Macon County IL Archives Obituaries.....Hanks, William Benjamin March 10, 1892 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Candie Rogers cjr4520@mchsi.com March 5, 2012, 2:36 pm The Decatur Daily Review March 11, 1892 WILLIAM B. HANKS DEAD An Old and Respected Citizen Passes Away. William B. Hanks died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at his home, eight miles north of Decatur. He was 58 years old. His death resulted from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Hanks was born in Macon county near Boiling Springs church and has always resided in the state. When 21 years old he married Miss Adeline Wyckle, a daughter of the late John Wyckle. Nine children were born, seven of whom are now living. They are Mrs. J. M. Marlatt of Maroa, Rebecca, Minnie, N. F.,S. J., J. J. and C. C. Hanks. Several other near relatives are living in this vicinity. His wife died April 7, 1888, and since then he has lived with his children. For awhile Mr. Hanks lived in what was formerly the D. L. Bunn property northwest of town. He then moved to the vicinity of Emery, where has since resided. Mr. Hanks was an old settler and one of Macon county's most respected farmers and will be missed by all who knew him. The funeral will take place Sunday morning at 11:30 o'clock at Boiling Springs. Rev. Vantress of Eureka will conduct the services. Additional Comments: Burial was in Boiling Springs Cemetery. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/macon/obits/h/hanks728gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/ilfiles/ File size: 1.8 Kb