Submitted 2006 by Susan Monaghan
Name of Newspaper: The Gillespie News
Date of Obituary: 24 Nov 1926
Obituary: James Monaghan Dies in Gillespie Dies After Being
in Feeble Health for a Long Time. Well Known Here. Seventy-Three Years
Old. James MONAGHAN, one of the oldest residents of this city passed
away at his residence in this city, Wednesday, November 17, 1926, at 8:45
p.m. at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 16 days. The deceased was born
in Philadelphia and came to Gillespie 42 years ago. He was a hoisting engineer
and secured a position with the Consolidated Coal Co. and remained with
that company 37 years or until they abandoned their mine here, when he
retired from actual work and devoted his time to the management of several
pieces of property which he owned in this city. He has been in poor health
for several years and his death was the result of general debility. The
deceased was married 47 years ago to Miss Martha NEIL of Bunker
Hill, and to this union were born six children, only two of whom survive
their father. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, one son, Robert,
and a daughter, Mrs. Josephine LOCHRAIN. Mr. Monaghan had during
his life time served as a member of our school Board and also represented
his ward on the city council. He was well known to our people and was respected
by all who knew him. The funeral was conducted from the SS. Simon &
Jude's church, Friday, November 19th, at 9:00 a.m., Rev. John CROSSON,
officiating and the interment took place at the Catholic cemetery.
Those attending the funeral from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. James NEIL,and
daughter, Mrs. WAGMAN of St. Louis; William NEIL and Mrs.
Lou JANSEN and Mrs. Wm. McMILLEN and Mrs. Ralph HAYS
of Bunker Hill; Mrs. Frank HOPPER of Plainview; Mrs. George COOPER
and Mrs. OWENS of Bunker Hill; Thomas MONAGHAN, of Bethalto;
Mrs. J. H. MURPHY of East St. Louis and Mrs. John MONAGHAN
of Alton.
Submitted 2006 by Susan Monaghan
Name of Newspaper: The Gillespie News
Date of Obituary: 18 Oct 1933
Obituary: Mrs. MONAGHAN Death. Mrs. Martha MONAGHAN
died at her home, 404 Chestnut street, Monday morning, October 16, at 7:30
a.m. at the age of 80 years and 3 days. She is survived by one son, Robert,
and one daughter, Mrs. John LOCHRANE and one sister, Mrs. Frank
HOPPER of Shipman. Her husband, 3 daughters, and 1 son have preceded
her in death. She was born in Alton, October 11, 1853 and was united in
marriage to James MONAGHAN, Feb. 9, 1879. Before her marriage, she
was Martha NEIL. She and her family formerly lived in Bunker Hill
but moved to Gillespie forty-nine years ago. She leaves many friends to
mourn her passing.
Submitted 2009 by Linda Kmiecik
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: 30 Jul and 6 Aug 1909
Obituary: Fred MOOMAW, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis MOOMAW died this
morning at about 4:30 of tuberculosis of the stomach and bowels. The time for the funeral had
not been determined on our going to press, but it will probably be Sunday afternoon in
the Methodist church.
Date of Obituary: 6 Aug 1909
Obituary: Fred L. MOOMAW, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis MOOMAW,
was born August 11, 1879 near Virden Ill., and died at his home in this city on north
Springfield street July 30th, 1909, aged almost thirty years. Mr. MOOMAW was converted
and united with the Southern M. E. Church at the age of sixteen years, and has
lived an exemplary life, one that any man should be proud of. He leaves surviving him his
wife and two little girls, Pearl, the eldest, five years old and Verna, seven months old, and
his father and mother; also one brother, Clarence who was not able on account of
sickness to be present at the funeral. Besides his family he leaves a host of friends.
The deceased was married to Miss Maude DRURY October 27, 1902.
The funeral service was held in the Methodist church, Virden, Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock conducted by Rev. Giles BURFORD of MCVEY, an old friend of the
family. The interment was in West Grove Cemetery. The following from out of
town were present at the funeral of Fred MOOMAW Sunday: Mr. and Mrs.
Orvill POTTOROFF and Mrs. D. B. BUCKNER, Springfield;
Mr. and Mrs. Ed COE, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur WALDON, C. HAYS,
Union Chapel; E. W. ARNOLD, and Miss Mae ARNOLD, Waggoner; Mrs. Ina
MURPHY and children. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. DURHAM and Mrs. Amanda
BUCKNER of Farmersville; Mr. and Mrs. Earl WAY, Mrs. Beeman
WAY, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MOOMAW and Miss Ruth MOOMAW
of Girard; Mr. and Mrs. S. L. ROADES, Willis ARNOLD and Miss Mary
JONES of Waverly; Mr. and Mrs. Saml. ARBUCKLE and Mrs.
Sarah ARBUCKLE of Auburn.
2009 Submitted by Linda Kmiecik
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Mar 1956
Obituary: Virden, March 6 - Mrs. Maud May MOOMAW, 71, of Virden, died at 3 p.m. Tuesday in
Memorial hospital, Springfield, where whe had been a patient for one week. She was born
March 10, 1884, in Virden, the daughter of Lewis and Alice DRURY. She was
employed as a waitress in various restaurants here for many years. Mrs. MOOMAW was a
member of the Virden Methodist church. Surviving are a son, Joseph, Virden; two daughters,
Mrs. Pearl SEPESY, Virden, and Mrs. Harold LIGHTHOLDER, Chicago; a
sister, Mrs. Ina MURPHY, Farmersville; five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Berry Funeral home, Rev.
Robert SWAIN officiating. Burial will be in Virden cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Unknown, probably Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: Mar 1956
Obituary: Rites Today for Mrs. Maude MOOMAW, 71, Lifetime Resident. Funeral services for Mrs.
Maude May MOOMAW, 71, 202 S. Dey, will be held at the Berry funeral home at 2
p.m. today, Thursday. Rev. R. S. SWAIN will officiate and burial will be in Virden
Cemetery. Mrs. MOOMAW died at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial hospital where
she had been a patient for one week. She had been in poor health for 7 months. She was born
March 10, 1884, in Virden, the daughter of Lewis and Alice LIVELY DRURY. She
resided in Virden her entire life and had worked as a waitress and cook in local restaurants.
Her husband, Frederick MOOMAW, died in 1909. Surviving are one son, Joseph, who
made his home with his mother; two daughters, Mrs. Pearl SEPESY, Virden, and Mrs.
Harold LIGHTHOLDER, Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Ina MURPHY, Farmersville;
five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper: The Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 17, 1896
Obituary: Died, at the residence of his father-in-law, J. A. TAYLOR,
west of this city, on Thursday morning, June 11, 1896, J. E. MOORE,
aged 38 years and 26 days. Mr. MOORE had been ailing for several
months with that dread disease consumption, and although every means known
to medical science was tried, yet the disease marched steadily on until
death relived the sufferer. The deceased leaves a wife and two children
to mourn his irreparable loss. Funeral services were held at the residence
of Mr. TAYLOR on Friday, June 12, at 2 o'clock p.m., Rev. OMER
officiating after which the remains in charge of Carlinville lodge, No.
350, I.O.O.F. was conveyed to the city cemetery and there consigned
to the grave with the solemn ceremonies of that order in the presence of
a large concourse of relatives and friends. The bereaved family has the
sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Submitted 2001 by Dolores Ford Mobley
Name of Newspaper: Chillicothe Constitution , Missouri
Date of Obituary: March 25, 1910
Obituary: Death Comes at Ripe Old Age John MOORE passed to Rest
Sunday Deceased Was One of the Old Settlers of the County - Was Born in
Indiana in 1819 A the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fannie KILBURN,
in Chula, Sunday, March 20, 1910, aged 90 years, 6 months, 1 day, says
the Chula News. One of the old settlers of this country passes to his reward.
John MOORE was born in Indiana, September 19, 1819. His parents
moved to and lived in Kentucky till he was about ten years of age, removed
thence to Illinois. Uncle Jackey lived in Illinois till 1865, the closing
of the Civil War, when he migrated to Missouri, settling on a farm east
of Laredo, in Grundy county. He lived about ten years and moved to a farm
south west of Laredo where he lived till the death of his beloved wife,
Mary Adeline, who died Feb. 16, 1901. He was married to Mary Adeline LYLES,
near Carlinville, Illinois, Feb. 13, 1849. Of this union were born nine
children, six of whom survive him: Mrs. Mady CUMMINGS of Laredo,
Mrs. Fannie KILBURN of Chula, Mrs. Fronnie KILBURN of near
Springhill, William and Charlie of Brisco, and Mrs. Ira SMITH of
St. John, Washington. Also twenty-four grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren,
and one great-great-grandchild. He was converted 43 years ago and united
with Alpha Baptist church, of which he was a loyal member till his death.
His chief enjoyment in his last days, spent in the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Fannie, who did all they could to make his last days a comfort, was
to have friends and neighbors come in and sing the old songs of Zion. He
loved especially "Home Sweet Home", and always requested it sung,
but on Saturday, prior to his death he asked to have sung "I'm Going
Home to Die No More". On Sunday he took his flight for the home where
death never comes.
Submitted 2001 by Dolores Ford Mobley
Name of Newspaper: Girard Press, Kansas
Date of Obituary: May 10, 1923
Obituary: Mrs. Mary MOORE died at
her home, 200 N. Ozark Ave., Monday, April 30. She was born in Macoupin
County, Illinois 81 years ago. She moved to Kansas 48 years ago and to
Girard 25 years ago. She is survived by five sons, Albert HARMON, of near
Pawnee, Ira MOORE, Picher, Okla., Charles MOORE, of California;
Levi MOORE, of Pittsburgh and Henry MOORE of Tacoma, Wash.
All the sons except Charles were here for the funeral. Funeral services
were held Wednesday conducted by Rev. J.D. BABB.
Submitted 1998 by Timer Vogler
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: March 17, 1881
Obituary: Died, March 2, 1881, Mary Jane MOORE, wife
of Henry David MOORE and daughter of Henry C. and Mary E. ASHPAUGH,
but now the adopted daughter of R. H. and Mary BARRICK, aged 25
years, 2 months and 4 days. The deceased was born in Hart county, Kentucky,
25 Dec 1855, and removed to this State with her parents in the fall of
1857, and at the early age of 13 years made a profession of religion and
joined the Baptist church at Charity and continued a member up to her death.
The deceased was taken sick about one year ago with complication of diseases
which finally Terminated in that dreadful disease, consumption. In regard
to what change took place in the year that intervened between joining the
church and the commencement of her sickness, I know not, but in her affliction
she often expressed herself that all was right in view of eternity. She
said "While I shall like to live, for I've a great deal to live for,
I'm willing to go," leaving ample evidence of her peace with her Heavenly
Master. Thus another witness has passed away, leaving ample evidence in
Christ as her Savior, Up to ten days before she died she had often expressed
her self that she would get well, but from that time gave up her recovery
was impossible. Thus she passed away leaving a husband and four small children,
mother and Numerous other friends to mourn her. R.H.B. (Richard H. BARRICK).
Submitted 2001 by Dolores Ford Mobley
Name of Newspaper: Girard Independence News, Kansas
Date of Obituary: August 8, 1908
Obituary: Died MOORE - In Girard, August 1, 1908. Travis MOORE,
aged 78 years. Travis MOORE was born in Green county, Indiana, April
4, 1836, and married Angeline LYLES in 1854, living happily with
her until her death six years later. Three children survive this union.
He enlisted in the Union army in 1861, and served three years and 10 months.
In 1865 he was married to Mary HARMON, and four children survive
him from this union. The funeral took place from his late residence Sunday
forenoon, Rev. B.F. THOMAS officiating. The members of Gen. Bailey
Post No. 49, G.A.R. attended in a body and had charge of the services at the grave.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 19, 1911
Obituary: Died From Hemorrhage But the Cause of it Was Not Clear to Coroner's Jury.
Henry MORGAN, aged about 25 years, died very suddenly
at his home in "The Patch" at Chicago Heights near Gillespie,
about midnight Saturday. He was a coal miner, and unmarried and lived with
a relative. MORGAN had apparently been in good health. There was
tuberculosis in his family, but from all outward indications he was not
suffering from it. Last Wednesday he was kicked by a mule, while at work
in Mine No. 3. The injury was to his hip and he seemed to be getting along
all right, expecting to return to work Monday. Saturday night he was found
lying on his bed in a dying condition, apparently from a hemorrhage of
the lungs. He passed away before a doctor could reach him. The coroner's
jury were puzzled, after hearing all the testimony, and could not decide
whether MORGAN died as a result of tuberculosis or the mule's kick
and their verdict was merely that death was caused by a hemorrhage, the
cause being unknown to the jury.
Submitted 1999 by Mary Jansma
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: January 1945
Obituary: Mrs. Etna MORRELL Etna Jane, daughter of James H. and Susan
SHIPLEY MAHAN was born June 13, 1869 near Palmyra, Illinois and
departed this life January 9, 1945 at her home in Palmyra. In her youth, she united with
the Methodist Church of which she continued a faithful member until her death, having
served as Superintendent of the Sunday School and later as teacher of the Philathea class
for six years, at which time she resigned to make a temporary home with her brother in
Springfield, Illinois. She spent more than twenty-five years of her life as public school teacher.
Having a high regard for her noble calling and appreciating the real worth of children, her work
was pervaded by that strong and winning quality that brought her the love and esteem of many
worthy people. On September 10, 1915, she was united in marriage with
Wm. MORRELL of Palmyra, who preceded her in death
April 16, 1929. She was an ardent church worker; a conscientious teacher; a devoted
daughter, sister, and wife. Her life is too well known in this community to necessitate
further commendation. She is survived by one brother. W. B. MAHAN, Springfield,
Illinois; four sisters. Mrs. T. J. CRUMP, Bellingham, Washington;
Mrs. C. L. STEWART, Miss Mary MAHAN, Miss Myrtle MAHAN,
Palmyra, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, January 12,
at 2 p.m. from the Stults Funeral Home, with interment in Oak Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers were C. R. MAHAN, W. O. CHERRY, Earl
CRUM, H. Clay BOYD, Denzil SHEARBURN, and Carl
BUTCHER. The flowers were cared for by Misses Jessie HUVENDICK,
Dolly TONGATE, Ava BRAMLEY, Mrs. Laroma SHINPAUGH,
and Mrs. A. O. HIERMAN. Out of town relatives who were present at the
funeral included W. B. MAHAN, Mr. And Mrs. Joseph COPP and sons,
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar CRUMP, Springfield, Illinois; Mr. And Mrs. John W.
STEWARTand son, Astoria, Illinois; Arthur WALDON, Girard, Ill.
Cards of Thanks. We take this means to thank our friends and neighbors for the sympathy, help, and flora offerings extended to us during our recent bereavement. The MAHAN family.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: December 15, 1881
Obituary: Death has again cast a dark shadow - Nov. 29th after an
illness of four weeks, Mr. J. E. MORRIS (John Eric) departed this
life leaving a companion and large circle of relatives and friends to mourn.
His wife has lost a faithful and kind husband, the community a valuable
and good member, the church and Sunday School a zealous friend and supporter.
But we trust our loss to his eternal gain.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Probably Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Another Pioneer Gone. (Date of Death, August 11, 1902)
Mrs. Martha A. MORRIS died Monday morning at 1:45 o'clock, at the
home of her son, Albert MORRIS, in Polk township. She was aged 74
years, 6 months and 15 days. The deceased succumbed to a complication of
diseases which had confined her to her couch for the past six months. She
was born in Sullivan county, Indiana, and came to Illinois with her parents
at the tender age of seven years. They settled in Polk township in this
county, and the deceased has never lived outside of that township since
coming to Illinois. She was a good woman and was loved by all who knew
her, and her demise is mourned by a host of friends. She leaves one child,
Albert E. MORRIS, who lives in Polk, and one sister, Mrs. James
RAFFERTY, of Ore, Mo. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, from her late home, interment occurring in the Loomis
cemetery southeast of Chesterfield. The services will be conducted
by Rev. D. P. DEADRICK, of this city.
Submitted 2000 Kenneth R Doty, Jr.
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: 16 October 1950
Obituary: Mrs. Anna MUELLER Rites Tuesday At Mt. Olive Services will be
conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Becker & Son funeral home at Mt. Olive
for Mrs. Lawrence MUELLER, a lifelong resident of Mt. Olive, who died Sunday
morning at 9:25 o'clock in St. Francis hospital. Mrs. MUELLER, the former Anna
W.HINZ, daughter of the late August and Mary HINZ of Mt. Olive,
was 56 years old last Jan.25. Surviving are her husband, whom she married on Aug.20, 1920;
two daughters, Mrs. John BROADDUS and Miss Lucille MUELLER, both of Mt.Olive;
a brother, Arthur HINZ, Mt. Olive; and three sisters, Mrs. Albert
BARNES and Mrs. John STAMER of Mt. Olive and Mrs. Auburn
CASS, Ontario, Calif. She also leaves two grandchildren. A son, Victor,
was fatally injured in a crossing accident at Staunton in 1954. Rev. Edward
WIEDENHOEFER, pastor of Mt. Olive's Immanuel Lutheran church, will conduct
the services and burial will be in Lutheran cemetery there.
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