Madison County IL Archives Obituaries.....Various, Various July 1895 ************************************************ 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: Missi Darnell madmiss@aol.com April 3, 2006, 4:23 pm Edwardsville Intelligencer Newspaper Death and Funeral Notices July 1895 Article dated Friday, July 5, 1895 Mrs. Gill, aged 74 years, mother of Chas Gill, foreman in one of the packing houses of the Illinois Glass Works, died at an early hour Snday morning at the home of her son on Seventh street. The funeral was from the house Monday,and the interment in Grandview. (Alton) Miss Elizabeth M. Johnson died Monday morning, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Dittman, on East Third street. She was 20 years and 6 months old and has been a sufferer from lung fever for the past six months. The funeral was from the family home Wednesday afternoon. Rev Carl Kramer afficiated. The interment was in Grandview cemetery. Casper Unterbrink died at an early hour Tuesday morning after an illness of a week's duration. although sick for so short a time so serious had it been that his death was not unexpected. Deceased was born in Westphalia, Germany in 1837 and came to this county and to Alton in 1866. He was a teamster for a number of years for the lumber firm of Perly & Woodman. For the last 15 years he has been in the business he was engaged in at the time of his death. Mr. Unterbrink was a Mason, an Odd Fellow, a member of the order of Harugari, and the German Benevolent Society and also the Alton Turn Verein. He was 58 years of age and leaves a wife and ten children, most of who are grown, to mour the loss of a kind and indulgent husband and father. The funeral will take place from the family residence Friday afternoon at two o'clock. Miss Mamie Squire, daughter of annie and the late W H Squire, died Monday evening after a lingering illness. The funera will occur Friday morning from St. Mark's Catholic church, thence to Calvary cemetery. The bereaved mother has the sympathy of the community in her sad affliction. (Venice) Died at his home, Wm. Headen. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the residence to Glenwood cemetery. (Collinsville) Article dated Tuesday, July 9 1895 Death of Daniel Bernreuther. Daniel Bernreuther, forty-four years a resident of Edwardsville, passed peacefully away Sunday night at 10:35 o'clock at his home in Ft. Russell, at the age of 71 years and 7 months. He was afflicted with jaundice, and although ailing the past three months, was confined to his room only two weeks. The funeral took place this afternoon at two o'clock from the German Evangelical church. Services were conducted by Rev. Carl Kunzmann. The body was interred at Woodlawn. The pall bearers were: George Bernins, John Bonn, Balser Sommerlad, B. Schwarzkopf, John Michel and John Smith. Daniel Bernreuther was born December 11, 1823 at Seidencbach, Bavaria, Germany. He came to America in 1843, taking up his residence in St. Louis where he learned the cooper's trade. He was married on July 21 1853 to Miss Wilhelmina Grotte and the couple came to Edwardsville March 20, 1855 and have since resided here. until 1867 he was engaged in the cooper business, afterwards opening a boarding house on Main street. He continued in the hotel business until 1893, a period of 26 years. The past two years he has been living on his farm in Ft. Russell. He was the father of nine children, six of whom survive, viz: Margaret wife of F C Stahlbut, John P, Frederick, Daniel G., William and Minnie, wife of Frank Dietz. His wife also survives. Mr. Bernreuther was a quiet and honorable man, charitable and courteous, and was esteemed as a neighbor and friend. Article Friday, July 12, 1895 Mr. and Mrs. Chas L. Gill, o 1906 Market street, mourn the loss of their six month old son who died Friday of cholera infantum. The funeral was from the family residence Saturday. (Alton) Mrs. Mary Duffy died Wednesday morning at the home of her son in-law John Dacy on Marshall street, aged 53 years. The remains were taken to Shipman, Thursday at which place the funeral was held. Michael Dawson died Saturday evening at his home, near the Glass Works, aged 26 years. Deceased was one of several brothers all of whom are blowers, but poor health has for several years prevented his following the trade. The funeral took place Monday morning from St. Patricks church to the Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Peter Taylor, one of the old residents of North Alton, died Monday night of heart failure. Mr. Taylor was one of the most prominent of the North Alton coal miners. He was 72 years of age and leaves a wife and a number of children and grand children to mourn his loss. The funeral was this afternoon from his late home to the city cemetery. Rector H M Chittenden of the Episcopal church officiated. Mrs. Hattie Logne (nee Axthelm) wife of A. G. Logne, died Monday night. She has suffered from consumption for some time. A few years ago her husband was agent at Edwardsville crossing and one day attempting to cross the tracks with her baby in her arms, she was struck by a train. The child was instantly killed and the mother sustained injuries from the effects of which she never thoroughly recovered. She leaves a husband and two little boys to mourn her demise. The funeral took place this afternoon from the family residence on Henry street to Grandview cemetery. Rev. Fred L. Thompson conducted the exercises. Died, Friday, the youngest son of Charles Gross, Jr. The funeral took place Snday afternoon from the Lutheran church where Rev. F. Ottman held services. The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery. (Collinsville) Died, Tuesday, Ferdinand Schmeider. Deceased was born in Schwartzwold, Germany in 1844 and was 51 years of age. He leaves a widow, but no children to mourn his loss. the funeral will take place Thursday to St. Mark's Catholic shurch thence to St. Henry's cemetery near East St. Louis. Article dated Tuesday, July 16, 1895 Death of Mrs. John Childs. Mrs. Mary Childs, wife of Alderman John Childs, died this morning at 1:30 o'cock. She had been ill less than a week and was suffering with congestion o the stomach and bowels. Thursday last she accompanied her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Hainley to Troy, where the latter took a train of the Vandalia railroad for her home at Martinsville. Upon her return she took ill and steadily grew worse until death relieved her. The funeral will take place from the family home on Kansas street, Thursday morning at nine o'cock. Services will b e conducted by Presiding Elder W. E. Ravenscroft. The interment will take place at Woodlawn. The pall bearers will be J.H. Glass, Wm H. Hall, G L Hall, Chas. Pauly, W F Wayne and J F. Ammann. Mary Childs was born in Deptford, London, England June 18, 1842 hence was 53 years and 28 days of age. Her maiden name was Mary Bridger. She and Mr. Childs were married in London, August 11 1866 and came to this country in September 1872, locating in Chicago, where they resided six years. In the spring of 1878 the family moved to Edwardsville, and has resided here since. The union was blessed with four children, all of whom survive, viz: Harriet Elizabeth Hainley of Martinsville, Frank, Rosa and Henry. She also leaves four married sisters, all of whom live in England. Mrs. Childs has suffered for many years with neuralgia and trouble of the stomach. Four years ago she sustained painful injries in a runaway accident, which left her cripple. She bor all with fortitude and acquiesced as a true christian in the will of her Master. She was a member of the Baptist and Episcopal faith but attended services frequently at the Christian church. She was a good neighbor, a kind wife and fond mother. Cheerful and charitable, her presence was an inspiration to those around her. Al sincerely lament her death and extend sincere sympathy to the bereaved family. Congressman Fred Remann, of Vandalia, is Dead After a Lingering Ilness and Brave Battle He Passes Away. Congressman Frederick Remann died Sunday morning at 2:45 o'clock at his home, at Vandalia. He suffered a relapse Friday evening and from that time gradually grew worse. He had been inconscious twelve hours before death took place. Mrs. Remann and their son,Fred Jr. were at the bed side when the end came. Mrs. Remann's health had been poor for several months previous to the election last fall and he was advised not to make the race for congress, but he was ambitious and he went into the campaign with the determination of winning if energy and perseverence would do it. A week after the election he and his wife went to Colorado with the hope of recuperating. He did not improve, and returned home soon. He had a sever attack of the grip soon after returning which kept him in his room for several weeks. He recovered sufficiently to get out, but soon suffered a relapse and was never again able to leave the house. Frederick Remann was a native of Fayette county, having been born in 1847 on a farm near Vandalia. His father went to Fayette county from Germany in 1820. In his 17th year young Remann enlisted as a soldier in the Union army. Returning from the war he finished his education in the Illinois college at Jacksonville. At the death of his father he assumed control of his mercantile business and continued its management up to his death. He served as a member of the general assembly during the sessions of 1878 and 1879, being at the time one of the youngest member of the house. He voted for Gen. John A. Logan as long as he was before the general assembly as a candidate. He had served the people of Fayette county as supervisor and the city of Vandalia as alderman. He was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic and for three terms was commander of McIlwain post No. 273, department of Illinois. He was elected to congress in this district last fall, as a republican defeating Edward Lane, democrat by 2,000 votes. The funeral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Presbyterian church, of which he was a member. The service will be in charge of McIlwain Post, Grand Army of the Republic. The funeral of Henry Schoenewels took place Thursday morning. He was a highly respected farmer of Ft. Russell township. July 13th Article dated Friday, July 19, 1895 Miss Tillie Raab, daughter of ex-State Superintendent Henry Raab, was buried at Belleville, Wednesday. An eloquent funeral oration was delivered by J. Nick Perrin. Laid To Rest Funeral of Congressman Frem Remann at Vandalia The funeral of Congressman Fred Remann took place at Vandalia, Wednesday. The body lay in state at the late residence and during the morning hours was viewed by thousands from all over the district. Services were conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev. P S Hulburt, of Oak Park, who took for his text: "His Lord said unto him wel done, good and faithful servant; thou has been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter, thou into the joy of thy Lord." After the discourse the inmmense throng numbering severa thousand people marched to the cemetary, where under the direction of the GAR Post the body was consigned to the tomb. Short addresses were made by ex-Governor Joseph Fifer, Congressman Benson Wood and Representative J E Sharrock. Among those present from abroad was the congressional committee, consisting o Sergeant at Arms of the House, Henry Moehler, Congressman Lawrence E. McGann, of the 3rd district; Jos. G. Cannon, of the 12th; Finis E. Downing, of the 16th, Benson Wood of the 19th, and E J murphy of the 21st. The Illinois house of representatives sent a committee of six members as follows: J R Challacombe, of Montgomery; JE Sharlock ?; Christian; T P MCFee, Madison; J G Miller, Fayette; A H McTaggert, Shelby; Murray McDonald, Moultrie. Article dated Tuesday, July 23, 1895 Robert R. Stanley, one of the oldest residents of the county, died at Nameoki Saturday morning at the age of 77 years. He came to the county 53 years ago and has since been a farmer. He leaves his wife to whom he was married 52 years ago, and also four children. The body was interred in upper Alton Monday. The funeral was largely attended. Died, Tuesday, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, after a lingering illness of over a year. She was in her 59th year. The funeral services were held at her late residence, Thursday. The remains were interred in the Caseyville cemetery. She was the wife of John Phillips and mother of Mrs. Marian War, Mrs. Elizabeth Maguire, Miss Victoria Phillips and Samuel Phillips. She was a member of the M.E. church, a faithful Christian and good neighbor. She leaves a large circle of friends to mourn with her bereaved husband and children. July 22nd. Article dated Friday July 26, 1895 The 5 month old daughter of Mail carrier Henry Ringemann died Saturday of summer complaint. The funeral took place Monday from the Cathedral to Greenwood cemetery, at North Alton. Policeman Willard Gray and wife have the sympathy of their friends in the loss of their infant daughter, whose death occurred last week. The funeral was from the family residence Thursday afternoon. (Alton) Mrs. Bridget Tierney, for 45 years a resident of this city, died Thursday evening at her home on Piasa street, aged 67 years. For sons survive her. The funeral was from the Cathedral Saturday morning. John Neary, while singing a well three miles north of St. Jacob, on the Lindley farm had the misfortune to fal 55 feet Wednesday. He died from the effects of his injuries Friday. The remains were interred Thursday at 2 o'clock at Lebanon. The funeral was conducted by Golden Rod camp M. W. A. No. 1226, of Lebanon, assisted by Amity Camp No. 1724 of Troy, of which he was a member. He was insured for $2,000. July 24th. Article dated Friday, July 30, 1895 Mrs. Sarah Barraclough, wife of Thos. Barraclough, aged 35 years, 7 months and 8 days died at the home of her brother, John Grigsby, on Kansas street, Saturday morning at 1:25 o'clock. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at two oclock. Services were conducted by Andrew Wood, of Troy. The remains were laid to rest in the Bartlett cemetery, in Pin Oak township. Deceased leaves a husband and one child, mother, brother and sister, besides a large circle of friends to mourn her demise. The funeral of little Fern, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. S. R. Hudnall, took place Friday morning from the C. P. church. They have the cympathy of their many friends in their sad affliction. (Bethalto) July 27th File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/madison/obits/v/various51nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 15.0 Kb