Obituary of John Joseph STEPHENS, Hamilton County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 2000 Misty Flannigan Obituary JOHN JOSEPH STEPHENS, son of L. P. and Amanda Stephens, was born in Crook Township, Hamilton County, Illinois, Nov. 4, 1860; departed this life Feb. 28, 1929. Age 68 years, 3 months and 24 days. He was married Sept. 25, 1883, to Alice E. Allen. To this union two sons, William J. and Fred, were born. He professed faith in Christ about one year ago. His illness lasted something over a year. tie bore his sufferings with patience, always appreciating everything that was done for him and making everyone welcome that came to see him. All that loving hands could do was done for him, but God called for him to come home. He was a tender and affectionate husband and a true and devoted father and a good neighbor. Those who survive him are, his companion, two sons, two grandchildren, one brother, G. W. Stephens, one sister, Mary Stephens, and many other relatives and friends. One brother, Tom, preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. M. Prince at the Concord M. E. Church on Friday, March 1, at 11 p.m. Interment in Concord cemetery. Submitted by: Misty Flannigan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb Archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Misty Flannigan