Obituary of Stephen Heinrich SCHAEPER, Macoupin County Illinois 24 Nov 1998 ©1998 Glenn Sheets

Name of Deceased: SCHAEPER, Stephen Heinrich 
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times 
Date of Obituary: December 3, 1909 
Obituary: PROMINENT FARMER NEAR HERE DIES Stephen Henry SCHAEPER, a prominent farmer of near this city died at his home at 9:00 o'clock Friday morning, Nov. 26 of cancer of the stomach. He had been suffering for over a year and on May 6 last went to a hospital in St. Louis but after a few weeks treatment with no improvement, he returned to his home. Mr. SCHAEPER was born in Cappin Tecklenberg, Westfalia in the year 1834, on Oct. 8 and lived to the age of 75 years 1 month and 18 days. At the age of 23 years, in 1857, he came to America and worked at St. Charles, Mo. Later he went to St. Louis where he met and married Elizabeth MUNSBERG. Six children were born to Mr; and Mrs. SCHAEPER all of whom are living except Minnie wife of Chris RUEHRUP, who died several years ago. The five children still living are Mrs. Fritz BENTRUP, Louis, Henry, August and Julia. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon by Rev. LA RAUSCH of the St. Paul's church and burial in the Spangle Cemetery. Within less than three months ago there were 3 SCHAEPER brothers but now there is only one living, August SCHAEPER resident of the North End. Herman SCHAEPER died Aug. 2, 1909 just 3 months 24 days previous to the death of his brother Stephen and his widow died 10 days previous to the death of her brother-in-law.

Obituary of Peter SCHAFER (SCHAEFER), Macoupin County Illinois © Submitted  2003 Beverly Holler

Name of Deceased: SCHAFER (SCHAEFER), Peter
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: August 24, 1898
Obituary: DEATH’S SUDDEN CALL The Demise of Peter SCHAFER Removes Another Prominent Citizen. Peter SCHAFER, one of the oldest and best-known citizens of Macoupin County, died suddenly at his home on South Plum Street in this city, Friday, Aug. 19, 1898 at 11 o’clock p.m.. Aged 73 years, 7 months and 28 days, the immediate cause of his death being heart trouble. Mr. SCHAFER was apparently in his usual good health during the day, and was about the city in the morning greeting friends and making purchases of delicacies for family use. In the evening he ate a hearty supper , then sat with his good wife on the porch of their cozy home until about 9 o’clock when he retired without complaint of even feeling uncomfortable and soon dropped into a restful sleep. At 11 o’clock, while Mrs. SCHAFER was in the room with him and still awake, he roused a little, gave a slight groan and gasp, --and all was over. The spirit of Peter SCHAFER had taken its flight and the aged body was at rest. Deceased was born in Kehrig, near Coblenz, Germany, December 22, 1824, and came to America in 1843. On December 10, 1851, he was married to Miss Mary M. FLORI, sister of Adam FLORI, and Mrs. Elizabeth SCHOENBORN, of this city, who survives him as does one son Nicholas, who is married and resides in St. Louis. He also has one sister , Mrs. Susan DIETRICH, living at Renault, Monroe County. For the past 44 years, Mr. SCHAFER had resided in Macoupin County, living on a farm about four miles out on the Zanesville road--now known as the BARNSTABLE farm--until about seven years ago when he retired from active farm life and moved into this city. During his residence in East Carlinville township, he served numerous terms as highway commissioner, and was once elected county coroner, serving in that capacity during the FISHBACK administration, as sheriff, and seceding to that office at Mr. FISHBACK’s death. Through his entire residence in Macoupin County, he proved himself an honorable citizen, and naught but good words are spoken of him by all who knew him, accompanied by expressions of regret at his sudden demise, and sympathy for the bereaved widow and sorrowing relatives. All appreciate the fact that a truly good man has been called from our midst, but while we deeply deplore the loss of an upright, valuable citizen and neighbor, none can pronounce the dispensation, untimely, and all bow in humble submission. The funeral took place from St. Joseph’s Church at 9 o’clock Monday morning. The service was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends of the deceased who came to pay their last tribute of respect to one whom they had long known and learned to love and respect for his many good qualities. Peter SCHAFER was a good man in the highest and noblest sense of that term. He was a man who squared his actions by the rule of right and came as near living up to the golden rule as any man who ever resided in this community. Solemn high mass was celebrated with Father SCRIBUR of Havana acting as celebrant , assisted by Fathers HOVEN of Carrollton, STICK of Morrisonville, and, SOMMER, of this city. The orators were Father HOVEN in English and Father SOMMER in German. The pall bearers were Casper WESTERMEIER, Jr., H.C. HESSELDENZ, Lawrence WATERMEIER, Ferdinand KNOERZER, Conrad DIETZ, and Tony ENDAJAN. At the conclusion of the services at the church, the remains were conveyed to the Catholic Cemetery and there laid to rest. A DESERVED ENOOMIUM I know it is only necessary to suggest it and you will readily grant me enough of your valuable space in which to pay a short tribute to the memory of the Hon. Peter SHAFER from whose obsequies we have just returned. I flatter myself that in a social and business way I knew Mr. SHAFER as well , if not better than anyone outside of his own family. He lived to a ripe old age consequently witnessed the wonderful development of this country and endured the trials and privations of a frontier life, but by industry and economy he acquired enough of this world’s good to render his declining years comfortable and happy. In the eloquent words of the Reverend HOVEN he illustrated in his life, the qualities of honesty, benevolence and virtue. In public, as well as in his private life, he illustrated these principles in a wonderful degree, so much that many now holding official positions, might profit by adopting his methods and imitating his example. He was a modest nonassuming man, in all things, following the dictates of his own conscience in all the relations of life, as a citizen, husband and father, he rose in the full measure of true manhood. With him “It was light at eventide.” His life work done; he quietly fell asleep to awake to the resurrection of the Lord. Like a ripe sheaf, he has been harvest above. Peace to his ashes. A Friend

Obituary of Anton August SCHELLER, Macoupin County Illinois ©1999 Matt Weismantel

Name of Deceased: SCHELLER, Anton August 
Name of Newspaper: Mt. Olive Herald, Mt Olive, IL 
Date of Obituary: November 2 & 9, 1907 
Obituary: 

 Mt. Olive Herald , Mt Olive, IL, November 2, 1907 -- Just before going to press we received word that Anton August SCHELLER, Sr., had passed away at his home, aged 70 years, 2 months and 13 days. The funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the residence and at 2 o'clock at the German M.E. Church.

Mt. Olive Herald , Mt Olive, IL, November 9, 1907 - The funeral of Anton August SCHELLER, Sr., of whose death we made mention in our last issue, was held Sunday afternoon, the services being conducted by Rev PUELTEMAN at the German M E church. The deceased was born in Saxony, Germany, and was united in marriage to Johanna GUENTNER in 1862. In 1886 he came to this country, making Mt. Olive his home, following mining for a livelihood. His character was of the highest, and he was respected by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, four sons, and seven daughters.

Obituary of Arnold SCHELLER, Macoupin County Illinois ©2000 Matt Weismantel