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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 17 May 1976 El Paso - Earl A. "Doc" Baker, 79, a retired farmer, died at 10:46 a.m. Sunday at Mennonite Hospital, Bloomington, after an apparent heart attack at his home. His funeral will be at the Froelich Memorial Home, the Rev James Elliott officiating. Burial will be at Minonk Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the memorial home. He was born March 10, 1897, at Benson, a son of David and Carrie Pitman Baker. He married Bessie Ross Dec. 25, 1918, at El Paso. She died in May, 1955. He later married Evelyn Genevieve Ioerger Jan. 18, 1959, at El Paso. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Oma Wolfe, Kenmore, N.D., and Mrs. Margaret Pollock, Bourbannais; a son, Lloyd, Minonk; a brother, Leonard, Joliet; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Morgan, Sheldon, and Mrs. Gladys Lavon, Joliet; 12 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Six brothers, two sisters, a son and a great-grandson preceded him in death. Mr. Baker, who retired from farming in 1970, attended the United Church of Christ, Minonk. Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.
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Untitled newspaper clipping, dated 19 May 1979 Flanagan - Emma M. Barth, 63, died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday at St Mary's Hospital, Streator. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St John's Lutheran Church, the Rev Harold Borchers officiating. Burial will be in Minonk Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday at Froelich Memorial Home, Flanagan, and for one hour before the service at the church. She was born Sept. 14, 1915, in Benson, a daughter of John and Fenna Woltzen Moritz. She married John Barth Nov. 4, 1939, at Benson. He survives. Also surviving are a son, Jay, Flanagan; a daughter, Jean Cremeens, Germantown Hills; a sister, Greta Ekiss, Roanoke; a brother, David Moritz, Benson; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. She was a member of St John's Lutheran Church and the American Lutheran Churchwomen. Memorials may be made to the church or to the American Lung Association.
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Peoria Journal Star MINONK -- Anna M. Baumann, 93, of 1410 N. Washington St., Apt. 12, Royal Oak, Mich., formerly of Minonk, died at noon Sunday, July 16, 1995, at her home. She was born Nov. 29, 1901, in Minonk to Frank L. and Lena Kettwich Baumann. Surviving are two sisters-in- law, Bernice Baumann and Elsie Baumann, and one brother-in-law, John Uphoff, all of Minonk; and several nieces and nephews. Three brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Minonk Township Cemetery. The Rev. Wayne Nelson will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Folkers- Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk.
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Peoria Journal Star BENSON -- Theodore E. "Ted" Baumann, 89, of Benson died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1992, at Lida Nursing Home in Minonk. Born Dec. 29, 1902, in Benson to John and Christine Ansmink Baumann, he married Angeline "Lena" Flohr on May 21, 1924, in Benson. She died April 12, 1977. He also was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Surviving are two sons, Milford and Everett, both of Benson; three daughters, Engeline "Angie" Haas of Benson, Marcia Hartzler of Minonk and Geneva Thompson of Naples, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and one sister, Christine Hunsinger of Secor.
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Tuesday, May 17, 2005 Elmer Earl Bayles NORMAL -- Elmer Earl Bayles, 71, of 1828 Jacobssen Drive, Normal, died suddenly at 5:14 a.m. Sunday (May 15, 2005) at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. He and his wife were in Peoria county visiting their daughter Angela
Tracy. He could trace his family back to 1607 Jamestown, Virginia Elmer was a good husband, father, grandfather and will be greatly
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DAILY PANTAGRAPH BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN CO., ILLINOIS SEPT 1, 1969 ELMER E. BAYLES SR. Hudson, (PNS) His funeral will be at 1 PM. Tuesday at Beck Memorial Home,
Bloomington the Rev. Gary Ballard officiating. Surviving are a son, Elmer Jr. 1828 Jacobssen Drive, Normal; 5 daughters, Lucile Davidson, Felch, Michigan; Cleo Colaw 1412 N. Cottage Ave., Bloomington; Marjorie Martin, 106 E Cypress St., Normal; Elma Voorhies (Voorheis), Bellflower; and Shirley Rosendahl, Melvin; three brothers Samuel, Fairbury, William Ledford, Hawthorne Lodge Nursing Home, Bloomington, and Dillard, Texas; two sisters, Imo Cooper, Moline (East Moline) and Launa George, Hawthorne Lodge; 28 grandchildren; and 17 (19) great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers two sisters and one great grandchild. He was a member of Hudson Baptist church in Hudson, Illinois and a 59 year member of the Carl S. Martin American Legion Post 635, Normal. He was a veteran of World War 1 where he saw action in Lemons and Brest, France. Memorials may be made to the Hudson Baptist church. Corrections in ( ) were made by the compiler of the Bayles family tree and family historian Marie-Frances Bayles on September 1, 1979 and May 14, 2004. Submitted by Marie- Frances Bayles |
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CARLOCK CHRONICLE NEWSPAPER, CARLOCK, MCLEAN
CO., ILLINOIS Mr. Bayles had been in his usual health up to Tuesday preceding his demise and the announcement of his death was the source of surprise and sorrow to this community. A rapid termination of Bright's disease was the cause of his death. John William Bayles was born May 4, 1850 in Tennessee. At ten years of age after the death of his parents he walked to Kentucky with his rifle. He married Mattie Frances Green of Clark county, that state, August 30, 1885. Mrs. Bayles died February 4, 1903. To this union 12 children were born: Maude Woosley, Ledford, Launa Crump, Tom, May Metzger, Jesse, Elmer, Dillard, Imo, Sam, Orville-Chapman deceased, and Infant deceased. Mr. Bayles came with his family twenty six years ago and lived in this Kansas Township, Woodford co., community until his death. The funeral was held at the Methodist church northeast of Carlock, Tuesday afternoon. In charge of Rev. R.L. Beshers of El Paso, Woodford county. J.A. Ory of this city conducting the funeral cortege. Interment was in the Denman cemetery, Carlock, McLean co., Illinois A feature of Mr. Bayles' funeral that contributed to the solemnity of a last tribute of respect was that six brothers were the pallbearers of obsequies of their father.
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From untitled, undated newspaper clipping: Dirk Behrens Suffers Paralytic Stroke Monday Evening, Dying Soon After- Funeral Held at Benson Today - Mr. Behrens is Born in Norden, Ostfriesland, Germany, in 1865, Coming to America in 1881 Dirk Janssen Behrens well known citizen of Benson, died rather suddenly at his home there Monday night. Although he had suffered with sickness for several years, he was around Monday evening and seemed to feel better than usual. That same night at his home he suffered a paralytic stroke and died before midnight. He attained the age of 59 years, 6 months and seven days. Funeral services are being conducted today at St Peter's church near Benson, of which he was a member for many years. Rev. J.W. Haferman is officiating, assisted by Rev. Fred Seifert. Burial is to be made at St Peter's cemetery. Mr. Behrens was born in Norden, Ostfriesland, Germany, Dec. 9, 1865. He was brought to holy baptism and confirmed in the Lutheran church. In 1881, he came to America and located at Peoria, soon afterwards coming to Woodford county and since remaining here. He worked as a farm laborer for nine years and then rented a farm, not long afterwards purchasing the present homestead in Green township. In 1890, he united in marriage with Miss Anne Peters. This union was blessed with five children, two of which, however, died in infancy. His wife died in 1915 and the following year the daughter, Jennie, passed away. Seven years ago Mr. Behrens purchased a home in Benson and moved there. He entered into his second marriage in 1920 with Miss Lutie Moyemont, who survives him, together with his son John, and daughter Rika, and two grandchildren. There also survive one sister, Mrs. Hannah Bruns, of Peoria, and two brothers Ed. Behrens, of Rochelle, and Ben Behrens, who resides in California
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Metamora Herald 5 November 1916 Alderman George E. Bell Died in El Paso Saturday Geo. F. Bell died at his home in El Paso Saturday afternoon, after an illness extending over three years. He was born in Cincinnati, O., Nov. 16, 1859, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bell are now deceased. On December 15, 1881, he was married to Miss Sarah Scott at Panola, Ill. They lived in El Paso since 1917. Mr. Bell was alderman of the second ward. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen and of the Methodist church. There were five children, four of whom are living: Mrs. Elsie Forsythe of Vicksburg, Mich., Ethel Bell of Arthur N. D.; Mrs. Pearl Mool of Panola, Ill. A daughter, Myrtle, is deceased. There is a brother, William Bell, of Rogers, Ark., and a sister, Mrs. Ann Vogler of Crescent City, Ia. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Methodist church with Rev. M. C. Van Leer in charge of the services. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery. [The obit says four children are living but only names three. The fourth is Roy C. Bell, whose obituary is below. Because of the discrepancy of the middle initial in this obituary, we are not sure if it should be "E." or "F."]
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Metamora Herald 21 July 1966 Roy C. Bell, Ex-Supervisor, Passes Away Roy C. Bell, 72, of El Paso, former Woodford County supervisor, died at his home Wednesday afternoon, July 13. He was born May 4, 1894, in Panola Township, a son of George and Sarah Scott Bell. He married Mabel Roth Nov. 30, 1916, in Panola Township. He is survived by his wife; a son, George D., El Paso; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Murphy, Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Bell, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Pearl Mool, El Paso; and four grandchildren. A sister preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of El Paso and the Masonic Lodge. He was appointed supervisor of Panola Township Feb. 1, 1946, and had served continuously until he resigned recently because of his health. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Methodist Church of El Paso, the Rev. Ralph W. Fitch officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in El Paso.
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Bloomington, Illinois Pantagraph, 24
August 2001
Her graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Evergreen
Cemetery, El Paso, the Rev. Cheri Grizzard officiating. Memorials
may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Untitled newspaper clipping
He was born Jan. 31, 1921 at El Paso, a son of Andrew and Ramona
Williams Blair. He married Gladys Robbins Oct. 21, 1941 at La Porte,
Ind. She survives.
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EUREKA -- Henry O.
Blunier, 93, of 507 Valley Court, Eureka, passed away
at 11:20 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 16, 2008) at Eureka Community Hospital. He was born on Nov. 16, 1914, in Roanoke, to Samuel A. and Dena Wuethrich Blunier. He married Wilma M. Bauer on Oct. 12, 1947, in Cissna Park. She survives. Also surviving are six daughters, Nancy Knepp of Washington, Evelyn (Randy) Mogler of Morton, Doris Blunier of Eureka, Edith (Tom) Stoller of Eureka, Marjorie (Adam) Parmenter of Kalamazoo, Mich.; and Karen Blunier of Morton; two brothers, Homer (Virginia) Blunier of Forrest, and Ben (Wilma) Blunier of Eureka; one sister, Pearl Leman of Roanoke; three sisters-in-law, Kathryn Blunier of Minneapolis, Minn., Clara Lou Blunier of Eureka, and Elizabeth Blunier of Eureka; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and eight brothers. Henry worked for the Department of Agriculture in Soil Conservation in Peoria and Woodford counties for 30 years. An Army veteran, Henry served his country during World War II. He was a member of the Eureka Apostolic Christian Church, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home in Eureka, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Roanoke.
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Metamora Herald, Woodford County IL 31 May
1946 Had Been in Failing Health Last Several Years; Funeral Held
Wednesday Wednesday morning at 9:30 requiem mass was offered in St.. Mary’s
church, of which deceased had been a devoted member throughout her
residence in Metamora. The Rev. Father Francis was celebrant of the
mass and delivered the sermon. St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary society
attended in a body and the church was well filled relatives,
neighbors and friends. Six of the deceased grandsons served as pall
bearers, namely Roy, Harold, Willard, and Francis, sons of Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. Bockler, and Howard and Donald, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edw.
Heininger.
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From an untitled newspaper clipping dated
7 February 1959 Edward Boston, 88, a retired farmer died at his home at 4 a.m. Friday. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Methodist Church with the Rev. Henry L. Cox officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. today at the Vincent Memorial Home. He was born April 7, 1870, in Minonk Township, a son of Henry and Elizabeth Knack Boston. He married Louisa Porth, Feb. 2, 1899 in Green Township. They farmed in Green Township until he retired and moved to El Paso 35 years ago. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs Florence Bohlander, a brother, Henry, two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren, all of El Paso. Five sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. He was a member of the First Methodist Church.
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From an untitled newspaper clipping date
11 February 1960 Henry Boston, 84, retired farmer and the last of his family, died in his sleep about 8:00 a.m. Wednesday at his home in Greene Township, where he had lived since 1907. The coroner's office conducted an investigation and ruled that death was due to natural causes. He had been in poor health for several years. His funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at St Peter's Lutheran Church near Benson. The Rev H. J. Knoploh will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born July 29, 1875, at Minonk, a son of Henry and Elizabeth Knack Boston. He married Marie Porth Feb. 11, 1903, near El Paso. She died Oct. 12, 1948. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Several nieces and nephews are his only survivors, including Mrs. Florence Bohlander who resided with him since his wife's death
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El Paso Journal 20 April 1907 Charles Bowman Death and Funeral of One of the Prominent Farmers of This Vicinity As stated in three columns last week, Charles Bowman passed away Thursday morning, April 11, about 9:40 o'clock, his illness lasting not quite two weeks. The immediate cause of his death was due to peritonitis, following an attack of appendicitis, this being brought on by the formation of an abscess on the appendix. The abscess was relieved and the sick man rapidly mended, and an operation for appendicitis was planned for as soon as the strength of the patient would permit. Wednesday of last week his conditions took a sudden change for the worse and it was seen that the end was approaching. Charles Bowman was born in Palestine township about forty-five years ago, and lived in this vicinity all his life except about two years when he resided near Holdrege, Neb. Here he met Miss Stella Bays, to whom he was wedded fourteen years ago this spring, and he and his bride came back to this vicinity and settled on a farm. The widow and four children survive. The children are two boys and two girls -- Oscar, Charlie, Laura and Cecil. He also leaves two brothers and two sisters: Millard, of Drexel, Mo.; Frank, of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Nelvin Cavan, also of Seattle, and Mrs. S. M. Billinger, of this city. Deceased was a good neighbor, a kind and indulgent husband and father, and a man whose friends were legion, as was evidenced by the long cortage which accompanied the remains and witnessed the last sad rites. The funeral was held from the United Evangelical church Sunday morning at 10:30, being in charge of Rev J. F. Van Evera, the newly appointed minister of that denomination. The interment occurred in the city cemetery. Those present from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Robbins and children, Mr. and Mrs. Henry King, Isaac King, of Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Albert King, of Chatsworth; Jesse Cable, of Bloomington; Ray Billinger, of Peoria.
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Metamora Herald 16 Nov 1928
FUNERAL OF LATE MRS. EVA BRAMER HELD IN MINONK
(Kathleen's note: "Oldenburg" should be: "Oldendorf" Mentz should be Menße, the German
double "s") Fairfield Ledger (Iowa) November 14, 1928
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bramer, 603 South 7th, were called to
Minonk, Illinois Monday by the death of the formers’ mother Mrs. Eva
Bramer who died Sunday age 90.
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The Metamora Herald January 23, 1948
HENRY BRAMER, 73, OF MINONK DIES SUDDENLY
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Woodford County Journal 11 Nov 1943: William F. Bridges, 55, died Tuesday, November 2, in Proctor hospital, Peoria, at 8:30 a.m. Death was due to pneumonia. He was born at Kilbourne, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bridges. He was married to Miss Lena Seggerman of Secor, who survives. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Friday at the Endsley funeral home in Peoria with the American Legion in charge. Burial was at Benson. He is also survived by his father of Benson and five sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Davis and Mrs. Art Koehler of Peoria, Mrs. John Mahan of Rockford, Mrs. Wert Folkers of Benson and Mrs. Raymond White of Pontiac.
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From an untitled newspaper clipping hand dated
26 November 1955 El Paso - Mrs. Helen Mae Brines, 25, formerly of El Paso, died at 1 a.m. Friday at her home near Merna. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Saturday at the Vincent Memorial Home in El Paso. Her funeral will be at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. L. J. Sailor officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Bloomington. She was born Feb. 25, 1930, at Gridley, a daughter of Harry and Eliza Woltzen Peters. She married Richard Brines Oct, 8, 1948, in Bloomington. They lived near Merna about four years. She is survived by her husband; a daughter, Pamela Kay and two sons, Michael Stephen and Richard P. Jr., all at home; her parents, El Paso; five sisters, Mrs. John Shuck, Peoria; Mrs. Lyle Armstrong, Mrs. Robert Heiken, Miss Ruth Peters, Mrs. Donald Raymer, all of El Paso; a brother, Robert Peters, El Paso. She was a member of the El Paso Methodist Church.
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Untitled, undated newspaper clipping. METAMORA -- Della Pearl Broers, 94, of Snyder Village, 1200 E. Partridge, Metamora, died at 5:53 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 6, 2002) at Snyder Village. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Metamora Christian Union Church, the Rev. Rick Mortimer officiating. Burial will be in Clayton Township Cemetery, Benson. Visitation will be for one hour before the service Friday at the church. Mason Funeral Home, Metamora, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born Feb. 15, 1908, at Heyworth, a daughter of Jesse and Maude Miller Van Valey. She married Bernard F. Broers on Feb. 8, 1930, at Heyworth. He died Aug. 30, 1966. Survivors include two daughters, Donna (Jack) Bisio, Metamora; and Colleen (Larry) Jones, Bloomington; a sister, Betty Holland, Peoria; six grandchildren, Sandra (Richard) Fandel, Germantown Hills; Connie Jones, Reno, Nev.; John Bisio Jr., Middleburg, Fla.; Curtis (Marcy) Jones, Bloomington; Michelle (Nick) Kopley, Chicago; and Chris (Amy) Jones, Morton; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She also was preceded in death by five sisters, one brother and one grandchild. Mrs. Broers was a homemaker and a member of Metamora Christian Union Church.
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Metamora Herald, Woodford Co, Illinois
December 20, 1940 Mrs. John Broers Dies on Monday at Home in Cazenovia Death Came After Illness of Six Days - Funeral Thursday at Benson Mrs. John Broers, Sr., died at 9:20 Monday night at the family home in Cazenovia of an illness of six days, her death being due to paralysis. Elizabeth Tjaden was the daughter of Charles [Tjade] Tjaden and Mary Smith [Heimke Schmidt] Tjaden and was born in Linn township Dec. 16, 1875. Her death occurred on her 65th birthday. She was united in marriage to John Broers on Dec. 4, 1893, in St Peter's Lutheran church, Benson. The couple had resided in this vicinity all their married life and for the last 26 years at Cazenovia. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Broers, three of whom are deceased. The children, who with their father survive are: Charles and Mrs. Marie Obert of Cazenovia, Ernest of Metamora, Mrs. Velma Fredericks of Peoria and Bernard of Cazenovia. Thirteen grandchildren also survive. Brothers and sisters surviving are Ralph Tjaden of Melrose Park, Harm Tjaden of Benson, George Tjaden of Cazenovia, Charles Tjaden, John Tjaden, Anna Reddy, Minnie Moreland [sic] of Peoria, and Kate Brauer of Rockford. Her parents and three sisters preceded her in death. The body was brought to the Mason funeral home in Metamora and Tuesday was taken to the residence, where friends gathered on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings to pay their respects. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, at 1:30 at the residence and at 2 o'clock in St Paul's Lutheran church, Benson, the Rev. Braunsweig being in charge. Interment was in the Benson cemetery. Mrs. Broers was highly esteemed throughout this community and neighbors and many friends mourn with the family in the loss of a beloved wife, mother and friend.
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Metamora Herald, Woodford County IL 26 Jan
1954
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From an untitled, undated newspaper clipping Orville Buettemeier 1913-1999 Flanagan - Orville H. Buettemeier, 86, of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Flanagan, formerly of Long Point, died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999, at the nursing home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home in Minonk, the Rev. Craig Swenson officiating. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk. Born April 5, 1913, at Benson, he was a son of Louis and Emma (Warnkes) Buettemeier. He married Helen Kunder on June 26, 1940, at Jefferson City, Mo. She died Jan. 15, 1997. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Ida Snedden; and one brother, Alvin Buettemeier. He was a lifetime farmer in the Long Point and Minonk areas. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of St John's Lutheran Church, Flanagan. Memorials may be directed to the Good Samaritan Nursing Home.
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From untitled, undated newspaper clipping: Jos. Bucklear Dies at Home Near Minonk - Brother of Chas. Bockler of Metamora and an Early Resident Here Joseph Bucklear, Sr., brother of Chas. Bockler of Metamora and an early resident of this part of the county, died Sunday morning at his home southwest of Minonk. He was born in France Dec. 25, 1852, and came to this vicinity with his parents in early life. He located near Benson, was married there and was a successful farmer, as well as holding various positions of trust in his township. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mary Bucklear at home, Joseph, Jr., and Mrs. Harry Eve of Minonk. Besides his brother here he is survived by another brother, Jacob, and a sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St Patrick's church, Minonk, at 8 o'clock. Burial was at Minonk. Chas. Bockler and family of Metamora attended the funeral.
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