OBITUARIES FOR SURNAMES
BEGINNING WITH "C"








  CABANIS, Dr. Z.P.

Died, at Petersburg, Menard county, Ills., on the 24th day of February, Dr. Z.P. Cabanis, in the 41st. year of his age.

The deceased removed from Kentucky to Illinois, in 1830, and resided in this city until 1850. Since that time he has resided in Petersburg, engaged in the practice of his profession. In the death of Dr. C. the ruthless destroyer cast a dart at virtue personified. In society he was bland, courteous refined, and by the suavity of his deportment he became endeared to all who knew him. In his death the community at large lost an influential and valuable member, and he has left numerous relatives and friends to mourne his untimely death. - Springfield Register

Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur), 5 Mar 1857

  CAHILL, Goldie M.



  CAHILL, James

Many friends and relatives of James Cahill of Long Creek were in Decatur yesterday to attend his funeral which was held at St. Patrick's Catholic church. The services were conducted by Rev. Father Murphy and interment was in Calvary cemetery.

Mr. Cahill was for twenty years a prosperous farmer near Long Creek. He came to this county in 1830 and lived here until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and one son, Elmer Cahill, of Long Creek.

The Daily Review, 14 Mar 1916





  CAHILL, Rose

Miss Rose Cahill died on Sunday morning at the home of F.C. Myer, 169 West Jefferson street. Her death occurred at 10 o'clock. Miss Cahill was one of the oldest and best known members of St. Patrick's Catholic church. She was a native of Cumberland county, Md., and came to Decatur in the early fifties and for many years conducted the little Catholic bookstore on East North street, opposite St. Patrick's Catholic church. For a time she gave up that store and lived in Chicago, but returned to this city to make her home with her nephew, Mr. Myers, after the death of the latter's wife. Besides her nephew in this city Miss Cahill leaves a nephew and niece at Ivesdale and a brother at Quincy. She was a cousin of Bishop Elder of Cincinnati. Miss Cahill was sixty-eight years of age at the time of her death. The funeral services will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic church this morning at 9 o'clock and the services will be conducted by Dean Murphy.

Decatur Herald, 26 Jan 1904





  CAIN, Cort

Cort Cain, the youngest son of Lewis Cain, and well known to the sporting fraternity about town, took morphine last night with suicidal intent and died in the central police station at 11:20.

The first knowledge of his deed was conveyed by women living in the Gallagher building on North Water street, who reported at the undertaking establishment of Wikoff and Reeve on the first floor about 10 o'clock that there was a man in the stairway who was drunk or ill. The police were telephoned for and the patrol wagon came and took the man to the station and couty physician Smith was telephoned for.

He arrived in a short time and gave Cain antidotes and the two men walked him about the court house in an attempt to work off the influence of the drug. All efforts were of no avail, however, and Cain died at 11:20 as stated.

The coroner was called and the body was removed to the undertaking establishment in the same building from which the sick man had been removed only an hour before.

Cain leaves besides his father mentioned, a mother in Chicago, a wife, who has an application for divorce pending in court, and two brothers.

Cain's troubles with his wife seems to have been his reason for taking his life, though it is said that he has been in the habit of using morphine. When asked at the police station what he had taken he replied:

"Morphine."

Asked what for, he said: "Because I wanted to."

The next inquiry was as to his reason and where he got the drug, but he would give no further answers.

Decatur Review, Wed., Oct. 7, 1896, p. 8





  CAIN, Louis Reed

Louis R. (Daddy) Cain, one of Decatur's oldest residents, died early Saturday evening at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Mabel Heger, 1013 East Eldorado street. He was over eighty-two years old and was known among the older residents of Decatur. He was born in Herkimer county, N.Y., Sept. 6, 1834. He came to Decatur nearly sixty years ago. He was in business on Merchant street for a nunber of years. Later he conducted a restaurant on East Eldorado street and was also proprietor of the Brunswick hotel for a number of years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Belle R. Cain, and one daughter, Mrs. Mabel Heger.

The funeral will be held some time Monday morning.

Decatur Review, Sun., Jan. 21, 1917, p. 6





  CAIN, Mrs. Lewis

DIED IN CHICAGO

Information was received in this city of the death of the former wife of Lewis R. Cain in Chicago at 11 o'clock Friday night. She had been living for several years with her son in Chicago. Her maiden name was Florey and she was a sister of Jasper Florey, who lived in Decatur until recently.

Decatur Review, 20 Dec 1901





  CALDWELL, Lucy Annette (White)

Mrs. Luch Caldwell, widow of Charles M. Caldwell, died Saturday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock in her home, 160 North Edward street, aged 84 years. Mrs. Caldwell had been suffering for the last two years of a chronic bronchial trouble. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

Mrs. Caldwell had been a resident of Decatur for more than 50 years and to those persons active in community affairs during the last 30 years of the 19th century, she was well known.

Her maiden name was Lucy Annette White; she was born in Phillipston, Mass., 84 years ago. When she was a girl her parents came west, first making their home in Quincy, later going to Griggsville, where she was married to Charles M. Caldwell in 1866. They came to Decatur five years later and since that year, Decatur had been her home. She leaves her daughter, Mrs. Bernard Bradley; a son died in childhood. Charles M. Caldwell died in 1921, being the last survivor of his father's family as Mrs. Caldwell lived to be the last of the family of her father.

Decatur Herald, 17 Jun 1928





  CANTRALL, Mary J. (Lanham)

Mary J. Lanham was born January 10th, 1842, near Mechanicsburg, Illinois; professed religion early in life and became a member of the Methodist church. She was married to James Cantrall November 24th, 1870 in Decatur, Ill. She died of typhoid pneumonia near Harristown, Ill., March 30, 1889, aged 46 years, 2 months and 20 days. The funeral took place at Waynesville, Ill., on Monday, April 1. To those who witnessed Mrs. Cantrall's intense sufferings during the last days and nights of her life, the motto "At Rest" inscribed on her coffin lid seemed singularly appropriate. The smile of her face makes us feel that to-day she clasps the little ones, who went before, in her arms and enjoys beyond our imagination the meeting with friends gone before and the delight of beholding her Savior face to face. After all it is only a little step over to Heaven, and we feel that ere long those of us who are ready will meet her again with all the loved ones who have gone before. And praying that those who have not made preparation for the great change will heed the warning. "Therefore be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of Man cometh."

Daily Republican (Decatur), 3 Apr 1889





  CAMERON, Mrs. David

Mrs. David Cameron died of a complication of diseases at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, at the family home at the corner of Woodfors and Condit streets, aged 68 years. She has lived in Decatur for the past 25 years and was a highly respected old lady. The deceased is survived by her husband and five children, Daniel Cameron of Pana and William, David, Marguerite and Robert Cameron of Decatur.

Decatur Weekly Republican, 27 Jan 1898





  CAMERON, Joseph

Joseph Cameron, aged 78 years, died on Nov. 11 in Shelby county. Until fourteen years ago the deceased resided in Blue Mound.

Daily Republican (Decatur), 17 Nov 1896





  CAMERON, Maude (Cogdal)

Atwood, Jan. 26 - The funeral services of Mrs. Samuel Cameron, who passed away Monday at St. Mary's hospital in Decatur, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the First Christian church, Rev. G.W. Rippey officiating.

Maude Cogdal, daughter of Thomas and Laura Cogdal was born in Wichita, Kan., Oct. 23, 1844 and died Jan. 23, 1911, aged 26 years, 3 months.

She united with the First Christian church in 1900 under the preaching of Rev. G.D. Lawrence. On Nov. 18, 1900 she was married to Samuel Cameron and to this union were born a daughter, Gladys and a son Ansel, who are left to mourn a mother's loss. Besides the two children, those surviving are her husband, mother, Mrs. Laura Chambers, two brothers, George and Joseph, besides many other relatives and friends. The interment was at the Mackville cemetery.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 26 Jan 1911

NOTE: There is a date discrepancy in this obit.





  CAMERON, Nellie B.

Nellie B., the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cameron, died Thursday evening at the family residence, 1420 North Clinton street of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the familiy residence.

Decatur Herald, 6 Mar 1903

The Daily Review (Decatur), 6 Mar 1903

The funeral of Nellie Cameron occurred Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from her home at 1420 North Clinton street, Rev. George V. Metzel officiated.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 8 Mar 1903





  CAMERON, Richard

The body of Richard Cameron, who was murdered in the county jail Sunday morning by Arthur Gordon, was buried in the potters field Tuesday afternoon. All efforts to locate his relatives were in vain. The coroner and Undertaker Moran sent telegrams to various places but could not locate anybody that even knew him.

Gordon seems indifferent. He sleeps well, eats well, and does not appear to be worried about his case.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 30 Apr 1912





  CAMERON, Robennie

Robennie Cameron (age, 4 mo.) died at 1:10 yesterday afternoon at the home of her father, William Cameron, 1101 North Jordan street. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the residence. The services will be conducted by Rev. Prestley.

Decatur Morning Review, 27 Aug 1889





  CAMPBELL, James C.

Sudden Death of Sir Knight James C. Campbell

From Thursday's Daily.

Sir Knight James C. Campbell died very suddenly this morning (15 Dec 1892) at 4 o'clock, at his home at No. 538 West Macon street, of heart disease. Mr. Campbell was born February 9th, 1834, in Marion county, Illinois, and moved to Decatur in 1873. Since that time he served a term as assessor and has always been held in the highest esteem by his fellow citizens. He was a Knight Templar and an Odd Fellow. For years he has been a traveling salesman and enjoyed the best of health until several years ago when he suffered from a complication of heart disease and the grip. Since then he has been gradually failing in strength until a short time ago when he became confined to his home. He rallied last evening, But soon sank into a stupor, from which he did not awaken and at 4 o'clock this morning he passed into the unseen beyond. He leaves a widow and four children, Chas. M. Campbell of Harristown, Mrs. Frank Smith of Minneapolis, Miss Ida Campbell of Minneapolis and Seymour Campbell of this city, bookkeeper at the Hatfield Milling company's office. Telegrams have been sent to the relatives of the deceased and until return word has been received, the time for the funeral cannot be fixed.

J.C. CAMPBELL
James C. Campbell died of heart disease yesterday morning, December 15th, at the family residence, No. 538 West Macon street. His death occurred at 4 a.m. after an illness of only a few weeks, although he had been in poor health for some months past. Mr. Campbell was born in Marion county, February 9, 1834, and came to Decatur in 1873 and has since resided here. At one time he was a school teacher, and was regarded as the best mathematician in this section of the state. Of recent years he has followed the calling of a travelling salesman. His health began to fail about a year ago. At one time he served as assessor of this township. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Knights Templar and also of the Odd Fellows. A widow and four children survive him. They are Chas. M. Campbell of Harristown, Mrs. Frank Smith of Minneapolis, Miss Ida Campbell of Minneapolis and Seymour Campbell of this city, bookkeeper at the Hatfield Milling Company's office. The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

Submitted by: Richard G. Oelkers





  CANN, Peter H.   

DIED, of hemorrhage of the lungs, near Harristown, Sunday, Sept. 12 1875, Peter H.Cann. His funeral services took place at the Christian Church, 1 oclock p.m., Tuesday. They were conducted by Elder Waggoner, and attended by a large concourse of friends and weeping relatives. Mr. Cann was a very highly esteemed gentleman, and for many years a member of the church.

Decatur Republican, Decatur Illinois, 16 Sep 1875





  CANTRELL, Elizabeth

DIED - Mrs. Elizabeth Cantrell, wife of Wm. Cantrell, Esq., died on Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Mrs. C. was 59 years of age. The funeral yesterday was largely attended.

Decatur Republican, 6 Aug 1868





  CARDER, Clarence Reynolds   

Clarence Reynolds Carder died at 2:10 Tuesday afternoon in the home of his mother, Mrs. Anna M. Carder, 1901 East William street, after a long illness lasting from November 1919 when he was injured while in the service of the U.S. army.

He was in Camp Sheridan, Ala. serving as an electrical engineer. One day he was found in camp, injured and was only able to say that he had been hit on the head. Investigations failed to disclose the nature of the accident. The injury to Mr. Carder’s head resulted in his mental derangement which had continued since. Only at times was he rational. He was treated in different hospitals and in his home and his mother was untiring in her efforts to get some relief for her son. Only today she was to have started with him to a sanitarium in Marion, Ind. Government transportation for the trip having reached her Monday.

Prior to his entry into the service in May 1918, Mr. Carder was in the employee of the Illinois Traction Systems for eleven years, being a supervising electrical engineer. He had attended Millikin University.

Clarence R. Carder was born on March 15, 1887, in Centralia, Ill., the son of Mr. and Mrs. M.B. Carder. His father died a little more than a year ago. He leaves his mother, a sister, Mrs. C.E. Coyle of Sanderson, Tex., who will be unable to attend the funeral, and six brothers, Lester, Everett, Calvin, Powell, John and Howard, all of Decatur. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias and also the Eagles. The body has been taken to Monson and Wilcox undertaking rooms. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur IL, 23 Feb 1921

NOTE: A picture was published with the obituary.





  CARLETON, William   

Died, near Warrensburg, on Friday Feb. 6th, William Carlton, aged ?? years. He leaves a wife and three children. The funeral services were held at the Warrensburg M.E. church on Saturday, Rev. W. A. Reynolds officiating. He was a member of Dove Lodge, N. 600 I.O.O. F., of Warrensburg. The Lodge had charge of the services and the procession was a very large one.

Decatur Daily Review, Decatur IL, 10 Feb 1880, pg. 1





  CARMANY, William P.   

The funeral of William P. Carmany was held at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon at Dodds chapel on North Main street. The services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Willis, pastor of the First Methodist church. There was a large attendance. Members of Dunham Post 141, G.A.R. , attended in a body and conducted their ritualistic services. The music was furnished by the Misses Towie, Miss Simonds and Miss Clara Wise. Members of Dunham Post acted as pallbearers. The interment was at Greenwood. Mrs. Carmany, who is at West Liberty, Ind. is ill at the home of her sister and was unable to attend the services.

The Daily Review, Decatur Illinois, 16 Dec 1909





  CARMEAN, George W.



  CARPENTER, Col. William

We regret to announce the death of Col. William Carpenter, one of our oldest and most esteemed citizens. His death occurred about 10 o'clock yesterday after a painful and distressing illness.

Col. Carpenter came to this County in 1820, and he has grown up with it; having by his careful habits and strict integrity, amassed a considerable fortune. He has been a member of the legislature for Sangamon County, and has repeatedly occupied offices in the County and City government. At his death he was in his seventy-third year. He leaves a large family and a host of warm personal friends all through the Sangamon country to mourn his loss.

His funeral, as seen by the notice in another place, will take place today at ten o'clock, from his late residence, under the direction of the Masons, of which body he was long an acceptable and influential member.

Illinois State Chronicle, 1 Sep 1859





  CARR, E.D., Dr.

The funeral of Dr. E.D. Carr will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning from the family residence in Argenta. The services will be under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity.

The Daily Review, 12 Oct 1904





  CARRIGER, Kathy J.



  CARROL, Bessie (Ater)

Mrs. Bessie Carrol, 2275 East Wood street, died in the St. Mary's hospital at 6:30 o'clock Thursday morning after an illness of two weeks. Complication of diseases caused her death. She was born July 23, 1884, in Piatt county, and had lived in Decatur for the past five years. She married W.H. Carrol, Bloomington, July 10, 1910.

She leaves her husband and the following brothers and sisters; Daniel Ater, Defiance, O.; Mrs. Lillian Cole, Monroeville, Ind.; James Ater, Monticello; Newton Ater, Moweaqua; Mrs. Lola Coleman, Decatur; Ray Ater, Macon; James Ater, Dalton City; David Ater, the father, Monroeville, Ind; also survives Mrs.(?) Carrol. Mrs. Carrol was a member of the Methodist church. The body was taken to the Moran funeral home and prepared for burial.

Decatur Evening Herald, 16 Feb 1928

Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Carrol were conducted at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the chapel of J.J. Moran & Sons by Rev. Verne F. Oglesby. Burial was in Peck cemetery near Cerro Gordo. Members of the Wabash Foreman's club attended in a body.

Decatur Evening Herald, 20 Feb 1928




  CARTER, Alexander   

The funeral of Alexander Carter was held at 10 oclock Wednesday morning from C.E. Dawsons undertaking parlors on North Main street. The services were conducted by Rev. A.T. Jackson. The pallbearers were Baker Nickens, Joe Dansby, Henry Hurgins, Richard Bass, John Mason and H. Johnson. The interment was at Greenwood.

The Daily Review, Decatur Illinois, 8 Mar 1905




  CARTER, James S.   

JAMES S. CARTER DIES AT AGE 83

Was Oldest Man Born in Decatur

LAST OF HIS FAMILY

Funeral Sunday Under Masonic Auspices

James S. Carter died at 11:45 oclock Thursday night at St. Marys hospital. He would have been eighty-three years old June 13. His death was due to a general breakdown following an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Carter had an attack of influenza last fall and he had never been well since. He was able to be up and around the house most of the time, but it was seldom that he was able to leave the house. He would feel all right for a few days and then would be confined to his bed for two or three days. Six weeks ago Saturday he was taken to St. Marys hospital. He had been in bad shape for a month before then. He had another attack of influenza and bronchial pneumonia developed. He was helpless for some time he was finally taken to the hospital.

LONG ILL

A year ago last winter, shortly after the death of his wife, Mr. Carter had a serious illness and for several weeks was at the Decatur and Macon County hospital. He returned to his home 152 West Prairie Ave. a little over a year ago. He was taken to St. Marys hospital the later part of March. James S. Carter was born in Decatur June 13, 1839 in a house just north of the Review building on what is now North Main Street. His father Elisha D. Carter was born in Lincoln County, Kentucky, Feb 2, 1814 coming to Illinois in 1833 and settling in Springfield where he and Christina Schmick were married in 1837. They moved to Decatur that same year.

LEFT FORTUNE

Elisha D. Carter died July 16, 1881 at the age of sixty-seven years and he left a fortune. From 1853 to 1863 while the Illinois Central railroad was being built hundreds of laborers were brought in by the railroad company. Most of them were drinking men. Elisha D. Carter opened a bar. He made money, but the business became distasteful and he quit. He invested his money in real estate and his holdings were augmented when an old man who had a lot of property and no relatives left his entire estate to Mr. Carter for taking care of him during his last days.

LAST OF FAMILY

James S. Carter was the last of his family and the nearest relatives are some nieces. His brother E. D. Carter passed away Sunday night March 1, 1908 aged fifty-six years. His sister Mrs. Starr Cool died Dec. 23, 1907 aged sixty-six. His mother Mrs. Elisha D. Carter died Feb. 12, 1882. Mr. Carter and Mrs. Sarah E. Sponsler were married June 29, 1882 at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob I. Bear by Rev. W. H. Moore rector of St. Johns church. It was one of the society events of the season. Mrs. Carter died Dec 8, 1920.

PROMINENT IN MASONRY

James S. Carter was prominent in Masonry and was also of the oldest members of Durham post 141 G. A. R. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in Company F. of the One Hundred and Fifteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. His commanding officer discovered that Mr. Carter was an expert in accounting so he was relieved of carrying a musket and put at clerical work at regimental headquarters serving in that capacity till the close of the war. Mr. Carter became a member of the Macon lodge No. 8 A F and A M, May 14, 1870 being the 478th member of the lodge. He was Junior Steward in 1872 and secretary of the lodge from 1873 to 1879. He was a member of Macon chapter No 21. Royal Arch Masons Decatur council No 18 Royal and Select Masters and Beaumanoir commandery No 9 Knights Templar.

EXPERT ACCOUNTANT

As an expert accountant Mr. Carter was widely known. He had worked in several of the county offices and in his younger days was often employed on the tax books. When he began work in the assessors office all the taxable property in Macon County was listed in one medium sized book Mr. Carters nearest surviving relative are his nieces, Mrs Edith Bradshaw of Beaver, Pa. and Mrs Lucille Suppes of Johnston, Pa. Their mother Mrs. L. D. Carter has been here during Mr. Carters last illness. The body was removed to the Brintlinger & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.

FUNERAL SUNDAY

The funeral will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at St. Johns Episcopal Church and will be under the auspices of Mason lodge No 8. A F and A M and Beaumanoir commandery No 9 K. T. will act as an escort which was Mr. Carters request. The member of Dunham post 141 G. A. R. will also attend in a body and the internment will be in Greenwood cemetery, with Masonic and military honors.

Decatur Review, Decatur, IL, Friday, 28 April 1922, pg. 4

The funeral of James B. Carter will be held at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. The services will be conducted by Rev. D. C. Beatty, under the auspices of Macon Lodge, No. 8, A. F. and A. M. Beaumanoir commandery No. _. Knights Templar will act as an escort. Members of Dunham post, 141, G. A. R., will also attend in a body. The commandery will meet at 11:30 o'clock at Eldorado temple; Macon lodge will meet at 2 o'clock at the Masonic temple, and Dunham post will meet at 2 o'clock at the G. A. R. hall and will march to the chapel of Brintlinger & Sons, where the body will remain for the services. The interment will be in Greenwood cemetery. Conveyances will be provided for the old soldiers.

Decatur Review, Decatur, IL, Sunday, 30 April 1922, pg. 11





  CARTER, Louise E. (Tuttle)



  CASNER, Lewis B.

LEWIS B. CASNER DEAD

General Debility and Heart Failure the Causes

PLAYED PROMINENT PART

Made and Lost a Fortune in Macon County

Lewis B. Casner, one of the best known men in Macon county, one of its oldest settlers, and at one time one of its wealthiest citizens, died at 8 o'clock Tuesday monrning, Oct. 25, at the family residence at Casner, a town which he founded. His death was due to general debility and heart failure. he had been in failing health for over a year, and during the past few days, his condition had been critical and his relatives knew that he had but a short time to live.

During most of the time he was interested in business enterprises in Decatur he made this city his home, but last spring he moved back to the old home place. He is survived by a wife and three children, Mrs. James Wykoff of Macon county, Mrs. John A. Dawson of Chicago, formerly of Decatur, and Mrs. A.B. Chapman of Casner.

Mr. Casner was a man of sterling qualities. His integrity and honest methods in all his dealings won him the esteem and confidence of all who came in contact with him. He was held in highest esteem and the news of his death is received with sincerest regret.

HIS LIFE

L.B. Casner was born in Pickaway county, O., Aug. 30, 1830, and was the son of Peter and Annie Casner. In 1841 Mr. Casner came with his parents to Macon county, Ills., and settled. He was 16 years old when he came to Macon county. His father died at the age of 50 years and Mr. Casner lived with his mother until she died. He then embarked in farming for himself on a part of the home place where he lived until 1891, when he came to Decatur to reside. Mr. Casner was married Sept. 22, 1853, to Miss Mary Flannigan. Besides the children mentioned above, there was one son, Oliver Casner, who died in 1890, at the age of 22. Mr. Casner was one of five children. Three are dead and one sister, Mrs. Jacob Bear of New Boston, Ills., is living. Mrs. M.L. Deck of this city is a grand-daughter.

MADE AND LOST A FORTUNE

Mr. Casner was at one time extensively engaged in raising fine stock, and was the first to introduce Shorthorn cattle into the county. He at one time owned 2,000 acres of land, all in one piece. He was influential in getting the L.D. & W. railroad, and laid out the town that bears his name. This was and is a great shipping place for farmers at that section of the county. He erected a store there and conducted it for several years at a profit. He was one of the largest owners and one of the wealthiest men in this part of the state, when when reverses did come they came sqiftly and caught him hard. His once vast estate is now being divided up in the county court.

In 1885 he engaged in banking business, being a member of the firm of Gorin, Dawson & Co. However, he did not come to Decatur to live until six years later, when in 1891, the company was incorporated as the Citizens' National bank. He was one of the incorporators and a director and vice president, and in 1892 was elected president. He was one of the incorporators of the Decatur Brick and Tile company. Mr. Casner was also at one time a director of the Leader Manufacturing company.

When the Farmers' bank opened in July, 1893, Mr. Casner was made president and was the largest stockholder. When the bank failed a few years ago he was a proportionately heavy loser.

Decatur Review, 26 Oct 1898





  CASNER, Mary Ellen (Flannigen)

OLD SETTLER PASSES AWAY

Death of Mrs. L.B. Casner at the Home of Her Daughter

THE FUNERAL TODAY

Had Lived in This County For Half a Century.

Mrs. Mary Ellen Flannigen Casner died Monday night at 8 o'clock at the residence of her daughter in Casner, with whom she had been living for some time. Her death was unexpected and was caused from cancer.

Mrs. Casner had been ill only a short time, her first compalint being made last April. She was confined to her bed only a little over a month. An operation was performed about five weeks ago and it was thought the cancer was entirely removed as she seemed to be growing well. A few days ago she grew worse.

Mrs. Casner was born August 10, 1930, in Montgomery county, INd. She was married to the late Lewis B. Casner on the 17th of September, 1853. She was mother of eight children. Four of whom survive her. They are Mrs. J.W. Wikoff of Crowley, La.; Mrs. John A. Dawson of Chicago; John Casner of Decatur and Mrs. A.B. Chapman of Casner, Ill. In addition are left eleven grand-children to mourn her death.

Mrs. Casner was a kind hearted Christian woman; her life was one of self-sacrifice and devotion to her family; she believed in her religion and manifested her faith by her good works. Although dead, her superior qualities and her works of love will live long in the memory and affection of all who knew her.

The greater part of her life was passed at Casner, where the beautiful old homestead was built. For a time Mr. and Mrs. Casner lived in Decatur and built the mansion on West Main street now owned by Dr. Will Barnes. At that time Mr. Casner was interested in the Citizens National bank and other Decatur enterprises.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Chapman. The burial will be in Long Creek cemetery. The train that leaves Decatur at 11:15 will stop at Casner. Those who wish to attend may return at 8:44 at night.

Decatur Herald, 10 Nov 1905





  CASS, Eddie L.

DIED at the residence of D.L. Bunn in this city yesterday, Eddie L., son of Lewis and Alida Cass, aged 3 years and 3 months.

Decatur Republican, 13 Feb 1868





  CASSELL, Beatrice

Beatrice Cassell, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Cassell, died at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening of congestion of the brain, aged 7 months and one day. The child was sick only five days. The loss is keenly felt by the parents, for their attachment for the little one was very great. The heartfelt sympathy of their friends is extended to them. The funeral will take place at 4 o'clock today from the residence, 734 West Decatur street.

Review (Decatur), 9 Jan 1891





  CASSELL, Berry H.

BERRY H. CASSELL DEAD; CAME TO DECATUR IN 1839

Our City's Most Interesting Old Settler Passes Away At Age 82 - His Life A Link With Early History of Town

Berry H. Cassell died at 4 o'clock on Wednesday morning at Cassell's Castle at the head of South Webster street. He was in the eighty-third year of his age.

ILLNESS

The immediate cause of his death was gangrene of the left foot, which set in last Friday, though he had been in failing health for years. He had been blind for the past twelve years and his decline has been steady. Since last spring he had failed rapidly. He did not suffer much pain until last Friday, when gangrene set in but from that time on he suffered greatly. In spite of his blindness and his physical delcine, Mr. Cassell's mind remained perfectly clear and bright, and he loved to converse with friends who called to see him. Up to within a few hours of his death, he was able to talk with those about him, and even when no longer able to talk he recognized those at his bedside.

A singular circumstance connected with his death is that his wife Louisa Ann Cassell, died a year ago this month, and her death was caused by gangrene which affected the same foot.

HIS PROPERTY

Mr. Cassell own extensive property interests in and near Decatur. Two years ago on his birthday anniversary he gave considerable property to his children, and again when he was 82 years old he gave them some property. Besides the home place on which Cassell's Castle is situated, which containes fourteen acres right in the residence district of the city, he has a farm of 400 acres a short distance northeast of the city. He owned the building on East Main street where Dan Higgins' Saloon is located.

He was a member of Macon lodge No.8 A.F. and A.M., and also of Beaumanon Commandery No. ? Knights Templar and was always prominent in the order until his health began to fail.

HIS FAMILY

He is survived by two sons, B. Hilton Cassell and Thomas A. Cassell and the following grandchildren, L.B. Cassell, F.R. Cassell, O.D. Cassell, Perry H. Cassell, Ward? Cassell and Miss Ray Cassell. He was a man of culture and refinement and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.

THE FUNERAL

The funeral which will be in charge of the Masonic fraternity, will be held frim the residence at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. The interment will be at Greenwood.

BORN IN 1822

Came to Decatur in 1839 and Long a Most Prominent Citizen

Berry H. Cassell was born in Dauphin county, Pa., May 22, 1822. The family was of old German stock and moved from Virginia to Pennsylvania early the settlement of that state. At the age of 17 Mr. Cassell came to Illinois and being impressed with the appearance of the country about Putnam county returned home and induced his parents to move to this state.

ACROSS THE PRAIRIES

The family started in the fall of 1839, going down the Ohio river from Pittsburg to Louisville. From the latter place they made the trip overland in two large wagons through an unbroken wilderness. Across the prairies of waving grass there was no trail to guide the travelers. The tall grass waved in front of them and on each side as far as the eye could reach. In the timber, however, they were able to follow a trail left by emigrants who had gone before.

STOPPED AT DECATUR

The party stopped in Decatur in November, 1839, and as the snow was deep they decided to remain there during the winter. In the spring all except Berry Cassell went on to Putnam county, but the latter decided to remain here.

Decatur was then located in the center of thirty acres, the center of which was the old square. What is now Central park was then a timber and hazel brush patch, and Mr. Cassell said: "It was the worst place for snakes in those days that I ever saw. I ran on to one big snake in there one day that caused me to run and it was the only snake I ever ran from."

BEGAN AS TINNER

In 1840 Mr. Cassell opened a tinner's shop. He had but a dollar and a quarter at that time and called on Captain Allen to go into partnership with him. Mr. Allen furnished the capital for the enterprise and a shop was opened on Franklin street in the cellar of a building close to the intersection of Park and Franklin streets. The business prospered so that in the next spring the firm took the room on the first floor. In about a year Mr. Cassell bought a lot at the corner of South Park and Franklin streets and erected a small building to be used as his shop. Shortly afterward he sold the lot and moved the building to the lot at the corner of Water and East Main streets, now occupied by Linn & Scruggs.

SOLD L & S CORNER

In the fall of 1862 he sold the Linn & Scruggs corner, 80 by 150 feet for $800. About that time Mr. Cassell started in business with William Prather, opening a hardware and furniture store in the Cantral building on East Main street. In about a year thr firm was compelled to seek larger quarters and moved to a vuilding on the spot where the Morehouse & Wells Co. building now stands.

At that time there was a great immigration to this part of the state and business was flourishing. Most of the immigrants located on farms and there was an urgent demand for farming implements which the firm handled. Money came fast and the firm prospered. Macon county at that time embraced part of Christian, Piatt and Moultrie and Decatur drew trade from forty miles around. In 1855 the firm sold out to J.R. Gorin.

BOUGHT LAND

Mr. Cassell early began to buy land in the new country. In 1852 he purchased 210 acres of land, the first 160 acres beginning at what is now the intersection of Wood and Broadway streets and extending north to the Wabash railroad, thence east to Jasper street and south to Wood and west to Broadway. There was no railroad at that time and the Wabash later received its right of way from mr. Cassell.

Another piece of land was soon purchased lying southeast of the other and taking in that territory where the brickyards are located southeast of the city. For the first piece of land Mr. Cassell paid $12.50 an acre. He has since sold forty-foot lots off of it at $1,000 each.

OWNED HERALD HOUSE

In 1856, Mr. Cassell purchased the Herald house, which stood on the lot now occupied by the St. Nicholas hotel and conducted the hotel for several years, changing its name to the Cassell house. Since giving it up he has devoted his time to looking after his real estate.

During the time he was in the Herald house he had the opportunity to become intimately acquainted with Lincoln and Douglas. That was in the period of the exciting political campaigns in which both the men were taking such an active part. They spoke in this vicinity many times and always stopped at the Herald house. Mr. Cassell could relate many of the stroies told by Lincoln, many of which are not found in books.

GAVE DEPOT SITE

When the people of Decatur were especially anxious for the Illinois Central to build a passenger station here. Mr. Cassell gave the company five acres of land for depot purposes.

Mr. Cassell sold to Henry Prather and William Martin thirty acres of land between Broadway and the railroad tracks and these two men with Mr. Cassell gave to the Wabash five acres of land for depot purposes. It was stipulated that a station should be erected but the Wabash did not build and a lawsuit to recover the property followed. There was a compromise and Mr. Cassell got back land where part of the buildings on Front street now stand and the Wabash got the land where the station is now located.

AS PUBLIC OFFICER

Mr. Cassell served as clerk of Decatur in 1850, as clerk and treasurer in 1851, and clerk until 1856 when the city was incorporated. He also served as assessor several times. He was the last recorder of Macon county. He was elected in 1846 and in 1848 the office of recorder was merged into that of circuit clerk.

The education he acquired was pocked up after the time he began to work. He was a fine penman and says he learned to write by scratching the letters on tin with a scratch awl and in that way learned to write a good hand. Although having attended school but a short time he managed to obtain a good education. He was an extensive reader and was well informed on many subjects.

In his earlier days Mr. Cassell was very fond of music and spent much of his spare time in that way. He played a clarinet in the first band of which Decatur ever boasted and also played several other musical intruments.

HIS MEMORY

He had a wonderful memory for dates and events and could give a clear description of the location of every building of what is known as the original town of Decatur. His close association with the business of the city and the active part he took in its growth probably made his recollection more distinct than most of the older settlers. During recent years, Mr. Cassell's eyesight had been affected and he did not go about much.

CASSELL'S CASTLE

His beautiful home on Cassell's Hill was erected in 1887 and contains twenty-two rooms. The hill is twelve feet higher than the pavement on Lincoln square and fifty feet higher than the pavement at the corner of East Prairie and Broadway. It is only a few feet less in elevation than John's Hill. The house is reached by a private approach that would be Webster street if that were extended.

The interior of the house is finished in hard wood cut on Cassell's Hill and seasoned and specially prepared for this purpose. The grounds about the building are platted in a circle and contain about four acres. Outside the circle and immediately surrounding it on the east and north are about fourteen acres of land retained by Mr. Cassell until his death.

Governor Oglesby made his first public speech on the spot where the house now stands. It was on July 4, 1842 when a big celebration took place. The platform sood on the grounds now covered by the west and of the front porch and from this platform Mr. Oglesby made an old fashioned Fourth of July oration and Henry Elliott read the Declatration of Independence.

The Decatur Review, 12 October 1904





  CASSELL, Charles Henry

Chas. H. Cassell, Aged 74, Is Dead

Was Life-long Resident of Decatur

Charles Henry Cassell, life-long resident of Decatur, died at 4:20 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home in the 800 block South Third street. He was seventy-four years old last November. His death was duw to a complication of diseases with which he had suffered for the last year. Up to that time he had never known what it was to be ill.

Mr. Cassell was born in Decatur Nov. 30, 1853, and this has always been his home. He was widely known, not only among the older generation, but to the youngsters of the community as well, and was held in high esteem by all. In his younger days he was a printer and was for many years foreman of the job department of the Decatur Republican. Later, with his brother, J. Frank Cassell, he engaged in the job printing business for himself, under the firm name of Cassell Printing company.

MEMBER GOODMAN BAND

In his young manhood he was member of the Goodman band, playing flute and piccolo under the direction of Captain A. Goodman. In later years he assited his wife, Mrs. Kate L. Cassell, in conducting a dancing academy. Thus, during his long life in Decatur, he was almost constantly in a position to make new acquaintances and friends. He was kind and courteous and companionable. He was a member of Chevalier Bayard lodge, Knights of Pythias. He is survived by his wife and one son, Dr. C. Leonard Cassell, and a grand son, L.K. Cassell of Decatur. He also leaves one brother and two sisters, Major J. Frank Cassell of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Andrews of Sanderson, Tex., and Mrs. Minnie Linehan of Decatur.

The body was taken to L.A. Monson, funeral director, and prepared for burial, and there the funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. R.E. Henry. The body will be placed in the mausoleum in Fairlawn cemetery.

Decatur Review, 29 Feb 1928





  CASSELL, Clara O.

Clara O. Cassell, daughter of Berry H. Cassell, died this morning at 8:15 o'clock at No. 913 East North street, resulting from liver complaint. She has been in poor health for two years, but was confined to her bed only a week. Her age was 33 years. She was a sister of Hilton and Albert Cassell.

It was the last wish of the deceased that her body be cremated, and it will be taken to Buffalo for that purpose. The funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon. The remains will be placed in a vault at Greenwood temporarily or taken direct to Buffalo, N.Y. for cremation.

Decatur Daily Republican, 23 Mar 1887

A large number of friends attended the funeral of the late Clara O. Cassell which took place yesterday afternoon, Rev. Dr. Vosburgh officiating. The remains were placed in the Bullard vault at Greenwood, from which they may be removed to Buffalo for cremation.

Decatur Daily Republican, 26 Mar 1887





  CASSELL, Fannie W. (Harrison)

SECOND DEATH IN FAMILY IN WEEK

Mrs. Fannie W. Cassell Ill Only Short Time

The death of Mrs. Fannie W. Cassell, wife of B. Hilton Cassell, which occurred at 3:15 Friday afternoon at the family residence on Cassell hill, was the second death in this family within a week. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Otto Cassell, having died in the same house just a week ago Friday, and her funeral was held last Saturday.

Mrs. Fannie W. Cassell was taken ill the day before the death of her daughter-in-law. The latter's death was caused by typhoid fever, while that of Mrs. Fannie W. Cassell was caused by heart trouble.

DECATUR RESIDENT MANY YEARS

Mrs. Cassell was sixty-nine years old. She was born in Ross county, O., Oct. 17, 1843. She was married to B. Hilton Cassell in 1873. The family home has been in Decatur for many years. She was member of the First Methodist church and of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, Louis R. Cassell, Fred R. Cassell and Otto D. Cassell, all of Decatur. She also leaves two brothers and three sisters, Joseph Harrison of Muskogee, Okla., Matthew M. Harrison of Decatur, Mrs. Sarah Wilt of Warrensburg, Mrs. Mary Lintner of Chitwood, Mo., and Mrs. Eliza Mount of Decatur.

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the family residence on Cassell Hill. The interment will be in Greenwood.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 5 Oct 1912

The funeral of Mrs. Fannie W. Cassell, wife of B. Hilton Cassell, was held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the family residence on Cassell Hill. The services were conducted by Rev. J.F. Mills, pastor of the First Baptist church. The music was furnished by Miss Mabel Ferre and Miss Hazel Risser. The flowers were in charge of Misses Grace Shimer, Erie Shimer, Ada Wallace, Maude Stewart and Mrs. Goodman. The pallbearers were Joh Howard, George Hoeffer, Ira Smith, Emmett Conrad, John Hamman and Robert Kellogg. The interment was in Greenwood.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 7 Oct 1912





  CASSELL, John

John Cassell, died Thursday morning at 9:15 in his home 528 West North street. He was born Oct. 26, 1828 in Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Cassell was a retired baker. He was a member of the G.A.R. and has lived in Decatur since 1839. Mr. Cassell is survived by five children they are: Mrs. Ella Danley, Chicago; C.H. Cassell, Decatur; Mrs. Erma Andrews, Sanderson, Tex.; J.F. Cassell, Chicago and Mrs. Minnie Linehan of Decatur.

The body was removed to the Dawson and Wikoff funeral parlors to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Decatur Review, 25 Feb 1926





  CASSELL, Mary

Mrs. Mary Cassell died of dropsy at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, at her home 1153 East North street. She was born in Virginia and was 69 years of age. She had been a resident of Decatur for twenty-nine years, but for some time previous to coming to this city she resided in Ohio. She became a member of the United Bretheren church for nineteen years ago and was loved and respected by all. She is survived by five children, Mrs. Della Roberts, Mrs. Margaret Ray, Mrs. Ira M. Lobough, and C.H. Cassell, all of Decatur, and Mrs. Myra Meisenhelter of Houston, Tex.

The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the U.B. church. The services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Sibole. The interment will be at Greenwood.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 23 Jul 1896





  CASSELL, Michael L.

M.L. CASSELL DEAD

He Had Lived in Decatur Since 1865

Michael L. Cassell, a veteran of the civil war and an old resident of Decatur, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov 11, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Delia Roberts, 307 North Franklin street, aged 76 years.

Paralysis was the cause of death. For nine years Mr. Cassell has been in poor health on account of a stroke of paralysis and last Tuesday he suffered another stroke which proved fatal.

Michael Cassell was born in Harrisburg, Pa., and lated lived in Iowa. He came to Decatur in 1865 and has resided in the city ever since. He was a veteran of the Civil war having served as a member of Company K Fourth Iowa volunteers.

Mr. Cassell leaves five children, all of whom were here at the time of his death excepting Charles H. Cassell, who lives in Missouri. The others are Mrs. Ira Meisenhelter, Mrs. Della Roberts, Mrs. C.W. Ray and Mrs. Ida Lobaugh. Mrs. Cassell died four years ago. Four brothers survive. They are Berry H. Cassell of Decatur, Henry and Gus Cassell of Putnam county and Squire John Cassell of Niantic.

Mr. Cassell was a member of the United Brethren church and was devoted in his Christian faith. He was also a member of Dunham post No. 141, G.A.R.

The funeral will be held Tuesday. There will be services at the house at 2:30 o'clock and at the United Brethren church at 3 o'clock. Rev. M.B. Spayd will officiate and the burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 12 Nov 1900





  CASSELL, Olive (Kirkman)

BRIDE OF SEVEN WEEKS IS DEAD

Mrs. Olive Kirkman Cassell Succumbs After Illness of A Week

Mrs. Olive Kirkman Cassell, wife of Otto D. Cassell and youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Kirkman, died shortly after 10 o'clock Friday night at St. Mary's hospital after a short illness of appendicitis.

SAD DEATH

Her death was a peculiarly sad one. She was married only seven weeks ago, was then in robust health and her prospects of a long and happy life seemed of the brightest. Her parents, Steward and Mrs. Kirkman of the Macon county poor farm, went to Huntington, W.Va., to attend the funeral of Mrs. Kirkman's brother, who was murdered and robbed there. He was slugged by highwaymen. Mr. and Mrs. Cassell were left at home to gain their first experience in housekeeping.

ILL A WEEK

Mrs. Cassell became ill last Saturday. At first it was thought that her illness was only temporary, but she grew worse rapidly and her parents were telegraphed for. They came home at once and Mrs. Cassell was then taken to St. Mary's hospital where she could have the advantage of skillful nursing and the constant attention of her physician. It was then too late to perform an operation with any assurance of success, and her only chance was in her strong constitution. Up to Friday noon it was thought possible that she might withstand the attack, but at that time her condition grew alarming and it was known that her death was only a question of a few hours. Peritonitis had set in and nothing could be done for her.

All during her illness her parents had remained at the Cassell castle so that they might be near her, and they and her husband were present at her bedside when death came.

19 YEARS OLD

Mrs. Cassell was 19 years old. She was a beautiful young woman and widely known. She had a host of friends and her wedding, on Sept. 14 last, was one of the events of the season. It was attended by friends from all parts of the county, the members of the board of supervisors and the county officers were present and the many handsome gifts showered upon the young bride attested her popularity.

Besides her parents and husband she is survived by a number of sisters and brothers, three sisters and a brother, residing in Kansas, have been telegraphed the sad news and are expected here to attend the funeral. They are Mrs. John Lewis, Mrs. W.G. Logan, Mrs. Barnes Wheeler and Charles Kirkman.

The funeral will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from Cassell's castle. The services will be conducted by Rev. F.W. Burnham and the intermnet will be at Greenwood.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 5 Nov 1904

TO BE BURIED IN WEDDING GOWN

Arrangements for Funeral of Mrs. Olive Kirkman Cassell

The funeral of Mrs. Olive Kirkman Cassell, wife of Otto Cassell, will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from Cassell castle. The services will be conducted by Rev. F.W. Burnham, pastor of the Central Church of Christ.

Robed in her wedding gown, wearing upon her brow the garland she wore as a bride, in her hands the same kind of roses she carried then, and upon her finger the wedding ring, this bride of seven weeks will be laid to rest in Greenwood.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 6 Nov 1904

ONE OF BIGGEST OF FUNERALS

Large Attendance of Friends at Services at Cassell's Castle

The funeral of Olive Kirkman Cassell, wife of Otto D. Cassell, was held at 3:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Cassell castle.

ONE OF BIGGEST

It was one of the biggest funerals ever held in or near Decatur and was attended by hundreds of friends of the young lady and her family, attesting the high esteem in which she was held by all. People came from all parts of the county and there was a host of her young friends from the city. Many, perhaps a majority, of those who attended her wedding seven weeks ago were present to take a last sad farewell. Two sisters and a brother arrived from Kansas just in time to be present at the funeral. Their train was delayed by a wreck in Missouri and the services, which were to have begun at 2:30, were delayed an hour on this account.

FLOWERS

The floral tributes were exceedingly beautiful and so numerous that one whole room was almost completely filled with them. They came from county officials, members of the board of supervisors, and from friends far and near. The body rested in a lavender plush couch casket in the east parlor, with flowers all about it. The piano was banked high with floral offerings, while at one end was a large quilt made of carnations. At the close of the services this quilt was thrown over the casket, almost hiding it from view. Mrs. Cassell was buried in her bridal robes, arrnaged just as she had worn them on her wedding day a few weeks ago. In her hair she wore the same kind of roses, and in her hand she held a bunch of the same roses she carried then. The wedding ring was not removed from her finger. A handsome lyre with the name "Olive" stood at the head of the casket.

SERMON

The services were conducted by Rev. F.W. Burnham, pastor of the Central Church of Christ. The music was furnished by a quartet composed of Miss Noy Montgomery, Mrs. Bert Gehr, D.L. Bunn, and Al lindamood. At the opening of the services the quartet sang Nearer, My God, to Thee. Then Mr. Burnham offered a prayer and read from the scriptures. The quartet then sang "The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Rev. Mr. Burnham preached a short funeral discourse and gave a sketch of the life of Mrs. Cassell.

At the close of the discourse, the quartet sang "Beloved, It Is Well." The casket was then carried from the residence by Guy Harrison, Lewis Baugher, Cass Rowe, Walter Rowe, Patterson Stroh and Frank Kohler. The interment was at Greenwood. As the pall bearers approached the grave the quartet gave a selection. Mr. Burnham conducted a brief committal service and the quartet sang as the people left the grave.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 7 Nov 1904





  CASSELL, Pearl F. (Leimbach)

Mrs. Otto Cassell died at 5 o'clock on Friday afternoon at her home on Cassell hill. Her death was caused by typhoid fever after an illness of nine weeks. She was twenty-four years old. She was born in Logan county Jan 11, 1888. She is survived by her husband and two small children, Harold, aged two years, and Everett, aged four months. She is also survived by her father, W.H. Leimback, and two brothers, W.H. Lemibach, Jr. and Hubert E. Leimbach, all of Latham. She was a member of the Lutheran church in Mt. Pulaski.

A short service will be held at Cassell's hill at 7:15 a.m. The funeral party will go to Mt. Pulaski on the 9:05 train and the funeral services will be held at Mt. Pulaski. Interment will be in the Mt. Pulaski cemetery.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 28 Sep 1912





  CATER, Goldie (West)

Mrs. Cater Buried

Funeral services for Mrs. Elza M. Cater were held at the graveside in Glenwood cemetery Sunday afternoon, attended by many people. The service was conducted by the Rev. N.H. Robertson of the Christian church and a quartette composed by Dr. J.H. Hito, S.B. Carr, Mrs. Josephine Grider and Miss Dessie Downs sang. The casket bearers were Charles Venters, Palmer Holland, Ray Cunningham, LeRoy Thompson, Ralph Krajefska and Frank Neal.

Among the persons who attended the funeral from out of town were Mrs. Cora Huber, Mrs. Rhoda Minto and Wallace West and family of Decatur and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Parry and family of Springfield.

Mrs. Cater died at 4:45 Friday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward West on South Washington street. She was nineteen years old. Her maiden name was Miss Goldie West and she was a native of Shelbyville, born here December 29, 1900. She married Elza H. Cater December 13, 1919. She is survived by her husband and a son, two weeks old, Elza Cater, Jr. There are also surviving her parents and two sisters and five brothers. The sisters are Hazel and Clotiel West and the brothers are Lloyd, Ralph, Vaughn, Earl and Elza West.

Decatur Daily Review, 7 September 1920





  CATLIN, Joseph   

Joseph Catlin, a veteran of the war of 1812, died suddenly at 3:30 oclock Sunday afternoon, at the residence of his son, A.D. Catlin, three miles east of the city. The deceased was aged 94 years. Only a short time before his death, he called his son to him, told him that he would soon die, and gave directions for his funeral. He died while seated in a chair at the reside.

Saturday Herald, Decatur IL, 21 Feb 1885

The legal notice of final settlement of the estate is published in the Saturday Herald on 5 Jun 1886. Names in the notice include Sarah A. Catlin, Jacob Catlin, Ellenor Brown, Alva A. Catlin, James, Jeddish and Seymour Catlin, Ruth Ketchum, Benj. F. Catlin, Jane A. Coleman, A.D. Catlin, Fannie Hall, Frank B. Catlin, and the unknown heirs of Lyman Catlin.





  CATLIN, Mrs. Minnie F.

Mrs. Minnie F. Catlin died at 7 a.m. Friday, December 18 at the family home, northwest of the city. She was 22 years of age and leaves a husband and two small children. Her death was caused by consumption.

The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock this forenoon from the Boiling Springs Church. Rev. Mr. Shanklin of Oreana will conduct the services. The interment will be at Boiling Springs cemetery.

Decatur Review, 20 December 1896

The funeral of Mrs. O.M. Catlin was held at 11 o'clock Sunday afternoon from Boiling Springs church and was very largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Shanklin of Oreana, assisted by Mr. Huston. Appropriate music was rendered by the regular choir of the church. Mrs. Catlin was a memeber of the Christian church of Oreana and held in high esteem by all who knew her. The pall bearers were Charles Phipps, George Trimby, John Trimby, John Meyer, Bert Barnes, and James Stephenson. The interment was at Boiling Springs church.

Daily Review, 22 December 1896





  CHAMBERLAIN, Martha E. (Greenfield)



  CHAMBERS, James   

James Chambers died at his home a mile and a half north of Cerro Gordo on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 9 a.m. of typhoid fever. He had been ill but two weeks. His son, John Chambers, had died of the same disease but two days before, and the funeral was held on Monday. Four daughters of Mr. Chambers have been afflicted with the fever, and three of them have nearly recovered. The eldest daughter was quite ill and is now at the turning point of the disease.

Herald Despatch, Decatur Illinois, 27 Dec 1890





  CHAMBERS, John

The Funeral of John Chambers, who died Friday night of typhoid fever, took place Monday at 11 o'clock. His remains were interred in the Peck cemetery, and the procession that followed them there was perhaps the longest ever witnessed in the township. Mr. Chambers was one of the most highly respected young men in our county and was acquainted far and near. He left a very large circle of near and dear friends to mourn his death. His father, who has had the same disease for several weeks, is not expected to live very long.

Review (Decatur), 25 Dec 1890





  CHAMBERS, Mary (Gates)

Mrs. Thomas N. Chambers, mother of Mrs. D.B. Folrath of this city, died Saturday night at her home in Cerro Gordo, aged 68 years. She had been ill of stomach trouble and heart disease for some time.

Mrs. Chambers is survived by four children. They are Mrs. Davis Folrath of this city; Reed Chambers living in Cerro Gordo, and Mrs. Samuel Hizer and Mrs. J.K. Wheeler, who live near Cerro Gordo.

The funeral was held this afternoon from the Cherry Grove church near Cerro Gordo and the burial was at the Peck cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Folrath and the clerks of the Folrath store attended the funeral from this city.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 6 Nov 1899





  CHAMBERS, Thomas

SINCE 1836

Thomas Chambers Had Lived in This County

Died Suddenly at His Farm Home

Thomas Chambers, a well known farmer, stock raiser and land owner of Macon county, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at his home in Oakley township, aged 75 years. Dropsy was the cause of death.

Mr. Chambers was born in Pendleton county, Ky., May 15, 1826, and was the son of James Chambers. The family is of Irish lineage. Thomas Chambers came to Illinois with his parents in 1836 and the family settled on a farm in Macon county. He spent his youth on his father's farm and at the age of 20 years began life for himself. He at that time mattied Miss Mary Yates of Scott county, Ills. Mr. Chambers always followed the business of a farmer and made a specialty of stock raising and always had fine horses and cattle. His farm comprises over 400 acres and is one of the model stock farms of the county.

Four children survive. They are William Reed Chambers, who lives at home, Mrs. Samuel Hiser of Long Creek township, Mrs. J.K. Wheeler of Oakley township, Mrs. D.B. Folrath of Decatur.

Mr. Chambers always identified himself with the Republican party and at different times held the position of supervisor and also of school teacher.

The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence. Rev. Mr. Cain of Cerro Gordo officiated and the burial was at the Peck cemetery.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 23 Sep 1901

The funeral of Thomas Chambers was held Monday afternoon from the residence. Rev. Mr. Cain of Cerro Gordo officiated and was assisted by Rev. Mr. Waterbury. The services were largely attended. The pall bearers were Charles McCabe, Henry Bruan, Jeff Wimmer, Hiram Phillips, Joseph Dick, John Atter, L. Booker and Cyrus Frantz.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 24 Sep 1901





  CHAMBERS, Laban   

Laban Chambers died on Sunday at his home in Cerro Gordo, age 79 years. The deceased served in the Mexican War as a member of Co. C, 4th Illinois Regiment. He lost his right arm at the battle of Cerro Gordo. His wife preceded him to the grave some years ago. He leaves two or three grand children. This makes the fourth death in Company C, 4th Regiment, since last August. Captain Usrey was the third.

Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur IL, 22 Jan 1894





  CHANDLER, Alfred

FOUND DEAD AFTER TWO DAYS' ILLNESS

Alfred Chandler was Old Contracting Carpenter

Alfred Chandler for many years a contracting carpenter died at his home 404 East Bradford street early Sunday morning. He was found dead in his bed about 8 o'clock and had eveidently been dead about half an hour. In spite of his eighty-one years Mr. Chandler was hale and hearty and apparently in excellent health until last Friday morning when he suffered a severe attack of stomach trouble. Though a physician was called to attend him then it was not thought that he was in a very serious condition.

When Claude Chandler, who is a Wabash switchman, arose about 6:30 Sunday morning he heard his father in his room. Mr. Chandler did not get up and when members of the family went to his room about 8:30 they found him dead in bed. The body was moved to the Monson & Wilcox undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.

SERVES THROUGH WAR

Alfred Chandler was born at Dearborn, Ind. May 23, 1830. He was left an orphan at the age of fifteen years and he came to Decatur. At the outbreak of the civil war Mr. Chandler went to Indianapolis and enlisted as a volunteer, serving throughout the entire war. At the close of the war he returned to Decatur and this has been his home ever since. He has been a good citizen and was held in high regard by all. He was a member of the Dunham post 111 G.A.R.

Mr. Chandler married Miss Katherine Albert in Decatur April 14, 1856. He is survived by his wife and the following children; Claude Chandler, William A. Chandler, Elmer E. Chandler, Mrs. Maude Ware, Mrs. Charles Bobb and Mrs. Frank Graham, all of Decatur, Louis Chandler of Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. George Sheets of North Fork. He also leaves ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

FUNERAL

The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence and will be conducted by Rev. I.S. Richmond. The interment will be at Greenwood.





  CHANDLER, Catherine

Mrs. Catherine Chandler, widow of Alfred Chandler, died at 2:30 in the morning at her home 404 East King Street. Her death was caused by pneumonia, after an illness of six weeks. She was about seventy-seven years old.

Mrs. Chandler was born near Harrisburg, Pa. June 24 1838. She came to Illinois when she was eighteen years old. She and Alfred A. Chandler were married in Decatur on April 14, 1858, and this has been her home ever since. Her husband died Nov 19, 1911. She was a niece of the late Berry Cassell. She was a member of the Church of God and was well known among the old residents of the city.

Mrs. Chandler is survived by the following seven children; William A. Chandler and Elmer E. Chandler of Decatur, Louis G. Chandler of Cerro Gordo, Mrs. Esther Sheets of North Fork, Mrs. Maude Ware, Mrs. Ella Bobb, and Mrs. Lillian Graham, all of Decatur. She also leaves a brother, David Albert, who made his home with her, and eightenn grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Lintler of Harrisburg, Pa.

The Daily Review (Decatur), 1 May 1915





  CHANDLER, Louis Grant   

Louis Grant Chandler age fifty-seven, died at his home in Oakley township Monday night at 7 oclock. Mr. Chandler was born in Decatur and had lived his entire life in and around Decatur. Death was due to dropsy.

Mr. Chandler leaves his wife, a stepson, Fred Richardson, one brother, Elmer of Decatur, and four sisters, Mrs. Esther Sheets, Mrs. Maude Ware and Mrs. Charles Bobb, all of Decatur, and Mrs. Frank Graham, St. Louis.

Mr. Chandler was a Spanish-American war veteran, having served in Co. H. fifth Volunteers, during the Spanish-American war. Funeral services will be held at the home of his brother Elmer at 421 East Leafland street, Decatur, Thursday morning at 10 oclock. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.

Decatur Review, Decatur IL, 13 July 1926





  CHAPMAN, Charles

In this city, at 10:30 o'clock Saturday, the 14th inst., of consumption, Charles Chapman, in the 20th year of his age. The funeral took place yesterday at 2 o'clock from the residence of deceased's mother, Mrs. N.H. Chapman, No. 80 East Eldorado street. Rev. Dr. Musgrove officiated.

Decatur Review, 16 January 1882





  CHAPMAN, Mrs. Helen

Mrs. Helen Chapman died at 6:30 Monday evening at her home, 659 South Broadyway. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases. She was quite well known in Decatur, having resided here since 1864. She was a professional nurse. She was born in Ohio in 1827, but lived for many years near Terre Haute, Ind. She is survived by one son, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The son is L.P. Graham and the grandchildren are William Graham of Canton, IL and Nora, Ina, Fay and Ralph Graham of Decatur. The funeral will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence of L.P. Graham, 705 South Broadway.

Decatur Daily Review, 12 September 1905

The funeral of Mrs. Helen Chapman was held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence of her son, L.P. Graham, 705 South Broadway. There was a large attendance and many beautiful floral tributes. The services were conducted by Rev. W.J. Davidson, pastor of the First Methodist church.

Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Miss Irene Wiefel, Mrs. Bert Gher, D.L. Bunn and A. Lindamood. The pall bearers were Fred Kipp, Gus Ahrens, Joseph Suter, John Suter, James Genung, and G.W. Martin. The interment was at Greenwood.

Decatur Daily Review, 14 September 1905

In the county court Levi P. Graham was appointed administrator of the estate of Mrs. Helen Chapman, deceased, and filed his bond in the sum of $500, with E.S. McDonald and L.B. Cassell as sureties.

Decatur Daily Review, 21 September 1905





  CHAPPELL, Beulah

Died, Dec. 27, at 8 o'clock p.m., at 1026 North Water street, of diptheria, Beulah, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.P. Chappell, aged 5 years and 3 months. The funeral will occur to-day.

The funeral of Deborah Chappell, which was to have taken place yesterday afternoon, was postponed until to-day at 3 o'clock, p.m., when the two sisters will be buried together. The only remaining child is not expected to live, and the parents of the dead children and the dying little one are the recipients of the sincerest sympathies of the entire community in their awful affliction.

Decatur Review, 28 Dec 1889





  CHAPPELL, Deborah

P.P. Chappell, of 1026 North Water street, one of whose children died yesterday, and two more very sick children whose lives are despaired of.

Decatur Morning Review, 27 Dec, 1889

P.P. Chappell and family desire to extend their thanks to the many friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown in their recent affliction. The two remaining children of Mr. Chappell that have diptheria are much better.

The Decatur Daily Despatch, 3 Jan 1890





  CHAPPELOW, Lodemia (Souders)



  CHENOWETH, Samuel

Mr. Samuel Chenoweth, residing six miles north-east of this city, died on Monday last. Mr. C has long been a resident of this county, and his death is much deplored by his neighbors and acquaintances.

Decatur Republican, 17 Oct 1867





  CHILDERS, Asbury   

Asbury Childers, founder of Knights Station, died at 10:10 Wednesday morning at his home, two miles southwest of Decatur. He had been a sufferer from asthmatic trouble for a year. For the past two months he had been confined to his home, and a good portion of that time he was unable to leave his bed. He would have been seventy years old in October.

Mr. Childers was known to all the elder residents of Decatur, and was especially well known to the people living southwest of this city. He was born in Decatur county Ind. Oct. 10, 1844. He was reared on a farm and went to such schools as were then in the county. He was not quite seventeen years old when the Civil war broke out, but on Aug. 25, 1861, he enlisted in Company E of the Seventh Indiana infantry, and served for three years and seventeen days.

He was through the campaign in western Virginia and the Shenandoah valley under General Reynolds. At Gettysburg, July 2, 1863, he was severely wounded. When he was able to leave the field hospital, he was transferred to Washington City, where he served the balance of his time. He spent three days and three nights in the rifle pits when the troops of General Early bombarded the outskirts of the city.

Mr. Childers moved to Decatur in 1866. Here in July 1867, he and Miss Mary E. Mason were married. Mrs. Childers died in September 1885. His second wife was Miss Lora E. Wells, who survives him. He also leaves two sons and daughter by his first wife. Elmer Childers who is an iron molder in Chicago; Mrs. Cora Martin of Decatur, and R. H. Childers of Knights, and three sons and a daughter by his second wife, Asbury Childers, Jr., Theron Childers, Sanford Warren Childers and Miss Dovie Childers, all residing at Knights. Three of the boys are telegraph operators. A sister, Mrs. Mary Mason, lives at Kansas City, Mo.

About twenty-five years ago, Mr. Childers decided that Knights, then known as Fletchers crossing would be a good place for a retail store, there being nine houses in that vicinity, and it would be a great convenience for the people to that section as well as for the traveling public. He accordingly opened a store there and called it the Last Chance. It proved a paying investment and the store has always enjoyed a good patronage. When the Wabash completed double-tracking the St. Louis branch, it changed the name of the station from Knights to Allen, but practically everybody calls it Knights. It had always been the hopes of Mr. Childers to see Decatur grow south across the river, and he insisted that it would have grown rapidly in that direction but the farmers refused to sell their lands in small tracts. Nearly everyday people who were impressed by the beauty of the country in that section would try to by small tracts of land.

He used to say that in a few years there would be a coalmine in that neighborhood and possibly factories. Sixteen years ago a post office was established in his store and he was the postmaster, but it was discontinued when the rural free delivery was established in Macon county Sept. 30, 1905. He was a school director in that district twelve years.

Mr. Childers was a member of the First Christian church and of Dunham post 141 G.A.R. He had a great many friends in Decatur and vicinity. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.

The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 5 Aug 1914





  CHILDERS, Rutherford H.

Rutherford H. Childers died at 4:15 Monday morning at the state hospital at Jacksonville.

He was born in Kokomo, Ind. October 6, 1877 but spent most of his life in Decatur. He was a member of the First Christian Church. He was the son of the late Asbury Childers. He leaves a brother, Elmer E. Childers of Chicago and a sister, Mrs. A.G. Martin, 729 North Monroe street, Decatur. He also leaves three half brothers and a step-mother in North Dakota.

The body was brought to Decatur Monday morning and taken to Moran's Chapel. The funeral will be held at 10:30 Wednesday morning at the Salem church, and burial will be in Salem cemetery.

Decatur Review, 5 August 1918





  CHRISTISON, Eliza Luella (Secrist)



  CHURCHMAN, David   

David Churchman, an old resident of Warrensburg, died suddenly at that place Saturday morning. He fell dead while reading a newspaper in the Schroeder harness shop, where he was employed as a harness maker.

Mr. Churchman had heart trouble, but was in fairly good health excepting that he had complained a little for a few days past. Saturday morning he arose as usual and ate breakfast and went to the shop. Before stating the days work he sat down to read a newspaper and was suddenly stricken and fell over and was dead.

Mr. Churchmens wife died about fifteen years ago. He leaves two children, Otto Churchman of Dawson and Miss Cora Churchman, who is employed in Bradley Bros. Store in this city. Mrs. M. Einstein of Decatur is his sister and he has a brother at Dawson. He was about 56 years old and had lived at Warrensburg many years.

Mr. And Mrs. Einstein and Miss Churchman went to Warrensburg this morning. Mr. Einstein returned, but the others will remain until after the funeral which will be held Monday morning at 9 oclock from the Methodist church at Warrensburg. The body will be brought to Decatur and buried at Greenwood cemetery.

Coroner Dawson was called to Warrensburg Saturday morning and held an inquest.

The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 9 Nov 1901

Another obituary was published in the Decatur Herald, Decatur IL, 12 Nov 1901





  CHURCHMAN, Henry

Henry Churchman died at 8 o'clock last night at his residence No. 952 North Morgan street. He had been confined to his bed for several weeks and death came not unexpected. He was aged 75 years, 9 months and 1 day.

The deceased was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, March 17, 1810, and there grew to manhood. In 1830 he removed to Wayne county, Ohio, where he was married on Nov. 22, 1833, to Elizabeth Shimmerman. He removed with his family to Decatur in 1851. In the following year he was elected constable of Decatur township and held the office continuously for thirty-three years. Mr. Churchman was a member of the Christian church and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He leaves six children.

THE LAST OF EARTH

The funeral of the late Henry Churchman took place from the family residence, No. 952 North Morgan street, at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. T.W. Pinkerton. The qualities of mind and heart which distinguished the dead in his life and won him the respect and esteem of so many of his fellow men were told of in language appropriate to the occasion. At the close of the sermon the choir sang "Asleep in Jesus," and then Elder J.W. Tyler offered prayer. There were a number of beautiful floral gifts. At the conclusion of the services at the house Macon Lodge No. 8, A.F. and A.M., too charge of the remains and the burial in Greenwood cemetery was conducted in Greenwood cemetery was conducted according to the Masonic ritual. The obsequies were largely attended. Judge Wm. E. Nelson, R.J. Roberts, W.H. Grindol, W.L. Hammer, J.Q.A. Oder and H.L. Gideon acted as pall bearers.

Saturday Herald (Decatur), 26 Dec 1885





  CHURCHMAN, Mrs. Nannie



  CLARK, James Benjamin   

Benjamin Clark, an aged citizen of Blue Mound died at his home on Monday evening at 7 o’clock. His death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. Clark had lived in and near Blue Mound almost all of his life. He was residing on a farm at the time of the Civil war and enlisted and served three years. After the war, he returned and married Miss Sarah Hall, who also lived near Blue Mound. To this union were born eleven children, Charles and Mrs. Crouch of Assumption; Fran and Chester of Decatur; Jean of Warrensburg; Mrs. Tom Harbarger, Mrs. Arch Vermillion and Mrs. Alice Johnston of Blue Mound and Alfred at home. Two children are dead.

Mr. Clark was eighty-nine years of age. He is survived by his wife and the nine children.

Decatur Review, Decatur IL, 25 Aug 1925, pg. 3

NOTE: Date of death was 24 Aug 1925





  CLARK, Frank Wm.



  CLARK, Hazel Marie (Goodpasture)



  CLARK, Hugh   

Hugh Clark, an old and highly respected citizen died at his home Saturday after a few weeks of illness having a stroke of apoplexy. Deceased was a retired B. & O. employee. He was 77 years of age and had lived in Flora for more than half a century. He is survived by five sons and three daughters. Requiem mass was held Monday morning at St. Stephens church of which he was a devout member by Rev. Fr. Funke. Burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Decatur Evening Herald, Decatur Illinois, 5 Jul 1929





  CLARK, Julia I. (Turner)



  CLARK, Mrs. W.R.

Mrs. W.R. Clark died Tuesday morning, August 22, at her home No. 1413 East North street, aged 73 years. She was born in Clairfield, Ohio and has been a resident of this state for 27 years. Her husband died August 27, 1892 of injuries received from a fall. The funeral took place Wednesday at __ o'clock from the First M.E. church, Rev. J.F. Finley officiating.

Weekly Herald Despatch, 26 August 1893





  CLARKSON, Mrs. A.J.

The funeral of Mrs. A.J.Clarkson, was preached at the Cherry Grove church, Monday, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Martin officiated. The remains were taken to the Peck cemetery for interment.

Review (Decatur), 12 Feb 1891





  CLARKSON, Christopher R.   

Christopher R. Clarkson probably the oldest man in Macon county, died at 11:15 Wednesday forenoon at the home of his son, William Clarkson, 823 North Monroe street. Several weeks ago he suffered a severe attack of pneumonia. He recovered from that, but it left him very weak and thin and the infirmities of age caused his death. He was ninety-five years old born March.

He is survived by five children. Mrs. G.W. Ballard of Huntsville, Ala; Miss Minnie Clarkson of Terre Haute; Mrs. Ida Ellrick of Terre Haute, Dimmitt Clarkson of Kansas City, Mo; and William Clarkson of Decatur. He also leaves nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Mr. Clarkson was born in Sussex county, Del., March 2, 1817. He went to Ohio when a young man, but since 1860 has claimed Macon county as his home. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Mary Ann Wilson. Her death occurred in 1862. His second wife was Mrs. Martha Dover of Macon. Her death occurred in 1901. He lived in Macon for a number of years, but for the last thirteen years has made his home in Decatur, spending his winters in Alabama.

Mr. Clarkson was a sailor in his early days and made frequent trips to the West Indies. He did not like the life of a sailor and when he went to Ohio, he learned the trade of wagonmaker. In 1862, he enlisted in the Second Illinois Artillery, serving fourteen months. He contracted rheumatism and was discharged on account of a disability.

He knew Abraham Lincoln and was assigned to raising the flagpole at the Lincoln convention here. The butt of that pole was dug up a few years ago and Mr. Clarkson secured a piece of it as a souvenir.

Mr. Clarkson attributed his long life and good health to plenty of hard work. After he retired from active work he always took lots of exercise in the open air.

The Daily Review, Decatur Illinois, 27 Mar 1912





  CLEMENTS, Christina A. (Booker)



  CLEMENTS, Susan (Smith)

DECATUR - After a long courageous battle with Cancer, Susan Clements, 65 of West Peoria, formerly of Decatur died at 11:19 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2007, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday Morning at 10 a.m. in Graceland Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries is assisting the family with the arrangements for their loved one. The family requests casual attire for both the visitation and graveside service.

Susan was born in Decatur on June 7, 1941, the daughter of Donald and Marjorie Hunt Smith. She worked for over 37 years as a Certified Nurses Aide on the OB/GYN Floor in Decatur Memorial Hospital. She married Donnie Ray Clements on July 1, 1960; he preceded her in death on November 10, 1990. Susan was a very caring person and always put other people before herself. Susan was called "Superwoman" by her family members for being such a courageous woman during her long battle of cancer.

Susan leaves behind her mother of Decatur, daughter; Debbie Hutton and husband Bobby of Leroy, son; Mark Clements and wife Jessica of West Peoria, granddaughter Brittany Hutton, brothers; David Smith and wife Gini of Decatur, Robert Smith, Jeff Smith and wife Nancy all of Decatur; brothers - in law; Woody, Jerry, Robert and Cleatis Clements, sisters; Kathy Smith of Decatur, Julie Schwent and husband Tom also of Decatur. Nieces and Nephews; Daniel Smith, Stephanie Smith, Ryan Smith, Jonathan Smith, Mike Smith Andrea Clements, Dave Clements, Lisa Clements, Tiffany Renee Gore, Rhonda Luther, Tana Lamb, Jared Schwent and Jacob Schwent, Aunt Fran Holmes and great nephews and nieces; Owen, Alex, Noah, Dalton, Cole and Tess, her loving dog Abby, whom she loved dearly.

Susan was preceded in death by her father, husband, and sisters - in - law; Judith A. Kearns-Clements and Judith A. Clements. The family of Susan would like to send out a heartfelt thanks to Drs. Khan, Hasnain, Kris Patel, Esparaz, Holder and Sharkey for all of their wonderful caring concern and help during Susans long battle. The family of Susan would also like to send out a special thank you to the Nursing Staff of Decatur Memorial Hospital, especially Peyton. Sue, your entire family is proud of the strength you had for fighting your long battle of cancer, and you can now relax with your loving husband, Donnie Ray.

Herald & Review (Decatur), 30 Mar 2007

Submitted by: Kathy Ikeda





  CLENDENEN, O.A.

O.A.CLENDENEN EXPIRES AT HOME IN NORMAL

O.A. Clendenen one of the old Wabash trainmen, died at 2 o'clock Thursday morning at his home in Normal, IL. One week ago Mr. Clendenen suffered a stroke of apoplexy and partial paralysis, and never regained consciousness. Mr. Clenedenen formerly lived in Decatur and was one of the old Wabash men. He and two brothers, both of whom have ince died, were all in the Wabash train service at the same time.

Mr. Clendenen and family moved to Normal about two years ago. He was known to all the old railroad men in this vicinity and had many friends.

Mr. Clendenen is survivd by his wife and three daughters, Misses Ruth, Merle and Esther Clendenen, and one son,Paul Clendenen, There are also many relatives in Decatur. His sister Mrs. John Mildenberger of this city, had just returned from his bedside when the news of his death reached the city.

The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon at Normal. The body will then be brought to Decatur for burial in Greenwood. The internment will be at a4:30 o'clock and friends will gather at the family lot and short services will be held at the grave.





  CLIFTON, Cora S.




  CLIFTON, D.R.

D.R. Clifton, or "Dick" Clifton as he was most generally known, died Tuesday, at Kankakee. The body was brought to Argenta yesterday and was burial had in Peck cemetery. Mr. Clifton, it will be remembered, was taken to Kankakee some months ago on account of mind trouble. he was born in Ohio in 1857 and his wife is yet living.

Decatur Daily Republican, 31 Aug 1894





  CLIFTON, Delmar C.




  CLIFTON, Elsie Agnes



  CLIFTON, Evelyn



  CLIFTON, Jackson   

Rev. F.A. Galiger, pastor of the Christian church here, conducted the funeral services of Jackson Clifton in Argenta Monday morning.

The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 27 Sep 1911





  CLIFTON, Julia A.




  CLIFTON, Mary




  CLIFTON, Mary




  CLIFTON, Otto S.




  CLIFTON, Pearl




  CLIFTON, Roy E.




  CLIFTON, William   

William Clifton died near Argenta Saturday night. He had resided in Macon county thirty years, and was a veteran of the Mexican war. He left a wife and six children. They are Mrs. John Hanks, Rufus, V.D., J.C., W.H. and Marshal Clifton. The funeral was held yesterday.

The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 14 Aug 1894

NOTE: According to the article published in the 18 Aug 1894 Weekly Herald Despatch, the funeral was held at the Christian church at 4 o’clock, Elder Brown of Wapella officiated. Interment was in the Maroa cemetery. According to an article published in the 13 Aug 1894 Decatur Daily Republican, Mr. Clifton was a native of Kentucky and drew a pension. Information about his estate was published in the 28 Aug 1894 Decatur Daily Republican.





  CLIFTON, William




  CLOTHIER, Samuel   

Samuel Clothier died Monday afternoon, March 20, at the home of his son, Asa Clothier, 1504 North Broadway. His death was due to old age. He was aged 83 years and was a member of Dunham Post, No. 141, G.A. R. in which organization he was held in high respect.

The funeral was held at 2 oclock this afternoon from Asbury church at the corner of Herkimer street and Broadway. Rev. W. A. Reynolds assisted by Rev. W. F. Gillmore conducted the services and the burial was at Greenwood cemetery.

Daily Republican, Decatur Illinois, 21 Mar 1899





  CLOVER, David




  CLOVER, David L.



  CLOVER, Emanuel



  CLOVER, Eva (Parsons)



  CLOVER, Israel



  CLOVER, John Elmer



  CLOVER, Mary J. (Barton)



  CLOVER, Rhoda (Florey)



  CLOVER, Samuel D.



  CLOVER, Sarah (Querry)



  COCHRAN, Caroline (Lourash)



  COCHRAN, Florence E. (Barnett)



  COCHRAN, James Allen   

James A. Cochran, one of the oldest residents of Macon county and a veteran of the Civil war died at 3:30 oclock Thursday afternoon at his home at 1362 East Main street. He was ninety years old last February. His death was due to the infirmities of age. He had been in failing health for several years but during the summer his condition seemed to be greatly improved and he seemed reasonably well until a few weeks ago.

James Allen Cochran was born in Ross county, O. Feb 13, 1837. He was a son of Alexander and Elizabeth Cochran. The family moved to Illinois in 1845. They came by wagon and it took two weeks to make the trip. The father died in 1850. James A. remained at home until he became of age. Then he moved to Long Creek. He and Ann Melinda Davis were married there and lived on a farm near Long Creek until the second year of the Civil War.

Mr. Cochran enlisted in August 1862 as a member of Company C One Hundred and Sixteenth Illinois Infantry. On July 22, 1862 while fighting with Shermans forces before Atlanta, he was captured by the Confederates and placed in Andersonville prison, the worst of the southern prisons, where he was confined for nine months.

The prisoners were without pure water until lightning stuck on a hillside near by and opened a spring that sent a little stream of pure water down through the prison. Mr. Cochran names it Providence Spring. When the Confederate forces were demobilized, the prisoners were freed and Mr. Cochran returned to Illinois, his health greatly impaired by his prison experience. He went to Springfield and there political friends secured for him the appointment of flag sergeant at the state house.

Mr. Cochran held that position for eight years and then came to Decatur, making his home here and in Long Creek township ever since. He was a member of Dunham post 141, G.A.R. and the Old Settlers association and a member of the Methodist church in Long Creek township.

He always attended the old settlers reunions and the meeting of Dunham post when he was able. Mrs. Cochran died in 1923. Mr. Cochran is survived by six children, three sons and three daughters. Charles Cochran of Long Creek, Walter Cochran of Lovington and Slva Cochran of Sprin