Obituary of  Charolette BENTRUP, Macoupin County Illinois 24 Nov 1998
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Name of Deceased: BENTRUP, Charolette
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: 3/5/1915 
Obituary: Mrs. Charolette BENTRUP, nee BEHRENFELD, was born in 
Gelzenkfrchen Waterscheid, Westphalen Germany August 28, 1866. She lived with her 
parents in Germany until 1887 when she came to America. In the same year she was 
married to Henry BENTRUP in Staunton. They lived in Staunton many years and by 
industry and frugality accumulated considerable property. Two and one half years ago 
Mr. BENTRUP died, leaving his property to his wife. She lived in the south-west part 
of Staunton on the cemetery road with her son Henry, until the time she was taken to 
Litchfield to operated on for the disease. Her death occured at that place, as mentioned 
above. At the time of her death she was aged 48 years, 6 months and 2 days. Left to 
mourn her loss are her son Henry, who is left alone in the world by the death of his 
mother. The funeral will be held from the late home to St. Paul's church at 2 p.m. on 
next Sunday, Rev. F. DUSCHLE officiating.

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