Marshall County Illinois Obituaries and Death Notices
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Transcribed by Nancy Piper Unless Otherwise Noted

Adam Baer

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN 

January 3, 1878

Died in Chicago, Dec. 27, Adam Baer, aged about 63, father of Mr. Frank Baer of this city. One of the early settlers of Chicago.

Mrs. Adaline Baer

Taken From the Henry Republican
May 18, 1882

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

Mrs. Sarah A. (Ralston) Bagley

April 13, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Wenona, March 30, of erysipelas, Mrs. Sarah A., aged 38 years, wife of L. T. Bagley, and sister of J. T. Ralston, cashier of Wenona bank.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 30, 1871

Hon John O. Dent received a despatch for Gilman, on Monday last, stating that Hiram Baker of that place died on Sunday night the 19th inst.  Mr. Baker formerly resided in this town, and is well known to our (..?..) citizens.  He came from the east in 1855, and settled on a farm two miles east of Wenona, and entered the mercantile business.  In 1866 he sold out in Wenona, and removed to Gilman, where he opened a lumber yard.  Seeing a good chance for speculation, he disposed of his lumber yard, and invested in Gilman real estate, laid out an addition to the town, from which he realized a handsome profit.  Since that time he has been improving and selling real estate.  He was one of the leading citizens of Gilman, taking an active part in every move that pertianed to the interests of the town.  He died leaving his family well provided for in this world's goods. - Wenona Index

Jehu Baker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
October 7, 1869

Near this city, Oct. 2, at the residence of his son, Dr. J. G. Baker, of disease of the heart, Jehu Baker, in the 81st year of his age.

Father Baker
The death of Father Jehu Baker, that took place at his son’s residence, Dr. J. G. Baker’s a couple of miles from this city, on Saturday, will take many of our people by surprise. His disease was an affection of the heart, attended with lung difficulty, which human aid could not arrest. He passed away quietly at the venerable age of 80, known to a large circle of friends and revered and beloved by them all. The funeral took place at the Presbyterian church on Monday forenoon, and the remains deposited in the graveyard above town, a long train of mourners following, paying the last offices of respect to an old citizen of Henry.

Father Jehu Baker was born in Maryland in 1788. In his boyhood his father emigrated to Virginia, where he was raised. When a young man his inclinations led him to Kentucky, where he learned and followed the trade of a carpenter and married, raising a family. He educated his two sons for physicians, John and Charles, both of whom settled in Henry about 20 years ago, when our town had hardly a dozen houses in it. Here they attained a lucrative practice, and their father, having lost by death his first, and afterwards his second wife, followed his sons to Henry about 16 years ago, and has lived with them ever since.

The old gentleman has enjoyed remarkable good health since, though feeling for some years the infirmity of age. He owned considerable property in town, which yielded him a fair competence and supplied his wants. In disposition and bearing he was genial and pleasant and his manners towards al was courteous and polite, and his acquaintance was extensive and valuable. He was generally called “Father Baker:, and everybody had a sort of filial reverence for his respect towards all. We shall miss him on his daily excursion downtown, the familiar salutation of “Good morning,” that always greeted us as he passed with slow and gentle tread. We shall all miss him, while we reflect, that live as long as he has or not, we shall have to follow before a great while. We can but cherish the hope that a life of integrity and good deeds so predisposes and moulds the man that the future is likely but the removal of the dross for a better and more genial existence beyond the Vail.

Joseph Baker

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.

Olive Camp Baker

September 2, 1880

Died in this city, Aug. 29, of membranous croup, Olive Camp, 3, youngest daughter of J. Finley and Olive Baker.

Margaret Virginia Baker

May 20, 1880

Died at St. Louis, May 22, Margaret Virginia, 21 years, 7 months, 22 days, third daughter of Dr. John G. and Mary Jane Baker of this city.

May 27, 1880

The remains of Miss Maggie V. Baker arrived from St. Louis on Monday and the funeral rites, conducted by Rev. J. S. Glendenning, solemnized the same afternoon at 5 o'clock. The family were all present but two - J. F. in Colorado, and Miss Kate in Minnesota. The grave was conpletely enveloped in white flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bradford of St. Louis, a brother of Mrs. J. G. Baker, accompanied the remains, Dr. J. G. Baker and wife and Dr. C. M. Baker, and was present at the obsequies.

Mrs. Maria L. Baker

February 3, 1881

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

Mary E. Baker

May 28, 1874

Died in this city, May 24, of lung fever, Mary E., eldest child of J. Finley and Olive L. Baker, aged 2 years, 3 months, 15 days.

Merritt Baker

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.

Mrs. Minnie (McDonald) Baker

February 9, 1882

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.

N. R. Baker

July 1, 1880

N. R. Baker, formerly of this city, and carried on business, died the past week at Fort Collins, Colorado. He leaves his children, a daughter married to Cloyd Bryner of Peoria, and a son Frank Baker. Mr. Baker was a genial gentleman and was very generally likes. He left Henry for Peoria, Mr. Geo. Schuster succeeding him here, purchasing his stock. For some years he has been in Colorado.

Mrs. Barbara Balenseifer

November 13, 1879

Died in Hopewell, Nov. 6, suddenly, Barbara, 28, wife of Henry Balenseifer.

James Bales

Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
December 20, 1866

Sudden Death
One of those sudden deaths that comes almost without warning, occurred in the case of James Bales in Whitefield on Saturday last.  On Thursday last he helped a neighbor butcher hogs, and though not constitutional strong he helped to left and carry off several of the hogs, and in so doing strained himself, and severed a blood vessell in his stomach, causing a hemorrhage, of which he died in two days.  Everything was done for the sufferer that could be, but no relerf could be given, and he bled to death.  Mr. Bales was an unostentatious man, a good citizen, a kind neighbor, and a fervent member of the Baptist church.  He leaves a wife in feeble health to mourn his loss.  The funeral took place on Monday.

March 23, 1876

Died in this city, March 19, of congestion of the brain, George, aged 19 months, infant son of George and Anna Ball.

March 23, 1876
Mr. George Ball buried at infant son on Monday. A very large procession of mourning friends followed its remains to the German cemetery, a mile north of town after the usual rites had been performed by Rev. Father Albrect at the church.

Henry Ball

December 15, 1881

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.

William James Ball

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, IL

April 25, 1902, Front Page

Obituary

William James Ball was born at the present family homestead Aug. 24, 1881, and died Sunday April 20, 1902, from heart failure. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Chas. W. Dean, pastor of the Christian Church, assisted by the Rutland male quartet. A great throng were present and by their presence bore eloquent testimony of esteem in which they held their departed neighbor.

“Willie”, as he was familiarly called by all his friends, had a genial warmth and cordiality about him that endeared him to a large circle of companions. He was loved by others because he held a heart full of affection for his friends. In his short life he had suffered much; but death came to his release, and found him tranquil -- he closed his eyes to sleep, to rest, on earth. His awakening will be on the other side of the river we call death. He had traveled far in search of health, only to find disappointment. Only on Thursday morning last had returned from Hot Springs, Ark. His mother love had called him home, to close his eyes where loving hands of mother, sister, and brother could smooth out the last lines of suffering, dampen his cold brow with warm tears, and lay him to rest on the sun-kissed slopes of Antioch. The Toluca Camp of M.W.A. formed an escort to the grave, read their burial service and left a sprig of evergreen, to mark a Neighbor’s home.

Joseph Balleweg

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.

Jesse B. Bane

May 20, 1880

Died at Lacon, May 17, Jesse B. Bane, 68, a resident of Marshall county for about 40 years.

Jesse B. Bane, father of Hon. G. M. Bane, died at Lacon last week, after a long illness. He was a native of Virginia, and a pioneer of the east side of the river. He leaves the record of an honest man, and was very generally esteemed by all who knew him. Four sons and a daughter (Mrs. H. J. DePue) survive him. John S. is a Congregational minister, George M. a lawyer, and Jesse Jr. and Charles are farmers. Rev. W. Tracy assisted by Rev. Springer, conducted the funeral services. The attendance at the obsequies was very large.

Mrs. Josephine V. (Magoon) Bane

March 22, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

Mrs. Josephine V., wife of George M. Bane, died on Saturday last. She was the daughter of the late Col. Richard Magoon, one of the old settlers. She was highly esteemed and mourned for by all her friends. Our Lacon correspondent offers an appropriate eulogy to her memory.

-- Lacon: Mrs. George M. Bane died in this city on last Saturday afternoon, after several months of sickness and suffering, such as but few could have endured, but through all of which she exhibited a wonderful degree of patience and nerve; always having a bright and cheerful smile to greet her friend with, even in her darkest hours. The disease of which she died was dropsy. For several days prior to her death she was regarded as beyond hope, but on Saturday morning she felt so much better, and her symptoms were so much improved, that it was thought that a turn had been reached in her disease and that she would recover, and she continued to improve till within three or four hours of her death, when a sudden relapse took place, and in a very short time she was dead. She had been living with Mrs. G. O. Barnes, her sister, during the greater part of her sickness, and all that loving hands and abundance of money could do for her was done. Mrs. Bane was married to Geo. M. Bane, Esq., of this city in December 1875, being a little over a year since. Her remains were taken on Monday to Wisconsin, for interment by the side of her father, who recently died. A large concourse of people followed the remains to the depot from the residence of G. O. Barnes, Esq., Mr. Bane, Mr. and Mrs. Barnes and Mr. and Mrs. DePue accompanying the remains to Wisconsin.

Mordica Bane

October 10, 1878

Our Correspondents - Varna

Mordica Bane died the 25th alt. After suffering for 5 weeks with typhoid fever

Charles L. Bangs

February 22, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

Charles L. Bangs, Esq., died suddenly of hart disease at Hillsboro. He formerly lived at Lacon, where he practiced law, and for a time was a partner in the publication of the Home Journal; later conducted a paper at Aurora, and then at Hillsboro. AT the time of his death was postmaster at Hillsboro and preparing for the practice of medicine. When the war broke out he enlisted in the 104th Ill. Reg., and was in the service until the close of the war. Mr. Bangs had ability and character, and was highly esteemed as a man and citizen. He leaves a wife, the only survivor of his family.

Rolland Edward Bangs

Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL
March 6, 1857

On the 27th, ult., Rolland Edward, infant son of Charles and Emily Bangs, aged 1 year, 1 month, 3 days.

Louis Bark

September 10, 1874

Died in this city, September 6, by drowning, Louis Bark, aged about 40 years.

Bessie Baldwin Barker

September 16, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

At Wenona, Sept. 8, of cholera infantum, Bessie Baldwin, aged 6 months, infant daughter of E. P. and Maria M. Barker.

Mrs. Maria M. Barker

June 3, 1880

At Wenona, May 25, Mrs. Maria M., 41 yrs., 2 mos. 12 days, wife of E. P. Barker.

Pierre V. Barmore

March 6, 1879

Pierre V. Barmore died at his residence in this place at midnight last Monday - disease consumption. Mrs. Barmore died about one month ago and his death leaves six children orphans.

Edward Lewis Barnard

April 29, 1880

At Parsons, Kansas, April 10, Edward Lewis Barnard, 67, a native of the state of New York, formerly a resident of Henry and one of its earlier settlers.

Mrs. Mary Hall Barnard

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.

Mrs. Satira M. Barnard (nee Dickinson)

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 25, 1872

Died in this city, April 22, of bilious diarrhea, Satira M. Dickinson, aged 47, wife of Mr. John Barnard.

The Demise of Mrs. John Barnard
The short illness and sudden death, as it were, of Mrs. John Barnard on Monday, reminds us that “in the midst of life we are in death.” But a week of illness, first with a kind of ague and fever, and then with a bilious diarrhea, for which human skill was baffled completely, Mrs. B. was taken from earthly associations and removed to the spiritual world, leaving a devoted husband, four children, and a wide circle of friends unprepared for the separation.

She was born in Cincinnatus, Courtlandt Co., N. Y., April 10, 1825 being one of five children, and at the time of her demise had just rounded 47 years. She married Mr. John Barnard in 1852, and since that time has lived in Henry, almost completing 20 years, and as it were being one of our old settlers. Albert, Charles and Chauncey Dickinson were her brothers, who followed her to Henry, and for many years were residents here. Albert died some time ago in Iowa, Chauncey returned two years ago to resume business in his native town, where his mother and another brother resides, while Charles remains here. Mrs. B. was an only sister, and the eldest, and dearly loved by family and friends.

She was a Presbyterian in faith, holding a letter from the church in Cincinnatus, but which had not been deposited here, dying in full hope “of the promie that in Christ all would be made alive.” The community are in sorrow by this sudden and irreparable loss. The funeral took place at the house yesterday, ther services being conducted by Rev. John Winn, at which, was a very large attendance of our citizens generally.

Mrs. Betsey Barnes

April 9, 1874 - Local News

The mother of C. W. Barnes, Esq., who died recently at a comfortable old age in Pennsylvania, raised 4 boys of which Squire Barnes in Whitefield is the youngest. She had been a widow many years and during her married life was a residence of Hamden county, Mass. After her husband’s death, she helped her boys clear a forrest farm in Pennsylvania. She always lived among her children and was universally beloved by those who knew her.

April 16, 1874

In Sullivan county, Pa., April 8, Mrs. Betsey Barnes, in her 87th year, mother of C. W. Barnes of Whitefield.

Charles Newton Barnes

February 11, 1932

Charles N. Barnes, Lawyer, Dies at Age 71 Years

Charles Newton Barnes, former state senator, long a leader in Democratic circles in this district and prominent for half a century in legal circles, died at 1:30 o’clock last Thursday morning at the Methodist hospital in Peoria. He was 71 years old. While he had been in ill health for about two years, he was able to be about until he was stricken two weeks ago. His condition became steadily worse, having been critical for several days.

He was born at Washburn, Ill., March 25, 1860, son of Thomas and Anna Little Barnes, pioneer settlers in that community. He was educated in the schools there, graduating from Washburn High school in 1878 after which he attended Iowa City college at Iowa City, Iowa, where he received his A.B. degree in 1881. He then continued his education in the law school at Northwestern university at Chicago, where he graduated with the degree of L. LB in 1883. He was admitted to the bar the next year, entering practice at Lacon.

Daughter of Chauncey Barnes Jr.

October 24, 1872

Died in Whitefield, Oct. 19, of teething, only daughter of Chauncey Jr. and Mary Barnes, aged about 1 year.

Mrs. Clarrissa Barnes

January 8, 1880

Died in this city, January 5, at the residence of Theodore Smith, a son-in-law, suddenly, Clarrissa, 63, wife of William G. Barnes.

Mrs. W. G. Barnes
Death came suddenly at the residence of Theodore Smith, on Monday morning the summons coming upon Mrs. Smith’s mother, Mrs. Clarrissa Barnes. She had been ailing slightly for several days, but able to be about the house, a part of the time. She was about to rise that morning, when she fell over back on to the pillow; her husband called Mrs. Smith who had just left the room, who came running in, just in time to find her breathing her last. A doctor was summoned whose medical opinion was heart disease.

Mrs. Barnes’s native place was Bradford county, Penn., where she married W. G. Barnes in 1836. Has resided in Illinois about 24 years. Their family circle consisted of eight children. Mrs. Theodore Smith and Mrs. Charles G. Smith reside in this city; Mrs. Cyrus Brown and Arthur Barnes are residents of Whitefield; Mrs. Wm. Hailey and Mrs. Dennis Byrnes reside in Kansas. The remains of the other two lie in the church yard in Whitefield, beside which the mother was interred Tuesday afternoon.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. David, a short service at the house at 9 a. m., Tuesday; a full service at the Center M. E. church in Whitefield at 1 p. m., in which and the interment took place.  We mourn with the friends in their sudden bereavement, in the loss of one of the best of mothers. The aged husband, a cripple, will mourn greatly the loss of an affectionate wife, upon whom he leaned for counsel, car and comfort during his declining days. It is a sad loss to all. Death is mysterious, and let us heed its lessons to be also ready.

Frances Minerva Barnes

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 4, 1867

In Whitefield township, March 30, 1867 of heart disease, Frances Minerva, daughter of William G. and Clarrisa Barnes, age 12 years.

Mrs. Mildred Barnes

May 5, 1881

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

Mott Barnes

August 17, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican

At Fairbury, August 4 of inflamation of the brain, little Mott, ages 3 months, son of Dr. H. E. W. and A. E. Barnes. Remains taken to Crow Creek, Lacon township for interment. Some 66 relatives at the funeral.

Mrs. Nettie Ellen Barnes

June 3, 1915

Mrs. Nettie Ellen Barnes was born Jan. 24, 1866 at Frederick, Ill. In 1884, at Monmouth, she was united in marriage with Charles A. Barnes. From this union there remain six children, Mrs. Delta McLaughlin of Monmouth; Robert A. of Davenport; Mrs. Myrtle Gauf of Peoria, William of Monmouth, and John and Nellie of this city. Mrs. Barnes and her two last named children came to this city almost a year ago and have since that time used as a home the living rooms above The Republican office. The husband and father had died through an injury received by falling from a building on which he was a work in Monmouth on January 24, 1904. To all appearance she was in good health up to 11 o'clock Saturday forenoon when she was suddenly stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage, which from the very first was seen to be fatal. Drs. E. A. Hall and J. A. Swem were summoned who strove in every way know to the profession to alleviate conditions, but at the same time gave no hope to the agonized children who lived with their mother.

Those living at a distance were summoned, but the sufferer only lived eight hours from the first attack. The remains were taken to Peoria for interment, where the services were held on Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. Sally B. Barnes

December 12, 1872

In Whitefield, Dec. 7, of paralytic complaint, Sally B., aged 50 years, consort of Chauncey B. Barnes, Esq.

We chronicle the death this week of Mrs. Chauncey Barnes of Whitefield. She has been sick for several years, the last two being entirely helpless, unable even to raise her hand to feed herself. Her husband has been her constant companion, night and day, during that time, and through his unwearied and faithful attendance her slow and painful dissolution was made comfortable as the keenest sympathy and tenderest care could make it. She was one of the first settlers on the prairie and a very excellent woman. The funeral was largely attended on Sunday. Mr. Barnes has gone to Pennsylvania, his childhood home, for a three months visit, to recuperate from the wearied and exhausting car to which he has been so long subjected, and to see the old friends of his youth. It will do him much good, and we trust he may return much improved.

Stephen N. Barnes

Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
August 27, 1868

Died in Whitefield, August 19, of epileptic fits, Stephen N. Barnes, son of C. W. and Sally Barnes, aged 26 years, 9 months and 27 days.

Frank Barns

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 14, 1872

Died at Lacon, March 4, a congestion of the brain, Frank, age 8, son of John Barns, Esq.

Mrs. Jennie Barrett (nee Harris)

Taken From the Marshall County Republican, Henry, IL
October 31, 1867

Died in Whitefield suddenly, Jennie E., wife of John N. Barrett and daughter of Dr. Harvey Harris, age 32 years.

Mrs. John Barrett nee Harris
We are pained, deeply pained to chronicle still anothe death on Friday last in the circle of our noble women, that of the estimable lady of John N. Barrett and daughter of Dr. Harris of Whitefield.  Nothing has so shocked the community for a long time as these sad tidings, coming as they did without any warning of her illness; and, indeed it was a surprise to all.  She was married to Mr. Barrett, October 24, 1866, and October 25, 1867, she passed from earth.  She was one of our most esteemed ladies, having a large and endeared acquaintance noble womanly qualities, was school teacher for many terms, and much beloved by her many pupils.  Her short illness was attended with much suffering, and her babe, hardly tasting of life, was borne to her at the portals. The funeral services took place at the M.E. church in Whitefield, Rev. Mr. Cowden preaching an impressive discourse, and the body interred in the silence and solemnity of the churchyard.  The community deeply sympathize with the busband and friends of the deceased in the severe afflictive dispensation of a desolate hearthstone, a lonely companion, and society robbed of one of its brightest jewels.  Our grief can only be assuaged in the hope of reunion voch-safed for the life to come, when by purity and a life in obedience to the Lord's commandments, we may attain unto that promise she had inherited. May we be also ready.

William Barret

January 1, 1880

William Barret of Wenona was recently killed while in the employ of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. He was buried at Wenona on Sunday week.

Maria Bassett

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
June 1, 1871

Died in Whitefield township, May 31, of cancer in the breast, Miss Maria Bassett, aged 52 years.

Mary Bassett

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
June 20, 1872

In Whitefield, June 13, at the house of William Ramsey, of cancer, Miss Mary Bassett, aged 46 years, 6 months and 16 days. This is a second sister dying within a year of cancer.

Frances Battles

January 4, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

At Rock Island, Dec. 21, of consumption, Frances, daughter of Morris Battles

Jane Baughman

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 23, 1868

Died at Lacon, 13th, after a protracted illness, Miss Jane Baughman, aged 15 years.

Mrs. Lucinda (Palmer) Bayless

SOURCE UNKNOWN - OBITUARY (COURTESY JULIE GERDES)

1911

Mrs. W.D. Bayless Dead

Mrs. W.D. Bayless died at her home in this city last Sunday afternoon at four o'clock after an illness of several months of kidney trouble, which was the cause of her death.  The funeral service which was largely attended were held in the Christian, on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Moore officiating and paying a high tribute to the deceased, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Ball Cemetery.

Lucinda Palmer was born in Missouri June the 11th, 1844 and with her parents moved to Marion County, Iowa, where on November 3rd, 1865 she was united in marriage to William D. Bayless, and to this union there were born twelve children, nine of whom are living.  In 1901 the family moved to Toluca, Illinois where they have since resided, with the exception of about six months when they were in Missouri.

The deceased was well known and highly respected by all who knew her, was a kind mother, and friend to those who were near and dear to her, and ever ready to lend a helping hand.  She leaves to mourn her death, the husband, and nine children:  Mrs. H.O. Clark, Loren, Phillip, and William of Omaha, Nebraska, Mrs. Joseph Rush, Mrs. M. Schneckenberger, Mrs. John Mehl of Valley NE, and Samuel of Quincy and John of Toluca.

Martha "Mattie" Thompson Bayless (1866-1939)

Birth: September 16, 1866, Memphis, MO

Death: 1939, Toluca, Marshall Co. IL

Burial: Antioch Cemetery, Toluca, IL

Parents: Mike and Mary Jane Thompson

Siblings: Addie (1. Dersey, 2.Maier), Lillian, Claud, Martin

Marriage: March 25, 1890, Memphis, MO

Spouse: John Bayless

Children: Roy

Mattie was a resident of Toluca for 42 years. Her husband, John worked as a carpenter for the Devlin Coal Company until the mines closed and then John and Mattie operated a restaurant on East Santa Fe Ave. A history of Toluca published by the City of Toluca, under the section written by Pete Aimone, mentions a restaurant about in the area of Clanin's building by the name of Thompson's. She died at her home at Toluca at 11:00 PM after a seven month illness.

William Davis Bayless (1842-1928)

Birth: September 14, 1842, Chillicothe, Ohio

Death: January 22, 1928, Toluca, Illinois

Buried: Antioch Cemetery, Toluca, IL

Parents: James Bayless and Rachel Davis

Siblings: Andrew, Jacob, Margaret (1. Adams 2. Miller), Louisa (Wheeler), Elmira (Redding)

Marriage: November 3, 1865, Marion Co. Iowa

Spouse: Lucinda Palmer Pearce

Children: John Alfred, Della Charles(Schneckenberger), Bertha May (Mehl), Loren Orwell, Samuel Edgar, Laura Belle, James Gibson, Philip Otis, William Andrew, Libbie Margret, Cora Ann

William was 5 feet 3 3/4 inches tall with hazel eyes and light brown hair. William moved with his parents to Iowa as a young man. He was a civil war veteran and served with Company "A" 40th Regiment Iowa Infantry commanded by William S. Blaine. He served from November 21, 1864 to August 2, 1865. While in the service he was stationed at Fort Smith, Arkansas.

During the civil war he was hospitalized at Fort Smith during March of 1865 due to "catching a severe cold about Feb. 20, 1865 by wading out where a boat was run aground in the Arkansas River. He has never fully recovered from this cold and it settled in his head and eyes". According to his physician J.D. Skidmon M.D. "William is deaf in one ear had his eyesight was partially impaired due to overexposure and hard duty while in the United States service". William eventually lost the sight completely in his right eye.

William and his son John came to Toluca in 1901. They had previously been farmers and brick masons. He may have worked for the Devlin Coal Company for a couple of years. His son John worked as a carpenter for the Devlin Coal Company until the mines closed and then John and his wife Martha "Mattie" operated a restaurant on East Santa Fe Ave. A history of Toluca published by the City of Toluca, under the section written by Pete Aimone, mentions a restaurant about in the area of Clanin's building by the name of Thompson's. When the Baylesses came here, they brought Martha Thompson , Martha's brother Martin Thompson and also a sister, Mrs.(Addie) C.B. Dersay.

About a year before his death, William's health began to fail. He died at the home of his son around five-thirty, Sunday evening, January 22, 1928, after a two week illness with "dropsy and heart trouble". He was laid to rest, Tuesday February 24, 1928 in the Antioch cemetery, Toluca, IL.

Mrs. Ann Beatty

The Hennepin Herald and Bureau Advertisement
February 5, 1847

Died On Sandy, Marshall County on the 21st alt., Ann Beatty, wife of George Beatty, aged 59 years.

Ira O. Beaumont

Alton Telegraph And Democratic Review (Alton, Illinois)
July 23, 1852

We regret to learn from the Lacon Herald of Saturday, that Mr. Ira O. Beaumont, the publisher, died on Thursday last, after a brief illness

Mrs. Margaret  Becher

March 27, 1873

Died in Wenona, March 17, Margaret, aged 25 years, wife of L. A. Becher.

Corrine Beck

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 30, 1868

Died at Wenona, January 22nd, Corrinne, only child of William E. and Ella S. Beck, age 1 year, 8 months.

Frances Becker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
September 7, 1871

Died at Belleville, Aug. 28, of consumption, Miss Frances Becker, aged 18 years, daughter of Vincent Becker of this city.

William G. H. Becker

November 28, 1878

At St. Louis, November 20, of neuralgia of the heart, William G. H. Becker, aged 55 years, brother of F. S. Becker and Mrs. H. W. Mateer of Henry.

Jane Beeks

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 18, 1872

Died in this city, Jan. 7, of dropsy of the heart, at the residence of Mrs.. D. Guy, Miss Jane Beeks, aged 48, sister of Mrs..Guy.

Mrs. I. N. (Clarkson) Beem

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
December 17, 1874

Died at Ottawa, Dec. 3, Mrs. I. N. Beem, aged 37 years, sister of William Clarkson, formerly of this city.

Leonard Beidelman

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 23, 1868

At Mount Carmet, April 13 of congested chill, Leonard Beidelman, age 75 years. He was the father of Dr. R. B. Beidelman of this city.

Carrie Bell

March 7, 1878

In Bennington township, Feb. 6, Carrie Bell, aged 9 years, daughter of Robert J. and Sarah G. Gray.

Charles Bell

October 22, 1874

Died in this city, Oct. 19, of consumption, Charles Bell, aged 37 years.

Chester Bell

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 17, 1868

One of those dreadful and fatal accidents that stricken doting parents and robs them of their only sons occurred on Saturday afternoon last in Magnolia township some three miles from the village, in the family of Robert Bell. Chester, a young man of 16 summers, and son of Mr. Bell, was engaged in plowing in the field, some distance from the house, and was attracted by the blackbirds that were flocking in the vicinity, and which were quite numerous. He repaired to the house about three o’clock and after a short rest, returned to the field, with his gun, as is supposed. He not returning at quitting time, a messenger was sent to call him, and to his horror, met the horses approaching the house without their driver, who was found dead in the field near where the horses stood in the furrow, seemingly for some time. The gun was loaded with shot, which entered his side near the heart, making a bad wound, scattering shot through the heart and lungs thence glancing upwards, some of the charge passing out on the other side, while the remainder embedded itself in his shoulder. The appearances indicate that he must have walked a short distance, and that when he fell to the ground he must have had a hard struggle, as his face and clothes were covered with dirt. At the discharge his shirt took fire, and the exposed part about the bosom was burnt off, the skin being burnt black, so that it pealed when touched. The gun was found where the horses had stood, and must have been standing over the plow, and fell over forward as the horses moved away. It is quite evident that he was carrying the gun as he was plowing, and perhaps in a hurry, stopping his team, dropping the lines over the plow way got it entangled ...?...... extricating it, it was discharged upon himself. He was a young man of good habits, an only son, and one highly esteemed by his comrades. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, which was a very distressing and effecting scene, the father and sister especially being almost inconsolable, and the large concourse of sympathizing friends “wept with those that weep”. The accident is deeply deplored throughout the circle of their acquaintance.

Frank V. Bell

January 23, 1873

In Pottawattamie county, Kansas, of diphtheria, Frank V., aged 4 years, son of Robert W. and Ella Bell, and grandson of Zephaniah Bell of Saratoga township.

George Bell

October 15, 1874

Died in this city, October 10, George, aged 22 months, son of Charles Bell.

George T. Bell

May 5, 1881

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

Hannibal Hamlin Bell

December 19, 1878

Died in this city, Dec. 16, of croupal diphtheria Hannibal Hamlin Bell, aged 7 years, son of Mrs. Mary Bell.

James Bell

February 27, 1873

In Saratoga township, Feb. 13, James, son of James and Mary Bell, aged 5 years, 1 month, 1 day.

Mrs. Mary A. Bell and infant

August 3, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican

In Saratoga township, July 27, Mary A., wife of James Bell, aged 38 years, a native of Cumberland county, England. Also at the same date, the infant son of Mary A. and James Bell, aged 24 days.

James Bell, living on the McDonough farm in Saratoga township, is sorely afflicted in the loss of a wife and infant last week. By this bereavement five little children are left motherless, and Mr. B. wifeless. On the sorrow and bitterness of their cup. The funeral was large on Friday, and the touching sight of mother and babe in one coffin was exhibited. Mr. Bell and wife were excellent people, and his sore trial and sorrow, are shared by all who knew them.

Mrs. Sarah Bell

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.

Zephaniah Bell

December 14, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in this city, Dec. 7, of typhoid fever, Zephaniah Bell, aged 72 years, 11 months, 9 days.

A good man, Zephaniah Bell, laid down his "weapons of warfare." on Friday last, and was "gathered to his fathers." He had been sick but one week, his ailment being typhoid fever.  He was a veteran, being 73 years of age, and 48 years a member of the Presbyterian church at 11 a.m., Saturday, Rev. J. L. Martin, the pastor, preaching the sermon.  The extreme weather prevented a large attendance at the obsequeis.  He was held in high esteem by everybody, and was a very excellent christian man.  He leaves a widow nearly his age, and five grown children, Mrs. Jane M. Dixon, J. Harvey Bell, John F. Bell, Mrs. J. C. Kingsley and Robert H. Bell, all but two living in this county.  His family connections is very large, which includes the Faris family.  He has lived in the city about three years, owning a little home west of the depot.

Peter Bender

April 15, 1915

Peter Bender Passes Away

Died at Humphrey, Neb. After a Brief Illness.

The life's history of Peter Bender closed on Friday, April 9, 1915 and is a record of many years of usefulness and many good deeds faithfully performed.

About two weeks ago he caught a severe cold which kept him indoors until last Monday, when he decided to drive to town. The trip was too much for him and he got chilled, which caused a relapse which turned into pneumonia from which he never rallied, gradually growing worse until the Death Angel came to release him of his suffering. The call did not find him unprepared, however, for he had made peace with his Maker and was prepared to go.

Peter Bender was born 62 years ago in Menamebach, Germany, and with his parents came to America when he was 4 years old. They first located in Henry, Illinois, where he grew to manhood. In 1876 he was united in marriage to Kate Hatzbuehler, who preceded him to her eternal home in 1894. Nine children were born to this union, seven of whom are living, namely: William, George, Charles, Edward, Mrs. C. P. Hittner, Mrs. J. R. Ternus and Mrs. Charles Waglie, all of whom reside in or near Cornlea, excepting Mrs. Waglie, who resides at Cedar Rapids.

In 1895 he was united in marriage to Kate Tohlen and to this union five children were born, four of whom are living. They are Dan, Nellie, Marguerite and John, all of whom are residing at the old home place just southwest of town.

All of the above named children and a loving and devoted wife are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father and husband. Besides his wife and children he leaves three brothers, John and Joseph of Humphrey and Henry of Cornlea and three sisters, Mrs. Steve German of Humphrey, Mrs. Ed Liebel of Elgin and Mrs. Fred VanAckeren of Cedar Rapids, to mourn his departure.

There are few better men living than was Mr. Bender. He easily made acquaintances and his strong personality soon numbered these acquaintances as his friends. Personally he was a pleasant, unassuming and kindly man. He was strictly honest, diligent, practical in his ideas, obliging and accommodating and was highly respected by all who knew him.

By hard work and honest toil he was able to accumulate a large portion of this world's wealth. He was the owner of several fine farms, besides a number of business and resident places in the village of Cornlea.

Requeim high mass and funeral services at which Rev. Fr. Simon officiated were largely attended last Monday morning at the Sacred Heart church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment was made in the St. Francis cemetery at Humphrey beside the remains of his first wife.

Those from a distance who were present at the funeral were John and George Hatzenbuehler and John Greiner of Lincoln; County Judge Ratterman, Jerry Carrig, Carl Rhode, Charles Carrig and Henry Lachnit of Columbus; John Muck, Peter Schad, M. J. Ramaekers and Sam Connelly of Linday; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Liebel, Joseph and Henry Liebel of Elgin; Chester Waegli and Mr. and Mrs. Fred VanAckeren of Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Georg Shumacher of Elgin, and a large number of Humphrey friends of the family. - Humphrey (Neb.) Democrat.

Joseph Bennington

October 30, 1879

Joseph Bennington, the pioneer of Bennington township, and from whence the name of the town has recently died. He had been living the past few years in Missouri and was on his way back to visit his property in this county when death overtook him. He located in Marshall county in 1830 and died universally beloved without an enemy in the world.

Delmar D. Bennington

Minonk News-Dispatch

Submitted by : Amy Robbins-Tjaden

Obit: Delmar D. Bennington, 74, of Ocala, Fla., a Toluca native, died March 5, 1994, at his home.

Mr Bennington was born June 28, 1919, in Toluca, a son of Gail and Emma Ebright Bennington. He married Mary L. Kemp Jan. 6, 1940. In 1974 he married Mary Dwyer. She survives.

Other survivors include one son, Berry K. Bennington, Dana; two daughters, Judy Weissback, Lincoln, Mont.; and Andrea Sand, Simms, Mont.; two stepchildren, Chris Dwyer and Jenny Rosa, both of Ocala, Fla.; six grandchildren; and several foster children.

Mr Bennington was employed by Securex in Ocala, Fla.; until the time of his death.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific theater; a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was past commander at the Rutland American Legion Post.

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, IL

March 28, 1902 - Obituary

Mrs. Mary E. Bennington was born Nov. 3, 1819 in Chester Co. PA and moved with her father to Perry Co. and from there to Washington, Ill. in 1833. The deceased was married to Austin Huddleston in 1841 by whom she had two children and in a few years was called to mourn his loss, and in 1849 she was married to R.S. Bennington by whom she had two children. Her children and stepchildren who are living are: H.H. Huddleston, Mrs. William Bennington, Mattie Bennington, Mrs. Elizabeth Goodenough, Mrs. Oliver Lamp, Mrs. M.A. Walston, Robert Bennington.

The deceased united with the Christian church in 1854 under instruction of Father Linsey and has ever been a quiet Ernest, consistent Christian and bore her suffering with great patience. She was a woman of rare judgment, a kind and loving mother as her children and grandchildren testify and her friends are numbered by her acquaintances. Of her father’s family only three remain, Mrs. J.S. DeVasit, Mrs. Joseph Martin and Mrs. Marv Camerlin. The deceased departed this life March 21, 1902. Aged 82 years, 4 mo., 18 days.

Mrs. Berry and Son

February 4, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

Neighborhood News - Lacon
Mrs. Berry and her son, 15 years old died in Richland town within a few hours of each other and were buried Saturday.

Rudolphus Berry

May 13, 1880
Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in Richland township, May 3, of congestion of the brain, Rudolphus Bernard, 10 years, 9 mos. 22 days, youngest son of Silas and Elizabeth Berry.

Mrs. Bertha

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, IL

March 14, 1902, Front Page - Brief Locals

Mrs. Bertha, mother of James A. Bertha, died Wednesday night. Deceased was the oldest colored lady in the city. She has been ill for the past three months. Funeral at 10 o’clock today (Friday) from the M.E. church.

March 21, 1902

Mrs. Bertha in her Young Womanhood was a Slave

Mrs. Bertha Sr. who buried late Friday was a native of Virginia. She was born into slavery and was a full grown woman when she was liberated by Abraham Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation. Her husband was a free man. She was the mother of fourteen children. Only three of the children survive her - James Bertha of this city, a son in Old Mexico and a daughter in New Orleans. She was an affectionate mother and a good Christian.

Edgar Wright Bettis

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 9, 1868

In La Prairie township at the house of Mrs. Kellar, of consumption, Edgar Wright Bettis, 3rd son of John W. and Sara Ann Bettis, aged 23 years. The remains was taken to Lacon and brief funeral services were performed by Rev. Edward Curtis of the Presbyterian church when they were followed to the cemtery by three brothers and a brother’s wife and sympathizing friends of county and town and deposited in their final resting place along side the graves of his mother and two sisters. The father is in California and the eldest brother Walter and family in Kansas. Deceased was a member of Co. F 65th Scotch regiment, Ill. Vol. infantry and was taken prisoner at Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. In 1863 was convoyed to Belle Isle., thence to Libby Prison where he caught a severe cold, which resulted in consumption and final death. Thus passed away many of our brave soldiers of our late Civil War.

Charles Beyer

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
August 3, 1871

In Whitefield, July 31, of consumption, Charles Beyer, aged 40 years

August 10 - Died, Charles Beyer who died July 31, in Whitefield, aged 41 years, was a native of Prussia. Immigrated to this county about 20 years ago and has been an industrious, honest and peaceful citizen. Took sick in September last and lay 11 months in a helpless and prostrate condition, which he has born with great fortitude. His patient and faithful wife has ever been in attendance to all his wants night and day. She has borne the trouble and fatigue without a murmur and watched him in his affliction with tender care and anxiety and is now left in deep sorrow to mourn his loss.

Mrs. Mary Beyers (nee Henry)

Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
April 8, 1869

In Whitefield, April 3d, Mary, wife of Henry Beyers and daughter of James and Isabella Henry, aged 24 years, 2 months, 1 day.

Frank Bickerman

January 7, 1875
Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in Henry, Jan. 2, by falling into a well, Frank Bickerman, aged 55 years.

Willie Biedleman

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.

Mrs. Gertrude Bickerman

November 28, 1872

Died in this city, Nov. 23, suddenly, Gertrude, aged 53, consort of the late Adam Bickerman.

Willie Biedleman

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.

John E. Birck

March 25 1915

John E. Birch was born at Jefferson Ind., Oct. 4, 1893. Some three years ago he came here seeking employment as a farm hand. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Birck and has two brothers and two sisters. This season he had begun work for Edward Balensiefen west of Henry. About the 13th he was taken sick, grew worse and worse, and when at last he consented to call physicians and an operation for appendicitis was made it was found to be too late and death came to him Tuesday, the 23d. On Wednesday the body was shipped back to the home in Indiana for burial. Mr. Birck was a good and industrious young man and his death will be a sad blow to parents, brothers and sisters at the old home.

His brother Philip, his uncle, Henry Birck, and Edward Balenseifen, accompanied the remains to Madison, Ind., leaving here on the 5 p.m. train Wednesday, where the burial will take place.

April 1, 1915

John E. Birck, whose death was mentioned last week, was buried Monday, March 29, at China, Ind. Funeral at the St. Anthony church, Rev. Fr. Gurdon officiating. Owing to the extended visit of his father, Nick Birck, in Los Angeles, Cal., the burial was delayed until his return home.

John Birck was born Oct. 4, 1893, in Jefferson, Ind. He was taken suddenly sick, Friday, March 26, with an attack of appendicitis and on the following Sunday submitted to an operation which proved successful, was doing nicely until Tuesday morning when he grew worse and passed away at 11:15 the same evening, at the home of Edward Balensiefen of Saratoga township, where he had been employed for the coming summer. All that loving hands could do was done for him, but to no avail.

He was a young man of kind and noble disposition; was well respected by all who became acquainted with him. He was also an excellent farm hand ever ready with a willing hand. He will be sadly missed among relatives and friends. He leaves to mourn his loss father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Birck, two brothers, two sisters, Clarence, Philip, Syvilla and Frances besides a large circle of relatives and friends.

John W. Bishel

August 6, 1874

Near Mossville, July 26, at the residence of James Colvin, of congestion of the stomach and bowels, John W. Bishel, aged 19, and brother of Miss Rosa Bishel of this city.

Dee Bishop

March 25, 1880

At Wenona, March 10, of congestion of the bowels, Dee, 6, adopted son of A. J. Bishop.

Mrs. Eleanor Bishop

April 16, 1874

In Steuben township, March 31, Mrs. Eleanor Bishop, aged 85 years, mother of Mrs. L. B. Thomas.

Mrs. Ella Bishop (nee Purple)

April 10, 1873

Died At Joliet, April 5, of consumption, Mrs. Ella Bishop, daughter of John N. Purple.

Mrs. Mary A. Bissel

December 11, 1879

At Wenona, Nov. 30, Mrs. Mary A. Bissel, 82. Settled in Magnolia in 1839, and was buried in its grave yard.

Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Black

Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
September 30, 1865

Died in this city, September 16, Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Black, age 36 years.

James Buchanon Black

March 15, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

At Litchfield, Montgomery county, March 4, of pneumonia, James Buchanon Black, aged 77 years, brother of John Black of this city.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
September 17, 1868

Died at Groton, New York, Aug. 21st of consumption, J. Lincoln Black, age 25 years, late of Lacon and late of the firm of Green and Black.

Mrs. Sirly E. Black

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
June 20, 1867

Died at Hillsboro, May 24th of dropsey, Mrs. Sirly E. Black, consort of William A. Black, age 31 year, 3 months and 16 days. She was the wife of a brother of John Black of this city.

Charley Blackburn

January 6, 1881

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.

James Blackburn

February 28, 1878

Died in this city, Feb. 21, of brain fever, James aged 4 years, son of John and Lydia Blackburn.

John Blackburn

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.

Mrs. Susan Blakeslee

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 25, 1867

At Mendota, April 10, after a protracted illness, Mrs Susan Blakeslee, wife of Joseph Blakeslee, formerly of this city, age 36 years.

May 2, 1867

It is our sorrowful duty to record one more vacant chair, one more of earth’s gone to the land beyond. Mrs. Joseph Blakeslee, well known to many of our people from her long residence in Henry died April 10, at Mendota at the age of 36. She was a woman of many marked Christian qualities and excellencies and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She has been sick a long time and has patiently waited the time for the approach of the transition chair to bear her hence. She leaves behind a husband, three children and a host of loving and sympathizing friends to repair to meet her in the spiritual world. Just before her death she gave directions that all that sadness and gloom annually thrown around the coffin and the grave should be relieved as much as possible by whatever cheerfulness and sunshine could be imparted to the scene. No crepe should be displayed, no dirges sung, whatever voice should be uttered over the worn out body she would cast aside, should be a note of praise as death would be gain and the old material be supplanted by the spiritualin the land she was about to enter. Her dying request was for all to be ready as she summons.

Joseph H. Blodgett

September 21, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican

At Salina, Kan., August 28, Joseph H. Blodgett, aged 44 years, formerly resident of Henry and Lacon, tinner

Joseph Parson Blood

May 18, 1876
Taken from the Henry Republican

Died in this city, May 11, Joseph Parson Blood, Sen., aged 61 years, 2 months, 25 days.

We chronicle this week the death of one of our most highly esteemed citizens, Mr. Joseph P. Blood, Sen. He has been an invalid for upwards of two or more years, and for some time his death had been expected. For many years he owned a farm two miles north of town, but sold it a short time since, and moved into the city. He had a broom factory, which in connection with farming, he raised the broom corn, and for several years has done quite a manufacturing business. Nearly all the stores of Henry kept brooms of his manufacture. As a man Mr. Blood was generally esteemed, kind hearted, generous, always cheerful and agreeable, and a very pleasant neighbor, kind husband and tender parent. He has had two wives, and was the father of 12 children, the first wife and her four children having preceded him to the grave. At one time Mr. Blood was a dancing master, and taught the rules governing polite society, and was a very graceful exponent of that accomplishment. His funeral was largely attended by those who esteemed Mr. Blood, and Rev. J. S. Glendenning preached the discourse at the Presbyterian church on Saturday.

Amos Blossom

November 21, 1878

Died at Quincy, Greenwood county, Kansas, Nov. 6, of consumption, Amos Blossom, aged 38 years, 7 months, son of Hiram Blossom of Whitefield.

The Republican chronicles this week the death of Amos Blossom, son of Hiram Blossom of Whitefield, which took place in Kansas last week Thursday. Three years ago Amos received some internal injury, which induced hemorrhage, which it is supposed caused consumption. Mr. Blossom went to Kansas some eight years ago, and opened a farm. He had 240 acres of farm land, cattle and sheep, and was out of debt at the time of his death. He prospered in all his hands found to do. He leaves a wife to mourn his untimely death. His father left here yesterday for Kansas, and with Markus, who is out west, will settle up the affairs of the estate. Amos was an industrious man, a good farmer, genial and agreeable in disposition, and highly respected. His death, though expected, comes with sadness to all the friends, of which he has a large number here.

Mrs. Elijah Bocock

January 23, 1879

Taken From the Henry Republican

Saratoga - Mrs. Elijah Bocock, mother of Wm. Bocock of Camp Grave, and Cyrus Bocock of Castleton, died at Camp Grove on the 16th inst., aged 83.

Leonard V. Bogner

April 1, 1915

Leonard V. Bogner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bogner, was born at the family home in Whitefield township, Oct. 26, 1902; died at the home of his parents, March 28, 1915. During the winter, the boy had been an earnest student in St. Mary's school in this city, and boarded at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Bogner. Scholars, teachers and all associates had for him the highest regard and esteem and when taken suddenly ill a couple of weeks ago the deepest solicitude was had for his welfare. From the first it was seen that the malady was a brain trouble and though the tenderest care and best of medical attention was given, all was unavailing. Besides his parents three brothers, Conrad, Harold and Charles and one sister, Mrs. Leo Schubert, with a large circle of relatives and friends now mourn the untimely death of one just preparing for the manifest duties and privileges of the human life. The funeral services were conducted from St. Mary's church on Tuesday at 9:30 am, Rev. Fr. Gensler officiating. The casket bearers were his youthful friends and classmates, Harold Daniels, Willis Kuss, Anton Kapraun, George Schmidt, George Neuhalfen, Walter Neuhalfen. Interment in St. Mary's cemetery in charge of C. C. Doran, mortician.

Mrs. Bridget Rogers Boice

July 23, 1874

Died in Whitefield, July 16, Bridget Rogers, aged 37 years, wife of Daniel Boice.

Frances E. Boice

December 20, 1877

On Friday morning, Dec. 14th, after a lingering illness, Frances E., daughter of the late J. P. Boice and sister of Mary L. Boice of this city. -- The deceased came to Henry with her parents about 20 years ago, and has long been recognized as one of the competent and successful teachers in the county. …..she died in the full assurance of faith, and the radiance of a blessed hope, and until the resurrection morn she "sleeps in Jesus."

James Boice

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
October 5, 1871

In this city, Oct. 3, of chronic diarhea, James Boice, aged 45 years.

May 15, 1873

In this city, May 11, of congestive chill, John P. Boice, aged 69 years.

(For more information on John P. Boice, see Marshall County Pioneers)

Clayton M. Bonham

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
May 9, 1872

AT Lacon, May 1, of congestion of the bowels, Clayton M. Bonham, aged 48 years.

Death of C. M. Bonham
Suddenly, yea we can hardly realize that the cold clods of the valley today cover the earthy form of Mr. Clayton M. Bonham. Ten days ago he was in the prime of life, attending to his business at Varna. Inflammation of the bowels brought him suddenly low, and cut him off in the prime of an exalted manhood. The funeral took place on Thursday under the auspices of Odd Fellowship, to which fraternity he had belonged many years, members being present from Lacon, Henry, Sparland, and elsewhere, the attendance being very large of mourning friends, neighbors and citizens. The Baptist minister preached the sermon and the body was conveyed to the family cemetery in Whitefield township, where a father, mother, and other members of this large family lie.

Mr. Bonham had been postmaster of Lacon, member of the county republican committee, a sincere, earnest member of the Baptist church, and a gentleman widely known and respected. He had been a lumber dealer for many years. He was a contestant two years ago against W. E. Cook, Esq., for the office of supervisor of Lacon, and his popularity as a citizen is shown in the fact that he lacked but a few votes of being elected, and was far ahead of all who had previously ran for the same office against “a life lease candidate.” The Sparland lodge was named after him - Clayton lodge I. O. O. F. - for valuable service he had rendered it. Mr. Bonham was upright in word and deed, active in public affairs, and was a very excellent citizen. He is a great loss to the family and the county, and to friends far and near. All the brothers, five living, were present at the funeral - Jeriah, George, Warford, Henson and William.

Elilie Sarah Bonham

Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
August 20, 1868

Died in Whitefield, August 10, of congestion of the brain, Elilie Sarah, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Bonham, age 7 months and 6 days.

Mrs. Ellen W. Bonham

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 3, 1870

Died at Lacon, February 24, Mrs. Ellen W., wife of Jeriah Bonham of Chicago, publisher of the Rural Messenger. She leaves a family of 8 children and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

Taken From the Henry Republican, Henry, IL
August 5, 1869

In Whitefield, July 23d, at the residence of H. D. Bonham, father Warford Bonham, at the age of 88 years.

Jacob Booth

March 9, 1876

In LaPrairie, March 3, of heart disease, Jacob Booth, aged 80 years. Deceased was amongst the early settlers of Marshall county.

Mrs. Levi Booth

March 11, 1880

Died at Chillicothe, March 6, of illness contracted from a cold, Mrs. Levi Booth, 57. President white ribbon club, a Baptist, and a daughter of Rebekah.

Sparland --We learn that Mrs. Levi Booth of Chillicothe, an estimable lady, died at that place on Saturday morning. Mrs. Booth kept a millenary store here for several years, the building she occupied was destroyed by the fire and she lost some goods also. She was buried on Monday.

Mrs. Louise F. Booth

September 23, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

In Ellington, Conn., Sept. 10, Louise F., aged 93 years, widow of the late Rev. Chauncey Booth, and aunt of Mrs. H. G. Pendleton.

Harmon Edgar Borland

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 17, 1867

Died in this city, January 12, 1867, of intermitting fever, Harmon Edgar, son of William H. and Eva Borland, age 6 months and 25 days.

Mrs. Salome Borr (nee Strawn)

December 5, 1872

At Lacon, Nov. 29, Mrs. Salome Borr, aged 45, daughter of the late John Strawn.

Benjamin W. Bowars

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

April 23, 1868

Died in this city, April 18, of quick consumption, Benjamin W. Bowars, aged 53 years. We record in this issue the sudden and unexpected death of Benjamin W. Bowrs, one of our well known citizens, who died on Saturday moring last of quick consumption, at the age of 54. Mr. Bowars has been ailing all winter, and for several days had complained of being chilly, and took quinine on Friday mourning that made him sick. A doctor, however, was not called until evening, and even then nothing alarming was noticed. But about 1 o'clock Saturday morning the attending physician was re-called, and he entered the house just in time to see him breath his last. Mr. Bowars in an Englishman, coming from the old country many years ago, setting in Henry in 1853, when with his brother they erected the steam mill which has been operated successfully by them ever since. He was a good citizen, attentive to business, warm-hearted and kind, and well respected by all who knew him. His funeral was very largely attended by our people Sunday afternoon last, the Episcopal impressive service being read by Rev.Mr. McGowan, in which church he was born and raised. He was buried in the old cemetery above the seminary, along side his first wife and three children, and leaves behind a second wife and five children to mourn his untimely end, as also the large circle to which he was an esteemed member.

Son of R. D. Bourdette

September 1, 1881

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

Benjamin W. Bowars

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
April 23, 1868

Died in this city, April 18, of quick consumption, Benjamin W. Bowars, aged 53 years. We record in this issue the sudden and unexpected death of Benjamin W. Bowrs, one of our well known citizens, who died on Saturday moring last of quick consumption, at the age of 54. Mr. Bowars has been ailing all winter, and for several days had complained of being chilly, and took quinine on Friday mourning that made him sick. A doctor, however, was not called until evening, and even then nothing alarming was noticed. But about 1 o’clock Saturday morning the attending physician was re-called, and he entered the house just in time to see him breath his last. Mr. Bowars in an Englishman, coming from the old country many years ago, setting in Henry in 1853, when with his brother they erected the steam mill which has been operated successfully by them ever since. He was a good citizen, attentive to business, warm-hearted and kind, and well respected by all who knew him. His funeral was very largely attended by our people Sunday afternoon last, the Episcopal impressive service being read by Rev.Mr. McGowan, in which church he was born and raised. He was buried in the old cemetery above the seminary, along side his first wife and three children, and leaves behind a second wife and five children to mourn his untimely end, as also the large circle to which he was an esteemed member.

John Bowars

January 15, 1874

Death of JOHN BOWARS

The news came Saturday from Chillicothe of the death of Mr. JOHN BOWARS, after a seven week illness at his brother-in-laws, Christopher Hartenbower, of a complication of diseases of a dropsical and consumption nature. Mr. Hartenbower lives upon a stock farm of Mr. Bowars, of 320 acres or more, which is run by both on shares. Mr. Bowars went down there about two months ago, and while there was taken sick, causing death. He made a will, before his death, and was conscious till the last, having been visited by Mr. Edward Wood, the day of his dissolution. Mr. Bowars has lived in and about Henry over 20 years, was half owner, and for many years help run the steam grist mill in the north end of town. He was a quiet, unassuming and good citizen, being at one time elected alderman of the first ward of this city. By his industry and frugality he accumulated a considerable property, among which, besides his home estate and mill property in this city, he has two farms in Peoria county; also one in LaSalle county, where his brother Joseph now resides, and with whom he and his two children have made their home the past year; also a farm in Indiana and another in Kansas. We are told that it was Mr. Bowars’ dying wish that his brother Joseph Bowars should have the use of the farm he now lives upon as long as he lived. Mr. Bowars wife was a Hartenbower, who died some two years ago, the surviving heirs of the estate being two young orphan girls. The remains were brought to Henry on Monday; appropriate services held at the Episcopal church, where the funeral cortege conveyed the remains to their resting place in the cemetery north of town.

Mrs. Mary Bowars (nee Hartenbower)

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
December 14, 1871

In this city, Dec. 8, of consumption, Mary, aged 32, wife of John Bowars, and daughter of Christian Hartenbower of Putnam county.

Jacob Bowman

December 1, 1881

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.

James Ellsworth Boyd

August 10, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Wenona, July 27, James Ellsworth, aged 4 months, infant son of Robert and Eliza Boyd

William J. Boyd

October 22, 1874

At Concord, Ky., Oct. 18, of congestion of the brain William J. Boyd, aged 50 years, father of J. W. Boyd of this city.

Patrick Boylen

November 21, 1872

AT Lacon, Nov. 9, of consumption, Patrick Boylen, aged 29, a member of Capt. Boyd’s company, 65th reg. Ill. vol.

Harry Boys

February 13, 1873

In Richland township, Jan. 28, Harry, aged 2 years, son of L. A. and Annie Boys.

John Boys

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 9, 1867

Died in Roberts township of consumption, John Boys, age 36 years.

Samuel Boys

August 30, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

In Richland township, August 22, of typhoid fever, Samuel Boys, aged 64; another old settler of this county.

William Boys

October 14, 1869
Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN

In Hopewell township, Oct 2, William Boys, aged 64 years.

The death of William Boys in Hopewell township on Saturday week was the departure of another old settler of Marshall county, “beyond this vail of fears”. He has been in the county 30 years and died at the age of 64, leaving a widow and four children, among whom is Charles Boys, a lumberman at Lacon. He had been in feeble health for some time previous to his death.

Mrs. William Boys

January 22, 1880

Taken from the Henry Republican

Died in Hopewell township, Jan. 11, of consumption, Mrs. William Boys, 71. A resident of Marshall county over 45 years.

Mrs. Wm. Boys died at her home in Hopewell, on Sunday last of consumption from which she has suffered for many years. She was 71 years of age. Was one of the old settlers of Marshall county, having lived here for over 45 years. She was buried at the Russell graveyard, and considering the weather, the attendance was very large. The services were conducted by Rev. Burns of Phelps Chapel. - Democrat.

Mrs. Kizzie F. Brace

March 7, 1878

At Wenona, Feb. 25, Kizzie F., wife of Rev. C. H. Brace, aged 38 years.

Henry Suppliment

Thursday, March 7, 1878

The wife of Rev. C. H. Brace, the M. E. clergy in Wenona died on Monday of last week, leaving four or five small children bereft of a mother. She was an estimable woman and wife, with all the qualities of a pastor's wife companion. Rev. Mr. Gue conducted services at Wenona and Rev. J. S. Cummings at Elmira, Stark county, where the body was buried.

Mrs. Stephen Bradford

July 18, 1878

La Prairie

Mrs. Stephen Bradford Sr., lies at the point of death with consumption. (Later, has died and was buried Tuesday - Ed.)

Mrs. Almira (Thompson) Bradley

November 27, 1879

We learn from Mr. Samuel Coleman of the death of Mrs. Almira Bradley, wife of the late Joseph Burr Bradley, who died near Coffeyville, Kansas, some six weeks since, where she was living, taking care of her youngest son, a young man of some 18 years of age. Mr. Bradley had died at the same place some two years previously. Mrs. Bradley was a daughter of Major Thompson, one of the pioneers of Henry and the west side of the river.

Frankie Brasfield

February 9, 1882

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

Annie T. Brearly

March 2, 1882

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

Mr. Brenn

November 2, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican

Local Correspondence- Magnolia

Last Thursday morning, this community was shocked at the sudden death of old Father Brenn. It appears he was waiting at the gate for Austin Hannum's wagon to be driven out as he was going with them fishing of which he was very fond. As the boys came out of the gate, they found the old man dead. He had complained for the past year of feeling very bad by spells. When he had his will made last spring, he then said he expected to die very suddenly before long. Post mortem examination by Dr. Ramsey revealed the fact that the disease was angina pectoris, better degeneration of the muscle walls of the heart and ossification of the coronary arteries.

Peter Brennan

December 4, 1879

At Wenona, November 26, Peter Brennan, 65.

Cora Belle Brereton

November 14, 1872

Died at Lacon, Nov. 2 of lung fever, Cora Belle, aged 2 years, daughter of E. G. Brereton.

Mrs. James Brewer

January 20, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

At Halsted, Kan., Jan. 6, of lung fever, Rebecca, aged 63 years, 11 months, wife of James Brewer, formerly of Henry.

January 20, 1876 - Local News

We chronicle this week the death of Mrs. James Brewer from lung fever at her residence at Halstead, Kansas. Mr. Brewer writes his sister, Mrs. Richard Dikes of his lonliness and sorrow and thinks that he may visit Henry before the winter is over. Could he dispose of his property there, he may return here to reside.

Infant of John Brewer

Taken From the Henry Republican

April 29, 1875 - Neighborhood News - Sparland

The little babe of John Brewer was claimed by the angels April 28.

May 6, 1875

Died at Sparland, April 28, the babe of John Brewer

Joseph Brewer

July 8, 1880

At Halstead, Kansas, June 29, of inflammation of the bowels, Joseph Brewer, aged 65, a former resident of this township.

Minerva Brewer

November 2, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican

At Sparland, Oct. 27, Minerva, aged 4 years, daughter of John Brewer

Mrs. Rebecca Brewer

January 20, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

At Halsted, Kan., Jan. 6, of lung fever, Rebecca, aged 63 years, 11 months, wife of James Brewer, formerly of Henry.

January 20, 1876 - Local News

We chronicle this week the death of Mrs. James Brewer from lung fever at her residence at Halstead, Kansas. Mr. Brewer writes his sister, Mrs. Richard Dikes of his loneliness and sorrow and thinks that he may visit Henry before the winter is over. Could he dispose of his property there, he may return here to reside.

William Briggs

December 12, 1872

At Sparland, December 3, William Briggs, aged 66 years

Adrain Neville Britton

Taken From the Henry Republican
May 18, 1882

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.

Iva E. Berg Britton

Submittted by Amy Robbins-Tjaden

Minonk News-Dispatch 24 March 1994

Iva E. Britton, 91, of Lida Home, Minonk, formerly of Wenona, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at St Mary's Hospital, Streator.

She was born Nov. 30, 1902, in Varna, the daughter of Axel and Ella Estherdahl Berg. She married Carl Britton Jan. 21, 1925. He died Nov. 5, 1955.

She is survived by one brother, Maurice Berg, Wenona, and was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.

Mrs Britton lived most of her married life in Detroit. She was a comptroller and secretary at the J.D. Hudson Co. in Michigan.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
July 20, 1871

Died in Roberts township, July 12, of inflammatory rheumatism, Christopher Broaddus, aged 52 years.

Demise of Christopher Broaddus
Mr. Christopher Broaddus of Roberts township, another of Marshall county’s oldest and most respected settlers, departed this life on the morning of the 13th inst., at the age of 52 years, after several months of intense suffering and debility with inflammatory rheumatism. The news was somewhat sudden, as his symptoms for several weeks has been encouraging, and hopes entertained that he would ultimately recover. We saw him at the old settler’s meeting, in June, when he expressed himself as hopeful of longevity and recovery. Taking cold on Sunday week, he was reprostrated, causing a hasty dissolution, closing his eyes to earth on the following Wednesday at 2 a.m.

Mr. Broaddus was born in Carolina county, Va., in September 1819, emigrated to Indiana in 1831, and to Illinois in 1835, then being 16 years of age. He had the energy, honesty and industry of the “new world” and buying property near Sandy, where he has ever since resided, he married a daughter of Mr. James Hall, a farmer near Lacon, and amassed a large property, which he leaves to his wife, and seven of nine children who survive him. In all the relations of this life Mr. Broaddus was upright. He dealt honestly with his neighbor, hew was circumspect in speech and deportment, kind and devoted to his family, a good neighbor, with a moral and reverential disposition that made him a valued citizen, commanding universal respect. He read and esteemed the Henry Republican, though it differed in politics, and we always took his hand and looked into his face with that intuitive consciousness of genuine friendliness, that always gave us pleasure to greet him.

His enemies were few, his mind well balanced, his opinions well founded, and his judgement excellent; he was one of the first in the circle in which he moved, and leaves behind a legacy of virtues and examples that communities, individuals and families will find, if practiced, will make peace, and ensure to this life the cup of joy and the oil of gladness. We mingle our sorrow at this separation with those that mourn. But we all will have to follow sooner or later, and may we have as clean a record and as hopeful an immortality as he.

Mrs. Longsford Broaddus

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
January 18, 1872

At Lacon, Jan. 10, of lung fever, Mrs.. Longsford Broaddus, aged 76 years. She was one of the oldest settlers of the county.

Mrs. Sarah Broaddus

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
August 8, 1872

Died at Lacon, July 31, of typhoid fever, Sarah, aged 35, wife of Andrew Broaddus.

Mrs. Louisa Brokaw

January 30, 1879

At Maquon, Knox county, January 27, of consumption, Louisa, aged 34 years, wife of Jasper Brokaw, formerly of this city.

The remains of Mrs. Jasper Brokaw, who died on Maquon, Knox county, on Monday, of consumption, were brought to Henry, arriving Tuesday night. The funeral was held at the Congregational church at 11 o'clock yesterday, on which occasion Rev. J. S. Glendenning preached a feeling and sympathetic sermon. Mr. and Mrs. Brokaw were residents here some three years ago, and a large number of our citizen acquaintances were present at the obsequies. Mr. R. R. Vail and family, and Thomas Philson, all of Lone Tree, were also present. Mrs. Brokaw was a native of Somerville, N. J., and married Mr. Jasper Brokaw (of the same name as her own) some nine years ago. Two children and Mr. Brokaw are sadly bereft by her death. She was a very amiable woman, much beloved by those who knew her here, and much sympathy is expressed by the community in her early death.

Mrs. Lydia J. Brokaw

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
June 22, 1871

Died at Bayside, LI, June 4, Lydia J., aged 41 years, wife of William S. Brokaw

Mrs. Pheba Elizabeth Brokaw

August 17, 1876
Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in this city, August 15, of old age, Pheba Elizabeth Brokaw in the 80th year of her age.

Local Department
Mrs. Elizabeth Brokaw, mother of Mrs. R. L. Reed died early yesterday morning. Rev. John Winn preached the funeral discourse at the Presbyterian church at 9 o'clock this morning. She had been a resident of Henry many years and was highly esteemed.

S. N. Brokaw

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
July 21, 1870

Died in this city, July 18 of quick consumption, S. N. Brokaw, aged 56 years.

Alanson Brooks

March 9, 1876

In Bennington township, Feb. 26, of lung fever, Alanson Brooks, aged 66 years.

Mrs. Hannah Brooks

February 20, 1879
Local Correspondence - LaPrairie

Mrs. Hannah Brooks, aged 93 years, was buried in the Blue Ridge cemetery in Hallock township, on Sunday last. She was an aunt to Isaha Nurs, at whose residence she died and a cousin to Mr. Ebeneezer Stowell.

Ada Lola Brown

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.

Harriet D. Brown

March 27, 1873

Died in Henry, March 24, of consumption, Harriet D., aged 13 years, 9 months, daughter of Adam P. and Isabelle Brown.

Harry Brown

May 20, 1880

Died in this city, May 18 of congestion of the lungs, Harry, 8 months, infant son of Alderman Stephen C. and Carrie Brown

Alderman Brown lost his infant son on Tuesday evening, after only a day or two illness. The remains were taken to the family lot at Boyd's Grove for interment yesterday morning. It was a bright child, and is a sore affliction to the family.

Mrs. Isabel (Eckles) Brown

August 5, 1880

Died in Henry township, Aug. 3, of paralysis, Isabel, 47, wife of Adam P. Brown

Death has entered the family of Mr. Adam P. Brown, and taken from it one of its chief jewels. Mrs. Brown was buried yesterday from the residence west of the seminary, 22 carriages following the remains to the grave. She has been ailing some time, and attended with paralysis, caused death. Rev. C. David officiated at the funeral. Mrs. Brown was a sister of Hiram Eckles, and a sister of Mrs. William Brown. She was a loving wife, a tender and faithful mother, greatly respected by all her neighbors and terminates with her death a 15 years connection with the M. E. church, of which she was a consistent and devoted christian woman. Her marriage with Mr. Brown dates back 24 years, and two sons and two daughters with the husband and father, mourn for her who was the joy of the household, and their best and truest friend on earth. The community sympathize deeply with the family in this extremity and desolation.

Mrs. Jennie Scott Brown

July 29, 1880 - Wenona

Mrs. Jennie Scott Brown, the wife of Clarence Brown, died on Saturday last.  The announcement of this sad event caused a feeling of profound sorrow to all who heard it.  This couple was married about six months, started out in life with the bright prospect for a happy future; but death has robbed him of his dear companion.  He has the sympathy of the entire community in this bereavement.  As a wife, daughter, neighbor and friend she was loved and steemed.  The funeral services was conducted by the Rev. Evans, and the largest attendance that has ever been in Wenona.

Jesse Brown

December 6, 1877

Died in Washington county, Iowa, November 17, Jesse Brown, aged 66 years, formerly of Whitefield.

Mrs. John Brown

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
April 18, 1872 - Lawn Ridge Items

Mrs. John Brown, another of the old settlers in this section, we are informed, died yesterday. I have no knowledge concerning her sickness.

John H. Brown

May 11, 1876

Taken from the Henry Republican

Died at Brookfield, Missouri, March 23, John H. Brown, aged 42 years, formely of Henry

Mrs. Maria Brown

September 2, 1880

At Wenona, Aug. 19, Maria, 78, wife of the late Charles Brown, a former resident of Magnolia.

August 26, 1880 - Wenona

Mrs. Maria Brown, one of the oldest citizens of Wenona, died on Thursday last and was buried on Friday. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Marrow. The remains were taken to Magnolia for its final resting place. Mrs. John Judd, daughter of the deceased, was in town a part of last week to pay her last sad farewell to her honored and beloved mother.

William Brown

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
March 21, 1872
In Henry (2 miles below town) March 15, of consumption, William Brown, aged 48 years.

March 28, 1872
Died March 15, 3 miles southwest of Henry, in the 49th year of his age, William Brown. Mr. Brown was born in West Finley township, Washington county, Pa; was the son of Emanuel Brown, formerly of Henry; was married to Elizabeth Eckles at the age of 21 years. He has been a consistent member of the M. E. church for some 30 years, in which he died in the full faith of a blissful immortality. His character as a neighbor and citizen was that of peacefulness, honesty and strict integrity, never knowing an enemy, never having an enemy. For some two years past his health has been failing him under that flattering but fatal disease consumption. .... Mr. Brown leaves his wife with an adopted child in favorable circumstances, who have gone to make their home with her son-in-law and only daughter living, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob B. Robertson, who with a large connection of friends and neighbors, do mourn this their loss, which is his eternal gain.

Willie Brown

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
May 30, 1872

Died in Henry, May 27, by drowning, Willie, aged 5 years, son of Adam P. and Isabella Brown.

Vivian C. Bruce

September 13, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

At Lacon, Aug. 22, Vivian C., aged 9 months, son of S. C. Bruce.

January 16, 1879

Our Correspondence - LaPrairie

There have been 5 deaths at Lawn Ridge with diphtheria within about 3 weeks. The deceased so far has been confined to two families, Daniel O. Donavan and a German by the name of Bruner.

Jonas Buck

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
August 8, 1872

At Elgin, Aug. 1, Jonas Buck, aged 87 years, grandfather to Miss Jessie and Kittie Buck, of this city.

Mrs. Margaret Buck

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.

Mrs. Margaret Ann (Bell) Buck

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
July 16, 1868

Died in this city, July 13, of cancer, Margaret Ann, wife of Robert M. Buck and daughter of Zephaniah Bell of Saratoga township, age 32 years, 7 months and 7 days.

The death of Mrs. Robert M. Buck of this city is one of those overruling providences that while it bereaves, removes that life which is but a burden and separates from a body that inflicted only suffering and agony. Mrs. B. for several years has been afflicted with a cancer. One of that obstinant character that yields to no medicine or skill. It has slowly but surely hung to its victim until death was the only relief. It was denominated a rose cancer, was large in size and made her one of the greatest of sufferers. She was a pleasant wife and mother, amiable in character, beloved and respected by friends and neighbors and bore patiently the affliction of which she was visited. Her death occurred on Monday night and such was the state of the atmosphere that her funeral took place at an early hour Tuesday afternoon.

Mrs. Sarah Buck

December 13, 1877

Died in this city, Dec. 7, of vivular disease of the heart, Sarah, aged 40 years, wife of George Lewis Buck.

Earnest Buckley

November 10, 1881

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

Clara Buckman

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 7, 1868

At Fort Dodge, Iowa, April 7, of putrid sore throat, Clara, daughter of H. W. Buckman of this city, ages 10 years, 6 months.

Mrs. Orpha C. Bull

March 19, 1874

In west Brookfield, Mass., Wednesday evening, march 11, at 10 1/2 o'clock, after a long and painful illness, Orpha C., wife of Rev. R. B. Bull, formerly of this city. "None knew her but to love her."

Mrs. Ann Bullis

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.

Mrs. Catharine F. Bullman

March 15, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

Local Correspondence - Lacon

Mrs. Joshua Bullman, one of our oldest and best respected citizens, died on Sunday evening. Her death was caused by pleurisy, with which she was taken sick on Wednesday prior to her death.

March 29, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

On Sunday, March 11, of fever and prostration, Catharine F., aged 69 years, wife of Joshua Bullman.

Mrs. Joshua Bullman

March 15, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

Local Correspondence - Lacon

Mrs. Joshua Bullman, one of our oldest and best respected citizens, died on Sunday evening. Her death was caused by pleurisy, with which she was taken sick on Wednesday prior to her death.

Hanna T. Bunn

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
September 1, 1870

Died at Washburn, Minn., Hanna T., daughter of D. D. Bunn, formerly of this city, aged 19 years.

Vesta Bunnell

November 27, 1879

Died in this city, Nov. 20, at the residence of the grandfather, A. B. Clark, Vesta, 6, daughter of Rev. John J. Bunnell, late of Michigan.

Theodore Burchard

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
January 9, 1868

At Lacon, December 19, Theodore Burchard, aged 75 years. He was the father of Mrs. Thayer.

Daughter of Spencer Burdick

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
May 9, 1867

At Chillicothe, April 26, Annie R., youngest daughter of Spencer S. and Mary J. Burdick, age 1 year, 7 months and 17 days.

Carlotta M. Burkhalter

November 29, 1877

Near Wenona, November 9, Carlotta M., aged 1 year, daughter of Robert and Minna Burkhalter

Mrs. Anna Marie Burgun

May 4, 1876
Taken from the Henry Republican

In Henry township, April 26 of old age, Anna Marie Burgun, aged 88 years, mother of Mrs. Joseph Merdian

Mrs. Julia (Andrews) Burell

March 15, 1877
Taken From the Henry Republican

Local Items

The remains of Mrs. Julia Burell, from Ford county, daughter of the late Capt. Harmon Andrews, arrived Tuesday evening and were interred yesterday beside her father and mother in the Whitefield cemetery. Mrs. Burell was a loving and lovely woman and a large number of warm friends will mourn over this early and untimely death. We have no particulars as to her sickness.

April 10, 1879

Died in Evans township, March 27, of apoplexy, Joy Hannah, aged 63 years, wife of Richard Burris.

William Burnett

May 27, 1915

William Burnett, son of Thomas and Belle Burnett, was born at Invernesshire, Scotland, June 17, 1841. Came to America in 1854 with his parents and settled in La Prairie and Steuben townships, where he spent nearly all his life. The last 35 years have been spent in his home in La Prairie, where he died May 19, 1915, mourned by a large circle of kindred and friends. He belonged to a family of 11 children, six girls and five boys. Six are living to mourn their brother. Mr. Burnett was an upright, faithful citizen. While he did not identify himself with any of the denominations he was a firm believer in God and the scriptures. As to honesty and integrity he was thoroughly upright; as to purity of life and speech he was exemplary and took a faithful part and interest in all questions relating to morality and to the civil interests of our neighborhood, state and nation.

The funeral services were held in the U. P. church Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Thomas Martin, assisted by Rev. Tussey. The pall bearers were six nephews, namely, Walter Burnett, James Burnett, Thomas Burnett, Henry Burnett, Harry and Wm. Scott. Interment in the U. P. cemetery.

Mr. Burns

October 23, 1879

Father Burns, one of the veterans of LaPrairie, passed to that bourn from whence no travelor returns last week.  He was considered among the best of the vetrinary surgeons of the country.  He was a Scothchman by birth, and lived to be over 80.  His funeral was very largely attended.

John C. Burns

March 18, 1880

John C. Burns, a son of Judge Burns of Lacon, was instantly killed by a T. P. & W., train at Breeds, Monday midnight. Burns was employed as a brakeman on the road and was making his first trip. At Breeds he ran ahead of the train to turn the switch, and in running fell into a culvert running under the track, and before the engineer could stop the train the locomotive was on to Burns and crushed him to death. He was aged about 30 years, married and resided at Peoria. The funeral and interment will take place at Lacon today.

Asa Burt

July 1, 1880

Died in Steuben township, July 1, of old age, Asa Burt, 78, brother of George Burt, Sr. and Mrs. Minier of Whitefield township.

Asa Burt, one of the unfortunate of earth, insane since the age four years, died at the poor farm this morning. For some 20 years he lived with his brother in Whitefield, but for a few years past has been at the poor farm. He lived to almost four score.

Charlie Burt

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
September 14, 1871

Died in this city, Sept 8, Charlie, infant son of George Jr. and Cornelia Ann Burt

Mrs. Jerusha (Spencer) Burt

November 25, 1880

In Whitefield township, Nov. 23, at the family residence, "Our Mother", Jerusha, 80 years, 4 months, 27 days, wife of George Burt, Sr., and mother to J. Spencer, George Jr., and Clarence E. Burt and Mrs. Cornelia Ellen Losee. Funeral today (Thursday) at 2 pm at the family residence. Rev. J. J. Bunnell, her pastor will officiate. Interment at Sugar Grove cemetery.

The subject of this obituary sketch was "Our Mother," who departed this life on Tuesday afternoon a few moments past three o'clock. Ah! How much comes home to the bereft as he writes that ever recurring, endearing title - those memories of the past, of a mother's care, anxieties, kindly and untiring offices, and the highth and depth of a love that was so generously bestowed upon her children from their birth to her death.

Jerusha Spencer was born in the city of Hartford, Ct., June 27, 1800. She was the second of a family of 11 children, all but one of whom reached maturity and married. From Father Spencer and his wife Mary there is a family connection, quite extensive and in many respects remarkable. The first and second cousins alone number upwards of 100 by a late census. Not one of the family was ever sent to prison, while all were good citizens, and most of them members of churches. This is a proud record for any family, and especially of so great a progeny.

On May 8, 1833, she married George Burt, Sr.; a native of Lansingburg, N.Y., but at that time a leather dealer in Hartford. Five children adorned their hearthstone, four of whom survive - J. Spencer and George, Jr., of Henry, Clarence E. and Mrs. Cornelia Ellen Losee of Whitefield. Elizabeth Reeve, the third child died 20 years ago. The family came to Illinois in 1846, and for 34 1/2 years Father and Mother Burt have occupied the homestead where our good mother has been laid to rest. Great has been the changes of that 34 years. Few remain to recite the privations, hardships and inconveniences of the early settling of this section. Those that do remain are like Mother Burt has been for some time, waiting for "the golden slippers" to mount the stairs of the upper kingdom. Of these venerable in ago and endeared by ties of long association are Mrs. Richard Hunt, Mrs. Samuel Coleman, Mrs. Chauncey Hoyt, Mrs. John Locke, Mrs. F. A. Raymond, Mrs. Frances Gregory, Mrs. Richard Tremain, Mrs. L. A. Jones, Mrs. John Gregory, Mrs. Henry Clift, Mrs. David Culver, Mrs. Orsemus Culver, Mrs. John Clawson, Mrs. W. E. Cook, Mrs. Allen Ford, Mrs. Abijah Lyon, Mrs. W. H. Williams, mrs. Clara Morgan, Mrs. Riddle Taliaferro, and a number of others whose names we cannot now recall. It is blessed to reflect that they all have lived three score and more years, have discharged with womanly fidelity and honor the work of life, and are ready for the decree that shall number them in the circle of the blessed hereafter.

A blessed career has been that of our mother. She was generous to a fault. Sympathy was one of her ruling traits. She never hesitated to help the sick, to aid the poor, or to do any neighborly or kindly service. She gave much time for many years to religious meditation and was a faithful observer of the Sabbath, while by principle and example taught her children to love the Lord, respect his word and to lead holy lives. Much of their success in life is due to a mother's admonitions for temperance, fidelity to duty, for an upright life and for industry.

The western climate seemed to agree with the deceased. From a spare figure she developed into a strong, portly woman. She has had but little sickness in all these years. Blessed with good constitution, she has always had the care of her own house, and its only about three years that she has given up active domestic work, and assigned it to help. Her final sickness commenced August 5th, and from the first she was cognizant of the fact that her life's work was done, and that her end was near. Her physical powers gently relaxed, followed by a giving away of her mental powers so that in the past few weeks she has been indifferent to surrounding objects. Her last hours were peaceful, and the change quiet, as she fell into that deep sleep that knows no waking.

Father Burt, faithful in life, was her patient and constant attendant, day and night, during all her long illness, and watched with intense anxiety and trust the slowly descending sun of her who has been his bosom companion 47 years and upwards. It may be said of them, that so harmonious were their ties of mutual love, that there are no recollections of a harsh word being spoken one to the other in all these years. Thus has life at the hearthstone been peaceful, serene, joyous and blessed - a home frought with all the virtues, the hopes and felicities of devoted love in unity of life.

Mrs. Nancy Burt

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.

Infant of William Bush

September 19, 1878

Died in this city, Sept. 15, infant child of William Bush.

Geralaine Curtis Byers

Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph
September 28, 1866 - Brevities

Died in Whitefield, September 18, Geralaine Curtis, infant daughter of Samuel and Rachel C. Byers, age 2 months and 21 days.

An infant child of Samuel Byers of Whitefield died Tuesday morning after a short illness with Cholera infantum. This will be an afflictive stroke to these doting parents though the consulatory thought that the little ones go to Jesus will tend to releave the broken heart of each.

Mary J. Byers

June 1, 1882

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.

Samuel Byers

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN
February 29, 1872

Died in Saratoga township, Feb. 22, of consumption, Samuel Byers, aged about 45 years.

We chronicle this week the death of Samuel Byers of Whitefield; he has been an invalid for a number of years, but after losing two wives by death, he has managed to keep his little family of three children together. At his death the friends have given homes to the orphans. He enlisted in Col. Mashall's 1st Illinois cavalry at the commencement of the war, was captured at the battle of Lexington, Mo., and parolled. Subsequently, by accident, his name got on the enlistment roll twice, and both names were drawn, but on examination he was rejected. He was a member of the Presbyterian church of Whitefield and lived a consistent life.

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