Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., Mar 6, 1941
Obituary: Mrs. Hattie LOGES, aged 75, a life-long resident of Carlinville, died at 8:30
p.m. on Saturday, March 1st, at her home on West First North street. She had been ill
for a week. Mrs. LOGES was born May 2, 1865, a daughter of Michael and Dena
MIEHER ROHR. She was the widow of the late Henry LOGES. She is survived
by her two sons, Harry and Frank LOGES, of Carlinville; four sisters, Mrs. Carl
SCHUPMANN, Carlinville, Mrs. David CUNNINGHAM, Edwardsville; Mrs. Wm.
CRAWFORD, Alton, Mrs. Otto KALBRIER, of Hazelcrest; three brothers, John
and Frank ROHR of Carlinvile; Samuel ROHR, of Hazelcrest, and one
grandson, Donald LOGES, of this city. A brother, Edwin ROHR, preceded her
in death. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday from the Heinz funeral Home, Rev. R.
HOHMANN, pastor of the Evangelical church, officiating. Interment was in the
city cemetery. The pall bearers were Ed BURGER, George ROHR,
Harold SCHUPMANN, Clarence STEINMEYER, Carlinville; Jack
CUNNINGHAM, Edwardsville, and Neil FEATHERSTONE, Alton.
Submitted by 1999 Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 28 Apr 1881
Obituary: August LORENZ, aged almost 22 years, died of pneumonia Sunday night,
and was buried yesterday from the German Evangelical church. He was the oldest son of our
well known and esteemed townsman, Bernhard LORENZ. The afflicted family have
the warm sympathy of the community in their great loss.
Submitted by 2002 Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: July 17, 1911
Obituary: Death of Former Merchant Bernard LORENZ Passes Away Peacefully.
Death Relieves an Aged Man of His Sufferings. Was Formerly a Prominent Business Man.
Bernhard LORENZ, one of the oldest citizens of Carlinville, passed peacefully away
at his home in this city at 11:25 Sunday night. He had lived to the good old age of
86 years, 3 months and 15 days. Up to 1906 the deceased was a prosperous merchant of
Carlinville, being engaged in the sale of harness, having a handsomely fitted up store. He
was born in the city of Holstein, Germany, April 1, 1825. Mr. LORENZ was one of
a family of nine children, six of whom came to America. Before emigrating
to this country he attended school regularly till he was 14 years old,
and at that age was confirmed in the faith of the Lutheran church. While
in Germany he served his apprenticeship as a harness maker. In 1851 he
determined to emigrate to America and where he shrewdly thought that life
held for him better prospects than in the old country, and on the 19th
of March left his native country for New York. In about five years after
landing in this country he came to Carlinville and in 1857 opened a shop
in a small frame building, and put in about $450 worth of harness. He was
a hard worker, attended faithfully to his business and in time built up a good trade.
He had to have more commodious quarters and in 1885 he erected
the brick building on the west side of the square that bears his name and
where he did business till 1906. The deceased was first married to Mrs. ZAPF
in 1854, who was native of Bavaria. Of this union four children
were born, three of whom who are living, namely: Annie, wife of William
GROTEFENDT, Ida, wife of Casper ZENGERLE, and Amanda, wife
of Otto PETERS of Springfield. The mother died in 1882. Mr. LORENZ
was again married in 1883 to his present wife, whose name prior to marriage
was Theresa WITTL, a native of Bavaria. In addition to his wife
and children, the deceased leaves to mourn his loss one brother, Peter LORENZ
of this city. Mr. LORENZ was a man of sturdy reliable character, possessing
good habits, and in carrying on his business showed shrewdness and capability in the
management of his affairs and withal established himself in the confidence of all
who knew him. Funeral services will be held from the residence on South Broad street
tomorrow, Tuesday, at 3 o'clock p.m., Rev. WYNEKEN, pastor of the Lutheran church
officiating.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., 28 Feb 1917
Obituary: Frank William Arnold LORENZ, third son of P. W.
LORENZ and his wife, was born in Carlinville, Dec. 18, 1877, and
was confirmed in the Evangelical St. Paul's church March 22, 1891, by Rev.
H. J. DINKMEIER. He was engaged in commercial business in Chicago
were he also resided at 2814 Broadway with his beloved wife, Mrs. Emma
LORENZE, nee BOSWORTH, at the time of his death. Frank
LORENZ was an industrious, painstaking and efficient business man, a devoted
and loving husband, and seemingly had a prosperous future before him. In the
very prime of his life, he was seized with pneumonia which proved fatal.
Besides his grief stricken wife he leaves to mourn his death, his aged
parents, three brothers and two sisters, and many relatives and friends
of his boyhood years. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon,
Feb 22 from the residence of his parents on North Broad street, conducted
by Rev. William RIEMEIER, who spoke comforting words to the
bereaved, choosing for his text Coll. 6.9 [?].
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Wed., 28 Feb 1917
Obituary: Frank William Arnold LORENZ, the third son of Mr.
and Mrs. P. W. LORENZ, was born in Carlinville, Dec.18, 1877, and
was confirmed in the Evangelical St. Paul's church March 22, 1891, by Rev.
H. J. DINKMEIER. He was engaged in mercantile business in Chicago,
where he also resided with his beloved wife, Mrs. Emma LORENZ (nee
BOSWORTH) at the time of his death, which occurred Feb. 21, 1917
at 2814 Broadway street. He was an industrious, painstaking and efficient
business man, a devoted and loving husband, and seemingly had a prosperous
future before him. In the very prime of his manhood he was suddenly seized
with pneumonia, which was the immediate cause of his death. Besides the
grief-stricken wife he leaves to mourn his death, his aged parents, three
brothers, George and William, of St. Louis; Charles LORENZ, of Patton
Hill, Montana; and two sisters, Mrs. R. C. SMITH, of Canton, Miss.,
and Mrs. R. O. AUGUR, of Decatur, and many relatives and friends
of his boyhood years here in Carlinville. His age was 39 years, 2 months
and 2 days. Funeral services were held Friday, February 23d, at the home
of his parents, conducted by Rev. REIMEIER, of the Evangelical
church. Interment was in the city cemetery.
Card of Thanks. We wish to express, through the columns of this paper, our appreciation and gratitude to the dear good people of Carlinville for their kindness and sympathy to us in our recent sorrow. May God keep and bless you. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. LORENZ and family.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., 24 Dec 1902
Obituary: Death of Henry LORENZ. Henry LORENZ died at his
home in St. Louis, Sunday morning at 7 o'clock, after a three weeks illness
from typhoid pneumonia. He was aged 26 years, 11 months and 6 days. The
deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. LORENZ, of this city and
was a bright young man. He had been living in St. Louis the past few years - since
his marriage--up to the time of his demise. The remains were brought to
this city Monday afternoon and conveyed to the home of his parents on South
Broad street. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
after which the remains were placed in the silent grave. The deceased leaves
a wife and two small children to mourn his untimely demise, who have the
sympathy of a large number of friends in their great loss.
Obituary of Henry LORENZ
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., 24 Dec 1902
Obituary: Abstract Only: Henry LORENZ died Sun., 21 Dec 1902,
at 7 a.m. at his home in St. Louis, aged 26 years, 11 months and 6 days.
He had 3-week illness and died of typhoid pneumonia. His parents were Mr.
and Mrs. B. LORENZ, Carlinville. Henry had been living in St. Louis
several years since his marriage. The remains were brought to the home
of his parents on South Broad Street; the funeral was 23 Dec 1902 at 2
p.m. Survivors include his wife and two children.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 3 Mar 1887
Obituary: Died, on Sunday Feb 27, 1887, Jacob LORENZ, aged
60. Funeral services from the German Evangelical Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The deceased was a brother of Bernhard and Peter LORENZ of this
city and has been an invalid for many years, by reason of a paralytic stroke.
He leaves an wife and three children.
Submitted 1999 by: by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: June 26, 1922
Obituary: The many friends of Mrs. Peter LORENZ were much grieved to learn
of her death, which occurred at her home on North Broad Street in Carlinville, Saturday
night at 11:30 o'clock, July 22d. Mrs. LORENZ was aged 77 years. Her death
followed that of her brother, Charles MIEHER, which occurred at her home
about one week ago. Mrs. LORENZ had been in feeble health for several
years and it is believed that the shock of her brother's death was more than she could
withstand. She had been a resident of this city for 60 years
and was one of the highly esteemed pioneer women of Carlinville and community.
She is survived by her husband, Peter LORENZ, two daughters, Mrs.
Clara SMITH, of Canton, Miss.; Mrs. Anna AUGER, of Decatur;
three sons, George LORENZ, of St. Louis, Charles LORENZ,
of Texas, and Wm. LORENZ, of Decatur. Also surviving is one brother,
Chris. MIEHER, who resides near Nilwood. For many years Mrs. LORENZ
had been a faithful and consistent member of St. Paul's Evangelical church.
She was regular in attendance at services whenever her health permitted.
The husband, who is now in his 85th year, and the daughters and sons, have
the sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from St. Paul's Evangelical church,
Rev. REIMEIER, the pastor officiating. There was a large attendance
of friends who came to pay their last tribute of respect of this most estimable
lady. Interment was in the city cemetery. The pallbearers were the
following: Casper ZENGERLE, George MIEHER, August KASTEN,
Lee ROBLEY, Frank KLAUS and Ed MIEHER.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., 28 Aug 1912
Obituary: Mrs. Johanna LORENZ Dies. After an illness of several
years, Mrs. Johanna LORENZ, widow of the late Jacob LORENZ,
died at 11 o'clock Tuesday evening, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.
Anna BEASLEY at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 25 days. Mrs.
LORENZ was born in Kleindettan, Bavaria, Germany, on September 25,
1840. She is survived by two children by her first marriage, three by her
second marriage, four step-children and ten grandchildren. The funeral
of Mrs. Johanna LORENZ was held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon
at the family residence. Rev. Mr. REIMIER, officiating. Interment
was made in the city cemetery. The services were largely attended
by friends and relatives. The pall bearers were: Mike ROHR, C. GUNTERBERG, W. CREHL, W. HEILMAN, H. LEEFERS
and W. FUESS.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: August 1912
Obituary: Death of an Aged Lady. Mrs. Johanna LORENCE,
aged 71 years, died in Carlinville, Tuesday p.m., August 20, at the home
of her daughter Mrs. Anna BEASLEY. Decedent was a native of Germany,
and was born in 1840 in Kleindttan, Bavaria. Surviving are several children
and grandchildren, besides many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday
p.m. from the residence at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. RIEMEIER officiating.
The pallbearers were Wm. FUESS, M. ROHR, C. GUNTERBERG,
Wm. CREHL and W. HEILMAN. Interment was in the city
cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: November 23, 1882
Obituary: Died on the 15th the wife of Berhard LORENZ, aged
48 years. Funeral from St. Joseph's Church on the 16th. Mrs. LORENZ
had long been a sufferer from impaired health and her death was not unexpected.
The family have many friends to sympathize with them in their sad affliction.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed, 18 Jan 1933
Obituary: Peter W. LORENZ Pioneer Citizen, Died Saturday. One of Our Well Known
Civil War Veterans Who Had Lived to Be Ninety-five Years of Age; Former Merchant
of Carlinville. Peter W. LORENZ, one of the oldest citizens of Carlinville, passed away
at his home on North Broad street in Carlinville at 11:20 Saturday evening. He had
been ill for the past ten days and owing to his advanced age he had little resistance of
disease. The deceased was one of the best known citizens of Carlinville. He came here
at an early day and had an extensive acquaintance. He was a man of good character and
always took a great interest in his family. He was a devoted member of his church and
could always look upon the bright side of life. The deceased was born in Hanover,
Germany, Dec. 17, 1837 and came to America in 1857. When he first emigrated to
America he resided in New York State, but he only remained there a few months. In
response to a message from his brother, Bernard LORENZ, he came to Carlinville in
1858. It will be remembered by many of the older citizens that Bernard LORENZ
was a harness maker, and was for years in business on the west side of the square. The
deceased remained in the employ of his brother for two years. In the year 1861, Mr.
LORENZ enlisted in Company K, Seventh Illinois Infantry and in July of the same year
he was honorably discharged from the company. Returning home, immediately after his
discharge, he remained out of the army for two weeks and again entered the service
with the First Missouri Calvary for three years. He furnished his own horse and went to
war fully equipped. He was with his regiment on all its long marches through Arkansas
and Texas and was in several battles. At the expiration of his enlistment he was
honorably discharged at Little Rock and was mustered out of the service in St. Louis in
October, 1864, after which he returned to Carlinville. In 1865 Mr. LORENZ was
married to Miss Johanna MIEHER of this vicinity. To this union nine children were
born. Three died in infancy; one son, Frank, residing in Chicago, died in 1917. Those
surviving are George LORENZ, St. Louis; Charles, of Wichita Falls, Texas; Mrs.
Robert SMITH, Canton, Miss.; Mrs. R. O. AUGER, Decatur, Ill; Will LORENZ,
Mattoon. Besides his children he leaves three grandchildren. Mrs. LORENZ passed
away July 9, 1922. The deceased was one of a family of nine children and he was the
last one to pass away. After his marriage, Mr. LORENZ engaged in the grocery
business and continued as a merchant of Carlinville for thirty-one years. Part of the
time he conducted the grocery store on the north side of the square on the site of the
present Anderson bank building, and the remainder of the time he ran his store in a
wooden building on the west side of the square, the present site of the Carlinville
National Bank building. On account of poor health, Mr. LORENZ retired from business
in 1898. In politics he was always a staunch Republican. He was a great admirer of
Abraham LINCOLN and went with Carlinville friends to Springfield to hear the Great
Emancipator before he became president. He was a charter member of St. Paul's
Evangelical church and always took a great interest in all the activities of this religious
organization. Funeral services were held at The Riefenberg Funeral Home on North
Broad street at 2:30 Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. HOHMANN, pastor of
the Evangelical church. Interment was made in the City Cemetery. The pall bearers
were members of Guy Baird Post of the American Legion who had charge of the
services at the cemetery and were B. C. BALDRIDGE, John STEINMEYER,
Clark ROBISON, Todd PORTER, Lee CRUISE and Frank
BEHRENDT. The full ritualistic service of the Legion was held with the firing squad,
colors and color guard and the sounding of taps.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 2 Mar 1950
Obituary: Conduct Rites for Member of Old Carlinville Family. William T. LORENZ
Dies Sunday in St. Louis Hospital. Funeral services were conducted yesterday
(Wednesday) afternoon at Heinz funeral home for William T. LORENZ, a former
resident of Carlinville who at the time of his death was residing in St. Louis. The Rev.
R. C. HOHMANN, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church, officiated and burial was in
City cemetery. Mr. LORENZ, a member of an old Carlinville family, passed away
Sunday in a St. Louis hospital. He had been ill for several weeks. He was born in this
city on Oct 23, 1886, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. LORENZ. Surviving are
his wife, Clara; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille ARCHIBALD of Tuscola; one son, Robert
W. of Rolling Fork, Miss; two brothers, George of St. Louis and Charles F. of Wichita
Falls, Tex; one sister Mrs. R. O. AUGER of Decatur and three grandchildren.
Submitted 2000 by Kim Hillier Wilemon
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: December 16, 1908
Obituary: Mrs. Mary LOVE died at her home in this city (Bunker
Hill) at 8:15 a.m. Dec.10th aged 70 years 11 months and 10 days.
Funeral services were held at the family residence Saturday afternoon,
conducted by the Rev. MORRIS, assisted by the Rev. JUDD. Her remains were laid to
rest in the family lot in the city cemetery. Mrs. LOVE was born in
Sydling, Dorset, England, and came to this country with her parents and settled
in Bunker Hill in 1850. She was married to Wm. LOVE on February
8, 1860. By this union five children were born, three of whom,
Henrietta L., Adalaide J. and Gertrude D. survive her and most tenderly and
affectionately cared for her and administered to her every want during her declining
years. She was confirmed in St. John's Episcopal church on July 18, 1886 and
was a faithful and constant member until her death. The funeral was largely
attended and the floral offerings were beautiful. Those from a distance
were her brother, Harry HILLIER and wife, Carlinville; Mrs. A. MESSICK
and daughter and Mrs. E. MARTIN, St. Louis, MO; Mrs. C. GOLIGHTLY,
Erie Pa; Mrs. H. WEYEN, Bethel IL, Mrs. Emma BEACH, Dorchester;
Mrs. A.E. FLOYD, Mrs. Sadie BOOSINGER, Mrs. James ATCHINSON,
Mrs. James CAUDRY, Mr. J.E. RICE, Mr. J.F. AHMS, Mr.
L.C. FREDERICKSON, Girard; Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH, Mrs. Della
CASS, Miss Ida BERRY, Litchfield and Mr. and Mrs. SCHERMERHORN, Springfield.
Submitted 2003 by Ron Grassi
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: November 1919
Obituary: Mrs. Susan LOVE, the daughter of Isaac and Malinda
WELLER, was born April 16, 1872 near Nilwood, and departed this
life November 22, 1919 at the family residence in South Palmyra. She
was united in marriage to Elijah CAMPBELL, November 1, 1888 and to
this union were born three children, two girls and one boy; Mrs. Lilllie LOVE
of Kansas City, Mo., Gertrude, who died in infancy, and John W. CAMPBELL,
at home. Mr. CAMPBELL died in 1894. On February 22, 1898 she
was again united in marriage, this time to Joseph M. LOVE. Four
children were born; Mrs. Amy QUARTON of South Palmyra, Loren L.,
Raymond E and Joseph Albert LOVE, all at home. Her second husband
preceded her in death five years. Besides her children, Mrs. LOVE left
surviving four brothers, J. W. and T. A. WELLER of Palmyra, Charles WELLER
of Great Falls, Mont., and four sisters, Mrs. Julia CONLEE of
Jacksonville, Mrs. Lieu ACRE of Waltsville, Ill., Mrs. Mattie THOMPSON
of San Angelo, Tex., and Mrs. Fannie BOSTON of McVey, and five
grandchildren. The funeral was held at Concord church November 26, conducted by Elder
W. G. DOBBS of Springfield.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: August 9, 1905
Obituary: S. L. LOVELESS, Aged Pioneer, Dead - Succumbs After
Protracted Illness. Prominent and Esteemed Former Supervisor From Bird
Wednesday evening (Aug 2) at 8:40 Samuel L. LOVELESS died at
his home on High Street, in this city, after a protracted illness, aged 72
years, 4 months and 8 days. His death was not unexpected, as he had
been in ill health for some time. Mr. LOVELESS is one of the most
prominent and substantial citizens of Macoupin County, a man of generous
disposition, wide views, strong convictions, and a general knowledge, he had a host
of friends and admirers throughout the county. He was born in East Tennessee,
April 24, 1833 and came with his parents to this county when 8 years of
age, his father having settled in Bird township, where he remained until
he removed to this city some two years ago. December 14, 1854 he was united
in marriage to Miss Elmira COMER, daughter of Aaron COMER.
Seven children were born to them, all of whom survive save one who died
in infancy. The widow also survives. They are: Aaron B., of Chesterfield;
Arthur W., of Brushy Mound; Milo J., of Seattle, Washington; Hattie L.,
of Bird Township, wife of C. A. BATES; Mrs. H. W. COOMBS,
late deceased, Mattie E., and Jennie L. LOVELESS. Mr. LOVELESS
was always prominent in public affairs and for three terms represented
his township on the board of supervisors. He was a member of the Baptist
church and served as deacon for many years, always being an active member
prominent in its councils. His death is much deplored by the large circle
of admirers. His family has lost much and have the sympathy of all in
their affliction. The funeral occurred from the late residence Saturday
morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. O. E. MOFFET and Rev. D. P. DEADRICK, and was largely attended showing in a small measure the estimation
in which he was held. The interment was in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2002 by Margaret Perkkio
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: July 4, 1900
Obituary: Thursday morning at an early hour William LOVELESS
died, aged 92 years, being born in 1808. William LOVELESS was
born in Blount County, Tenn. His wife's maiden name was Jane BELL
and her native home was in Knox County, TN. They were married in that
state, where they resided until 1841, when they moved to Illinois and made their
home on section 8, Bird township. Here they lived in happiness until the
death of his wife, December, 1881, at the age of 71 years. Twelve children
clustered his pioneer home, who were named as follows: John H., Matilda,
Elizabeth, Samuel L., Zeddock, William J., George W., Hugh F., Mary A.,
Marion F., Martha and Charles M.; Matilda is the widow of Mathias UNDERWOOD;
Elizabeth and Martha are deceased; Mary A. is Mrs. William BAUMGARDNER,
a resident of Nebraska. The deceased first came to this state when a young
man, arriving in 1838, and cut wood in the American bottoms for a year or so,
then he returned to Tennessee and came back to Illinois in 1841 to reside.
His death was very sudden, and hardly was he contained to his
bed in his last days. He was known as Grandpa LOVELESS and he was
one of the old patriarchs of Macoupin County. The funeral occurred Friday
afternoon from the residence of Marion LOVELESS. Interment in Shiloh
cemetery by the side of his wife.
Submitted 2012 by Margaret Perkkio
Name of Newspaper: Bement Register
Date of Obituary: July 12, 1912
Obituary: Zadock LOVELESS was born in the state of Tennessee December 16th, 1832,
and died in Bancroft, Wisconsin, July 7, 1912, age 72 years, 6 months, 21 days. When but four
years old he was brought to Illinois, and at various times he made his home in different counties
of the state.
In 1830 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy MADISON; to this
union ten children were born, six boys and four girls. Three of the former and four of the
latter are still living. His wife died Feb. 16, 1872, leaving him the care of a large family. His
second marriage was to Miss Mary Jane EDWARDS and to this union five children were
born, three boys and two girls, two boys and the two girls are still living. His second companion
and four of his children having preceded him, he leaves to mourn his death, four brothers, one
sister, eleven children, six of whom were present at the funeral. Mr. Loveless also leaves a
large number of relatives and many friends who learned to love him in his earthly pilgrimage.
At the age of fifteen years he was converted to Christ, but did not unite with the church. He
wandered away from his Lord, and lived outside the fold for many years, but we are happy to
state that about a month before his death, he made his peace with God through our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, and died happily in that faith. Funeral services were held at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. John MOERY, Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
K. G. SANDMEYER, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment was in the Bement cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: May 5, 1949
Obituary: C. J. LUMPKIN Dies At Home Here Tuesday - Former
Publisher of Enquirer, 84, had been Ill the Past Two Years -
(Died May 3, 1949). Following an illness of more than two years,
C. J. LUMPKIN, for 49 years publisher of The Macoupin County Enquirer
until his retirement 14 years ago, former civic and
political leader and one of Carlinville's best known and best
beloved citizens, passed away at his home, 325 E. First South
street at 12:45 Tuesday afternoon. He was 84 years old last
August 24. Following a series of heart attacks suffered in 1937,
Mr. LUMPKIN had been confined to his home most of the time. His
condition improved last summer to such an extent that he was able
to ride downtown and out to inspect his farms, but the
improvement was short lived. On January 2 he was removed to
Macoupin Hospital Annex where he remained for nearly four months,
being returned to his home the day after Easter Sunday. For a
time at the hospital his condition was considered quite critical,
but he rallied and until several days before his death seemed
much improved. However, on Saturday he suffered a sinking spell
and continued to grow weaker until the end came. FUNERAL FRIDAY -
Funeral services will be held at First Methodist church tomorrow
(Friday) afternoon at 2:30 with the Rev. Charles W. SEDGWICK
officiating. Grover C. FARRIS, Blackburn College organist, will
play a solo and interment will be made at MAYFIELD Memorial
cemetery with T. K. RINAKER, Ira McCOLLOM,
Gustav H. MUELLER,
Henry J. FLORI, W. L. SCHMITT, Victor HEMPHILL and W. A.
CHALLACOMBE of Carlinville, and Charles ARNOLD of White Hall
serving as pallbearers. Mr. Nebo Lodge No. 76, A. F. & A. M. will
have charge of Masonic graveside ceremonies with Past Master
Stanley N. WILSON giving the master's oration. The remains were
taken to the WIESE funeral home and will be returned to the
LUMPKIN home this (Thursday) morning. At noon Friday
the body will be taken to the church where friends may call until
the hour of the service. Schools will be closed at 2 o'clock
Friday afternoon, Supt. H. S. LITTLEPAGE has announced, so that
the teachers and pupils who care to do so, may attend the
funeral. Born in 1864 - Clement John LUMPKIN was born on the old
LUMPKIN homestead in Bird township, east of Chesterfield, Aug.
24, 1864, the only son of James William and Elzina BATES LUMPKIN.
The farm on which he was born was entered in 1835 by his
grandfather, John LUMPKIN, a native of Virginia, who came to
Illinois from Kentucky. Mr. LUMPKIN'S parents, in addition to
himself, had one other child, a daughter, Martha, who became the
wife of Judge Joseph STIRMAN of Owensboro, Ky., and later
Springfield, Ill. The deceased moved to Carlinville in 1880 with
his parents where his father entered the farm implement business
and served as deputy sheriff. He received his early education in
the rural schools and then entered Blackburn Academy and
graduated from Blackburn University with the class of 1885.
During his entire college career he was editor of the
BLACKBURNIAN, Blackburn College newspaper, and there acquired the
idea that he would like to take up publishing as a career.
Consequently, after he graduated from college and taught country
school for one term, he and his father purchased THE ENQUIRER in
1886. The elder Mr. LUMPKIN had a remarkably good education for
those days, having attended Shurtleff College at Alton. He was a
writer of pronounced ability and quickly developed into an able
journalist. A Top Reporter - Father and son continued their
partnership under the ownership title of J. W. & C. J. LUMPKIN
until the elder man's death in July, 1903, when Clement J.
LUMPKIN continued to edit and publish THE ENQUIRER until his
retirement. While not particularly a spectacular or dramatic
writer, C. J. LUMPKIN wrote with a sincerity of purpose which
distinguished his work and he probably was one of the best
reporters Illinois country journalism ever knew. He could
literally "smell" a story and was a genius in pointing out the
news value of incidents and happenings those who worked with him
and younger journalists considered not newsworthy. Throughout his
publishing career Mr. LUMPKIN was identified with publishers'
organizations. He was a member of, and past president of the
Macoupin County Editorial Association, and a member of the
Southern Illinois Editorial Association, the Illinois Press
Association and the National Editorial Association. On June 27,
1899 Mr. LUMPKIN took as his bride Miss Elizabeth PEGRAM of
Carrollton, whose father was a member of a prominent pioneer
family of that community, and whose mother was a native of
Alabama. She survives him, together with the two sons of his late
sister, Wilbur STIRMAN of Springfield, and Joseph STIRMAN of
Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. LUMPKIN would have observed their
50th wedding anniversary next month. Active in Schools - Mr.
LUMPKIN was ever active in civic affairs. He was a member of both
the Carlinville Grade and the Carlinville Community High school
boards of education, both of which he served as president and
secretary. He was a member of the Grade school board when the
South school was built and was a member of the Carlinville
Community High school board at the time that district was
established and the high school building erected. He also served
for many years as a trustee of Blackburn College. A lifelong
Democrat, Mr. LUMPKIN was well informed concerning the history
and principles of his party and was one of its most earnest and
uncompromising supporters. Time after time he was re-elected
without opposition as Democratic senatorial committeeman for the
38th Senatorial district. He also served for many years as a
director of the Hartwell Levee District. Fraternally he was
identified with the Masonic order. He was a member of Mt.
Nebo Lodge No. 76, A.F. & A.M. for 63 years, and was a long time
member of Macoupin Chapter-No. 187, Royal Arch Masons; Elwood
Commandery No. 6, Knights Templar, and the Consistory and Shrine
in Springfield. As a business man Mr. LUMPKIN was capable,
conscientious and thoroughly honorable in his dealings, and left
a record of integrity that shall continue as a monument to his memory.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: August 24, 1904
Obituary: Mrs. Elzina LUMPKIN Dead - Years of patient suffering
came to a close Monday night. Native of Macoupin County and Wife of a Former
Editor of this Journal Passes Peacefully Away. Mrs. Elzina LUMPKIN,
widow of the late James W. LUMPKIN, died at her home on East Main
street, Carlinville, Ill., Monday, August 22, at 10:30 o'clock P.M., aged
65 years, 7 months and 7 days. Mrs. LUMPKIN had been in feeble health
for the past three years and during most of the time had to be cared for
as an invalid. With all her afflictions she was ever hopeful and up to
a few weeks ago never took any thought but that she would recover. While
her afflictions were lamentable, yet she suffered but little considering
the length of time that Bright's disease had been slowly breaking down
her strong constitution. Mrs. LUMPKIN was born January 15, 1839,
in Barr township, Macoupin County, Illinois and was the daughter of James
and Martha WITT BATES, natives of Tennessee who came to Illinois
in 1832. Her father, who died in 1845, was a brother of William BATES,
Thomas BATES and Mrs. CARR, all of whom have passed to the
great beyond. On December 26, 1857, she was united in marriage to James
W. LUMPKIN and resided on a farm near Chesterfield until 1880 when
the family moved to Carlinville, which has since been her home. To this
union three children were born, Clement J. LUMPKIN, present proprietor
and publisher of the Macoupin County Enquirer; Mrs. Mattie
E. STIRMAN, wife of Judge J. S. STIRMAN of Owensboro, Ky.;
and Blanche, who died in infancy. Mrs. LUMPKIN was a devoted mother
and kind neighbor who was ever ready to render assistance to anyone. She
was a devoted Christian and died with an abiding faith in the Lord. She
first united with the Shiloh Baptist church, and after moving to Carlinville
transferred her membership to the Baptist church in this city. While her
physical infirmities were severe, Mrs. LUMPKIN was not without other
afflictions. On July 6, 1903, her beloved husband who had been her shield
and protector through a long and eventful life, passed away. This same
day her brother, John BATES, died in Omaha, Neb. Under this great
double affliction she bore up bravely and never at any time allowed her
trouble to cast a shadow over the path of those who surrounded and tried
to comfort her. She bore her troubles with Christian fortitude, a characteristic
that distinguished her entire life. Her funeral took place this (Wednesday)
afternoon from the residence on East Main street which had been her home
during the closing years of her life. The services were conducted by Rev.
O. E. MOFFET, pastor of the Baptist church, the denomination with
which she cast her lot in earlier life and whose teachings and precepts
she followed with zeal that will bear emulation. The interment was in the
family lot in the city cemetery, by the side of the remains of her
late husband.
Submitted 2000 by Sue McMurry
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: July 9, 1903
Obituary: After weeks and months of intense suffering
James W. LUMPKIN, the senior proprietor and editor of this journal,
passed quietly away at 10:15 o'clock in the forenoon of Monday July 6,
1903, at his home on East Main street, this city. He has been in failing
health for over a year, although until the last month he was able to occasionally
get out of the house and come down to the office. The immediate cause of
his death was neuritis, with spinal involvement, accompanying premature
old age. Neuritis is the inflammation of a nerve, or nerves and pre-senility
prevented his impoverished system from building up before the inflammation
reached the spinal cord. He was conscious on Thursday morning of last week
and in conversation with those around him, including the members of his
family, he said that he realized the end was near and that he was ready
to meet his Maker. The only regret he expressed was at leaving his beloved
wife, who is also in very feeble health. He said that he had never knowingly
wronged anyone and was perfectly resigned to his fate. In the year 1836
John and Emily Ann (RAFFERTY) LUMPKIN moved from Daviess
county, Ky., and settled on a tract of land in Bird township, Macoupin
county. It was before the era of railroads and the family came by wagon
to their new home. At that time the country between this city and Chesterfield
was covered by prairie grass. There was a small settlement around the spot
where Mr. LUMPKIN located and another at Kent's Point. Carlinville
was but a small hamlet in a thicket and people who had occasion to visit
what is now the county seat had to wend their way through paths in the
prairie grass. .
On this tract of land, which the elder Mr. LUMPKIN entered from the government, on November 15, of the year of the arrival of the family from Kentucky, 1836, James W. LUMPKIN, their only child, the subject of this tribute was born. His early life was spent in a typical pioneer home, where, when he was old enough, he following agricultural pursuits after the primitive methods of that era. His elementary education was acquired in what was known as _____ schools. Later he attended _____ school for young men at Chesterfield taught by a man named Orin COOLEY. Chesterfield was at that time the education center of Macoupin county, and the early settlers from far and near who could acquire enough means to send their children to school in Chesterfield did so. After completing a course at Chesterfield James LUMPKIN then took a course in Shurtleff college in Upper Alton. .
In the year 1857 he was married to Miss Elzina BATES, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James BATES, and also a native of Macoupin county. After his marriage he and his wife continued to make their home on the old homestead until the year 1880, when they moved to Carlinville. To this union were born two children, Clement J., of this city, and Mattie E., the wife of Judge J. S. STIRMAN, of Owensboro, Ky. Both children, with the widow, survive the father and were with him to minister to his wants and comfort him during the closing hours of his life. From his boyhood James W. LUMPKIN always took an active interest in all public affairs and from old settlers we learn that he was frequently called upon to preside at conventions, political and otherwise, even before he became of age. In the affairs of his township he was recognized as one of the leading spirits in the promotion of all that was for the best interests of the community. He served for many years as justice of the peace and the marriage certificates of many prominent people of Macoupin county bear his signature. .
Politically he belonged to the old school of Democracy and always took pleasure in giving reasons why he was a Democrat. It is not known that he ever missed attending a local convention of his party and his ability and loyalty to his party was recognized by usually sending him as a delegate to state, congressional and senatorial conventions, and many times he was made an officer of such conventions. He has also served as chairman of the Democratic county central committee. While he had been instrumental during all his life in helping to nominate and elect his friends to office, yet, as is frequently the case, he was never successful in securing an elective office himself.
In the early days, before there was a house of worship in the community, the Baptists of the neighborhood held services in a locust grove in front of the old LUMPKIN homestead. At one of these meetings James LUMPKIN was converted and afterward united with the Shiloh Baptist church, continuing a member of that congregation until after his removal to this city when he transferred his membership and has since been a consistent and devoted member of the Baptist church here. He was a charter member of Chesterfield lodge, A. F. & A M., and for several years a member of Mt. Nebo lodge, No. 76, of the same order here. He has been honored by being chosen master in both lodges. He was also a member of the Macoupin chapter, R.A.M. of this city, and of St. Omar Commandery, K. T., of Litchfield. He always took an interest in the work of the order and many an entered apprentice, craftsman, and even a master mason has profited by his lectures. Moving to Carlinville he was unwilling to lead a retired life and in 1881 he engaged in the implement business. Later he was appointed deputy sheriff and served in this capacity for one term. In 1886, in company with his son, C. J. LUMPKIN, he entered the field of journalism by assuming control of the Macoupin County Enquirer, which they have since conducted. Without attempting to be self-laudatory, we believe that is generally conceded that his career as a publisher has been a success. In politics and matters of public interest and enterprise he has always favored an aggressive enterprise. During his management of the paper, it may be said that his party has benefited, and the local organization has at all times been encouraged to do more active work. The results during the past seventeen years speak for themselves. He would not publish anything of a vicious character, or of a nature that would injure anyone personally, if he knew it. While an aggressive partisan, he always respected the beliefs and opinions of others. The funeral took place from his late residence at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. A quartet composed of Dr. W. A. ALEXANDER, Otis VAUGHN, Mrs. William CASTLE and Miss HOBITT sang some familiar gospel hymns. The scripture lesson and opening exercises were by Rev. O. E. MOFFETT, pastor of the Carlinville Baptist church. Rev. MOFFETT paid a glowing tribute to the memory of the departed. A fervent prayer was offered by Rev. DEADRICK, who also told in touching words of his acquaintance with deceased. A former pastor of Mr. LUMPKIN, and an old time friend, Rev. T. N. MARSH, of Upper Alton, delivered the funeral address, taking for his text a portion of the 11th verse of the fourth chapter of II Corinthians: "Lest the light of the glorious gospel of Jesus Christ who is the image of God, should shine upon them." From these words Rev. MARSH preached an eloquent discourse, incorporating into it a biography of deceased, including his personal remembrance of him and his excellent qualities. Following the address of Rev. MARSH, sir knights of St. Omar commandery went through their brief ritual service. The remains were then taken to the funeral car, and the procession formed. The active pall bearers were: A. M. BORING, W. H. H. HORINE, J. B. LISTON, T. P. HUGHES, A. H. WOODS and J. W. SHULTZ (STULTZ?), the latter two being from Chesterfield. The honorary pall bearers were: Judges L. P. PEEBLES and R. B. SHIRLEY, J. L. PLAIN, Samuel COMER, G. W. ARNETT, Joseph BIRD, John HOMER, W. E. P. ANDERSON, Royal HAYS, John WESTERMEIER, A. G. DAVID and Peter HEINZ. Following the funeral car were. Sir Knights of St. Omar commandery, K. T.; Mt. Nebo lodge, A. F. & A. M. with visiting Masons; employees of Enquirer office, all on foot; carriages containing relatives and friends and citizens on foot. Arriving at the cemetery the concluding rites were conducted according to the beautiful ritual service of the Blue lodge, A. H. BELL acting as worshipful master. Several beautiful and appropriate floral offerings indicated in a measure the high esteem in which Mr. LUMPKIN was held in the community and the large attendance listened reverently to all that was said and seemed anxious to pay a last tribute to the memory of one they loved.
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