Obituary of  John FURTWANGLER, Macoupin County Illinois 24 Nov 1998
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Name of Deceased: FURTWANGLER, John
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: Friday, May 02, 1913 
Obituary: John FURTWANGLER came to this country from Germany when 18 years 
of age, in the year 1852, making his first home near Clayton, Missouri, where he 
farmed. He was united in marriage when 28 years of age to Miss Louisa FAULSTICH 
while living in Missouri. Later he came to this city. There were six children born to 
this union, viz: Mrs. Otto SCHMUTZLER, of near this city, Mrs. Henry SAWYER of 
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Henry FURTWANGLER of this city, Mrs. Hannah 
THURMAN of Trenton, Charles FURTWANGLER of Trenton and John 
FURTWANGLER of Breese, Illinois. Mrs. FURTWANGLER, mother of these 
children, died in 1879, and Mr. FURTWANGLER lived in widowerhood until 1891, 
when he was united in marriage to Mrs. Eliza SCHMIDT of this city. To this union 
one child, Albert FURTWANGLER was born and at this time lives at home. 
Deceased was a consistent member of Zion Lutheran church in this city, and the 
funeral will be held from that place at 2:30 this evening, Rev. J.G.F.Kleinhan 
officiating. His death occured at 3:10 a.m. Wednesday, at which time he was aged 78 
years, 10 months and 14 days. "Uncle John" as he was familiarly known, was well 
known to most of our citizens. He was honorable in his dealings and was well liked by 
all who knew him. He was especially active for a man of his years and was to be 
fequently seen about the city regardless of his age. He leaves his wife and children, 
other relatives and friends who sincerely mourn his death and all his friends regret the 
sad accident which so suddenly came and called him away.


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