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 would 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, Nov. 30, 1899. He was married Feb. 17, 1898 to Laura A. Dover, a young lady of considerable talent, and possessed of a genial disposition and a resident of Zanesville township till her marriage. A son was born to them Apr. 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 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 being 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 an 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 hosts 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 enters and we meet to part no more. ------------------------------------------------------------- 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