Obituary of Boyce "Bud" D. Bollinger -Peoria Journal Star, May 27, 2005, Page: B4 [S. H.- 2007]
Boyce Bollinger
PEORIA - Boyce D. "Bud" Bollinger, 85, of 1920 Willow Knolls Road died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center.
Born July 8, 1919, in Normal to Ghlea W. and Gladys Peek Bollinger, he married Louise M. Bucy on Sept. 5, 1941, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Gary (and Pam) of Plano, Texas; one daughter, Barbara (and Bob) Breuhaus of Peoria; one brother, Robert of
Weston, Pa.; three sisters, Lenora Poppenhager of Billings, Mont., Mildred Bollinger of Canton and Carolyn (and Bill) Long of Rapatee; four
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Don.
He was a World War II Army veteran, serving overseas. A member of Caterpillar Retirees, he worked for Caterpillar Inc. in Morton for 40 years, retiring in 1981.
He was of the Christian faith.
He was a member of Peoria Senior Golfers Association.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wilton Mortuary, where visitation will be two hours before. Chaplain Pat Newsum will officiate.
Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria, where military rites will be accorded. Wilton Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Thomas BURK Sr., 87 of 1518 S. Faraday died at his home Monday (20 Jan 1964). A lifelong resident he was born at Bartonville June 20, 1876 s/o Thomas and Elizabeth Wiles Burk . He married Minnie Conrad in Peoria June 23, 1902. Surviving are his wife and two sons Thomas W. Burk Jr. of Monica (wife-- Marjorie added by nfc), Franklin F. Burk of Peoria (wife--Dorothy added by nfc). Two daughters Mrs. Wilhelmina Prochno of Morton Grove & Mrs. Virginia Welch of Wonder Lake (husband-- Harry added by nfc), 15 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Six brothers & 1 sister preceded him in death. Endsley & Son Funeral Home/Swan Lake Memory Gardens [Taken from Peoria Journal Star Tuesday 21 Jan 1964 - - submitted by: Nancy src#1 -2007]
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Obituary of Donald B. Bollinger
Peoria Journal Star, May 28, 2003, Page: B04
Donald Bollinger
MORTON - Masonic services for Donald B. Bollinger, 59, of 1301 W. Jefferson St. will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at DavisonFulton Woodland
Chapel in Peoria, where funeral services will follow. The Rev. Jack Thompson will officiate.
Visitation will be three hours before services at the chapel. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
He was pronounced dead at 3:25 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2003, in Peoria County.
He died in a two-vehicle accident on Illinois Route 40 north of Dunlap.
Born Nov. 29, 1943, in Peoria to Boyce ''Bud'' and Louise Bucy Bollinger, he married Pam Hudson on Jan. 16, 1976, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are his parents of Peoria; three sons, Brad (and Angie) of Dunlap, Darrin (and Joanne) of Macomb, Mich., and Eric (and
Pam) of Springfield; one stepdaughter, Stacey Gunn of Peoria; one stepson, Scott (and Heather) Gunn of Tucson, Ariz.; one brother, Gary
(and Pam) of Plano, Texas; one sister, Barb (and Bob) Breuhaus of Peoria; and five grandchildren.
He worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 34 years, retiring as a manager.
He attended Midstate College and Bradley University, both in Peoria.
He was a member of Hilton Masonic Lodge in East Peoria; Mohammed Temple, Shrine, in Peoria, where he was past potentate; Scottish Rite
Bodies, Valley of Peoria; York Rite; El Hajj, where he was past Big Hump and National Emir; Royal Order of Jesters; Greater Peoria Shrine Club,
where he was past president; and Broilers, where he was past secretary. Memorials may be made to the Shriners' Hospitals for Children.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Obituary of Dorothy M. Metz Boyer
Peoria Journal Star, May 24, 2003, Page: B04
Dorothy Boyer
ELMWOOD - Dorothy M. Boyer, 82, of 501 W. Mound died at 1:36 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Born Jan. 20, 1921, in Elmwood to Silas and Lillie Wenger Metz, she married George E. Boyer on May 4, 1943, in Elmwood. He survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Ruth (and Malcolm) Bollinger of Elmwood; one brother, Donald (and Marguerite) Metz of Elmwood; five
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, George ''Dick''; one grandchild; one brother; and two sisters.
She was a member of Elmwood United Methodist Church. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at her church, where visitation
will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Sharon Treptow will officiate.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to her church or to B.Y.E. Ambulance Service.
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Betty Baker
BELLEVUE- Betty J. Baker, 75 of Bellevue died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug 20, 1998, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born May 26, 1923. She married Charles L. Baker Sr. in December 1943. He died April 5, 1991. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters [names omitted] and one son [name omitted]; three sisters [names omitted]; six grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.
Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Endsley Funeral Home, Bartonville, The Rev. Howard Love will officiate.
Visitation will be form 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria.
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Kathryn Booth
Katherine Booth, 85, [address omitted], East Peoria, died at 1:47 a.m. Sunday at Morton Terrace Nursing Home in Morton.
Born Jan. 11, 1903, in Bowen to Peter and Anna Clauson Friemuth, she married John Booth on Oct. 31, 1918, in Peoria. He died May 22, 1961, in Peoria.
Surviving are one son, Gaylord "Neil" Booth of Sun City, Ariz; one sister, Mrs Effie Ivanovich of Peoria; six grand-children; and 15 great-grandchildren.
One son and one great-great grandson preceded her in death.
She worked in the Caterpillar Inc. parts department for 22 years, retiring in 1966.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of East Peoria, Caterpillar Retirees Club and Morton Senior Citizen Club.
She volunteered at the Peoria Neighborhood House.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Remmert Funeral Home, East Peoria. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to her church. Submitted by: Michelle Gunawan, ruslygu@bwsys.netBACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Journal, Thursday, March 6, 1919 -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
- Mrs. Selina E. BANDY, March 5, aged 76 years, at the home of her son, W.L. Bandy, 408 E. Park Place. Funeral notice later. Please omit flowers.
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December 18, 1926, Daily Transcript -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
- Mrs. Maey, (nee Strassburgr) BARDER wife of Joseph J. BARDER, of 532 Lincoln avenue, at Proctor hospital, Wednesday, December 15th, 1926, at 9 o'clock p.m..
Age 61 years, 11 months, 23 days. Mrs. BARDER will be taken from the Wilton Mortuary to the residence Friday afternoon.
Funeral services at the residence Monday afternoon at two o'clock. Friends invited. Interment in Springdale cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
December 20, 1926, Daily Transcript -Death Notices -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
- Charles A. BARR, of 1307 Howett street at Proctor Hospital, Monday, December 20, 1926 at at 2:45 o'clock a.m. Age 26 years, 17 days.
Funeral services at the Wilton Mortuary chapel, Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. Friends invited. Interment in Parkview memorial park.
Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday afternoon and evening.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
December 20, 1926, Daily Transcript -Death Notices -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
- Robert Francis BUCHELE, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur BUCHELE, of 1901 Frye Ave, at St. Francis Hospital, Sunday December 19th, 1926.
Services at Boland Mortuary Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.. Interment in St. Joseph's cemetery. Funeral private.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Star, Aug. 8, 1934 -Funeral Notice - Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Harry O. BELCHER.. Funeral Today 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Cumerford - Endsley Memorial Home. Dr. B. G. Carpenter in charge.
Burial is a Springdale Cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Friday, August 23, 1935 - Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
M.D. BATCHELDER- Rites Today
Funeral Services for Mark D. BATCHELDER will be held at 3:00 o'clock this afternoon at the family home, 312 Parkside Dr.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Journal Star, June 11, 1936 - Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Rites for C.F. BARTSON - Friday
Funeral Services of Charles F. BARTSON, 71, will be held at Wilton Chapel at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon and burial at Springdale Cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Journal Star, Feb. 14, 1941 -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Gerhard N. BLOCK, 62, died Thursday morning after an illness of several weeks.
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Peoria Journal Star, Feb. 20, 1941 -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
F. F. BLOSSOM, Banker, Dies
Frederick F. BLOSSOM, 76, died at his home 1630 N. Glen Oak Ave., Wednesday Morning.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Star Newspaper, May 1, 1943, Death Notices -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Chas Thos. BENTON- At his home, 700 Franklin, Friday, April 30, at 12:20 P.M. Funeral services Monday at First Methodist church at 2 P.M.
Interment Springdale cemetery. Mr. BENTON will lie in state at the church from 1 P.M. until time of services.
Friends may call at the Ziegler- Connors Funeral Home, Hamilton Blvd. at Knoxville after 1:30 P.M. Sunday.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
May 2, 1943, Peoria Star Newspaper -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Miss Mary BUSHELL Miss Mary Emma Bushell, a resident of the Buehler home died at 8:45 o'clock last night at the home.
She was born in Peoria, the daughter of Augustine and Ann Theresa CALLAHAN BUSHELL. Surviving are her brother, John W. BUSHELL, Peoria, two
sisters, Mrs. Monica B. BENNETT, Peoria, and Mrs. William F. Whalen, Evanston, Ill. She a member of Sacred Heart Church.
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Peoria Star, Friday Aug. 20, 1943 -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Orrin R. BIRD - Funeral service for Orrin R. Bird, 66, well known Peoria barber, who died at this home at 517 Second Ave. Wednesday afternoon, will be held at 9 a.m.
Saturday at the Boland mortuary and at 9:30 at St. Joseph's church with Msgr. Frederick Gahlamn officiating. Burials will be in St. Joseph's cemetery.
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Peoria Morning Star, Feb. 21, 1944- Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peter BIGGENS-
Funeral of Peter Biggens, 72, of the Stock Yards hotel, who died at Methodist hospital Friday, will be held at 8:30 a.m. today at Davison funeral home and rites 9 a.m. at
St. Boniface Church with interment in St. Mary's cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Morning Star, Thursday, Oct. 11, 1945, pg. 27
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy TrailsHarry M. BUTLER- Died at the family residence, 262 Randolph Ave., Wednesday Oct. 10, 1945, at 6:30 A.M., age 75 years, 2 months and 2 days.
Memorial services will be held in the chapel of the Gauss Mortuary Friday at 10 A.M. Friends are invited. Interment in Ottawa Avenue cemetery, Ottawa, IL.
Friends may call at the mortuary after 2 P.M. Thursday.Miss Elizabeth M. BERGNER- Died at the family residence, 1607 North Adams Street, Tuesday, October 9, 1945 at 8:55 P.M..
Services in memory of Miss Bergner will be held in the chapel of the Gauss Mortuary Friday at 1 P.M. Friends are invited. Interment in Springdale cemetery.
Friends may call at the mortuary after 3 PM. Thursday.Mrs. Minnie BOHANAN- Died at her home, 1515 N. Adams, Tuesday evening at 7:30.
Friends are invited to the memorial services at the Cumerford-Endsley memorial home Friday at 1:30.
Interment Springdale cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
August 22, 1879 -Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Capt. Thomas BALDWIN died at his home, 238 Bluff St., today, at age 75BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Daily Transcripts; May 22, 1891 -Transcribed by: Candi Horton/ Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
The funeral of James R. BRISENDINE took place yesterday morning from his late residence 409 Faraday street and was largely attended.
The Rev. A.C. Brewn, of Bethel Presbyterian church, preached the funeral address and the remains were laid at rest in Moffatt's cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Beulah Berry
August 23, 1991
Peoria Journal Star
TREMONT --
Beulah I. Berry, 61, of rural Tremont died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 1991, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Born April 11, 1930, in Decatur to Arthur and Elva Cramer Kemper, she married Gene J. Berry on Aug. 30, 1947, in Hopedale. He survives along with four daughters, Sandra Hassebrock, Mrs. Keith (Karen) Lindstrom and Mrs. Rod (Debbie) Emmons, all of Tremont, and Brenda Payne of Pekin; one sister, Jean Havens of Spokane, Wash.; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister. She worked for Apostolic Christian Restmor Inc. for 15 years. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Davis Mortuary, Tremont, the Rev. Marshall Werry officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until time of services at the mortuary. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Tremont. Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Restmor Inc. or the American Cancer Society.
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Durant Benson
Peoria Journal Star, P: D8
FARMINGTON --
Durant D. Benson, 84, of 708 E. Fort St. died at 12:10 a.m. Friday, April 12, 1996, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Born Aug. 21, 1911, in Peoria to George Harrison and Irene Mae Sampson Benson, he married Pauline Ryer on Nov. 24, 1935, in Peoria Heights. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Dale of Trivoli and Larry P. of Morton; six grandchildren; and five great- grandchildren. Three brothers preceded him in death. He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving with the Seabees. He was a member of American Legion Post 40, Peoria AMVETS Post 64 and Elmwood Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a parts inspector at Caterpillar Inc.'s Morton parts plant for 32 years, retiring in 1972. He also was a farmer in the Farmington area for many years. He was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose 1571 and Hanna City Sportsmen's Club. He was a member of Farmington First Presbyterian Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Anderson Funeral Home. The Rev. Mark S. Kim will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Trivoli Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad.
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Monday, Aug. 30, 1999 -Peoria Journal Star, B4
Name: Rev. Robert L. BRACKLEY
City: Peoria
Age: 76
Death: Hales Corners, Wis., Sat., Aug. 28, 1999
Birth: April 2, 1923, Portland, Maine
Father: Robert L.
Mother: Martha A. Spinney
Marriage: Camilla L. Pratt, June 9, 1945, Bath, Maine
Preceded in Death:
Survivors: Wife, 2 Sons, 1 half brother, 1 half-sister, 4 grandchildren
Funeral Home: Wilton Mortuary
Burial: Swan Lake Memory Gardens
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Obituary of Velda L. Otradovsky Benesch
Peoria Journal Star, IL, July 10, 1994, Page: C16
Velda Benesch
ELMWOOD - Velda L. Benesch, 77, of Elmwood died at 12:05 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 1994, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Born Sept. 1, 1916, in Schuyler, Neb., to Otto and Alzbeta "Nellie" Horejsi Otradovsky, she married Daniel V. Benesch on Oct. 6, 1942, in San Diego, Calif.
He died April 19, 1983. One sister also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Daniel of Elmwood; one daughter, Ellen Edmonston of Grants Pass, Ore.; one brother, Arthur Otradovsky of
Columbus, Neb.; one sister, Loretta Papa of Columbus; and one grandchild. She worked at Bob's Market in Elmwood for many years, retiring in
1981. She was a member of Archie Miles Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 31 Auxiliary and Elmwood Senior Citizens.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at Patterson Funeral Home. The Rev. John Simpson will officiate.
Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to the BYE Ambulance Service.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Mrs. Blundy
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie M. Blundy, 62, who died at 7 p.m. Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Schelkopf, in Princeville will be held Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Brimfield. The Rev. T. C. Harrison will officiate and burial will be made in Calvary cemetery Brimfield.
The widow of Fred B. Blundy, she had had been ill since June. Also surviving are another daughter, Mrs. Ann DeWolf, two sons, John of Brimfield and Wilford of Peoria;
two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ryan of Princeville and Mrs. Frances Tully of Wichita Kan. and a brother, Martin J. Reunhart of Brimfield.[Sat. Oct. 13, 1951, Journal Star - C. Horton -2007]
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Peoria Heights Gazette, January 16, 2004 ,pg.14
Ruth BURROUGHS-
Peoria Heights, Ruth BURROUGHS, 79, of OSF St. Clare Home died Tuesday, Jan.(day was not listed) 2004, at the home.
She was born July 17, 1924, in Peoria the daughter of Edward and Cloie PERKINS YOUNGLOVE. She married Charles BURROUGHS on June 29, 1942, in Peoria. He died May 12, 1998, in Peoria. Preceding her in death was one son, daughter, one grandson, two brothers and three sisters.
Surviving her is one son, Steve (Molly) of Peoria; two daughters, Sally (Dave) Cranford of E. Peoria, Susan (Neil) Groves of Waukegan and two sisters: Nancy Thornton of Peoria heights and Elizabeth Becker of Fairmont, Minn., two grandchildren and one g-grandchild.
She was a member of Glen Oak Christian Church in Peoria.
Services took place Friday, Jan.9, at Cumerford- Endsley-Diggle Funeral Home in Peoria. Visitation was Thursday and preceding services Friday.
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Peoria Journal Star, Tuesday, April 3, 1960, Page D-8
Mrs. Florence BURRIS
PEORIA - Mrs. Florence Aimen BURRIS, 67, of 1120 Perry Ave., died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at the St. Francis Hospital where she was admitted Thursday.
A Peoria resident for 65 years, she was employed in the kitchen at the Birchwood Luncheonette for a number of years. She was born at Fort Madison, Iowa, March 27, 1893, a daughter of John and Amelia Stark AIMEN. She was married to Raymond W. Burris in Peoria on May 2, 1931. He died here on March 12, 1953.
Mrs. Burris was a member of the First Methodist Church, the White Shrine, OES, and the First Ward Republican Club.
Surviving are one brother, Arch Aimen, one niece, Mrs. Evelyn HEINDSELMAN, and one nephew, Jack Aimen, all of Peoria. A sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Gauss Mortuary, with the Rev. James Leach of the First Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Springdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
From Peoria County Star, April 30, 1911 (Between pages 20 and 25):
"OLD GARDENER DEAD
Stephen Burre Passed Away Early Last EveningAfter an illness which developed a year ago last February, Stephen Burre, an old resident of this city, died at 6:30 o'clock last evening at his home, 1500 Smith Street, within ten days of reaching the age of seventy-three years.
Mr. Burre was born in Lucerne,...[part cut off or missing]...to the United States in 1866, landing in New York on May 5. Immediately on landing, he was united in marriage to Miss Kate Bachman, who was born in the same city as he and crossed the ocean on the same steamer. They came direct to Peoria and for twenty-eight years Mr. Burre was engaged as a market gardener, cultivating a tract of land on the corner of Seventh and Western avenues. He retired from active pursuits five years ago.
He is survived by his wife, five sons and three daughters, Edward, Fred, Stephen, Robert and Frank Burre; Mrs. Emma Heiberger of Gilman, Ill.; Mrs. Lena Eberhardt and Miss Rose Burre of this city. Two of the sons, Stephen and Robert, residents of Denver. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later."See Springdale Cemetery Researchers Page for burial data and pictures!
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From Peoria County Star (March 10, 1916):
"MRS. KATHERINE BURRE DEAD.
Peorian of Over Half Century Residence, Passed Away in Her Seventy-Sixth Year.The winter's mortality list among the older residents of Peoria is a long one and the latest honored name to be added is that of Mrs. Katherine Burre who died last night at 11:15 p. m. at her home, 1319 So. Adams street, in her seventy-six year.
In spite of her advanced age, Mrs. Burre enjoyed very good health with no serious illness in years until she was seized with stomach trouble last Wednesday and sank steadily until the end. She is widely known as widely esteemed, a woman of rare and beautiful character, devoted to her home and
family.
Mrs. Burre's maiden name was Katherine Bockman [obviously the writer was not knowledgable of German spellings]. She was born in Lucerne, Switzerland, October 6, 1840. In the early sixties the family came to the United States and Peoria has been her home for 53 years.She became the wife of the late Stephen Burre, who died five years ago.
She is survived by eight children. Mrs. Samuel Highberger [or Heiberger], Gilman, Ill.; Mrs. Rose Langenfelter, Stephen and Robert Burre of Denver;Mrs. Nicholas Eberhardt, Edward, Frederick, Robert [obviously an error as Robert was mentioned as being in Denver] and Frank Burre, Peoria. She also leaves nine grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will not be announced until the children in Denver are heard from."See Springdale Cemetery Researchers Page for burial data and pictures!
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OBITUARY
The Peoria Star July 4, 1952Services Monday For Mrs. BURK, 81
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Burk, 81, of 419 Stanley St, who died a 7:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis hospital where she had been a patient for five days after being ill for more than a year, will be held at 8:30 Monday at the Davidson funeral home and at 9:00 at St. Boniface Catholic Church.
The Rev. Athanasius Ostmeyer will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday and the rosary will be recited at 8.Mrs. Burk was the widow of Christ Burk, whom she married in Peoria June 28, 1893. He died here July 2, 1935. A lifelong resident of this community,she was born in Peoria county Feb 15, 1871, a daughter of David and Regina Streibich Maurath. She was a member of St.Boniface Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary society of the parish.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Florence Frietsch and Mrs. Rosella Meyer, both of Peoria' three sons, Joseph C. Burk, of Springfield, Edward E.Burk, of Lowell, Mass.; and Wilbur D. Burk of Peoria; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Harris of Bartonville and Mrs. Theresa Koeppel of Peoria; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.Submitted by, Karen Murphy, See source 25
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he Peoria Star, Wed. 3 Jul 1935, pg.9
OBITUARYChristopher BURK, Miner, Dies Here:Funeral Saturday
Funeral services for Christopher ( "Trapper" ) Burk, 63 years old, 419 Stanley St., will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at the Wilton mortuary. Interment will be in the St.Joseph Cemetery.
Mr. Burk, a lifelong resident of Peoria and vicinity, died at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at his home. Her was born in East Peoria, November 11, 1871, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Burk. His family moved here when he was a small child, and he had lived in Peoria and Bartonville since.
Beginning work in the coal mines as a young boy, he was familiarly called "Trapper" and was known to many by that name. He was a member of local union No. 25, Progressive Miner of America.
On June 28 1893, he married Miss Frances Maurath. Surviving are his wife and five children, Edward Burk, Lowell,Mass., Joseph and Wilbur Burk, Mrs.Harry (Rosella) Meyer and Mrs. Norbert (Florence) Frietsch, of Peoria; 12 grandchildren; and five brothers, John, William, Thomas, Edward and Joseph,all of Peoria.Submitted by, Karen Murphy See source 25
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Mrs. Elizabeth BURK Is Called by Death
Peoria Star, Thurs, 25 Feb. 1926Mrs. Elizabeth Burk, widow of the late Thomas Burk died Thursday,Feb 25, 1926 at 4 o'clock a.m. aged 83 yrs, 11 months,21 days. She has been a resident of Peoria and Tazewell counties since infancy. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick WILES was born in Ohio, March 4, 1842. Her husband died in Peoria May 18, 1910.
Since his death, Mrs. Burk has resided at various times with her sons in Peoria. Six sons and one sister, all of Peoria; John, William,Christian, Thomas, Edward and Joseph, and Mrs. Julia Defenbaugh, survive.
Funeral services will be held at the Wilton mortuary chapel Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will follow in Fon du Lac cemetery, E. Peoria. Friends may call at the chapel after 3 o'clock Friday.Submitted by, Karen Murphy See source 25
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Mabel Burgess
1/11/1993; Peoria Journal StarPRINCEVILLE- Mable L. Burgess, 94, formerly of Princeville, died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1993, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
Born Oct. 7, 1899, in Princeville to William and Mary Dollison Wisenburg, she married Harold Burgess on Dec. 10, 1919, in Princeville. He died May 6, 1980. She was also preceded in death by one brother and one son, Ellis.
Surviving are one son, Earl of Amanda, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Phyllis) McDonald of Lima, Ohio; nine grand-children; 15 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist faith.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at All Faith's Chapel at the Illinois Veterans Home. Salvation Army Capt. James Frye will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery in Quincy. Hansen-Spear Funeral Home in Quincy is in charge of arrangements.Submitted by: Michelle Gunawan, src#49
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Obituary of Lydia M. Best
Peoria Journal Star, January 2, 1995, Page: D7
Lydia Best
Peoria - Lydia M. Best, 76, of Mount Prospect, formerly of Peoria, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 1994, at her residence.
Born April 28, 1918, in Tremont to Gottlieb John and Sara Bader Kugler, she married David W. Best on Dec. 17, 1939, in Peoria.
He died June 17, 1970, in Peoria. Surviving are two sons, Thomas of Chesapeake, Va., and Robert of Arlington Heights; one sister,
Mrs. Louis (Gertrude) Woelfle of Peoria; and one granddaughter.
She worked as a retail clerk in the Miss B department at Bergner's department store in Sheridan Village for 30 years.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Peoria.
Services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wilton Mortuary. The Rev. Charles Steinke will officiate.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Private committal services will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Obituary of Donald W. Bitner
Peoria Journal Star, April 22, 2004, Page: B5
Submitted by: Sara HempDonald Bitner
Trivoli - Donald W. Bitner, 74, of 16210 W. Farmington Road died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at his residence.
Born Sept. 17, 1929, in Trivoli to Charles F. and Florence Rhindfleich Bitner, he married Helen B. Ford on March 31, 1951, in Trivoli.She died Nov. 30, 1976. He married Donna J. Ashwood McAdams on July 14, 1979, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving two sons, David (and Deborah) Bitner of Peoria and Craig (and Susan) McAdams of Lewistown; six daughters, Donna (and Willard) Behrends of East Peoria, Debra (and Michael) Wood of Bartonville, Dalynn Mayo of Miami, Donita (and Jim) Maccanelli and Susan (and Steve) Oltman, both of Farmington, and Theresa (and Todd) Pahl of Hanna City; two brothers, Eugene and Ralph, both of Farmington; one sister, Linda Gernert of LaCenter, Wash.; two half sisters, Alma White of Bellevue and Virginia "Betty" Boggs of East Peoria; 19 grandchildren;and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild, two brothers, seven half brothers, one sister and two half sisters.
A member of Limestone American Legion Post 979 in Bartonville, he was a Korean War Army veteran, serving with the 101st Airborne Division out of Fort Campbell, Ky. He was an auto transmission specialist for Peoria Hydromatic for 26 years and then for R.C. Transmission for eight years, retiring in 1991.
He was a life member of Hanna City Sportsman's Club and was a member of the American Rifleman Association
and Farmington Moose Lodge 1571, where he bowled on a team from 1959 to 1995.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, where military rites will be conducted by Farmington American Legion. The Rev. Jim Reed will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Trivoli Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hanna City Rescue Squad.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Mrs. Maude RANDLE BENN
Contributed by: D'n'N Src#1
Mrs. Maude (Randle) Benn, 83, lifelong resident of the Pottstown area died 30 Apr 1967 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born at Pottstown 14 Oct 1883, a d/o Joseph and Lydia E. Mitchell Randle, and was married to William Benn in Peoria 22 Apr 1908. He died here in 1913. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Leatha L. Kratzert of LaHabra, Calif., three sisters, Mrs. Florence Coulter of Arcadia, CA, Mrs. Jane prill of Chicago and Mrs. Cora Clift of Peora; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Wilton Mortuary
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Taken from the Henry Republican, January 8, 1880
Submitted by: Nancy PiperMRS. P. R. K. BROTHERSON
The death of Mrs. P. R. K. Brotherson of Peoria, will be felt and mourned by the public as well as by the social
circles of Peoria where she was a leading figure. She was a lady of gifted literary attainments, and her conspicuous deeds of philanthropy as well as her writings will ever keep fresh her memory in the hearts of the people.She was greatly admired for her grace of person and rare mental gifts, and for that noble character and useful life that has made her blessed and beloved by all.
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Edwin BURGER
May 17, 1994, Peoria Journal Star, p.D6PEORIA HEIGHTS -- Edwin W. Burger, 88, of 637 E. Sciota died at 4:17 a.m. Monday, May 16, 1994, at Proctor Hospital. Born Oct. 25, 1905, in Peoria to William and Clara Dittus Burger, he married Fern Northrup on April 20, 1924, in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Xxxxx McCumber Sr. of Peoria, Mrs. xxxxPratt of Rock Island and Mrs. Hollingsworth of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; one brother, Ira, and one sister, xxxx Marvin, both of Peoria. He was preceded in death by one sister.
He was a window glazier for Carr-Johnson in Peoria for 30 years. He also was owner and operator of Pure Food Market in Peoria Heights for many years. He was a member of Grandview Lodge 1112, AF&AM; Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Peoria; and the Mohammed Temple, Shrine in Peoria. He was a member of Peoria Heights Congregational Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cumerford- Endsley Memorial Home in Peoria. The Rev. Allan J. Dempsey will officiate.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home, with Masonic services at 7 p.m.
Entombment will be in Swan Lake Mausoleum in Peoria. Memorials may be made to his church.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Journal Transcript, Thursday, July 15, 1943, Page 12
BUEHLER, Fred Sr., - Fred BUEHLER, Sr., 74, the father of Fred Buehler, 305 Greenlawn Ave., died Monday morning at his home in Hoopeston, IL (Tazewell County) Mr. Buehler was born in Germany April 6, 1869. He came to this country as a young man and followed the profession of a baker. He married Mary Schneider in Chicago in 1890 and lived in Hoopeston since, 1903. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Sophia Hanner of Hoopeston, one son Mr. Buehler of Peoria, a sister, Mrs. Freda Singer, a brother William Buehler of Pau???, PA., four grandsons: M ???? , Jr., and Frederick, Bernard and Lewis Buehler and three granddaughters: Marcella, Rosemany and Ann Marie Buehler.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Journal Transcript, Thursday, July 15, 1943, Page 12
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy TrailsLafe G. BRENNAN,- Relatives here received word yesterday of the death of Lafe G. Brennan, 54 years old, who died Tuesday at Huntington, Ind.
Services will be held at Huntington Saturday. He lived in Hanna City most of his life. He served in WWI.
Serving are his widow and four children, one sister Mrs. Elizabeth Mooney of Peoria and many cousins and other relatives in this region.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Star, Thursday, Feb. 28, 1929
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails- Mrs. Anna BENN, widow of the late William BENN, Thursday, February 28, 1929, at 2:19 a.m., at the residence, 329 Shelly street, aged 73 years.
Funeral services at the Boland Mortuary Sunday at 3:30 p.m.. Friends invited. Temporary interment in the Boland Mortuary receiving vault.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Journal, Thursday, March 6, 1919
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- Mrs. Selina E. BANDY, March 5, aged 76 years, at the home of her son, W.L. Bandy, 408 E. Park Place. Funeral notice later. Please omit flowers.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Journal, Thursday, March 6, 1919
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails-Clarence H. BATH, at his residence, 215 Oregon street, March ?, 1919 at 6:10 p.m., Aged 26 years and 6 months. Funeral Thursday Morning at 10 o'clock.
Interment Springdale Cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
The Peoria Star, Tuesday, November 26, 1907 DIED
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails- Claude H. BROWN, died Monday, Nov. 25, 1907, at 12:30 p.m. aged 15 years, 6 months and 27 days.
Funeral Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from Mt. Zion Baptist church. Friends invited.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Monday, April 25, 1904, The Peoria Star- DIED
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy TrailsBOWE- Mr. Edwards F. BOWE, died at 3:30, Sunday morning, April 24 at the residence of his aunt, Mrs. Thomas Haloy, 116 Webster street, aged 19 years. Funeral Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from the residence to St. Patrick's church. Friends invited to attend.
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Peoria Star Newspaper; Jan. 1, 1900
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy TrailsFuneral Tuesday.
The funeral of Mrs. Granville BARRERE will take place tomorrow afternoon..
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The Daily Transcript, April 21, 1891
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy TrailsGeorge J. BERGENA, a carpenter, died yesterday morning at his residence on First Street, of heart disease.
The Carpenter's Union will attend the funeral in a body.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Peoria Journal Star, Tuesday, April 3, 1960, Page D-8
Mr. BARNES
PEORIA-Mr. BARNES died Saturday. A Peoria resident for 37 years, he was born at Rochester Feb. 17, 1895.
He was a son of W. F. and Viola Furguson Barnes and married Blanche ANDERSON at St. Louis Mo. on Nov. 16, 1925. She died here April 23, 1957.
A switchman for the Rock Island Railroad for 33 years, Mr. Barnes retired five years ago. He was a Navy veteran of World War I.
Surviving are one stepson, Vernon ANDERSON of Peoria, one brother, Rollie Barnes of Pekin, one step-grandchild and one step-great-grandchild.
One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Gauss Mortuary with the Rev. E. L. Fernandez of Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church officiating.
Burial will be in the Springdale Cemetery.
Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday.
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Peoria Star, 13 Jan 1922 (Friday), page 30, column 8
Louis W. Bassett Stricken Suddenly
Louis W. Bassett, dealer in stocks and bonds, died suddenly of heart failure Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at his home, 62[-?] North Elizabeth street. He suffered a sudden seizure, fell to the floor and was dead before the doctor who was called could reach him. He had been ailing for the past two weeks.
Mr. Bassett was born in Cleveland, O., July 17, 1876, and came to Peoria eight years ago, since which time he conducted a brokerage business in stocks and bonds. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ada M. Bassett, and four children, Louis G., William W., Howard [-] and Miss Stella Bassett, all of Peoria.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence and interment will be in Springdale cemetery.
[Submitted by Harold Henderson hhsh@earthlink.net,
http://wc.rootsweb.com/~hendersonscholes. I have posted evidence that Louis W. Bassett was the son of Louis L. Bassett (1850-1934)
and Kate Bennett, and grandson of Samuel Clark Bassett (1811-1876) and Ziphorah Cowan (1817-1855) of Madison County, New York.]BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Sunday, August 2, 1998, Peoria Journal Star, p. B4
West Peoria- James c. BJURSTROM, 61, of West Peoria, died at
3:05 p.m. Friday, July 31, 1998, in the emergency room at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born July 18, 1937 in Kewanee to Edwin B. and Josephine CRAGMILE BJURSTROM, he married Elizabeth Baker on Jan. 11, 1959, in Kewanee.
He served in the National Guard in Kewanee as a service first class in the transportation unit. A member of Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 12, he was a cement mason for more then 35 years, last working Friday at Williams Brothers Construction.
An avid hunter, he was a member of Hanna City Sportsman's Club in Hanna City. He was a former little league coach in West Peoria. He was of the Methodist faith.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davison- Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria, where visitation will be from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Jim Bortell will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate in remembrance of his nephew, Brian Baker.
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Sunday, August 2, 1998, Peoria Jounal Star, p. B4
Raymond BEDDOWS
Peoria- Raymond BEDDOWS, 60, of Sharon Willows Health Care Center died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 1998, at the center.
He was born Dec. 12, 1937, in Peoria to John and Stella Mae SHERIN BEDDOWS. He was a machine operator for Bemis Bag Co. for many years before retiring.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Springdale Mausoleum. The Rev. Howard Love will officiate. There will be no vivitation. Entombment will be in Springdale Mausoleum. Endsley Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to any charity.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Submitted by: Nancy French Crosno Source 1
4 May 1949
Louise (Wolstenholm) BITNER d/o Jacob & Elizabeth Williams Wolstenholm was born in Kickapoo Twp. Peoria, Il 17 July 1892.
She married William E. Bitner 16 July 1927. He died 11 July 1948. Surviving are 3 sons, Russell, Elmer, & Ralph Marsh and 1 daughter Mrs. Gordon ( Betty L. Bitner) Cruise. She died at the home of her sister Alvina Doubet in Hanna City. She is 7 grandchildren.
Four brothers & 2 sisters proceeded her in death. Endsley Mortuary will handle arrangements and burial will be in Pottstown Cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Sunday, July 26, 1998, Journal Star, Peoria, IL pg. B4
LaVeta M. BLADES
PEORIA- LaVeta M. BLADES, 83, of Bel-Wood Nursing Home, formerly of Secor, died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 1998, at home.
Born Jan. 15, 1915, in Chalmers Township to Charles and J. Susanne WILHELM ALLISON, She married Gerald BLADESon April 18, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa.
He died in 1987. One sister and one great- grandson also preceded her in death.
Surviving are three daughters, 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Endsley Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Cremation will be accorded following the visitation.
Memorials may be may to the American Cancer Society.
The names of all living children have not been listed.
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Monday, January 11,1999, Peoria Star, pg B4
Ignat BORISENKO
Ignat Borisenko, 92, of 1702 N. New York Ave., died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 1999, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
He was born Oct. 9, 1906, in the Ukraine.
Surviving are one daughter, Yaroslava Beda of Donec, Ukraine; one nephew Petro Borisenko of Dnepropetrosky, Ukraine; his caretaker, F. Tresnjic of Peoria; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
He was a bookkeeper until immigrating to the United States in 1951.He worked at Hiram Walker and Sons in Peoria for 15years, in the copper shop.
Services will be at 1p.m. Tuesday at Wilton Mortuary. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.BACK to Peoria County, IL Genealogy Trails
Monday, Aug. 30, 1999
Peoria Journal Star, B4Name: Leonard V. BOWMAN
City: Peoria
Age: 80
Death: Sun., Aug 28, 1999, at home
Birth: Jan. 20, 1919, Mt. Sterling
Father: Ralph E.
Mother: Alta M. Huges
Marriage: Alberta Christner, Jan. 19, 1946, St.Louis
Preceded in Death:
Survivors: Wife, 2 Sons, 3 Brothers, 2 Sisters, 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson
Funeral Home: Davison- Fulton Bartonville Chapel
Burial: Swan Lake Memory Gardens
Picture: Yes
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The Peoria Star, April 29, 1904
Transcribed by: Candi Horton / Peoria County, IL Genealogy TrailsSarah R. BREESE, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah HERD, 206 Pennsylvania ave., in her seventy-first year.
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Saturday, March 6, 1999, B4
Peoria Journal StarName: Henry A "Hank" BRINKMAN
City: Peoria
Age: 73
Death: Tues., March 2, 1999, Sun Coast Hospital in Largo, Fla.
Birth: May 8, 1925, Chicago, IL
Father: George
Mother: Martha Wilke
Marriage: June Tandyk
Preceded in Death: 2 Brothers
Survives: Wife, 1 brother
Funeral Home: Moss Feaster Largo, Fla.
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Mary Brown
Tuesday July 17, 1984EDELSTEIN - Mary E. Brown, 92, of Edelstein died at 6:15 p.m. Monday in Pavilion Oaks Nursing Home, Peoria.
Born Feb 2, 1892, in Chillicothe to John W. and Sarah E. Thompson Dowdall, she married Joseph H. Brown June 4, 1917, in Pekin. He died Sept 3, 1967. One grandson, one stepdaughter, four sisters adn four brothers also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Leo Brown of Lake Placid, Fla.: one daughter, Mrs. Arthur E. (Sarah V.) Russell of Edelstein: 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight in Hammitt Funeral Home, Princeville, where services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. W.W. Sanders will officiate. Burial will be in Lawn Ridge Cemtery, near Speer.Submitted by: Michelle Gunawan ruslygu@bwsys.net
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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.
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
[submitted by Nancy Piper -0409]
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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. Taken From the Henry Republican - [submitted by Nancy Piper 0409]
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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.
Taken From the Henry Republican - [submitted by Nancy Piper 0409]
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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.
Taken From the Henry Republican - [submitted by Nancy Piper 0409]
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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.
TAKEN FROM THE MARSHALL COUNTY REPUBLICAN, HENRY, IL
[submitted by Nancy Piper -0409]
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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.
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