NEWS ITEM--Bradford, Stark County, Il. PARTED IN CHILDHOOD, JASPER N. AND SAMUEL KITTERMAN MET SATURDAY NIGHT On Saturday evening when Samuel Kitterman of Ottumwa, Iowa, and Jasper N. Kitterman of this place, clasped each other by the hand, it was the first time they had met since 58 years ago. The gentlemen are cousins and when boys, 6 and 8 years old, respectively, they last saw one another. At that time the father of each of the boys resided with their families in Wapello County, Iowa and the seperation of the two households took place when the father of our townsman returned to make his home in Bureau County, Il. Strange as it may seem, yet there are isolated cases of like nature, the two families lost trace of one another until the exhistance of either had practically been lost sight of. Bradford Republican Newspaper, Bradford, Stark County, Illinois FINE OLD LADY DIES--Oct. 11, 1915 Mrs. J. N. Kitterman Passes Away Monday Evening--Funeral Held Tomorrow Afternoon at M.E. Church Mrs. J. N. Kitterman, who has been in ill health for the past six months, passed away at her home here Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Death was due to cancer of the stomache. Although a constant sufferer Mrs. Kitterman never gave up, and it was but two weeks ago she was compelled to take to her bed. The end, however, came quickly, and surrounded by most of her children and her husband, she passed into that other world from whence no traveler ever returns, but where peace and contentment reigns supreme. Phylinda Cole Mix, daughter of the late Samuel and Laura Mix, was born April 17, 1848, at Stanstead, Canada East, and came with her parents to Illinois when a young girl of six years. The family located west of Lombardville, but later moved to Osceola, where she grew to womanhood. On December 3, 1866, she was married to J. N. Kitterman, and later in their life Mr. and Mrs. Kitterman moved to Bradford, since which place has been their home. To this union were born eleven children. Two passed away in infancy, and another daughter, May, died at the age of 29 years. Those left to mourn a devoted wife and mother are the husband and the following children.--Mrs. Viola E. Manning, Mrs. Ora E. Ribley, John H., Ross E., and Jasper W. of this place, Mrs. Mabel L. Schember, Mrs. Iva Bottin and Roscoe, all of Pekin. Also a brother Amos A. Mix of Sioux Falls, So. Dak., besides many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Kitterman was a kind neighbor, a good Christian woman and an indulgent and loving wife and mother. As long as she was able she attended the church of her adoption, the Methodist Episcopal, and lived according to its doctrines the best she knew how. Of the old sturdy pioneer stock, she knew of the hardships that early settlers of this community passed through and never forgot the honest hospitality of those days. None ever enter her home without a warm welcome, nor left without feeling of the warmth of genuine kindness extended to them. And it can be truly said of her that while she continued to enjoy the society of her friends and children she has for several years realized that her active life was over, and she but waited with resignation the Devine call from death unto life. Hers had been a long life, and she died as she lived, honored, loved and ravered. We trust she has reaped her reward, and gone to the Celestial home od many mansions. The funeral will be held at 2:00 o'clock at the M. E. Church, Rev. H. W. Bell to have charge. Burial will be in the Bradford cemetery. The members of the W.R.C. and G.A.R. will attend in a body. The former is requested to be at the church at 1:45 BRADFORD NEWSPAPER--Stark County, Illinois WELL KNOWN BRADFORD WOMAN SUDDENLY CALLED Mrs. Frank R. Manning of this place, while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Hanchett, last Friday morning, was seized with a stroke of applexy and in a few moments had passed away. She had just stepped into the home and was talking to members of the household when, without a moment's warning she sank to a chair. Physicians were sent for, but when they arrived Mrs. Manning was beyond human help. She had passed into that other home beyond, from which no traveler returns. The shock to her family at her sudden and untimely death was great indeed, and it is almost impossible for them to realize her death. Viola Eleanor Kitterman, daughter of Jasper N. and Philinda Kitterman (the latter now deceased) was born at Osceola, Elmira township, Stark Co., Il. on September 4, 1867 and died at the home of her daughter in Bradford, on Friday July 7, 1922, aged 54 years, ten months and two days. When a young girl she moved from Osceola to Lombardville with her parents and there grew to young womanhood. In 1885 she united in marriage to Frank R. Manning of Tiskilwa, Il., and shortly after they moved to Bradford, where they have since resided, with the exception of a few years spent in the country. To this union eight children came to bless their home, two passing away in infancy. The children left to mourn a mother's love and devotion, in addition to the grief- stricken father, are Mrs. Laura Tarr of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. Arlene Hanchett, Mrs. Blanche Harris, Glen, Clifford and Paul of of this place. Besides she leaves two sisters and four brothers as follows, Mrs. Philip Schember, Mrs. Otto Bottin and Roscoe Kitterman of Pekin; Ross Kitterman of Monmouth, Il.; John Kitterman of Iowa and J.W. Kitterman of Bradford. She also leaves her aged father, J. N. Kitterman of Neponset, besides numerous grandchildren. In the death of his wife and mother we fully realize the loss. She was a true friend, and her devotion to those she loved was a bright chapter in her life. Nothing but the thought of the loving hand that has removed her can reconcile those in her absence. While she is gone, however, from the scenes, the conflicts, the sorrows and pleasures of life, she will still live in the hearts of those who knew her best. Her retiring nature led her to hide her best qualities from public gaze, but they were revealed to those who enjoyed her aquaintance, yet it was in her home that her true worth was most conspicous. She was a kind, loving wife and mother and her devotion to the family circle had no limit. "God touch her with His finger and she slept", wrote the poet. So may we say of this dear life-"God touched her with his finger and she slept" but not until a beautiful and useful life was lived; a noble example of patience, fidelity to truth and faith were given. And now that she sleeps, memory takes up the harp of life, and smiting the strings, find that her virtues melt into music. So it ever is, when a life is nobly and divinely lived. Life will never be quite the same to those who knew her, while those who were nearest and dearest to her will long for her with unutterable longings-long for a mother's counsel and advice, and a wife's gentle and loving sympathy. She was a woman of strong Christian character, patient, loving and self-sacrificing. Mourn not the lost; in realms of changeless gladness, Where friendships ties are never crushed and broken, we still may meet; He who beholds our sadness Hath to the trusting heart assurance spoken of that blest land, where free from sorrow and pain, Fond friends unite again. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the M.E. church, Rev. A.H. Smith in charge. Burial was in the Bradford cemetery. We wish to thank the friends for the kindness and sympathy in our sad loss of our dear wife and beloved mother; also the Eastern Stars for their floral tribute and for the flowers and donation of the cars. Frank Manning and children. Bradford Star Newspaper, Bradford, Stark County, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Kitterman were called to Bradford the first of last week by the sickness of their daughter Miss May Kitterman. She had been sick for several weeks, but not dangerously so until within a few days of her death, which occurred Friday morning. The funeral was held Saturday and the mortal remains laid to rest in the Bradford cemetery. The following notice is taken from the Bradford Star; The people of our town were saddened this morning to learn of the death of Miss May Kitterman at 4 o'clock at the home of Robert Thompson on East Main Street, where she has been staying for some time. About sisx weeks ago she was taken with a sore throat, which steadily grew worse until a few days ago when her life was despaired of. Miss Kitterman was the daughter of Jasper Kitterman, our county treasurer and a former resident of Bradford, haaving moved to Toulon about three years agoe where the family now make their home. The deceased was well known in Stark County, having made a host of friends by her sunny disposition, and through having her share of this world's trials she always had a smile and a pleasant word for her friends and acquaintances, who can now hardly realize that she has gone. Besides the sorrowing father and mother she leaves four brothers and five sisters to mourn the departure of thier loved one. Few people realize what it is to lose a member of their family who they have learned to love by constant association, and especially one like Miss. Kitterman who hardly knew what it was to have an enemy. NEWSPAPER--UNKNOWN--Stark County, Illinois MRS. WILLIAM S. RIBLEY Mr. Wm. S. Ribley, who came to this city a little over a year ago, passed away at the Kewanee Public hospital at 9:20 o'clock last night. Mrs. Ribley had been in poor health for about a year, and had been seriously ill for two weeks before her death. She was taken to the hospital a week ago, and the end came last night, the immediate cause of death being acure nephritis. Ora A. Kitterman was born in Osceola, Il., April 11, 1870, and at the time of death she was 51 years, 1 month and 1 day old. Her earlier years were spent in Bradford and vicinity, after which she lived for six years in Buda. She came to this city April 6, 1920, the family residence being 124 Poplar street. Her marriage to William S. Ribley of Bradford took place February 7, 1892. No children were born to this union. Besides the husband, the surviving relatives include the father, Jasper N. Kitterman, Neponset; three sisters, Mrs. F. R. Manning, Bradford; Mrs. P.G. Schember and Mrs. Otto Bottin, Pekin; four brothers, John Kitterman, Chester, Iowa; Ross Kitterman, Monmouth, Il.; Jasper W. Kitterman, Bradford, Il.; Roscoe Kitterman, Pekin, Il. Mrs. Ribley was a member of the Order Eastern Star of Bradford, and the four years she was treasurer of the lodge. She was also a member of the Mystic Workers. She was friendly by nature, and in addition to her relatives, she leaves a great many friends to regret her passing. The funeral service will be held in the Bradford M.E. church at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Arthur Smith, pastor of the church will conduct the service, and it is expected that the O.E.S. will have charge of the service at the grave. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery. BRADFORD REPUBLICAN, Stark County, Illinois---WEDNESDAY APRIL 13, 1938 John H. Kitterman died in Cresco Hospital in LeRoy, Minn., Saturday after a weeks illness of brain fever. He was born Feb. 14, 1872 near Osceola, Il. He moved to Lombardville whith his parents, later moving to Bradford. On Feb. 18, 1895 he married Mary Ribley. They had two children, William J. and Mildred. The family moved from Bradford to Chester, Iowa about 20 years ago, where he took up farming. Survivors include his wife Mary, son William and grandson Robert of Chester, Iowa., a daughter of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; one brother J.W. Kitterman, two sisters Iva of Villa Park, Il. and Mrs. Max Schember of . BRADFORD NEWSPAPER--Stark County, Illinois ROSS KITTERMAN--for many years a fesident of Bradford, but for the past few years living at Castleton and Wyoming, passed away at his home in Wyoming on Friday morning, his death, resulting from a stroke. Mr. Kitterman had been in ill health for the last two years, suffering several light strokes, but was not confined to his bed until just a few weeks before he passed away. Ross Kitterman was the son of J.N. Kitterman and was born in Bradford on June 1, 1876, being at the time of his death a few months more than 52 years. After reaching the age of manhood he took up the trade of horse shoer and wood worker and followed these occupations for years. He was a skilled worker, honest in his dealings, and esteemed by all who knew him. He was married to Laura Sturm and to this union four children survive, Hazel and Ray at home, Cecil of Wyoming and Carl of Castelton. He also leaves his father, J.N. Kitterman, of Pekin, two sisters, Mrs. Mable Schember of Pekin and Mrs. Iva Bottin of Elmhurst, Il.; three brothers, John of Chester, Iowa, Manny of Bradford and Roscoe of Pekin,I Il. His mother and four sisters prededed him in death. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church of this place, in charge of Rev. Withrow, pastor of the M.E. church at Wyoming, and assisted by Rev. Crapp of this place. Burial was in the Bradford Cemetery. BRADFORD NEWSPAPER, Stark County, Illinois Wyoming---Funeral services for the late Mrs. Ross Kitterman, 71, Wyoming woman who died in Kewanee Public hospital early Thursday, will be held in Marsh-Denlap Chapel, Bradford, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Charles Withrow, of Peoria, will officiate. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gillespie Memorial Home, Wyoming, from 1 o'clock this afternoon until 10 a.m. Saturday at which time the body will be taken to the chapel in Bradford. The former Laura Mae Sturm, Mrs. Kitterman was born near Castleton, Sept. 21, 1875, and lived 69 years of her life in Illinois. Besides living in Wyoming for 19 years, she had also lived in Bradford, Toulon and Monmouth. She married to Ross Kitterman at Princeton, Dec. 21, 1897. He died 18 years ago. Surviving are three sons, Cecil, Carl and Ray Kitterman, all of Wyoming; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel DeWolfe, also of Wyoming; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Della Bent, Olive Sturm, of Wyoming, Mrs. Nola Huston, of Rockwell Ciry, Ia., and a brother, William Sturm, of Wyoming. 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