Ben Foreman

Death of Ben Foreman
Mr. Foreman died at Colorado Springs May 5, 1924 at the age of 68 years. He was a resident of this vicinity, coming here in 1886. He moved to Colorado in 1902. His wife died here in 1901. He has one son, Walter Foreman, residing at Colorado Springs.

The body was brot to Fairbury and funeral services were held May 7th at Rose's Chapel and burial in the Bower cemetery.

[The Fairbury Journal, Thursday, May 15, 1924]

Hannah Foreman

Mrs. Emanuel B. Foreman died at the home of her brother-in-law, W.C. Smith, near Fairbury, Saturday, May 4th. Hannah M. Foreman was born in Adams county, Wisconsin, June 6, 1857. She was married to Emanuel B. Foreman March 19, 1874. Two children were born of this union, Guy, the oldest, died in infancy, while Walter lives to mourn with his father, the loss of a loving wife and mother. The funeral was held Monday at the home of W.C. Smith, conducted by Rev. W.M. Balch. Interment was made in the Bower cemetery.

[The Fairbury Gazette, Saturday, May 11, 1901]

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