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Obituary for Aaron Kimble Aten I Birth: 18 Feb 1812, Pennsylvania; Death: 9 Sep 1901, Clay Township, Wayne County, Iowa; son of Cornelius and Sarah Bell Aten Allerton News: Mr. Aaron Aten, an aged and respectable citizen of Wayne county, breathed his last at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Moody Robinson, in the northwest part of Clay township on Monday 9 September after a long illness of a dropsical nature. He had reached a ripe old age, having passed his 89th birthday in February last. Deceased was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Ohio and Illinois before moving to Iowa, settling on a farm near Garden Grove in 1871. His companion with whom he lived nearly sixty years died about 8 years previously. They had thirteen children, eight still living. Five of them were present at the funeral, Mssrs, J. W., T. G. and A. K. Aten and Mrs. Moody Robinson and Mrs. W. S. Rilea. Three of the children, William and E. D. Aten and Mrs. John Robinson, whose homes are in Illinois, were not present. Burial was by the side of his wife in the cemetery at Garden Grove on Wednesday 11 September. Obituary for Archie E. Aten November 28, 1963 Archie Aten, 70, Dies Suddenly on Monday 
Archie Aten, 70, a Scotland township farmer, was found dead in the barn lot at his home about 9:45 Monday morning. He had just finished scooping a load of corn and death is believed to have resulted from a heart attack. He had been in poor health for several years. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Clugston funeral home. The Rev. Vincent Chaffee, minister of Pennington Point church officiated and burial was in Vermont cemetery. He was born June 5, 1893 near Ray in Schuyler county. He was the son of Daniel Webster and Nola Young Aten. He moved from Schuyler county, to near Industry where he lived for 34 years before moving to Scotland township 16 years ago. He had farmed all of his life. On Jan. 19, 1918 he married Lora Frye, who survives. Also surviving are three children, Russell Aten of Bushnell, Lavon Aten of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. Anita Sauder of Clearwater, Fla.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Clarence and Robert Aten, both of Macomb; and five sisters, Mrs. Goldie Woodruff, Mrs. Leona Horwedel, Miss Letha Aten, Mrs. Frances Brown and Mrs. Aline Brockley all of Vermont. Aten, Archie E. Archie Edwin Aten was born June 5, 1893 near Ray, Schuyler Co., Illinois. He was the son of Daniel Webster and Nola R. Young Aten. On January 19, 1918 Archie married Lora Frye. Lora, born September 16, 1896 in Ray, Ill., was the daughter of Oscar and Luella Montooth Frye. Archie and Lora moved to the Industry, Illinois area with their family in 1930, farming in Eldorado Township. They moved to a farm in Scotland Township in 1948. It was while living there that Archie passed away Nov. 25, 1963. Lora then moved to Industry, Ill. where she lived for several years before moving to the Everly Home in Macomb. Lora passed away December 6, 1986. They were the parents of three children: Russell Edwin was born Sept. 2, 1918. He married Constance Kee. They were the parents of two daughters, Gwendolyn and Karen. Details of their family are listed with the Kee family in this publication. Lavon Oscar was born Jan. 5, 1921. He married Marilyn Max They are the parents of two children, Jeffery and Julie. Anita Loraine was born Mar. 10 1923. She married Kenneth Sauder and they later divorced. They were the parents of two children, Gregg and Lisa. Submitted by Gwendolyn Aten Walters Obituary for Carroll Duane Aten Rushville Times, December 20, 1973 Rites Are Wednesday For Carroll D. Aten, 46 Carroll Duane Aten, 46, died at 6:25 p. m. on Monday at Culbertson Memorial hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. on Wednesday at the Worthington Funeral home. The Rev. Harold Hedden officiated. Burial was at Rushville City cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the Cancer Fund. He was born Nov. 20, 1927, in Fulton County to Leslie and Mildred Curless Aten. He is survived by his wife, Doris; three children, Marcia, Mindy and Bobby, all at home; his mother of Rushville; and one brother Don, of rural Rushville. He was preceded in death by his father. Rushville Times, December 27, 1973 Carroll Duane Aten Carroll Duane Aten, son of Leslie Robert and Mildred Curless Aten, was born November 20, 1927, in Fulton county near Astoria. He died December 17, 1973, at Culbertson Memorial hospital in Rushville. The family moved to a farm near Rushville in 1935. Carroll attended Rushville schools. He was a member of the First United Methodist church of Rushville. He was married to Doris Knous at the Methodist parsonage in Rushville on May 31, 1957. They have three adopted children: Marcia Kay, 13; Minday Diane, 10; and Robert Lloyd, 5. Carroll was a farmer and trucker in the Rushville community. The last three years he had started raising horses, which had been an interest for some time. He was devoted to his home and family. He is survived by his wife; three children; his mother, Mildred Aten of Rushville; a brother, Donald of Rushville; one uncle, two aunts; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harold Hedden officiating. Burial was in Rushville cemetery. Obituary for Cecil Wayne Aten From the Scrapbook of Una VanOrder Wheeler, Via Theresa (Dick) Woodring, her granddaughter-in-law, <rwoodrin@ncats.newaygo.mi.us> Possibly Industry Press, Industry, McDonough County, Illinois Cecil Wayne Aten died May 06, 1919 Baby Killed by Grindstone The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Aten, formerly residents of Ray, met instant death in a peculiar manner near Macomb on Wednesday of last week. The following particulars are taken from the Macomb Journal: Cecil Wayne Aten, the two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Aten, who are employed by Charles Patrick at his farm south of Macomb, died last evening as result of a heavy grindstone falling on its chest. There were no eye witnesses, but from the appearance it is supposed that the accident happened in that manner. The little fellow was playing around the yard when his mother heard him call "Mamma". She looked and saw he was on the ground with the heavy grindstone lying on him. She lifted it off at once and called to her husband who hurried to her side. It was seen at once that the little fellow was badly injured and neighbors were called who gave all assistance possible. Dr. J. W. Hermetet was summoned and arrived as soon as possible, but the little fellow was beyond human aid. While no one saw the accident and how it happened will never be known it is supposed he was playing with it and possibly tried to climb up on the frame. His weight on one side toppled it over and it fell on him, he probably being partly suspended on the frame at the time. The parents are heartbroken over the loss of their only child and have the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow. Deceased was the son of Lawrence and Edna Aten and was born at Ray, Ill., Sept. 30, 1916, his age being two years, 7 months and 6 days. He was their only child. The funeral services will be held at the home at 11 a.m. Friday, conducted by Rev. Parker; interment at Vermont. Obituary for Clarence Linn Aten Rushville Times, December 18, 1975 Clarence L. Aten Clarence L. Aten, 87, of Macomb {McDonough County, Illinois}, former Schuyler County resident, passed away at the Americana Health Care Center in Macomb. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p. m. at the Clugston Chapel in Macomb, with the Rev. Dannie Lybarger officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens {Macomb, Illinois}. He was born on April 28, 1888, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, the son of Daniel Webster and Nola Young Aten. He married Bertha F. Montooth on February 4, 1910. She preceded him in death on February 3, 1973. Mr. Aten moved to Scotland Township {McDonough County, Illinois} in 1916, later moving to the Good Hope Community {Rushville Township, Schuyler County}. He also resided on a farm northeast of Macomb for 25 years, moving to Macomb in 1957. Mr. Aten had served on the Scotland and Macomb Townships school boards and he was a farmer by occupation. Surviving are seven sons - George Aten of Plymouth {Illinois} , Keith Aten of Canyon Country, California, Sloan Aten of Bushnell {Illinois}, Roscoe Aten of rural Macomb, Rex Aten of Wilmette {Illinois}, Robert Aten of Northridge, California and Richard Aten of rural Macomb; Two daughters - Mrs. Madlyn Christine of Milan {Illinois} and Mrs. Maxine Allison of rural Macomb; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; and five sisters, Mrs. Goldie Woodruff, Miss Letha Aten, Mrs. Vincent (Frances) Brown, Mrs. Leonard (Alliene) Brockley, and Mrs. Barnard (Leona) Horwedel, all of Vermont. Obituary for Clarence Melvin Aten Clarence M. Aten, 82, retired Astoria farmer, died about 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 18 {1970} in Culbertson Memorial hospital in Rushville. A lifetime Astoria area resident, he was born in Astoria Township {Fulton County} December 25, 1887, the son of John and Lydia Heston Aten. He was united in marriage to Violet D. Stambaugh on June 2, 1934. Surviving are his widow; one son, Lowell S., of Woodbridge, VA; one granddaughter, Laura S., also of Woodbridge, VA.; on sister, Mrs. Lula Brecker of Rushville; and one brother, Merlin Aten of Astoria. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry E., and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug 22, at Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria. The Rev. Roger L. Trautmann officiated and burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery near Astoria. Obituary for Cline F. Aten Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 5, 2003, Page 13, column 5 Cline Aten Cline F. Aten, 86, a longtime resident of Carthage, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, in the Hancock County Nursing Home, in Carthage. He was born July 22, 1916, in Schuyler County, the son of Oscar Wayne and Esther Copes Aten. On Oct. 10, 1940, he married Vivian Nell in Keokuk, Iowa. She preceded him in death on March 14, 1999. He grew up in rural Rushville, attended Rushville schools, and graduated from Rushville, High School. During W. W. II, he served in the U.S. Army. Cline was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Carthage, the American Legion and the V.F.W. He was a longtime member and past president of the Carthage Golf Club. He was a well-known as an insurance agent with Country Companies in Carthage for 27 years. He is survived by two sons, Jerry (wife Polly) of Oro Valley, Ariz., and Rudy (wife Carol) of Galesburg; one sister, Nelda (husband Jim) Moughan of Springfield; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He also was preceded in death by his parents, and one infant sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2003, in the Lamporte Funeral Home in Carthage with Rev. Beth Rupe officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2003, at the Lamporte Funeral Home in Carthage and meet with the family from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday evening. Memorials in the name of Cline F. Aten have been established for the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Carthage. Obituary for Corneluis L. Aten Note: He is the son of Richard and Ann Peterson Aten, nephew of Robert William Aten. Aten Corneluis L. Aten was born in Fulton county, Illinois, July 28, 1845, and died at his home in Browning, Illinois, May 24, 1909, age 63 years, 9 months and 26 days. Over one month ago he was stricken with pneumonia from the effects of which he never rallied, dying Monday morning of this week, surrounded by his family and friends. On November 19, 1868, he was married to Susan Margaret Bryan, of near Astoria, and to this union were born 10 children, all of whom are living with the exception of one daughter, Leota, who died in infancy. Those surviving are: Alta Frankford, of Grimes. Oklahoma, Callie Dempsey, of Rock Island, Mabel Hollingsworth, of Beardstown, Edith Gobel, and Jeanette Lancaster, of Browning, and those residing at home at the time of their father’s death are: Chester, Ward, Thomas and Wayne Aten. He was converted in a meeting held in the United Brethren church at Pleasant Ridge in 1859, and untied with the church at that place, but later transferred his membership to the M. E. church of which he was a member at the time of his death, and died in the triumphs of a living faith, realizing that those light afflictions worked for him a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. He has one brother living Henry J., of Hiawatha, Kansas, and one sister, Lucinda Bryan, of Sciota, Illinois, both of whom have been here during his illness and Mrs. Bryan at the time of his death. For the past 18 years he has resided in Browning, but was reared to manhood on a farm near Astoria, moving later to Summum, where he engaged in the ??lling business, then coming to Browning where he has since resided, occupying many positions of honor and trust among our citizens, being at the time of death president of the school board and mayor of our little city. If live a good life we bring good to ourselves and to our neighbors; if we live an evil life we bring evil to ourselves and to our neighbors. We cannot live unto ourselves. His wife mourns now, but when she recalls his good life, his patience and his devotion to their home, she rejoices that he was a good man, and is thankful for the many years of happiness they have spent together. His children sorrow now, yet they rejoice that their father was a good men. As time goes on and the cares of life increase, they will recall their childhood days; the happy life, their father’s love and cheerfulness, his Christian faith, his wise counsel to them and they will then realize that he has left them an inheritance that money could not buy. His neighbors who have associated with him in the church and Sunday school, in business and in social life, recall his honorable and useful life, his unfailing habit of looking on the bright side of life, his words of sympathy and his sets of kindness. We too, feel that we have been helped and been made happier by his life among us. His acts brought good to his family and his friends. His death brings sorrow to us all. Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Foot-prints on the sands of time. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. J. Campbell, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Bader cemetery. Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Obituary for Elizabeth Ann Pittenger Aten Elizabeth Pittenger was born near Fairview, Hancock county, West Virginia, March 24th, 1824, died near Astoria, July, 21, 1899. Aged 75 years, 3 months, and 27 days. May 14, 1846 she was married to Wm. Aten who preceded her to the better world just one year and three days. They resided on the farm where they died more than fifty years, and reared to man and womanhood three sons, five daughters and two granddaughters. One son and one daughter having died in infancy. She united with the Presbyterian church in her fifteenth year and lived a devoted Christian more than 60 years. Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Obituary for Elizabeth "Bessie" Ingram Aten Mrs. Elizabeth Aten died of typhoid fever at her home in Browning, June 5th, 1904. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. E. P. Spurlock at the Browning M. E. church Tuesday, June 7. Elizabeth Ingram was born in Browning July, 18, 1875. She was converted and joined the M. E. church 13 years ago and has since lived a faithful christian life. She was married to Ward Aten June 1, 1892. To this union three children were born. All of whom survive her. Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." BIRTHDAY - Dinner Honors 89th Birthday Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 4, 2000, page 5, column 4 Mr. and Mrs. Neal Wallick of Colchester hosted an 89th birthday dinner on Sept. 17, for George Aten of Augusta. In attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Rex Aten from Ramsey, N.J.; Robert Aten from Fairfield, Calif.; Sloan Aten from Bushnell; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Aten from Bushnell; Dale Jones from Macomb; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Aten from Macomb; Mary Kost from Vermont; Sue Blyth from Val Parsio, Ind.; and Jean Gainey, Rick Bruce and Madlyn Christine from Viola. Obituary for George Webster Aten Macomb Journal, April 23, 2002 George W. Aten Augusta - George W. Aten, 90, of Augusta, formerly of the Macomb area, died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born Sept. 3, 1911, in Ray, to Clarence and Bertha (Montooth) Aten. He married Eleanor Boden, Sept. 28, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. She died Dec. 10, 1997. He is survived by five brothers, Sloan Aten, of Macomb, Roscoe (Marjorie) Aten, of Macomb, Richard (Betty) Aten, of Ramey, N. J., and Bob Aten, of Fairfield, Calif.; two sisters, Madlyn, of Aledo, and Maxine, of Prairie City; two grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Flynn, of Quincy and Tammy Wallick, of Madison, Wis.; and one great-grandchild, Kilie Flynn. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Judy Wallick; and one brother, Keith Aten. Mr. Aten was a retired farmer. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Macomb, with Rev. Lee Unger officiating. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the Augusta Fire Department. Peoria Journal Star, April 23, 2002, Page: B05 George Aten Macomb - George W. Aten, 90, of Augusta, formerly of the Macomb area, died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Born Sept. 3, 1911, in Ray to Clarence and Bertha Montooth Aten, he married Eleanor Boden on Sept. 28, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. She died Dec. 10, 1997. He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Wallick; and one brother. Surviving are five brothers, Sloan, Roscoe (and Marjorie) and Richard (and Betty), all of Macomb, Rex (and Jean) of Ramsey, N.J., and Bob of Fairfield, Calif.; two sisters, Madlyn of Aledo and Maxine of Prairie City; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter. He was a retired farmer. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. The Rev. Lee Unger will officiate. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. Memorials may be made to Augusta Fire Department. Obituary for Ida Margaret Aten Rushville Times, May 12, 1948 Miss Ida M. Aten, 84, who lived here with her sister, Mrs. Etta Saurbaugh, the only near relative, died at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon following a long illness. She had been a school teacher and had lived in this area most of her lifetime. Born near Astoria, April 21, 1864, she was a daughter of William and Elizabeth Aten. Besides her sister, she is survived by four nephews and six nieces. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. O. D. Slater from the Fisk Memorial Chapel at 2 o'clock, Wednesday afternoon, and burial will be in Astoria cemetery. Note: Ida Margaret Aten was born on 21 Apr 1864 in near Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois. Died on 3 May 1948. Buried on 5 May 1948 in Astoria Cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois Obituary for John Calvin Aten I born 4 Dec 1811 near Fairview, Brooke Co., VA. Died 17 Apr 1888 Fulton Co., IL. Buried 18 Apr 1888 Salem Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL. Astoria Argus, 19 Apr 1888 Mr. John C. Aten was born in Brooke Co., West Virginia, near Fairview, Dec. 4, 1811, and departed this life April 17, 1888. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jane Hall in 1833. To them were born nine children, three of whom with his wife survive him. He united with the Associate Presbyterian church in 1848 at Tomblinson's Run. He emigrated to Fulton Co., Ill. in 1855 and settled on the farm where, he died. Upon coming to Illinois he united with the Presbyterian church at Vermont, and was still a member at his death. The funeral services were held at Salem Chapel, Wednesday afternoon, April 18th, and were conducted by Rev. Robert Carson, of Astoria. Note: He married Mary Jane Hall on 6 Mar 1833. Mary Jane Hall was born in 1811 in PA. Died on 27 Jun 1891 in near Adair, McDonough Co., IL. Buried on 28 Jun 1891 in Salem Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL. They had the following children: Eliza J.; John Calvin II; Nancy Ann; William Huston; child1, died in infancy; child2, died in infancy; child3, died in infancy; child4, died in infancy; Martha Elizabeth. Obituary for Mabel Irene Nixon Aten Rushville Times, December 27, 1973, page 5, First Section Rites Held Thursday for Mrs. Mabel Aten Mrs. Mabel I. Aten, 83, a patient at Hills Convalescent home, died at 6:55 p. m. on Monday at Culbertson Memorial hospital. Services were held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Roby Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Lawrence Childers officiating. Burial was in Vermont cemetery. She was born in Clinton, Iowa, Nov. 10, 1885, a daughter of Henry and Emma Mason Nixon. She married Guy F. Aten in Davenport, Iowa, Sept. 17, 1903. He died in September 1972. Surviving are four sons, Guy of Macomb, Albert, Donald and Melvin, all of Rock Island; four daughters, Mrs. Roy (Marie) McKee of Rushville, Mrs. Willard (Zelma) Teel of Monmouth, Mrs. Clarence (June) Boling of Whitehall, Wis., and Mrs. Emery (Erma) Chandler of Milan. Also surviving are 58 grandchildren, 104 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three daughters, one son, and two brothers. Obituary for Mary E Gatwood/Getwood Aten Nonagenarian Is Dead Mrs. Mary G. Aten of Remarkable Age and Faculties Passed Away in Roseville The following taken from the Roseville Times-Citizen of June 7th, concerns a former well-known Astoria woman and will doubtless be read with interest here: Mary Gatwood {Getwood} Aten died at the home of her son, F. P. {Francis Marion?} Aten in Roseville {Warren County} on Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 1907, at 2:30 o'clock. She had lived 92 years, 2 months and 26 days. In the passing of the spirit of Mrs. Aten there is gone one who had seen much of the advance made in a full century, encompassed as she did almost that period in her life time. She was a remarkable woman, living in the time she did she experienced much of the pioneer hardships that have made of this land a great country through the medium of such lives as hers. Born of Virginian ancestry, of a hardy parentage, it was hers to bear such burdens as only the rugged could bear. In physical and mental attainments she was far above the average, and her mental faculties she retained until ??? days ago she was ...... Another one .... of the martyrs. Mary Gatwood was born in Hoopston, Pa., on March 10, 1815. Her childhood and young womanhood was spent there and at Wellsburg, V. {Va.}, and vicinity, in that early day places on the frontier of civilization almost. On February 5, 1835, she was married to Aaron H. Aten, of Fairview, W. Va. The young couple remained in the vicinity the homes of their younger days, for about a year, when the stories of life in the "west" induced them to start on a journey that eventually carried them to a number of states and territories. The first stop was made in Muskingham county, Ohio. The trip was made principally on a flatboat. They were two weeks in making the journey, running aground many times on the trip. They had to wait one and a half days at the falls of the Ohio river before they could get a pilot to take them across the falls. For about four years they made their home in Ohio, where the young husband taught school in the winter time and followed agricultural pursuits in summer. In 1840 they moved from Ohio to Illinois, making the journey by the slow-going boat down the Ohio and up the Mississippi to St. Louis, and from there on the Illinois river to Browning. They first settled on a farm near Astoria and then moved into Vermont after a year's country residence. In Vermont they lived seven years, Mr. Aten finding employment in various occupations principally teaching school. From Vermont they moved to McDonough county, and it was there that Mr. Aten died on Aug. 9, 1889. To Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Aten there were born ten children, all of whom ????ting ?? {excepting son}, F. M. Aten, have pre- ???? to the grave. Of the ??? ...... Note: both found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Letter from husband, Aaron Hendrick Aten to her Obituary for Mary Jane Hall Aten born 1811 in PA. Died 27 Jun 1891 near Adair, McDonough Co., IL. Buried 28 Jun 1891 Salem Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL. married John Calvin Aten 6 Mar 1833. Astoria Argus, 2 Jul 1891 Mrs. Mary Jane Hall Aten was born in 1811 in Penn. and died on 27 June at her home 5 miles north of Adair. Married John C. Aten in 1833 and came to Ill. in 1856. Lived near Astoria, Ill., for many years. Funeral was 28th of June with burial in Salem Cemetery in Fulton Co. Member of Vermont Presbyterian church. Note: John C. Aten was born on 4 Dec 1811 in near Fairview, Brooke Co., VA. Died on 17 Apr 1888 in Fulton Co., IL. Buried on 18 Apr 1888 in Salem Cemetery, Fulton Co., IL. They had the following children: Eliza J. Aten; John Calvin Aten II; Nancy Ann Aten; William Huston Aten; child Aten, died in infancy; child Aten, died in infancy; child Aten, died in infancy; child Aten, died in infancy; Martha Elizabeth Aten. Obituary for Pauline A. Bair Aten Macomb Journal, December 16, 1991 Pauline Aten Vermont - Pauline A. Aten, 83, of Vermont died at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1991 at McDonough District Hospital. She was born Nov. 22, 1908 in Astoria to William and Mary Elizabeth (Gain) Bair. She married John Robert Aten Nov. 12, 1936 in Virginian. Ill. He preceded her in death April 9, 1975. Also preceding her in death was five brothers. Survivors include one son, Darwin of Vermont; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Fisher of Peoria, Mrs. Maye Parker of Astoria and Mrs. Nellie Palmer of Colorado Springs, Colo. She owned and operated a beauty shop in Vermont until retiring. She was a Gold Star member of the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary Post, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Vermont Christian Church. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at her church with the Rev. Clint Palmer officiating. No visitation is scheduled. Burial will be in the Vermont Cemetery. Kost Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Skilled Nursing Care Unit or to her church. Obituaries for Robert William Aten and wife, Mary Jane Allison Aten Rushville Times, November 15, 1900, Volume XLV - No. 46, Page 1, column 6 Struck By A Train Robert Aten and Wife Killed. Their Buggy Was Struck By a Passenger Train North of Vermont Thursday Afternoon, They Were Both Killed Instantly. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aten of Oakland Township {Schuyler County, Illinois}, aged 80 years, were instantly killed at a railroad crossing two miles north of Vermont {Fulton County, Illinois} Tuesday afternoon, while on their way to Table Grove {Schuyler County, Illinois} to visit their son, Henry. They attempted to cross the track in front of the Rushville and Galesberg passenger train, going north and were hurled to instant death. The two bodies were picked up just inside the fence along the "Q" right of way, 100 feet from the crossing. They lay side by side, and neither showed signs of mutilation, tho the bodies of both were badly broken. The engine was running at a rate of 40 miles an hour when the accident happened. Mr. and Mrs. Aten drove onto the track from the fireman's side and were not noticed by the engineer until he was upon them. He sounded the whistle and their horse seemed to stand still from the fright. The buggy was struck between the two wheels, and very vestige of harness stripped from the force, even collar and bridle. The front wheels remained on the crossing, but the top and buggy bed were wedge on the pilot of the engine and remained there until the train was brought to a standstill 300 yards beyond the crossing. The train was in charge of Engineer Potter and Conductor F. A. Shait. From particulars at hand, no blame can be laid upon the trainmen for the accident. At the point where the accident happened, known as the Page crossing, the wagon road runs almost parallel with the track for a distance of a mile and then makes a right angle turn at the crossing. Mr. and Mrs. Aten were driving in a top buggy with all the curtains on; it was a cold day and they were well bundled up, and it is fair to present they did not hear the approach of the train. When the bodies were found Mrs. Aten wore a hood, and a cap, with ear flaps down, worn by her husband, was picked up along the track. The train came to a standstill and ran back to the crossing, a gang of section men who were working near there came up to ( ) the trainees. None of them, however, recognized the bodies. Henry Page, who lives a few rods east of the crossing saw the accident and it was from him that the identity of the persons was learned. He recognized Mr. Aten and supposed the lady was his wife. It was on his suggestion that the bodies were taken to Table Grove, where Henry Aten, son of the deceased, resided. Mr. and Mrs. Aten were on their way from their son's home in Table Grove {Fulton County, Illinois} when they met their death. They had driven up from Oakland Township in the morning and had taken dinner with their daughter, Mrs. Milford Matlows {Matthews - Flora Ann Aten} in Vermont. They left Vermont at 3:45 and were killed at the crossing a half hour later. As soon as the accident happened Mr. Aten's children were notified, and Mrs. Matlows {Flora Ann Aten Matthews} and the three were from Oakland Township drove to Table Grove. The bodies were prepared for burial to that village and were brought to Ray {Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois} on the 12 o'clock train yesterday. A coroner jury held so inquest Tuesday night. The section men and a family living near the crossing were the only witnesses, and they testified the engineer sounded the whistle for the crossing and took all due precaution. The death of this aged couple brought sorrow to the many homes where they were known so well. They were old settlers of Oakland Township, having resided there since 1854. It was in 1851 that Mr. Aten married Mary Jane Allison, ( ) for nearly half a century (near) here, enjoyed the companionship of a happy ( born) life. Both, were ( ) and hearty for their years, and they ( ) a great interest in the welfare of one another and their family of children, of whom there were nine. Both Mr. And Mrs. Aten were members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Aten was a large land owner in Oakland Township and he engaged externally in stock raising. Of late years his sons have leaded big farms, but he never considered himself on the retired list. The sudden death of both father and mother was a real blow to the children, who had parted with them in health and vigor only a short time before. ( ) means that I couldn't read the word from the paper. {clarifications by Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com>} Aged Couple Killed Robert Aten and Wife, of Oakland Township, Die Together Run Down by a Train Two Miles North of Vermont Tuesday Afternoon Inquest at Table Grove Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aten, two of the aged and most respected citizens of Oakland township, were killed yesterday afternoon by a passenger train on the C. B. & Q. road two miles north of Vermont. Mr. Aten and wife left their home, two miles north of Ray, yesterday morning to go to Table Grove to visit their son, Henry C. Aten, who has resided in that locality several years. They stopped at Vermont a couple of hours, making a pleasant visit and taking dinner with their daughter, Flora Ann { married to Milford Matthews}. It was after 1 o’clock when they started on their journey from Vermont, which proved to be the last journey of their long lives. While they were crossing the railroad two miles north of Vermont, the afternoon train struck their buggy. Both were killed instantly and the vehicle was reduced to kindling wood. The old gentleman was somewhat deaf, and both were bundled up to keep them warm, hence they did not see nor hear the approaching train. The train, which runs between Rushville and Galesburg, was in charge of conductor Shull, and Engineer Potter was at the throttle. The train was immediately stopped, and the crew picked up the torn and bleeding bodies, put them on the train and took them to an undertaking establishment in Table Grove, where an inquest was held by the coroner of Fulton County last night. Mr. Aten was 82 years of age and his wife was 72. They were married in 1852, and they were the parents of nine children, all of whom are living: Mrs. Morris {Edward Page and Nancy Lynnia}, Henry C., W. A. F., Robert B., Mrs. Thomas Ashwood {Sarah Jane}, James G., Daniel W., Flora Ann {Mrs. Milford Matthews}, and John Q. The aged couple have resided in Oakland Township since 1850. They were members of the Presbyterian church. *NOTE: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Note: They were coming back from town in the buggy. It was a bad day and they had the storm curtains fully closed. Storm curtains gave only a small view out the front so they couldn't see any where but out the front. No one thought that Robert or Mary Jane knew that the train was coming. The horse balked so the buggy was on the tracks and when the train hit the buggy it pulled the harness right off the horse. I heard the horse wasn't hurt except for cuts and bruises from the harness. (Sara). Funeral Card Obituary For Ruth Catherine Black Aten August 1999 Ruth Aten Bushnell - Ruth B. Aten, 79, of 15765 N. 1700th Rd., Bushnell, died Thurs. Aug 12, 1999 at 2:05 p.m. at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb. She was born Feb. 9, 1920 in McDonough County to Roy V. Black and Lillie Rogers. She married Sloan C. Aten Aug. 7, 1943 in Carthage. He survives. She is also survived by one son, Russell Aten of Iowa and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Howard. She was a member of the Fandon Christian Church. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Stephen King and Rev. John Shepherd officiating. Visitation is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sun. at Jones Mortuary. Friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Saturday till time of services at the funeral Home. Burial will be in the Mt Auburn Cemetery in Colchester. Memorial contributions may be made to the McDonough County Cancer Society. Note: A wonderful lady who's research started my research of the Robert Aten and Mary Jane Allison's ancestry and descendants. Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com> Obituary for Vivian Maxiene Nell Aten Macomb Journal, March 16, 1999 Vivian M. Aten, 79, of Carthage (IL) since 1947, and formerly of Rushville, died at 6:38 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 1999, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage. She was born July 25, 1919, in Schuyler County to H. Everett and Beulah (Winters) Nell. On Oct. 10, 1940, she married Cline F. Aten in Keokuk, Iowa. He survives in Carthage. She is also survived by two sons, Jerry (Polly) Aten of Tucson, Ariz., and Rudy (Carol) Aten of Galesburg (IL); one sister, Geraldine Donaldson of Rushville; one sister-in-law, Nelda Moughan of Springfield; four grandchildren, Wendy and Tyler Aten and Lance and Heather Aten. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister. Mrs. Aten graduated with the Rushville High School Class of 1936, Rushville. She had worked as a teller for the Rushville State Bank, prior to moving to Carthage. She worked for Marine Trust Company of Carthage as a cashier for 35 years, retiring in 1985. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Carthage where she served as church secretary and treasurer for many years. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday (March 17, 1999) at the First Christian Church in Carthage with the Rev. Philip M. Nevius officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville Cemetery in Rushville. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the Lamporte Funeral Home of Carthage where the family will meet friends between 6 and 8 p.m. A memorial has been established for the First Christian Church of Carthage. Obituary for Walter "W W" Wayne Aten died September 30, 1933 W. W. Aten Died at Beardstown Walter Wayne Aten, C. B. and Q. engineer, and one of Beardstown's highly esteemed citizens, died at Schmitt Memorial hospital Saturday evening, Sept 30th. The deceased submitted to a surgical operation on Thursday. Pneumonia developed, and altho everything was done for his relief he succumbed Saturday evening at the age of 43 years 2 months and 23 days. The decedent was born at Summum, Illinois, on July 7th, 1890, the son of Cornelius and Margaret Aten. While not quite a year of age he, with his parents, moved to Browning, where he grew to manhood and where he received his education. In 1911 he entered the service of the Burlington railroad as a fireman, working his way to the position of engineer, which position he held at the time of his death. His service with the Burlington had been continuous with the exception of two years when he served as a member of the Engineer Corps of the United States army in France, during the World war. Following the signing of the armistice, Mr. Aten continued in France with the Engineering Corps until August when he was honorably discharged and returned to his home. He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Hierman, of Browning, on Oct. 7th, 1919, and she, with one daughter, Mary Margaret, survives his {him}. Other survivors are Ward {Henry Ward} and Chester Aten and Mrs. Jennie Lancaster, of Browning; Mrs. Mabel Hollingsworth and Mrs. Edith Goebel, of Beardstown; Mrs. Callie {Carrie} Walters, of Newark, O. {Ohio}, and Alta Frankford and T. R. Aten, of Grimes, Okla., all brothers and sisters of the deceased. Mr. Aten was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, the American Legion and was a member of the Masonic order. He had also been a member of the Odd Fellows for many years. He was a man held in the highest esteem by his fellow workers, and was a good friend and neighbor and his death is deeply felt thruout the community in which he lived. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist church in Browning, Rev. ?? Roosa officiating. Interment was in the Browning cemetery. Another Article Former Browning Man Dies In Beardstown Walter Wayne Aten, 44, Beardstown, and a former resident of Browning died Saturday in the Schmitt Memorial hospital following an operation for appendicitis on Thursday. Mr. Aten has been an engineer on the C. B. & Q. railroad for the past 25 years and was well known throughout this section. He is survived by his wife, one daughter Mary Margaret, and the following brothers and sisters: Ward and Chester Aten of Browning, T. R. Aten, Grimes, Oklahoma; Mrs. C. A. Lancaster, Browning; Mrs. G. P. Hollingsworth, Beardstown; Mrs. Edith Gobel, Beardstown; Mrs. Alta Frankford, Grimes, Okla.; and Mrs. Callie Walters of Newark, Ohio. Note: Both found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Rushville Times, October 4, 1933 W. W. Aten Died at Beardstown Walter Wayne Aten, a C. B. Q. engineer, died at Schmitt Memorial Hospital Saturday September 30, at the age of 43 years, 2 months and 23 days. The decedent was born at Summum on July 7, 1890, the son of Cornelius and Margaret Aten. While not quite a year of age, he with his parents moved to Browning where he grew to manhood. He was with the U. S. Army during World War in France. He married Cora Hierman of Browning October 7, 1919, and she with one daughter, Mary Margaret, survive him. Other survivors are: Ward {Henry Ward} and Chester Aten and Mrs. Jennie Lancaster of Browning; Mrs. Mabel Hollingsworth and Mrs. Edith Gobel of Beardstown; Mrs. Callie {Carrie} Walters of Newark, Ohio; Alta Frankford and T. R. Aten of Grimes, Oklahoma, all brothers and sisters of the deceased. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the M. E. Church in Browning, Rev. John Rossa officiating. Interment in Browning Cemetery. Obituary for William "Billy" "W T" T. Aten II Death of a Pioneer Died at his home in Woodland township. Monday, July 18, 1898. Wm. Aten aged 77 years Wm. Aten, the subject of this sketch was born in Hancock County, Virginia, October 8, 1821. He came to Illinois in 1844 and settled near Vermont where he resided two years and then moved to Woodland township on the farm where he resided until death came. In 1846 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Pittenger to which union 10 children were born, 8 of whom together with the mother survive the father. Wm. Aten was one of the earliest settlers of this locality and but very few are now living who settled prior to him. During life he was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church and contributed $1000 towards erecting the Presbyterian church now used by the congregation in Astoria. The funeral, one of the most largely attended in the history of Astoria, was held at the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Mathews of Canton and Rev. Huyser of Michigan, after which to was laid to rest in the Astoria Cemetery. Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Obituary for Orlie K. Atwater Rushville Times, Jan. 5, 2000, page 13, column 4 Orlie Atwater Orlie K. Atwater, 97, of Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling, formerly of Ipava, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. He was born Oct. 9, 1902, in Ipava, the son of Burleigh and Della (Gilson) Atwater. He married Edith Mae Jones on April 26, 1928, in Lewistown. She died Oct. 7, 1953. He is survived by three daughters, Juanita (husband, Robert) Clark of Bella Vista, Ark., Jeanette (husband, Dean) Hulvey of Mt. Sterling and Marcia (husband, Bennie) Salisbury of Centralia, Mo.; one son, Larry of Canton; one brother, Dwight of Astoria; 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Joanne Willoughby, four brothers and two sisters. He was a farmer in the Ipava area all of his life, also worked for the railroad and retired from Navistar in 1964. Funeral services for Mr. Atwater were Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, with the Rev. Kevin Kessler officiating. Burial was in Ipava Cemetery. Death Notice and Obituary for Henry F. Averill Rushville Times, December 22, 1999, page 11A, column 3 Henry F. Averill, 81, of Lewistown died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Services are pending at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava. Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 4 Henry F. Averill, 81, of Lewistown, formerly of Ipava, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born Jan. 24, 1918, at Duck Island in Banner Township of Fulton County, the son of Arthur A. and Daisy (Lingenfelter) Averill. He married Wanda Parr April 16, 1955, in Canton. She died Sept. 30, 1987. He is survived by one son, Arthur (wife, MaryAnn) Averill of Peoria; three daughters, Edith Atwater of Ipava, Mrs. Sheldon (Yvonne) Zaborac of Canton and Mrs. Rodney (Patricia ) Burke of Rock Springs, Wyo.; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lewistown. He was an army veteran of World War II and was employed as a small arms repair-man for the Illinois Army National Guard in Springfield, retiring in 1978. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with the Rev. Robert O'Connor officiating. Burial was at Maryville Cemetery in Bryant. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Obituary for Delilah Elizabeth Loring Avery Mrs. Delilah E. Avery, 88, died Friday morning, August 10, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient one week, since suffering a fracture of a hip and shoulder in a fall. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, August 21 at the First Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lester Banning, officiating. Burial was in the Rushville Cemetery. Delilah Elizabeth Loring Avery was born in the old homestead at White Oak, Camden Township, on January 1, 1867. She passed away at Sarah D. Culbertson hospital, in Rushville, August 19, 1955, at the age of 88 years. Delilah was the oldest child of William H. and Sarah E. Loring. She was married to John Avery on August 2, 1897, and he passed away December 31, 1898. Surviving her are one sister, Blanche A. Waggoner, of Rushville, one foster sister, Molly Gibson, of Bushnell, and the following nieces and nephew: Myrtle L. Lawler, of Rushville; Leah D. Martin, of Galesburg; Margerite Gieseking, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mary G. Unger, of Washington, D.C.; Iva L. Heinz, of Creve Coeur; Sally B. Unger, of St. Louis, and Vernon W. Unger, of Rushville. She is also survived by two foster children she had taken into her home, Erl Lynn and Chester Icenogle, whom she loved and cherished as her own. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; one sister, Grace E. Sellers; one-half sister, Mary M. Lickey, and four brothers, Charles, John, Milton and J.M. Loring. She lived her life in and around Rushville, and was always ready to lend a helping hand with a winning smile, in sickness or in health endearing herself to those who lived with her. Note: Her mother's maiden name is Sarah E. Gregg. Obituary for Harriet "Hattie" J. Roudebush Hills Aylesworth Rushville Times, August 1, 1907 Was a Sad Spectacle. Macomb By Stander, July 25th: Sad spectacles are common at the undertaker's, but seldom is there a scene so sad as that seen at Martin's Saturday, when the body of Mrs. John Aylesworth was brought in from Murrayville enroute to Industry, accompanied by the stricken husband and four small orphaned children. Mr. Ayesworth is a farmer and he moved from Industry to Morgan county about July 1, and went on the farm of a nephew, who is owner of a large body of Morgan county land. The husband had with him four small children, the eldest a boy of ten years old. Down in Morgan county there is a baby and it was its coming which cost the mother's life. The father sat at Martin's holding the little girl, staring straight before him the picture of mute despair. "I fixed the children up the best I could for the journey, " he said when spoken to by a sympathetic bystander, "All but the little one, which I left down there." The remains of the mother were taken to Industry on Sunday morning's train, where the funeral was held. She died on Thursday. Mrs. Aylesworth was in her forty-second year, and is the daughter of John Roudebush; was born in Schuyler County and lived there all her life until the; recent removal to Morgan county. She is survived by the members of her immediate family already mentioned, by her parents, and these brothers and sister; James, Walter, John, George, Edgar, Mrs. Chas. Springer and Mrs. Geo. Brooks, all of the Industry and Littleton neighborhood. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Note: She 1st married Ishmael O. Hills. Alva & Carl Bader Deaths H. O. Bader received notice last week of the death of his nephew, Alva Bader, which occurred at his home in Leroy, Kansas, January 2, {1925} at the age of 66. Mr. Bader was the eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. John L. Bader and was born in Browning township where his boyhood was spent. He will be remembered by older inhabitants of Browning, where he attended school. Mr. Bader was also notified of the death of another nephew, Carl, the youngest son of his brother, John L., which occurred December 26 {1924}, near his home on Los Angeles. His death was caused by the auto in which he was riding, alone, plunging over a precipice. A pathetic feature of this death was the finding of the body 24 hours after the accident occurred, with his terrier dog lying on his breast, guarding his body. This nephew also attended school in Browning but left here when the family moved to Kansas, when but a small boy. Obituaries for Benjamin "B F" Franklin Bader Rushville Times, Oct. 30, 1919 Death of B. F. Bader. Benjamin Franklin Bader, for many years a prominent resident of Schuyler county, died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Long, in his eighty-first year. The remains were taken to the home of his son, W. F. Bader, in Vermont, Tuesday morning, where funeral services, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson, were held Tuesday afternoon. interment in the Vermont cemetery. Benjamin Franklin Bader, son of Jeremiah and Sarah (Thompson) Bader, was born in Preble county, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1838, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Long, Rushville, Ill., October 26, 1919, age 80 years, 11 months and 6 days. In 1846 he moved with his parents to Schuyler county, Ill., settling on a farm near Browning, where lie grew to manhood. He was one of ten children, three of whom survive - Rosana Bleeker of Pasadena, Cal.; Addle L. Hughes of Omaha, Neb., and H. O. Bader of Browning. In 1864 he was united in marriage with Azuba Ann Farr, who died Oct. 15, 1909, To this union was born seven children, four of whom survive - Vira B. Long of Rushville, Fred G. Bader of Kansas City, Mo., B. F. Bader of Vermont and Glen Bader of Astoria. He was actively engaged in farming until 1879, when he removed to Vermont to engage in the lumber business. In 1886, deciding to again take up farm he purchased the Wm. Bader farm near Bader, where he lived for a number of years. Again he moved to Vermont and together with his brother William engaged in the grain business, afterwards organizing the firm known as Bader & Co., with which he was actively engaged as president until his death. He was a life-long member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, being a charter member at Browning, later having transferred his membership to Vermont. He was a man of high ideals, contributing support both morally, and financially to every worthy cause. He was a wise councilor and a loyal friend, and will be greatly missed by who knew him. Besides his immediate family he leaves to mourn his loss eighteen grandchildren and most of friends and relatives. Argus-SearchLight, Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois October 29, 1919 Aged Citizen Dead B. F. Bader, Died Sunday Morning At The Home Of His Daughter, Mrs. W. Long, Rushville; Funeral Held Tuesday At Vermont Benj. F. Bader, an aged and highly respected citizen died Sunday morning at 6:00 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William long in Rushville, aged 80 years, 11 months and 6 days. Death was due to stomach trouble, from which he was suffered the past three months. The funeral services were held at the home of his son, W. F. Bader, Vermont, Tuesday at 3 o'clock. Interment in the Vermont cemetery. B. F. Bader was born in Prebel {Preble} county, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1838 and came to Illinois with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Bader in 1846 and located on a farm near Browning. The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Azula Farr in 1864 and to them were born seven children, four of whom survive, namely: Mrs. {Vira} William Long, Rushville; F. {Fred} G. Bader, Kansas City; William Bader, Vermont and Glen {Earnest} Bader, Astoria. He is also survivied by one brother, H. O. {Henry Oscar} Bader, Browning and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bleeker, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Addie Hughes, Omaha, Nebraska. From Browning, Mr. Bader and wife located in Vermont in 1881, where he engaged in the lumber business for five years, returning to a farm near Bader, where they remianed until 1900 when they returned to Vermont, where Mr. Bader engaged in the grain business, organizing the firm Bader & Co., of which he was president at the time of his death. His wife died about ten years ago, since which time he has made his home with his children. The deceased was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge. He was well and favorably known in Astoria and had many friends who regret to learn of his death. Obituary for Clarence Virgil Bader Rushville Times, August 18, 1937 Clarence Bader Clarence Bader of Browning Twp. is making plans to move to Hancock Co., where he lately purchased 150 acres farm of W. R. Cochean, two miles north of Hamilton, where he expects to make his home. He has already moved his threshing outfit and is threshing the neighborhood grain crop. The dwelling on his new farm is a pretentious stone building erected about civil war time and is in excellent state of repair. Mr. Bader is a farmer who will be missed in Browning Twp., where he took an active part in community and religious affairs. Note: I was told while growing up that this house was on the Underground Railroad during the Civil War and had many hiding places in the walls. Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com> Rushville Times, December 1977 Clarence V. Bader Rites Conducted In Hamilton Clarence V. Bader, 92, a retired farmer of Hamilton area, died on December 6 in the Memorial hospital in Carthage where he had been a patient for three days. Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Lamporte funeral home in Hamilton, conducted by the Rev. Terry Halstead. Burial was in the Riverside cemetery north of Hamilton. Mr. Bader was born in Browning, July 29, 1885, a son of Henry Oscar and Lusetta Saucer Bader. He married Casseline M Jenkins in May, 1914. She died in May 1943. He married Mary Elsie Slack in April 1953. He farmed north of Hamilton for many years. Mr. Bader was a member of the American Tree Farmers, a 50-year member of the Farm Bureau and a former member of the I.O.O.F. He attended the First Christian church in Keokuk, Iowa. Surviving is his wife. He was preceded in death by a brother and seven sisters. Note: Clarence Virgil Bader died December 6, 1977 Obituary for Donald Orland Bader Rushville Times, June 5, 1991 Donald Bader Donald O. Bader, 84, of rural Browning died at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1 at his residence. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (today) at his church, the Rev. James Shirley officiating. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of the arrangements. Burial will be at the Bader Cemetery in Bader. Memorials may be made to Cass County Home Health Care Services. Born May 10, 1907, in Browning to Howard and Inez Robertson Bader, her married Fanchion M. Hartley on March 30, 1929, in Galesburg. She died on Dec. 18, 1989. He also was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. He is survived by on daughter, Mrs. Larry (Cindy) Utter of Jacksonville; one son, H.O. of Browning; four sisters, Margaret Kolp of Rushville, Anna Crafton Psinas of Manito, Esther Baxter of Kankakee and Wilma Brook of Sunrise, Fla.; two brothers Harold of Morrisonville, Wisc., and Wendell of Bloomfield, Iowa; and four grandchildren, Scott and Graham Utter, and Amanda and Heather Bader. He was lifelong resident of the Browning area, where he famed and served for 26 years as the county and community committee person for the Schuyler County ASCS Office. He was a member and director of the Schuyler county HIA Blue Cross & Blue Shield and a life member of the Schyler County Farm Bureau. He also was a member of the Bader Christian Church in Bader. Obituary for Elizabeth "Lizzie" Gardner Bader unknown paper, January 1941 Bader - Elizabeth Gardner Bader, wife of W. F. Bader, fell asleep at her home in Vermont on Jan. 3, 1941, at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 20 days. She was the daughter of Joseph and Lovina Gardner and was born, Feb. 14, 1873, on a farm near Bader, Ill. She was one of a family of seven children, five of whom preceded her in death. In 1893, at the age of 20, she was united in marriage to W. F. Bader, of Bader, Ill. In 1895, she and her husband moved to Vermont, Ill., where they have since made their home. To this union were born three children, Lenore, Christine and Billie. Mrs. Bader will be long remembered by her friends for her charming disposition and her thoughtfulness of others. She was until her illness an active worker in the Christian Church of which she became a member at an early age. She was also a member of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine, the Christian Church Choir, and the Vermont Choral Club. She was an ardent lover of flowers and spent much of her time in her yard and garden. She was appreciated by her friends and during her illness often expressed her gratitude for the cards of remembrance and flowers sent her. Of her may be said the highest tribute earned by womanhood - she was a good wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, W. F. Bader of Vermont; one son, Billie, of Vermont; and two daughters, Mrs. Lenore Richey, of Los Angeles and Christine of Chicago. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Lovina Fowler of Bader, Ill., and Miss Adaline Gardner, of Astoria. Two grandchildren also survive her, Billie Burke Bader, Jr., of Lewistown; and Jane Richey, of Los Angeles. "Tis but a step from this fair world to yonder one, Like passing from a room to one that lies beyond; The quiver of a breath, a long sigh, and then A burst of light, an open door, the Savior's voice." Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Christian Church by the Rev. Kenneth L. Patton, assisted by the Rev. Edward L. Dunavin. Franklin Long, a nephew sang, "It Is Well With My Soul," and "Beautiful Garden of Prayer," accompanied by Miss Eily Nelson. Flower bearers were Miss Maxine Carrick, Mrs. C. C. Mercer, Mrs. H. M. Leighty, Miss Irene Herner and Mrs. Raymond Campbell. Pallbearers were M. R. McClelland, Wayne Geer, George Carrick, Merle Kirkbride, Ghlee Wilson and Lester Lybarger. Burial was in Vermont cemetery. Astoria Argus, January 3, 1941 Mrs. Wm. Bader, Vermont, Died Friday Morning Mrs. Elizabeth Bader, wife of William Bader, died at her home in Vermont, Friday morning after an illness of eight months. She was born at Bader, Ill., Feb. 14, 1873, a daughter of Joseph and Lavina (Popp) Gardner. She was married on Nov. 9, 1893 to William S. Bader, who with three children survives. They are: Mrs. Lenore Richey, Los Angles, Calif., Mis Christine Bader and Billie Bader , both of Vermont. Mrs. Bader leaves two sisters, Miss Adeline Gardner, Astoria, and Mrs. Lavina Fowler of Bader. Mrs. Bader was a member of the Christian church and Crescent chapter, Order of Eastern Star. She was affiliated with the White Shrine at Beardstown. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Vermont Christain church, with the Rev. Kenneth L. Patton officiating. Burial in Vermont cemetery. Obituary for Fanchion Matilda Hartley Bader Rushville Times, January 3, 1990 Fanchion Bader, 79, Of Browning Dies Fanchion M. Bader, 79, of R.R. 1, Browning, died at 8"30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 18, at her home. Funeral services were held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at Bader Christian Church with Lawrence Royer officiating. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Bader Cemetery. She was born Aug. 12, 1910, in Astoria, a daughter of George and Goldie Prather Hartley. She married Donald O. Bader on March 30, 1929, at Galesburg. He survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Cindy) Utter of Jacksonville; a son, H.O. Bader of Browning; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister. Mrs. Bader was a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge and Bader Christain Church. Obituary for Garnet Bader February 2, 1971 Death of Miss Bader Miss Garnet Bader, daughter of Henry O. and Lucetta Saucer Bader, was born in Bader Sept. 13, 1887, and passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1971, in McDonough District hospital, where on Monday, she had undergone surgery. She was 83 years, 4 months and 19 days old. Miss Bader had lived with her sisters, Miss Ruby and Mrs. Inez Stambaugh, in the home place located between Browning and Bader. The sister, Miss Ruby Bader, is a patient in the Elmwood Manor, Nursing home in Beardstown, where her condition is considered very critical. They, with two brothers, Howard O. of Browning and Clarence of Hamilton, besides nieces and nephews, are left to cherish her Memory. Four sisters proceeded her in death. Grave side services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Bader cemetery. The family requests any memorial contributions be given to the Schuyler Cancer Foundation there will be no family visitation. Obituary of Gerald "Jack" Bader died: January 23, 1943 Astoria Argus, January 30, 1943 Gerald Bader Dies In Wichita, Kan., Saturday The Remains Brought To Astoria Monday; Funeral Held Yesterday Gerald Bader died Saturday evening in the Wesleyan hospital in Wichita, Kansas, where he had been a patient for a short time. "Jack," as he was familiarly known, went from Astoria to Hot Springs a few weeks ago for treatment. he remained there only a short time. From there he was taken to the homes of a sister in Wichita. His condition grew steadily worse and finally he was placed in the hospital where he passed away. Mr. Bader had for several years been in the employ of the Bader Motor Company as heas automobile mechanic. For sometime he had been in the Canton garage previous to his illness. Jack had many friends in Astoria, as well as in Canton, who regret to learn of his death. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge of Astoria, and filled, at various times, many of the important offices in the Order. Gerald was the eldest son of Fred and Nellie (Long) Bader. He was born at Beardstown, June 24, 1891. He was united in marriage to Jessie Carter and to this union were born two children, a son and daughter. Mrs. Bader passed away in February, 1941. He is survived by his son, Sgt. Richard Bader of Camp Forrest, Twnn., also his father, Fred Bader of Wichita, Kansas and five sisters: Mrs. ? {Iras} ? {Elstrom} of Chicago; Mrs. Catherine Shields, San Diego, Calif; Mrs. Nelda Quinlisk and Mrs. Winnifred Stone of Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. Esther Marshall of Fort Worth, Kans. and three brothers, Hugh Bader of Pontiac, Mich.; Charles Bader, Wichita, Kans. and Gilbert Bader of Peoria. The body was brought to Galesburg by train Monday evening where it was met by Cline Horton's ambulance and brought to Astoria, arriving about 9 o'clock. The remains remained at the Horton home until the hour of the funeral. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. H. Sheldon Pattison?. Interment in the Astoria cemetery. Members of the Knights of Pythias lodge attended in a body. Note: This was typed from a poor copy taking from microfilm. Obituary for Gerald "Jack" Bader Rushville Times, February 4, 1943 Nephew Died Gerald (Jack) Bader, 51, died Saturday evening in a Witchita, Kansas hospital where he had been a patient for several weeks. He is the eldest son of Fred and Nelle (Long) Bader, and a nephew of Mrs. Vira Long and W. F. Bader of Vermont. He lived in Astoria for years and was employed at the Cliff Williams Motor Company in Clinton previous to his illness. A son, Sgt. Richard Bader of Camp Forest, Tenn., his father, five sisters and three brothers survive. His wife and a daughter preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Methodist Church in Astoria and burial was in the Astoria Cemetery. Obituary for Henry "H O" Oscar Bader Rushville Times, May 12, 1937 Henry O. Bader Schuyler Pioneer Died On May 6th Resident of County For More Than Ninety Years and A Member of I.O.O.F. Lodge Since 1865 Spared to live to his ninety-third year, Henry O. Bader of Browning township died Thursday of last week at the home of his daughter, Garnet, only a short distance from the homestead farm where he came with his parents when a toddling babe. Thruout fourscore and ten years the greater part of his life was spent in Schuyler county where he worthily earned the leisure that came to him in the closing years of a well-spent life. Possessed of traits of character which tend to endear a man to his associates and make him a benefactor in his community, Mr. Bader won for himself a reputation other than that which comes of ordinary work faithfully performed, and in his fraternal relations as a charter member of Browning lodge I.O.O.F., he exemplified in his daily life for almost seventy-three years the cardinal principles of this fraternal order. His career as a farmer, business man and citizen has tended to promote good citizenship and high moral ideals. While normally a Republican in politics, he espoused the cause of the Prohibition party, taking an active interest for many years, and felt keenly the repeal of the sixteenth amendment. In a quiet, forceful way he upheld his opinions, and at the same time was a shrewd observer of political affaire tho primarily an independent voter. He led an industrious and useful life and in many ways contributed to the development and up building of the county. Funeral Held Saturday Funeral services were held in the Christian church at Bader on Saturday, May 8, conducted by Rev. Filbert Zink of Astoria. Mrs. Colia Curless sang two beautiful solos, as companied by Mrs. Gilbert McHugh on the piano. The processional and postlude were rendered by Mrs. Lloyd Hoke. The following intimate life sketch of Mr. Bader has been furnished The Times: Henry Oscar, youngest child of a family of thirteen children, was born to Jeremiah and Sarah Thompson Bader near Morning Sun, Prebble county, Ohio, August 1, 1844. At an early age he came with his (Continued on page 6, col. 4) parents to Schuyler county, locating near Browning, where his father had previously bought 280 acres of land with a log cabin the only improvement. The land was covered with timber and hazel brush and many hard days’ work he and his brothers spent clearing that it might be cultivated. He attended school in a little log school house, located in what is now known as the village of Bader. Later he went to Morning Sun, Ohio, to complete his education. On Jan. 23, 1868, he was united in marriage to Lusetta Saucer of Fort Madison, Iowa, who passed away Dec. 5, 1926. To this union were born twelve children, three dying in infancy. This family lived at the old Bader homestead for many years. For a few years Mr. Bader operated a grain elevator in Littleton and later a grain office in Browning. In 1919 he purchased a farm northeast of Browning where he lived until the death of Mrs. Bader. Since then he had made his home with his children. He united with the Christian church at Bader in young manhood and had been ever active in promoting the interest of the church and advancement of God's Kingdom on earth. At the age of twenty-one he became a member of the I.O.O.F. fraternity and at the time of his death had the distinction of being the second oldest Odd Fellow in the United States. Mr. Bader had many striking and commendable characteristics. He was possessed of an unusually jovial disposition and delighted to relate amusing instances that had occurred in the lives of his acquaintances and invariably greeted them with some reference to these instances which seldom failed to provoke a smile and more often a hearty laugh. He had a passion for neatness and order and was ever ready to adopt and develop any plan advanced for the improvement in his immediate surroundings or the neighborhood at large; he delighted in the rapid pace with which the country developed and improved during the span of his long and useful career, and was especially pleased to recall advancement made in the method of transportation since his early childhood. Recently it had been his delight to compare the rush of motor vehicles spinning over paved there fares, where continual stream of plodding teams drawing their heavy loads of products from the inland county to the Illinois river shipping point at Browning, returning with supplies to the interior. These teams would invariably be halted to slake their thirst at a famous spring in front of his home fifty years ago. When hydraulic rams were first in use he purchased one and successfully installed it at this spring which since has furnished an abundant supply of water for general use. One of the most outstanding characteristics of Mr. Bader was his cordiality and hospitality toward all mankind, regardless of their station in life, and any seeking advice, assistance or shelter found in him a cheerful and sympathetic friend and he extended to all a cordial greeting and hearty welcome. He died at the home of his daughter, Garnet, in Bader May 6, 1937; aged 92 years 9 months and 5 days, leaving to mourn his departure nine children, namely; Mrs. Grace Fagan of Frederick; Mrs. Inez Stambaugh of Galesburg; Mrs. Blanche Dowling of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Opal Terry of Kankakee, Ill.; Miss Ruby Bader of El Paso, Texas; Miss Garnet of Bader; Howard, Clarence and Miss Cora of Browning; twelve grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many relatives and friends. same paper with obit: Two of the Nation's Oldest Odd Fellowes Died Last Week. Last Week marked the death in the adjoining counties of Fulton & Schuyler of two of the Nations oldest members of the Fraternal Order, I. O. O. F. Henry O Bader, who had been a member of Browning lodge since 1865, died near Bader on May 6 & on Sat. May 8 William Arbuthnot who joined the order at Canton on Aug. 16, 1865 passed away. Mr. Bader at the time of his death was the second oldest Odd Fellow in the Nation. another paper: Henry Bader Astoria, Ill. (Special) Henry Oscar Bader, 93, years old, passed away Thursday morning at his home near Bader, Ill. He was a son of Jeremiah and Sarh Thompson-Bader, born in Morning Sun, Ohio, August 1, 1844. His wife Lusetta, died in 1926. He was a member of the Christian church, a member of the Octogenarian club and one of the oldest Odd Fellows in the state, having been a member of the lodge since August 12, 1856. Nine children who survive him are: Mrs. Grace Phagan of Frederick; Mrs. H. M. Stambaugh of Galesburg; Blanche Dowling of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Opal Terry of Kankakee; Miss Ruby Bader of El Paso, Texas; Garnet and Cora at home; C. B. Bader of Browning, and Howard of Browning. Mr. Bader's brother, Jeremiah, was the first person to be buried in the cemetery at Bader and he will be the last of his generation to be buried there Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Funeral services will be held from the Christian church in Bader with the Rev. Gilbert W. Zinc officiating. Mr. Bader's father was one of the founders of the town of Bader. Obituary for Howard "Fuzzy" Ora Bader Rushville Times, Jan. 3, 1980 Howard Bader Killed In Tractor Mishap Jan.2 Howard O. Bader, Jr., 59 formerly of Browning community, was found dead early Wednesday morning at his farm east of Beverly. He was killed when a tractor he was operating over tuned on him. Funeral services will he held at 2 p.m. Friday in Bader Christian church in Bader. He was owner - operator of Bader Agricultural Services at Meredosia 25 years, and a member of L. P. Gas association. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he was an Air Force veteran of world War II and a member of American Legion 279, Jacksonville. Born in Browning Aug 18, 1920, a son of Howard O. and Inez Robertson Bader, he married Neil Lemme in Browning Dec. 27, 1969. Surviving are one son, Verne {"Tinker"} H. of Browning; one daughter, Mary Elaine Bader of Browning; three brothers, Donald of Browning, Harold of Morrisonville, Wis. and Wendell of Bloomfield, IA.; four sisters, Margaret Kolp of Browning, Wilma Brook of Coral Springs, Fla., Anna Crafton of Manito and Esther Baxter of Kankakee, and two granddaughters. Two sisters preceded him in death. Obituary for Howard Orland Bader Argus Searchlight; Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois, April 20, 1977. Howard O. Bader, 94, Died Monday Howard O. Bader, 94, of near Bader {Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois}, died at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 1977 at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville { Schuyler County, Illinois}. he was born on April 9, 1883 in Bader, a son of H. O. and Lucetta Saucer Bader. On October 17, 1906, he was married to Inez Robertson. She preceded him in death on July 1, 1966. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Kolp of Browning {Illinois}, Mrs. Wilma Brook of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Mrs. Anna Crafton of Manito {Illinois}, Mrs. Esther Baxter of Kankakee {Illinois}; four sons: Donald Bader of Browning, Howard O. Bader, Jr. of Meredosia {Illinois}, Harold Bader of Moorisonville, Wisconsin and Wendell Bader of Bloomfield, Iowa, twenty-eight grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Clarence Bader of Hamilton {Illinois}, six sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Bader Christian Church, where his funeral services was held at 1:30 p.m. this afternoon with Laurence Royer officiating. Burial will be made in the Bader Cemetery. Shawgo Funeral Home of Astoria are in charge of arrangements. Rushville Times Howard Bader Dies At Age 94 Browning - Howard O. Bader, 94 of rural Browning died at 12:45 a. m. yesterday in Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville, Illinois. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at Bader Christian Church, rural Browning {Township}. Laurence Royer will officiate, and burial will be in Bader Cemetery, rural Browning {Township}. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria {Illinois). He was born in Bader on April 9, 1883, a son of H. O. and Lusetta Saucer Bader. He married Inez Robertson October 17, 1906. She died July 1, 1966. Surviving are four sons: Donald of Browning; Howard Jr. of Meredosia, Harold of Morrisonville, Wisconsin and Wendell of Bloomfield Iowa; and four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Kolp of Browning; Mrs. Wilma Brook of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Mrs. Esther Baxter of Kankakee and Mrs. Anna Crafton of Manito. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and one brother Clarence of Hamilton. Six sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Bader was a retired farmer. He was a member of Bader Christian Church. Obituaries for Inez Mathilda Robertson Bader Argus Searchlight; Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois; July 6, 1966 Mrs. Inez Bader Dies In Hospital Mrs Inez Bader, 79, a lifetime resident of Bader, Browning area {Schuyler County}, died Friday night in the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville {Schuyler County, Illinois), where she had been a patient for one day. She had been in failing health for several years. She was born on August 5, 1886 in Schuyler County, a daughter of Joel and Esther Walton Robertson. She was married to Howard O. Bader, Sr. on October 17, 1906, who survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Kolp of Browning, Mrs. Wilma Brook of Fort Laurderdale, Florida, Mrs. Esther Baxter of Wyoming, Illinois and Mrs. Anna Crafton of Manito, Illinois; four sons: Donald Bader of Browning, Howard O. Bader Jr. of Meredosia, Illinois, Harold Bader of Morrisonville, Wisconsin and Wendell Bader of Bloomfield, Iowa; also twenty-eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Four sisters and three brothers died earlier. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Bader Christian Church with Laurnece Royer officiating. Burial was made in the Bader Cemetery. Funeral Card: In Memory of Inez Bader, born August 5, 1886; date of death: July 1, 1966; Services from Bader Christian Church, Monday July 4, 2:00 p.m.; Clergyman Officiating: Laurence Royer; Final Resting Place: Bader Cemetery; Funeral conducted by Shawgo's {Astoria, Illinois}. Mrs. Inez Bader passed away Friday at Culbertson hospital. She was born and raised in Browning Twp. Married Howard Bader in 1906 and to them was born 10 children, 2 who preceded her in death. Besides her husband she leaves 8 children, Mrs. Margaret Kolp and Donald of Browning, Mrs. Esther Baxter of Wyoming, IL, Howard Ora of Meredosia, Wendell of Bloomfield, Iowa, Mrs. Wilma Brooks of Ft. Lauderville, Fla., Mrs. Anna Crafton of Manito and Harold, also 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Obituary for Jesse Moren Bader, Doctor of Divinity Rushville Times, August 1963 Jesse M. Bader, 77, Dies In New York on Aug. 19 Word was received here this week thru a news bulletin of the World Convention of Churches of Christ in New York that Jesse M. Bader, native of Schuyler and resident of community of Bader, died on August 19 in New York city at age of 77. Funeral services were held at the First Christian church in Atchison, Kans., on August 23. He is survived by his wife, who will continue to live in New York. Mr. Bader was general secretary of the world convention, which he founded and served as first president in 1930. Obituary for Jessie G. Carter Bader 1941 Mrs. Gerald Bader Died Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Methodist Church in Astoria for Mrs. Gerald Bader, 48, who died Tuesday morning of cancer at the Graham hospital in Canton, being bedfast only a week. Her husband is a nephew of W. F. Bader of Vermont. She is survived by the husband, one son, Richard of Springfield and her mother, Mrs. Frank Carter, who made her home with the Baders. Her husband is shop foreman of the Bader Motor Co. Garage in Canton. Note: her parents were Frank G and Lizzie M Blocker Carter. Obituaries for Lusetta Sarah Saucer Bader Rushville Times, December 8, 1926 Mrs. H. O. Bader Died Near Bader Sunday Mrs. Luzetta Bader, wife of H. O. Bader, died at her home near Bader Sunday aged 79 years. Funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday by Rev. D. E. Hughes. Interment in Bader Cemetery. Mrs. Bader is survived by her husband & the following children, Ruby Bader of Michigan, Mrs. Opal Terry, Cora, Garnet, & Clarence of Bader, Mrs. Grace Fagan of Frederick, Mrs. Blanche Dowling of Seattle, Washington, Mrs. Inez Stambaugh of Browning & Howard O. Bader of Browning, 12 grandchildren & many other relatives. One sister Mrs. Grace Herring of Ft. Madison, Iowa also survives. Mrs. Bader was an old time resident of Browning Township. She was a daughter of William & Josephine Saucer, was born near Fort Madison, Iowa, November 17, 1848 & passed away December 5, 1926, aged 78 years & 18 days. She married Henry Oscar Bader, January 23, 1868 after which she removed to Bader. They were the parents of 12 children 3 of who died in infancy. she was a member of the Christian Church at Bader. Rushville Times & Herald, Rushville, Illinois, December 15, 1926; page 6 column 2 In Memoriam Lusetta, daughter of William and Josephine Saucer, was born near Fort Madison, Iowa, November 17, 1848 and departed this life December 5, 1926; ages 79 years and 18 days. She spent her early life near and in Fort Madison, where she received her education, both in public and Church schools. She was united in marriage to Henry Oscar Bader, January 23, 1868, after which she received to the Bader homestead near Bader, Illinois on and near which she spent the remaider of her life. To this union was born Twelve children, three of whom died in infancy. She was devoted to her home, her family and her church. Early in life she confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Christian Church at Lost Creek, near Fort Madison. After her marriage she transferred her membership to the Christian Church in Bader {Illinois} where it has since remained. In her love for her family her joy had the greatest at home coming seasons when she could have all her family about her. Her influence was such in precept and example that her entire family have been led to accept the religiion of her Master as the plan of their salvation. Thru paralleling the example of Him who said: "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord". Truly, "she has done what she could". Thus ends the home, community and church. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, a sister, Mrs. Grace Herring of Fort Madison, Iowa and the following children: Mrs. Blanch Dowling of Seattle, Washington; Miss Ruby Bader of Benton Harbor, Michigan; Mrs. Grace Fagan of Frederick {Illinois}; Mrs. Inez Stambaug, Mrs. Opal Terry, Misses Cora and Garnett Berry, Howard and Clarence Bader, all of Browning {Illinois}, twelve grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. D. E. Hughes on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock; interment in Bader Cemetery {Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois}. Card of Thanks-- We desire to express our thanks to all neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted us in the sad bereavement of our wife and mother. - H. O. Bader and Children. Obituary for Sarah Thompson Bader Rushville Times, September 2, 1886 A Sudden Death Sarah Bader, an old resident of the township {Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois}, retires to her couch last Friday night at her usual hour for going to rest, cheerful and apparently well, and it is the opinion of some who viewed her lifeless remains that she fell asleep composedly, naturally and free from pain; that death was instantaneous, and that she died without a struggle. The absence of a response to the breakfast call lead to the discovery that her sleep was one from which there is no wakening. Deceased was born February 10, 1803 in the state of Pennsylvania where she was married to Jeremiah Bader who died nearly 30 years ago. Thirteen children were born to them, eight of which are living. Sarah Bader was a woman of more than ordinary intelligence and considerably above the average in refinement. She united with the Christian Church 38 years ago, receiving christian baptism though the instrumentality of William Schooley who did much toward the spread of the Bible doctrine in this county as taught by Alexander Campbell. Funeral services were held Sunday Afternoon by Elder J. B. Royal whose record as a consistent christian is without blemish. The burial was at the Bader's Cemetery and was witnessed by a multitude of true mourners. The maiden name of the deceased was Thompson and she was the last survivor of her father's family. Obituary for Steven "Steve" Harold Bader Capital Times & State Journal, Madison, Wisconsin Steven Harold Bader Windsor, Wisconsin - Steven "Steve" Harold Bader, 51, died Sunday August 25, 2002, at his home in Windsor. Steve was born October 15, 1950 in Rushville, IL, to Harold and Betty (Roudebush) Bader. Survivors include: his parents of Morrisonville, WI; his children: sons, Jason (Linda) Bader, grandson, Dustin Bader; and Heath Bader; daughter, Dawn (Pat) Schott, grandson Cody Schott, all of DeForest, WI; two sisters: Sara (Jeff) Hemp of Poynette, WI; Debra (Don) Gentile of Evergreen Park, IL; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Memorial Gathering was held Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002 at Lord Of Love Lutheran Church near Deforest, WI, the Rev. James M. Mumm officiated. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. on September 7, 2002 at the Bader Cemetery with a reading of Memories and prayer by Pastor Scott Neal of the Bader Christian Church. A luncheon will be serviced for extended family and friends by the Bader Ladies Aid Society at the Bader Christian Church afterward. Memorials may be sent to the family: Box 156, Morrisonville, WI 53571. Note: also in Rushville Times & The Astoria Argus 
Obituary for Wanda Winifred BaderRushville Times, January 25, 1912 Wanda Bader, 3 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bader was burned to death January 20. Her dress caught fire when she lighted a piece of paper from a lamp in he bedroom. Note: Her night dress caught fire when she lighted a piece of paper from a lamp in the bedroom. Brother, Donald Bader always blamed himself for the accident because they were playing with Grandpa's pipe. Told by Cindy Bader Utter. I had always heard that she died of Pneumonia brought on by the fire plus burns. This is a picture of her with brother Donald. {Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com>} Obituary for Wendell Dean Bader Wendell Bader Bader - Wendell D. Bader, 69, of 904 W. north St., Bloomfield, Iowa, formerly of Bader, died at 5 p. m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 1995, at Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, Ariz. Born Sept. 14, 1926, in Browning to Howard O. and Inez Robertson Bader, he married Mary Alice Hinman {called Alice}. She preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by one grandchild. Surviving are four sons, Mark of Platteville, Wis., Jeff of Keota, Iowa, Curt of Bloomfield and Michael of Ollie, Iowa; three daughters, Wanda Bader of Oceanside, Calif., Amy Tinsley of Columbia, Mo., and Terri Williams of Kingman {Ariz.}; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Harold of Morrisonville, Wi.; and two sisters, Anna Crafton Psinas of Manito and Esther Baxter of Kankakee. An agricultural mineral feed salesman, he also taught school in Bader in Schuyler County. {He also taught in Warren, Illinois}. He was a member of the Bloomfield Christian Church. He was a Navy veteran {WWII}. Services will be at 1 p. m. Saturday at Bader Christian Church. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in Bader Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bader Christian Church. Peoria Journal Star, December 5, 1995, Page: D7 Wendell Bader Bader - Wendell D. Bader, 69, of 904 W. North St., Bloomfield, Iowa, formerly of Bader, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 1995, at Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, Ariz. Born Sept. 14, 1926, in Browning to Howard O. and Inez Robertson Bader, he married Mary Alice Hinman. She preceded him in death. He also was preceded in death by one grandchild. Surviving are four sons, Mark of Platteville, Wis., Jeff of Keota, Iowa, Curt of Bloomfield and Michael of Ollie, Iowa; three daughters, Wanda Bader of Oceanside, Calif., Amy Tinsley of Columbia, Mo., and Terri Williams of Kingman; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Harold of Morrisonville, Wis.; and two sisters, Anna Crafton Psinas of Manito and Esther Baxter of Kankakee. An agricultural mineral feed salesman, he also taught school in Bader in Schuyler County. He was a member of Bloomfield Christian Church. He was a Navy veteran. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Bader Christian Church. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in Bader Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bader Christian Church. Obituary for William Whitehead Bader died: August 6, 1913 In Memorian William Bader, fourth child of Jeremiah and Sarah (Thompson) Bader, was born near Camden, Prebble {Preble}County, Ohio. His father was a native of Germany and the mother of Pennsylvania. He received his education in the public in the public schools of Prebble {Preble} County {Ohio}. At an early age he took up the work of a lachinist {machinist}. He traveled about on foot thru Ohio and Indiana often as many as forty miles in a day, carrying many pounds of tools on his back, setting up stationary engines. It was on one of these trips that he met the young women who afterwards became his wife. He was for many years engaged in the milling business, operating both saw and grist mill in Morning Sun, Ohio. In 1845, he was sent by his mother to Illinois to inspect the section of land that his father had bought in 1834 and give his opinion in regard to its being a suitable home for their family. This trip he made on horseback and upon his return home he made a favorable report and the following year his parents with their children except himself and sister, Elizabeth Murray came to Illinois and settled on what is now known as the old Bader homestead. He was united in marriage November 9, 1856, in Huntsville, Indiana to Marcy Ann Hunt, daughter of Rev. William Hunt of the M. E. Church, a pioneer of Randoph County, Indiana. His father having died the previous October, he and his bride came to Astoria, {Fulton County} Illinois, where they lived that winter, Mr. Bader being appointed administrator of his father's estate. In the spring, they returned to Ohio, where he continued in the milling business until December 1857, when he closed out his business there and came to Illinois, locating on a farm joining what is now known as the town of Bader, names in his honor. Here also he engaged in the lumbering business and when the railroad was built in 1869-70, he furnished many ties and bridge timber for the company. He was also engaged in farming, merchandizing and grain buying. He was not a member of any church, but was a liberal supporter of it and had much to do with the building of the Christian Church of Bader. In politics, he was a Democrat, serving his township {Browning Township} as supervisor for several terms and township school treasurer for many years. Owing to a catarrahal affection he spent several winters in California and concluding that himself and ------- needed a change of climate they moved to a farm near Leroy, Kansas in 1896. After living there a few years they moved to Oklahoma City, where he engaged extensively in the banking and real estate business, where he accumulated considerable wealth. In June, 1912, he was stricken with a form of appap? from which he never recovered. September he was taken to the Applewood Sanitarium in Jacksonville, Illinois that he might be near his old relatives and friends, his wife and daughter Bessie being with him a greater of the time. They had no children of their own but they took a little girl, now Bessie Moore, in her infancy. She is now left as a comfort consolation to the bereaved wife. He passed away August 6, 1913, as the advanced age of 86 years, ----months and 10 days, leaving to mourn his departure besides wife and daughter, two sisters, Mrs. Roseanne Bleecker of Pasadena, California, Mrs. Addie L. Hughes of Council Bluff, Iowa, and two brothers, B. F. Bader of Vermont, Illinois and H. O. Bader of Browning, Illinois besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted by the members of the Browning I. O. O. F. at the home of H. O. Bader Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the Bader Cemetery, with the solemn rites of I. O. O. F. Browning and A. F. & A. M. of toria were performed, the deceased having been a member of each more than half a century.  back to obits |