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From an untitled newspaper clipping dated
13 August 1958
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Metamora Herald, Woodford Co. Illinois
June 2, 1922 Eleven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Haas, seven of whom
are living, as follows: Joseph P., Mrs. Emma Pfister, Mrs.
Joseph Fulton, Andrew, Mrs. Theresa Kinsella, Arch and Ralph,
all of El Paso.
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Metamora Herald
Nov. 30, 1928 Metamora Herald Dec. 1928
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From an undated newspaper clipping from
the Bloomington Pantagraph
Peter Haas, Sr., 94, El Paso
merchant for many years, died suddenly at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at
his home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St Mary's
church in El Paso. Burial will be in St Joseph's cemetery.
Peter Haas Sr. was born Feb. 17, 1848, on a farm in Worth
township, Woodford county, son of John and Anna Mary Rosenberger
Haas. He was the last surviving member of his family.
He came to El Paso in 1868 and on Jan. 12, 1869, married Miss
Anna Elizabeth Reising. They lived on the former Charles Bailey
farm until moving to El Paso in 1886. In 1894, he expanded his
farm implement business to include hardware and plumbing. His
sons, Peter Jr., and Frank were taken into the firm in 1905, Mr.
Haas retiring in 1921.
Survivors are the following children: Mrs. B. F. O'Neil,
Goodland, Ind., Mrs. A. P. Brown, Beaversville; Mrs. Anna Krones,
Peter L. Jr., Frank J., Mrs. Clara Clark, Rolland and Mrs. C. E.
Barclay, all of El Paso. Thirty grandchildren and 40 great
grandchildren also survive. His wife, one son, and one daughter
preceded him in death.
He was a charter member of the El Paso branch of the Catholic
Total Abstinence Union of America and had kept his membership
since 1874.
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Curry Coastal Pilot, Curry County, California newspaper
Edna "Anne" Hammond, 98, a longtime resident of Brookings, died April 15, 2008, at Sutter Coast Hospital in Crescent City, Calif., of natural causes. She had spent the last 17 months of her life in a skilled nursing facility in Crescent City. She was born on April 20, 1909, in Minonk, Ill., to John Harms and Hedrig H. Kark Harms. She left school early to help with the family. At age 17, her father sent her out to earn her own way. She finished high school and attended several colleges to qualify as a Christian parish worker. She began working in this ministry after graduating from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 1941. As she worked and sang in the ministry, Miss Harms continued studies at various colleges. Her college glee club sang in a Billy Sunday revival in upstate New York, and she worked with the founder of Child Evangelism Fellowship in Iowa, and continued working with CEF in Minnesota and other states. Miss Harms also worked with an Indian church in Canada, the Covenant Church in Minneapolis, a Covenant Church in Austin, Ill., as well as churches in California and Arizona. She met Franklin Morton Hammond at a California Covenant Church Conference. The couple married in 1963. They lived for a time in Fresno, Calif., where she worked for the Fresno County district attorney as his administrative secretary. The Hammonds moved to Brookings in 1977 and built a house on Oceanview Drive, where they lived for nearly 30 years. The Hammonds attended several local churches in Brookings including the Presbyterian, Baptist, and Living Waters Foursquare churches. Mrs. Hammond was a detail person and could keep telephone numbers and account numbers in her head. She was a lifelong reader and learner with varied interests, but always loved reading the Bible. She kept notes in the margins of her Bible and thoughts about how she wanted to grow mentally and spiritually in her life. She enjoyed playing table games. Scrabble was a lifelong favorite. She prepared delicious food and hosted guests with great pleasure, her family said. She is survived by her sister, Elsie Baumann of Minonk, Ill.; brother Glenn Harms of Lexington, Ill.; children and their spouses Frances and Neal Neuenburg of Chico, Calif., Rolland and Carolyn Hammond of Elsinore, Utah; grandchildren Michael Neuenburg, Melody Neuenburg Driggers, Mathew Neuenburg and Michell Hammond; great-grandchildren Lisa Marie Wiggett, Kimberly Ann Wiggett, Riley William Neuenburg and Alexander James Neuenburg. She will be cremated and her ashes mingled with those of her husband, Franklin, and buried under an old oak tree in the Neuenburgs' backyard in Chico. Her son-in-law, Neal Neuenburg, a Methodist minister, will commit her remains with prayer as her family gathers.
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From an undated newspaper clipping
Emeline M. Hansen,
74, of Metamora passed away Thursday March 13, 2008 at Snyder
Village in Metamora with her family by her side.
Emeline was born on Sunday April 23, 1933 in Metamora the daughter of the late Lester and Leona "Odie" DuBois Seckler. She married William J. Hansen on April 28, 1951 in Metamora. Emeline will be sadly missed by her four daughters Vickie (Mike) Kerker of Metamora; Deb (Dale) Scheirer of Toluca; Michelle (Randy) Parr and Jan (Tim) Whiteside both of Metamora. She is further survived by her 10 grandchildren Jennifer, Stephanie, Nick, Brandon, Tyler, Brianna, Andrea, Justina, Caleb, and Katie, two step grandchildren Abbie and Austin, 4 great grandchildren Natalie, Elisabeth, Samantha, and Lily. Also surviving are several cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers Howard and James. She was a laundress for many years at the St. Mary's Rectory in Metamora. She later worked at the former Homestead Restaurant and Family Fountain Restaurant both in Metamora before her retirement. She was a former Brownie leader and a playground attendant for St. Mary's school both in Metamora. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora and a member of the Altar & Rosary Society at the Church Em loved to laugh, and she could always be counted on to help family members and friends and was known for her quick wit. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and being a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. A mass of Christian Burial will be 10am Monday March 17, 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora with Fr. John Verrier officiating. Visitation is scheduled Sunday from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel with recitation of the Rosary at 4 p.m. Burial will immediately follow her service at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Metamora. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be given in her name to Alzheimer's Association-Central Illinois Chapter, St. Mary's Catholic Church Metamora or to Snyder Village. Those serving as pallbears are Tom Seckler, Dan Seckler, Bob Seckler, Brandon Scheirer, Tyler Scheirer, and Caleb White.
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5 July 1992 Peoria Journal Star
EL PASO -- Sherrill S. Hany, 53, of El Paso died at 2:21 p.m. Friday, July 3, 1992, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Born Oct. 20, 1938, in Bloomington to Harry and Elisa Woltzen Peters, she married Donald Raymer in 1954. She later married Richard Hany Jan. 16, 1965, in El Paso. He survives. Also surviving are her mother of El Paso; five sons, Gary Raymer of Mapleton, Randall Raymer of El Paso, Donald Raymer of Gridley, Brian Raymer of Eureka, and Curtis Hany of Bloomington; four sisters, Frances Shuck of Peoria, Dorothy Armstrong of El Paso, Delores Heiken of Rockford, and Ruth Eckstein of Normal; one brother, Robert Peters of Fullerton, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Her father and one sister, Helen Brines, preceded her in death. She was a member of the El Paso United Methodist Church and belonged to the El Paso Ladies Bowling League for 30 years. She worked at the Charles Restaurant in Kappa for 17 years. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at her church. The Rev. Richard Huckins will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in El Paso. Memorials may be made to her church, the El Paso Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society.
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From an untitled, undated newspaper clipping.
Alfred G. "Al"
Harms, 85, of Champaign, passed away Aug. 19, 2006,
following an extended recovery period from heart surgery.
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The Metamora Herald
November 13, 1925
HARMS SERVICES HELD AT HOME NEAR SECOR
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From an untitled, undated newspaper clipping. He died 15 May 1974. Arthur Harms, 77, died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday at Dowling Park, Florida His funeral will be at Folkers Memorial Home, Minonk, at 4 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Harry Sanders officiating. Burial will be at Minonk Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral service. Mr. Harms was born on July 22, 1896, at Minonk, the son of H. M. and Halene Seggerman Harms. He married Lena S. Adams on Dec. 9, 1916. She died in 1936. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Hilda Wood, Dowling Park. Mr. Harms graduated from Minonk High School and attended Aurora College. He was a piano teacher and the director of music for Minonk Baptist Church for many years. He was a member of Bixler Memorial Church, Dowling Park.
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Untitled newspaper clipping hand dated Nov 3,
1938 Mrs. Alje Harms Dies at her Home in Peoria Saturday Former Resident of Benson Community Summoned -- Funeral Held Tuesday Mrs. Alje W. Harms, 73 year old former resident of the Benson community, passed away at her home in Peoria, at 11:00 o'clock last Saturday night, death being caused by complications of heart trouble and gall bladder trouble. As Betke Vissering, she was born in Dunum, Germany, August 19, 1865, the third oldest child of Folkert and Elsche Freese Vissering. She came to America from Germany with her family in 1882. She was united in marriage with Alje W. Harms of Benson on August 17, 1884, and they lived forty-one years of happy wedded life together. Her husband preceded her in death in 1925. She spent 44 years of her lifetime on the Harms homestead northwest of Benson, and for the past nine years, she and her daughter, Elsie, have resided in Peoria. Mrs. Harms was greatly devoted to her home, her family and her church. Shortly before death, she prayed with some of the children, the prayers which she had been taught and which she had been very faithful in teaching to her own children in turn. She leaves to mourn her passing: six sons, Rev. W. A. Harms of Gifford, Folkert J. Harms and Henry G. Harms of Minonk, Edd Harms of Toluca, and Harm and John Harms of Benson; three daughters, Miss Elsie Harms, at home, Mrs. Jacob De Weerth of Peoria, and Mrs. Heye Bruns of Crescent City; three brothers, John Vissering of Minonk, Henry and Peter Vissering of Flanagan; four sisters, Mrs. R. Spaniol of Peoria, Mrs. J.. Koopman, Mrs. J. Aden and Mrs. C. Park, all of Flanagan; and twenty-four grandchildren. A son, Willie, preceded his mother in death in 1913. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from St Paul's Lutheran church at First avenue and Goodwin street in Peoria, with Rev. M. L. Bischoof officiating. Burial was in the Benson cemetery. The six sons served as pallbearers.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 17
September 1959 Edd Harms, 69, Died at His Home Near Toluca Edd Harms, 69, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday at his farm home three miles south of Toluca. His funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday at St John's Lutheran church in Toluca, with Rev. A. J. Lechner officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was a member of St John's church. Mrs. Sophia Schulte and Mrs. Blanche Schumacher sang several hymns accompanied by Mrs. Alma Christ at the organ. Pallbearers were John Maack, Glen Rithmiller, Christ Korneman, C. A. Kiger, Ernest Winkel and Fred Garrels. He was born Feb. 28, 1890 near Benson, a son of Alje and Betke Vissering Harms. He married Ella deWeerth, Feb. 20, 1917, in Bartonville. He had farmed near Toluca for 39 years. Surviving are his wife; a son, Alfred, of Rutland; a daughter, Mrs. Cornelia Schumacher of La Rose; two brothers, Folkert and Henry Harms of Minonk; three sisters, Mrs. Foley deWeerth and Miss Elsie Harms of Peoria; Mrs. Elizabeth Bruns of Holland, Ind.; five grandchildren.
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From untitled, undated newspaper clipping: Frerrich (sic) Hinrichs Harms, generally known as Frank Harms, one of Benson's most widely known and beloved citizens, died at a Peoria hospital Friday night, following an operation. For years he had been a sufferer with appendicitis and gallstones and he had sought relief in many places. He finally submitted to an operation. At first he seemed to be getting along nicely and his recovery was fully expected, but complications set in which brought his demise. His age was 62 years, 6 months and 1 day. Funeral services were conducted at St Peter's church at Benson Monday afternoon by the pastor, Rev. J.W. Hafermann, assisted by Rev. Fred Seifert, and burial was made at the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Frank Gommels, Rudolph Ficken, Henry Harms, Henry Moritz, Frank Backer and Dick Redenius, while the floral offerings were carried by Bertha Janssen, Marie Heiken, Cassie Ludeman and Mrs Charles Obert. [The rest of the article is missing. I have him in my database as the second husband of Geske (Christine) MONK BROERS.]
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 18
December 1941
Student of Benson High School Dies Tuesday at
Noon
Eric John Harms Passes Away in St James Hospital in
Pontiac
Eric John Harms, 15 year old sophomore in the Benson Community
high school, passed away at noon Tuesday in St James hospital at
Pontiac, following an appendix operation on last Friday.
He was born August 13, 1926, in Benson, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
John A. Harms, and had spent his lifetime in that community. He
attended the Benson schools and was a sophomore in the high
school at the time of his death.
The deceased was a member of the Benson high school baseball
team, and was a member of the newly formed basketball squad of
the school. He was also quite active in the Benson chapter,
Future Farmers of America.
He was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson, and of
the Sunday school and Luther League. He was a young man of
sterling qualities and will be missed by old and young alike.
Surviving to mourn his untimely passing, are his parents; two
brothers, Russel Harms of Eureka, and Pvt. George Harms of
Boulder City, Nev.; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Mees of Stronghurst,
and Miss Frances Harms, at home. A brother, Harry, preceded him
in death in January, 1918.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon from St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson, with Rev.
O.A. Braunschweig, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the
Benson cemetery.
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From an untitled newspaper clipping dated
15 January 1953 Mrs. John Harms, 65, of Benson, Dies; Funeral Tomorrow Mrs. John A. Harms, 65, a resident of Benson and vicinity for the last 60 years, died at St Mary's hospital, Streator, at 3:30 Tuesday morning, Jan. 13. She was afflicted with a lingering illness, and had been in the hospital the last six weeks. Funeral services will be held from Benson Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon (Friday, Jan. 16) at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Clarence Gess, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Benson cemetery with the Tallyn-Folkers Memorial Home of Minonk, in charge. Pallbearers will be Wayne Norman, Henry Koch, Henry deFreese, Lloyd Wagner, Roy Schertz and Carl Vogel. Deceased was born Frances [Frauke] Poppinga, a daughter of Thomas and Gretchn Poppinga, in Germany, on April 28, 1889. She was brought to America at the age of 4 years, and the family settled near Benson. She was united in marriage with John A. Harms, at Benson, on Feb. 28, 1912. He died in April, 1952. She is survived by two sons, Russell Harms of Wenona, and George Harms of Benson; and two daughters, Mrs. James Haas of El Paso, and Mrs. Robert Mees of Kewanee. There are also nine grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Atkins of Ardmore, Okla., and Mrs. Oscar Stimpert of Streator. Her husband, two children and two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church of Benson
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Unidentified newspaper clipping dated 3 July
1952 John G. Harms, 56, Lifelong Resident of This Area, Passes John G. Harms, 56, a lifelong resident of Clayton township, died at 3:15 o'clock last Saturday afternoon, June 28, at Mercy hospital in Urbana. He had been ill for nearly nine months. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Tuesday afternoon from the Harms country home, north of Benson, and at 2 o'clock from the St Paul's Lutheran church in Benson, with the Rev C. J. Gess, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Benson cemetery with the Wilcox Funeral Home of Minonk, in charge. Pallbearers were Robert Harms of Benson; Orville DeWeerth of Peoria; Adrian Harms and Dale Janssen of Minonk; Melvin Carls of Flanagan, and Herschell Otto of Chenoa. Deceased was born in Clayton township, Sept. 18, 1895, a son of Alje and Betke Vissering Harms. He spent his entire life at the Harms home place, north of Benson and west of Minonk, and was very well and favorably known throughout this community. He married Matilda Hinrichs at Windtown, on Dec. 27, 1924. She died on April 8 of this year. He is survived by one son, Eldon Harms of Benson; a daughter, Miss Marilyn Harms at home; four brothers, Folkert and Henry Harms of Minonk; Harm Harms of Benson; and Edd Harms of Toluca; and three sisters, Mrs. Foley DeWeerth and Miss Elsie Harms of Peoria, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bruns of Holland, Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers. He was a veteran of World War I, and a member of St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson. Until he became incapacitated by illness he was actively engaged in farming.
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Newspaper clipping dated 29 August 1935 Juergen Harms Dies on Tuesday Morning - Native of Germany, But had Lived in Illinois for 81 Years - Funeral Will be Friday - Services to be Conducted at the Home at 2:30 p.m With Burial at Benson. Juergen Harms, born in [Ostfriesland] Germany, but a resident of Illinois for 81 years, died at his home in this city on Tuesday morning of high blood pressure and kidney trouble. He took suddenly sick while on a trip at Mascoutah, Ill., and his sons came from Rochelle to bring him home. He was 85 years old, and over. Services will be conducted at the home in Minonk Friday at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Paul Buchmueller of St Paul's Evangelical church and burial will be in the Benson cemetery. Grandsons will act as pallbearers. Mr. Harms was a son of Harm Harms and Mrs. Fanny Eckhoff Harms and was born in Ostfriesland, Germany, on May 2, 1850, coming to America with his parents when he was four years old. They settled in Monroe county, Illinois, and during the 81 years since that time, Mr. Harms had lived in Illinois. He came to Benson in 1872 and in that year built the first business house there, and in the spring of 1873, he and George Kirschner opened Benson's first store. He continued in business there for 35 years, his partners after Mr. Kirschner being, in turn, his brother Henry Harms, and then Anton G. Jacobs, Henry Woltzen and Simon Woltzen. Mr. and Mrs. Harms moved to Rochelle in 1902, and remained there five years, moving to Minonk in December of 1907, and this city had since been his home. He was married in Benson on Dec. 12, 1874, to Miss Johanna Woltzen, who died in Minonk on July 20, 1931. Surviving are the following children, of the eleven born: H. E. Harms, H. T. Harms Edward J. Harms, Herman A. Harms, Theodore E. Harms of Rochelle; Mrs. George Miller of Dana; Mrs. Henry Behm, of Niles, Mich., and Mrs. Robert Witte, of Minonk. Three children died in infancy. There also survive one sister, Mrs. Edward Woltzen, of Roanoke; 23 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Harms was a man of progressive, enterprising spirit. He raised a large family, all of whom he could well feel proud. Facing the hard conditions of his earlier years, he met them bravely and conquered them. The life of such a man is a history in itself and an inspiration to much of the helplessness of today. He was a grand man to remember.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 3 March
1955 Harm M. Harms, 84, Died Last Night at Daughter's Home
in New York; Funeral to be Here, Saturday
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From an untitled newspaper clipping dated
24 July 1958
H. W. Harms, 64, Lifelong Resident of Benson,
Is Stricken While Helping With Oats Harvest; Funeral to be Next
Saturday
Harm W. Harms, 64, of Benson, dropped dead at noon
Wednesday, July 23, while helping with the oats harvest on his
farm, east of Benson. Death was caused by a heart ailment for
which he had been under a doctor's care for some time. This was
learned at an inquiry conducted by Coroner C. E. Cryer of El
Paso, who determined that an inquest would not be necessary.
The body was taken to the Tallyn-Folkers Memorial Home in
Minonk, where friends may call after 2 o'clock tomorrow
afternoon (Friday, July 25). Funeral services will be held
Saturday at 2 p.m. from St Paul's Lutheran church in Benson,
with the Rev. Clarence Gess, pastor, officiating, and burial in
Clayton township cemetery, Benson. Pallbearers are to be Adrian
Harms, Jack Jochums, Shirley Zivney, Alfred Harms, Eldon Harms,
Harold Shoemaker.
Mr. Harms was born near Benson on Nov. 17, 1893, a son of Alje
and Ketke [should be Betke] Vissering Harms. He was educated in
rural schools and spent his whole life in Benson and vicinity.
He was engaged in farming until 1952, when he retired and moved
into Benson. He was a director of the Benson Farmers' Elevator
and a member of St Paul's Lutheran church in Benson.
Mr. Harms was united in marriage with Rachel Schneider, in
Peoria, Dec. 25, 1920. She survives with a son and two
daughters; Robert Harms of Benson; Mrs. Ruth Hauptman, of
Bloomington; and Mrs. Florence Lawrence, also of Bloomington.
There are three grandchildren, and he is also survived by three
brothers and three sisters: Folkert Harms and Henry Harms, both
of Minonk; Edd Harms of Toluca; Miss Elsie Harms and Mrs. Foley
Deewerth, both of Peoria, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bruns of Holland,
Ind. He was preceded in death by three brothers.
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Rochelle, Illinois Newspaper,
September 1903
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Mrs. Jurgen Harms in Death Summons
(undated, untitled newspaper clipping - she died 21 July 1931) Aged Resident Passes Away on Last Tuesday, After Siege of Sickness Funeral in Minonk on Friday Service at St Paul's Church and Then Burial Will Take Place in the Cemetery at Benson Mrs. Johanna Harms, nee Woltzen, daughter of Ede Woltzen and his wife, Geske, nee Saathoff, was born July 9, 1859 on a farm two miles south of Benson in Greene township. Here she grew up and at the age of 14 was confirmed in St Peter's Lutheran church. December 12, 1875 she united in marriage with Jurgen Harms, the ceremony being performed in St Peter's church near Benson. After their marriage the young couple went to housekeeping at Benson, where Mr Harms was in business and where they remained for 35 years. Eleven children were born to this union, three of whom died in infancy. In 1919, the family removed to Rochelle, where they remained for five years and then came to Minonk where she had remained until her death. For the last three years Mrs. Harms was in poor health, having periods of intense suffering, and again finding relief through the care of her dear ones. About four weeks she was bedridden and it was the devoted attention of her dear ones which ever was a comfort to her. She died Tuesday, July 21, 1931, reaching the age of 72 years, one week and five days. She leaves to mourn her passing, her aged and devoted husband; the children; Harm Harms of Rochelle; Mrs Kathryn Mueller of Dana; Henry Harms, Eddie Harms and Herman Harms of Rochelle; Theodore Harms of Dixon; Mrs. Margaret Behm of Michigan City, Ind., and Mrs. Marie Witte of Minonk; also 22 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and her stepmother, Mrs. Theda Woltzen, one brother, Aleck Woltzen, and the stepbrothers and sisters, John Woltzen, Harm Woltzen, Sena Woltzen, Fanny Woltzen, Marie Woltzen, and a large circle of more distant relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the house and at 10:00 a.m. at St Paul's church, Rev. Paul Buchmueller officiating. Interment will be in the city cemetery at Benson.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 3 April
1952 Last Rites for John Harms, Benson, Friday Died Tuesday Night at Pontiac Hospital John A. Harms, 65, Benson farmer, died at the Pontiac hospital at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, Apr. 1, 1952. He had been afflicted with a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon (Friday, Apr.4). at St Peter's church, two miles west of Benson, with Rev. C.J. Gess officiating. Burial will be in Benson cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Norman, Henry DeFries, Ernest Garrels, Louis Woltzen, Lester Tjaden and Lloyd Wagner. Mr. Harms was born at Minonk, on Sept. 29, 1886, a son of George and Etta Ewing Harms. He received his education in Rutland schools, then went to Benson, where he was engaged in farming for the remainder of his active life. He was united in marriage with [Frauke] Frances Poppinga at Benson, on Feb. 28, 1912, and they have continued to make their home in the Benson vicinity. He was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson. Mr. Harms is survived by his widow, Mrs. Frances Harms, two sons, Russell Harms of Wenona, and George Harms of Benson; and two daughters, Mrs. Florence Mees of Mendota, and Mrs. Frances Haas of El Paso. There are seven grandchildren, and he is also survived by a brother, Harm G. Harms of Rutland, and two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Ireland of Vandalia, and Mrs. Ollie Vinecore of Rutland. He was preceded in death by two sons, Harry and Eric Harms.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 26
October 1939 Mrs. Arthur Harms Dies in Hospital on Saturday Morning Funeral Held Tuesday Afternoon at Baptist Church Mrs. Arthur E. Harms, 42 year old well known and beloved resident of this city, passed away quite unexpectedly at 3:55 o'clock last Saturday morning in the Mennonite hospital in Bloomington, death being due to pulmonary embolism. She had entered the hospital Tuesday of last week, undergoing a major operation on last Wednesday. She was apparently recovering satisfactorily from the operation and was thought to have been on the road to recovery. Early Saturday morning, however, she grew worse and her passing came but a short time later. As Lena Adams, she was born September 15, 1897, near Marshfield, Pa., a daughter of Albert C. and Edna Stephens Adams. Her childhood was spent in Pennsylvania and New York, the family later coming to Illinois. She was united in marriage with Arthur E. Harms, of Minonk, December 6, 1916, in this city. They lived on a farm near Panola for four years and then went to Aurora to live. Mr. Harms was stricken with infantile paralysis in August, 21, and from then on she devoted herself unstintedly to caring for him with the utmost love and tenderness, always solicitous first of all for his comfort and well-being both day and night. In 1922, they moved to Chicago, returning to Minonk in 1930, where they have since resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Harms, on West Fifth street. The deceased was an accomplished musician and she and her husband were called upon to sing at evangelistic meetings throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. They were also in constant demand in this community, where her beautiful soprano voice was praised by all who heard her sing. She was a member of the Baptist church, and was quite active in the work of that congregation, being a member of the Missionary society and teacher of the Fellowship Sunday school class. She possessed the very highest ideals and held to the highest standards of Christian living and never failed to use her influence toward their promotion, whenever the opportunity afforded. Everywhere she went she won the love and admiration of all who knew her, by her beautiful Christian character and her sunny disposition. Her unfailing cheerfulness and radiant smile were an inspiration, bringing cheer into the lives of many, and it was with deep regret that her many friends throughout this community learned of her sudden passing. Surviving are her grief-stricken husband, Arthur E. Harms; her father, Albert C. Adams, Sr., of Phoenix, Ariz,; a sister, Mrs. G. A. Youngstrom of Binghampton, N.Y.; a brother, C. Edward Adams of Binghampton, N.Y.; a half sister, Mrs. Robert McLaughlin of Mont Rose, Pa.; and a half brother, Albert C. Adams, Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, with Rev. S. L. Buchanan, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was in the Minonk cemetery. Pallbearers were: Vernon Smith, Jesse Underwood, Robert Goff, Martin Mehlberg, Clarence Smith and Gerald Harms. Flower bearers were: Mrs. Joseph Tallyn, Miss Pauline Sullivan, Miss Lillian Mehlberg, Miss Mary Boyer, Mrs. Jesse Underwood, Mrs. Robert Goff, Mrs. Vernon Smith and Mrs. Louis Reese, and the members of the Fellowship quartet. Music was furnished by the Fellowship quartet of which her husband had been a member, Ira J. White filling the place of Mr. Harms in the quartet. They sang "He Will Keep", "Rock of Ages", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye".
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From an untitled newspaper clipping dated
April 10, 1952 Mrs. John G. Harms, Benson, Passes Away - 51-Year Old Lady Died at Hospital Mrs. Mathilda Harms, 51, of Benson, died at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, April 8, at the St James hospital in Pontiac. She had been ill for a long time, and death occurred following surgery earlier in the day. Her husband, John G. Harms of Benson, is seriously ill in the same hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon (Friday) from St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson, with the Rev C. J. Gess officiating. Burial will be in the Benson cemetery with Tallyn-Folkers Memorial Home of Minonk in charge. Mrs. Harms was born Mathilda Hinrichs at Flanagan, on Oct. 6, 1900, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Wiechman Hinrichs. She was married to Mr. Harms at Flanagan. She is survived by her husband and two children: Eldon Harms of Minonk, and Miss Marilyn Harms at home in Benson. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Geo. Otto of Gridley, Mrs. Eilert Henkel of Flanagan, and Mrs. Ed Janssen of Minonk, and one brother, Herman Hinrichs of Ohio. She was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 23 July
1942 Mrs. Henry Harms Lifelong Resident, Dies This Morning Death Attributed to Lingering Illness and Complications Mrs. Henry G. Harms, 44, a lifelong resident of this area, died at 9:15 this morning at her home in Minonk. Cause of death was attributed to complications that followed a lingering illness. The Wilcox Funeral home is in charge of arrangements for the funeral, however as yet, they are incomplete. She will be buried in the Minonk cemetery and the Rev. S. L. Buchanan will officiate. The deceased was born Maude Adele Schneider, in Clayton township on August 30, 1897, the daughter of Henry and Margaret Schneider. In the spring of 1912 the family moved to a farm one-half mile east of Minonk, and it was here that she resided until her marriage to Henry G. Harms on December 24, 1922. To this union two children, a son, Adrian, and a daughter, Thora, ages 14 and 7 respectively, were born. Following their marriage the couple went to housekeeping on a farm five miles southeast of this city. They moved to Minonk in 1936. Approximately seven years ago Mrs. Harms became blind, however, later her eyesight improved slightly and she was able to carry on her household tasks. In January of this year the illness that ended in her death began. Survivors in addition to her widower and children include her parents; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Jochums of Minonk, Mrs. Harm W. Harms of Benson, and Mrs. Clair Woltzen of Dana, and one brother, Donald Schneider of this city. One sister, Mina, preceded her in death on February 14, 1923. The deceased was educated in the Minonk schools and was a follower of the Baptist faith.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 28 May 1953
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Untitled newspaper clipping, likely from Woodford County, Illinois,
dated 2 February 1939 Rev. W. A. Harms Succumbs Friday Former Resident of Benson Dies in Hospital at Urbana Rev. Weet A. Harms, 52 years old, pastor of St Paul's Lutheran church at Gifford, formerly of Benson, died at Mercy hospital at Urbana, at 2:05 o'clock Friday morning. Death was attributed to bronchial pneumonia and a heart ailment. He became ill January 19, and entered the hospital on Monday of last week. He was born August 11, 1886, near Benson, the son of Alje and Betke Vissering Harms. He was confirmed in St Peter's Lutheran church near Benson and was graduated from Wartburg college at Clinton, Iowa in 1910. He was forced to give up his schooling for a year in 1911, due to heart trouble, and then went to Wartburg Seminary at Dubuque, Iowa, where he was graduated in 1914. He was united in marriage June 23, 1915, with Johanna Ommen at Anchor [Livingston Co, Illinois]. Rev. Harms entered the ministry in 1914 at Castalia, Iowa, where he served as pastor for eight years. The following eight years were spent in Waterville, Minn., before going to Gifford in January, 1930. He completed nine years of preaching service in Gifford. Surviving are his widow and eight daughters, Rebecca, Elsie, Helen, Irene, Ruth, Delores and Phyllis, at home, and Clara, a nurse in Chicago; three sisters, Elsie Harms of Peoria, Mrs. Jacob DeWeerth of Peoria, and Mrs. H. E. Bruns of Crescent City; five brothers, Folkert and Henry of Minonk, John and Harm of Benson, and Edd of Toluca. Preceding him in death were his father, who died November 8, 1925, his mother on October 29, 1938, and a brother, William. Funeral services were held yesterday from St Paul's church in Gifford. The following ministers officiated at the service in Gifford: Rev. H. E. Bruns, brother-in-law of the deceased, who officiated at the house; Rev. M. P. F. Doermann, president of the Illinois district of the American Lutheran church, who preached the German sermon; Rev. Otto Proehl of Philo, who preached the English sermon; Rev. J. W. Hafermann and Rev. H. Hafermann at the Altar. Rev. Moehl gave a short address in the German language. Rev. C. Hafermann represented the Peoria conference. Honorary pallbearers were: Rev. C. F. Hafermann, Rev. M. F. Bischoff, Rev. E. Nelson, and the church council, M. W. Duitsmann, W. G. Schlueter, M. B. Schlueter, and C. W. Saathoff. The remains were then brought to the Benson cemetery for burial, Rev. O. A. Braunschweig and Rev. J. J. Haberaecker of Benson, and Rev. Bunge of Chenoa, officiated at the cemetery. About fifty members of the St Paul's church of Gifford, including members of the choir, attended the burial services. Mr. and Mrs. Folkert Harms of this city, and Rev. Alvin Park, John M. Park, Lem De Weerth, Elmer Luthy and Howard Gerth of Peoria, attended the funeral services. The St Paul's congregation of Benson, served lunch to the people from Gifford, following the burial services.
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The Daily Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL 22 Apr
1944 Mrs. Emily Hart Dies in Hospital
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The Daily Pantagraph, Feb 8, 1938 John H. Hart Dies Suddenly
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Elsie Hartzell
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Minonk News Dispatch (possibly)
Minonk - Virgil R. Hattan, 86, of
Minonk, a lifelong farmer, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17,
1993 at Lida Home, Minonk.
His funeral was 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church,
Minonk, the Rev. Gerald Kaskela officiating. Burial was in
Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk.
Mr. Hattan was born July 12, 1907, in Linn Township, Woodford
County, a son of Floyd and Rosa Redd Hattan. He married Frieda
Ruestman Dec. 24, 1931, in Minonk. She died April 8, 1975. He
married Alvina [Allvena] Tjaden July 12, 1979, in Minonk. She
survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Diana Kolb, Benson; one
son, Donald Hattan, Washburn; one brother Vivian Hattan, LaRose;
one sister, Carol Schwab, Roanoke; two stepdaughters, Marilyn
Milashoski, Minonk, and Lorene Robbins, Verchanza [Vicenza],
Italy; one stepson, Harold Tjaden, Minonk; five
step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
Three brothers, one sister, one step-granddaughter and two
great-grandchildren preceded him in death.
Mr. Hattan had farmed in the Washburn area and was a member of
the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau and Agricultural Stabilization
and Conservation Service committeeman.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Untitled newspaper clipping
Eternal Rest for Mrs. Henry Heineke - Widely Known Resident of
Benson Passes Away on Saturday Afternoon - Funeral Tuesday Afternoon
- Deceased a Native of Germany, but had Lived at and near Benson for
About 65 Years
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Gesina Harmina Margaretha Woltzen Heineke
May 4, 1980 (untitled newspaper) Sena M. Heineke - Benson (PNS) - The funeral of Sena M. Heineke, 86, of 206 Jefferson St., who died Sunday, will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Remmert Funeral Home, Roanoke, and at 10 a.m. at St John's Catholic Church, the Rev Knute Kinross officiating. Burial will be in St John's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 tonight at the funeral home, with the rosary recited at 8 p.m. She was born April 1, 1894, in rural Benson, a daughter of Ellick and Tallie Folkers Woltzen. She married John E. Heineke Jan. 17, 1912 at Benson. He survives. Also surviving are two sons, Myron E., 1904 Owens Dr., Bloomington, and Lyle P., Benson; a daughter, Wanda Ladendorf, Roanoke; 18 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. An infant son and a daughter preceded her in death. Mrs Heineke was a member of St John's Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. She was a charter member of Benson Woman's Club and a member of Benson American Legion Auxiliary, Royal Neighbors of America and Benson Garden Club.
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Metamora Herald Oct. 13, 1922
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The Metamora Herald Thursday March 31, 1892
Date of Death: March 25, 1892
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Washburn Leader, Woodford Co, Illinois
30 November 1989 Amelia Flohr Heyl, 72, of 2216 Winter Sunday Way, Arlington, Texas and formerly of Benson, died Nov 24 at Proctor Community Hospital. Born March 1, 1917 in Benson to Theodroe G. and Marie Backer Flohr, she married Bert E. Heyl on Feb 25, 1959 in Joliet. He died on Oct 10. She also was preceded in death by one brother, one stepson and one stepdaughter. Surviving are two brothers, Edgar B. Flohr and T. Arnold Flohr, both of Benson; two sisters, Freda E. Flohr of Benson and Mrs. Glenwood (Matilda) Peters of Washington; two step grandchildren, Mrs. Brad (Kim) Mishler and Lisa Zimmerman, both of Metamora; and three step great-grandchildren. She worked for Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria and Joliet. She was active in the Altar Guild of the First United Methodist Church in Euless, Texas. She was a former member of St Peter Lutheran Church near Benson. Services were held Nov 27 at St Peter Lutheran Church near Benson. The Rev Joseph Bleakley officiated. Burial was in Olio Cemetery in Eureka.
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Bloomington, Illinois Pantagraph SECOR - Joyce G. Heyungs, 85, of Secor died at 8:05 p.m. Friday (April 28, 2000) at his residence. He had been ill. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Secor, the Rev. Bruce Lakamp officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Township Cemetery, Secor. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso, and for one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Midwest Kidney Foundation of Peoria. He was born March 16, 1915, at Roanoke Township, a son of Henry G. and Clara Hunsinger Heyungs. He married Mary A. Heller on March 17, 1941, at Secor. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Jack L. (Cindy) Heyungs, Secor; and James H. (Charlotte) Heyungs, Eureka; one brother, George (Lida) Heyungs, Secor; one sister, Elsie Cox, Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Janet Brown and Joan Newell; one brother, Hobart, in infancy; and two sisters, Laveryne Heyungs and Talitha Moritz. Mr. Heyungs was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Secor. He had formerly worked at the Eureka Locker Plant and Secor Elevator. He was a lifetime area farmer. He was an avid stamp collector and enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.
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Bloomington Pantagraph Mary A. Heyungs, 97, of 202 Gilman St., Secor, died at 1:17 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 28, 2006) at Eureka Community Hospital, Eureka. Her funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Secor, with the Rev. Michael Kolesar officiating. Burial will follow in Secor Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Calvert & Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso, and for one hour prior to the service Sunday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Secor. Mary was born July 21, 1909, in Secor, the daughter of Martin and Edith Mae Cox Heller. She married Joyce G. Heyungs on March 17, 1941. He died April 28, 2000. Surviving are two sons, Jack (Cindy) Heyungs, Secor, and James (Charlotte) Heyungs, Eureka; four sisters, Clara Jacobs, El Paso; Lida (George) Heyungs, Secor; and Helen Robenstein and Dorothy Miller, both of Eureka; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and; two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Janet Brown and Joan Newell; four brothers; two sisters; and one great-grandson. Mary was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Secor. She had sold Avon cosmetics since 1969. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her.
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From an untitled, undated newspaper
clipping Burial of El Paso War Casualty Set at Arlington El Paso - The body of Lt. Robert G. Hilger, 23, who was killed in a weather reconnaissance flight in the Aleutian Islands, June 16, 1946, has been returned to the United States for burial. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, in Arlington National cemetery, Arlington, Va. He was born June 29, 1922, in El Paso, the only son of Charles and Lida Morgan Hilger. He was a graduate of El Paso Township High school in the class of 1940. He enlisted in the army air corps Oct. 1, 1942, and received his basic training at Kessler Field, Miss. He was later stationed in Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Colorado. He was in the Aleutians six months with the 404 Bomber Sqdn., Alaskan Command. He married Miss Mary Tompkins, Montgomery, Ala., March 4, 1945. He is survived by his wife, of Miami, Fla., his parents, Mrs. Lida Hilger, Kansas City, Mo., and Charles F. Hilger, Oak Park.
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Mrs. Hill died at 7:45 o'clock last night at her home. She was the widow of William B. Hill. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight. She was the daughter of Jacob and Emma Warner and was born December 29, 1868 at El Paso, ILL. Her husband died September 26, 1924, in East Peoria. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jessie May Sharp of East Peoria, two sons, Robert L. Hill of East Peoria, and Benjamin W. Hill of Joliet, ILL, and nine grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Frances F. Barker, Chicago, also survives.
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Woodford County Journal 13 June 1996 Henrietta Hinds, 89, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Benson, died Saturday, June 8, 1996 Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 10, at Bring's Funeral Home and at East Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hinds was born July 30, 1906, at Secor, daughter of Harm and Gertrude Seggerman, She married Fay L. Hinds at Secor on Aug. 10, 1929. He died in Aug. 1981. Survivors include one daughter, Lucille Cuny of Tucson and one son, Derald Hinds of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Margaret Seggerman and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Hinds was postmaster at Secor and Benson for 30 years, retiring in July, 1967, and moving to Arizona. She was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church and the Benson Women's Club.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 18
October 1934 Mrs. Albert Hinrichs of Benson Called Fannie Lillian Aeschliman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theofield Aeschliman, was born Sept. 23, 1903, in Greene township, two miles north of Secor. At the age of five years she and her parents moved two miles south of Benson. She was married to Albert Hinrichs, Feb. 27, 1924. She was confirmed to St Paul's Lutheran church by Rev. J.W. Hafermann Nov. 3, 1924. She was the mother of six children, two dying in infancy. The four living are Eileen Betty, Albert, Jr., Eugene and Noble. Surviving her are her husband, the four children, her parents, three sisters and two brothers. She passed away at the Brokaw hospital in Bloomington, Sunday evening. Services were held at the home yesterday at 1 p.m. and then at St Peter's Lutheran church, Rev. O. H. Behrens officiating. Pallbearers were Jacob Backer, Bert Backer, Herman Peters, Theo. Flohr, Elmer Schoon and George Moritz, Jr. Those who carried the flowers were Verneal Peters, Bernice Backer, Lela Tallyn, Mabel Warnke[s] and Miss Reiner.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 26
October 1939 Benson Farmer is Claimed by Death George Hinrichs Passes Away Tuesday -- Rites to be Tomorrow George Hinrichs, 69 year old prominent Benson farmer, passed away at 8:10 o'clock Tuesday evening at his home south of Benson, death being due to heart and kidney trouble. He had been in poor health since last February, and was bedfast since last Saturday. He was born July 9, 1870, in Greene township, a son of Herman and Gebka Gerdes Hinrichs. He attended the schools of Greene and Linn townships, and has spent his entire lifetime in Woodford county. His marriage to Miss Rosina Woltzen occurred February 27, 1893, at St Peter's Lutheran church west of Benson, and they have since made their home in Greene township. An industrious character, he had been a very successful farmer and was well-known and respected throughout his community. His many friends were deeply grieved to learn of his passing Tuesday. He was a member of St Peter's Lutheran church in Linn township, west of Benson, and was a man of fine sterling character. Surviving are his devoted wife, Rosina; two sons, Herman Hinrichs and Albert Hinrichs, both of Benson; two daughters, Lena Hinrichs and Fanny Hinrichs, also of Benson; five half-brothers, Herman Moritz, Sr., Henry Moritz and Dick Gerdes of Benson, and George Moritz and Chris Moritz of Roanoke; and four grandchildren. His father preceded him in death in 1872, and his mother passed away in 1932. He was also preceded in death by the following half-brothers and half-sisters, John and David Moritz, John and Johanna Hinrichs and Mrs William Onken. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from the late residence and at 2:00 o'clock from St Peter's Lutheran church. Rev. J. J. Haberaecker, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St Peter's cemetery. Pallbearers will be Herman Moritz, Jr., John E. Moritz, Lester Moritz, Albert Woltzen, Louis Woltzen and John Woltzen.
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BENSON -- Noble D.
Hinrichs, 68, of Springfield, formerly of Benson,
died March 12, 2001, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. His funeral was March 15 at Bisch Funeral Home West, Springfield, the Rev Charles Lee officiating. Burial was in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Hinrichs was born Sept. 15, 1932, in Benson, the son of Albert J. and Fannie Aeschliman Hinrichs. He married Sharon K. Gillian in 1962 in Springfield. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Pamela K. (Linn) Arbogast, Manchester, Mo.; a son, Stephen K. (Monica) Hinrichs, Lincoln; a sister, Eileen (Ray) Timmerman, Minonk; two brothers, Albert (Delores) Hinrichs and Eugene Hinrichs, both of Benson; and three grandchildren.
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From untitled, undated newspaper clipping: Mrs. Frank Hoffman died at her home at Benson on Tuesday after suffering for three weeks with the pneumonia. For a time hopes were held for her recovery but death had its way. Funeral services, consisting of Requiem High mass, were conducted at St John's Catholic church at Benson at 9:30 o'clock this morning and burial took place at the Catholic cemetery there. Pallbearers were Walter Vogel, Donald Vogel, Louis Kapraun, Raymond Vogel, Prosper Vogel and Lester Vogel. Emma Vogel was born at Benson, September 15, 1885, and she spent all of her life there. She attended the schools and on her graduation, taught school for four years. She was married at Benson, February 12, 1908, to Frank Hoffman, who with three children, Eugene, Ralph and John, all at home, survives. There also survive two brothers and three sisters: Louis Vogel and Marie Vogel, of Benson; Harold Vogel and Mrs. Martin Kelly, of Minonk, and Mrs. Roy Schertz, of Panola.
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Marshall County Republican, Henry, IL
January 23, 1868
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From untitled, undated newspaper clipping: Anna F. Hostetler, age 76, of Roanoke, Illinois passed away at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday April 29, 2008 at BroMenn Hospital in Normal, Illinois. She was born August 12, 1931 in Roanoke to John E. and Amanda S. (Kennell) Hostetler. Surviving are three sisters Cathryn, Lorene, and Marilyn Hostetler, all of Roanoke. One brother Ervin and Barbara Hostetler of Roanoke. One brother-in-law Jake Christner of Roanoke. Two nieces and four nephews. Preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Nora Jane Christner. Anna was a member of North Linn Amish Mennonite Church in Roanoke. Services will be Monday May 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at her church with church ministers officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7p.m. Sunday May 4, 2008 at the Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. Burial will be Roanoke Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Anna Hostetler Memorial Fund.
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Newspaper source not noted. SECOR -- Christine M. Hunsinger, 95, of Secor died at 1:10 a.m. Wednesday (May 1, 2002) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, El Paso. Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, rural Benson, the Rev. Bill Hecht officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Knapp-John-Harris Funeral Home, Roanoke. Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor Nursing Home, 555 E. Clay St., El Paso, IL 61738; or to a charity of the donor's choice. Mrs. Hunsinger was born March 9, 1907, at Benson, a daughter of John and Christina Amsminka (sic) Baumann. She married George Hunsinger on Jan. 28, 1930, at Benson. He died March 10, 1982. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley (William) Sengpiel, Secor; Sharon (William) Childers, Louisville, Tenn.; and Dianne (Sam) Wadsworth, El Paso; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, rural Benson, and a member of the ladies aid. Christine and her husband owned and operated Hunsinger Hardware in Secor for many years.
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The Metamora Herald May 22, 1953
ASHES OF LATE EDWIN HUNSINGER INTERRED
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Minonk News Dispatch 5 April 1906 B. Huntling of Beatrice, Neb. died at the home of Henry Seggerman, southeast of this city at 6:30 last Tuesday morning while on a visit here. Mr. Huntling was born Jan 8, 1852. Died April 3, 1906. Aged 54 years, 2 months and 25 days. He was married to Miss Maggie Seggerman of this township March 14, 1883 and twelve children were born to them. They have lived in Nebraska about seven years. Funeral services will be held at the Seggerman home at 12:30 and the Baptist church in this city at 2 o'clock to-morrow afternoon. Internment at the Minonk cemetery. {Amy's notes: He was born Lübbertus Hundling in Ihrhove, Ostfriesland, to Jan Lüpkes Hündling and his wife, Johanna Friederike Janssen Hündling. He married Magretha Hinrika Seggerman in Minonk, Woodford Co, Illinois. He signed his marriage license Bertus Hundling.)
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From an undated, untitled newspaper clipping. Mrs. Huntling, 86, Died in California; Was a Seggerman  Word
has just been received of the death of Mrs. Margaret Huntling,
86, a native of Minonk, at her home in Los Angeles, Calif., on the
fourth of July.Mrs. Huntling was the daughter of the late Jasper H. and Rixte Ludeman Seggerman. She was aged 86 years, 10 months and 27 days at the time of her passing. She was married to Burtus Huntling, in Minonk, in the 1880s. They had 13 children, of which 2 daughters and 8 sons survive. Her husband passed away about 40 years ago while they were visiting in this city. After their marriage the Huntlings moved to Kansas and Nebraska. It has been more than 40 years since they resided in Minonk, and while her children were all born and raised in Kansas and Nebraska, and are not generally known here, she is survived by two sisters and two brothers who are well known in this city. They are: Mrs. H. M. Harms and Albert Seggerman, both of Minonk; Dick Seggerman, of Chicago; and Mrs. Ben Jenkinson of South Shore, So. Dak.
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Minonk News 1901
Mrs. S. A. Huntoon died in St
Louis Tuesday of last week, and was taken to Omaha for burial.
The deceased was a former resident of Minonk, moving away from
here about 1866. She was a cousin of P.A. Martin of this city
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Charles
Hunzinger From an untitled, undated newspaper clipping. Charles Hunzinger, 103, Roanoke, dies
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From an untitled newspaper clipping. Thursday, Nov. 17, 1966 Secor, Illinois Mrs. Hunzinger The funeral for Mrs. Emma Hunzinger, 79, who died Thursday in Eureka Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. today at the Vincent Memorial Home in El Paso. The Rev. Edward Purdy will
officiate and burial will be in the Secor Cemetery.
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From an untitled newspaper clipping.
Mrs. Hannah
Hunzinger, 95, of Gridley and formerly Eureka, died
at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 1967 at the Lewis Nursing Home,
El Paso, where she had been a patient the last two weeks. Services
were held at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Froelich Memorial
Home, Gridley, the Rev. Harles B. Robinson officiating. Burial was
in Secor Cemetery.
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Washburn Leader 14 June 1990 Brachter H. Huschen, 76, of 510 Fletcher St., Roanoke, died of an apparent heart attack June 9, 1990, in the emergency room at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born Sept. 7, 1913, in Benson to Henry and Tena Flohr Huschen, he married June R. Sauder on Aug. 24, 1947, in Roanoke. She survives. Also surviving are one son, John B. of Roanoke; three daughters, Mrs. Alan (Anne) Lerner of Lake Forrest, Mrs. Michael (Nancy) Seitz of Peoria and Mary Ellen Huschen of Chicago; one sister, Mrs. Henry (Adalia) Johnson of Benson; and nine grandsons and one granddaughter. He practiced law from October 1940 to 1941 in Joliet, and in January 1946 he opened a practice in Benson. He later moved his office to Roanoke, where he continued to practice law with his son, John, who joined the firm in 1980. He held many offices and memberships, including master in chancery of Woodford County for 10 years. He was also Woodford County state's attorney from 1960 to 1972. A World War II U.S. Air Corps veteran, he attended Wartburg College in Clinton, Iowa, for one year. He later graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in 1937, and received his law degree from John Marshall Law School at Chicago in 1940. He was a member of St Paul Lutheran Church in Benson. Services were held June 12 at his church. The Revs Earl Henderson and C. J. Gess officiated. Burial was in Roanoke City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to his church.
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