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We think the young people stole a march on their many friends by heing away to St. Louis to have the knot tied. however we join in wishing the young couple a long and happy life. -------------------------------------------- Raymond Independent May 6 1886 Married: On Sunday evening at the Catholic rectory, Miss Rose Thomason and Mr. Jerry Sullivan were joined in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony; Rev. Father Deitrich officiating. The best wishes of many friends go out to the young couple. -------------------------- Raymond Independent Aug 7, 1884 Married:- In St. Louis, July 31st, Mr. John Sullivan and Miss Katie Mayher, both of this place. the young couple returned to this place Friday evening, and will at once be "Old folks at home." May their wedded life be a long and happy one. -------------------- ------- Raymond Independent Mrs. Geo. Fooks died Monday night, she had not been sick only a few days and was thought to be better on Monday morning. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullivan, was just in the prime of her life and was loved by all that knew her. She leave a husband, a large number of relatives and hosts of friends to mourn for her. Her funeral was from the St. Raymond's Catholic Church in Raymond, Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1895 conducted by Father Dougherty. Her remains were laid to rest in the Catholic Cemetery east of Raymond followed by a large number of neighbors and friends. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved. Raymond Independent December 7, 1899 OBITUARY: Death has taken from our midst one who, in the prime of life, had laid the foundation of a happy and prosperous future, and undoubtedly have succeeded had the Dread Angel staid his hand. The subject of our sketch, Stephen D. Sullivan, was born in Macoupin Co., April 17, 1866 and died at the home of his parents in Raymond, November 30, 1899. He was married Feb. 17, 1898 to Laura A. Dover, a young lady of considerable talent, and possessed if a genial disposition and was a resident of Zanesville township until her marriage. A son was born to them April 2, 1899. All that human power or medical skill could do, was done for Stephen to ward off the dread disease, consumption, but to no avail, and so amid the tears and sorrowings of his family and dear friends, he at last succumbed after an illness of several months. The funeral took place Sunday, December 3, the services conducted by Rev. Zurbonsen at St. Raymond's Catholic Church at 11:00 o'clock a.m. The text of his sermon was taken from the day's gospel and was and exhortation to all to be prepared at any and all times for the moment, when departing this life, we must meet our Omnipotent judge. His discourse was delivered in a tender, sympathetic manner and was well received by all present. The interment took place at the Catholic cemetery. Stephen was most tenderly carried to his last resting place by his four brothers, John, Jerry, Tom and Dan and his two cousins, Tom and John Kelly of Plainview. John Kelly, George Thomas, Frank McNaughton, Pat and Tom Kelly and John Watson acted in the capacity of Honorary pall- bearers. Deceased leaves a loving wife, a son, his aged parents, three sisters, four brothers and host of friends to mourn his sad and untimely death. We would say to those bereaved of husband, son and brother, weep not, but look forward to the eternal reunion of hearts and souls in the home where sorrow never enter and where we part no more. Raymond Independent July 7, 1910 FELL DEAD Mr. Patrick Sullivan, one of Raymond's oldest and most respected residents, fell over dead while eating his dinner Wednesday about twelve-thirty p.m. at his home in southwest part of town. He and his wife and son, Tom and family (Of St. Louis, who have been visiting here since the 4th) were all at the dinner table and "Uncle Pat" seemed in good spirits, coughed slightly and fell over dead. Drs. Seymour and Mercer were immediately called and pronounced his sudden death due to heart trouble for which he had been doctering for some time. As yet the Funeral arrangements have not been made. Will give full particulars next week. ----------------------------------------- RAYMOND INDEPENDENT July 14, 1910 OBITUARY PATRICK SULLIVAN Patrick Sullivan was born March 17, 1833 in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland. On January 27, 1856, he was married to Miss Rose Kelly. By this union nine children were born. A son, Stephen and a daughter, Etta (Mrs. G. Fooks) having preceeded him to the grave. In the year 1865, together with his family he located in Macoupin County, where he remained until 1872, when he came to Montgomery county and settled on a farm near the village of Waggoner, where he resided until 1899, when he moved to this city and continued to lived until his death which occurred Wednesday, July 6, 1910 at 12 o'clock, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 19 days. The aged companion and the following children survive him: John, Jerry, Thomas, and Daniel, Mrs. Ben Wood, Mrs. Alex Matli and Mrs. Frank Cooney. "Uncle Pat" as he was familiarly called, was honest, upright and always greeted you pleasantly, and he will be missed from our midst. He was a faithful member of St. Raymond's Church, at which place the funeral conducted by Rev. Chas. Oppenheim, the pastor, was held Saturday morning, July 9, at 9 o'clock and was largely attended. The remains were interred in St. Raymond's cemetery. CARD OF THANKS To the friends who came to us in our hour of trouble, and contributed all that human kindness could suggest to help and comfort we return most heartfelt thanks, and although each devoted friendship cannot remove the sad memories that linger around our vacant chair, it brings into view the brightest side of humanity, and thrown pure light of an unselfish friendship into a darkened home. May the day be far distant when those friends who gathered around us will receive the same full measure of generous aid and tender sympathy they brought to our home when death was an inmate there. _________________________ RAYMOND INDEPENDENT, January 6, 1921 MRS ROSE SULLIVAN DEAD Mrs.Rose Sullivan, widow of the late Patrick Sullivan, and one of the oldest residents of Raymond, died in her home in this city at 2:15 a.m. Friday morning, Dec. 31st, 80 years, 7 months and 30 days. Death was due to cancer with which she had suffered for over a year. Deceased was born in West Meath, Ireland; May 1, 1841, her name being Rose Kelly. She united in marriage January 1856 at Sherburne, N.Y. to Patrick Sullivan and nine children were born to this union, as follows: Mrs. Fooks, John Sullivan and Stephen Sullivan,, all who proceeded her in death; Thomas of St. Louis,Mo.; Dan of Washington; Mrs. Ben Wood of Waggoner; Mrs. Rose Cooney of Canada; Mrs. Kate Matli of Raymond.the deceased also leaves 25 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The funeral services were held Monday morning, Jan. 3rd, at St. Raymond's church conducted by Father Chas. W. Oppenheim, the pastor. After which the remains were laid to rest at St. Raymond's cemetery. Please add sig to Card of thanks (previous post): Mrs. P Sullivan and family _____________ RAYMOND INDEPENDENT Jan. 6,, 1921 MRS. ROSE SULLIVAN DEAD Mrs. Rose Sullivan, widow of the late Patrick Sullivan, and one of the first old residents of Raymond, died in her home in this city at 2:15 a.m. Friday morning, Dec. 31st; 80 years, 7 months and 30 days. Death was due to cancer with which she had suffered for over a year. Deceased was born in West Meath, Ireland, May 1, 1841, her name being Rose Kelly. She united in marriage in January 1856 at Sherburn,N.Y. to Patrick Sullivan and nine children were born to this union, as follows; Mrs. Fooks, John Sullivan and Stephen Sullivan, all who preceeded in death: Thomas of St. Louis, Mo.; Dan of Washington; Mrs. Ben Wood of Waggoner; Mrs. Rose Cooney of Canada; Mrs. Kate Matli of Raymond. The deceased also leaves 25 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The funeral services were held Monday morning, Jan. 3rd, at St. Raymond's church conducted by Father Chas. W. Oppenheim, the pastor. After which the remains were laid to rest at St. Raymond's cemetery.---------------------- RAYMOND INDEPENDENT, Mar. 3, 1904 DEATH OF PETER MATLI Peter Matli, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Matli, residing 3 miles north of this city, died at the home of his parents on Wednesday morning, March 2, 1904, after a long and painful illness at the age of 24 years, 9 months and 12 days. The funeral services were held in St. Raymond's church today (Thursday) March 3, at 10 o'clock a.m. conducted by Rev. A. Zurbonsen, after which the remains will be conveyed to St. Raymond's cemetery._______________________ RAYMOND INDEPENDENT Aug. 7 1913 ALEX MATLI DIES Alexander Matli was born Lombardy, Italy March 12, 1835, and departed this life this morning, Aug. 7, 1913, at 7:00a.m. at the age of 21 years he bid farewell to the scenes of his childhood dreams and embarked for America, landing in St. Louis, MO. On Mar. 14, 1866 he was married to Cecelia Spaeth of Baden. Deceased for many years had resided on the farm belonging to Joseph Oschner south of Harvel. The following children were born : Frank born July 24, 1867, Kate August 12, 1869; Rose(Mrs. H. Holmer) April 25, 1874; Alexander, Jr. May 7, 1876; Peter May 18 1879, Anna August 17 1881; Bernard Feb 2 1884; John October 19, 1886, Charlie March 23 1889. Mr. Matli was a member of St. Raymond's Catholic Church and well known to the people of this community. The funeral services will be held at St. Raymond's church, Saturday, August 9, at 9:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Fr. Oppenheim. Interment will be St. Raymond's cemetery. _______ RAYMOND INDEPENDENT May 1,1924 HARVEL WOMAN DIES Mrs. Cecelia Matli died at her home in Harvel on Thursday night, April 24, at 10:00 o'clock, after an illness with Bright's Disease. Cecelia Spaeth was born in Baden, Germany, on Nov. 25, 1844, and at the time of her death was aged 79 years and five months. she came to the United States with her parents when three years old. The family settled in Missouri, where she later married Alex Matli. Soon after their marriage, the Matli's moved to a farm near Harvel where they resided several years. Then they moved to Harvel; residing there every since. Her husband died August 7, 1913. Deceased is survived by the following children: Charles; Ben and Alec, of near Litchfield; Frank of Harvel; John of Raymond; Mrs. August Cooler of Morrisonville, and Mrs. H.A. Holmer and Mrs. John Heien of Harvel. A sister, Teresa Nichols, of Webster Groves, Mo. also survives. Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. She also leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held Monday morning at St. Raymond's Catholic church in this city, Rev. Charles W. Oppenheim, the pastor officiating. Interment was made in St. Raymond's cemetery. RAYMOND INDEPENDENT, Sept. 29, 1921 MRS. ALEX MATLI DIES AFTER BURNS Mrs. Catherine T. Matli, wife of Alexander Matli, residing four and a half miles southwest of Raymond died at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning Sept. 28, at the St. Francis hospital in Litchfield, from the cause of burns received at her home that morning at 8:30 o'clock, when she was pouring coal oil from a can into the stove to start a fire. The can exploded, throwing the burning oil over her entire person and she was frightfully burned, all of her clothing being burned from her body. Her son, Paul and a young man named Cecil Roach, rushed to her aid and carried her to the yard, rushed back to the house which had caught fire. After getting the fire under control Mrs. Matli was carried back to the house and placed in bed and Dr. Driskell called, who on arriving immediately called Carroll's ambulance from Litchfield and she was hastened to the Litchfield hospital where her death occurred in ten minutes after her arrival. She lived two hours after the accident. Undertaker Hough of this city was dispatched to the hospital and brought the remains to the Gauer undertaking here, and Coroner Jesse Boyd, Hillsboro, was notified arrived at 2:30 p.m. Upon his arrival named a jury composed of W.L.--------' as foreman; Fred Guthrie,G. C. McLean, A.R. Gorman, _____Bentley; and J.T. Stoevner, who after hearing the evidence reached a verdict in accordance with the above stated facts. Catherine Teresa Sullivan was born at Waggoner, Ill. on Oct. 288, 1878, and she died at the St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, 1921, being aged 42 years and 11 months at the time of her death. she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Sullivan of our city. In the month of February, twenty-one years ago, she was united in marriage to Alexander Matli at St. Raymond's church by Rev. A. Zurbonsen, pastor at that time. By this union two children were born, one son and one daughter, Paul aged 19, and Margaret, aged 16, who with there father survive. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, namely: Thomas Sullivan, of St. Louis, Jerry Sullivan of Visalia, Calif., Dan of North Yakima, Wash.; Mrs. Rose Cooney (her twin), of Briar Lea,Canada and Mrs. Wood, of Waggoner, Ill. The funeral services will be held Friday morning, Sept. 30th at the hour of 9:00 o'clock, at St. Raymond's church; Rev. Charles Oppenheim, the pastor officiating. Interment will be made in St. Raymond's cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organiza-tions or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contri-butor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Mattli --------------------------------------------------------- Obituary for John Meinzer, Montgomery County, Illinois The Montgomery News Friday November 5, 1920 John Meinzer Dead John Meinzer, a retired farmer of Nokomis, who was stricken with paralysis a week ago, passed away at his home Thursday morning at 3 o'clock. He was born on Christmas Day, 1818 and would have been 72 years of age next December. He had always been a farmer until a few years ago, when he retired and moved to Nokomis. He leaves his widow and the following children: Charles Meinzer of Ohlman: ed. Meinzer of Arthur, Ill.: John and Mrs. Sherman Betters of Nokomis: and Mrs. Lucy Elliott of North Dakota. The funeral arrangements are not made as we go to press, as the arrival of Mr. Elliott from North Dakota is expected. Nokomis Free Press Friday, Dec. 15 1899 Herman Vetter (Vedder) left for St. Louis yesterday morning to take charge of his father's remains and bring them to Oconee for burial this morning. The deceased, John B. Vetter, was the father of Mrs. Wm. Maxeimer, of our city, and was taken to St. Louis a short time ago for treatment and placed in the Alexax Brothers hospital, where death relieved him of his sufferings Tuesday evening. He was aged about 62 yrs Nokomis Free Press Aug. 12 1898 Died On Tuesday, August 9, 1898, at 11 o'clock am , at his home in Mattoon, Illinois, , Terence V. Travis aged 2 years, 4 months and 4 days. The funeral services were held at the residence of Mr. J. M. Tooley, Wednesday, August 10, at 2:30 pm Rev. Gehrett officiating. --------------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Teri Wareham Kuntz --------------------------------------------------------------------- Obituary of John Gaffney Litchfield Daily Herald July 3 1902 JOHN GAFFNEY - John Gaffney, an old resident of this city, died Saturday morning from his residence, 609 Sherman street at seven o'clock with consumption, aged sixty two years. The funeral services will be conducted from the house at two-thirty Sunday afternoon; interment in Crabtree cemetery. The deceased was born in Garrard County, Kentucky, in 1842. He is mourned by a wife, daughter, Mrs. M. S. Maze of Springfield, and a granddaughter, Miss Nettie Allen of this city. Deceased was a soldier in the Civil War, being 1st Sargeant in Company K, 144th Illinois volunteers. Obituary of Luella Jenette Gaffney Maze Litchfield Daily Herald 17 August 1910 ----------------------------- Sister Died in Springfield ----------------------------- Mrs. M. S. Maze, of Springfield, died yesterday at St. Francis hospital at the age of 37 years, 8 months and 11 days. She was born in Carrollton and has been residing in Springfield ever since. Surviving her are her husband, one son, John B. Maze, and two daughters, Misses Vivian and Lillian Maze, all of this city, and her step-mother, Mrs. Mary J. Gaffney, of Litchfield. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the family residence, 1418 East Reynolds Street, Springfield, the Rev. H. H. Jenner, pastor of the Stuart Street Christian Church officiating. Interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetary. Services at the grave will be in charge of the Court of Honor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Rebecca Kern-Lipe Obituary of Mrs. M. J. (Briscoe) Gaffney Litchfield Daily Herald 24 Jan 1928 ------------------------------ Mrs. M. J. Gaffney, Near Centenarian Dies Last Night ------------------------------ Mrs. Mary Jane Gaffney, aged 92 years, one month and 15 days, a resident of this city for the past thirty-four years, died at 7:05 o'clock last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nancy Wandling. Mrs. Gaffney had been an invalid for the past several years. Mary Jane Briscoe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Briscoe, was born near Greencastle, Ind., December 8, 1835. At the age of sixteen years she united with the Pleasant Ridge Baptist church, later transferring her membership to Troy, Illinois where it has remained since. The deceased is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Wandling, one adopted daughter, Mrs. Ed Harris of Fon du Lac, Michigan, one brother, Aaron Briscoe of Ogallaha, Neb, nine grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. One son died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at the Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. R. J. Anderson, officiating. Interment will be in the Crabtree Cemetary. The body will be removed from Carroll's Undertaking parlor this evening and will be taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nancy Wandling 502 Sherman Street, where friends may view the remains. File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Rebecca Kern-Lipe ___________________________________________________________________ Litchfield News-Herald Monday, September 16, 1918 AGED BLIND MAN PASSED AWAY TODAY Joseph Proudhoe Eastwood died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Calcott at 603 South Jackson Street at 9:30 this morning from neuralgia of the heart after a very brief illness. Up to the last few days Mr. Eastwood had been enjoying his usual health which was fairly good for one of his years. His death was unexpected. Joseph P. Eastwood was born at Belleville, Illinois on May 7, 1838 and was reared in that city. On May 28, 1867 he was married to Elizabeth Ann Frost and to this union seven children were born, three of whom preceded him to death. HIs wife also preceded him to the grave a few years ago. Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Eastwood moved to Litchfield. Mr. Eastwood was blind for many years prior to his death. The children surviving are: Winston Eastwood of Needles, Cal.; Mrs. Addie Cook, Trenton; Mrs. Sophronia Calcott and Mrs. Priscilla Stiel, of Litchfield. There are also four grandchildren besides many other relatives. No funeral arrangements have been made. On a personal note -- Joseph Eastwood was the son of Joshua Eastwood (born 10 Aug 1804 Houghton-le-Spring, Durham, England; died 18 Jul 1876 Lebanon, Illinois) and the grandson of John Eastwood (born 28 Feb Yorkshire; died 9 May 1840, place unknown). Thanks! Allyson Monroe Tilton