Obituaries (E-F)


Ebbert, John Eyerly, George
Ebbert, Lillie Farwell, John
Ebbert, Nancy Fate, Mary
Ebbert, Paul Fidler, Drusilla
Ebbert, Vera Fidler, Elizabeth
Effland, Minter Foot, Sarah Paul
Elliott, Joseph Fouts, Hester
Ellis, Mrs. Isaac Fowler, Charles
Ellis, Lucille Freaner, Kittie?
Emmons, Mary Velma Frederick, Robert
Emry, Maud Frizzell, Catherine
Estes, Mrs. Lena Frizell, Emaline
Evans, Mary Jane Kruzan Frizell, Nancy
Ewing, Elizabeth more to come...

 



TABLE GROVE: Joseph Elliott

Joseph Elliott passed away at his home in Table Grove on Thursday March 13, 1919 at the age of 74 years, 4 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Waggoner of Ipava. Burial in the City cemetery. HE is survived by one son Addison of California and three daughters, Lillian and Margaret at home and Mrs. Lucretia Nichols of Niant Illinois. Mr. Elliott was associated with the people of this community in a business way for years and for a number of years was Rural Carrier of Route One.

(unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Diane Herd)

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Lucille Ellis

Lucille, daughter of Thomas and Malinda Ellis was born in Harris township, Fulton County, Illinois October 23, 1894 and passed to her Heavenly home July 21, 1923. She leaves to mourn her untimely death, her heart broken parents and two brothers, Ernest of Rockford, Ill. and Carl, with his wife and little daughter Virginia Flo and baby son, Robert Oscar, living close by on their home place, where Lucille delighted to spend hours, loving and helping care for the children, which she idolized. She will be greatly missed from both homes, by those who loved her so dearly. In revival services held in Point Pleasant church, by Rev. Hamilton in 1909 or 1910, she was converted and joined the church, and during the remainder of her life was always ready to assist in Christian work, either by song or testimony, and also ready to help in work, for the choir or Aid Society.

While attending school at State Normal, Macomb Illinois, and also while teaching the home district school, she assumed her church work when possible.

Several years ago she moved with her parents from Point Pleasant vicinity to her late home, southeast of Smithfield, and since attended the U.B. church at Smithfield, taking interest in the church work. At the time of her death she was president of the Otterbein guild of that church. She leaves many relatives sorrowing on account of her death. Being of a pleasant disposition, she had a large circle of friends, deeply grieved.

We are wont to ask, shy so useful a life is so soon cut off, and when dark clouds surround us, through blinding tears, why such bitter sorrow? But God knoweth best and works in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform, and each day teaching us life is only a span and very uncertain, but death is certain. Lucille has paid the debt we all must pay, and gone home to her God, whom she loved and served, and to meet her little sister, Ruth, who passed to the Great Beyond, December 10, 1906.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 24, at 2:00 p.m. at Point Pleasant church, conducted by Rev. Stubblefield of London Mills, assisted by Rev. Martin of Smithfield and Rev. Towsley of Adair, by one of the largest crowds ever attending Point Pleasant. Burial in adjoining cemetery.

(unknown newspaper, July 1923, submitted by Diane Herd)

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Mrs. Elizabeth Ewing Dies Sunday Morning At Home Of Son

Mrs. Elizabeth Ewing died at the home of her son, William Ewing, in St. David, at 12:35 o'clock yesterday morning, following a long illness.

She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Moose and was born in Astoria Aug. 15, 1865. She was married in 1875 at Astoria to Sherman Ewing, who died July 20, 1915. She is survived by three children: William, Maud and Fred Ewing. There are five surviving grandchildren.

She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Samuel Moose and C.C. Moose of Astoria, Jacob Moose in the west, Mrs. John Schaeffer, Mrs. Jacob Schaeffer and Mrs. C. Danner, all of Astoria, Mrs. Ella Willock of Table Grove, Mrs. William Beck of Baders, Mrs. Edwin Becker of Chicago and Mrs. J. A. Moore of Peoria.
Mrs. Ewing has resided in Illinois all her life with the exception of a year spent in Missouri. For several years she was a resident of Dunfermline.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Protestant church in St. David at 2 o'clock this afternoon and interment was in the Highbridge cemetery.
( Note: The correct date of her marriage is 27 Feb 1886, in Astoria, Fulton Co.)

(Canton Daily Ledger, Sept. 24, 1923, submitted by Anne Marie Willis)

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Obituary

    Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Fidler, of Utica, widow of Samuel Fidler, died at 7:10 o'clock Sunday morning at the home of her son-in-law, David Smith, in Banner township.
    The cause of Mrs. Fidler's death was pneumonia, resulting from a cold contracted in coming from her home to take care of her daughter in the latter's illness.
     Mrs. Fidler was one of Fulton county's oldest residents. She was born in Missouri, Dec. 17, 1828. In 1830 she came to Fulton county with her parents the late Jacob McCan and wife, and had lived in Utica ever since. She leaves four sons Willard, John, Warren and Minor. The only daughter is Mrs. Smith. D. M. McCan, of Hebron, Ind.; J. J. McCan, of Utica, and T. J. McCan, of Canton, are brothers, and Mrs. Thomas Romine, of Canton, is a sister. Mrs. Fidler's husband died at Utica, Feb. 18, 1868.
     Funeral serevices were held at the Smith residence, on the Ashby farm, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. J. W. Johnson officiating. (Canton Weekly Register, Canton, Il. April 20 1899, submitted by Danni Hopkins)

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Obituary

     Mrs. Drusilla (Darthulia) Fidler, widow of George Fidler, died at 12:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, at her home in Utica, following several months of illness, caused by heart trouble and the infirmatives of advanced age generally.
     Mrs. Fidlers was 77 years old and had lived nearly all her live in or near Utica. George and D. Fidler of Utica and Mrs. Joseph Creek and Mrs. Leonard Creek of Orion Township.
Other near relatives are two sisters Mrs. Catherine Tompkins of Utica and Mrs. Martha Duggan, residing west of Canton.
     Mrs. Fidler was the oldest resident of that part of Fulton Co. and had a host of friends by whom she was held in greatest esteem.
     The funeral will be held at the home in Utica, at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, and burial will be in the Walnut cemetery. [Looks like part of this is missing: She was born August 22, 1832 in Jackson Co., In. and died October 3, 1909 in Utica (Banner), Fulton Co., Il. Married George W. Fidler IV May 31, 1857 in Fulton Co., Il. Her maiden name was Guilliams.
] (Canton Daily Register, October ?, 1909, submitted by Danni Hopkins)

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Obituary

     Relatives received word Monday of the death of Mrs. Lena, wife of Wm. ESTES of Rosyln, Wash. The family moved from Bryant, Il. to Washington several years ago. (Canton Daily Register, Canton, Il., Feb 27 1901, pg. 6, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Obituary: Minter Effland

Minter Effland, son of Charles C. and Jane Vashti (Rutledge) Effland died at his home four and one half miles north east of Table Grove, Illinois on April 30, 1925 after five days of serious illness.

Mr. Effland was born in Mount Township McDonough County Ill. near New Philadelphia Ill. on Aug 21, 1880. On October 17, 1908 he was married to Miss Bertha Leo Strode. To them were born two children, Charles Burdette and Marjorie. Besides his wife and children, he leaves to mourn his departure a loving father and mother and a sister.

For many years, Mr. Effland has been in poor health but was always patient and never complained of his sufferings. He loved his home, was a loving father and considerate husband, a warm friend and kind neighbor and he will be missed from the group in which he lived.

The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Barker Cemetery, four miles north of Table Grove, Ill.

** Minter Effland is buried in Miner cemetery just west of the Barker cemetery - the fence had been removed between them.

(unknown newspaper, ???, 1925, submitted by Diane Herd)

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Obituary

     Mary Velma, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. EMMONS died Wednesday at the family residence in Bryant. Pneumonia. Age 4 months. Buried Wilcoxen Cemetery. (Canton Daily Register, Canton, Il., Feb 28 1901, pg. 4, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Obituary

     John M. FARWELL died Sept. 25th, 1900 at his home in Woodland Township, Fulton County, Il. at the age of 97 years. (Canton Weekly Register, Canton, Il., Oct 4 1900, pg. 10, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Mary Ellen "Molly" Douglas Fate Obituary

     Mary Ellen, daughter of William G. and Anne Johnson Douglas, was born in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 17, 1846, and died Nov. 28, 1928 at the age of 82 years 10 months and 11 days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Jenkins of Canton. She came to Fulton county with her parents at a very early age and had resided in this county ever since, making her home in Smithfield for the past 30 years. On Sept. 7, 1865, she was united in marriage to James Martin Fate. To this union, were born nine children: Mrs. Emma Irwin and Mrs. Mayme Jenkins of Canton, Mrs. Carrie Rector and George Fate of Smithfield, Charles Fate of Abingdon, Earnest Fate of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Stella Gerber of Muskogee, Okla. A daughter Mrs. Annie Irwin and one son Jimmie preceded her in death. There are 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In January, 1901, she was united in marriage to Samuel Knock, who died in October, 1916. When a young woman she was converted and united with the Methodist church at Smithfield, of which she was a member at her death. A patient sufferer, she was loved and esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides relatives already listed, one brother, T. C. Douglas of Smithfield. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning with the Rev. Walter T. Ward, assisted by the Rev. T. W. Thompson on Canton, officiating. Burial was at the Howard cemetery. Floral tributes were many and very beautiful. Her grandsons were pallbearers. They were: Russell Rector, Earl Irwin, Ernie Joachim, Robert J. Ewan, Wyatt Barker and Beryl Baughman. Her granddaughters, Miss Hazel Irwin, and Mrs. Russell Rector beautifully rendered several songs.
(Cuba Journal, Cuba, Il., Nov. ??, 1928, submitted by Steven Fate)

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Funeral

     The funeral of Mrs. Isaac Ellis was held Tuesday morning at 11:00 at Brock's Chapel, near Smithfield. The Rev. N. M. Douglas of Cuba officiating and internment was in the cemetery adjoining.
     Eliza Jane Cameron was born October 15, 1831 in Bernadotte, Il. and spent most of her life in Fulton Co. At the age of 21 she was united in marriage to Isaac Ellis, who with 7 children, survives her. The children are as follows: Alonzo, who resides at home, Mrs. Mary Pickering of Sherman Co., Ks., Mrs. Adaline Kent of Marietta, James of Stevens Co., Ks., Wilbert of Smithfield, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of near Smithfield, and John who lives at home. One brother James lives near Smithfield, and a sister, Mrs. Kate Donaldson, resides in Ogden, Ia.
(Canton Weekly Register, Canton, Illinois, Thursday, March 31, 1910, submitted by Jennifer Cook)

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Robert Frederick, 14-months-old son of Hurley and Ethel Frederick, died at the family home in this city Tuesday morning at 10 a. m., death resulting from pneumonia, which followed an attack of the whooping cough. The child was born in Lewistown Dec. 11, 1922.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a. m. from the home conducted by Rev. H. C. Reichel of the Illinois Street Christian church. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. (Peoria Transcript, Feb. 15, 1923, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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     Maud, the infant daughter of Lewis R. and Ella Emry of the East Locust St., died Saturday morning at 1:45 o'clock. The age of the little one was 7 months and 25 days, and the cause of death was spasms. The funeral took place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence, the Rev. Alex Smith officiating. (unknown newspaper, unknown date, submitted by Kristen Dansby)

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Sarah Paul Foot 

    Sarah Paul was born in Ohio, May 30, 1840 and died February 1, 1904, being almost 64 years of age. She came to Illinois with her parents while yet a child and was married to John Foot in 1859.  To them were born 10 children.  Those living are Ambrose of Buckeye; Mrs. Cynthia Hoar, Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. Nancy Westerfield and Loren Foot, Canton;  Lyman of Civer; Joseph and Henry Foot of Iowa.  James died in infancy, and Mrs. Etta Miller died December 6, 1901.  Her husband died July 8, 1897.  The subject of this sketch united with the Christian Church when only 16 years of age.  She was a devoted and faithful member.  The funeral was held at the Buckeye Church, and conducted by the Rev.  W. N. Shinn of Cuba.  The remains werer lain to rest beside those of her husband in the cemetery adjoining.  The relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. [Another source has her being born June 10, 1840 & dying February 11, 1904](February 11, 1904, reprint from Fulton County Democrat, Oct. 6, 1971, submitted by Jennifer Cook)

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DEATH AT LEWISTOWN

Mrs. Mary Jane Evans, wife of Edward F. Evans died Saturday, at her home in Lewistown, from typhoid fever and heart disease. She was a daughter of the late Henry (Note: this should be Findley, Henry is her brother) Kruzan, of Lewistown township and was in her sixty-forth year.

One son and three daughters are living. (Canton Daily Register, Oct. 2, 1905, pg. 6, col. 2, submitted by Debbie Hill)


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DEATH OF MRS. E. F. EVANS

     This beloved wife and mother died at the family home in Lewistown, Sept.30, of typhoid fever. Her maiden was Mary Jane Kruzan and she was born in Lewistown tp., 11 Nov., 1842, her parents being Finley and Maria Johnson-Kruzan, honored pioneers of Fulton county. She was married to Edward F. Evans, Dec. 24, 1867, at her parents' home three miles southwest of Lewistown. Her honored father and the boy she married to were singularly both members of Co. A. of the famous 103d Regiment, both remaining until the close of the war, the regiment being mustered out, June 21, 1865. Mr. Evans, like his wife, has lived in Lewistown from his childhood, neither ever having any other home. There were four children, all living and present at the death and burial of their mother; Mrs. Flora B. Coon, Goldendale, Wash. Henry B. Evans, Watsonville, Cal., Mrs. Carrie E. Nahm, Lewistown, Mrs. Ollie B. Talbott, Chicago.
     Mrs. Evans as wife and mother had few equals and no superior. Her home was church and club- her husband and babies her idols. She had the joy to live to see her son and daughters come to man and womanhood, respected and honored by all who know them. And thus has been broken one of the happiest and most devoted families Lewistown has ever had. Our old friend in his desolation is blessed with children who adore him and by a host of old comrades and friends who will spare no kindly ministrations to make his last days comfortable and bright with reverence and love.
     Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian chapel, Sunday afternoon, by the Rev. Dr. B. Y. George of Elmwood, the Reverend friend of the family, assisted by Rev. Dr. Crissman of Chicago.
(unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Debbie Hill)

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John L. Ebbert

     John Leonard Ebbert, son of John and Nancy Stambaugh Trone Ebbert, was born Oct. 30, 1888, near Browning. He passed away Sunday afternoon, May 25, 1969, at the Culbertson Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for the past 10 days. He had been in failing health for several years.
     He was married to Lillie Goodin August 14, 1913. To this happy union eight children, were born: Victor, Mrs. Doris Prather and Mrs. Leona Smith, all of Rushville; Louis and Mrs. Lucille Curtis, of Ray; and Mrs. Mary Hill of St. Ignace, Mich. Paul who preceded his father in death in 1968, and Barbara Joan in infancy. He was also preceded in death by 19 half brothers and sisters.
John was reared to young manhood near Browning where he was educated and attended church. He lived his entire life in Schuyler County.
     Surviving in addition to his widow and children are 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Worthington Funeral home, with the Rev. Frank Goodin officiating. Burial was in Christian Neck cemetery. (Rushville Times, Jun. 5, 1969, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1975
Rites for Mrs. Lillie Ebbert Held Here on Monday

     Mrs. Lillie R. Ebbert, 82, died Friday at Culbertson Memorial hospital. Funeral services were held on Monday at Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wesley Trendle officiating. Burial was in Christian Neck cemetery, north of Rushville.
     She was born Sept. 17, 1893, at Elizabethtown, Ky., the daughter of Frank and Debbie Tweddell Goodin. She married John Ebbert on Aug. 14, 1913, in Schuyler County. He preceded her in death May 25, 1969.
     Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Leona Smith of Rushville, Mrs. Lucille Curtis of rural Rushville, Mrs. Mary Hill of St. Ignace, Mich., and Mrs. Doris Prather of Rushville; two sons, Louis of rural Astoria and Victor of Havana; 24 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Frank Goodin of Abingdon and James Goodin of Davenport, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Maude Wright of Canton. Also preceding her in death were one son, Paul one infant daughter, Joan; and one brother, Herbert.
     The people of this community also send sympathy to the family of Lillie Ebbert for the loss of their mother and grandmother. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Mrs. Nancy Ebbert (Stambaugh)

     Nancy Fitz Stambaugh, daughter of Michael and Nancy Fitz Stambaugh, was born in Hanover county, Maryland, April 20, 1842, and died at her home near Browning, April 16, 1924, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 27 days.
     She was united in marriage to Abraham S. Trone in June, 1858, in Fulton County. To this union were born eleven children, namely: Sarah Catherine, Jacob S., Nancy Isabel, Mary Elizabeth, Susanna Ellen, Rebecca A., Henry S., Adeline Melissa, Matilda Louise, Ephriam S. and Carl A.
     The husband preceded her in death, July 8, 1883. She was again united in marriage to John Ebbert, Nov. 22, 1887. To this union was born one son, John Ebbert Jr.
    The children who preceded her to the Great Beyond are Mary E. Crampton; Adeline Parks, Matilda L. Smith and Ellen Abbott.
She with her parents moved to York County, Pa., at the age of one year, and at the age of seven came with the family by wagon, and settled all a farm in Fulton County, about three miles south west of Astoria, in the Oak Grove neighborhood.
     Those left to mourn her loss are one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bricker of Astoria, and eight children namely: Sarah Shaffer of Summum, Jacob S, of Browning, Belle Ewing of near Ray, Rebecca Stroops of Browning, Henry S. of Browning, Ephriam S. at home, Carl A. of Browning, and John Ebbert of near Ray.
     Forty-eight grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn.
     She united with the Brethren church at South Fulton church in l888. She remained a faithful Christian until the spirit took its flight to the great Eternal home.
     She was a kind and loving disposition, ever willing to share the burdens of others and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She has been in ill health for some time but the end was unexpected.
     Funeral services were held Sat­urday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, at the Ridgeville church, conducted by Rev. H. Lind of Astoria; interment in Ridgeville, cemetery.

Card of Thanks-We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during our bereavement. The Children. (Rushville Times, April 24, 1924, submitted by Scottie McCoy)


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Mrs. Nancy Ebbert Dies at Her Home Near Browning

     Nancy Fitz Stambaugh, daughter of Michael and Nancy Isabel Fitz Stambaugh was born in Hanover County, Maryland, April 20, 1842 and passed away at her home near Browning April 16, 1924, aged 81 years, 11 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage to Abraham S. Trone of Fulton County, Ill. About June 1858. To this union was born eleven children. She leaves to mourn her departure, three daughters and five sons, namely: Sarah Shaffer of Summum, Jacob S. of Browning, Isabel Ewing of Ray, Rebecca Stroops of Browning, Ephraim S. at home, Carl A. of Browning and John Ebbert Jr. of Ray, also 48 grand children and 28 great-grand-children, all of whom survive except four daughters, namely: Mary Trone Crampton, Adeline Parks, Matilda Smith and Ellen Abbott. The husband preceded her in death, July 8, 1883.
     She was again united in marriage to John Ebbert, Nov. 22, 1887. He died November 11, 1894.
     She moved to York county, Pennsylvania with her parents when about one year old and at the age of seven came to Illinois with family, making the trip by wagon and settled on a farm in Fulton county about three miles southwest of Astoria in the Oak Grove neighborhood. She united with the Church of the Brethren in 1888 and gave her heart to God and has remained a faithful Christian until the Spirit took is flight to God who gave it.
     She was of a kind and loving disposition, always willing to share the burden of others. She has been in poor health for some time, but the end came unexpected.
     We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness given us during our bereavement. Services were held at the Ridgeville church, Saturday by Elder A. H. Lind. Interment in the Ridgeville Cemetery. (Astoria Argus-Searchlight, Apr. 23, 1924, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Paul Eugene Ebbert, son of John L. and Lillie Goodin Ebbert, was born November 13, 1922 in Schuyler County. He passed away at the Veteran's hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at 8:25 a.m., Nov. 16, 1968. He had been in failing health for many years. He was married to Joann Marquis March 28, 1948. To this happy union four sons were born Ronald, Ricky, Steven and David, all at home. Besides his wife and sons he is survived by his parents of Ray: two brothers, Louis of Ray and Victor of Rushville; four sisters, Mrs. Leona Smith and Mrs. Doris Prather of Rushville, Mrs. Lucille Curtis of Ray and Mrs. Mary Hill of St. Ignace, Michigan. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Barbara Joan. Paul received his education in Schuyler County, and enlisted in the Navy in 1941, at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The full time of his enlistment was spent in the South Pacific during World War II. He was aboard the U.S. Cruiser, Helena when it was sunk in the Battle of Kula Gulf on July 6, 1943, and after surviving this tragedy was aboard the cruisers Providence and Houston before receiving his honorable discharge in 1946. He was a farmer and lived in Schuyler County until moving to Arizona for his health five years ago. He was a member of the American Legion Post No.4 at Rushville, and the V. F. W. at Mesa, Arizona. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and took much pride in his four sons, and his home was his castle. His kind disposition won him many friends during his span of life. Service's were held Wednesday, November 20, at Gibbons Garden Chapel in Mesa, Arizona, with Reverend M. J. Zaldivar officiating. Interment was in Mesa City cemetery. Full military honors were conducted at graveside. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Vera Ebbert

RUSHVILLE - Vera M. Ebbert, 85, of 370 S. Monroe St. died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 27, 1909, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, to Arthur W. and Sylvia Rakestraw Hickle, she married Paul Schisler in 1933 in Astoria. He died in 1937. She married Louis Ebbert on Dec. 31, 1949, in Virginia, Ill. He survives. Also surviving are one son, Neal Schisler of Springfield; one daughter, Barbara Morey of Anna; two stepdaughters, Shirley Crumley of Canton and Judy Jones of Rushville; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Four brothers preceded her in death. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at South Fulton Cemetery near Astoria. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Obituary: THE DEATH RECORD

Bardolph News: Mrs. Catharine Frizzell died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S.V. Portlock of this place on last friday morning, aged 91 years 3 months and 25 days. The deceased had been an invalid for many months from the failure of her physical powers with other complications, so her death was not unexpected and came rather as a blessed relief than a dreaded misfortune.

Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church in this place on Saturday, conducted by Rev. C.A. Wright, after which the remains were conveyed to the Mound M.E. cemetery and laid by the side of those of the husband.

Catharine Lindsay was born in Raltinore County, Maryland, December 31, 1810. In 1835 she was married to Joshua Frizzell. To this union were born two sons and three daughters - Nancy L., wife of S.V. Portlock of this place, Margaret C. wife of George Barker of the Barkers's Grove neighborhood; Joshua B. residing in Kansas, Edward now deceased and George H.

The husband died on February 12, 1892, thus terminating a companionship over 47 years.

In the year 1836 the deceased united with the M.E. church, remaining a consistant member during the remainder of her days.

Grandmother Frizzell outlived her day and generation. She belonged to that fast vanishing class of pioneers whose virtues and accomplishments were as rugged as the character of their lives were strengthened and sacrificing. She is spoken of as a woman of fine character, a kind neighbor and a good wife and neighbor.

(Note: died April 26, 1902)

(Bardolph News, April 1902, submitted by Diane Herd)

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Mrs. J. B. Frizell Dead.

    
In renewing his subscription I. L. Rhodes of Good Hope sends the following clipping from a Walla Walla (Wash.) paper:
“Mrs. Emaline Frizell, wife of J. Frizell, who resides in the Valley Home addition one mile east of town, died yesterday afternoon of paralysis. Mrs. Frizell was for many years an active member of the Women’s Relief Corps. She leaves four grown children. Irwin Frizell, the only one living in Walla Walla, is a mail carrier. The funeral will take place from his late residence at 1 o’clock p. m. Friday.”
     Mrs. Frizell was born and raised in Fulton county and was a daughter of the pioneer physician of Farmers township, Dr. J. S. Portlock. The brothers and sister surviving her are: J. L. Portlock of New London, Ia., S. V. Portlock of Bardolph, Il., W. P. Portlock of Galesburg, Mrs. Wm. Allen of Macomb and Mrs. I. L. Rhodes of Good Hope. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Nancy L. Frizell

Obituary: The following obituary was pronounced as a part of the funeral service:
Nancy L. Frizell, oldest child of Joshua and Catherine Frizell, was born in Brook county, West Virginia, Sept. 3, 1837, and passed from the scenes of earth to her long home on Feb. 1, 1917, aged 79 years, 4 months and 28 days. The family came from West Virginia to Illinois in 1854, locating in Fulton County.

On Jan 1, 1857, she united in marriage at Lewistown, Ill, with Samuel V. Portlock of Table Grove, who survives her. They located near Bardolph in 1866 and with the exception of a few years spent in Nebraska, have since resided in this vicinity. To them were born nine children, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood. Two of these Joshua L. Portlock and Mrs. Olive J. Jackson, preceded their mother in death. The living are J.W. Portlock and Mrs. Eva C. Wilcox of near Bardolph, Margaret A. Adkisson of Industry, Carrie M. Wilcox of Washington, Iowa, Nancy E. Wilcox of Chicago, Orville E. Portlock of Macomb, and Byron Scott Portlock at home. She also leaves twenty two grandchildren and sixteen great- grandchildren.

About forty-five years ago, under the ministry of Rev. James Ferguson, in the Bardolph M.E. church she was converted and united with the church. She has continued a faithful and beloved member and a consistent Christian through all the years since.

In her death Bardolph loses one of its oldest citizens, respected and beloved by all who knew her. The church loses a sister and mother in Israel whose life has been a steady and consistent example of the work of grace in the human heart in the midst of earth's trials and hardships. Her children and grandchildren mourn a patient, loving and faithful mother whose example and prayers will ever be cherished for good in our lives.

(Unknown newspaper, Feb. 1917, submitted by Diane Herd)

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WAS PRISONER AT ANDERSONVILLE

Charles Fowler, Civil War Veteran, Dies at Daughter's Home

     Charles N. Fowler, only remaining prisoner of Andersonville during the Civil war in the county and one of the three left in the state, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Stephens of 815 South First avenue, Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock of acute uremia.
     Mr. Fowler enlisted in the Fourteenth Illinois cavalry at the beginning of the Civil war and during his service was confined in the famous Andersonville prison. He was in the prison during the time of what later has been termed the "miracle." He often told the story of the awful thirst which they endured, and of the shooting down of those who crossed the "dead line" for water. The only available water the men had for drinking was from a brackish, swamp-like pool covered with a thick, green scum, and prayer meetings were held for relief by the Christians confined within the prison.
     One night, when men were dying for thirst and several had been shot down for crossing the "line" a storm arose and after a horrific lightning and thunder storm, a spring of cool, gushing water burst forth within the prison yard walls. Mr. Fowler often told this story, and he said that in the thanksgiving services which followed this miracle, many of the prisoners were converted to Christianity. It was during his army service that Mr. Fowler received injuries that partially blinded him in later years.

Born in Peoria

     Charles N. Fowler was born on July 22, 1844, in Peoria. He was married to Mary Wineman on Jan. 11, 1868 at La Claire, Ia. Soon after this he moved to a farm near Canton, but for the past 30 years he has lived in Canton. Two daughters survive. They are Mrs. Hubert Stephens of this city and Mrs. L. F. Redfern of Dixon, Ill. There are also seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
     The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Messler Funeral Chapel, the Rev. L. H. Knight officiating. The casket will be opened at the chapel one hour before the time of the services. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Dick Aten)

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