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Name of Deceased: BOYCE, (Clark) Eunice J.
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: December 23, 1891
Obituary: It is our painful duty to report the death of another dear friend, Mrs. Eunice BOYCE, who died at the residence of her son R. T. BOYCE, on Friday, the 18th. inst., at 3 o'clock p.m. She was born in Tenn., May 14, 1824. Her father died when she was in infant five months old. Shortly after her father's death her mother moved her family to Greenville Dist. S.C., and remained there until 1839, when she located in Cherokee County, Georgia, where the subject of this sketch was united in marriage to Lawson M. BOYCE in 1848. She was the mother of one son and two daughters. Mary A., her youngest daughter, preceded her in the spiritual world six days. R.T. BOYCE and Mrs. M.H. DILLARD are left to mourn for her. "But they do not mourn as those having no hope". She was united with the M.F. Church South in the 15th. Year of her age and lived a devoted member of the same until she came to Ill. in the year 1866. She brought a church letter with her, but there being no church of her choice near her, she never united with any church since, but lived a devoted Christian life. Since the death of her husband, she has made her home with her children. She was a kind neighbor and loving mother. Funeral services were held at Corrington Chapel on Sunday, the 20th, conducted by the pastor, after which remains were interred in the cemetery in your city. Among those present from a distance were 2 grandsons, William and C.F. DILLARD, students from Bushnell, and J.I. DILLARD of Collinsville; also Mrs. M.J. MATTOX of Sorento. Sympathies are extended through the Gazette to the family.

Name of Deceased: BRASSEL, John
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 27, 1914
Obituary: John BRASSEL, of Plainview, died suddenly Monday evening at a hospital in St. Louis where he had been a patient for a month. The remains were taken to his home in Plainview Thursday, when later they will be conveyed to Alton and the interment made at the side of his father.

Name of Deceased: BROWN, Benjamin Henderson
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: September 23, 1925
Obituary: (Died September 15?, 1925) Benjamin Henderson BROWN, son of William and Rhoda L. E. BASSHAM BROWN, was born Dec. 17, 1857, on a farm near Jerseyville, Ill. He was 67 years, 8 months and 29 days at the time of his death. He received his education in the country schools. On January 22, 1878 he was united in marriage to Miss Maud JACKSON, daughter of George and Mary JACKSON of Chesterfield, Ill. To this union one daughter was born, being now the wife of George S. J. NIXON of Bird township. In his early life he professed faith in Christ and joined the Shiloh Baptist church of which he was a member at the time of his death. Mr. BROWN was a sufferer for over two years but bore his suffering patiently. He was a man that always got more pleasure in doing for others that were more unfortunate than himself. He leaves to mourn his death, his beloved wife, one daughter, two brothers,- Curtis M of Peoria, Ill., and John M. of Yelm, Wash. He also lost two sisters in infancy and leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at Charity church on Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. William GAITHER officiating. The flower bearers were Mrs. M. E. BROWN, Mrs. Dean BROWN, Mrs. Charles ALLEN, Mrs. Paul JACKSON, Mrs. Artie JACKSON, Mrs. Harry MIDDLEKAUFF. The active pallbearers were the nephews of the deceased, Maurice E., Oscar M., and Dean BROWN, Harry MIDDLEKAUFF, Oliver and Paul JACKSON; honorary.

Name of Deceased: BROWN, William A.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: September 27, 1911
Obituary: Died in North Dakota - The Relatives of William A. BROWN Have Received Sad News. P. S. BROWN and F. O. BROWN of Bird township received a message Monday from Barthold, North Dakota, announcing the death of their brother, William A. BROWN, formerly of this city. The relatives got in telephone communication with friends where the deceased died and arranged for the remains to be conveyed to Carlinville for interment. Mr. BROWN had been in North Dakota for the past twelve years and had been very prosperous in his location. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss besides his brothers and sisters, two children. His wife who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. HUSSEY died before he went to North Dakota. P. L. BROWN, W. E. DENBY and Otto C. SONNEMANN left today for Chicago to accompany the remains to this city. It is supposed they will arrive tomorrow morning and the funeral will be held in all probability at 2 o'clock tomorrow, Thursday at Charity church. The deceased was a member of the Masonic order and the worshipful master of the lodge at Bartholdt, North Dakota, will accompany the remains to this city. A committee from Mt. Nebo lodge will meet the train in the morning.

Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: October 4, 1911
Obituary: Funeral of W. A. BROWN - Resided Here Until Year 1900, Buried at Charity, Thursday The funeral of W. A. BROWN who died at Berthold, North Dakota, was held at Charity church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. D. P. DEADRICK, a life long friend of the family delivered the funeral sermon after which the remains were conveyed to the cemetery where they were laid to rest with the rites of the Masonic order. The pallbearers were: E. W. DENBY, R. A. BATTISE, C. E. BORING, Frank WILSON, O. C. SONNEMAN and S. W. MORROW. The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased. He was very popular with all who knew him and had the hour of the funeral been more definitely known there would have been still more in attendance. Among those present from out of town were Mrs. S. A. SPINDEL of Virden, Mrs. S. M. HUSSEY of Pisgah, John GOODSON of Nilwood and Walter E. KRICK of Barthold, North Dakota, the Master of the Masonic lodge, who accompanied the remains to this city. W. A. BROWN was born September 4, 1871 and died at his home three miles from Barthold, N. D. September 25, 1911. He resided in the Carlinville vicinity till 1900 when he moved to Dakota. He had prospered ever since moving to the new state and at the time of his death owned 480 acres of land and had a large amount of personal property including $4,000 in life insurance. He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons, Paul A., aged 13, who has resided with his aunt. Mrs. T. P. HOUNSLEY, and Donald, aged 12, who resided with his aunt, Mrs. T. J. LAYCOCK. The wife and mother died before Mr. BROWN went to North Dakota. Besides his children the deceased leaves three brothers, P. S. BROWN and F. O. BROWN, of Bird township, and Charles A. BROWN of Ashland, Oregon, and three sisters, Mrs. William E. DENBY, Mrs. T. J. LAYCOCK and Mrs. T. P. HOUNSLEY. Card of Thanks - We wish to extend thanks to our many friends for their sympathy and many acts of kindness before and during the funeral of our beloved brother. (Signed) Brothers and Sisters of the late W. A. BROWN.

Name of Deceased: BUB, Jacob
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: February 4, 1907
Obituary: JACOB BUB DIES; IS BURIED TODAY Member of Woodman Camp and Old Settler Passes Away After Long Illness One of Staunton's most respected citizens passed to his rest on Saturday last, in the person of Jacob BUB. Mr. BUB was born in Staunton in February 1844 and his 63rd birthday would have occurred on the 24th of this month. He was married some 40 years ago to Miss Caroline FINKE of Worden, the fruits of the union being 7 children, five of whom still survive. Buy occupation a teamster, he held the highest regard from all who had business dealings with him and was a man possessed of many sterling qualities. Mr. BUB's illness dated from the early part of last June, being then seized with a stroke of paralysis from which he never thoroughly regained health. His funeral takes place today, Monday at 2 p.m. the Rev. HUGO Conducting services at the St. Paul's church. At the cemetery, the Modern Woodmen of which Mr. BUB was a member will conduct the last sad rites.

Name of Deceased: BUCKLES, Irene MACKNET
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Times
Date of Obituary: March 31, 1870
Obituary: Mrs. Irene BUCKLES departed this life on Monday, March 14, 1870. She was born in East Hartford, Conn., January 1, 1808, and was married May 1, 1835 to Mr. Lehman MACKNET. This union was dissolved by the death of Mr. MACKNET, Dec. 16, 1860. April 19, 1866, Mrs. MACKNET was united in marriage to Mr. John BUCKLES, and the following May they became citizens of Virden, Ill., in which they resided until her release from the body. Sincere, industrious, obliging in her habits and in her intercourse with her family and friends, and cheerful in her disposition, Mrs. BUCKLES was a pleasant companion. She was the subject of a dreadful disease - cancer - which caused her to suffer indescribably; yet during her protracted affliction, no murmuring or complaining word was ever heard escape her lips. She ever expressed the utmost resignation to the will of her heavenly Father. With her soul thus submissive to the Divine will, it is not strange that her end was peace. She was mercifully permitted to retain the use of her mental powers to the last. Among the last words she was heard to utter were these: "Glory to God", "Heaven, O, Heaven, I must go!". At other times opening her eyes and looking at her husband, she said addressing him as she was wont to do in health: "Father, come and go with me". Again and again was she heard to say during the last weeks of her illness: "I long to go; come Lord Jesus and take me to Thyself". In view of her intense sufferings and her ardent desire to depart, well might she use the words: "Welcome sweet hour of full discharge, That sets our longing souls at large; Unbind our chains, break up our cell, And gives us with our God to dwell".

Name of Deceased: BURGE, Albert
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: February 27, 1929
Obituary: Albert BURGE, 53, a former resident of Litchfield died Sunday night at Bunker Hill. He was born near Litchfield and was a son of the late Charles and Sarah K. BURGE He leaves his widow, two children, Reathia and Velma; three brothers--Elmer of Litchfield, and Ambrose of Gillespie, and Herbert, whose address is unknown. The funeral services were held Tuesday at Bunker Hill and burial will be in Elmwood cemetery, Litchfield.

Name of Deceased: BURLESON, Augusta Lena REIHER
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 8, 1922
Obituary: Death of Mrs. A. L. BURLESON Mrs. Augusta BURLESON, wife of Seth H. BURLESON, formerly of south of Carlinville, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock. The deceased was born Jan. 1, 1871 and was the daughter of Christian and Lena REIHER. She is survived by her husband and four children, Jesse W. and Guy C. BURLESON living in Brushy Mound, Mrs. Richard KRUEGER, of north of this city and Seth BURLESON, Jr., at home. Two brothers, Henry and William REIHER, and one sister, Mrs. Mary MUTZBAUER, all of this vicinity, survive. The funeral will be held at St. Paul's Evangelical church in Carlinville, Thursday, March 9th at 12:30 o'clock. Burial in Hacke cemetery.

Name of Deceased: BURGE, Ernest
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: February 11, 1925
Obituary: Ernest BURGE of Gillespie Dead Gillespie, Feb. 11 - Ernest BURGE, aged 25 years, died at the family residence in south Gillespie this morning at 7 o'clock after an extended illness. His wife, who before her marriage, was Miss Mae CARLISLE, one son, Earl, four brothers, Ambrose and Albert, of Gillespie, and Herbert and Elmer, of Litchfield, and his mother, Mrs. Sarah SNOOK, of Gillespie, survive. The funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Gillespie Christian church. Interment will be made in the Gillespie cemetery. Mr. BURGE has been employed as a miner at Mine No. 3 at Mt. Clare.

Name of Deceased: BURGE, Mrs. Herbert (WANDLING)
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: January 19, 1927
Obituary: Mrs. BURGE Dies, Injured Dec. 30 Woman Injured When Car Was Struck at Illinois Central Crossing Had Been Patient In Hospital Since Leaves Husband and Children As Survivors Mrs. Herbert BURGE, who was injured December 30, when the car in which she and her husband were riding was struck by an Illinois Central train at the Union avenue crossing, died today at the St. Francis hospital at 1:30 o'clock from the injuries, it is thot, she received at that time. She had been at the hospital since the accident occurred and her condition had shown no perceptible improvement. Her physician stated after the accident that she had received several fractures of different bones of her body. The body was removed to the Carroll parlors and was to be taken to her home, 609 Sherman street later. Mrs. BURGE was born at Bunker Hill, 46 years ago, and came to Litchfield when a very small child, living here ever since. Surviving her are her husband, Herbert BURGE, her mother, Mrs. J. W. WANDLING, of Litchfield, and two daughters, Mrs. Dan EVANS and Mrs. Inez WARNEKE, both of Litchfield, also three sisters and four brothers. They are: Mrs. William ZENTGRAF, of Madison; Mrs. E. L. DOWNEY and Mrs. John TAYLOR, St. Louis; H. P. WANDLING, Alton; J. W. WANDLING, Edwardsville, G. E. and W. E. WANDLING, both of East St. Louis. No announcements were forthcoming at the time of going to press as to the funeral arrangements.

Name of Deceased: BURGE, Charles Homer
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: June 9, 1932
Obituary: Death Takes Homer BURGE Homer Charles BURGE, 23, well known in Litchfield and community, died this morning at 3:15 o'clock, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BURGE, 710 Sherman street. Death followed an illness from complications extending over the last several months. Born in Gillespie, November 24, 1908, he came to this city with his parents, when a child. He attended the grade schools. He was confirmed at the Zoin (Zion) Lutheran church by Rev. J. L. STRELOW in 1924 and had been a member of the church since. After leaving school he was employed for four years at the Arthur NEUBER grocery store and after the death of Mr. NEUBER took employment at the Harry BUTLER grocery where he was employed until his illness in May, 1931. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, two sisters, Leona and Elizabeth and two brothers, George and Henry, all at home. A grandmother, Mrs. Samuel SNOOK, of Gillespie, also survives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Name of Deceased: BURGE, Ada B. (HARLOW) TATMAN
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: March 1, 1937
Obituary: Ada Belle (HARLOW) TATMAN BURGE Litchfield (IL) News Herald 3-1-1937 Mrs. Ada BURGE Gillespie, Dies Mrs. Ada Belle BURGE, 76, widow of John BURGE, died Sunday at 12:20 p.m. at the residence, 712 East Spruce street at Gillespie, following a four weeks illness from pneumonia. A daughter of the late Thomas and Melinda HARLOW, Mrs. BURGE was born at Jerseyville, March 29, 1861. She was twice married, her second marriage being to John BURGE on December 6, 1905. She had been a resident of Gillespie for 32 years. Surviving children are: Theodore TATMAN and Mrs. Charles BURGE, of Gillespie. A son, Charles died several years ago. Four brothers and two sisters, also survive: George and Edward HARLOW, of Denver, Colo.; James HARLOW, who lives in Texas; William HARLOW, Mrs. George KINDA and Mrs. Daisy HOOD, all of Kansas City, Kan. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence, with Rev. F. CROUCH of Carlinville, in charge. Interment will be in the Elmwood cemetery at Litchfield.

Name of Deceased: BURGE Grace Mae
Name of Newspaper: from card file
Date of Obituary: November 15, 1984
Obituary: (Copied from card file.) MacEnq 11/22/84 BURGE, Grace M. Mrs. Grace M. BURGE, 103, of Gillespie, died at 1:45 pm Thursday afternoon, November 15, at Barry Care Center in Carlinville. Services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, November 19, at the First Christian Church in Gillespie. Burial was in Gillespie City Cemetery. Landers and Williamson Funeral home, Gillespie, was in charge of arrangements. Surviving are one son, Raymond F. Burge of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two daughters, Clara Skosey of Gillespie and Adabell Tribouth of Belleville; 24 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

(Info from 1910 and 1920 U S Census --Gillespie City Cemetery records-- Illinois Macoupin County Cahokia Township City of Gillespie First Ward BURGE, Charles 1880-1929 Grace M. 1881-15Nov1984 (M=Mae nee Tatman) [daughter of Edward & Ada (nee Harlow) Tatman] children: Irene B. born 1902-1936 Arthur A. born abt 1903 Paul H. born abt 1909 Ada Bell born abt 1912 Harrow born abt 1914 Frances born abt 1916 Clara born about 1920.)

Name of Deceased: BUTLER, Mary C.
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: August 25, 1925
Obituary: Miss Mary C. BUTLER, since many years a resident of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 1925 at 10:30 o'clock at the Old Folks Home at Gerard, where she had been residing for the past several months. Her age at the time was 80 years, 6 months and 16 days.

The subject of this sketch was a daughter of Edmund and Permelia BUTLER, and she was born in Omphghent Township, Madison county, on February 3, 1845, being one of a family of seven children. Five sisters and brothers preceded her in death and the only surviving member of the family is a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth CAMP, widow of the late Peter L. CAMP of Staunton.

Miss BUTLER spent practically her entire life in this community, the only exceptions being a period of nine years spent with her brother, Frank, in Washington and the last seven months spent in Girard. She was a very industrious woman and united with the Christian Church on May 16, 1915.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from her home in Staunton, Robert RICKS of Worden officiating. Interment was at the New Hope Cemetery at Worden, Illinois.

The above mentioned sister survives as the nearest relative, although there are a number of others more distantly relatives.

Name of Deceased: BUTLER, Nancy
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: February 1917
Obituary: MRS. NANCY BUTLER DIES LAST WEEK Another of Our Pioneers, Her Death Causes General Sorrow Here

Mrs. Nancy BUTLER, one of the oldest and most eminently respected residents of Staunton, passed away on last Friday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. BAKER, at 9:30 a.m., after an illness of one week. Mrs. BUTLER had been in failing health for the past two years, but, the last week she took seriously ill with La Grippe and that, together with her advanced age, caused her death.

Mrs. BUTLER, was born in Madison County, Illinois, near Staunton, March 12, 1840, and resided with her parents until March 20, 1861, when she was married to William E. BUTLER. To this union were born six children, two of them dying in infancy. This family lived happily together until February 7, 1901, when death claimed the only son, and on February 13, 1901 only a few days afterward, the husband and father was also taken from them. On March 20, 1906, Mrs. Matttie MEINTRUP, a daughter, the wife of Arnold MEINTRUP, died Wed at her home in East ST. Louis; those left to mourn the loss of their loved mother are: Mrs. David PAULEY and Mrs. Ed BAKER, both of this city, daughters.

Mrs. BUTLER united with the Christian Church in Round Prairie while she was quite young and she continued to live securely in that faith until she died.

Until sixteen years ago the family lived on a farm west of this city, but since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ed BAKER, ever since. At the time of her death she was aged 76 years 11 months and 11 days.

The funeral was held from the home in this city on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. GRONER, of Litchfield, officiating, in the presence of large crowd of relatives and many friends.

The pall bearers were: N.F. CAMP, Oliver BUTLER, W. L. BIRD, Ben CHAPMAN of this city, and Ike and August BAKER, of Alton.

Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Belle REECE, of Louisville, Ill.; Mrs. Laura SPENCER of Bethalto; Mrs. Mary Jane BUTLER of Worden; Mrs. Hettie MITCHELL, of St. Louis; Arnold MEINTRUP and Henry MEINTRUP, of E. St. Louis; Mrs. Anna BURMEISTER, of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. BAKER, G. BAKER and daughter, Fred NITSCHE, Miss Edith NITSCH, Mr. and Mrs. Tom YORBY, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed YORBY, all of Alton.

REMINISCENCES OF NANCY BUTLER, DECEASED

Nancy BUTLER was a sturdy pioneer woman who lived on the prairies on the South of Staunton at the time when Staunton was but a village. She was a woman of courage, of conviction, self-contained, but of an ardent and affectionate temperament. She could ride a horse as well as a man and her visits of business and pleasure were frequently made on horse back.

Her neighbors respected and loved her, for she was a womanly nurse as well as a fearless and courageous pioneer. Her hand could sooth the weary, fevered brow as well as it could guide a fiery horse and good health, the result of right living, made her proficient, as a housewife as well as a trained nurse, As a boy I can look back and see her as she kindled a new fire in the fireplace of a log house of a neighbor; see her as she ministered to the wants of grandmother until that good woman regained consciousness to thank her and love her as never before.

Again I see her cooking for harvesters or threshers the delicious things which only a good housewife can procure and which taste so good to the laborers of the field. Her firm hand and sound advice often steered the crooked path of my boyhood Into better and firmer ground, and although on occasions she could be severe if an occasion demanded and her rebuff was not to be forgotten, yet withal under It there appeared the same mother-manner to be found only in a true woman and a mother.

Her lot was not an easy one: a sickly son nursed from babyhood to manhood, the final loss of that son; the loss of a husband and other sickness in the family caused Aunt Nancy pain and for several years past she had been quite feeble until the final day when death came to relieve her sufferings. We have no personal knowledge of her death, but from what we know of her life we are certain that she died as she lived, calmly, fearlessly as only a heroine can die.

She was the good, old fashioned mother, the kind who could raise a family of girls right, minister to a sickly only son, take charge of, educate and raise an orphan, break down her own health for others and finally find relief in her Creator in death without a sting.

We deplore her death: we reverence her memory and can never forget what she has done for the writer. To the sorrowing family we tender our sincere sympathy for the loss of mother and grandmother.

(Nancy (nee PATRICK) BUTLER died 23 Feb 1917, she was a country doctor/ granny, woman and my favorite ancestor. She was called in front of the church several times for riding a horse astride at a dead run, when going to tend a sick patient. Abe WILDER told me she had a mind of her own and wasn't afraid to do what she thought was right even if no one agreed with her. A trait I have lived by...thanks to Nancy's example. Crystal Jensen )

Obituary of Sarah BARNES (EVANS) , Macoupin County Illinois ©2004 Submitted by: Loretta Beeuwsaert

Name of Deceased: BARNES, Sarah (EVANS)
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: September 2, 1896
Obituary: An Aged Woman Passed Away Died, at the residence of her son, R. K. BARNES in this place, at 3:20 o'clock p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 1896, Sarah E. BARNES, aged 90 years, 2 months and 21 days. Deceased was up to her death the oldest woman living in this township. Her maiden name was EVANS; she was born in New Hampshire, where she also married Nathan BARNES, who was born near her own home. Ten children were born to the pair and with them they came in 1851 to this place, settling on what is now the Reuben K. BARNES farm, just outside of our city limits. Mr. BARNES died in 1870 at the age of sixty-nine years. Mrs. BARNES had long been feeble, and she was tenderly cared for by the son and his wife with whom she made her home. She was a woman of earnest Christian character, an exemplary member of the Baptist church. The funeral took place on Thursday from the home where she died, Rev. A. W. CLAXON, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. All the children of the deceased (except two sons, George and John, living in Mason county) were present, viz: Reuben, at whose home she died; Almon from Forest City; Dr. Asaph A., Girard; Joseph, Milton, Kansas; and Mrs. Rebecca HOVEY, Forest City. Three of the sons, Almon, Asaph and Joseph, were soldiers in war-days, all serving in Capt. R. H. WOODSs' company in the 97th Illinois Inft. Regt. The grandchildren of deceased number 26, and the great-grandchildren 30.

Name of Deceased: BEHME, Sophia (BLOTHE)
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: April 16, 1919
Obituary: Sophia Catherine BLOTHE BEHME widow of the late Julius BEHME, died at her home in the First ward in this city, Friday, April 11th, at 12 o’clock noon. Her death was very sudden and unexpected. For many years Mrs. BEHME resided on a farm northeast of this city, but six years ago removed to Carlinville. Her husband died about 12 years ago. She leaves to mourn her passing six children--five daughters, Lena BEHME KLAUS, Anna BEHME, Julia BEHME DALBY, Kate BEHME YOWELL, Emma BEHME SHARP, and one son, Albert BEHME, 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o’clock from St. Paul’s Evangelical Church. Rev. William REIMEIR officiating. The remains were taken to Sulphur Springs Cemetery northeast of this city, where interment was made.

Name of Deceased: BOWYER, Mary Elizabeth SEAMAN
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 1912
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth SEAMAN BOWYER died, Tuesday morning, March 19th at 3:35, at the home of her son Edward BOWYER, where she had made her home for several years. The deceased was born June 24, 1841, and was married to Samuel BOWYER, Oct. 12, 1856. She leaves to mourn her loss six children, namely: Sarah E. LANCASTER, Girard; Mrs. Mary Ann RYAN, George, Edward, and Albert BOWYER, and Mrs. Emma ARNOLD all of Carlinville. Besides her children, she leaves one sister, Mrs. Mildred ROGERS, and two brothers, George and Samuel SEAMAN all of this city. Mrs. BOWYER was well known in Carlinville as a woman of noble qualities who was devoted to her family. Her aim in life was to rear her children in a way that they would make good citizens. She became a member of the M. E. Church at the age of fifteen and has always lived the life of a Christian. She was one of those good old religious mothers who, in her quiet way, did her share in helping to build up the community. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (Services were held Thurs. 2:30 PM Baptist Church officiating. Her six grandsons were pall bearers: Herbert BOWYER; John, Michael, and Edward RYAN; Harry ARNOLD, & Will BOWYER)

Name of Deceased: BRAUN, Wilma Doris ( CRUMP)
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary:
Obituary: Mrs. Wilma CRUMP BRAUN, 52, died in Hood River, Oregon Hospital. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Wilberta DRAKE and a brother Keith CRUMP, both of Girard. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Mabel GOODE CRUMP of North Otter. Services will be in Hood River on Thursday. Additional services will be held at Stults Funeral Home in Palmyra, with burial in Oak Grove cemetery at Chapman's Point.

Obituary of William N. BOND, Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Johnny Bond

Name of Deceased: BOND, William N.
Name of Newspaper: Virden Reporter
Date of Obituary: Ocotober 27, 1899
Obituary: William N. BOND died at his home in the northwestern part of the city Sunday everning Oct. 22, at 8o'clock, at the age of 70 years, 8 months, and 19 days. He was born near Vincennes, Knox county Ind. Feb,. 2, 1829.He was married in that state to Louisa BATCHELOR, and one child, now Mrs. Irvin THOMAS of Centralia, was a result of this union. After the death of his wife he moved to Clay county, where he married Miss Sarah J. RODGERS, Aug. 2, 1866. Three sons John, Harry and Edward - were born of this marriage, and they with the mother survuve Mr. BOND and are now living in Virden. Mr. BOND moved from Centralia to Springfield and about 14 years ago became aresident of Virden. Mr. BOND served in the Union Army during the civil war, enlisting in Co. A of Gov. Tanners regiment. He was wounded in the battle of Chickamunga, as a result of which he lost a leg a few years ago by amputation. The deceased entered the Methodist ministry atn an early age, but afterward became identified with the Christian church. The funeral service was conducted at the residence at 2p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Paul H. Castle officiating. And the body was laid to rest in the Virden Cemetery.

Obituary of Samual BLAEUER, Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Nonnie Loveless

Name of Deceased: BLAEUER, Samual
Name of Newspaper:
Date of Obituary: 16 Jan 1913
Obituary: Samual Blaeuer services will be held on January 18, at 2 0'clock from St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Carlinville. Interment in the city cemetery.

Obituary of Del BOOZE, Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Patricia Hansen

Name of Deceased: BOOZE, Del
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: March 27, 1883
Obituary: "Del" BOOZE, well known here, died in Chicago last week, from pneumonia. He was with Maj. Edwards on The Gillespie Union Gazette, in the early days of the war, and afterwards worked on this paper. He leaves a wife and two children. Peace to his ashes.

Obituary of Minnie BACON (BUTLER) REYNOLDS Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Catherine Nickens

Name of Deceased: BACON, Minnie REYNOLDS (BUTLER)
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Feb 23, 1916
Obituary: Minnie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael BUTLER, was born Nov. 30, 1872, near Hettick. She was married to William M. REYNOLDS, March 30, 1898. Two daughters, Ida May and Ola Katherine, were born unto them. She was converted in a meeting conducted by Rev. Taylor in 1901, uniting with the Free Methodist Church. Afterward removed her membership to the M. E. church. Her husband passed away May 11, 1906. She wedded to E. E. BACON Dec. 4, 1910. She has been a sufferer for about a year, being bedfast since June last, at which time she was taken to Springfield having an operation performed. Her husband, attending physician, Dr. J. P KAVANAUGH, and her brother, L. M. BUTLER accompanied her with hopes that her life might be prolonged, but to no avail, as she gradually wore away. She bore her affliction with patience and christian fortitude, reconciled to the will of the Lord and expressed to those around her that she was ready to meet him. Leaving a Godly example that would be well for us all to take heed and prepare for the heaven to which she has gone. Her father and mother preceded her on Jan 31, 1904, and Feb. 22, 1906. She was the third of a family of seven children, namely: James A. BUTLER, Texas; William T. BUTLER, Bluffe, Ill.; Ida M. ROBISON, near Hettick; Lewis M. BUTLER, Hettick; John R. BUTLER, Texas; Joseph E. BUTLER, who died March 12, 1888, at the age of five years. She passed away at her home in Hettick, Tues, Feb 15, 1916, at nine p. m. With the exception of four years at Lone Wolf, Okla., she lived in and near Hettick. The funeral was held at the Baptist church, Thursday at two p. m., conducted by Rev. V. E. KING of Palmyra, to an extra large crowd of relatives and sympathizing friends. Interment in the Gilead Baptist cemetery. The pall-bearers were J. A. ROSS, H. A. IMIL, A. O. CALHOUN, C. A. CASTEEL, Albert BACON, and Elmer BLUE. Flower bearers were Mesdames O. M. McCOLLUM, O. T. BRANDON, J. H. GARGUS, F. M. CORDER, J. R. and C. O. REYNOLDS. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, two daughters, a sister, four brothers, other relatives and many friends.

Obituary of Michael BUTLER Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Catherine Nickens

Name of Deceased: BUTLER, Michael
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Jan. 15, 1904
Obituary: Michael BUTLER, aged 74, for many years a resident of near Hettick, died Wednesday night at his home in the west part of that village. His death was caused by the amputation of his left foot, which was injured last fall. A harrow fell on Mr. BUTLER'S foot and one of the teeth penetrated the flesh. Blood poisoning resulted and amputation became necessary. His condition grew constantly worse until his death. He is survived by a wife, four sons and two daughters. The funeral was conducted at the Free Methodist church Friday morning. Interment was made in the Ritchie cemetery, near Palmyra.

Obituary of Catherine BERRIMAN Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: John Berriman

Name of Deceased: BERRIMAN, Catherine
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: August 21, 1914
Obituary: Mrs. Job BERRIMAN, Sr; Dead. Mrs. Job BERRIMAN,sr; died at her home in this city Friday night, August 14, aged sixty-four years, four months and five days. The funeral service was held in the First Methodist Episcopal church Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F.B. Ward, and the interment was in the Virden cemetery. Mrs Catherine BERRIMAN was born in St. Ives, Cornwall, England, April 9, 1850. She came to this country in March,1872. She is survived by her husband, three sons and four daughters. The sons are John, Charles, and Frank BERRIMAN and the daughters are Mrs. Joseph FISH, Mrs. George GRAHAM, all of this city, and Mrs. Edward FISH of Springfield and Mrs. William ATKINSON of Fillmore, ILL. She is also survived by one step-son, Job BERRIMAN, Jr., of Virden, and one step-daughter, Mrs Hattie TAYLOR of Morristown, N.J. The deceased was a kind and loving mother.

Obituary of Irma BULLINGTON (OTWELL) Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Chris Grove Surgis

Name of Deceased: BULLINGTON, Irma (OTWELL)
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield Daily Union
Date of Obituary: 12-23-1924
Obituary: Irma Otwell BULLINGTON 12-3-1924 pg 1 Monday Litchfield Daily Union MRS. BULLINGTON DIED IN SPRINGFIELD Mrs. Irma BULLINGTON, aged 23 years, wife of Attorney H. W. BULLINGTON, of Hillsboro, died at the Palmer Sanitarium yesterday in Springfield, where she had been a patient for several months. The funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at the First M. E. church in Hillsboro, Rev. KRUEWL officiating. Burial will be at Vandalia. Irma OTWELL, was a daughter of William OTWELL, a merchant and banker of Plainview, Macoupin county. She was a graduate from McKendree College at Lebannon. She was united in marriage at the breaking out of the Work War to H. W. BULLINGTON, a young lawyer of Vandalia and a partner of John J. BROWN. One child, the first born, died while the husband was in the service. Besides her husband and two children, Jean and Tommy, she leaves her mother, several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be in charge of the Ladies Auxilliary of the American Legion.

Obituary of William Floyd BARNETT Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Chris Grove Surgis

Name of Deceased: BARNETT, William Floyd
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: 6-30-1931
Obituary: William Floyd BARNETT 6-30-1931 Litchfield News Herald W. F. BARNET DIES MONDAY, SPRINGFIELD Funeral services for William Floyd BARNETT, 46, Springfield attorney who died early Monday at St. John’s hospital, Springfield, will be held at the residence at 9 o’clock Thursday morning and at 9:30 o’clock at the First Christian church, Rev. Clark Walker CUMMINGS officiating. Interment will be made in Mayfield Memorial cemetery at Carlinville. Mr. BARNETT was born at Barnett, November 5, 1884. He was a graduated from the University of Illinois in 1919. For several years he was employed in the securities department of the secretary of state’s office under Louis L. EMMERSON, now governor. Shortly after Mr. EMMERSON became governor, Mr. BARNETT resigned his office and entered the law firm of BROWN, HAY and STEPHENS. He was a member of the following Masonic organizations: Springfield lodge 4, A. F. & A. M., Springfield chapter 1, Royal Arch Mason; Springfield council 2, Royal and Select Masons, Elwood commandery 6, Knights Templar; Consistory and Coordinate bodies; Ansar temple, A. A. A. O. N. M. S. He was worshipful master of Springfield lodge 4, A. F. & A. M. in 1926; high priest of Springfield chapter 1, R. A. M., in 1927, and 1928 and at the time of his death was senior warden of Sangamon lodge of perfection and engineer and seneschal of Springfield consistory. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca; mother, Mrs. Laura BARNETT, of near Carlinville; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel GROVES, of Litchfield; Mrs. Stella GROVES and Miss Myrtle G. BARNETT, of Barnett; two brothers, Jesse Ed and Truman BARNETT also of Barnett. Typed as printed.

Obituary of William Thomas BARNETT Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Chris Grove Surgis

Name of Deceased: BARNETT, William Thomas
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield Daily News
Date of Obituary: 11-29-1911
Obituary: William Thomas BARNETT 11-29-1911 PG 1 printed D 11-28-1911 Litchfield Daily News PROMINENT MAN DIED TUESDAY William Thomas Barnett Passes Away at His Home In This City William Thomas BARNETT died at his home, 821 North State street in this city Tuesday morning, November 28, aged 69 years, 10 months and 28 days. Death was the result of a stroke of apoplexy, following a series of paralytic strokes. His death was momentarily expected for almost thirty- six hours, following the attack which came at 7 o’clock Sunday evening. Death ensued at 5:33 Tuesday morning. The deceased was one of the best known men of the neighborhood surrounding Shaw’s Point. He was born and reared in that vicinity and lived there all his life, with the exception of the last two years. The deceased was born on December 10, 1841, in Shaw’s Point township. In the immediate vicinity he grew to manhood, prospered and won the universal esteem of a large neighborhood. Two years ago Mr. BARNETT sustained a stroke of paralysis, and although he recovered he realized that he would be obliged to take life less strenuously. Accordingly he and his wife removed to Litchfield where they wold be close to kin and where their duties wold be less ardous. Since his abode in this city, Mr. BARNETT has been practically an invalid, but at all times a most cheerful and optomistic (optimistic) patient. It was during the two last trying years of his life that the true character and affable disposition of the man was sorely tested, for he delighted in the great out doors, loved the association of his friends and enjoyed the affillations (affiliations) of his church, of all of which he was practically deprived. His faith served him to the last and he passed from this life as peacefully as he lived it, leaving as a sweet memory a record of a Christ like life. Mr. BARNETT was in his youth decided that the Christian life was the only one worth while, and accordingly became a Christian and united with the Christian church. When he removed to this city, he and his faithful wife placed their membership with the congregation at the Union Avenue Christian church. The surviving members of the immediate family are as follows: The widow, Mrs. Elvira J. BARNETT; two sons, William Claude BARNETT, and Charles E. BARNETT, both prominent business men of this city; two brothers, G. W. and B. S. BARNETT, both of the town of Barnett, and one sister, Mrs. W. A. WILSON of Carlinville. A number of other relatives and a host of friends deeply mourn the demise and have only the sincerest sympathy for the immediate family. Brief preliminary obsequies will be held this morning at 10 o’clock at the family residence, 821 North State street, after which the funeral party will proceed overland to the Shaw’s Point church, where the service proper over the remains will be held at 2 o’clock. The Rev. Charles W. ROSS will conduct both services. Interment will be made in Shaw’s Point cemetery.

Obituary of Mina BECKER Macoupin County Illinois ©2006  Submitted by: Rick Doty

Name of Deceased: BECKER, Mina
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 11 Feb 1893
Obituary: Died- Of Dropsy, on Sunday, February 5, 1893, Mina, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Fritz BECKER, aged three years. She had been suffering extremely for several months. The funeral took place from the family residence at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. WEISBRODT officiating. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.