Obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth HERL, Hardin County, Illinois Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Copyright 1999 Wanda Reed Name of Deceased: Mrs. Elizabeth HERL Name of Newspaper: Hardin County Independent Date of Newspaper: 15 September 1910 Mrs Elizabeth Herl died at her home near Stone Church September 2nd at 12 p.m. o'clock at the age of about 58 years. She had been confined to her bed eight weeks. She had all the attention and care that her children could give her, besides the best of medical aid. She would get some better at times, she would talk to her children and ask them not to worry about her, that she would not be with them long, but the favorable symptons would not long continue and she grew worse and weaker until she passed peacefully away. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church on Sunday at 2 p.m., conducted by Father Nonnewinkel in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. These services were quite impressive for it was so sad to give up mother. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery where her grave was covered with beautiful flowers. Her first marriage was to Bill Herman. To this union two sons were born, Emmanuel who died Jan. 1896 and John now living in Rosiclare. Her second marriage was to John Herl, who died two years ago. To this union were born namely: Bass and Rollie, Mrs A. F. Herman and Mrs. Hugh Jordon, all were present when the end came. Mrs. Herl was a good woman, a kind and loving mother always ready to help those in need. Weep not children for dear mother is with the angels up in heaven. A friend. ------------------------------------------------------------------ USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza- tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri- butor, 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: Wanda Reed