Submitted 2002 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: The New York Times
Date of Obituary: January 9, 1924
Obituary: Captain Fenwick Yellowley HEDLEY, Civil War veteran and friend of
President LINCOLN and General GRANT, died on Monday [Jan. 7, 1924]
in the Pilcher Sanitarium, Brooklyn, in his eightieth year. The funeral services will be held at
U. S. Grant Post Headquarters, 489 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, this evening.
Captain HEDLEY was adjutant of Grant Post and in 1908 was its commander.
He was an editorial writer connected with the Lewis Historical Publishing Company.
Submitted 2002 by Marsha L. Ensminger
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal Register
Date of Obituary: 29 Dec 1960
Obituary: Mrs. Emma HEGENER, 86, of Beardstown, died at 3 a.m.
Wednesday at Schmitt Memorial Hospital. The body is at the Cline
Funeral Home. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First
Evangelical Lutheran Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. She leaves
four sons, Harlan of Bloomington and G. Leroy, Gilbert, and Clifford of Beardstown.
Submitted 2000 by Christian Heinkel
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Enquirer
Date of Obituary: February 16, 1927
Obituary: Dorothy Elizabeth HEINKEL, Little daughter of Iola
and Will HEINKEL, was born May 12, 1920 at Girard, Ill. On Wednesday,
Feb. 2 she came home from school with a sore throat, which developed into
diphtheria. She was a patient little sufferer, but after a week's hard
struggle for life she died at 6:30 on Tuesday, Feb 8, 1927. She was 6 years,
8 months, and 27 days old. Dorothy was a faithful attendant at the Brethren
Sunday school, for she loved her class and never wanted to be absent. She
was a first grade pupil in the grade school, where she was loved by everyone,
and ranked third in her classes. Everyone who knew Dorothy loved her for
her sweet disposition and happy smile. We know we shall miss her very much,
but we like to think of her as belonging to the angel chorus of heaven.
She is survived by her parents, one brother Harold Wayne, one sister Virginia;
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George BRUBAKER and Mr. And Mrs. G. HEINKEL
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday,
Feb. 10 at the residence with interment in Mayfield Memorial Park.
Card of Thanks. We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for all the
kind deeds and words awarded us at the time of the death of our little
daughter. Mr. And Mrs. Wm. HEINKEL.
Submitted 2000 by Christian Heinkel
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 25 Jul 1946
Obituary: Gus HEINKEL Succumbs Friday Eve Services Held Monday Afternoon at
St. Paul's Evangelical Church Gus (Gottlieb) HEINKEL, aged retired farmer who
resided south of Carlinville, passed away Friday evening at 7:25 o'clock at the
MCDANIEL Nursing home in Springfield. He was aged 83 years. Born in
Germany, Mr. HEINKEL came to this country when only 16 years old, and engaged
in farming in Macoupin county until recently. His wife preceded him in death many years ago.
Surviving are his four sons, Will of Girard; John of Fort Dodge, Ia.; Charles of LaVerne, Ia.;
and Arthur of Muscatine, Ia.; one daughter, Mrs. Fannie COOP of Carlinville; one
brother, John of Alton. Fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
also survive. Mr. HEINKEL was one of the best farmers of this community for many
years. He early attained a reputation for prudence and industry and was considered a competent
and well-informed agriculturist. The body was removed to the Heinz funeral home in Carlinville.
Funeral services were conducted at St. Paul's Evangelical church in this city Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock with Rev. A. J. HABERRMEHL, pastor of the Evangelical church in Staunton
officiating. A trio, composed of R. G. BORMAN, Adolph BLOOME and Henry
HERZBERGER sang "Face to Face" and "Going Down the Valley, accompanied by Mrs.
Gustav MUELLER at the organ. Pallbearers were Everett PERRINGS, T. J.
SURMAN, George SCHOENHERR, Harry LANGE, John
KOMOROS, and Louie REIHER. Internment was made in Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery.
Submitted 2000 by Christian Heinkel
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 05 Oct 1932
Obituary: Mrs. Gottlieb HEINKEL. Mrs. Sophia HEINKEL, wife of Gottleib
HEINKEL, died at the family home in Burke Addition, Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at
the age of 63 years, 10 months and 18 days. She is survived by her husband, one daughter and
four sons. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 at the home and at 2
o'clock at St. Paul's Evangelical church, with Rev. R. HOHMANN officiating. There was a
large attendance of relatives and friends. There were many beautiful flowers which were in
charge of Misses Emma LEE, Anna and Lana SUESS, Alma KURTZ,
Irma O'NEIL, and Edna ELLIFRITZ. Interment was in the Mayfield
Memorial Park. The pall bearers were Charles BLOOME, Fritz MILLER,
John LEEFERS, William BIEGERT, Albert MUELLER and Albert
LEEFERS.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 9 Mar 1898
Obituary: The remains of P. J. HENDGEN were brought here
yesterday on the Knickerbocker accompained by 26 members of his masonic
lodge who took charge of the funeral.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Carlinville
Date of Obituary: 18 Jun 1903
Obituary: Mrs. Amelia Dorthea HENRICHS died at her home Friday after several
weeks illness of paralysis, aged 65 years, 1 month and 10 days. Funeral services were held at
the German Evangelical Lutheran church at Bunker Hill at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the
pastor of the church. One daughter Mrs. F.W. MOEHLE, and four sons, are left to
mourn the death of a kind and loving mother, who have the sympathy of the entire community
in their sad bereavement. Interment in Bunker Hill cemetery.
Submitted 2014 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 7 Sept 1898, p1 c2
Obituary: Mrs. HESSELDENZ's Demise. Died, at the family residence in the
Third ward, at 9:30 Saturday evening, Mrs. Elizabeth HESSELDENZ, wife of
Michael HESSELDENZ, aged 73 years. Somewhat over a week ago the deceased
was stricken with paralysis, from which there was no hope of recovery. She was an
estimable lady who had many friends that will grieve over her demise. Besides a husband,
four children Mrs. Annie HAIDER, of East St. Louis, Henry HESSELDENZ,
Carlinville, Mrs. Maggie MARTIN, Pratt, Kan., and Mrs. SCHMIT,
Carlinville, survive. The funeral took place from St. Joseph's church this morning at
9 o'clock, Rev. Father SOMMER officiating. Interment in the Catholic
Cemetery.
Relatives from a distance present were: F. J. FALTUS
and family, Belleville; Mrs. M. N. HAIDER and family, Jos. FALTUS, and
family, all of East St. Louis; Mrs. MUNNIE, Belleville.
Submitted 2014 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 28 Mar 1900, p1
Obituary: Michael HESSELDENZ Died Monday morning at an early hour at his home
in this city after a few days' illness with inflammation of the bowels, aged 73 yrs. Deceased
was born in Germany but emigrated to this country many years ago. His wife preceded him
to the great beyond, Sept. 3d, 1898. He leaves three daughters and one son, Mrs. J. F.
FALTUS of St. Louis, Mrs John R. SCHMIDT of this city, Mrs. Michael
EIDER of East St. Louis, and Henry HESSELDENZ of this city. The funeral
took place from St. Joseph's Catholic church in this city, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock
Rev. Father Ader officiating. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wednesday, Mar 28, 1900, p1 c3
Obituary: Michael HESSELDENZ died at his home in the Third ward Monday
[Mar 26, 1900] morning from congestion, aged 73 yrs. Mr. HESSELDENZ was born
in Pennsylvania, coming to Carlinville in 1866 where he has resided since. Four children
survive him: Mrs. HAIDER of East St. Louis, Mrs Maggie MARTIN of Pratt,
Kan., Mrs. John SCHMIDT and Henry HESSELDENZ of this city.
He was a blacksmith by trade but never worked at it after coming here choosing to farm the
fertile soil surrounding the city and to do the teaming required.
He was an earnest, upright citizen always working for the good of his town and fellowman,
and his influence was for the betterment and upbuilding of the community. Coming from
sturdy ancestry he used well the opportunities given him and his years of usefullness are
a bright example for the men of today to follow. In politics he was a Democrat, in religion
a Catholic and was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church. The funeral will occur
Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's church, Fr. ADER officiating.
Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Pam
Name of Newspaper: Gillespie News
Date of Obituary: June 5, 1957
Obituary: Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 3, from Zion
Lutheran Church, for Heye H. HEYEN, who died at 6:45 pm Friday May
31 at St. Francis Hospital, Litchifeld. Rev Arnold WULFF officiated
and burial was in Gillespie City Cemetery. Mr. HEYEN was born March
19, 1886 in Gillespie, the son of Henry and Tena LAMBERTUS HEYEN.
He made his home with his sister, Mrs. Cora JOHNSON and had farmed
all his life. In addition to Mrs. JOHNSON, another sister, Mrs.
Tillie BEANBLOSSOM, of Litchfield survives.
Submitted 2010 by Gloria Frazier
Date of Obituary: April, 2010
Obituary: Iowa City, Ia. - Victor HICKEN passed away on
Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Iowa City. He was 88 years old. He was born
September 28, 1921, in Witt, Illinois, the son of Thomas HICKEN
of Staffordshire, England and Ann ATHERTON HICKEN of
Lancashire, England. He attended public schools in Gillespie, Illinois
and earned a Bachelor of Education degree from Southern Illinois University
(Carbondale, Illinois). After military service, he attended University of
Illinois (Urbana-Champaign, Illinois), from which he received a Master of Arts
and Ph.D. in American History. He met Mary O'CONNELL while attending United
States Naval Officers Candidate School at Columbia University in New York City.
They were married on December 28, 1943. During WWII, HICKEN
was officer in charge of one of the very first landing craft to hit the beach at
Dog Green, the naval landing site located at the heavily fortified Vierville,
France sector of Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944. His LCT(A) craft was
specially designed to carry explosive elements to destroy beach obstacles before
the arrival of the first United States and British infantry units. The German
fortification and defense of the beach was so intense that of the first 250
Allied soldiers to land on that sector, only thirty survived the first five
minutes of the fighting without injury or death. The Allied landing at this spot
was portrayed in the movie, "Saving Private Ryan." HICKEN's
craft was so damaged that it was beached at its landfall and he was forced to
stay with the vessel for the ensuing six weeks. The ship's clock, which was
stopped at 0630, and the bullet-ridden American flag which flew at the mast were
saved by Hicken and are kept by the family as reminders of that deadly and
historic encounter. He later was assigned to the Pacific, where his ship endured
two typhoons and he witnessed the last Kamikaze attack at Okinawa. Hicken's
experiences in WWII were chronicled in the book, Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6,
1944, by Joseph Balkoski. In his 34-year tenure as professor of history
at Western Illinois University (Macomb, Illinois), Hicken served on every major
academic and administrative committee. During his several terms on the Salary
Committee, WIU increased faculty salaries to match those of peer institutions. During his
terms on the Faculty Senate, faculty powers were enhanced. HICKEN was instrumental
in establishing the university archives and went on to document the history of
the school in "The Purple and the Gold: The Story of Western Illinois
University." As an instructor, he was named Most Popular Teacher by
students, as well as the first Annual Faculty Lecturer, a tradition which began
with his address. He also taught courses at Knox College (Galesburg, Illinois)
and at Black Hawk College (Moline, Illinois). He served as chair of the History
Department from 1967-1969; and in 1976 he was voted Illinois Author of the Year
by Illinois Association of Teachers of English. During his last five years at
WIU, he held the position of Distinguished University Professor, the first and
only WIU professor to be awarded this honor by a faculty committee. He served on several state
committees, including those which helped to define the role of junior colleges
in the state, and developed and promoted the teaching of African-American
history. He also served on the State Historic Sites Committee and, in 1976, was
elected the president of the Illinois State Historical Society. He was appointed
guest lecturer at the University of Salzburg, Austria. Hicken also conducted
research for the National Education Association and for the American Academy for
the Advancement of Science, through a Carnegie grant. HICKEN
is often listed among Illinois' most noted academic authors. His first major
work, "Illinois in the Civil War," is considered a classic in the field,
presenting one of the first and best descriptions of the Civil War in the West.
Published by the University of Illinois Press and the winner of the Award of
Merit by the American Association for State and Local History, the book has been
in print for over forty years. He was among the first to write about the
critical role of the African-American soldier in the Civil War. Besides
contributing pieces to the Chicago Tribune Sunday Magazine, Hicken also wrote
for numerous scholarly journals on such subjects as African-American history,
political trends, and organized labor issues. HICKEN's
personal interests included art, painting, poetry and music. He was a lifelong
St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and enjoyed playing baseball in the university
faculty and staff leagues. He was an avid runner and kept a regular routine of
running ten miles a day. He and his wife were members of St. George's Episcopal
Church (Macomb, Illinois) congregation for over fifty years. After retiring, he
and his wife spent most of their time at their cabin in northern Minnesota where
he enjoyed fishing and birding.
He is survived by Mary, his wife of 66
years, now living in Iowa City, Iowa; son Jeffrey Price HICKEN
and daughter-in-law Mary Sarah HICKEN of Minneapolis,
Minnesota; granddaughter Elizabeth Ann HICKEN, son-in-law
Daniel BELLRICHARD and great-granddaughter Lulu Jeanette
BELLRICHARD of Decorah, Iowa; granddaughter Molly Catherine
HICKEN of Grand Marais, Minnesota; grandson Andrew Victor
HICKEN and daughter-in-law Elizabeth Anne MACKEY
of Madison, Wisconsin; son Brian Thomas O'CONNELL,
daughter-in-law Lesley O'CONNELL, grandson Evan
O'CONNELL and granddaughter Rachel O'CONNELL; daughter
Elizabeth Ann CHRISTIANSEN and son-in-law Dana Eric CHRISTIANSEN
of Iowa City, Iowa; and son Daniel Joseph HICKEN and daughter-in-law Kimberly
Kay HICKEN of Riverside, California.
As a husband,
father, friend, scholar, teacher and citizen, he will be missed. Carry on,
Lieutenant HICKEN! A service of remembrance will be held
Saturday, May 1 at 3 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church, located at 231 East
Carroll Street, Macomb, Illinois. The family requests that memorials be directed
to the Hicken Scholarship Fund at Western Illinois University, c/o Foundation
Office, 1 University Circle, Macomb, Illinois 61455.
Submitted 2000 by Kim Hillier Wilemon
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: March 23, 1884
Obituary: In our last we mentioned the illness of Mr. E. HILLIER,
who died on the 13th last...aged about 52 years, leaving a wife and twelve
children, three of whom are married, a son and two daughters--Ms. Wm. BROWN
of St. Louis, Mrs. M.R. STEWARD and George HILLIER of Columbus,
Kan. Mr. HILLIER was a prominent farmer and stock dealer. The funeral
services were held at the M.E. Church on Saturday at 2p.m. by Elder PHILLIPS,
assisted by Dr. DIAMOND and Rev. GROVES after which the
Masonic fraternity took charge of the services. The attendance was very large.
Submitted 2000 by Kim Hillier Wilemon
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 27, 1929
Obituary: Harry HILLIER, Sr., one of our well known citizens,
died at 1:30 P.M. Thursday at the Macoupin hospital. He had been in feeble
health for a long time and his death has been expected any day for a week
or more. He had every attention that anyone could have, but on account
of his age medical science could not bring any relief. The deceased was
born in Dorshire, England, November 24, 1840 and had lived to be 88 years,
three months and 27 days. He came to America when but three years old and
resided the early part of his life at Bunker Hill where he worked at his
profession that of bricklayer and plasterer. Over 35 years ago he became
a deputy sheriff under the administration of Henry O'NEIL. Mr.
HILLIER was a Civil War veteran and was a member of the Company F. 7th
Illinois Infantry and was under Gen. ROWETT's command. He was a devoted Mason,
being for 55 years a member of Bunker Hill Lodge, No. 151, and had always kept
his membership in the Bunker Hill Lodge. The deceased leaves besides his
wife, two sons, Guy HILLIER of Kankakee, and Harry HILLIER,
of this city and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas CAIN of this city. Besides
his immediate family he leaves three nieces, the Misses Gertrude and Adaline
LOVE and Mrs. John AHRENS of Bunker Hill. Funeral services
were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas CAIN, 440 North Charles
street, with Rev. W.G. LLOYD of the Methodist church officiating minister. The
internment took place in the city cemetery with the services.
Submitted 2003 by Sharon Buethner
Name of Newspaper: Mt. Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: March 17, 1917
Obituary: John HILLMANN passed to his final rest at Jacksonville
(IL) Saturday evening, at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 13 days. The
remains were brought to this city, and the funeral services were conducted
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur WILLIAMS at Carlsburg,
Tuesday afternoon by Rev. JAMES. He is survived by three sons,
three daughters, one brother, one step brother in Iowa, and one sister, Mrs.
Richard WEDEKIND. His wife preceeded him in death.
Submitted 1999 by Pat Morrison
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: November 13, 1911
Obituary: Lee Allen HINTHORN,
and old and respected resident of this city, died at his home, No. 332
Plum street, Saturday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock, aged 66 years, 7 months
and 3 days. Mr. HINTHORN was born November 8, 1845, in McClean
county, where he grew to man's estate and was married to Miss Laura PAUL.
Seven children were born to them, six of whom, with their mother, survive.
They are Elmer and Frank HINTHORN and Mrs. Addie FOY,
of Alton; Mrs. Maud ARNOLD and Mrs. Ethel PERCY of Carlinville,
and Mrs. Margaret GAY of Springfield. Also one brother Jefferson
HINTHORN of Topeka, Kansas, and one sister, Mrs. Ellen WILLIS,
of McLean county, survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon,
at the residence at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. BROWN of the Holiness Mission,
will officiate. Interment in the city cemetery.
Note: Typographical errors made by the newspaper include the last name FOY should be FAY. Some family members use alternate spelling of HINTHORNE.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 29 Mar 1913
Obituary: Fred HOFFMANN, Sr., passed away at his home
in this city Tuesday, after a short illness of lung trouble, aged 80 years,
1 month and 20 days. He was able to be up and about a few weeks before
his death, but the weakness of old age made it apparent that his chances
for recovery were slim when he was taken down. He was a resident of Mt.Olive
for a long number of years, and was highly respected by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, who is also well along on life's journey, and
three sons and one daughter. The funeral services were conducted at the
Immanuel Church by Rev. BRODERS yesterday afternoon, and the
remains laid to rest in the cemetery of the congregation.
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove Surgis.
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield Monitor
Date of Obituary: 1-22-1887, pg 8
Obituary: The remains of Mrs. Reuben HOLDEN, familiarly known as "Aunt Margaret"
were brought from Litchfield last Tuesday and buried in the Kinder Cemetery south
of Clyde. The deceased was an estimable lady and related by marriage to a number of
families around Clyde. Hornsby was formerly named Clyde.
Submitted 2004 by Coady Hatlen
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 12, 1930
Obituary: Thomas HOLMAN, aged 79 years, died at his home
in Stratton Place, Friday. The remains were taken Sunday to St. Elmo, Fayette
County. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Baptist Church in St. Elmo, with interment in Maplewood cemetery
at that place.
Submitted 2006 by Rick Doty.
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 4 Feb 1893
Obituary: -DIED- At his home in Mt.Olive, Martin HOMER, aged
33 years, of an Aneurism of the Innominate Artery,on Monday, January 30, 1893.
He had been in poor health for nearly a year,but his death was very sudden,
not having been in bed at all. He got up early Monday morning, eat a partial
breakfast and complained of feeling badly. He then lay down on the bed
to rest and in a few minutes was dead. He was a well known and respected
citizen of Mt.Olive for many years. He was formerly engaged in business
here, but of late years he had been working in the mines. He leaves a
wife and four small children to mourn his loss, besides his brothers and
sisters. The funeral rites were conducted at the Church of the Ascension
Wednesday at 2 p.m., by Father ZURBONSEN, of Staunton, after which
the body was laid to rest in the Mt.Olive cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Jan 11, 1951, page 1 col 2
Obituary: Mrs. Mary B. HOUNSLEY Dies Friday Eve.
Conduct Last Rites For Widow of T.P. HOUNSLEY Monday.
Mrs. Mary BROWN HOUNSLEY passed away Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at
Macoupin nursing home where she had been a patient for about 4 weeks. She was the
widow of T. P. HOUNSLEY, prominent South Otter farmer.
The 84-year-ol woman was born Dec 31, 1866 in Bird Township, a daughter of William
and Mathilda Elizabeth (WIGGINS) BROWN. She and the late T. P.
HOUNSLEY were married about 56 years ago. All of their married life was spent
in South Otter township. They had no children, but they raised a nephew, Paul A.
BROWN. Mrs. HOUNSLEY moved to Carlinville following the death of
her husband in August 1946. She was a member of Hickory Point Baptist Church.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Martha LAYCOCK also of Macoupin nursing home;
one brother Charles A. BROWN of SanLois Obispo, Calif.; and several other nieces
and nephews residing away from this city. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon
at Wiese funeral home. the Rev. F. L. CROUCH officiated. Mrs. Hugh
HARDING who was accompanied by Mrs. Anita KUNTZMANN, sang "The
Eastern Gate" and "Beyond the Sunset". Gilbert WHEELER, Cecil DENBY,
W. J. BROWN, Lewis BROWN, Raymond LOVE and Elmer
HULCHER served as pallbearers. Burial was in Carlinville cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs Aug. 15, 1946, p4, c5
Obituary: Funeral Services Held Saturday for T. P. HOUNSLEY
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m., from the Wiese Funeral Home for Thomas
P. HOUNSLEY, of South Otter, who died Wednesday, August 7th. Rev F. L.
CROUCH and Mrs. Walter BEVERS sang "Good Night Here and Good Morning up
There" and "I'll Meet You at the Eastern Gate" with Mrs. Arthur BOULTER as
accompanist. Interment was in the city cemetery. The pall bearers were John, Chas.
and Leslie HOUNSLEY, Louis BROWN, Chas. WELLER and
Raymond LOVE. The flowers were in charge of Mesdames Oscar BROWN,
Roy HORTON, Cecil DENBY, Chas. BORMAN, Chas.
LAYCOCK, Louis BROWN, and Misses Maxine and Beulah
DENBY.
Note: Carlinville paper, Thurs Aug 15, 1946, South Otter News, Mr. and Mrs. Gene DOWNEY and son Bruce, of Chicago are visiting at the home of Mrs. Mollie HOUNSLEY being called here by the death of Thomas HOUNSLEY.
Submitted 2008 by Rebecca Moore
Name of Newspaper: Unknown, written by Miss Irene YOST
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Mrs. Christine Mary HUBER (My Grandma).
Christine HUBER was born on Feb. 14, 1829, in Bremen, Germany
where she was Christened instructed in the Christian religion and
confirmed. In 1855, she came to America and settled in St. Louis,
Missouri where she was united in marriage with Joseph HUBER (
b.1826 Canton, Switzerland - d. 1886 Brighton, IL). To
this union three children were born, one son and two daughters.
From St. Louis they moved to Godfrey where they resided for three
years. In 1862, they purchased the farm south-west of Brighton and made
it their permanent home. In 1886 her husband died and this sorrow so
affected the mind of the Widow that it was necessary to move her to a
state institution in Jacksonville for 28 years. But finally her health
was restored and she returned to her home in June of 1914. The family
all came home and a family reunion was held in her honor.
In January of 1916 at 10: P.M. she died at her home, her age was 86 years
10 months and 28 days. Left to mourn her death is her one son Henry HUBER
(Henry Franz Jr. Yost b. Oct 1859 in St. Goarshausen,
Germany - d. Oct 1947 Bailey-Martin? Funeral Home and St. Joseph's
Cemetery in Alton, IL) of East St. Louis, two daughters Mrs Henry YOST
of Brighton and Miss Mary HUBER of East St. Louis.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. W. SCHNATHORAT at
the home and later at Botts School House on Saturday Jan 15th and
internment was made in Botts Cemetery____end.
Irene YOST wrote, "Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother HUBER
are buried in the Cemetery across from the Bott's School on the road
going into Brighton. This school is where the YOST children
went. It has been converted into a house now and the road along side of
it is where Mary and Henry GILES had a country Cabin home just
about 1/2 mile from the hard road."
Name of Newspaper: Alton Telegraph
Date of Obituary: January 13, 1916, page 2, col. 1
Obituary: Nonogenarian Passes Away. Frank YOST received a Telephone message
about 11: o'clock Wednesday night informing him that his grandmother Mrs. Mary
HUBER had passed away at the home in Brighton, and he and other grandchildren
living in Alton have to Brighton where they will remain until after the
Funeral. Just when that will be is not known as yet. Mrs. HUBER
was the mother of Mrs. Henry YOST (Elizabeth Huber Yost b. Feb
1863 in Bremen, Germany - d. Nov 1948 Staten Funeral Home and St.
Joseph's Cemetery in Alton, IL) of Brighton and had lived in
Brighton and vicinity 65 years or more. She was 92 years old and had
been very active considering that age up to a short time ago. Three
children two daughters and a son survive, and there are scores of
grandchildren and great grandchildren left to mourn a kind and
indulgent woman.
"The Huber/Yost farm is still in operation, the house still stands and is occupied by relatives Pat and Leon Schetter. (It's 3 miles south of Brighton - back off the road after the new subdivision. I believe at one time the Huber farm backed up to the cemetery. I know they lived next door to Martin BOTT)." -- Rebecca Moore
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty.
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: 10 Dec 1931
Obituary: Mrs. Caroline HUNSINGER, one of the well known
residents of our city, on Tuesday morning at 11:30 o'clock, passed away
suddenly as the result of a heart attack while at the home of a neighbor,
Mrs. Geo. AHRENS. Mrs. HUNSINGER had rooms in the DOYLE
residence and on Tuesday morning shortly before 10 o'clock began to feel
ill. Members of the DOYLE family were away at the time, so she went
over to Mrs. AHRENS, where the fatal attack claimed her life at
the above mentioned time. Mrs. HUNSINGER was born at Staunton on
Dec. 31, 1864, and hence attained an age of 66 years, 11 months and 7 days.
With the exception of a short time spent in Detroit with her sister, she
lived in Staunton her entire life. The remains were taken to the Huntman
Funeral Home, where the funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30
o'clock, followed by services at the Zion Lutheran church, of which she
was a member. Rev. J. G. F. KLEINHANS will officiate and interment
will be at the Staunton City cemetery. Mrs. HUNSINGER is
survived by three brothers, George G., Charles and Edward, all of Staunton;
one sister, Mrs. Anna REUTER of Detroit, Mich., as well as a number
of nephews and nieces.
Submitted 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: February 4, 1926
Obituary: The grim reaper, Death, on Sunday morning at 9:45 o'clock,
summoned Mrs. Elizabeth D. HUNSINGER, one of Staunton's oldest
residents, from this life, following a brief illness. Death was due to senility and
the estimable lady had attained the age of 86 years, two months, and 11
days. Mrs. HUNSINGER, whose maiden name was HEID, was
born at Altenburg, Perry County, Missouri, on November 20, 1839. While still
quite young she came with her parents to Staunton and has resided here
continuously since. On January 15, 1858 she was united in marriage with
Philip HUNSINGER, and of their union fourteen children, nine sons
and five daughters, survive. Mr. HUNSINGER died some 35 years
ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock form the home at
226 W. Pearl Street, followed by services at the Zion Lutheran Church at
2 o'clock, Rev. J.G. KLEINHAUS officiating. Interment was at the
Staunton City Cemetery. Those left to cherish the memory of the
subject of this sketch are: four sons, George, Henry, Charles, and Ed HUNSINGER;
two daughters, Miss Carrie HUNSINGER and Mrs. Anna REUTER,
one brother, G.G. HEID of St. Louis; 22 grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren, making a total of thirty- seven living descendents. Mrs.
HUNSINGER was held in high esteem by her many friends and acquaintances
in this community, all of whom unite in extending sympathy to the bereft family.
Submitted 2006 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: 17 Jun 1926
Obituary: Henry C HUNSINGER, a life-long resident of Staunton,
died Monday at a hospital in Taylorville, where he had been taking treatments
for cancer, which ailment caused his demise. Mr. HUNSINGER was a
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Philip HUNSINGER, and was born on September
1, 1867, hence attaining the age of 59 years, 9 months and 14 days. Deceased
attended the schools in this city, and grew to manhood here. On May 25, 1902,
he was united in marriage, at Bethalto, to Miss Mary FRENZ, which
union was blessed with five children, one son dying in infancy. He followed
the vocation of a teamster, and was a member of the local union here. For
the past year he had been unable to work on account of his affliction.
The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
Zion Lutheran church, Rev. J. G. F.KLEINHANS officiating. The time
was originally announced as 2 o'clock but was later changed. Interment
will be in the city cemetery. Those surviving him as nearest relatives
are; the sorrowing wife; two sons, Elvin and Robert; two daughters, Florence
and Mabel; three brothers, Charles, George and Edward HUNSINGER,
and two sisters, Miss Carrie HUNSINGER and Mrs. Anna REUTER,
all of Staunton, besides numerous more distant relatives and a host of
friends. Mr. HUNSINGER was a distinctive home man, whose pleasure
was in his family and household. He was a patient and cheerful dispotion,
and bore his affliction with remarkable fortitude. We join his many friends
in extending sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
Submitted 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: Mar 7, 1907
Obituary: Killed By a Fall of Slate Monday. A distressing
accident occurred at the Mt. Olive & Staunton Coal Company's mine No.
1, on Monday last, resulting in the death of Mr. Philip HUNSINGER,
one of Staunton's most respected citizens. About 2:30 p.m. and while loading
his last car, a piece of slate weighing one ton or more, broke from the roof,
burying the unfortunate miner as it fell. The alarm was soon given
and willing hands eagerly set to work to extricate the injured man, the
"fall" having completely hidden him from sight. As soon as the
debris had been removed it was found that the injuries were of the most
serious nature and medical attention was promptly secured. Thy physician,
after a brief examination, and realizing the gravity of Mr. HUNSINGER's
injuries, ordered his removal home, the electric car being used for that
purpose. Many were the expressions of sympathy from the crowd gathered
at the corner, as the injured miner was gently lifted from the car and
carried home on the stretcher. Mr. HUNSINGER regained consciousness
after reaching home, and spoke frequently to those around him. It was evident
that the injuries would prove fatal and that the end was only a question
of a few hours at most, as the back was broken, the left leg fractured
and severe injuries to the head. At a few minutes after 6 o'clock he began
to sink rapidly, and death took place about 6:30 the deceased was about
47 years of age and leaves a widow and 9 children, one of the daughters
married and residing in this city. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Ph. WILHELM of the Lutheran Zion's
church, of which the family are members. The "No. 1" miners were
idle on that day as a mark of respect to their unfortunate workmate and
almost the entire working force attended the funeral. Interment took place
at the city cemetery.
Submitted 2006 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: 4 Aug 1927
Obituary: Robert Walter HUNSINGER, aged 10 years, 7 months
and 7 days, died Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, after suffering three
days from tetanus, brought on by having stepped on the sharp end of a rusty
wire about ten days previous. After the symptoms of the dread poisoning
became evident , the lad was rushed to the St. Francis Hospital at Litchfield
on Thursday, where every effort was made to check the spread of the virulent
infection, but to no avail, and the lad passed away as above mentioned.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the family home
thence to the Zion Lutheran church, where Rev. J. G. F. KLEINHANS
delivered the sermon over the remains of the unfortunate youth. Interment
was made in the Staunton City cemetery. Robert HUNSINGER
was born in Staunton on December 22, 1917, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry HUNSINGER. He attended the Zion Lutheran School, and was a
bright lad, popular among his playmates. His father passed away about a
year ago, and he leaves to mourn his untimely demise his mother, Mrs.
Mary HUNSINGER, one brother Elvin HUNSINGER, besides numerous
more distant relatives. The death of the lad was a severe shock to all
who knew him, and the family has the sincere sympathy of the entire community.
(Also survived by 2 sisters Florence who later married "Bill"
MORGAN & Mabel who married Melbourne BOHLEN)
Submitted 1998 by Lisa Hunt Rawlings
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: October 20, 1926
Obituary: Mrs. Elzina HUNT was born Oct. 8, 1844 in North
Otter township, Macoupin County, Illinois. Her death occurred Oct. 13,
1926 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank GOWIN, Carlinville,
Ill. age 82 years and five days. On March 27, 1862 she was married to George
C. HUNT. He died on Jan. 8, To this union there were born seven
children. Five of these preceded her in death--Mrs. Viola JENKINS,
Mrs. Eliza RICHARDS, Isabelle HUNT, William M. HUNT,
and Charley HUNT. Two of her children yet survive their mother - Mrs.
Frank GOWIN of Carlinville and George P. HUNT of Greenfield,
Ill. Besides these she leaves to mourn her departure, twenty grandchildren
and twenty great-grandchildren. The decedent is the last member of the
old pioneer CHERRY family of this section. Her father was Pleasant
CHERRY. All of her life has been spent in and around this community.
For the past 35 years she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Frank
GOWIN of Carlinville. At an early age she was converted and united
with a Baptist church in her neighborhood. All the rest of her life she
was a faithful and consistent member of her church. She was a charter member
of the Emmanuel Baptist church, Carlinville. Never did she miss a service
when she was physically able to be in attendance. Until her last day she
kept an active interest in her church and was ever anxious for its welfare.
Her life was a constant portrayal of the Christian virtues. Her abiding
habit of looking on the bright and beautiful will ever be an inspiration
and a benediction to her loved ones and friends. She goes to that bright
and happy land and to that city that hath foundations and whose builder
and maker is God. Her loved ones and friends mourn her departure but they
know that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord
and that it is far better to be with the Lord and there abide in His presence
thruout all the ages to come. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is
the death of His saints." The funeral services were conducted from
the Emmanuel Baptist church, Carlinville, by Rev. V.G. MILES, her
pastor, assisted by Rev. O.W. SHIELDS, her former pastor. Interment
was made in the old family burying ground in North Otter township.
Scripture read: Prov. 31:10-31; 2nd Cor. 5:1-8, Sermon test: Rev. 14:12
and 21:1-5. Songs sung: "Sun of My Soul," Hiding in Thee,"
"Asleep in Jesus." The active pallbearers were her grandsons---Orville
GOWIN, Coy HUNT, George RICHARDS, Forrest HUNT,
Charley JENKINS, and Ezra RICHARDS. The flower girls were
her granddaughters--Mrs. Maurice HEAD, Lucille HUNT, Fern
HUNT, Ida May HUNT, Mrs. ORCUTT, and Mrs. Orville
GOWIN.
Submitted 1998 by Lisa Hunt Rawlings
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: September 29, 1898
Obituary: Died, at his home in South Otter on last Tuesday evening,
W.M. HUNT. He had been in poor health for some time, and for the
past month has been waivering between life and death. The funeral was to
have taken place on Thursday, but owing to the inclemency of the weather
after arriving at the cemetery it was arranged to have the funeral preached
at some time in the near future, and after a short concourse by Rev. Asa
STAMPER the remains were laid to rest in the Cherry cemetery.
Deceased was aged 31 years, 8 months and 28 days. He leaves to mourn his
death a mother, one brother, one sister, a wife and three children, who have the
sympathy of the entire community in this, their sad hour.
Submitted 1998 by Lisa Hunt Rawlings
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: January 17, 1929
Obituary: Mrs. William HUSON, Perneta Jane, daughter of George
and Nancy CRAWFORD was born September 1, 1851, in the town of South
Otter, Macoupin County, Illinois, departed this life Jan. 19, 1929 at the
age of 78 years, 4 months and 9 days. Early in life she professed faith
in Christ and live a true Christian life until God called her home. At
the age of 17 she was united in marriage with Samuel Levi SURBER,
who departed this life October 11, 1893. To this union was born ten children,
seven of whom survive: Noah, Henry and George at home; Alex of Virden;
Asa, Chicago; Burton, Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs. Rebecca WALTERS,
Nilwood; also the following brothers and sisters: George H. CRAWFORD,
Salem, Oregon; Grant CRAWFORD, Palmyra; Alonzo CRAWFORD,
Rochester; S.S. CRAWFORD, Nilwood; Mrs. Neona OLLER, Virden;
Mrs. Ellen McCLELLAND, Girard; Mrs. Mary BECHTOLD, New Baden,
Texas; and several grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was united in marriage with William HUSON December 11, 1895,
who departed this life February 8, 1918. Funeral services were held at
Hickory Point Baptist Church, Saturday morning, January 12, 1929 at 10
o'clock conducted by Rev. T.W. BRENDLE of Girard. Interment in the Crawford
cemetery, west of Girard.
Submitted 1998 by Larry Clark
Name of Newspaper: The Gillespie News
Date of Obituary: February 4, 1925
Obituary: C. J. HUTTON Dies Suddenly. Charles J. HUTTON,
one of the best known grocerymen in this city, passed away suddenly at his
home in Gillespie Sunday morning at 3:30 from a sudden attack of heart
trouble. Mr. HUTTON had been at his place of business all day Saturday
and up to closing time, when he went to home in apparent good health. During
the night his wife was attracted by his heavy breathing, and called one
of her sons, but he passed away before a physician could be summoned. The
deceased had conducted a grocery store in this city for the past 25 years.
He was the adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. John HUTTON, both deceased,
and at the time of his death he was 52 years of age. On February 7, 1900,
he was united in marriage to Miss Lula FITZPATRICK, of Gillespie,
and to this union six children were born, three sons and three daughters,
James, Irwin, Horace, Edith, Louise and Betty Maude, who are all at home.
Horace is a student at St. Louis University. He also leaves one brother,
Joseph LISCH, who resides in Quincy, and a number of nieces and
nephews. An inquest was held by Coroner JACOBY, the jury reiterating
a verdict that death resulted from heart failure. The funeral services
were conducted from the Catholic Church on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock,
and interment took place at the Holy Cross Cemetery. A proclamation
was issued by the mayor and business houses closed during the funeral hour.
Submitted 1998 by Larry Clark
Name of Newspaper: The Gillespie News
Date of Obituary: September 6, 1933
Obituary: Mrs. Lula HUTTON, 53, widow of Charles J. HUTTON,
died Saturday at her home following an illness of a year. Funeral services were
conducted Monday morning at the SS Simon and Jude's Catholic church with the
Rev. Father John CROSSON officiating. Burial was made in the
Calvary cemetery. Pallbearers were P.H. GANEY, D.J. LONG,
D.M. BROWN, J.H. MURRAY, Simon GENETTIand A.A. Isaacs.
Mrs. HUTTON was born September 7, 1879 and was married to Mr.
HUTTON, a local grocer, February 7, 1908. Her husband died eight years ago and
a son, Irwin, last year. Surviving are three daughters, Misses Louise and Betty and Mrs.
Edith ANDERSON, of Gillespie; two sons, James, of Gillespie, and Horace of Michigan;
her mother, Mrs. Sarah FITZPATRICK; five sisters, Mrs. Grace ALLISON
of Springfield; Mrs. Maude CARLSON and Mrs. Florence MADDEN of
Gillespie, Mrs. Margaret FRIES of Carlinville and Mrs. Ruth HAMIL of
Chicago, and two brothers, Charles FITZPATRICK of Hillsboro and James
FITZPATRICK of Savannah.
Submitted 2007 by Don Barnard.
Name of Deceased: HYDE, Katherine Marie
Name of Newspaper: St. Louis (MO) Post - Dispatch
Date of Obituary: January 9, 1926
Obituary: HYDE -- Entered into rest at Liberty, Mo. on Friday, Jan.
8, 1926. Katherine Marie HYDE, dearly beloved wife of Peter C. HYDE
and dear daughter of Mrs. Anna ROSSMANN and dear sister of August,
William, John and Frank ROSSMANN and Mrs. Charles MARIETTA,
Mrs. Frank WILLIAMS, Mrs. Julius TARLING and Mrs. Henry
GRONEMANN, and our dear sister-in-law and aunt. Funeral Monday, Jan. 11, 1926
at 2 p.m. from the Provost chapel, 3710 North Grand boulevard to Valhalla
Cemetery, St. Louis.
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