Obituary of Mrs Elizabeth Epping, Madison County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sharon Inman This is the article that appeared in the Edwardsville paper on the front page. Wednesday, August 15, 1923 MRS. E. EPPING DIES PASSED AWAY AT 6:40 O'CLOCK LAST EVENING Funeral Services Will Be Held on Friday Morning. Mrs. Elizabeth Epping passed away at 6:40 o'clock last evening at her home at 611 Fairview Avenue after a lingering illness of more than four months. She suffered a paralytic stroke on March 19 this year and although confined to her bed since that time, was not entirely helpless. She was aged 82 years, 9 months and 13 days at the time of her death and old age was an additional complication in her death. Mrs. Epping was born at Coesfeld, Germany, on November 1, 1840, and came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Schennigman, at the age of 9. The family lived at Pleasant Ridge, and on October 8, 1858, she was united in marriage to Henry Epping, also a native of Coesfeld, Germany. The couple were married in the old frame church on North Main street in this city, by Rev. Henson and made their home on a farm near Edwardsville. In 1908 the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and in 1912, their 54th anniversary. Mr. Epping passed away on January 27, 1913. Mrs. Epping was a member of the St. Boniface Altar Society and also of the Sewing Society and was an active member of the church. She was of a kind and lovable nature, dearly loved by all those who knew her, and will be greatly missed by her many friends and relatives. Mrs. Epping is survived by four children. Mrs. Henry Voegele of Newkirk, Oklahoma: Mrs. John Meek, Mrs. Charles Grebel, and Mrs. Thomas Burns all of this city. Forty-three grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren also survive. Two sister, Mrs. Lena Lay and Mrs. Anna Thomas, both of St. Louis are also left to mourn her death. The funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 9 o'clock at the residence on Fairview Avenue thence to St. Boniface church where services will be conducted with requiem high mass. Rev. Eberhart, Rev. C. A. O'Reilly of this city, and Rev. C. T. Stolze of Bunker Hill officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Six grandsons will serve as pallbearers. They are: Edward, Frank, and August Epping, Albert and John Meek, and Leo Grebel. Friday, August 17, 1923 THREE IN SERVICES REQUIEM HIGH MASS CONDUCTED THIS MORNING Last Rites Are Said For Mrs. Elizabeth Epping Today. Requiem high mass was conducted this morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Boniface's Catholic church for Mrs. Elizabeth Epping, long time resident of Edwardsville, whose death occurred Wednesday after an illness since last March following a stroke of paralysis. A great many relatives, friends, and acquaintances were present for the final rites. Rev. Eberhart Olinger, O. S. B.. of ST. Mienard, Ind., who is in charge of the St. Boniface parish during the absence of Rev. E. J. Eckhard, was in charge and had the part of celebrant: Rev. C. A. O'Reilly of St. Mary's Catholic church was deacon. Rev. Boniface Benkert, O. S. D., also of St. Mienard who is in charge of the Livingston church, was sub-deacon. Six grandsons were pallbearers. They were: Edward, Frank, and August Epping, Albert and john Meek, and Leo Grebel. Burial was made at St. Mary's Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Epping was among the city's oldest residents. She was nearly 83 years of age and lived in the vicinity of Edwardsville since a girl. She has two sisters who have passed the age of three score and ten years. They are: Mrs. Lena Lay, 70 years old and Mrs. Anna Thomas, 75 years old, both of St. Louis. They came here today for the funeral. Those attending from elsewhere were: Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. Jos. Thomas, Mrs. John Thomas, Mrs. John Cordes, Mrs. Lena Lay, Mrs. Henry Brameyer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schennigman, Mrs. Marie Schennigman of St. Louis; Mrs. Lena Epping, Miss Angeline Epping, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Epping, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Epping and son, Mr. and Mrs. August Epping and Joseph Kirch of Granite City; Mrs. Edith Arras of Madison; Mrs. William Windel, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Voegele, Miss Agnes Voegele and Alfred Voegele of Highland, and Mr. and Mrs Herman Linkeman and children of Nameoki. ***************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproducd in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. ***************************************************************** Contributed by: Sharon Inman