Submitted 2004 by Louise Thompson
Name of Newspaper: Edwardsville
Date of Obituary: November 27, 1934
Obituary: Bunker Hill Woman to be Buried Wednesday. Staunton,
Nov. 27 -- Mrs. Verna FARRIS, wife of Robert B. FARRIS, of
near Bunker Hill, died at 3:15 p.m. yesterday in the Litchfield Hospital.
She had been ill for several months. Funeral services will be at 12:45
o'clock on Thursday at the residence followed by services at the Huntman
Funeral Home here at 2 p.m. Rev. C.F. MILLER of the Bunker Hill
M.E. Church will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park. Mrs.
FARRIS was born in Crawfordsville, Ind., coming to Bunker Hill when
young. She was married on August 18, 1924. Besides her husband she leaves
one son, John Robert FARRIS, her mother, Mrs. Katherine CORNELIUS,
Indianapolis, Ind. and two sisters.
Submitted 1998 by Jeff Faulstich
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: Fri. October. 13, 1911
Obituary: Mrs. Helena FAULSTICH, nee CONRAD, was born
in Kesselbach, Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany December 31, 1839. She was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter CONRAD, respected residents of that
place. Mrs. FAULSTICH was raised in her native town and finally
was confirmed in the town of Londorf. In the year of 1861 she was married
to John FAULSTICH and in 1868 she and Mr. FAULSTICH
emigrated to the United States, along with the three eldest children. Immediately
after landing, she with her husband settled in Staunton which place has
been her home ever since. During her long stay in Staunton, Mrs. FAULSTICH
has made many friends and in her death they mourn a friend whose place
will be hard to fill. Being of a kindly and yet retiring disposition, it
may well be said, "None knew her but to love her." Eight of the ten children
born to the union survive her as living example of her integrity
and fill their position in life as a credit to their mother, whose guiding
hand has done much to make them men and women strong in the world of
business and character. Her death occurred at her home about 5:20 p.m. on
Friday, October 6, 1911 and at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, the last funeral
rites were pronounced and she was laid to rest in the city cemetery, Rev.
J.G.F. KLEINHANS performing the last sad rites. She leaves to mourn
her loss her husband, John FAULSTICH, eight children, Rev. Wm. FAULSTICH
of Whittemore, IA, Mrs. Rev. M. LEIMER of Beemer, Neb., Louis, Henry,
George, Charles, Mrs. Charles KRUSE of this place and Mrs. August
KEISLING of St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Christ FISCHER and
a brother, William CONRAD of St. Louis.
Submitted 1998 by Jeff Faulstich
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: March 13, 1914
Obituary: Grand Old Man Buried Today. John FAULSTICH passed away at
his home in this city at 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 10, 1914, aged 83 years,
after suffering for a week from the effects of a paralytic stroke. His last
illness and death came as a severe shock to his children, for just a week
previous to his death he was found able to follow his daily routine of life in
the usual manner. The paralytic stroke overcame him without a moment of
warning, while he was walking in the yard. When the blindness came upon him he
was prevented from falling to the ground by holding to a post when he gave
a warning of his illness and was tenderly carried to the house by relatives
where he gradually became very much worse until the call of death relieved
him from his suffering. After the death of Mrs. FAULSTICH, which
occurred about 3 years ago, Mr. FAULSTICH has continued to reside
in the old FAULSTICH home place and in order that his wishes might
be gratified, his daughter and her husband, former city clerk Charles F.
KRUSE and wife, stored a portion of their furniture and left their
pleasant home in the east part of the city to reside with him in the old
home place, which has been for many years. The devotion of this daughter
and her family to her father was a beautiful example of love well repaid.
John FAULSTICH was born in Londorf Kries, Krienburg, Germany on
March 15, 1831. In September, 1860, he was united in marriage to Miss
Helena CONRAD. In 1868 they emigrated to America and located at
Staunton, Ill., where the couple resided until their deaths. For many years Mr.
FAULSTICH was identified in a prominent manner with the business
interests of Staunton. In the year 1906 he retired from business, leaving it in
the hands of his sons. The store has continued and at the present time is under the
management of his two sons, Messrs. George and Charles FAULSTICH. To Mr.
and Mrs. FAULSTICH were born ten children, six sons and four daughters,
eight of whom survive. Mr. FAULSTICH leaves to mourn his passing
the following children: William, a minister of the Lutheran Church in Whittemore,
IA; Catherine, the wife of Rev. LEIMER of Beemer, Neb., Louis, of
St. Louis, Elizabeth, wife of A. KIESLING of St. Louis, Henry, George,
Charles and Tina, wife of C. F. KRUSE of Staunton. The wife, also
two children are deceased, namely John, who resided in Danville and Margaret.
Mr. FAULSTICH held the office of Elder in the Zion Lutheran Church
in this city for nearly 30 years and his death records the passing away
of another one of the oldest and most devoted citizens and members of the
church. He was dearly loved by his children who strove to make his last
days pleasant ones. He was also highly esteemed throughout the city and
there are many who are grieved to learn of his death. The funeral services
will be held this afternoon at Zion Lutheran Church at 2:30 p.m., Rev.
J. G. F. KLEINHANS officiating.
Submitted 2006 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive
Date of Obituary: 4 March 1893
Obituary: Mrs. Charlotte FERRIS, one of the old-time residents
of Staunton, died at her home in that place last Sunday, at the advanced
age of 72 years, 7 months and 26 days. Mother FERRIS was well
known to many of the citizens of Mt.Olive, all of whom will regret to learn
of her death. She was a member of the Baptist Church for many years and
lived out the Christian principles in an exeplary manner until called hence
by her divine Father. Her funeral was held at the Baptist church Tuesday
afternoon. A large concourse of loving friends followed the remains to their last
resting place.
Submitted 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: August 7, 1924
Obituary: Mrs. Lena Marie FICKERT, wife of Henry FICKERT,
Sr., one of the old time residents of Staunton, passed away Monday afternoon
at 4:45 o'clock at her home at 402 E. Sixth St. in our city. Mrs. FICKERT
had been in poor health since several years and death came as a soothing
relief from much suffering. The subject of this sketch, whose maiden name
was REINHOLD, was native of Germany, where she was born January
29, 1858, hence attaining an age of 66 years 6 mo. and 5 days. In 1879,
she was united in marriage in the native land with Henry FICKERT,
and 3 years after the couple came to America, locating in Staunton, where
they have resided continuously since. Their union was blessed with 10 children
of whom 3, a son and 2 daughters preceded the mother in death. Funeral
services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Rev. Paul
E SHOPPE officiating. Interment will be at Staunton Cemetery.
Those left to cherish the memory of a kind and loving wife and mother
are: The venerable husband, 3 sons, Ernest, Louis and Henry, all of Staunton.
Four Daughters, Emma ALTMAN, Mrs. Otto BEST, Anna FICKERT
of Staunton and Mrs. S. R. HALES of Amarillo, Texas besides other
distant relatives and friends.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 29 Feb 1888
Obituary: Died, on Thursday night Mrs. Frank FINN. Her health
for the past few years has been very poor. She was laid to rest at the
Stults Graveyard.
Submitted 2006 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 23 Apr 1930
Obituary: Christoff FISCHER Called by Death. Christoff FISCHER,
one of the old and well known residents of this community, died at the
family residence three miles north of Mt.Olive on Tuesday, at the advanced
age of 82 years, 5 months and 5 days, of infirmities of old age. He is
survived by three sons, Henry, of Mexico, Mo., George and William, north
of Mt, Olive; three daughters, Mrs. WALKE of Chicago, Mrs. KINSLEY
of St.Louis and Mrs. WICKLEIN of Mt.Olive; also three sisters. Funeral
services are being conducted this afternoon at the Immanuel Lutheran Church
in this city by Rev. SHACK of South Litchfield.
Submitted 2014 by David Pratt
Name of Newspaper: a Carlinville paper
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Mr. John FISHBACK, an old resident of Shaw's Point died at
his home there recently from an attack of typhoid fever, aged 79 years,
interment at Bethel Cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany in 1813, but
came to this country in early life. He leaves a wife and three children viz.:
Mrs. Annie RING, Mrs. Clara EASLY and Walter FISHBACK
to mourn his death.
Note: Cemetery should be Elmwood Cemetery not Bethel, formerly Shaws Point. Also, EASLY should be EASLEY.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 20, 1911
Obituary: Good Woman Passes Away Monday night at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Lydia FISHBACK,
who resided with her daughter, Mrs. A. M. BORING, quietly passed
away. Her death was not unexpected, as she had been unconscious for several
days. Lydia UHL was born in Allegheny county, Maryland, November
15, 1820, and came with her parents to Illinois during her girlhood days.
On November 10, 1852, she was married to George FISHBACK, the wedding
taking place on First South street in a house that stood where Thos. RINAKER
and family now reside. Of this union nine children were born, four of whom
are now living to mourn for her. She is also survived by four brothers and one sister.
The entire life of the deceased was spent in Carlinville except about ten years when
the family resided in Chicago. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church
and was a woman who spent her life for her children. She was devoted to her home
and to her church and always
lived the life of a womanly woman. She and her husband who preceded her
to the grave two years ago, had resided with Mr. and Mrs. BORING
since 1903. For several years the deceased had been an invalid. Funeral
services will be held at the residence of A. M. BORING tomorrow
afternoon. June 21, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in the city cemetery.
Sumbitted 2014 by David Pratt
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 4 April 1923
Obituary: Regina FISHBACK was born in Ewing, Germany, Dec. 10, 1833.
Came to America at the age of 16, and had been a resident of Shaws Point 72 years.
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna RING, March 31, being as the time
of her death 90 years, 3 months, 21 days of age. In about the year 1855 she was united
in marriage to Mr. HENTIS (should be HENTIES and full name was Frederick
"John" HENTIES), and to this union was born two daughters - Christina and Lucy,
who preceded in death. In 1860 she was married to John FISHBACK and to this union
was born four children - Mrs. Anna RING, William, Walter and Mrs. Clara
EASLEY. William and Mrs. EASLEY both died a number of years ago. Besides
her daughter, Mrs. RING, with whom she made her home, and her son Walter, she
leaves to mourn her death 24 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 great
great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
Sunday, April 1st, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. James RING, conducted
by Rev. J. B. WUNDERLICH, of Nilwood. Burial in Shaws Point Cemetery
near Barnett.
Submitted 2014 by David Pratt
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat or Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wednesday, 21 Sept 1892
Obituary: William FISHBACK. Died at the residence of his parents Mr. and Mrs.
John FISHBACK, four miles south of Atwater, Tuesday, Sept 6th, with typhoid fever,
Wm. FISHBACK. He leaves a father, mother, brother and two sisters to mourn his
untimely death. This family has the sympathy of all.
Submitted 2006 by Georgia Ferry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: October 17, 1934
Obituary: Death of Civil War Veteran. JOHN FITE, 93 years old Civil War Veteran who
had resided at Gillespie for forty-two years, died at his home three miles
west of that place. At the age of 22 he enlisted in the Union army under
Captain Sidney Hall, Co. F. 122nd Reg. Inf. His first wife was Miss
Lizzie LYNCH, and resided at Zanesville. She died in 1878 and one
son William living near Shipman, survives. His second marriage was to Miss
Cynthia JACKSON of Shaws Point, who with five children survives.
Mrs. Stephen GRIMES, Litchfield; Harry O. FITE, Shipman;
Harrison FITE, Mason City; Mrs. Roscoe NEWBY, Plainview
and Guy FITE, Hettick. Virgil FITE of this city is a nephew
and Clio FITE, also of Carlinville, a grandson of the deceased.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: April 24, 1911
Obituary: Paralysis Causes Death. Mrs. Bertha FLORI Stricken Sunday
Morning is Dead. Mrs. Bertha FLORI, aged 75 years, relict of the
late Jacob FLORI,
is dead. She was stricken with paralysis about 5 o'clock Sunday morning
and lingered until 6 o'clock that evening when she passed away without
regaining consciousness. Her health had been reasonably good for one of
her years and the fatal stroke came without warning, her death being quite
a shock to her relatives and friends. Mrs. FLORI was born in Germany,
at Biederbach, Baden Province, on April 1, 1836. She came to this country,
and to Springfield, in 1856. From the Capital City she removed to Nilwood
and after a stay there came, with her husband, to Carlinville, in 1887,
where she had since resided, her residence at the time of her demise being
located at the corner of First North and West streets. Her husband died
about thirty years ago, and her only child, Frank FLORI, was called
hence some nine years ago. One sister, Mrs. Michael CHRISTMAN of
Springfield, is the only living direct relative. Funeral services will
occur Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic church,
interment following in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: December 19, 1913
Obituary: The funeral of Nicholas FLORI, who died at his home in Alton,
Thursday morning will take place in this city Monday morning, at 9 o'clock, from
St. Joseph's church. The remains will be brought here, Saturday afternoon,
and will be taken to the home of his brother, John FLORI, in the
Fourth ward, from where the funeral will be held at the time mentioned.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 12 Feb 1908
Obituary: Another somewhat sudden death of one of our aged citizens was that of John
FORD, whose funeral took place from the family residence Monday. Rev.
THERO, of the M.E. church officiating. He was a little over 70 years of age. He
had been a miner for a quarter of a century but quit some time ago
owing to the infirmities of age. He leaves a wife and two daughters.
Submitted 2019 by Larry Clark
Name of Source: Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home
Date of Obituary: 12 Jun 2019
Obituary: Gloria Maxine (SHIPP) FRAZIER, 76, passed away on Tuesday,
June 11, 2019 at home in Nixa MO surrounded by family. Gloria was born on December 14,
1942 in Nilwood IL, the daughter of Jesse Allen SHIPP and Lola Dorothy
(ADCOCK) SHIPP. She graduated High School in Girard, IL class of 1960.
Gloria was very proud to have served Her Country in the United States Navy. While based in
Stockton, California as an Electronics Technician she met and married Navy
Radioman, Paul Douglas Frazier, her devoted husband of 55 years. They had two
children, David and Paula. Gloria was
a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and GG. After the Navy Gloria and Doug moved
to West Plains, Missouri to raise their family. Both attended and graduated from
Southwest Missouri State University where Gloria earned a Masters Degree In
Administration. She taught school at Howell Valley, Fair View and Richards
Schools in West Plains, MO and tutored many students inspiring them to love math
as much as she did. She was also a Winning Volleyball Coach. Gloria loved
researching Genealogy and especially collaborating and having lunch with fellow
research friends, family and classmates back home in Illinois. Upon retirement
Gloria & Doug sold their house, bought a big bus and, for 17 years, traveled the
country researching archives, walking through cemeteries and interviewing many
people about their family history. She published two books: One on the ADCOCK
family line and one on the SUTTON family line. During their travels
around the country they enjoyed stopping to visit with family, friends and
fellow Navy Buddies to swap stories and catch up. Finally, Gloria and Doug
joyfully spent many wonderful winters parked in the Melbourne Beach Florida RV
Park overlooking the ocean, celebrating life and playing pony canasta with a
great group of unforgettable crazy, loving and supportive friends. Gloria
is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Eileen, and her brother Orville.
Gloria is survived by her loving husband, Paul Douglas FRAIZER, Nixa, MO,
her son, David Alan FRAIZER and wife Lisa of Grimes, Iowa, her daughter, Paula
Jean LAMB and husband Rick of Nixa, MO, five grandchildren, Jessica
STILLINGS, Zachary MINER and wife Kelsey, Olivia LAMB, Garrett
LAMB and Zoe FRAIZER, two great grandchildren, Brynn
STILLINGS and Ryker COLE, her brother, Allison Bruce “Curly”
SHIPP and wife Marla of Shipman, IL, special cousin Phyllis June
PITCHFORD of Thayer, IL and several Very Special Nieces and Nephews whom she
loved very much. Visitation will be Sunday, June 16, 2019 from 1pm-3pm at
Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home in Girard IL. Graveside Service immediate follows
at 3:30 at Union Chapel Cemetery in Girard, IL with her Brother, Al SHIPP
officiating.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 3, 1911
Obituary: Child Died Suddenly. Amelia FREDERICK, three month old daughter of
Otto FREDERICK and wife of Staunton, the father being a coal miner,
died during Thursday night. They (The) baby slept in the bed with its parents
and they discovered the little one was dead when Mrs. FREDERICK
awoke about 4:30 a.m. Friday. Coroner KARNES held an inquest and
the jury found the child had died from natural causes, to wit, congestion
of the brain. Funeral services will be held Sunday.
Submitted 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: State Journal & Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: October 5, 1925
Obituary: Girard, Oct. 3 - Residents of Girard will witness tomorrow
afternoon the burial of four members of the FREY Family, victims
of the tragedy which occurred late yesterday afternoon when the north bound
Chicago & Alton Lincoln Limited struck the automobile in which they
were riding. Funeral services for Alfred FREY, his wife Marie FREY,
and two children, Morris and Ruba Lee, will be held at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon
at the Presbyterian church. The services will be conducted by Rev. William MORRISON,
pastor of the church. Side by side, the parents and children will be laid to rest in
Girard cemetery. A happy family circle, content in the possession of a new car, the
FREY family was attempting to cross the Chicago & Alton tacks in the machine
when it became stalled. The oncoming limited train plowed into the stalled machine, instantly
killing Mr. and Mrs. FREY and son, Morris. Ruba Lee died two and a half hours later in
Springfield Hospital at Springfield. Coroner W. W. JACOBY, Macoupin County, will hold
the inquest into the death of the parents and Morris at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning at
Girard. Coroner Ernest DYE, Springfield, has not announced the time
for the inquest of Ruba Lee, who died in Sangamon County. The inquest at
Girard Wednesday will be attended by both coroners. Mr. FREY is
survived by his father, Frederick W. FREY, Pittsburg, Ky; five sisters,
Emily, Pittsburg, Ky; Mrs. Carl SCHOTT and Mrs. Michael SCHOTT,
Girard; three brothers, Herman, Staunton; Otto, Pittsburg, Ky. and Arnold,
Staunton. Mrs. FREY is survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael
SCHOTT, Girard; nine brothers, Jacob, William, Carl, Christ, Otto,
Fred, Mike, Girard; Adam, Pittsburg Ky and John, Pittsburg, Ky. One sister,
Henrietta KEONITT, Bernstadt, Ky. Two Frey children survive, Helen,
10 and Billy Earl, 4.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: 9 Apr 1931
Obituary: Mrs. Anna FRITZ, one of Staunton's best known and
most highly esteemed woman residents, on Friday evening at 7:45 o'clock
passed away at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Otto SCHAEFER, on
Panhorst street. Death came as a result of a paralytic stroke which she
sustained one week before. Mrs. Anna FRITZ was a daughter of the
late Aug. and Catherine SCHNAARE and was born at Staunton on
Sept. 17, 1863, and hence attained an age of 67 years,6 months and 16 days.
On June 22,1884, she was united in marriage with William FRITZ,
the ceremony taking place at Staunton. Of their union three children, a son
and two daughters, were born. Mr. FRITZ was claimed by death on
Feb.28, 1899, and for a number of years the subject of this sketch conducted
a millinery store in our city, retiring four years ago. The funeral was
held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the SCHAEFER home,
followed by services at the Zion Lutheran church, Rev. J.G.F. KLEINHANS
officiating. Interment was at the Staunton City cemetery. Mrs. FRITZ
was a member of the Zion Lutheran church, as well as the Ladies Aid Society.
Pall bearers were six nephews, Herbert FRITZ, Harold FRITZ,
John SCHNAARE, Elmer MILLER, Martin FAULSTICH
and Wilfred WEISS. Those left to cherish her memory are one son, Harry
FRITZ of Perryville, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Lydia SCHAEFER
of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Della SCHAEFER of Staunton; two
brothers, Aug. SCHNAARE of Ottowa, N.Y. and Henry SCHNAARE
of St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs. Louise RIEFENBERG of Carlinville and
Mrs. Lucy MILLER of Staunton, besides other more distant relatives
and friends. Out of town relatives here to attend the funeral were: Mrs.
Amelia WEISS, daughters Emma and Lydia and sons William and Clarence
of Millstadt; Mr.and Mrs.Carl HAHN, J.P.HAHN, Mrs. Lucy BRAUER,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl PRIESMEYER, Mrs. GIRWITZ, Henry OTTO,
Mr. and Mrs. Milton OTTO and Mr. and Mrs. Henry SCHNAARE
of St.Louis; Alma DAVIS and daughter of Hillsboro; Mrs. Anna WURTZ,
Mrs. Louise NEUMAN, Mrs. Paul MEYER and Mrs. Ed LEICHSENRING
of Mt.Olive.
Submitted 1998 by Cindy Leonard
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: 20 Mar 1941
Obituary: David FUNDERBURK Claimed By Death. Staunton's Oldest Citizen Passed
Away At His Home Sunday At 12:50 o'clock p.m. David FUNDERBURK, a lifelong
resident of this vicinity, passed away at his home on West Pearl street in our city
Sunday afternoon at 12:50 o'clock, after an illness of several months. Infirmities
incident to old age were the cause of death. He was aged 91 years, 3 months and
10 days. Mr. FUNDERBURK was born on a farm near Staunton on December
6, 1849, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Laney FUNDERBURK. He was the youngest
of nine children. His father died when he was six months old, and as soon as he was
old enough he assisted his mother and the other children with the many duties on
the farm. While other lads went to school, he worked hard to augment the family
income, many times pitching hay all day for the tidy sum of 15 cents, and often he
drove oxen for a salary of $7.00 per month. Through industry and thrift he was able
later to acquire a farm of his own, and through the years he was able to accumulate
a sizeable estate. On May 2, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Mathilda
HAUSAM of near Staunton. To this union eight children were born. Mrs.
FUNDERBURK died on August 12, 1933, and two sons and two daughters
also preceded Mr. FUNDERBURK in death. For many years the family resided
on a farm west of Staunton, moving to our city thirty- eight years ago. The funeral
services were held yesterday afternoon at the Carleton Funeral Home, Rev.
Earl J. WHITE, pastor of the Baptist Church, of which Mr. FUNDERBURK was
a member, officiating. Interment was in the Staunton City Cemetery. Surviving the
aged gentleman are three daughters: Mrs. Henry A. BARGFELD, Mrs. Julia
PURSLOW and Mrs. Ida ALLAN, all of Staunton; and one son, Laney
FUNDERBURK of Kansas City, Mo.; also fifteen grandchildren, twelve great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mr. FUNDERBURK, coming from
pioneer stock, saw this section of the country develop from virgin prairie and wooded
lands to the present thriving farms and towns; witnessed the evolution of transportation
from ox-drawn carts on rutted dirt roads to the modern high-powered trucks on paved
highways; noted the improvements on the farms from the days of the walking plow
and the hand scythe to the tractor drawn gang plows and the combine harvester. His
was a long and useful life, and his memory should provide inspiration to all who knew
him.
Note: The obituary also has a picture of Mr. FUNDERBURK.
Submitted 1998 by Glenn Sheets
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: Friday, May 2, 1913
Obituary: John FURTWANGLER came to this country from Germany
when 18 years of age, in the year 1852, making his first home near Clayton,
Missouri, where he farmed. He was united in marriage when 28 years of age
to Miss Louisa FAULSTICH while living in Missouri. Later he came
to this city. There were six children born to this union, viz.: Mrs. Otto
SCHMUTZLER, of near this city, Mrs. Henry SAWYER of Eureka
Springs, Arkansas, Henry FURTWANGLER of this city, Mrs. Hannah THURMAN
of Trenton, Charles FURTWANGLER of Trenton and John FURTWANGLER
of Breese, Illinois. Mrs. FURTWANGLER, mother of these children,
died in 1879, and Mr. FURTWANGLER lived in widowerhood until 1891,
when he was united in marriage to Mrs. Eliza SCHMIDT of this city.
To this union one child, Albert FURTWANGLER was born and at this
time lives at home. Deceased was a consistent member of Zion Lutheran church
in this city, and the funeral will be held from that place at 2:30 this
evening, Rev. J.G.F.KLEINHAN officiating. His death occurred at
3:10 a.m. Wednesday, at which time he was aged 78 years, 10 months and
14 days. "Uncle John" as he was familiarly known, was well known
to most of our citizens. He was honorable in his dealings and was well
liked by all who knew him. He was especially active for a man of his years
and was to be frequently seen about the city regardless of his age. He
leaves his wife and children, other relatives and friends who sincerely
mourn his death and all his friends regret the sad accident which so suddenly
came and called him away.
Submitted 2007 by Linda Rottnek
Name of Newspaper: Brighton News
Date of Obituary: March 22, 1934
Obituary: Mrs. M. R. FUSER is dead. After a long illness,
Mrs. Bertha N. FUSER, wife of Super. M. R. FUSER, died at St.
Joseph's Hospital in Alton yesterday at 5:20 a.m. Besides her husband, she is
survived by three daughters, Mrs. Florence KOLB, of Wilmar, MN, Mrs.
Mabel FUSER of St. Louis, and Miss Viola FUSER, R.N. of Alton;
three sisters, Mrs. Emma HUEBENER, Mrs. Louisa GILLER, and Miss
Hattie SCHROEDER, all of Brighton; one granddaughter, a number
of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funderal services will be conducted
at the Evangelical Church by the pastor, Rev. Karl FRIEBE on Friday
at 2 p.m., with burial in the village necropolis.
Name of Newspaper: Alton Evening Telegraph
Date of Obituary: March 21, 1934
Obituary: Mrs. Bertha FUSER, wife of Martin FUSER, Jr.
died at 5:20 a.m. today, at St. Joseph's hospital in Alton, after an illness
of four months. She was 58 years old. Mrs. FUSER was born in the
Brighton neighborhood and had lived her entire life here. Thirty years
ago she was married, on March 9, 1904. She is survived by her husband;
three daughters, Mrs. Florence KOLB of Wilmar, Minn., and Miss
Mabel and Miss Viola FUSER of Brighton; one grandchild and three
sisters, Mrs. Frank HUEBNER, Mrs. Henry GILLER, and Miss Hattie
SCHROEDER, all of Brighton. Mrs. FUSER was a member of the Evangelical
church of Brighton, and was prominent in the work of the congregation, and in
the activities of the Ladies Aid Society of which she was a member. She
was a woman esteemed for her sterling character, devoted to her family
and her church. The body will be at the home after 6 p.m., Thursday, until
the funeral which will be Friday afternoon at 2 p.m., with services at
the Evangelical church to be conducted by the pastor, the Rev. K. FRIEBE.
Burial will be in Brighton cemetery.
Submitted 2007 by Linda Rottnek
Name of Newspaper: Alton Evening Telegraph
Date of Obituary: March 23, 1977
Obituary: Martin R. FUSER, 98, of Brighton, died at 5:30 a.m.
today at St. Joseph Hospital where he had been a patient the past six days.
He was a retired farmer. He married the former Bertha SCHROEDER
who died in 1934. He married Natalie ERWIN Aug. 25, 1943. She died
in 1973. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Florence KOLB of Brighton,
Mrs. Louis (Mabel) KIERMAN of Chesterfield, MO, Mrs. Viola KOTVA
of Edwardsville; six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and two great,
great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lydia MOORE of Tulsa, OK; and
a stepdaughter, Mrs. Paul KADELL of Jerseyville. Friends may call
from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Warner Targhetta Funeral Home, Brighton.
Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at funeral home by Rev.
J. William Houran. Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery.
Submitted 2007 by Linda Rottnek
Name of Newspaper: Alton Evening Telegraph
Date of Obituary: Feb. 22, 1973
Obituary: Mrs. Natalie C. FUSER, 82, of 609 W. Pearl St., Jerseyville,
died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday at Garnet Chateau Nursing Home in Jerseyville.
She was born March 20, 1890 in Kane. Surviving are her husband, Martin
R. FUSER; a daughter Mrs. Paul (CULVER) KADELL
of Jerseyville; a sister, Mrs. George WEEKS of Detroit, MI and six
grandchildren. Mrs. FUSER was was past matron of the Jerseyville
Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to the Dr. Silas HAMILTON
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral services will
be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at GUBSER Funeral Home and burial
will be in St. Francis Cemetery. The Rev. M. Edwards BREED
will officiate. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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