Nashville News        May 6, 1976

EVILSIZER, Carrie Ella (RICE)-A former resident of Nashville, Mrs Carrie Ella Evilsizer of Odin, passed away on Thursday, April 29, in the Washington County Hospital where she had been a patient for three weeks. She had attained the age of 74 years. Born June 20, 1901 in Nashville, she was the daughter of Hiram and Effie (Rittenhouse) Rice.She was united in marriage to John Calvin EVILSIZER on June 30, 1917 in Nashville and he preceded her in death on May 13,1958. A member of the Grace united Methodist Church in Nashville, she had made her home with her daughter Jenetta, in Odin for the past 11 years. Surviving are three sons, John Calvin Evilsizer, Jr. of Centralia, Harry Evilsizer of Woodlawn and Joseph Evilsizer of Salina, Kansas; three daughters, Mrs. Jenetta Williams and husband Russell of Odin, Mrs. Agnes Green and Husband Henry of Oklahoma City, OK, and Mrs. Virginia Stricker and husband Warren of Okawville; two nieces, Mrs. Ruth Teel of Okawville and Mrs. Edna BASSETT of Coulterville, one nephew, Gene Rice of Coulterville., **27 grandchildren, 21 great grand children and one great-great grandchild. Preceding her in death besides her husband, John were one daughter, Faire Elizabeth, two sisters and three brothers Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 in the King Funeral home in Nashville with Rev Richard Scott, officiating. Mrs. Gladys Richards served as organist. Burial was at the Masonic Cemetery with Gary Stricker, Michael Williams, Calvin Evilsizer, Clarence Evilsizer, Roy Frederking and Wayne Hashheider, serving as casket bearers.

Nashville Journal        November 29, 1945

Elliott Evilsizer, 63, former Nashville City Councilman, dropped dead Saturday evening about 8:30 o'clock at the corner of North Washington and West Elm Streets while on his way up town. An inquest was conducted by Dr G A Green, coroner, at the Hileman funeral home Sunday morning and the jury returned a verdict of "death due to coronary thrombosis." Jurymen were; Ed Lincoln, R R Snyder, Garfield Law, H D Nickel, Harry Fix and Charles McElroy. Mrs Mary Elle Wisely, who was accompanying him to town, testified that he suddenly slumped to the sidewalk and died within a few seconds. He was taken to the home of Ed Lincoln just a few houses away from where he fell where he was pronounced dead. Mr Evilsizer, former head of the United Mine Workers local and an alderman during the last Krughoff administration, was born in Washington County Feb 17, 1882, the son of Henry and Katherine Evilsizer. He was married to Sarah Stamm in 1904 and she died 6 years ago. He is survived by his mother, Mrs Catherine Evilsizer of this city and six children, Vera, Mars Herbert Higgs of St Louis, Yvonne, Mrs Claude Ward of Grand Rapids Michigan; Hildred, Mrs Steve Essich of San Diego, CA; Quinton of Cleveland, OH and twin sons in the Navy, Richard and Raymond.; Two sisters, Mrs Violet Sanders and Mrs Edna Borchelt of Johnston City; 4 brothers, Hiram of here, Edward of Christopher, Lucien of Buckner and William of Okawville; also 9 grandchildren. He worked in the local mine until it closed and at the time of his death was working with Fred Speck. Funeral services were held at the Hileman funeral home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev A W Hendrix officiating. Burial was made in the Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Arthur and Clarence Decker, Milburn Witte, Louis Storck, Fred Speck and Frank Witt. Mrs E F Gewe was organist.

Nashville Journal        October 26, 1922

Henry Evilsizer, an employee of the Nashville Mining Company, died suddenly Saturday night at his home near Oakdale, at the age of 64 years. Dr. S P Schroeder conducted the coroner's inquest at the family residence Sunday and summoned the following jury: Reinholdt Kroener, foreman, P J May, Charles Petrashek, J I Fleschute, Clyde Dahncke and Charlie Dintleman. They found that he came to his death by heart disease during the night from October 21 to 22." At the inquest, Mrs Evilsizer testified that her husband had been complaining about his leg a great deal since he was hurt September 3, 1921. Last winter this limb broke open three times but had lately healed over. She said he complained of headaches a good deal the last year ....Although he worked hard at tasks, he did not have the strength he formerly had. Walter Evilsizer of Nashville testified that he was a nephew of the deceased and that Mr Evilsizer had come to his house last Monday evening to board with him and that he worked at the mine the entire day. Saturday he complained of a bad cold and in the evening had a tight feeling across his breast. After eating a hearty supper, Walter Evilsizer suggested that his uncle wait until morning before going to his home near Oakdale, since he was not feeling well, but the older man insisted that he wanted to go home immediately so they set out in Walter's car, arriving at their destination about 7:30. While at his home he was cheerful, played the violin and retired at about 10:00 P.M. Sunday morning the family got up late and a little before 9 his son Hiram called him to breakfast, and receiving no response, went to his room and found him dead. Hiram Evilsizer corroborated his cousin's testimony. Henry A Evilsizer was born at Waterloo in 1859 as the youngest son of Elliott and Polly Evilsizer and died October 22, aged 62 years, 10 months and 17 days. He was united in marriage with Kate Whittenburg in 1882. To this union 11 children were born, 3 of whom, Mrs. Gertrude Corden, Mrs Catherine Mitchell and Warren, preceded him in death. Those left to mourn his death are his wife, 8 children, Elliott and Mrs Gus Borchelt of Nashville, Mrs Frank Borchelt of Johnson City, Hiram, Edward, Luchion and Violet of Elkton, 16 grandchildren, also a host of friends. Funeral services were held in the M E Church, South, in this city Tuesday afternoon and were conducted by the pastor Rev Burge. The Miner's Local No. 2109 attended the services in a body and held a ritualized service at the grave in the Masonic Cemetery Those from a distance attending the obsequies were; Mr and Mrs William Seyler and daughter, Mrs R L Stephenson and children, Cleo, Leo Orville and Lynn, Mrs and Mrs Joe Pulliam and daughter, Ira Ruth, Mr and Mrs harry Seyler, Mr and Mrs Frank Borchelt, all of Johnston City, Mrs and Mrs Albert Corden of DuQuion, Mrs Fred Stillman of St Clair, MO, Mrs Etta Folks and daughter Margaret and Mrs Jennie Catchion of St Louis, Mrs Matt Smith and son Pat of Ashley, Mr and Mrs Newton Cunningham and daughter of Elkton.

Nashville Journal        July 23, 1942

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 in the Hahne and Hilema Funeral Home for Mrs John Evilsizer, who died at her home Wednesday night at 9:20 P.M. of a heart ailment. She had reached the age of 77 years, 11 months and 1 day. Rev W E Lamp officiated at the rites and interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery. Mrs George Cruse and Harry Sternberg sang and the pallbearers were: Charles Anderson, Booth Cross, J E Trout, George Arnsmeyer, Frank Kowalsik and Harry Sternberg. Miss Melissa Graham was born in St Louis August 14, 1864, the daughter of George and Mary E Graham. She was married Nov 4, 1878, to John Evilsizer. They lived at Elkton for a short time and then moved to Nashville where they had since made their home. Nine children were born to this union, 2 of whom died in infancy and one son Walter died in 1925. Those surviving are: Mrs Delilah Stellman, who made her home with her mother, Clarence E Evilsizer of Muskogee, OK, Mrs Mae Folker of St Louis, Charles Evilsizer and John are of here and Mrs Agnes Catsigia of University City; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren also survive. She was a member of the Forman Memorial Church. Those who attended the services from out of town were: Mr and Mrs James Catsigian of university City, Mr and Mrs Ray Folkers, Mr and Mrs O B Kelly and Mr and Mrs Elmer Bereuter of St Louis, Mr and Mrs Clarence Evilsizer and sons Charles and Palmer and Mr and Mrs Arnold Evilsizer of Muskogee, OK, Pvt James Evilsizer of Scott Field and Mrs James Evilsizer of Alton, Mr and Mrs Clyde Sanders of West Frankfort and Mrs Edna Borchelt of Johnston city.

Lamar Democrat, Lamar Missouri - November 9,1899

Jennie M Evilsizer, wife of W J Evilsizer, died at her home on North First Street, this city, Friday, November3rd at 10:00 P.M. She had been confined to her bed for weeks with paralysis of the brain, which had assumed a mild form from about the first of August. She was aged 32 years. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:00, conducted by Rev G J Hunt. The church was crowded with people who had assembled to pay their last respects to the dead. The funeral cortege was one of the largest ever witnessed in Lamar, there being over 80 vehicles in the procession. Interment was at Lake Cemetery. Mrs Evilsizer was born in Washington County, Illinois March 23rd, 1867. Her maiden name was Jennie M Evilsizer, her father being L H(Levi Hennings) Evilsizer. The family came to Barton County in 1871. Her father and mother now reside in Bates County. May 13, 1885 she was married to W J (William Jefferson) Evilsizer. They have resided in and around Lamar since their marriage. Two daughters bless their union-Ollie and Nola, aged 13 and ten years respectively. David and Henry Evilsizer of Butler were in the city Sunday to attend the funeral of Mrs. W J Evilsizer. Died of Paralysis Mrs. Jennie M Evilsizer, wife of W J Evilsizer, died at her home in this city Friday at 10:00 P.M., aged 32 years. The deceased had suffered from a paralytic stroke since the first of August, though not confined to her bed continuously until within the last two weeks. Although the right side of her body and brain were affected, the family entertained strong hopes of her recovery, almost to the end.

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