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Macon County
Obituaries
Minnie (Springer) Koehler Davis
Funeral Tomorrow For Mrs. August Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. August Davis, 79, who died at 11:20 a.m. yesterday
in her home, 1203 East Wood street, will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the
Moran & Sons chapel with burial in Graceland cemetery. Friends may call
at the family residence between 11 a.m. today and noon tomorrow.
Mrs. Davis had been in failing health for the past year, and seriously ill
since Thursday.
She was born, Minnie Springer, in Austria, Feb. 24, 1866. Forty-seven yeas
ago she came to Decatur with her husband, Ernest Koehler, who died in 1917.
She was remarried to August Davis in 1906.
She leaves behind her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Robert E. Gates and Mrs.
Fred Prell, both of Decatur, two sons, Charles and Alfred Koehler also of
Decatur; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
[Source Unknow, February 14, 1939 - Submitted by Peggy McElfish]
Russell W. Hill
Russell W. HIll died Saturday morning at the residence of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Martin J. Hill, 349 East Herkimer street. He had been ill
for a week. His age was five years and two months. Beisdes his parents
he leaves a sister, Martha Hill. The funeral will be held at 10:30
Tuesday morning at the First Christian church. The interment will be
in Long Point cemetery, south of Niantic.[Source: “THE DECATUR
REVIEW”. September 28, 1912 Page 8 - Transcribed
by Nancy Piper]
William J. Hamilton
William J. Himilton, veteran of the Civil war and for many years an employee
at the Wabash shops, died early Monday morning at the Soldier's home in Quincy.
He was seventy-nine years old. He had been in feeble health for
some time. Mr. Hamilton was known to most of the old residents of Decatur.
He had lived here since the close of the Civil war and during most
of that time was employed at the Wabash shops. He had many friends
here. He was a membeer of Dunham post, 141 G.A.R. He is survived
by three children, Attorney Fred Hamilton of Decatur, and Miss Cora Hamilton
and Mrs. Stella Mallory, both of Phoenix, Ariz. The body was brought
to the Moran undertaking establishment Monday to await arrangements for the
funeral. [Source: “THE DECATUR REVIEW”. Monday
Evening, December 8, 1919 Page 3 - Transcribed by Nancy
Piper]
Mrs. Martha Fletcher
Mrs. Martha Ann Fletcher, wife of Teron W. Fletcher, died at 5:30 o'clock
Sunday afternnon in the family residence, 1088 South Franklin street. She
was forty-six years old last January. Her death was caused by a
complication of diseases with which she had suffered since Nov. 22.
Mrs. Fletcher's maiden name was Martha A. Barlett. She was born in
Christian county Jan 29, 1873. She had lived in Decatur for twenty-six
years and was one of the best known and best liked woman in the southeast
part of the city. For the last eighteen years she had resided in the
house where her death occurred. She was a member of Grace Methodist
church, and also of Golden Crown Camp, Royal Neighbors of America and of
the Daughters of Pocahontas. She was greatly interested in church work
and in lodge work, and she was a friend in anyone in need. Shewas never
too busy to help out in cases of illness in the neighborhood and she was
never appealed to in vain.
Mrs. Fletcher is survived by her husband and two children, Perry and Luella
Fletcher. There are two grandchildren. She is also survived by
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barlett, and three brothers, C.M Barlett
of Decatur, J.A. Barlett of Mt. Auburn and J.E. Bartlett of Florida. The
body was removed to the Moran undertaking establishment and prepared for
burial. [Source: “THE DECATUR REVIEW”. Monday
Evening, December 8, 1919 Page 3 - Transcribed by Nancy
Piper]
Mrs. Harriet Grace Gates
Jan 1, 1899 - Decatur Daily Review
GATES
The funeral of Harriet Grace Gates, wife of Robert E. Gates, was held at
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the family residence, 154 East Eldorado
street. The services were conducted by Rev. M. B. Spayd. There was a large
attendance. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The body was taken
to Bement for interment. - Submiited by Peggy McElfish
December 31, 1898 - Decatur -
GATES
Mrs. Harriet Grace Gates, wife of Robert E. Gates, died at 3:55 a.m. Friday,
Dec 30, at the family residence, 1543 East Eldorado street. Her age was 19
years and 5 months. She leaves a husband and one child, aged three weeks.
Her death was caused by peritonitis. She was a daughter of Mrs. Rachel Hoffhein.
He leaves a sister, Mrs. Alonzo Doty, and two brothers, Otis and Curtis Hoffhein.
She was married to Robert Gates in February, 1896. The funeral will be held
this afternoon. The body will be taken to Bement for interment. - Submiited
by Peggy McElfish
Ernest H. Koehler
April 15, 1920 - Decatur Review -
Ernest H. Koehler died at 4:30 Thursday morning at the state hospital in
Jacksonville. He was thirty-three years of age. Nearly two years ago he suffered
from an attack of the infulensa and had never been well since.
He was a coal miner, and was a member of the Local 3622. He leaves his mother,
Mrs. August Davis, two brothers and two sisters, C.C. and O. Koehler, Mrs.
Ida Brill and Miss Minnie Davis.
The body will be brought back to Decatur Thursday night by J. J. Morgon and
funeral arrangements will be made later.
- Submiited by Peggy McElfish
Mary Jane E. Loy
Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 19 1857
Died in this city on the 13th inst., Mary Jane E. Loy, daughter of John G.
and Louisa M. Loy aged 1 year, 1 month and 6 days.
Upland Citizen Taken By Death
William Francis Naftel, 1095 West Arrow highway, Upland resident for
the last 35 years died last night at an Ontario rest home following a two
years' illness at the age of 67 years. A native of Macon county, Illinois,
Mr. Naftel came to Upland from Crowley, La. Widely known as a citrus rancher
he served for many years as a member of the board of directors of the Upland
Citrus association, much of
the time in the capacity of vice president. He was also a director of the
Mountain View Water company. A member of the Upland Methodist church, he
served as superintendent of its Sunday School for 20 years without missing
a session except when in the hospital or attending a church conference. Surviving
Mr. Naftel are his widow, his mother, Mrs. W. J. Naftel, Pomona; two daughters,
Mrs. Marion Grothe, Upland and Mrs. Glenn McLaughlin, Ontario; three sons,
Earl Naftel, Detroit, Mich.; Eldon and Robert Naftel of Upland, the last
named now being stationed with the army in Maryland; three sisters, Mrs.
N. H. Garrison, Ontario; Mrs. A. Tauner, Sacramento; and Mrs. V. Teska, Pomona;
two brothers, Charles Naftel, Santa Monica and Harry Naftel, Covina, and
eight grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Naftel will be conducted Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.,.
at the Upland Methodist church, with the Stone mortuary in charge. The remains
will be entombed at Bellevue Mausoleum. [ The Daily Report, Ontario, California
- August 9, 1943]
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John D. Nesbitt
Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) Saturday, April 28, 1855
Died in this county, at the residence of his father, Mr. John D. Nesbitt,
son of Wm Nesbitt, esq., aged 21 years.
-- Contributed by Nancy Piper
Daughter of W. S. Oglesby
September 10 1857
Died on the 17th inst., the youngest daughter of W. S. Oglesby. Her death
was caused by a fall down stairs, which produced congestion of the brain.
Mrs Robert Reed
Decatur Review, Saturday, April 15, 1911, page 8.
OREANA WOMAN CANCER VICTIM
Oreana, April 15-- Mrs Robert Reed died at her home 3 1/2 miles south-east
of Oreana Thursday afternoon. Death was caused by cancer from which she had
been a sufferer for the past two years and had been confined to her bed for
the last three months.
Louisa Barbara Fulk was born in Indiana, August 13, 1856 and was married
to Robert Reed April 19,1875, in Decatur, Illinois.
Mrs Reed was the mother of fourteen children, all living and all present
at the funeral. She leaves a husband and the fourteen children who are: Albert
and Mark Reed of Decatur, Roy Reed of Casner, Lee Reed and Mrs Frank Stuart
of Oakley, John Reed, Ralph Reed and Mrs. Guy Bullock living near Oreana
and Byron, Melvin, May and Fern all at home. She also leaves one brother
near Oakley.
The funeral services will be at the Union Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock,
conducted by the Rev F E Gallgar of the Christian Church. Interment will
be in Union Cemetery.
Death of Mrs Robert Reed
Mrs Robert Reed died at her home three and one half miles southeast of Oreana
April 13, 1911, aged 54 years and eight months. She had been a sufferer from
cancer for the past 2 years and for the last three months had been confined
to her bed. Through all her sufferings she was kind and patient and always
thoughtful of those who cared for her.
Barbara Fulk was born in Green County, Indiana August 13, 1856. She came
to Macon County with her parents when she was quite young and has spent the
remainder of her life in this vicinity. She married Robert Reed April 19,1875
and to them were born 14 children all of who are living. They are Albert
F and Mark T of Decatur, John W, Mrs Fannie Bullock and Ralph H. of Oreana,
Lee A, and Mrs Nellie Stuart of Oakley and Lester, Homer, Byron, Melvin,
May and Fern who reside at home. Besides the children and husband she leaves
one brother, John Fulk of Oakley, 16 grandchildren and a host of friends
to mourn her loss. She was a noble wife and unusually kind and loving mother
and an excellent neighbor. The funeral services were held at the Oreana Christian
Church Sunday morning at 11 o;clock conducted by Rev F E Galigern, pastor
of the Oreana Christian Church. The music was furnished by a double quartet
composed of Mrs E E Conley, Misses Grace Kirby and Ida Strope, Mrs J C Spooner,
Misses Ira Thompson, Kenneth Cooper, J C Spooner and J H Moothart. The honorary
pall-bearers were O L Stuart, D Turpin, J Stuart, H Hirsch, D Seitz and H
C Bower. The active pall-bearers were J H Burgess, T Pensinger, J P Dilling,
N Larson, J W Duvall and M Boyer. The flowers were in charge of Mrs C Betzer
and Mrs E Thurman. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. Interment
was in the Union Cemetery.
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Elam Rust
Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur, Illinois) March 12 1857
On Saturday morning last, Mr. Elam Rust, Esq., Editor of the Democratic Herald
in this city, was taken with fits and delirium, and died in a fit about 10
o'clock that night. Mr. R. was buried on Monday evening. The Funeral services
were performed at the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. E. W. Thayer. Mr. R. leaves
a family.
Louis Joubert
The funeral of Louis Joubert was held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at the
residence of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Mccormick, 1042 West Decatur Street.
The services were conducted by Rev. Elisha Safford, pastor of Westminster
Presbyterian church. There was a large attendance, members of Dunham post,
141, G. A. R., being present in a body and conducting their ritualistic
exercises.
The music was furnished by Mrs. Corydon C. Nicholson and Mrs. Homer
Bateman.
The active pallbearers were J. B. Stocks, Roy Phillips, Samuel Phillips,
C. E. Hildreth, W. Linhurst and T. J. Wright.
The honorary pallbearers were Jacob Hanes, Henry Barnhart, L. W. Nichols,
J. T. Beldon, Samuel S. Welfley and J. T. Francis. The interment was in Greenwood
cemetery. The Decatur Review, Saturday Evening, December 20, 1919 [contributed
by dubarv@netzero.net]
Walter Herbert Ireland
Walter Herbert Ireland; b. 12-16-1909 - d. 11-2-1954, 6:15am.
born; Moweagual, Ill, m/w divorced. Occupation State Patrol Judge-Racing
Assn. Em: W. Virginia Horse Racing Assn. Place of death - Decatur, Macon
Co., Ill. - Buried Fairlawn Ceme Lot 720-3 Section L. - Parents John W. &
Lillie Edith Ireland. Children 1st Lt. John Ireland, Jr., Europe, no other
info, Mrs. Charlotte Ann Maunsell, Salem Depot, NH.; Mrs. Mildred (Dawson-Ray)
Ireland, Montebello, Calif. - Sister,; Charles Edward Ireland - Montebello,
Calif. - Brother. (contributed by Linda Dawson Alvey - Pookey5409@aol.com)
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