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Bloomington, Illinois Pantagraph WASHINGTON - Janice ``Jan'' L. Malcom, 67, of Washington, died of an infection involving an antibiotic-resistant strain of clostridium difficile bacteria, at 6:40 a.m. Saturday (Nov. 10, 2007) at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Born on Sept. 23, 1940, in Peoria, to Robert W. and Alice E. Harkless Saunders, she married Thomas F. Malcom on April 2, 1960, at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Peoria. He survives. Also surviving is her mother, Alice Saunders, Eureka; three sons, Christopher Malcom and Terry Brindley, both of Beaumont, Texas; and Timothy (Lisa) Malcom, Peoria; one daughter, Melody Malcom, North Pekin; one sister, Marjorie (Robert) Wolfe, Eureka; three step-grandchildren, Nicole, Amanda and James; and four stepgreat- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and 1 step-grandson, Andrew. Jan worked for District 50 School District in Washington as the head cook, working for over 20 years after retiring in 1997. She loved kids, snow, the Lord and Elvis, and enjoyed doing family genealogy. She also enjoyed camping, cooking and gardening as well as spending time with her family. Jan once was grand champion for her candy chocolate turtles at the Heart of Illinois Fair. She was a longtime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Peoria. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deiters Funeral Home, Washington. Pastor Ralph Barnett will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Additional visitation will from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in El Paso. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 1001 S. Greenlawn, Peoria IL 61605. To send condolences online, visit www.deitersfuneralhome.com. Jan's video tribute will be posted on the Web site following services Tuesday.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 22 June
1981 Benson - Alfred Manninga, 73, of 203 Church St., a retired farmer and state highway department employee, died at 8 a.m. Monday at Eureka Hospital, where he had been a patient five days. His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Folkers-Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk, the Rev Robert Halsey officiating. Burial will be in Clayton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home. Mr. Manninga was born May 29, 1908, in Greene Township, Woodford County, a son of William and Cassie Woltzen Manninga. He married Mabel Smilie Feb. 21, 1934, at Benson. She survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Doris Finley, Grove City, Ohio; a brother, John, Benson; a sister, Fanny Boston, Jacksonville, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Mr. Manninga was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Bloomington Pantagraph 16 May 2004 Helen Manninga MINONK -- Helen T. Manninga, 97, a resident of Beulah Land Christian Home, Flanagan, and a former Minonk resident, died at 7:25 p.m. Friday (May 14, 2004) at O.S.F. St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, Pontiac. Her funeral will be at 1 p.m., Monday at the Calvert & Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk, with the Rev. Daniel Gansch-Boythe officiating. Burial will follow in Minonk Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service. Memorial contributions are preferred and may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ or to an organization of the donor's choice. Mrs. Manninga was born Oct. 13, 1906, in rural Minonk, the daughter of Edmond A. and Tena Folkers Ioerger. She married John W. Manninga Jan. 27, 1926, in Minonk. He died June 10, 1995. Survivors include two daughters, Bonna Jo (Rowland) Tucker, Minonk; and Lee Ora (Richard) Osborn, Bloomington; a grandson, Darrel Punke, Eureka; and two great-grandchildren, Laura and Jason Punke, Eureka. She was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Ioerger. Mrs. Manninga was a lifetime member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and a member of the Ladies Aid and Willing Workers. She was a charter member of Yankee Town Home Extension. Helen was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting and crafts. She will be greatly missed.
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Minonk News Dispatch, May 6, 1954 Roanoke Couple Die in Auto Crash Yesterday - Double Funeral Saturday Afternoon John J. Manninga, 60, of Roanoke, was instantly killed in a head-on auto collision 5 1/2 miles south of Orion on Rt. 150, at 7:45 yesterday morning and his wife, Meta, 57, died at 6:40 o'clock this morning in a Moline hospital. She had sustained a broken leg, a punctured lung and a brain concussion. According to a state patrolman, a car headed south driven at considerable speed came up behind a farm tractor on a curve over a hill and to avoid it, swerved into the path of the car driven by Manninga which was headed north. The auto causing the accident was driven by Wm. B. Feenelly, 21, who was accompanied by Carl Sitz, 17, both of Davenport, Ia. The farmer on the tractor was Clarence Bloomberg, 58, of Lynn Center. The farmer has a broken collarbone and a concussion, while the two Davenport youths were not seriously injured. The back wheel of the farm tractor was knocked off and both autos completely demolished. Mr. and Mrs. Manninga were on their way to Rudd, Iowa, to attend his mother's funeral and had left Roanoke at 6 o'clock yesterday morning. She was 86 years old and had died on Tuesday and the funeral services were to be held tomorrow in the Lutheran church at Charles City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Manninga resided on a farm 5 miles southwest of Minonk until about a year ago when they moved to Roanoke. He was a son of Jacob and Rea Uden Manninga and was born near Benson in January of 1894. His parents moved to Floyd, Iowa, in 1910. He was married to Meta deFreese of Benson, on Feb. 11, 1925. Mrs. Manninga was a daughter of Reinke and Carrie [Hiskea] deFreese and was born on the deFreese farm, 1 1/2 miles north of Benson on Nov. 21, 1896. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Carrie deFreese and four brothers and a sister, viz: Harm, Reinke, Louis and Henry, and Mrs. Julius Folkerts, all of Benson. Her father died in 1933. She was a member of the St Peter's Lutheran church. Mr. Manninga was always active in church affairs, Red Cross and Fund Drives. He served in World War I and was commander of the Minonk American Legion post No. 142, in 1941. He was a member of St Peter's church on the meridian and had served as treasurer and was on the Benson-Roanoke school board at one time. He is survived by two brothers, Henry of Roanoke, and Jacob, Jr., of Rudd, Iowa, and two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Crum of Nora Springs, Ia., and Mrs. Sophia Fisher of Davenport, Ia. He was a nephew of John Manninga of Minonk. Double funeral services will be held at the Vincent Memorial Home in Roanoke at 1:30 Saturday afternoon and at 2 o'clock at St Peter's Lutheran church, conducted by the Rev. J. H. Prange and burial will be in the Roanoke cemetery. The family has requested that no flowers be sent, but that any donations may be given to the National Cancer Fund.
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From a newspaper clipping dated 4 May 1965. Roanoke - Mrs. Martha Manninga, 54, of Roanoke, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday at her home near Roanoke. She was born in Roanoke Twp Dec 7, 1910, a daughter of Dick and Gertrude Johnson Redenius. She was married to Henry Manninga Jun 19, 1935, in Rockford. He survives along with her mother of Benson; one sister, Mrs. Esther Ehlers of Benson. Her father died earlier.
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Untitled paper dated 30 September 1954 Retired Farmer of Clayton Twp. Died Saturday Henry W. Matter, Sr. Was Born in Germany Henry W. Matter, Sr., prominent Clayton township retired farmer, died at 7 a.m., Saturday at his home 6 1/2 miles west of Minonk, after a lingering illness. He was born at Leibenstadt, Baden, Germany, April 12, 1870, coming to the U.S. when he was 16. His parents were Henry and Christina Kolb Matter. Mr. Matter married Mary Meinhold on Sept. 30, 1890, at Benson. She died in 1947. Mr. Matter was engaged in farming all his life, first residing in Linn township and later in Clayton, where he owned his own farm. When living in Linn township he served as a school director and highway commissioner. After moving to Clayton township he was elected supervisor and was chairman of the country board one term; he also held office as assessor and justice of the peace. In 1920 he was the U.S. census enumerator for Clayton township and was always active in Republican affairs. He was a member of the St Pauls Evangelical and Reformed church in Minonk and the Modern Woodmen lodge. Surviving are seven sons: Henry, Jr., Chris, Clarence and Carl, all of Minonk; Herman of Dana; Roy of Flanagan, and Lester of Streator; six daughters, Mrs. Anna Falk and Mrs. Mabel Krahling, both of Minonk; Mrs. Sophia Luckett of Chatsworth; Mrs. Laura Kingdon of Gridley; Miss Florence and Miss Sadie at home. One sister, Mrs. Caroline Garner of Germany; 12 grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two daughters, one son, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held at 3:15 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at St Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church, conducted by Rev Paul Buchmueller and burial was made in the Minonk cemetery. The Tallyn-Folkers Memorial Home was in charge. The pallbearers were Emory Forney, Emmett Swan, Carl Thompson, Darrell Kirby, John D. Meils and Alonzo Sutton.
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Untitled paper dated 27 August 1947 Mrs. Matter Died on Last Friday a.m. Funeral Services Monday in Minonk Mrs. Henry Matter, 72, a lifelong resident of this community, passed away at her country home, six miles west of Minonk, last Friday morning, Aug. 22. She had been ill for about six weeks. Born March 24, 1875, in Linn township, not very far from the place at which she died, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meinold. She was united in marriage with Henry Matter in September 30, 1890. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1940. They were the parents of 16 children, of whom 13 survive with the sorrowing father. They include six daughters, Mrs. Robert Falk of Minonk; Mrs. Geo. Luckett of Chatsworth; Mrs. Lester Kingdon of Gridley; and Florence, Sadie and Mabel Matter, at home; seven sons, Henry Matter, Jr., and Clarence Matter of Minonk; Herman and Chris Matter of Dana; Roy Matter of Flanagan; Lester Matter of Graymont; and Carl Matter at home. There are also 10 grandchildren. Three children preceded their mother in death. She is also survived by five sisters: Mrs. Christina Moritz and Mrs. Edna Fischer of Benson; Mrs. Rosa Reiners of West union, Ia.; Mrs. Anna Ruch of Toluca; and Mrs. Elsie Wyss of El Paso; and three brothers: Louis and John Meinhold of Benson; and Herman Meinhold of Washburn. She was a good and loyal wife and mother and a kind and helpful neighbor, who will be sadly missed by a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon, from the home, and at 2:30 p.m. from St Paul's Evangelical church in this city, with the Rev Paul Buchmueller, pastor, officiating. The Tallyn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in the Minonk cemetery. Pallbearers were J. D. Meils, Emmett Swan, Frank Swan, Emory Forney, Wm. Wragge, George Moritz. Flower bearers were Darlene Wragge, Harold Wragge, Lucille Crews, Boyd Crews, Donald Luckett, Melvin Matter, Raymond Matter, Dorothy Matter, Esther Matter and Vernon Matter. All flower bearers were grandchildren or the husbands of grandchildren. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Lizzie Krahlig, Earl Matter and Lloyd Drahling of Atkins, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Matter and children, Glenn and Charlotte of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Pete Meinhold of Anita, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs D. H. Mohler of Chicago; Mrs. Rose Reiners of West Union, Iowa; and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Meinhold of Bellflower.
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Untitled newspaper clipping hand-dated 21
March 1942 Andrew McBride, 90, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Gauger, northeast of El Paso, early Friday morning. Andrew McBride was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Jan. 6, 1852. He came to America May 15, 1879. He married Alice Kelly in Minonk, Feb. 5, 1891. They lived at Dana and Flanagan and came to El Paso in 1909. Since the death of his wife he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Gauger. Beside the daughter, he is survived by three grandchildren and one brother, John McBride of Rutland. He was a member of the Federated church.
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Chicago Tribune - 12 October 2004 John J. "SOAPY" McKay, of Oviedo, FL, died October 10 at age 83. Born in Minonk, IL, he served in Army Air Corps in World World II. He is survived by "Soapy's Girl", Mary Fusselman Oviedo; daughter, Jill Clinton; three grandchildren, two great-grandsons, all of Hinckley, IL; plus many nieces and nephews. As an owner and trainer, Jack's life was thoroughbred horses. His Shampoo For Horses is used nationwide. He was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Winter Park, FL, Winter Park Elks #1830 and VFW Post #10733, Orange Lake, FL. Private funeral services in Ocala, FL. As a memorial, donations to a favorite charity in Jack's name.
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Evelyn R. Meister,
86, formerly of Washington, passed away at 12:45 a.m., Wednesday,
April 16, 2008 at Maple Lawn Health Care in Eureka. She was born on November 25, 1921 in Washington to Edwin and Margaret Gunther Hess. Evelyn enjoyed more than 52 years of marriage to George J. Meister, whom she married on November 21, 1942 in Palmyra, Missouri. George passed away on September 16, 1994 in Washington. Survivors include two sons, Gary (Laura VanValkenberg) Meister of Cambridge, Wisconsin and Alan Meister of East Peoria; a sister, Eileen Blumenshine of Washington; two grandchildren, Susan Wolf and Sharon Mattox; a step granddaughter, Sophia Lorent and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Robert. Evelyn had been a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington and active in the Dorcas Sunday School Class. She also had served on the Election Board, school PTA many years ago and the Washington Historical Society. She loved to cook, and for more than 28 years had entries in the Heart of Illinois Fair, winning several blue ribbons during that time. Evelyn and George loved to travel, and she had been to most of the lower 48 states, Mexico and the bordering provinces of Canada. Evelyn maintained her wit and sense of humor to the end, and always enjoyed a good joke. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Alice Gwin officiating. Burial will follow in Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 7 and one hour prior to services on Saturday. Memorials may be made to either St. Mark's Parish Nurse Program or Washington Historical Society.
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Metamora Herald newspaper February 07, 1947 MRS. L. B. MEISTER DIES AT HOME HERE AT 1:30 P. M. FEB 3 Funeral Services Held Thursday Morning in St. Mary’s Church at 9 o’clock Mrs. Louis B. Meister, life long resident of Metamora, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Monday at her home here, after a critical illness of several weeks. She had been in frail health the last several years but had been confined to her bed only the last two weeks. Pauline B. Holzinger was born in Metamora Nov. 11, 1870, a daughter of Nicholas and Margaret (Giehl) Holzinger. She was married to Louis B. Meister in St. Mary’s church, Metamora, Feb. 19, 1895, the couple observing their fiftieth wedding anniversary two years ago. The couple have resided in Metamora practically all their married life. Three years after their marriage Mr. Meister engaged in the bakery and grocery business in Metamora, in which he continued for many years. Surviving are her husband and four sisters, Mrs. P. J. Wiltz and Mrs. E. T. Summers of Peoria and Mrs. Josephine Hindson and Miss Florence Holzinger of Metamora. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The body was taken to the Mason funeral home, where friends were received Wednesday afternoon and evening, the rosary being recited in the evening by the ladies of St. Mary’s Altar and Rosary society, of which deceased was a member. Thursday morning the body was removed to St. Mary’s church where requiem high mass was offered by the Rev. Father Michael Dunn, who also delivered the sermon. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Pall bearers were F. W. Wagner, Ed Obery, Joe Waldschmidt, Lee Schrepfer, Robert J. Schneider and Wm. F. Rohman. Many relatives and friends paid their respects Wednesday night, or attended Thursday morning. Among them were Mrs. P. J. Wiltz, son Herman and wife and her daughter, Mrs. Hulda Chenoweth, Mrs. Berdie Smith, Mrs. E. T. Summers of Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gries of Varna, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Butte of Bradford, Andrew Meister of Des Moines, IA, Miss Garma Kinhofer of Peoria. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Meister of Lowpoint, besides the local relatives, and many friends.
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From The Minonk News Thursday, January 3,
1901 John Tammen Meninga was born Oct. 2, 1833 in Surus (sic) in Amt Emden, Germany. He was married to Gretje Gronfeld in 1849, and came to America in 1850, locating in Woodford county. He afterward moved to Chicago and lived there five years, then came to Minonk where he has since lived. He was taken ill some time ago with cancer of the stomach, and death came to his relief Sunday, Dec. 30, 1900. The funeral was held at the Lutheran Church Tuesday, Jan. 1st, 1901, at 2:30 p.m. He leaves a wife and three nephews to mourn his loss. For many years he was warden at the German church. He was an upright man and a worthy citizen.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated May 7, 1959 Wm. H. Mennen, 58, Greene Twp. Farmer, Passed Away Monday William Harms Mennen, 58, died at Forest Park Home in Peoria at 4:30 p.m. Monday. He had been bedfast for eight months following a stroke. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. today at the family home, south of Benson, and at 2 p.m. at St Peter's Lutheran church, west of Benson. Rev. H.J. Knoploh will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The pallbearers are to be Edward Eilts, Louis Meinhold, Harm de Freese, Rudolph Hafermann, Eilert Harms and Oliver Sunken. He was born in Linn township, Jan. 8, 1901, son of Harm and Minnie Tjaden Mennen. He married Mattie Woltzen of Roanoke, Feb. 2, 1921, at Benson. He was engaged in farming up until his illness. Surviving are his wife; his mother; one brother, Louis of Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Gerjets of Benson, and Mrs. Anna Sprehe of El Paso. He was a member of St Peter's Lutheran church and of the church brotherhood. He was road comissioner of Greene township for eight years. Mr. Mennen was baptized on Feb. 10, 1901 and confirmed by Rev. J.W. Hafermann on April 16, 1916. The Vincent Memorial Home of Roanoke, was in charge of the service.
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Arthur "Art" R. Meyer,
80, of Bayview Gardens, passed away at 2:07 p.m. Friday January 25,
2008 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria.
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The Metamora Herald March 6, 1931
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Michael, Formerly
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Peoria Journal Star BENSON -- Anna C. Moritz, 87, of Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Eureka, formerly of Benson, died at 12:11 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 1992, at Eureka Community Hospital. Born April 21, 1905, in Green Township, Woodford County, to John and Christine Ansmink Baumann, she married John D. Moritz on Aug. 28, 1923, in Benson. He died March 6, 1974. Two brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Ronald of Normal; one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Alfrieda) Peters, and one sister, Christine Hunsinger, both of Secor; one brother, Theodore Baumann of Minonk; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at her church. The Rev. Joseph Bleakley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Otto-Argo Funeral Home in Eureka. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery.
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Untitled newspaper clipping dated 8
September 1977
Secor - Bernhard H. "Ben" Moritz,
67, a former mayor of Secor for 20 years, died at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday at St Francis Hospital Medical Center, Peoria.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Duffy Funeral
Service, Roanoke, the Rev Thomas Diamond officiating. Burial
will be in Secor Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 o'clock tonight and an hour
before the service Saturday at the funeral home.
Mr. Moritz was born May 16, 1910, in Roanoke Township, a son of
John J. and Fenna Woltzen Moritz. He married Talitha Heyungs
Nov. 30, 1933, in Secor.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, Larry, Rome, Ill. and Jerry,
Eureka; a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Heller, Secor; a brother, David
Moritz Sr., Benson; two sisters, Mrs. Greta Ekiss, Roanoke, and
Mrs. Emma Barth, Flanagan, and six grandchildren.
Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Moritz was an employee of Caterpillar Tractor Co. at East
Peoria for 31 years and for the past seven years was owner of
the B. and G. Meat Market in Secor.
Memorial contributions may be made to St John's Lutheran Church,
Secor.
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The funeral of Christoph Wilhelm Moritz, 92, of Minonk, formerly of rural Flanagan, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Petri Lutheran Church, rural Flanagan. The Rev. Paul Lellelid will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Benson in Clayton Township. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk. He died at 7:15 a.m. Monday (April 9, 2001) at OSF Saint
James Hospital, Pontiac.
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From an untitled newspaper clipping dated Thursday,
April 8, 1937 David Moritz, Benson, Summoned Yesterday
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From an untitled, undated newspaper clipping Fenna Moritz Benson - The funeral of Fenna A. Moritz, 88, of Roanoke, formerly of Benson, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, near Benson, the Rev Joseph Bleakley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Remmert Funeral Home, Roanoke, and an hour before the service Monday at the church. She died at 8 p.m. Thursday (April 20, 1989) at Roanoke Apostolic Christian Nursing Home. She had been a patient there for six years. She was born May 23, 1900, in Green Township, a daughter of John and Christina Ansmink Baumann. She married Albert J. Moritz on Feb. 22, 1922, in Benson. He died January 1977 in Roanoke. Surviving are a son, Ernie, Roanoke; a brother, Theodore, Benson; two sisters, Anna A. Moritz, Eureka, and Christine Hunsinger, Secor; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Two brothers, three sisters and a son preceded her in death. Mrs. Moritz was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and a charter member of the church's Ladies Aid. She also belonged to The Benson American Legion Auxiliary Aid. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Bloomington, Illinois
Pantagraph Flora Moritz, 77, a resident of Heritage Manor, Minonk, formerly of Eureka, Roanoke and Benson, died at 6:17 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 13, 2004) at Eureka Hospital, Eureka. Visitation will be at the Calvert & Froelich Memorial Home,
Minonk, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, at which time a parish
rosary will be recited. Her Mass of Christian Burial will follow at
11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Minonk, the Rev. Roger
Corpus, OSB, officiating. Interment will be in St. Patrick's
Cemetery. Memorials may be in the form of Masses or donations to the
Fieldcrest Libraries.
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From The Minonk News Oct 13, 1932 Death Takes Away an Aged Benson Resident - Mrs. John D. MORITZ Succumbs at Her Home Last Thursday
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From untitled newspaper clipping hand dated
Nov 22, 1934 George Moritz Dies on Monday at Benson George Moritz, the youngest of three children of George and Elizabeth Moritz, was born at Benson on August 18, 1869. When he was two years old, he lost his mother and later the father married the sister of his wife. Thus the aunt of the deceased became his step-mother. In due time he was baptized and confirmed in St Peter's church and thus had been a life-long member of that congregation. Of June 29, 1903, Mr. Moritz and Miss Dena Moritz were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. They were the parents of two children, Mrs. Elizabeth Peters and George, Jr. Mr. Moritz had always lived in the Benson community, having spent about 40 years on one farm five miles northwest of Benson. He had been ill for about five years. Since early this spring his condition had been serious and his death was caused by a complication of diseases. He passed away Monday morning at about 6:00 o'clock. His passing is mourned by his widow, his two children and four grandchildren. Funeral services are being held this afternoon at St Peter's church at Benson, with the pastor of the church, O. H. Behrens, in charge.
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From an untitled newspaper clipping (he died 6 March 1974) John D. Moritz Roanoke - The funeral of John D. Moritz, 74, who died Wednesday, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St Peter's Lutheran Church, six miles northeast of Roanoke. The Rev Ervin Buhs will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 9 tonight at the Vincent Memorial Home, Roanoke. There will be a prayer service at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Moritz was born Feb. 10, 1900, in Roanoke, a son of John J. and Fenna Woltzen Moritz. He married Anna C. Baumann Aug. 28, 1923, at Benson. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Elfrieda Peters, Secor; a son, Ronald, 17 Ardith Drive, Normal; four grandchildren; three brothers, David and Albert, both of Benson; Bernhard, Secor; two sisters, Mrs. Greta Ekiss, Roanoke; Mrs. Emma Barth, Flanagan. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. He was a member of St Peter Lutheran Church and was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent for many years. He was a charter member of the Brotherhood of the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or to the Heart Fund.
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Bloomington, Illinois Pantagraph ROANOKE -- Martin D. "Marty" Moritz, 88, of Roanoke, died at 5:35 a.m. Monday (Feb 24, 2003) at the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Lutheran
Church, Benson. Rev. William Hecht will officiate. Interment will be
in Roanoke Township Cemetery, and graveside military rites will be
conducted by Benson American Legion Post 454.
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(Obituaries combined from
Bloomington Pantagraph and Minonk News Dispatch) Talitha Moritz, 87, of 540 W Second St, El Paso, died at 7:28 p.m. Sunday (Oct. 25, 1998) at Maple Lawn Health Center, Eureka. Mrs. Moritz was born Sept. 28, 1911, in Roanoke Twp, Woodford Co, a daughter of Henry George and Clara Hunzinger Heyungs. She married Bernhard Henry Moritz on Nov. 30, 1933 at St John's Lutheran Church. He died Sept. 7, 1977. She is survived by two sons, Larry Lee Moritz, Rome, IL; and Gerald Lynn Moritz, Leeds, UT; one daughter, Peggy Joyce Finck, El Paso; two brothers, George Heyungs and Joyce Heyungs, both of Secor; one sister, Elsie Cox, Roanoke; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister and one grandson. Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Secor. The Rev. John Schmidt officiated. Visitation was from 6 to 8 tonight at Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso, and one hour services at the church. Burial was in Palestine Twp Cemetery, Secor.
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Untitled newspaper clipping (he died 31 July
1981 and was buried 3 August 1981) The funeral of Wilbur H. Moritz, 56, who died Friday night at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Remmert Funeral Home, Roanoke, the Rev Robert Halsey officiating. Burial will be in St Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by Benson American Legion. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. He was a resident of the Good Samaritan Home at Flanagan, since an accident in November 1967 that left him a quadriplegic. He was born Jan. 28, 1925, at Benson, a son of Albert and Fenna Baumann Moritz. Surviving are his mother, Benson; a daughter, Renee D. Moritz, Tucson, Ariz.; and a brother, Ernest J., Roanoke. His father preceded him in death. He worked at the Benson Farmers Elevator and Hysters Co of Peoria. He was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Benson and a life member of Benson American Legion Post. He was an Army veteran of World War II.
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The Anthony Republican, Anthony, Kansas May
8, 1919 Click on the picture for a larger version
Mrs. Mundell was the youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rogers of La Rose, Illinois. She was born January 31, 1854 at that city and died here May 1, at the age of 64 years and five months. On October 4, 1874 she was wedded to J. B. Mundell of La Rose. Three sons were born to them. They are Ralph R., Rollie S., both of Chicago, and Jesse A., who lives in Anthony. All three sons were present at the funeral. Besides her three sons Mrs. Mundell is survived by her husband. A sister of Mrs. Mundell, Mrs. Gove of Washington, Illinois, the only one now living of a family of eight children, was with the deceased during the last few weeksof her life. Mrs. Mundell has always been active in church work. The Mundells united with the Union Congregational Church of Peoria, Illinois, in May 1904. When they removed to Anthony they placed their church membership in the Congregational church of this city, where they have attended ever since. The deceased has been ill for some months and suffered intense
pain during the last few months of her life. All that could be
accomplished in the way of medical aid was done to save her life but
in vain. Her departure is mourned by many friends in Anthony and
surrounding country. The Metamora Herald, Metamora, Illinois Friday, May 9, 1919 [Note: Mrs. Amelia (Millie) (Rogers) Mundell, was the wife of James Babb Mundell and Great-Grandmother of James Mundell]
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The Anthony Bulletin Thursday, March 25,
1926
The Metamora Herald April 9, 1926
[Note: James Babb Mundell was the son of Samuel and Ruth (Babb) Mundell, the husband of Amelia (Millie) (Rogers) Mundell and the Great Grandfather of James Mundell.]
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Metamora Herald, Metamora
Member of Pioneer Family of This Vicinity Burial in Buckingham Cemetery
[Note: Joseph S. Mundell was the third child and second son of Samuel and Ruth (Babb) Mundell. He was the brother of James Babb Mundell and Esther Ann Tanton.]
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Metamora Herald August 24, 1906
Mrs. Mundell, whose maiden name was Maria Babb, was born in Perry county, Ohio on Feb. 20, 1831. When but as an infant she was brought to Illinois by her parents, who settled near Lacon. In 1853 she was married to William Foster. Two children were born to this union, one dying in infancy. The surviving child is Joseph Babb Foster, who now makes his home in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas. William Foster, the husband and father passed away five years after the marriage of the couple. In 1860, Mrs. Foster was married to Samuel Mundell at Cazenovia. Mr. Mundell had three children by a former marriage. These are all living. Mrs. Esther A. Tanton and James Mundell reside in Peoria, and Joseph Mundell resides in Britt, Iowa. Mr. Mundell passed away in 1902 at the age of 84 years. The funeral was held on Sunday from the Baptist church in Cazenovia. The remains were taken into the church at 2 o'clock and religious services were conducted by the pastor of the church. The funeral was very largely attended despite the fact that a rainstorm prevailed during the noon hour and until 2 o'clock. The remains were laid to rest in the Buckingham cemetery, where lie the remains of the other dead members of the family. [Note: Maria (Babb) (Foster) Mundell, daughter of Joseph and Eleanor (Thralls) Babb who lived in Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois. Maria was the second wife of Samuel Mundell.]
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Metamora Herald
Obituary for Samuel Mundell
In 1829 with his mother, brothers and sisters, he moved to Vermillion county, Illinois, and in 1836 they moved to Woodford Co., being among the early settlers, and he has lived here ever since. Mr. Mundell was married Dec. 19th, 1844, to Ruth Babb. Three children blessed their pleasant married life; James, Esther and Joseph, who survive him. Mrs. Mundell departed this life June 1, 1859, while yet a young woman, leaving many warm friends to mourn the loss of one who possessed many excellent qualities of head and heart. Mr. Mundell was again married in 1860 to Maria Babb Foster, a
sister of his first wife, who still survives him. His record shows him to possess in full degree those characteristics that go to make a man successful in whatever calling he is engaged. He always took a deep interest in the welfare of his country and had been a devoted member of the Baptist church for many years. The funeral took place on Sunday, Oct. 26th, in the Baptist church at Cazenovia and the writer dedicated a discourse from Revelations 14--13, a large and attentive congregation that showed the high esteem in which he was held. Thus has passed away one of the oldest of Woodford's oldest citizens, one who formed a part of the history of the county. The country has lost a good citizen, the church a faithful member, the family a loving father and the wife a faithful husband. J. J. Masson, M. D.
[Note: Samuel Mundell was the son of James Mundell and Esther (Jones) Mundell. After her husband James died, Esther married the Rev. John Brown in Woodford County. Samuel as well as many other family members are buried in Buckingham Cemetery.]
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