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Name of Deceased: BAHN, John
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: February 16, 1917
Obituary: JOHN BAHN YOUNG MAN COMMITS SUICIDE Wednesday evening and yesterday morning the sad new of the suicide of John BAHN spread in our city and was received with general regret. The young man and wife who had made their home with his father-in-law and her parents in Klondike, Mr. and Mrs. Frank HETFLEISCH, returned home after a week's separation from his wife after 6 p.m. Wednesday and while in the room with Mrs. BAHN, made the remark: "This is my last drink," then pulled out a revolver from his coat pocket and sent a bullet into his right temple with fatal results. The frightened wife telephoned to Dr. W.L. McBRIEN but by the time he could reach the house, Mr. BAHN had passed away. Coroner Frank SAWYER of Sawyerville was notified and he held the inquest Wednesday evening . The jury was composed of H.W. FRITZ, foreman, W.E. PRIESMEYER, Carl L. KAESEMAN, Aug. SCHNEIDER, R. A. MILLER and Anton GUSEL. After hearing the evidence they returned the verdict: "We, the undersigned jurors, on oath do find that John BAHN came to his death by a gun shot wound from a 32-caliber Iver- Johnson revolver, inflict by himself on Feb. 14, 1917, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Frank HETFLEISCH." Mr. BAHN was born Jan. 25, 1891 at Sabutsch in Hungary, Austria, to Geo. BAHN, Sr. and his wife, Mary nee SAATKAMP. In 1892 the father, Geo. BAHN, Sr. came to America, location at Staunton, and the family followed him the next year, arriving in our city April 11, 1893. Here the young man grew up, worked for some time in the mine then in [copy blurred.... continued on another page.]

Obituary of Jane BAILEY (POWELL) FLETCHER BAINBRIDGE , Macoupin County Illinois ©1998 Robert Fletcher

Name of Deceased: BAILEY, Jane
Name of Newspaper: Girard, Il.
Date of Obituary: December 18, 1891
Obituary: Mrs. Jane BAILEY, mother of our townsman, B. FLETCHER, died Friday Dec. 18, 1891, at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. E. TOLAN. The deceased was more than 84 years of age, and was a member of the M. E. church for 70 years. The funeral services took place at the M. E. church in this city after which the remains were taken to Scottville and there laid to rest by the side of her husband who preceded her many years ago. (Note: Jane POWELL married James S. FLETCHER and then he died. She then married John Washington BAINBRIDGE and when he died she married Lewis M. BAILEY.

Obituary of America Esther BAKER (RAFFURTY), Macoupin County Illinois (c)2001 Sue Raffurty McMurry

Name of Deceased: BAKER, America Esther (RAFFURTY)
Name of Newspaper: The Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: November 3, 1881
Obituary: The wife of C. R. (Charles Robert) BAKER, (America Esther RAFFURTY BAKER), formerly of this city and Chesterfield, died at Charleston (Cole Co.?) on Saturday (Oct 29), of typhoid fever. She leaves a husband and six young children to mourn their irreparable loss. Monday the remains were brought back for burial in the locality where she passed nearly all her life. She was a daughter of James RAFFERTY.

Obituary of John Adam BAKER, Macoupin County Illinois (c)2007 Carol Cyrus

Name of Deceased: BAKER, John Adam
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 16 Sep 1875
Obituary: Sudden Death Mr. John Adam BAKER, a prominent German citizen, living near this city died last Sunday night very suddenly. He was in the city during the day attending church and about ten o'clock was taken with congestion of the lungs; Dr. HEAD was sent for, but he arrived too late. The old gentleman only lived two hours afte he was taken sick. He was over fifty-eight years of age and leaves a large family and many friends to mourn his loss.

Obituary of Mrs. Jacob BALL, Macoupin County Illinois (c)2002 Chris Grove-Surgis

Name of Deceased: BALL, Jacob, Mrs.
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: November 22, 1913
Obituary: Mrs. Jacob BALL, residing seven miles east of Virden, died quite suddenly at her home while talking to her husband Wednesday morning. She was 59 years old. The remains were taken to Litchfield Friday, where services and interment were made.

Name of Deceased: BARTO, Hardin
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 23, 1927
Obituary: Hardin BARTO died at his home in Bird township six miles west of Carlinville where he has resided for the last three years. He passed away Monday evening (Feb 27). His death was caused from double pneumonia. He leaves a wife, who was formerly Grace DUCKELS and an aged mother, Mrs. F.E. BARTO, and one brother Dr. J. H. BARTO of St. Louis. The funeral services will be held at the residence of George DUCKELS, in Second South street, Carlinville, IL, at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment in the city cemetery.

Name of Deceased: BATES, Francis M.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: January 18, 1928
Obituary: Francis M. BATES, son of William and Martha BATES, was born September 28, 1845 in Western Mound township, and died Jan. 10, 1928, at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. F. SANDERS in Kemper at the age of 82 years, three months and 12 days. At 8 years of age, he moved with his parents to Bird township. He was united in marriage to Rosetta BROWN in November, 1868. To this union four children were born, namely: Claude of Bird township, Nellie, wife of C. F. SANDERS of Kemper; John W., deceased; and Martha, wife of Otis J. VAUGHAN of Carlinville. Mrs. BATES died September 8, 1880. He was married to Cythia E. ADAMS, who survives him, May 6, 1885. To this union was born one son, F. F. BATES of Carlinville. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and two aged brothers, James Calvin and Attison, both of Bird township. In 1910 he moved to Carlinville where he lived until a few months ago. At an early age he became a member of Shiloh church and for many years he served as deacon. Besides those named, he leaves other relatives and friends who regret deeply his death. The funeral, conducted by Rev. B. F. DRAKE of Palmyra, was held at Shiloh church at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13th. The following, who were nephews, acted as pallbearers: Q. H. BATES, L. C. BATES, Edward BATES, Byron BATES, Walter BATES and Maurice BATES. Those in attendance from out of town were Mrs. John BATES and daughter, Mrs. Vincent CALLAHAN and Mr. and Mrs. Edward BATES of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold COOK of Jerseyville. Card of Thanks. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation of the many expressions of sympathy and kind deeds of assistance during the sickness and death of husband and father.

Name of Deceased: BATES, Douglas M.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: November 24, 1926
Obituary: Dies Suddenly in Hospital at Springfield Today. D. M. BATES, Formerly a Supervisor of Macoupin County, Passed Away at St. John's Hospital - Leading Farmer of Community. The many friends of D. M. BATES were grieved to learn of his sudden death at Springfield, Thursday afternoon. He had been in failing health a year or more. He was one of the best known men in the Carlinville vicinity and had always been an active farmer. Douglas M. BATES was born in Bird township (as was also his father before him), on May 11, 1861, the son of George and Agnes (ADAMS) BATES. His mother preceded him in death in December 1869. Being left motherless at an early age, the father married Jane Carr who reared the family of six small children to majority. The father passed away Feb. 4, 1879. He was reared in Macoupin County, attending the district schools as other boys did, until he had acquired sufficient knowledge of the common branches that he might assume the heavier obligations of life. Laying aside his school books, he gave his attention to the work of the farm with which he had been assisting since his early boyhood. He remained a member of the parental household until he attained his majority, when he started in on his own. He first rented some land with such success that at the end of six years he was able to buy his father's farm. This has been his home ever since where he has engaged in general farming and stock raising. By good business methods he has been so successful that he had acquired holdings of 445 acres of land in Bird and Carlinville townships, all under a high state of cultivation and well improved. On October 5, 1882 he was joined in wedlock to Miss Mattie A. WILSON, daughter of James and Rebecca (BARR) WILSON of Honey Point township. Seven children were born to this union, of whom five are living, namely, Morris O., Walter M., Byron G. of Carlinville; Webster W. of Palmyra; and one daughter, Agnes, wife of L. D. BROWN of Peoria. He also leaves ten grandchildren. In religious faith, the family were Baptists and their political allegiance given to the Democratic party. He served several terms as assistant supervisor of Carlinville township and for 21 years was school director of his district. A capable businessman, reliable and trustworthy, he was always held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. Mr. BATES united with the Charity Baptist church when a young man and was ordained to the office of deacon and still held this position at the time of his death. He will be sorely missed by the congregation. In addition to his immediate family, Mr. BATES leaves three brothers, Q. H. BATES of Bird, James BATES, who lives east of Carlinville, William BATES, Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Ida COLE of Nilwood. One sister, Mrs. GRIFFIN, died in Tennessee about five years ago. He also leaves three uncles, F. M. BATES of this city, and Calvin and Atison BATES of Bird. The funeral services were held on Sunday. A number of friends and relatives assembled at the residence at 11:30 where short services were held and the body was then taken to Charity church where the funeral services took place. On account of the roads, the procession had to go a roundabout way so as to follow the oiled road, as it would have been impossible to reach Charity church by the regular road. The funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. GAITHER of Jerseyville who is pastor of the church, in a solemn and impressive manner. The church was crowded with relatives and friends of the deceased. The pallbearers were Bert, Frank and Fred WILSON of this city; John MOSS, George BATES, Charles BATES, Claude BATES and George RHODES, Jr. The honorary pallbearers were ? BEVERS, Craven DENBY, Geo. RHODES, Sr., Chas. KESSINGER, J. P. PRESSLER, Geo. DENBY, William KESSINGER and ? P. KESSINGER. The flower bearers were Mrs. Roy BATES, Mrs. George BATES, Mrs. Vincent CALLAHAN, Lolah COLE, Mrs. John MOSS and Mrs. O. L. CAUDREY.

Name of Deceased: BATES, Martha (WITT)
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: October 10, 1898
Obituary: Passed to the Great Beyond. Demise of Mrs. Martha BATES, Old and Respected Resident. Died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. LUMPKIN, in Carlinville, Ill., on Sunday, October 9th, 1898, Martha BATES, aged 80 years, 1 month and 14 days. Grandma BATES was born in Jefferson county, Tennessee, on the 25th day of August 1818, and was the daughter of Eli and Nancy WITT. When about 11 years of age, she together with her father's family, removed to Illinois and settle in Greene county. On the 21st day of December, 1837, she was united in marriage with James W. BATES, and they immediately removed to Barr township and settled upon land which had been entered from the government by her husband, and at once proceeded to carve out a home and farm in the then wilderness. On the 4th day of February, 1845, her husband was called to the great beyond and thus she was left a widow with two small children to face the hardships of pioneer life. But with the fortitude that characterized the early settlers of this country, she reared and educated her children, both of whom are still living, John BATES, now of Minden Mines, Mo., and Mrs. J. W. LUMPKIN, of this city. More than twenty of the last years of her life were spent at the home of her daughter. On the 24th day of June last, she accidentally fell on a stairway and severely injured her hip joint, as well as shocking her whole system. She suffered the most excruciating pain a considerable portion of the time for three and one-half months before death relieved her of her suffering. She was a good and true woman, in all that it takes to constitute true womanhood. The sick, the needy and distressed, in her had a fast friend, who never failed them while she retained her strength. She was a firm believer in Christianity, and had been a consistent member of the Baptist church for many years. During her last suffering she frequently declared herself ready for the great change. Her funeral will take place from the residence on Tuesday, October 11, at 2 p.m., Rev. D. P. DEADRICK officiating.

Name of Deceased: BECKER, Anna Catherine
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: November 22, 1913
Obituary: Mrs. Anna Catherine BECKER, one of the pioneer residents of Virden, died Thursday night at 7:00 at the age of 86 years. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home, conducted by the Rev. J. G. REYNOLDS of the Presbyterian church.

Name of Deceased: BENTRUP, Henry Wilhelm
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: November 22, 1912
Obituary: Henry Wilhelm BENTRUP was born July 11, 1858 in Alberdissen, Westfalen, Germany. In 1885 he came to America and in 1887 was married to Charlotte BARENFELD. To this union one child was born, Henry of this city. He has been sick for some time, but was seriously ill only the last few days. His death occured at his residence on Nov. 15, 1912 at 10:30 P.M., heart trouble being the immediate cause. At his death he was aged 54 years, 3 months and 4 days. His mother survives him, also his wife, one son, one brother Fred who lives near this city and four sisters, one in Germany, Mrs. Fred SCHACHT of Wisconsin, Miss Lena SCHROEDER of North Dakota, Mrs. Anna PATHAMAN of North Dakota. One brother having died about this time last year. The funeral services were held at the church and the Concordia Singing Society of which he was a member had charge of the services at the cemetery.

Name of Deceased: BENTRUP, Charolette
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: March 5, 1915
Obituary: Mrs. Charolette BENTRUP, nee BEHRENFELD, was born in Gelzenkfrchen Waterscheid, Westphalen Germany August 28, 1866. She lived with her parents in Germany until 1887 when she came to America. In the same year she was married to Henry BENTRUP in Staunton. They lived in Staunton many years and by industry and frugality accumulated considerable property. Two and one half years ago Mr. BENTRUP died, leaving his property to his wife. She lived in the south-west part of Staunton on the cemetery road with her son Henry, until the time she was taken to Litchfield to operated on for the disease. Her death occurred at that place, as mentioned above. At the time of her death she was aged 48 years, 6 months and 2 days. Left to mourn her loss are her son Henry, who is left alone in the world by the death of his mother. The funeral will be held from the late home to St. Paul's church at 2 p.m. on next Sunday, Rev. F. DUSCHLE officiating.

Name of Deceased: BENTRUP, Herman H.
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: October 27, 1911
Obituary: HERMAN BENTRUP KILLED IN MINE - Herman H. BENTRUP, a loader in #14 mine was badly injured by a fall of slate last Saturday about 12:30 p.m. Mr. BENTRUP was brought to his home and died at 3:00 o'clock. He was wedging down coal, the mass giving way fell over knocking out the props which caused the slate to fall. He was bruised about the head, but a bruise over the heart was the fatal one. On Sunday morning Coroner KARNES held an inquest with the following jury: Harvey STROUD, foreman, J.E.SHARP, John CHAPMAN, Henry HOUSAM, Otto SCHULMEISTER and Roy HORTON. After visiting the mine and hearing the evidence they rendered a verdict holding the company for neglect as follows: "That the deceased came to his death by a fall of slate in room no. 2, tenth right, east side of mine #14 of the Consolidated Coal Company at Staunton, Illinois, and we furthermore believe that non compliance be said company in regard to the provision of the state mining law which provides that no man shall be permitted to enter the mine when his working place is reported dangerous, except to repair same, contributed to the cause of his death." It was one of the longest sessions of a coroner's jury ever held here and a thorough and rigid examination of all witnesses was held, as well as the evidence of the inspector taken. The funeral was held on Monday at 2:00 o'clock from the house to St. Paul's church, Rev. RAUSCH officiating the funeral being largely attended by members of the lodge and the local miners to which deceased belonged. Mr. BENTRUP was well known in this city and had been for years a familiar figure, at one time running a saloon where the Luker building now stands. For the past several years he has been engaged in mining. He leaves a wife and four children, all at home, and several brothers and sisters and other relatives. His wife was a daughter of William BRAKHANE who recently died, thus her trials are numerous and hard to bear. The Star Times extends sympathy.

Name of Deceased: BENTRUP, Maria Anna
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: April 1923
Obituary: AGED LADY CLAIMED BY GRIM REAPER - Maria A. BENTRUP, 94 years old, died early Saturday Morning Mrs. Maria A. BENTRUP, the oldest resident of this community, Saturday morning at 8 o'clock was summoned from this life by the grim reaper death, having attained the unusual age of 94 years, 3 months and 1 day. Death was due to senility. Mrs. BENTRUP was born on Jan. 27, 1829 near Herford, Westphalen, Germany, and spent the early portion of her life in that country where in October, 1855 she was united in marriage with Herman BENTRUP. Their union was blessed with eight children, of whom five preceded the mother in death. The family resided in Germany for a number of years and in 1885 came to America, locating at Staunton where the subject of this sketch has resided continuously since. The husband and father was summoned from this life on Jan. 1, 1892, and since a number of years Mrs. BENTRUP made her home with her son, Fred BENTRUP, at whose home she died. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home, followed by services at the St. Paul's church at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. NIEDRENHOFER officiating. Interment was at the Staunton Cemetery. Those left to chierish her memory of the estimable lady are: one son, Fred BENTRUP; two daughters, Mrs. Lena SCHROEDER of Hebron, N.D., and Mrs. Fredericka SCHACHT of Chipewa Falls, Wis.; 22 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and many more distant relatives and friends. May she slumber in exceeding peace after her long earthly pilgrimage.

Name of Deceased: BENTRUP, Lydia A.
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: May 7, 1931
Obituary: Mrs. Lydia A. BENTRUP, wife of Fred BENTRUP Sr., and one of the well known residents of our community, on Friday morning, May 1 at 4 o'clock passed away at the family home, southeast of Staunton. Mrs. BENTRUP had been ill since sometime and in March underwent an operation at the St. Francis Hospital at Litchfield. Death was due to carcinoma of the liver. The subject of this sketch was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen SCHAEPER and was born at St. Louis on Jan. 20, 1870, hence attaining an age of 61 years, 3 months and 11 days. On September 18, 1890 she was united in marriage with Fred BENTRUP, the ceremony taking place at St. Louis. The newly married couple took possession of a farm south of Staunton and have resided in this community continuously since. Of their union five children, three sons and two daughters were born. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock from the family home, followed by services at the St. Paul church, Rev A. H. WEGENER officiating. Interment was at the Spangle Cemetery, south of Staunton. Pallbearers were Otto PASCHEN, Fred HOCHMUTH, O.C. SCHMUTZLER, Albert SCHNEIDER, John HOXSEY and Henry SCHUETTE. Mrs. BENTRUP was a member of the St. Paul's Church and of the Woman's Union. Those left to cherish her memory are; her husband; three sons, Henry, Fred Jr., and Louis and two daughters, Misses Emma and Lydia all of Staunton. Two brothers Louis and August SCHAEPER and one sister Miss Julia SCHAEPER, also all of Staunton.

Name of Deceased: BERRIMAN, Job
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: November 1914
Obituary: Job BERRIMAN, Sr. We could but briefly mention last week the death of Job BERRIMAN, Sr., which occurred last Friday morning. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. F. B. WARD and the interment was in the Virden Cemetery. Mr. BERRIMAN was born in Hayle, Cornwall, England, March 5, 1836 and died at his home in this city October 30, 1914, aged 78 years, 7 months and 25 days. He came to America in 1871, settling for a time in New Jersey at Batestown, and in 1890 came to Virden. He was a miner by occupation but about the year 1893 or 1894 after leaving the mines at Sorento quit mining as he had contracted the disease known as miner's asthma. His death was due to a complication of diseases which had made him an invalid for some time, the last four months of which he was unable to lie in bed but was compelled to sit up in a chair. His wife died last August. He is survived by four sons and five daughters. The sons are Job, Charles, Frank and John BERRIMAN, all of this city, and the daughters are Elizabeth, Mrs. George GRAHAM; Jane, Mrs. Joe FISH; Martha, Mrs. Ed FISH of Springfield. Mrs. Ethel ATKINSON of Filmore, ILL., and Mrs. Hattie TAYLOR of Morristown, N.J.

Name of Deceased: BETTIS, Alexander
Name of Newspaper: West Plains Journal (Mo.)
Date of Obituary: March 21,1923
Obituary: Alexander BETTIS, father of Mrs. Ed. FOSTER of West Plains, died at his daughter's home here last Wednesday, March 21, death being due to influenza and complications. Mr. BETTIS and his wife who were both quite old, had been living at Viola, Ark., until recently. About a week before Mr. BETTIS' death, he and his aged wife moved to West Plains to reside with their daughter. Mr. BETTIS was born near Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 22, 1840. When an infant, his parents moved to Illinois. He married Miss Sarah M. JENKINS, near Girard, Illinois, in the year 1862. To them, nine children were born. John H. BETTIS of Viola, Ark.; Mrs. Elva HART of Colorado Springs, Colo.; George BETTIS of Nilwood, Illinois; James BETTIS of Winchester, Illinois; Mrs. Laura SHIPLETT now living in Washington; Mrs. Bertha GREEN of South Fort Smith, Ark.; Clarence BETTIS of Cushing, Oklahoma; Mrs. Artie FOSTER of West Plains, Mo. Fifty-four grandchildren and fifty great grandchildren. One brother and two sisters also survive who are David BETTIS of Winchester, Illinois; Mrs. Pheobe ADAMS and Mrs. Nancy SHAW of Nilwood. The daughter living at South Fort Smith, Ark,; and the son living at Viola Arkansas, with the daughter who resides here accompanied by other relatives and friends, took the body to Viola, Arkansas; last Thursday where burial was made in Mt. Calm cemetery.

Name of Deceased: BEYER (ANTHONY), Isobel
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: July 24, 1924
Obituary: Mrs. Emil BEYER, a well known resident to our city, died Friday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry ANTHONY, of Belleville, where she spent the last 6 months. Death was due to dropsy and she attained an age of only 25 years, 25 days. Mrs. BEYER, whose maiden name was Isobel ANTHONY, was born at Rich Prairie, Illinois on June 23, 1899. On February 28, 1917 she married Emil BEYER, the ceremony taking place in Carlinville. The couple resided in Staunton and their union was graced by one child, a son. When the ravages of disease overtook her, Mrs. BEYER returned to the home of her parents where every possible effort was made to ward off her ailment, to no avail. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at Belleville, Rev. RANSON officiating and interment was at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. Left to cherish her memory are the husband, Emil, one son, Melvin Emil, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry ANTHONY of Belleville; one brother Joseph ANTHONY of Belleville, 2 sisters Mrs. Charles FUNDERBURK and Mrs. Lester SCOTT of Caseyville and other more distant relatives and friends.

Name of Deceased: BEYER, Herman, Sr.
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: April 16, 1931
Obituary: HERMAN BEYER, SR., PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME ON FRIDAY MORNING. Herman BEYER, Sr, well known and long time resident of our community, on Friday (April 10, 1931) morning at 11:50 o'clock passed away at his home, located on East Main Street, just beyond the city limits. Death was due to cancer of the liver. Herman BEYER was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil BEYER, Sr. and was born in Germany on March 31, 1867, hence attaining an age of 64 years and 10 days. He came to America as a young man and on March 10, 1894, was united in marriage with Miss Martha REINHOLD. Of their union nine children, five daughters and four sons, were born. His father preceded him in death 18 years ago. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Huntman Funeral home. Rev MAYNARD of Granite City officiating. Interment was at Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Max SCHUELER, Dave KIRKWOOD, Russell BROWN, Robert LOCKHART, William REINHOLD and Curt BEYER, the latter of St. Louis. Mr. BEYER is survived by his widow; his aged mother in Germany: five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy RAY of East Alton, Mrs. Minnie YAEGER and Mrs. Alma PEARCE of Granite city. Mrs. Frieda FRANCE of Staunton and Mrs. Elnora WILLIAMSON of Peoria; four sons, Walter of Chicago and Emil, Herman, Jr. and Curt of Staunton; three brothers, Curt of St. Louis, Alfred of Detroit and Bruno in Germany; two sisters, Alma and Minnie in Germany; eight grandchildren, two Florene June YAEGER and Glenn RAY having preceded him in death. Out of town relatives here to attend the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Paul REINHOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. REINHIOLT, Mrs. Russell LARAON and son of Decatur, Mrs. Max REINHOLT of Finley; Mr. And Mrs. Gus SCHUELER, son Max and daughter Lillie and Mrs. Selma CASSENS of Alton; Mr. and Mrs. Curt BEYER, daughter Alma and son Curt and Mrs. Ella WATSON and daughter of St. Louis.

Name of Deceased: BIERBAUM, Fred
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 24, 1911
Obituary: Found Dead in his Barn Succumbs to Paralysis Fred BIERBAUM, aged about 76 years, was found lying dead in the barn on his home place about two miles and a half south of Woodburn, Friday afternoon about 3 o'clock. The grewsome discovery was made by Luther ELLIS, who works on the place. Mr. BIERBAUM was a prominent and wealthy farmer. He had the trials of hard work and thrift which characterize most of the German farmers of this section. Lately he has been cutting and stacking wheat, and although his son urged him to keep out of the field and leave the work to the younger men, the old gentleman stayed on the job and at noon Friday, finished a large stack of wheat. He ate his dinner as usual and then went to the barn and this was the last seen of him until about 3 p.m. About that hour a storm came up and the hired man went to the barn. As he entered he found Mr. BIERBAUM's body lying on the floor, and quickly realized that he was dead. Mr. ELLIS called the members of the family and a physician and the coroner were summoned. A jury composed of C. P. EDSALL, Geo. W. WOOD, Hugo FROEBEL, Wm. HEYDE, Charles TEIBACH and Matt HERMAN found that the deceased came to his death from paralysis due to worry and exertion. The aged widow and a son, L. E. BIERBAUM and a daughter Lena lived at home and the daughter kept house for her parents while the son superintended the farm. The family are highly respected and well known. Mr. BIERBAUM had previously suffered one or two light strokes of the disease which killed him. Funeral services will probably be held Monday and interment will be made at Upper Alton. Coroner KARNES went to Shipman via the C. & A. Limited which stopped there especially for him, and made a dark and lonesome drive from there to the BIERBAUM home, returning during the night also.

Name of Deceased: BITTER, Louis F
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield Daily News
Date of Obituary: January 4, 1902
Obituary: Passes Away Sunday Night at His Home Southwest of the City. Louis F. BITTER died Sunday night at 10:30 o'clock at the home of his father, John BITTER, three miles southwest of the city, aged 32 years and 7 months. The death of the deceased was the result of a cancer of the stomach. He had been sick for six weeks, being confined in the hospital three weeks prior to his death, having been brought home with little hopes of recovery. He was a single man and leaves a father, two brothers and three sisters to mourn his death. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the family residence. Interment in Elmwood cemetery. 1-6-1902 The funeral Services over the remains of the late Louis F. BITTER were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the residence, three miles southwest of the city. Rev. WEBB, of Anna, Il., formerly of this city officiated.

Name of Deceased: BLACKBURN, Belle
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: MRS. BELLE BLACKBURN Belle SIMPSON was born near Darlington Yorkshire, England, August 2, 1839 and died Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home, aged 87 years, 7 months and 28 days. She came to America at the age of 25 years, with her two brothers John and James SIMPSON and located in Carrollton, Greene County, where they lived for five years, after which they traveled to Virden by stage coach where she has lived for the past 58 years. She was married in 1877 to Joseph Blackburn, and to this union two children were born, a son Frank, died at the age of 15 and Anna, now Mrs. Lampton SMITH is left to mourn her loss. Besides her daughter she leaves four grandchildren, Frank B., James, Charles, and George SMITH and many friends. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church at 2:30, with Rev. BIDDLE officiating. Interment will be made in Virden cemetery.

Name of Deceased: BLEVINS, Columbus C.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 18, 1922
Obituary: "Death of Columbus BLEVINS" Shaw's Point lost one of it's most prominent and respected citizens in the death of Columbus BLEVINS, who passed away at the family home, Monday, Jan. 16th at 7:30 a.m. after an illness of only 4 days from pneumonia. He was aged 71 years, 1 month, and 14 days. The deceased was born in Shaw's Point township just a short distance from where the family home now stands and has spent his entire life in that locality. He never was a member of any fraternal or other Society or Church organization but was always proud to be at the forefront in any Christian or charitable work that was to be done. He was a good man with his neighbors and at his own home where he was greatly loved and will be missed greatly. He was married in about 1880 to Miss Cenia A. LAIR and to this union five children were born, two of whom have preceded him in death. Besides his widow, he leaves to mourn their loss, three daughters, Miss Lucetta, a teacher in the Springfield schools, Miss Olive, a teacher in the DeKalb high school, and Mrs. Nancy UPTON of Atwater; also, one son-in-law, Cephus UPTON and two grandchildren, Mary and Alfred UPTON of Atwater. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18th at 11 a.m. at Bethel M.E. Church, the services being conducted by Rev. Charles UPTON. Interment in Bethel Cemetery.

Name of Deceased: BLEVINS, Euphemia (BURROWS) (GRAY)
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: October 29, 1902
Obituary: Death of Mrs. U. BLEVINSs Monday morning at her home in Shaw's Point township, Mrs. Euphemia BLEVINS died, aged 85 years. The deceased was one of the oldest residents of that township. Dec. 24, 1837, she was united in marriage to Andrew GRAY, Rev. David GIMBLIN officiating. Mr. GRAY died in 1846. December 1st, 1848 she was united in marriage to S.A. BLEVINS, John LEWIS, J.P. officiating. He died about five years ago. Mrs. BLEVINS had been blind for some years and was in very poor health also. Her father was one of the first settlers in Macoupin county. She was a stepmother of William GRAY, of Virden.

Name of Deceased: BLEVINS, Seaton Alexander
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: April 7, 1897
Obituary: "Death of S.A. BLEVINS" Died Monday at his home in Shaw's Point township of old age, S. A. BLEVINS, age 83. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the family residence after which interment will be made in Bethel cemetery. The deceased was an upright citizen, respected by his friends and neighbors, a member of the Christian Church and leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his departure from earth.

Name of Deceased: BLEY, George
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: January 19, 1922
Obituary: Dr. George BLEY died at Bunker Hill. Dr. George BLEY of Beardstown, brother of Dr. D. L. BLEY and Mrs. M. B. DRIPPS of our city, died suddenly Tuesday at 12:20 o'clock p.m. at the home of Dr. Robert BLEY at Bunker Hill. Death was due to heart spasm and the doctor sustained the attack shortly after having partaken of a hearty dinner. His age at the time was 70 years. Dr. George BLEY is well known in our city having been born in Staunton and spent his youth here. For the past 20 years he practiced medicine at Beardstown, where he conducted a private sanitarium. In November of the past year he sustained an attack of heart trouble and since that time has been sojourning in Staunton and Bunker Hill in an effort to regain his health. He had planned to visit his brother and sister in our city Tuesday and was making arrangements to come over here when death overtook him. Funeral arrangements have not been made as this goes to press but burial will be at Beardstown. He is survived by one son, Dr. Walter BLEY, two brothers, Dr. D. L. BLEY of Staunton and Dr. Robert BLEY of Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mrs. M. B. DRIPPS of Staunton and Mrs. Nellie WURTZ of Joliet, besides other more distant relatives. His wife preceded him in death a number of years ago.

Name of Deceased: BLEVINS, Cenia (LAIR)
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 23, 1929
Obituary: Mrs. Cenia BLEVINS died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cephas UPTON, Thursday, Jan. 17, 1929 in Atwater. She was 76 years, 11 months and 4 days old. She was born Feb. 13, 1852. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1922 and also two children died in childhood. She is survived by three children - Mrs. Nancy UPTON of Atwater; Miss Olive BLEVINS of Eureka, and Miss Lulista BLEVINS of Washington, D.C. One brother survives, Charles SNOW of Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Christian Church in Atwater, Rev. J.H. HOSTETLER of Hillsboro officiating. The pallbearers were James BOSTON, J.E. BOSTON, John WESBROOK, J.A. COLE, J.W. PLAIN and George MASON. Interment was in the Bethel Cemetery.

Obituary of Albert BOHLEN Macoupin County Illinois (c)2008 Rick Doty

Name of Deceased: BOHLEN, Albert
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 7 Apr 1933
Obituary: Funeral services for Albert BOHLEN, who died suddenly at Chicago last week Wednesday, were held at the Becker Funeral Parlors in this city Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were in charge of the local Knights of Pythias, assisted by members of the Edwardsville lodge, while a quartette from the M.E. Church rendered several vocal selections. The remains were laid to rest in the Mt.Olive cemetery. Albert BOHLEN, son of Elde and Trientje BOHLEN, was born in Lebanon, Ill., April 7, 1871. In 1882 he came with his parents to Mt.Olive, and made this his home until Jul 15, 1924, when he moved to Chicago, where he resided until his death. He attained the age of 61 years, 11 months and 22 days, and is survived by one brother, Gerhard, of Mt.Olive and a number of other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and two sisters. While residing in Mt.Olive he was a member of the Mt.Olive Band for many years, and also an active memeber of the Mt.Olive Fire Department for a number of years and later an honorary member. He became a member of Mt.Olive Lodge No.606, Knights of Pythias, on Feb 27, 1905, and on April 12,1930 was presented a veterans jewel, indicating twenty-five years of continuous membership in the order. Among those from out of town in attendance at the funeral were Mrs. Sophia BOHLEN and son Alfred, and daughter, Mrs. Clara HALL, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. RIEKEN and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Genlis GIESELMAN of East Alton; Ed ENGLEMAN of Mitchel; Miss Helen L JONES of Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ARCHIBALD of Gillespie; and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence MILLER of Bunker Hill.

Name of Deceased: BOHLEN, Elde
Name of Newspaper: MT.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: April 21, 1917
Obituary: The funeral of Elde BOHLEN, who died very suddenly at the home of his son, Henry, in this city last Friday morning, of heart failure at the age of 88 years,was held at the Zion's Church Sunday afternoon, and the remains laid to rest in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany, May 9,1833,and come to this country in 1855.He went back to the old country in 1859,and was united in marriage to Trientje LOERS. They returned to this country, and after residing at Lebanon until 1882, moved to this city. Nine children were born to them, one preceding him in death, as did also the wife. Those surviving are: Henry, Okke, John, Jacob Alpert, Mary, Gerhard and Herman. There are also 24 grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were: Okke BOHLEN, wife and children and m. GIESELMAN, wife and son of Alton,: Mrs. Rose BOHLEN and daughter and Jacob BOHLEN of Litchfield: Edw. ENGELMAN of Madison; Henry SLAUGHTER of Nokomis; Henry GUESTMAN and John HARMS of Lebanon, Mrs. STIEGEMEIER and Mrs. GABEL of Staunton.

Obituary of Henry BOHLEN Macoupin County Illinois (c)2008 Rick Doty

Name of Deceased: BOHLEN, Henry
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 15 Feb 1924
Obituary: Mr.Henry BOHLEN was born July 28, 1860 in East Friesland, Germany. At the age of 5 years he came to the United States with his parents who settled at Moro, Ill. In the year 1879 he came to Mt.Olive. September 5, 1886 Mr. BOHLEN was united in marriage to Miss Mary SCHLOMANN. To this union 9 children were born, of whom 3 sons and 1 daughter have preceded the father in death. Thursday, last week, the deceased was suddenly taken sick. All efforts to save his life proved futile and at 7:10 pm the same day he passed away. He was conscious to the last minute and although very weak was able to talk to those who stood near his bed. He attained the age of 63 years, 6 months and 10 days. He leaves to mourn his death his wife; two sons, Arthur and Edward, 3 daughters, Mrs. Hattie KILGORE, Mrs.Amanda BEIER, Mrs. Alma ARCHIBALD, two daughters-in-law, 3 sons-in-law, 4 brothers John of Akron, Iowa, Okke of Alton and Albert and Gerhard of Mt.Olive, 1 brother-in-law, 11 grandchildren. Besides many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted last Monday, at 1:30 p.m. at the house and at 2:00 o'clock at Zions church.

Obituary of Herman BOHLEN Macoupin County Illinois (c)2008 Rick Doty

Name of Deceased: BOHLEN, Herman
Name of Newspaper: Mt. Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 7 Dec 1918
Obituary: Gerhard BOHLEN received word Monday that his brother Herman had died at his home in Akron, Iowa. Gerhard and his sister Mrs. Wm. GIESELMAN left Tuesday to attend the funeral. Herman BOHLEN grew to manhood in Mt.Olive, but years ago moved to Iowa, where he conducted a large blacksmith and woodwork shop, and was doing fine. His death was caused by influenza, one of his children dying two weeks previous. He reached the age of 38 years, and is survived by his wife and nine children.

Obituary of Mary BOHLEN (SCHLOMANN) Macoupin County Illinois (c)2008 Rick Doty

Name of Deceased: BOHLEN, Mary (SCHLOMANN)
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 13 May 1932
Obituary: Mrs. Mary BOHLEN, widow of the late Henry BOHLEN, for many years a resident of Mt.Olive died Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur ARCHIBALD, in Gillespie. Death was due to a heart attack and complications. She was aged 66 years, 11 months and 6 days. Mrs. BOHLEN, whose maiden name was SCHLOMANN, was born on a farm two miles south of this city, on June 5,1865. At mature age she was united in marriage to Henry BOHLEN, and they made their home in our city. The husband died about eight years ago. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. P. KILGORE of Mt.Olive, Mrs. Arthur ARCHIBALD of Gillespie, and Mrs. James BRYDEN, of Denver, Colo.; two sons, Arthur of Litchfield, and Edward of this city; fifteen grandchildren, and two brothers, Frank and John SCHLOMANN of Mt.Olive. Funeral services are being conducted this (Friday) afternoon, with services at the Zions Lutheran church at 2 o'clock, Rev.H.HOFHENKE officiating. Interment will be in the Mt.Olive cemetery.

Obituary of Trientje BOHLEN Macoupin County Illinois (c)2000 Kenneth R Doty Jr

Name of Deceased: BOHLEN, Trientje
Name of Newspaper: MT.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: April 9, 1910
Obituary: Mrs. Trientje BOHLEN, wife of Elde BOHLEN, one of the oldest and well known citizens of this city, died at her home on Wednesday morning, aged 70 years, 9 months and 14 days. She had been ailing for a long time, her advanced age being unable to withstand the strain, until on Wednesday she peacefully passed away. She is survived by her husband and seven sons and one daughter. The funeral services will be conducted at the Zions Church tomorrow afternoon.

Name of Deceased: BOUILLON, Charles T.
Name of Newspaper: State Journal
Date of Obituary: November 11, 1927
Obituary: Charles T BOUILLON died at Quincy, Illinois where he had been residing at the Old Soldier's and Sailor's Home for the past three years. About six weeks before his death he became ill and was removed to the hospital where he died Nov 6 at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 7 days. Charles Theodore BOUILLON was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Feb 12, 1837, a son of Jean Baptiste de BOUILLON and Mary Barbara SUSSELON. He moved with his parents when quite young to St Louis Mo. where his father owned a Confectionery. He attended the public schools there and later college where he studied French and German. Later the family moved to Alton and then to Bond County near Old Riply. He married Mary Emma CULP Nov 18, 1860 in Fosterburg, Ill. Soon after his marriage he enlisted in the Mo. Mounted Militia and served 3 years and 4 months during the Civil War. He returned to Bond county to the farm and later lived in Lincoln, Ill where he was engaged in the plumbing business. For the past 40 years he has been a resident of Carlinville. He is survived by one brother, Mark BOUILLON of Pocohantas; nine sons and one daughter: Louis L of Bunker Hill, Charles Jr of Carlinville, Amos D of Lincoln, Richard A of St Louis, Mrs Cora RANDALL of Pana, Edward of Orlando, Fla., George of Litchfield, and Ollie of Alton. His wife preceded him in death thirty-five years ago. One son, Ralph, died at seventeen and Clara Mae and Effie D. died in infancy. Forty-two grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren also survive. He had been a member of the M.E. church for a number of years. Burial was in the Woodburn cemetery.

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