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Monroe County Obituaries

1926

 

 

 

Bauman, John Bauman

Source: The Orrville [Ohio] Courier Crescent ; 20 Jul 1926, Page: 1

JOHN BAUMAN DIES

John Bauman, aged 44 years, 10 months and 7 days, died Friday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. Albert Pruney,* in Rittman, of cerebral hemorrhage. He was ill only a few days.

He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Pruney* and Mrs. Wm. Walker,** of Rittman; and three brothers, William, David and Wesley, of Rittman.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Apostolic church near Rittman. Burial in nearby cemetery.

Submitter's Notes:

*This should be BRUNEY.

** This should be WALTER.

 

Christman, Catharine Christman, nee Bauman [aka Mary Catharine Christman]

Source: Spirit of Democracy, Woodsfield, Ohio; February 1926

Mrs. Catharine Christman, widow of the late Godfrey Christman, died at her home at Monroefield, February 3d, aged 89 years. The funeral was held at Middle church last Saturday where her remains were laid to rest beside her husband. Mrs. Christman was highly respected by relatives and all who knew her.

 

Cooley, Drusilla Cooley

Mrs. Drusilla Cooley was born Dec. 12, 1834 and departed this life Jan. 29, 1926, aged 91 years, 1 month and 8 days. She leaves to mourn her departure four children, as follows; D.W. Cooley of Paden City WV; Belle Hoskinson of Paden City, Frances Johnson, of Follansbee, and W.H. Cooley of Grandview, O. Also a number of grandchildren and a host of friends.

The husband and four children preceded her to the Great Beyond some years since.

Funeral services at the Grandview Church were conducted by Rev. Bever. Music by Mr. and Mrs. E. Meyer. Interment was made in the Grandview cemetery.

Newspaper clipping

 

Cronin, Alma Cronin, nee Seckman

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review Tribune; Wednesday, 6 Jan 1926

Mrs. Ben Cronin

Mrs. Ben Cronin, 35 years old, died this morning following a long illness at her home, Grant and First street, Newell.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons and two daughters, Woodrow, Edward, Ethel and Evolyn [sic--Evelyn].

Funeral services will be held in the home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. R. C. Brock, pastor of the Newell Christian church, will be in charge. Burial will be made in Locust Hill cemetery.

 

Cronin, Ellen Jane Cronin nee Baker

          Mrs. Ellen Cronin, aged about 79 years, died at 12:30 Thursday afternoon of last week at the home of her daughter Mrs. Viola Hines, on Maple Ave after an illness of several months from paralysis. Funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday afternoon in charge of her pastor, H. H. Adamson, of the Church of Christ. Besides her daughter Mrs. Cronin is survived by two sons, S. L. Cronin, of Mexia, Texas; and Roy Cronin, of Woodsfeild.

          Interment was made in Barber Ridge cemetery by the side of the body of her late husband, Albert Cronin.

          Ellen Jane Baker, daughter of John and Elizabeth Baker, was born July 20, 1847, and departed this life April 15, 1926, at the age of seventy-eight years, 8 months and 25 days. She was married to Albert Cronin over sixty years ago, and to this union five children were born, three girls and two boys; and besides these they raised two others, Mary Early and Edna Cronin. Her husband preceded her to the Great Beyond about fifteen years ago and two of the girls died in infancy. Those left to mourn her loss are S. L. Cronin, of Mexia, Tex.; Roy Cronin and Mrs. Viola C. Hines, both of Woodsfield; one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Winland, of Woodsfield seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends.

          She obeyed her Savior s call at the age of sixteen at the Richfork congregation of the Church of Christ at which place she still held her membership.

          Those who attended the funeral from a distance are Crawford Cronin, of Smackover, Ark.; Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Silverman, of Marsceilles, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Staudt, of Akron; Mr and Mrs Asa McMullen, of Barnesville; Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Baker, of Pittsburg; S. L. Cronin, of Mexia, Texas; J. T. Winland, son and daughter, of sycamore Valley; Albert Hines, of Pittsburgh; and Miss Alberta Hines, of New Concord, Ohio.

          At the time of her death she was making her home with her daughter Mrs. Viola C. Hines and strange to say it was just one year to the day from the time that Mrs Hines buried her husband, Elder J. A. Hines, until her mother passed away.

          Mrs. Cronin was a great home-woman, self-dependent, hospitable and kind and is kindly remembered by scores of friends who know her in active life in the Edwina community where she and her husband spent the greater part fo a happy married life, both living to realize th glory of age, that of seeing their children out in the world making good.

 

Cronin, Marie Pauline Cronin

Source: The East Liverpool [Ohio] Review-Tribune; Friday, 12 Feb 1926

Cronin Funeral Services

Funeral services for Marie Pauline, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Cronin, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the home in Columbia avenue. Field Major Joseph Hughes, of the Salvation Army, will be in charge. Burial will be made in Spring Grove cemetery.

 

Crossman, Donald Crossman

Source: The Monroe [Michigan] Evening News; 29 May 1926

Infant Dead---

Donald Crossman, aged one-year, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Crossman, Washington street, died Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the home on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, with the Rev. G. H. Kellerman, pastor of the Evangelical church, officiating. Burial will be made in the LaSalle cemetery. The father was injured last evening in an automobile collision while on his way to a cemetery in LaSalle township.

 

Dearth, Bessie Dearth, nee Morris

Dearth, Cora Bessie Dearth, nee Morris

Source:  The Pleasants County [West Virginia] Leader; Friday, 29 Oct 1926

        Mrs. Elizabeth Rea, Mrs. L. C. White, W.I. Myers and daughter attended the funeral of Mrs. Clarence Dearth at Sisterville on Tuesday.

 

Geib, Henry Geib

Source: newspaper clipping [possibly from the Daily Reporter of Dover, Ohio]; 22 Dec 1926

STRICKEN DOWN BY

HEART ATTACK ON

PORCH OF HIS HOME

---------------------------------------

ENTIRE CITY

MOURNS GEIB

Flag at Half Mast at City Hall

-- Mayor and Nist De-

plore Loss.

The entire city mouned Wednesday the death of Fire Chief Henry Geib. The flag at City Hall was ordered at half mast until after the funeral Friday ad [sic--and] the fire department trucks and other equipment will be draped in mourning for a period of 30 days.

Firemen and other city employees and officials stood in groups about City Hall Wednesday discussing the sudden death of the beloved chief. Among those hardest hit was James King, aged mechanician of the fire department and bosom friend of Chief Geib, who had been associated with him for many years dating back to the days when King was waterworks superintendent.

"Chief Geib's death was a great shock to me," said Safety Director Earl A. Nist. "He had given the best years of his life to the service of the citizens of Dover. He was recognized generally as one of the best fire chiefs in any of the smaller cities of Ohio.

"During his long service he had become such a part of the fire department that his sudden death is an irreparable loss to the community and he leaves a vacancy which will be very difficult to fill."

Mayor P. J. Groh said:

"His death is a great blow to the fire deparment which has been one of our chief prides. His work and spirit was such that his death is a loss to the entire city. His place will be hard to fill."

Mayor Groh and Safer Nist said that a new fire chief would not be named until after January 1. No temporary acting chief has yet been appointed. Among eligible for fire on the civil service list is Elden Foster, at present an auxiliary minute man, but there was no indication who would ultimately secure the appointment.

Death Believed Due To In-

fection At Tar Plant

Fire Over Two

Years Ago.

WAS "BEST OHIO CHIEF"

Funeral Friday Afternoon

City Officials Pall Bearers.

Henry Geib, aged 62 years, veteran Dover fire chief, died suddenly at 9:30 Tuesday night at his home at 118 Race -st. following a sudden heart attack.

Chief Geib was seized with the attack as he reached the porch of his home about 8 p.m. He fell on the porch and his wife, Sarah Geib, who heard him fall, went to his aid but was unable to get him into the house. She then summoned Sam Carl, a neighbor, and also a member of the fire department, who with the aid of Raymond Heid, a volunteer fireman, carried him into the house. A physician was summoned but death came soon after.

Chief Geib had been ailing ever since a fire at the Lewis Mfg. Co. tar plant two years ago last spring when his system became poisoned from an infection from tar product burns. He was seriously ill for many weeks following the fire but recovered sufficiently to return to his duties.

OVER-EXERTED SATURDAY.

Last Saturday morning the chief ran from his home to a fire at the A. E. Green home at 116 Union-ave and later responded at a second fire at the home of John Cercone, Broad-st. The exertion and exposure in the 5-below-zero temperature that prevailed that morning is believed to have brought on the attack.

Mr. Geib was born Sept. 13, 1863, in Dover. He was a son of the late Phillip and Anna Geib. His mother died 28 years ago and his father, who was a former chief of police, died eight years ago at the age of 93 years.

Fire Chief Geib had been identified with the Dover fire department since the age of 16 years when he joined a volunteer fire department then in existence here. He had been chief for nearly 24 years.

WAS WIDELY KNOWN.

He was known throughout this section of Ohio for his ability, not only as a fire fighter, but for his efficiency in inspection of buildings and his unceasing work for fire prevention. At the state fire marshal's office at Columbus he was considered one of the best chiefs in Ohio and messages of condolence were sent Mrs. Geib from that office.

Prior to entering the fire department on full-time duty when the paid fire department was established. Mr. Geib worked as a carpenter and building contractor.

MEMBER OF SOCIETIES.

Mr. Geib was a member of the Dover Knights of Pythias lodge, Henry Kaldenbaugh camp Sons of Veterans, New Philadelphia, The Ohio State Fire Chiefs' Association, and the First Methodist Episcopal church.

He is survived by his widow, who was formerly Sarah Miller of Waynesburg. They were married March 7, 1885.

He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Jacob Lahm and Nathaniel, both living in Nebraska; Charles, of Dover; Jacob, of New Philadelphia; Mrs. Robert Bentley, of Dennison, and J. P. of Oklahoma.

Funeral will be Friday at 2 p.m. from the home. Rev. N. H. Flickinger of Bedford, former pastor of the Dover Methodist church, and Rev. A. A. Brown, present pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Maple Grove cemetery in charge of the Knights of Pythias lodge.

Lodge members, firemen and city officials, including Mayor P. J. Groh, will be pall bearers.

 

Geib, Henry Geib

Source: newspaper clipping [possibly from the Daily Reporter of Dover, Ohio]; 22 Dec 1926

FIRE CHIEF DIES

SUDDENLY IN HOME

Dover, Dec. 22 -- (Rep. Special)

          Henry Geib, Dover fire chief died suddenly in his home Tuesday evening at 9:30 o'clock of heart disease. Chief and Mrs. Geib had been the guests of her sister, Mrs. Charles Zeller, at dinner, and Mr. Geib returned early. It is said he collapsed on the steps of the porch where he was found at 8:30 o'clock, conscious, but in a weakened condition. He died at 9:30 o'clock.

          He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Sadie Geib, four brothers, and two sisters. He was a member of the K. of P. and Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. He was born, and raised in Dover and had been fire chief there for 22 years. Services will be held at 2 o'clock from the home, with Rev. N. H. Flickinger and Rev. A. Brown in charge. Burial will be made in Maple Grove cemetery.

 

Hills, Ezra C. Hills

Source:  The Nebraska State Journal; Saturday, 17 Apr 1926

        Hills -- Ezra C. Hills, seventy-seven, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. H. Thompson, 2667 South Tenth.  He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Will Thomas, Mrs. George Jennings, Mrs. C. E. Costello, and Mrs. E. R. Cable, all of Lincoln.  The body is at Morey's funeral home.  Funeral arrangements will be made later.*

*Submitter's Note:  See article below about the funeral arrangements.

 

Hills, Ezra C. Hills

Source:  The Lincoln [Nebraska] Star; Sunday, 18 Apr 1926

        Funeral services for Ezra Clark Hills, who died Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. H. Thompson, 2667 South Tenth street, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m., at Morey's funeral home, with Rev. Jack Leonard officiating.  The Knights of Pythias will be in charge of the service.  The body will be taken to Princeton, Neb., for burial.

 

Lewis, Ella Lewis, nee Botkin

Source: Source: The Scioto [Ohio] Gazette; 24 Jun 1926

Ella Botkin Lewis, age 22 years, passed away, Wednesday afternoon, June 23, at 2:00 p.m. at the home of her parents on North Watts street, tuberculosis being the cause of death.

Ella Elizabeth was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, on December 1, 1903, the seventh child of James Isaac and Susan A. Kinkade Botkin, and she is survived by her husband, Charles Franklin Lewis, of Columbus, Ohio, her parents, four sisters, and three brothers. Two of her sisters preceded her to the grave.

The funeral services will be held from her parents home at 121 North Watts street, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery. The Reverend A.B. Riker of Trinity M.E. church will conduct the funeral.

Submitter's Note: Below is the funeral article.

 

Lewis, Mrs. Charles Lewis

Source: The Scioto [Ohio] Gazette; 26 Jun 1926

FUNERAL OF MRS. LEWIS

The funeral of Mrs. Charles Franklin Lewis was held at the residence, 121 North Watts street, at two o'clock, Friday afternoon, Rev. A. B. Riker officiating.

Pallbearers were Messrs. Fred Botkin, James Abel, Howard Botkin, Charles Botkin, Sam Miller and John Cutright. Interment was in Greenlawn.

 

Morris, Jesse Morris

Source: The Evansville [Indiana] Press; August, 1926

GRANDVIEW YOUTH DROWNS

Jesse Morris, 18, Grandview high school student, was drowned in the Ohio river at Newburgh early Tuesday morning. Young Morris was employed on a derrick boat at Dam 47. He complained of being sick and laid down on the edge of the boat and it is thought that he rolled into the river while asleep or that he suffered an attack of faintness. Shortly after that he was missed and after hour and half search his body was found.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. I. Herring Wednesday at 3 p.m. He is survived by his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Morris and two sisters, Hattie and Nellie.

[Submitted by Paula Hinton Frichtl.]

 

Morris, Norval Morris

SOURCE: The Caldwell Press, April 7, 1926

Morris, Norval, died Friday. Buried Olive.

 

Pratt, John Harvey Pratt

Source: Published in the Bellaire Daily Leader March 6, 1926 pg 10. Submitted by P Frichtl

WELL KNOWN NEFFS RESIDENT IS TAKEN

John Harvey Pratt, well known resident of Neffs, died at his home there Friday night at 10:25 o clock following an illness which extended over a period of a year and a half. About a year and a half ago he was injured when he fell from a wagon and since that time his health was impaired. He was born June 22, 1858 and was in his 68^th year. For the past 35 years he had been a resident of Neffs and that community.

His widow, Mrs. Catherine Pratt and the following children survive: Webster and George Pratt of Neffs; Mrs. Emma Kern, Armstrong; Harry Pratt, Fairmont; also several grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Lyde Rush of Neffs also survives.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11 a.m. at the Methodist Church in Neffs by Rev. T.A. Patterson. Burial to be made in Rose Hill Cemetery.

 

Schell, Hiram Schell

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 12 Aug 1926

Hiram Schell, son of Henry and Mary Schell, was born in Wayne county, Illinois, September 30th, 1863. Died at his home at 2206 Ash Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, July 24th, 1926. He was married March 20, 1892 to Mrs. Julia Ada Withrow.* To this union 4 children were born. Two of them died in infancy, two are living: Mrs. Charley Bailey and Mrs. Ernest Hulford, both of Terre Haute, Indiana. He also leaves 3 step sons to whom he gave his life and care almost or quite the same as to his own children, Mrs.** E. O. Weddle of Harvey, Ill., and W.S. Weddle, of Danville, Ill., and C.C. Witherow of Terre Haute, Indiana. He also leaves 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren, five brothers, John, Samuel, Thomas, and Jacob Schell, all of Cisne, Illinois, and George Schell of Wausaukee, Wisconsin, one sister Mrs. Douglas Vaughn of Cisne, Ill. His father and mother, one sister and four brothers have preceded him in death. He was a dear husband and a kind father, will be sadly missed in the home and by his many friends and neighbors.

Submitter's Notes:

*In the 1900 census and below in this article Julia's son's last name was spelled WITHEROW.

**Since this was a stepson, it should not be MRS. The stepsons are Ernest O. and William S. Weddle and Calvin Witherow.

 

Schell, John Milton Schell

Source: The Wayne County [Illinois] Press; 4 Nov 1926

John Milton Shell* son of Henry and Mary Shell* was born in Monroe county, Ohio, November 9, 1844. He moved to Illinois with his parents when six years of age. From that time until his death, which occurred Wednesday, October 27th, 1926, he has made his home on the old homestead in Berry township. He was never married. He was the second child in a family of thirteen children and is survived by four brothers, Samuel, Jacob and Thomas of this community and George, of Wausaukee, Wisconsin, and one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Vaughn with whom he has made his home for many years.

He lived a very quiet and retired life, never caring to take an active part in public affairs, being content to go quietly about his own affairs. For many years he has been denied one of the greatest blessings of life, that of his sight. His life has been unusually long: twenty-one years, eleven months and eighteen days.

Funeral services were conducted from the home at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon by Elder W.D. Crippin. Interment was in the Cariens cemetery.

*Submitter s Note: This family usually went by the spelling SCHELL.

 

Sorenson, Christie Sorenson

Source: The Stark County [Illinois] News; 8 Dec 1926

Christie Sorenson, 77, Died Sunday A.M.; Burial Tuesday.

Death claimed Christie Sorenson, a resident of Stark county for more than a half century, early Sunday morning at 1:15 o'clock, at the Methodist hospital in Peoria. The end followed an illness lasting more than a year, the last few months of which he was confined to his bed.

Mr. Sorenson was taken much worse a few weeks ago and he was removed to the Methodist hospital in Peoria where he submitted to an operation. The operation brought only temporary relief, however, for after apparently improving, he suddenly became much worse and his strength gradually ebbed until the end came. Mr. Sorenson was aged 77 years at the time of his demise.

Funeral Held Tuesday.

Funeral services were conducted at the Toulon Baptist church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock following a brief service at the late residence. Rev. Ray Starr, pastor of the church, was in charge of the service and was assisted by Rev. Joseph Jenkins, a former pastor of the church and a close friend of the deceased. The song service was given by a mixed quartet composed of Mrs. Thomas Chaudoin, Mrs. O. C. Cox, Lewis Chaudoin and Thomas Chaudoin. The selections were "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder," "Abide With Me," and "God Will Take Care of You." Mrs. Ray Starr accompanied the singers at the organ.

The body bearers were O. F. Sorenson, R. E. Pyle, Milan Claybaugh, Edgar Claybaugh and Joseph Claybaugh, grandsons of the deceased, and Carl Green. Honorary pall-bearers were Bert Churchill, George G. Coakley, Otto M. McCulloch, Ira Carter, George Himes and Ernest Eckley, members of the Sunday school class formerly taught by Mr. Sorenson.

Interment was in Toulon cemetery.

Sketch of Life

Christie Sorenson, oldest son of James and Christine Sorenson, was born September 6, 1847, near Copenhagen, Denmark, and came to this country when a lad three years of age. They first took up their residence at Waukegan, Illinois, later moving to Wisconsin. When he was only ten years old his mother was removed by death and when about fourteen years of age he became an apprentice to a bootmaker

But the woods always had a lure for him and when about sixteen he worked in a logging camp in Michigan. It was in Michigan that he met Miss Elizabeth A. Wal__ng* who became his bride at Egleston [sic Eggleston], Michigan, November 22, 1869. To this union were born the following children, Anna E., Frank T., Birdie R., Charles H., William H., Ruth D., James A., Nettie J., Ella M., Oscar C., and Harry L. Of these only two survive, Charles M. of Longmont, Colorado; and William H., of Toulon. Mrs. Sorenson passed away on August 16, 1888.

On March 5, 1890, he married Mrs. Lavina A. Claybaugh, to which union three children were born, as follows: Clara, now Mrs. William O. Goodwin of Toulon; John Clark, who died in infancy, and Mary L., now Mrs. Glenn H. Hobbs, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Practically all of the last 55* years has been spent in Stark county in and near Toulon.

In 1887, Mr. Sorenson accepted Christ as his Savior and his trust in Him was unwavering. Rev. E. W. Hicks baptized him into the membership of the Baptist church where for 27** years he has been a deacon and a Sunday school teacher, always firmly standing for his belief, ever read to "give a reason of the hope that was in him." Although he lost his mother when so young, her memory always exerted an influence for good in his life.

He was also a member of Stark Lodge No. 96, I.O.O.F.

During the past year, Mr. Sorenson has been more or less a sufferer, but very patient during it all. Everything that loving hearts and kind hands could render was done for him at home and at the hospital.

The end came peacefully in the early morning of December 5, 1926 at the Methodist hospital, in Peoria.

He is survived by his faithful wife, two sons, two daughters, three step-daughters, two stepsons, thirty grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many friends.

Submitter's Notes:

* I could not read this name. It looked like WalMng.

** These numbers were not clear on my copy of this obituary.

 

Starlin, Warren Starlin

Source: The Zanesville [Ohio] Times-Recorder; 28 Jun 1926

Aged Resident is Summoned From Life

Warren Starlin,* 79, died at his home, 1317 Putnam avenue at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, after an illness of paralysis. He leaves his widow and three children: Mrs. Mary Bronson,** city, Mrs. Myrtle Dunn, Roseville, Samuel Starlin, city, and a brother, William Starlin, Indianapolis, Ind.

Submitter s Notes:

* In other records this name is seen spelled as STARLING.

** This is Mary PARSONS.

 

Voland, Margaret Emily Voland, nee Ellis

Source: The Brown County [Indiana] Democrat; 18 Mar 1926

Died Mar. 9, 1926. She was born in Brown Co. on July 16, 1883, dau. of William & Ellen Ellis. She married in Oct. of 1901 to William H. Voland of Nashville. They had 4 boys and 3 girls; three ch. are deceased. She is survived by her husband and 4 ch. of Gas City, Ind., Zora Listen, Louise Richardson, Ira Voland and Johnnie Voland. Also surv. are 2 grandch., a sister, Mrs. May Pease of Kalamazoo, Mich. and 2 bros., Ira Ellis of Trafalgar & Edgar Ellis of Indpls. The funeral and burial were at Gas City.

 

Walter, Lucinda Jane WALTER (Mrs. Christian Walter), nee CALDWELL

Source: The Bellaire Democrat

Mrs. Christian Walter, aged 67, suddenly passed away Sunday, May 2, (1926) from heart failure at her home. Being alone at the time of death. All appearances show that she was returning from feeding chickens after dinner and stopping at woodpile for wood, was found dead at that place by Geo. Schnegg, a near neighbor, in the evening. He heard the cry of her granddaughter who had come to stay with her that night. She was calling for her grandmother having not yet seen her. Her husband and son were at Wheeling attending services at the Glory Barn, returning home late at night, they did not learn of her death until within two miles of home. The news came as a thunderbolt from the clear sky.

She had answered the call of Him who doth all things well. Gone from labor to reward. She leaves her husband, one son, three daughters, twelve grandchildren and a large circle of friends whose hearts are deeply grieved from this great loss. She was a true Christian at heart, a kind and tender mother, a most wonderful grandmother and neighbor and friend that always thought of herself last. Rejoicing in the welfare and happiness of others, life to her was a joy.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Stanley Johnson of Carrollton, O., on Wednesday, May 5. She was laid to rest in the Grandview Cemetery. [Note: Lucinda Jane CALDWELL WALTER was the daughter of Agnes GRAHAM CALDWELL]

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"The dear Lord's best interpreters

Are humble, human souls.

The gospel of a life like hers,

Is more than books or scrolls.

 

Warner, O. R. [Orval or Orville Richard] Warner

Source: The Decatur [Illinois] Review; 18 Feb 1926

WARNER FUNERAL HELD IN BEMENT

Bement, Feb. 18. -- Funeral services for O. R. Warner were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Christian church, of which he was a member, by Rev. C. J. Adams, the pastor.

Mr. Warner died Sunday morning, Feb. 14, in St. John's hospital in Springfield, having been transferred there from Macon County hospital two weeks before.

Richard Warner was born in Sigel, Dec. 14, 1896. He was united in marriage with Mrs. Doris Ramsey in 1915. They were the parents of four children, Donald, Arline, Virginia and Junior.

Beside his wife and children, Mr. Warner leaves his mother, Mrs. Mollie Warner, his sister Leota and brother Henry, all of Monticello; his brother Emery of Irondale, and his sisters, Mrs. Cora Newberry and Mrs. Stella Aschenberger* of Sigel; four half brothers, Marion Lugar of N___ville,** Mo.; James Lugar, Monticello; Halleck Warner of New Mexico; John Warner of Sigel, and Mrs. Edith Yeager of Rosedale, Kan., and Mrs. Belle Wallace of Springfield.

Submitter s Notes:

* I think this is supposed to be Della Ashenbremer.

** I could not read the name of this city in Missouri.

 

 

 

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