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WARD. Died 04-1884. Dr Jonas Lutellas Ward, 64, died at Jersey House in Jerseyville. Dr Ward was the third of a family of 6, born in Licking County, OH, November 29, 1821. His parents, Johan & Elizabeth Ward were natives of Virginia. His Grandfather was French (on Mother's side), and English on Father's side. Both had served in the revolution, one of them being wounded at the battle of Yorktown and the other losing a foot by freezing at Valley Forge. His father was in the War of 1812. Dr Ward graduated from Ohio Medical College in 1846, and 1849, he moved to Fieldon and was there until 1867. He then moved to Brussels, Calhoun County and back to Jersey County in 1871. He married Mrs Margareta Selby, mother of Thomas J Selby. She died last year in Jerseyville. There were 5 children. He was a jovial, happy person. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WATSON. Died 16-05-1986. Herbert U Watson, 82, formerly of Calhoun County, died May 16, 1986 at his home. Born in Calhoun County, a son of the late Stephen & Molly (Trowbridge) Watson, he was a retired produce salesman. In 1956, he married Nellie (Parker) Watson, she survives. Also surviving are 1 son, Herbie of Jerseyville; 2 grandchildren; and 3 sisters, Odessa Plummer, Kane, Maxine Griffin, Decatur and Peggy Watson of Webster Groves, Missouri. Services were from Hanks Funeral Home in Hardin. Rev Simon A Simon officiated and burial was in Hardin City Cemetery. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WATSON. Died 16-05-1986. Herbert Uda Watson, 82, of Jerseyville, formerly of Calhoun County, died May 16 at his residence. He was born March 6, 1904, to the late Stephen & Molly (Trowbridge) Watson. He married Nellie Parker in1956. He was a self employed produce salesman. Surviving are his wife; 1 son Herbie Watson, Jerseyville; 3 sisters, Odessa Plummer, Kane, Maxine Griffin of Decatur and Peggy Watson of Webster Groves, Mo; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held May 19 at Hanks Funeral Home in Hardin with Rev Simon A Simon officiating. Burial was in Hardin Cemetery. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WEINER. Died 04-09-1954. Ernest Weiner, 86, who had been in ill health for some time, died September 4 at Waters Nursing Home, Jerseyville. Funeral rites were held at Hanks Funeral Home, Hardin on September 7. Burial was in Hardin Cemetery. He was a son of the late Henry & Elizabeth Weiner and was born in Germany, December 13, 1867. He came to the US at the age of 14 and settled in Calhoun County where he had spent most of his life. For the past 12 years he had been a resident of Jerseyville. Surviving are 6 daughters, Mrs Anna Foiles, Jerseyville, Mrs Elizabeth Slinker and Mrs Mae Klinefelter of Marshalltown, IA, Mrs Ella Lynch, Beaman, IA, Mrs Ethel Smith, Meredosia, and Mrs Dorothy Vetter, Brighton; 3 sons, William and Paul Weiner, Jerseyville and Ernest Weiner Jr, Brighton; and 1 sister, Mrs Barbara Brodbeck, 92 year old resident of Batchtown. His wife died 6 years ago. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WEINER. Pauline Weiner. - incomplete - school teacher in Calhoun Co. She is survived by 1 daughter, Judith Holder, Jerseyville and 2 sons, Paul H "Corky" Weiner Jr and Keith A Weiner both of Jerseyville; 14 grandchildren; 15g-grandchildren; 1 sister, Elizabeth Gillespie, Grafton; and 2 brothers, Murl Funk, Glen Carbon and John Funk, Hardin. Funeral services were held February 21 at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev Dan Harry of United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Valhalla Memorial Park, Godfrey. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WHITED. Died 15-04-1988. Freeda F Whited, 78, of Jerseyville, died April 15, 1988 at Greenwood Manor. She was born in Calhoun County to the late Thomas & Leeta (Ottwell) Gourley. She married Roy Whited on October 10, 1928, in Edwardsville. He died November 25, 1984. She was a member of Kemper Baptist Church, Medora. Surviving are 2 daughters, Phyllis Berttell, Brighton and Evelyn Wordley, Godfrey; 1 son, Glenn Whited, Carrollton; 1 sister, Veeda George, White Hall; 3 bros, Chester Gourley, Carrollton and Lloyd and Leland Gourley, both of Winchester; 11 grandchildren; and 10 g-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sister Mary Norton and 2 brothers Arnold and Everrett Gourley. Visitation and funeral were at Targhetta Funeral Home in Medora. Rev George F Humbert Jr officiated and burial was in Medora Cemetery. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WIEGAND. Died 05-04-1971. C C (Carl) Wiegand, 82 years, 6 months, 22 days, former Jersey County farmer, now of Godfrey, died April 5, at Jersey Community hospital. He had been a patient for 2 weeks. Final rites were held at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev W Louis Purcell, pastor of United Methodist Church, conducted the service. Interment was in Oak Grove Cemetery. He was a son of the late George F & Nancy (Squier) Wiegand and was born in Calhoun County September 13, 1888. Mr Wiegand engaged in farming in Jersey County for a number of years, and later he and his wife operated a grocery store in Hartford. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs S l (Lillian) Simms, Jerseyville and Mrs Neal (Gertrude) Sheppard, Bethalto; 11 grandchildren and 15 g-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, B Gladys Wiegand, 1 son, 1 grandchild and 6 brothers and sisters. Mrs Wiegand died in October 1970. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WILSON. Died 02-10-1978. Myrtle Wilson, 81, of Jerseyville, died October 2 at Jersey Community hospital where she had been a patient since September 19. She was born in Mozier, Calhoun County on January 26, 1897, a daughter of Sidney & Amanda Rosa Ansell. Surviving are her husband, W Otto Wilson; 1 daughter, Ruth Fonner, Jerseyville; 2 sons, Maurice Wilson, Brighton and William Wilson of Virginia, IL; 9 grandchildren; 4 g-grandchildren. Visitation was from Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. The body was then taken to the Church of Christ on RT 267, with Bro Boyd Goodson officiating. Scripture and prayer service was conducted at Indian Creek Church south of Hamburg followed by burial in the church cem. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WILSON. Died 11-1981. Orville R "Pete" Wilson Sr, 70, died at Jersey Community hospital. The Calhoun native, son of the late Martin & Nell (Surgeon) Wilson, was a machinist at Owens-IL until retiring after 31 years of service. He married Mary (Blackston) Wilson on June 24, 1931 in Jersey County and she survives. Also surviving are 1 daughter, Joanne Hill, E Alton; 2 sons, Richard "Dick" Wilson and Russell "Russ" Wilson, both of Jerseyville; 5 grandchildren; 1 sister, Ellen Mitchell, Alton; and 3 bros, Vernon and Bill both of Jerseyville, and James of Hamburg. Visitation and service were held at Gubser Funeral Home in Jerseyville. Rev R E George officiate with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WINCHELL. Died 1940. Anna Katherine Winchell, 73, of Eldred, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Ernest Kolb, in Alton. She had suffered several strokes and had been ill for more than 5 years. She was a daughter of Michael & Barbara (Bechtoldt) Wirth and was born January 2, 1867 in Calhoun Co. She married Alvin Winchell November 14, 1889 and for the past 36 years, they had loved on their farm east of Eldred. Because of her poor health she had gone to stay with her daughter in Alton. Surviving is are her husband; 2 sons, Ira and Irwin; and 2 daughters, Mrs Ernest Kolb and Mrs Lena Wirts, all of Alton; 1 sister, Miss Francis Wirth, Jerseyville; 1 half-bro, George Wirth and 1 half sister, Mrs Joe Zipprich, Kampsville; 7 grandchildren and 4 g-grandchildren. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WINELAND. Died 04-03-1977. Leslie Wineland, 81, retired farmer and former teacher in Calhoun County, died March 4, at Illinios Community hospital, Pittsdfield. Services were held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Leta Angelo (Armstrong) Wineland; 4 daughters, Mrs Winnie Tucker, Jerseyville, Mrs Geraldine rue, Delhi, Mrs Marian Roller, Godfrey and Mrs Carmine Waymack, Lancaster, CA; 2 stepsons, Neil Armstrong, Overland Park, KS and James Armstrong, Dallas TX; 1 step daughter, Mrs Joyce Bomke, Jacksonville; 2 bros, Norman of Hamburg and Ferdie of Camden, NJ; 4 sisters, Mrs Nola Baughman, Mrs Gladys Witjen and Mrs Faith Hastings, Pleasant Hill and Mrs Nellie Parks, St. Louis; 16 grandchildren; 28 g-grandchildren; and 2 g-g-grandchildren. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WINKLER. Died 08-07-1983. Lee C Winkler, 95, of Hamburg, died July 8, at Calhoun Care Center, Hardin where he had resided for 6 months. Services were held at Hanks Funeral Home, Hardin with Udell Meyer officiating. Burial was in Hamburg Cemetery. He was a retired linesman for Union Electric and was born February 24, 1888 in Hamburg, son of Theodore & Julia (Beisman) Winkler. Surviving are his wife, Winifred (Cokshot) Winkler whom he married March 27, 1909; 1 daughter, Mary L Lang, Hamburg; 1 son, Paul W Winkler, Hamburg; 1 granddaughter, Carolyn Gibson and 1 g-grandson, Mark Gibson, both of Jerseyville. Masonic rites were conducted by Westgate Lodge in Hamburg of which he was a member. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] WOELFEL. Died 08-10-1966. George William Woelfel, 63, of Jerseyville, died October 8, at Jersey Community hospital where he had been moved a few hours earlier. He had been ill for some time. Visitation was at Jacoby Brothers Funeral Home in Jerseyville where the rosary was recited. Funeral services were held at Holy Ghost Church with Rev Fr Paul P Heinen celebrant of Requiem Mass. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery. He was a son of the late Fred & Elizabeth (Brinkman) Woelfel and was born in Calhoun County, March 12, 1903. He was a steamfitter by trade and was employed by Holmes & Narver Const Co. He was a member of Local 553 Plumbers & Fitters Union, Knights of Columbus, and Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Rose Woelfel; 4 sons, George L, Alton, Alfred H, Richard A, and Ronald J Woelfer, Jerseyville; 1 daughter, Mrs William Simpson Jr, Jerseyville; 16 grandchildren; 1 brother, Henry Woelfel, Jerseyville; and 3 sisters, Mrs Andrew Klass, Batchtown, Mrs Josephine Droege, Peoria, and Mrs Virgil Watts, Franklin. One daughter, Elizabeth (Betty Lou) preceded him in death. [Unknown Contributor - Thanks!] Back to Main Page |
