MACKEY, Raymond
Raymond Mackey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Mackey, died at 12 o'clock Wednesday night at their home on West Main. The funeral will be held from the residence this afternoon.
Decatur Daily Review, December 2, 1892
MADDOCK, John C.
DIED - On the 10th, John C., son of John Maddock, aged 3 years.
Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur), 18 Sep 1856
MADDOX, James Edward
MADDOX, James C.
MADDOX, Mary Frances
MADDOX, Nancy Ann
MADDOX, Notley Marion
MADDOX, Rhoda
MADDOX, Thomas
MAFFIT, David A.
D.A. MAFFITS ILLNESS ENDS The Daily Review, 2 Apr 1912
Decatur Man, Leader in Many Activities, Dies
DID MUCH FOR CITY
As Both Private Citizen and Public Official
After many years of illness, D.A. Maffit, president of the Decatur Ice company, died at his home, 1155 Lincoln avenue, at 8:05 oclock Monday evening of Brights disease.
From Friday morning till his death, Mr. Maffit was never more than semi-conscious. He was unconscious twelve hours or more before he died, his astonishing vitality ebbing slowly.
HEALTH FAILS STEADILY
Mr. Maffits death at any time in the last three years would not have been surprising. His illness began with torturing rheumatic seizures nearly twenty years ago, and within a few years evidenced itself as Brights disease. His decline, slow at first, became rapid three years ago and his life was despaired of then. His fighting tenacity, his steady courage, the remains of a marvelous physique, and skilful care pulled him through at that time, and several times afterward when death seemed imminent.
In the last year Mr. Maffit failed steadily. Last June his oldest daughter, Mrs. W.H. Wehmeier, was called from her home, Hanford, Wash., when her father was not expected to live a week. After that his condition was never encouraging enough to permit her to leave. From early last December his life seemed to be a question only of days.
MR. MAFFITS FAMILY
Mr. Maffit on Dec. 15, 1878, married Miss Flora Usrey, daughter of Mrs. William J. Usrey, 515 West Praire avenue. Her father, Captain Usrey, was one of the early newspaper owners and editors of Decatur and was a friend of Abraham Lincoln and was also one of the organizers of the Republican party. Mrs. Maffit died July 28, 1899.
Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Maffit, and three are living. They are Robert U. Maffit, Mrs. William H. Wehmeier of Hanford, Wash., and Miss Margaret Maffit of Decatur. The third child was Miss Georiga Maffit, who died on Sept. 6, 1909, from burns sustained when the Maffit house was destroyed.
The Maffit house was one of the famous places in Decatur. It was a center of social activity and its hospitality was proverbial.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 2 Apr 1912
BIG ATTENDANCE AT A FUNERAL
Many Friends of D.A. Maffit at Services
The funeral of D.A. Maffit, held at 3 oclock this afternoon at the First Presbyterian church, was the occasion for a large gathering of his friends. In accordance with Mr. Maffits request, Beaumanoir Commandery, No. 9, Knights Templar, had charge of the services at both the church and the grave. Rev. W.H. Penhallegon, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was the officiating clergyman.
Honorary pallbearers were O.B. Gorin, J.M. Brownback, W.C. Armstrong, C.M. Imboden, W.H. Starr, John Ullrich, D.S. Shellabarger and Benton Blackstone. Active pallbearers were Davis May, W.L. Shellabarger, J.S. Baldwin, W.H. Spence, H.J. Baldwin and John Allen.
Mrs. William Barnes, Miss Belle Ewing, Mrs. George R. Stanton, Mrs. Theron Powers, William Barnes, and Vere Brownback and charge of the flowers. The interment was in Greenwood.There are now living only three children of Robert Maffit, who came to Macon county in 1840. They are Mrs. J.N. Cline of Decatur, Mrs. Ellen Williams of San Diego and William A. Maffit of Portland, Ore.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 3 Apr 1912
APT TRIBUTE PAID TO D.A. MAFFIT
Dr. Penhallegon Likens Him to Greatheart
The pen picture of this mans life was drawn centuries before his birth said Rev. W.H. Penhallegon, pastor of the First Presbyterian church at the funeral of D.A. Maffit, Wednesday afternoon. It was drawn by John Bunyan in Pilgrims Progress when he described Mr. Greatheart.
APT TRIBUTE
Dr. Penhallegon thus paid an apt tribute to Mr. Maffit in his brief funeral address. He then proceeded to sketch the qualities which had so endeared D.A. Maffit to everyone who came into any intimate contact with him, his broad interests, his humanness, his sympathy, his sunniness, his loyalty, his sturdiness, his great-heartedness.
He spoke of his recent visits to Mr. Maffit and the several talks he had with him alone when he learned to know and appreciate and admire the real man. He had made no actual church affiliation but he had nevertheless the characteristics which we are justified in calling Christian and he faced the inevitable end with courage and faith and hope. He never gave up the fight and died with his armor on.
HAD MANY FRIENDSHIPS
Mention was made of Mr. Maffits many and diverse friendships. He always kept his great heart young and took special pleasure in the plans and aspirations of young people. His first thought and interest was ever in his family, but he always had room for others. They never lacked a friend and counselor, warm in sympathy, shrewd in advice and kind in criticism.
No man in the city or in the county had more friends. The community is poorer for his loss, said Dr. Penhallegon in conclusion.
There were a number of people present from out of the city at the funeral, among them these being Mrs. John Allen Shauck of Columbus, O., Arthur Alexander of New York city, Mr. and Mrs. Louie _orman of Bloomington and Clifford J. Held of Tuscola.
The relatives present besides the children were Mrs. J.N. Cline, a sister, Miss Alice Shupp, a niece, Miss Elle Usrey, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ellen Williams of San Diego, Cal., and William A. Maffit of Portland, Ore. A sister and brother could not present nor could William H. Wehmeier of Hanford, Wash., a son-in-law.
The church rostrum was massed with great quantities of beautiful flowers. The different clubs lodges, organizations and interest with which Mr. Maffit had been actively affiliated sent magnificent floral tributes in addition to those send by the many friends.
Walter Busher Shade, organist of Beaumanoir Commandery was at the organ. The Masonic quartet consisting of Charles Imboden, James Spence, Alva Johnson and F. _ White sang Lead Kindly Light, Nearer My God to Thee, and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, and made the responses during the ritual.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 4 Apr 1912
This obituary included a larger biography. Click here to read Mr. Maffit's biography.
MAFFIT, Flora (Usrey)
MRS. MAFFIT'S DEATH
Passed Away Tuesday Afternoon at Her Home
SHE HAD A HOST OF FRIENDS
Thoughtful of Others Up to the Very End
Flora Usrey Maffit died at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, July 18, at the family residence south of the city. She was in her forty-seventh year. She is survived by her husband, one son, Robert, and three daughters, Leslie, Georgia and Marguerite. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. William J. Usrey, and a sister, Miss Elle Usrey. Mrs. Maffit's death was caused by a malady known as Addison's disease. She had been afflicted for over three years, and her ailment baffled the skill of the best physicians. She had visited many other cities and had been treated by the most noted specialists, but the relief obtained was but temporary.
HAD A HOST OF FRIENDS
The announcement of the death of Mrs. Maffit was received with expressions of profound regret from all sides. she was perhaps the most widely known woman in the city and numbered her friends by the hundreds. She was born in Decatur, on the site of the Powers Grand opera house. Her life was spent here and nearly everybody knew her and loved her. As a child she was light hearted, jovial, good natured, the sunshine of every youthful gathering. She was quite a society girl and as she grew older she became a leader. She has always occupied an exalted place in Decatur society. She was kind and gentle always, and the friends she made in childhood she retained all through life, a number of the them were with her constantly durin gher illness, and they mourn her death as that of a sister.
NEVER COMPLAINED
She was a devoted wife and mother. She tried to keep the knowledge of her sufferings from the members of her family. She never complained. Those who were with her during her sickness say that at no time have they ever heard her complain. She bore her suffering with a fortitude that is seldom witnessed. It is equally true that she never referred to her approaching end. She knew it was coming, just as well as did the loving friends around her, but she appeared cheerful at all times, and the members of her family were the objuects of her care and consideration to the very last. Every possible attention was shown her and every effort made to prolong her life, though all knew it was but the question of a very short time until death would claim her. And when the end did come, the community was bowed in sorrow. Her loss will be felt in many homes in Decatur. She was a charitable woman. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. The time and place will be announced later.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 19 Jul 1899
MAFFIT, Georgia Corwin
BORN IN DECATUR
Miss Maffit Was Woman of Charm and Ability
Miss Maffit was the daughter of David A. Maffit, president of the Decatur Ice Company. She was born in Decatur twenty-four year ago. Her mother, Mrs. Flora Usrey Maffit, died ten years ago. After her schooling in Decatur, Miss Maffit went to Harcourt college, Gambler, O.
Miss Maffit was a young woman of charm and ability. Coming from parents that were prominent in Decatur all their lives, she was a social leader. She leaves her father, her two sisters and one brother, Robert U. Maffit of Decatur, her grandmother, Mrs. Usrey, widow of Capt. W.J. Usrey, and two aunts, Miss Elle Usrey of Decatur, and Mrs. James Cline of Cowden.
Mrs. Wehmeier, who was badly burned, is the wife of William H. Wehmeier of Hanford, Wash. She has been here since July visitjng her father and sisters. Mrs. Shauck is the wife of John A. Shauck, a justice in the supreme court of Ohio. Judge Shauck arrived at noon today.
PLANS FOR FUNERAL
The body of Miss Maffitt was removed to the undertaking establishment of Monson & Wilcox and prepared for burial. Wednesday morning the body will be removed to the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary J. Usrey, 615 W. Prairie avenue, where the funeral will be held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon. The casket will not be opened at any time.
Dr. Joseph Miller of York, Pa., a cousin of D.A. Maffitt, will be here. Mrs. Golden Danely Slaughter of Paris will get here tonight, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Forman of Bloomington will also arrive tonight.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 7 Sep 1909
Read the complete story about this terrible tragedy!
MAGAN, Henry C. 
Henry C. Magan, an old soldier from the home at Danville who has been around Decatur nearly all this week, was found dead at Wyckles switch, four miles west of Decatur, Thrusday afternoon. About 3 o’clock Mrs. J. R. Blanford saw the old man lying on a pile of lumber under the drive of J.A. Roney’s elevator. She thought he was only sleeping and said nothing about it until her husband returned home an hour later. Then she mentioned the fact to Mr. Blanford, and he went over to the elevator and found that the old man was dead. There were no marks of violence about the body and he appeared to have died naturally. Coroner Buxton was notified and went out at 5 o’clock and had the body brought to Moran’s undertaking establishment.
Papers on his person indicated that Magan had been in the Soldiers’ Home at Danville. He had a furlough allowing him thirty days leave of absence from April 18, the date of his death. He must have received the furlough the first of the week, for he was drunk in Decatur Tuesday. He was locked up that night and the next morning Justice McCoy fined him $3 and costs, a total of $4.50. After paying his fine he had $11.30 left. Wednesday night he was found asleep in the Powers building and was again locked up. Thursday morning he was released without paying a fine.
J.A. Roney saw the old man lying on the boards about 10 o’clock Thursday morning, but supposed he was asleep. He must have been dead several hours when found. There was no money on his person and even the pocketbook in which he carried his money was missing.
Coroner Buxton held an inquest at 9 o’clock Friday morning at Moran’s chapel, and the verdict was that death was due to unknown causes. The authorities at the Soldier’s home were notified of the death. It is not yet known what disposition will be made of the body. Magan was about sixty-five years old.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 19 Apr 1907, pg. 12
MAGEE, Clyde
Clyde, infant son of Mr and Mrs William T. Magee, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, December 20, of lung trouble, at the family residence, 922 East North street. The funeral was held at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon from the residence. The services were conducted by Rev. M.B. Spayd of the U.B. church. The interment was at Greenwood.
Decatur Daily Review, 22 December 1896
MAGNER, James
James Magner died about noon Wednesday in St. Mary’s hospital. Old age and a complication of diseases caused his death. Mr. Magner was almost 81 years old. He was one of the old residents, having lived in Decatur forty-five or fifty years. He was born in Ireland. He enlisted from Decatur and fought on the union side during the Civil war. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic church, from which the funeral will be held.
He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Robert Wiseman of Chicago, and Josephine Magner of Decatur. Mr. Magner had been ill about four years before his death.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 23 Mar 1904
NOTE: A description of the funeral was published in The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 25 Mar 1904.
MAHAN, James
A member of Celestial Lodge, No. 86, I.O.O.F., James Mahan, aged about 42 years, died of dropsy of the heart, at his late residence in this city, north west corner of East Eldorado and Edward streets, on last evening at seven o’clock, after an illness of about four weeks. Deceased leaves a wife and three boys, the youngest 4 years and the oldest 10. The deceased, who was a first-class harness maker, came to Decatur about 18 months ago from Indianapolis, and was employed at J. G. Starr & Sons establishment.
The funeral will take place on Friday, Nov. 19th, at 2 p.m.
Decatur Weekly Republican, Decatur IL, 25 Nov 1880, pg. 7
MAHANNAH, Capt. Harvey Captain Harvey Mahannah died at 2:45 Tuesday morning at the family residence, 382 East Center street. He was almost seventy-nine years old. He had been in failing health for over a year, suffering from a complication of diseases. For several weeks he had been suffering with asthma.
Captain Mahannah was born Aug 12, 1836 in Washington county, Pa., The family moved to Ohio in 1830, and he came to Macon county in 1851, settling near Mr. Zion. His father had been a farmer and he followed that life for some time, interworking as a carpenter. He moved to Decatur in 1856. He was working as a carpenter in Louisiana when trouble between the north and south started and the people of the south began to make it unpleasant for northern sympathizers.
Mr. Mahannah kept his sentiments to himself. In telling about it later, he said that he and Miss Marj T. Swift were engaged to be married before he went to Louisiana, and he decided that if he was ever to keep that engagement, he had better go back north while the going was good. Part of the trip he made on a train with confederate soldiers, and he got back to Decatur in time to marry Miss Swift on June 30, 1861. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in June 1911.
Aug. 12, 1862, Mr. Mahannah enlisted as an orderly sergeant in company G, of the 116th Illinois volunteer infantry, made up largely of Macon county men, and the regiment first went into camp at the old fairgrounds west of town, now Fairview park. While the regiment was still in camp there, he was commissioned first lieutenant. Fifty years later, in May 1912, he received from the government the pay for that first month’s service as a soldier. He received his captain’s commission at Larkinsville, Ala, in 1861. He was hit by a bullet during the battle of Missionary Ridge, but was only slightly woulnded. He had only one attack of illness during the entire war and was in the hospital but a short time. He was on every march taken by his regiment except one, and took part in every battle in which his regiment was engaged. He marched with Sherman to the sea, and was in the last battle in North Carolina. The regiment was mustered out at Washington June 29, 1865, and finally discharged at Camp Butler.
After the war, Captain Mahannah returned to Decatur and worked as a carpenter for many years. Over forty years ago he built the home in which the family has since resided at 382 East Center street. He served the township as a member of the board of highway commissioners and has always been considered one of the city’s substantial citizens. He was a member of the Congregational church, Macon Lodge No. 8, A.F.& A.M. and of Dunham Post No. 141, G.A.R. He is survived by his wife and one son, Stephen U. Mahannah, of Decatur. The body was removed to the Dawson undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed, but it will probably be held Thursday, and will be under the auspices of the Masons and the Grand Army of the Republic. The interment will be in Greenwood.
Unknown Newspaper - Date of death: 27 Jul 1915
MAHANNAH, Mary
MARY MAHANNAH DIES AT AGE 80
Had Been In Ill Health For Two Years
Mrs. Mary T. Mahannah, widow of Harvey Mahannah, long well-known residents of Decatur, died Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. Lee Geddes, three miles northwest of Decatur on Boiling Springs road. She was practically eighty years old at the time of her death and had been in poor health for about two years or more.
She was born in Marion, Ind., on May 29, 1842 and came to Decatur about sixty-five years ago. In 1862, she was married to Harvey Mahannah, who was a captain of Co. H, 116 Illinois Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War. Three children were born to them, one dying in infancy and a second, Sarah Mahannah, died some years ago.
The third and surviving child is Steve Mahannah, who was with her at the time of her death and who is rather prominent here in political circles. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jesse Craig of Nort Port, Wash., and Mrs. Hannah Peters of Sedee, Okla. She was a member of the Congregational church. The body was brought to the Monson and Wilcox undertaking parlors for burial.
Decatur Review, 17 Feb 1922
The funeral of Mrs. Mary T. Mahannah, widow of Captain Harvey Mahannah, will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Monson & Wilcox chapel.
Decatur Review, 18 Feb 1922
MAHER, Edward Edward Maher, for the past 47 years a resident of Decatur, died at St. Mary’s hospital at 2 o’clock this morning of hemorrhage of the brain. His aged wife is also lying at the point of death at the hospital, where the couple were taken on Tuesday of this week.
Mr. Mayer’s remains were taken to this late residence at 827 North Morgan street and the funeral will be held from St. Patrick’s church on Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock. Rev. Father Kelley will celebrate high mass. Burial will be at Cavalry.
The deceased was born in county Tipperary, Ireland, in 1829. He came to . America when 23 years of age, coming direct to Decatur, where he has since resided. He was an old soldier, having been a member of Company B., 116th Illinois Volunteers. He was employed in the Wabash yards for a number of years, but for the past nine years has been retired.
He is survived by his wife, one child, Mrs. C.R. Couryan, and five grandchildren living at Ivesdale and two sisters, Mrs. A.N. Condon of Decatur and another living in Ireland. He was a member of St. Patrick’s church.
The Daily Republican, Decatur IL, 14 Jul 1899
MAJOR, Chester A. The funeral of Chester A. Major, who died in Chicago Sunday, will be held here at 1 o’clock Thursday afternoon. The funeral services will be under the direction of the Masons and American Legion, of which orders he was a member.
Decatur Review, Decatur IL, 26 Dec 1922
The funeral of Chester A. Major was held Thursday afternoon at his father’s home in Warrensburg. The sermon was preached by Rev. Gordon Waggoner. The pallbearers were Chester Baker, J. M. Schroeder, Russ Williard, J. M. Fyman and Clifford Keister and Wilbur Culp all belonging to the Masonic order. About 16 members of the American Legion also accompanied the body to Harristown.
There were many beautiful floral offerings a big truck lad and a car full which were in charge of Mrs. Ray Major, Miss Jennie Mizell, Mrs. Jesse Baker, Mrs. Earl Major, Mrs. Dit Noel, Mrs. Ross Willard and Miss Anna Tuttle.
Relatives and friends from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christopher and little daughter of Washington Pa, Lawrence Major of South Bend Ind, Mrs. and Mrs. John Burrus and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Burrus all of Dawson Ill, Mrs. Sallie Rayborn of Concord Ill, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Anderson Washington D.C., John W. Major of Peoria and Mrs. Rea??? Of Chicago, Mr. Connelison & brother Mason of Chicago accompanied the body.
The music was furnished by Mrs. David Faith, Mrs. A.A. Mertz, J.E. Hursh and Baxter Brown. The interment was in the Harristown cemetery.
Decatur Review, Decatur IL, 30 Dec 1922, pg. 4
MALESKA, Max John
MANION, Sadie
MANLEY, Jacob W. Jacob W. Manley of Maroa died at 3:25 o’clock Thursday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cordie Sheets in Decatur. He was eighty-five years old.
Mr. Manley was born in Turledge, Tenn, Apr. 14, 1843. He came to Illinois when he was twenty-one years old and most of his life was spent on a farm five miles east of Maroa. He was married three times. He and Hiss Elizabeth Letter were married Sept. 22, 1876. Her death occurred Oct. 26, 1886. He and Miss Mary Huffman of Clinton were married Sept. 12, 1888. She died in April, 1893. Mr. Manley’s third wife was Miss Mary Cramley of Centralia. They were married Dec. 28, 1898. She died June 1, 1922. Eight children were born to the first marriage and two to the second. All but one of the children are living. They are Mrs. Slider and Mrs. James Cade of Houston, Tex., A. R. Manley of Pekin, Mrs. Joseph Schultz of Maroa, C.L. Manley of Twin Falls, Ida., Mrs. Thomas Lancaster and Mrs. Henry Luckenbill of Maroa, and Mrs. Ruth Parr of Argenta.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Maroa. The burial will be in the Maroa cemetery.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur IL, 20 Apr 1928, pg. 6
MANSFIELD, Fannie A. (Starr)
Died, at her residence in this city, on Tuesday, wife of Mr. J.L. Mansfield, aged 40 years 3 months and 17 days. Mrs. Mansfield was born in Brownville, Jefferson county, New York. Her maiden name was Starr, and she was married at the early age of 16.
Her sudden death has sent a thrill of horror and grief throughout our entire community. She was known to all by her good works, her kindly words, and her active sympathies for the poor and afflicted. No appeal of the suffering or needy was ever passed by unheeded by her, yet, in her home along, and by those who knew her best was she fully appreciated.
Though a woman of strong feeling and quick impulse, one who lived in her family as a servant three years, has often said, that she never saw Mrs. Mansfield out of patience or ever heard a harsh or angry word pass her lips, but the ever kind "We must try and do better next time" was the severest reply administered to those who disobeyed or wronged her. She was a most tender mother and devoted wife, and her uniform kindness and thoughtful regard for the welfare of others made her an invaluable neighbor. Left an orphan at the tender age of five years, she learned by sad experience the need of kind words and encouragement to those whom death had deprived of a mother's care, and every child she met knew her as the childrens friend and defender. Her pure unselfishness was the most marked feature of her _, always (rest of sentence is unreadable). (Beginning of sentence is unreadable) good of others and never _ to have thought of self. If "by their works ye shall know them" is the guide to our judgment of her life as a Christian, no more faithful follower of the lowly Jesus have we ever known.
Truly may we say of here that, "She stretcheth forth her hand to the poor, yea, she reacheth forth her hand to the needy." Her children arise up and call her blessed; her husband also and he praiseth her.
Decatur Weekly Gazette, 30 September 1864
MARCH, Elizabeth
WENT AFTER AX; FOUND WOMAN DEAD
Mrs. Elizabeth March, Aged 60, Succumbs Suddenly
The death of Mrs. Elizabeth March, 332 Wabash avenue, was discovered at 7:30 Thursday morning when V.P. Meridith, who was working in the lumber yard across from the house, went to borrow an ax and found Mrs. March lying in her easy chair in the sitting room with her head neatly touching the floor.
Coroner Elmer Brintlinger held an inquest over the body Thursday morning in which the jury found death to have resulted from natural causes, probably heart trouble. The body was taken to the Moran undertaking establishment where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon.
HEARD A CRY
Mrs. March was about sixty years of age and has lived in Decatur most of her life. She was last seen alive by Mrs. Inez Ware, a neighbor, who talked with her Wednesday evening, while Mrs. March was sitting on her porch. Mrs. Ware testified that she seemed normal at that time. She also testified to having heard a cry about 4 o'clock Thursday morning which might have come from Mrs. March. She did not investigate this at the time.
HAD NO RELATIVES
Mrs. March had no immediate family. Her husband, Stanley March, was killed a few years ago, while working on the street for the city, and her only daughter died three years ago.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 13 May 1915
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth March was held at 4 o'clock Friday afternoon at Moran's chapel. The services were conducted by Rev. F.M. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. The music was furnished by Mrs. Corydon C. Nicholson and Mrs. W. Roy Essick. The pallbearers were I.J. Chronister, F.C. Kearnes, G.W. Culp, V.H. Chronister, Albert Cain and Paul Meridith. The interment was in Greenwood.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 15 May 1915
MARCH, Mary
Mary March died Monday, March 24th, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lizzie March, 508 Condit street, of lung trouble, aged 19 years. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Decatur Herald, 25 Mar 1902
MARCH, Maude E. (Shaddock)
MARCH, Stanley
SAID HIS SISTER DIED
At That Instant March Was Buried Alive
TWELVE FEET UNDER GROUND
People Crowd About and Make Another Cave In
Stanley March, _ , living at 508 East Condit street, met with a horrible death this morning. While working in a new sewer trench near the corner of North Main and Packard streets, the holes caved in and he was crushed and killed. The body was not extracted until two hours later.
The accident happened at _ 10 o'clock. Two other men were working with March. They were Jerry Stewart of 612 East Condit street and Charles Kershner of 1629 North Morgan street.
THE PLACE
The place where the men were working was _ a short one which runs behind the grocery store of S.S. Allsup and extends for half a block from North Main street to the _ between Main and Water street. Mr. Allsup had started to _ sewer tie to run from his store to the main sewer in the alley. The work was begun in the alley and a narrow trench about three feet wide had been dug from the _ west a distanct of about twenty-five feet.
It was in this trench that March met his end. He was laying tile in the bottom which was _ twelve feet from the surface of the ground. No one else was in the trench, but A.C. Spence, a clerk in Allsup's store was on the bank having a conversation with March and watching the progress of the work.
TAKING OF SISTER'S DEATH
March was talking of the death of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Boone, which occurred this morning. Spencer asked the cause of death and March said his sister had suffered with a cancer and had been for a long time. Spencer remarked to one of the men on top that he would not like to work at the bottom of _ it might cave and and almost at that moment the sides gave way and (rest of sentence is unreadable). The sides crumbled and entirely covered the unfortunate man. He screamed as the cave in happened and his _ were _ times after he was covered.
DIGGING
Others were called to assist in getting the man out and soon quite a crowd of people gathered. J._ Marshall, their _ for the Central Mutual Telephone comany was working nearby and he helped to dig. The earth was shoveled away until March's face and _ _ was exposed. It was thought that _ little _ was _ at that time. A. rope was tied around his _ him up.
Immediately, Dr. N.D. Myers was summoned and a message was sent to police headquarters. Officers Sullivan and Kossick took the patrol wagon and made a flying trip to the scene of the accident. Officer Sullivan took charge of things.
ANOTHER CAVE IN
(Next several paragraphs are nearly unreadable. Apparently onlookers and those working to free Mr. March caused another cave in an it took two hours to free Mr. March from the bottom of the trench. During this time Deptuy Coroner Roy Bendure, Chief Applegate, and undertaker J. Bullard arrived.)
HIS WIFE COMES
While the men were working, Mrs. March, wife of the man who was killed, had been notified of the accident and came to the place where it had happened. She walked to the edge of the trench and looking down, said: "Stanley, why did you fall into that hole?"
She seemed greatly affected with grief and was urged to go into a neighboring house but she insisted on going back to her own home.
When the dirt had been removed the body was lifted up and placed in the patrol wagon and was taking to the Bullard undertaking establishment.
THE RESPONSIBILITY
There seemed to be no one in particular to be blamed for the accident. The dirt was soft _ of the damp weather and with the weight of the dirt which had been thrown up from the trench the banks simply gave way. The place where the sewer was being laid had evidently been _ neighboring buildings were erected and of course it was quicker to give way than if it had been in a place which had never before been excavated.
MARCH'S FAMILY
March was aged about 56 years. He was a molder by trade but has for a long time past been engaged as a ditcher and was often employed in different parts of the city in such work. He leaves a wife and an adopted daughter 14 years old, and was in poor circumstances.
His sister, Mrs. Satah Boone, died at an early hour this morning. One of Mrs. Boone's sons was sent for and went with the body when it was removed.
March was a veteran of the civil war and was a member of Dunham Post, No. 141 G.A.R. He was quite well known about the city, having lived and worked in Decatur for a long time. An inquest will be held by the coroner. No funeral arrangements have yet been made.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 27 Nov 1899
MARKLE, James
Coroner Leon Monson was called to Warrensburg, Wednesday, by the sudden death of James Markle, carrier on rural route No. 2. He dropped dead in the Warrensburg postoffice about 9:15 o’clock Wednesday morning as he was getting ready to go out on his route. Heart trouble was the cause of his death.
Mr. Markle was about sixty years old and was an old time resident of Warrensburg. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Charles Janvrin of near Warrensburg, and Frank Markle of Terre Haute, and one brother living in Terre Haute. He lived by himself, his wife being dead.
The inquest was held at 3 o’clock this afternoon.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 21 Feb 1917
NTOE: A description of the funeral was published in The Daily Review, Decatur Illinois, 24 Feb 1917.
MARSH, Ann (Sloan)
MARSH, Charles Herbert
MARSH, Ella Victoria (Ray) Shields
MARSH, Henrietta Jane (Sherman)
MARSH, Janie Mae (Stogsdill)
MARSH, Jesse
MARSH, Jesse
MARSH, John
MARTIN, Albert
Died, in this city yesterday, of disease of the heart, Albert Martin, aged 43 years. Mr. Martin was a highly educated and intelligent German, and had his health permitted, was competent to fill the highest positions in business life. He served credibly during the late war, and died regretted by all who knew him. His remains were interred this forenoon, with military honors, a large escort of his old companions in arms following the body to the grave. -- The German Turners, of which the deceased was a worthy member, also attended the funeral in a body.
Decatur Review, 23 Jun 1870
MARTIN, Drucilla J. (Greenfield)
MARTIN, George
George “Sabe” Martin died suddenly Monday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Martin, 154 South Calhoun street. He was twenty-eight years old last May. Heart trouble is thought to have been the cause of his death.
Mr. Martin had not been in good health and Monday afternoon he was lying on the couch when his mother went down town to do some shopping. When she returned about 5 o’clock she found him lying on the floor beside the couch. A physician was called and said that the young man had been dead for perhaps an hour.
Mr. Martin was born May 15, 1896. He was a veteran of the World war, having served overseas with major Lutz Krigbaum. He was injured while in the service and had not enjoyed good health since the close of the war. He leaves a brother, Harlow Martin, and a sister Ruth Yoder.
The body was removed to the Moran & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
The Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur IL, 28 Oct 1924
MARTIN, John Andrew
John Andrew Martin died in his home, 1113 North Jordan street at 2:10 o'clock Wednesday morning. He suffered three paralytic strokes, the last of which occurred two weeks ago. He was born Sept. 19, 1852 in Chambersburg, Pa., but had made his home in Decatur for the past 20 years. He leaves his wife, Anna Martin and the following children, all of Decatur; Lou, Carl, Carmie, George, Dewey, Russell, Bessie and Flossie. he also leaves one brother, George M. Martin in New Jersey and 22 grandchildren.
The body will remain in the home until funeral time. Services will be conducted in the Moran & Sons chapel at 10 o'clock Friday morning. Burial will be in Peck cemetery near Cerro Gordo.
Decatur Evening Herald, 3 Oct 1928
MARTIN, Peter Peter Martin was found dead in his bed at 5 o’clock Saturday morning at his home, 1551 North Church street. He had been ill for three days of congestion of the stomach but when he retired at 9 o’clock Friday he was feeling better and seemed to be improved. His son, Charles found Mr. Martin dead in bed Saturday morning.
Peter Martin was born in Ashland O., March 30, 1836, and came to Illinois in 1867, and was engaged in the shoe business at Macon until the spring of 1894, when he came to Decatur to live. He was married to Artilla A. McGown in 1868. Mrs. Martin died last February.
Mr. Martin is survived by two sons, William M. and Charles E. Martin and five grandchildren. He served five years in the civil war and was a veteran of Company H, Forty-ninth Ohio Volunteers and was a Mason and also a member of the G.A.R.
The funeral will be held from the residence at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon and will be in charge of Macon Lodge No. 8, A.F. and A.M.
Coroner Dawson held an inquest Saturday afternoon and the verdict was that Mr. Martin’s death was due to heart trouble superinduced by rheumatism.
Decatur Herald, Decatur IL, 2 May 1903, pg. 3
MARTIN, William
The funeral of William Martin, an old, prominent and highly respected citizen of this city, took place at the residence of Dr. H.C. Johns, in the southeast part of the city, Rev. W.H. Prestley, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiating. The attendance was very large. The sermon, from the text: "For I know that thou wilt bring me to death and to the house appointed for all living," was a very able and instructive one. From his memoir of the deceased we learn that Mr. Martin was born in Pennsylvania, June 6, 1800, being 79 years old at the time of his death. He moved to Circleville, Ohio, when a lad, and in the course of a few years he engaged in pork packing and general merchandising, sending his produce in flat boats to New Orleans, where he had an extensive branch commission house. In 1849 he moved to Piatt county, this state, where he invested his property in farm lands, also engaging extensively in the cattle trade. In 1858, previous to which time he assisted in building the Presbyterian church here, being one of its most liberal contributors, and taking an active interest in its prosperity.
He enjoyed a remarkable degree the respect and confidence of all our citizens, for he was a man of indomitable energy, strict integrity, upright walk, genial disposition, and generous to a fault. He leaves three children to mourn his death - Mrs. Dr. Johns, of Decatur, William Martin, of Wheatland, and Henry Martin of Forsythe.
The funeral cortege was one of the largest ever seen in the city. The pall bearers were: Judge Green, Joseph Michl, Jasper J. Peddecord, Samuel Powers, Isaac Shellabarger, and E. McClellan.
Decatur Review, 7 April 1879
MARTIN, Willis K. Willis K. Martin, a well-known citizen of the county, died of lockjaw at Mr. Zion on Friday afternoon, having stepped on a rusty nail four days ago. The deceased was a veteran soldier, having served in the Union army as a private in Co. H, 89th Ill. Regt., and it was his request that the comrades of Dunham Post No. 141, G.A.R. bury him with the honors of the order. The funeral will occur on Sunday, when members of the Post will go to Mt. Zion in hacks and conduct the interment. The deceased leaves a family.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur IL, 5 Sep 1885, pg. 3
MASSEY, David
David Massey died at his home in Niantic about 3 o’clock Monday morning. Death was due to rheumatism of the heart. Mr. Massey was born in Ohio about eighty years ago. He was an old soldier and member of the G.A.R.
Mr. Massey leaves the following children: Mrs. D.W. Shipman of Decatur, Mrs. Sarah Proise of Ducktall, Neb, Mrs. Flora Weaver of Carbondale, Ill., and Theodore Massey of Decatur. The body was taken to the Dawson and Wikoff undertaking establishment and prepared for burial and the funeral probably will be held some time Wednesday morning. Interment will be in the Keller cemetery, south of Lovington.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur IL, 20 Jun 1921
NOTE: An obituary published in the Decatur Daily Review on 21 Jun 1921 said that the funeral was at 10 o’clock at the Dawson & Wikoff chapel in Decatur and that the interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
MASTERSON, John H.
John H. Masterson, a painter and paper hanger died at 9 a.m. Wednesday Oct 2 at the family home 1104 East Herkimer street aged 61 years. He is survived by a wife and four sons and a daughter who lives in Colorado.
The funeral will be held Saturday at 3:39 o’clock from the residence and the burial will be at Greenwood cemetery.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 3 Oct 1901
NOTE: A description of the funeral was published in The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 7 Oct 1901.
MATHIAS, Frank
MATHIAS, Laura (Querry)
MATTHEWS, JohnWabash Veteran - Dies at 58
John Matthews, 58, 1722 North Edward Street, a Wabash employee for 20 years, died Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Wabash Employees Hospital. Besides his widow, he leaves a son, J. Harold Matthews of Granite City and four daughters, Mrs Charles Young, Macon, Mrs. Anna Schultz, Decatur; Miss Mary Matthews, Macon; Mrs Frank Wagner, Defiance, Ohio.
Mr Matthews was born in Macon and lived there until coming to Decatur in 1922. He was a member of St. Thomas church, Decatur Council No. 577 Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society and Brotherhood of American Railway employees.
The body was taken to Moran & Sons funeral home. Friends may call at the residence today after 7 p.m. Requiem high mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Church Thursday at 9 a.m. Burial arrangements are incomplete.
Decatur Review, 26 Nov 1942, pg. 3
MAUZY, JohnJohn Mauzy, former sheriff of Macon county, died at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in his home near Oakland, Ill. Mr. Mauzy was seventy-eight years old. He was sheriff of Macon couty in the later eighties, moving to his farm near Oakland about twenty-five years ago, where he has resided ever since. He is survived by one son, Joe Mauzy of Oakland, and two grand-sons. The funeral is in progress at Oakland this afternoon.
Decatur Review, 2 May 1919
According to the Illinois State Death Index, John's wife Harriett E. Mauzy died on 6 Dec 1928 at Oakland, Coles Co., IL.
MAUZY, Joseph C.JOE MAUZY, ONCE TRIED FOR MURDER HERE, DIES
Figured in Celebrated Case in Which Jack Faunce Was Convicted, Sentenced, Then Pardoned
Joseph C. Mauzy, son of John Mauzy, former sheriff of Macon county, died Friday at his home in Oakland, Ill. He was fifty-two years old. His death was caused by tuberculosis, with which he had suffered for a long time.
He is survived by his wife, from whom he was separated, one son Connie Mauzy, and two grand-children.
IN FAMOUS TRIAL
Old residents will remember Joe Mauzy, who was defendant in the most remarkable trial ever held in Macon county. Matt McKinley, a popular man, was shot and killed on the night of July 3, 1889, when he went to the rescue of two women who called for help when a man was abusing them.
JACK FAUNCE ARRESTED
Jack Faunce was arrested for that murder. Thomas Lee, an uncle of Attorney J.C. Lee, had been engaged to defend Faunce, but Mr. Lee died just before the case came up for trial and the court appointed Joe Burres and Fred Brown, two young lawyers who had just been admitted to the bar, to defend Faunce.
SHERIFF'S PISTOL FOUND
John Mauzy was sheriff at that time, and a revolver, said to be the property of the Sheriff, was found in the alley after the murder. Faunce maintained his innocence, but luck was against him. He had been at the Oakland part theater. The company went broke and that night Faunce accompanied the members into the city. They could have proved an alibi for him, but they could not afford to stay here and they scattered and could not be located at the time of the trial.
Faunce was convicted to life imprisonment in the penitentiary. Nine out of every ten people in Macon county believed Faunce was innocent. Three of Decatur's leading lawyers made unsuccessful attempts to get a pardon for him.
REPORTER INVESTIGATES
He had served nine ears when a Review reporter started to trail down statements alleged to have been made by eye-witnesses to the effect that instead of Jack Faunce it was Joe Mauzy who committed that murder.
The Review man hunted up the witnesses and secured affidavits from them, sworn to before senator O.W. Smith, who at that time was a justice of the peace in Decatur. The Review man went before the board of pardons in behalf of Faunce and presented those affidavits, backed up by a petition from thousands of Macon county citizens asking that Faunce be released.
MAUZY INDICTED
The affidavits were published in The Review, and the result was that the grand jury, then in session, returned an indictment against Joe Mauzy, charging him with the murder of Matt McKinley. It was the first time in the history of the county that a man had been indicted for a murder committed so long ago, and the first time a man had been indicted for a crime that another man was already serving a life sentence for. Mauzy was acquitted after a sensational trial, but the evicence left no doubt in the minds of the people that some other than Jack Faunce committed that murder.
PARDON GRANTED
The petition for a pardon was granted after he had served nine years and had almost given up hope. He is still alive and is living in Kansas City, Mo., but nearly all the members of the jury that convicted him and the grand juty that indicted him, the attorney who prosecuted him and the judge who sentenced him, are dead.
Decatur Review, 17 Nov 1922
MAXWELL, Margaret E. (Bunn)Mrs. Alfred Maxwell died of la grippe Saturday afternoon at the familiy residence, No. 207 West William street, aged about 57 years. The deceased ws a native of Ross county, Ohio, and came to Decatur in 1854. She was a daughter of the late Rev. D.P. Bunn, and was known to all of the older residents of the city. She was married on December 12, 1860, to Alfred Maxwell, and has always resided in Decatur, except a few years spent in Taylorville. Mrs. Maxwell was a sister to D.L. Bunn, of this city, and Mrs. M.E. Rockwell, of Taylorville, who with her husband survive her. Mrs. Maxwell was an excellent woman in every way. She had a rare quality in every way. She had a rare quality of courage. Disappointment and sorrows came, but she did not succumb to them. She entered upon married life with every promise of comfort and happiness. Financial misfortune followed but she found joy and consolation in her children. They grew almost to manhood and womanhood and then sickened and died. To many a woman who made sacrifices through the long years for the sake of these children, this would have been a calamity from which she could never recover. But Mrs. Maxwell was a woman who could rise above despair. She might suffer, but her heart would not break; she might be cast down but she would not despair. Taking up her burden of life again, she proved that it was infinitely more noble and more beautiful to strive for those remaining than to give up and surrender. And so through long years again her life was one of patient self-sacrifice. There was no variance, no shadow of turning, no surrender until the last summons came. The world has known many a greater woman perhaps, but none truer to her duties in life. She was chastened by sorrow, and she was ever kind, gentle and considerate to friends. She won the love and admiration of many, and her death will be mourned by a large circle. Her life was one of self-sacrifice and devotion, her reward the crown received for the pure and spotless life.
Herald Despatch (Decatur), 4 Apr 1891
MAY, Ida (Moffett)
DEATH OF MRS. HENRY F. MAY
The death of Mrs. Henry F. May took place at the residence of her father, David C. Moffett, five miles west of the city, this forenoon at about 11 o'clock.
Her death will occasion little surprise to the publice, as she had been ill for nearly three years, and had been confined to her bed since last January, in such a low state of health that her demise was daily expected by her family and friends.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Ida Moffett, was a member of the First M.E. church; she was a graduate of the Decatur High School, and taught for several years in the third ward school building. In September of last year she was taken overland to Colorado by her husband, in the hope that the trip and a brief sojourn in that favorable climate would in time restore her health. For a while she gained strength and seemed to improve; but it was not permanent, and she returned to Decatur and her father's home last January, where she died to-day, as above stated.
All that a loving husband and kind relatives and friends could do for her, or the most skillful physician could suggest, was of no avail, and the loved wife and daughter has passed over the dark river of the better world which knows no pain, no sickness or sorrow.
She leaves a bereaved husband, and a child 18 months old.
The time of the funeral will be duly announced in these columns.
Decatur Daily Republican, 14 May 1879
REQUIESCAT IN PACE
Funeral of Mrs. Ida Moffitt May - Text of the Sermon by Dr. Goodwin.
From Saturday's Daily
On yesterday afternoon at two o'clock the large auditorium of the First M.E. Church was well filled with our best people, who wished to pay their last tribute of respect to a lady well known and highly regarded in the various circles of the city. The deceased was a graduate of the Decatur high school, and for a number of years was a teacher in the third ward school. A large majority of the persons present yesterday were ladies, as the hour was such as prevented the business men of the city from attending. The floral decorations were unusually tasteful and appropriate, and were prepared by Miss Emma Gray, Miss Shaffer, Miss Nale, Mrs. Laura Brett, Mrs. L.L. Haworth and Mrs. C. Conklin. Excellent singing was furnished by H.L. Montgomery, Benton Blackstone, Mrs. Ida Armstrong and Miss Sallie Roe. Prof. Albert Condell presided at the organ in the absence of Mr. G.F. Wessels, and the organ was handled in his usual masterly manner.
"WHY SHOULD GOOD PEOPLE DIE?"
The pastor of the deceased lady, Rev. Dr. Goodwin, conducted the services, and Father Crissey, a particular friend of Mrs. May, offered a peculiarly appropriate prayer at the close. The sermon was about 30 minutes in length, and was listened to with the closest attention, and it seemed to make a deep impression upon the large congregation. We have room only for the text and a mere ouline of the sermon. The text was the 4th verse of the 23d Psalm, and after the beautiful figures used in the text had been explained, the speaker first answered the question, "Why should good people die?" The answers given were that God's justice and impartiality demand this. The punishment, or result of sin, was to be death, and as all have sinned all must die; and the death of the good shows God's love for his children. The rewards of grace cannot be enjoyed here, for while in the flesh we cannot contain all that God intends we shall enjoy. We must die to obtain the full reward God intends to give his people. The speaker next noticed the reasons the christian has for fearing no evil in the dying hour. These are the presence of the Savior, the safety and comfort offered by his rod and staff. Only to those who love Jesus is such safety or comfort promised. Reference was made to the faith and the dying trust of the deceased, who was fully prepared for her departure.
The above is a very meager outline of the discourse. After the friends had taken a last look at the face of the dead, the long procession moved to the cemetery, where the burial service was read, and the loved form of Ida Moffitt May was laid away to rest till the resurrection morn.
The pallbearers were Geo. S. Durfee, I.W. Ehrman, O.B. Gorin, W.C. Armstrong, T.J. Abel and Cy. M. Imboden.
The bereaved husband and stricken parents and family have the sincere sympathy of many people.
Decatur Weekly Republican, 22 May 1879
MAY, Lois Ellen (Cowgill)
MAY, Sally Valentine (Fitzpatrick)
Funeral services for Sally V. May, 83 of 1665 East Marietta street, who died at 12:30 P.M. Monday in the Decatur & Macon County hospital following a four weeks' illness, will be conducted at P.M. Wednesday in the Third United Brethren church. Burial will be in Fairlawn cemetery. Friends may call at Monson funeral home.
She was born in Versailles county Kentucky, Jan 7, 1854, and married James F.W. Boone, who died Jan 15, 1920. She later married Edwin May, who died March 23, 1933. She has been a resident of Decatur for the last 71 years and a member of the Third United Brethren church.
She leaves two sons, Frank Boone of Green Switch and Charles R. Boone of Decatur, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Gallagher, Chicago and Mrs. Lizzie S. Skelley of Decatur, and a brother Richard F. Fitzpatrick of Decatur.
Decatur Review, 26 Oct 1937, pg. 17
MAYALL, Miles The funeral of Miles Mayall was held at 10 o’clock Sunday morning at the church of God and was largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. I.S. Richmond pastor of the church. Music was furnished by a male quarter. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
Five grandsons and one great grandson of Mr. Mayall were pallbearers. They were Walter Morthland of Springfield, Miles Morthland of Austin Township, Roy Morthland of Austin township, Raymond Kerwood of Warrensburg., Lee Morthland of Hickory Point Township, all grandsons and Henry Holderness of Hickory Point township, grea grand son. Interment was at Illini cemetery.
The death of Mr. Mayall occurred Thursday night at 11:20. He suffered a paralytic stroke on Monday afternoon and never recovered. He had been able to be around up to that time though his health was not of the best. He was a member of the Church of God.
Mr. Mayall would have been seventy years old in January. He was a veteran of two wars, the Civil and Mexican wars. He went through 108 battles and was never injured. In January of this year he was given a postcard shower on his birthday and received about 100 cards, many of them containing the stars and stripes.
Mr. Mayall was born and reared in Philadelphia. From there the family went to Perry county Pa., where they lived several years. They came to Illinois in 1871 and settled in Decatur. After living here three years they went to Warrensburg which has been the home of Mr. Mayall since.
He was married in 1851 to Margaret McClintock. To this union were born nine children, only three of whom survive. They are Mrs. C. J. Johnson of Decatur, Mrs. Ben Kerwood Of Warrensburg and Mrs. Jon Criswell of Warrensburg. He also leaves fourteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 7 Nov 1910, pg. 11
MAYBERRY, David L. David L. Mayberry of Decatur, veteran of the civil war, died Thursday afternoon in the Soldier’s home at Quincy. He was eighty-two years old and had been an invalid for a long time. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Benjamin Mayberry and Mrs. H. M. Ross of Decatur, Elmer Mayberry of ???, and Frank Mayberry, who is now in Indiana.
The body was brought to Decatur Saturday forenoon and taken to the Moran & Sons chapel, where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon.
Decatur Daily Review, Decatur IL, 23 Sep 1922
MAYS, William H.
William H. Mays died at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the family residence, 289 East Marietta street. He would have been 60 years old this month. Mr. Mays was one of the best known men in Decatur. He was a member of the Decatur police department under Mayor C.M. Borchers, working as health officer and also as a plain clothes man. He also worked for the city in various other departments for a number of years. He had been in poor health for a long time, and a year ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis. The immediate cause of death was uraemic poisoning.
Mr. Mays was born near Maysville, Ken. August 16, 1855. His parents moved to Macon county and settled at Mt. Zion when he was only one year old. Ten years later he moved to Macon and made that his home for many years. He and Miss Stella Biddle were married at Macon April 18, 1888. The family moved to Decatur seventeen years ago and has been there ever since. Besides his wife he is survived by two children, Mrs. Dorothy Weikel of Springfield and Miss Eva Mays of Decatur.
Daily Review (Decatur), 2 August 1915
The funeral of William H. Mays will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the family residence 289 Marietta street. The interment will be in Macon cemetery. If the roads are good, the funeral party will make the trip in automobiles. Otherwise they will go on the Illinois Central.
Daily Review (Decatur), 2 August 1915
McCARTY, MaryDIES SUDDENLY ON VISIT TO DAUGHTER
Mrs. Mary McCarty's Home Was in Sterling
Mrs. Mary McCarty died suddenly Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Coakley, 268 South Broadway. Her home was in Sterling, Ills. She came here three weeks ago on a visit. She was taken ill two or three days ago. Her age was seventy-three years.
She had lived at Sterling for ten or twelve years and before that made her home at Champaign and Ivesdale. She is survived by six children, Mrs. Margaret Farris of Missouri, Mrs. Elizabeth Coakley of Decatur, Michael McCarty of Chicago, John McCarty, Mrs. Agnes Kanzler and Joseph McCarty, all of Sterling, Ill. The body will be taken to Sterling at 10:45 Tuesday morning. The funeral will be held there Wednesday.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 10 May 1909
McCAY, Samuel C. Samuel C. McKay, a veteran of the Civil war and a former resident of Cerro Gordo, died at 7:45 o’clock Thursday night at this home, 745 West Waggoner street. He was eighty-four years old last October. His death followed his third stroke of apoplexy.
Mr. McKay was born in West Alexander, Pa., Oct. 10, 1841. He came to Illinois many years ago, and when the Civil war broke out he enlisted in the Seventh Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. He was made a corporal and served from Sept. 3, 1861, till Sept. 12, 1864.
At the close of the war Mr. McKay returned to Illinois and settled on a farm near Cerro Gordo, farming for many years. He moved into Cerro Gordo on his retirement from active farm life and lived there eighteen years, moving from there to Decatur in 1918. He was steward of the Presbyterian church in Cerro Gordo, and the G.A.R. post and the I.O.O.F. lodge in Cerro Gordo. He is survived by his wife and one sister, Miss May McKay of Hale, Mo.
The body was removed to the L. A. Monson undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Decatur Review, Decatur IL, 25 Dec 1925, pg 3
McCLUSKEY, Charles WilburC.W. M'CLUSKEY HIGHLY ESTEEMED
Dies in Home After Illness Lasting Since January
Charles Wilbur McCluskey died at _:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the family residence, 155 West North street. He was forty-four years old last January. His death was caused by a complication of diseases, with which he had suffered greatly since last January.
Mr. McCluskey was highly esteemed by his neighbors and associates, and those who knew him longest and best held him in highest regard. In his business relations he was always straight and honorable. He was cheerful and companionable and during his long suffering he did not complain. He was devoted to his home and family and his home had more attraction for him than any other place.
MOVED HERE IN 1905
Mr. McCluskey was born near Owaneco, Ill., Jan 22, 1875. When he was ten years old he moved with his parents to Blue Mound, where he lived until 1905, when he moved to Decatur and has lived here ever since. For a number of years he was associated with Byrd L. Davis, managing the office of the Davis Livery company. He was widely known as an even-tempered, courteous man. Mr. McCluskey was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mae Bowman of Moweaqua. Her death occurred in 1903. One son was born to them. Phloyd McCluskey, now of San Antonio, Tex. Mr. McCluskey and Miss Hattie Belle Goodale of Blue Mound were married Jan. 21, 1905. Beside his wife and son, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. McCluskey, and two brothers, Calvin and Francis McCluskey, and one sister, Mrs. Ona Hedges, all of San Antonio, Tex. Mrs. McCluskey was a member of the Loyal American lodge of Decatur.
The funeral will be held at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon in the family residence, 155 West North street.
Decatur Review, 27 Aug 1919
McCLUSKEY, Mae (Bowman)Dr. Thomas Bowman of Chicago came Monday, being called here by the death of his sister, Mrs. Mae Bowman-McCluskey, who died at Blue Mound Sunday. Her remains will be brought here for burial Tuesday. Funeral services at the M.E. church at 11 o'clock by Rev. W.F. Stephenson.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 12 May 1903
McCLUSKEY, Mary MarillaMiss Mary Marilla McCluskey died at 10:20 o'clock Thursday morning at her home, 642 West Macon street. She would have been sixty-two years old in February. Miss McCluskey had been in failing health for some time, but her illness did not appear to be serious until a few hours before her death.
Miss McCluskey was born in Dyesville, O., Feb. 12, 1864. With her parents she came to Illinois in 1866. All of her life since then has been spent in Moweaqua and Decatur. Her nearest relatives are two brothers, David McCluskey of Blue Mound and Peter McCluskey of Decatur. The body was removed to Monson undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Decatur Review, 31 Dec 1925
McCLUSKEY, OlgaMrs. F.C. Frees has received word of the death of her sister, Mrs. Olga McCluskey in Los Angeles, Cal., which occurred Wednesday morning. She formerly lived in Decatur, having left here about ten years ago.
Mrs. McCluskey is survived by her husband, Tom McCluskey, her sister, Mrs. F.C. Frees, her mother, Mrs. Fred Wessollek, 1030 East Condit street, Decatur, three daughters, Mrs. Shlinkert, Nellie and Carrie mcCluskey, and a brother, August, of Lancaster, Pa., and another brother, Herman of Delleville.
Decatur Review, 25 Sep 1925
McCLUSKEY, PeterPETER M'CLUSKEY DIES SUDDENLY
Emloye of Linn and Scruggs Suffers Stroke
Peter B. McCluskey of 462 West Macon street, for several years employed at the Linn & Scruggs store died at 6:15 o'clock Tuesday morning at St. Mary's hospital. He would have been seventy-six years old in July. His death was caused by a stroke of apoplexy. He was stricken while on the street down town about 5 o'clock Monday afternoon and was taken to the hospital at once. It was his third stroke.
Peter B. McCluskey was born in Guernsey county, O., July 26, 1850. He came to Illinois in 1866. For the last twenty-five years he had made his home in Decatur. He was well known and well liked. He is survived by one brother, David McCluskey of Blue Mound. The body was removed to the Monson undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Monson chapel. The burial will be in the Moweaqua cemetery.
Decatur Review, 8 Jun 1926
McCONNELL, William
DIED - In Whitmore township on October 12, at 12:40 a.m., of consumption, Wm. McConnell, aged 28 years. The deceased was single and a farmer, son of Mrs. Sarah McConnell, a widow.
Saturday Herald, Decatur, IL, Saturday, 16 Oct 1886
McCORMICK, James James McCormick was found dead in a work shop Saturday on the farm of Jesse DeLong, fourteen miles northeast of Decatur and about four miles from Oreana. McCormick was an old soldier and was well known in Decatur where he spent much of his time. He had been an inmate of the poor farm for some time, but recently took a trip around through the county and a few days ago visited the home of Mr. DeLong, with whom he was acquainted. He was at that place all day Friday and sat around the yard in the shade. He took his meals there and seemed in his usual health. He had his pension papers with him and as usual when he went there, he gave them to Mrs. DeLong to keep for him lest he should lose them. He drew his pension money on July 4, $36, but he had no money on his person when found. Mr. DeLong went to the workshop early yesterday to call McCormick and found him dead. The body was still warm.
McCormick has no relatives living and little is known about him. The body will be buried today at the cemetery near where he died. Coroner Bendure was notified and went to the farm and held the inquest.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 18 Jul 1897
McCORMICK, Julia (Joubert)Mrs. McCormick Called By Death
Funeral Services to Be Held Saturday
Mrs. Julia McCormick, wife of Charles J. McCormick, died at 7:40 o'clock Thursday night at St. Mary's hospital. She was fifty-four years old last February. Her death was caused by pneumonia and complications after an illness of one week.
Mrs. McCormick's maiden name was Julia Joubert. She was born in Oraville, Ill., Feb. 6, 1875, and she and Charles J. McCormick were married there April 20, 1892. The home was in Springfield before they moved to Decatur in 1901. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Decatur chapter No. 111, O. E. S., the Royal Neighbors and the American Legion auxiliary.
She was a great lover of flowers and raised many fine specimens at her home. She had more than 100 kinds of flowers in her garden, mostly gladiolus. She was well known in the community.
She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Ethel Coard, Armarilla, Tex., Mrs. Stella Landholt and Charles P. McCormick of Decatur, and Mrs. Inez Carpenter of Ironwood, Mich. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Leonore Buckley of Whatcheer, Ia., and Mrs. Vittiline Costin of Omaha, Neb. There are six grandchildren. The body was taken to Dawson & Wikoff, funeral directors, and prepared for burial.
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Dawson & Wikoff chapel. The burial will be in Fairlawn Cemetery.
The Decatur Review, Friday, November 1, 1929
McCOY, George Edward
McCOY, John Thomas
McCOY, Mary Etta
McCOY, Myrtle
McCOY, Thelma Irene
McCOY, Harold Edward
McCOY, Ira O.
McCOY, James
McCOY, Lucinda F.
McCOY, Wayne Robert "Shorty"
McCOY, William Russell "Russ"
McCOY, Lloyd L.
McCOY, Clifford Ewing
McCOY, Hubert Lloyd "Dubes"
McCOY, Berlin Glenn
McCOY, George W.
McCOY, John Thomas
McCOY, Mary Etta
McCRACKEN, James
OLD RESIDENT OF WARRENSBURG DIES
J.M. McCracken was 71 Years of Age; Long in Town
Warrensburg, Jan 31 - J.M. McCracken died Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with complications of diseases. He was 71 years old and was an old resident of the town. He leaves a widow and three children, a daughter in the west, a daughter Eula who is a trained nurse in Chicago and a son, Charles, in Warrensburg. The funeral will be Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Congregational church.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 31 Jan 1910
McCURRY, Lester J.
News of the death of Lester J. McCurry at Clinton, Ia. Sunday night was received in Decatur Monday. Mr. McCurry was employed by the Decatur Home Telephone company about three years ago, later moving to Clinton, Ia. His wife was formerly Miss Bertha Moore of Decatur, and the message stated that she is in the hospital there.
Decatur Review, 17 December 1918
McDANIEL, Glenn J.
McDONALD, John John McDonald, aged 58 years, died yesterday at 1128 East Marietta street. The deceased, who was a veteran of a Massachusetts regiment, had been in the employ of the Wabash, and had contracted a severe case of the grip. He was a charge at the Springfield hospital, and came back. He was violently insane for awhile. He leaves a widow and four children. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Catholic church.Decatur Daily Republican, 26 Mar 1890, pg. 3
McDONALD, R.F.
R.F. McDonald, one of the foremost men of Long Creek township, despondent because of ill health, committed suicide in his home near Casner Monday morning, by shooting with a revolver.
R.F. McDonald was a man of splendid physique, in his prime endowed with great energy and the strength to do his will and a life of invalidism was so foreign to all that he had personally known during his busy life that it was to him abhorent.
R.F. McDonald was born in Winchester, Scott county, May 27, 1854, but had been a resident of Long Creek practically all of his life, his parents moving to that locality when he was an infant. In all affairs where the men who stand for what is best are to be found, R.F. McDonald was ever certain to be listed eager to do his part. A staunch party man, he had ever been a Republican active in the affairs of his party, and had more that once been called to serve the community in township service.
He was a member of Casner lodge 463, I.O.O.F. The surviving members of his family are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Lulu Quickel, Decatur; Mrs. Bessie Lindsey, Forsyth, and Mrs. Gladys Risley, Philadelphia. Also he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Florence Prather, Mrs. Alice Baird, and two brothers, John and George McDonald all of Decatur. Funeral services will be conducted in Casner church Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The burial will be in Long Creek cemetery.
Unknown newspaper, Feb 28, 1921
McGAFFEY, J.D. J.D. McGaffey, the well known traveling salesman, started for a walk early yesterday morning. Just before noon he was brought back on the street car by Nelson Hagerman and two other men. They had found him at the end of the walk at the extreme end of the East Wood street. He was lying on the ground and was then almost helpless. He just had strength enough to tell them to take him to his home at Hotel Brunswick. There he was attended by three physicians, Dr. O.R. Allen, the family physician, Dr. J.S. King and Dr. Will Barnes. They did all that was possible, but he was beyond earthly help and died at 4:35 in the afternoon.
The doctors state that death was caused by apoplexy and congestion of the stomach. It was reported that Mr. McGaffey had taken an overdose of morphine. This, it is stated, could not be possible, because the symptoms indicated that was not the. case. Mr. McGaffey has been in poor health for some time, though he was able to get around until the illness of yesterday morning. He was attending to business until a short time ago.
Mr. McGaffey was born in Linden, Vt., fifty years ago. He came to Decatur about fifteen years ago. Nearly all of that time he has been at the Hotel Brunswick. When he came here he was a traveling salesman for a wholesale house. About five years afterwards he went on the road for the Longman & Martinez Paint company and has been with them ever since. He traveled over Illinois and several western states.
Mr. McGaffey was a Mason and was a Knight Templar. He was a soldier in the war of Rebellion. He had so far as known $1,000 insurance on his life. Some years ago he had $10,000, but let half of it lapse purposely. Three months ago $5,000 expired. This he intended to renew, but it is believed he had not done so. Besides the widow, Mr. McGaffey leaves only a sister, who resides in Vermont.
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon and will be in charge of Beaumanoir commandery, No. 9, K.T.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 6 Dec 1892, pg. 3
McGLENNEN, Charles E. C.E. McGlennen of 2205 North Union street died at 7:30 o’clock Tuesday morning at the Decatur and Macon County hospital. He was eighty-three years old last November. His death was caused by pneumonia after an illness of only four days.
Mr. McGlennen was born in Cincinnati, O., Nov. 29, 1842. He served in an Ohio regiment during the Civil war and was a member of the G.A.R. He had resided in Decatur for the last thirty-seven years. He was a contracting plasterer and was well known. He was a member of the First Christian church. He was twice married.
His first wife was Alvira Gaddis, who died many years ago. His second wife was Mary Josephine Dragunier. He is survived by his wife and three children, George McGlennen of Broderick, Cal., Mrs. Maude Smith, also living in California, and Mrs. Beulah Mier of Decatur. There are eight grand-children. The body was removed to the LA. Monson undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Decatur Review, Decatur IL, 23 Feb 1926, pg. 3
The obituary for his wife, Mary J., was published in the Decatur Daily Review, Decatur Illinois, 27 Aug 1926, pg. 24
McGOODWIN, William William McGoodwin, colored, died at 5 o’clock Sunday eveing at his home, 878 West Marietta street. Paralysis and old age caused his death. McGoodwin was born over eighty years ago. He was a slave till the war. When Negro regiments were formed he entered the army and served till the end of the war. He was a member of Dunham post, No. 141, G.A.R. In 1866 he came to Illinois.
He leaves three children, Mrs. Fannie Rice, Mrs. M.E. Moore and A.W. McGoodwin. He also leaves one grandchild. The funeral will be held at 3 o’clock Wednesday afternoon from the A.M.E. church. The casket will not be open at the church and those who wish to see the body should call at the house.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 1 Aug 1904.
McGOWAN, Catherine (Lawler)
MRS. M'GOWAN DIES AT DUNN RESIDENCE
She Had Lived in Decaur Many Years
Mrs. Catherine McGowan died at 5:10 Friday afternoon at the residence of her granddaughter, Mrs. E. F. Dunn, 233 West Cerro Gordo Street. Her death was caused by uremic (sic) poisoning. Mrs. McGowan was seventy-six years old and had lived in Decatur for many years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church. She was a native of Queen's County, Ireland. She came to the United States when she was only sixteen years old. For awhile the family lived in St. Louis. She was the widow of Fenton McGowan, whose death occurred about nineteen years ago. She is survived by three children, Mrs. P. Kilkeary, Thomas F. McGowan and Mrs. J.L.Gogerty. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Humprey White besides nineteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father J. Murphy, Requiem high mass will be celebrated. The internment will be in Calvary.
FUNERAL
The funeral of Mrs. Catherine McGowan will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Patrick's church. Burial will be at Calvary.
The Daily Review (Decatur), Saturday, 2 December 1911, p. 8
Submitted by:Kay Robinson
Catherine Lawler McGowan was the submitter's gr-great-grandmother.
McGOWAN, Elizabeth (Dunn)
MRS. McGOWAN ILL FOR MANY MONTHS
Woman, Loved By Many, Dies in Home
Mrs. Elizabeth McGowan, wife of Thomas McGowan, died at 4:30 o'clock Monday afternoon died in the family residence, 525 North Franklin Street. She was 50 years old last December. Her death was caused by cancer of the stomach. She had been in failing health for some time, and during the last nine weeks had been confined to her bed. Mrs. McGowan knew that the end was near and she knew that the fact was known to her family, but she tried to keep them from knowing how she suffered and she was cheerful and patient through it all. She possessed a cheerful disposition and was never happier than when doing something for others and she was loved by all that knew her.
Mrs. McGowan's maiden name was Elizabeth A. Dunn. She was born near Warrensburg December 8, 1868. The family moved to near Dalton City when she was a little girl and she lived there until she was grown. For a number of years she was a school teacher and the friendships she made among her pupils endured all through life. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and one of the most popular women among the congregation. She and Thomas McGowan were married October 10, 1892 and they have made their home in Decatur.
HUSBAND AND CHILDREN
Mrs. McGowan leaves her husband and the following children: Mrs. Irvin Vollmer of Dalton City, Miss Mary McGowan, Miss Nellie McGowan, Edwin McGowan, Emmett McGowan, Virgil McGowan and Miss Elizabeth McGowan all of Decatur. She also leaves a brother John Dunn of Dalton City, and the following sisters: Mrs. Anna Heneberry of Dalton City, Mrs. Minnie Nolan of Las Vegas, N.M., and Mrs. Nellie McCarty of Haskell, Okla.
The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The services will be conducted by Rev. Father J. Murphy. Burial will be in Calvary.
Decatur Review, Tuesday, April 15, 1919 - Page 4, Column 3
FUNERALS
Mrs. Thomas McGowan
The funeral of Mrs. Thomas McGowan was held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning in St. Patrick's Catholic Church. There was a large attendance, the church being filled with friends. More than fifty automobiles were in the cortege. Solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father J. Murphy as celebrant, Rev. Father Curran of Dalton City as deacon, and Rev. Father Cowden as sub-deacon.
Music was furnished by the regular choir of the church and there was also a solo by Miss Margaret Delaney. There were many beautiful floral tributes in charge of Miss Loretta Malefant, Miss Ellen O'Heran, Miss Geneva Mooney, Miss Helen Henneberry, Miss Bessie Henneberry, Miss Louise Vollmer, Miss Erma Dunn and Miss Imelda Dunn.
The bearers were Joseph Connaghan, P. W. Finn, Dan Higgins, P. J. McGuire, John Fitzgerald and George Goodman. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.
Submitted by:Kay Robinson
Elizabeth McGowan was the submitter's gr-grandmother.
McGOWAN, Fenton
At his home, NO. 806 Conlit Street, Fenton McGowan, aged 70 years, died of dropsy at 11 o'clock p.m. Monday March 20 (1893). The deceased had been ill so as to be confined to his home for two weeks past, and his advanced age made it impossible for him to withstand the inroads made upon his strength by the malady with which he was afflicted. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. Patrick Kilkerry, Mrs. James Gogerty and Thomas McGowan, all of Decatur. The deceased had been a constant resident of Decatur for almost forty years, with the exception of seven years, when he made his home in St. Louis, and from which city he returned to Decatur about eight years ago.
Weekly Herald Dispatch (Decatur), 25 March 1893
Submitted by:Kay Robinson
Fenton McGowan was the submitter's gr-great-grandfather.
McGOWAN, Samuel Captain Samuel McGowan died at 5:20 Tuesday evening at the family residence, 1303 North College street. He was eighty-seven years old and his death was due to the infirmities of age. Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Charles McGowan, of Fresno, Cal., and four daughters, Mrs. W. M. McKelvy and Mrs. F.G. Stewart of Chicago, Mrs. A.S. Kazar and Miss Lydia McGowan, both of Decatur.
Samuel McGowan was a native of Piqua, O. He was born Jan. 11, 1824. He came to Illinois in 1856, and for a number of years engaged in the hotel business at Clinton, Farmer City and LeRoy. In 1884 he was elected sheriff of Dewitt county. He was a veteran of the Civil war, serving as Captain of company A, One Hundred and Seventh Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was a member of the Methodist church of Piqua, O. He was also a member of Dunham post 141, G.A.R. of Decatur and of macon lodge No. 8, A.F. & A. Masons.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 4 Jan 1911
McGOWAN, Thomas
Tom McGowan, Hotel Owner Dies in Hospital
Thomas McGowan, 86, one of the owners and operators of the Kraft Hotel, 555 North Front Street, died at 11:15 am today in St. Mary's hospital where he had been a patient for the last three months.
Mr. McGowan who was associated with the late Edward F. Dunn and the late George Kraft in building and operating the hotel had been active in the business from its construction in 1907 until about six months ago.
Mr. McGowan was born in St. Louis, Mo., Nov., 27, 1861, the son of Fenton and Catherine McGowan. He had made his home in Decatur since graduating from the Christian Brothers college in St. Louis when he was a young man.
He was married to Elizabeth Dunn of Decatur, Oct. 19, 1892. She preceded him in death, April 15, 1917. He leaves three sons, Dr. E. McGowan and Attorney Virgil McGowan of Decatur and Dr. E. C. McGowan, Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Talbott and Mrs. Elizabeth White of Decatur and Mrs. Mary Reis, Chicago and nine grandchildren. The body was taken to Moran & Sons funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Decatur Review, August 20, 1948
Submitted by:Kay Robinson
Thomas McGowan was the submitter's great-grandfather.
McGOWAN, Thomas
Has Pneumonia
Thomas McGowan, a student in the law department of the University of Illnois is now in his home, 635 North Franklin Street, suffering with pneumonia
The Daily Review (Decatur), Tuesday, 14 December 1915, p. 14
FUNERAL
The funeral of Thomas McGowan will be held at 9 o'clock Friday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic church and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
The Daily Review (Decatur), Wednesday, 22 December 1915
Submitted by:Kay Robinson
McGUIRE, C. Bernard After an illness of but five days C. Bernard McGuire died Sunday morning in the Decatur and Macon County hospital from pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in Grace Methodist Episcopal church and burial was in Fairlawn. (Picture included with obituary.)
The Decatur Daily Review, Decatur IL, 17 Apr 1928, pg. 2
McKOWN, Mary V. (Greenfield)
McLAUGHLIN, Nellie (Huston)
McLEAN, Maria (Jones)
Mrs. Maria McLEAN, aged 92 years, 3 months and 20 days, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E.T. CLEMENTS in Blue Mound, Illinois, 23 July 1901. Her death was due to old age and prostration from heat. Deceased maiden name was Maria JONES. She was born in Greenville, East Tennessee, 3 April 1809, and when 9 years old her parents moved to Union County, Indiana, where at the age of 19 years she was married to Wm. MC LEAN. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Boone County, Indiana, residing there until 1867 when they moved to Westville, Indiana, at which place a year later her husband died. After his death she went to Chicago and was living there at the time of the great fire in 1870. Afterward she went back to the old neighborhood in Boone County and lived there several years, and finally gave up housekeeping and divided her time with her daughters.
Mrs. MC LEAN was the mother of ten children, six of whom are living. J.W. at Joplin, Missouri, Thomas S. at Alamo, Arkansas, Mrs. Margaret GIBSON at Jamestown, Indiana, Mrs. Anna M. HUDSON, Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Emily D. COCHRAN, New Haven, Indiana, and Mrs. E.T. CLEMENTS at Blue Mound, Illinois, one daughter, Ellen PIERSOL, died at Westville, Indiana, one son, Albert at Danville, Indiana, and two sons, Samuel and William, were in the Federal Army during the Civil War. Samuel was killed in battle at Port Gibson and William died in the hospital at Gallatin, Tennessee.
Deceased was a member of the Christian Church for 68 years and when in her prime was a teacher in the Sunday School and an active helper in all church work. She died in full faith of meeting her loved ones in the home beyond.
(Blue Mound, Illinois Leader.)
* Note from submitter Janet ISLEY Price, I am posting this article for the others. I am not related to this subject. This obituary was originally typed up by The Leader Newspaper of Blue Mound, Illinois. All of the text is complete, no mention of her parents names were given. Her birthplace is spelled as written in the original newspaper text.
McGEEHON, Lucy (Chambers)
The body of Mrs. Lucy Chambers McGeehon arrived Thursday morning form Atlantic, Ia., and was taken to Cerro Gordo where funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Brethren church. Burial will be in the Peck cemetery.
Decatur Evening Herald, 29 May 1928
McWHINNEY, John John McWhinney, after an illness which extended over a period of several years, died Sunday afternoon at 4:20 o’clock at his home on North Park street. The deceased was born August 19, 1842, at Brooklyn, N.Y. and after coming west enlisted in Company B, 116th Illinois Infantry, July 30, 1862, as a private and was mustered out as a corporal June 7, 1867. His war record was a splendid one, as one veteran fervently remarked this morning that “there never was a better soldier than Jack McWhinney.” At the close of the war, he settled in Decatur, where the family has since resided. In 1878 while Mr. McWhinney was in Chicago he was knocked down by a hose wagon and run over, since which time he has been in failing health. During his lifetime, Mr. McWhinney has served several terms as constable with credit.
The deceased is survived by a widow and two sons, Tom McWhinney, of Morrisonville, and Goldson McWhinney, of Englewood. One son, Charles McWhinney, died in 1873. A sister, Mrs. W.J. Crow, of Crayton, Neb., and another sister, Mrs. Jos. G?vey, of New York City, also survive him. A brother, Thomas McWhinney, is located somewhere in the west.
Decatur Weekly Republican, Decatur IL, 22 Feb 1894
McWILLIAMS, James James McWilliams, son of John and Mary McWilliams, was born in Franklin county Ohio, Oct 15, 1830. He died at this home in Warrensburg Illinois, Tuesday morning March 15th 1904 aged 73 years and 5 months.
He was married to Belinda Bowen on the 10th day of August 1852. To them were born ten children six of whom survive him. They are, Mrs. T.J. Zimmerman of Lima, Ohio, L.S. and W.O. McWilliams of East St. Louis Ill., Mrs. Chas Albert, F.L. and ?.T. McWilliams of Warrensburg, Ill, Caroline, Ellen, Ida and John P. dying between the ages of 15 and 32 years.
James McWilliams moved to Warrensburg Nov 2nd 1886 and has since made that place his home. He was member of the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He also belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
He was a member of the Methodist church for a period of fifty years living a Christian life before the world and his family . He was a kind and indulgent husband and father and beloved by his family and friends. His quiet unassumin