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Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: June, 29, 1925
Obituary: James Clinton MICKS Child Hit By Auto Dies In Hospital Here. James
Clinton MICKS, aged 3 years, 10 months and 9 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
HICKS of Wilsonville, died at St. Francis hospital Saturday night at 9:15 o clock
from injuries received two hours previous, when struck by an automobile.
The child, according to witnesses to the accident, was playing with fire
works in the business section of town, and started to cross the street
when struck by the car, owned and driven by James MANALIA, who conducts
a soft drink parlor. The boy, it is said darted from behind a standing
car and was not seen. The bumper of the car struck the baby, one wheel
passing over the body, breaking two ribs, and inflicting other serious
internal injuries. An inquest held at Dodds Undertaking parlors Sunday
morning returned a verdict that death was caused from injuries accidentally
received by being struck and run down by an automobile at 6:45 o clock
Saturday night, in Wilsonville, by an automobile driven by James MANALIA
of Wilsonville. The body was sent to Benld today where funeral services
will be conducted Tuesday.
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Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs, May 4, 1882
Obituary: Henry MIEHE, sr., who resided in the north part
of the city, died Monday, aged 73, and was buried yesterday. He was for
many years a prosperous farmer northwest of town, but his health failed
and he came to town. He was greatly esteemed by those who knew him, and
left many relatives and friends to remember him. He was born in Germany.
Mr. MIEHE had been married 55 years, and his wife [Elizabeth] and 7 of his 8
children survive him. He was one of the early settlers on "Dutch Lane."
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Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Wed., March 11, 1903
Obituary: Henry MIEHE died at his home
in the Fourth Ward Saturday afternoon at 5:40 o'clock, after a few hours'
illness, aged 82 years, 5 months and 13 days. The deceased was stricken
with paralysis Saturday noon and died as above stated. A physician was
called but no relief could be given. He had resided in Carlinville since
1853, and is survived by four daughters and three sons and one sister,
as follows: Mrs. Louis GAUCH, Mrs. Coonrod BOEHM, Mrs. Mike
BOEHM of this city, and Mrs. John WELK, of Springfield. The
sons, Henry, Edward and William reside in this city. The sister is Mrs.
Henry STEINMEYER of this city. The deceased was never sick a day
in his life prior to Saturday and never required the services of a physician
in his long life of 82 years. A remarkable fact. The funeral occurred from
St. Paul's Evangelical church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. RIEMEIER
officiating.
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Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 14 Nov 1906
Obituary: John Henry Frederick MIEHE was born in Sohide,
Germany, August 13, 1834, and confirmed April 15, 1849. He died at his
home in Palmyra, Ill., November 4, 1906. Funeral services were held at
the Presbyterian church Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 10 o'clock a.m., interment
being made in Oak Hill cemetery. He died of cancer of the face from
which he had suffered several years. He was a veteran of the Union army
during the civil war, serving nearly four years, and making such a fine
record that he was promoted to sergeant. He came here while a young man.
Rev. Ed WORTH, formerly of Carlinville, and an old soldier, preached
the funeral sermon. The G.A.R. post of Palmyra, of which he was a member,
had charge of the funeral. Revs. JOHNSON and BABBS assisted
Rev. WORTH in the funeral services. Four brothers and one sister
were present.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 21 Nov 1906
Obituary: John Henry Frederick MIEHE was born in Sohiden,
Germany, Aug 13, 1834, and died at his home in Palmyra, Nov. 4, 1906, aged
72 years, 2 months and 21 days. He came to America when fourteen years
old and settled near Carlinville. He enlisted in the first Aug. 22, 1868,
he was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca A. JACOBS. To this union
were born eight children--two sons and six daughters. Two children died
in infancy. He is survived by his faithful wife and one son, Walter F.
and five daughters - Mrs. John HUSON, Mrs. C. C. SHEARBORN,
Mrs. John WEATHERFORD, Mrs. John CUMMINGS and Miss Lola B.
MIEHE. Mr. Frederick MIEHE lived in the vicinity of Palmyra
for 20 years, moving to the village 31[?] years ago. He had been afflicted
with cancer for about 12 years. The past years he was a great sufferer.
He was a member of the Palmyra Presbyterian church, from which church the
funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 7th, at 10 a.m. Rev. Ed. WORTH
preached the funeral. He was assisted in the service by Rev. J. M. JOHNSTON
and Rev. A. V. BABBS. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill
cemetery, Palmyra. He has gone from his dear ones, his children, his
wife, Whom he willingly toiled for and loved all his life.
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Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., May 1, 1929
Obituary: Alvin G. MIEHER. A. G. MIEHER of Memphis,
Tenn, died sometime between 4 and 5 o'clock Wednesday morning at the home
of his brother, George J. MIEHER, and sister Miss Amelia MIEHER,
north of Carlinville. Mr. MIEHER was visiting his relatives in Carlinville
when he became ill and was taken to the Macoupin Hospital where he remained
for several weeks. However, his condition was so improved that a week ago
he was removed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. George J. MIEHER, where
he had apparently regained his usual health. Early Wednesday morning he
was found dead in bed, the end coming as a great shock to all. A week or
more ago, his son, William C. MIEHER of Memphis, came through Carlinville
to visit with his father who seemed to be on the road to recovery. The
deceased was 48 years, 6 months and 5 days of age at the time of his death.
He had been a resident of Memphis for over twelve years. Besides his wife,
he is survived by one daughter, Dorothy, and two sons, William C. and Clyde
Thomas, all of Memphis. Also surviving, are two brothers, William C. of
St. Louis and George J., of near Carlinville, and three sisters, Mrs. R.
SOLOMON of Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Charles WIESE, north
of Carlinville, and Miss Amelia. The funeral was held Friday, 2 p.m., from
the home of his brother, George MIEHER, north of the city. The services
were conducted by Rev. Walter OTT, pastor of the Evangelical church,
and were attended by many relatives and friends. The pallbearers were John
RYAN, Charles DUGGAN, Albert HAUER, Fred MUHLENBROCH, Adolph BLOOME and
Karl KASTEN. Interment was in the Lutheran
cemetery. Mrs. Alvin MIEHER, the widow, and William and Clyde
MIEHER, the two sons of the deceased, were here from Memphis, Tenn.
Card of Thanks. May we express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our kind friends and neighbors who assisted us at the time of the last illness and death of A. G. MIEHER. The expressions of sympathy, as extended in flowers, kind words or friendly acts, helped us in a large measure to bear our recent sorrow. His Family and the Brothers and Sisters.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Wed., July 19, 1922
Obituary: Charles D. MIEHER, formerly a resident of Carlinville,
but for the past six months a resident of Tulsa, Okla, died in Carlinville,
Tuesday, July 18th, at 11 o'clock a.m. He was aged 75 years. His death
occurred at the home of his brother-in-law, Peter LORENZ, on North
Broad street. Mrs. LORENZ is his sister. Deceased was taken ill
Monday and grew rapidly worse until the end came. December last, Mr. and
Mrs. MIEHER and daughter, Miss Carrie, moved to Tulsa, Okla., where
their son, Victor MIEHER, and family reside. About one month past
he returned to Carlinville to look after his farming interests. Mr. MIEHER
was a native of Germany and was born in 1847. He came to American with
his parents at the age of ten years. For many years the deceased resided
on what is known as Dutch lane, north of town. About 20 years ago he moved
to this city and until he moved to Oklahoma, resided on College avenue.
He was united in marriage forty years ago with Miss Mollie RUARK.
The widow and children survive him. Also surviving are the sister, Mrs.
LORENZ, and one brother, Christopher MIEHER, of near Nilwood.
By industry and thrift he had acquired a considerable estate and at the
time of his death was the owner of 340 acres of land. Arrangements for
the funeral will not be made until the arrival of the family from Tulsa.
They are expected today, Wednesday.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., July 19 1922
Obituary: Charles D. MIEHER, a former pioneer of Macoupin
county, now of Tulsa, Oklahoma, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Peter
LORENZ at 11 o'clock, Tuesday morning. Last December, he and his
family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where they bought property near the residence
of his son Victor. About a month ago he came back to Carlinville to look
after his farm and since being here, he has been busy looking after his
real estate and marketing his rents. He was about through and was getting
ready to return to Oklahoma. He was taken sick Monday at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Peter LORENZ and gradually grew worse until death called
him at 11 o'clock, Tuesday. He did business right up to the last as only
Monday afternoon he had Peter LORENZ to look after marketing hay
and had him deliver checks. The deceased was born in Germany in the year
1840 and came with his parents, Henry and Elizabeth (HAMANN) MIEHER
to this country when he was but 10 years old. There were eight children
in the family. The elder MIEHER was a millwright by trade and worked
as a carpenter after he came to this country. He bought 80 acres of land
on Dutch Lane when he came here and this place is still known as the old
MIEHER homestead. The deceased worked on the farm and when he became
of age he commenced to acquire property and at the time of his death he
owned 360 acres of land besides he had other interests. About 40 years
ago, he was married to Miss Mollie RUARK who together with two children,
Victor and Miss Carrie and two grandchildren survive him. After Mr. MIEHER
acquired considerable property he moved to Carlinville and had been a resident
of this city thirty years. Besides his family, he leaves one brother, Christopher
MIEHER who resides with his son, Edward C. MIEHER of Nilwood
township and one sister, Mrs. Peter LORENZ of this city. The deceased
brothers and sisters were William, Henry, Frank MIEHER, Mrs. Chris.
KASTEN and Miss Dora MIEHER. No arrangements will be made
for the funeral until members of the family arrive. They are expected sometime
tomorrow.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., July 26, 1922
Obituary: Funeral of Charles MIEHER. The funeral services
for Charles MIEHER were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
at the Presbyterian church. The services were conducted by Rev. W. F. JONES,
pastor of the church assisted by Rev. William RIEMEIER, pastor of
St. Paul's Evangelical church. Sweet music was rendered by a quartet from
the church choir, composed of Misses Mae GARDNER and Sadie BROWN
and Messrs. KAYSER and GORE, accompanied on the organ by
Mrs. O. C. HARTLEY. The floral pieces were in charge of Messrs.
A. L. HOBLIT and C. T. WHEAT and the pallbearers were Messrs.
John HOMER, George B. ARNETT, Dr. J. L. LEWIS, William
SURMAN, Ballard H. WOOD and George F. JORDAN. Interment
was made in the city cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Wed., May 22, 1929
Obituary: Christian MIEHER, aged 88 years, died last Wednesday
morning, May 15th at the home of his son, Edward MIEHER, at Standard
City. Mr. MIEHER was one of the well known farmers of this community
but had retired some years ago on account of advancing age. The following
children survive him: Mrs. Dora ZELLMER, of North Dakota; Mrs. Tillie
WALTER, of Texas; Mrs. Lee ROBLEY, of Atwater; Mrs. Sarah
TALLEY, of Nilwood; Elmer MIEHER, of North Dakota; Albert
MIEHER, Edward C. MIEHER and Mrs. Tillie KLAUS, of
Carlinville. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Riefenberg Funeral Home and at 2:30 o'clock from St. Paul's Evangelical
church. Rev. Walter OTT, the pastor, officiated. Interment was in
the city cemetery.
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Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Wed., April 1, 1925
Obituary: Death of Edward MIEHER. It was with much surprise
and regret that the many friends of Edward MIEHER, of this city,
learned of his sudden death, which occurred at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning
at the Kelso hospital. About three weeks ago he was operated on for a serious
trouble. He had so far recovered from the operation that he was preparing
to go home. He was dressed and came down to the first floor of the hospital
when he was suddenly attacked with heart failure, and died within a few
minutes. Mr. MIEHER was aged 62 years. He was born in Carlinville,
where he grew to manhood. When a young man he learned the trade of barber,
which trade he has followed nearly all of his life. During the world's
fair in Chicago, he conducted a shop in which city he was in business for
about sixteen years. He was a man of excellent character, had a host of
friends and will be greatly missed by those who knew him best. Surviving
are the widow and the following brothers and sisters: William and Henry
MIEHER, Mrs. L. GAUCH, of Carlinville, and Mrs. John WELK,
of Springfield. The parents died many years ago. Funeral services were
held from St. Paul's Evangelical church this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, Rev. RIEMEIER, the pastor, officiating. Interment was in
the city cemetery. There was a large attendance of friends at the
last rites.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., April 1925
Obituary: Funeral of Edward MIEHER. The funeral of Edward
MIEHER was held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from St. Paul's
Evangelical church and was attended by many relatives and friends. The
services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. William RIEMEIER. The
pallbearers were Len and Carl WELK of Springfield, Henry KLEIN,
W. A. HEINEMEYER, Roland SCHUPMANN and Frank LOGES.
Interment was made in the city cemetery.
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Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 5 Mar 1942
Obituary: Edw. C. MIEHER Died at Centralia. Edward Charles
MIEHER, aged 74, who was engaged in farming for many years
near Carlinville, died at 11:20 Monday night, March 2nd,
in a hospital in Centralia. He had been ill for more than
a year, and had been in Centralia at the home of his son
since December. His condition had been critical for
several weeks. Mr. MIEHER was engaged in farming all
of his life. He lived for a number of years on a farm west
of Carlinville, in Bird township, and more recently had
resided on a farm in the Nilwood vicinity. Decedent was
born July 23, 1867. He was the son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Christian MIEHER. He is survived by his wife, Irma
HAMILTON MIEHER; four sons, Edw. Jr., of Centralia; David,
of Chicago; Herbert and John of Nilwood; one daughter,
Mrs. Lucille APPLEMAN, of Champaign; four grandchildren;
three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Frank KLAUS, Mrs. Lee
ROBLEY, Mrs. Edw. TALLEY, Fred and Elmer MIEHER, all of
Carlinville and vicinity. The remains were removed to the
Riefenberg Funeral Home in this city, where services will
be held at 2:00 o,clock this (Thursday) afternoon, Rev. R.
HOHMANN, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church, in
charge. Interment will be in the city cemetery.
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Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 2 Mar 1950
Obituary: Edward MIEHER Killed; Car Hits Train at
Crossing. Accident Occurred Tuesday At 6:30 A.M. While
Enroute to Work. Edward MIEHER, a former Carlinville boy,
died Wednesday morning at 12:30 o'clock at a hospital in
Madisonville, Ky., where he was taken following an
accident which occurred on Tuesday morning at 6:30
o'clock. Mr. MIEHER, who was engaged in excavation work in
strip mining operations, was enroute to his mine when he
ran into a string of "empties" being taken to the mine on
a seldom-used track. It was raining and visibility was
poor at the time of the accident. Edward MIEHER is a son
of Irma Frances HAMILTON MIEHER and the late Edward
Christopher MIEHER and was born west of Carlinville on
June 9, 1901, thus attaining the age of 49 years. He
graduated from the Carlinville high school and the
University of Illinois and following graduation was
employed for a time as buyer for the Wilson Packing Co.,
working in Kansas City and Chicago. When his father's
health failed he returned to the farm near Carlinville,
remaining for five years. Following his father's death he
engaged in excavation work in connection with strip mining
at Centralia and later went to Madisonville, Ky, where he
operated his own strip mine. He is survived by his wife,
Iva, and his step-son, James, in the Army of Occupation in
Germany. His mother, Mrs. Irma MIEHER, and a sister, Mrs.
Lucille APPLEMAN reside in Los Angeles, Calif., and there
are three brothers surviving, Herbert of Carlinville, Dave
of Jackson, Miss., and John of Roodhouse, also six nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at
Madisonville Friday morning at 9:00 o,clock, after which
the body will be brought to the Wiese funeral home in
Carlinville. Funeral services here are tentatively set for
Saturday afternoon.
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Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., 19 Jun 1895
Obituary: Died, at the residence of Charles MIEHER Sunday,
June 5, 1895, Mrs. Elizabeth MIEHER, aged 86 years and one month.
Deceased was the mother of Charles MIEHER and Mrs. P. W. LORENZ.
The funeral took place on East Main street at 2 o'clock on Monday, Rev.
DINKMEIER officiating. The funeral was very largely attended.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs, June 20, 1895
Obituary: Died, Mrs. MIEHER (nee HEUMANN) at the residence
of her son, Chas. MIEHER, near Modesto, the 16th inst., aged 86
years and 29 days. Born, the 17th of May, 1809, near Hildesheim, in the
province of Hanover, Germany. She came to this country in September, 1852.
She was beloved by all who knew her. Her last sickness was about three
months, caused by weakness of age and dropsy. She leaves 7 children--5
sons, Henry MIEHER, Wm. F. MIEHER, Frank MIEHER, Chris.
MIEHER and Chas. D. MIEHER and 2 daughters, Mrs. Chris. KASTEN
and Mrs. P. W. LORENZ all residents of this county, 45 grand children
and 13 great-grand children to mourn her death. The funeral services were
held Monday at the German Evangelical church in this city, Rev. J. H. DINKMEYER
officiating.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 3 Jul 1958
Obituary: Funeral Services for Elmer MIEHER Held Monday.
Elmer Bernard MIEHER, 65, who had spent most of his life
in the Carlinville area, died Saturday, June 28, at 5:00
a.m., at Lincoln Hospital in Lincoln. His death followed an
illness of two weeks. Decedent was born Oct. 3,
1892, in South Otter township, a son of Chris. and Sophia
REMLING MIEHER. He is survived by one brother, Fred, of
Carlinville, and a sister, Mrs. Flora ROBLEY, of Girard,
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his parents, three brothers, Edward, Henry, and Albert,
and four sisters, Mrs. Edw. ZELMER, Mrs. Tillie WALTER,
Mrs. Frank KLAUS and Mrs. Clara TALLEY. Fneral services
were conducted Monday at 2:30 p.m. from the Ferketich
funeral home. Rev. H. O. RE_KEN, pastor of St. Paul's
United Church of Christ, officiated. Burial was in the city cemetery.
The pallbearers were Elmer ______, Elmer CLARK, Loy MASSO,
Edward TALLEY, Melvin KLAUS and Herbert MIEHER.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 2 Jan 1948
Obituary: Miss Emma MIEHER Dies Here Sunday. Rites for
Lifelong Resident Held Here Wednesday Afternoon. Miss Emma
MIEHER passed away at 11 p.m. Sunday at her home at 905
Prairie street in this city, after a lingering illness.
Miss MIEHER was born in Carlinville Aug. 25, 1861, a
daughter of Henry and Minnie LIEKFETTE MIEHER. At the time
of her death she was aged 86 years, four months and 23
days. She was a lifelong resident of this community, a
faithful member of Zion Lutheran church and an active
member of the Ladies' Aid society in this city. She is
survived by five brothers, Gustav H. and Charles, with
whom she made her home, William H. and Henry F. of this
city, and Otto W. MIEHER of Chicago. She was preceded in
death by her father and mother and one sister, Kathryn,
died at the age of 18. Also surviving are five nieces,
three nephews and one great-great niece. Funeral services
were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Zion
Lutheran church in this city, with the Rev. Luther STEINER
officiating. Martin BREYMANN sang "The Old Rugged Cross"
and "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." Pallbearers were:
Henry HALLBAUER, Ralph SURMAN, Mark MEYER, Jas. GOODNIGHT,
Karl KASTEN and Carlin BEST. Interment was in City
cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 13 Feb 1941
Obituary: Geo. J. MIEHER Died Friday At Macoupin Hospital.
Underwent Operation from Which He Did Not Rally. George J.
MIEHER, a bachelor, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, Feb 7th, at
the Macoupin Hospital. He became a patient there a week
preceding his death, and underwent an operation on Monday
of last week. He was 68 years old on Feb. 2nd. Mr. MIEHER
was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. C. MIEHER and
resided on the MIEHER homestead five miles north of
Carlinville. He was preceded in death by two brothers,
William C. and Alvin. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs.
Rochus SALOMON, of Brooklyn, N.Y., Mrs. Chas. WIESE, of
Carlinville, and Miss Amelia MIEHER, who resided with him.
Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services
were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday from the Wiese funeral home,
Rev. R. Hohmann, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical church
officiating. The interment was in the Lutheran cemetery.
The pallbearers were John BOWN, R. C. MOORE, Adolph
KUESTER, H. J. BLUE, Fred RUEGG and Wm. L. SCHMITT.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 26 Jun 1947
Obituary: Funeral Services for Mrs. W. H. MIEHER Were Held
Monday. Mrs. Helene GRIFFEL MIEHER, 77, wife of William H.
MIEHER, died at 7:15 a.m., Friday, June 20, at her home
east of Carlinville. Decedent was born Sept. 21, 1869 in
Carlinville, a daughter of the late Henry and Marie
WEHRENBERG GRIFFEL. She was married in 1896 to William H.
MIEHER, and they resided on a farm east of Carlinville
on Route 108, most of their married life. She was a
lifelong member of Zion's Lutheran church, and an honor
member of the Lydia Society of the church. Surviving
besides her husband are two daughters and one son, namely,
Miss Alma MIEHER, St. Louis; Mrs. Selma YOUNG,
Carlinville; Monroe MIEHER, Carlinville. Also surviving
are five brothers, Henry GRIFFEL, of Bethalto; Fred
GRIFFEL of Gillespie; Charles, William and John GRIFFEL of
Carlinville. The body was removed to the Wiese funeral
home. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday from
the Lutheran church, Rev. Luther STEINER, the pastor,
officiated. Martin BREYMANN sang "The Old Rugged Cross",
and "Asleep in Jesus," with Edwin WILSON accompanist at
the organ. Entombment was in Mayfield Memorial mausoleum.
The pallbearers were Arthur KASTEN, Clarence STEINMEYER,
Henry HALLBAUER, Otto ARMOUR, Homer WHITLOCK and Otto
KONNEKER.
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Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., April 10, 1929
Obituary: Henry MIEHER, aged 60 years, died at the Carlinville
Hospital, Thursday afternoon after a several months illness. He was one
of the prominent farmers living in the vicinity of Gillespie. He is survived
by his wife, five sisters--Mrs. Edward ZELMER, North Dakota; Mrs.
Frank WALTERS, Texas; Mrs. Lee ROBLEY, Atwater; Mrs. Edward
TALLEY, Nilwood; Mrs. Frank KLAUS, Carlinville, and four
brothers--Elmer MIEHER, North Dakota; Albert, Edward and Fred MIEHER,
Carlinville. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from
the home of his sister Mrs. Frank KLAUS and at 2:00 o'clock from
the Evangelical church. Interment was made in Mayfield Memorial Park. The
flowers were many and beautiful and were in charge of Misses Dorothy LEHMANN,
Nellie, Flora and Helen KLAUS, Mildred REMLING and Vera HAUER.
The pallbearers were Chas. TETZLAFF and T. B. WHITBY of Carlinville,
John Henry, Fred, and William SCHMIDT, Harry MANSFIELD and
Michael BROERS of Gillespie. Interment was in Mayfield Memorial
Park.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 25 Jul 1935
Obituary: Henry MIEHER died at his home in Carlinville, at
2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, July 19th. He was 79 years
of age and was never married. For a number of years he
served as janitor for St. Paul's Evangelical church. He
had many friends and he was held in high esteem by all who
knew him. Mr. MIEHER is survived by two sisters, Mrs.
Louis GAUCH, of Carlinville, and Mrs. John WELDT, of
Springfield; also surviving are numerous nephews and
nieces. The remains were removed to the Heinz Mortuary and
funeral services were held from there at 2:30 o'clock
Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R. HOHMANN, pastor of
St. Paul's Evangelical church. The interment was in the
city cemetery. The following nephews served as pall
bearers: Frank LOGES, Harry LOGES, Arthur SCHUPMANN,
Roland SCHUPMANN, George ROHR, of Carlinville, and Carl
WELK, of Springfield.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 3 Jan 1957
Obituary: Henry MIEHER Dies Friday of Heart Attack.
Funeral Services for 93-Year-Old Resident Are Held Here
Monday. Henry F. MIEHER, 93, well known former school
teacher and farmer of the community, died suddenly Friday
evening at 11 o'clock in Carlinville. He had taken his
usual walk to town that afternoon to greet friends and
seemed to be in the best of health upon retiring, when
suddenly he became seriously ill. A physician was summoned
and upon his arrival, the doctor found that Mr. MIEHER had
died, his death apparently due to a heart attack. He
attained the age of 93 years, 10 months and one day. He
was born Feb 27, 1963, the second son of Henry and Minnie
LACKFET MIEHER. On June 24, 1864 he was christened at Zion
Lutheran church in this city and when he became a young
man he was confirmed in that faith. He remained as a
faithful member. In his early youth he lived on a farm
north of Carlinville with his parents and received his
education at Gore country school and Blackburn college.
Later he became a school teacher and taught for some time
in South Dakota and for many years in various country
schools in Macoupin county. After retiring from teaching
he became associated in farming, in which he was quite
active, until the past few years. He was a highly respected
citizen and was interested in all civic affairs. His
survivors include three brothers, Otto W. MIEHER of
Chicago, Gustav and Charles MIEHER, both of this city;
several nieces and nephews, Mrs. Amanda M. BEVERS and Miss
Carolina MIEHER, both of Chicago; Miss Alma MIEHER of St.
Louis; Roy MIEHER of Grant Park, Arthur MIEHER of Hettick;
Mrs. Selma M. YOUNG, Mrs. Carrie M. BEST and Monroe
MIEHER, all of this city. His parents, two sisters, Misses
Catherine and Emma MIEHER, two nephews, Otto, Jr., and
Victor MIEHER, preceded him in death. Funeral services
were conducted Monday afternoon at Wiese funeral home,
with the Rev. A. W. GALEN, pastor of Zion Lutheran church,
officiating. Martin BREYMANN sang "Abide with Me" and "The
Old Rugged Cross", accompanied by Miss Mellnotte SANDERS.
Interment was in Carlinville City cemetery. Serving as
pallbearers were Arthur MIEHER, Monroe MIEHER, Leo YOUNG,
Lee BEST, Carlan BEST and Joe GORE.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Tues., March 22, 1904
Obituary: Mrs. Mary MIEHER,
wife of William F. MIEHER, died at the family home about 5 miles
north of this city at 1:40 o'clock Tuesday morning, March 22. She had been
ill since Friday of last week, but was not considered in a dangerous condition,
and in fact was believed to be better the day preceding her death. Mrs.
MIEHER was born in Hanover, Germany, and was 59 years of age last
September. While young she came with her parents to America, settling in
Macoupin county. She was married to William F. MIEHER about forty
years ago. The husband and six children survive. The children are William
and Alvin MIEHER, of St. Louis; Mrs. R. SALOMAN, of Brooklyn,
N.Y.; George, Amelia and Adella MIEHER, who reside at home. The
funeral will probably be held Thursday, but the hour will not be known
until word is received from the daughter in Brooklyn, N.Y. The services
will be conducted from the Lutheran church in this city.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 15 Nov 1934
Obituary: Otto MIEHER, Jr., Died Sunday in Chicago. Otto
MIEHER Jr., of this city, died Sunday evening, November
11th, at 6:30 o'clock, in a Chicago hospital. He was
returning from South Dakota where he attended school and
became so ill in Carroll, Iowa, that he had to be removed
from there to a hospital in Chicago. He was 27 years of
age. Deceased is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Otto MIEHER Sr., of near Carlinville; three sisters, Mrs.
Amanda BEVER, Chicago, Mrs. Lee BEST, of Carlinville, and
Miss Carolina MIEHER, of El Paso, Texas; two brothers,
Roy, of Chicago, and Arthur of this city. The remains
arrived in Carlinville Monday evening, and were taken to
the Wiese Funeral Home, where they will remain until the
hour of the funeral. The funeral services will be held
this (Thursday) afternoon at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul's
Evangelical church, Rev. R. HOHMAN, the pastor,
officiating. Interment will be made in Mayfield Memorial
Park Cemetery. The pall bearers will be Bobby CLARK,
Monroe MIEHER, Wm. BLOOME, George YOUNG, Charles
WIESE and Victor ROSENTRETER. Floral pieces will be cared for by
Misses Esther YOUNG, Alma WINTERS, Alma MIEHER and Merle
BEVERS.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., February 21, 1917
Obituary: Mrs. Sophia MIEHER, wife of Chris MIEHER,
(nee REMLING), was born in Litchtenberg, Brunswick, Germany, on
the 13th day of April 1845. She came to America when only 12 years old.
In 1866 she was married to her husband Mr. Chris MIEHER. This union
was blessed with ten children, five sons and five daughters, who are all
living in or near Carlinville, except two daughters, one living in North
Dakota and the other in Texas. All children with the exception of the youngest
son, are married. Mrs. MIEHER was a faithful member of the St. Paul's
Evangelical church, belonged to the Ladies Aid society, lived a true christian
life, was a faithful wife, a kind and loving mother. On the sixth of June
of last year, she was stricken with paralysis and has been an invalid ever
since. She bore her affliction with Christian fortitude till the last,
confiding in the sacred saying: "All things work for good to them
that love God." She died Saturday, Feb. 17, at the age of 71 years,
ten months and four days. She leaves besides her husband and ten children,
two sisters, Mrs. Christina TIEFENBRACH and Mrs. Dina BRETSCHER
of St. Louis, and one brother, Christ REMLING of this city, together
with 15 living grand-children, four having preceded her in death, and a
large host of other relatives, friends and neighbors to mourn her demise.
Funeral services over the remains were conducted Monday, Feb. 19, at 1:30
from the house and at 2:00 from the St. Paul's Evangelical church, conducted
by Rev. William RIEMEIER. Interment in the city cemetery.
The pall-bearers were H. LANGE, W. CHIESSECK[?], Thomas
CONLEE, Gus KASTEN, George HAMMAN and
Edward WIESE. Thou shalt
rise! my dust, thou shalt arise. No always closed thine eyes; Thy life's
first giver, Will give the life forever. Hallelujah. Sown in darkness,
but to bloom again, When after winter's reign. Jesus is reaping the seed
now quietly sleeping. Hallelujah.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., May 15, 1929
Obituary: Victor William Henry MIEHER, aged 29 years, died
at the Carlinville Hospital, Monday afternoon at 4:20 o,clock. He had been
a patient there for several days and his death followed a surgical operation.
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. MIEHER who reside near
Womac. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:00 o'clock
at the home of his parents north of Woman, and at 2:30 o'clock from Zion
Lutheran church, Rev. George BEIDERWIEDEN officiating. Interment
will be made in the mausoleum in Mayfield Memorial Park.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Wed., September 2. 1925
Obituary: Died Monday Morning. Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock occurred
the death of Mrs. Wilhelmina MIEHER, at her home on Prairie street,
in Carlinville. She was the widow of the late Henry MIEHER, and
was aged 94 years and five months. Funeral services will be held this (Wednesday)
afternoon at 2 o'clock, from the residence and at 2:30 o'clock from Zion's
Lutheran church. The services will be in charge of Rev. George BIEDERWEIDEN,
and the interment will be in the city cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Wed., December 21, 1927
Obituary: Wm. MIEHER Died Monday Morning. Monday morning, at 8:30
o'clock, occurred the death of William MIEHER, aged 50 years. He
died at his home in this city. Mr. MIEHER was born and reared in
Carlinville, where he spent all of his life. He is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Louis GAUCH, of Carlinville, and Mrs. John WILK, of
Springfield. One brother, Henry MIEHER of this city. The deceased
was quite popular with his many friends and was known as an upright, hardworking
man. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the home of Otto BEHME, 320 Plum street, Rev. Walter OTT,
of the Evangelical church, officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: November 16, 1910
Obituary: Well Known Citizen Passes Away. William F. MIEHER
Died Saturday Evening-- Was Veteran Soldier. Funeral Tuesday Afternoon.
William F. MIEHER, one of the best known citizens in this city and
community, died on Saturday evening, at 9:30 o'clock at his home four miles
north of Carlinville, aged 74 years. He had been a sufferer from asthma
for many years and his death was caused by a sudden attack of that disease.
Up to Saturday afternoon he had made no complaint of feeling ill and the
attack which resulted in his death was, therefore, unexpected. Mr. MIEHER
was known to every body in this vicinity as "Captain" MIEHER.
He was born in Hanover, Germany Sept. 13, 1837, and came to America in
1853, settling in vicinity of Carlinville. In 1861 he enlisted in the regular
army joining the Fifth Artillery, Company D, under command of Captain Charles
GIBBONS. He served with distinction in the civil war and took part
in numerous battles. He was in that terrible battle of Gettysburg one of
the bloodiest f the great war, if not of all history. Only a few of his
comrades in his battery escaped death on that occasion. He was a valiant
soldier and served his country well and faithfully, a splendid example
of patriotism and devotion to his adopted country. Mr. MIEHER was
united in marriage August 26, 1866, to Miss Mary DORIANUS who was
a native of Germany. To this union six children were born, as follows:
Wm. C. and A. G. MIEHER, of St. Louis; Mrs. R. SOLOMON, of
Brooklyn, N.Y., Geo J. MIEHER, Mrs. Charles WIESE and Miss
Amelia MIEHER, of Carlinville. His wife passed away several years
ago. In politics Mr. MIEHER was a Republican and had served on the
board of supervisors from his township. He was a man who had strong beliefs
and had a host of strong and steadfast friends. Whatever position he held,
he was always found on the side of right and justice, doing his full duty
as he saw it. His death will be sincerely deplored by a large circle of
friends who know and appreciate his worth. Surviving him are his children
above named and Christ, Charles and Henry MIEHER, brothers, and
Mrs. P. W. LORENZ, and Mrs. Christ KASTEN, sisters. All reside
in this city and vicinity. Deceased was a charter member of the Modern
Woodmen lodge of Carlinville. The funeral services were held on Tuesday
afternoon from the residence at 1:30 o'clock, Rev. RIEMEIER, of
the Evangelical church, officiating. Interment was in the Lutheran cemetery.
Dan Messick Post G.A.R., No. 339, of which deceased had long been a member,
attended the services in a body. The pall bearers were C. T. WOODWARD,
F. D. GORE, Edw. WIESE, George W. EBERT,
Solomon STEIDLEY and C. H. BURGDORFF.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., November 16 1910
Obituary: William F. MIEHER was born in Hanover, Germany,
September 13, 1837. He died at his home in South Otter township November
12, 1910. The deceased emigrated to this country March 4, 1853 and on April
16, 1861, enlisted in the Union arm and was soon made a corporal under
Capt. Charles GRIFFIN of Company D, 5th Artillery. He served in
the battles of Yorktown, Hanover Court House, Gaines' Mill, Malvern Hill,
Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Rappanhanock Station and Mine Run.
Mr. MIEHER was married to Miss Mary DOMANUS on the 26th day
of August, 1866 and to this union were born the following children, all
of whom are grown and who now live in the localities mentioned after their
names: Wm. C. L. MIEHER and Alvin G. MIEHER, of St. Louis,
Mo.; Geo J. MIEHER of South Otter; Mrs. R. SOLOMON of Brooklyn,
N.Y.; Mrs. Chas WIESE and Miss Amelia MIEHER of South Otter.
Mrs. MIEHER, wife of the deceased, died six years ago. The funeral
occurred Tuesday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m., from the late residence of
the deceased. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery here. The pallbearers
were Chas. WOODWARD, Edw. WEISE, George EBERT, F.
D. GORE, Solomon STEIDLEY and Chas. BURGDORFF. The
deceased came to this vicinity immediately after the Civil war, and located
on the farm where he passed the rest of his life. He was a good citizen
and was a member of the G.A.R. and the M.W.A., both of which fraternities
were officially represented at the funeral.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Thurs., 17 Jun 1948
Obituary: Retired Farmer Passes Away Here Thursday.
Services for William MEIHER Held Sunday at Zion Lutheran
Church. William Henry MEIHER, retired farmer and lifelong
resident of this community, passed away at his home in
Shaws Point township Thursday night at 11 o,clock. Mr.
MEIHER was born in Carlinville Mar. 15,1858, a son of
Henry and Minnie LIEKSETTE MEIHER, and was 90 years old at
the time of his death. He was married fifty-one years ago
to Helen GRIFFEL MEIHER who preceded him in death June 20,
1947. A son, Victor, also preceded him in death. He was a
member of the Zion Lutheran church in this city and was a
man of admirable talents. Surviving are two daughters,
Miss Alma MEIHER of St. Louis and Mrs. Selma YOUNG of this
city; one son, Monroe MEIHER of Carlinville; one
granddaughter, Audrey K. MEIHER; four brothers, Henry,
Gustav and Chas. MEIHER of Carlinville and Otto MEIHER of
Chicago. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran
church here Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev.
Luther STEINER officiating. Martin BREYMAN sang "Abide
with Me" and "Asleep in Jesus." Pallbearers were Chas.
KONNEKER, Albert LOEHR, Jr., Otto ARMOUR, Homer
WHITLOCK, Loren SNOW and Arthur KASTEN.
Burial was in Mayfield Memorial Mausoleum.
Submitted 1999 by Patricia Lorenz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Wed., January 31, 1923
Obituary: York Christopher MIEHER, the eldest child of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred MIEHER, was born Sept. 15, 1912 and departed this
life, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1923, at the Denby-Kelso Hospital, where he was
operated on for relief of appendicitis. He was, at the time of his death,
10 years, 4 months and 9 days. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred MIEHER, one little brother, Ivan, a little sister having preceded
him in death about two years ago. Besides his immediate family, he is survived
by his grandparents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.
York attended the Kasten school and was in the fourth year at the time
of his death. He was loved by all his schoolmates and his teacher who sadly
will miss him in their classes as well as in their play. He was a patient,
kind and loving boy who always greeted his acquaintances with a smile.
Even in the last few days of his suffering he told his dear ones who were
at his bedside that he hoped it wouldn't be long until he would be able
to be up and around and be back at school. Shed not for him, the bitter
tear, Nor give the heart to vain regret; 'Tis but the casket that lies
here, the gem that filled it, sparkles yet. Funeral services were held
Friday, Jan. 26th at 1:30 p.m. at the home of his parents, north of Carlinville.
Rev. William RIEMEIER conducted the services and a choir composed
of Mesdames Lee ROBLEY and Oscar COLE and the Misses Louise
and Lena FRICKE, Flora and Irene LOTT, sang "Rock of
Ages," "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," "I'll Be a Sunbeam"
and "God Be With You." The interment was made in the city
cemetery. The pallbearers were Glen HAYES, Walter ERNST,
Charles WIESE, Melvin KLAGNES, schoolmates of York, also
Melvin KLAUS and Otto MIEHER, his cousins. The flower girls
were his teacher, Miss Lena D. FRICKE, and Irene LOTT, Lenora
YORK, Velma and Eula SLAYTON and Ethel CONLEE--His
Teacher.
Card of Thanks. We wish to thank the many friends and relatives for their loving kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. MIEHER and son Ivan.
Submitted 2011 by Marsha Ensminger
Name of Newspaper: Edwardsville Intelligencer,
Date of Obituary: 20 Feb 1928, page 8, col. 4
Obituary: Albert MILLER Succumbs to An Attack of Pneumonia - Funeral Not
Arranged. Albert MILLER aged 45 years, 4 months and 25 days, life-long resident of
Staunton, died there at 4 o'clock this morning after an illness of slightly more than a week, due
to pneumonia. His death is the second to have occurred within the relationship within the past
week The death of his mother, Mrs. Louisa MILLER widow of the late Henry
MILLER, a resident of Staunton since 1861 occurred Wednesday of last week after a
short illness, due to her advanced age and incident complications. Funeral services for the
mother were conducted from the old family residence yesterday afternoon at 1 30 o'clock, to the
Zion Lutheran Church, of which the family had long been in faithful membership. Mr.
MILLER was born on July 26, 1882, and spent his entire life in the city of Staunton. In
1861, when the father first located in Staunton, he opened a meat market, which he operated
until his death, and which grew until it was divided and became known as the East and West End
Meat Market. After his death it was operated by his sons the decedent having been proprietor of
the West End Market. About 15 years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Pearl
FUNDERBURK, her death having occurred eight years ago. Six years ago he again
married with Mrs. Mabel NUEDECKER, then living with her parents in Marine. She,
together with one son, Virgil, aged five, and one step-daughter, Mildred, survive. Among others
of the direct relationship surviving are five brothers, Henry, Louis, Otto and William, all of
Staunton, Charles of St. Louis and four sisters, Mrs. Oscar GOTSCH, of St. Louis, and
Misses Lena, Lucy and Matilda, ail of Staunton. With the exception of the one sister and brother
residing in St Louis, the entire family spent their entire lives with their father and mother in
Staunton, all occupying residences in the close neighborhood of the family home. Arrangements
for the funeral services had not been completed today.
Submitted 1998 by Mark Strohbeck
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: February 9, 1912
Obituary: John Valentine MILLER entered into his heavenly
rest on Friday morning, Jan. 26, 1912 at the ripe age of 90 years and 11
months. He was born in Hessedarmstadt Germany Feb. 26 1821. He came to
America in 1945 and settled near Albany New York. The same year he was
united in marriage to Anna C. ZAKEL who had come to this country
with him. To this union seven children were born, four daughters and three
sons. One son and one daughter, wife of Henry MANZELS have passed
beyond. In 1850 the family removed to Alton, Ill. where they remained about
seven years and then moved to a farm known as the Miller homestead, where
they lived many years. About the year 1850 he united with the German Methodist
Church at Alton. He was one of the Charter members and assisted in building
the first German Methodist Church in Alton. He took a very active part
in the work of the church and endeavored to advance Christ's Kingdom through
the church according to his abilities and means. Shortly after removing
to the farm he assisted in organizing the German Methodist Church at Fosterburg
and was one of its Charter members and helped to build the church there.
He was obliged to borrow the money to pay his subscription. In a history
of the Fosterburg church we find the following "One of the oldest members is
Valentine MILLER who is yet among us. Since 1850 he has
served the church faithfully as Sunday school superintendent, trustee and
class leader." This indicates his interest in the church. But while
was endeavoring to do his duty in this respect he did not neglect his ....[can't
read] ....many sore trials yet be ? ? God. Him who is willing and does help and
often eased the dark clouds to disappear and the light to fall
on his pathway. Sept 17, 1871 his wife was removed by death. A number of
years he made his home with his son Adolph. The most of the last years
he spent at the home of his daughters here, Mrs. Mary HEUER and
Mrs. W. C. JACOBY. He leaves the two daughters just mentioned and
Mrs. W. R. EDDINGTON, his two sons Henry and Adolph, Nineteen
grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, besides other relatives and many friends
to mourn his departure.
Submitted 2011 by Marsha Ensminger
Name of Newspaper: Edwardsville Intelligencer,
Date of Obituary 25 Feb 1928, page 7, col. 2 "Correspondence"
Obituary: Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa MILLER, aged 85 years who died Wednesday
were held at 1:30 Sunday at the stately old homestead established in the early sixties, and later
at Zions Lutheran church, Rev. J. G. F. KLEINHANS officiating. The Ladies Society sang
"Asleep in Jesus" and other German hymns were sung by the congregation. Mrs.
MILLER as a wife and mother enjoyed a heritage few women live to experience and
that is that of the ten children reared by Mrs. MILLER and her late husband all of them
and all grand children live within a short distance of their childhood home. Not only was she
blessed with six sons who continue the business started by Mr. MILLER nearly seventy
years ago, three of the daughters remained at home with her and brightened her old age. The
sons Henry, Louis, Otto, William and Charles of St. Louis and a grandson, O. GOTSCH,
St. Louis served as pall bearers. The grandson taking the place of Albert MILLER who
remains critically ill. Interment was in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2004 by Glenn E. McGeath
Name of Newspaper: Morrisonville
Date of Obituary: May 1, 1900
Obituary: Mrs. Julia Ann MITCHELL, wife of Joseph
MITCHELL of King township, who died May 16th, after a lingering
illness, was interred in Morrisonville Cemetery Saturday forenoon.
The service over the remains were held at the residence of Mr. MITCHELL
and was conducted by Rev. J. T. BROWN of the First Baptist church
of Morrisonville. The deceased was born in 1838 near Memphis, Tenn., later
removing with her parents to Illinois. She was united in marriage to Joseph
MITCHELL in Macoupin County, Aug. 27, 1866. To this union eleven
children were born, nine of whom are still living. The children are Miss
Lila MITCHELL of Wyoming, Mrs. Grant HEDDEN of Springfield,
Mrs. Andrew RATHEGEBER, Mrs. Lenora DOYLE,
Mrs. William MORGAN,
Miss Rexa MITCHELL, and John, Albert and Winfield MITCHELL,
residing near here. In 1858 the deceased united with the church. She was
a good wife, a loving mother and a kind neighbor, and in her death the
community in which she resided has lost a good citizen. The funeral was
largely attended.
Submitted 2002 by Linda Bernhardt
Name of Newspaper: Augusta, Kansas newspaper
Date of Obituary: June 9, 1911
Obituary: Yesterday morning M.C. MITCHELL took his cane and as had been
his daily custom, he went out to get a daily exercise. The weeds had accumulated
in and around his barn lot since the rain, so he concluded to mow them
down with a scythe. Owing to his extreme age and excessive heat it had
its effect on him as it became more intense and about 9:30 he went to the
house. His condition became alarming and a physician was called but he
did not improve and died from cerebral hemorrhage at 8:30 p.m. Thursday
night, surrounded by his faithful companion, who is in her eighty-third
year, his son W.J. MITCHELL and family. M.C. MITCHELL
was born in Kentucky, April 21st, 1828. At the age of six his parents moved
to Macoupin County, Ill. where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage
to Miss Melvina Melissa GRAY near Carlinville, Ill. in 1848. Thirty
years ago last month he came to Kansas, and settled four miles north of
Augusta. There was born to them six children, two boys and four girls.
W.J. MITCHELL, Augusta, Chas. E. MITCHELL, residence
unknown; Mrs. F.M. MORRIS, Arkansas City; Mrs. Larkin ARNOLD,
Humboldt; Mrs. Daniel KELLEY, Norwich and Mrs. E.C. SCHLOSSER,
Peckham, Oklahoma. At the age of twenty-five he united with the Baptist church,
living a devout Christian life up to the hour of his departure. He was
an energetic and prosperous farmer, but owing to infirmities has lived
a retired life of late years in this city, where he has made a host of
friends. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock from
the residence on east Main street, conducted by Rev. Paul BROWN
and the Masonic Order. S
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield Daily Union
Date of Obituary: 12-6-1924
Obituary: William T. MITCHELL
aged 86 years old, who resided with son, Paul MITCHELL near Hornsby
was found dead in bed yesterday morning. His death was believed to be due
to heart failure. He leaves one brother, Travis MITCHELL of Carlinville
and a half brother Clint MITCHELL of this city.
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