RACE, Corinne
Mrs. Corrinne Race Dies At Her Home
Her Husband, J.W. Race, Was Buried Just Two Years Ago
Mrs. Corinne L. Race, widow of the late J.W. Race, died at her home, 367 West Main street, at noon Saturday. Death was caused by heart and kidney disease. Mrs. Race had been seriously ill since December. Her death had been expected at any time. She had been more or less an invalid for many years.
Mrs. Race was born in 1842 near Lafayette, Ind. She was married to James W. Race in 1861 and shortly after that moved to Decatur, where they lived continuously.
LEAVES TWO CHILDREN
Two children survive Mrs. Race, Mrs. G.D. Thomas and L.L. Race, both of Decatur, besides two sisters, who were with her in her last illness, Mrs. Warren Tebbs of Lawrenceburg, Ind., and Mrs. T.D. Porter of Chicago.
J.W. Race was buried exactly two years ago today. His wife's funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Race was a woman of wide acquaintance. She had many warm friends.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 4 Apr 1908
The funeral of Mrs. J.W. Race will be held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon from the family residence, 367 West Main street. The services will be conducted by Rev. George P. Hostetler, rector of St. John's Episcopal church. The interment will be private and will be at Greenwood.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 5 Apr 1908
RACE, John R.
RACE FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Services Conducted by Rev. G.P. Hoster, Rector of St. John's
The funeral of John R. Race was held at 2 o'clock Suday afternoon at the family residence, corner of Water and North streets. The services, which were impressive, though unostentatious, were conducted by Rev. George P. Hoster, rector of St. John's Episcopal church, of which Mr. Race had long been a member. There was a large attendance, the residence being filled with old friends of Mr. Race and his family. Many of the older residents of the city and county were present.
SINGERS
The music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Corydon C. Nicholson, Mrs. W. Roy Essick, Carl G. Helby and A.E. Lindamood. Their selections were "Lead, Kindly Light," "Abide With Me," and "Jesus, Lover of My Soul." C.C. Le Forgee and G.D. Thomas were the ushers. The flowers were in charge of Mrs. J.M. Allen, Mrs. C.C. Le Forgee, Mrs. J.J. Hogan and Mrs. G.J. Parke.
PALLBEARERS
The honorary pallbearers were B.O. McReynolds, F.L. Hays, L.L. Haworth, Jacob Hanes, W.C. Outten and D.C. Shockley. The active pallbearers were, Frank McCullough, H.B. Luby, Will Race, Louis Race, W.B. Baker, J.M. Allen, Frank Elwood and W.A. Phares. The interment was at Greenwood.
Decatur Review, 5 Dec 1910
RAINEY, William
FORMER MAROA MAN DIES
William RAINEY, 77 years of age, died Sunday morning at 6:30 oclock in the residence of his niece, Mrs. J. W. CLINE, northwest of Decatur, being sick four weeks. He was born in Ireland and came to America in 1859. He came direct to Ohio, where he lived until 40 years ago when he came to Maroa. He moved to the home of his niece two years ago, where he has since lived. He leaves one brother and two sisters: Samuel CLINE, of Maroa; Mrs. Jane MAYALL, of Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Sarah GEORGE, of Pittsburg, Pa. Burial was in Maroa Tuesday afternoon at 1 oclock.
Clinton Register, DeWitt Co., IL, Friday, 9 Jan 1914
RAU, Christian
Date of Death: 1 October 1910 Warrensburg, Macon Co., IL
PUBLIC SALE OF FARMLANDS
To settle the estate of Christian Rau deceased, his executors will sell at public sale at the north door of the Court House in Decatur, on - Saturday, November 25 at 2 o'clock P.M. 160 acres of land in Austin Township, 85 acres in Austin Township, 81.92 acres adjoining the Village of Warrensburg, 6 acres and 4 1/2 acres in the Village of Warrensburg, in all 337.41 acres of as fine land as lay out of doors.
Terms of Sale - 10% cash, 30% March 1st 1923, and 60% due in one year at 6% secured by mortgage.
Executors of Christian Rau, deceased. Whitfield, Deck & Coleman, Solicitors
Alexander McIntosh, Auctioneer
Decatur Review, 21 November 1922
RAU, Christina
CHRISTINA RAU DIES AT AGE OF 88
Came To America From Germany In 1851
Mrs. Christina Rau died at 9 o'clock Thursday night at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L.E. Rogers, near Maroa. Her age was eighty-eight years, one month and six days. Mrs. Rau was in fairly good health until a week ago. Her death was due to the infirmities of age.
Mrs. Rau's maiden anme was Christina F. Gritz. She was born in Wurtemburg, Germany August 30, 1833. She came to America in 1851. She and Christian Rau were married in 1855 at Oakland, Ill. From there they moved to Logan Co., where they resided several years. Then they moved to Austin Township, making their home there for thirty-six years. In 1900 they moved to Warrensburg, residing there until the death of Mr. Rau in 1910. Since then Mrs. Rau has spent her time among her children, making her home with her daughter, Mrs. John D. Rogers, in Austin township.
Active Church Worker
Mrs. Rau was a faithful member of the German Episcopal church and was active in the work of her church as long as her health permitted. She was devoted to her children and friends. She is survived by eleven children, John Rau of Maroa, Charles F. Rau of of Long Beach, Calif., William Rau of Latham, Henry Rau of Blue Mound, Chris Rau of Warrensburg, George A. Rau of Decatur, Mrs. Louisa Bauman(?) of Warrensburg, Mrs. Sophia Hawkyard of Kenney, Mrs. Anna Rogers of Maroa, Mrs. Lillie Rogers of Warrensburg and Mrs. Mollie Radabuagh of Alden, Ia. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Barbara Auer of Latham. There are thirty-seven grandchildren, and twenty-five great-grandchildren.
Funeral Saturday
The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church in Warrensburg. The interment will be in the Illini cemetery.
The Rau family reunion in August 1920 will long be remembered by the people of Austin township. It was held at the home of Mrs. John Rogers and was an impromtu affair. Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rau of Long Beach, Calif., and Mr. & Mrs. Charles Radabaugh of Alden, Ia. had come unannounced to visit the relatives in Macon County. Word was sent to all the other children and they gathered at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Rogers. All the children and many of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren were present, making a company of seventy-five.
Decatur Daily Review, 7 October 1921
RAWLINGS, Oliver T.
Oliver T. Rawlings died at 6:30 o'clock Saturday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. M.B. Weaver, 270 North Jasper street. He was 69 years old last April. His death was caused by a complication of diseases. He had been in failing health for over a year and for two monts this condition had been considered critical.
Mr. Rawlings was born in Tipton Co., Ind., April 10, 1859. He had been making his home in Decatur with his sister for the last year. He is survived by one son, L.A. Rawlings, of Ithaca, Mich. He also leaves a brother, H.J. Rawlings of Decatur and the following sisters: Mrs. Mary Hancock of of Attica, Kans., Mrs. Cordelia Haines of Garrett, Mrs. M.B. Weaver of Decatur and Mrs. Martha Robbins of Pesotum.
The body will remain at the Moran & Sons chapel, where friends may call until Tuesday afternoon. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the graveside in the Lewis cemetery, near Garrett.
Decatur Daily Review, Monday, 9 July 1926
RAY, Margaret Catherine (Segrass)
RAY, Thomas L.
REA, Samuel
Who Died Full of Years and of Honor
Samuel Rea passed peacefully and quietly to the better land this morning, shortly after 3 o'clock, in the seventy ninth year of his age, having retained full possession of his mental faculties almost to the very last moments of his life.
The deceased was born in Kanawha county, Virginia, January 17, 1801. In 1814 he emigrated with his father, Edward Rea, and the remainder of the family, to the state of Ohio, settling in the neighborhood of Gallipolis. Here he remained until the spring of 1820, when, his father having died, he started out to seek a home for his mother and the family (Samuel being by common consent regarded as the head) on the fertile soil of Illinois, about which, even at that early day, flattering stories had been circulated. Fifty years ago there were no railroads, and, in the western states, few means of public conveyance of any kind. The state of Indiana was almost an unbroken wilderness, and Illinois little more than a waste of prairie grass. But Samuel Rea was made of the sturdy stuff which did not falter at obstacles, and, in company with his older brother, William, he started to Illinois on foot. The brothers explored the country about Decatur, Bloomington and Springfield, going as far west as the Illinois river, but finally decided to settle in the new county of Macon, which had just been created by act of the legislature, approved January 19, 1829. The land they selected was in section 35, township 17, range 3 east - being the farm now owned and occupied by Thomas W. Berry, in Oakley township. After a trip to Vandalia, for the purpose of entering the land at the land office, the brothers started on their return trip to Ohio, and immediately prepared to bring the family to Illinois. On the 27th of September of the same year the family arrived in Macon county, where some of them were destined to play an important part in the next half century.
The deceased continued to reside on the farm for about twenty years and in 1849 he removed to Decatur where he spent the remainder of his days. His aged mother lived with him the balance of her days (she died early in 1856), and his house was the headquarters of the family from the time he came to Illinois until the members died or were scattered by removal. Only one brother remains - John, the oldest of the family, now in his eighty third year - who, having never married, lived with Samuel ever since they came to the country. A sister, Mrs. Alsbury - resides in Oakley township. Our readers will remember the announcement of the death of another brother - James - which took place in California only a few weeks ago.
Samuel Rea was married to Catherine Dennis, March 11, 1856. She has been a true helpmate and her many friends will extend to her their heartfelt sympathy in her bereavement.
Mr. Rea was always something of a politician, though never a partisan, and has been at various times honored by his fellow citizens with important public trusts. As early as 1846 he was chosen a member of the board of county commissioners, and was elected in 1847 and 1848. In 1851 he was elected sheriff, and in 1857 county clerk, being re-elected to the last named office in 1861, serving two full terms of four years each. In his capacity as a public officer Mr. Tea exhibited the same careful, painstaking, honest traits which characterized him in all the relations of his life. Indeed, it is hard to conceive of a character so well rounded out, or a life so blameless, as his. He was in truth that noblest of all God's works - an honest man. In his daily walk and conversation he was ever the same truthful, honorable, high minded man whose every impulse was generous and every action kind. It is doubtful if he had an enemy in the world - so unselfish and gentle was his nature.
In politics he was a Democrat, because he honestly believed in the principles of that party, and in religion he was a liberal, possessing the largest charity and respect for the opinions of others.
Mr. Rea belonged to a family remarkable for vitality, strength and longevity. Twelve children were born to his parents. Of these, William, who was a twin brother to John, died in California in 1853, and George died while on his way to that state a short time previous. James, as above mentioned, died in California last month, only a few days less than eighty years of age.
It is regretted that we have no data for a fuller sketch of the life of the sturdy pioneer who has just left us. In searching for points in his history today we were astonished to discover that there is no one living in Decatur who was here when Samuel Rea came in 1829. There are still several persons in the county who have resided her for fifty years, but none in Decatur. The pioneers are nearly all gone.
The funeral of Mr. Rea will take place on Sunday at 2 p.m., the services will be conducted by Rev. D.P. Bunn at the tabernacle.
Decatur Daily Republican, 20 Mar 1879
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Decatur Daily Republican, 15 Oct 1879
REA, William
The funeral of Wm. Rea, who died suddenly at the depot Thursday, will take place from his residence to-day. Services will be conducted by Rev. D.P. Bunn, commencing at 12 o'clock, after which the body will be interred in the family burying ground two miles northeast of Oakley. In these grounds lie the remains of his wife, the parents of Samuel Rea, of this city, and other relatives
Decatur Review, 7 December 1878
REASONER, Aaron
Aaron Reasoner's Funeral
Rev. James Miller returned yesterday from Macon, Ill. where he was called to preach the funeral service of Aaron Reasoner, who died at that place.
Aaron Reasoner, who was the father of Rev. J.R. Reasoner of Tolono, had a remarkable career. He was born in Mason county, Kentucky Sept. 17, 1800, making him 89 years old at the time of his death. He was the great-grandson of Nicholas Reasoner, who was compelled to flee for his life from France at the revocation of the deict of Nantes by Louis XIV, A.D. 1685. The Huguenotic blood which flowed in his veins from both sides of his ancestry made him an enemy to all forms of intolerance and oppression. In his political and ecclesiastical relations he was always conservative, pratical and successful. He was never carried with the popular tide, no matter how forcible, into impractible theories or measures, but was a man of clear, strong and deep convictions. The one who has had the best opportunity for knowing him has never known him to compromise with his convictions. He had been a member of the M.E. church for more than 60 years. Although raised under the influences of Augustinian theology, his theology was of the purest Arminian type. The integrity, candor and purity, of his life so grounded his faith that he often expressed himself as looking upon death as a pleasant transfer to a higher sphere of action, and he looked forward to it as one who anticipates a pleasant journey. He has been welcomed to the better land by members of his family who have gone before, and by the pioneers of Methodism with whom he worked and planned. Augustus Eddy, James B. Finley, John Collins, William B. Christie, Powers, Swormsted, Connell and many others. He leaves a son and two daughters.
Decatur Daily Dispatch, 28 September 1889
REAVIS, James W.
Had Brilliant Record As A Soldier
A Telegraph Operator
Served At Oakley, Mt. Pulaski and Sullivan
James W. Reavis, well known citizen and prominent Civil war veteran, died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 7, at his home, 1143 North Main street, aged 63 years and 6 months. The death of Mr. Reavis was not unexpected as he had been ill for a long time. He was afflicted with stomach trouble which was afterward complicated with disease of the liver. For two years Mr. Reavis has been in failing health and for nearly a year has been unable to work and gradually grew worse.
Mr. Reavis was born in Tennessee, July 16, 1839. He was married 35 years ago to Mary Forest, who survives him, together with a son, Elmer Reavis, of Decatur and daughter Nellie, wife of G.L. Spencer of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer were in Decatur when Mr. Reavis died. Mr. Reavis is also survived by a brother living in Arkansas and a cousin James A. Reavis of Decatur.
Was Stationmaster
After the war, Mr. Reavis took a position as stationmaster and telegraph operator at Oakley and was elected justice of the peace and also served as postmaster of that place. From Oakley Mr. Reavis went to Mt. Pulaski where he was telegraph operator and from there he went to Sullivan and worked as operator.
In 1880 Mr. Reavis came to Decatur and has since lived in this city. He worked for several different firms as bookkeeper. About eight years ago he was appointed a clerk in the office of County Clerk Dodd. Mr. Reavis was an excellent penman and a competent bookkeeper and accountant. During the last year of his life he was unable to work on account of his rapidly failing health.
Throughout the city Mr. Reavis was widely known and had many friends who liked him. He was prominent in Dunham post, No. 141, G.A.R., and was one of the charter members of that organization. He was also a member of Macon lodge No. 8, A.F. and A.M.
The funeral will be held and the burial will be at Greenwood cemetery. The G.A.R. will attend in a body and will have charge of the services at the grave. Commander Davis has ordered a meeting of Dunham post, No. 141 G.A.R. for 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the post hall to attend the funeral of James W. Reavis.
Daily Review (Decatur), 7 January 1903
The funeral of the late James W. Reavis was held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the family residence, 1143 North Main street. Rev. W.J. Davidson conducted the services and the members of the Dunham post, No. 141 G.A.R. attended in the body. The pall bearers were selected from among the members of the post. The burial was at Greenwood cem. The desk and chair occupied by Mr. Reavis while he was employed in the office of County Clerk Dodd was Wednesday and Thursday decorated in black in memory of Mr. Reavis.
Daily Review (Decatur), 8 January 1903
REAVIS, Mrs. Mary
Mrs. Mary Reavis, wife of James W. Reavis, died Thursday Thursday morning at her home, No. 968 North Union street, after a long illness of consumption. The deceased was a daughter of James Lichtenberger, and was born in Whitman township, May 9, 1861 and at the time of her death she was 34 years 7 months and 3 days old. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 2 o'clock from the Church of God. The service will be conducted by Elder J. Bernard and the interment will be at Greenwood cemetery.
Bulletin Sentinal (Decatur), 21 December 1895
REDMON, John Arthur
John Arthur Redmon, little son of Mr. and Mrs. John Redmon, died Monday evening at the Red Cross hospital. He was five years old. His death was caused by pneumonia. The body was removed to Moran undertaking establishment and prepared for burial and arrangements were made to have private services in Greenwood at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Decatur Review, 17 December 1918
The funeral of John Redmon, Jr. was held at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Short services were conducted at the grave by Rev. C.R. Booth, pastor of St. Paul's Methosist church. The interment was at Greenwood.
Decatur Review, 18 December 1918
REED, Albert Franklin
REED, Alvin Roy
REED, Andrew
REED, Barbara Louisa (Fulk)
Mrs. Robert Reed died at her home three and one half miles southeast of Oreana April 13, 1911 aged 54 years and eight months. She had been a sufferer from cancer for the past two years and for the last three months had been confined to her bed. Through all her sufferings she was kind and patient and always thoughtful of those who cared for her.
Barbara Louisa Fulk was born in Green County Indiana August 13, 1856. She came to Macon County with her parents when she was quite young and has spent the remainder of her life in this vicinity. She was married to Robert Reed April 19, 1875 and to them were born fourteen children all of who are living. They are Albert F. and Mark T. of Decatur, John W., Mrs. Fannie Bullock and Ralph H. of Oreana, Lee A. and Mrs. Nellie Stuart of Oakley and Lester, Homer, Byron, Melvin, May and Fern who reside at home. Besides the children and husband she leaves one brother, John Fulk of Oakley, 16 grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a noble wife an unusually kind and loving mother and an excellent neighbor. The funeral services where held at the Union Church Sunday morning at 11:o'clock conducted by Rev. F. E. Galigern, pastor of the Oreana Chrisitian church. The music was furnished by a double quartet composed of Mrs. E. E. Conley, Misses Grace Kirby and Ida Strope, Mrs. J. C. Spooner, Misses Ira Thompson, Kenneth Cooper, J. C. Spooner, and J. H. Moothart. The honorary pall-bearers were O. L. Stuart, D. Turpin, J. Stuart, H. Hirsch, D. Seitz and H. C. Bower. The active pall-bearers were J. H. Burgess, T. Pensinger, J. P. Dilling, N. Larson, J. W. Duvall and M. Boyer. The flowers were in charge of Mrs. C. Betzer and Mrs. E. Thurman. The floral tirbutes were many and beautiful. Interment was in the Union cemetery.
Decatur newspaper
Submitted by:Sandra Wagner
(There are only thirteen of the fourteen children listed in the above obituary. Roy was left out.)
REED, Bertha Edith (Carothers)
REED, Betty B. (Herbert)
REED, Byron Robert
REED, Clifford E.
REED, Dora E. (Forbes)
REED, Duane
REED, Edna Nell (Lash)
REED, Esther A. (Brown)
REED, Floyd Albert
REED, Glenn Elwood
REED, Hannah Coddington (Trotter)
REED, Helen Marie
Helen Marie Reed, three-months-old daughter of Lee A. Reed, died at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. Lauter of Oakley, who have kept the child since its birth. Infantile paralysis was the cause of death. The child's mother is dead, and Mr. Reed, the father is now working in Colorado Springs. She leaves three sisters and two brothers, Verna, Velma, Welda, Orville and Erwin Reed. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Lauter home.Decatur Review, Monday, July 03, 1916, page 3
REED, Homer
REED, John William
REED, Larry Alvin
REED, Lee Andrew
REED, Lester Amos
LESTER REED DIES MONDAY
Injured in Street Car Collision; Was Necessary to Amputate Leg
Lester Reed, street car conductor crushed in a collision between two street cars Jan. 9, died in St. Mary's hospital Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. In the collision one of Reed's legs was so badly crushed that amputation was necessary. He lacked the vitality to rally from the effects of the injuries he had sustained. The body was removed to the room of Monson & Wikoff. The funeral arrangements have not been announced.
The deceased leaves his wife, Irene Reed and two children and the following brothers and sisters; Albert, John, Mark, Byron, and Melvin Reed of Decatur; Ralph Reed, Brushell; Roy Reed, Oreana., Lee Reed, Luverna, Iowa; Homer Reed, Oshkosh, Wis.; and his sisters, Mrs. Nellie Stuart, Decatur; Mrs. Fannie Bullock, Oreana; Mrs. May Elkins, Corwith, Iowa; Mrs. Fern Beaman, Gary, Ind.; and his father, Robert Reed, Decatur.
Decatur Newspaper, Jan 1921
Submitted by - Sandra Wagner
LESTER REED DIES, TO HOLD INQUEST
Was Caught Between Two Street Cars
Lester Reed, the street car conductor who was badly crushed between two street cars on East North Street, Jan. 9, that one leg had to be amputated, died Monday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital, where he had been since the accident. Mrs. Reed had gotten off his car to replace the trolley and the motorman on the car following did not stop in time and Mr. Reed was caught between the two cars.
There was an uncertainty as to what was the cause of Mr. Reed's death, the physicians in charge of the case not being able to determine. It was said he had tuberculoisis, and pneumonia was also said to have been present. Coroner Roy M. Dawson swore in a jury and had an autopsy performed, and this developed that death was caused by heart trouble and not by tuberculoses or pneumonia. Whether the injury received in the accident contributed to the death of Mr. Reed probably will be determined at the inquest, which will be held Thursday or Friday at the Monson & Wilcox undertaking establishment, where the body was taken Monday afternoon.
The Decatur Review, March 08, 1921, Tuesday, p.14
Submitted by - Sandra Wagner
The funeral of Lester A. Reed was held at 10:30 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Christian church in Oreana. There was a large attendance, including many employes of the Decatur Railway and Light Company. The services were conducted by Rev. D. J. Blickenstaff.
The music was furnished by the regular choir of the church.
There were many beautiful floral tributes, in charge was Miss Cladys Reed, Miss Ethel Reed, Miss Opal Stuart and Miss Fay Cowgill.
The pallbearers were John Stuart, E. S. Davis, Edward Burkett, G. L. Allen, M. Earl and R. Ross, all employes of the Decatur Railway and Light company. The interment was in the Union cemetery.
Submitted by - Sandra Wagner
REED, Mark Trotter
REED, Melvin
REED, Mildred Jennie (Hoyt)
REED, Nancy
REED, Nelle (Myers) MEADOR
REED, Paul Donald
REED, Ralph Henry
REED, Robert
REED, Robert Quincy
REED, Roy
REED, Vera Gladys (McDaniel Meseke)
REED, Virgil Lester
REED, Wilda May
Oreana Child Dies of Bonfire Burns
OREANA, March 24, Wilda May Reed the six year old daughter of Lee Reed died at the family home southeast of Oreana Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock. She died from burns received while she and other children were burning a trash pile. The step mother had refused them matches but the children slipped them out.
She leaves her father, step-mother, two brothers and two sisters besides many other relatives. The funeral services took place at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Union church, conducted by Rev. D. J. Blickenstaff of Oakley. Burial in Union cemetery.
Decatur Review, Saturday, March 23, 1918, page 8
REEME, Catherine
Mrs. Catherine Reeme, wife of W.H. Reeme, died last night of nervous prostration, after a brief illness. The deceased was sixty-five years old, and was well known in this community. She was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, in 1820, and on Mary 19th, 1840 was married at Tiffin, Ohio, to Mr. W.H. Reeme. Her husband and five daughters survive her. They are, Mrs. B.F. Kneiper, of Tiffan, Ohio, Mrs. E.A. Stare, of Sibley, Illinois, Mrs. K. Harwood, of this city, Mrs. M.R. Davidson, of Monticello, and Miss Ida B. Reeme. The deceased was a most worthy lady in every respect and a large circle of friends and acquaintances will deeply mourn her death. The time of the funeral has not yet been set.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 14 Feb 1886
RENNELS, Infant
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rennels, 1420 North Clinton street, died yesterday morning and was buried yesterday afternoon. Interment was at Greenwood.
Daily Review, 15 Sept 1894
REUBSAMEN, Philip
NONOGENARIAN DIES SATURDAY; HERE 68 YEARS
Philip Reubsamen, Native of Bavaria, Came to U.S. When A Boy
KEPT MODEL SALOON
Philip Reubsamen, aged 91, a resident of Decatur since 1861, died in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Snarr, 244 West Green street, at 9:15 o'clock Saturday night. His death was caused by infirmities of age.
Mr. Ruebsamen was born Dec. 31, 1838 in Bavaria, Germany; he came to the United States with his parents when he was nine years old. He married Miss Pauline Pheiffer in Decatur in 1861. His wife died in 1909.
Philip Reubsamen conducted a saloon in Decatur many years. When Decatur was declared anti-saloon territory, many men well acquainted with the local situation, declared, "If all saloons had been conducted as Philip Ruebsamen conducted his place, there would never have been any desire for anti-saloon territory". Certain it was that he conducted the most orderly saloon ever in Decatur. He would not tolerate noisy, boisterous conduct in his place of business; he would not sell anything to a man under the influence of liquor.
When B.Z. Taylor was mayor of Decatur, his intimates never grew weary of reminding him of his Sunday visit to the home of Philip Reubsamen with the idea of buying supplies for a Sunday picnic. All the mayor inspired was a constant shaking of the head, a refusal of his plea. At last he said, "Maybe you don't know who I am, Mr. Ruebsamen. I'm Mayor B.Z. Taylor."
"I don't five a dam who you are. I don't sell on Sunday," was the answer, and he left Decatur's chief executive standing in amazement.
Rejected for Service
Philip Ruebsamen wanted to enlist in the Union army. In Bloomington, in Decatur and in Vandalia he was rejected by recruiting officers. He was ever of frail physique. As much as men were needed, in spite of the latitude shown, he was rejected. He lacked the physical strength, the endurance he would have been called upon to demonstrate in actual service.
There was nothing that so inspired him in later years as to hear a bunch of Grand Army men sing "Marching Through Georgia." All of the G.A.R. men who lived in Decatur during the first 30 years following the cessation of hostilities knew how he had tried to get into a uniform and, except when in secret lodge session, always regarded him as one of their kind.
He leaves the following children: John Frank Ruebsamen, St. Louis; Albert Ruebsamen, Decatur; George Philip Ruebsamen, Chicago; Mrs. Anna Snarr and Mrs. Preton T. Hicks, both of Decatur. Also he leaves a brother, George Ruebsamen, of Omaha, Neb., and one grandchild.
The body was taken to the Dawson & Wikoff funeral home where friends may call. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. The family requests no flowers be sent.
Decatur Herald, 10 Nov 1929
RHODES, Rosina
Death of Mrs. Rosina Rhodes
The above named lady, mother of Mrs. Wm. M. Boyd, of this city, and Mrs. L.M. Patterson, of Appleton, Wisconsin, died at the residence of her daughter in this city, on yesterday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock, after an illness of about a month's duration. The deceased was born in Conayoharie, Montgomery county, New York, May 11, 1817, and was in the 64th year of her age at the time of her death. Mrs. Rhodes, who was a most estimable christian lady, had resided in this community for many years, and was universally esteemed by all her acquaintances.
The funeral will take place from the residence Mr. W.M. Boyd, on West North street, two doors west of College, on Wednesday agernoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W.B. Moore, of St. John's Church, officiating.
The Daily Republican (Decatur), 29 Mar 1881
RIBER, William L.
VETERAN MT. ZION BLACKSMITH DIES
William L. Riber, Aged 64, Sick Four Months
William L. Riber, for many years a blacksmith at Mt. Zion, died at 8:10 on Thursday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D.E. White, six miles southwest of Dalton City. He was sixty-four years old. His death was caused by a complication of diseases, after an illness of four months.
Mr. Riber was born at Mt. Zion April 10, 1852, and practically all his life was spent there. He conducted a blacksmith shop there from the time he was fifteen years old until during the past few years and was known to all the people of the vicinity.
MEMBER OF I.O.O.F.
Mr. Riber and Miss Louvena Foley were married at Mt. Zion on May 20. 1875. Mr. Riber died about two years ago. Mr. Riber was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, the Mt. Zion lodge, I.O.O.F., and the Modern Woodmen. He is survived by two children, Lester Riber of Green Valley, Ill., and Mrs. D.E. White of near Dalton City. He also leaves three brothers, G.A. Riber of St. Louis; D.M. Riber, formerly in the real estate business in Decatur, and now of Grand Junction, Colo., and J.E. Riber, also of Grand Junction, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Tedford of Cowlington, Okla., and Miss Nola T. Riber of Decatur.
The funeral will be held at 11 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church in Mt. Zion. The interment will be in the Mt. Zion cemetery.
The Daily Review, 19 May 1916
RICHARDSON, Joseph M.
The funeral of Joseph M. Richardson will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from Dawson's chapel and will be in charge of Macon lodge, No. 8 A.F. and A.M. Rev. W.J. Davidson will conduct the services and the interment will be at Greenwood.
RICKS, Maggie and Nellie
The scarlet fever, one of the most fearful maladies of this climate, has been prevailing in Taylorville, during the past three weeks. On the 9th inst., two beautiful little girls, Maggie and Nellie, daughters of N.D. Ricks, died of the disease. - It does not seem to be spreading, only one case being now reported in town.
Decatur Review, 23 Mar 1871
RIDDELL, David F.
DAVID F. RIDDELL PASSED AWAY Bright's Disease Terminated Active Life WHOLESALE GROCER Connected With Big Local Houses in That Line David F. Riddell, the well known wholesale grocer, died at 10:20 Wednesday forenoon at the family residence, 658 West prairie avenue.
THREE WEEKS ILL His death was caused by Bright's disease. He had been ill for the past three weeks he had been confined to his home. In addition to his family physician, Dr. Mix, a specialist from Chicago, was in attendance on Mr. Riddell and for some time there was hope of his recovery. He took a sudden turn for the worse about 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and though he rallied and seemed to be much easier Wednesday morning, it was only a temporary relief and it was soon evident that he had but a few hours to live.
FAMILY THERE Mr. Riddell is survived by his wife and one child, Mrs. Cordelia Wheeler of Minneapolis. Mrs. Wheeler and her husband were present when he died, as was also his wife, and his brother, William Riddell of St. Louis, and Mrs. Riddell's sister, Mrs. Ingersol of LaPorte, Ind. Mr. Riddell also leaves three brothers and one sister. Mr. and Mrs. Eason of LaPorte, Ind., parents of Mrs. Riddell, will be here Thursday.
BUSINESS CAREER D.F. Riddell was president of the grocer company that bears his name. He was one of the best known men in the city and was well liked. He was about sixty years of age. He came to Decatur from South Bend, Ind., about thirteen years ago and organized the wholesale grocery house of Riddell & Letts, the late N.M. Letts being the other member of the firm.
Later the firm name was changed to the Riddell Grocer company. Still later it was changed to Riddell, Stadler & McClelland, and when G.A. Stadler retired it was changed to the Riddler-McClelland company. Still later this firm became a part of the National Grocer company. Mr. Riddell remained actively with that company till about two years ago. In April next it will have been two years since he organized the present incorporated company under the name of the D.F. Riddel Grocer company, whose place of business is on Franklin street opposite Central park. The other members of the firm are F.A. Tuttle, vice president; Earl Middleton, secretary, and Charles B. Walser, treasurer.
N.M. Letts, former partner of Mr. Riddell, died in August, 1905.
Mr. Riddell was a member of the First Presbyterian church, and he has been prominent in the business and social life of the city ever since coming to Decatur.
The Daily Review, 6 Feb 1907
RISLEY, Abdiel T.
The funeral of Abdiel T. Risley will be held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. George V. Loring, 801 East Wood street. The services will be conducted by Rev. J.M. Lively. Friends may call from 9:30 to 12 o'clock Tuesday. The body will be placed in the mausoleum at Greenwood.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 7 Nov 1910
RISLEY, Elvira (Hall)
Death of Mrs. Abdiel T. Risley - Cause Pneumonia
Last evening at 9:25 o'clock, Mrs. A.T. Risley died of pneumonia at the family home on East William street, aged 65 years. The deceased had been seriously ill for nearly two weeks, and she passed away despite the efforts of the physicians to save her life. Mrs. Risley was a devoted wife and mother and was a lady who had scores of personal friends in the community. She was a native of Indiana. She leaves a husband and nine hcildren, the children are Mrs. I.H. Terhune, Mrs. Fred Willie, Mrs. Geo. V. Loring, A.T. Risley, Jr., A.P. Risley, A.D. Risley and A.G. Risley.
The maiden name of the deceased was Elvira Hall. She was born at Rising Sun, Ind., January 10, 1827, and became the wife of A.T. Risley at Rising Sun, in 1846. One brother, Benjamin Hall, resides at Indianapolis, Ind.,and another brother lives in Georgia. Her twin sister resides at Muncis, Ind., and two sisters live in Chicago.
The funeral will take place from the family residence, No. 865 East William street, Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p.m.
Decatur Daily Republican, 11 Feb 1892
RISLEY, Ray
Ray, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Grant Risley, died at 6 o'clock Monday evening at the family home, 244 East Orchard streed, aged 10 days. The cause of death was spasms. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock today from the home and the interment was in Greenwood.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 19 May 1903
RITTER, Ivy
Ivy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ritter died at their home near Boody, at 2:15 a.m. Saturday Feb., 15, aged 3 years and 25 days. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the German M.E. church two miles west of Boody.
The Evening Bulletin (Decatur), 14 Feb 1896
ROACH, James G.
Many hearts were saddened this morny by the announcement of the death of James G. Roach, Esq., senior member of the firm of Roach & Mc Reynolds. The deceased was at the store on Saturday last, and was taken sick the same night. On Monday his disease had developed itself, and proved to be erysipelas, in its worst form. he grew rapidly worse, and died at 3 o'clock this morning.
Mr. Roach was about 55 years of age, and was a native of Todd county, Kentucky, where he spent thifty years of his life in the mercahtile business. He came to Decatur in the fall of 1861, and has been engaged in mercantile pursuits ever since. He was a consistent and useful member of the M.E. Church, always ready to aid in its operations by word, deed and purse. As a citizen and neighbot he was highly esteemed by all who knew him, and his loss will be keenly felt by society. Last June he was chosen a member of the Board of Education, a position he would doubtless have adorned had his life been spared. He leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his death.
The funeral will take place from the First M.E. Church, at 10 1/2 o'clock on Sunday morning, under charge of the Masonic fraternity. In respect to his memory the public schools were closed to day.
Daily Republican, Decatur, IL, 3 Jan 1873
ROBERTS, Dr. James E.
We are grieved to announce the death of Dr. James E. Roberts. He died at his residence on Prairie street yesterday morning. His funeral will take place this afternoon at the Presbyterian church.
Decatur Review, 29 Dec 1870
ROBINSON, Amos
ROBINSON, Henry Clay
ROBINSON, Marion Lafayette
Marion L. Robinson died in St. Mary's hospital at 12 o'clock Tuesday noon after a week's long illness of pneumonia. He was born in Decatur and lived here all his life. He was a farmer and retired in 1919. Besides his wife Martha Robinson, he leaves two sons William H. and Henry C. Robinson. The body was taken to Moran's undertaking establishment. Funeral arrangements will be made later.
Decatur Review, Tuesday, March 1, 1921
The funeral of Marion L. Robinson will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at Moran & Sons Chapel. The internment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Decatur Review, Wednesday, March 2, 1921
Submitted by - Kay Robinson
NOTE: Submitter notes that the correct first name of her g-grandfather was Marquis. Both his death certificate and headstone are correct.
ROBY, Bessie Mae (Reed)
RODENBERG, Rev. Charles
Rev. Charles Rodenberg Expires at St. Louis
Rev. Charles Rodenberg, for five years pastor of the German Methodist church in this city, died Sunday at his home in St. Louis, according to a message received Tuesday morning by Rev. F.J. Sternberg, present pastor of the church. Mr. Rodenberg was pastor from 1897 to 1902. After his Decatur pastorate he retired, and had since been living in St. Louis, where he occupied a home purchased for him by his son, Congressman William Rodenberg of East St. Louis.
WAS POPULAR MEMBER
Mr. Rodenberg lacked just two days of being eighty-three years old at the time of his death. He was one of the most popular and prominent members of the St. Louis German conference, and for several years was district superintendent. He held some of the best pastorates in the conference and always remained the full time limit in a pastorate.
He is survived by his wife and several sons, including Congressman Rodenberg. His home in St. Louis was at 6603 Virginia avenue. The funeral will be held Wednesday.
Decatur Review, 8 May 1917
ROOS, Ennah Young 87, of Denver Colorado
ROREK, Mary M.
Mrs. Mary M. Rorek, widow of Curtis W. Rorek of near LaPlace, died at 4:30 o'clock Saturday morning at St. John's hospital in Springfield. She was forty-eight years old in June. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Rorek's maiden name was Mary M. Welsh. She was born in Indianpolis, June 18, 1874, but more of her life was spent near Decatur. Before her marriage she was employed at Bradley Bros. and the Stewart Dry Goods company's stores and had a host of friends. She had been here about thirty-four years. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Welsh. Her brohter, the late James Welsh, grew up in the Wabash service and became general manager of the Denver & Rio Grande. When his health failed he returned to the Wabash as efficiency expert under Steve Cotter.
Mrs. Rorek is survived by two daughters, Misses Mary Geraldine Rorek and Eloise Ellen Rorek, near LaPlace. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Ellen England of Springfield and Mrs. Katherine Dunn of Guthrie, Okla., and a brother, Michael Welsh of Springfield.
The body was brought to Moran & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock Monday morning at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Decatur Review, 1 Jul 1922
ROSTEK, Arthur
Arthur Rostek, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rostek, died suddenly at 5 o'clock Friday morning at the family residence, 1402 North Morgan street. He was a year old last April. He was born in Decatur April 17, 1921. The baby seemed all right Thursday evening. His mother gave him a dose of castor oil before putting him to bed. When she awoke at 5 o'clock and went to take him up she found him dying.
Beside his parents he leaves the followinng sisters and brothers: Alma, Elmer, Esther, Edwin, Fredrick and Daniel. The body was removed to the Moran & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at the residence. The interment will be in Fairlawn cemetery.
Decatur Review, 16 June 1922
ROSTEK, August C.
MACON COUNTY COAL CO. EMPLOYE DIES SUNDAY
August C. Rostek, 47, Succumbs to Heart Trouble Following Year's Illness
August C. Rostek, 47 years old, died Sunday monring about 8:30 o'clock in his home, 448 East Center street. He is a veteran employe of the Decatur and Macon County coal Co. He had been ill with heart trouble for nearly a year.
Mr. Rostek came to Decatur with his parents from Chicago. He was born in 1882. His father died in 1927. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Marie Rostek, two brothers of Decatur, Harry and Emil Rostek, and a third brother, John of Fort Collins, Col. Four sisters, Mrs. Harry Powers, Mrs. Marie Arnold, Amelia and Anna Rostek, remain in Decatur.
Decatur Herald, 6 Jan 1930
ROSTEK, Infant Daughter
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rostek died at one o'clock yesterday afternoon of a summer complaint.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 4 July 1894
ROSTEK, Infant Daughter
The infant daughter of Fred Rostek died Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 2, at the family residence, 1374 North Morgan street. The baby's mother (Elizabeth Zander Rostek) died a few weeks ago after giving birth to twins. The arrangements for the funeral had not been completed last night.
The Daily Review, 3 Aug 1898
ROSTEK, John
John Rostek, for forty-seven years a resident of Decatur, died at 11 o'clock Tuesday night at the family residence, 1211 North Illinois street. He was seventy-six years old last December. He had been in failing health for several years.
Mr. Rostek was born in Germany Dec 28, 1850. He came to America in 1880, coming direct to Decatur, and this has been his home ever since. He was engaged as a coal miner for many years, and was later employed by the street department for several years. He was a member of St. Johannes Lutheran church.
He is survived by his wife and the following children: Emil, August and Harry Rostek, Mrs. Martha Powers, Mrs. Marie Arnold, Misses Anna and Amelia Rostek, all of Decatur, and John Rostek, Jr., of Fort Morgan, Colo. He also leaves two sisters in Germany and a brother, Daniel Rostek of Decatur. The body was taken to Moran & Sons, funeral directors, and prepared for burial.
Decatur Review, 23 Mar 1927
ROSTEK, Lauda C.
Lauda C. Rostek, the infant daughter of Fred Rostek died at the home Wednesday morning, 1375 North Morgan street, at 1 o'clock. It's death was the result of spasms. It was 2 years 2 months and 4 days old. The funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Rev. W. Heyne will conduct the services. The interment will be made at Greenwood.
Decatur Herald, 13 Oct 1905
ROSTEK, Martha Anna
Martha Anna Rostek, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rostek, died at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at the family residence, 1402 North Morgan street. Her death was caused by a complication of diseases ater an illness of four weeks. She was born in Decatur on Dec. 22, 1914. Besides the parents there are five brothers and two sisters, Alfred Rosek, Herman Rostek, Walter Rostek, Paul Rostek, Elmer Rostek, Alma Rostek and Esther Rostek.
Decatur Review, 15 Nov 1917
ROSTEK, Otto
Otto Rostek, son of Fred Rostek, died at 3 o'clock a.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, at the family residence, 1374 North Morgan street. This is the second child Mr. Rostek has lost within a few days, it's twin sister having been buried Wednesday. The mother died two weeks ago. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the residence. Rev. Mr. Heyne will conduct the services. The interment will be at Greenwood.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 5 Aug 1898
ROTZ, Myrtle (Sammons)
ROUNDY, Ada Emilie (Lindsay)
RUCKER, John
ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GONE
Yesterday afternoon, about 2 1/2 o'clock, John Rucker, Esq., died at his residence on Water street in this city. He had been quite feeble for some time, but his latest attack commenced on Thursday morning. We give the following brief sketch of his history:
John Rucker was born on the 4th day of December 1800, in the State of South Carolina, and when quite young moved with his parents to Murphreysboro, Tenn. In 1827 he married Elizabeth Cowan, by whom he had four children, only one of whom survives him. In 1829 Judge Rucker moved to Shelby county, Ill., where he remained four years, and in 1833 he moved to Macon county, where he has resided ever since. He was for four years one of the Justices of the County Commissioner's Court. In 1864 he had a stroke of paralysis, which affected his speech and partially disabled him; in 1871 he had a second stroke which rendered him entirely speechless, and totally unfitted him for business; for over a year past he has scarcely been outside of his door. He bore his affliction with great patience, and resignation, and gave scarcely any trouble, even when helpless. He joined the Christian Church over thirty years ago, and was in full fellowship until death carried him from time to eternity.
Decatur Republican, 20 July 1872
RUCKER, Mrs. Josie
The funeral of Mrs. Josie Rucker was held yesterday at 1 o'clock p.m. from the North Fork church. Rev. J.A.F. King of the U.B. church preached the funeral sermon. The body was interred in the North Fork cemetery.
Daily Review (Decatur), Saturday, March 23, 1918, page 8
RUDY, William
William Rudy, formerly of Holliday, Ill., died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.A. Gibson, 84 East Johns avenue, late Thursday night. He was over seventy-one years old. His death was caused by a complication of diseases, after an illness of two weeks. Mr. Rudy was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 17, 1846. He lived at Holliday for many years, coming to Decatur only last August to reside with his daughter. He was a veteran of the Civil war, being a member of company C of the Seventh Illinois. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. J.A. Gibson and Mrs. Melissa Creager of Decatur, Mrs. Myrtle Holliday of Holliday, Miss Grace Rudy and Mrs. Nora Grundy of Carthage, MO. There are also two brothers and a sister, D.W. Rudy and Jonah Rudy and Mrs. Mary Donovan of Beecher City, Ill. A grand-daughter, Miss Bessie Holliday, lived with him until he moved to Decatur.
The Daily Review (Decatur), 16 Mar 1917
RUEHL, Mrs.
We regret to announce also the death of Mrs. Ruehl, wife of Chas. Ruehl, which took place in this city on Wednesday of last week.
Decatur Republican, 17 Oct 1867
RUGH, Samuel 
Samuel Rugh, formerly a resident of Blue Mound township, died at the residence of Dr. D.R. Kyner in Blue Mound Feb. 5 at 10 o’clock p.m. aged 61 years. His death was caused by consumption.
He was born at Rugh’s Station, Indiana county, Pa., Oct. 4, 1840. At the age of 14, in 1854, he came with his parents to this former residence in Blue Mound township. At the age of 21 he volunteered as a private in company E, One Hundred and Fifteenth Illinois, in the Civil war. He was twice slightly wounded and having been honorably discharged at the end of three years’ service, he returned home, where he remained on the farm until he was 28 years old.
Then he returned to Indiana county, Pa., where he engaged in the mercantile business for sixteen years, returning to his farm in Blue Mound township in 1885. He lived there until 1901, when he sold his farm for $100 an acre, it being the first quarter section not close to town sold for that figure in the county.
In politics he was a staunch Republican. He was a devout Christian and served as a elder in the Presbyterian church for twenty-five years. He was well known through out the county and was held in high esteem by all who knew him.
He is survived by two sons and one brother, W.N. Rugh of Decatur, Samuel T. and J.C. Rugh of Indian county, Pa.
The funeral will be held at the residence of Dr. D.T. Kyner in Blue Mound Friday at 1 o’clock. Rev. J.S. Keener, assisted by Rev. W.L. Bankson, will conduct the services. Interment will be at the Brown cemetery of Blue Mound township.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 6 Feb 1902
RUTHRAUFF, Henry Henry Ruthrauff, father of Commissioner Harry Ruthrauff, died at 2:10 Saturday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. T.A. Hammel, 775 East Cleveland avenue. He was sixty-nine years old. His death was caused by kidney trouble after an illness of seven weeks. Mr. Ruthrauff was well known as a farmer and as a miller in Central Illinois. He was an old resident of Macon county and had many warm friends.
Henry Ruthrauff was born Jan 23, 1843, in Washington county, Maryland, near Leitersburg. He was married to Miss Barbara Snyder at Waynesburg, Pa., Jan 2, 1860. Though only nineteen years old when President Lincoln sent his second call for volunteers, Henry Ruthraufff enlisted in the One Hundred and Twenty-sixth Pennsylvania Infantry, and his first engagement was the battle of Bull Run under General Pope, the regiment being attached to the Fifth army corps. He also engaged in the battle of Antietam.
On Dec. 13, 1862, he was wounded in the left ankle in the fight at Maria Hill and was taken to Point Lookout, where there were 16,000 wounded soldiers. A contagious disease broke out among the soldiers there through carelessness on the part of the physicians or attendants. Mr. Ruthrauff contracted the disease and nearly lost his life. Then Governor Curtin ordered all Pennsylvania soldiers unfit for duty to be transferred to the Turner Lane hospital in Philadelphia and Mr. Ruthrauff was among those transferred. He remained there until the expiration of his nine months enlistment.
He returned home and was working for his father when the battle of Gettysburg came, along with Lee’s raid through Pennsylvania. In this raid Lee’s soldiers demolished the home of William Ruthrauff, brother of Henry Ruthrauff, and the latter decided to reenlist. He enlisted in company K, Twenty-first Infantry. He was in the first battalion, commanded by Colonel Boyd, and he participated in all the battles of his regiment up to the time of the surrender of Appomattox. He was wounded in the hand in front of Petersburg and in the hip at Poplar Grove church. He was in General Warren’s famous raid when 150 miles of the Weldon railroad was demolished. His battalion acted as escort to General Sheridan at Five Folks. He was mustered out of service July 8, 1865.
Returning home he engaged in farming, but in 1870 he came to Illinois and located near Illiopolis. Later he came to Macon county and engaged in farming five miles northeast of Decatur. A few years ago he sold his farm and engaged in the milling business at Rochester, Ill., and also at Athens, in Menard county. From there he went to Springfield and was in business there about a year, coming back to Decatur about twenty-five years ago. His home has been here since then, except for the past four or five years that he has lived in Indianapolis. He returned a few months ago.
He was a member of the First United Brethren church in Decatur and also of the G.A.R. post at Indianapolis. He was a man of strong convictions and great strength of character and one whom everybody liked. He is survived by his wife and the following children: Elmer E. Ruthrauff, Harry Ruthrauff, Theodore Ruthrauff, Mrs. Flora Hammel, Mrs. William Platt, Mrs. J.R. Sanders and Bert Ruthrauff, all of Decatur. Three other children were born to them, William and Elizabeth, who died early in life, and Ferris Ruthrauff, who was drowned in the Sangamon river, twenty years ago.
Mr. Ruthrauff also leaves six brothers and one sister, Grafton Ruthrauff of Decatur, John Ruthrauff of Rochester, Ill, M.O. Ruthrauff, J.B. Ruthrauff, Andrew Ruthrauff and Clayton Ruthrauff, all of Wichita Kan., and Mrs. William Hicks of Oklahoma City.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon at the First United Brethren church. The services will be conducted by Rev. E. H. Shuey. The interment will be in Greenwood.
The Daily Review, Decatur IL, 16 Sep 1911
RUSSELL, Willaim
HUSBAND OF FORMER DECATUR ACTRESS DIES IN CALIFORNIA
William Russell, veteran screen star and husband of Helen Ferguson formerly of Decatur, died in a Hollywood hospital Monday, following a week's illness of pneumonia. His wife made a hurried trip from San Francisco where she was fulfilling a theatrical engagement, but arrived too late to see him alive.
Russell was a veteran of both stage and screen, and at one time was the screen's favorite "tough man." His wife, who is the daughter of Fred Ferguson of West Main street began her screen career when a youngster in Chicago. Her greatest success was in "Hungry Hearts," a California production. They were married a few years ago and theirs has been one of the successful Hollywood marriages, according to the reports from the movie colony there. They have no children. Within the past year of two, Helen Ferguson has been on the legitimate stage in California.
Decatur Evening Herald, Monday, 18 Feb 1929, pg. 3
RUST, Elam
On Saturday morning last, Mr. Elam Rust Esq., Editor of the Democratic Herald in this city, was taken with fits and delirium, and died in a fit about 10 o'clock that night. Mr. R. was buried on Monday evening. The Funeral services were performed at the Presbyterian Church, by Rev. E.W. Thayer. Mr. R. leaves a family.
Illinois State Chronicle (Decatur), 12 Mar 1857
RYAN, Edward Joseph The body of Edward Joseph Ryan, who died in Waukegan Saturday night, was brought to Decatur Monday morning by his mother, Mrs. Margaret Ryan of Chicago and taken to the Moran & Sons chapel. The funeral will be held at 9 o’clock Thursday morning at St. Patrick’s Catholic church. The burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
Edward J. Ryan was a veteran of the world war and served with the United States forces in France, as a member of the Three Hundred and Fifty-Third Infantry, Eighty-Ninth Division. He served nineteen months and went “over the top” six times. He was both gassed and shell shocked and his health was permanently impaired. He returned to Milwaukee after the war and resumed his old position as switch tender for the C.C. & St. P. railroad and was thus employed when he was taken ill with pneumonia about two weeks ago. He remained at work as long as he possibly could and then climbed into a box car, where he was soon found and taken to the company’s hospital in Waukegan.
Mr. Ryan was born in Decatur Dec. 4, 1886. The family moved to Ivesdale when he was a boy and he was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic church there. Besides his mother he leaves two brothers and two sisters.
Decatur Review, Decatur IL, 26 Oct 1926, pg. 29
RYAN, Mary
Mrs. Mary Ryan, wife of Michael Ryan, died at 8:45 o'clock Friday night at the family residence, 1412 North Calhoun street. She was about sixty years old. Mrs. Ryan had been in failing health for a long time, but the immediate cause of her dath was pneumonia, with which she had suffered for about two weeks.
Mrs. Ryan was born in Peoria. She had been a resident of Decatur for the last twenty-five years and was well known in the north part of the city. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic church and had many friends.
Mrs. Ryan is survived by her husband Michael J. Ryan and the following children: Mrs. Katherine Knight of Clinton, Michael J. Ryan, Jr., James E. Ryan and William E. Ryan, all of Decatur. She also leaves a niece, Miss Mary Burnside, and a nephew, Raymond DeSousa, both of Decatur. The body was removed to the Moran & Sons undertaking establishment and prepared for burial.
Decatur Review, 15 Apr 1922
RYAN, William William Ryan, veteran of the Spanish-American war, died Monday at the Soldiers’ Home in Danville. He was fifty years old and formerly resided in Harristown.
Mr. Ryan was born and reared in Harristown and was well known there. When the war with Spain broke out he enlisted and served through that war and continued in service for about seven years. He had been at the home for the last fifteen years. He is survived by two brothers, John and Charles Ryan, both of Harristown, and a sister, Mrs. Nancy Jones of Norwich, N.Y. The body was brought to Decatur and arrangements were made to have the funeral Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church in Harristown.
Decatur Review, Decatur IL, 9 Dec 1925, pg. 13
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