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Obituary of George W. ADAMS, Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted 2001 Joyce McKinnon

Name of Deceased: ADAMS, George W.
Name of Newspaper: unknown
Date of Obituary: June 6, 1891
Obituary: Resolutions of Respect Resolutions adopted by Spanish Needle F.M.B.A. Lodge, June 6, A.D. 1891. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God in His great wisdom to remove from our midst our president and co-worker, George W. ADAMS from the labors, cares and troubles of this world to that place of rest prepared for those who have done well in this world, therefore be it. Resolved, By this lodge that in the death of Brother ADAMS this lodge and community have lost an industrious and most successful worker in the arts of husbandry, and this lodge a faithful friend and most useful member and we, as members of said lodge, express our sympathy with the bereaved family. August HACKE, Columbus WHEELER.

Obituary of Giles ADAMS, Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted 2001 Sue Raffurty McMurry

Name of Deceased: ADAMS, GILES
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: May 13, 1908
Obituary: The death of Jiles ADAMS, aged 80 years, 11 months and 29 days, occurred at the home of his nephews, Robert and Jiles RUSHER, in Brushy Mound township Friday morning, where he had made his home, having never married. He leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the home of his nephews on Sunday, May 10, at 10 o'clock a.m., interment following in the Wheeler cemetery.

Obituary of Mrs. Mary E ADAMS, Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted 2001 Joyce McKinnon

Name of Deceased: ADAMS, Mary E.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: Friday, December 29, 1929
Obituary: FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY ADAMS - The funeral services of Mrs. Mary E. ADAMS who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank E. DAVID in Chicago on Tuesday evening, was held on Friday morning. The body arrived over the Chicago & Alton railroad on the early train and was taken to the Reifenberg Funeral Home. At 9 o'clock the funeral party left for the Trabue cemetery near Spanish Needle church where short services were held at the grave, conducted by Rev. J. F. BREEN, pastor of the First Baptist church, and attended by a number of the old friends and neighbors of the deceased of the Spanish Needle neighborhood where she had resided previous to her departure for Chicago. A song was given by Mrs. E. P. TRABUE, Miss Doll URQUHART and Mrs. J. E. KILLAM. The body was laid to rest in the family burial lot beside the remains of her husband and children who proceeded her to the other home. All the children were present, accompanying the body from Chicago and were Mrs. Z. J. BROWN of Gage, Montana; Mr. and Mrs. U. S. RUSHER, Mr. and Mrs. George W. ADAMS and Mr and Mrs. Frank E. DAVID, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Nell MCMILLEN, all of Chicago.

Obituary of Carl Henry ADEN Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted 2000 Kenneth R Doty Jr

Name of Deceased: ADEN, Carl Henry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: 25 JULY 1928
Obituary: The funeral of Carl Henry ADEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ADEN, was held Thursday afternoon. Short services were held at the family home in Bird at 1 o'clock and then services at Zion Lutheran church here at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George BEIDERWIEDEN. There was a large number of relatives and friends of the family present and many beautiful floral offerings. All the decedent's school friends were in attendance at the services. Those in charge of the flowers were Glenn ARNETT, Raymond WILLS, Albert WILSON, Lavin ARNETT, Gerald WHEELER and Harry WILLS. The pallbearers were Evert and Robert THORP, William and Leo ARNETT, Ervin and Allen WILLS. Interment was in the city cemetery. Among those present from out of town were William CALDWELL, Robert BARKER, Ross CHARUTED, Jack ARISMA, Robert STEVENS, and W. H. BRANDRY, all of Springfield.

Obituary of Susan Mary ALFORD (SEARCY), Macoupin Co Illinois ©2006 Submitted by: Torry Sorillo

Name of Deceased: ALFORD, Susan Mary (SEARCY)
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: August 30, 1926
Obituary: An Old Resident Passes Away At Palmyra Susan Mary SEARCY, eldest daughter of Fielding H. and Sarah MILLER SEARCY, was born in Spencer county, Ky., Aug. 14, 1846 and departed this life Aug. 30, 1926 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah VOGEL near Palmyra, Ill. At the age of seven years she, with her parents. moved to the state of Illinois, where she spent nearly three quarters of a century near and in the village of Palmyra. In the year 1860 she united with the Mt. Moriah Baptist church and was baptized by Bro. NICHOLS. Some years later she moved her memership to the First Baptist church of Palmyra and during the later years of her afflicted life, she was a constant reader of the Bible. On Nov. 28, 1869 she was married to M.T. ALFORD and to this union was born seven children, namely: Mrs. Sarah VOGEL, Palmyra; Mrs. Martha ANGEL, Carlinville; Mrs. Rosa WHITHORN of Clay, N.Y.; and Cleveland ALFORD of Girard; also two step sons Robert and Cap ALFORD of Girard. Her husband, three children - one daughter, Mrs. Bertha PRITCHETT, two sons Joseph and John, also three step sons - Benjamin, William and Charles. preceeded her some years ago. Those left to mourn their loss besides those mentioned, are ten grandchildren, six great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends. "O Blessed Christ! My strength, my King, He is my comfort and my stay; In Him I hope, of Him I sing, While toiling o'er life's rugged way. Chiefest among ten thousand He, For Christ, my King, is all to me. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept., 1st at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah VOGEL, conducted by Revs. KING and GAITHER. The casket bearers were nephews, namely: Obe, Isaac, Nathaniel GROW; Solomon, Jake and Arthur MILLER. The flowers were carried by her grand-daughters, Mesdames Dallas ALFORD, Arthur DENBY, Merle WALDEN, Misses Frances ALFORD and Maurine ENGLAND. Interment in the MILLER cemetery.

Obituary of John T. ANDERSON, Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted 2002 Chris Grove-Surgis

Name of Deceased: ANDERSON, John T
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 11-25-1913
Obituary: Death of Well Known Citizen - Another well known and highly esteemed citizen has passed away to the Great Beyond. John T. ANDERSON, one of our well-known settlers of Honey Point Township, passed away at 1:13 a.m., at his late home in Terre Haute, Ind., where he has spent the last three years of his life. He was fifty-six years, eleven months, twenty-four days of age. J. T. ANDERSON, the oldest son of Wm. ANDERSON, president of the Macoupin County Mutual insurance company, was born Nov. 18, 1856, in Brushy Mound Township; resided with his father until he was united in marriage to Matilda N. MITCHELL, daughter of Elizah and Hannah MITCHELL, about twenty-four years ago, she being called away three years later. To this union was born one child, Miss Edna M. ANDERSON. Mr. ANDERSON was never a seeker after political honors, though his neighbors and friends elected him assessor of Honey Point Township for three terms and school director several years. He was a staunch believer of policies of the Democrat party, but he was considerate and tolerant of the views of others. Everyone admired J. T. ANDERSON. He was open, honest, frank and pleasant. He lived an honest, honorable, upright life and treated every man as he would himself be treated. He was an excellent citizen in every sense of the word, and his death is a distinct loss to the community in which he lived so long. The funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 o'clock at the Honey Creek Baptist church. Rev. Vaughn officiating. Interment was made in the Mitchell cemetery, under auspices of the Woodmen. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss an aged father, three brothers, Luther, of Barnett, Samuel of Brushy Mound, Chas. of Cahokia, two sisters, Mrs. J. M. MC GOWAN, Butler, Mo., and Mrs. J. D. MC REYNOLDS of Honey Point, and one daughter Miss Edna, who resides in Terre Haute, Ind., and a host of relatives and friends.

Obituary of Charles William ARNETT, Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted 2001 Sue Raffurty McMurry

Name of Deceased: ARNETT, Charles William
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: April 5, 1945
Obituary: CHAS. W. ARNETT OF BIRD TOWNSHIP DIED SATURDAY. Charles William ARNETT, aged 69, a life-long resident of the Bird township vicinity, died at 11:00 p.m., Saturday, March 31st, (1945) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard DUCKELS, in the Keller vicinity, near Chesterfield. He had been critically ill at his daughter's home for several weeks. He had been in failing health for a number of years following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered a number of years ago. Decedent was born May 24, 1875, in Bird township, the eldest son of the late John and Hannah MILLS ARNETT. He spent his entire life in farming. He was united in marriage to Miss Jeanette WOODS, who survives, together with two sons and a daughter, William and Lorrin, of Bird Township, and Mrs. Velma DUCKELS, Chesterfield; one brother, John ARNETT, Bloomington; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude RHOADS, Carlinville; Mrs. Mae ELDRED, Greeley, Colo.; Mrs. Zoe CHAPIN, Shepherd, Michigan. Ten grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday from the Heinz funeral home in this city. Rev. F. L. CROUCH, officiated. Mrs. Ralph WHEELER sang "Face to Face", and "No Night There", with Mrs. Maurice HEAD accompanist at the piano. The flowers were cared for by Mesdames Pearl NIXON, Chas. BARNSTABLE, William and George WOODS, and two granddaughters, Helen DUCKELS and Eloise ARNETT. The interment was in Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery. The pallbearers were Fred SMITH, Samuel WADE, Pearl NIXON, Chas. BARNSTABLE, Wm. WOODS and George WOODS.

Obituary of Elijah ARNOLD, Macoupin Co Illinois ©2007 Submitted by Marilyn Galvan

Name of Deceased: ARNOLD, Elijah
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: March 26, 1913
Obituary: In Memoriam Elijah ARNOLD was born near Scottville, Illinois, January 6, 1840, and departed this life at his home in Scottville, Ill, March 17, 1913 aged 73 years, 2 months and 11 days. He was the son of William and Lucy ARNOLD, natives of Tennessee and one of a family of seven children, four sons and three daughters all of whom having preceded him in death, except one brother Hopson ARNOLD, now in the Soldiers' Home at Quincy, Illinois. He was united in marriage with Rebecca SANDERS, January 19th, 1860. To this union were born twelve children. One son George R. and one daughter Lucy having preceded him to the great beyond. He is survived by his wife and ten children, five sons and five daughters, namely Sciota E., wife of John WITTE, of Butler, Illinois; Luther E. of Springfield, IL; Albin E. of Roodhouse, IL; Mattie M. wife of B. A. RUYLE of Scottville, Illinois; Flora M. wife of Charles SCOTT of Scottville, Illinois; Benjamin F. of Jerseyville, IL; Peter J. and Frederick O. at home and Ora and Zora of Jerseyville, Illinois. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. He professed a hope in Christ in March 1912 and as death drew near often expressed his willingness and readiness to go. His only regret being to leave his wife and children. He had been a great sufferer for the past three years, but bore his afflictions with great fortitude His highest ambition in life was to serve his family and fellow man and was always upright and sincere in all his dealings and transactions. The funeral services were held Thursday at 11 oclock from Mt. Zion Baptist church, Rev. LONG of Oakford, Illinois, officiating. Interment in the Land Cemetery. The pall bearers were his four sons, Luther E., Albin E., Benjamin F., and Frederick G. and two son-in-laws, B. H. RUYLE and Charles SCOTT.

Obituary of William B "Will" ARNOLD, Macoupin Co Illinois 01 Oct 1998 © Submitted 1998 Marilyn Galvan

Name of Deceased: ARNOLD, William "Will" B.
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 13, 1908
Obituary: William B. ARNOLD, aged 60 years, died at his home in Second Ward Thursday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock, after an illness of about six months. He was born in Macoupin and lived in this vicinity nearly all of his life. On November 1, 1864 he enlisted in the 62nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry in Co. B, and served his country until March 6, 1866, when he was honorably discharged. Besides his wife, who is also in ill health, he is survived by two sons and one daughter, namely: J. W. and J. L. ARNOLD, of Alton, and Mrs. Mabel FAITH of East St. Louis. One brother, George ARNOLD, and one sister, Mrs. Anna CLEVENGER, of this city, also survive. The funeral services will be held from the family residence on Second South street Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. H. RHODES, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be made in the city cemetery. The funeral will be attended in a body by the local G.A.R. post and the Federation of Labor.

Obituary of Charlotte AUGUSTINE (SHULTZ) Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted 2000 Robert Shultz

Name of Deceased: AUGUSTINE (SHULTZ), Charlotte
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: August 8, 1917
Obituary: Mrs. Charlotte AUGUSTINE SHULTZ, was born April 30, 1835 in Pennsylvania, and was married to Meschech SHULTZ, Mar 20, 1853. They resided in her native state of Maryland until 1867, when they removed to a farm northwest of Shipman. In the year of 1891, they again removed to their home in Shipman. On Dec. 3, 1907 her husband preceded her to his final resting place, where on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 4 at 5:00 p.m. Mrs. SHULTZ joined him to abide with him where another separation will not be realized, but where sweet and undisturbed repose will forever be enjoyed under a Heavenly Father's tender care. To this union was born eight children, Alonzo, Jennie FISCHER, Frank, Cora DODSON, Herman, Alice MILLER, and Chesty FASOLD, the youngest, who died ten years ago next October. She also leaves sixteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. We wish to add these sainted parents enordered by the family the following praiseworthy acts in their earthly careers, as we find it upon our church records, of which she was faithful and devoted member. With uniting zeal did this father and mother labor and give for the founding of a Lutheran church, the one of his early youth, until April 17, 1872, when their prayers and hopes were realized by an organization in their own home of 22 charter members and which was soon followed by the erection of the Lutheran Church which doubtless owes its existence to his untiring labors. That God has richly rewarded them for their zeal and devotion to his cause, I need only refer you to the family who have followed in their footsteps to the House of God. We are sad today when we recall mother SHULTZ' anxiety to make the improvements now prophesied and ordered and to see them before passing over the river and for which she had freely made her offering. But like David of old, she was not permitted and we humbly bow to the will of the wise disposer who do all things well. Mother SHULTZ will be sadly missed by all her sons and daughters, who so much enjoyed their frequent visits with Mother in her home and who was always glad to see them and sad to see them depart. But more still, the children of our common Father will sadly miss our sainted mother in Israel in this earthly home of Gods children where until the last few weeks, which she spent with her daughter, Jennie, her seat was never vacant, and her readiness to sympathy and assist was never known to abate. Her pastor will miss her absence with sadness, though he has been here but a short time, but long enough to know her value as a helper by her interested presence.

Name of Deceased: ARNOLD, William Alfred
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: March 3, 1920
Obituary: The home of Harry E. ARNOLD of this city has been sadly bereaved the past week. On Wednesday morning, Feb. 25th, a son, Wm. Alfred ARNOLD, aged 4 years, died from bronchial pneumonia. Thursday afternoon the death of the mother occurred at 2:50 PM. Her death was caused by pneumonia, which followed an attack of influenza. At the time of the death of the child the mother was so ill that the funeral was held from the home of an aunt, Mrs. Oral ROBINSON, on Thursday afternoon, Rev. A. H. RHODES officiating. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Emma E. ARNOLD were held from the residence at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. S. PHILIPS officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery. Surviving are the husband, three sons and one daughter. The four surviving children have also been ill with pneumonia. Mr. ARNOLD's many friends sympathize with him deeply in his bereavement.

Name of Deceased: ARNOLD, Jesse L.
Name of Newspaper: Alton Telegraph-evening
Date of Obituary: January 28, 1920
Obituary: Jesse L. ARNOLD, aged 46, died at 12:30 this morning at his home, 1803 Alby St., Alton, IL, after a long illness. He had remained at his place of employment in the Standard Tilton Mill until about a month ago when he was obliged to give up his work and from that time was confined in his home. Arrangements were being made to send him away to a sanitarium hoping the change might be beneficial, but he became so weak it was impossible to move him. He leaves his wife, the former Grace FONES, and five children. Also a sister Mrs. James (Mabel) FAITH and a brother James William ARNOLD. The body will be taken to Carlinville, Ill., for burial Friday. (Note: He was born June 12, 1873 to Wm. B. and America WEATHERFORD ARNOLD.)

Name of Deceased: ARNOLD, Emma Edith (SCHUELER)
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: March 3, 1920
Obituary: Obituary: The home of Harry E. ARNOLD of this city has been sadly bereaved the past week. On Wednesday morning, Feb. 25th, a son, Wm. Alfred ARNOLD, aged 4 years, died from bronchial pneumonia. Thursday afternoon the death of the mother occurred at 2:50 PM. Her death was caused by pneumonia, which followed an attack of influenza. At the time of the death of the child the mother was so ill that the funeral was held from the home of an aunt, Mrs. Oral ROBINSON, on Thursday afternoon, Rev. A. H. RHODES officiating. Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Emma E. ARNOLD were held from the residence at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. W. S. PHILIPS officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery. Surviving are the husband, three sons and one daughter. The four surviving children have also been ill with pneumonia. Mr. ARNOLD's many friends sympathize with him deeply in his bereavement.

Name of Deceased: ARENDT, Mary Jane (SHULTZ)
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: October 9, 1895
Obituary: Mrs. Jane ARENDT died last Saturday aged sixty- two years. She was the seventh child of Adam and Nancy SHULTZ. She was born in Pennsylvania but raised in Maryland; had fourteen brothers and sisters and by a former marriage of her father, four half brothers and sisters all living and married except one brother who died in infancy. She was married in 1850 to Adam ARENDT which union resulted in six daughters, and one son. Mr. ARENDT died early in 1872 and a few months later she came to Shipman bringing with her a son and two daughters, leaving one married. In about 1885 her daughter Ida died. Mr. W. H. ARENDT, of St. Louis, Mrs. H. C. SWEET, of this place, and her daughter in the East are all who survive her. Our esteemed townsman, M. SHULTZ, is one of her brothers. There were so many members of the Lutheran choir related to Aunt Jane ARENDT who had to take seats with the mourners that the Methodist choir was invited to sing at her funeral. Their singing gave evidence of plenty of practice and good training.

Obituary of James ALLEN Macoupin County Illinois ©2006 Commodore Allen

Name of Deceased: ALLEN, James
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 6 Nov 1890
Obituary: Died James Allen, at his residence in this city, Sunday night, the 28th last. In his 76th year of age. He was born near Louisville, KY., April 19, 1813. He removed to this State about 50 years ago and has been a resident of this city for many years. He was twice married. His first wife, Delilah Davis, (Delila W. Davis)died in 1864, leaving two sons (John Davis Allen & William Thompson Allen) now surviving. He was married in 1865 to Sarah Keller, (Dau. of Jacob Keller & Levina Davis)who survives him. Mr. Allen united with the M.E. church 53 years ago and lived a consistent christian life, respected by all who knew him. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Lodge, A.F.&A.M., and laid to rest by the brothers of the lodge.

Obituary of Sarah H. ALLEN (KELLER) Macoupin County Illinois ©2006 Commodore Allen

Name of Deceased: ALLEN, Sarah H. (KELLER)
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: May 10, 1906
Obituary: DEATH OF MRS. SARAH H.(KELLER) ALLEN (James Allen's second wife) The death of Mrs. Sarah H. Allen occured late Tuesday night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Davie Gore, with whom she had lived for the past fifteen years. The end came apparently without a struggle, as Mrs. Allen had been as well as usual the previous day. She was 79 years old, and is survived by two step-sons, Wm. Allen of Bird, and John Allen of Morris, Ill. An extended obituary will be given later. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. T. A. Canady officiating. Interment in the City Cemetery. Daily Enquirer, May 10, 1906 FUNERAL OF MRS. SARAH ALLEN The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Allen took place from the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. T. A. Canady officiating. A large number of friends and relatives of the deceased were present to pay their last tribute of respect. The following were the pallbearers: George J. Castle, John Hounsley, W. H. Behrens, Joseph Bird, W. F. Burgdorff and W. D. Mayfield, sr. Carlinville City Cemetery, Carlinville, IL, Records of Burials

Obituary of Mary Jane AIMONE Macoupin County Illinois ©2006 Rick Doty

Name of Deceased: AIMONE, Mary Jane
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 22 Jan 1932
Obituary: Mrs. Mary Jane AIMONE, wife of Dominic AIMONE, died at the Litchfield hospital early Tuesday morning at the age of 54 years, 6 moonths and 19 days. The news of her death came as a shock to her friends, for very few knew she was at the hospital. She was apparently in good health Monday morning, but complained of a severe headache. She became unconscious and was taken to the hospital, where it was found she had suffered a stroke of paralysis. She was of a pleasant disposition and during her long years of residence in this city made many warm friends whose sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. Funeral services were conducted yesterday morning from the family residence in this city, with services at the Church of the Ascension, Rev. Father HOGAN officiating. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. AIMONE is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. R.GERALD of Colorado, and two sons, William and Parnell, of Mt.Olive. There are also three grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters, one of the latter, Mrs. Gus MORAN, residing in our city.