Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Weekly, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: May 9, 1923
Obituary: Well Known Physician Answers Last Summons –
Dr. J. S. COLLINS, One of
the Leading Doctors of Carlinville, Died Monday at
3:10 a.m. Dr. J. S. COLLINS who has been
in failing health for several years, passed away
peacefully at his home in South Broad street at
3:10 a. m., Monday morning, (May 7) aged 66 years,
6 months and 9 days. Dr. COLLINS had
resided in Carlinville for many years and was well
known all over the county. Before he was broken
down in health, he enjoyed a fine practice. He was
always of a happy, jovial spirit and had a large
circle of friends. He was regarded as one of the
most successful physicians in the county and was
an active member of the county medical society.
The deceased was born on a farm in Green county
near Greenfield, and was one of a family of
thirteen children. He was a son of the late Walton
and Nancy (RUARK) COLLINS. He grew
to manhood on the farm and attended the local
schools. He had an ambition to complete an
education and attended Wesleyan University at
Bloomington, from which institution he graduated.
He then attended Rush Medical College at Chicago
and during his vacations read medical textbooks
with Dr. James MILLER of Fayette. He
graduated from Rush Medical College in 1879. He
located in Chesterfield for the practice of
medicine in 1880.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Weekly, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: December 6, 1922
Obituary: A large concourse of old
neighbors and friends were assembled at the First
Baptist church Thursday afternoon to pay their
last respects at the funeral services of Mrs.
Caroline SELLS COMER which were
held at 1:30 p.m. The pastor, Rev. J. G. LITTLE,
officiated and delivered a sermon of much
spiritual power, bestowing a benediction on the
departed soul and a great consolation on those
left to mourn. A quartette, composed of Mrs. S. V.
BOATMAN, Miss Pauline HOWARD, Otis
J. VAUGHAN and C. L BADGER, with
Mrs. O. C. HARTLEY at the organ, sang two
hymns, "How Firm a Foundation" and "Some Day We'll
Understand" and a solo, "Face to Face" was most
feelingly rendered by Mr. VAUGHAN. The
floral emblems were many and beautiful. Interment
was made in the city cemetery where the
body was placed alongside of that of her husband
in the family burial lot. The pallbearers and
those who cared for the flowers were W. A. CRAGGS,
Frank LOVELESS, Henry SCHOENHERR,
Watt CRAMER, Claude BATES, Charles
ARNETT, Claude WHEELER and Roy BATES.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: The Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: July 14, 1909
Obituary: Funeral of Samuel COMER, Thursday - Large Concourse of Friends Pay Last
Tribute of Respect - Was Popular With Every One
- Biography: A brief announcement was made in the
last issue of The Democrat of the
sudden and unexpected death of Samuel COMER,
which occurred at his home in this city on Tuesday
evening, July 6th at 4:30 o'clock of heart
failure. Samuel COMER was born near
Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn., May 9, 1836 and was
the son of Aaron B. and Lavina B. COMER,
being one of a family of ten children. All have
passed away except one sister, Mrs. Samuel LOVELESS,
of Carlinville. Deceased came to this state with
his parents in 1844 and settled in Bird township,
about five miles west of this city, where he lived
until 1899 when he moved to Carlinville. He was
married on January 28th, 1855 to Caroline Sells BOND,
daughter of Michael and Sarah B. SELLS.
Eleven children were born of this union, four of
whom are living and were present at the funeral.
They are: Edmund M. COMER, of Granite
City; Robert Lee COMER, Mrs. William
WOODS, of Bird township, and Mrs. H. T. BENSON,
of Springfield. They with the sorrowing wife and
mother are left to mourn his death. At the age of
19, Mr. COMER was converted and joined the
Baptist church, and for a time held his membership
in the Shiloh Baptist church, afterwards uniting
with the Charity church, to which he belonged at
the time of his death. He was a consistent
Christian man, always working for, and
exemplifying by his character, those things which
stand for the best in life, honored and respected
by all, and giving his just portion for the help
and assistance of those who were in need, or who
were less fortunate than he. Having been a
resident of this vicinity for more than half a
century, he was indeed a pioneer, encountering the
privations of that early period, which were many
and trying, and which places his name among the
early and honored home makers of this county.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2
o'clock. Brief services were held at the
residence, conducted by Rev. D. P. DEADRICK,
and the regular services from the Baptist church,
which was conducted by Rev. T. M. MARSH of
Alton, a life-long friend of the deceased and
assisted by Rev. A. H. RHODES. Rev. MARSH
referred in a most earnest manner to the life of
the deceased, which had been that of a true
Christian, who had gone to his reward, for labors
well and faithfully done. Music was rendered by a
choir composed of Messrs. J. M. BARCUS, L.
E. ROSS, Miss Mae HOBLITT and Mrs.
Abby SEAMAN DEEDS. They sang most
effectively, "Near My God to Thee", "Sometime
We'll Understand". Mrs. DEEDS sang as solo
that beautiful hymn "Saved by Grace", accompanied
by the quartette choir, Mrs. O. C. HARTLEY,
was organist. There were many beautiful flowers.
The honorary pall bearers were: Robert WHITELEY,
Sr., William HOUNSLEY, Joseph BIRD,
George W. ARNETT, James P. MOORE
and Judge L. P. PEEBLES. The active pall
bearers were J. C. BATES, F. M. BATES,
T. P. HUGHES, John HOECKER,
Manford EDMONOOD and L. C. SNELL.
The immediate relatives in attendance at the
funeral from out of the city were: Mrs. E. M. COMER,
Mr. and Mrs. W. ODRUM, Mrs. Thomas STALLING,
Granite City; Mr. and Mrs. Morris COMER,
East St. Louis; H. T. BENSON and son, H.
F. BENSON, of Springfield and Dr. and Mrs.
A. MILLER, of Rockbridge. Also the
following friends of the family, Miss Nettie MCCORMICK
and Mrs. HAYNES of Springfield and George
JONES of Abilene, Kansas. The funeral was
one of the largest ever held in this city, the
church being unable to hold the friends who had
assembled to pay the best tribute of respect.
Interment was in the city cemetery. a good man has
gone to rest. The family has the sympathy of all
in their hour of sorrow.
Submitted 1998 by Lisa Hunt Rawlings
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: April 3, 1919
Obituary: Clarrisa Ann CORDER was
born Oct. 20, 1854 in South Otter on the old home
place and departed this life at her home in
Nilwood March 26, 1919 at the age of 64 years 5
months and 3 days. She was the daughter of M.B and
Polly CLEVENGER, and was united in
marriage to James B. CORDER Sept. 21, 1871
to this union was born six children two boys and
four girls of which four children survive her
namely Benjamin CORDER, Cleve CORDER
of Nilwood; Luella MOLEN of North Otter
and Gertie HEGGY of Girard. One brother
C.N. CLEVENGER of South Otter and one
sister Matilda HUFFMAN of California, 12
grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Mrs. CORDER
was converted at Buckhanon school house at the age
of 16 years and lived a devoted Christian all her
life until the Lord called her away to receive her
reward that was waiting for her. Mrs. CORDER
lived only six days from the time of her husbands
death and she was a great friend to her many
neighbors always ready to help in anything she
could to her husband she was a faithful wife
taking care of him in his feeble condition, to her
children she was a mother of love. She has gone
from among us and we will greatly miss her, our
loss is her gain for she has gone where there is
no sorrow or pain. Funeral services was held at 11
o'clock Saturday Mar. 25, 1919 at Union Chapel
church conducted by Rev. RIGGS and
interment made in the Cherry cemetery.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Lisa Hunt Rawlings
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: March 27, 1919
Obituary: James Benjamin CORDER was
born Feb. 22, 1851 in the state of Kentucy (sic)
and died at his home in Nilwood March 21, 1919 at
the age of 68 years and 27 days. He was united in
marriage to Clarrisa Ann CLEVENGER Sept.
21, 1871 to this union was born six children, four
girls and two boys. Those who survive him are his
wife and Luella MOLEN of North Otter; Ben
CORDER of Nilwood, Cleve CORDER of
Nilwood; Gertie HEGGY of Girard; one
brother Henry of Lawrence Kansas; twelve
grandchildren and four great grand children. There
was 13 children in Mr. CORDER's father's
family and they have all gone to their home above
but Henry H. CORDER of Kansas. Mr. CORDER
was converted at the old Kinkum (Rinctum) school
house in a revival meeting held by Rev. James STAMPER
and Rev. SKAGGS in the month of December
1878 and lived to the faith of his convertion
(sic) until the father above called him to come
home and receive his reward that was waiting for
him. Mr. CORDER was known throughout this
part of the country as a good neighbor to his many
friends always ready to help them that he could.
He will be greatly missed by all his neighbors and
friends. To his wife he was a true and faithful
husband and to his children he was a father of
love. Mr. CORDER has been in poor health
for about five years but never complaining of his
troubles but tried to be cheerful to all. His
life's work is finished on this earth and his
father has said it is well, he has gone from among
us and we will greatly miss him but our loss is
his gain for there will be no sorrow as pain in
the home he has gained. Funeral services conducted
by Elder W.A. RIGGS at Union Baptist
Church at 11 a.m. March 23, 1919. Burial was in Cherry
Cemetery.
Submitted 1998 by Shawn Corder
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: April 22, 1915
Obituary: Merida W. CORDER,
familiarly known about the square as "Row," died
at his home in the east part of this city,
Wednesday evening, April 21st. His death being due
to heart failure. Mr. CORDER was the
eldest son of Joseph and Nellie CORDER,
and was born in Hart county, Kentucky, on May 5th,
1844, and lacked only a few days of being 71 years
old at the time of his death. At the age of five
years, he moved with his parents to Illinois
locating in Macoupin county, and resided in North
and South Otter townships, west of Girard, where
he was engaged in farming. His old papers
contained documents that show that he served in
various official capacities in those townships. In
1868 he was united in marriage at Greenfield,
Illinois., to Miss Mary EBERELE, of Bond
county. To this union were born five children,
namely, Everett, Luther and Mrs. Viola STONE,
of this city and Mrs. Clarissa FLEMMING of
Auburn. Another son Jesse, dying in infancy.
Besides his wife and children he is survived by
three brothers, Henry M. of Lawrence, Kansas and
James and John on Nilwood; also two sisters, Mrs.
Elizabeth TRIMBLE of Pawnee, Oklahoma, and
Mrs. Lydia ASHLOCK, of Morrison, Oklahoma.
After a number of years on the farm west of this
city, Mr. CORDER moved to this city and
engaged in the drayage and transfer business,
which he conducted for the past twenty-four years,
selling out his business last September on account
of his failing health. Since his retirement he has
been spending his time visiting with old friends,
of which he had a great number, having been a
resident of the county since 1849 and of this city
for twenty-five years, naturally making his
acquaintance among the older residents very large,
throughout the county. The funeral services were
conducted at the residence at 2:30 o'clock, Friday
afternoon, by Rev. F.W. CLIFFE, pastor of
the Baptist Church, and interment made in the Girard
Cemetery. E.W. PARKS had charge of
the funeral.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 25 Mar 1896
Obituary: Mrs. Mary CORDER nee DOTY
was born in Greene county Nov. 2, 1829, and moved with
her parents to Macoupin county in 1838. She was united
in marriage to Mathew CORDER in 1851 and they
have lived near this place since their marriage. To
this union was born two sons and one daughter; one son
and the daughter have gone on before her to await her
coming. Mrs. Mary CORDER professed faith in
the Lord Jesus Christ a number of years ago and joined
the M.E. church when that organization had their
meetings in the school house south of this village
half a mile. She died as a faithful servant on March
17 and was consigned to the silent grave in the joiner
cemetery March 19 to await the coming of the Lord. She
leaves a husband, one son, many relatives and a host
of friends to mourn her departure.
Submitted 1998 by Shawn Corder
Name of Newspaper: The Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: February 2, 1928
Obituary: Mary CORDER was born
March 22, 1847 in Clinton County, Illinois. She
was left an orphan when a little girl and grew to
womanhood in Macoupin county. Her girlhood and
young-woman-hood days were spent in the community
of Chapman Point. She was united in marriage to
M.W. CORDER in 1868 and to this union were
given 3 sons and two daughters: The two sons,
Everett and Luther survive, Jesse having died at
an early age, the daughter, Viola and Clarissa
survive and all of the children live in Girard.
She leaves two grandsons, Calvin STONE of
St. Louis and Eugene STONE of Chicago.
Mrs. CORDER was a member of the Baptist
Church for over 50 years. Her husband M.W. CORDER
preceded her in death by 13 years. She departed
this life January 30, 1928 being 80 years, 10
months, and 8 days of age. Mrs. CORDER
represented and typified in her religious thinking
an living the Old School Theology. To her mind
right is always right and wrong is always wrong
and there ought not to be any thought of
compromise between the two. She delighted in the
pungent statements of truth by Rev. William SUNDAY
and one of the last hours in her long, active, and
useful life was spent in reading on of his recent
sermons.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 13 Feb 1901
Obituary: HETTICK - Uncle Mathew CORDER
died Friday night of grip. He was about 71 years old,
and long a resident in this part of Macoupin. Funeral
services were held at the residence at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, conducted by Rev. CASTEEL and Uncle
Johnny CLEVENGER, after which the remains were
taken to the Joiner cemetery and laid to rest
beside his companion in life, who had left him a few
years back. He leaves F. M. CORDER, the only
child living, and other relatives and many friends to
mourn his demise.
Submitted 1998 by Shawn Corder
Name of Newspaper: The Pawnee Courier Dispatch
Date of Obituary: March 24, 1904
Obituary: Nellie PRICE was born in
Hart County, Kentucky on June 1st, 1823, and died
March 17th, 1904, at the home of her daughter,
Nancy TRIMBLE, eight miles southwest of
Pawnee. The remains were interred in the Lela
cemetery, March 18, at 2 o'clock p.m.,
Brother ROSS officiating. At the age of 18
she united with the Baptist church, of which she
has been a faithful member ever since. At the age
of 23 she was married to Joseph CORDER.
Her husband was called away 27 years ago. She was
the mother of eleven children, seven of whom
survived her; three sons in Illinois, one in
Kansas; one daughter in Montana, and two daughters
in Oklahoma with whom she had made her home for
the last ten years. Besides her seven children she
leaves 21 grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren. Grandma CORDER, as she was
familiarly called, was well known and loved by all
in the community. She was a faithful Christian, a
loving mother, a true friend and a general
favorite. She suffered much during the last few
years of her life, but she bore her trials with
great fortitude. Although nearly 81 years of age
her mental faculties. She lived a long and useful
life and will be sadly missed by her many friends.
During the last few days of her illness she often
prayed to be taken away; her prayer were answered
and she has gone to a brighter world to meet the
loved ones gone before. There's a vacant chair by
the fireside; There's a vacant place in my heart,
But I know there's a brither home in heaven, Where
loved ones never part.
Submitted 1999 by Barbara Hitch
Name of Newspaper: Alton Evening Telegraph
Date of Obituary: February 9, 1943
Obituary: E. L. CORDUM, 90, Dies at Moro. Moro, Feb 8 (Special). Edward Louis
CORDUM, 90, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ella SCHAEFER, Saturday
afternoon. CORDUM was born at Bunker Hill, July 8, 1852, a son of the late Louis and
Reka CORDUM, natives of Germany. He spent his life in Macoupin county, where he
engaged in farming, until eight years ago, when he moved to Moro to reside with his
daughter. He was a life long member of the Lutheran Church at Gillespie. Survivors are
four daughters, Mrs. Frances EGGERS of Plainview, Mrs. Grace LAWRENCE of
Dearborn, Mich., Mrs. Anna O'DONNELL of Waltz, Mich., Mrs. Ella SCHAEFER of
Moro; five sons, Louis of Jerseyville, Christ of Bunker Hill, Henry of Carlinville, Edward
of Waltz, Mich., and Carl of Moro; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also
survive. His wife, Carrie S SCHOEN CORDUM, died in March 1902. Funeral services will
be conducted at the Jacoby Funeral Home at Bunker Hill Wednesday at 2 p.m., followed
by a service at the Lutheran Church in Gillespie with the pastor, the Rev. L. KREKELER,
officiating. Burial will be in the Gillespie cemetery. The body will be at the funeral home
the time of the church service.
Submitted 1999 by Barbara Hitch
Name of Newspaper: Nokomis Free Press Progress
Date of Obituary: November 6, 1924
Obituary: CORDUM, ELIZABETH (MILLER) Died: June 11, 1933 in Hammon, Custer
County, OK. Oklahoma Newspaper, June 1933. Mrs. Elizabeth CORDUM, 86 Buried at Red
Hill Final rites for Mrs. Elizabeth CORDUM, 86 pioneer of Roger Mills county
were held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the First Baptist Church at
Hammon with O E SHEETS officiating. Mrs. CORDUM died Sunday afternoon at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ross A. CLEMENTS near Hammon after
suffering ill health for two years. She was born Aug 16, 1846 in Illinois and was
married in that state when 23 years of age to Frederick CORDUM. She came
to Roger Mills county 33 years ago. She is a member of the Missionary Baptist
Church. Surviving Mrs. CORDUM are four other children besides Mrs. CLEMENTS.
There are Mrs. Mary C. SMALLWOOD, and James L., Ernest C., and Fred W.
CORDUM. Burial was made in the Red Hill cemetery. Kilough-Hullum funeral
directors were in charge.
Submitted 1999 by Barbara Hitch
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: August 25, 1938
Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth CORDUM, age 50 years, 11 months and 25 days, died Thursday
evening at 6:50 o'clock at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Otto
FUESS, west of Gillespie. She was the widow of Louis E CORDUM of that city and for a
number of years before and after his death, June 3, 1924, she resided in Gillespie and in
more recent years resided in St. Louis. She had be quite ill since May, recently
undergoing an operation at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield and last week was brought to
the home of her brother. Decedent was born northwest of Gillespie in Gillespie township,
the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth SCHWARTZ FUESS. On October 11, 1905,
she was united in marriage with Louis E CORDUM. She is survived by the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary YOUNG and Julius FUESS of Carlinville, Charles, Otto
and Albert FUESS and Mrs. Anna HUDDLESTON, Gillespie; Mrs. Rose RICE,
Plainview, and Louis and Herman FUESS, St. Louis.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Sunday
Submitted 1999 by Barbara Hitch
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: February 23, 1871
Obituary: Our quiet town was startled very much yesterday by the sudden death of Ernest
CORDUM, a young man living about two miles from town. He was felling a tree from
which to make rails when a large limb broke off from the tree and struck him on the head
with such force as to kill him instantly. An inquest today developed the above facts, and
the corpse was taken to Bunker Hill for interment.
Submitted 1999 by Barbara Hitch
Name of Newspaper: Nokomis Free Press Progress
Date of Obituary: November 6, 1924
Obituary: Mrs. Louis CORDUM, wife of a well known farmer
living near Ohlman died at the family residence at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday,
Nov. 4, 1924, after a long illness due to tuberculosis of the bowels. She
was aged 40 years, 4 months and 8 days. Before her marriage, Mrs. CORDUM
was Miss Lisseke Wilhelmina Martha BUESCHER. She was born in
Staunton, Ill. on June 26, 1884. She leaves her husband, and one son, Edward, 15
years old, one brother, Otto BUESCHER, of Ohlman and four sisters,
Mrs. Fritz FIEKEN of Rosamond, Mrs. Louis SCHUBERT and
Mrs. John PURSLOW, of Staunton, and Mrs. Walter EGELHOFF of
Raymond. Funeral services were held at the Evangelical church of Ohlman at 11
o'clock today, Nov. 6th, by the pastor, Rev. Carl FRISLAG and burial
was made at the Ohlman cemetery.
Submitted 2003 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 27, 1907
Obituary: Mrs. Henrietta CORIELL died
at her home at Plainview Tuesday morning (Mar. 26, 1907) at 5 o’clock
of dropsy. The deceased was well known in Carlinville, where had been a
nurse in numerous families. The funeral will take place from the home of the
deceased in Plainview Thursday at 2 o’clock.
Note: Burial was in Shipman Cemetery. --Patti Breaux Welsh, LA.
Submitted 1999 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois
Date of Obituary: January 24, 1935
Obituary: Girard, Jan. 23 -- Mrs. Anna COVERDILL died at 12:10 o'clock this morning at her home in
Girard. She was born Oct. 26, 1884, in Girard and had lived here all her life. Surviving are her husband,
Pearl; one daughter, Mary Ellen at home: one adopted daughter, Helen WHALEN, Springfield, three sisters,
Mrs. Ellen SAMSAG, Galesburg; Mrs. Mary FINNERTY, St. Louis, and Mrs. Sarah THOMPSON,
Collinsville; also several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning at the
residence, and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Patrick's church, Father Scully officiating. Interment will be in Girard
cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois.
Date of Obituary: January 4, 1917, page 7.
Obituary: Mrs. Carrie J. COVERDILL - wife of William COVERDILL,
Jr., and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. VANSICKLE of Girard,
was taken critically ill at her home Monday morning while in the midst
of preparations to join her husband on a trip to St. Louis. She was born
in Girard, October 28, 1874. Here she attended the public schools and grew
to womanhood and here she had won a large circle of friends who sorrow
with the grief stricken family. She united with the Christian church in
this city February 18, 1892, under the ministry of Rev. W. M. GROVES,
and was baptized March 2 of the same year. On January 14, 1916 she was
united in marriage to William COVERDILL Jr., who was a classmate
of her school girl days. She is survived by her husband, her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles P. VANSICKLE, of Girard, one brother, Earl VANSICKLE,
of Highland Park., IL; two (illegible) Mrs. Paul FINNERTY and Miss
Mildred VANSICKLE, and her aunt, Mrs. Minnie DENHAN all
of Girard.
Submitted 1999 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois
Date of Obituary: March 25, 1926, page 4
Obituary: Girard, March 24 -- William Truston COVERDILL,
81, died at his home today following a stroke of paralysis. He was born
July 16, 1844, near Girard, and has been a life long resident of the city.
He was actively associated in business with the firm of Cherry and company
for over sixty years, retiring over two years ago. Since the death of his
wife in 1918, he has been living with his daughter, Mrs. Robert MCLEAN
of Girard. He is survived by five children, Mrs. Robert MCLEAN,
Joseph COVERDILL, William T. COVERDILL, Mrs. Amos ROBERTSON,
all of this city; Mrs. H. Judson SPURWAY, Washington, D.C.; six
grandchildren and two brothers, Eli and Israel of Girard. Funeral services
will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon at the First Methodist church.
Services will be conducted by Rev. Ross BRACEWELL, assisted by Rev.
M. FLORY. Interment will be made in Girard Cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois
Date of Obituary: June 6, 1928, page 9
Obituary: Mrs. Israel COVERDILL - Special to The State Journal.
Girard, June 5 -- Mrs. Israel COVERDILL, 71, died last night; at
her home in this city. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday
afternoon at the Methodist church. Rev. D. L. JEFFERS officiating.
Interment will be made in Girard cemetery. Decedent was born
Feb. 2, 1857, and was married June 27, 1876. Seven children were born to
this union, four preceding her in death. Surviving are her husband: three
sons, Henry, Chicago; Fred and Pearl, of this city; one adopted daughter,
Mrs. Herbert ENGLAND, of this city.
Submitted 1999 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois
Date of Obituary: May ?2, 1936, page 8
Obituary: Girard, May 20 -- Joseph Israel COVERDILL, 66, stock shipper and lifelong resident of
Girard, died at l p.m. today at the home of his brother, William, in this city. He had
been ill one week. He was the eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William P.
COVERDILL. Surviving are his brothers; three sisters, Mrs. Amos ROBERTSON, O'Fallon;
Mrs. H. J. SPURWAY, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Robert MCLEAN, Girard. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the C. M. Shane funeral home in Girard. Rev. O. R.
SPRECKELMEYER will officiate and interment will be in Girard cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois
Date of Obituary: September 19, 1908, page 6
Obituary: COVERDILL - Died, at 4:50 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, 1908,
at St. John's hospital, Mrs. William COVERDILL, aged 56 years, 3
months and 5 days. The remains were removed to the undertaking establishment
of E. P. METCALF, and will be taken at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon
to Girard. The funeral will be held at the M. E. church tomorrow afternoon.
Rev. Mr. CONLEY, assisted by Rev. Mr. DeGAND, will officiate
and the interment will be in the Girard Cemetery. The decedent was
one of the most prominent women of Macoupin county. She was one of seven
children of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DRENNAN, who were pioneer residents
of Girard. Her husband, William COVERDILL, is a prominent stockman
and has an acquaintance among the raisers of the state. Mrs. COVERDILL
is survived by her husband, William COVERDILL; three daughters,
Mrs. Amos ROBERTSON and Mrs. Robert McLEAN of Girard
and Mrs. H. J. SPURWAY of this city; two sons, William M. and Joseph
COVERDILL of Girard; three sisters, Mrs. Eva MONTGOMERY
of Gillespie; Mrs. Samuel ENGLAND of Girard and Mrs. W. M. DHEHNAN
of Yakima, Wash. The decedent was born in Girard, July 13, 1852, and had
resided in that city continuously. She was brought to the hospital in this
city some time ago.
Submitted 1999 Nancy Janusweski
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois
Date of Obituary: November 18, 1940, page 4
Obituary: Girard, Nov. 17 - William M. COVERDILL, 67, died at 9:30 a.m. today in his home here.
He had been ill several months. Decedent is survived by his wife, Mildred; one son,
Billy Van; three sisters, Mrs. Robert MCLEAN of Mason City, Mrs. Amos ROBERTSON of
East St. Louis and Mrs. Bess SPURWAY of Springfield. Services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the C. M. Shane funeral home here. Rev. O. R. SPRECKELMEYER will officiate
and interment will be in Girard cemetery. Remains will be at the funeral home until the
hour of the services.
Submitted 2003 by Ron Grassi
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: about January 1, 1924
Obituary: Mrs. Suzanna V. COWLES, 66, died Wednesday at 1:15
p.m. at the home of her son, Robert COWLES of El Dorado. She is
survived by three daughters and three sons. They are: Mrs. Katherine DAVIS,
Waynoka, Okla.; Mrs. Martha LANCASTER, Pittsburg, Kan.,; Miss Anna
COWLES, Wichita; Bert COWLES, Amorita, Okla.; Marion COWLES,
Douglass, Kan., and Robert of El Dorado. Funeral services will be held
Thursday at 11 a.m. in the parlors of the Bird Bros. and McMickell Undertaking
Co. The body will be brought to Wichita for burial in the Highland cemetery
at 2 p.m. The West Side Undertaking Co. is making arrangements.
Submitted 2006 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 4 Feb 1893
Obituary: COX- At her home near Mt.Olive, Ill., on Monday, January
23,A.D.1893, at 5:30 P.M. , of Typhoid Pneumonia, Mrs. Emanuel COX,
aged 70 years, 7 months and 7 days. Deceased whose maiden name was Ellen
Greene BIGGS, daughter of David and Mary BIGGS was
born June 16 1822, near Knoxville,Tennessee,removed with her parents when ten
years of age to Concord, Caloway County, Kentucky, when but sixteen years of
age she was united in marriage with Emanuel COX of the same place. About
two years later she removed with her husband to Illinois- near Mt.Olive,
where she has ever since resided. At an early age she united with the Baptist
church and was baptised by Rev. Jacob V. HOPPER, now of Bunker
Hill, Ill. Mrs. COX had been ill only ten short days. She was rational
up to the last. Death is always sadly impressive- but especially did it
seem so in this instance. The aged mother lay there surrounded by her
entire family, including her feeble husband and eight grown children, all of
whom had reached her bedside and were recognised and conversed with by her ;
also her grand children and many other relatives and dear friends and
neighbors. She suffered extremely, yet was ever patient, and all that medical
skill could do was done, yet a few minutes before the end came she opened
wide her eyes, looked up and smiled- then she gently closed her eyes at
twilight just as the shadows were falling , and was no more. She sleeps the
sweet dreamless sleep of the dead. She has gone to join loved ones in that
Silent City of the dead. The aged husband and father as he sat before her in
the last trying hour, uttered just as the veil that separates the present
from the great hereafter swept her into the Glad Beyond- "Bless the Lord:
the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." He was so overcome with
grief that he was unable to attend the last sad rites of his beloved
wife. Deceased was the oldest of a family of ten, she having survived all
save an only brother, H. Pinkney BIGGS of near Greenville,
Illinois. Funeral cortege left the family residence, Wednesday afternoon, January
25th,1893, from the Baptist church at Staunton, at which place Rev. THOMPSON,
the pastor, assisted by Rev. HOUGH of the Christian church and
Rev. BURKE of the Methodist church officiated. Text was from Psalms,
35th. Chapter, 14th Verse: " I behaved myself as though he had been
my friend or brother: I bowed down heavily as one that mourneth for his
mother." Rev. BURKE read a chapter of scripture and Rev. HOUGH
offered prayer. Appropriative funeral marches were played and impressive
hymns were sung. The pall bearers were selected from among the old
neighbors. The Interment took place in the Staunton cemetery. "The Weary
feet have ceased to tread The broken paths of mortal pain; The weary hands
have ceased to do; For them ne earth- work e'er again. The patient heart
that knew so much Of conquering care, will know no more; Hushed in deaths
calm, eternal Rest, Life's fever fret is o'er." L.A.C.
Submitted 2000 by Pam Robertson Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: January 3, 1929
Obituary: Joseph COY ... ___ ... accompanied by Mrs. B. R. BURTON and
Mrs. Lula Clark WRIGHT. Funeral services were held from the Methodist
Church, Tuesday, January 2nd, 1929, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Mr. Summit
BARNES, assisted by the Rev. D. L. JEFFERS. Miss Helen HEATON
sang: There Will Be N Shadows", accompanied at the piano by Elmer
ROBERTS. A.O. SMITH, a lifelong friend gave a eulogy on
the life of Mr. COY. David HART Post, No. 115, American
Legion, of this city had charge of the services at the grave. Joseph COY,
was born at Goshen, Indiana, October 15th, 1846, and departed this life,
December 30th, 1928, at the Marine Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. He was
the youngest member of a family of seven boys and four girls. His mother
died when he was four years of age. The children then separated and found
homes in the neighborhood. Being brought up by others, he never intimately
knew his brothers and sisters in his young boyhood. In 1861, he enlisted
as a private in the 74th ______ Volunteer Infantry and served _____ the
Civil War. In 1886, Mr. COY moved to Macoupin County and worked
as a farm hand for Samuel A. SMITH for a period of four years. On
December 29th, 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Fannie SMITH,
daughter of Elisha and Susan SMITH. In the spring of 1871, Mr. and
Mrs. COY moved to their farm southeast of Girard, known as "Maple
Hill", where they resided for fifty-three years. In 1874, they untied with the
Methodist Church and were faithful members from that time until
their deaths. Mr. COY was a man of sterling worth and character,
a most cheerful and happy disposition, always glad to see his friends,
and genuinely interested in their welfare and doings. These admirable traits
won for him a host of sincere friends wherever he went. He has gone to
his reward, having filled out the measure of a swell spent life, and at
the close of a perfect day many rise up to call him blessed. He leaves
to mourn his death three daughters, Mrs. B. R. BURTON, Hooperston,
with whom he made his home since the death of his wife. Mrs. ___ (the rest of the
paragraph is missing.) The pallbearers were S.O. SMITH, T.M. SMITH,
Jesse WALLACE, Othel BOWERSOX, Robert WEBB, and
Charles COY. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mrs.
Laura WONES, Peoria, Charles COY and family, of Morrisonville,
and Mr. and Mrs. Louis HOEACRE, of Carlinville.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Weekly, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: December 19, 1930
Obituary: Mrs. Addie L. CRAGGS, wife of Wm. A. CRAGGS,
died Dec. 19th at her home on Johnson street. She was the former Addie
L. WOOLLEY and was born in Greenfield, March 8, 1861, a daughter
of Jas. R. and Jane JACKSON WOOLLEY. She was married June 11, 1896
to W. A. CRAGGS and they resided in Bird Township. Two daughters
were born to them, one dying in infancy. The surviving daughter is Mrs.
Marie NIFONG, wife of Forest NIFONG, of Wood River. A sister
and three brothers also survive, Miss Laura WOOLLEY, Ira A. and
Elmer N. WOOLLEY, of Indianapolis, Ind. Funeral services were Sunday
at 2:00 p.m., from the residence. Rev. ? SNONOWDEN, rector of St.
Paul's Episcopal church, officiated. Burial was in the City cemetery.
Submitted 1998 by Lisa Hunt Rawlings
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: December 25, 1890
Obituary: Died - Mrs. Eliza J. HUNT, wife of Joseph CRAWFORD,
of this city at St. John's Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, on December 18,
1890 from Oedema of the lungs. A few days before death she had withstood
a surgical operation, the physicians having taken a large tumor from which
she had been a sufferer for years. She was born in South Palmyra, Macoupin
county, Illinois, February 22, 1847, was united in marriage to Joseph CRAWFORD
November 2, 1864. This union was a pleasant and a joyous one. There was
born to them a daughter who is now married and lives in this city, during
her last illness her daughter was much comfort to her. The deceased was
an exemplary citizen and neighbor, a Christian woman, a member of the Baptist
church over 20 years. She was charitable, and when in health was found
at the bedside of the sick. The Gazette sympathizes with the father and
daughter in the loss of mother and wife, and would implore them to follow
her good example. Her funeral took place Saturday, December 20, from the
family residence, Rev. DONALDSON officiating, after with her remains
were laid to rest in Girard cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Lisa Hunt Rawlings
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: April 1, 1915
Obituary: Mrs. Nancy M. CRAWFORD widow, of George D. CRAWFORD
died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John OLLER in South Otter
Township Thursday afternoon, March 25th, 1915, aged 81 years, 11 months,
and 15 days. Her maiden name was Nancy M. BRIDGES. She was born
near Edwardsville, Madison county, Illinois, April 28th, 1833. She came
with her parents to Macoupin county in early life, locating in South Otter
where she has had a continuous residence. She was married to George D.
CRAWFORD, March 28, 1849. Her companion departed this life 27 years
ago. She leaves to mourn their loss five sons and four daughters who are
Rev. William J. of Upper Alton, George H. of Salem Oregon, Alonzo B. of
Rochester, Ill., and S.S. and Grant CRAWFORD of South Otter; Mrs.
Wm. HUSON of Hickory Point, Mrs. Mary E. BECHTOLD of
New Baden, Texas, Mrs. Nancy E. WELCH of Lancaster, Mo., and Mrs.
John OLLER of South Otter. Funeral services were held at the residence
Saturday at eleven a.m., conducted by Rev. A.M. STAMPER and interment
in the Cherry cemetery by the side of her husband. She accepted
Christ in early life and at the time of her death was a member of Pleasant
Dale Baptist church, being a firm believer in the doctrines of the church
to which she belonged, and was always in her place when her health would
permit, and especially in her younger days she always took an active part
in revival services, being able in prayer.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer Weekly, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 13, 1899
Obituary: Died - Joe D. CROUCH in Palmyra on February 7,
1889, aged 19 years, 4 months and 20 days. Joe had long been suffering
with consumption. He was exemplary young man and was loved and admired
by a large circle of relatives and friends. He was buried last Saturday
in the new cemetery in the west part of town.
Submitted 1999 by Phyllis Crowder
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat, #2988
Date of Obituary: January 15, 1883
Obituary: Thomas P. CROWDER: Died at his residence in Osage
City, Kansas, January 15, 1883, Thomas P. CROWDER, age 66
years, 1 month, 6 days. The deceased was born in Breckenridge County,
Kentucky, in 1816. He moved with his parents to Madison County, this state in
1829, was married to Julia F. PHELPS, June 4, 1846 and had born to
them nine children, eight of whom are still living. He had been a member of
the Christian Church and was a kind father and affectionate husband. May
his rest be peaceful.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Weekly, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 20, 1899
Obituary: Barr's Store - Grandma CRUM died last Thursday night
Feb. 14. As she was one of the pioneers of this county, a short sketch
of her life would no doubt be interesting. Miss Sedonia RUCKER was
born in Woodford county, Kentucky, Nov. 27, 1810. In 1830 she came with
her parents to this state and settled in Morgan County. In 1833 she was
married to Gordon CRUM and lived in Morgan county for a number
of years, and then moved to this county, and except about two years in
Kansas, lived here until removed by death. Her husband died August 27, 1887.
About two years ago she received a paralytic stroke and has been almost helpless
ever since. She professed religion at the age of 18 and has ever since
lived a devoted Christian, trying to make others around her happy. Rev.
NEWMAN, of Palmyra, preached her funeral about noon Saturday,
after which she was interred in the Miller graveyard. She leaves eight
children and a large number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. G.W.R.
Submitted 2001 by Emily Jones
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: July 16, 1920
Obituary: Charles Glenn CRUMP, youngest son of Charles D.
and Harriett E. CRUMP, was born in North Otter Township, December
13, 1894, and died in Flagstaff, Arizona, July 3, 1920, aged 25 years,
6 months and 20 days. His father preceded him in death October 23, 1907,
after which his mother moved to Girard where Glenn obtained employment
as a clerk. After the death of his mother, which occurred on May 18, 1917,
he answered his Country's call and enlisted in the Marine Corps. June 24,
1917. After four months' intense training at Paris Island, S. C. he was
transferred to Co. 169 and assigned to sea duty on the U. S. S. Frederick
an armored cruiser which was doing convoy duty. Here he served fourteen
months, during which time he crossed the Atlantic 7 times. Glenn was a
member of the depth bomb squad , and in June 1918, assisted in launching
a bomb that sank a submarine. After the armistice was signed he was
transferred to land duty at Norfolk, VA Navy yard until he received his discharge
April 12, 1919. He returned to the old home place in North Otter which was
occupied by his brother, Joe, but on May 28th was stricken with a hemorrhage of
the lungs which developed into tuberculosis. He spent four months in a
hospital in Springfield, and on December 1?th went to the home of his brother
in Flagstaff, Arizona. But the dread disease could not be shaken off, and
in spite of all the loving care and medical science could do, he was claimed
as another victim of the great white plague. The body was brought back
home and on Friday, July 9th, was laid in Oak Grove cemetery
beside his parents. A large crowd gathered to do homage to the memory of a
splendid young man who offered his life and whose health was undermined by the
great war. Glenn is survived by three brothers, Dr. T. W. and Clarence of Flagstaff,
Arizona, and Joe W. of west of this city; one sister, Doris CRUMP
of North Otter, his fiancée, Miss Minnie DAVIDSON of Bloomington,
2 nephews, one niece and a host of other relatives and friends.
Submitted 1999 by Mary Jansma
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: January 1906
Obituary: Elizabeth STEWART, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. STEWART
was born in Kentucky, Dec. 28, 1822, where she lived until six years of
age when she with her parents moved to Morgan County, Ill., where they
lived but a short time moving to the farm in Macoupin where she lived until
her death which occurred Jan. 3rd, 1906. She united with the Methodist
church while young and remained a true and faithful servant of the same
until her death. She was united in marriage to William CRUMP when
23 years of age. To this union were born ten children, four of whom, viz.
Henry, Mrs. Mary ROACH, Mrs. Nancy DRAPER, AND Mrs. Ida
KING, with their father preceded her to the grave. She is survived by six
children; John, Charles of this place, Thomas in Oregon, Mrs. Malen WARREN
of Palmyra, Mrs. SHIPLEY of Hettick, Mrs. Martin HOWARD of
Arkansas and a host of other relatives.
Submitted 2001 by Emily Jones
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: 1954
Obituary: Ira Dale CRUMP, 80, 621 W. Lewis St., Girard, Illinois
died 5:45 PM Tuesday at St. John's Hospital. He was born August
6th, 1885 in North Otter Township, the son of Henry and Lucretia
STAMPER CRUMP. He was married February 16, 1910 to the former
Florence GOODE. Mr.CRUMP was a member of the Union Chapel Baptist
church, and the Illinois State Archaeological Society. He was a
charter member of the Girard American Legion post . He is
survived by the widow; one son, Ivan, of Girard; one foster
daughter, Mrs. Ruth KROSMICO of Clarksburg, WVA; two brothers,
Oren CRUMP of Springfield, John HODGES of Girard; one sister,
Mrs. James SMITHSON, of Shelbyville, Illinois; 8 grandchildren
and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 PM
Friday at the CM Shane Funeral Home, Girard, with Rev. Ervin
BUSBY officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Emily Jones
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: 1954
Obituary: Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Oak
Grove church for Mrs. Mabel M. CRUMP, 67, wife of Joseph W.
CRUMP, who died at her home in Washington school district Friday
night. She had been in failing health for the past four years.
Her death was attributed to leukemia. Rev. RUNYON, pastor of the
Palmyra Methodist Church, officiated. Mrs. Jesse TURNER sang two
hymns accompanied by Mrs. Ralph WILLIAMS. The funeral was
in charge of the Stults funeral home, Palmyra. Pall bearers were Jake RADEMAKER,
O. J. OTTEN, Howard PLOWMAN, Harvey ADKISON, and
Russell LOMELINO. All arrangements had been made by Mrs. CRUMP.
She had also been working with Mrs. Russell LOMELINO who is to
take Mrs. CRUMP'S place as chairman of the Oak Grove chicken and
fish fry, in which capacity Mrs.CRUMP had served many years. She
was born in North Otter township, the daughter of Flora GIBSON
and Thomas GOODE, and attended Chapman's Point school. On January
28 of this year she and Mr. CRUMP observed the 40th anniversary
of their wedding which had been performed by her grandfather, the
late Rev. D. B. GIBSON, Girard. They lived two years at the east
edge of Girard, and balance of their married life in North Otter
township. She was a member of Everly Chapel Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Wilma
(Joseph) BRAUN who has spent the summer at home, Mrs. Wilberta
(John) DRAKE, Girard, Mrs. Mabel (Joe) AIKEN, St. Louis, Mrs.
Maxie (William) AITKEN, Dallas, Tex.; two sons Glen, Waco, Tex.
and Keith at home; a brother, Walter GOODE, North Otter; 8
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Among relatives
attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ERHARD, St. Louis,
Mrs. Joe COVERDILL, Jacksonville, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Oren CRUMP,
Mrs. Harry WILLIAMS, Mrs. Dora FARMER and Mrs. Oscar CRUMP,
Springfield.
Submitted 2001 by Emily Jones
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Relatives and friends received a telegram Thursday of
last week telling of the death of Dr. T. W. CRUMP of Flagstaff,
Ariz., who was killed in an automobile crash Wednesday. No
details were given. Dr. CRUMP was born and reared on a farm in
North Otter. He was a veterinarian, graduating from a Kansas City
College in 1911. He practiced in Girard until 1915, when he
received an appointment as assistant U.S. veterinarian and sent
to the Navajo Indian reservation in Arizona, where he has lived
ever since, being promoted to chief of staff of field work of the
U.S. bureau of animal industry. He was married in 1912 to Miss
Carrie SMITHSON, also of North Otter, who with two children, J.
Albert and Irma survive. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs.
Doris EARLEY of St. Louis, and a brother Joe CRUMP of North
Otter. He was a nephew of Mrs. Enoch HALL and Mrs. Alvin DRIVER
of Girard.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: December 3, 1913
Obituary: Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Catherine CURVIN,
who died at the home of her daughter in Alton, last Friday night, were
held at the Catholic church in Waverly, the place where Mrs. CURVIN
had made her home for a number of years, Monday morning, at 9 o'clock,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. Father RYAN. Interment was made in
the Catholic cemetery at that place. Her son, John CURVIN,
of this city, and wife attended the obsequies.
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