Submitted 1999 by Patricia A. Crouse
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Page 5, Column 1
Date of Obituary: December 14, 1898
Obituary: [Chesterfield] The grim reaper Death made his appearance in our little village again last Friday
morning and laid claim to a loving wife and mother who has long resided here. Elizabeth FORTHwas
born in Kentucky Feb. 7, 1852, but came to this vicinity at an early age and has since resided here. In 1873
she was married to H.D. WADE and the union was blest with eleven children, seven of whom,
survive her. She was a devoted wife and mother and their home life was made cheerful by her constant love
and care. Her husband and children, her aged mother and her brothers and sisters who survive her all have
the deepest and heartfelt sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement and their only
consolation is the knowledge that she has entered that eternal rest free from all sorrow and pain. Funeral
services were held in the M.E. church on Saturday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev. REED
after which the remains were laid away to rest in the Loomis Cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia A. Crouse
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: July 30, 1919
Obituary: Hamilton Duke WADE was born in Butterville, Allen County, Ky, May 2. 1835. In the year
1859 he was married to Miss Mary CARPENTER. To this union three children were born, namely,
Lindsy A., of Chesterfield; Levi F., who died in Bowling Green, Ky. in 1913 and Haney who died in infancy. Mr.
WADE enlisted in Company A. 52nd Kentucky Regiment, Mounted Infantry, Union army in August,
1863 and was mustered out in February, 1865. His wife died May 9, 1864. He was again married December 2,
1868 to Miss Frances CAMPBELL. To this second union one child was born, which died in infancy. His
second wife died November 9, 1870. He was married the third time to Miss Amanda Elizabeth
FORTH, March 6, 1873, and to this union children were born, namely Miss Fannie ELIDGE
of Chambersburg, Charles E. of Chesterfield, Samuel H. of Bird township, Finis of Chesterfield, Mrs. D.A.
SHARKS of Medora, Mrs. Rosa SHARKS of Chesterfield, Mrs. Mayme FENTON, of
Bird township, Claude, Clarence, Bartley and Hattie, who died in infancy. He came to Chesterfield in 1851. His
third wife died December 9, 1898. He resided in Chesterfield till January of this year, since which time he has
resided in Jerseyville and Medora. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. A. SHARK in
Medora, July 23, at the age of 84 years, 2 months and 21 days. Besides his children he leaves 30
grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at the M.E.
church at Chesterfield, Friday morning, July 25, at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. H. M. ELLIS.
Interment in Loomis cemetery. The pallbearers were John DAMS, W.R.
TAPSCOTT, Charles LYONS, James DOYLAND, A.P. PEEBLES and
Charles E. WILSON. Six of his grandchildren were flower bearers. Those from a distance were Miss
Fannie ELEDGE and son of Chambersburg, and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. MINTON of
Carlinville.
CARD OF THANKS We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who so kindly assisted us in any way during the sickness, death and burial of our father. CHILDREN OF H.D. WADE
Note: Corrections of names in obituary:
Mrs. D.A. SHARKS should be Mrs. D.A. SPARKS;
Mrs. Rosa SHARKS should be Mrs. Rose SPARKS;
Mrs. B.A. SHARKS should be Mrs. D.A. SPARKS.
"Hamilton Duke WADE was my g-grandfather and Mrs. Rose SPARKS my grandmother." --
Patricia A. Crouse
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 2-8-1911
Obituary: Edward W. WALTON, an old resident of this county and a highly respected citizen, died at
his home at Miles Station, Brighton Township, at 5:15 p.m. Monday. He was a retired farmer and a prominent
man in his home community. Mr. WALTON was 77 years of age. He was born in Monroe County, this
state. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in Company A, 130th Regt. Illinois Vol. Infantry and during
his long term of service, which terminated August 7, 1865, he was never either captured or wounded,
although he participated in fifteen engagements and on many other occasions was in great danger. He took
part in the siege of Vicksburg, Spanish Fort, Sabine Cross Roads and Cane River and was with the Red River
expedition. His wife was also a native of Monroe county, and seven children were born to them, among these
being Dr. John Edward WALTON, a prominent physician of Medora.
Submitted 2006 by Crystal Jensen
Name of Newspaper: Edwardsville Intelligencer
Date of Obituary: August 19, 1898
Obituary: Hampton Wm. Wall was born in Macoupin Co, Nov 10, 1831. At the age of 4 years he went to live
with his Grandfather, Talmachus CAMP, remaining until he was 16, when he began the battle of life
on his own responsibility. The advantages he had for acquiring an education were the same as those enjoyed
by boys generally throughout the west 40 years ago. He received the elements of an education in an old log
school house, the first in Staunton Township. In 1852 he married Mary E. ROSEBERRY, her death
occurred in 1855. From youth he exercised economy. His grandfather gave him 40 acres of land and thus he
had a little capital on which to begin operations. On December 18, 1856 he married Sarah I.
ROSEBERRY, a sister of his first wife. After this, he moved to Madison County, where he purchased
a farm. On part of his land he laid out the town of New Hampton, now Worden, and was its' first postmaster.
In 1866 he disposed of his interests at New Hampton, and returned to Staunton and engaged in business. In
1874 he opened up the first bank in Staunton. On April 6, 1879 his wife died. In 1876 he was elected to the
legislature and in 1878 was re-elected. In 1880 he was again married, this time to Martha
SCROGGINS. In 1889 he was elected Illinois State Senator. He leaves a mother, age 86 years, a
wife, 5 daughters and 3 sons, besides a number of grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted
yesterday afternoon, when very impressive addresses were delivered by J.P. CHARLES of Staunton;
Rev. A.W. CLAXON, pastor of the Baptist Church of Bunker Hill; and Rev. S.L. STIVER, also of
Bunker Hill. The remains were laid to rest in the Staunton City Cemetery. The funeral procession
was one of the largest ever seen in Staunton. == Note: Hampton Wm. Wall was murdered, near Staunton, 16
Aug 1898.
Submitted 2002 by Doug Mitchell
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: July 25, 1913
Obituary: JOHN AUGUST WAPPLER, age 27 years, two months, and eighteen days, while at the
home of his uncle, Mr. Henry HUNSINGER in the north part of his city, was stricken with heart
trouble last Sunday evening and died from the attack. He was the son of John WAPPLER, who now
lives in Venice, and his mother is a daughter of Mrs. E.D. HUNSINGER, a respected lady living in this
city for many years. Mrs. WAPPLER and her son lived with her mother Mrs. HUNSINGER.
John WAPPLER, at age seven years, had a hard attack of typhoid fever that seemed to affect his
mind and heart: his body grew, but his mind remained as a boy of seven years. These spells marked his life
after the illness and many times relatives thought that he would die in these spells. He survived many of
these ordeals until the one last Sunday evening proved the last. At the home of Lewis HOYLE, in the
same yard with Henry HUNSINGER, John, in company with the two sons of Henry
HUNSINGER, were eating mulberries and playing about in the yard, when suddenly and without
warning, he pitched backward, falling in a faint as the relatives supposed. After a short time it was seen that
the faint was nothing less than death, and relatives immediately summoned a doctor who confirmed their
fears in this line. He was entirely harmless and his affliction sat heavily on his relatives, who dearly loved this
child-man, and he was capable of doing errands and chores, thus being quite a help and consolation to the
parent and relatives. An inquest was held over the remains and the verdict was to the effect that John
WAPPLER died of natural causes in one of the faints to which he was accustomed. The funeral was
held from the residence to Zion Lutheran Church on last Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Rev. J.G.F.
KLEINHANS officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery. Many relatives attended the
obsequies.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: February 13, 1899
Obituary: Died on February 8th, little Henry WARD, son of Wm. WARD, deceased.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 28, 1899
Obituary: Died at Chesterfield, Il., Feb 13, 1899, William WARD, aged 67 years, 5 months and 20
days. Monday night at 10 o'clock another of the Chesterfield aged and respected farmers passed away. An
active life is closed, a face familiar to all will be seen no more in this busy world of ours. Mr. WARD's
illness was very short. He was taken ill on Monday 3 a.m. and died 10 p.m. the same day. Dr.
CROUCH of Chesterfield, was hastily summoned and all that medical aid could do was done but all in
vain. He passed away as peacefully as though falling into natural sleep. William WARD was born in
Yorkshire, England, August 24, 1832. He was the oldest son and began hard work at a very young age. He
worked for the small sum of sixpence (12 cents) a day. He was one among the best of farmers in England. He
came to this country at the age of 25, hired out for two years and saved a small sum of money. After this he
was united in marriage to Miss Mary PEARSON, Sept. 6, 1860. Seven children were the fruits of their
union, five now surviving, namely, Alice WARD, Robt. W. WARD, Hannah
LOVELESS, Helen MORTON and Willie H. WARD. Mr. WARD settled on
a piece of land 2 1/2 miles north of Chesterfield and remained there until the time of his death. Mr.
WARD was a hardworking man, never content only when at work. The funeral occurred at his home,
Rev. REED officiating. A most impressive sermon was spoken for the benefit of the living. Mr.
WARD was laid to rest in the Smith cemetery on a piece of ground he bought himself
some 4 1/2 years ago and had it nicely arranged for himself and family. Mr. WARD was a good
moral man and tried hard to have something for his children to live on after his death. He leaves to mourn his
loss, a wife, five children, two brothers, two sisters and a host of friends. "Keep thy heart with all diligence,
for out of it are the issues of life." Prov. 4:23 Guard me, Savior, by thy power, Guard me in the trying hour;
Let thy unremitting care Save me from the lurking snare. R.W.W.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 27, 1911
Obituary: Forest Elmo WATERS, the two month's old child of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie W.
WATERS of Shipman, was found dead in his bed about 4 o'clock Monday morning. As the child
apparently had not been ill and no doctor had been attending the coroner was called and an inquest was held
Monday, at which the cause of the child's death was found to be heart trouble. The child was born on April 21,
1911, and has been in good health. The boy appeared to be in normal condition Sunday, and was put to bed
about 8 o'clock as usual. Between eleven and twelve o'clock the mother stated that the child woke up and was
very restless. Mrs. WATERS dropped off to sleep and about 4 o'clock woke up and found the child
dead. Mrs. Eva WILKINSON, one of the neighbors, was called in, who at the coroner's inquest
testified that she found the child stiff and cold. The verdict of the jury was that the child came to its death
about 2 o'clock Monday morning, caused from heart failure.
Submitted by Barbara Hitch
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: March 20, 1941
Obituary: Mrs. Minnie WATERS Brought Here For Burial Mrs. Minnie KORTUM
WATERS, 84, of St. Louis, a resident of Bunker Hill some thirty years ago, was brought here for
burial in the family lot in the city cemetery last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. WATERS, a
widow of the late Thomas WATERS, died at 2:10 p.m.., Monday, March 10, at her home in St. Louis.
Mrs. WATERS was a daughter of the late L. H. KORTUM, who will be remembered by older
residents as a local carpenter. The family resided in the house now owned by Mrs. Anna NOEL.
Surviving are one daughter, Adele WATERS, and a sister, Louise KORTUM, both of St. Louis.
Submitted 2006 by Matthew Ferricks
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: March 27, 1901
Obituary: P.C. WATERS. Jacksonville, Ill., March 22.
- PC WATERS, of Waverly, died
today (March 22, 1901) at the Catholic hospital, where he had been ill a number of weeks. Deceased is the
father of William, Sam and George W, of this city. Mr. WATERS was for many years a resident of
Bird township, but removed from here to a farm a few miles south of Waverly a number of years ago. He was
a brother of James C. WATERS of this city. The funeral services will be held at Charity church
Monday. Rev. HART, of Franklin, will preach the funeral service at Charity church Monday at 11
a.m. Remains were laid to rest in Charity church.
Submitted 2006 by Matthew Ferricks
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Oct. 13, 1902
Obituary: Death [October 11, 1902] of Mrs. Susan WATERS. Saturday morning at 11 o'clock Mrs.
Susan Waters, widow of the late Peyton WATERS, died in a hospital in Jacksonville, after a three
years' illness of nervous prostration. The deceased was a former resident of Bird township and a well known
citizen, having removed to Jacksonville some ten years ago. She was the mother of Samuel, George and
William WATERS and Mrs. (Lula) Kenney BAINES, of Davenport, Iowa. She was about 65
years of age, and had been in a private hospital in Jacksonville for some time. The funeral occurred Monday
morning at 11 o'clock from Charity church, Rev. HART, of Franklin, officiating. Interment in
Charity cemetery
Submitted 2010 by Kay Stein
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Vol. VI, No. 1, p. 4
Date of Obituary: Monday, August 12, 1901
Obituary: Mrs. George B. WEED, aged 49 years, died early Sunday morning, after several months'
suffering with heart trouble. The funeral took place from the family residence, Rev. T. J. GIBLETT of
the Baptist church officiating. The remains were interred in Girard cemetery. Besides her husband,
the deceased leaves two children, Thomas and Gertrude.
[Note: The deceased was a daughter of Thomas Calhoun CHERRY and Elizabeth H. (SMITH)
CHERRY, and wife of George Barclay WEED. The children referred to were Thomas G.
WEED and Mary Gertrude WEED.]
Submitted 2011 by Kay Stein
Name of Newspaper: The Girard Gazette, Vol. XXIII, No. 37, pg. 5
Date of Obituary: 8 August 1901
Obituary: SARAH CAROLINE CHERRY was born near Scottsville [sic] Ill. on May 18th 1852. Died at
her home in Girard at 1:30 o'clock Sunday morning Aug. 4th 1901, aged 49 years 2 months 16 days. She
came with her parents to Girard, Dec. 1854. Sept. 15, 1875 she was married to George B. WEED.
Of this union were born two children Thomas and Gertrude both of whom with the husband and father, are left
to mourn the the [sic] loss of mother and wife dearly beloved. When Mrs. WEED was 14 years of
age she became a Christian and united with the Presbyterian Church. During the month of March 1878, in
connection with a series of meetings held by Bro. MCBRIDE, she united with the Baptist Church of
Girard, Rev. M. V. KITZMILLER then being the pastor. Of this church she remained a consistent and
very much respected member. Today she is a member of the church of Triumphant. For many years Mrs.
WEED was in poor health but she showed great fortitude and patience through it all. In her family
she was much beloved and her death removes a mother and wife who will be sorely missed. Her piety was of
a quiet, unostentation, yet a very genuine type and her pastor bears greatful [sic] testimony to her
appreciation of the spiritual side of his visit to the home during her last sickness. The home, the church, the
community are poorer by the translation of such a character. May God's grace be given the members of the
family that they may be able to bear this crushing sorrow which has come upon them. Our sincerest sympathy
is extended to them.
Submitted 2006 by Crystal Jensen
Name of Newspaper: Edwardsville Intelligencer
Date of Obituary: Dec 22, 1932
Obituary: Wilson WEEKS, 62, died suddenly on his farm near Worden this morning at 7:45 o'clock,
following a paralytic stroke. Funeral plans have not been made. Mr. Weeks was born May 26, 1870 in
Staunton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George WEEKS. Surviving are his wife, the former Miss Rosa
WEEKS of Staunton. Four sons: Jesse, Worley, and Wesley WEEKS of Granite
City; James WEEKS of Worden; six daughters: Mrs. Ernest WILLART, Chicago; Mrs. Carma
ESLEY, Mrs. Mable MEYER, Granite City; Mrs. Rose McCann, Alton; Miss Beulah
WEEKS of St. Louis; Miss Louise WEEKS of Worden; one sister, Mrs. Sarah
RICHARDSON, and 25 grandchildren.
Submitted 2002 by Libby (Weise) Naderhoff
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: February 20, 1901
Obituary: Died Monday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gus RATHKE, living
in the third ward, Mrs.WEISE, aged 80 years. Mrs.WEISE has been in poor health for some
time past, but her death was sudden and unexpected. This morning she got up feeling as well as usual, and
after breakfast sat down in her chair. Her daughter, Mrs.RATHKE, shortly afterwards called to her in
regard to something, and receiving no answer went to her and found her dead in her chair. Mrs.
WEISE was a lady whom all knew but to love, and her relatives and friends were sorry to learn of
her sudden death. She leaves a number of children to mourn her death. The funeral was held from the
Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. Interment in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2002 by Libby (Weise) Naderhoff
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: September 8, 1892
Obituary: Wm. WEISE, of this city, met with an accident which resulted in his death Thursday
evening. He was engaged in watering a cow when it is supposed the board upon which he was standing gave
way, precipitating him into the well. His family missed him but thought he had come up to the square. When
he did not appear the next morning a search was made and the body found in the well. The deceased way a
native of Germany, but had been in this country about 35 years, and had for many years been a resident of
this city. He was 74 years of age at the time of his death, and leaves a wife at home and six married children,
two boys and four girls, to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 o'clock p.m. at the
Lutheran church.
Submitted 2010 by Sharon Buethner
Name of Newspaper: Mt Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: November 17, 1900, p. 1, col. 1
Obituary: Called to the Reward. Wm. WELLENBRINK, one of Mt. Olive's most respected citizens,
died Monday (12 Nov) evening shortly after 6 o'clock , of dropsy, aged 68 years and 13 days. He was born in
Borgholzbausen, Germany, October 30th, 1832 and came to this country about 45 years ago, settling down in
St. Louis, where he was united in marriage to Wilhelmina BUSCHMAN. He conducted a business
there for several years and in 1877 came to this city. He joined the firm of Keiser-Niemeyer
Mercantile Co. as a partner and was an active member of the firm until last spring, when he turned his
interest over to his son, Henry, he himself withdrawing from active business to rest from his life of labor and
to spend the rest of his days in leisure. Until several months ago he seemed to be strong and well, and no one
even thought that he would pass away so soon, but the dread disease, dropsy, took hold of his system, and
about a month ago he was forced to his bed, from which he no more arose. His death was peaceful, his spirit
quietly leaving the mortal body for the realm beyond, with his wife and children around him. His son, William,
who resides in Kansas, had been notified of his father's condition , and arrived here about two weeks ago, and
remained at his father's bedside until the end. The deceased was a thorough business man, upright in all his
dealings, and was respected by all who knew him. He was a true friend, always ready to do a favor or to help
where it was needed, and many are those [one line not readable - dark line on the copy] - yet determined
manner won him the respect of his business associates, and during his entire business careers worked in
perfect harmony with all concerned. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. ABEL
conducting a short service at the residence of the deceased, whereupon the remains were taken to the
Immanuels Church, of which the deceased had been a faithful member of many years, where Rev.
ABEL held an impressive funeral sermon. During the service nearly all the business houses were
closed, honoring his memory, and a large concourse of friends attended to pay their last respect, showing in
what high esteem he was held. The firm of Keiser-Niemeyer Merc. Co. remained closed from
Wednesday noon until Friday morning. He expressed the wish shortly before his death that we be buried in St.
Louis, and the remains remained in the church until the next morning, when they were taken to St. Louis for
burial, accompanied by a large number of relatives and friends. The following gentleman acted as pallbearers:
C. J. KEISER, W. NIEMEYER, A. NIEMEYER, Fred DROSTE, Herman DROSTE,
Charles KUENETH, Eugene KUENETH and Theo. H. KOCH. His body was laid to rest in the
St. Peters cemetery in St. Louis. He leaves a wife and two sons, and also two sisters to mourn him,
besides a large number of friends.
Submitted 2010 by Sharon Buethner
Name of Deceased: WELLENBRINK, Wilhelmine
Name of Newspaper: Mt Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: November 26, 1937
Obituary: Venerable Lady Died Wednesday Eve. Mrs. Wilhelmine WELLENBRINK, Mt. Olive's oldest
resident, was called by the angle of death Wednesday evening at 10:30 o’clock at her home. She reached the
advanced age of 93 years, 8 months and 28 days. Six weeks ago she fell down the steps at her home,
suffering injuries which caused her to be taken to the Litchfield hospital, but from which she apparently was
recovering. She returned home from the hospital two weeks ago, and her host of friends hoped for a complete
recovery, but she grew steadily weaker, until death called her Wednesday. She was a widow of the late Wm.
WELLENBRINK, and lived in this city for more than half a century. Surviving are two sons, Henry
and William, both of whom have made their home with her. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 12
o'clock noon at the Droste-Carleton Chapel in this city, with Rev. E. WIDENHOEFER officiating. The
remains will be laid to rest in St. Peters's Cemetery in St. Louis at 3 p.m. A more detailed obituary
will be published next week.
Name of Newspaper: Mt. Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: Friday, December 3, 1937, p. 1
Obituary: Mrs. Wellenbrink Laid to Rest. Funeral services for Mrs.
WilhelmineWELLENBRINK, the oldest resident of this city, who died at her home last Wednesday
evening, at the age of 93 years, 8 months and 28 days, were held in the Droste-Carleton Chapel in this city
Saturday at noon, the Rev. E. WIDENHOEFER, pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, officiating.
Mrs. August JAECK and Mrs. Wm. SCHEIWE rendered a vocal selection. Mrs.
Wellenbrink was one of the charter members of the Ladies Aid of Immanuel Lutheran Church,
organized 53 years ago. The members of the Aid attended the services in a body. The two remaining charter
members, Mrs. Mary PAHDE and Mrs. Mary MONKE, were among those in attendance. The
deceased was in good health and was active, being able to look after the duties of taking care of her home,
although nearing the century mark in the journey of life, until the accident six weeks ago, when she fell down
the stairway at her home. She was born in Westphalia, Germany, Feb. 26, 1844, coming to this country in
1865 and making her home in St. Louis. In 1866 she was united in marriage to Casper
BUSCHMANN, who died several years later. Two sons were born to this union. In 1869 she married
Wm. WELLENBRINK, and in 1877 the family moved to Mt. Olive, Mr. WELLENBRINK being
associated with the Keiser-Niemeyer Merc. Co. until death called him in 1900. Besides her sons, Henry and
William, who resided with her, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Caroline SCHEER, of St. Louis.
The remains were taken to St. Louis, were they were laid to rest in St. Peters Cemetery. Married in
St. Louis, Missouri -- Wilhelm WELLENBRINK and Mrs. K. W. BUSCHMANN on 12 Oct 1869.
Submitted 2014 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: Thurs., December 25, 1930, p1 c4
Obituary: NORMETTA WELTE, Ill Only a Week, Died Tuesday. This community was shocked
Wednesday morning when it learned that Miss Normetta WELTE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
WELTE, had passed away during the night. Miss WELTE was a senior in Girard Township High School,
and had been out of school only a few days. Death was caused by pneumonia. Normetta Carolina
WELTE was born in Carlinville November 11, 1912. She came to Girard six years ago with her
parents when her father was made manager of the Kroger store, which position he still holds. In addition to
her parents, she is survived by a twin sister, Norma and two brothers, Carl and Frank. Funeral services will be
held in the Girard Christian church at 1:00 p. m. and in the Zion Lutheran church, Carlinville at 3:00 p. m.
Friday conducted by Rev. William L. PETERSON of Farmersville assisted by Rev. Geo.
BIEDERWIEDEN. Interment will be in Carlinville Cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat, p2 c3
Date of Obituary: Wednesday, December 31, 1930
Obituary: Death of Former Carlinville Girl. Mr. and Mrs. Frank WELTE of Girard mourn the death of
their daughter Miss Marmette (should be Normetta), aged 18. She died Tuesday, December 23d, at the home
of her parents in that city. She had been ill with tonsillitis which later developed into pneumonia. Mr.
WELTE and family formerly resided in Carlinville later going to Girard where he is manager for the
Kroeger store. Funeral services were held from the Zion Lutheran church in Carlinville, Friday afternoon, Rev.
Geo. BIEDERWEIDEN, the pastor, officiating. Interment was in city cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Enquirer, p4 c5
Date of Obituary: Wednesday, December 31, 1930
Obituary: Virden. Death Knocks at the Door of Several Citizens. Obituaries of Several Citizens Who Have Been
Called to the Great Beyond the Past Week. Marmette [should be Normetta] WELTE. Miss Marmette
WELTE, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. WELTE, died at the family home in Girard,
Tuesday evening at 9:15 o'clock at the age of 18 years, one month and 14 days. She was sick only a few
days, having been taken sick with tonsillitis which developed into pneumonia. She was well known by many of
the younger folks here, as the family resided in this city up to within the last few years when they have been
located in Girard. Decedent leaves to mourn her passing, her parents, a twin sister Norma, and two brothers,
Frank and Carl. She was the granddaughter of Mrs. August RATHKE of this city. The funeral was held
Friday at 1:00 p. m. at the Christian church in Girard and at 3 o'clock at the Zion Lutheran church in this city.
The services were conducted by Rev. William L. PETERSON of Farmersville, assisted by Rev. George
BEIDERWIEDEN. The pall bearers were Mervin GUTHRIE, Harold WYLDER, Kelly
RUYLE, Dascal FOX, Kenneth HINCKEL, Chris. SCHOTT. Flower
bearers were the Misses Zola NICHOLSON, Maxine ENGLAND, Alberta ENGLAND,
Dorothy HAMILTON, Ruby HINCKEL, Amalda ANDREWS, Wilma CLEAR, Velma
HAYS, Esther BUTLER, Dollie DAVIS, Marjorie KNOX, Marthalene
ENGLAND, Elfa GOODWIN, Catherine IRWIN. Interment was in the city cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: Thurs., Jan 1, 1931 p1 c4
Obituary: One of the largest funerals held in this city for some time was that of Miss Normetta WELTE,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank WELTE, which was held in the Christian church in this city at 1:00 p. m. and in
the Zion Lutheran church, Carlinville at 3:00 p. m. last Friday. Miss WELTE, a senior in Girard
Township high school, had made hundreds of friends and her death Tuesday night following an illness with
pneumonia of only a few days, was a shock to the entire community. Only a small part of the big crowd could
gain admission to the church, which was crowded before the funeral party arrived from the home. Services
were conducted by Rev. William L. UETERSON (as is) of Farmersville, assisted by Rev. George
BEIDERWIEDEN of Carlinville. Interment was made in Carlinville cemetery. The pall
bearers were: Harold WYLDER, Daskel FOX, Calvin RUYLE, Mervin
GUTHRIE, Kenneth HINKLE and Chris SCHOTT. Flowers were cared for by
Amilda ANDREWS, Zola NICHOLSON, Wilma CHERE, Maxine
ENGLAND, Alberta ENGLAND, Dorothy HAMILTON, Ruby HINKLE, Elsie
GOODWIN, Katherine ERWIN, Esther BUTLER, Marthalene ENGLAND,
Marjorie KNOX, Velma HAYES, and Dollie DAVIS. The following from out of town
attended the funeral: Mrs. John SCHLICHTING, Mrs. Fred BOHENSTIEHL, Miss Gussie
MILLER, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BEUTEL and daughter, Willette all from Troy; Mr. and Mrs.
Theo. GUENNWIG, St. Jacob; Herman HENKE, Staunton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
BELL, Leona and Virginia WHITNEY, Mr. Thomas REID all of Chatham; Mrs. P. H.
MOHAN, Mrs. George GIRARD, Mr. and Mrs. Percy LOGAN, Mrs. J.
MAYFIELD, Mrs. Clarence GORDAN, and Mrs. Harry CRIMM, Springfield; Henry
BEUTEL and son Henry, Marysville; Mr. and Mrs. W. P. SCHMIDT, Carrollton; Mr. and Mrs.
W. FREDRICHSON and Mr. and Mrs. Ed KNIBBS and son of Bunker Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
PRICE, Gillespie; Mrs. August RATHKE and daughters Anita and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs.
Irvin RATHKE, Martin WELTE and daughters Dorothy and Esther, Miss Clara
BEHRENS, Miss Nell WEISS, Mr. and Mrs. August EICHEN, Mr. and Mrs. George
EICHEN and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Charles EICHEN, Mr. and Mrs. Albert
DALBY, Mrs. Mary WEISE and daughters, Anna and Susie and Mrs. David POOLE
all from Carlinville; Mrs. H. C. TITTLE and sons Raymond and Harold, Mrs. Gilbert
LIVENGOOD, St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Edward MUHLANDT.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: 15 Oct 1915
Obituary: Mrs. Sarah A. WESTBROOK Mrs. Ike , wife of Wilburn WESTBROOK died at her
home five miles east of Litchfield in North Litchfield township yesterday afternoon at 3:22 o'clock. Mrs.
WESTBROOK was 51 years, 6 months and 17 days old at the time of her death. Sarah A
TOSH was born in Macoupin county April 1864. She was united in marriage in 1880 at St. Louis, to
Wilburn WESTBROOK. To this union were born eleven children, four of whom have preceded Mrs.
WESTBROOK in death. The deceased is survived by her husband, three sons, Fred, Henry and Lee
WESTBROOK, who reside at home; four daughters, Mrs. Bertha KLEPPER, who lives in
North Litchfield township, Mrs. Marie CALHOUN of Chicago and Lida and Hazel WESTBROOK
RANDLE of this city; one sister; five brothers and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the
Honey Bend Baptist church at 10 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. William DOBBS. [wife
of Milburn WESBROOK, daughter of Cornelius O.B. & Sarah J. DANLEY TOSH]
Submitted 2013 by Unknown
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: In less than four month's time, death robbed the WESTERMEIER family in this city of both parents.
The father of the family, George Henry WESTERMEIER passed away at his residence here on last Tuesday,
November 9th, (1915) at 9:25 a.m. Their mother died on July 25, 1915. At the time of his death, Mr.
WESTERMEIER was aged 72 years, 4 months, and 27 days. He was born in St. Charles, Mo. on June 27, 1843.
After attending parochial school in that vicinity, he entered the St. Charles College of that city and studied
for two years to become a member of the Evangelical denomination. At the end of two years he abandoned the idea
and took up farming as a vocation. After spending a few years engaged in that vocation he was united in marriage
to Miss Sophia Marie BARLECAMP. About thirty-seven years ago Mr. and Mrs. WESTERMEIER moved to a
farm in the vicinity of Staunton where they resided for about five years, when they moved to Staunton and Mr.
WESTERMEIER engaged in mining. For a period of over thirty years the family resided in the same spot and
witnessed the growth of Staunton from a village to a city. They were married forty-five years and were inseparable
companions during the whole of their lifetime. Mr. WESTERMEIER seldom left his home, and his wife was his
constant companion. Her death which occurred on July 25th last, was a severe shock to him, and the family feared
that he would not be able to bear the sorrow long. In this they were right, but his death coming at this early
time was not expected, and made the shock of losing both parents in so short a time a severe one. ... about five
years ago when he suffered a paralytic stroke. Although he was ill for some time following the stroke he finally
overcame it to such an extent that he was able to be up and about three weeks ago when he suffered from a
complication of diseases due to this advanced age. He was forced to spend his time in a chair as he was unable
to be placed in a reclining position on account of suffering from asthma. He gradually became weaker until death
came to relieve him of his misery. He was conscious to the last moment that he lived. During the last days of his
illness nearly all of the children remained at his bedside, including Miss Mollie WESTERMEIER, of Chicago,
a trained nurse. Mr. WESTERMEIER was of a quiet and retiring disposition. After he had retired from active
work he spent nearly all of hie time reading. Of a studious nature, he found his chief pleasure in reading.
During the civil war he served as a guard in the Missouri state militia and he never tired of relating his
experiences which he underwent while the war progressed. He was well informed on current events, and it was
not until the last week of his illness that he gave up reading the daily paper. He was not one who sought for
political honors, but a man devoted to his home and Its interests. He was a member of St. Paul's church in this
city and had been a lifelong member of that church in St. Charles, as well as after he had moved to Staunton.
The following children are left to mourn his departure: Conrad WESTERMEIER, of this city; Mrs. Will BRUSH
of Peoria, Mrs. G. Bley PATRICK, of Decatur; Mrs. Larkin NOLAN, of Peoria; Miss Hollie
WESTERMEIER, of Chicago; Miss Winnie WESTERMEIER and Miss Adda WESTERMEIER of this city.
The funeral services were held at the old family home in this city on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock.
Many friends attended the funeral as a testimony of the respect in which the venerable gentleman and his
family were and are held by the residents of this city. Rev. Wm. HACKMAN, a nephew of the deceased
and an Evangelic minster of St. Louis, assisted by Rev. LUCKE of this city conducted the services.
They are buried in Staunton City Cemetery.
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 2-8-1933
Obituary: W. Henry WEYEN, aged 39, well known farmer of Cahokia township, died at 1 o’clock Monday
afternoon, Feb. 6, at the Macoupin Hospital following a few days illness with influenza and pneumonia.
He was taken to the hospital Sunday morning from his home, northeast of Gillespie. Descendent was the son
of John and Hannah (CORDUM) WEYEN of Gillespie and for a number of years had been engaged
in farming. He was active in Farm Bureau work in the county and was one of the most successful farmers
and stock feeders in the community. He was united in marriage with Miss Helen FRANKE, Nov. 2, 1921,
who with two sons and two daughters survive. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John WEYEN,
two sisters, Mrs. Russell HOEHN and Miss Hilda WEYEN, of Gillespie.
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