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MADISON COUNTY, IL OBITUARIES
Edward G Appel
Former Edwardsville resident, Edward G Appel, who had made his home in Sacramento, CA, since 1948, died there Wednesday [July 12]. Mr. Appel, who was retired, had been employed many years by the N. O. Nelson Manufacturing Company, here. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gus (Veva June) Schlick, Sacramento, CA, and two grandchildren. His wife, the former Florence Drummond, died September 7, 1948. Friends may call after 4 pm Sunday at the Weber Funeral Home, where final rites will be held at 11 am Monday [July 17]. H. Edwin Harper, St Louis, a reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist, will conduct the service. Burial will be in St James cemetery, Ft. Russell township. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, July 14, 1961 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Miss Elizabeth Appel Dies Here
Succumbs to Stroke of Apoplexy; Funeral Services to Be Held Tomorrow
Miss Elizabeth Appel of this city died at the home of a sister, Mrs. Edward A. Rohrkaste, here at 8:20 o'clock last night following a brief illness, due to a stroke of apoplexy. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Marks, Weber Funeral Home. Burial will be made at St. James Cemetery. Rev. H. J. Bredehoeft, pastor of Eden Evangelical church, will have charge.
Miss Appel suffered a stroke about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon, shortly after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Rohrkaste, at which time she apparently was in good health. Leaving her sister's, Miss Appel was walking to the home of A. P. Wolf here, where she had been employed and made her home the past 45 years, when stricken. She was first taken to the Wolf residence and later was removed to the Rohrkaste home. Previously she had suffered a stroke 8 years ago.
Miss Appel was born in Ft Russell township on May 16, 1868, a daughter of Charles A. and Julia S. [Bayer] Appel. She attended Progress school in that township and later moved to Edwardsville. Miss Appel had remained here since, about 50 years. She was confirmed in the Eden church here.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Rohrkaste and Mrs. Margaret Senn, and one brother, Edward G. Appel, all of this city, besides 17 nieces and nephews.
Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, February 11, 1935
Miss Elizabeth Appel Interred at St James
Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Appel, of this city, who died suddenly Friday night following a stroke of apoplexy, were conducted yesterday. Rites were held at Marks Weber funeral home at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. J. Bredehoeft, pastor of Eden Evangelical church, officiated. Interment was made at St James cemetery. Pallbearers were the following: Harris, Fred, and Carl Rohrkaste, Harry and Nelson Senn, and George Berlemann, all of this city, and nephews of Miss Appel. Services were largely attended. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, February 9, 1935 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Margaret Bayer Appel
Mrs. Maggie Appel Expired on Sun.
Last of Family of Seven Children Succumbed at Home of Her Daughter
Mrs. Maggie Appel, resident of Edwardsville for nearly half a century and a native of Fort Russell township, died Sunday morning at 1:10 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma M. Brown, of Schramm City, where she went several months ago on account of ill health. Death was due to an ailment of the heart. Mrs. Appel was one of a family of seven children. She is the last member of the family. Her ill health has extended over a period of several years. The final attack came on last Tuesday and her critical condition has been realized for several days.
The body is being brought back to Edwardsville for burial. Services will be conducted at the Eden Evangelical Church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. H. Bredehoeft. Several relatives will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be made at St. James Cemetery on the Springfield Road north of Edwardsville.
Mrs. Appel was born on a farm north of Edwardsville. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johann W. Bayer. The date of her birth was December 27, 1851, and she had attained the age of 78 years, 2 months, and 9 days. She was the widow of the late Adam Appel. After spending her younger life in Fort Russell, she moved to Edwardsville and established a home at 358 St Andrews avenue. Besides the daughter with whom she had recently resided, she is survived by one son, William Appel, who has lately been living in Schramm City. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, March 10, 1930 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
William Appel
Funeral services for William Appel, 83, a former Edwardsville resident who died Thursday night was held Saturday afternoon in Springfield. Mr. Appel, son of the late Adam and Margaret Bayer Appel of Edwardsville, is survived by a sister, Mrs. Emma Brown of Hillsboro, and a number of cousins, including Mrs. Margaret Senn of Collinsville, and Edward Appel, Sacramento, Calif., both formerly of this city. - [Edwardsville Intelligencer 9 Feb 1959 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Michael Arro
Michael R. "Mikie" Arro, 60, of Maryville, Ill., born March 19, 1948, in East St. Louis, Ill., died at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at his residence. Mr. Arro worked in productive maintenance at Granite City Steel for 31 years. He was a member of Sons of The American Legion, Collinsville, Ill., the Laker's Car Club, and United Steel Workers. Mikie was a Pontiac car enthusiast. His favorite car was a 1974 Pontiac Grand Prix named "Marilyn", and he also owned a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Coupe named "Jeanne". He attended 1st Baptist Church, Maryville, Ill., and was an avid coin collector, slot machine collector and a NASCAR fan. Surviving are his wife, Jeanne, nee Maroon, Arro, whom he married on Feb. 14, 2000, at the St. Clair County Court House, Belleville, Ill.; children, Rosann (John) Rogers of Caseyville, Ill., Michael (Natalie) Arro of Collinsville, Ill., Brian (Ruth) Kuhl of Highland, Ill., Bradley (Lori) Kuhl of Highland, Ill., Theresa (Scott) Glueck of Belleville, Ill., and Lisa (Jeff) Niggli of Highland, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his parents, Joe Q. and Minnie, nee Reano, Arro; a brother, Joseph "Joe" (Beth) Arro of Collinsville, Ill.; canine daughter, Katie; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2008, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill. Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2008, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill., with Pastor Rich Cochran officiating. - [HERBERT A. KASSLY FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill. - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Minnie Arro
Minnie Arro, nee Reano, 85, of Caseyville, Ill., born Dec. 22, 1922, in Harrisburg, Ill., died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at her residence. Mrs. Arro was a retired sales person at Famous Barr, Fairview Heights, Ill. She was a lifetime member of VFW Post 5691 Auxiliary, Collinsville, Ill.; a member of the Red Hat Society; avid pinochle player at the Collinsville Senior Citizen; a member of the American Legion Post 365 for 24 years and also served as a Chaplain. She and her husband, Joe, also owned the Arro East Inn Tavern in Collinsville, Ill., from 1962 to 1968, which was known for Minnie's famous poorboy sandwiches. Minnie loved people and her family dearly. Her greatest joy was the American Legion Fish Fry on Friday nights. She loved serving her many friends and new customers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio "Tony" and Domenico "Minnie," nee Gallas, Reano; and a son, Michael Richard Arro, who died on June 17, 2008.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Q. "Joe" Arro of Caseyville, Ill., whom she married on August 25, 1940, in Christopher, Ill.; a son, Joe Anthony (Beth) Arro of Collinsville, Ill.; a sister, Margaret Slimak of Collinsville, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Jeanie, nee Maroon, Arro of Maryville, Ill.; her grandchildren, Tony Louis (Elizabeth) Arro of Caseyville, Ill., Tara Jean Arro of Collinsville, Ill., Rosann (John) Rogers of Hollywood Heights, Ill., and Michael Anthony (Natalie) Arro of Collinsville, Ill.; her step-grandchildren, Kyle Jones of Collinsville, Ill., and Kevin Jones of Glen Carbon, Ill.; her great-grandchildren, Isabella Arro of Caseyville, Ill., and Ryan Artime of Collinsville, Ill.; and her step-great-grandchildren, Rachel Mauch of Caseyville, Ill., Elliot Mauch of Caseyville, Ill., and Stuart Mauch of Caseyville, Ill.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill., with Father John Beveridge officiating. Burial will be in Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill. [HERBERT A. KASSLY FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.- Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Earl J. Barnsback
Ex-City Alderman Barnsback, 56, Dies
Former Alderman Earl J. [Jacob] Barnsback, 56, 22 Rock Hill Ct., died at 2:30 pm Wednesday [Oct 11] in St Luke's Hospital, St Louis. He had been hospitalized 6 days. He was a carpenter for 26 years. The last four years he worked for Melvin Suhre. He was born July 11, 1916, in Edwardsville, the son of Mrs. Bertha R. Barnsback of Edwardsville and the late Fred E. Barnsback. He was married to Bernice Eihausen of Edwardsville on October 6, 1940 in Eden [Evangelical and Reform] United Church of Christ, Edwardsville. She survives. Also surviving are a son, Terry Barnsback at home, a daughter, Mrs. James (Cheryl) Myrick of St Louis and one grandchild. He was a member of Eden United Church of Christ, Edwardsville, a former Edwardsville City Alderman and a member of Edwardsville Post 199 of the American Legion, the Last Man's club, Carpenter Local 378, Edwardsville, Edwardsville's Musicians Local, the Greater Alton Hammond Organ Society, and Eden Brotherhood. Friends may call after 2 pm Friday at the Lesley Marks Funeral Home in Edwardsville until 11 am Saturday, when the body will be taken to Eden church. Services will be at 2 pm Saturday in the church. Rev. Paul Rahmeier, interim pastor of Eden United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Valley View cemetery. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, October 12, 1972 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
F. E. Barnsback
Fred E. Barnsback, 816 Prickett Ave., a retired state highway maintenance patrolman, died this morning at 12.45 at St Joseph's Hospital, Highland, where he had been a patient two weeks. He was 76 years old. Mr. Barnsback had farmed in Pin Oak township for 20 years, after which he moved to Edwardsville where he resided the past 40 years. He had been employed by the Illinois Highway Maintenance Department for 16 years. Born May 20, 1887, he was a son of the late Fred J and Kate Vinyard Barnsback of Pin Oak township. He was married February 11, 1914 in Edwardsville by the Rev. H. U. Rohm to Miss Bertha Bayer, who survived. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Earl J. of this city; two grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Earl (Myrtle) Herrin of Edwardsville. One brother died in infancy. The body may be viewed at the Lesley Marks funeral home after 2 pm Wednesday until the service Thursday at 2 pm. The Rev. Paul Stange, interim pastor of Eden United Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, January 21, 1964 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Albert E. Bayer
Albert Edward Bayer, 59, 231 Norwood Place, East Alton, died Saturday [June 1] at 5 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield, where he had been a patient for the past year. Mr. Bayer, a long-time resident of Edwardsville, was an assistant operating supervisor at Shell Oil Company's Wood River refinery. Born May 7, 1898 in Ft. Russell Township, he was the son of the late Edward D. and Julia Haase Bayer. The deceased is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Birchard to who he was married Sept 3, 1954 in Edwardsville, three daughters, Mrs. W. H. (Vera) Jaeger, Neosho, Mo., Mrs. H.E. (Betty) Marti, Edwardsville, and Mrs. C.E. (Mary) Rinck, Collinsville; two sons Logan and Albert P., both of Edwardsville, and eight grandchildren. He is preceded in death on May 11, 1951 by his first wife Freda Steiner Bayer to whom he was married Sept 11, 1919 and one son, Jack. Active in civic and community affairs, Mr. Bayer was a member of the local Eden Evangelical and Reformed church and was for many years a member and secretary of the Edwardsville Board of Education. He distinguished himself in Masonic circles, receiving the coveted thirty-third degree. A member of Edwardsville Lodge Number 99, A.F. and A.M., he held the office of Worshipful Master in 1929 and has served as secretary since 1931, a position he also held in the Edwardsville chapter 146, R.A.M., form 1931-54. Mr. Bayer was a past patron of the Edwardsville chapter 667, Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Mississippi Valley consistory, Ainad temple, Order of the Mystic Shrine, and the Edwardsville and Wood River Shrine clubs. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the local Temple Association for 26 years. Friends may call at the Weber funeral home until 2 p.m. Tuesday at which time services will be held there with Rev. R.F. Tromohlen officiating. Masonic services will be held at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in St. James cemetery in Ft. Russell Township. Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, June 3, 1957 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Mrs. Freda Bayer
Mrs. Freda Bayer, 53, of 320 State Street died Friday [May 11] at 11 a.m. at St Luke's hospital in St. Louis where she has been a patient for three days. She was born Sept 12, 1897, in St. Louis, the daughter of the late John Steiner and Mrs. Pauline Steiner of this city. She was married to Albert E. Bayer on Sept 11, 1919, in this city, who survives. Besides her husband and mother she is survived by two sons, Logan E. Bayer and Albert P. Bayer of this city; three daughters, Mrs. William H. (Vera) Jaeger of Redonda Beach, Calif., Mrs. Homer (Betty) Marti and Mrs. C.E. (Mary) Rinck of Collinsville; one brother, Arnold Steiner of this city; one sister, Miss Pauline Steiner of this city, and seven grandchildren. One son, John A. Bayer, preceded her in death. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star 667, the Eden Evangelical church and the Women's guild committee 4. Friends may call at the Marks-Weber funeral home after 12 noon Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday, when the body will be taken to the Eden Evangelical church to lie in state until services are held at 2 p.m. with Rev. H.J. Bredehoeft officiating. Interment will be held in St. James cemetery in Ft. Russell township. (Died May 11, 1951.) Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, May 12, 1951 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Jacob Bayer
Death of Jacob Bayer, of this City
Jacob Bayer, a well known citizen of lower Edwardsville, died Thursday [Jun 27] morning at eleven o'clock, after an illness of several months' duration. His last illness was inflammatory rheumatism and paralysis. The funeral ceremonies were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Franklin Grove, No. 22 U.A.O.D. [United Ancient Order of Druids]. Services were held at the family residence, at which Rev. Carl Kunzmann delivered a sermon, Fred Gaertner, Past Noble Grand Arch of the Druids, made remarks appropriate for the occasion. After the ceremonies the remains were taken to Woodlawn Cemetery for interment. The deceased was highly esteemed by the large concourse of friends who followed the remains to the last resting place. The Firemen and Druids, of which the deceased was a member, participated. The pall bearers, members of the U.A.O.D. were Peter Greenwood, and Nicholas Schmitt, of Bethalto, and Phillip Krappes, John Schlemmer, Daniel Bernreuther, and Balser Sommerlad of this city. Deceased was born in Rhine Province, Bavaria in 1842, and was 47 years and 10 months old at his death. He came to the United States with his parents in 1846, settling two miles north of Edwardsville in Ft. Russell township, where he resided for about thirty-two years. He removed to this city eleven years ago and engaged in business. He was the first assessor of Ft. Russell, serving two terms, and has been Past Arch of Franklin Grove, No. 22 U.A.O.D. He leaves a wife [Theresa Klaus] and five children, four boys and one girl, to lament his demise. The children are Jacob, John, Fred, and Edward and Mrs. Edward Dippold. He also has surviving him an aged mother [Katherine Pausch Bayer], one brother [Edward David Bayer], and three sisters [Mrs. Julia Appel, Mrs. Catherine Ficker, and Mrs. Margaret Appel], besides a wide circle of relatives and friends in this city and Ft. Russell who regret his death. The family are under obligations and are thankful to the Fire Company, Druids, and citizens for favors extended during their affliction. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, July 3, 1889 - CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Julia Bayer
Mrs. E. D. Bayer Dies
Mrs. Julia Bayer, wife of E.D. Bayer, died this afternoon at 1:10 o'clock at the family residence, 1415 North Main street, from a paralytic stroke, which came on this morning at 10:30 o'clock. She arose this morning in high spirits and the death is a severe shock to members of the family. Mrs. Bayer was 58 years old. Besides her husband, two children, Mrs. John Hardbeck and Albert Bayer survive. A daughter, Mrs. Fred Michel died on March 2 last. Funeral arrangements had not been made at the time of going to press. (Died October 18, 1919) Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, October 20, 1919
Funeral Held Today
Many Attend Services for Mrs. Julia Bayer
Burial at St. James Cemetery Near Her Former Home
The death of Mrs. Julia Bayer, briefly told in the Intelligencer Saturday afternoon resulting from a paralytic stroke three hours after it came on, was a great shock to her many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Bayer has been in better health during the past three months that in several years. Saturday morning she arose and after each a lunch about 10:30 o'clock has gone to the second floor to do some work. The attack came on a few minutes later and she was found by her daughter, Mrs. John Hardbeck, who called Mr. Bayer, bailiff in the county court. He was taken home in an automobile, Mrs. Bayer being unconscious when he arrived. The physician pronounced her case as hopeless. The end came at 1:10 p.m.
Mrs. Bayer at breakfast spoke of plans made for the next five Sundays. She anticipated visiting several relatives and entertaining others at her home before winter set in. Four years ago Mrs. Bayer was taken critically ill with a kidney trouble, but showed improvement after nearly a year. The attack was followed with another of similar symptoms and she finally underwent surgical operation, having one kidney removed. Mrs. Bayer was a native of Edwardsville. Her maiden name was Miss Julia Haase and she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Haase, and was born on February 22, 1861 being in her 58th year at the time of death. She was one of a family of five sisters. Her birthplace was in a residence on the Alton road. She was educated in the local schools and grew to womanhood here. Her marriage to Mr. Bayer was solemnized on August 19, 1880, and they located on a farm in Ft. Russell township, remaining there until 1904 when Mr. Bayer retired. Her husband and two children survive her. They are Mrs. John Hardbeck or Edwardsville and Albert Bayer of Alhambra. There is also one sister, Mrs. Jacob Wenner of Staunton. Since that time the family has lived in Edwardsville. Mrs. Bayer was a member of Eden Evangelical church and of the Fraueverein and has been active in both organizations. She was a kind and gentle wife and mother and had a wide circle of friends. Her disposition was rather quiet and unassuming, but she enjoyed socialibiblity and company. The funeral was held this afternoon from the family residence, 1415 North Main street to the Eden Evangelical church. Services were conducted by Rev. H Rahn and were largely attended. The pall bearers were John F Helmkamp, George Hardbeck, Sr., William E. Stahlhut, H.H. Stahlhut, Henry W. Take, Sr., and M.M. Buchta. Burial was in St. James Evangelical Cemetery north of Edwardsville. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, October 18, 1919 - CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Logan Bayer
Logan E. [Edward] Bayer, 68, of Edwardsville, died at 8:36 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1990, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville. He was born on Oct. 13, 1921, at Edwardsville, as son of the late Albert [Edward] and Frieda [Roselia] Steiner Bayer. He married Betty J. [Jane] Jackson on Dec 12, 1942, in Baltimore, MD. She survives. Also surviving are a brother, Albert P. [Paul] Bayer of Edwardsville, three sisters: Betty J. [Jane] Marti of Edwardsville, Mary [Ann] Rinck of Collinsville, and Vera [Julia] Jaeger of Huntsville. Ala. One brother, John A. [Arnold] Bayer, preceded him in death.
Mr. Bayer worked at Shell Oil Co., Wood River, for 38 years retiring on March 1, 1984. He has served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, and has served as an alderman for the city of Edwardsville for 12 years. Mr. Bayer was a member of American Legion Post 199, Edwardsville; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Edwardsville Moose Lodge 1561; the Edwardsville Gun Club, and the Edwardsville Volunteer Fire Department. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at Weber Funeral Home, Edwardsville.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday Aug. 27, at the Weber Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Herbert Stemler officiating. Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery, Edwardsville. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Aug 23, 1990 - CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Charles Bender
Charles J. Bender, 81, formerly of 418 Hillsboro Ave., died at 12:05 am Sunday in the Eunice Smith Extended Care Home at Alton, where he was a patient for a year and a half. He was a retired auto sales Man and a former director of Peoples Saving and Loan Association. Born May 21, 1891 in Wanda, he was a son of Herman and Mary Sido Bender. He was married to Edna T Dippold, who survives on Feb 20, 1917 in Edwardsville. Besides his parents, seven brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of Eden United Church of Christ and the Churchmen's Fellowship. Friends may call at the Weber Funeral Home after 4 pm today. Services will be at 1 pm Tuesday in the funeral home. The Rev Paul Rahmeier will officiate.
Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery. Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Sep 10, 1972
Clara Berlemann
Young Lady is Dead
Miss Clara Berlemann, age 19 years, died at her home on Garden street at 11:40 o'clock this morning. Just a year ago today her mother, Mrs. Charles Berlemann, was buried. Miss Berlemann's death was rather sudden, although she had been ill for almost a year, suffering from tuberculosis. She is survived by her father, Charles Berlemann, and two brothers and two sisters. They are: Mrs. Louisa Farrell, of Columbus, Ohio; Miss Dora and George Berlemann, of this city; and Charles, of Phoenix, Arizona.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence. Miss Clara was born February 9, 1896 and has spent her entire life in Edwardsville. Her death is sincerely mourned by her numerous friends with who she was very popular. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Jul 3, 1916 - CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Florence V. Best
Long-Time Worden Resident, Passed Away at Age 85
Florence Valretta Best, age 85, long time resident of Worden, IL, died July 12, 1971, of a massive stroke at Tower View Nursing Home in Bunker Hill, IL.
Mrs. Best was born in Martinsburg Precinct, Audrain County, Missouri, on February 18, 1886, to John E. Williams and Sarah Anna Margaret (Clifford) Williams. She was the fourth of six children, all of whom she survived. They included Frederick Williams; Mrs. Mary Ebbert Vice; Charles Elden Williams; Miss Francis Williams, and Mrs. Sarah Fulford. In 1906, Mrs. Best moved with her family from Danville, Vermilion, IL to Worden, where her father became a mine boss at the Williamson Coal Mine. There she met and married life-long resident William Milton Best, son of Holland Jesse Best and Mary Elizabeth (Camp) Best. They were married in August 16, 1908. Until the birth of her first child, Mrs. Best was a school teacher in Worden. Mrs. Best was the mother of seven children: Mrs. Margaret East, Jerseyville, Jersey, IL; Harold Elvis Best, Benld, Macoupin, IL; Donnelly Best and Frederick Earl Best, both of Bethalto, IL; Carl Edward Best, Worden; and twins, Charnice Orr and Charles Dorr Best, both of San Diego, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, who died in 1960. Mrs. Best was a dedicated member of the Worden Methodist Church and she lived on McKinley Street in Worden until 1970, when due to ill health, she was moved to Tower View Nursing Home in Bunker Hill.
The viewing of Mrs. Best took place July 14, 1971, at Williamson Funeral Home in Worden from 4-8 p.m. Burial was in Worden City Cemetery at 2 p.m. July 15, 1971. [Submitted by Myra Best Christeck, granddaughter]
Albert W. Betzold
Final rites for Albert W. Betzold were held Wednesday at 4 pm form the Weber funeral home with the Rev. H. J. Bredehoeft and the Rev. F. L. Kinsman officiating. During the services Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Wilson sang two songs: "The Home Over There" and "The Christian's Good Night." They were accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Charles Bradley. Pallbearers were R. H. Wilson, F. P. Betzold, William Foster, Bert Brooks, Alvin Bohm, and Al Rethmeier. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, July 3, 1952 - CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Amelia P. Betzold
Lifelong Resident Succumbs at Home
Funeral Services for Mrs. F. Betzold to be Held Sunday
Mrs. Amelia P Betzold, wife of Fred Betzold of this city, died at 12:45 o'clock this morning following a lingering illness, due to complications. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the residence, thence to the Eden Evangelical Church at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. J. Bredehoeft officiating. Interment will be in St James' Cemetery, north of Edwardsville on the Springfield road. The body will be held at the Schneider Funeral Home until tomorrow afternoon, when it will be removed to the residence. A life-long resident of this city, Mrs. Betzold was born December 15, 1868, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Rohrkaste. She was united in marriage with Fred Betzold, also of this city, on February 12, 1889. Mrs. Betzold was a member of the Eden Evangelical Church of this city and also of the Ladies Aid Society of that church. Her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Paul Hamman, Chicago, Mrs. Doris Wickenhauser, Alton, and Miss Hazel Betzold, Edwardsville; two sons, Elmer and Fred Betzold, Edwardsville, one sister, Mrs. Lillie Puhse, Edwardsville, two brothers, Herman Rohrkaste, Lexa, Arkansas, and Edward A. Rohrkaste, Edwardsville, and 5 grandchildren survive. One daughter preceded Mrs. Betzold in death two years ago. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Aug 11, 1932 - CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Mrs. Augusta Betzold
Mrs. Augusta Betzold, 77, died Saturday [Oct 18] afternoon in an Alton hospital.
She was born September 1, 1875 in Edwardsville, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Regina Hess. She was married to Otto Betzold, who preceded her in death in 1939. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W. H. Picard of New Orleans, LA and one sister, Miss Minnie Stieren of Edwardsville. The body may be viewed at the Schneider funeral home after 4 pm Tuesday until the time of the service at 9 am Wednesday at St Boniface church. The Rev. A. Cepanis will officiate. Burial will be in St James Cemetery. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Oct 20, 1952 - CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Elmer Betzold Dies
Former Alderman and Police Magistrate Elmer E[dward] Betzold, 320 Liberty st., died Friday [October 6] in St Joseph's Hospital in Highland. He was 77. Mr. Betzold had been a patient in the hospital six weeks. He was a First Ward Alderman several terms and served as Police Magistrate four years. He was a member of the Edwardsville Volunteer Fire Department for more that 45 years. He had lived in Edwardsville all his life. Mr. Betzold was married to Frances Utechtt on May 10, 1916 in Eden church in Edwardsville. Mrs. Betzold survives. The couple celebrated a 50th wedding anniversary last year.
Mr. Betzold worked for N. O. Nelson Company and as a meat cutter. He was born June 9, 1890, in Edwardsville, the son of the last Fred and Amelia Rohrkaste Betzold. He was a member of Eden United Church of Christ. In addition to his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Hofeditz of Edwardsville; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Wickenhauser of Alton and Hazel Betzold of Edwardsville, and three grandsons. Mr. Betzold was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Services are scheduled at 3:30 pm Monday in the Weber Funeral Home in Edwardsville. The Rev. Donald E. Crismon will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10:30 am Sunday. The Volunteer Fire Department will hold a service at 7:30 pm Sunday at the funeral home. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, October 7, 1967 - submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Frances E Betzold
Frances E Betzold, 83, of 320 Liberty st., an area resident all her life, died at 2:30 pm Wednesday, November 23, 1977, in Wood River Township Hospital. She had been ill the past six weeks.
Mrs. Betzold was born October 3, 1894 in Edwardsville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Schneider Utechtt. She was married on May 10, 1916 in Edwardsville, to Elmer E[dward] 'Fuzzy' Betzold. The Rev. H. U. Rahn performed the ceremony. Mr. Betzold died October 6, 1967. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Cleo Hofeditz of Edwardsville, grandsons, Brad Hofeditz and Mark Hofeditz of Edwardsville and Kevin Hofeditz of St Louis, one great grandson, and brothers Edward Utechtt and Melvin Utechtt, and a sister, Mrs. Rozella Lamkin, all of Edwardsville. Two brothers and a sister are deceased. Mrs. Betzold was a member of Eden United Church of Christ and of the Eden Women's Guild, Circle 3. Friends may call today in Weber Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 1 pm Saturday in the funeral home, the Rev. Allen Dempsey, pastor of Eden church, officiates. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, November 25, 1977 - submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Fred Betzold
Fred Betzold, 83, of 621 Hancock Ave., a retired policeman, former deputy sheriff, and constable, died at 10:15 am Friday [Mar 21] at St Joseph's Hospital in Alton where he had been a patient since Tuesday following a stroke at his home Monday evening. He was born July 12, 1868, in this city, the son of the late Casper and Eva Betzold. He was married to Miss Amelia Rohrkaste February 13, 1890, in this city. She preceded him in death in August, 1930. He is survived by two sons, Elmer and F. Percy Betzold of this city; 3 daughters, Mrs. Elsie Luthringer of Chicago, Mrs. Doris Wickenhauser of Alton, and Miss Hazel Betzold of this city; two brothers, A. W. Betzold of this city and John Betzold of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Ruffner and Mrs. Mary Buck of East St Louis, and Mrs. Julia Blyth of Los Angeles, CA; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Leona Dunstedter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Schneider Funeral Home after 12 o'clock Saturday until Sunday at 2 pm when final rites with be held from the funeral home with Rev. H. J. Bredehoeft officiating. Burial will be in St James Cemetery. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Mar 21, 1952 - submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Nellie G. Betzold
Mrs. Nellie G. Betzold, 84, a former Edwardsville resident who had made her home the past four years in Greenville, died Tuesday at 4:45 pm at St Joseph's Hospital, Highland, where she had been a patient [for] 10 days. Born August 21, 1875 in Worden, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Margaret Smith Grant. She was married to Albert W Betzold September 5, 1899 at the St John's Methodist church. He preceded her in death on June 29, 1952. Surviving is a brother Charles Grant of Detroit, Michigan and nieces and nephews. Three sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death. Mrs. Betzold was a member of the First Presbyterian church and the Women's Association.The body may be viewed at the Weber funeral home until the 2 pm service Thursday. The Rev. John P. Emig, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, April 13, 1960 - submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Otto Betzold
Otto Betzold, 61, died at his home here at 3 am Wednesday. Death was unexpected, although he had been under the care of a doctor. On Tuesday, he had been downtown. Mr. Betzold was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Casper Betzold. He was born Feb 27, 1878. On Aug 8, 1910, he married Miss Augusta Hess of Edwardsville. For many years, he operated a butcher shop in this city, retiring a number of years ago. He is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Ruth Picard of New Orleans, three sisters, Mrs. Ida Ruffner and Mrs. Mary Bick of East St Louis, and Mrs. Kate Picard of Nashville, TN, and four brothers George of Collinsville, John of Chicago, Albert and Fred Betzold of this city. Funeral services have not been arranged but will be announced Thursday. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Dec 20, 1939 - submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Richard Betzold
Richard Betzold Dies at Home in St Louis
Richard Betzold, formerly of Edwardsville, died at his home at 3150 Justine Ave., St Louis, yesterday morning. [Oct 10] He had been ill for a number of years. His death, however, was due to an attack of double pneumonia. He was born in Pin Oak township February 10, 1873, the son of Casper and Eva Betzold, both of whom preceded him in death many years ago. At the time of his death, he had reached the age of 58 years, 8 months and 1 day. Those who survive are four brothers A. W. Betzold, Otto Betzold, and Fred Betzold of Edwardsville, and John Betzold of Chicago; 2 sisters Miss Julia Betzold of Los Angeles, CA, and Mrs. Kate Richard [Picard] of New Orleans, LA. Services will be held at the Sharkey Funeral Home, 4355 Washington Blvd, St. Louis. Interment will be made in the New Pircher Cemetery, St Louis. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Oct 11, 1930 - submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Anastasia Bischoff
Mrs. A. Bischoff Dies Wednesday, Aged 88 Years
Her Father was One of Guards for Napoleon During His Youth
Mrs. Anastasia Bischoff of 517 North Morrison avenue died at her home Wednesday evening (Oct 11) after a two weeks illness. She was 88 years old. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 8:30 A.M. from the Herr Funeral Home and at 9:00 A.M. from SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church to the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Bischoff was born December 24, 1844 in O'Fallon township. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. John [Jean] Joseph Chenot, both natives of Lorraine, France and her father was one of Napoleon's guards during his youth. The Chenots were prominent in Belleville for many years.
Miss Chenot was married to Bernhard Bischoff, a native German in the Old Cathedral in St Louis. His wife survived by exactly eighteen years. Mrs. Bischoff was active and read without glasses until two weeks ago. She is survived by two daughters, Caroline, the wife of Michael Ryan and Elizabeth Catherine, the wife of John Van Arsdale; eight grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
[Collinsville (IL) Herald, October 13, 1933 - Submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Bernard Bischoff
Bernard Bischoff is Called at the Ripe Age of 85 Years
Bernard Bischoff, one of the pioneer business men and citizens of Collinsville, who for the past 35 years, up to a few years back, was identified with the business interest of the city, in the capacity of a manufacturer of soda water, died at the family home at 203 North Morrison avenue, at 11 p. m. Friday, Oct. 8. He had been bedfast for the past three weeks as a result of ailments incident to his advanced years, but previous to that time was able to be about the city and meet with old friends. He would have been 86 years of age on the first of November, and was born in Germany. When a young man he came to America and settled in the vicinity of Belleville, where he became familiar with the soda water business, and later on established that business in O'Fallon and about 35 years ago came to Collinsville and engaged in the making and selling of soft drinks. He met with great success and became wealthy and some ten years ago retired from the business, but has ever since retained an interest in public affairs and regardless of his advanced years was a most interesting personality and has a large circle of friends whom he delighted to meet and engage in conversation about events of the days that have gone.
His memory was excellent and he recalled anecdotes of former days with zest and with accuracy. There are three living children and eight grandchildren. The children are Henry B. Bischoff of Bunker, MO, Mrs. John Van Arsdale of Collinsville and Mrs. Caroline Ryan, also of Collinsville. The funeral was held Monday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. from SS. Peter and Paul's church in this city, and the interment was at the Catholic cemetery. Friends of the family extend to those bereaved their most sincere sympathy in this hour of affliction. [The Advertiser (Collinsville, IL), October 16, 1915 - Submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Henry Bischoff
Henry Bischoff Dies Last Week in Alton Hospital
Henry Bischoff, formerly owner of the Bischoff Soda Factory of this city, died at the Alton Hospital Wednesday, March 7 at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 7 days. Mr. Bischoff has been a patient at the hospital for several months.
He was born in O'Fallon and spent his boyhood and early manhood there. He came to Collinsville about thirty five years and about twenty years ago engaged in the soda factory and soft drink business here, which he continued until about three years ago. Since then he has been making vanilla, extract, perfumes, etc.
Mr. Bischoff is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Bischoff, two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Ryan and Mrs. John Van Arsdale, seven nieces and two nephews, all of this city. His wife, Mrs. Nora Fisher Bischoff, died about twenty years ago.
Funeral services were held Friday in Alton, Father Maloney officiating. And burial was made there. All the relatives from this city attended the services. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, March 16, 1928 - Submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Stella Bodine
Stella "Fran" Bodine, nee Cramer, 83, of Collinsville, Ill., born June 16, 1921, in Sedalia, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at Rosewood Nursing Home, Edwardsville, Ill.
Mrs. Bodine was a member of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Maryville, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bodine, Sr.; her parents, Benjamin and Stella, nee Mitchell, Cramer; five brothers; and four sisters.
Surviving are a son, Joseph (Terri) Bodine, Jr. of Collinsville, Ill.; two daughters, Judith (Wally) Dunlap and Bonnie (Martin) Smiley of Dansville, Mich.; eight grandchildren; many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Visitation: Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at the Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill., with the Rev. Jack Quilligan officiating. Burial will be in Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill.
[Belleville News-Democrat from 9/16/2004 - 9/17/2004 - Submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Lydia Froehrich Bollman
Mrs. Bollman dies one year after husband
Mrs. Lydia Froehrich Bollman, 214 E Church, Apartment 2, Collinsville, died exactly on year after her husband, Oscar Bollman died. Mrs. Bollman died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug 30, 1970 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville. Her husband died Aug 30, 1969. She was born in Collinsville Township Oct 7, 1904, and had lived in Collinsville her entire life. The 65-year-old Mrs. Bollman was the daughter of Richard and Mary Bohnenstiehl Froehrich.
She is survived by three sisters Mrs. John (Mary) Lochmann, Mrs. Henrietta Elmore, and Mrs. Edith Barton; and a sister-in-law Mrs. Alice Froehrich. Besides her husband and her parents, three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Herr Funeral Home, Collinsville. The Rev. C. H. Kuhlmann will officiate. Burial will be at St John Cemetery, Collinsville. Visitation begins tonight at 7 p.m. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, August 31, 1970 - Submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Oscar Bollman
Oscar Bollman buried today in Collinsville
Oscar Bollman, age 65, of 350 Bethel Road, Collinsville, died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 1969 at St Elizabeth's Hospital, Granite City. Rev. C. H. Kuhlmann officiated at the 1:30 p.m. service today at Herr Funeral Home. Burial was in St John Cemetery. Formerly employed as an electrician at Hunter Packing Company, he was born Nov 4, 1903 in Troy, son of the late Louis and Emily Bircher Bollman. He had lived his entire life in the Collinsville area and was a member of Electricians Local 309. Survivors include his wife, Lydia Froehrich Bollman; three sisters, Mrs. Irma Behrendt of St Louis, and Mrs. Alice Froehrich and Mrs. Frank (Verna) Schuette of Collinsville; and three brothers, Oliver Bollman of Caseyville, Percy Bollman of St Louis and Raymond Bollman of Belleville. [Collinsville (IL) Herald September 2, 1969 - Submitted by CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Anna Mae Bristoe
Anna Mae Bristoe, nee Jones, 75, of Glen Carbon, Ill, died Friday, August 21, 1992, at Boon County Hospital, in Columbia Mo. She was preceded in death by three husbands, Marshall Long, Joseph Baum, and Louis Bristoe, an infant son, Jerry Long; her parents Rosie Jane, nee Holmes, Jones and William Jones; a brother, a sister, a half-sister, and two half-brothers. She left surviving her five daughters and five sons: Edna Wideman of Glen Carbon; Doris Tune of Columbia, Mo; Lola Hollowell of Belleville; Frances Jones of Columbia, Mo;David Long of Marine, Il; Daniel Long of Springfield, Mo; Joseph and Paul Long of Glen Carbon, Il; Gloria Ridener of Belleville, Il; Wayne Baum of Columbia, Mo; she has 31 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, Il. Burial will be at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Belleville, Il.
Submitted by Billie Trail
(NEW) Geo. C. Burnett
ACCIDENTAL DEATH. — On last Tuesdays young son of Mr. Geo. B. Burnett, of Edwardsville, ran against a pane of glass causing a concussion of the brain, which resulted fatally on Thursday. The many friends of Mr. Burnett, throughout the county, will sympathize deeply with him in this severe affliction.Alton Telegraph | Alton, Illinois | Friday, February 23, 1872 | Page 3 Jrice
Gisela Carter
DEATH OF LONG TIME RESIDENTEx-Mayor Charles Clifford received a letter yesterday informing him that his sister, Gisela Carter, widow of the late Thomas Carter, had died at her home in Topeka, Kan., the funeral taking place in that city Monday.
She was born in England but came with her parents to North Alton when very young. She spent most of her life in Madison County and vicinity. After her marriage she spent some years in Roodhouse where her husband operated a successful coal mine. She has lived in Kansas several years, going there with a son following the death of her husband. She is survived by five children, Miss Cora Carter of Topeka, Mrs. Jesse [Estella] Stanley of Kansas City, Thomas of Enid, Oklahoma, John of Boulder, Col., and William of Arkansas City, Kan. She leaves four sisters and one brother, Ex-Mayor Charles Clifford, Mrs. Lydia Dixon and Mrs. I. G. Rain of Alton, Mrs. John Williams of Staunton, and Mrs.
Mollie Shaw of Delhi. She has many other relatives in this vicinity and numerous friends who regret to hear of her death. Alton [Evening Telegraph, Thursday, November 14, 1914 - Submitted by Myra Best Christeck, great-grand niece]
Charles Clifford
Ill Six Months, DiesCharles Clifford, 84, a retired stone mason, died Sunday at 10:30 p.m. at his residence, 802 Danforth street, following an illness of six months. His condition for the past three weeks had been serious and his death not unexpected. Clifford was born in England but had been a resident of Alton for 73 years. He had followed the trade of a stone mason until 12 years ago when he retired. The death of his wife occurred in 1921. Three daughters, Mrs. Rose Thomas of Alton, Mrs. Lydia Murphy of Wood River and Mrs. Carried Hodge of Coured Lane [sic], Idaho, survive He also leaves 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Joseph Rain of Alton. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. with rites at the Streeper funeral home. The Rev. J. G. Reynolds, pastor of the Elm Street Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Godfrey cemetery. In the days when the village of North Alton existed, Mr. Clifford was prominent in affairs of the village and after the annexation of North Alton to Alton, he was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Alton, being defeated by Edmond Beall... Submitted by Sarah Clifford Williams
John Barnes Clifford
CLIFFORD--At Buck Inn (Greenwood), Illinois, on the 26th, Mr. John B. Clifford, in the 31st year of his age. He leaves a wife and two young children to mourn his loss... [Alton Weekly Telegraph, July 30, 1874, page 3, column 5 - Submitted by Sarah Clifford Williams] brother to Sarah Clifford Williams and Charles Williams;
(NEW) Pearl David
Mrs. Pearl David, 87, of 3703 Coronado, Alton, died at 8:12 p.m. Thursday at VIP Manor in Wood River. She married George C. David, who died May 24,1959. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Leta, Wilson, Mrs. Margaret Clare and Mrs. Georgia Camp, all of Alton, and Mrs. Beatrice Oram of Bethalto; a son, Clinton David of Dorsey; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home in Alton, where services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. J. W. Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Long Cemetery, Pike County, Ill. Alton Telegraph | Alton, Illinois | Friday, February 27, 1976 | Page 20 Jrice
Levi Davis Sr.
3/10/1897
Death of A Pioneer
Mr. Levi Davis Sr. Expires in His 89th Year
Mr. Levi Davis Sr., the venerable retired attorney whose figure on the streets of Alton up to the last few years was a familiar one to nearly everyone, passed peacefully away Wednesday night at the home of his son, Dr. Charles Wise Davis, after a stroke of appoplexy. Last night shortly after retiring for the night he was heard by his grandson to be groaning. After several ineffectual attempts to arouse his grandfather, he summoned the assistance of Dr. Davis. It was evident that the old veteran was dying with appoplexy, superinduced by old age. Death took place at 11:15 p.m..Levi Davis was a native of Maryland, being born in that state July 20, 1808. He was one of the pioneers in the settlement of the State of Illinois, coming west and settling at Vandalia where he was married in 1832. In his young days he was associated with all the eminent characters of the time, and was prominently identified with the early history of Illinois. For eight years he held the position of State Auditor at the time of the removal of the State Capitol from Vandalia to Springfield. During the life of the Whig party there were few such staunch Whigs as Mr. Davis, and he was one of the many who tried to elevate Henry Clay to the Presidential chair. On the defeat of that candidate he was so filled with disgust that he resolved to never again take an active interest in politics and he never did except to vote. When the Republican party was organized he transferred his allegiance to it, and could always be counted on to support its principles.
He moved to Alton in 1846 where he continued to reside, holding an enviable position as a well read lawyer and most successful in everything he attempted. He was one of the few survivors of the Black Hawk war, during which he saw active service. For a number of years Mr. Davis has been declining rapidly, but was able to be downtown occasionally. Only a few months ago he made a pleasant call at the Telegraph office, and while quite feeble in body, his mind showed his usual brightness. He resided with his son Dr. Davis where he received all the tender care a fond son could give. In the death of Mr. Davis one of the greatest legal lights , and one of the best of Alton's citizens has passed away, leaving a fragrant memory to all who knew him. Mr. Davis leaves a family of three sons: Mr. James Davis, of St. Louis; Dr. Charles Davis and Mr. Levi Davis Jr. of Alton.
Funeral of Mr. Levi Davis
The funeral service of the late Levi Davis was held Friday at 2 o'clock from the home of Dr. Charles Davis on State Street. Rev. W. M. Blackus of the Unitarian Church conducted the services in the presence of a large attendance of friends of the family. A long cortege followed the body to Greenwood Cemetery where it was laid to rest beside that of his wife. The pallbearers were grandsons of Mr. Davis.
[The Alton Telegraph, 3/11/1897, submitted by Linda Davis Mauck]
Levi Davis III
Obituary, son of Judge Levi DavisLEVI W. DAVIS AGED LAWYER, DIES
PARALYSIS WAS CAUSE
HAD RECENTLY RETIRED FROM LAW AFTER FIFTY YEARS
WAS FIRST LIEUTENANT IN CIVIL WARLevi W. Davis, oldest lawyer in Madison County and for more than a half century a resident of Alton, died Friday night at 10 o¹clock at his residence 410 Belleview Avenue. He was 76 years of age. Paralysis was the cause of Mr. Davis¹ death. He had been in feeble health for some time, but until one week before he died he was able to be up and around. He was stricken with paralysis on Friday of last week and by Sunday had become such
it was deemed necessary to summon his children all of whom were far away. The aged father knowing that the end was near and that his sons wee coming to see him, manifested the most intense eagerness over their coming, and would inquire for his sons frequently, thinking that perhaps they had arrived.It was evidently his wish to live until all of them could get to his bedside and his wish was gratified. He was able to recognize even the last to arrive, his son Edgar M. Davis, who came from Phoenix, Arizona. With his sons gathered near him, and his wife and daughter there, the aged gentleman was ready to go, and passed peacefully away Friday night.
The death of Levi Davis removes one of the brightest legal minds Alton had among her citizens. He was known as a man of profundity of legal knowledge and without a superior as a counselor at law. He retained considerable
practice even when he became so old that he was no longer physically able to play the part of advocate in court, and it was only when he had completed his fiftieth year of practice of his profession that he closed his office
for the last time and announced that he retired. That was last November on the day that he was celebrating his golden wedding anniversary the announcement was made, though he had informally ceased his practice a short
time before that.Mr. Davis was born in Springfield, Illinois. He was educated in St. Louis University and later attended Albany law School and the law department of the University of Albany, where he acquired a profound legal education. He did not get his legal education until after he had served in the army during the Civil War and had risen to the rank of a first lieutenant. He was in Company G of the 97th Regiment. His brother James Davis was captain in the same company and another brother Dr. Charles Davis a private, was promoted to Assistant Regimental Surgeon.
The three brothers fought through the remainder of the Civil War together. Two of the brothers survive, Capt. James Davis of St. Louis and Dr. Charles Davis of Alton. On being released from his duties in the army at the close of the war, Mr. Davis took up the study of law. He graduated in the same class at the University of Albany with the late President William McKinley, and his class numbered some other men who rose to distinction later. He was admitted to the practice of law at the Illinois Supreme Court, then at Mount Vernon, Illinois, June 12, 1867.
He was married in Alton October 22, 1868, and ever since then he with his wife lived in Alton. They were a devoted couple all their married life and his partner of more than 50 years of married life has lost a companion whose devotion to her was one of the beautiful features of the neighborhood where they lived.
The death of Mr. Davis is the first in his family in 45 years. He leaves beside his two brothers and his wife, one daughter, Clotilde Davis and five sons, Levi W. Davis of Denver, Edgar M. Davis of Phoenix, Arizona, Charles and Arthur Davis of Chicago and Eugene Davis of Houston, Texas. The funeral of Mr. Davis will be held Monday at 9 o¹clock from SS. Peter and Paul¹s Cathedral. Friends of the family are invited to attend the services at the church, but burial at the cemetery will be private and the family have requested that there be no flowers.The five sons of Mr. Davis and one of his nephews, Peter Wise, will serve as pallbearers...
[3/15/1919, Alton Telegraph - Submitted by Linda Davis Mauck]
Edward Dierking
EDWARD H. DIERKING DIES IN EAST ST. LOUIS
Edward H. Dierking 65, of 1706 East College Ave, passed away Monday night in the Christian Walter Hospital. Death was due to an infection in his hand. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Kurrus Funeral Home, 26th and State Streets, Thursday. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Belleville.
Mr. Dierking, who had been a carpenter for 32 years, was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a past worshipful master of the Gothic Lodge 852 A. F. and A. M. and past financial secretary of the carpenter's union in this city. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Dierking, St. Louis, Warren D Dierking, Chicago; one daughter, Miss Norma Dierking, East St. Louis, his mother, Mrs. Nancy L. Dierking of Thayer, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Miller, Edwardsville, Mrs. F. C. Lark,
Thayer, Mo., and on, brother, William Dierking, Thayer MO. His wife preceded him in death 18 years ago. [Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville, Madison Co, IL, 4 Feb 1936, p5, c3 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Edward Henry Dierking --of 1706 College Ave., entered into rest Monday, Feb. 3, 1936; dear father of Eugene E Dierking, of St. Louis, Mo., Warren B. Dierking of Chicago. Ill, and Norma Louise Dierking; dear son of Mrs. Nancy Dierking of Thayer, Mo.; dear brother of Mrs. H. C. Miller and Mrs. F. C. Lark and William Dierking. Funeral services at the Kurrus chapel Thursday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. Rev. C. D. Bowman officiating. Interment Mt. Hope cemetery. Gothic lodge No. 852, A.F. & A. M., will conduct Masonic services. Deceased was also a member of the Carpenters union.
Blame Splinter In Man's Death
Edward H. Dierking, 65, Succumbs to Blood Poisoning; Prominent Unionist.
Edward H. Dierking 65, prominent in union labor and Masonic circles, died in Christian Welfare hospital Monday night of blood poisoning resulting from an infection of the finger. Mr. Dierking, who was a carpenter, ran a splinter into the little finger of his left hand while working on a construction job in Taylorville, Jan. 25.
Mr. Dierking was born in Missouri and had lived in East St. Louis 30 years. He was financial secretary of the carpenters' union and past worshipful master of Gothic Lodge 852, A. F. & A. M
Surviving him are two sons, Eugene and Warren Dierking; a daughter, Norma Louise Dierking; his mother, Mrs. Nancy Dierking, Thayer, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. H. C. Miller and Mrs. F. C. Lark and a brother, William Dierking. Rev. C. D. Bowman will conduct funeral services in the Kurrus chapel Thursday at 2 pm. Burial will be in Mt. Hope cemetery. [Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Elizabeth K. Dierking
Entered into rest on Thursday, March 28, 1917, at 9:12 p.m., Mrs. Elizabeth K. Dierking (nee Betzold), wife of Edward H Dierking and beloved mother of Margaret E., Eugene E., Warren B. and Norma Louise. The funeral will take place from the family home at 1706 College avenue on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Mount Hope cemetery. [East St. Louis Journal, St. Clair Co, Illinois, 3/30/1917. P5, C6. - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Margaret Dierking
MISS DIERKING WILL BE BURIED WEDNESDAY.
Nervous Breakdown Contributes in Young Teacher's Demise.
Funeral services are to be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First Christian church at East St. Louis for Miss Margaret Dierking whose death occurred yesterday morning after it lingering illness. A short service is to be held at the family residence at 1503 College avenue at 2 o'clock. Miss Dierking's death followed a nervous breakdown from overwork and she had made an extended visit in California in hopes of regaining her health and spent several months at an East St. Louis hospital. Her father recently completed a sun parlor in the family residence where Miss Dierking spent her time the past few weeks.
Seven years ago on next Saturday, the mother of the young lady, who was formerly Miss Elizabeth Betzold, died. Miss Margaret was the oldest of four children and became the "little mother" of the other three. One was a baby of only a few weeks. Miss Dierking took care of the home and children, attended school and prepared to become a school teacher. Her duties increased in the teaching position and the strain became too great. Her health failed and after treatment at home she went to California. The trip was of little benefit.
Miss Dierking was born in East St. Louis on August 10, 1903 and would have observed her 21st birthday next August. Her father is E. A. Dierking, known to a number in Edwardsville. Two brothers and a sister who survive are Eugene and Warren Dierking and Norma Dierking.
Miss Dierking endeavored during the past several years to keep the children in the Sunday school of the First Christian church, a request of her mother. For six years she has been an enthusiastic worker in the Sunday school. Miss Dierking has a number of relatives here. [Edwardsville Intelligencer, Edwardsville, Madison Co, IL, 1924 03 25 p1, c5. - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com] ]
Antonio Dellamano Dies
Antonio Dellamano, aged 68 years, proprietor of the Dellamano Bottling Works, died Tuesday [February 10] afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at his residence [residence], 452 S Clinton street. He had been suffering from asthma. The funeral will be conducted this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence to the Lutheran cemetery.
Mr. Dellamano was born July 3, 1851 near Milan, Italy. He came to America at the age of 18. He was married in 1874 to Miss Emeila Rotha. To them were born fourteen children of whom ten are living. These are Mrs. Lena Heinicke, Mrs. Frieda Giacomini, Miss Beatrice and Miss Lyda Dellamano of this city, Mrs.Ollie Schnipper of Memphis, Tenn., Victor Dellamano of Idaho, and Toby, Ferd, Erwin [Erven] and Joseph, at home.
There are also seventeen living grandchildren. About ten years ago Mr. Dellamano engaged in the business of bottling soda water and bad [had] built up a large trade in this line. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, February 13, 1920 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Wayne A. Dellamano
Wayne A. Dellamano, 18 Month Old Infant, Dies Suddenly Tues.
Wayne Anthony Dellamano, 18 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Dellamano of 427 N. Morrison, died suddenly Tuesday at 3:30 pm at St Mary's Hospital, East St Louis, only and hour and a half after being admitted. The cause of death was not known. He was born in East St Louis and had lived here since. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Larry Lee Dellamano, one step-brother, Dennis Locandro, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dellamano and Mrs. Minnie Lawrence, his great grandparents, Mrs. Carrie Ryan and Mrs. Anna Mersinger.
The funeral will be from the Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home on Thursday, May 17 at 1:30 pm to the SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church for services at 2 pm. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, May 16, 1956 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Grace Denniston
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Denniston will be Friday at 2 pm from Lesley Marks Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert O Laaser, pastor of Eden United Church of Christ, officiating. Mrs. Denniston, 42, a resident of Mt. Pleasant, died Thursday [Jan 5] at 5 am at Elmhurst Community Hospital, Elmhurst.
Born May 23, 1922 in St Louis, the daughter of the late Frank and Etta Senn Pfeiffenberger, she was married there to Charles Denniston. Surviving are her husband, and two daughters, Miss Bonnie and Miss Vickie Denniston of Mt Prospect.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 pm today. Interment will be in St James cemetery. Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, January 6, 1965 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Donald Frederick Dunstedter
Donald Frederick Dunstedter was born to George Jacob "Nude" Dunstedter and Leona Betzold on May 3, 1916, in Edwardsville, Ill. He passed from this life on April 4, 2008, at his home in Glen Carbon, Ill. Don graduated from Edwardsville High School in 1934. Shortly after graduation, on Dec. 21, 1943, Don entered the U.S. Army at Fort Sheridan, Ill. After completing basic training, he was assigned to Company B of the 3187th Signal Service Battalion as a cryptographic tech. Don was assigned to General Omar Bradley's 12th Army Group Headquarters. He then joined a replacement unit, the 302nd Infantry Battalion, which took him into the Battle of the Bulge. After serving for over two years, that of which over a year was on foreign soil, he was awarded 2 overseas service bars, European African Middle Eastern Ribbon with 4 bronze battle stars, World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the American Defense Service Medal. Don was discharged on December 28, 1945.
After returning home, Don was employed by the Bank of Edwardsville until 1952 as assistant cashier, [he] then worked for the Stahly Company as office manager until 1954. In 1954 Don went to work for St. Louis Boatman's Bank at their Fort Leonard Wood facility. He retired from Boatman's in 1981 and moved to Osage Beach, Mo. Don Moved to Eden Village in 1994 and was a two-time cancer survivor, and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsville. Survivors include, daughter Donna and Roy Fonda of Winfield, Ill.; Son David and Debby Dunstedter of Rolla, Mo.; 5 grandchildren, Scott, Lori, Julie, Daniel and Dustin; and 7 great-grandchildren, Alicia, Antonio, Julia, Emilia, Metao, Leonardo and Anna. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen "Honey" Hanser Dunstedter, whom he married on September 7, 1940, in Edwardsville; his parents and one sister, Norma Walzer. A memorial service and a private family burial in St. James Cemetery in Edwardsville will be at a later date. Irwin Chapel of Glen Carbon is handling the arrangements. [Waynesville Daily Guide (Waynesville, MO) - Wed Apr 09, 2008 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Leona Dunstedter
Leslie J. Finley
Funeral Held for L.J. Finley Sunday, Aug. 24
Funeral for Leslie J. Finley, of 124 Collinsville Ave., who passed away in St Mary's Hospital in East St Louis on Wednesday evening, August 20 was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 24 from the Schroeppel Funeral Home. Rev. Percy Ray officiated. Masonic service under auspices of Collinsville Lodge No. 712 AF & AM were conducted at the graveside. Pall bearers were F. Watt, E. Voegele, A. Nichols, W. H. Blake, R. Hartmann and R. Schade. Mr. Finley was born May 5, 1900 in Collinsville and was 52 years of age at the time of his death. He was a driver for the Vandalia Bus Lines, a Collinsville volunteer fireman 24 years and a member of the Madison co. Fireman's Assn. Collinsville (IL) Herald, 29 Aug 1952 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Vergil Fletcher
Coach Vergil H. Fletcher, 93, of Collinsville, Ill., born July 1, 1915, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Coach Fletcher retired after 32 years as head basketball coach from Collinsville High School where he won the state title in both 1961 and 1965. He, as Illinois National High School Coach of the year in 1972, was picked as one of the greatest high school coaches of the century. He was a member of the American Legion Post 365 in Collinsville, Collinsville Noontime Lions Club, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, and Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill. He was also a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Etta, nee Logan, Fletcher; a brother, Cecil; and sisters, Helen Baker, Audra Brown, and Rose Mitchell. Surviving are his wife, Violet, nee Foli, Fletcher whom he married on June 9, 1938; daughters, Marietta (Dr. Marion) Thompson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Dr. Marlene (Dr. Joseph) Rotter of Charleston, S.C., Marcia Yates of Charleston, S.C., and Marian (Bruce) Evans of Charleston, S.C.; sons, Mike (Margie) Fletcher of Memphis, Tenn., and Marc (Joan) Fletcher of Naples, Fla.; sisters, Marian Mauzy of Johnston City, Ill., and Ruby Kay Vozarth of Murphysboro, Ill.; a brother, Jack Fletcher of Marion, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation: Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill. Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2009, at Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Collinsville, Ill., with Fr. John Beveridge officiating. Burial will be at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Collinsville, Ill. A further celebration of Coach's life will be held at a later date. [Belleville (IL) News-Democrat, July 2, 2009 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Jacob Fritz
Jacob Fritz, 77, Dies Tuesday at Highland Hospital
Mr. Jacob Fritz, carpenter contractor, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, October 2 at St Joseph's Hospital, Highland at the age of seventy seven. Mr. Fritz was born in St Clair County June 28, 1868, son of the late Conrad and Catherine Fritz. His home was at 423 South Combs Avenue. Mr. Fritz will be at the Schroeppel Funeral Home until 11 o'clock this morning, October 5, and will then be removed to St John's Evangelical Church, where he will be in state until 2 p.m. At that time the Rev. C. Kulhmann will officiate at funeral services. Interment will be made in St John's Cemetery. Mrs. Fritz is survived by a son, William, a daughter, Miss Anna Fritz, three brothers, George and Joseph of East St Louis, and William of Lebanon, three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Schmidt and Mrs. Linda Kelso, both of Lebanon and Mrs. Lizzie Schmidt of East St Louis, two grandchildren. Mrs. Mary Fritz, wife of the deceased, died in November, 1921. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, 5 October 1945 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Mary Fritz
Mr[s] Jacob Fritz Dies
Mrs. Mary Fritz (nee Becker), aged fifty three years, eight months, and four days, died at St Mary's hospital in East St Louis Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock after an illness of only three days.
Mrs. Fritz was born in Jarvis township, near Blackjack, on March 6 1868 and came to Collinsville in 1904. She was married to Jacob Fritz, a contractor, on May 23, 1893. The wedding ceremony was performed in Troy. She is survived by her husband, one son, William, 1 daughter, Anna, a mother Mrs. Katherine Becker of Troy, three sisters, Mrs. Ernst Engel of New Orleans, LA, Mrs. Fred Leitz of Hannibal, MO and Mrs. Martin Hanvey of Collinsville, three brothers, Joseph, George and William, all of Troy, one daughter-in-law and 1 grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the family residence, 423 South Combs avenue, to the St John's Evangelical church, Rev. H. J. Bredehoeft officiated. Interment was made in St John's cemetery. The deceased was a member of Royal Neighbors, which lodge attended the funeral in a body.
Those from out-of-town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leitz and son of Hannibal, MO, Mrs. Katherine Becker and family of Troy, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fritz and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bernhardt and daughter of O'Fallon, Mr. and Mrs. Will Fritz and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. Fritz and family, Mrs. M. Robinson of Lebanon, Mr. and Mrs. J. Schmidt, Mrs. A. Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. J Fritz, Mr. and Mrs. G. Fritz, Mrs. J. Levy and son, Mrs. J Kern, Mrs. F Gantznett, Mrs. R. Johnson and daughter of East St Louis, Mr. and Mrs. J Hains and children of Luxenberg, MO, Mr. and Mrs. Will Baumgardner, Mrs. O Baumgardner and daughter, Mrs. Roellchen, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roellchen, Mrs. A. Roy, Mrs. B. Adelisberger, Mrs. Walter Wischmeyer, Mrs. Carl Reusch, Mr. F. Brinkman of St Louis, Mr. and Mrs. W. Westholder, Mrs. A. Handler of Jerseyville, and Mrs. Edward Englehardt of Bunkurt, ID. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, 18 November 1921 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Marcella Fritz
Services for Mrs. Marcella H. Fritz were held at 11 a.m. today at St John Evangelical United Church of Christ. The Rev. Donald Sabbert officiated, with burial in St John Cemetery. Herr Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. She resided at 419 S. Combs, Collinsville, and was 78. On Jan 12, 1978, she died at 6 p.m. at her residence. Mrs. Fritz was a member of the Women's Guild at St John Evangelical United Church of Christ, the American Association of Retired Persons in Collinsville, American Legion Post 365 Auxiliary, Veterans of World War I Auxiliary, and Home Extension. She was born in St Louis Feb 28, 1900, daughter of the late Conrad and Ida Roellchen. Her husband, William J Fritz, died June 17, 1960. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ward (Marcelline) Booth and Mrs. Wilela Buckles of Collinsville, and a sister, Mrs. Aurelia Ochterbeck of Temple, Tex. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, 16 January 1978 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
William J. Fritz
William J. Fritz, Long-Time Resident, Passes Away at 66
William J. Fritz of 419 S. Combs Ave. passed away Friday [17 Jun 1960] at 7 a.m. He had been in ill health for the past eight years. Mr. Fritz was born April 10, 1894 at St. Louis, Mo., to Jacob and Mary (Becker) Fritz. He has been a resident of Collinsville for the past 56 years. His wife, Marcella Roellchen Fritz, survives. Mr. Fritz was a member of Carpenters Local 295 for 17 years. He was a charter member of the American Legion post 365. He was a member of St John's Evangelical and Reform Church and a member of World War I Veterans. Fritz was in the carpenter business for himself for about 20 years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ward (Marcelline) Booth and Mrs. Rodgers (Willa) Buckles, both of Collinsville and Mrs. Charles (Ann) Talbott of Collinsville, a sister. The funeral was held yesterday [19 Jun 1960] at 2 p.m. from the Herr Funeral Home. Burial was at St John Cemetery. The Rev. C. H. Kuhlmann officiated. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, 20 June 1960 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
HARRY GUNKEL
Harry L Gunkel, 90, of Prairietown, died at 1 pm Wednesday in Madison County Nursing Home, Edwardsville, where he has resided for the past 2 years. A native and longtime resident of the Prairietown vicinity, he had farmed there until his retirement in 1943. He was born Dec 21, 1878, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gunkel. He was married to Bertha Meyer on Feb 26, 1905. She died Apr 24, 1920. On June 5, 1924 he was married to Mrs. Katherine Eilers, who preceded him in death Jan 1, 1938. His third wife, the former Mrs. Pearl Hawks, who he married March 7, 1941, died April 4, 1966. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Mabel Schwalb, and Mrs. Albert (Dora) Dustmann, both of Prairietown, Mrs. William (Florence) Dustmann of Gillespie and Mrs. Lester (Goldie) Hartman of Collinsville; three brothers, Christ Gunkel of Collinsville, Ernest Gunkel of Hanover, and George Gunkel of Warren; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Jokerst of Sterling and Mrs. Margaret Francis of Belleville. Also surviving are three stepsons, Wilford C Eilers of Edwardsville, Ivan Hawks of Greenville, and Albert Hawks of Peoria; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ernest (Golda) Dustman of Prairietown; 12 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister are deceased.
He was a lifelong member of St Peter's Lutheran Church at Prairietown where funeral services will be held at 2 pm Saturday. The Rev Otto Horstmann will officiate; burial will be in the Prairietown Cemetery. Friends may call at the Williamson Funeral Home in Staunton after 3 pm Friday. [Edwardsville Intelligencer, 6 Nov 1969 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
IVA PEARL GUNKEL
Mrs. Iva Pearl Gunkel, 81, of Prairietown, died at 5:15 am today at the Helvetia Nursing Home in Highland. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Wednesday at St Peter's Lutheran Church in Prairietown with the Rev Otto Horstmann officiating. Burial will be in St John's Cemetery in Granite City.
Mrs. Gunkel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Robertson, was born July 7, 1884 in Worden. Surviving are her husband, Harry Gunkel, two sons by a previous marriage, Ivan G Hawks, Greenville, and Albert B Hawks, Peoria, and four stepdaughters, Mrs. William Dustmann, Gillespie, Mrs. Albert Dustman, Mrs. Arthur Schwalb, Prairietown, Mrs. Lester Hartman of Collinsville, and Mrs. Ernest Dustman, Prairietown. Mrs. Gunkel was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Prairietown.
Visitation is from 2 pm Tuesday until 11 am Wednesday at Weber Funeral Home. [Edwardsville Intelligencer, 4 Apr 1966 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Clementine R. Hadley, in her 39th year, d. at her husband's residence near Collinsville, Madison Co., Ill.. She was the wife of Rev. James Hadley of the Southern Illinois Conference; the daughter of the late William Otwell Esq. b. 4 Oct. 1815, Edwardsville, Ill. married on 23 Jan. 1834 to N.E. Gates, who d. 29 Jan. 1849. She married Rev. James Hadley in 1850. (Central Christian Advocate, Vol. 1, 1 Dec. 1853, p. 191)
Henry C. Hawk
Henry C. Hawk Dies
Henry C[lay]. Hawk, aged 60 years, 9 months and 22 days, living near Moellenbrock's lake in the American Bottoms, died at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon of nostis stenosis. He had been ill four months. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from the residence and burial was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Nameoki. The service was in [the] charge of the Modern Woodmen lodge of Mitchell of which he was a member. He is survived by several children. Collinsville (IL) Herald, October 24, 1919 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Charles H. Hawks
Charles H. Hawks, Bottoms Farmer, Dies Here Tuesday
Charles H[arrison]. Hawks, 301 East Main street, died at his home at 6:30 pm Tuesday, July 5. Until recently, the 63-year-old native of Christian County, he had been a farmer in the American Bottoms. Burial services were conducted at 2 pm Thursday, July 7, Rev. Edgar Purdy officiating. Burial was made in St John's Cemetery at Nameoki, Ill. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Gladys Woods of Fairmont City; two step-daughters, Henrietta and Louise [Finke]; and two brothers, Thomas Hawks of Granite City, and Theodore Hawks of St. Louis. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, July 8, 1949 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Ivan Gilbert Hawks
Last rites for Ivan Gilbert Hawks, 66, of Greenville, formerly of Worden, were Monday afternoon in the Donnell Funeral Home at Greenville. The Rev. Charles Caldwell officiated. Burial was at Sunset Hill Cemetery near Edwardsville.
A retired farmer, he died at 7:15 am Friday in Utlaut Memorial Hospital, Greenville, after a long illness. He was born April 10, 1904, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hawks. He lived in Granite City before moving to Greenville 6 years ago. Survivors are his wife, the former Leonora Sentiff; daughters Mrs. John (Delores) Loy of Chesterfield, MO and Mrs. Robert (Donna) Lawson of Villa Grove; four grandchildren, and a brother, Albert Hawks of Peoria. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Greenville. [Edwardsville Intelligencer - 14 Apr 1971 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Gladys C. Heeren
Gladys Catharine Heeren, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Heeren who live on the Baird farm in Pin Oak, died at 11 o'clock last night from bronditis after an illness of five days. The little one was born on January 2, 1915, and is survived by the parents and two sisters, Martha and Alta May. The mother was formerly Miss Annie Meiners. The funeral will be Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock from the residence on the Marine road to Woodlawn cemetery. Rev. H. Rahn will conduct the service. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, February 15, 1915 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Gwen J. Hoeltmann
Mrs. G. Hoeltmann Dies at 87 After She Fractures Hip
Mrs. Gwen J. Hoeltmann of 204 St Louis Road, Collinsville, passed way at St. Mary's Hospital in East St Louis at 9:30 p.m. Monday September 23 at the age of 87. She was born May 12, 1879 in Caseyville and had resided in Collinsville for the past 53 years. She suffered a fracture of the hip in a fall about a week ago and death resulted from complications.
Surviving are her husband, Louis T Hoeltmann; two children, John M Hoeltmann and Mrs. Edward (Gwen) Mashek; two grandchildren, Max and Suzanne Hoeltmann, all of Collinsville; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, the late Morgan and Mary Jenkins and two sisters Elizabeth Jenkins and Addie Boneau and one brother, John R Jenkins preceded her in death. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday from Schroeppel Funeral Home, Dr. William H. Sill officiating. Interment will be in St John's cemetery. Pallbearers were Chester Pierce, Fred Holcom, Arthur Gray, Clarence Holten, Harold Wyatt, and John Mashek.
[Collinsville (IL) Herald, September 25, 1957 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
John M Hoeltmann
John Hoeltmann, Retired Insurance Agent, Dies, 53
John M Hoeltmann, of 1015 Vandalia st., passed away at his home on Sunday, May 29th at the age of 53 years. He was born August 3, 1906 in Collinsville and had resided here all his life. He retired in 1956 because of ill health. Mr. Hoeltmann had worked for the Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. from 1931 to the time of his retirement. He held a C. L. U. [Chartered Life Underwriter] degree in insurance and was a member of the National Underwriter's Association. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Collinsville and served on the Church Board. He was a member of the Collinsville Lodge no. 712 AF & AM [Ancient Free and Accepted Masons], Collinsville Chapter no. 666 OES [Order of the Eastern Star], the Lions Club and Leighton Evatt Post no. 365 American Legion. He also was on the Council Board of the Tepee for 5 years and a life member of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Veteran Association.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Anna K Hoeltmann; two children, Max and Suzanne Hoeltmann; one sister, Mrs. Edward (Gwendolyn) Mashek. Mr. Hoeltmann's parents, the late Louis T. and Gwen Jenkins Hoeltmann preceded him in death.
The funeral was at 1:30 p.m Thursday from the First Methodist church, the Rev. Robert Simpson officiating. Interment was in Montrose Cemetery, Greenville, IL. Schroeppel Funeral Home was in charge. Masonic services were held at the funeral home at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. [Collinsville (IL) Herald, June 2, 1960 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Louis Hoeltmann
Louis T[heodore] Hoeltmann, 81, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital, East St. Louis at 4:10 a.m., Monday, December 7. He was born January 29, 1878 in Caseyville and had lived in Collinsville for the past 55 years. For the past three months he had been a patient at St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Hoeltmann was a retired real estate broker who resided at 204 St Louis Road.
Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday at Schroeppel Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday from Schroeppel Funeral Home to SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church for Mass at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be in St. John Cemetery.
Recitation of the Rosary will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Surviving are two children, Johs [John] Hoeltmann and Mrs. Edward (Wendolyn) [Gwendolyn] Mashek, both of Collinsville; and two grandchildren, Max and Suzanne Hoeltmann. There are a number of nieces and nephews. His wife, Mrs. Gwen A. Hoeltmann, died September 23, 1957. [Collinsville (IL) Herald , December 7, 1959 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Clarence F. Hofeditz
Mr. Hofeditz Dies --- Clarence F[erdinand] Hofeditz, 51, 316 Liberty st., died at 7 am today in St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland, where he had been a patient five days. A lifetime resident of Edwardsville, Mr. Hofeditz was head grocery clerk at the Edwardsville Kroger Store. He had been employed by Kroger at various stores for 34 years. He was born July 28, 1917, the son of the late Charles F Hofeditz and Mrs. Laura Buchnemann Hofeditz of Edwardsville, who survives. He was married on June 5, 1938, to Cleo Betzold by the Rev. Hugo Bredehoeft in the Eden [Evangelical church, at that time] United Church of Christ, Edwardsville. His wife survives. Also surviving are three sons, Brad Hofeditz, Mark Hofeditz, and Kevin Hofeditz, all of Edwardsville. One sister, Anna Hofeditz, preceded him in death. Mr. Hofeditz was a member of Eden United Church of Christ and the Retail Clerks' Union of Edwardsville, Local 304. He also held membership in American Legion, Post 199, Edwardsville and the Alton Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1308. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Eden United Church of Christ, Rev. Donald E. Crismon, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Weber Funeral Home after 2 pm Tuesday. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, February 17, 1967 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Clarence Holten
Clarence Frank Holten, 74, of Collinsville, died at 12:30 p.m. September 26, 1976 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville. He suffered an apparent heart attack while attending Mass at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church.
A retired employee of the civil engineer group at Scott Air Force Base, he was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees locally and nationally and was a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus Council 1712. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph "Coffee Joe" Holten. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Schroeppel Funeral Home where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Services will be held at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. to SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St John's cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ida Mashek Holten and two brothers Elwyn Holten of Granite City and Alfred Holten of Collinsville. Collinsville (IL) Herald September 27, 1976 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Dorothy Hulbrink
Dorothy E. Hulbrink, 79, of 1237 Grant Dr, died at 4:30 pm Sunday in St Joseph's Hospital in Highland after being ill the past year. She was a resident of the Edwardsville area all her life. Born Sep 15, 1894 in Edwardsville, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Theresa Appel Berlemann. She was married to Otto C. Hulbrink, on Sep 12, 1929 in Effingham. He survives. Other survivors are brothers George F Berlemann of Edwardsville, and Charles E Berlemann of Davenport, Iowa, and a sister, Mrs. Louis Koontz of Columbus, Ohio. A sister has died. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Edwardsville.
Friends may call at Weber Funeral Home after 6 pm Tuesday. The funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday in the funeral home, with Mrs. Melba Bohnstiehl, reader of the First Church of Christ Scientist, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. [Edwardsville (IL) Intelligencer, Jun 3, 1974 -Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
Sandra L. Jackson
Sandra L. Jackson, 62, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Eden Village Care Center. She was born Dec. 3, 1941, in Alton, to Paul F. and Verna (Feldman) Michel. She married Clarence H. Jackson Sept. 21, 1974, at Eden United Church of Christ in Edwardsville. He died Sept. 15, 1987. She graduated from Edwardsville High School and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. During her career, she was secretary to the assistant secretary-treasurer of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of St. Louis, a business teacher at Riverview Gardens Senior High School in St. Louis, administrative secretary to the dean of the School of Nursing at SIUE, secretary to the assistant principal/athletic director at Edwardsville Senior High School, administrative aide to the dean of the School of Humanities at SIUE and a business manager in the dean's office of the College of Arts and Science at SIUE. Surviving are two special daughters and their husbands, Sara and Ken Schlemer of Williamson, Ill., and Amy and Jeremy Wittels of Branson, Mo.; five grandchildren, Billy Wheat, Hunter Schlemer, Andruw [Andrew], Hayden and Emilee Wittels; a brother and his wife, Robert and Sharon Michel of Edmond, Okla.; a sister and her husband, Shirley and Donald Gardner of Collinsville; two nieces, a nephew, three great-nieces and a great-nephew. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two nephews, Lance Michel and Ryan Gardner. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Weber Funeral Home in Edwardsville, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Edwardsville. Alton (Illinois) Telegraph, 06/15/2004 - Submitted by Char, CAK8948 @ aol.com]
(NEW) Blanche James
Mrs. James Funeral; Upper Alton Burial Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Ann James, 39, of 127 Dooley Drive, were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Smith Funeral Home, Alton, by the Rev. Howard Todd Taylor, pastor of Calvary Southern Baptist Church. Burial was in Upper Alton Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Milford, Marti Wittman, Kenneth Rosack, Thomas Krepel, Kenneth Duncan, and George Landie. Alton Evening Telegraph | Alton, Illinois | Monday, May 20, 1963 | Page 21Jrice
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