Marshall County Obituaries and Death Notices

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Transcribed by Nancy Piper Unless Otherwise Noted

Frank Magahony

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, IL

June 6, 1902, Front Page

Killed on Track

Frank Magahony, a coal miner, was killed on the T.M. & N. railroad track about four blocks northwest of the depot in Toluca, about half past 9 o'clock, Saturday morning, May 31. Conductor Barton was going out on his regular run. The engine was going backward. Mr. Barton was on top of a freight car several cars back from the engine, and saw some object on the track, but thought first it was a big tumbling weed but when the train got close enough to enable him to see better, he saw it was a man sitting on the track with his head bowed down on his knees. As soon as he discovered it was a man he shouted to the fireman and engineer, but it was too late. The engine ran over him. When the train men went back he gasped once or twice and died. He had been at work in the mines and it is supposed was on his way home when he sat on the track and fell asleep.

Obituary

Frank Maghey, an account of whose sudden death is published in another column, was buried from St. Ann's church, was buried from St. Ann's church., Monday afternoon. The miners turned out in a body, and made a very large procession. He was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. Those who knew him in life speak of him as a man who was good to everybody but himself. He leaves a wife and five children. The family are good honest people and have the sympathy of the community in their trouble.

Mrs. Lucinda Magill

September 25, 1873

At Peru, Sept. 19, suddenly, Lucinda, aged 72, wife of Rev. Matthew Magill, late rector of St. John's Episopal church in this city.

Rev. Matthew Magill

July 12, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Selego, Ireland, June 22, Rev. Matthew Magill, aged 77 years, founder of St. John's Episcopal church of this city.

Timothy Mahoney

Taken From the Henry Republican

May 25, 1882

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

Allie Mallory

Taken From the Henry Republican

March 16, 1882

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

Mary Ellen Mallory

February 10, 1881

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

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

Willard Mallory's Infant Son

December 9, 1880

In Whitefield, Dec. 1, infant son of Willard Mallory, 9 days old.

Willard Judson Mallary

March 4, 1915

Willard Judson Mallary was born near Henry, Ill., Oct. 12, 1853 and died after a brief illness of acute cerebral meningitis, at his home in Henry, Ill., on Feb. 17, 1915, aged 61 years, 4 months and 21 days.

Mr. Mallary was married Feb. 23, 1875 to Miss Mary V. Hankison and they began their married life on a farm in Stark county, Ill., and later moved to the vicinity of Henry. Ten children were born to this union. Mrs. Mallary, one married daughter, Mrs. Gertrude E. Reed, and infant son, have died. Those remaining are Mertle E. Wilson of Hanlantown, Ia.; Mrs. Ethel Medearis of Masonville, Ia.; james H. Mallary of Masonville, Ia.; Mrs. Bessie High of Loanoke, Ark.; Mrs. May Holler of Kewanee, and Fannie H., Jessie and Alfred of home. There are 21 grandchildren, one of them being a little girl born Feb. 22, to Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Medearis of Masonville, Ia. On account of this Mrs. Medearis (Ethel) could not be present. Three nephews, Ed, Lester and Alta Stisser and wife of the latter were present during the last few days of his illness and until after the funeral.

Though living on a rented farm and with a large family to support and educate, he took to his home an aged father and mother and cared for them during their lifetime.

Mr. Mallary, together with his wife, united with the Methodist Episcopal church in their early married life. He was an honest, upright man in his dealings with his fellow-men. He was a trusted employee of the grain companies in this city for many years. A loving father and kind neighbor has gone from our midst and his sudden taking away admonishes us all to be ready for in such an hour as we think not the Son of man may call us away. Mr. Mallary was an honored member and officer of the Modern Woodmen of America.

The funeral services were conducted at 10:30 o'clock am on Monday, March 1, by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Mercer. The Modern Woodmen attended in a body, and conducted the service at the grave. The casket bearers were his neighbors, Fred Raymond, J. R. Robinson, William Siewers, William Kuss, Henry Wombacher and Frank Dwyer.

William B. Mallory

Transcribed by Valerie Torp

"W.B. Mallory, Civil War Veteran, Dead,"

The Elgin Daily News, May 21, 1921, p. 1

William B. Mallory died at 9 o'clock this morning. He was a charter member of the Marengo Harley Wayne post of the G.A.R., but transferred later to Veteran post of Elgin.

He was born March 7, 1836, at Henry Marshall county, Illinois, and enlisted May 24, 1861, in the Fifteenth Illinois infantry, Co. D. He served three years in the Civil war and was discharged June 14, 1864.

Besides his widow he leaves the following children: Roy of Allegar, Mich.; Lucius of Chicago; Willis of Detroit; Harry of Elgin, and Mrs. Alta Stickling of Elgin and 4 grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at Norris chapel Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Burial will be at Marengo at 3 o'clock.

Willie Edward Mallory

Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph

October 7, 1865

Died in this city October 4th, of congestion of the liver, Willie Edward, son of R. C. and E. Mallory, aged 3 years, 2 months and 22 days.

Harley Malone

June 10, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

At Varna, June 7, of consumption, Hartley Malone, aged about 65, post master and an old settler.

Hartley Malone, one of the oldest residents of Roberts township, and a man having somewhat extensive acquaintance in this region, passed away on Monday at Varna. He has been suffering with cancer in the face for years and for the past two years has hardly been able to leave his room, taking his food in liquid form. He had submitted to the knife several times, and as would be expected his sufferings have been most excruciating, and his state a distressful one. He was a prominent man and a useful one in his day; took an ardent interest in county matters, and was something of a local politician. Had held since Varna was a town the office of postmaster of the place, and was a kind, pleasant, and agreeable man. He bore an excellent Christian character, and was always held in high esteem. His death was a mercy to him and to his immediate friends, but it was peaceful, with that strong Christian hope "that looketh beyond the vale." His funeral was largely attended, and a good man has gone to his rest.

Mrs. S. Malone

Taken From the Henry Republican

April 6, 1882

Neighborhood News - Varna

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

Mrs. Ann (Harney) Maloney

April 27, 1882

Taken From the Henry Republican (Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney)

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

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

Son & Daughter Manahan

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

March 21, 1872

At Wenona, March 9, of scarlet fever a son and daughter of Andrew Manahan

Mrs. Elizabeth Manchester (nee Rowe)

July 2, 1874

At Brush Creek, Fayette county, Iowa, June 17, Elizabeth R., wife of Jabez S. Manchester and youngest daughter of Mrs. William Rowe of Whitefield.

Olive Manock

March 30, 1876

At Lawn Ridge, March 14 of consumption, Olive, aged 20, daughter of Jesse Manock

Ignatius Manski

Taken From the Henry Republican

March 23, 1882

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

G. W. Marchant Infant daughter

November 19, 1874

Died in this city, Nov. 17, infant daughter of G. W. Marchant of Saratoga.

Louis Mariotti

April 10, 1930

Toluca Man Falls Down Stairs, Killed

Louis Mariotti, a resident of Toluca for the past 30 years, was instantly killed a week ago, when he fell down a flight of stairs in his home, following a sudden stroke of paralysis. His skull was fractured in the fall, entailing the loss of much blood, which the coroner's jury ascribed as the cause of his passing. The accident occurred at 3:30 o'clock. Aside from the widow; Mr. Mariotti leaves two sons, Faustino, of Chicago, and Frank of Toluca, and two daughters, Mrs. James Mouser and Marie Mariotti. Funeral services were conducted form St. Ann's church at Toluca Friday morning at 9 o'clock and interment took place in Toluca. Mr. Mariotti was prominent in the political life of Toluca for many years. He conducted a soft drink parlor in that village since coming from Italy some 30 years ago.

Charles Marks

February 6, 1873

At Gridley, Jan. 30, of brain fever, Charles Marks of this city, aged 18.

August 23, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in this city, August 29, Mrs. Maria Anna Marks, aged 59 years and 9 months.

Mrs. Ellen (McCarty) Marnane

FROM THE HENRY NEWS REPUBLICAN 3/24/1910 - Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney

Mrs Ellen Marnane died at son-in-law David Dwyer's residence on School Street at 74. Born Ellen McCarty in County Clare, Ireland. In 1850 in Buffalo, NY she married Michael Marnane and they had 7 children, five children and a husband dying before her. Still living is son Daniel, a prosperous farmer of Winside, Wayne Co., Neb.... Minnie, w/ David Dwyer where she's lived since their marriage...five grandchildren. A resident of Henry for more than 50 years.

Elizabeth Marnane

November 20, 1885

Taken From the Henry Republican (Courtesy Kandi Anderson McLaney)

EXERPTS

Elizabeth Marnane, beautiful 18 year old daughter of the late Michael Marnane, of consumption.

James Marron

August 18, 1881 - Lacon

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

Benjamin A. Marshall's child

March 24, 1881

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

Frank Marshall

Taken From the Henry Republican

April 27 1882

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

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

Lucinda Marshall

March 24, 1881

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

Mrs. Sarah A. Marshall

February 15, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

At Chillicothe, Jan. 25, of cancer, Sarah A., aged 50 years, wife of Thomas Marshall. The body was brought to Henry for interment.

Thomas Marshall

May 5, 1881

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

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

Ellen Jane Martin (nee Francis)

May 13, 1915

Taken From the Henry News Republican

Ellen Jane Francis was born in Boston Mass., Jan. 14, 1842. She came, at the age of 14, with her widowed mother and brother Joseph and sister Anna to Illinois in about the year 1856. They settled in Hopewell township, Marshall county, Illinois. Here she grew to womanhood and was married to Benajah Martin in 1857. Eleven children were born to this union, eight of whom survive, Mattie Coos of Columbus O.; Charles W. of Varna; Benajah of Hopewell; VanBuren, Emmetsburg, IA; Frank L., deceased, Pueblo, Col.; Mrs. Marie Jenkins, Medford, Oregon; Lucius D., Canton, OH; Mrs. Nellie, Sparlin, Putnam; Grover C., Hopewell. Two children, Ethelene H. and Josiah W. died in infancy. Mr. Martin died Feb. 9, 1890. The cares of her large family kept Mrs. Martin closely at home, but for some years she was an attendant of the Caledonia church. Mrs. Martin has been in failing health for a number of years, and was confined to he bed since last November.

She leaves besides her children mentioned 14 grandchildren, and a large circle of acquaintances to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the home of her son on Sabbath afternoon, May 9, at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. E. Mercer, and the interment was in the Forbes cemetery. The casket bearers were her five sons and son-in-law, A. B. Smith, mortician.

George Martin

February 7, 1878

At Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 27, of typhoid fever, George Martin, aged 10 years, son of the late John Martin, formerly of this city.

Halas Martin

November 24, 1881 - Whitefield

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

James Martin

December 29, 1881

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

John Martin

January 31, 1878

At Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 18, of typhoid fever, John Martin, aged 50 years, formerly of this city.

We are compelled to add the name of Mr. John Martin to the list of those who have departed this life and "gone the way of all living". Mr. martin and his family moved from here last spring to Fort Worth, Texas, where he opened up a prosperous business. Health favored the family until October, when first one and then another were taken down, and all but Mrs. Martin, have been sick, the lamp not having been blown out of a night since the early part of October. Some of the family have had the ague, others other disorders of that country, the diseases induced they think by the change of water, climate, mode of living, etc. Recently the son was taken down with typhoid fever, but careful nursing enabled him to recover. Scarcely had he shown signs of amendment, when his father was taken down with the same disease, and with fatal results. Mr. Martin lived in Henry many years, and a portion of that time done a prosperous business in carriage, wagon and plow making. Like other men, he got discontented, and was fearfully affected with the "Texas fever." He sold out last year and removed to the paradise he sought, and in nine months from the time of removal is cut down to an untimely grave. Their large circle of friends here will sympathize deeply with the widow and family in their dire distress.

Mrs. John Martin

May 6, 1880

Died in LaPrairie, April 22, of congestion of the lungs, Mrs. John Martin, 68.

LaPrairie, April 29, 1880 - The death of Mrs. John Martin, which occurred on Thursday night, was quite unexpected to many of her friends. The progress of the disease for a few days prior to her death had been rapid, and but few outside of the family were aware of approaching dissolution, although she had been for a long time in poor health. She was a worthy wife and mother, a kind and obliging neighbor. For 26 years she has been a member of the Fairfield U. P. church. This bereavement leaves Mr. Martin entirely alone, his children all having married and left the paternal roof. His sons, Samuel and Rev. Thomas Martin, were both at home at the time of her death; also her daughter Mrs. Anderson of Gilman. Samuel came from his home in Iowa in response to a telegram arrived home a few hours only before her death.

Josiah W. Martin

August 2, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

Josiah W. Martin, until latterly a resident of Henry, died on Sunday last with consumption, following a number of his children who died of the same disease. He was a Connecticut Yankee, born in the Nutmeg State April 3, 1808. He came to Illinois the year after the Blackhawk war, over 40 years ago, and has resided here ever since, being one of the very earliest settlers of our state. Until with two or three years he lived in Henry, corner of Second and Wirt streets. A large funeral attested the esteem in which he was held by friends and neighbors. C. W. Barnes of Whitefield, was a brother-in-law, the late Mrs. Barnes being a sister of Mr. Martin. Mrs. Martin survives her husband, and will live with her son-in-law, Dennis Kerns in Hopewell township, with whom the aged couple had been residing for some time past. Mr. Martin leaves considerable landed estate to his children both of town and farming lands.

Lucius Martin

October 30, 1879

Died at Marengo, Iowa, Oct. 18, Lucius Martin, aged 57, brother-in-law to C. W. Barnes, Esq., and a pioneer settler of Whitefield township. Wenona Index please copy.

Sara F. Martin

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

April 15, 1869

Died in this city, April 10 of consumption, Miss Sara F., daughter of J. W. and Courtney Martin, aged 23 years and 5 months

Mrs. Cavelleto Matotto

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, IL

March 14, 1902, Front Page - Brief Locals

Mrs. Cavelleto Matotto, an Italian lady living in one of the Anschicks' houses on Olive street, died last Monday in childbirth. The child was still-born. It is only a couple of months since the family came here from Italy. The mother was buried by the county.

John Mateer

February 4, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Monmouth, Jan. 29, John Mateer, aged 67 years.

The remains of Mr. John Mateer were brought from Monmouth Saturday and interred in the cemetery here on Sunday. The family accompanied the remains as also Rev. Dr. Matthews, the pastor of the Presbyterian church at Monmouth, who preached the funeral discourse at the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon. Mr. M. had been feeble for a number of years and his body has finally yielded. Mr. Mateer was a brother of Colonel W. H. Mateer and was an upright, excellent Christian gentleman. Mrs. Mateer intends moving to her native home of Pennsylvania after disposing of the estate and property in the west. There is a fine residence here belonging to the estate.

George Mattern

Taken From the Henry Republican

June 8 1882

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

Mrs. John Mattern

Taken From the Henry Republican

May 25, 1882

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

Mrs. Susan M. Matthews

Taken From the Marshall County Telegraph

February 24, 1866

Died in Henry, February 23, after a protracted illness, Susan M., wife of J. B. Matthews. Funeral service will be held at the M. E. church by Rev. A. C. Higgins at 2 o'clock this afternoon.

March 6, 1866 -Obituary

In Henry, February 22, 1866, of fever, Mrs. Susan M., wife of J. B. Matthews, age 24 years and 2 months. The deceased was born in Ohio. Removed to this vicinity when but a little girl. She was made the happy subject of saving grace and united with the old school Presbyterian church in the fall of 1858. In the fall of 1859, she united with the M. E. Church. She was married to her now bereaved husband, December 20, 1860. She leaves a husband, a little boy 3 years of age and many relatives and friends to mourn her early death. ........ Her painful illness of six weeks duration was born with surprising patience. For a time she was much depressed prior to her death. God gave her songs in the night and she awoke one morning fully realizing Jesus breaks the power of cancelled sin......... For this time she enjoyed a heavenly calm till she sweetly fell asleep in hope of a blissful immortality.

Willie Mathias

July 20, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

Sparland

The home and hearts of Mr. and Mrs. David Mathias are shrouded in gloom. Last Thursday a number of little boys went down to the river to fish, among them was Willie Mathias, scarce 12 years old, who, seeing a large one, waded in all unmindful of a treacherous ditch into which he stepped where the water was too deep for him. Those with him were all too small to save him, and before the ferryman could get to him he had gone down for the last time. His body was recovered after a two hours search, and taken to his almost distracted parents and friends. Thus in three hours from the time he left home with all the buoyancy of happy, merry childhood, he was returned a lifeless corpse. The loss to the afflicted parents cannot be estimated.

Joseph Maubach

February 26, 1874

Died In Hopewell Township, Feb. 24, of lung fever, Joseph Maubach, aged 44.

Mrs. Mary Maud

February 7, 1878

Died at Elgin, Feb. 1, of quick consumption, Mrs. Mary Maud, aged 51 years, mother of Mr. E. S. Maud of this city.

Charles Henry Mawbey Jr.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

May 19, 1870

Died in city city, May 17, by drowning, Charles Henry, Jr., aged 10 years, son of Charles Henry and Rachel Mawbey.

Mrs. Rachel Mawbey

November 21, 1872

Died in this city, Nov. 19, of typhoid fever, Rachel, aged 40 years, wife of Charles Mawbey

Local items - The wife of Charles Mawbey died Tuesday morning of typhoid fever. She had been sick but a few days of this disorder, but its malignant form baffled the skill of our physicians and death claimed another victim. She was the mother of 11 children and a hard-working industrious woman. Her death is distressing indeed to the family as she was one of its main supports. A large number of sympathizing citizens were present at the funeral. Elder Goff conducted the funeral exercises.

Mrs. Alletha Maxwell

January 4, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

At Lacon, Dec. 28, Alletha, aged 70 years 11 months, wife of William Maxwell, Esq., and mother-in-law to Mrs. Richard H. Maxwell of this city.

Mrs. Jane Maxwell

July 14, 1881

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

Death of Mrs. Jane Maxwell

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

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

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

Samuel Maxwell

September 17, 1874

At Orange Mission, Kan., August 13, Samuel Maxwell, aged 54 years.

Samuel Maxwell, formerly of this county, died recently in Kansas. He was sheriff of Marshall county some years and held places of trust after his removal to Missouri. His brother William still resides at Lacon.

Mrs. Rosa Maynard (nee Kocher)

April 23, 1874

In Prebble county, Ohio, April 7, at the residence of Emmanuel Kocher, a brother, of cancer of the face, Mrs. Rosa Maynard, aged 68 years.

April 30, 1874 - The death of Mrs. Rosa Maynard was chronicled in our issue last week. She was an old resident of Henry and was held in high esteem. Her brother here, Jacob Kocher is administrator of her property in this state, and a brother in Ohio, for that in that state. The past year she had lived in Ohio with a brother and died there.

Charles May

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, IL

May 8, 1903

Charles May, one of the old and well known settlers of Roberts township, died at his home north of Toluca, Friday, May 1. He lacked but a few weeks of being sixty-six years old. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. Beiderman, at the Lutheran church, Sunday in the presence of a large concourse of friends and neighbors, after which his remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery. There was fifty-three carriages at the funeral. It was one of the largest seen in Toluca in a long time. Deceased was a good citizen and a good man and was esteemed and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and four children, one son and three daughters to mourn his loss.

George Mays

February 3, 1876

Local Correspondence - Magnolia

Brother George Mays, died at his residence 3 miles west of Washburn last Saturday the 29th. His remains were brought to Magnolia Monday and deposited by the side of his first wife. He was buried by the Order of Free Masons to which he belonged. The Washburn, Varna and Magnolia lodges were represented. The deceased brother lay in a beautiful rosewood coffin beautifully trimmed with costly emblems. There were three handles on each side with silver plated square and compass at each corner and a large figure of the same at the top of the lid. The burial ritual was aptly conducted by past master Jones and depositing of the evergreen, the earth to earth, and the grand Masonic honors were very impressive.

February 10, 1876

We learn that G. W. Mays, an old and well known citizen of Roberts township was buried by the Masonic Fraternity at Magnolia, Monday of this week.

Magnolia - Too Late for last week

Monday the body of Georg Mays, Washburn, formely of Marshall county was buried in Magnolia graveyard. It was a Mason's burial and a large number of friends and Masons came from Washburn and Varna. Rev. Denning conducted the services of the church and S. V. Jones of Varna lodge, the Masonic ceremony.

Roy Southwell McAlister

October 10, 1878

In Wenona, September 27, of cholera infantum, Roy Southwell, aged 1 year, 9 months, 17 days, son of William J. and Flora S. McAlister

Charles R. McAtee

March 21, 1878

In Saratoga township, March 19, of consumption, Charles R., aged 10 months and 22 days, infant son of Robert McAtee. Funeral at Whitefield Center church 10 am today.

Mrs. Garfilia McAtee

November 29, 1877

In Saratoga township, November 24th of consumption, Garfilia, age 37 years, 15 days, wife of Robert McAtee

Maggie McAtee

March 24, 1881 - Sparland

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

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

William W. McCana

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

April 22, 1869

Died in this city, April 26, after a lingering illness, Mr. W. W. McCann, in the 43rd year of his age. The funeral will take place at the Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock P.M. today. The friends of the deceased are invited to attend.

April 29, 1869

In Memoriam

Again the still small voice has spoken. Once more the winged angel has passed and bid one whom we have known long and well to go. To go into that great darkness - mysterious, unfathomable, not to be escaped. On the morning of the 30th inst., William W. McCana died at his residence. An event long expected to all that knew him.

Some 12 years since Mr. McCana came here from Indiana and for sometime kept the "old Henry house", which stood on what is now the "Bee Hive" corner. As a landlord, by suavity of manner and attention to the comfort of his guests, he had the foundation for that closer, more intimate and kindlier relation which he has since borne to a large circle of friends. Since leaving the hotel, he has been engages in different kinds of business, in each of which he has always been esteemed honest, truthful and liberal. In every department of public and private life in which he was called to act, he did his part with cheerfulness and alacrity, that springs only from a conscientious performance of duty.

During the last five years of his life he suffered many deaths. His health has been a constant source of solicitude on the part of his friends. So long as strength and a strong will supported him, he did his part to himself and his. His friends and his family have done the last that is to be, can be done for him. For themselves they will revere his memory, imitate his virtues and seek consolation in Him who says: Come unto me, all ye who droop in sadness, Come unto me, and I will give your rest!

Mrs. Tersa J. McCann

October 2, 1873

AT Roberts, Ford county, Sept. 25, Tersa J., aged about 40, wife of the late W. W. McCann.

Mrs. Rev. R. G. McCarthy (and infant)

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

April 8, 1869 - Local Items

The estimable lady and babe of Rev. R. G. McCarthy of Wenona died last week. The bodies were taken to Wayne Michigan for interment.

Mrs. Margaret McClay (nee Dent)

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

April 25, 1872

Died at Redwood, Cal., April 4, of consumption, Margaret, aged 41 years, wife of James McClay of Chicago, and daughter of Enoch Dent of Wenona.

Mrs. James McClay, sister of John O. Dent, Esq. Of Wenona, died in California recently of consumption. She has been in delicate health for several years, and in company with her husband had gone over the principal parts of Europe, Sandwich Islands, etc., in hopes of obtaining relief. Reaching California recently, she yielded her spirit up at the residence of R. E. Dent. The body was embalmed, and brought to Wenona, where the funeral obsequies were solemnized on Sunday wee, amid the tears and affection of a multitude of relatives and friends.

Jennie McCollen

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

March 7, 1872

Died at Wenona, Feb. 23, of scarlet fever, Jennie McCollen, aged 10

Charles Anthony McConnell

February 27, 1873

Died in this city, Feb. 18, of cerebra spinal meningitis, Charles Anthony, aged 2 years, 4 months, son of Joseph K. and Mary A. McConnell.

Edward McConnell

March 11, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

At Crawfordsville, Ind., March 6, of lung fever, James Edward McConnell, aged 28, brother of Mrs. Theodore Smith of this city.

Daniel McCormick

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

October 5, 1871

At Lacon, Sept. 30, Daniel McCormick

Mrs. Jas. McCormick

October 12, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

Local Correspondence-= Lacon

A number of deaths have occurred during the past weeks. Mrs. Catherine Wier, mother of D. B. and Henry Wier died on Monday and about the same time Also Mrs. Jas. McCormick.

Ella McCoy

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

December 24, 1874

In LaPrairie township, Dec. 17, Ella, aged 16, daughter of the late Phebe McCoy.

Lizzie Jane McCoy

February 24, 1881 - LaPrairie

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

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

Mrs. William McCoy

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, IL

April 4, 1902

Mrs. William McCoy: Born in Morgantown W. Va., Jan. 26, 1821. Died March 26, 1902 at Varna, Ill., leaving a husband and four children - W. Shields of Grand Ridge, Mrs. Amanda Hailey of Centralia, Kan., Mrs. Alice McCoy of Varna, and Frank McCoy of Toluca. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.K. Tullis of Henry, a former pastor and friend of the family. Deceased is spoken of as a loving mother, a kind neighbor and an exemplary Christian.

Adam McCuen

Taken From the Henry News Republican

January 14, 1915

Adam McCuen was born in Glasgow, Scotland, about the year 1844, and died at the home of his youngest son William in Saratoga township, Thursday, Jan. 7, 1915. At the time of his death he was about 71 years of age. He was left an orphan at a very early age and had no recollection of ever seeing his parents, but has a slight remembrance of a brother and sister.

At the age of about 21, in 1865, he immigrated to America and after landing at New York, came to Kendall county, Illinois where he labored for three years and then came to Marshall county, where ever since he has made his home. He was united in marriage Feb. 19, 1874 to Miss Jane Hastings of La Prairie. To this union six children were born, three girls and three boys, three of whom, with their mother, have been called to their eternal home. There is left to mourn his loss two sons, James of Camp Grove, and William of Saratoga, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Baylor of Worthington, Minn., and 12 grandchildren.

By the death of his wife, April 22, 1888, he was left with four small children to care for, which he did till they grew to womanhood and manhood. They showed their gratitude toward him by giving him a comfortable home in his old age. Shortly after coming to La Prairie, he felt the need of a living Savior and showed his desire by making a public confession of his faith in Christ and uniting with the U. P. church of La Prairie, and was a faithful member until the time of his death. The funeral services were held at the U. P. church Sabbath morning at 11:30, conducted by REv. Tussey of Pawnee, Neb. Interment was made in the U. P. cemetery. The pall bearers were John Williamson, Andrew Mahiman, Jake Kissel, Scott Aitchison, Ellsworth Weekley and James Monier.

Mrs. Elizabeth McCullough

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

August 6, 1868

Died at Wenona, July 28, Elizabeth McCullough, wife of R. B. Work, aged 26 years.

Tenyke McCullom

August 25, 1881

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

Jennie McDonough

August 25, 1881

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

MINNIE (POOL) MCDOUGAL

Henry Republican, Henry IL, March 18, 1915

The friends here will be distressed by the news of the sudden death of Mrs. William G. McDougal at Chicago last Thursday afternoon, March 11, at 3:30 o'clock. Mrs. McDougal had been in the retail district of the city shopping with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Alfred McDougal. She was seized with a sudden sickness and before anything could be done for her she succumbed. Mrs. McDougal had not been in the best of health for some time but no fear of the end had been entertained by her or any of her friends.

The deceased was born in Henry, Ill. Her maiden name was Minnie Pool. Besides her husband, who is a son of the late John D. McDougal, there is a son, John D. McDougal, a banker in Des Moines, Ia.

The husband was in the state of Washington on business and it was some time before he could be located by wire to be informed of his wife's death. He is now on his way home. No arrangements would be made for the burial until he arrived.

Mrs. McDougal was the daughter of the late A. M. Pool and after her marriage located in Peoria, where her husband was engaged in business for a number of years. For the past 18 years she had resided in Des Moines, Ia., but for two years a resident of Chicago. She was 56 years of age.

Jane McFadyen

September 19, 1878

In Whitefield, Sept. 18, of typhoid fever, Jane, aged 11 years, daughter of John and Agnes McFadyen.

Child of James McGee

The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, August 24, 1882

Sparland

A babe, two weeks old, of Mr. and Mrs. James McGee died last Saturday morning leaving their home desolate.

April 16, 1874

At Lacon, of bleeding at the lungs, William McGill, aged 18.

George Manning McGinnis

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

March 7, 1872

In Evans township, Feb. 24, of dropsy of the heart, George Manning, aged 3, son of George J. McGinnis.

Mrs. McGomery

February 20, 1879

Local Correspondence - LaPrairie

Mrs. McGomery, who was a mother to Mrs. J. L. Root and Mrs. Sloan, died at the house of the latter on Sunday last at the advanced age of 87 years. She was also taken to Blue Ridge cemetery for interment. A very rare occurrence for two individuals averaging 90 years of age to be buried in a small country cemetery in two consecutive days.

Philip McGuier

Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN

November 25, 1869

At Dowiphan, Mo., Oct. 15, of typhoid fever, Philip McGuier. Mr. McGuier came to Marshall county at an early day, and lived here many years before removing to Missouri.

Mrs. Frances (Heller) McKeel

January 4, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Lacon, Dec. 14, Frances, aged 27 years, wife of John McKeel, formerly of this city, and daughter of George Heller of this township. Buried with the mother was an infant about nine days old.

Mary M. McKeel

The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, November 23, 1882

Died

Nov. 5, at Lacon, Mary M. McKeel, 66, reported by Dr. E. H. Gale.

Charley McKenzie

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

July 18, 1872

Died in this city, July 10, of Cerebra-spinal-meningitis, Charley, aged 8 years, son of Alex McKenzie.

Minerva McKenzie

June 14, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in this city, June 6 of lung fever, Minerva, aged 57 years, wife of Thomas McKenzie

Thomas McKenzie

July 17, 1879

In this city, July 16, Thomas McKenzie, aged 65 years.

Thomas McKenzie, a resident of Illinois since 1853, died yesterday in this city. He was a native of Wheeling, W. Va., a cabinet maker by trade, but most of his life he was engaged in flat boating on the Illinois canal and river. He was the father of 11 children, but three only survive. The wife died two years ago in July, on the same day of the week, and almost at the same moment of the day. The funeral will be held at the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the services to be in charge of Rev. J. S. Glendenning. Internment at Chillicothe, where he formerly resided, and where the wife and several children are buried.

A. McKeon

November 28, 1878

Our Correspondents - Lacon

A. McKeon, who had been engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in Lacon for many years, died at St. Louis, Mo., on the 15th inst., after several weeks sickness. His remains were brought home for interment, and was followed to the grave by one of the largest processions ever witnessed in Lacon. The loss of Mr. McKeon is and will be deeply felt by this community, as he was one of our most honorable and upright businessmen. No man in this place has ever borne a fairer name for honesty and integrity in his business relations, and as a gentleman he was always most courteous, kind and obliging. His wife, in his death, loses the kindest of husbands and his children a loving father, and as an intimate acquaintance of the deceased, your correspondent, with all others who know him, cannot but wish that he might have been long spared to us.

Thomas McLane

Taken From the Henry News Republican

February 18, 1915

Thomas McLane was born in Fayette county, Pa., on June 15, 1825. He was united in marriage with Miss Minerva Galetine in the year 1846. To this union were born 12 children, one girl passing away in infancy and one son, William, giving his life for his country in the Civil war, the remaining ten, nine of whom are alive today, all grew up and were blessed with families. In the year 1856 he came with his family to Illinois and settled in the vicinity of Lone Tree, Bureau county. In 1858 he removed to Boyd's Grove where he spent most of his remaing years. He passed away on Sunday Feb. 7, 1915, at Adel, Ia., at the age of 90 next birthday.

The funeral was conducted in the Boyd's Grove M. E. church on Feb. 11, by the Rev. J. S. Neal, interment taking place in Mound cemetery. Besides his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, he leaves behind him one brother, who was present at the funeral.

He will always be remembered as a man of beneficent qualities and kindly pious life. As a member of Boyd's Grove M. E. church he was always consistent in his obligations to the church, generously contribuing towards the support of the ministry. His charity extended wherever there was a need, many families in this communtiy can look back to the time when his generous hand lifted them out of serious financial difficulties and set them on their feet again to look the world square in the face. Many a man starting out in life found his liberal heart open to him in the hour of need. God blessed him with a bountiful store and he gave back to God and his fellow men bountifully and ungrudgingly. The world is the poorer for his passing from it, yet he leaves behind him a trail of kindly deeds that will brighten the pathway of many poor travelers who come after.

Bennie McLaughlin

June 11, 1874

Died in Whitefield, June 2, Bennie, aged 2 years, son of Dr. J. B. McLaughlin.

Mrs. Charles McLaughlin

March 18, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

In Whitefield, March 12, of consumption, wife of Charles McLaughlin.

Infant of Michael McMahon

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, IL

Feb. 20, 1903

The three month old child of Michael McMahon, died Tuesday morning. The remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery, Wednesday.

Patrick McManus

October 5, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in Saratoga township, September 28, of consumption, Patrick McManus, aged 50 years

Peter McManus

March 20, 1879

Died in Henry township, March 14, of erysipelas, Peter McManus, aged 47 years.

Mr. Peter McManus, after a few days illness, has gone the way of all living, leaving bereft a wife and seven children. Mr. McManus was a well-to-do farmer of this township, living about two miles northwest of the city. He had amassed a considerable competence leaving his family in tolerably good circumstances. He had been a resident of this town for many years and was one of the most prominent Irishmen of this section. He was open hearted, conscientious, frank, and honest. He was one of the leading men connected with the building of St. Joseph's Catholic church, was one of its most earnest supporters and contributors, and has always taken a lively interest in everything concerning its welfare and progress. The funeral was held at the church on Sunday last. A larger concourse of friends and citizens, both of Catholics and Protestants, never congregated for any purpose at this sacred edifice since it was erected. …….. The prosession from the church numbered 55 carriages. Many more would have followed the remains to the cemetery had not a violent snow storm been raging at the time, which cased them to turn back. Mr. McManus was 47 years of age, dying respected by his church and people, and by all who knew him. Peace to his ashes.

Thomas McManus

December 14, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

In Saratoga township, Dec. 11, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Thomas McManus, aged 22 years, 7 months, 27 days.

Ralph Herbert McMorris

May 13, 1880

At Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 23, of scarlet fever, Ralph Herbert, 5 years 9 mos., youngest son of Thomas A. McMorris, formerly of this city.

Courtland McMurtrie

September 28, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Lacon, Sept. 26, of consumption, Mr. Courtland McMurtrie, aged 64 years.

Mr. Courtland McMurtrie died at Lacon on Tuesday, after a long illness. He had been a resident of Lacon for many years and was generally esteemed. He was a plasterer by avocation, and several years ago fell from a building breaking an arm. Some malpractice was charged in the setting of the disabled limb, and a lawsuit was involved, which afterwards was settled by the surgeon having charge of the case. The arm was afterwards re-broken and reset. It is supposed that from this accident sprang the disease that has cut his life short. His death bereaves a very fine family of a very upright father and husband, and the community expressed their sympathy yesterday afternoon by a very large attendance at the funeral and the grave.

Robert W. McMurtrie

December 26, 1878

At Lacon, Nov. 30, Robert W. McMurtrie, aged 59 years, uncle of L. C. McMurtrie, Esq., of Lacon.

Mrs. Ellen McNamara

August 29, 1878

Near Wenona, Aug. 13, Mrs. Ellen McNamara, aged 67 years, mother of Mrs. Patrick McGrath.

Ann Carrie McNeal

September 12, 1872

Died in this city, Sept 6, of cholera infantum, Anna Carrie, aged 14 months, daughter of McKendree and Anna Maria McNeal.

Jennie Love McNeal

February 11, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in the city, FEb. 7, Jennie Love, aged 5 months, infant child of Ken. and Anna Maria McNeal.

Local Items - Mr. and Mrs. McNeil on Tuesday laid under the sod their tender rosebud of the family. This is the 3rd child of this family that has gone to be with the angels. The remains were incased in a beautiful rosewood casket and the beautiful and instructive burial service of the New Church, read at the funeral, Tuesday, forenoon. How hard to part with tender ones. Burial place, Sugar Grove cemetery in Whitefield.

Sherman McNeff

April 2, 1874

In Belle Plain township, March 16, of typhoid pneumonia, Sherman McNeff, aged 8 years.

Frederick Flinly McNeil

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

October 17, 1867

Died in this city October 13th of chlolera infantum, Frederick Flinly, son of McKendree and Anna Maria McNeil, age 1 year and 2 months.

Arthur McVicker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

August 17, 1871

In Saratoga, Aug. 12, Archibald McVicker, aged 69 years

Uncle Archie McVicker, another old settler, is numbered with the dead. He died on Saturday. His illness had been protracted and painless and at times, almost unendurable. His disease was dropsy. He had lived in the county for 20 years and was one of its good citizens. An aged wife and 10 children, 6 sons and 4 daughters, all married survive him. A very large concourse of friends and neighbors followed the remains to the grave. Rev. W. J. Beck preached the sermon.

Mrs. Evaline McVicker

January 16, 1879

In Lawn Ridge, Dec. 29th, 1878 Mrs. Evaline, aged 62, wife of Hugh McVicker, after two years of a severe and painful illness.

She was born Jan. 6, 1816, in Berkley county, Virginia. January 1833 emigrated with her parents to Champaign county, Ohio, and thence to Illinois in 1841. On the 28th of April 1842, was married to Mr. McVicker, by whom she had 10 children, only two of whom (Fletcher and Fanny) have lived to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent mother, the others having died in their infancy, none living to be over six years old. At the age of 16, Mrs.McVicker embraced religion and joined the M. E. church, of which she was a consistent and exemplary member up to the time of her death. …… The funeral obsequies were held in the Methodist church, where the friends and neighbors took their farewell look at the remains of the departed. The bereaved husband and children who have survived her have the condolence and sympathy of friends and neighbors.

Gracie May McVicker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

October 15, 1868

Died in this city, Oct. 5, Gracie May, infant child of G. D. and Ellen L. McVicker, age 4 weeks and 5 days.

John Wesley McVicker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

March 17, 1870

At Loda, Iraquois county, March 6, of inflamation of the kidney, John Wesley McVicker, formerly of Saratoga township.

Joseph McVicker

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

July 4, 1872

Died in Saratoga township, June 26, of cerebra-spinal meningitis, Joseph McVicker, aged 30 years.

Mrs. Susan McVicker

August 22, 1878

Died in this city, August 20, at the residence of her son-in-law Serick Fox, Mrs. Susan, aged 72 years, wife of the late Archibald McVicker.

Burton Mead

May 3, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

In Steuben, April 29, Burton Mead.

Alexander Medearis

March 7, 1878

In Whitefield township, March 4, of heart disease, Alexander Medearis, aged about 35 years.

(March 21, 1878) Local Department - A funeral sermon in connection with the death of the late Alexander Medearis, who died in Whitefield, March 4, was preached by Rev. J. L. Scott, at Snareville, Stark county, where his parents reside. Mr. Medearis was a hard-working, industrious man and could illy be spared from his family. He had been ill some months. A wife and several small children suffer a sad bereavement.

Charles W. Meier

February 2, 1933

Charles William Meier was born at Henry on April 13, 1887, to son of William and Lucy Meier. He grew to manhood in this city and was educated in the public schools here. On November 14, 1910, he was united in marriage with Miss Cleo Chance, and to this union were born two children, Curtis and Maurice, both of whom survive. Mr. Meier's father preceded him in death about seven years ago.

Mr. Meier engaged in the hardware business with his brother, Louis, operating for a number of years under the firm name of Meier Bros. With the exception of a year spent in Clovis, New Mexico, shortly after his marriage, his entire life was spent in this community. While in New Mexico he ran a variety store business.

He was a member of the Masonic lodge, the Order of Eastern Star, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen, and was for a number of years of member of the Henry and Lacon bands. He had filled offices in several of the lodges and societies to which be belonged, and was a past Worthy Patron of the O. E. S. He was also a member of the grade school board.

Besides his two children and his wife, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. William Meier, one brother, Louis Meier, and one sister, Mrs. Clyde Worley of this city.

(Article before states "Charles Meier, 45, prominent citizen and lifelong resident of Henry, ended his life by hanging hisself in a shed at the rear of the Meier Bros Hardware Store, at about 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon." The article goes on the state that worry over business difficulties and metal strain were the motives. He was buried in the Henry City Cemetery)

Mrs. Catherine Melick

May 31, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

Near Lincoln, Neb., March 14, Mrs. Catherine Melick, aged 55 years, wife of Peter Melick, late of this city.

Peter Melick

June 6, 1878

Near Lincoln, Neb., May 21, Peter Melick, aged 65. Was born in Hunterdon county, New Jersey, emigrated in Illinois in 1859 and to Neb. In 1871.

Clara Merdian

May 29, 1879

Died in Henry township, May 22, Clara Merdian, aged 65 years, sister of Joseph Merdian.

Mrs. Clara Merdian an elderly lady of 65, died very sudden Thursday morning of last week. She had been in feeble health for over a year, but the morning of her death was making preparation to ride to church some two miles, in observance of Ascension Thursday, a holy day with the Catholics. Her nephew, John Brown, with whom she lived, went to a neighbor's to secure a passage for her, but when he returned found her a corpse. She was a sister of Joseph Merdian and was once the wife of Joseph Winegartner near Sparland but divorced. The funeral took place from the German church in this city on Friday.

Lonrat Merdian's infant

August 15, 1878

Died in this township, Aug. 12, infant child of Lonrat and Ottillia Merdian, aged three weeks.

John Merner

March 26, 1874

Died in this city, March 22, of lung fever, John Merner, aged 43.

Benjamin K. Merrill

December 16, 1880

At Campbelton, Restigouche county, Province of New Brunswick, Nov. 21, Benjamin K. Merrill, 77, eldest brother of Mrs. J. C. Townsend of this city.

Mrs. Elizabeth Merrill

February 13, 1873

At Avon, Fulton county, Feb. 6, of old age, Mrs. Elizabeth, aged 92 years, wife of the late Nathan Merrill, and mother of Mrs. J. C. Townsend of this city (Henry).

Mrs. Esther A. Merritt

October 23, 1879

At Bloomington, October 18, of inflammation of the bowels, Esther A., aged 59 years, 7 months, wife of Stephen Merritt, formerly of Henry

John Merritt

October 2, 1879

Died at Bloomington, Sept. 21, John Merritt, aged 67 years.

Mr. John Merritt, a former resident of Henry, but for the last 10 years a resident of Bloomington, died in that city, on Sunday, Sept. 21. The funeral took place at the family residence, 727 South Main street, on the 22d ult. Mr. Sherwood S. Merritt, a nephew of the deceased from Henry, being present. The affliction to the family and friends is twofold, by reason of the fact that John Harvey Merritt, a son of the deceased, and a very promising young man died less than a week previous to his father's death; the latter, then very ill, had to be carried into his son's room, in order to take the last look of the dying boy. Mr. Merritt (the father) was born in Carmel, Putnam county, New York, February 13, 1812, moved to Henry 20 years ago, where he commenced the insurance business, which he conducted up to the time of his death. The wife and two daughters, Mrs. George A. Statley of Fairfield, and Miss Jennie Merritt, are all that are left from a large family. They have the sympathy of all in their double bereavement.

Anton Meyer

March 4, 1880

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in Hopewell township, Feb. 17, of lung fever, Anton Meyer, 26. Interment in German cemetery in this township.

Lawrence Perry Miles

April 14, 1881

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

Mabel Miles

August 24 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

Near Washburn, Woodford county, August 13, Mabel, aged 1 month daughter of E. and A. Miles and granddaughter of Samuel Coleman of Whitefield

Augustus Miller

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

August 31, 1871

At Lacon Aug. 15, Augustus Miller, brewer, aged 38 years.

George Miller

May 4, 1876

Taken from the Henry Republican

Died in this city, April 29, by being run over by the cars, George, aged 18 years, son of John Miller, locomotive engineer on Peoria Branch C R I & P R R.

Fatal Accident to George Miller.

A sad and fatal accident befell George Miller, a son of John Miller, the locomotive engineer of the accommodation train, on the Peoria branch of the C. R. I. & P. R. R., at this place Saturday night last. Young Miller was the forward brakeman on this train, and after passing on to the switch, and in the act of duty braking the train, he fell while descending from the top of a freight car, between the cars, and was terribly dismembered and mangled. It is said several cars passed over him, before the train was stopped. When picked up both legs had been severed above the ankles, the right hand severed from the arm, a fearful scalp wound was found on the head, and his entire person showed the merciless weight of the iron horse and cars. He was immediately removed to his home near by, but so terribly was the nervous shock and the injuries, that he survived but three hours. Just before he expired he called the family about him, told them how the accident occurred, and admonished them not to give themselves any sorrow or trouble on his part. He was a young man of robust frame, of good character, and an aspirant to control the iron horse like his father before him, who had been an engineer on the Peoria branch for about 20 years in he employ of the C. R. I. & P. co. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the Christian church, Rev. Mr. Roberts preaching the funeral discourse. Every available seat in the edifice was occupied, and much sympathy was expressed for the stricken family by our citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Miller also fell very grateful to the many friends who assisted them in this terrible hour, and desire us to express their heartfelt thanks for the kindness and service rendered.

Mrs. George Miller

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

July 4, 1872

Near Varna, June 20, of abdominal tumor, the wife of George Miller.

John Miller

May 29, 1879

Died at the county farm, May 22, of heart disease, John Miller, aged 57; been at the farm about six years, German, from Steuben.

Joseph Miller

January 16, 1873

In Stuttgart, Germany, Dec. 22, Joseph Miller, aged 84, father of Adolph Miller of Hopewell township.

Mrs. Belle Mills

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

March 24, 1870

At Lacon, March 14, Belle, wife of W. H. Mills, aged 21 years

Daniel Minier

July 10, 1873

In Selby township, Bureau county, July 7, of brain fever, Daniel Minier, aged 72, bother of Mr. R. B. Minier of Whitefield.

Justine Miner

September 10, 1874

In LaPrairie, Sept. 8, Justin Miner, a great sufferer.

Sparland Matters - Justine Miner, a citizen of La Prairie died September 8th. He has been a great sufferer for long years.

Susan Miner

July 15, 1880

At Chicago, July 9 of measles, Susan, 3, daughter of William and Mellissa Miner, and granddaughter of Richard Dikes. Interment in Henry cemetery, July 10.

Mrs. Martha Alice (Kirkman) O'Conor

December 18, 1879

Died at Chicago, Dec. 11, at residence 133 Western Avenue, Martha Alice, 32, wife of Louis H. O'Conor, and eldest daughter of the late John Kirkman, formerly of Henry. Interment at Peoria.

Mrs. Minnick (formerly Mrs. Willis)

June 26, 1879

Taken From the Henry Republican - La Prairie

Another of the old settlers of Marshall county died on the 20th. Mrs. Minnick, mother of Mrs. J. G. Hull and Mrs. Paterson. Mrs. Minnick was married some 40 years ago to a Mr. Willis, who died about 10 years after, leaving two daughters, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Hull, also one son who now lives in Colorado. She also left an interesting family of sons and daughters with Mr. Minnick. The Minnick family have been long tried acquaintances and friends to Eben Stowell, Isah Nurs, Erastus and Lucas Root, Leonard Kittredge and numerous others. Mrs. Eben Stowell was at the funeral of Mr. Wills 30 years ago, as also at the funeral of Mrs. Minnick. Services were at the Blue Ridge church on Sabbath 10 a.m. The same farewell song was sung at the two graves:

"Dearest friend thou hast left us

O'er thy loss we deeply grieve;

But 'tis God that hath bereft us,

He can all our sorrows heal."

Mrs. Minnick was a member of the M. E. church, a good wife, kind and affectionate mother, and highly esteemed by neighbors and friends.

LEB.

Edward Mitchell

April 9, 1874

At Joliet, April 4, of quick consumption, Edward Mitchell, aged 40, brother-in-law of Mr. J. D. Woodward of this city.

William John Mitchell

January 7, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

On the steamer between San Francisco and Santa Barbara, Dec. 20, of membranous crop (croup), William John, aged 9 years, eldest son of Mrs. M. E. Mitchell, late of this city.

John Moats

April 26, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Lawn Ridge, April 18, John Moats, aged 91, the oldest man in the township.

Mrs. Catherine Mock

August 7, 1879

In Whitefield, July 31 of cancer, Catherine, aged 52 years, wife of Joseph M. Mock.

Death of Mrs. Mock

Mrs. Catherine Mock, wife of Joseph B. Mock, died at her residence at Whitefield Corners, Thursday afternoon of last week. She had been feeble upwards of two years, and her death was not unexpected. The cause was cancer of the breast. Mrs. Mock, whose maiden name was Taylor, was a native of York county, Pa., born November 24, 1827. She was married July 1, 1847 to J. B. Mock, and for 21 years was a resident of Whitefield township. Three daughters and two sons were the fruits of this union, all nearly grown, being reared by a father's and mother's care, the youngest being 18 years of age. For many years Mrs. Mock had been a beloved and earnest member of the M. E. church, and in her long, painful illness, she bore her suffering with firm confidence and abiding hope in the religion of Jesus Christ. ….. Mr. Ezra Calef had general charge of the funeral, while the pall bearers, all old neighbors, consisted of Ira Torry, William Fountain, Elias Herr, Moses Hartley, E. G. Green and Thomas Funson. The interment took palce at the Center church graveyard, two miles distant, and the procession was a very long one. …

Norton E. Moffitt

April 5, 1928

Norton E. Moffitt, Past 87, Died At Bradford Home

Funeral Services Held at Henry M. E. Church

Infirmities and general weakness due to a multiciplicity of years terminated in death on Monday, March 26, 1928, when Norton Edgar Moffitt passed to his fathers at the home of his son, Allen Moffitt, near Bradford, at the advanced age of 87 years and 10 months. Mr. Moffitt formerly resided in henry and with his wife, who passed away in this city, occupied a home on Green street. Both Mr. and Mrs. Moffitt were excellent people, kind friends and neighbors and had the love and esteem of a host of acquaintances.

Norton Edgar Moffitt, the subject of our sketch, was born in Chillicothe, Illinois, May 26, 1840, his parents being Hugh and Jane (Laughlin) Moffitt. His childhood was spent in and near Chillicothe, where he received his early education.

In 1860, he with his parents, became residents of Marshall county, moving to the Moffitt farm near Whitefield. He attended school at Lombard, and at the age of 21 entered the Eastman National Business college at Poughkeepsie, New York, from which he graduated May 2, 1865. Eight years of his life were spent in Fort Scott, Kansas, eight years near Kingman, Kansas, and ten years, as mentioned above, being spent in Henry.

On March 28, 1878, Mr. Moffitt was united in marriage with Elizabeth Funston, and to their union four children were born - Allen E. Moffitt of Bradford; Fannie M., wife of J. Finley of Chillicothe; Cora B., wife of Thomas Seelye, of Alama, Texas, and Hugh Moffitt of Henry; there was also twelve grandchildren and many relatives and friends.

The wife and mother passed to the Great Beyond Jan. 19, 1922, since which time the aged husband has made his home among his children. The deceased was the fifth child of a family of eight children, all of whom have preceded him in death with the exception of the youngest sister, Mrs. Jane Graves of Portland Oregan. The deceased brothers and sisters are Mariah Ramsey, John, Allen and Snowden Moffitt, Lydia and Ruth.

Thus closes the final chapter of a nobel manhood, a kind husband and father; and his children will honor his memory. The funeral services were held from the Methodist church last Thursday afternoon, Rev. Ivins Chatten officiating. Rev. and Mrs. Dusenberry had charge of the singing. Interment in Henry Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Tremain, W.R. Brokaw, Simeon Doyle, J.O. Hill, Geo. Pace and Henry Mattison.

Mrs. Ruth Moffitt (nee Harrison)

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

Thursday, July 27, 1871

In Madison county, Iowa, Mrs. Ruth Moffitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harrison of this place.

She was born Nov. 18th, 1844, in Peoria county, Ill., where she resided until Oct. 1870, when in company with her now bereaved husband, she removed to her late residence in Iowa. She was married Feb. 21, 1866. She had been an acceptable member of the M. E. Church since 1863, when she made a public profession of religion under the preaching of W. J. Beck, the present pastor of the M. E. church of this place. During her last sickness she expressed anxiety for the prosperity of the church; and how if opportunity should serve, she would like to be at religious meetings again. Her mind was deranged most of the time during her last sickness, which was derangement of the spine, terminated upon the brain. Yet her letters to her parents and friends after going to Iowa, and the manner of her life before, give them the best of assurances that she has gone to rest. She leaves to mourn a husband, two children, her aged parents with brothers and sisters. Her parents arrived at her residence in time to see her before her death. Her funeral (which was attended by a very large concourse of people) was preached by Rev. Mr. Miller, of the Missionary Baptist church, whose words of counsel and comfort were very appropriate indeed.

Patrick Mohahan

The Henry Republican, Henry Illinois

August 17, 1882

Died in Whitefield, Aug. 9, by an accident, Patrick, 18 years, 4 months 15 days, son of Terrence and Margaret Mohahan.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

Feb. 16, 1871

Died in this city, Feb. 8, of typhoid croup, Lizzie L., daughter of William and Margaret J. Moles, aged 3 years and 3 months

Mrs. Margaret Runnells Moles

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

September 14, 1871

In this city, Sept 8, of consumption, Margaret Runnells, wife of William Moles, aged 36 years.

Robbie Moles

January 29, 1874

At Minneapolis, Minnesotta, Jan. 19, Robbie Moles, aged 12 years, adopted son of John N. Horder, formerly of this city.

Patsey Monaham

The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, August 10, 1882 - Whitefield

Patsey Monaham would was seriously injured by his team running away, died last week of lockjaw and was buried Friday. There were three doctors in attendance. Their combined efforts were impossible to save him. The family have the heart-felt sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

October 21, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Wenona, Oct. 6, Minnie, aged 1 year, daughter of Julius T. and Catharine Monk.

George Monroe's child

August 25, 1881 - Varna

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

Frank Montonye

Obituary Unknown Source - Courtesy Treasa Kincaid-Bond Brookman

March 1902

"Death has many ways of coming to the sons of men," but he certainly visited the poor family of Frank Montonye in his most sad and cruel fashion. They had bee living in Chillicothe and were preparing to move out to Belle Plain, where the father was to have employment and the family were to occupy the vacant Methodist parsonage. Mr. Montonye came up Monday morning to make some final arrangements about moving and intended going back home at 5 o'clock in the evening. he went out home with his brother-in-law, Arthur Head for dinner and in the afternoon the two came to town together. In health and spirits he seemed his usual cheerful self and there was no sign of his impending doom. At 2 o'clock Mr. Head started home in his wagon and Mr. Montonye rode with him as far as the stock yards, where helped load up a few small boxes for Mr. Head's setting hens to occupy. After a few Cheerful words, a handshake and "good-bye", Mr. Head started on and his brother-in-law was to return to town and wait for his train. Two or three yards away some impulse caused Mr. head to turn and look back. there lay the poor man, prostrate face ward on the ground. Tying his team to the fence Mr. Head ran back and turning the stricken man over, discovered that he was dying. He waved his hands and called to town for help. Alpolph Schumacher and Will Berg hearing him just as the stranger breathed his last. he was brought at once to the Town Hall and Coroner Geenen summoned from Toluca. Upon his arrival a jury was selected and an inquest held. His sudden death was easily attributed to heart failure. His family was notified at once and Tuesday morning, a brother of the deceased and an undertaker from Chillicothe came up and prepared the body for shipment back to his solated home. There waited the wife and three young children, who had been so cruelly bereft of their faithful protector and superior. The was a great shock LaRose and pity and sympathy hold at Chillicothe father "went never returning little pillow was tears of those anguish of those ones.

William Henry Mooberry

April 15 1915

W. H. Mooberry

Wm. Henry Mooberry was born Dec. 14, 1887, and died Sunday morning, April 4, at the Deaconess hospital in Peoria, at the age of 26 years and 21 days. His was a case that baffled all the physicians with whom he came in contact. He had been sick since the first of October, and had been until the care of five doctors but not one of them could understand his case thoroughly. Two weeks ago Monday morning he went to the Deaconess hospital for an operation. He seemed to rally for a couple of days, but soon became worse and all that could be done for him was done, but he passed away Sunday morning. The cause of his death was cancer of the liver. William was quite well known in and around Henry, where he graduated from the Henry high school. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lintner Mooberry, three sisters, Laura Phillips of Morton, Eva and Nina Applen of Allentown, and two brothers, Alva and Elmer Mooberry of Peoria. His funeral was held at the late home of his parents at 829 W. McClure avenue, Peoria. Burial was in Roberts cemetery near Morton, Ill.

Emma Frances Moody

May 29, 1873

In this city, May 24, of spinal complaint, Emma Frances, aged 2 years, 3 months and 8 days, daughter of John C. and Rachel S. Moody.

C. Rollin Moodey

The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, August 17, 1882

In our death column this week we record the decease of C. Rollin Moodey. He died at Fresno California August 3 of suppuration of the spine of which he had been a great sufferer for some months. Rollin's boyhood days were spent in Henry. Following the schooling incident to boy life, he went into the grocery store of H. W. Mateer, where he took his first lessons in business. He afterwards was a clerk with R. E. Hill's and thence with Kelso and Dilly. Some eighteen months ago he joined his brothers - Joseph and Nathan at Fresno California, hoping to receive benefit from the Pacific climate. He entered a store as salesman, and then securing a traveling salesman's berth at San Francisco, hoping travel would be advantageous. Vain hope, disease preyed upon his vitals with such power that he had to surrender to fate - take to his bed and to yield up his young life at the age of 22. He was buried at Fresno on Friday afternoon, August 4 from the M. E. church. James W. Orre was able to be present at the obsequies. Rollin was a bright young man of good character and industry with every promise of a hopeful future and of the friends here, a large circle will shed a tear over his early demise.

Taken From the Henry Republican, March 22, 1883

In this city, March 16, after a protracted illness, Martha Elizabeth, 21 years, 6 months 15 days, youngest daughter of John C. Moodey.

Mrs. Rachel Suzanna (Orr) Moodey

April 29, 1880

Died in this city, April 23 of consumption, Rachel Suzanna Orr, 51, wife of John C. Moodey.

Death of Mrs. Moody

Mrs. J. C. Moodey, who has been lying very low for many days, surrendered this life on Friday morning. She fell asleep as one literally worn-out. She was born at Greencastle, Ohio, but had lived in Henry since 1860. She has raised a family of nine children, who have grown to manhood and womanhood, and all are useful members of society. How much the children owe of the early impressions and the formation of their characters to their mothers. The best eulogy that we can give is that she was faithful to her husband and children, molding their lives by the precepts that fell like the gentle dew, and by example, leading to all that is loving, noble, elevating and best.

The funeral was held at the M. E. church on Sunday afternoon, the sacred edifice being filled with friends and old acquaintances of the deceased. Rev. E. C. Wayman of Prairie City, her former pastor, was called to officiate at the funeral, he being assisted by Rev. C. David, and Rev. J. J. Bunnell. Mrs. Moodey was the sister of Mr. N. W. Orr and niece of Father S. C. Worley. Two brothers from Ohio were also present at the funeral. Mrs. Moodey jointed the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Covington, O., in 1846; after she came to Henry, her church relation was for a time with the Presbyterian church, but latterly with the M. E. church.

Gideon Moon

February 18, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

Neighborhood News - Sparland

Died in Sparland, February 11, Gideon Moon, aged 73 years.

Mrs. Mary L. Moon

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

March 19, 1868

Died at Sparland, March 3, of dropsey, Mrs. Mary L. Moon.

Mrs. Catherine Mooney

November 7, 1878

Died at Wenona, October 19, Catherine, aged 52 years, 9 months, 22 days, wife of John Mooney.

Mrs. Margaret Moore

March 28, 1878

Died in Richland township, March 12, Mrs. Margaret Moore, aged 77 years.

Phillip G. Moore

Taken From the Courier, Henry, IL

December 24, 1858

Died, December 10, at the residence of Lawton Frisbee, of consumption, Phillip G., son of Joseph and Hannah Moore, age 26 years, 8 months, 22 days.

Bell Morgan

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

March 14, 1872

March 4, of scarlet fever, Bell, daughter of C. P. Morgan

Jacob Morgenstern Jr.

Taken From the Henry Republican

June 8 1882

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

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

Mrs. Minnie (Baldwin) Moritz

July 1, 1880

At Lacon, June 27 of consumption, Minnie, 19, wife of Gustavus Moritz, of the firm of Moritz and Martin, Sparland

Mrs. Minnie Moritz

Ever and anon death comes into our midst and takes away the most beautiful and loveable of our friends. He selects his harvest, not only from the old and gray headed person already ripened from the grave, but he places his withering hand on the choicest of our young friends taking them away in their spring time of happiness and love. Another one was taken away on last Sunday morning, June 27th. Mrs. Minnie Moritz died at the residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stock of Lacon, of consumption. Death had seemed near many times before, but she always rallied. On Monday morning a week before she died, she had her first hemorrhage, bleeding quite freely at that time. Then on Sunday morning she began to bleed again, and in a very few minutes she was dead. She was 19 years old Oct. 24, 1879. She was the daughter of Charles H. Baldwin, deceased and Mrs. Mary Stock. She was married last September to Gustave Moritz of Sparland. Although her wedded life has been short, it has been happy in the care of a devoted husband. Mrs. Mortiz had many friends from her kindliness of character. They weep her loss as one gone before them. God makes all things beautiful, and he reaps not only the grass but the flowers.

Sparland - The beautiful and accomplished young wife of Gus Moritz died at Lacon last Saturday night of consumption. We sympathize with Gus in his bereavement. His married life was brief.

William Hopkins Moritz

February 15, 1877

Taken From the Henry Republican

At Sparland, Feb. 11, of small pox, William Hopkins; 5th, of diphtheria croup, a child, 2 years old, of Louis Moritz.

Mrs. Harriet Morris

TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL

March 12, 1868

In Lacon, February 25, Harriet, wife of G. W. Morris.

Mrs. Minerva (Emerick) Morrison

The Henry Republican, Henry, IL, August 10, 1882

Died in this city, August 6, of consumption and dropsy, Minerva A., 34 years, 4 months, wife of Holmes Morrison and daughter of G. W. Emerick.

August 17, 1882

Minerva, wife of Holmes Morrison and daughter of G. W. Emerick, was born in Marshall Co. West Virginia, April 6th, 1848 and ded at her residence in Henry, Aug. 6th, 1882, aged 34 years and 4 months. She was the last remaining one of a family of six children, all of whim in company with "Mother" have passed out into the unseen on into the spirit world. What may be said of a very few, may be said of her, she was never known to willfully disobey her parents, nor knowingly to disregard their wishes; neither was she ever heard to speak a harsh or unkind word. She was of a very sensitive nature and felt deeply an act of unkindness. She was of a cheerful and sanguine temperament, so that disappointment set lightly upon her. She was also of an affectionate disposition, consequently had hosts of friends but no enemies. Was a loving and beloved daughter, wife and mother. She lived a life of prayer and devotion to God from earliest childhood and although an invalid and sufferer more or less for the last 14 years, yet she has been enabled to bear up under all her suffering with Christian patience and fortitude.

October 17, 1872

At Chenoa, McClain county, Sept. 22, after a protracted illness, Sarah A., aged 54 years, 3 months, 24 days, wife of John M. Morrison, formerly of this city, a sister of Mrs. Joseph Ray of Saratoga township.

Charles Moss

TAKEN FROM THE TOLUCA STAR, TOLUCA, MARSHALL CO IL

Friday, December 27, 1901

Obituary

Died - At his home in Bennington township, December 21, Charles Moss, aged 81 years, 7 months and 15 days. The deceased was born in Frederick county, Maryland, Mary 5, 1820. He was married to Eliza Jane Price April 15, 1848. They came to Illinois in 1855, landing at Lacon, Oct, 14, came to this neighborhood the same year, settling on the farm where he died. He was the father of thirteen children, three died in infancy and one at the age of 21. There survive him eight sons and one daughter, respectively Joseph of Belle Plain, Luther of Nuckles Nebraska, Mrs. MJ. Hauck of Sheridan county, Kansas, Wesley of Clay county, Neb., Ira of San Francisco, Calif., Randolph of Mo., Dawson still at home, Levi of Clay county, Neb., and Columbus Moss of Dekalb, Ill.. Mr. Moss has been a highly respected industrious and prosperous man. He was a man of almost unlimited physical powers and although having had no chance in the youth for education, he was a man of fine natural ability. He was kind and tender-hearted as a child. He called his sons around him just before his death, telling them that they had done all they could: said he "take me out and bury me." He leaves a noble, patient wife and nine children to mourn their loss. Interment took place Monday afternoon, in Belle Plain cemetery.

Mrs. Anne (Burt) Mott

December 5, 1878

Died at Brookland, NY, November 27, at the residence of her son-in-law, Lloyd W. Barry, 1110 Pacific street, Anne Burt, aged 79 years, wife of the late, Gabriel F. Mott and sister of George Burt, Sr. and Mrs. Sara S. Minier of Whitefield.

Florence Mott

January 26, 1882

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

Gabriel F. Mott

April 15, 1875

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died at Southport, Connecticut, April 6, Gabriel F. Mott, aged 77 years, 10 months, brother-in-law of George Burt, Sr. and Mrs. R. B. Minier.

Mortimer Manchester Moulton

October 14, 1869

Taken From the HENRY REPUBLICAN

Died At Lacon, Oct. 5, Mortimer Manchester, infant son of Joseph Moulton, age 15 months.

Mrs. Ida Muir

February 23, 1882

Henry Republican

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

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

George Muirhead

August 8, 1878

On Thursday evening of last week we received tiding of the death of George Muirhead of Chicago. He was brought to Lacon his former home and was buried on Friday last by the Odd Fellows of which he was a member. He leaves a wife and two little girls to mourn his departure.

Mrs. Isabella Mulhallen

June 11, 1874

In Evans township, May 22, Mrs. Isabella Mulhallen, aged 78, mother of Robert and James Mulhallen.

Jack Mullalley

June 18, 1874

Died in this city, June 15, of typhoid fever, Jack Mullalley

Patrick Murner

February 27, 1873

In this city, Feb. 13, of cerebra spinal meningitis, Patrick, son of John Murner At Chillicothe

Murphy and Ware

Alton Daily Telegraph (Alton, Illinois)

July 6 1853

Fatal Accident at Lacon

On the 24th ult., we learn from the Gazette, a melancholy accident occurred at Lacon. Two men, named Murphy and Ware, drank from a bottle, supposed to contain liquor, several draughts of Nitric acid, from the effects of which Murphy, after suffering the most horrible torture, died on Sunday morning, and at last accounts, Ware was not expected to survive.

Mrs. Mary Murry

October 22, 1874

In this city, Oct. 18, of protracted sickness, Mrs. Mary Murry, aged 73 years, sister of Patrick Green, the drayman.

Mrs. Mary Murry, a sister of Patrick Green, the drayman died on Sunday. She had been an invalid many years and confined to her couch fully three years. Her death was a mercy. She died at Mrs. Payton's, a daughters. Her age was 73.

Mrs. Mary Mutton

July 17, 1879

AT Kahoka, Mo., July 15, of old age, Mrs. Mary Mutton, aged 70 years, 2 months, 5 days of Whitefield township in this county.

A telegram to her son W. H. Mutton was received here yesterday, conveying the intelligence of the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Mutton of Whitefield township, which took place at Kohoka, Mo. Her daughter, Mrs. T. A. Doran had been with her some weeks, called at a time when her mother was lying very low and was not expected to live. The invalid so far recovered as to be persuaded to accompany the daughter home to Missouri, for which state they started last week Friday, reaching their journey's end the same day with apparently no inconvenience. This was the first time the mother had even scanned the interior of a passenger coach, and her first ride on a railroad. Further, in the 36 years she had resided in Marshall County, she was never 15 miles from home but once, and then was absent but one week in Galva. She survived the journey but four days, going to rest at the great age of 70 years. She survived her husband, Richard Mutton but seven years. They were among the earlier of the old settlers of the west side of the county, locating here in 1843; were industrious, hardworking people, and of their savings amassing quite an estate, which is left to their four surviving children and their families. Mr. and Mrs. Mutton were English people, married across the water, the deceased being a second wife. Mrs. Richard Tremain is the only child of the first wife, and William H. of the deceased, now residing in this county.

Richard Mutton

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

June 27, 1872

Died in Whitefield, June 22, of infirmity of age, Richard Mutton, aged 77 years.

June 20, 1872 - Father Richard Mutton, one of the old settlers of Whitefield township, passed to the "better shore" on Saturday night, at the veteran age of 77. He came to this country from England in 1845, and had secured by an industry remarkable, considerable of an estate, which he leaves to a second wife and family. Mr. M. had noble traits of character, teaching industry, morality, sobriety, honesty and neighborly kindness by his own daily life. He was buried in the graveyard at the M. E. church in that town at his own request on Tuesday, the funeral being attended by a large concourse of old friends and neighbors.

Martin V. Myars

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

April 28, 1870

At Lacon, April 8, Martin V. Myars, aged 27 yr's.

David Myers

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

July 18, 1872

In Roberts township, July 15, David Myers, aged about 80 years.

Mrs. Drusilla Myers

April 13, 1876

Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in Roberts township, March 30, at the residence of Hiram Myers, Drusilla, aged 82, wife of the late David Myers.

April 6, 1876 - Magnolia

Again our vicinity was called upon to mourn the loss of one of its old and reliable friends, Mrs. David Myers. Although not exactly a sojourner in this immediate vicinity, yet she has ever been regarded as such. She came to this country with her husband at an early day, hence one of its oldest citizens. Her health for the past few years has been on the decline, and though carefully watched by kind sons and daughters, her health rapidly failed, and she passed quietly over the "valley" on Thursday, March 30th. The remains were followed to the cemetery in Magnolia, Saturday, April 1st, and deposited in the silent grave beside her beloved husband who had long before passed away.

Mrs. Ella Myers (nee Glenn)

April 16, 1874

In Hopewell township, of quick consumption, Ella, aged 19, wife of Willis Myers, and daughter of S. M. Glenn

Howard Myers

August 28, 1879

Howard Myers, of Wenona, the 18-year old son of F. M. Myers, was found dead on the floor of his bedroom on Tuesday of last week. He had fallen out of bed in a fit to which he was occasionally subject and had fallen with his neck across the round of a chair, which had caused his death by strangulation. His father and mother had started only the night before on an excursion trip up the Mississippi, and when they reached the river they found a telegram here announcing the death of their son.

Mrs. Lydia Myers

February 19, 1880

Died at Lacon, Feb. 6, of typhoid fever, Lydia, 66, wife of Jacob F. Myers

Lacon - Mrs. Myers was well the Sunday before she was buried and attended the funeral of her sister.

Mrs. Mary Myers

August 7, 1873

Died at Lacon, Aug. 1, of nervous debility, Mary, aged 58, wife of John Myers, Esq., and sister of Mrs. Elias Wright of this city.

March 13, 1873

Died in this city, March 8, Mrs. Susan Myers, aged 54 years.

Mrs. Susan Myers, sister of Mrs. Z. Swan, died on Sunday at the Myers House. Her death was sudden. On Wednesday she was engaged in making soap, and while lifting a heavy pot of that article was strained in a manner that caused her to take to her couch which ended in her death on Saturday. Mrs. Myers has a large connection in this county, and has been a resident of the state over 40 years. Mr. David W. Myers, her husband, who has been dead for a number of years, built the Myers House of this city, which she owned at the time of her death, and of which she has been landlady for some years. She had a large circle of friends, who will mourn her sudden departure. Her comfortable estate is left to her son, Mr. Frank Myers, who is now in Augusta, Arkansas, where he was appointed deputy county clerk, and is filling the place with signal ability. The funeral was held at the house on Monday morning, were was congregated a large number of our best citizens, the remains being taken over to Roberts township, were reposes the ashes of her husband, and those of many friends who had gone before.

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBLICAN

June 8, 1871

In Saratoga township, June 6, at the house of Samuel Divilbiss, of consumption, William Myers, age about 25 years.

February 19, 1880

Lacon

There being four funerals since the last issue of your paper. Mrs. John Fay was buried on last Saturday, Mrs. Myers on Sunday, Mrs. James Fay on Monday and Henry L. Crane, the first of the week. Three weeks ago we chronicled the death of James Fay, husband of the lady who was buried on Monday.

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