Marshall County Illinois Obituaries and Death Notices 1881 to 1885

1881

We regretfully announce the sudden death of Mrs. Ed. Leigh. In many hearts is left an aching void that can not be filled.

Died in Henry township, Jan. 2, of consumption, Charles Louis Heinrich, 45 years 6 mos. 24 days.

Death of C. L. Heinrich

All that was mortal of the late Charles L. Heinrich was consigned to its last resting place on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held at the M. E. church, the house being well filled by old neighbors and sympathizing friends, Rev. W. J. Minium preaching from Psalms viii. 4. … Mr. Heinrich was a native of Baden, Germany, but has lived in this country for many years. He was a baker by profession, and for a number of years, conducted a bakery next door to B. Yaeger's saloon. For some 10 years he has devoted his energies to farming, and has been a hard working industrious man, acquiring considerable property, which he leaves to the wife and seven children surviving him. This property consisted of the family residence embracing 80 acres, the farm of 80 acres lying south of the Jos. Blood farm and the Heinrich bakers (two buildings) in this city. His death adds another victim to that fell destroyer - consumption. Over a year ago he took a violent cold, which laid the foundation, and perhaps overwork, with it, brought on this untimely removal at the age of only 45. Mr. Heinrich was an excellent citizen, an honest man, and had few if any enemies. Large numbers have shown their kindness and good will in visiting him during his long sickness, while all who knew him speak of him in the highest terms as a man, citizen, neighbor and friend, now that he is called hence. His end was peace.

Died in Whitefield, Jan. 6, of congestion of the brain, Charley, 1 year, infant son of John A. Blackburn. Funeral at the house Friday, 10 a. m. Interment at Sugar Grove cemetery.

January 6, 1881

Died at Meridan, Cherokee county, Iowa, Jan. 2, of heart disease, Daisy, 2 months, infant daughter of Albert N. and Eva Tyler, and only grandchild of Mr. O. H. Tyler of this city.

January 6, 1881

Died at Glen Haven, N. Y., Dec. 12, of consumption, Mrs. Imogene S. Parker, 34 years, 7 days, wife of Thomas C. Parker. Mrs. P. was a strong spiritualist and most intimate friend of Mrs. Royal Olmsted.

Mrs. Joseph Johnson, an old resident of Lacon was laid away in her last resting place on Sunday last. Her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Taylor of Streator came home for her farewell visit before moving to Kansas and found her mother sick unto death.

The wife of Joseph Gregg died very suddenly on Tuesday after a very short illness.

January 13, 1881

Died in this city, Jan. 10, of diphtheria, Dora Amelia, 6 years 11 months 22 days, oldest child of Alfred L. and Matilda Gilpin.

January 13, 1881

Died in Chicago, Jan. 10, suddenly of heart disease, Lewis Franklin Skinkle, 32.

Death of Frank Skinkle

The friends and acquaintances of Mr. Frank Skinkle were shocked Tuesday morning when the wires flashed the sad news of his death. His demise was from heart disease and sudden. Mr. Harrison and Hary L. Gregory left yesterday to attend the funeral. The body will be placed in a vault for further disposal probably brought to Henry, interment in the family lot. In the death of Mr. Skinkle the great house of Field, Leiter and Co loses one of their chief clerks.

Later particulars are to the effect that he went home Monday evening and ate his supper, feeling as well as usual. About 8 o'clock he complained of not feeling well, and said he would retire. Soon after going upstairs, his wife heard a groan and called to Frank, supposing that it was from his father, getting no response from Frank, she went upstairs, and found him unconscious, who soon after expired. The physicians say that they could not have saved him had they been present. His body was placed in a vault until his wife determines upon its final resting place.

Mrs. Winnifred Real

January 13, 1881
Taken From the Henry Republican (Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney)

Mrs. Real died last Sunday of old age. She was 84 years of age. She was a mother in Issrael. Her husband Thomas Real died of old age about two months ago. In life, they were together and in death they are not divided. January 6, of old age, Winnifred, 78

January 20, 1881

Died in this city, Jan. 15, of paralysis, Elizabeth, 72 years, 6 months 10 days, wife of Abraham Whitmer, and mother of Mrs. F. H. Goodrich.

Died at Wenona, Jan. 10, of neuralgia of the heart, Samuel Robbins, 65, a blacksmith and sitizen since 1858.

January 27, 1881, Saratoga

We were sorry to hear the death of Mrs. Kerns little boy. He was sick but a short time and died of diphtheria and croup. His remains were taken to Lacon for internment. His uncle returning from Sparland, not knowing of Frankie's death, created some disturbance.

January 27, 1881
Henry Republican

The wife of Mr. Jacob Heider, who had been ill but a few days, "passed over to the other side" on Thursday of last week. She had been a resident of Henry for a long time, upwards of 32 years. Mr. Heider lost his first wife by cholera, leaving three young girls motherless. Miss Mary Magdalena Mangler he engaged to take charge of his family as housekeeper, whom he married the year following upwards of 30 years ago. She was the mother of five children, two girls and three boys, George, now 23 years of age, only surviving. She was a faithful mother to her husband's daughters as well as her own children, a good neighbor and friend. The funeral was held at the German church on Saturday morning at 10 a.m., mass being solemnized for the soul of the dear departed. …. A long procession followed the remains to the graveyard, attesting the regard the deceased was held by the community.

February 3, 1881

Died in La Prairie, Jan. 20, of Bright's disease of the kidneys, Maria L., 29, wife of William Baker.

Johanna Dwyer

February 10, 1881
Taken From the Henry Republican (Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney)

Died. In Whitefield township, February 6, of consumption, Johanna, 24, daughter of John Dwyer.

February 10, 1881

Died at Lacon, Feb. 1, of consumption, Mary Ellen, 20 years, 4 months, 28 days, daughter of Rollin C. Mallory.

The eldest daughter of Rollin C. Mallory of Lacon, stricken with consumption, past into the land of the angels on February 1st.  She had been confined to hre room about three months.  She was a native of Henry, born August 2, 1860, and most of her life was spent here.  She was a modest young lady and the idol of her parents, and beloved by a choice circle of acquaintances.  The funeral took place on Thursday.

February 17, 1881 - Whitefield

John Reinbeck and wife were brought to grief last Saturday. Their first and only child aged 4 months became ill with croup, dying in a few minutes.

Sparland - A child of John Rhinebeck, Jr., died at their home in Saratoga last Sunday.

Died at his residence in Richland on the 11st inst., J. M. Iliff, after a long and painful illness.

March 3, 1881

Mr. John Iliff, who died in Richland township, Feb. 11, has lived in this county since 1831.  He married three times, in 1849, to Carolina, daughter of S. P. Henthorn; in 1867 to Mrs. Sarah A. Grove, and in 1877 to Amelia Springer, who survives him.  He leaves a considerable estate.  He has been prominent in church and township matters, and was emphatically an honest man who will be missed in the community.  He leaves a large family of children most of whom are married and comfortabley settled in life.

And on the same day (Feb. 11) at Eline Ward's in Bennington, Mrs. Joel Skelton, the mother of our late sheriff.  She has been sick for a long time, and has suffered long and patiently, waiting for the change.

There was an accident on the C. & A. railroad on the 11th, which caused the death of Dock Young, the engineer.  The engine blew up and Young jumped off and struck on his head, and crushed the back of his head in, and he died before they got him to Dwight.  The accident was near Blackstone, on the western division of the C. & A.

February 17, 1881

Died at New Paris, Ohio, Jan. 31, James Culton, 83 years, 10 months, father of J. D. Culton of this city.

February 24, 1881 - LaPrairie

The news of the death of Miss Lizzie Jane McCoy, formerly of this town, but more recently of Lawrence, Kan., fell sadly on many hearts. The remains were brought and interred in the family burying ground at the U. P. church. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Houston.

Sparland - Miss McCoy, niece of Samuel McCoy, and formerly a resident of LaPrairie, but late of Kansas, was brought here on the train for burial near her old home, on Thursday of last week.

On Wednesday last, Daniel Donovan laid another of his children away in the narrow house which awaits us all. Two days later, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Stone succumed to the same fatal malady, lung fever.

February 24, 1881

Mrs. Barbara Faling, the consort of the late Anton Faling, who has lived by herself, in rooms of her own house on Edwards street, for the past 10 years, died in her chair Saturday morning, yielding quietly to the infirmities of age. She had been slightly ill for two or three days, and the neighbors had been more or less with her.  That morning she got up and took the rocking chair, feeling comfortable, giving no sign or symptom of approaching dissolution.  She called for her usual cup of coffee, and quaffed it with her usual pleasure.  There she sat, and without any warning to her attendant, her head resting on the back of the chair, she serenely and peacefuly passed into that deep sleep, the sleep of death. On Monday forenoon the funeral was held, and the body interred in the new German cemetery.  She leaves no children.  Mrs. Henry Reavy of Putnam county is a sister, and several brothers and sisters, all well advanced in life, survive her.  Mrs. John Chance of Magnolia is a daughter of Mr. Faling by a first wife.  Her children, by will left by Mr. Faling inherit the house just vacated.  Messrs. Michael and Frank Kleinhenz, the administrators, will close up her earthly affairs.

The twin boys of George Gardner, born Feb. 11, in Whitefield have both died.  They were wee mites of humanity, wighing together, when born, about three pounds.  One only survived a few hours, the other lived several days.

March 3, 1881

Died at Sparland, Feb. 27, after a long illness, William E. Thompson, treasurer of Marshall county.

At Redding, Peoria county, March 1, of consumption, Elizabeth 70, wife of Thomas Hall, and mother of City Marshal A. B. Hall of this city.

A. B. Hall and wife have gone to attend the funeral of Mr. Hall's mother at Redding, Peoria county.  She has been a resident there for 25 years and dies at the advance age of 70.

We hear the sad report that Mrs. Z. Goodrich of Chicago is dead.  They were old citizens of Lacon.  She is a daughter of Robert Scoon of LaPrairie.  The bereaved family has our most sincere sympathy.

Sister Mary Agnes died Monday morning, after a long illness, at the Catholic Home in this city.  She was for many years a teacher until the infirmities of life obliged her to give over.  Before the war she was in an institution in Florida, and afterwards in Missouri.  She came here from Cynthiana, Ky. - Lacon Journal.

March 10, 1881 - Vicinity News, Lacon

On Friday evening of last week, Mother M. Liquori, mayor of the order of mercy at Lacon died of typhoid fever, caused by great degree by grief for her sister, Agnes who died a short time ago. She had been a member of the order for 30 years. She was a convert from the Episcopal church. She came to Lacon about 2 1/2 years ago from Kentucky.

March 10, 1881

Died in this city, March 9, of gangrene of the lungs, Nicholas Eiler, 23, brother of Mrs. Theodore Bickerman.

At Chillicothe, March 7, David Storry, 80, grandfather of Mrs. E. H. Heath of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Heath attended the funeral of David Story, at Chillicothe, the grandfather of Mrs. Heath, which took place on Wednesday of last week.  Says the Peoria National Democrat in relation to the deceased: "Mr. Storry was born in Hockington, Yorkshire, England, March 29, 1903.  He came to this country and settled in New York state in 1851 and from thence moved to Peoria county in 1853.  he has been living with his daughter since the death of his wife, some three years ago.  It will be long before the familiar face of this good grandpa (all were his children), will be forgotten. We shall think of his pleasant, kindly jokes and friendly greetings.  Old age enfeebled his gait, but his heart never changed, it was ever young.  His honest, upright dealing and sturdy manhood won him honor and respect.  But he had finished his work, and peacefully and painlessly he has passed away surrounded by his friends, a fitting end for thus one of nature's noblemen."

At Fort Wayne, Ind., March 4, of congestion of the liver, Mary Maria, 65, wife of Joshua Holmes and sister of Mr. William Fountain of Whitefield.

March 17, 1881

Died at Chicago, Sunday, March 13, at the residence of her son-in-law, J. H. Dunham, 233 Michigan Avenue, Mrs. Elisha Hills, 90, mother of R. E. Hills of this city.  Remains taken east for interment.

March 17, 1881

At Chicago, March 7, of typhoid fever, Jacob Bird, 62, brother of Mrs. Ury Proctor of this city.  Interment at Farmington.

Near Broomfield, Davis Co., Iowa, March 4, of apoplexy of the lungs, Joseph Weingartner, 65, formerly of Sparland.

The death of the singular German, Joseph Weingartner, which took place near Bloomfield, Iowa, is referred to in a letter to the Chicago Evening Journal from Des Moines.  It says:  "Last fall there came to Davis county an old man, evidently German, accompanied by a little girl six years old.  He took possession of an unoccupied house just outside the town of Bloomfield, where he lived quietly and soon gained the confidence and respect of those who knew him.  He was quite reserved and reticent.  Between him and the girl there was a strong attachment; they were always together. A few days since a neighbor, while passing the premises, observed the little girl watering the old man's horses and crying bitterly.  He inquired as to her trouble, when she said her father was dead.  he went to the house, and found the old man lying in bed dead.  The little girl said: "Father woke up in the night and siad he was going to die. He tried to say more, but I couldn't here him."  Investigation by the coroner disclosed apoplexy of the lungs as the cause of his death. There was a small amount of money on his person, and some papers.  From the latter it is supposed his name is Joseph Weingartner, and that he was once a resident of Sparland, Marshall county, Ill.  He frequently spoke of living in Kansas, and of going back to Illinois.  He was buried by the county, and the little girl left with Daniel Coy, who is inclined to adopt her."

At Newark, N. J., March 8, Benjamin Olds, 91, great uncle of the editor of this paper.

March 24, 1881 - Sparland

Died in Whitefield, March 18, of typhoid fever, Maggie, 18 years, 17 days, daughter of Robert McAtee

Miss Maggie, daughter of Robert McAtee died at her home in Whitefield last Friday of typhoid fever complicated with brain disease. She suffered some four weeks and then her young life went out. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved father in his affliction.

While we write Lacon is terribly shocked by the death of Mrs. John Grieves, which was cased in such a terrible manner.  She started on Friday morning for a visit of a few weeks in Peoria.  Her daughter Lizzie, and a little girl about a year old were with her returning to her home.  The bus came for them about half past eight in the morning, then driving to Dr. Dean's for Mrs. Dean, when there the driver jumped off, and left the team without hitching, and started for the luggage.  The horses, which were facing north, turned directly around and run south a block, and in turning a corner upset the bus, throwing the baby out and injuring the other two occupants, Mrs. Grieves and daughter.  In upsetting, the front wheels became detached from the carriage and left it there the horses running for the stable of Mr. Reil. When picked up, the little child was found to be terribly cut on his head, but when dressed by the surgeon, it was not to be fatally hurt; but Mrs. Grieves was found to be suffering from a concussion of the brain, and there was but little hope of recovery; but during the afternoon the surgical operation of tropanning was performed, and everthing seemed favorable for recovery, but early in the afternoon Saturday a change took place, for the worse, and the doctor said she was dying, but life lasted until about 10 o'clock Sunday morning.  She was unconscious from the first.  She leaves a large family and a large number of friends who sincerely mourn her loss.  It is most horribel to lose a mother, but more so in such a manner as this.  An inquest was held and the coroner jury brought in the verdict that Mrs. Grieves came to her death by gross carelesness of owner and driver of the bus Mr. Wm. Riel and Ed. Foster.

March 24, 1881

Died in this city, March 22, of measles, Lucinda, 6 weeks, infant daughter of Benjamin A. Marshall.

In Whitefield, March 19, at the residence of his son, Edward, of old age, Thomas Payne, 96 years, 2 months, 17 days.

Mr. Thomas Payne, a resident of Marshall county since 1850 and the oldest person in this section, while the elements were raging in all their fury on Saturday, was translated "to the evergreen shore".  He was in his 97th year.  The family were remarkably long lived, and his children, eight in number, who survive him, are well along in years, the youngest being upwards of 50 already.  

Mr. Payne was a native of England, of Oswestry, county of Salop.  There he married and there were all his children born.  His six sons, like himself, were brought up to the vocation of brickmaking.  In 1848, after taking passage of ship for this country, the ship was wrecked off the coast of Ireland, and though no lives were lost, Mr. Payne and others of the company, 20 in all, lost their freight.  Mr. P.s loss amounting to about $1500.

They appeared in this region in the year 1850, and opened a brickyard on the Lombard place west of town, and subsequently located at the bluff, three miles west of town, where the deceased spent the residue of his days.  The sons have since scattered.  Edward has remained here, with whom his father has lived many years. John was a minister, and a speaker of force and power.  He is in Kansas.  Thomas resides at the great lumber city of Oshkosh, Wis.  Richard is at Galva, George near Geneseo, and William in Iowa. A daughter resides in England and another at Wataga, Knox county.  

Father Payne was an exceedingly modest, devout man; a Methodist in faith and life, and a warm, zealous christian, a good neighbor, a friend of many virtues and highly esteemed.  The funeral was held yesterday at noon, Rev. W. J. Minium officiating, the body being interred beside the wife who died 25 years ago, in Sugar Grove cemetery.

At Lacon, March 11, Theodore Hutchins, 62.

At Effingham, March 19, of bilious pneumonia, Robert Dawson, 76, a former merchant of Henry.

Robert Dawson

The subject of this sketch was born in Allegheny county, Penn., Mary 15, 1805, Served an apprenticeship as carpenter, but abandoned it and entered mercantile pursuits in Canton, Ohio, and afterward in Massilon, where he went down in the financial crash of 1837. In 1829 he married Miss Nancy Baker, which marriage brought seven children. In 1839 he removed to Mount Sterling, Brown county, Illinois, where he again engaged in merchandizing, and buying and milling wheat, and buying and packing pork and beef.  In 1844, he was sent to the legislature from that county, an honor he never again claimed.  He was, as he said, too honest to ba a legislator.  

In 1852 he removed to Henry, where he done a large business for a few years, but circumstances compelled him to close up, and he became very much reduced in circumstances.  Here his wife died in 1852, and in 1855 he again married Mrs. Mary R. Mitchell of Albany, N. Y., who survives him.  He left Henry in 1863 or 4, and found a home in Polo, Ills.

During the war political feeling ran high and indiscreet language made it unpleasant to remain there longer, and he again found a home in Effingham county, Ills.  Here he commenced a business career seldom, if ever, equalled by men at his age.  With a capital of only $1100, he engaged in the lumber business, and in 16 years, commencing when he was 60 years old, a fortune that most men do not accumulate in a life time. It is estimated that he made $35,000 to $40,000 during that time.  His life was as untiring as the sun, and no sort of weather preventing his attending to his duties.  He died as he lived an uncompromising democrat, and during his last illness could not resist his life-long habit of giving "the enemy" a poke in the ribs.

He was a kind and patient husband, and his love for his children never faltered or wavered.  He lived and toiled for them, dening himself many or all comforts for their sakes.  He wanted them always near him, and struggled and located them in business so as to be within reach. He lived long enough to bury four of his seven children.

The body arrived at Henry on Monday morning, in charge of his son and daughter, Mr. Arthur Dawson and Mrs. Charles Hess.  It came almost unheralded, for the telegram of Saturday sent to F. S. Potter, Esq., the son-in-law, did not arrive until after the cortege, and one sent from Chillicothe, while the train lay at the depot, reached him but a few moments before the train appeared.  At four o'clock the body was taken from the depot by seveal carriages containing friends and citizens, which repaired to the new cemetery, where, after brief religious exercises conducted by Rev. J. S. Glendenning, the body was lowered into its final resting place beside the ashes of the wife, buried in 1852, and a daughter (Mrs. Potter) and grandchildren.

At Little Rock, Ark., March 11, of consumption, L. Ham Wise, 31; general traveling freight agent Iron Mountain railroad for the state of Arkansas, and a popular officer.  Interment at Wenona.

March 24, 1881

Benjamin A. Marshall buried his only child yesterday afternoon, an infant only a few weeks old.  Rev. W. J. Minium had charge of the funeral, making a few appropriate remarks at the house.  Mr. and Mrs. Marshall are cast down with their loss and have the sympathy of the community in the desolation and sorrow of their home.

March 31, 1881 - LaRose

Died at the residence of her Grandpa in Belle Plain, Suzie Rains, daughter of J. W. Rains. She was sick for some time.

March 31, 1881

Died at Jacksonville, March 25, of dropsy and neuralgia, L. B. Ross, 68 years, 8 months, a former resident of this city.

April 7, 1881

Died at Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 27, of congestion of the brain, Harry Earle, son of Dr. and Hattie Turner, the doctor and late principal of the Henry public schools.

April 14, 1881 - Sparland

John Dunlavy, a poor hard working man died at his home here of lung fever on last Thursday morning. His family are left in destitute circumstances.

April 14, 1881 - Wenona

Mrs. Bell Johnson, daughter of Rev. Morse, died at her home in Elmwood on the 6th of April. She leaves a husband and two children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. It is a great affliction to her parents who have the sympathy of their many friends.

April 14, 1881

At La Harpe, April 3, of congestion of the lungs, Bessie, 20 months 6 days, infant daughter of O. J. Griswold, and grandchild of Mrs. Mahlon Newburn of this city.

Near Elk City, Kan., March 27th, of pneumonia, Lawrence Perry, aged 10 months 8 days, son of E. and A. Miles.

April 21, 1881

Died at Dunlap, Peoria county, April 17, of heart disease, Mary 24, wife of James Veach, and eldest daughter of Mr. Adam P. Brown of Henry.

The death of Mrs. Mary Veach, wife of J. R. Veach and eldest daughter of Adam P. Brown, is a sad affliction to the bereft husband and her many friends here.  She died of heart disease at Dunlap, Peoria county on Sunday.  On Monday afternoon the remains reached Henry, and the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at Mr. Brown's residence near the seminary, Rev. W. J. Minium officiating.  The deceased was a member of the M. E. church here.  Mr. Veach is very much cast down at his loss.  He will give up his farm, sell off his effects, but what his future intentions are we have not learned.

Died at Palmer, Kan., April 11, Bruce Wallace, 1 year 1 month 19 days, beloved son of John and Ella W. Tremain, died of pneumonia and inflammation of the lungs.

April 28, 1881

At Wenona, April 20, Frank Walker, 14.

April 28, 1881

Died in this city, April 22 by a fall in a cistern, Ralph, 17 months, 4th son of James and Mary Kelly and grandson of Mr. Hiram Earl

One of the saddest accidents that it has been our duty to chronicle for a long time occurred about five o'clock on Friday last in this city. The family of James Kelley had moved that day from the farm of D. N. Blood into town, occupying the premises of Mrs. J. P. Boice in the southern part of the city. Mrs. Kelley had been with her children, four little boys, stopping all day with Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Earl, Mrs. Kelly's father, and went down to their new quarters about four o'clock. The children were out taking in the sights and to make themselves familiar with the objects and things about the new place, and among them the youngest boy, 17 months old. A cistern was within a few feet of the house, and it seems this little toddler made for that, and though covered, the hinges were broken off, and while unnoticed, had got the cover off and been precipitated into the vault below, a distance of eight feet. From appearances the little fellow had struck on his head, as his bonnet or hat was covered with gravel, and was probably stunned by the fall, as he was found dead in 17 inches of water. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at Grandfather Earl's, Rev. J. S. Glendenning having charge of the religious exercises.

May 5, 1881

Died at Varna, April 23, Mildred, 81, consort of the late Robert Barnes.

May 5, 1881

In Bell Plain, April 20, George T. Bell, 62. Buried by the Masonic fraternity.

May 5, 1881

In Bart, Lancaster county, Pa., April 24, Elizabeth Stouffer, 63.

Mrs. Stouffer was the mother of 15 children, 12 of whom, with the husband, survive to mourn hr loss. Five reside in this vicinity, three sons, John, Isaac and Gabriel, and two daughters, Mrs. J. E. Anthony of this city, and Mrs. J. B. McIlwain who resides on the Rollins farm.

May 5, 1881

At Mr. Ayr, Iowa, May 1st, at the residence of her son Mr. John G. Faris, Mary Faris, 77 years, 4 months, 5 days.

May 5, 1881

At Chillicothe, May 1 of heart disease, Thomas Marshall, 68.

The remains of Thomas Marshall were brought here Tuesday by rail and consigned to mother earth beside his wife in the new cemetery. He died on Sunday of heart disease. Found dead in the yard by his son at the family residence 5 miles from Chillicothe. A hearse, carriages, former acquaintances and neighbors and Rev. W. J. Minium met the friends at the arrival of the train at the depot and brief services were held at the tomb. Mr. Marshall formerly resided here and owned his homestead. The past seven years he has resided in and near C. A good citizen, a companionable husband and friend and a very kind father and christian gentleman has ended life's work. Peace to his ashes.

May 12, 1881

At Rockford, May 10 of diabetes, wife of the late Henry Crawford, 72 and mother of Mrs. C. Gould of this city.

May 12, 1881

Died in La Prairie township, May 7, Melchi Grove, 61. An old resident and prominent republican.

Mr. Melchi Grove, an old settler and one of the leading citizens of La Prairie died on Saturday and was buried the first of the week. Mr. Grove was a man of sterling integrity, of strong will and when once set hard to yield. He was a republican in principal and instincts and a very strong party man, taking a lively interest in all the concerns of the country in the party, nation, state, county and town. He had held several local offices. He was 1st lieutenant of Co. E 86th IL. Vol. But left the service on account of disease that rendered him an invalid and at last has cut off his life. The funeral was largely attended and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him. For he was an upright, useful and influential citizen.

May 19, 1881

At Hyde Park, Cook county, May 7, of winter cholera, John Griffith Nicholson, 71 years, 10 months, 10 days, father of Mr. George Nicholson of this city.

Father Nicholson, who has been living here with his son George for the past two years, and in the best of health for one of his advanced age, while on a visit to a daughter, Mrs. John Storms at Hyde Park, was suddenly taken ill on the morning of the 7th, with Chicago cholera, and in less than 20 hours from the time he was attacked, was a corpse. The attack is supposed to have been induced by drinking Chicago lake water, which has been a prolific cause of illness this spring at the metropolis. Mr. Nicholson was made sensible that he would not recover early in the attack, and desiring to see his son, the latter was telegraphed for here in the morning, but receiving the dispatch after the train had gone up, Mr. G. Nicholson drove to Bureau Junction, a distance of 15 miles in hopes to catch the late train east on the main line, but being 15 minutes late when he reached there, he drove back, and took the night train, but arrived too late to see his father alive.

The deceased was a native of Newry, Ireland. At the age of 21 he married, when he emigrated to Canada. Since 1837 he has lived in Illinois, most of the time in Will county. He buried his wife at Lockport. He was for many years connected with the Illinois & Michigan canal, and for 18 years was lock tender, being the oldest and longest employed in that position of any person employed in that capacity. For the past few years he has been living with his children. Six of the 10 born to him survive, five of whom were able to be a his funeral, which was held on the 9th at Hyde Park. The body was taken to Lockporte, where with the honored wife, the two lay in sweet repose side by side, in one lot. Mr. N. led a useful life, and was active and nimble up to the day of his death, as he was 20 years ago.

May 19, 1881

At Aurelia, Iowa, May 6, Josephine Addie Yocum Atwood, 32 years, 5 months 15 days, wife of J. R. Atwood.

Local Items - We publish elsewhere the death at Aurelia, Iowa of Mrs. J. R. Atwood, daughter of a Mr. Yocum, a business of Henry some 20 years ago, but now a resident of Galva. She was the wife of a son of Timothy Atwood, now doing a successful banking business at Aurelia and sister-in-law to Mrs. Spencer Ketchum of Whitefield. Her death was caused by disease brought on by overtaxing the nervous system. She is highly spoken of by the Aurelia Independent, which publishes a beautiful tribute to her memory.

May 26, 1881

Died in this city, May 25, of bilious fever, Emma H., 37, wife of George Harris, and daughter of the late William Rowe of Whitefield

The community were shocked yesterday afternoon to learn of the death of the wife of Mr. George Harris. Nearly all were apprised of her severe illness by the intelligence of her death. She had been ailing for some time, but able to be about the house. About two weeks ago she was taken down, but not supposed at the time to be seriously ill, but calling in a physician a few days after, he informed Mr. Harris she was a very sick woman. Yesterday morning her disease took an alarming turn, and telegrams were sent to friends in distant states apprising them of her condition. At four o'clock she departed this life. She was a native of Whitefield in this county, and daughter of the late William Rowe, one of the pioneers of this county west of the river. She leaves a husband to whom she had been married but 13 years, five children between the ages of 12 and 6, an aged mother and a number of brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held at the house by Rev. J. S. Glendenning, at 3 o'clock this afternoon, when the body will be conveyed to the burial ground at Whitefield Center M. E. church, where Mr. Harris has a family lot. The community sympathize deeply with the family and friends in their great sorrow and bereavement.

June 2 - At the funeral of Mrs. George Harris last week Thursday, Mrs. William Rowe, the aged mother, and Mrs. Caroline Payne, a sister, both of Charlton, Iowa, and three brothers of Whitefield, were present at the funeral. Also J. S. Manchester, a brother-in-law of Iowa.

May 26, 1881

Died at ST. James Minn., May 23, Silas Locke, 37, brother of Mrs. E. Hutchins of this city.

Silas H. Locke of St. James, Minn., had been very sick for some time, and a few days ago was thought to be at death's door. His venerable mother, Mrs. John Locke was sent for, who arrived safe, and who writes that Mr. Locke's condition has improved though she thinks he is not enterely out of danger. Later intelligence is to the effect that he died on Monday last. He leaves a family which will sadly miss a husband and father. His age was about 37.

May 26, 1881

At Winnebago City, Minn., May 18, of heart disease, Ann, wife of H. S. Young, the latter being a brother of Mrs. Lewis Snyder of this city.

At Princeville, May 11, infant son of W. C. and Cornelia Wear, a nephew of Smith P. Hill of Whitefield.

June 2, 1881

At Rock Island, May 17 of typhoid fever, Otilla, 20 years 6 months 21 days, wife of Joseph Dauber, formerly of this city.

June 2, 1881

At Peoria, May 29, of heart disease, Dr. Geo. W. Rodeck, 67, brother of Mrs. W. C. Reynolds, of this city. The deceased was a resident of Springfield.

June 9, 1881

Died in this city, June 2 of consumption, William George, 17 years 7 months, son of Mr. G. W. Emerick.

In Whitefield, June 1, by a kick from a cow, Joseph Vierthaler, 25.

Died in this city, June 14 of consumption, Frank Orsemus Culver, 24 years, 3 months.

June 23, 1881

At Orient, Iowa, June 16, U. Grant, 17 years 11 months 10 days, son of David J. and Mary Elizabeth Eatenger, a former resident of Whitefield.

July 14, 1881

Died in this city, July 11 of infirmities of age, Jane Maxwell, 81 years 11 months 6 days.

Death of Mrs. Jane Maxwell

We chronicle in this issue the demise of another good old mother in Israel, Mrs. Jane Maxwell, who died on Monday night, about 11 o'clock, at her residence, on corner of Edwards and Thomas streets. Four score years are allotted only to one now and then, but she had reached that venerable epoch, and in less than a month, had she survived, would have been 82 years of age. She was naturally a robust person, but In January, 1878, she was stricken with paralysis, from which she but partially recovered, and which, with a rose cancer on her right limb below the knee, and creeping old age, made her somewhat an invalid form some time past, and hastened the monster that translates us from the natural to the spiritual arena of life.

Mrs. Maxwell was a native of Chester county, Pa. At five years of age she emigrated with her parents to Virginia, where she married John Maxwell, by whom eight children were born to them, five of whom are now living, James, in Wheeling, W. Va., a wholesale grocer; Mary C. Patterson, a resident of Washington county Iowa. Mrs. Moses Hartley of Saratoga township, and Emily and Ephraim, the unmarried son and daughter, residents of this city. Mr. Maxwell having died, and she left a widow, moved to Henry, and built the house in 1851 in which she has lived since and in which she died, Richard Garretson doing the carpenter work.

Mrs. Maxwell's long residence here makes her name and acquaintance familiar to a very large and numerous circle of friends. She was highly respected for her high character, and womanly virtues. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the house, E. T. Disosway, Esq., by request, read selections, and conducted a brief service at 3 o'clock.

July 21, 1881

Died at Chicago, July 16, at residence 166 Ashland Ave., of Bright's disease of the kidneys, Sara Ann, 29 years, 8 months, 16 days, wife of Mr. Somner B. Fitzer and daughter of Henry Doty of this city.

The death of Mrs. Sarah A. Fitzer, wife of Mr. Sumner B. Fitzer, at their residence No 166, Ashland avenue, Chicago, on Saturday, leaves a devoted husband bereft of an affectionate wife and three young boys destitute of a loving mother. Her death was in some measure expected, for she had been an invalid a long time, and for some time the symptoms had been aggravated and alarming. She came to Henry a few weeks ago, and was placed under the care of Drs Kalb and Hattan, who reported improvement while under their treatment. But with the intention of seeking relief at the seaside during the hot term, Mr. Fitzer came down and accompanied his wife to Chicago, on the night of July 5. Here she spent the week until Saturday, and was so much better that her mother commenced packing the trunks, and Mr. F. went down town to procure through tickets.  Hardly had he left the house when the invalid had to take her couch, he was telephoned and in a short time she was a corpse.  Thus her deth, though feared, was a surprise at last.

On Monday afternoon, the 18th, the remains arrived via C. R. I. & P. R. R. and at the Congregational church appropriate funeral srvices were conducted by the pastor of the church, Rev. J. S. Glendenning. The attendance of citizens was unusually large.  Mrs. Fitzer was a native of Henry, - born, reared and married here.

July 28, 1881

Died in Sparland, July 25, of cholera infantum, a young babe of R. Waugh.

Died in Chicago, July 19, of heart disease, Mammie, 18, daughter of the late William J. Smith, a former resident of this city.

Mamie Smith, daughter of a former resident of Henry, died in Chicago last week, a notice of which will be found in this issue, from our Chicago correspondent.  The familes of J. P. Hinman, P. R. Brearley and Samuel Parker, were represented in attendance at the sad funeral rites.

Daniel O'Brien, living near Wenona, lost a 16 months old son on Thursday last by drowning.  The little fellow was found in the watering trough in the barnyard, which had only about 16 inches of water in it at the time.  He was seen about five minutes before, and upon being missed search was made, but wehn discovered life was extinct.  He was an unusually bright child and his loss is a sad blow to his parents.

August 11, 1881

Died at Lawn Ridge, July 29, of consumption, Nelson Halstead, 27.

August 11, 1881

In Evans township, July 28, Henry, 4 months, daughter of W. T. Hamilton

August 11, 1881

At White Cloud, Kan., July 30, of congestion of the brain, Willie, 7 months 26 days, son of George L. and Jennie Biedleman and grandson to Loton Frisbey.

Grandmother Duncan died on Tuesday night of last week at the home of her son John Duncan in this township. Funeral on Thursday.

August 11, 1881 - LaPrairie

The funeral of Mother Duncan at the U. P. church last Thursday was largely attended and many more of the LaPrairie people would have been present had they known about it. Rev. Houston preached the funeral sermon. Mrs. Duncan was the mother of John and William Duncan and died at the advanced age of 88 years.

August 18, 1881 - Lacon

James Marron died at his home in this city of consumption on last Friday. Funeral services took place at the Catholic church Sunday at 11 o'clock.

Died at Varna, Aug. 9, Ray, 9 months, son of Myers Kohler.

Varna
Again the death angel has been in our midst. This time calling away little Ray, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Myers Kohler, aged 9 months. The funeral services took place at their home Wednesday, August 10, conducted by the Rev. Wotring of Wenona.

August 25, 1881

In Evans township, Aug. 19, Ray, 9 months, 18 days, only child of Myers and Ida Koller.

Died in this city, Aug. 19, Jennie, 18 years, 9 months, only daughter of Robert and Mary D. McDonough.

August 25, 1881

In Lacon, Aug. 4, of paralysis, Mary A., 45, wife of Absolom Jones.

August 25, 1881

At Wenona, Aug. 10, of cholera infantum, Tenyke, 17 months, 12 days, son of James and Frances McCullom

August 25, 1881

At Wenona, Aug. 11, Fedelia C., 47, wife of Thomas Stiff.

August 25, 1881 - Varna

Died on the 21st inst., a little child of Mr. and Mrs. George Monroe. It will be taken to Hennepin for burial.

September 1, 1881

Obituary of Edward Clifford

Edward Clifford was born in Brook county, Va., March 7, 1806, and died at his residence near Wenona, August 10, 1881.  At six years of age, he with his parents emigrated to Cadiz township, Harrison county, Ohio, and settled in a dense forest.  He was the eldest of 12 children. By persevering industry on the part of the family a farm was opened in this new country where the subject of this notice spent his youthful years. On the 10th of February, 1831, Mr. Clifford was married to Miss Rebecca Dunlap of Harrison county, Ohio.  After his marriage he settled in Cadiz and there remained until his removal west.  

He sold his farm in Cadiz consisting of 120 acres and purchased in Marshall county, Ill., one of the most beautiful and desirable farms in the west.  This purchase was made in June, 1853, and in the fall of the same year he brought his family to this lovely home, and there remained until death signed his release.  he added to his original purchase until he become the possessor for rising 400 acres of as fine land as can be found in the country.

Mr. Clifford was a man of rare common sense, a safe counselor and successful business man.  His promptness and integrity served to secure the confidence and respect of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.  This was clearly evident by the large attendance at his funerl.  He leaves a faithful wife who has accompanied him with encouragement, assistance and devotion for rising 50 years. A family of six children and a large number of grandchildren remain to cherish his memory.  His health had been failing for months, but he was patient in all his afflictions, and when the crisis came he expressed himself willing and anxious to go.  His business was carefully arranged, and he gave directions in detail respecting his burial.  In the providence the community has lot a respected citizen and the family an affectionate father and devoted husband.

September 1, 1881

Died in Henry, Aug. 28, of cholera infantum, infant son, aged 29 days, of R. D. Bourdette.

September 8, 1881

Died in Henry, Sept. 6, of summer complaint, Lewis, 9 months, infant child of John Stauffer.

At Sparland, Sept. 3 of consumption, Mary Agnes, 41 years 4 months, 14 days, wife of Jonathan C. Kingsley, Esq., county clerk of Marshall county and daughter of the late Sefanium Bell of Henry.

Mrs. Kingsley, wife of our county clerk, died Saturday night, just after 12 p.m. She had lingered long at the border of this life and suffered much pain. The funeral took place from the residence of J. C. Kingsley. The remains were taken to Whitefield, the former home of the deceased.

Died in this city, Sept. 10, inanition, Jennie, infant daughter of Joseph J. and Anna E. Herry, aged 25 days.

September 15, 1881

At Wenona, Sept. 4, Christian Clewell, 73.

September 15, 1881

At Creston, Iowa, Aug. 31, of typhoid fever, Jesse B. Turner, 21, adopted son of Joseph R. Foster of Wenona.

September 15, 1881

In Evans township, Sept. 3, Florence, 3 yrs., 6 mos., daughter of T. T. Thierry.

September 22, 1881

Died in this city, Sept. 21, of diphtheria, Lizzie Kemple, 16.

At Augusta, Ark., of malarial fever, Russell H. Cotney, 49, brother of Mrs. C. H. Kellogg of this city and M. G. Cotney of Saratoga township.

Died in Whitefield September 24 of infirmities of age, Richard Hunt, 77 years, 4 months, 15 days.

Richard Hunt, one of our oldest and most esteemed neighbors, passed away Saturday, the 24th inst. His funeral was largely attended Monday afternoon at the Center M. E. church.

Departed to a higher life Sept. 24, at the family residence in Whitefield, Marshall county, Ill., Richard Hunt, aged 77 years, 4 months and 15 days.  He was one of the first settlers of Illinois, having come to Putnam county in the year 1828, where he engaged in teaching school and working and lecturing for the advancement of the temperance cause. On January 1, 1833, he was married to Ruth Horrum, they having lived together nearly 49 years, and raising a family of eight children, seven of whom with the mother still survives him, one son going before, giving his life for his country in the late rebellion.

In the beginning of the year 1842, Mr. Hunt removed with his family to Marshall county, where he resided till his death; having endured the privations and hardships of the early settlers, he has closed a life of labor and gone to his final rest. His early training was in the Presbyterian faith, his parents being strict members of that church, but in later years he became a member of the M. E. church, his house being a place where religious services were held in early times before other places of worship were built.

Though he had been a great sufferer for many years, he was never heard to murmur or complain, always insisting that the ways of Divine Providence were just and right, and that God was infinitely merciful to all.  He was ever ready to assist in relieving the wants of the needy, and such as knew him best can say of him that in striving to relieve the wants of others he often wronged himself, in all transactions striving to deal justly with all, ever willing to forgive as he would be forgiven.

Though feeble, he was not confined to his room until Thursday afternoon, when he remarked to his friends that his days were few, and knowing that his work was done he was ready and willing to go.  A kind and an affectionate husband and a loving father has gone from among us.

October 13, 1881 - Personal

The late Richard Hunt was a native of New Jersey, born in Somerset county in 1804. He moved to Illinois in 1833, and had been a resident of Whitefield since 1842.  He had secured a large estate, providing well for the family that survive him.  He was one of the most generous men we ever met and the poorest was never turned away from his table.  He lived to the venerable age of 77 and died esteemed by all.

September 29, 1881

Died in this city, September 27, of dyspepsya, Marcus Reiser, 55.

Charles A. Anderson

September 1881
Taken From the Henry Republican (Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney)

DIED 9/16/1881 at LaRose, Charles A. Anderson 6years 8 months old

October 6, 1881

Joseph Lowe buried at infant on Tuesday. Its death was from summer complaint, a disease of which thousands of little ones fall victim at this season. Rev. Mr. Glendenning conducted the funeral services at which many friends gathered out of sympathy to the family thus bereft and saddened.

Died in this city, October 6, at 7 a.m., of consumption, Frances, 31 years 6 months, 3 days, wife of Frederick A. Raymond, Jr., and daughter of John Tabor of New Mexico.  Funearl at the New Jerusalem temple on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. Rev. O. L. Barler will conduct the servicesl

Frances, wife of Fred A. Raymond died this morning of lingering consumption. She has long been a sufferer and was ready for the transition. Her birth and life was in Henry and she was known and loved by her virtues, gentle disposition, kindness and lovable nature. She was a member of the New Church society here and has led a useful and Christian life. A devoted husband and a little daughter, 6 years old is bereft of a wife and mother. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at the Temple. Services to be held by the pastor, Rev. O. L. Barler.

Died in Lacon, Sept. 30, of typhoid fever, Anna G., 20, only daughter of Joseph and Magdelena Hacker.

October 6, 1881

Miss Anna Hacker died Friday night after being sick three weeks. The funeral took place and the residence of her father's Joseph Hacker, Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock.

October 6, 1881

Died at Camp Grove, Oct. 3, of old age, Betsey, 82 years 6 mos., wife of the late Stephen B. Wilmot of La Prairie, and mother of Mrs. George Scholes of Saratoga township.  Has lived in this county 36 years.

October 13, 1881

Died in this city, Oct. 6, of paralysis of the heart following diphtheria, Emma, 12 years, 5 months, daughter of George and Susan Nicholson.

"Emma is dead!" Such was the brief announcement that soon after half past one o'clock on last Thursday afternoon, issued from the room where a stern battle had been fought with the dread disease, diphtheria.  And though the intelligence was not unexpected, it ushered sorrow into many hearts and brought tears to many eyes. .. The obsequies were held at Mr. Nicholson's residence, on Friday afternoon, and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Glendenning. ... She was one of the brightest gems of the family circle, and her loss may well seem an irreparable one to the bereaved family.  In Henry cemetery her form reposes beneath the leaves of autumn, but her spirit has been wafted into a higher, nobler, grander life.

Died in this city, Oct. 3, of summer complaint, William Frederick, 9 months, son of Joseph B. and Alice M. Lowe.

Died at Sparland, Oct. 10, of consumption, Mrs. W. E. Gehr, 48. She was a native of Pickaway county, Ohio 

October 13, 1881 - Sparland

Mrs. W. E. Gehr died on Monday and was buried on Wednesday 12th.

October 13, 1881 - Sparland

Old Mrs. Root of Blue Ridge was buried on last Saturday.

October 20, 1881

Died in Henry township, Oct. 14, of consumption, Michael, 21 years 2 months, son of William Klein.

In Henry township, Oct. 17, of typhoid fever, Louisa, 17 years 11 mos 10 days, daughter of John Wolbert.

In Hopewell, Oct. 15, Mary Elizabeth, 39, wife of John Kennedy and sister of the Forbes brothers.

October 20, 1881 - Lacon

Mrs. John Kennedy, died last Saturday morning after a short illness. She was a daughter of Peter Forbes who died many years ago.

October 20, 1881 - Lacon

Last Saturday Barney Kelley died after suffering some time with that lingering disease consumption. The funeral took place at the Catholic church on Monday, 10 a.m.

October 27, 1881

Died in Henry, Oct. 22, of diphtheria, Lizzie May, 15 years 2 days, youngest daughter of the late George W. Kline

October 27, 1881

Died in this city, Oct. 23, of diphtheria croup, Herbert B., 4 years 1 months 23 days, youngest child of Duff and Jennie Pechin.

November 3, 1881

In this city, Oct. 29 of typhoid fever, Joseph Balleweg, 19 years, 3 months, 17 days, son of F. C. Balleweg.

Joseph Balleweg, a young man of 19, died on Saturday night of typhoid fever. He was doing well under Dr. Hatan's care, but two relapses set in, causing his death. He was a young man of good habits had character, and is highly spoken of by all who were acquainted with him. His funeral was held in conjunction with that of Mr. M. Kleinhenz on Monday at the Catholic Church.

November 3, 1881

Died in this city, Oct. 29 of neuralgia of the heart, Michael Kleinhenz, 68 years, 8 months, 1 day.

In this city, Oct. 28 of diphtheria, Barbara, 9 years, 4 months, 11 days, daughter of Adam and Regina Peterman.

Mr. Adam Peterman buried a daughter on Saturday afternoon. The complaint was diphtheria. She was a very sick child, and though everything was done for the child possible, it could not be saves. It is a sad loss to the family, as she was a favorite of the household.

In this city, Oct. 30, of malignant diphtheria, Charles Melvin, 4 years, 3 months 14 days, youngest son of Edwin Hoyt.

The funeral of Mr. Lancaster's child was preached at the M. E. church Sunday night and the funeral of Mr. Stafford's children will be preached at the same place next Sunday evening.

Died in Henry township, Nov. 7, of laryngitis, Earnest, 2 years, son of Calvin and Louisa Buckley.

In Whitefield, Oct. 28, of croup, Jennie, 1 year, 4 months, daughter of Roger Rowe.

In Canton, Fulton county, Oct. 23, of typhoid fever, Ruhana, 37, daughter of the late Thomas Wood, and sister of Mrs. Deacon Dunlap and Mrs. Henry Hutchinson.

Died in Henry Township, Nov. 9, of consumption, Katherine, 23 years, 3 months, daughter of William Klein.

We learn that Halas Martin, died on the 27th of October at his home in Iowa. He was Mrs. Underwood's youngest son of her first family. He was adopted by Lot Bullman when he was 5 years old and remained with him 30 years. He leaves a wife but no children I believe.

Died in Whitefield Township, Nov. 23, of old age, at the residence of her son, Margaret, 72 years, 10 months, mother of Thomas Landers. Funeral on Friday. Procession will leave the house of Thomas Landers at Whitefield at 10 o'clock. Services at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 11:00 a. m. in this city.

December 1, 1881

Mrs. Margaret Landers, mother of Thomas Landers of Whitefield, with whom she has lived several yars, was buried from St. Joseph's church on Sunday forenoon.  In the absence of Rev. Father Quigley, the pastor, Rev. Father Shamoni officiated, saying mass for the venerable dead.  The body was interred in the Catholic cemetery in the lower part of the township.  The attendance of friends of the deceased was quite large.

November 24, 1881

At Lacon, Nov. 12 of typhoid fever, Greenbury F. Crane, 25 years, 9 months, 1 day, brother of Mr. W. W. Dean.

Died in this city, Nov. 30 of diphtheria, Clara, 9 years, 25 days, daughter of John and Ellen Joyce.

In this city, Nov. 25 of paralysis, Jacob Bowman, 74 years, 4 months.

Jacob Bowman died on Saturday morning at six o'clock.  His death had been expected for several days.  The injury sustained by being thrown by a calf he was leading in his years several weeks ago, it is supposed, brought on paralysis and death.  He leaves a wife and eight children, two sons and six daughters, all married, bereft, the widow of a devoted, tender and affectionate husband and compainion and the children of an endulgent and most loved father.

Mr. Bowman was a native of Ohio, and a resident of Indiana for many years, where he married Miss Gudgell 50 years ago last May. Twenty-five years ago he landed with his family in Henry, and since then has been a resident of the Prairie State.  He owned a quarter section of land in Milo township, Bureau county, a beautiful farm, which he lived upon until two or three years ago, when he leased it and bought his present residence in Henry on North Edwards street, where Mr. Bowman and wife, a widowed daughter and two nieces have since made it their home.

Mr. Bowman was highly respected and will be general mourned.  His funeral was held at the family residence on Monday at 8 a. m., Rev. H. W. Sparling of St. John's Episcopal church officiating, from whence the remains were conveyed to the train, ant then to Tiskilwa, the family burying ground, where the body was consigned ot its final resting place.

December 1, 1881

In Henry Township, Nov. 25 of old age, Nancy, 70 years, consort of the late Abraham Guyer and stepmother to W. C. Guyer.

The funeral of Mrs. Nancy Guyer was held on Sunday at the residence of he stepson W. C. Guyer, near the seminary.  She was a member of the United Brethren denomination, and was an excellent christian woman. She was the second wife of Abraham Guyer, who died nine years ago. Rev. W. J. Minium conducted the religious services, which consisted of singing, prayer and a few appropriate remarks applicable to the livng.  A long procession followed the remains to Sugar Grove cemetery in Whitefield, where the interment took place; Mrs. Guyer being laid to rest beside her husband.

December 8, 1881

Died in this city, Dec. 2, of diphtheria and croup, Frank N., 4 years, 7 months, son of Mrs. Fannie Abbot.

In this city, Dec. 3, of diphtheria, Mattie, 7 years 10 months, 13 days, twin daughter of Hiram P. Ward and granddaughter of Mr. John Black.

At Lacon, Dec. 3, of bright's disease, John Reynolds, broher-in-law of Dr. B. Davis of this city.

At Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 4, of consumption, Charles James Dennis, 53 years, 10 months, step son of Mary C. Dennis of this city, and half brother to Alfred J. Dennis.

Miss Mary Garrison, a former teacher in our public school, died at Wenona as we learn on Thursday night of last week. While here, she taught a class of young men in the M. E. Sunday school and before her death, she requested that her Sunday school class be invited to attend her funeral, which was done according to her wishes. And on Saturday, some 4 of our young men, who are members of her class, went to Wenona to attend her funeral on Sunday.

December 15, 1881 - La Prairie

It becomes our painful duty to chronicle the death of one of our most valued citizens, Deacon Leroy Wetmore, who died at his residence in Lawn Ridge on Sunday morning, the 11th inst., after an illness of about eight days. Stricken down in the midst of an active and useful life, the shock came so sudden, so unexpected that but few were prepared for the sad tidings. The funeral services will be held at the Congregational church on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Died in this city, Dec. 15 of diphtheria, Henry, 9 years, 9 months, 21 days, son of George and Anna Eliza Ball. Funeral at the St. Mary's Catholic church tomorrow (Friday) morning at 9 o'clock. All the friends of the family are invited.

Died in this city, Dec. 10, of diphtheria, Valentine, 6 years, 9 days, son of Adam and Mary Engalbracht. Mr. Engalbracht is tailor at Geo. Schuster's merchant tailoring establishment.

In Whitefield, Dec. 10, of diphtheria croup, Jennie Wilmina, 3 years, 5 months and 15 days, daughter of Mrs. John W. Neal, granddaughter of Richard Tremain, Sr., and great grandchild of William Monier.

Death has entered our quiet solitude again and this time the monster calls from our midst, Mrs. James Wilson, one who has been upon her bed of pain for a long time, wrestling with the terrible disease, consumption and at last had to yield to its bidding. She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed by her family. He spirit departed from this world of pain and sorrow on last Saturday, December 17 and on Monday the body was carried to Sugar Grove cemetery and their laid to its final resting place.

Died in this city, Dec. 15, of diphtheria, Marion, 9 years 1 month 5 days, son of Ransom E. and Ellen Gregory.

The messenger death has taken 4 from our midst within a week, all past the prime of life. Isaac Hull, one of the oldest settlers of Richland departed life on December 22d. Mrs. Nancy Brown, an aged lady who was beloved by all who knew her, died Sabbath evening. The funeral took place Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Ben Thomas died Friday and Clinton Welch, Saturday.

Died in Whitefield township, Dec. 17, on consumption, Mary Amanda Ireland, 50 years 6 months 24 days, wife of James Wilson.

At inquest was held by James Brasfield on the body of James Martin of Bennington township, an old resident of this county. He was found dead on the public highway on the 19th inst. The inquest was held on the 20th. Verdict of the jury - came to his death from the effects of heart disease. He is said to be the father of the first white child born in Marshall county. His age was 84 years.

1882

January 19, 1882

Died in Henry township, Jan. 13, at the residence of Frank Dennis, of rheumatism of the heart, Mrs. Mary Allen of Tonica, 28 years 10 months, daughter of Hugh Chance of Kansas.  Interment at Magnolia.

January 19, 1882

Joseph Thompson was born to his final rest in the Sparland cemetery until the trump of the archangel shall sound on last Saturday. The many friends of Mr. Thompson came far and near to pay their last tribute of respect to one whom we all loved.

Thomas Cahill was found dead early this morning, in the highway near Geo. Scholes's in Saratoga tonwship, with his neck broke. He was a hired hand of Thos. Cooney. Yesterday he drove Mr. Cooney's team to Henry, and in driving home some time after night, it is supposed he fell asleep, and falling from the wagon, fell on his head, causing fatal results. The teams was found not far distant. It is supposed he had been drinking. He was an unmarried man about 25 years of age, a good hand and generally respected.

January 26, 1882

Joseph Baker died at his residence nine miles west of Sparland on Tuesday of last week of consumption. Mr. Baker was among our first patrons when he came to Marshall county some 18 years ago, and we believe has ever been our friend since our first acquaintance. He was much respected by all who knew him.

January 26, 1882

Died in this city, Jan. 23, of quick consumption, John Blackburn, 45.

Feb. 2, 1882

John Blackburn, who died here last week was formerly a resident of Toulon, Stark County. His pension money was received by Mr. McChance, Esq., of that place. John was a soldier in the union army, a member of Co. B., of the Bloody 19th Ill. Reg. He was injured in the leg, by the breaking through of a bridge while in transit with his company; a large number were killed, and he so badly injured that the leg had to be amputated. He leaves a wife and four children destitute.

January 26, 1882

Died in this city, Jan. 25, at the parsonage of Neuralgia of the heart, Rev. William Shamoni, 49 years 9 months 13 days, pastor of St. Mary's German Catholic congregation of this city.

Sudden Death of Father Shamoni
Rev. William Shamoni, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic church of this city, died suddenly last evening, about half past six o'clock, at his residence in the southern part of this city. He had been on a pastoral visit to Hennepin, to see the sick, and was feeling well until he reached home, when he felt a smothering sensation. He at once threw himself upon the sofa and Dr. Jones was summoned, and seeing at once the nature of the case, prepared on the spot what he thought necessary; but Father Shamoni absolutely refused to submit to such treatment as the doctor thought proper, and even thought the doctor urged it on him, entreated him to submit, explaining fully tis necessity and the probable resutl, still his refusal was emphatic, and before other means could be adopted another paroxysm recurred and death was immediate. The disease was neuralgia of the heart.

Father Shamoni was a powerfully built man, and would probably weigh upwards of 200 pounds. He had been pastor in Henry over four years, and was prompt and efficient in all professional duteis. He was a native of Germany and was probably educated for the clerical office in that country, though of this we do not speak by the book. We have no data as to his former life and must leave that to a future article. ……The body will be interred in the German cemetery.

January 26, 1882

Died In this city, January 24, after a long illness, Sophia Jane, 31 years 2 months 13 days, wife of Robert L. Stephens, and second daughter of the late Stephen Clark of this city.

January 26, 1882

Died At Champaign, Jan. 6, Mary Hall Barnard, 87, step-mother of John Barnard of this city.

Mary Barnard (From the Champaign Gazette)
Mrs. Mary Hall Barnard, aged 87 years, entered into rest on the evening of January 6, 1882. Mrs. Barnard was born in Sudbury, Vermont, April 13, 1794.

January 26, 1882

Died At Chicago, Jan. 21, of typhoid fever, Florence, 8 years, 4 months, daughter of John M. and Florence P. Mott, and cousin of the editor of this paper.

January 26, 1882

AT Winfield, Iowa, Jan. 18, of diphtheria, Clara Augusta, 15 years 6 months, daughter of Wm. Snell formerly of Whitefield Corners and granddaughter of Timothey Atwood of Galva.

January 26, 1882

Lacon

On Monday many were surprised to hear the sad news of the death of Hiram Smith.

January 26, 1882

Lawn Ridge

Ashael Wilmot of Valley township, died last week with quick consuption. He is the brother of our worthy townsman, X. C. Wilmot and a worthy respected citizen. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his untimely death. The funeral was from the M. E. LaPrairie Church and was largely attended. Rev. Seaman officiating.

February 2, 1882

Died in this city, Feb. 21, of lung fever, George Alfred, 1 year 9 months, only son of George and Susan Nicholson.

Mr. and Mrs. George Nicholson are again brought to mourn the loss of another of their beautiful children by death. Only three months ago, the angel of death removed a beautiful daughter - a tirribly sad removal, and now an only son, of many children is called home to be with the spotless angels. We condole with our afflicted friends, as indeed the entire community, who will mourn with them over this dire loss and heart rending misfortune. Funeral this afternoon at the family residence at 2 o'clock, at which Rev. J. S. Glendenning will officiate.

February 9, 1882

Died in this city, Feb. 7, of yellow canker, Alta Peal, 1 year, 1 month, 1 day, daughter of Albert C. and Maria A. Shafer.

At Wenona, Jan. 30, Judge William Ellis Parrett, 65.

Judge W. E. Parrett died at Wenona on Monday of last week.  He was once elected to the office of associate justice while living in Putnam county, and once was a candidate for congress against Dr. R. Boal, being beat by only a few votes.  He was a shrewd democratic politician of his time.  The past five years he has been fighting against King Alcohol, to which he had been a slave for many years.

In Grafton, Neb., Feb. 1, of consumption, Minnie, 25, wife of J. W. Baker (Amidon) of Tiskilwa, and daughter of J. B. McDonald, a former resident of Henry.

Our death column chronicles the name of Mrs. J. W. Baker of Tiskilwa with those who have gone to the unseen world.  She was formerly of Henry, and for some years an inmate of Alderman Snyder's family.  She was a daughter of J. B. McDonald, who now lives in Grafton, Nebraska.  She had been an invalid fro some years, and not long ago it was thought advisable for her to visit her friends in Nebraska, with a faint hope that it might benefit her.  There she lingered and finally bid adieu to the earth earthly.  Thus a very companionable lady, lovable wife and daughter, has put on immortality.

Sparland - Little Frankie, 4 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brasfield, died on last Thursday, 11 p.m. of quick consumption.

LaPrairie - Warren Vincent's oldest child was suddenly taken ill with malignant scarlet fever, and only lived about 18 hours after the attack.

Lacon - Sunday evening the messenger, death, entered the home of DR. F. C. Gale and took little Henry, who was sick but a few days with diptheretic croup.

Died in this city, Feb. 11, of paralysis of the nerves, Martin Ludlow Stephens, 42 years 11 months 5 days.

In this city, Feb. 7, Alta Pearl, 1 year 1 month, 1 day, daughter of Albert C. and Maria A. Shafer.

At Wenona, Jan. 30, Judge William Ellis Parrett, 65.

In Grafton, Neb., Feb. 1, of consumption, Minnie, 25, wife of J. W. Baker (Amidon) of Tiskilwa, and daughter of J. B. McDonald, a former resident of Henry.

In Richland township, Jan. 15, of diphtheria, Samuel 9; Feb. 2d, Hattie Gale, 7; Feb. 6th, Etta, 11, children of Samuel and Martha Whitmer and nephew and nieces of F. H. Goodrich of this city.

Sarah Ella Whiffen

February 23, 1882
Henry Republican - Neighborhood News, Lacon

Miss Ella Whiffen, daughter of W. B. Whiffen, editor of the Marshall County Deocrat, died very suddenly in Peoria Monday morning, after several hours of intense suffering from rheumatism of the stomach.  Her friends here knew nothing of her illness unitl the receipt of the dispatch announcing her death.  About two years ago, Fannie, a younger daughter, was taken suddenly by the same terrible messenger of death.

(Another writer): Death has again invaded the family of W. B. Whiffen, Esq., of the Lacon Democrat, removing his only remaining daughter, Miss Sarah E. Whiffen, who died at her boarding house at Peoria, on Monday, after only a few hours of serious illness, of rheumatism of the stomach.  Mr. Whiffen, the father, was first apprised of the fact of a serious illness by a telegram informing him of her sudden death. She was an only child by a former wife, a native of Indianapolis, born Aug. 16, 1855.  She had been making it her home in Peoria for several years, for a long time a clerk in Clark & Co.'s dry goods store and at the time of her death was lady attendant in the reception room of Smith's photographis studio. The funeral was held at the house of her aunt, Mrs. Eliza Thurlow, Tuesday afternoon, and the body interred in Springdale cemetery in that city.

Charles N. Atwood

February 23, 1882
Henry Republican

Chaarles N. Atwood, son of Mr. William Atwood formerly of this county, died at Chicago, on the 14th inst., of that terrible scourge, small pox.  It is a sad and sorrowful calamity to the large circle of relatives and friends, rendered all the more afflictive because all were debarrred the privilege to render him any succor during his illness and dying hour. He was an itelligent and worthy young man, and his untimely end will be mourned by all who knew him.

Mrs. Ida Muir

February 23, 1882
Henry Republican

The funeral of Mrs. Ida Muir, wife of Mr. David Muir, and daughter of Mr. Jas. Wescott, took place on Sunday last, the services being held in the Congregational church, Lacon, and conducted by Rev. W. Tracy, assisted by Rev. Wm McPheeters.  The large gathering, the quiet, reverent bearing and the deep feeling which pervaded them was but an expression of the respect and esteem in which she was held by all.

For some time the condition of her health has caused her friends some anxiety, but none antidipated such a sudden close to her life.  Her illness was short, severe and from the first alarming.  All that love or art could do was done to relieve her suffering and lengthen her life, but to no avail. She passed away on Saturday, Feb. 18, leaving a little girl, a devoted husband and a large circle of relatives to mourn her loss.  Her life though short, was full and fruitful.  It seems but yesterday when she left her position in our school ( in which she had been eminently successful) to establish her home. In June, 1878, she became the wife of David Muir, Esq., and never perhaps did the future look fairer or more full of hope than it did for them. Her home bore evidence everywhere of her industry and skill.  Her house was a home.  She was an earnest, intelligent and consistent christian, a member of the Union church and one of its truest friends and most earnest supporters.

March 2, 1882

At Paw Paw, W. Va., Feb. 23, of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. Orsian M., 53 wife of Dr. Edgar Canfield, and only sister of Mr. Geo F. Paskell of this city.

At Chicago, Feb. 23, of pneumonia, Annie T., daughter of D. R. Brearly, a second bereavement within six weeks.

At Milan, Italy, Feb. 26, Mary, only daughter of Thomas and Susan S. Dent of Chicago.

Died at Rochester, N.Y., Feb. 20 of dropsy, William K. Townsend, 58 years 5 months, brother of Mayor J. C. Townsend of this city.

Died at Denver, Col. Jan. 22, of congestion of the lungs, Theordore, 20, son of Mrs. Annie Stebbins, and grandson of Ebon Weston, formerly of Henry.  Interment at Ottawa.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 16, 1882

Died in Henry township, March 8, Allie, 10 days, infant of Willard and Mary Mallory.  The family are profoundly grateful for the neighborly kindness and generous assistance tendered them in their recent bereavement.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 16, 1882

Died at Lacon, March 5, of old age, Rebecca, 82, widow of James Wright and mother of ex-sheriff Robart A. Wright.  

March 9 - The funeral of Mrs. Wright, mother of mayor R. A. Wright, took place from her residence Tuesday, March 7.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 16, 1882

Died in Evans township, Feb. 28, of dropsy, Walter, 5 years, 8 months 18 days, son of John R. Kreider

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 16, 1882

At Columbus, Ohio, March 10, of old age and gastric complaint, George Washington Kalb, 80, father of Dr. J. C. Kalb of this city.

Dr. Kalb received a telegram on Saturday informing him of the death of his venerable father. He had been seriously ill for some time. He settled on the farm near Columbus, Ohio, in 1830, on which he died, and which he had owned during that time. Of his sons, one is our talented eclectic physician and surgeon, and another a clergyman, favorably known to many of our citizens.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 16, 1882

Died in this city, March 11, of dropsy, John Koch, 66.

The mortal remains of Mr. John Koch, to grocer, were consigned to mother earth on Monday at the German Catholic cemetery. Mr. Koch has been a long sufferer from dropsy, yielding his life thereto on Saturday night. Mr. Koch was a native of Grossostheim, Bavaria, born march 14, 1815. He emigrated to the United States in 1845, locating on a farm near Buffalo, N.Y. Afterward he moved into Buffalo, and embarked in the dry goods and grocery business, in which he continued for 13 years. While living there he was prosperous in business and was a man of influence and position. He held the office of poll inspector for three years. He was also elected commissioner of excise, and in a sharp contest won by the handsome majority of 900 votes. He also was influential in the church, being president of the St. Louis society and cashier of the church. He was also a member of Concordia Lodge No. 183 of A.F.&A.M., and held the high positions of Junior Warden and secretary in the lodge. He moved to Henry in 1859, where he has since resided. For some years he was engaged in the grocery business, but a few years ago relinquished it on account of bodily infirmity, which has finally ended his life. He had a life insurance policy of $2000 on the Phoenix Life of Hartford, which goes to the family, a wife and four children. The funeral was held at the German church, Rev Father Hout celebrating mass for the dead, and making a few appropriate remarks. The family are very grateful and request us to return our sincere thanks to all who have so feelingly tendered sympathy and aid during Mr. Koch's illness. A sister, Mrs. Geo. Heiler, resided here, and a brother, Ignatius, still resides at Buffalo.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 16, 1882

Died in Whitefield, March 8, at the residence of her son J. Harvey Bell, of old age, Sarah 79, wife ot the late Zephaniah Bell.

Death of Mrs. Z. Bell.

Mrs. Sarah Bell, wife of the late Zephanian Bell, died at the residence of her son, James H. Bell, in Whitefield township, Marshall county, at 5 o'clock p.m. Wednesday, March 9, and was buried at Henry, by the side of her late husband.

The deceased was born in Ohio county, West Virginia, on May 22, 1803, and was married to Zephaniah Bell in Ohio county, West Virginia, on march 11, 1830. The deceased and her husband, soon after their marriage, moved to Delaware county, Ohio, where they continued to reside until the fall of 1846, when they removed to Illinois and settled in Saratoga township, in Marshall county, and after residing there for several years, they moved to the city of Henry, where the husband of the deceased died on Decmeber 7, 1876, after a happy married life of over 46 years, leaving the deceased to travel the remainder of life's journey alone, yet patiently waiting for that summons which should call her hence to join her husband and departed children in the home where her religious faith gave her assurance that parting should be no more. The deceased was the mother of seven children. James H. Bell, of Whitefield, Marshall county, Ill.; Mrs. Jane M. Dixon, of Pueblo, Col.; John F. Bell, of Benton county, Ark., and Robert H. Bell, of Wamago, Kansas, are her only surviving children, and deeply mourn the loss of her who was ever their deares friend and wisest counselor. The three of her children who had crossed the dark river a little in advance of her and wer, let us hope, the first to strike glad hands with her on the other shore, were Mrs. Margaret A. Buck, who died July 15, 1868; Mrs. Mary A. Kingsley, the late wife of Capt. J. c. Kingsley, the present county clerk of Marshall county, Ill., died at Lacon, Ill., September 4, 1881, and William D., died in infancy. The deceased was for over 60 years a member in good standing of the Presbyterian church, and died with a steadfast hope of a blessed immortality beyond the grave.

Taken From th Henry Republican
March 23, 1882

Died in this city, Mary 21, of infirmity of age, Ignatius Manski, 80 years, 5 months and 12 days.

Died at Pontiac, March 19th, of congestion of the lungs, infant son of Walter P., and Grace E. Jones, aged 15 days and grandson of Jared W. Jones.

Died at San Jose, Cal., Feb. 28, of consumption, Francis M., wife of R. E. Dent, formerly of Wenona. Three small children are left motherless.

Taken From th Henry Republican
March 23, 1882

Died at Scranton, Pa. March 17, of old age, Mary, 92, wife of Ethan Allen and grandmother of Dr. G. G. Griffin and Mrs. S. C. Snyder of this city.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 30, 1882

Neighborhood News - Lacon

The messenger, death has again visited us. Mrs. Nellie Ford, wife of W. H. Ford departed life Sabbath afternoon, March 26, after a lingering illness with the dreaded disease consumption. She leaves a bereaved husband and two interesting children. The funeral services took place from the residence Monday 2 p.m.

The cruel messenger has again entered the home of Dr. Gale and taken his youngest, a little girl abot two years old. Another daughter, aged 15, has the malignant diphtheria, and is not expected to live at this time.

Charles Reeder, who will be remembered by many of the young people of Henry, died in New Mexico a short time ago. He was a nephew of Dr. I. H. Reeder, and at one time clerked in John Hutchins's dry goods store.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 30, 1882

Died in Whitefield, Marech 25, at the residence of his brother-inl-law George Burt, Sr., of old age, John Adams Spencer, 86 years 2 months 26 days

John Adams Spencer, an aged gentleman living with George Burt, Sr., in Whitefield township, was found dead in his bed on Saturday morning, last, having seemingly gone to sleep during the night and then gently have passed beyond the protals of the natural without a struggle to that bourne from whence no traveler returns. About 10 o'clock Father Burt and the housekeeper had been in to see him, and the "good nights" were exchanged as usual, leaving no impression that the transitorial summons was so near. Mr. Spencer was a native of Hartford, Ct., and was a resident of that city and in its vicinity upwards of 73 years. His business ventures were successful, and at the age of about 50, at the death of his wife, he retired from business and lived on his income. Thirteen years ago he came to Illinois to reside with his brother, Horace Spencer of Whitefield. Seven years later, at the latter's death, he was taken in charge of by brother-in-law an sister, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burt, Sr., where he has remained until his death. Mr. Spencer was aman of strong physical constitution and a man of decided opinions. He was a very ardent republican and abolitionist, and always look a lively interest in politics. In religion he was also a very strict churchman, and was known for his zealous love for christian work and duty and reverence for all that was sacred, having joined the church upwards of 50 years ago. He was a man of probity, and social and genial in his nature. He was the oldest of 11 children. The past few years his faculties have been much impaired, his eyes dimmed and his hearling full; the past year he has kept his couch altogether.

The funeral was held at Father Burt's on Monday afternoon, Rev. W. J. Minium, pastor of the M. E. church of this city, officiating. Interment at the Sugar Grove cemetery, about one mile west of Father Burt's residence.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 30, 1882

Died at Hiawatha, Kansas, March 11 of lung fever, John Weaver, a former resident of Evans township

Died at Thornburg, Keokuk Co., Iowa, of smallpox, March 23d, Benoni Torrey, 63 years, 10 months, 14 days. Also, at the same place, and of the same disease, March 24, Rosamond, wife of Benoni Torrey, exact age unkown.

Walter P. Jones is having a serious time with his family. His youngest child died a few days ago after an illness of only 24 hours and the remaining child, about two years old is dangerously ill with brain feverl. Mr. and Mrs. Jones have the full sympathy of their friends here is their dire distress. Mr. Jones is doing business in Flanigan, but the family are now at Pontiac.

Mr. Graham, who was so badly wounded by the premature discharge of a gun as reported in the last issue of the Republican, died on Monday.

Taken From the Henry Republican
March 30, 1882

Died at Gilman, March 28, of consumption, Mrs. Lois Acha Forsythe, 74 years 7 months, 25 days, mother of Mrs. O. H. Tyler of this city. Interment at Henry cemetery this afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Tyler, returned from Gilman last evening, bringing the body of Mrs. L. A. Forsythe, Mrs. Tyler's mother who died on Tuesday of this week. She had been an invalid for some time and was quite aged. Mrs. F. was a native of Vermont but for many years was a resident of Ohio and for the past twenty five years had lived in the prairie state. She was married twice, to Sebina Pierce and to John Forsythe. For the past 16 years she has lived with an unmarried son. She has been a member of the M. E. church since she was 14 years of age, upwards of 60. A short funeral service was held at Mr. Tyler's residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. Mr. Minium officiating. The remains were interred besides those of her daughter Mrs. Henry Stapp in our new cemetery. Hose Pierce of Streator and David Forsythe …… to Henry.

Taken From the Henry Republican
April 6, 1882

Neighborhood News - Varna

The messenger of death has visited our community and in less than a week taken three from our midst. Mrs. Verill of Chicago, who came here a few weeks since to visit her sister, Mrs. Dr. Handback and to receive medical treatment for lung disease suddenly passed away Wednesday, March 22d. In response to telegraph, her husband and friends came. The obsequies were held at the M. E. church.

Saturday evening, March 25th, Mrs. William Allen who has been for nearly a year a great sufferer breathed her last. Well may it be said of her that she lived, was loved and respected by all. Her death is deeply felt in our community. Funeral services at the house on Monday conducted by Rev. Morse. Remains were conveyed to Caledonia for internment. Her husband has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in this his sad bereavement.

Died March 27, Mrs. S. Malone after a short illness, leaving a husband and five children to mourn the absence of exemplary Christian wife and mother. Rev. Wade conducted the funeral services at the M. E. church Tuesday at 1 o'clock pm.

Taken From the Henry Republican
April 13, 1882

Died near Dunlap, Peoria County, April 3, of consumption, William H., son of Rev. James Fleming, late of Whitefield, this county.

At Pontiac, April 1, of pneumonia, MaClellan, 1 years, 7 months, 7 days, only son of Walter Pool and Grace Edith Jones and grandson of Jared W. Jones.

Died At Covington, Ohio, March 26 of consumption, George A. Worley, in the 60th year of his age. Years ago he was a citizen of Henry, but lately of Fall City, Nebraska.

Local Items

Among our death notices this week is that of George A. Worley, son of Elder Caleb Worley, grandson of Elder Nathan Worley, nephew of Mr. S. G. Worley and cousin of Colonel N. W. Orr. He came to Henry about the year 1849 and set up business as a taylor, remaining here until 1856. Lately he has been a citizen of Fall City, Nebraska. He was 59 at the time of his death that occurred at Covington, Ohio of consumption.

Taken From the Henry Republican
April 20, 1882

Died at Long Meadow, Mass., April 14, of pneumonia, Nancy, 70, wife of Lucius C. Burt, and aunt of Mrs. George Burt Jr.

Ann Harney Maloney

April 27, 1882
Taken From the Henry Republican (Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney)

Died at Sparland, April 23 at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. William O'Leary of consumption, Ann, 46, wife of John Maloney and sister of Daniel and Michael Harney of Henry.

Sparland
Mrs. John Maloney died at the residence of her daughters, Mrs. W. Oleary in Sparland on Monday night, 23d inst., of consumption.

Taken From the Henry Republican
April 27 1882

Died in Whitefield, April 18, of consumption, Frank Marshall, 23

Frank Marshall, who has long been a sufferer of consumption, died at his home at Whitefield on the 18th inst., and was buried in the Baptist burying ground near Soloman Nighswonger's. He leaves a wife and child to mourn his loss.

Taken From the Henry Republican
April 27 1882

Varna

Died of consumption on Sunday the 16th inst., Geo. Ramsey

Taken From the Henry Republican
April 27 1882

Whitefield

Mrs. George Drake, formerly of Whitefield died at her home in Eiler, Illinois on the 25th of last month after a very short illness. She leaves a husband and two children.

The (Minonk) Journal
April 29, 1882

Donated by Dena Whitesell

Died - At his residence in Pattonsburg, on the morning of the 19th, of a complicated disease. Daniel Perry, aged 39 years. Deceased was a native of Marshall county, Ill. He served his country over three years during the rebellion in company C 129 regiment Illinois Infantry, where he gained the name of being a true and brave soldier. He leaves a wife and two children and several brothers and sisters. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. A. B. Wadle, in the presence of a large assembly of people at the Christian church in Pattonsburg. His remains were taken to the Martin cemetery and buried within a short distance of the place where he was born.

Taken From the Henry Republican
May 4, 1882

Death of Mrs. B. F. Tichenor.

The most unpleasant duty revolving on the writer as correspondent from Chicago, arises from the sad necessity of mentioning the decease of former residents and friends of Henry and vicinity. … The latest name on the list is that of Mrs. B. F. Tichenor, who died at Englewood, Wednesday, April 26, after an illness of two months duration, with typhoid pneumonia. The deceased, who will be readily recognized by her former name, Mary Elizabeth Harpst, lived with her parents for many years in Henry, where her childhood and school girl days were happily passed. Their removal to Peoria, her father's death and her marriage to Mr. Tichenor, are well known to all, and this last record of her death will bring sorrow to a long list of friends in Henry, Peoria and Chicago. The funeral services were held at the Englewood residence on Thursday, and a special car on the Fort Wayne road, took the city friends of the family out, while a similar favor from the Rock Island road brought them in after the service. The connection of Mr. Tichenor with the Wabash road for many years in Peoria, and his position in this city for three year past as general ticket and passenger agent, gave him a long list of sympathizing friends. …. The mother, brother Will, sister Emma and the husband of the latter, Mr. Brown and others were present from Peoria, to which place the remains were taken on Friday, by special car on the Wabash road. A fine little boy six or seven years of age, is bereft of a mother's car and love in this affliction.

Taken From the Henry Republican
May 4, 1882

Death of Mrs. A. V. Goltra

On Monday morning the solemn intonations of the Christian church bell rang out the age of Mrs. A. V. Goltra, and announced that this long patient sufferer had pu on immortality.  The summons came at 9 o'clock on Sunday evening at teh age of 42.  The lady, whose maiden name was Abbie Louisa Brokaw, was born at Somerville, N.J. in 1840.  She came to Henry with her paretns and embarked in the millinery business.  Here Miss Brokaw and A. V. Goltra, old school-mates, met, renewed old acquaintance, loved, were betrothed, and in 1863, while the soldier was home on forlough from the army, were married.  Subsequent to the war they lived at Lincoln and Princeton, but for a number of years past they have made it their home here.  Two children were the fruit of their union, Judosn, a clerk in teh dry goods house of E. H. Hutchins, surviving his mother.  Mrs. Goltra was a sister of Mrs. R. L. Reed, and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends who will mourn her early demise.

The funeral exercises were held on Tuesday afternoon at teh Presbyterian church, which was well filled with sympathizing friends, Rev. w. J. Minium of the M. E. church officiating, selecting as a text, "She has fought the good fight, finished her course, kept the faith, and now there is laid up for her a crown of glory." Following the services the last sad look of the dead was taken. .. Present of relatives were Mrs. Phebe Lawler, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Leslie and Judson Hall of Lincoln, J. H. Goltra of Decatur, Ezra Townley and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bacon of Senachwine.  The body was interred in the new cemetery.

Taken From the Henry Republican
May 11, 1882

Died in Evans township, May 1, Charlotte, 31, wife of N. B. Judd, and daughter of William Stratton of Dawson Mills Nebraska.

Taken From the Henry Republican
May 18, 1882

Died at Watseka, May 4, of typhoid pneumonia, Edmond B. Hurlburt, 25, formerly of Sparland.

Died At Toulon, May 10, at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. C. D. Ward of consumption, Miss Hattie Porter, 17 of Lacon

Died At Chicago, May 14 of inflamation of the stomach, Adrain Neville, 6 months, 23 days, infant son of W. J. and Delila Britton and grandson to Mrs. Anna Deyoe of Henry.

Died At Chicago, May 20, Adaline, 53, wife of Adam Baer and mother of Frank Baer of this city.

Saratoga

Our community has been made very sad over the death of one of its noblest young men, Bruce Darby, who died last Friday, 1:30 pm of that much dreaded disease consumption.  The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the M. E. church, of which he was an efficient member, also a faithful superintendent of the S.S.  He will be sadly missed by us all.  We shall ever cherish the memory of him who was such a devoted husband, a kind father, and a good son and brother.  His wife will be lonely indeed; her head is bowed in grief, but the cheering thought come, his life is only changed to one of more beauty and grandeur, and who knows but that he will be the first one at the golden gate to welcome us into the beautiful city of light that "no mortal eye hath seen, nor ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man the treasures that are in store for those that love God."

Benjamin Lombard

The Chicago papers of Saturday chronicled the death of Mr. Benjamin Lombard in that city, which took place last Friday morning at 188 Eugenie street. Mr. Lombard had been ailing for some time, but the immediate cause of his death was paralysis of the brain. He was a native of Truro, Mass., born in 1815. While yet a lad, of an adventuresome disposition, he came westward to Pike county, engaged in merchandising and pork packing. Selling out his interest there in 1840 or '42 he came to Henry, where he embarked in the real estate business, and with such business sagacity and success, that he soon was numbered among the wealthiest of the land owners here. He owned land in all parts of the county, dealt extensively in land patents and tax titles, and transacted a very large business. He took a lively interest in the organization of Henry into a township and a city, and was one of its leading influential men, though would never accept a public office. The C.R.I.&P.R.R. depot was built on land donated by him to the railroad company, and two additions to the city bear his name. The leading hotel here also bore his name, and flourished grandly until a fire destroyed it, but was not rebuilt. The Durham mansion and grounds, one mile west of the city, were formerly known as the Lombard place, being the finest country seat at the time (1850) in this part of the state.

Afterwards he moved to Chicago, where he engaged in real estate speculations, and become very wealthy. In the days of his prosperity he devoted land and money to found a Universalist College at Galesburg, and it was named Lombard University in honor of its founder. In 1859 he became president of the Union Insurance and Trust Co., which had an office in his own building, the Lombard block on Monroe street. In February, 1864, Mr. Lombard helped to organize the Fourth national bank, and was elected its first president. In 1870 he was president of the Real Estate, Loan & Trust Co., afterwards the Franklin bank. The fire of 1874 was a severe blow to Mr. Lombard, sweeping away the accumulations of years, and he never afterwards recovered a tithe of what he lost. He speculated again, however, and was connected with the national Life Insurance Co., as president and manager until its failure - the assets at the time of its wind-up being almost nil. Some years later Mr. Lombard went to Texas for his health, being completely broken down. He returned from Texas and loved for awhile at Shenandoah. The at Galesburg, where he took charge of a hotel. Six months ago he returned to Chicago in broken health, settling his house in order, and finally yielding up his life at the home of one of his children.

Mr. Lombard was married the third time, and his last wife and six children - four sons and two daughters survive him. One of the sons is a cadet midshipman in the navy. The remains were taken to Boston, Mass., for interment.

Taken From the Henry Republican
May 25, 1882

Mrs. John Mattern was fatally hurt the other day.  While descending a ladder from the hay loft at the barn on the premises, that treacherous implement fell, causing her to fall, producing injuries of a serious nature, which coupled with bodily ailments proved fatal on Monday.  She leaves several children bereft, and her husband, a cripple and aged man, almost alone.  The funereal took place yesterday, and the body interred in the cemetery south of town.

Taken From the Henry Republican
May 25, 1882

Timothy Mahoney died at his home near Bradford on Sunday last, after a long illness.  He was one of the first settlers in Henry.  The farm he died on he purchased of Benjamin Eldridge in 1858.  He was a very industrious and successful farmer, and amassed quite an estate.  A wife and six children are bereft of a very excellent husband and father.  The funeral at Camp Grove cemetery was the largest ever known in Stark county, the procession being over 1 1/4 miles in length.  Rev. Father Monohan of Bradford conducted the funeral ceremonies.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 1, 1882

Died at Lacon, May 29, of consumption, John M. Nye, 36.

At Dunlap, Peoria county, May 18, of consumption, Miss Mary J. Byers, 25 years, 2 months, 14 days, formerly of this county. She was a member of Dunlap Grange, and highly esteemed by all who knew her.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 8 1882

Died in Whitefield township, June 8, of typhoid fever, Gertrude Ernest, 22, daughter of Peter Klien.

The grim messenger of death has again entered the neighborhood, this time knocking at the house of Peter Klein, and calling his much loved daughter, Effie to the undiscovered realm.  The funeral ceremony was held amidst a vast concourse of friends last Monday in Henry.  The breezes of June waft aeolian strains over her sepulcher, while her pure soul is resting in the home of omnisceince.  The house, which was not long ago the house of feasting, is now the home of pale faced grief, and we sincerely regret the loss that the parents and the comminty has sustained.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 8 1882

Died in this dity, June 6, of chronic inflammation and ulceration of the upper part of the stomach, Johan Baptist Haaser, 58 years, 11 months, 11 days.

Johan B. Hasser, (familiarly known as Charles Haaser) died on Monday at his residence on east Second street, near B. Yaeger's Grove.  He has been a long sufferer with a disorder of the stomach that baffled the skill of the medical profession.  A post mortem examination was held Tuesday by Drs Baker, Jones and Hendrick, who discovered a chronic inflamed condition of the upper portion of the stomach, attended with severe ulceration.  The deceased was a cooper by trade, and had been a resident of Henry for many years.  The funeral was held yesterday morning at the German chruch.  A wife and several children survive him.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 8 1882

Died in Hopewell township, June 8th, suddenly, Jacob, Jr., 9, son of Jacob Morgenstern.

That in the midst of life we are in death was forcibly illustrated in the death of young Morgenstern (Morningstar) on Tuesday.  His father, Jacob Morgenstarn, living on the Lacon road, half way between this city and the hub in Hopewell, with this 9 years old son, Jacob Jr., went some two miles away for a load of hay.  On the way back the boy, without a sign of signal of alarm, grasped the arm of his father, and falling backward was a corpse, in less time than it takes to write it.  He was apparently in the best of health when he left home, was of robust frame, and an only son.  Coroner Brasfield was promptly notified of the case, but up to the hour of going to press we have not learned the verdict.  We suppose the cause of death was heart disease or apoplexy.  We are told the dead was a very dutiful son, and the bereavemetn is heavily felt by the family, who have the sypathy of the community in their loss.

Died at Peoria, May 30, after a long illness, Enoch Emery, 59, veteran editor of the Transcript.

Died at Brazile Mills, Knox county, Neb., on May 25, of membraneous croup, George, 4, son of Stephen and Mary Mattern, and grandson of Mr. Peter Mattern of this city.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 15, 1882

Died in this city, June 13, of typhoid fever, Ada Lola, 12 years, 3 months, 22 days, daughter of Stephen C. and Carrie Brown

Ada L. Brown, daughter of ex-Alderman S. C. Brown, died on Tuesday afternoon. Her complaint was typhoid fever, with which she has been a sufferer for the past four or five weeks. Naturally bright, amiable and of loving disposition, Ada was endeared to her parents, to her many classmates, and to all who knew her. She was an uncommon student. She was in advanced classes for one of her age, and loved her books with a persistence truly remarkable. Her teacher was much attached to her, having been won by her gentle and winning ways, and studious habits. The bereavement is a sore trial to family and friends. The funeral was held at the Episcopal church his morning at 8 o'clock, the services being conducted by Rev W. J. Minium. The floral tributes were abundant, and like heavenly incense, filled the apartments. After the solemn rites had been pronounced, the body was conveyed 1 miles distant to Mound Cemetery, Milo, Bureau county, for interment in the family sepulchre.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 15, 1882

Died in this city, June 13, of old age, Mrs. Ann, consort of the late Ansel Bullis, 88 years, 4 months 1 day, mother of Mrs. Menzo Marks.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 15, 1882

Died at Eureka Springs, June 11, Edwin Harris, brother of George and Lucy Harris of this city.

June 21 - Edwin Haris, brother of Geo. And Miss Lucy Harris of this city, whose death at Eureka Springs, Ark., on June 13, we reported last week, was buried with marked honor at Lewsiton, Fulton county, on Thursday last. The Lewiston Democrat says of him: "The death of this honored, influential, public spirited citizen, in the prime of his life, and in the midst of his usefulness, constitutes the severest loss our city has experienced. We do not know a citizen who could not as least have been as well spared. He was the leading merchant, member of the school board, and for the past 25 years has been identified with the growth and welfare of his city and community. A public meeting was called by the mayor of Lewiston when learning of his death by telegraph, and resolutions befitting the demise of this noble man were passed. The funeral was largely attended, and Mr Harris was generally mourned by all its citizens." Both Geo. And Miss Lucy Harris attended the obsequies.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 15, 1882

The subject of this notice, Frances E. Ward, was born April 6, 1845 in Hillsdale, Columbia county, N.Y.; was married to E. P. Green of Henry, Dec. 27, 1864, at which place she resided until June 10, 1882, when her dear spirit took its flight beyond the power of pain, suffering and sorrow…… Her unselfish spirit prompted her to unnecessary acts of kindness, and in the happiness of those around her she took great delight. Her love for the beautiful, the good, and true was an incentive to all associated with her. In December she has a severe attack of diphtheria, from which she never fully recovered. The spine and brain being the seat of the disease for nearly five weeks, her sufferings were of the most intense character and all that loving hands and hearts could do was poweless to relieve.

Taken From the Henry Republican
June 21, 1882

Died at Patriot, Switzerland county, Indiana, May 30, of old age, Margaret, 86 years 7 months, wife of the late James Buck, and mother of Lewis Buck of this city.

July 20, 1882

Neighborhood News - Lacon

Merritt Baker, a young man, a farmer living some 12 miles south of here, received a paralytic stroke last week; he lived only eight hours. He was the oldest son of Chauncey Baker and brother of the Misses Baker of this place.

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