Post und Zeitung Obituaries
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These obituaries, circa 1893–1898, were printed weekly in the Post und Zeitung, a German language newspaper published at Belleville, Illinois. The translations into English were executed by Belleville Township High School students in Professor Andrew Gaa’s German classes (2013-2020) as an exercise in practical application of lessons learned.
The translation stays as close to the German wording as possible and may seem awkward at times. Today, September 2020, 148 new translations brings the total to 522 obituaries appear below in the order received (not chronological). Find a name or part of a word with your browser’s Find feature which is illustrated on our Search page.
Information inside square brackets [… ] was added
- to illustrate the English derivation of some German letters,
- to clarify phrases, or
- to provide a possible modern-day city or town from which the person emigrated.
Place names in the original obituary for people born before 1871 generally reflect town names before Germany united in 1871. Meyers’ Gazetteer (Meyers Orts- und Verkehrs-lexikon des deutschen Reichs) is very useful resource for German place names 1871-1918. As towns grew, some were absorbed by a larger city. Caveat: Newspapers in this era have errors just as those today. Read how one researcher discovered the true town name and where the records are today.
Belleville Street names mentioned in the following obituaries changed in 1918 with Ordinance No. 1162. See SCCGS Quarterly Volume 25 Number 3 (2002), also posted on our Members’ Site.
The students’ work was featured in a Belleville News-Democrat article on March 2, 2015.
John Ribling
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
32 year old Mr. John Ribling died Friday on morning at 5 o’clock at the home of his parents on 218 West Franklin Street, after a short illness. The deceased was born on February 14, 1861, here in Belleville. He was a coal miner in Belleville and left his mourning parents, siblings, and many friends behind. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kyle Gomez]
Anna Emge
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Anna Emge, born Spitznass, died after a short illness Saturday morning at 6 o’clock at her residence on 1012 South Charles Street. The deceased was born May 25, 1852, in Germany and came to this country with her parents at a young age. The mother died 35 years ago, and the father, who previously resided in Belleville, presently lives in New Athens. The deceased married her husband, Mr. Marion Emge, on February 9, 1877. The couple lived in Belleville for 13 years. Of her 9 children, 8 are still living. The oldest is 16 and the youngest is 14 months old. Besides her husband and her children, her father, two brothers, and three sisters mourn her passing. The body was buried Sunday afternoon at 2 at the burial place of the Spitznaß family on Turkey Hill. [Translated by Kyle Gomez]
Anna Maria Sauer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 7, Column 5
Friday evening at 9 o’clock, Mrs. Anna Maria Sauer died after a short illness at her residence at 119 South Gold Street on the west end. The deceased was born on July 13, 1820 in Rossbach [now spelled Rosbach], part of the province of Kurhessen in Prussia [now in the state of Hesse, Germany]. In 1869, she travelled to this country with her surviving husband and two children, and they came directly to West Belleville. They married in her homeland on July 24, 1842. They had seven children, five of which are still living: Mr. George Gottlieb Sauer, Friedrich Sauer, Christine Schmidt, wife of Philip Schmidt, and Wilhelm Sauer who all still reside in Belleville, and Karl Sauer who lives in Denver, Colorado. A brother of the deceased lives in Germany. Furthermore, 21 grandchildren mourn the death of their grandmother. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Reverend Weber spoke at the residence and grave site. [Translated by Haley Koch and Anna Gailius]
Daniel Kruppke
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
71-year-old Daniel Kruppke of West Belleville died of old age on Friday morning on his county farm. [Translated by Haley Koch and Anna Gailius]
Jos. Neborn
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
34-year-old coal minder Jos. [Joseph] Neborn died on Thursday in Lenz Station. The body was buried on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Haley Koch and Anna Gailius]
Charlotte Mohr
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
31 year old Mrs. Charlotte Mohr died on Friday morning in her house at 106 South Richland Street. The deceased, who was born on October 20, 1861 in Pottsville, PA, was married on May 14, 1882 to her surviving husband, and lived a short time in Belleville. She leaves behind three children, two sisters, and one brother. The funeral and burial took place on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Haley Koch and Anna Gailius]
D. Rentchler
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 1, Column 1
D. Rentchler died at the age of 55 on Monday morning in Rentchler Station. The deceased was of a Pennsylvania-German descent and was born in December of 1837 in Jacksonville, Morgan County. In early 1838, the family settled in St. Clair County. The deceased spent the years 1855-1856 in Pennsylvania, where he attended a college. From 1860-1861 he attended a trade school in Pittsburgh and from the 1864 until 1878 he ran an agricultural machine business. In 1878 Rentchler sustained major injuries from an accident. Since then and until his death, Rentchler devoted his time to the management the land he owned. His elderly mother is still living. The funeral was yesterday morning at 10 am at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Keelan Vaughn]
Charlotte Schnittker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 9, Column 1
Tuesday morning, the widowed Charlotte Schnittker, of 709 South Charles Street, passed away at the age of 85 in the apartment of her daughter-in-law, the widowed Mrs. Fred Schnittker.
The deceased was born in the region of Westphalia, Germany and came to this country 38 years ago. Her husband died in the year 1862. She leaves behind a daughter, Mrs. George Wild, a widowed daughter-in-law, Mrs. Fred. Schnittker, as well as 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The departed has belonged to the Frauenverein [women’s society] of Zion Church since its’ founding.
Her burial will take place under the auspices of the Frauenverein today, Thursday, at 1 o’clock in the afternoon, from the residence to Zion Church and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Chris Mitchell]
Marie A. Snyder
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 9, Column 1
Marie A. Snyder, born Carey, died in her apartment at 705 South Spring Street on Monday night. The deceased had reached the age of 33 years. She was in a childless marriage with Mr. C. F. Snyder, who survives her along with her parents. The funeral takes place this morning at 10 o’clock from the residence to St. Luke’s Church and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Chris Mitchell]
James B. Borders
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 13, 1893, Page 9, Column 1
James B. Borders, brother of our newly elected city judge Mr. M. W. Borders, died Monday, in Nashville, Illinois at the age of 38. [Translated by Chris Mitchell]
Friedrich Pannier
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 20 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Friedrich Pannier, age 61, died Friday morning at 3 o’clock in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital as a result from injuries he suffered two weeks ago Friday. The deceased was born in Segrena, near Wittenberg in the Province of Saxony. In 1853 in Germany, he married his surviving wife Mrs. Rosina, born Strauch. In 1865, the family came to America and settled on a farm 3 miles from Belleville on Lebanon Road, where they still reside. The deceased is survived by his 5 children and 25 grandchildren: Mrs. Mina Röder [Roeder] from Pinckneyville, Mrs. Christine Monken from Belleville Township, Mrs. Emma Schäfer [Schaefer] from Ridge Prairie, Fritz Pannier from Ridge Prairie, and William Pannier from Los Angeles, California. The deceased also has a brother and a sister who reside in St. Clair County. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock under the auspices of the Gerstäcker Lodge No. 138 A. O. U. W. [Ancient Order of United Workmen] from the residence of Mr. Arnold Simon, 311 Kretschmer Avenue to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Sam Marek and Scott Williams]
Anna Maria Rose
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 20, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
On Tuesday night at 1:00 o’clock, Mrs. Anna Maria Rose died at her residence on 117 South Richland Street. The deceased was born in Rhenish-Bavaria [Rheinpfalz, Bayern] in the year 1839 and came to America with her parents in 1847. She lived in Belleville for 30 years. In 1865, she married her surviving husband Jacob Rose, and is survived by her two sons and two daughters as well as a brother and a sister. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 3:00 at the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Scott Williams]
John Ulrich Oehler
Belleville Post und Zeitung, April 20, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Saturday Morning John Ulrich Oehler died in the living room of his son, Mr. Arthur Oehler, a teacher at Franklin school. The deceased was born on June 26th 1813, in Canton St. Gallen, Switzerland and has lived in the United States since 1849. He has lived since then in Highland, the well-known Swiss settlement, and worked at a furniture carpenter. Four weeks before his death he moved in with his son in Belleville. Besides his son, his only child, John Ulrich Oehler is survived by his mourning wife, several grandchildren and a sister. The body was brought to Highland on Monday morning and was buried in the afternoon at the cemetery. [Translated by Kayla Mahaffey]
Philipp Klöß [Kloess]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 20 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Philipp Kloess died Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock on North Silver Street on the west-end. The deceased succumbed to injuries from an accident last Wednesday in which he fell off a horse, causing injuries to his head and body.
Philipp Kloess was born on May 1st, 1851 in Kreuznach, Rhein-Preußen [Rhenish-Prussia] and came to this country in 1869 where he lived in for two years in Pomeroy, Ohio. In 1871 he came to Belleville where he has lived since. He had recently worked as a delivery driver for the Western Brewery which led to his injury.
In March 1874 he married Miss Elise Weis who died later that year in December. In August 1875 he married Miss Christine Betz with whom he had 9 children–6 boys and 3 girls. He is also survived by a brother and a sister in Pomeroy, Ohio as well as several siblings in Germany. He was a member of the Hofmann Lodge Number 546, D.O.H [Deutscher Orden Harugari/ German Secret Society] and of the Illinois Hain Number 1, V.A.O.D. [Vereinigter Alter Orden der Druiden/ Ancient Order of Druids], under whose auspices the funeral took place on Tuesday at two o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Michelle Savant]
Anna M Grenzebach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 20, 1893, Page 8, Column 5
Yesterday morning, Anna M Grenzebach passed away on her son-in-law’s farm in Prairie du Long Township. The Deceased was 81 years, 5 months, and 15 days old. The funeral will take place is on Sunday afternoon in Smithton, IL. [Translated by Michelle Savant]
George Getting
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 20, 1893, Page 8, Column 2
George Getting, son of Mrs. Bertha Getting, of 222 East Street, died at the age of 17 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The deceased has been living in Pittsburg since last December. He is survived by his mother and only one sister. The body will be brought to Belleville, but the time of the funeral has not yet been determined. [Translated by Kristen Masur]
Wilhelm Engelhardt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 20, 1893, Page 8, Column 2
Wilhelm Engelhardt, an old settler of East St. Louis, passed away on Thursday. The burial took place yesterday afternoon. [Translated by Kristen Masur]
Friedrich Strube
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 20, 1893, Page 8, Column 2
Friedrich Strube died yesterday morning on his county farm at the age of 46. The deceased was sent from Shiloh to the health institute on the 21st of March. The burial takes place today at the cemetery for the poor. [Translated by Kristen Masur]
Robert Davis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 27, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Robert Davis died on Thursday afternoon in the apartment of his son, Mr. James Davis, of 15 South Gold Street. The deceased was born in September of 1814 in the state of Tennessee and has lived in Belleville for several years. The funeral procession took place Saturday afternoon at three o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill cemetery. [Translated by Stephen Cleveland]
Ferdinand Burkhard
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Ferdinand Burkhard died suddenly Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock at his father, David Burkhardt’s sic residence, on 13th South Lincoln Street. The deceased was sick for about a week prior and was unable to continue working. On Tuesday, he went for a walk in the city and returned feeling well. At 7 o’clock he sat with his father and siblings eating dinner. Shortly after, he said he wanted to lie down in his bed. He went to his bedroom, where he was soon followed by a family member. Ferdinand sat up as if he wanted to ask something but then fell out of bed. Dr. Vetter was called immediately but could only state that he was near death. He died soon after. Dr. Vetter believes the deceased passed due to a pulmonary embolism.
Ferdinand Burkhard was born on January 23, 1866 in Belleville and reached the age of 27. In 1877, he moved with his parents to Brazil, Indiana, but returned to Belleville two years later, where he lived the rest of his life.
The deceased worked many years as a mechanist in different coal mines in the area and began working several months ago as a coal miner in the Highland mine. He was a hard-working, sober man, who was very popular among his peers. In addition to his father, he leaves behind the following siblings, all residing in Belleville: Mr. Joseph Burkhard, Ms. Marie Burkhard, Mr. Adam and John Burkhard. He was a member of Branch Number 31 of the Western Catholic Union, under whose auspices the funeral will take place Friday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Kim Smith and Molly Reeves]
Anton Kerchner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Anton Kerchner died at his residence, 1509 West Main Street, at 9 o’clock in the morning on Sunday, at the age of 66 years 8 months and 5 days.
The deceased was born on the 17th of February 1827 in Freudenburg, in the Wertheim District of the Grand Duchy of Baden. He came to New Orleans on November 16, 1857, and soon thereafter to St. Louis. In 1859 he married Ms. Karolina Schlör [Schloer] in St. Louis, who survives him. The couple came to Belleville in 1867 and has lived here since.
The deceased was a coal miner by trade. Over the last nine months, he has been unable to work because of his illness. Besides his widow, he leaves behind the following children: Mr. Emil and Louis Kerchner; Mrs. Marie Joffray, the wife of Mr. Joffray; Mrs. Bertha Rauth, wife of Mr. Adam Rauth and Ms. Katharina Kerchner, as well as 5 grandchildren, all residing in Belleville; siblings: Mr. Lorenz Kerchner of Granitville Missouri; the widowed Mrs. Katharina Dänzer [Daenzer] of Belleville, Mr. Joseph Kerchner and Mr. Frank Kerchner, also residing in Belleville.
The deceased was a member of the St. Clair Masonic Lodge Number 24, as well as the Enterprise Lodge Number 369 of the Odd Fellows, under whose auspices the funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Patrick Storment and Cameron Heimann]
Carolina Briesacker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 8 Column 1
Carolina Briesacker, wife of Mr. Geo. Briesacker, died Tuesday evening at eight o’clock at the age of fifty years, two months, and seventeen days on her farm four miles south of Belleville,
The deceased’s maiden name was Volmer and she was born and educated in St. Clair County. Besides her husband, she leaves behind three sons and one daughter, of whom the oldest is twenty-one and the youngest sixteen. She is also survived by the following siblings: Mr. Jakob Volmer of Belleville, Mr. Daniel Volmer in Missouri, and Mr. Paul and Wilhelm Volmer of Millstadt. The funeral takes place this afternoon at one o’clock from the residence to Union Grove Cemetery. [Translated by Tom Hillebrand and Travis Agne]
Julius Zacheis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 8 Column 1
As a result of an accident in Chicago, Mr. Julius Zacheis died at the age of 18. He lived in Mascoutah but recently moved to St. Louis. The burial takes place today in Mascoutah. [Translated by Tom Hillebrand and Travis Agne]
Jacob Geidlinger
Belleviller Post, October 26 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Jacob Geidlinger died yesterday at age 70 in the County Farm. The deceased was sent from Summerfield to the institution in 1891, and later sent to the asylum located in Anna, Illinois. Two months ago, he was sent back to the County Farm. He leaves behind a daughter who resides in St. Louis. She found out about the death by telegraph. [Translated by Tom Hillebrand and Travis Agne]
Simon Paddleford
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. John Weber, Chief Deputy for Belleville Order of the “Knights and Ladies of Honor”, received a telegraph from Chicago on Monday saying that Mr. Simon Paddleford, head secretary of the Illinois order, died on Tuesday in Tuscola, IL. The funeral took place Tuesday in Tuscola and was attended by a hundred members of the order. [Translated by Tom Hillebrand and Travis Agne]
Bertha Weber
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 8 Column 1
Mrs. Bertha Weber died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Martin Fischer at 505 West 5th Street, at four o’clock Tuesday morning. The deceased, whose maiden name was Mohr, was born on the 8th of March, 1832 in Hannover. She came to America at age three with her parents and they settled on the Twelve Mile Prairie. She married the now deceased Peter Weber on August 5, 1851 and later moved to Fayetteville, where Mr. Weber died on the 23rd of June, 1890. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Weber has lived with her son-in-law, Mr. Fischer. She leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Emilie Fischer, wife of Mr. Martin Fischer; Mrs. Elisabeth Schmidt, wife of Mr. Julius Schmidt, and Ms. Karolina Weber, as well as fifteen grandchildren, all residing in Belleville. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at three o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Delaney Palumbo and Annika Obergassel]
Christine Schönebeck [Schoenebeck]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
On Monday morning at 10 o’clock, Mrs. Christine Schönebeck [Schoenebeck], wife of Mr. Peter Schönebeck [Schoenebeck], passed away at her residence at 1015 North Richland Street at the age of 40 years, 3 months, and 22 days.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Dahlem, was born on July 8, 1853 in Maxweiler, near Neuburg an der Donau. She came with her parents to America in 1856 and settled in Summerfield.
The deceased married her surviving husband in October of 1874 and leaves behind her five children. She leaves behind 3 boys and 2 girls, the oldest being 18 years old and the youngest being 4 years old. She also leaves behind the following siblings: Mr. Gerhard Dahlem of Summerfield, Mr. John Dahlem of New Mexico, Missouri, Mr Jakob Dahlem of Summerfield, Mr. David Dahlem of Belleville, Mr. Heinrich Dahlem of Halstead, Kansas, Ms. Maria Bräundel [Braeundel], a widow, of Summerfield, and Mrs. Susanna Weber, wife of Mr. Joseph Weber of Lebanon.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Paige Grissom and Hunter Kohnen]
August Niemeyer Jr.
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Mr. August Niemeyer Jr. passed away in Lebanon on Sunday morning at the age of 20 years and 9 months. The deceased leaves behind his parents and several siblings. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, in Lebanon. [Translated by Paige Grissom and Hunter Kohnen]
John Herbig
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
John, the 2 1/2 month old son of Mr. Edward Herbig, of Carlyle Avenue, near the city boundary, passed away on Sunday afternoon and was buried at the Walnut Hill Cemetery on Monday afternoon. [Translated by Paige Grissom and Hunter Kohnen]
Myrtle Heumann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Myrtle, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. Karl Heumann, who lived at 303 West Main Street, died on Friday afternoon. [Translated by Olivia Fuehne and Mary Herber]
Jakob Tamm
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Jakob Tamm, who is well-known in Belleville, died in St. Louis at the age of 77 years old. The deceased lived in St. Louis for more than 60 years, where the burial took place on Friday. [Translated by Olivia Fuehne and Mary Herber]
Child of Philipp Weiß [Weiss]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
The child of Mr. Philipp Weiß [Weiss], who lived four miles south of Freeburg, died on Friday. The burial took place on Saturday morning at the family’s cemetery plot. [Translated by Olivia Fuehne and Mary Herber]
Mary Deshields
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
The colored Mary Deshields died at the age of 17 on Friday night in the residence of friends at 223 East B Street. [Translated by Olivia Fuehne and Mary Herber]
Ruth Schott
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Ruth, the three-month-old daughter of Mr. John Schott who lived at 20 South Fair Street, died on Friday night. [Translated by Olivia Fuehne and Mary Herber]
Josephine Höpffner [Hoepffner]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Josephine Höpffner [Hoepffner], widow of Mr. Louis Höpffner [Hoepffner], died Monday evening in her residence, at 304 North Silver Street.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Lehmann, was born on February 22, 1852 in Karlsruh, Baden, and reached the age of 41. She came to America in the year 1870. She lived first in New York, then St. Louis, marrying Mr. Louis Höpffner [Hoepffner] there on February 9, 1873. She came to Belleville with her husband in 1878, where she has since lived. Her husband died before her in the year 1887.
The following children mourn the death of the deceased: Joseph, Lonisa, Frieda, Josephine, Philippine, and Philipp Höpffner [Hoepffner], of which the oldest child is 19 years old, and the youngest is 8 years old. Her elderly father also survives her in Germany. The deceased was a member of St. Paul’s Benevolent Society, and also the St. Bernhard Lodge Number 9 of the Order of Reliable Protection, under whose auspices the funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Abby Hawthorne and Danny Zeuner]
Heinrich Petri
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Heinrich Petri, died on Monday near Lenzburg at the age of 66. The deceased leaves a widow and several grown children. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o’clock in Lenzburg. [Translated by Abby Hawthorne and Danny Zeuner]
Mrs. Ferdinand Heim, Sr.
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 2, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Ferdinand Heim, Sr., wife of the well-known brewery owner, died suddenly at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Thöne [Thoene], in East St. Louis. The funeral takes place today in East St. Louis. [Translated by Abby Hawthorne and Danny Zeuner]
Adeline Müller [Mueller]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 9, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Adeline Müller [Mueller] died Friday evening at 9 o’clock, in the residence of her nephew, Mr. O. J. Demette, at 518 Centreville Avenue.
The deceased was born on March 14, 1829, in Cahokia, as the youngest of Mr. François Demette’s eleven children. On October 7, 1851 in Belleville, she married Mr. Jakob Müller [Mueller], who was a former teacher at the local St. Peter’s School. He died 23 years prior in Freeburg. The deceased was raised in Governor Reynold’s family, and later came to the family of her godmother, Mrs. Adeline Chandler. Her only daughter died long before her.[Translated by Brandon Hickey, Harrison Gimenez, and Austin Klug]
Friedrich Oechsle
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 9, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Friedrich Oechsle died in the residence of his father, Mr. Georg Oechsle, 319 South Jackson Street, on Sunday around noon, at the age of 37 years, three months, and 26 days old.
The deceased was born on July 10, 1856 in Belleville. He was a cooper by trade and worked in St. Louis until last August. He was unmarried. Besides his father, the deceased leaves behind the following siblings: Mr. Georg Oechsle Jr. of Belleville, Mr. Julius Oechsle of St. Louis, Mrs. Marie Kaub, wife of Mr. Bernhard J. Kaub, of Belleville and Ms. Franziska Oechsle, also residing in Belleville.
The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock at the residence to the St. Peters Cathedral and then to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Brandon Hickey, Harrison Gimenez, and Austin Klug]
Ludwig Walter Blank
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 9, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Ludwig Walter, the 6-year-old son of Mr. Peter Blank, died Wednesday evening at his residence, half a mile southeast of Douglas. [Translated by Brandon Hickey, Harrison Gimenez, and Austin Klug]
Frederick Farris
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 9, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Frederick, the 4-month-old son of Mr. Georg Farris, died Friday afternoon at his residence, 1 and ¼ miles southeast from Belleville on Carlyle Road, and will be buried on Sunday morning at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Brandon Hickey, Harrison Gimenez, and Austin Klug]
Margaretha Riesenberger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 9, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
On Thursday morning at 7:15, 78-year-old Mrs. Margaretha Riesenberger, nee Glanig, wife of Mr. Peter Riesenberger, passed away at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. The deceased was born in Rheinbayern and has lived in Belleville for 56 years. Her husband, Mr. Peter Riesenberger, died 15 years ago. She is survived by her son, Mr. Nikolaus Riesenberger and her daughter, Mrs. Anna Müller [Mueller], now widowed. She is also survived by her 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
The funeral took place on Saturday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence of her son, 205 West 2nd Street, to St. Peter’s Cathedral, and from there to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Stone Allen and Travis Michalke]
Dr. J. S. Hughes
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 9, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
On Friday, Dr. J. S. Hughes died in Springfield, Illinois. He had resided in Darmstadt, Illinois 15 years ago and later resided in O’Fallon. He is survived by a widow and a son. The funeral took place in Springfield, IL. [Translated by Stone Allen and Travis Michalke]
Elizabeth Geiß [Geiss]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 9, 1893, Page 7 Column 5,
On Friday night at 10 o’clock, Mrs. Elizabeth Geiß [Geiss] was found dead in her bed. She had been living with her son-in-law Mr. Theodor Glück [Glueck] at 714 South Abend Street.
Mrs. Geiß [Geiss] had a bad cold for a week. She had to spend the entire day in her room, but was not required to lie in her bed.
At around 8:30 Thursday evening, she went to rest. A half hour later, Mrs. Glück [Glueck] saw her mother and found her sleeping. Later, Mrs. Glück [Glueck] sent one of her children to go see her mother, and the child informed his parents, that the grandmother was still sleeping quietly. At 10 o’clock, Mrs. Glück [Glueck] went into her mother’s room, in order to put a child to bed. Mrs. Glück [Glueck] went into her mother’s bed and found her dead.
Mrs. Elizabeth Geiß [Geiss] was born in Nassau in 1826. In 1848, she and her husband, Mr. John ß [Geiss], came to America and went directly to Belleville. Her husband died in 1871. For a many years, Mrs Geiß [Geiss] lived with her daughter, Mrs. Theoder Glück [Glueck]. Seven years before her death, Mrs. Geiß [Geiss] fell on ice and injured her hip. Since then, she was more or less paralyzed.
She is survived by only her daughter as well as her son-in-law and 5 grandchildren.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Stone Allen and Travis Michalke]
Kaspar Miller
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 16 1893, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Kaspar Miller passed away at his residence at 512 West 1st Street on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock, at the age of 68 years, 4 months and 15 days.
The deceased was born in June, 25 1825 in Oberthaler, near Mühlhausen, Prussia, and came to America in the year 1846. On June 11, 1850 in St. Louis, he married his wife Ms. Elizabeth Minetti, who survives him. In 1852, the married couple came to Belleville and has since lived here. The deceased worked as a cooper for 35 years in the cooper workshop of the Harrison Switzer Mill and has been a foreman for many years.
Beside his widow, he leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Rosa Vogel, the wife of Mr. Heinrich Vogel, of East St. Louis. Mr. Edward, Mr. Louis, Mr. Frank and Ms. Louisa Miller and four grand-children, all of Belleville, and one brother Jacob Miller from Missouri.
The deceased was a member of the Belleville Lodge No. 338 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, as well as the Illinois Grove Number 1, United Ancient Order of Druids, under whose auspices the funeral took place on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Nicole Jackson and Martin Kaulfuss]
Frank J. Leidenheimer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 16, 1893, Page 7 Column 3
Thursday evening at 9:30, Mr. Frank J. Leidenheimer died at the age of 37 years, 11 months and 3 days in his residence on the corner of 1st and South Illinois Street. The deceased, a well-known barber, had a hemorrhage about six weeks ago, from which he was unable to recover.
He was born in December 6, 1855 in Deidesheim, Rheinpfalz, Bavaria, and came to America in year 1870 with his brothers. He first settled in New Orleans and later came to St. Louis. In year 1875, he founded his own barbershop in Waterloo, Ill. where he married his surviving wife Ms. Regina Oexner on October 1, 1878. The couple came to Belleville in September 1890. Here, Mr. Leidenheimer established his barbershop on West Main Street between Richland and Race Street, where he worked until he died.
Besides his wife, the deceased leaves behind three children, of whom the oldest is 14-years-old and his youngest is 9; in addition, his 2 brothers in New Orleans. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Illinois, under whose auspices the funeral took place on Sunday morning at 7 o’clock from the residence, to St. Peter’s Cathedral to the cemetery in Waterloo. [Translated by Nicole Jackson and Martin Kaulfuss]
Charlotte Seele
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 16, 1893, Page 8 Column 3
Mrs. Charlotte Seele, born Kaysing, died on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock in her house at 1430 Menard Street in St. Louis.
The deceased, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodor Kaysing, was born in Belleville and lived here until 17 years ago. She reached the age of 22 years.
Other than her husband, Mr. Friedrich Seele, she is survived by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters, all living in St. Louis. She also leaves behind her aunts, Mrs. Adam Wirsing, Mrs. G. F. Baumann, Mrs. Laughney, and her uncle, Police Captain Otto Kaysing, all of Belleville.
The funeral takes place this afternoon in St. Louis. [Translated by Olivia Fuehne and Mary Herber]
Friedrich J. Stoltz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 16, 1893, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Friedrich J. Stoltz died at 7 o’clock on Thursday night, in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at the age of 26 years, 10 months, and 28 days. The deceased was born on December 12, 1866 in Belleville and was the son of Mr. Franz Stoltz, who died in the year 1873. The now deceased was educated at the public school in our city. For six years, he was a member of the fire department, and in his free time he dedicated himself to the occupation of newspaper agent. He was a member of the Belleville Athletic Club and the Belleville Musical Union.
He is survived by three brothers, Mr. Jakob, Mr. Theodor, and Mr. Heinrich Stoltz, who are all Belleville residents. The body was brought to his brother’s house at 312 South Jackson Street for the funeral. The burial took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Emily Winland and Anthony Johns]
Barbara Knöbel [Knoebel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 16, 1893, Page 7 Column 3
Mrs. Barbara Knöbel [Knoebel], widow of the deceased Mr. Jakob Knöbel [Knoebel], died Monday morning at 4 o’clock at the age of 80 years in the home of her daughter in St. Louis, Mrs. Georg M. Röder [Roeder]. The widow of the deceased is Mr. Jakob Knöbel [Knoebel]. The deceased lived many years in Belleville. Besides our resident, Mr. Hermann Knöbel [Knoebel], and the aforementioned daughter, she leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Henry Huhn of Huntingburg, Indiana; Mrs. Fritz Finke, who resides on the road to Lebanon near the toll gate; and their son George Knöbel, who resides in St. Louis. Mrs. Knöbel [Knoebel] managed the Belleville House here in 1833.
The body was brought to Belleville, where the funeral took place yesterday at 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the residence of her son, Mr. Hermann Knöbel [Knoebel], at 616 East B Street then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Emily Winland and Anthony Johns]
Kunigunde Thum
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 16, 1893, Page 7 Column 3
Mrs. Kunigunde Thum, nee Schönbein [Schoenbein], died in Red Bud on Saturday afternoon.
The deceased was born on March 3, 1834 in Hessingen, in the Buchen District, in Baden. She was the wife of Mr. Jakob Thum, who survives with the following children: Mrs. Joseph Klinkhart, of Hecker, Illinois, Mrs. Otto Schrodi and son-in-law, Mr. Ferdinand Loder, of Belleville. The deceased is also survived by the following siblings: Mrs. August Roswog, of Quincy, Illinois, and Mr. Schönbein [Schoenbein], of Cheltenham, Missouri.
The funeral took place Thursday morning at 9 o’clock in Red Bud at the Prairie du Long Church and from there to Prairie du Long Cemetery. [Translated by Emily Winland and Anthony Johns]
Jakob Koob
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 23, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Jakob Koob died Saturday afternoon, a quarter after two o’clock, in the residence of his mother, Mrs. Helena Koob, at 120 South Richland Street.
The deceased was born on March 3, 1866, in Mascoutah and was only 27 years, 6 months, and 15 days old. He was the son of Mr. August Koob, who died in June of 1888.
The family came from Mascoutah to Belleville in April of 1879 and ran a soda and mineral water factory here. After the death of his father, Mr. August Koob, Mr. Jakob Koob managed the business for his mother.
On May 24, 1893, he married Miss Ida Baumann, whom he left behind after he passed away. Except for his mother and wife, he leaves behind the following, all of whom reside in Belleville: Mrs. Bertha Neuhaus, wife to the Mr. Karl Neuhaus; Mrs. Mary Rutter, wife to the Mr. Edward Rutter; and Mr. August Koob, clerk in the Kanzler Bros.’ store.
He was a member of the Germania Turnverein, Belleville Athletic Club, Lessing Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, and Hölty [Hoelty] Lodge of the Sons of Hermann.
The burial took place on Monday afternoon with great participation of the relatives and friends of the deceased under the auspices of the Lessing Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, St. Clair Lodge of the Sons of Hermann, the Germania Turnverein, the Belleville Athletic Club, and the Central, Difficulty, and Phoenix Kegel [bowling] Club. These honorary pallbearers took part: Mr. Hugo Hoppe, Mr. Georg Krug, Mr. Joseph Leopold, Mr. Wm. Graf, Mr. Fritz Kuni, and Mr. David Siegfried. These pallbearers took part as well: from the Lessing Lodge No. 71 the Knights of Pythias, Mr. Friedrich Winter, Mr. Georg Kreitner, and Mr. Conrad Rothgangel; from the St. Clair Lodge No. 20 of the Sons of Hermann, Mr. Georg Lutz, Mr. Joseph Kiefer, and Mr. John Alber. Rev. Weber held a very touching burial speech. The following from outside of Belleville took part in the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Philipp Baßler [Bassler] from New Baden; Mrs. Baßler [Bassler], Mr. Phil. Pfeifer and Mrs. Pfeifer Sr., Mrs. Bischoff, Mrs. Schene, and Mr. and Mrs. Eberlein from Mascoutah; Mr. Geo. Fischer from Trenton; and Mr. and Mrs. Philipp Hunt, Mrs. Gerhard Ruppel, and Mrs. Rode from St. Louis. Over 100 wagons followed the funeral procession. [Translated by Morgan Fleshren and Erin McKinney]
Alice B. Day
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 23, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Alice B. Day, wife of James Day, died at 4:30 Sunday morning at Lenz Station, three miles west from Belleville,
The deceased was thirty-six years old. She leaves behind her spouse, three sons, and three daughters.
The burial service took place on Monday afternoon from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Aaron Bone and Desmond Crumer]
Thomas Bowen
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 23, 1893m Page 7 Column 4
Thomas Bowen died Sunday morning in his residence, 1205 Scheel Street, near the L and R train station. He died at the age of thirty-six years old.
Thomas was a painter by trade, and was from England. He leaves behind his spouse and six children.
The funeral took place at on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Aaron Bone and Desmond Crumer]
Margaretha Lippert
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 23, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Margaretha Lippert, wife of Mr. Philip Lippert, died in Millstadt on Saturday night.
The deceased, born Förster [Foerster], reached the age of 58 years and lived in Millstadt for fifteen years.
Besides her husband, she leaves behind the following children: the Mr. Karl and Mr. Heinrich Lippert; Mrs. Christine Hamann, wife of Mr. John Hamann; Mrs. Elisabeth Laut, wife of Mr. Christian Laut; and Mrs. Ottilie Lippert, all living in Millstadt; along with a sister in Alton, Quincy, and Millstadt.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Millstadt. [Translated by David Barrett-Ness and Sarah Gompers]
Maria Becker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 23, 1893, Page 8 Column 4
In her residence at 209 North Silver Street, Mrs. Maria Becker, widow of the late Mr. Jakob Becker, died Monday afternoon at 7:30 at the high age of 82 years 1 month and 5 days.
The deceased, born Dunkel, was born on October 18, 1811 in Rockenhausen by Kaiserslautern, Rheinpfalz, Bayern, and married there on April 15, 1836 to Mr. Jakob Becker. The couple came to America in April 1851 and settled immediately in Belleville. Mr. Becker, a mason by trade, died on October 5, 1890.
The now deceased leaves behind the following children: Mr. Jakob Becker, of Mascoutah; Mrs. Margaretha Frick, wife of Mr. John Frick residing in the West End; and Mr. Joseph Becker, living near Edwardsville; as well as her 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, as well as a brother in Rheinpfalz.
The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 a.m. from her residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by David Barrett-Ness and Sarah Gompers]
John Klarmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 30, 1893, Page 6 Column 2
John Klarmann a 75 year old worker for Jacob Gundlach, a well-known farmer who lives 2 1/2 miles east of Belleville, died Friday evening around 4 p.m. in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. The deceased had been working for Mr.Gundlach for about eight months. The deceased had been complaining for eight days about not feeling well, and his condition was not getting better. On Friday Mr. Gundlach brought him to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital.
At around two in the afternoon, Dr. Kohl gave the patient some strengthening medicine. According to Dr. Kohl, Klarmann suffered from rotting of the lungs. The doctor then left the deceased with a nurse. The patient seemed to be resting around 4 pm, when the nurse returned, he was dead. The body was taken to the repository of Holdener and Company Saturday morning, where the coroner’s examination took place.
Coroner Campbell was in Belleville Saturday morning so the examination could be made quickly. Mr. Jacob Gundlach was the principal witness before the Coroner’s jury, but knew nothing about the death of his employee and had to first be informed of it.
When Mr. Gundlach and his wife arrived at the repository of Holdener and Company, it was already past eleven o’clock. Then, Mr. F. B. Phillips, John Bux, Geo. W. Merker, Wendelin Holdener, Frank Bux and Henry S. Begole were appointed as a jury for the inquest. It was determined that the deceased died of decrepitude and that he left behind $34 in the hands of a sister of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. The money was handed over to Mr. Gundlach. The deceased left nothing else behind.
John Klarmann reached the age of 75 years. He was born in Fischbach, Nassau, and came to this area in 1855. He worked almost continuously for farmers. When the deceased stopped in Belleville, he stayed with Mr. Joseph Dorn. In 1875 Klarmann saved up $2,000, which he used to take a trip to his old home, and about a year later he returned to this area and was without means. He worked since then for area farmers. Last year Klarmann was brought to the county farm. He recovered around 8 months ago, was able to work again and was hired by Mr. Gundlach. Soon thereafter, he became sick and was taken to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, where he remained till he died. He was never married. As far as on knows, he leaves behind a sister, Ms. Schußler [Schussler], who lives in Schwalbach, Nassau.
The burial took place at one o’clock Saturday afternoon, from the repository of Holdener and Company to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Alex Ward and Brandon Kolak]
Katharina Köneke [Koeneke]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 30, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Katharina Köneke [Koeneke], nee Ehlen, died at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday morning in the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Jakob Brenner, 301 Wabash Avenue in the Highland Addition. She reached the age of ninety years, ten months, and four days.
The deceased was born on January 19th, 1803 in Brämmerhof [Braemmerhof], Hannover. In the year 1824, she married Rev. Heinrich Köneke [Koeneke], with whom she came to America in 1835. The couple first settled in Wheeling, West Virginia. In 1852, the couple moved to Belleville, where Mr. Köneke [Koeneke] held a position at the German Methodist Church. From 1854 until 1855, Mr. Köneke [Koeneke] was a pastor at the same church. Mr. Köneke [Koeneke] passed away on June 19, 1873. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Koeneke moved into her daughter’s residence, where she passed away.
The deceased leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Anna Brenner, wife of Mr. Jakob Brenner of Belleville, Mr. John D. Köneke [Koeneke], of St. Louis, Rev. Heinrich Köneke [Koeneke] of Wichita, Kansas, Rev. Wm. Köneke [Koeneke] of San Jose, Illinois, and Mr. Georg B. Köneke [Koeneke] of Humboldt, Nebraska. In addition, she leaves behind 28 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
The funeral took place last Saturday afternoon at one o’clock from the residence to the English Methodist Church [because the German Methodist Church is being renovated at this time] and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jakob Kerkemeyer and Ransford White]
Bertha Schildroth
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 30, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Bertha Schildroth, wife of Mister Wm. Schildroth, died Thursday morning in East St. Louis at 7:30 a.m. at the age of 22 years. The deceased, whose maiden name was Rabe, was born on November 12, 1871 in East St. Louis and married on June 24, 1843 to her surviving husband.
Besides her husband, she leaves behind her mother, Mrs. Maria Rabe of East St. Louis, as well as a child of tender age and several siblings, all residing in East St. Louis.
The burial took place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence of the in-laws of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Nikolaus Schildroth. The funeral procession started on Williams Street to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Sabrina Voss]
Joseph Reisacher
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 30, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Last Friday night at 6:30 p.m., seventy-year old Joseph Reisacher passed away at his residence, at 301 West 5th Street.
Joseph Reisacher was born on July 4, 1814 in Altesried, near Kempten, Bavaria. The deceased came to America in 1846 and then directly to Belleville. In Belleville, on February 1, 1857, he married Ms. Anna Lauber, who is still living.
The deceased lost his right arm while running a thresher in New Baden on October 29, 1870. From that time on until the year 1882, he worked as a carter for the street superintendent of Belleville. For the past few years he has not been employed.
He leaves behind his wife and the following children: Ms. Marie Schönborn [Schoenborn], wife of Mr. John Schönborn [Schoenborn] of Smithton; Mr. Joseph Reisacher of Gavesville, Texas; Karl Reisacher of Belleville; Mr. Peter Reisacher of Kansas City, Kansas; Mr. John and Mr. Frank Reisacher of Belleville and Ms. Josephine Feckar, wife of Mr. Karl Feckar, of St. Louis, as well as ten grandchildren.
The funeral took place Monday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery.[Translated by Jace Roach and Brandon Rose]
Martin Neumann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 30, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Martin Neumann, an old settler of this county went home, on Sunday night at 12:30 a.m. on his farm, two miles from Belleville on Lebanon Road, as he left this life.
He was born October 11, 1817 in Freischbach near Neustadt an der Haardt, Rheinpfalz. The deceased came to America with his parents in 1840 and arrived in New Orleans in June. On August 20, 1840 Mr. Neumann arrived in Belleville, and has since resided in the area.
First he operated a furniture store in our city and later a tavern. On August 3, 1848, he married Ms. Rosine Böning [Boening]. On November 11, 1860, he war remarried to Ms. Susanna Göltz [Goeltz], who survives him. In 1863, he and his family moved to a farm he purchased on Lebanon Road.
He is survived by the following children: Frau Louisa Storck, wife of Mr. Georg Storck of Belleville; Frau Margaretha Lober, wife of Mr. Anton Lober of Washington county; Mr. Gustav Neumann of St. Clair Township; Mr. Georg Neumann of Ridge Prairie; and Mr. Adolph Neumann, and a Ms. Lina Neumann, who reside at their parents’ residence.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Terrence Guy and Colton Harris]
Edward M. Beil
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 30, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Edward M., the two years and eight month-old son, of Mrs. Elisabeth Beil of 421 North Richland Street, died Friday night. The burial took place Sunday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery instead. [Translated by Jacob Stone]
Leonard Schwind
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 30, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Leonard Schwind, a well-known Farmer in the area of Dubois, Washington County, died Friday at the age of 26 years. He was unmarried and leaves behind five siblings. The burial took place on Sunday in Dubois. [Translated by Jacob Stone]
Henriette Mohr
Belleviller Post und Zeitung , December 7, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Henriette Mohr, an old resident of this city, died Friday morning at 4:15 a.m. in her residence at 114 West 1st Street.
Mrs. Mohr was born on November 12, 1815 in Rockenhausen near Kaiserslautern, Rheinpfalz and reached the age of 78 years and 19 days. She was born Henriette Schmidt and married Mr. Peter Mohr in her homeland in year 1834.
The couple came to America in year 1840. They stayed for around 3 months in Louisville, Kentucky then they came to Belleville, where they remained. Mr. Mohr a blacksmith by trade, died August 18, 1878.
Mrs. Mohr suffered the loss of her youngest son, who resided with her, on August 31 of this year. This loss, combined with old age, accelerated the death of the old lady. She leaves behind the following children: Mr. Heinrich Mohr of Belleville; Mrs. Elisabeth Wunderle, widow to the deceased Mr. Jakob Wunderle of Belleville; Mrs. Auguste Medart, wife of Mr. Friedrich Medart of St. Louis; Mr. Peter Mohr, the well-known cigar manufacturer of Belleville; her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Katharina Mohr, the widow of the deceased Mr. Julius Mohr; and her 22 grandchildren.
The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon at two o’clock, from the residence to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Ariel Bevers and Audrey Schuetz]
Paul Bub
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 7, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Paul Bub died Friday afternoon in Carlyle, Illinois, at age 57.
The deceased was born in Gimmeldingen near Neustadt an der Hardt and came to America in 1859. When the deceased was 26 years old he moved to Belleville and ran a wagon workshop with Mr. Joseph Schwarz on East Main Street. Around eight years later he went to Turkey Hill where he devoted himself to farming.
He married Ms. Katharina Lutz in Mascoutah, who died on December 25th, 1891 in Carlyle, where the family settled twelve years ago. The deceased ran a wagon workshop in Carlyle. He leaves behind four sons, and three daughters. One of his sons Mr. Fred Bub worked for his uncle in Belleville, the well-known barber Mr. Fritz Bub and later moved to St. Louis. In addition, he leaves behind the following siblings: Mr. Fritz Bub of Belleville; Mr. Gottlieb Bub of Jefferson County, Illinois; Mr. Michael Bub of St. Louis; and Mrs. Katharina Lutz, widow of the deceased Mr. Georg Lutz of Hannibal, Missouri; as well as a grandchild.
He was a member of the Carlyle Lodge of the Odd Fellows under whose auspices the burial took place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Carlyle. [Translated By Camille Abrams and Adriana Loya]
Sarah A. Carey
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 7, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Susan A. Carey died on Friday evening at 9 pm, in her residence of the corner of South Spring and 3rd Street.
The deceased was born on August 2, 1812 in Virginia and reached the age of 81 years, 3 months and 29 days. She married Mr. Peter Carey 60 years ago in Louisville, Kentucky and came to Belleville 50 years ago where he died in 1849.
They had 6 children, all of whom have died. Their son Peter, served in the last war, was wounded in the battle of Wilson Creek and died several days later.
The funeral took place on a Sunday afternoon from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Rayna Campbell and Layne Price]
Franz Gerber
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 14, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Franz Gerber died yesterday morning at 11:30 in his residence, 306 South High Street, at the age of 66 year.
The deceased war born on October 11, 1827, in Oberfranken, Bayern, and in 1852, came to America, directly to Belleville. He was soon married after his arrival to the city, to Ms. Margaretha Ernst, who survives him. He was a cooper by profession. Besides his wife, he leaves behind two children: Mr. John Gerber und Ms. Maria Gerber, both of Belleville.
The funeral takes place Friday afternoon from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery [Translated by Evan Tenpenny]
Elisabeth Frank
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 14, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Elisabeth Frank died in the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. Peter Herkelrath, at 926 Lebanon Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, at the age of 83 years, 3 months, and 18 days old.
She was born on August 17, 1811 in Hemsbach, Baden and came to America in the year 1833, moving directly to Belleville, where her first husband Mr. Adam Gr&3228;ber [Graeber] and her four children died of Cholera in 1854. She later married Mr. Karl Frank, who died many years ago. The past 24 years she has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Peter Herkelrath.
She leaves behind her well-known son from her first marriage, Mr. Adam Gràber [Graeber], of Belleville, as well as her daughter, Mrs. Marie Herkelrath; in addition a stepson in New Orleans and a stepson in Kansas, as well as 6 grandchildren in Belleville.
The funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Cemetery. [Translated by Zack Linscott]
Louise Hercher
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 14, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Louise Hercher, wife of Mr. Heinrich Hercher, died Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. in her residence at Rentchler Station, eight miles east of Belleville.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. Joseph Schneider, whose residence is four miles east of Belleville on Mascoutah Road. She was born on November 19, 1868, two miles south of Belleville. She reached the age of 25 years and 16 days.
On February 14, 1893, she marries her surviving spouse Mr. Heinrich Hercher. She leaves behind a nine- day-old child. Furthermore, she leaves behind her parents, two brothers and five sisters.
The funeral will take place this morning at 10 a.m. from the residence to St. Luke’s Church and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Lisa Gasawski, Andrea Monte, and Cydney Robinson]
Katharina Hemann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 12, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Katherina Hemann, nee Bahr, died in her residence on 517 South High Street on Sunday morning, at 20 minutes before 11 a.m., at the age of 84 years old, 7 months, and 25 days.
The deceased was born on April 15, 1809, in Baden and moved to America in 1820 as a child. She first lived in St. Louis where she married Mr. Bernhard Hemann. The couple moved to Belleville in 1847. Mr. Hemann, who was a machine operator and worked for many years in the Harrison Factory, died on April 12, 1872.
The now deceased leaves behind the following children: Mr. Willhelm Hemann of Belleville; Mrs. Marie Peters, wife of Mr. John Peters of East St. Louis; Mrs. Margaretha Smith, wife of Mr. George Smith of St. Louis; Mrs. Carolina Reiß [Reiss], wife of Mr. Philipp Reiß [Reiss] of St. Louis; and Mr. John, Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. Bernhard Hemann living of Belleville; in addition 37 grandchildren, as well as a sister, Mrs. Magdalena Heidelberger of St. Louis.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Seth McKee and Drew Dohlke]
Friedrich Geyer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 21, 1893, Page 8 Column 3
At 6 o’clock yesterday morning, Mr. Friedrich Geyer died in his residence, 306 North Charles Street, at the age of 67 years, 3 months, and 6 days.
He was born In Waltersdorf, Sachsen-Weimar on September 7, 1826. In 1852, he came to America and traveled directly to St. Louis. On June 19, 1852, he married Rosina Wolfram, who survives him. The couple moved to Belleville that year, but then moved to Red Bud, Illinois, where they lived for 5 years, and then moved back to Belleville, where they have lived ever since. Mr. Geyer was a brick mason and accumulated great wealth through hard work and frugality.
Besides his spouse, he leaves behind the following children: Mr. Louis Geyer of the Oakland Addition, Mrs Bertha Lauenstein, wife of Mr. Heinrich Lauenstein of Belleville, and Ms. Emma Geyer, who resides with her parents; as well as 8 grandchildren and one brother, Mr. Gottleib Geyer, as well as a sister, the widowed Mrs. Christine Röser [Roeser], whom both reside in Litchfeild, Illinois.
The deceased was a member of the St. Paul’s Benevolent Society and Krothal-Leidertafel, under whose auspices the burial took place Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Daniel and Daniyil]
Barbara Kahlert
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 21, 1893, Page 8 Column 3
Mrs. Barbara Kahlert, who resides near Freeburg, on the road to Fayetteville, died on Tuesday night at the age of 67 years. Yesterday morning, she was buried with numerous participants at the Catholic cemetery near Freeburg.
Her husband, Fritz Kahlert, preceded her in death ten years ago. She leaves behind three sons and four daughters, of which two live in St. Louis and one daughter is married to Mr. Charles Kösterer [Koesterer] of Twelve Mile Prairie. Although the deceased was not blessed with great fortune, she would never allow anyone to leave her home unsatisfied. May she rest in peace.
Katharine Craß [Crass]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 21, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Katharine Craß [Crass] died at her residence, at 208 West 1st Street, on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock, at the age of 75 years, 9 months, and 11 days.
The deceased, born Eimer, was born on the March 3, 1818 in Groß K—bach [not recognizable], Rheinpfalz, Bayern and came to America nearly 45 years ago. In 1848, in Nashville, Tennessee, she married her husband, Lothar Craß [Crass], who died on September 27 of this year.
Her surviving relatives are: her daughter, the widowed Christine Meidinger, of Belleville, and her son George Craß [Crass], who resides two miles from Belleville on Carlyle Road; in addition 11 grandchildren and one brother, Mr. John Eimer, of Ohio. The Funeral procession took place on Saturday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence to St. Peter’s cathedral, then to Green Mount Cemetery where she was buried. [Translated By Justin Weaver and Preston Groves]
Anna Dorothea Heller
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 21, 1893, Page 7 column 5
Anna Dorothea Heller, nee Breidenbach, died on Friday afternoon at one o’clock at the residence of her son, the police captain, Mr. Otto Kaysing, on Illinois Street, near First South Street, at the age of 80 years and 8 months.
The deceased was born in Sachsen, Germany where she was also married. The family came to America in 1850 and settled in Milwaukee. In the year 1858 the family moved to Belleville, where her husband died in 1866. The marriage produced seven children; three daughters and four sons. Of the sons, two are deceased, while the other two live in different states of the Union. The daughters are: Mrs. Elisabeth Arnold, of Belleville; Mrs. Christine Kaysing, of Belleville; and Mrs. Emmy Lowell, of St. Louis.
In addition, deceased leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. The burial will be on Sunday, at a yet-to-be determined time. [Translated by Brandon Butler and Tony Granja]
Anna Maßmeyer [Anna Massmeyer]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 21, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Anna Maßmeyer [Anna Massmeyer] died last Wednesday at 63 years old on her farm, two miles northwest of Fayetteville. The deceased leaves behind three sons and one daughter. The funeral took place on Friday. [Translated by Cameron Wettig and Katey Sauerwein]
Anna Leonard
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 21, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Anna Leonard died, Friday morning at the residence of Mr. Karl Feucht, at 210 West 3rd Street at the age of 75 years. The deceased was born in Ireland and came to America at the age of 20. 40 years ago she came to Belleville and lived there ever since. Her Husband, Mr. Barney Leonard, died on January 5, 1884. She did not leave behind any relatives.
The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Cameron Wettig and Katey Sauerwein]
Ludwig Hedwig
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 21, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Ludwig Hedwig died on Sunday in Mascoutah at the age of 74 years and 9 months. The deceased leaves behind a widow and several grandchildren. He was a member of the Freemason Order, under whose auspices the funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m. in Mascoutah. [Translated by Cameron Wettig and Katey Sauerwein]
Veronika Hirsch
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 18, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Veronika Hirsch, wife of Mr. John Hirsch, of Millstadt, died this morning at the age of 54 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. The deceased leaves behind her husband, her two sons, and her three daughters.
The funeral takes place tomorrow in Millstadt. [Translated by Travis Michalke and Stone Allen]
Katharina Jäger [Jaeger] Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 18, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
This morning at 11:30 a.m., Mrs. Katharina Jäger [Jaeger], wife of Mr. Karl Jäger [Jaeger], died at in her residence at the crossing of Freeburg Avenue and Charles Street at the age of 42 years, 4 months, and 23 days.
The deceased was born on July 29, 1851 in Germany where her husband, Mr. Karl Jäger [Jaeger], a soldier died 12 years ago. The widow moved to America 11 years ago. She first stayed in Georgetown and later moved to Chester, where she lived for two years. She then moved to Belleville and has stayed in this area since. She leaves behind her sixteen-year-old son.
The funeral takes place next Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence, to St. Peter’s Cathedral, and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Travis Michalke and Stone Allen]
Magdalena Lehmann
Beviller Post und Zeitung, December 28, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
The widowed Mrs. Magdalena Lehmann died Friday afternoon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at the age of 82 years. The deceased lived in Mascoutah for many years.
The funeral was on Saturday afternoon at the repository of Holdener and Company and from there to St. Peters Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Sabrina Voss]
Mary Grindrod
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 28, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Mary Grindrod died in her home, near the Western Brewery in West End, last Sunday evening at 8 o’clock, at the age of 74 years, 8 months, and 2 days. She was the wife of Mr. John Grindrod.
The deceased was born in England and lived in this area for 40 years. She leaves behind her spouse and several grown children.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Harrison Gimenez and Brandon Hickey]
Konrad Dintelmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 28, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Konrad Dintelmann died yesterday before noon in his residence on North Illinois Street at the age of 52 years. The deceased was born in the year 1841 in Ueberau, Hessen-Darmstadt and came to Belleville in the year 1855 with his parents, where he learned the trade of blacksmithing, which he worked until his death. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Dintelmann joined in the 9th Illinois Volunteer Regiment and later served in the 12th Missouri Regiment for three years, and then he was a member of a Kentucky Regiment for a year. After the war, he the now deceased Ms. Caroline Abegg, who died ten years ago along with their child. In the year 1884, Mr. Dintelmann entered into a second marriage with Ms. Nettie Stuart, who survives with their four children. Along with them, he also leaves behind two brothers: Mr. George Dintelmann, of Nashville, Illinois, and Mr. Philipp Dintelmann, of Belleville. Mr. Dintelmann was a member of the Hecker Post of the Grand Army of the Republic under whose auspices he will be buried on Friday morning. [Translated by Harrison Gimenez and Brandon Hickey]
Maria Santive
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, , December 28, 1893, Page 8, Column 2
Maria Santive died yesterday afternoon at 2:10 at age 52 in the residence of her sister, Mrs. Katharina Briesacker, 1 mile from Belleville on Georgetown Road. She was the wife of Mr. John Santive and lived 3 miles from Belleville on Millstadt Road.
The deceased was visiting her sister last week, where she died at yesterday. She came down with an illness so serious that she could not be moved to residence. Last week, local physicians performed an operation on her, but they couldn’t save her.
She leaves behind her spouse, 4 sons, and 6 daughters: furthermore 6 grandchildren, as well as a mother in Burksville, Illinois. She was the mother in law to Mr. Huber from Reliance Tea Company. The time of the funeral is not yet determined. [Translated by Austin Klug]
Conrad Zimlich
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 4, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Conrad Zimlich passed away in his residence at 319 South Church Street on Friday evening at 11:30 p.m. at the age of 76.
The deceased was born on June 24, 1817, in Armsheim, in the Grand Duchy of Hessen-Darmstadt. There he married Ms. Phillipine [last name illegible] in 1841. The couple came to America in 1854, where they first settled in Baltimore, Maryland. After 15 years in the Baltimore area, the couple then moved to Belleville and where they stayed. Mr. Zimlich was a miller by profession but has been retired for years.
The bereaved relatives are: his widow and the following children: Mrs. Katharina Lengfelder, spouse of Mr. Karl Lengfelder, who lives in Mt. Vernon, Illinois; Mrs. Louise Dobschutz, wife of Mr. Moritz Dobschutz, of Belleville; Mr. Philipp Zimlich and Ms. Lena Zimlich , who both live in Belleville. The deceased is also survived by his 12 grandchildren.
The funeral procession took place Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. It started at the residence and ended at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Travis Agne and Tom Hillebrand]
John Dittmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 4, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. John Dittmann died on Friday evening, at 11 o’clock at his son’s residence, Mr. Karl Dittmann, at211 East 6th Street, at the age of 76 years, 6 months and 16 days.
The deceased was born on June 13, 1817 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. In September 1848 he married Ms. Elisabeth [illegible last name- Zi—–nn] and he came with her to America in year 1857. He first stayed in the state of New York and then moved to Mascoutah with his family in 1858, where he has lived since. He was a tailor by profession. Since September 16, he has been at the residence of his son Karl in Belleville, where he died.
The deceased served in the last war as a volunteer in Company D 149 of the Illinois Infantry Regiment of Colonel W.G. Küffner [Kueffner].
The deceased leaves behind his wife and the following four children: Mrs. Donna Bauer, wife of Mr. Anselm Bauer in Mascoutah, Mr. Wm. Dittmann in Belleville, Mrs. Anna Blake, wife of Mr. Jakob Blafe in St. Louis and Mr. Karl Dittmann, of Belleville, as well as his 13 grandchildren and a brother and sister in Milwaukee.
The funeral took place at 1:30 on Tuesday afternoon in Mascoutah. [Translated by Paige Grissom and Olivia Fuehne]
Franz Lill
Belleviller Post und Zeitunug , January 11, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Franz Lill passed away in East Saint Louis on Thursday morning at the age of 23. He is the son of Belleville resident Jakob Lill, who resides on 726 South Spring Street.
The deceased was born and raised in Belleville. Around a year-and-a-half ago, he married and moved to East Saint Louis.
He leaves behind his widow as well as his parents and the following siblings; Mr. Jakob, Mr. Peter, Mr. John, Mr. Edmund Lill, and, Anna Klockemeyer wife of Mr. Georg Klockenmeyer.
The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in East Saint Louis [Translated by: Delaney Palumbo and Abby Hawthorne]
Cora J. Schott
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 18, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Cora Schott, nee Whiteside, wife of Mr. Conrad Schott Jr., died yesterday in her home at 708 Freeburg Avenue, at the age of 20 years, 3 months and 11 days.
The deceased was born on October 3, 1873 on her father’s, Mr. Louis Whiteside’s, farm, 3 Miles east of Belleville. On June 19, 1892 she married Mr. Conrad Schott Jr. in Saint Louis. However, they have since moved to Belleville. Along with her husband she leaves behind her 12 day old son and her father, who resides 3 miles east of Belleville.
The funeral will take place this Afternoon from the home to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by: Delaney Palumbo and Abby Hawthorne]
Sophie Jeanette Klingel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 18, 1894 , Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Sophie Jeanette Klingel, nee Schmitt, died Saturday morning at four o’clock in the residence of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marie Courar, on the corner of the Main and Richard Street, at the age of 71 years, 7 months, and 17 days.
The deceased was born in Germany and came to America at 18 years old, settling in St. Louis and marrying John Klingel in 1846. The couple moved to Freeburg. They had one child together, Mr. Edward Klingel, the first husband of Mrs. Marie Courar, nee Reichart. He died 16 years ago in Freeburg.
Two years after her spouse died, the deceased moved from Freeburg to Florissant, Missouri, where she lived with her sister for two months and then to her daughter-in-law’s home, Mrs. Courar, in Belleville, where she died.
The deceased leaves behind two brothers and two sisters: Jacob Schmitt who lives near Duquoin, Illinois; Mr. Peter Schmitt in Virginia City, Nevada; Mrs. Katharina Wagner in Florissant, Missouri; and Mrs. Elizabeth Habichi who lives in Bonny Doon, California; furthermore her daughter-in-law, Marie Courar, in Belleville, as well as both of her granddaughters Elise and Bertha Klingel.
The funeral took place Monday morning at 8 o’clock from the residence to Freeburg. [Translated by Cameron Heimann and Patrick Storment]
Servatius Schanuel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 25, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Servatius Schanuel died at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital on Thursday morning at 3 o’clock at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 23 days.
The deceased was born on July 25, 1808 on Sauerschwabenheim, Hessen. He came to America in 1840 and lived several years in New Orleans. In 1844, he came to Belleville and married Ms. Anna Henninger, who survives. The deceased was a carter in Belleville and is well-known in the area.
Besides his widow, he is survived by his two sons Mr. Heinrich and Mr. John Schanuel, who both reside in Belleville; his sister Mrs. Elisabeth Heidelberg, the wife of Mr. Joseph Heidelberg, who also resides in Belleville; and his 8 grandchildren. The funeral took place on Friday morning at 9 o’clock from the hospital to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Emily Winland]
Katharine Mater
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 27, 1895, Page 9, Column 5
Monday evening, the widowed Katharine Mater passed away 3 miles south of Belleville at her son Mr. Alfred Mater’s farm. She was born in 1823 in Lorraine [now part of France, although German prior to World War I], where she married her husband, who passed away 27 years ago. The recently deceased arrived in this country and in St. Clair County in 1874. Two sons, one daughter, and eleven grand kids are mourning the death. The body will be blessed this morning at 9 o’clock at St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there brought to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Owen Luetkemeyer]
George Etling
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 4, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Mr. George Etling died on his father’s farm, four miles west of Georgetown, Friday at the age of 22 as a result of fever of the nerves. The deceased leaves behind his parents, eight siblings; three sisters and five brothers. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at one o’clock at Georgetown Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Brigitta Mutz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 4, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Brigitta Mutz died Friday evening at her residence on 306 Jarrot Street, Pleasant Hill. The deceased, age 66, died as a result of Edema. She was born on February 2, 1827 in Zähringen [Zaehringen], Baden [now in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany]. In 1853, the deceased came directly to Belleville from Germany. Shortly thereafter, she married Mr. Anton Mutz. She had 3 children, two of whom preceded her in death. After divorcing her husband, the deceased became an avid member of the Rosenkranz Verein and the Christlicher Mutter Verein [Christian mother’s Society] of St. Peter’s Parish. The funeral took place under their auspices on Monday morning at 8 o’clock in St. Peter’s Cathedral to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Danny Massie, Sam Basset, and Will Yaeger]
Valentin Schatz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 4, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
On Sunday, Mr. Valentin Schatz, age 29, passed away in the house of his father-in-law, Mr. Heinrich Schwarz, on South Airy Street, on the West End. The deceased, came to this country in 1881 with his wife, daughter of the aforementioned Mr. Heinrich Schwartz, and lived in St. Louis until coming to Belleville a week ago. The deceased is survived by his wife, his parents-in-law, his mother and a sister in Germany, as well as three sisters in Cincinnati, and a brother in Harper, Iowa. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Danny Massie, Sam Basset, and Will Yaeger]
Mrs. Jacob Neubauer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 11, 1893, Page 1, Column 5
Mr.Jacob Neubauer, who lives on 1802 West Main Street, woke up yesterday morning around 6 o’clock to find that his wife had already left the bed. He believed that she had gone into the kitchen. He looked for her without success in the kitchen and the yard, and finally he entered the smoke house and, shockingly, he found his wife hanging from the rafters. He called for his servant, Mr.Dan. Price, in terror, who hurried to Mr.Neubauer to cut the rope. The body of the deceased was still warm, but her life was gone. Dr. Vetter was called to confirm her death. Coroner Campbell came to confirm that the death of Mrs. Neubauer was suicide. Coroner Campbell’s autopsy confirmed that it was suicide from an attack of insanity. The deceased, 54, fell into a well on Good Friday, but she was later saved. After the shock of the accident, she became depressed.
Mrs. Neubauer was born August 1st in Niederklingerin, the present state of Hessen, where she married her surviving husband. In the year 1871, she followed her husband to Belleville, who came over in 1866, with a child. The couple had two children named Marie Sauer and Fredinand Neubauer. The father of the deceased was a member of the “Reliable Protection” lodge no. 11 under whose auspices the funeral took place on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Keelan Vaughn and Chris Mitchell]
Louis Faber
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 18, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Thursday morning, shortly after midnight, Mr. Louis Faber died at his residence at 300 Second North and East Street, Pleasant Hill, at the age of 75. The deceased was born in the famous spa town of Homburg, Germany [most likely the city of Bad Homburg vor Höhe, in the state of Hessen, not Homburg in the state of Saarland, since it is mentioned as a spa town.] Since the year 1862, the deceased was a tax collector on Mascoutah Landstraße [Road]. The deceased leaves behind his wife, Margaret Faber, born Deisch[?], whom he married in Germany in 1840, six children: two sons and four daughters. The sons are Theodor and Philipp Faber of Belleville. The daughters are Sophie Faber in Belleville, Mrs. Louise Weber, of New Memphis, Illinois, Mrs. Emma Beisiegel of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Mrs. Elise Metzler in Mommouth, Oregon. He also has 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. The funeral service will be Saturday afternoon at Walnut Hill cemetery. [Translated by Stephen Cleveland]
Mary Francis Gannon
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 18, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
At 6 o’clock Friday evening, Mrs. Mary Francis Gannon, born Grace, of 18 North High Street passed away at the age of 67 at her residence. She lived in Belleville since 1841, making her one of longest living inhabitants in this city.
The deceased was born on April 26, 1827 in Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. In 1854 she married Michael J. Gannon, who died in 1870 and is remembered as one of the older residents of Belleville. She is survived by five children: John T. Gannon, M. G. Gannon, and Mrs. Chas. Deobald in Belleville, Joseph E. Gannon in Freeburg, and Mrs. J. M. Gilligan in St. Louis as well as 18 grandchildren.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 3:30 from the residence to St. Luke’s Church and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kristin Masur]
Elisabeth Gerhardt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 18, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
The widow Elizabeth Gerhardt died at 71 years of age in her residence at 1304 West Main Street. The deceased was born on October 8, 1821 in Rheinbayern [Rhenish Bavaria-a region in today’s state of Rheinland-Pfalz] and came to this country in 1835 with her parents and 12 siblings where they lived on a farm in St Clair County near Millstadt. In 1839 she married John A Maxwell who died in the Mexican-American War. In 1851 the widow married John Gerhardt who later died in 1868. The deceased is survived by 7 children including 4 sons and 3 daughters, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, 11 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. The funeral was Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Michelle Savant and Karina Thompson]
John Baker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 18, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
At the county farm at the age of 47, John Baker from Belleville died on Saturday. The funeral was on Sunday at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Michelle Savant and Karina Thompson]
Edgar P. Williams
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 18, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
On Sunday, at the age of 24, Edgar P. Williams died working on the farm of Charles P. Griffin 8 miles east of Belleville. [Translated by Michelle Savant and Karina Thompson]
Lilly Miller
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 18, 1893, Page 8, Column 1
The family of Mr. A. F. Miller met an unfortunate fate. On Monday morning at 3 o’clock, Ms. Lilly Miller died at the young age of 19 at her family’s residence on 701 South High Street. The deceased leaves behind in addition to her parents, two sisters, Mrs. E. Gates of Alton, Illinois and Alice, and a brother, Fritz Miller. Many friends grieve the loss of the young lady. The funeral took place from on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery for her burial. [Translated by Kyle Gomez and Kyle Stocks]
Joseph Kohl
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Friday morning shortly after 4 o’clock, at the age of 62, Mr. Joseph Kohl died at his residence at 111 East Main Street.
The deceased was born January 9th 1831, in Ruppertsberg in Palatine [currently part of the city of Bad Dürkheim in the German state of Rheinland-Pfalz] and came to this country in 1853, coming directly to Belleville. In 1856, he married his wife Ms.Katharine Brenner, who now survives him. The couple had three children and only one of them, Mr. Julius Kohl, the well-known grocer on East Main Street, survives his father.
The deceased was very well known. He worked for five years in our city as a street inspector. He was a traveling agent for the Western Brewery for eight years. And later he was an agent for the Heim Brewery in East St. Louis for eight years. He was a devoted singer, Turner [gymnast], and one of the founders of the local fire department.
Mr. Joseph Kohl was a member of the following societies and lodges: Hecker Post no.443 [Grand Army of the Republic]; Arminius Lodge no.582 [Knights of Honor fraternal organization; Hermann Lodge no. 286 D.O.H. [Deutcher Orden Harugari which was a German fraternal organization]; Belleville Lodge no.388 I.O.O.F. [International Order of Old Fellows] and the Gerstaecker Lodge no. 138 [Ancient Order of United Workmen].
Aside from leaving behind his widow and sons, the departed leaves behind a daughter- in-law, four grandchildren, and two brothers, our market controllers, Mr. Charles Kohl and Mr. Franz Kohl.
Mr. Kohl was one of the older, well-known and respected citizens of this city and many people attended his funeral. [Translated by Anthony Soots and Kayla Mahaffey]
Joseph Kohl
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
On Sunday, the procession to his final resting-place at Walnut Cemetery was so long that one could not see the end of it on Belleville’s streets, because he was such a prominent citizen. In a room at his residence, his body was presented and surrounded with flowers. Shortly after 2 o’clock Reverend Weber held a prayer and then pallbearers from each lodge came forth to carry him. Taking part was Adam Seib and William Schoeneberg from the Gerstaecker Lodge No. 138 A.O.U.W. [Ancient Order of the United Workmen], John Schuff and George Hofmeister from the Hermann Lodge No. 286 D.O.H. [Deutscher Orden Harugari German Secret Society], and Fritz Gabel and Henry Engel from the Arminius Lodge No. 582 K. of H. [Knights of Honor]. Between the members of the lodges previously named and the members of Belleville Lodge No. 338 I.O.O.F. [International Order of Odd Fellows], and the Hecker Post No. 443 G.A.R. [Grand Army of the Republic] carried the deceased to start the procession. Next to the hearse, under the command of, George Klum with a company of honorable veterans, John Brunner, Henry Schweickert, John Gassenschmidt, Joseph Beger, Fritz Schneider and William Osmann, who fired the last 3 shots over his open grave. As people arrived, Hecker Post and Belleville Lodge celebrated the life of Mr. Kohl with a memorial. Rev. William Weber held a speech at his grave site. Before the ceremony at the grave, the active members of the Kronthal Liedertafel [singing society] began to sing “As they rest so gently.” After the conclusion of the memorial service the body was laid down into the grave with flowers around it. [Translated by Sam Basset and Will Yeager]
Frank Ritz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
At the age of 39, Frank Ritz died from a hemorrhage Sunday afternoon at 5o’clock at his residence at 30 West Chestnut Street in the West End. The deceased was born in 1854 in Danzig, West-Prussia [was German at the time, is today Gdansk, Poland] and came to America in 1878 and settled directly in St. Clair County. On November 30, 1884, he married Maria Volz in Ridge Prairie who passed away on February 17th of this year. He is survived by his 6 year old son and his 4 year daughter who are now completely orphaned. Mr. Ritz was a member of Lincoln Lodge No. 72’s of the “Treubund Orden” [Unabhängiger Orden des Treubundes – German secret society], and under whose protection, the burial took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock after a procession from his home to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Sam Marek]
Margaretha Müller [Mueller]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
At the age of 69, the widow Margaretha Mueller from Pleasant Hill died. Her burial will take place at 9 o’clock in the morning from her house to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Sam Marek]
Edgar Smith
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. and Mrs. Otto F. Smith, residents of 13 South Chestnut Street, of the west end, lost their 14 year old son Edgar through death. The burial of the body took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Walnut Hill Cemetery [Translated by Scott Williams]
Daniel Agne
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
On Friday, Mr. Jacob Agne and his wife, residents at 313 Kretschmer Avenue, lost their 16 year old son Daniel through death. The body was brought to its final resting place at 11 o’clock Sunday morning at the Walnut Hill Cemetery, and laid to rest in peace. [Translated by Scott Williams]
Hermann Dietrich Schröder [Schroeder]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 8, Column 1
After a long illness, Hermann D. Schroeder died on Tuesday morning around 9 o’clock in his residence at 11 South High Street. He died of old age at 76.
The deceased was born on March 1, 1817 in Holdgast, Oldenburg [in the present German state of Lower-Saxony/Niedersachsen]. He came to America with his family in 1861 and came to Belleville the following year. He worked as a dyer. He married his surviving wife Anna Margarethe Ahlers on April 8, 1855 in Germany. He leaves behind a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ryan of St. Louis, as well as two other children and 6 grandchildren in Germany.
The funeral took place with great help from family and friends yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock starting at the deceased’s home and ending at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Reverend Kühn [Kuehn] from the Lutheran Zion’s parish spoke at the house and the grave. [Translated by Haley Koch and Anna Gailius]
John Courar
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 8 Column 1
Tuesday evening at 8 am, John Courar died in his residence at 200 West Main Street at the age of 47. The deceased was born in Zemmer, Trier in the Rheinprovinz [Zemmer is in the modern German state of Rheinland-Pfalz] on April 9, 1846. He came to this country in the year 1864. In 1873 he married Miss Marie Hammer, who preceded him in death in 1878. On the 30th of September 1879 he married Mrs. Maria Klingel, also a widow, whose maiden name was Reichert. He is survived by 7 daughters and 2 sons, his wife, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Theresa Edeldorf and Mrs. Elizabeth Schönhofen [Schoenhofen]. Both sisters live in Belleville while 2 brothers live in Germany.
Mr. Courar ran a tavern and a shoemaking business that was not only known in Belleville, but also widely known throughout St. Clair County. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of America, branch 39, and the Western Catholic Union, branch 125, and under those auspices, Friday morning at 9 am the wake will be held, followed by the ceremony at St. Peters Cathedral and then he will be buried in the Green Mount Cemeteries. [Translated by Owen Luetkemeyer and Bobby Shull]
Martin Gunther
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 25, 1893, Page 8 Column 1
Professor Martin Gunther, of the Seminary of the Lutheran Missouri Synod in St. Louis, died suddenly on Sunday in St. Louis, Missouri. The deceased, who reached the age of 61 years, was a well-known personality to Lutherans throughout the west. The burial will be today, Thursday, at the Dreieinigkeits-Gemeinde [Trinity Church] Cemetery in St. Louis. Reverend Chr. Kuehn from the local Zion Lutheran Church will preside over the funeral. [Translated by Owen Luetkemeyer and Bobby Shull]
Philipp Bauer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 15, 1893, Page 7 Column 3
On Saturday, Herr Philipp Bauer passed away in his home, 106 South Richland Street, at the age of 48, after a long illness. He was born December 8, 1845, in Moschbach, Rheinpfalz. He came to this country in 1864, following his parents, who had already settled in Mascoutah. There, he ran a saloon until 2 months ago, when he relocated to Belleville to seek medical assistance. He married a second time in 1889 with a widowed woman, Ms. Friedericke Schulz from Edwardsville, who survives him. Also left behind are 2 sisters and a stepson. The burial took place on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Devin Bennett & Evan Trentman, Updated 20 October 2015.][Note: Newspapers have errors even today. The village of Moschbach in the Rheinpfalz was spelled incorrectly. Read how one researcher discovered the true name and where the records are today.]
Julius Kreitner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 22, 1893, Page 8 Column 1
Mr. Julius Kreitner died on Saturday evening at the age of 27 years, 3 months and 5 days, at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. William James, of 1016 South Charles Street, after a long sickness of consumption. The deceased was born in Belleville. Fourteen months ago he married his surviving wife Marie (nee Haumesser). He worked for a long time for Harrison Machine Works until he was overcome by the terrible illness.
Besides his grieving wife, he is survived by three brothers and two sisters: Frank Kreitner of Mound City, Illinois, George of Belleville, Edward of St. Louis, Mrs. Emma James of Belleville and Ms. Henrietta Kreitner of Belleville. The funeral took place on Monday at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Joseph Jones and Nicole Jackson]
Eugen Louis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 29, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
Friday afternoon, Eugen Louis, died at age 39 his mother, Marie Barbara Louis’ farm, located 2.5 miles from Belleville on Poorhaus Road. The deceased was born on November 16, 1854 on the same farm where he died yesterday. In 1885 he married his surviving wife, Lizzie (nee Bertelsmann). Also surviving are his 2 children, ages 3 and 6, as well as 2 brothers, Leon and Frank Louis.
The burial took place Monday morning at 10 o’clock at St. Peters Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Evan Trentman and Devin Bennett]
Child of Julius Hanft
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 29, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
On Thursday, the 16 month-old child of Mr. Julius Hanft, of 909 Freeburg Avenue, died. The burial took place on Saturday morning 10 o’clock, from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Devin Bennett and Evan Trentman]
Benjamin Vogel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 29, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
Mr. Benjamin Vogel, the very well-known musician and long-standing conductor of the Olympic Theater Orchestra, succumbed to a heart condition at his residence, 715 Hickory Street, in St. Louis. The deceased was also very well-known in Belleville. [Translated by Devin Bennett and Evan Trentman]
Henriette Kessel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 29, 1893, Page 15, Column 4
Mrs. Henriette Kessel passed away on Wednesday evening at 5 o’clock at her residence, 411 North Spring Street. We had reported yesterday that Mrs. Kessel suffered a stroke yesterday morning.
Ms. Kessel was born on July 17, 1830, in Sachsen [Saxony], Germany. In 1853, she and her surviving husband came to America, coming directly to Belleville. Apart from her husband, she is survived by two daughters, namely Ms. Lina Kolb, who lives in Belleville, and Mr. Emil Schawacker, of St. Louis, as well as five grandchildren. She also has a brother, Mr. August Karl of Marissa, a sister, Ms. John Vollet of Trenton, Illinois, and a brother and sister who live in Germany.
The funeral took place on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock under the auspices of the St. Paulus Frauenverein [St. Paul’s Women’s Association] from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Seth Marek, Peyton Kaercher, and Meghan Gingrich]
Ferdinand Huff
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 29, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
Mr. Ferdinand Huff, of the corner of 27th and Rutger Street in St. Louis, died suddenly at his residence on Thursday. He is the son of the old resident, Mr. Louis Huff, of the West End. The deceased, who was a busy employee of the drug company Meyer Brothers in St. Louis for twelve years, began to experience stomach pain yesterday morning at 10:00. He laid in bed. His wife suggested that he stay in bed to recover. He sat in an armchair, and a minute later, Mrs. Huff saw her husband turn pale. She called for help and sent for the doctor, who came immediately. It was too late because Mr. Huff was already dead. The coroner confirmed the cause of death today, which was heart-attack.
Ferdinand Huff was born on January 11th, 1857 in his parent’s residence in Belleville’s West End. He enjoyed a very good education in our public schools and graduated with high honors from St. Louis College of Pharmacy. On June 15th, 1882, he was married in St. Louis to his surviving wife, Emilie (née Wiedner). The deceased is also survived by two sons and one daughter, ages 2 to 9 years as well as his very elderly parents and two brothers, Mr. Albert and Mr. Arthur Huff. The funeral was Saturday in St. Louis City. Many people from Belleville attended. [Translated by Peyton Kaercher, Meghan Gingrich, and Seth Marek]
Karl Buchmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 13, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
Karl Buchmann died on Monday morning at 8 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at the age of 87 years and 5 months. The deceased was born on February 10, 1896 [1809] in Rosenweiler, Elsass [Rosenwiller, Alsace- was a German city, but is now part of Alsace, France] He came to America in 1854 and came directly to Belleville, where he first was a baker and then a carter. His wife passed away on June 27, 1891.
The deceased is survived by two sons, Mr. Ignaz and Valentin Buchmann, both of Belleville. A son, Louis, died some years ago. He is also survived by two daughters-in law, 17 grand-children, and one great-grandchild. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 9:45 at St. Peters Cathedral and at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Korey Prosise and Becca Shanahan]
Maria Baum
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 13, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
Mrs. Maria Baum, mother of early Belleville resident and owner of the “Republican House” on South Illinois Street, Mr. Simon Baum, passed away on Friday in Lebanon at the age of 70. She was buried on Sunday. [Translated by Korey Prosise]
Wm. Siebert, Jr.
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 13, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
Twenty-three year old Wm. Siebert Jr., who was unmarried, died on his parents’ farm, 3.5 miles southwest of Belleville. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at one O’clock at the cemetery in Millstadt. [Translated by Korey Prosise]
Adolph Knebelkamp
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 13, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
Adolph, the one-and-a-half year old son of Mr. Charles Knebelkamp, of East Main Street, passed away last Saturday evening. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Becca Shanahan]
Mary Hertz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 13, 1893, Page 15 Column 4
Seventy year old Mrs. Mary Hertz died Monday afternoon at the County Farm. The deceased came from New Athens Township to the institute nearly a year ago. The burial will take place Monday afternoon at the poor cemetery. [Translated by Becca Shanahan]
Kaspar Sulbrock
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Columm 6
On Saturday afternoon, 77 year old Kasper Sulbrock, died at his residence on Stromberg Avenue. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colin Creedon und Danny Jackson]
Elisabeth Bethmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Elisabeth Bethmann (nee Klug), of 230 North Silver Street in the West End, died after a short illness of Kinderbettfieber [neonatal sepsis]. She was 40 years old. After the death of her parents 18 years ago, the deceased left her home of Rheinbayern [Rhenish Bavaria, now a region in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinite] and came directly to Belleville, where she married her surviving husband, Mr. Jacob Bethmann, 17 years ago. The deceased is survived by her five children, 3 boys and 2 girls, aged 4 days to 12 years, and brothers, Jacob Klug of Belleville and Cornelius Klug of St. Louis.
The funeral took place on Saturday at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colin Creedon und Danny Jackson]
Louis Stammer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Louis Stammer of Freeburg died on Monday evening at 7 o’clock at the County Farm. He came last Tuesday to the County Farm and was suffering from malaria. [Translated by Colin Creedon und Danny Jackson]
Otto Lippert
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7
Otto Lippert, age 32, died Monday night in Mascoutah. The deceased leaves behind a widow and three children. The burial was on Thursday afternoon in Mascoutah. [Translated by Colin Creedon und Danny Jackson]
Harrison Später [Spaeter]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Harrison, son of the West End resident Mr. Heinrich J. Später [Spaeter] died on Thursday evening at the age of one year and four months. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at two o’clock. He was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colin Creedon and Danny Jackson]
Daughter of Louis Quellmalz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
A three week old daughter of Mr. Lous Quellmalz, of Pennslyvania Avenue in the Oakland Addition, died Friday afternoon. She was the daughter of Mr. Louis Quellmalz. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. She was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colin Creedon and Danny Jackson]
Oskar McEwan
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
On Friday afternoon, ten month old Oskar McEwan passed away. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. McEwan of the West End. His funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at two o’clock. He was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colin Creedon and Danny Jackson]
Lilly Horn
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
On Saturday morning, eleven year old Lilly Horn passed away. She was the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bader, of North Illinois Street. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon. She was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colin Creedon and Danny Jackson]
Son of Gustav Becker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
A child of Mr. Gustav Becker, of St. Louis, son-in-law of Mr. Heinrich Wamser, passed away on Saturday in St. Louis. His funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colin Creedon and Danny Jackson]
Ida Cox
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 20, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Mrs. Ida Cox, wife of Mr. Frank Cox, died on Saturday night at her residence at 509 North Jackson Street. The deceased had reached an age of 33 years old and leaves behind her husband and four children. The body was taken to St. Jacob, where the burial took place. [Translated by Colin Creedon and Danny Jackson]
Bertha Emilie [Meyer]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893, Page 3 Column 2
Bertha Emilie, the seven-month-old daughter of Mr. Peter Meyer, of 322 North Short Street, died at 1:30 pm on Tuesday afternoon. [Translated by Olivia Clarice and Maddie Knipp]
Daughter of Mr. E. B. Powell
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893, Page 3 Column 2
The 10-month-old daughter of Mr. E.B. Powell, who resides on North Charles Street, died Wednesday night. The burial took place at 2 o’clock on Friday afternoon at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Olivia Clarice and Maddie Knipp]
Child of Mr. Jakob Berthmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893, Page 3 Column 2
The five-day-old child of Mr. Jakob Berthmann, of the West End, died Tuesday afternoon. He was buried on Friday at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Olivia Clarice and Maddie Knipp]
Frank Crowley
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893,Page 3 Column 2
Frank Crowley died on Friday morning at the County Farm. He came to the institution on July 13 and had reached the age of 26. He came from Mississippi. The funeral took place on Saturday at the poor cemetery. [Translated by Olivia Clarice and Maddie Knipp]
Wilhelm P. Meckel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893, Page 3 Column 2
Wilhelm P., the 2-month-23-day-old son of Mr. Wilhelm Meckel, who resides at the Thomas House, died on Sunday morning. He was buried Monday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Olivia Clarice and Maddie Knipp]
Alice E. Hund
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893, Page 3 Column 2
Alice E., the 4-month-old daughter of Mr. Florian Hund, died Sunday afternoon at the residence of her grandfather, Mr. Wm. Hemann. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Olivia Clarice and Maddie Knipp]
Robert B. Bouscher
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893, Page 3 Column 2
Robert B., the 18-month-old son of Mr. M.W. Bouscher, of Birkner Station, died Monday afternoon. The burial took place on Tuesday in Jackson County. [Translated by Olivia Clarice and Maddie Knipp]
Margaretha Hellwig
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893, Page 3, Column 2
Mrs. Margaretha Hellwig, wife of Mr. Dominick Hellwig, died at her residence, 302 East Main Street, on Friday afternoon at 2:45, at the age of 59 years, 5 months, and 17 days. The deceased was born February 4, 1834 in Lothringen, [was at that time German but is now present-day region of Lorraine, France] where she married her husband. She came to America with her family in 1861 and soon after moved to Belleville. She leaves behind her husband and two grown children: Mr. Anton Hellwig, who runs a grocery store on East Main Street, and Mrs. Lena Bosch, wife of Mr. Theodor Bosch, also of Belleville. Furthermore, the deceased leaves behind seven grandchildren. [Translated by Todd Johnson, Justin Hartwell]
Paul Müller [Mueller]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 27, 1893, Page 3, Column 2
Belleville lost one of its oldest citizens on Thursday afternoon when Mr. Paul Müller [Mueller] passed away at his residence, 713 Jefferson Street, at the age of 80 years, 5 months, and 15 days.
The deceased was born on February 5, 1813 in Wiesville, Lothringen [now the commune of Wiesviller, Lorraine in north-eastern France] February 5, 1813, where he married his first wife. She died after several years and nearly 45 years ago he married his surviving second wife Elisabeth Gangloff. In 1853 the deceased came to America, worked in different cities, and then moved to Belleville. But after 8 years he returned to Lothringen [Lorraine] to be with his family, who had stayed behind. In 1863, he moved once more to America, this time with his family. He settled first in Pennsylvania, but a year later moved to Belleville, where he has since lived. He was an honest and hard-working man.
Besides his widow, the deceased leaves behind children from his first marriage: Mrs. Marie Bonhomme in Owensboro Kentucky, Paul Müller [Mueller] of Indianapolis Indiana, and Regina Hermann of New Orleans; from his second marriage: Mrs. Josephine Lautz, wife of Mr. Adam Lautz; Mr. John Müller [Mueller]; Mrs. Anna Marie Däumling [Daeumling], wife of Mr. Wilhelm Däumling [Daeumling]; Mr. Karl Müller [Mueller] and Mrs. Katharine Müller [Mueller], who all reside in Belleville. Furthermore the deceased leaves behind 14 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and a brother in New Orleans.
The funeral took place on Sunday at 3:30 at the residence, then from St. Peter’s Cathedral to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Todd Johnson, Justin Hartwell]
Jonathan Hopwood
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 3, 1893, Page 7 Column 7
The coal miner Jonathan Hopwood, who lived on Avery’s Hill in Dutch Hollow, took his own life on Wednesday. He suffered from Malaria Fever for a long time, and he expressed many times that he wanted to take his own life. Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock his wife brought a cup of coffee and buttered bread to him in bed. Hopwood, who had been crying for many days and had spoken to no one, was comforted by his wife. She went to the backyard and, after returning an hour later, discovered he had disappeared. She immediately began to search for him and found a pool of blood 150 yards from the house and a razor blade 15 feet away from that. Mrs. Hopwood cried for the neighbors who immediately come and assist with the search. When the search party reached Conner Pit Pond, which is 400 yards from the house, they saw Hopwood’s hat floating in the water. They searched the pond, and at 5 o’clock they found the body in 14 feet of water with a slit throat. The coroner’s report said, “Death by suicide.” Hopwood was 51 years old. He was born in England, and moved to America when he was 13. He is survived by his wife and five children. His funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Austin Swires Tommy Carter]
Elisabeth Ettling
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 3, 1893, Page 7 Column 7
At 4 a.m. Saturday morning in her home in Freeburg, Mrs. Elisabeth Ettling, 48, wife of Mr. Peter Ettling Sr., was found deceased in her bed. The deceased leaves behind four sons and 2 daughters along with several siblings. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in Freeburg. [Translated by Adam Lanter and Jared Fleshren]
Katharina Evers
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 3, 1893, Page 7 Column 7
Sunday night in Carlyle, Clinton County, 59 year- old Mrs. Katharine* Evers, wife of Heinrich Evers, died. The deceased’s maiden name is Holdener and she is survived by her husband and siblings: Mr. Wendelin Holdener of Belleville, Mr. Michael Holdener of St. Louis, Mr Dominick Holdener of Carlyle, and Aloysia Hellmich of Chicago. The burial took place Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock in Carlyle.
*[Katharine/Katharina is spelled two different ways in this obituary. Translated by Adam Lanter and Jared Fleshren]
Albert Tannehill
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 3, 1893, Page 7 Column 7
Albert Tannehill, the several-month old son of Mr. Wm. Tannehill, of Birkner Station died on Friday and was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery Sunday morning. [Translated by Adam Lanter and Jared Fleshren]
Friedrich Pirschbacher
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 3, 1893, Page 7 Column 7
54 year old Friedrich Pirschbacher of New Athens, died Sunday at the County Farm. He came to the institution from New Athens on July 13. The burial took place in the poor cemetery on Monday. [Translated by Adam Lanter and Jared Fleshren]
Charles R. Ashton
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 10, 1893, Page 7 Column 3
Charles R. Ashton died at St. Elizabeth Hospital on Saturday morning at 10 am at the age of nearly 18.
The deceased suffered a foot injury last winter while working at Waugh’s Steel Plant. His condition worsened to the extent that he had to be brought to St. Elizabeth Hospital seven weeks ago. Three weeks ago, the doctors amputated the young man’s leg below the knee.
The deceased was born in Dundee, Illinois on September 16, 1875 and came to Belleville in 1877 with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ashton. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind several siblings. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence at 414 William Street to St. Luke’s Church then to Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Katharina Vetter
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 10, 1893, Page 7 Column 3
On Sunday night at 1 o’clock, Ms. Katharina Vetter died in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at the young age of only 20 years. The deceased was the daughter of Mrs. Katharina Vetter, of 421 Scheel Street, and was born on September 20, 1872 in Belleville. In addition to her mother, she leaves behind two siblings, Karl and Walter.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the mother’s residence, at the German Methodist Church and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Simon Eimer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 10, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
On Tuesday, at her son’s residence at Georgetown in St. Clair County, the well-respected and long-time citizen of Belleville, the widowed Mrs. Simon Eimer died. The deceased, who had reached the age of 75, was born in the year 1818 in Kaiserslautern, Rheinland-Pfalz [Kaiserslautern, in the present federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany] and came to this country in 1841. She settled in St. Louis in 1842 with her long deceased husband, Mr. Simon Eimer, one of the most well-known and well-respected citizens of Belleville. The family has lived continuously in Belleville since 1843. After the death of her husband, the deceased has lived with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Güntz [Guentz], wife of our well-known citizen, Judge Güntz [Guentz]. Mrs. Eimer visited had gone last Saturday to visit her son Edward, where she died yesterday. The deceased leaves behind three daughters: Mrs. H. Güntz [Guentz] of Belleville, Mrs. Caroline Dorn of Chicago, and Mrs. Amanda Gallant of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as well as two sons: Mr. Georg E. Eimer, of Kansas City, and Edward Eimer, of Georgetown. She also leaves behind two brothers: Adam and Henry Anger, of St. Charles, Missouri as well as twenty-six grand-children and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral takes place today, Thursday afternoon at 9:30 from the residence of Mr. Heinrich Güntz [Guentz], son-in-law of the deceased, 215 South Charles Street, to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. The following men will serve as pallbearers: Edward Abend, Michael Reis, Martin Herr, Peter Stauder, Solomon Müller [Mueller] and Karl Drees.
Minna Schneider
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 10, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Minna, the five-month old daughter of Mr. Georg Schneider of North Richland Street, died Saturday and was buried yesterday at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
Peter Geibel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 17, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Peter Geibel died at 12:30 Tuesday night at the age of 23 years, 3 months, and 6 days. He died in the residence of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Katharina Hofmeister, 225 Virginia Avenue, Oakland Addition.
The deceased was born on May 10th, 1870 in Stennweiler, Kreis Trier, Prussia [Stennweiler is in the present day federal state of Saarland, Germany]. Nine years ago Mr. Geibel and his brother, Mr. Nikolaus Geibel, came to America then straight to Belleville.
On December 5th, 1889, the deceased married Miss Julia Hofmeister, of Belleville. He is survived by his wife and two children. Besides them, the deceased leaves behind his father, Mr. Peter Geibel, and his brother, Mr. Nikolaus Geibel, both of whom reside in Belleville. He was a member of the local Cigar Making Union, and under its participation the funeral will take place at 2:00 Friday afternoon from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Meghan Gingrich and Peyton Kaercher]
Rebecca Curtis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 17, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Rebecca, the three month old daughter of Mr. Moses Curtis, died on Tuesday. She was buried yesterday at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Meghan Gingrich and Peyton Kaercher]
Andreas Hammer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 17, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
On Monday evening at 9 p.m., 64-year-old Andreas Hammer passed away in the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Karl Braun, of 144 West C. Street. The deceased was born on December 8, 1828 in Baden [a region in the present-day federal state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany] and came to America as a nine-year-old boy with his parents. The family settled in Highland, where the now deceased had married in the course of the year. After the outbreak of the war, Mr. Hammer joined the 22nd Illinois Volunteer Regiment, and at the conclusion of the war, he returned to the Highland area. In the year 1868, the family moved to Vandalia where he lived until May of 1892, when he moved to the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Karl Braun, in Belleville. His wife and two children preceded him in death. He leaves behind his other two children, Mrs. Karl Braun and Mrs. Nikolaus Schmidt, both residing in Belleville, as well as 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Furthermore, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Franziska Zopf, residing in St. Morgan, Madison County. The deceased was a member of the Grand Army Post of Vandalia. The burial took place at 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the local Hecker Post, 433, G.A.R. [Grand Army of the Republic] from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Olivia Clarice and Maddie Knipp]
Hermann Drockenbrod
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 24, 1893, Page 5 Column 2
Mr. Hermann Drockenbrod died Tuesday afternoon on the County Farm at the age of 41. The deceased was born and raised in Belleville where he was a salesman at the earlier store owned by the deceased Mr. Heinrich Gundlach. The deceased came to the institute several months ago, suffering from tuberculosis. He leaves behind 2 brothers, the Mr. Peter and Wilhelm Drockenbrod, the latter of which worked as a butcher for Mr. John Gebhard, and a sister, wife of Mr. Ferdinand Scheich of East St. Louis. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the repository of Soldner & Co. to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jared Fleshren and Adam Lanter]
Eliza Guest
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 24, 1893, Page 5 Column 2
Mrs. Eliza Guest, wife of Mr. Joseph Guest, died Wednesday night at 1 a.m. at her residence at 1715 West Main Street at the age of 46.
Mrs. Eliza Guest was born in Staffordshire, England on May 17, 1847. She came to America in 1870, directly to Belleville. She leaves behind her husband, 6 children, and 2 sisters; one residing here and the other living in England. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the residence then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jared Fleshren and Adam Lanter]
Georg Zingraf
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 24, 1893, Page 5 Column 2
The 20-year-old Mr. Georg Zingraf, son of Mr. Philipp Zingraf, died Tuesday evening at Ridge Prairie. The deceased leaves behind his parents and several siblings. The funeral will take place this afternoon at the cemetery in O’Fallon. [Translated by Jared Fleshren and Adam Lanter]
Henrietta Dietz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 24, 1893, Page 5 Column 2
On Tuesday evening, at a quarter past four o’clock, Henrietta Dietz passed away at the age of 28 years, 10 months, and 11 days. She died in the mental institute in Anna, Illinois. Henrietta was the daughter of Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Maria Dietz.
The deceased was born in Belleville on October 11, 1864 and received a good education from her parents. She had a special gift for women’s needlework. Several years ago, she started showing signs of a mental illness. As a result, her father brought her to a private institute in Saint Louis. Since no improvement occurred in her state of mind, her father brought her to the State Institute in Anna, Illinois. The young woman’s health recently degenerated and became unstable, reaching a point of inanition, which ended when she died yesterday.
Besides her parents, the deceased leaves behind her siblings, all of whom reside in Belleville. They are Mr. Frank Dietz, Ms. Emma Dietz, and Mrs. Anna Mauterer, wife of Mr. Hironymus Mauterer.
The funeral services take place this afternoon at two o’clock from the residence at 326 North Richland Street to Green Mount Cemetery [Translated by Colin Creedon and Daniel Jackson]
Erwin Seib
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 24, 1893, Page 5 Column 2
Erwin, the one year-old son of Mr. Christian Seib, of North Richland Street, died Monday afternoon and was buried Tuesday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colin Creedon and Daniel Jackson]
Georg E. Eisenmayer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 31, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
St. Clair County lost one of its oldest settlers on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. when Mr. Georg E. Eisenmayer died in Mascoutah. The deceased was born in Hassloch, Bavaria [could be referring to the current city of Haßloch, in the present federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, which was part of Bavaria from 1843-1933, or Hasloch in the present federal state of Bavaria, Germany] and died at the age of 73. He came to America in the early 40’s and settled at Looking Glass Prairie near New Memphis, but after that he came to Mascoutah where he lived the rest of his life. He was the Justice of the Peace for many years and was also a trustee for many years at state university in Champaign. Most of all, he took great interest in everything that helped with the promotion of agriculture. He also took an interest in politics by energetically acting upon all that he felt was right. Although he was always of the republican political way of thinking, he was never a slave to his party. In his private life, everybody with good character and noble sentiments was welcomed as a friend. In every respect, Georg E. Eisenmayer gave honor to his native country for the benefit of his adoptive country. He belonged to the ever-shrinking group of immigrant Germans who are never attached to anything weak, small, or cowardly. He was a man in the fullest meaning.
In addition to his wife, nee Emig, he leaves behind a son and three daughters: Mr. Arthur Eisenmayer of St. Louis, Mrs. Dr. R. Hughes of California, and Ms. Mathilda and Ms. Ida Eisenmayer of Mascoutah. He also had two brothers, Mr. Jakob Eisenmayer of Mascoutah, and Mr. Andreas Eisenmayer of Trenton. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon in Mascoutah. Hon. Jehu Baker gave the funeral speech. [Translated by Nicole Jackson and Joseph Jones]
Minna Retzelmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 31, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
On Thursday morning at 5 a.m., 19 year-old Minna Retzelmann died at the Sophie-Brandenburg’s Farm, one and a half miles southeast of Smithton. The deceased came to Belleville recently from Marion in Williamson County, and lived with her uncle, Mr. Jakob Gauch until nearly four weeks ago, when she went to the Brandenburg farm. She is survived by her parents and eight siblings, all residing in Marion.
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Cemetery with a large number of the deceased’s friends and relatives present. [Translated by Seth Marek]
Günter [Guenther] Karl Schneidewind
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 31, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
60 year-old Günter [Guenther] Schneidewind died Friday night in his residence on 204 West Main Street. The deceased was born on March 26th, 1833 in Groß Furra [Gross Furra], Schwarzburg-Sondershausen [Großfurra was a village, but is now a district in the city of Sondershausen in the present-day federal state of Thuringia, Germany.] and came to America in September of 1849 with his parents and siblings, coming directly to Belleville. Here he learned the shoe-making trade. He married, but his wife, nee Seifried, died many years ago. Later he married his surviving wife, nee Schmidt. He participated in the Civil War.
He is survived by his wife, a son from his first marriage, Mr. Hermann Schneidewind, a brother, Mr. Edward Schneidewind, and a sister, Mrs. Friedrich Möhlmann [Moehlmann], all residing in Belleville.
The deceased was a member of the Evening Star Lodge No. 654, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Marissa, who held the funeral Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Seth Marek]
Rosa Meyer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 7, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Ms. Rosa Meyer died early Monday morning, at the residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Nikolaus Meyer of 420 South Spring Street at the age of 18 years and 4 months
The deceased was born on April 19, 1875. She was born and raised here. Her death followed a 10-day sickness. She was a member of Boys and Girls Society of St. Peter’s parish. Besides her parents, she leaves behind three brothers and three sisters. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Evan Trentman and Devin Bennett]
Elisabeth Becker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 7, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Elisabeth, nee Kesse, wife of Mr. Nikolaus Becker, died Tuesday at the age of 21. The deceased was born in Floraville and raised in Belleville. She was the stepdaughter of Mr. Karl Riedel, of 905 Freeburg Avenue. The deceased leaves behind her spouse, two children, her stepfather, her mother, as well as three step sisters and a brother.
The body will be brought today to the residence of her parents, where the funeral will take place in the afternoon at 2 o’clock. She will be buried at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Evan Trentman and Devin Bennett]
Wilhelm G. Burckhardt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 7, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Wilhelm G. Burckhardt died on Sunday evening at 8 o’clock in the residence of his mother, Mrs. Ernestine Burckhardt, of 13 North West Street, at the age of 46 years and 6 months. The deceased was born in Hessen-Darmstadt [now a region in the present federal state of Hesse, Germany] and came in 1855 with his parents to America and directly to West Belleville. He was a cigar maker, but has been unable to practice his profession for the past twenty years as he has been ill. He left behind his mother, three brothers, Mr. Friedrich, Mr. Bernhard, and Mr. Karl Burckhardt, and Karl Burkhardt, all of Belleville. The burial too place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Evan Trentman and Devin Bennett]
Julius Mohr
Belleville Post Und Zeitung, 7 September 1893, Page 7 Column 4
After a sickness lasting two weeks, Julius Mohr passed away on Thursday morning at 4:15 at his home located at 114 West 1st Street.
The deceased was born in Belleville on July 25th, 1860 and was the son of Mr. Peter Mohr and his wife Henrietta. He attended public school here in Belleville and has worked as a carpenter at Harrison’s Machine Works for the last 15 years.
He married Miss Katharina Frey of St. Jakob on November 2, 1886. He is survived by his wife and a four year-old daughter. He also leaves behind an elderly mother, two brothers, and two sisters: Mr. Heinrich und Mr. Peter Mohr of Belleville, Mrs. Elisabeth Wunderle of Belleville, and Mrs. Auguste Medart, wife of Friedrich Medart of St. Louis. He was a member of the Garfield Lodge No. 93 Knights of Pythias, as well as the Modern Woodman and the Carpenters’ Union under whose auspices the funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Becca Shanahan]
Franziska Cousin
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 7, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
As we recently reported, Frau Franziska Cousin died Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 in her residence at 522 East A Street. The deceased was the widow of Joseph Cousin and came with her sons only eight months ago from New York to Belleville. She reached the age of 51 years. She leaves behind the following sons: Frank and Friedrich Cousin of New York and Michael Drengler and John Cousin of Belleville. The funeral took place Friday morning at 8:45 from the Repository of Holdener & Co., to St. Peter’s Cathedral, and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Todd Johnson]
Nikolaus Zink
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 7, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
The mentally insane Nikolaus Zink died Thursday morning at the County Farm at the age of around 65. Last June, the deceased was determined to be insane in the county court and to be housed in the County Farm. He leaves behind a widow and two sons of Heinrichstown, and a son-in-law Mr. Mark Boden of Reeb’s Station [Translated by Todd Johnson]
Niklaus Rhein
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, 14 September 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Nikolaus Rhein, one of the oldest and most honorable settlers of Belleville, died at 1:20 a.m. on Thursday, at his residence, 407 South Catholic Street. The deceased had two sons, Mr. Valentin Rhein and Mr. Heinrich Rhein and had reached the age of 85 years, 7 months, and 12 days.
The deceased was born on January 27th, 1808 in the town of Rockenhausen, Rheinpfalz [Rockenhausen is in present day state of Rhineland-Palatanite, in western Germany], where he married his now deceased wife, Elizabeth Roß [Ross]. They came to Belleville with their children in June of 1853. His wife died here in 1874. The deceased was a tailor, but had been retired for several years before his death. In recent times, he began to succumb to weakness from age, which led to his death.
He leaves behind his well-known sons, Mr. Valentin, and Mr. Heinrich Rhein. He is also survived by a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A large number of friends and acquaintances mourned the passing of their friend. Nikolaus, surrounded by his loving sons, passed peacefully of old age.
The funeral was on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. The following gentlemen were pallbearers: Gustav Leopold, Baptiste Frey, Milton Moser, G.C. Eierfuß [Eierfuss], Louis Wagner, and J. Meyer. All of the men are husbands of Mr. Rhein’s grand-daughters. [Translated by Tommy Carter and Austin Swires]
Friedrich Six
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, 14 September 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Friedrich Sir died Sunday in Lebanon at the age of 68. The deceased leaves behind a widow, a son, and three daughters. He was a brother-in-law of Karl Roth, of Belleville. The burial took place Sunday in Lebanon. [Translated by Tommy Carter and Austin Swires]
Johanna Resch
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 21, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Johann Resch, the wife of Mr. Michael Resch died on Thursday morning at 11:45 in her residence at 214 North High Street.
The deceased was born in Germany and reached the age of 49. She came to America with her husband and children nearly 14 years ago, settling first in Dakota, then in Kansas City, then in Belleville 12 years ago, where she has since lived.
In addition to her husband, the deceased leaves behind the following children, all residing in Belleville: Maximilian, John, Mary, Frank, Franciska, Johanna, Michael, and Arthur. She also leaves behind her parents, three brothers and two sisters who all reside in Germany.
The funeral took place Saturday morning at 9 from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Michael Rice]
Lorenz Schröder [Schroeder]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 21, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Mr. Lorenz Schröder [Schroeder] died Wednesday night in Mascoutah at 1:30 at the age of 62. The deceased leaves behind his wife and eight grown children. The funeral took place on Saturday morning at 9 in Mascoutah. [Translated by Sonja Steele]
Theodora Meyer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 21, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Ms. Theodora Meyer died in St. Elisabeth’s Hospital late Thursday night at the age of 40. The deceased was born and raised in Millstadt and was a nurse. Two weeks ago she became ill and came from Georgetown to Belleville. She was only in the hospital for one day before she died. She leaves behind several siblings, all residents of Missouri. The body was sent to Wellsville, Missouri on Saturday, where the funeral took place. [Translated by Sonja Steele]
Lina Pintowski
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 21, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Lina Pintowski, daughter of Mr. John Pintowski, died on Sunday evening at the age of 14 in Sugar Loaf Township.
The deceased was charged one and a half months ago for burning two stacks of wheat belonging to Mr. Louis Dyroff, of Sugar Loaf Township. The Grand Jury ruled that she pay a $500 fine. Because neither she nor her parents could pay the fine, she was brought to the county jail. Several weeks ago, she became ill. Judge Wilderman reduced her sentence from $500 to $300, however her parents also could not afford this amount. As the girl’s condition gradually worsened, Sheriff Langley let her continue the rest of her sentence at home, instead of in the county jail, so that she may receive the best care.
As was reported to us Monday, the girl was protesting her innocence, but shortly before her death, she confessed. On Sunday, her parents met here, and because their unfortunate situation, Sheriff Langley, the doctors, and Heely Wangelin contributed money so that the young girl may have a decent burial. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from Gundlach, Gauch and Muren repository, then she was buried at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Sydney Hartung and Ben Thuringer]
Andreas Kremer
Belleville Post und Zeitung, September 21, 1893, Page 7 column 4
Mr. Andreas Kremer, of 207 North Richland Street, died suddenly of heart attack at 10 o’clock on Sunday evening at his residence. Yesterday, the deceased was in good health and went on an afternoon walk with his family. Later in the evening, while sitting on a chair, he collapsed and died.
The deceased was born on March 28, 1848 in Elsaß [currently the Alsace region of France, but was German in 1848] and he came to America in 1865, directly to Belleville. He later moved to St. Louis, where he married Ms. Marry Heffey in 1870, with whom he had his surviving son and daughter. Five years ago the family returned to Belleville, and the deceased worked as a blacksmith in the Heinzelmann Brothers’ wagon factory. In addition to his wife and children, the deceased leaves behind a brother, who resides in St. Louis County, as well as his mother, two brothers and two sisters in Elsaß.
The deceased was a member of the St. Louis Odd Fellows Lodge, who also held the funeral. [Translated by Sydney Hartung and Ben Thuringer]
Nicholas [Nicolaus] Klöß [Kloess]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 28, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Nicholas [Nicolaus] Klöß [Kloess], age 69, died on Monday after 10 a.m. at his home in the west end of Belleville after 3 months of bed rest. The deceased was born on September 29, 1824 in Weinsheim, near Kreuznach [Weinsheim is a village in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate] and came to this country in 1847, where he first resided in Pomeroy, Ohio. The deceased came to Belleville in 1848, where he settled down to live. In 1852, Mr. Klöß [Kloess] opened a butcher shop, which he gave up 20 years ago. Later he was coal miner and also a mine inspector, until he retired four years ago. On February 24, 1852, Mr. Klöß [Kloess] married Miss Christine Ferbert of Belleville. They had no children, but raised two children, Nicolaus Hofmeister and Mrs. John Mork, both residents of Belleville. The deceased is also survived by two brothers, John and Louis Klöß [Kloess]. Since 1864, Mr. Klöß [Kloess] was a member of the Odd Fellows Order. The funeral was yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock. [Translated by Brandon Walters and Cameron Wettig]
Estella E. Hauser
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 28, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Estella E. Hauser, daughter of Mrs. Marie Bauer of St. Louis, died Sunday afternoon at the age of 8 at her grandmother’s residence on 110 North Spring Street [now South 1st Street]. Mrs. Bauer, who resides in St. Louis, was visiting at her mother-in-law’s house in Belleville, when the girl fell ill and died. The burial takes place Tuesday morning at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Brandon Walters and Cameron Wettig]
August Forkel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 28, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
August Forkel died last Sunday night in Waterloo, IL. The deceased lived until around 15 years ago in Belleville and since then owned a jewelry shop in Waterloo. He leaves behind his widow and 5 children, as well as his sister-in-law, Augusta Hartleb, who resides in Belleville. The burial took place Monday in Waterloo. [Translated by: Brandon Walters and Cameron Wettig]
Heinrich Brua
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
An old honorable citizen of this city died Thursday morning and left us. With him went a good part of the old Belleville. With his honorable citizenry full of ideals and strictest honor, he helped make this city what it is. A man of real pride and character, who came to this country and this city with the ideals of his youth and with strict honesty and real love of freedom that we find among the now dwindling generation of German immigrants. Even if the now deceased has in recent years kept himself out of the public eye, he helped scatter seeds, whose fruit we enjoy today. These poet’s words apply to him: “He who has does enough among the best of his time, will live for eternity”
Belleville is becoming more and more Americanized, although not in the sense that the deceased and his sympathizers wished, and because of that, it is painful to see the columns fall one by one; the columns that helped erect and carry the building which was the old and honorable Belleville.
Mr. Brua was born in Nieder Stinzel, Lothringen [Niederstinzel is a commune in Lorraine, France, but was German at this time] on February 20, 1827. When he was a young man, he learned how to be a salesman and in order to become better educated, he spent several years in France. Here he learned how to speak French, which he mastered like the German and late the English languages. In year 1847 he immigrated to America and came directly to Belleville. Mr. Brua started working as a salesman in Tittmann’s store on West Main Street, which is only known amongst our older citizens. Through his competence and honesty, he won not just the trust of his employer, but also affection of the Belleville public. Mr. Brua worked at Tittmann’s store for six years. In 1853, he married Ms. Wilhelmina Brehme, with whom he lived a happy family life until July 17, 1889, when his loyal wife was robbed by death.
In 1853 Mr. Brua founded goods shop and grocery store on West Main Street, which was in operation up to 1889, when he could no longer continue working due to sickness. Since then he has been living in silent seclusion. His health was slowly getting worse by the year. For about three weeks, he was unable to leave his room. He was released from his suffering on Thursday morning when he died at 10:30.
Mr. Heinrich Brua was not less active in public life than in his business life. In 1858 he was elected as alderman of the third ward in the city council, where he was active until the end of 1859 and had distinguished himself by his conscientiousness. After his term he preferred to withdraw to private life. Nevertheless Mr. Brua would later participate in public affairs. In 1870 elected member of the school board and took an active interest in the schools until 1874. More than once he personally inspired the schools during the lessons about teaching methods and informed directly about the performance of teachers. Whoever has attended public schools in in the years 1870 until 1874 will remember visits from the now deceased man. Now his life work is finished and in the memories and esteem of his fellow citizens lives on through his merits.
He leaves behind a son, Mr. Henrich W. Brua, principal of Central School, and the following daughters: Ms. Ida Brua, Mrs. Emilie Siefert, wife of Mr. Wm E. Siefert, Ms. Minna and Ms. Sophie Brua, both teachers at local public schools; furthermore the following sisters: Mrs. Katharina Hertel of Turkey Hill, Mrs. Sophie Fein, of Belleville, and Mrs. Christina Dänzer [Daenzer] and Mrs. Charlotte Klein in Lothringen [Lorraine].
The pall bearers were the following gentlemen: Karl Hertel, H.D. Updike, Geo. H. Bustek. A.M. Wolleson, W.J. Hanson and Wm. Weidmann.
The funeral was Saturday afternoon at four o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery instead. [Translated by Paige Grissom and Brandon Hickey]
Lothar Craß [Crass or Cratz*]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893 , Page 7 Column 4
*[This name is most-likely Crass. It is spelled two different ways in the obituary, but only Cratz one time.
On his farm two miles from Belleville, on Carlyle Road, Mr. Lothar Cra#223; [Crass or Cratz] died Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock, at the age of 86. The deceased was born in Nassau [currently a city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate] and came to America in the year 1845. He first settled down in Nashville, Tennessee, where he married Miss Katharina Eimer in 1848. The pair came in the year 1850 to Belleville and settled at the place where Mr. Cra#223; [Crass or Cratz] died. The deceased had already suffered for a long time from decreptitude, which also brought about his death. Those who survive him are: Mrs. Katharina Cra#223; [Crass or Cratz]; his daughter, Mrs. Christina Meidinger; both of whom reside in Belleville, and his son, Mr. Georg Cra#223; [Crass or Cratz], in whose residence he died. In addition, nine grandchildren survive the deceased. The funeral took place Friday morning, at nine o’clock, from the residence to the St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Stone Allen and Daniel Zeuner]
Son of Mr. James Sawyer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
The eldest son of Mr. James Sawyer, formerly of Freeburg, but most recently living in Du Quoin, died last Saturday in Du Quoin at the age of 22 years old. The burial took place on Monday in Du Quoin. [Translated by Stone Allen and Danny Zeuner]
Margaretha Knapp
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Margaretha Knapp, nee Weigel, died on Thursday evening at 6 o’clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Margaretha Steinhauer, of 521 East 7th street.
The deceased was born in Lohnweiler, Rheinpfalz, Bayern [Lohnweiler is a municipality in the present German state of Rhineland-Palatinate] on August 1, 1812, and reached the age of 81 years old. In the year 1838 she married Mr. Peter Knapp, who died in the year 1843. Three years after Peter died, she moved to America in 1853 with her son-in-law, Mr. Peter Steinhauer, who died three years ago, his wife and her son, Mr. Peter Knapp settling first in St. Louis. Two months later, the family came to Belleville and has lived there ever since.
Besides the mentioned son and daughter, the deceased leaves behind nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren as well as several siblings in the old fatherland.
The Funeral was held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Cameron Heimann and Patrick Storment]
Johann Zimmermann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Johann Zimmermann, of 16 South Spring Street, died in his residence on Friday afternoon at twelve-thirty.
The deceased was born in Westerheim, Württemberg [Westerheim is a city in the present-day German state of Baden-Württemberg] on December 11, 1823, where he married Ms. Rosa Schlosser. The pair came to America in the year 1853 and settled first in Buffalo, New York. Then soon after, they moved to Louisville, Kentucky where his wife died. In the year 1866 the deceased married Ms. Maria Niest who came with him to Belleville and has lived there ever since. He was basket maker by trade and a peace-loving man. Along with his widow, he is survived by his stepdaughter, Mrs. Andreas Engler, of Belleville, as well as three grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the St. Peter’s Unterstützungsverein (benefit society), under whose auspices the funeral took place Monday morning at ten o’clock from the residence, to St. Peter’s Cathedral, to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Cameron Heimann and Patrick Storment]
Louise Pitthan
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
A telegram from Kreuznach, Germany arrived on Sunday and said that Louise Pitthan, nee Merck, died there last Friday.
Mrs. Pitthan was the daughter of the long deceased Mr. Karl Merck and was born in Belleville on February 23, 1840. On June 25, 1861, she married Mr. Valentin R. Pitthan, a well-known businessman. In December of 1869, Mr. and Mrs. Pitthan traveled to Kreuznach, Germany, where they stayed and have since resided.
The deceased leaves her husband, along with three sons and a daughter, two of whom are in the United States, specifically Mr. Karl Pitthan, in Belleville, and Mr. Wm. Pitthan, in St. Joseph Missouri. Furthermore, the deceased leaves behind her brothers Mr. Charles Merck, in Belleville, and Mr. August Merck, in Moberly, Missouri, as well as her sister, Mrs. Anna Aneshänsel [Aneshaensel], the wife of Mr. Freidrich Aneshaensel, of Belleville. [Translated by Mary Herber and Olivia Fuehne]
Katharina Schifferdecker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Katharina Schifferdecker, wife of Mr. Christian Schifferdecker, died in Freeburg on Sunday afternoon at four o’clock. The deceased was born and educated in Freeburg and leaves behind, along with her husband and four kids, her mother, Mrs. Anna Maria Conrath, along with several siblings. The burial took place on Tuesday in Freeburg. [Translated by Mary Herber and Olivia Fuehne]
Christian Stenglein
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Christian Stenglein died Saturday morning at 3 o’clock in Freeburg. Last Wednesday, at the Freeburg mine, he fell from a mine cart and injured his back. Mr. Stenglein regained consciousness yesterday, and said that, while he was in the mine cart, he suffered a stroke and, as a result, fell from the car. The deceased reached the age of 77 years old and is survived by his widow, along with a son and daughter, who still resides in her parents’ house in Freeburg. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon, at 3 o’clock at the Catholic Church in Freeburg and from there to the Freeburg Catholic Cemetery. [Translated by Danny Zeuner and Stone Allen]
George W. Schüßler [Schuessler]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 5, 1893, Page 2, Column 2
Mr. George W. Schüßler [Schuessler], an earlier and well-known resident of Belleville, died in East St. Louis at Tuesday morning at seven o’clock. The deceased spent many years as a clerk in the local courthouse and he leaves behind many friends in our city.
Mr. George W. Schüßler [Schuessler] was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schuessler, of 516 East A Street. He was born on April 19, 1851, in St. Louis and he came to Belleville two years later with his parents. Here he attended the public schools and later he went to a Trade-School College in St. Louis. In the year 1874, the now deceased became a clerk at the County Clerk’s Office of Mr. Charles Becker, where he distinguished himself through his competence. At the conclusion of his second term, when Mr. Georg H. Stolberg was elected Clerk of the County Courthouse, Mr. Schüßler [Schuessler] took over as Deputy, which he held until 1884. In the year 1885, Mr. Hermann G. Weber was elected Federal Marshall and took Mr. Schüßler [Schuessler] as his clerk to Springfield with him. In the year 1889, when the Republicans regained control of the federal government again, Mr. Schüßler [Schuessler] left the capital city for East St. Louis, where he most recently served as Deputy in the East St. Louis City Clerk Mr. Jerry Kane. Recently, he fell ill and contracted dropsy (edema). His condition became so bad, that he was kept in his room for three weeks until he died today as a result of his suffering.
In December 1874, Mr. Schüßler [Schuessler] married Ms. Elizabeth Ogle from the O’Fallon area. The couple had two children, but only their 13 year old daughter still lives. Besides leaving behind his wife and child, the deceased also leaves behind his parents, of East A Street, as well as siblings: Mr. August Schüßler [Schuessler], Pastor in Joliet, Illinois, Mr. Nikolaus Schüßler [Schuessler], of Belleville, Mrs. Anna Hermann, wife of the Pastor Martin Hermann, of Nokomis, Illinois, and Ms. Lizzie Schüßler [Schuessler], who works as a clerk in the store of Füß [Fuess], Espenhain, Fischer and Co.
The body was brought to the residence of the parents of the deceased, where the funeral will take place at 2 o’clock at Zion Lutheran Church and until the deceased is buried in the Walnut Cemetery. [Translated by Harrison Gimenez and Paul McManus]
Victoria Aneshänsel [Aneshaensel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Ms. Victoria Aneshänsel [Aneshaensel] died in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at 11:30 on Saturday morning at the age of 68. The deceased had a cancerous ulcer removed 11 days before her death. The operation was successful, and the wound began to heal, but yesterday she began to vomit, which lead to her death this morning.
Miss Aneshänsel [Aneshaensel] was born in Renchen, Baden [the city of Renchen is the German state of Baden-Württemberg] and came to America in the year 1855. Her siblings were able to provide better care for her in her last few weeks, but brought her to St. Elisabeth’s Hospital. She is survived by the following siblings: Mr. Karl Aneshänsel [Aneshaensel] of Indianapolis and the Mr. Friedrich and Mr. Wilhelm Aneshänsel [Aneshaensel] of Belleville. [Translated by Emily Winland and Lauren Westerfield]
Rosalie Stout
Belleville Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Ms. Rosalie Stout died at 5 o’clock Saturday morning at the age of 54 at her brother’s residence, Mr. James Stout, of 216 West 1st Street.
Miss Stout was born on May 8, 1839, in Vincennes, Indiana and has lived with her brother for past 20 years in our city [Belleville]. Besides her already mentioned brother, she leaves behind her sister, Mrs. L. A. Wiggins and a brother Mr. Charles Stout, both residents of St. Louis.
The funeral took place Monday morning at 10 o’clock from the residence, then to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Emily Winland and Lauren Westerfield]
Samuel Neuburger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 7, Column 4
Mr. Samuel Neuburger died on Saturday morning at 5:30 in his apartment on 115 South Spring Street, at the age of 50 years, 8 months, and 28 days.
The deceased was born on January 9, 1842 in Kolnberg, Bavaria [Kolnberg is most likely the current city of Kollnburg, in the German state of Bavaria], and came to America in 1866. He lived for a while in Providence, Rhode Island and then came to Belleville, where he has lived since. Shortly after his arrival in Belleville, Mr. Neuburger and Mr. Mayer founded a horse handling business. Later, Mr. Philipp Wolfort joined as chairman in this business, which was run by the three men until the year 1876, when Mr. Mayer retired. Mssrs. Neuburger and Wolfort created a new business on the corner of North High and B Streets. In the year 1889 Mr. Neuburger sold his share of the business to Mr. Wolfort and founded a new horse handling business with the Bär [Baer] Brothers on North High Street between A and B Streets under the company name S. Neuburger and Company, which he operated until his death. Three weeks ago, Mr. Neuburger had an accident and fell leading to a concussion that contributed to his death.
In the year 1871, he married Theresa Kaufmann in St Louis. Together they had the following surviving children: Moses, Jakob, Simon, Bertha, Carry, and Flora Neuburger. He leaves behind his brother, Mr. Edward Neuburger, of Belleville, and a sister in Germany.
He was a member of the Belleville lodge, 388, International Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), as well as the Odd Fellows Encampment; the Lessing lodge, 71, the Pythias Knights; the Concordia lodge, 1, Independent Order of United Workmen (I. O. M. A.), the Belleville Lodge, 108, Ancient Order of United Workmen (A. O. U. W.); the Liederkranz [German singing society]; Kronthal Liedertafel [German singing society], as well as several other clubs.
The body brought on Monday at 9 o’clock in the morning the residence to the Air Line Train Station, from there to St. Louis and to the Synagogue. From there, the body was taken and buried at Mount Sinai Cemetery in St. Louis. Hon. L.D. Turner gave a gripping speech at the residence. These groups took part in the funeral: Belleville Lodge Number 338 I.O.O.F, Lessing Lodge Number 71, the Knights of Pythias and Belleville Lodge Number 108, A.O.U.W. The pallbearers were Mssrs. Jakob and John Ackermann from the Knights of Pythias, Adam Herr and Louis Menkhausen from the Odd Fellows and Wm. Weiler and Anselm Bär [Baer]. The following committees from the Odd Fellows followed the body to the cemetery in St Louis: Mssrs. August Krause, John Weber, Geo. Vogt, Adam Herr, Louis Menkhausen, M. Burgeß [Burgess] and Charles Palmer. The following followed from the Knights of Pythias: Mssrs. Nic. Weiß [Weiss], Friedrich Deutschmann, John Ackermann and Hugo Möhrl [Moehrl]. A large number of relatives and friends went with the grieving family to St Louis. Reverend Dr. Harrison from the Temple Israel held the funeral. Mr. Neuburger was an energetic business man that leaves behind many friends. [Translated by Katey Sauerwein and Abby Hawthorne]
John Kreitner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. John Kreitner died at 8 o’clock Friday evening at his residence on Freeburg Avenue, just outside the city limits. The deceased was a well-known painter in Belleville.
Born in 1832 in Igelheim, near Speyer, Rheinpfalz, Bayern [Igelheim is now Böhl-Iggelheim and a municipality in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate], the now deceased immigrated to America in 1853. He lived for a time in St. Louis, but later moved to Dubuque, Iowa. There, he married Ms. Augusta Schulz in 1857. In 1858, the couple moved to Belleville where they have lived ever since. Aside from his spouse, the deceased is survived by the following children: Mrs. Ann Merrell, of East St. Louis, Mrs. Karoline Scheffknecht, Mr. John Kreitner, Mr. Frank Kreitner, and Ms. Lizzie Kreitner all of Belleville. Furthermore, he leaves behind eight grandchildren; a brother in Belleville named Mr. Franz Kreitner; a sister, Mrs. Susanna Fosselmann, of Dubuque; and a sister in Germany, Ms. Appolonia Kreitner.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Kreitner residence, then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Tom Hillebrand and Travis Agne]
Child of Eugen Ogle
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
The 6 month old child of Eugen Ogle, a resident of Stein Street, died Saturday afternoon, and was buried Sunday afternoon at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Emily Winland and Lauren Westerfield]
Wm. Trauernicht
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Mr. Wm. Trauernicht, the well-known St. Louis businessman, died in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of 54. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Füß and Mrs. Wm. P. Merck, of Belleville, took part in the funeral. [Translated by Emily Winland and Lauren Westerfield]
Michael Renner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Michael Renner died in his apartment on 311 South Richland Street on Tuesday morning at 4:30 at the age of 39 years, nine months and five days. The deceased was the son of Jakob Renner, who died early last year and was a barber.
He was born on January 5, 1854 in Belleville and was educated in our city. On July 25, 1876 he married Ms. Minna Ebel and had three children, Alma, Karl, and Otto Renner whom he leaves behind. He also leaves behind the following siblings: Messrs. Karl, Frank, Friedrich, Jakob and Martin Renner, Mrs. Marie, wife of Mr. Philipp Himmighìfer [Himmighoefer], Mlls. Magdalena, Eva, Gertrud and Anna Renner.
The funeral takes place today, Thursday morning at 9:30 from the residence to St. Peters Cathedral, then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Anthony Johns and Kim Smith]
Thomas Lilley
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Thomas Lilley, an eleven month child, whose parents reside at Birkner Station, died Monday. [Translated by Anthony Johns and Kim Smith]
Rosa Weidenbach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Ms. Rosa Weidenbach, the 15 year-old daughter of Mr. Peter Weidenbach, of the West End, died on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. [Translated by Anthony Johns and Kim Smith]
Karolina Müller [Mueller]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 12, 1893, Page 8 Column 2
Karolina M., the eleven-month old daughter of Mr. Anton Müller [Mueller], of 208 North Race Street [now North 3rd Street] died Tuesday and was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Anthony Johns and Kim Smith]
John Streck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 19, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. John Streck died on Thursday afternoon, at 2:30, in his residence, 600 Bristow Street, at the age of 70 years, 9 months, and 8 days.
The deceased was born on January 4, 1823, in Lengers, Hessen-Kassel [Lengers is now a borough in the city of Heringen, in the German state of Hesse], where he married Dorothea Krug in 1844. The couple came to America in 1866 and settled first in St. Louis. A year later the couple moved to Belleville, where they have lived since. Mrs, Streck left her husband in death in the year 1878. Mr. Streck worked many years in a coal mine in Heinrichstown, before he retired.
He leaves behind three sons and two daughters: Mr. Wilhelm Streck, of Belleville, Mrs. Katharina Marsh, wife of Mr. Samuel Marsh, of Belleville, Mr. Ernst Streck of St. Louis, Mr. Heinrich Streck in St. Louis, and Mrs. August Krackauer, nee Streck, as well as 17 grandchildren.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Austin Klug and Travis Michalke]
Regina Feder
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 19, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Regina Feder, wife of Mr. Heinrich Feder, died Wednesday afternoon at four o’clock at the age of 36 in her residence near the Poor House.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. Joseph Fleckenstein and was born in the Prairie du Long Township. She leaves behind three children to her husband. [Translated by Austin Klug and Travis Michalke]
Troy D. Ensminger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 19, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Troy D., the two year-old of Mr. Duke Ensminger, of 5 South Race Street [now South 3rd Street], died Wednesday evening and was buried on Friday in Marion, Illinois. [Translated by Austin Klug and Travis Michalke]
Doctor Emil Gülich [Guelich]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 19, 1893, Page 8 Column 1
Doctor Emil Gülich [Guelich] died in Alton at the age of 59. He died while conducting an operation, when he was kicked in the abdomen by the patient. Doctor Gülich [Guelich] was a very well-known by veterans here. The funeral took place yesterday and was attended by many veterans, including Chas. Horrtmann [spelling of name unclear], Jak. Spies, and William Schlott, as well as Chas. Dähnert [Daehnert] and O. Rollmann from St. Louis. The men served in the ninth Illinois regiment, where the deceased served as a medic. [Translated by Travis Agne and Tom Hillebrand]
Wilhelm Gruhs
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Mr. Wilhelm Gruhs, a well-known pharmacist in Belleville, died on Tuesday morning in Nashville, Illinois. The wife of the deceased is a niece of Mrs. Heinrich Raab and formerly worked as head of the Kindergarten and had many friends here. The body was brought to St. Louis and burned in the crematorium. [Translated by Kyle Murphy and Bailie Scott]
Michael Beck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Michael Beck died on Saturday afternoon in St. Louis. The deceased used to reside in our city, and was for many years a night watchman at the Belleville nail mill. He reached the age of 56. He leaves behind two sons, one of St. Louis and the other residing in Michigan.
Many residents of Belleville participated in the the funeral, which took place on Monday, in St. Louis: Ms. Friedrich Gärdner [Gaerdner], Mr. Valentin Rüster [Ruester] and Mr. Charles Balmer and family. [Translated by Kyle Murphy and Bailie Scott]
Lilly Frick
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Lilly, the 4 year-old daughter of Mr. Con. Frick, of 509 North High Street died Wednesday evening. The funeral took place on Thursday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery [Translated by Kyle Murphy and Bailie Scott]
Son of Karl Betz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
An eleven-month old son of Mr. Karl Betz of South Abend Street, died Sunday morning, and was buried on Monday at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kyle Murphy and Bailie Scott]
Ernst Isselhardt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 7 Column 6
Ernst, the 5 year old child of Mr. John Isselhardt, of South Fair Street, died Monday morning and was buried Tuesday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kyle Murphy and Bailie Scott]
Heinrich Lesker
Belleville Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Heinrich Lesker died in Mascoutah on Wednesday night at the age of 28. The deceased was born and raised in Fayetteville. He leaves behind a widow and three children. The burial took place Thursday in Fayetteville. [Translated by Delaney Palumbo and Molly Reeves]
Elisabeth Petri
Belleville Post und Zeitung, October 26, 1893, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Elisabeth Petri died Wednesday night in Millstadt at the age of 84. She was the widow of Mr. Peter Petri. Her late husband died roughly eight years ago. The deceased was born in Switzerland and came to America in 1858 and since has lived in the Millstadt area. She leaves behind the following children: Mr. Heinrich Petri, of Belleville, Mr. Karl Petri, of Effingham County Illinois, Mr. Joseph Petri, of Waterloo, Mr. Christian Petri, of High Prairie, Mr. Peter Petri, of Millstadt, and Mr. Louis Petri, of Waterloo, along with a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral took place on Friday evening from Millstadt to Freivogel Cemetery. [Translated by Molly Reeves and Delaney Palumbo]
Henry Dose
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 1, 1894, page 7 column 3
Mr. Henry Dose died at 10 o’clock on Wednesday evening after long suffering, shortly before turning 59 years old. Mr. Henry Dose was one of the most well-known and highly-esteemed citizens of St. Clair County.
Mr. Henry Dose was born on January 30, 1835 in Geschendorf, Holstein, Germany, and came to America in 1867. Soon after his arrival, he settled in New Athens, where he successfully ran a pharmacy until his death. Mr. Dose was appointed postmaster in New Athens during the years of 1885-1889 and he was reappointed postmaster this year. He repeatedly occupied positions of trust in New Athens and New Athens Township and enjoyed universal respect.
In 1863, Mr. Dose married his surviving wife. The happy marriage produced five children, of whom the following survive their father: Mr. Wm. Dose, Private Secretary of Governor Altgeld; Mr. Henry Dose, an engineer who resides in Chicago; the wife of our citizen Doctor Vetter of Belleville and Hedwig Dose, who is 11 years old. Furthermore, surviving the deceased, is his mother-in-law, Mrs. Grüβmacher/Grützmacher [Gruessmacher/Gruetsmacher].
Mr. Dose was a member of the Free Masons Lodge in Freeburg, as well as the Order of Odd Fellows and the Treubund.
The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the cemetery in New Athens. [Translated by Sabrina Voss and Adriana Loya]
John Dörfling [Doerfling]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 1, 1894, page 7 column 3
Mr. John Dörfling [Doerfling] died at 8 o’clock, on Thursday evening in his residence on 605 Abend Street, at the age of 75 and 16 days.
The deceased was born on January 9, 1819 in Parchim, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, the birthplace of Moltke, and came to America in 1856. He stayed in Chicago for a year, then moved to Kansas. Three and a half years later, he settled in St. Louis and around two years later, he settled on a farm, three miles north of Belleville. In 1875, he came to Belleville, where he has since lived. He dedicated his life to being a wagon driver, but had been in retirement for several years.
Besides his wife Louise Dörfling [Doerfling] whom he married on July 14, 1865, in Belleville, the, deceased leaves behind a son and two step-daughters: Mr. Louis Dörfling [Doerfling]; Mrs. Louise Klemme, wife of Mr. Wilhelm Klemme and Miss Anna Barthelsheim, all residing in Belleville; and 6 grandchildren.
The burial took place last Saturday with great attendance. Despite the terrible weather and roads, friends came not just from Belleville, but from other places in the surrounding area. Reverend Horn from Freeburg spoke from his heart at the residence and the grave, giving words of consolation. The survivors can be proud of the many honors that were bestowed upon the deceased husband and father. New Athens knows they have lost one of their best citizens. [Translated by Alex Ward and Preston Groves]
Nellie Biggs
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 1, 1894, page 7 column 3
15-year-old Nellie Biggs died on Thursday evening, at 6 o’clock, at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Biggs in the Oakland Addition.
Besides her parents, the deceased leaves behind several siblings. The burial took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jacob Stone and Evan Tenpenny]
Auguste von Pommer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 1, 1894, page 7 column 3
Auguste von Pommer, wife of Mr. Ferdinand Pommer, died on Thursday evening at 9:45, in her residence, 215 South Fair Street, at the age of 71 years, 7 months, and 7 days.
The deceased had been sick for a long time. She was born in Mühlhausen [Muehlhausen], Thüringen [Thuringia], on June 18, 1822, where she married her husband on January 10, 1848. Her maiden name was Vogeler. The couple came to America in the fall of 1865, and lived for one and a half years in Pennsylvania, whereupon they moved to Belleville.
The deceased leaves behind her husband as well as the following children: Mrs. Dorothea Bückel [Bueckel], wife of Mr. Christoph Bückel [Bueckel], in Kansas; Mrs. Ida Wölker [Woelker], in Belleville; Mrs. Anna Dawson, wife of Mr. Edward Dawson, in Belleville; furthermore 32 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. ]
The burial took place last Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock under the auspices of the Treubund Order from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jacob Stone and Evan Tenpenny]
Josephine Baldus
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 1, 1894, page 7 column 3
The widowed Josephine Baldus, mother of our fellow citizen Mr. Julius Baldus, died Saturday morning in French Village.
The deceased was 68 years old and leaves behind the following children: Mr. Joseph Baldus in Sweet Springs, Missouri; Josephine Hückel [Hueckel] wife of John Hückel [Huckael] near Caseyville; Georg Baldus near French Village; Julius Baldus in Belleville; Gustav Baldus near French Village, and Louise Trautmann, wife of Friedrich Trautmann, in Sweet Springs, Missouri; also 25 grandchildren.
The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock from her home in French Village to the local Catholic Church and from there to the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Josephine Baldus was born December 25, 1825 in the Canton Schwyz, Switzerland, where she married her husband Mr George Baldus in 1845. Her husband died 20 years ago. In 1854 the couple moved to the United States and settled in Belleville. In 1860, they moved to French Village. [Translated by R.J. White and Max Geski]
Sophie Muck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 1, 1894, page 7 column 4
Miss Sophie Muck died Friday afternoon at the age of 42 in the residence of her mother, the widowed Mrs. Georg Muck, on Mascoutah Road, 5½ miles from Belleville.
The deceased was born in the state of New York and came with her parents to Illinois in 1874. She is survived by several siblings and her mother.
The funeral was held on Sunday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence to the cemetery in Lebanon. [Translated by Morgan Fleshren and David Barrett-Ness]
Franz Meyer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 1, 1894, page 7 column 4
Franz Meyer died Saturday morning at 5:30 in his residence, 612 East C Street, at the age of 41 years, 9 months, and 15 days.
The deceased was a carpenter by trade and injured his finger three weeks ago working on construction at the Western Brewery. Blood poisoning set in, and Mr. Meyer died on Saturday morning.
He was born in St. Louis on April 12, 1852, and married Miss Fröhlin [Froehlin] on October 24, 1885, in Mascoutah. The pair moved to Belleville after their marriage and lived here since. He is survived by his wife and two children, Frank and Georg, the older six years old and the younger three years old. Further, he leaves behind his three brothers and one sister in St. Louis. He was a member of the Carpenter Union No. 433, under whose auspices the funeral took place Monday afternoon from the residence to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Morgan Fleshren and David Barrett-Ness]
Marie Emilie Chenot
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 1, 1894, page 7 column 4
Miss Marie Emilie Chenot died Monday morning at 10 o’clock at the age of 31 years, 4 months, and 4 days in the residence of her father, Mr. Augustus Chenot, on Carlyle Road, 2 ½ miles from Belleville. Besides her father and her step-mother, the deceased leaves behind several siblings. The funeral is being held today, Thursday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Morgan Fleshren and David Barrett-Ness]
Apollonia Fifel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 8, 1894, page 8 column 2
Mrs. Apollonia Fifel, wife of Mr. Adolph Fiefel, died Monday night in her home at 720 South Spring Street at the age of 52 years, 11 Months and 24 days. The deceased was born in Germany but lived in Belleville for many years. She is survived by her spouse and several children.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Colton Harris and Jace Roach]
Elisabeth Kassebaum
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 8, 1894, page 8 column 2
Mrs. Elisabeth Kassebaum died Monday evening at 4:30 in her residence on Catholic Street, between 4th and 5th Streets at the age of 47.
The deceased was born in Belleville and was a daughter of Heinrich Linne, who died last year.
18 years ago, the deceased married Wilhelm Kassebaum, who died 7 years ago. She leaves behind the following children: Hermann, Emilie, Minna, Friederich, Emma, Georg, und Charlotte, of which the oldest is 17 years old, and the youngest is 8 years old. She also leaves behind her mother, Mrs. Friedericke Linne, who resides on Park Avenue in Belleville and the following siblings: Mr. Friedrich Linne in St. Louis, Mrs.Anna Schmidt near Lenz Station; Mrs. Lina Villegar in St. Louis; Mr. Heinrich Linne in Decatur; Ms. Emma Linne in St. Louis and Mr. Louis Linne, in Belleville; in addition, the following step-sisters: Mrs. Anna Billborn in Belleville and Mrs. Louisa Hansleben in Mascoutah.
The funeral takes place today, Thursday, in the afternoon at 2 o’clock, from the funeral home of the bereaved to Zion Lutheran Church and from there to Walnut Hill cemetery. [Translated by Colton Harris and Jace Roach]
James B. Bradley
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 8, 1894, page 8 column 2
Yesterday at 1 in the afternoon, 38-year-old James B. Bradley died at his residence on 715 South Spring Street. On January 31st of this year, he accidently shot himself in the right foot while hunting. He received an amputation the same day and died from the injury because of a fever. He leaves behind a wife and children. The funeral will take place under the auspices of the Odd Fellow Order, but the time has not been decided. [Translated by Desmond Crumer and Aaron Bone]
Child of Andreas J. Ruff
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 8, 1894, page 8 column 2
The 3-year-old child of Andreas J. Ruff died Tuesday morning, on the corner of Washington Street and Carlyle Avenue. [Translated by Aaron Bone and Desmond Crumer]
William E. Morrison
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 8, 1894, page 8 column 2
William E. Morrison died suddenly on Monday in Morrisonville, IL. The deceased was born 1846 in Belleville and raised here. He received his education from the College of Christian Brothers in St. Louis and studied law in the office of the since deceased Wm. H. Snyder. In 1867, Morrison moved to Springfield. He was the son of Colonel J. L. D. Morrison, who resided in Glen Addy, four miles north of Belleville. [Translated by Aaron Bone and Desmond Crumer]
Daughter of Wilhelm Claus
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 8, 1894, page 8 column 2
The 19-month-old daughter of Mr. Wilhelm Claus, of Abend Street, died yesterday. [Translated by Aaron Bone and Desmond Crumer]
Margaretha Emge
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
Mrs. Margaretha Emge, nee Ofenstein, of Ogles Station, 5 miles west of Belleville, died on Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the age of 60 years and 2 months. She was born in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, and came to America in 1853, where she lived for two months in St. Louis. There she married her surviving husband, Adam Emge and then moved to her farm, where she died. Besides her husband and children, she leaves behind a sister in Missouri and 5 sisters in Germany. [Translated by Brandon Butler and Anthony Granja-Gonzalez]
Lulu Hamann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
Lulu, the 8-month-old daughter of Mr. John Hamann, of South High Street, died Friday night. [Translated by Brandon Butler and Anthony Granja-Gonzalez]
Philipp Ruh
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
Phillip Ruh, 88 years old, died early Sunday at the residence of his son, Andreas Ruh, in Freeburg. He came to Freeburg nearly 12 years ago from Hofheim in the Grand Duchy of Hesse and leaves behind a son and three grand-children. (John Ruh in Dubois, Illinois, Katja Harding und Lizzie Fiedler of St. Louis.) The burial took place Tuesday morning at the Catholic cemetery in Freeburg [Translated by Brandon Butler and Anthony Granja-Gonzalez]
Peter Killian
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
In his residence on Caseyville avenue, Mr. Peter Killian died Monday Morning at 5:30 at the age of 82.
He was born in the year 1812 in [city name unclear R_ _n_], Hesse-Darmstadt. In 1840, he married Katherina Vonderschmidt. The deceased lived in America since 1849. He lived in Millstadt for 30 years and lived in Belleville for 15 years. He was a cobbler, but was not able to work in his last years. He is survived by following children: Margarethe Schmidt, Mrs. Minna Ludwig, and Karl Killian.
The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the home of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Spencer Rice and Nathan Stricker]
Edwin Louis Schott
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
One-month-old Edwin Louis, the son of Conrad Schott Jr., died on Thursday evening in their house on Freeburg Avenue. [Translated by Spencer Rice and Nathan Stricker]
Moritz Schulter
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
On Wednesday, 72-year-old Moritz Schulter, uncle of the revered wife of Mr. H. G. Weber of Belleville, died in St. Louis. [Translated by Spencer Rice and Nathan Stricker]
George Christoph Völkel [Voelkel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
In his residence, 315 East Main Street, Mr. George Christoph Völkel died on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 at the age of 81 years, 5 months, and 30 days.
The deceased was an old settler in the area and very well-known. He was born on August 12, 1812, he was born in Haßloch [Hassloch], Rheinpfalz, where he married Ms. Elisabeth Moßer [Mosser] on August 6, 1835 who preceded him in death on the March 26, 1840.
On June 18, 1841, he married Ms. Anna Margaretha Moßer [Mosser] with whom he came to America. The couple arrived in St. Louis on July 4, 1846 and settled four miles east of Belleville on a farm on Carlyle Road. In the year 1862, Mr. Völkel moved to Belleville with his family. He ran a restaurant here. but after eight years he moved back to his farm again. He remained there until 1873 and then again moved back to Belleville, where he has since lived. His second wife died on March 26, 1888.
The deceased leaves behind the following children: Mr John Völkel [Voelkel] who lives on the farm on Carlyle Road; Miss Anna Maria Fohr who lives with her husband Franz Fohr in Ashley, Illinois, Mr. Andreas Völkel [Voelkel] in West End, Mr. Karl Völkel [Voelkel] on the farm on Carlyle Road, Mr. Georg Völkel [Voelkel] in Belleville and Miss Lina Völkel [Voelkel] who also resides in Belleville; as well as 44 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the home of the bereaved to the German Methodist Church and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Lauren Buschur, Claire Luetkemeyer, and Karson Vaughn]
Hugh Smith
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
Hugh Smith died on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock near Gartside Station, 2 miles west of Belleville, at the age of 59.
The deceased was born in Glasgow, Scotland and came to America in 1859. He leaves behind his widow, Catharine Smith, a son, Hugh, and the 2 married daughters who readied near Yoch’s Station: Mrs. Wilhelm Smith and Mrs. L. F. Gostnell.
The burial took place last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. The Grand Army, to which he belonged, took part in the burial. [Translated by Dwayne Acoff and Caleb Hamilton]
Adeline Cox
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, Febraury 15, 1894, page 7 column 3
Adeline Cox died Saturday morning at 9 o’clock in her residence at 216 Julia Street.
The deceased reached the age of 33 years. The burial took place on Sunday. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Elisa Ehret
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 22, 1894, page 5 column 2
Elisa, the 6-year-old daughter of Mr. Stephan Ehret of 318 Mascoutah Avenue, died on Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock. The burial was held yesterday morning 10 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kyle Butler, Carson Woodfin, Tyler Connolly and Tyler Brooks]
Adolph Spindler
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 22, 1894, page 5 column 2
Adolph, the 11-day-old son of Mr. Michael Spindler of 16 South Church Street, died Tuesday evening. The burial took place yesterday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Adam Edinger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 22, 1894, page 5 column 8
Mr. Adam Edinger died on Monday at 7:30 evening in his residence, 925 South Church Street, at the age of 75 years old and 13 days.
The deceased was born on February 6, 1819 in Spechbach, Baden and came to America in the year 1852, coming directly to Belleville, where he has since resided. On June 15, 1852, he married Katharine Senges, who survives him. The deceased was a brickmaker by trade, but could not work much in the last few years. Besides his widow, he leaves behind the following children; Mrs. Elisabeth Biever, wife of Mr. John Biever, who resed 4 miles from here on Mascoutah Road; Mr. Peter Edinger of Los Angeles, California; Mrs. Mary Auerswald, wife of Mr. Georg Auerswald of St. Louis; and Ms. Katharina Edinger, who resides with her parents; 7 grand-children, as well as a sister in Germany.
The deceased was a member of the St. Vincent Orphan Society, under whose auspices the burial took place yesterday at 10 o’clock, from the residence of the bereaved to St. Peters Cathedral and then to Green Mount cemetery [Translated by Brandon Kolak and Anthony Granja-Gonzalez]
Ottilie Neumann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 22, 1894, page 5 column 2
In Jackson County, about 10 miles south of Pinckneyville, Mrs. Ottilie Neumann died last Thursday at the age of 68 years old. She was born as Ottilie Weber and widowed for 7 years to the now deceased Mr. Adam Neumann. The deceased was born on January 21, 1825 in Mantel, near Kreuznach, Rhine, Prussia. She immigrated to America in 1846 with her parents Jakob and Katharina Weber and her siblings. The family first went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and settled there for two years. Afterwards, they had come to Belleville to make it their permanent residence. In 1848, she married Mr. Adam Neumann and moved to a farm, about 1 mile from the city on Lebanon Road. They lived there for 12 years and then moved to Jackson County. Mrs. Neumann was regarded in high respect and mourned by many. She leaves behind her sons Jacob and Heinrich, as well as her daughter Ottile Neumann, who reside on the farm with their parents, as well as her daughter Margaretha, wife of Christ Eckert, in the state of Texas. In addition, she leaves behind her brothers Philipp, John, and Frank Weber, her sister Margaretha, wife of Mr. John Neutzling, and Mrs. Eva Puderer, widow for years to the deceased Jacob Puderer, all of Belleville. She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren. The burial took place last Friday on the family cemetery on the farm. [Translated by Drew Dohlke and Layne Price]
Heinrich Eislöffel [Eisloeffel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 22, 1894, page 7 column 4
On Friday night, 2 miles south of Belleville, Mr. Heinrich Eislöffel [Eisloeffel] passed away at age of 74 years, 5 months, and 9 days.
The deceased was born on September 7th, 1819 in Kreuznach. In 1842, he came to America with his father and siblings, and settled on a farm in High Prairie in this county. After two years, he married Mrs. Anna Schäfer [Schaefer] with whom he to a farm on the 12 Mile Prairie. After twelve years, they moved to Belleville with their children, where his wife died. In 1859, he married Mrs. Gertrud Lippert, nee Schabb, who died in 1873. The deceased married for the third time to Mrs. Elisabeth [last name not entirely legible H_ns_cker] of Smithton, who died in 1883. The deceased leaves behind a son and several step-children.
The burial took place last Tuesday afternoon at 1 O’clock from the residence of the bereaved to the local Zion Lutheran Church and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Justin Weaver and Seth McKee]
Barbara Carl
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 22, 1894, page 5 column 2
Mrs. Barbara Carl died in St. Louis Monday at the age of 50. She had many friends in Belleville. The husband of the deceased used to be a mailman in Red Bud. The burial took place yesterday in Red Bud. [Translated by Ariel Bevers and Terrence Guy]
Friedrich Weinel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 22, 1894, page 5 column 2
Mr. Friedrich Weinel died in Augusta, Butler County, Kansas on Tuesday evening at the age of 50 years. The deceased was the son of Mr. Georg Weinel, who died one year ago and was born and raised in High Prairie, in this county. He was a volunteer soldier in the last war in Company H of the 147th Illinois Infantry and served for three years in the war. In year 1866, he married Ms. Martha Feirel from High Prairie, in this county. His wife died in 1871. In year 1873, he married Ms. Martha Dunn, with whom he moved and settled in Kansas in the year 1885, where they have since lived. Besides his widow, he leaves behind a daughter from his first wife, Mrs. Edward Siebert, of Ashley, Illinois and his son Mr. Heinrich Weinel, of Butler County, Kansas. He also leaves behind his sisters, Mrs. Magdalena Ulm, wife of Mr. Paul Ulm, of Belleville, and Mrs. Ida Berthelot, wife of John Berthelot, of High Prairie.
The burial takes place Friday morning in High Prairie. [Translated by Ariel Bevers and Terrence Guy]
Mrs. S. Muller
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 1, 1894, page 7 column 2
Mrs. S. Muller, died at noon on Friday at the age of 84 on Becherer’s Farm, six miles north of Belleville. The deceased was born in Germany and came to this counry 60 years ago. The body was taken Sunday at 12 o’clock from the house of the bereaved along Collinsville Road to six miles north of here at the Catholic Church in O’Fallon and from there was brought to the Catholic cemetery in O’Fallon. [Translated by Morgan Fleshren, David Barrett-Ness, and Elena Grabis]
George Frey
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 1, 1894, page 8 column 1
Mr. George Frey died yesterday morning at 3:30 a.m. in his residence, 918 West 1st Street. The deceased was born in Waldsee, Rheinpfalz on February 27, 1827, and came to America in 1842. On November 18, 1854, he married Ms. Karolina Stadel, with whom he came to Belleville in 1861. In the same year, he enlisted in the Union Army and fought in the Civil War between the North and South. He was a volunteer in Company E. of the 2nd Illinois Artillery Regiment. He served for three years in this company and regiment, as well as three months in a Missouri regiment. In 1864, he came back to Belleville and lived here after that. He worked as a coal miner until last year, when he could not work anymore due to sickness. Besides his wife, he leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Josephine Langwith in St. Louis; Mrs. Lena Menke, the wife of Mr. Louis Menke in Belleville; Ms. Marie Frey in St. Louis; Miss Elisabeth Frey and Peter Frey living in their parents’ home; his six grandchildren and following siblings living in St. Louis: Mrs. Marie Förster [Foerster] and Mr. Friedrich Frey.
The deceased was a member of the Camp 99 Union Veteran Legion and St. Peter’s Benevolent Society. The funeral takes place on Friday morning from the house of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Morgan Fleshren, David Barrett-Ness, and Elena Grabis]
Joseph Elwell
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 7 column 4
Mr. Joseph Elwell died Sunday morning at 4 o’clock at his residence two miles west of Belleville.
The deceased was born in Durham, England in 1810, and came to America in the year 1840, residing in our area since 1850. He was a coal miner. He leaves behind widow and a son named John Elwell in Alton Illinois, as well as four grown stepchildren.
The burial took place Thursday afternoon from the residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Brandon Butler and Tony Granja]
Sarah Mellor
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 7 column 4
Mrs. Sarah Mellor, wife of Mr. Robert Mellor, died on Friday morning on her farm near Reed Station,
She lived to the age of 74 and was born in Lancaster, Wales. She came to America in the year 1847. Other than her husband, she leaves behind daughters Mrs. Margaret Kinghorn and Eliza Ann Smith.
The funeral took place last sunday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Brandon Butler and Tony Granja]
Jessie Fitzsimmons
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 7 column 4
Mrs. Jessie Fitzsimmons, wife of Mr. Harry Fitzsimmons, died Thursday morning in St. Louis at the age of 26 years and 11 months. The deceased used to live with her family in Belleville. The funeral took place last Sunday at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Brandon Butler and Tony Granja]
Christ Horn
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 7 column 4
Mr. Christ Horn, Postmaster in Floraville, died there Friday night. The deceased lived in Floraville for many years and was Postmaster for thirty years. Besides his widow, he leaves behind several children as well as three brothers. [Translated by Brandon Butler and Tony Granja]
Katharina Eva Zeller
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8,1894, page 7 column 4
Mrs. Katharina Eva Zeller died at the age of 61 on Friday morning at 2 o’clock in her residence on 722 Freeburg Avenue.
The deceased was born in 1833 and came to America many years ago. She lived in Belleville for 40 years.
In 1857, she married Wilhelm Zeller, who was the long-time owner of a bakery before his death years ago.
She leaves behind the following 3 sons, Mr. Wilhelm Zeller in California and Mr. Friedrich and Mr. John Zeller in Belleville. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Literary Society. The funeral procession took place last Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at St. Paul’s church and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Drew Dohlke]
August W. Brethauer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 7 column 4
In Nashville, Washington County, Illinois, Mr. August W. Brethauer died last Sunday at the age of 23 years and 9 months. He was born in Belleville on May 21, 1870 and settled as a child with his parents in Nashville where he attended school. He would later work in the Nashville Express Office and in the past two years was a clerk in the store of Boucher and Carton.
The father of the deceased, Mr. Heinrich Brethauer, died 8 years ago. Besides his mother, Mrs. Elisabeth Brethauer, he leaves behind three brothers, John, Heinrich, und Wilhelm, all in Nashville, as well as a sister, Anna, in Belleville. Mr. August Brethauer and Mrs. Anna Gauss are siblings of the deceased’s father and Mrs. Katharina Wittmann is the sister of the deceased’s mother. [Translated by Drew Dohlke]
Katharine Metze
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894 , page 8 column 4
Mrs. Katharine Metze died on Sunday morning at 7:30 in her residence at 25 North Illinois Street.
The deceased was born on January 18, 1831 in Herinsdorf, Prussia and came to America in 1844, directly to Belleville. In 1846, she married Michael Nikolaus who died in 1862. In 1863, she married Mr. Joseph Metze, who died on May 17, 1888. She leaves behind the following children from her first marriage: Mrs. Louise Miller, wife of Mr. Karl Miller in Belleville, Mrs. Katharine Schiffler in St. Louis, Mrs. Theresa Schiffler in St. Louis; Mr. Karl Nickolaus in Richmond, Missouri; and from the second marriage: Mrs. Lina Brauch, wife of the Mr. Joseph Brauch in Kansas City, Missouri and Mr. John Metze in Belleville; in addition, the following siblings, Elisabeth Stegmeyer in Belleville and Mrs. Veronika Fiedler in Genesee, Illinois, as well as 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from the house of the bereaved to the St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by RJ White and Max Geski]
Magdalena Muckensturm
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 8 column 4
The widowed Magdalena Muckensturm died Sunday morning in her residence at the age of 69 and 8 months. The deceased was born in Baden and has lived in Belleville for 11 years. She leaves behind several grown children.
The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock at the home of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Preston Groves and Antonia Waechter]
Agnes Otto
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 8 column 4
Mrs. Agnes Otto, nee Schlick, died in St. Elisabeth Hospital on Tuesday morning at 2 o’clock at the age of 89 years,11 months and 5 days.
The deceased was born on April 1, 1804 in Rockenhausen, Rheinpfalz, Bayern, where she married Mr. Adam Otto, with whom she moved to America in 1848 and came directly to Belleville.
For many years, Mr. Otto operated the “Napoleon house” on West Main Street in our city. In the year 1859 the family moved to Shiloh where Mr. Otto also operated a saloon and died in September 1880.
Nearly two and a half years ago, Mrs. Otto was admitted into St. Elisabeths Hospital. She leaves behind the following children: Mr. Friedrich Otto in Lafayette Louisiana; Mrs. Elisa Thompson, in St. Louis; Mrs. Charlotte Bauer, in St. Louis, as well as 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
The funeral is this morning at 9 o’clock at the Repository of Holdener and Co then to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Preston Groves and Antonia Waechter]
Marie Stöckel [Stoeckel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 7, column 4
Mrs. Marie Stöckel [Stoeckel], spouse of Mr. Georg Stöckel, died at the age of 59 years, 5 months, and 15 days on her farm 4 miles from Belleville.
The deceased was born on September 17, 1834 in Hambach, by Neustadt on the Hardt, in Rheinpfalz, Bayern, where she married Mr. Georg Stöckel [Stoeckel]. The couple came to America in 1858 and went directly to Belleville. They lived several years on different farms in the region until they bought their own farm 16 years ago, where Mrs. Stöckel [Stoeckel] died.
Besides her husband, the deceased leaves behind the following children: Mr. Philipp Stöckel [Stoeckel] in Missouri; Mrs. Marie Ernstein, spouse of Mr. Michael Ernstein in Pulaski County, Illinois, Mr. Joseph Stöckel [Stoeckel], 3 miles west of Belleville on Stein Street; Mr. Georg Stöckel [Stoeckel] in Belleville on the corner of Williams and Short Streets; Ms. Anna Stöckel [Stoeckel], Mr. Louis Stöckel [Stoeckel], Mr. Frank Stöckel [Stoeckel] and Miss Emilie Stöckel [Stoeckel] who reside in the parent’s residence; furthermore 9 grandchildren and the following siblings: Mrs. Clara Fröbes [Froebes] in St. Louis and Mrs. Riff in Hermann, Missouri.
The burial took place last Monday morning from the home of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Tobias Wilhelm, Aaron Bone and Desmond Crumer]
Elisabeth Opp
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 8, 1894, page 8 column 4
Mrs. Elisabeth Opp, nee Brandenburger, died in St. Louis on Tuesday at the age of 82. The deceased was born in the year 1811 in Rhein-Preussen and came to this country 45 years later to Sandusky, Ohio and later to Belleville, where 11 years later where her husband the well-known baker Mr. Opp died. Seven years ago, she settled with her daughter Mrs. Julia Feick in St. Louis, where she died yesterday. Besides her daughter in St. Louis, she leaves behind two daughters in Belleville, the widowed Mrs. Barbara Ullrich and Mrs. Margaretha Heber. The funeral will take today at 12:30 in the afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Barbara Ullrich, at 513 East Main Street and and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Alex Ward and Ariel Bevers]
Katharina Hofmeister
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 15, 1894, page 7 column 4
On Saturday morning at 7 o’clock, Mrs. Katharine Elizabeth Hofmeister, nee Febert, passed away in her home on North Illinois Street, between D and E streets, at the age of 70 years. The deceased was born on February 22nd, 1824 in Hofhain near Worms, Germany. She came to America in 1846 and lived in St. Louis until 1849. In 1846 in St. Louis, she married her now deceased husband, Mr. Martin Hofmeister. In 1849 the couple came to Belleville. The marriage produced 8 children, four sons and four daughters, Mr. George, Jakob, Nicolaus and Martin Hofmeister as well as Mrs. Minna Scheer, Mrs. Maria Ort, Mrs. Catharina Adrian and Mrs. Emma Schwab. The deceased also leaves 31 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the deceased’s residence to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Seth McKee and Justin Weaver]
Elisabeth Marx
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 15, 1894, page 7 column 5
Mrs. Elisabeth Marx passed away on Saturday at the County Farm at the age of 68. The deceased was born in Porzheim, Baden and came to America in 1852. She lived for several years in St. Louis, where her husband died. The deceased lived for 30 years in Belleville and was sent to the County Farm in January of this year. She leaves behind no relatives in America. The funeral took place Monday morning from St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Seth McKee and Justin Weaver]
Christine Schmidt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 15, 1894, page 7 column 5
The widowed Mrs. Christine Schmidt, formerly of North Spring Street, died at an old age on Tuesday afternoon in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. She leaves the following children: Mr. John, Hermann and Nikolaus Schmidt and from her first marriage Heinrich Wachtel of Belleville, as well as a son who resides in Missouri. [Translated by Seth McKee and Justin Weaver]
Phillip Wolfort
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 15, 1894 , page 7 column 5
Yesterday morning at 9 o’clock, Mr. Phillip Wolfort died in his residence at 118 North High Street in Belleville.
Mr. Wolfort was born in Bavaria, Germany in 1844 and came to America in 1866. He came to Belleville in 1871, where he sold horses. In 1873, Phillip married Ms. Lizzie Waterman, from Booneville, Missouri. The marriage produced 7 children, 3 sons, and 4 daughters, of whom the oldest is 18 and the youngest 7 months. He also leaved behind two brothers, Josef, of St. Louis and Henry, of Boonville, Missouri. The deceased was a member of the following lodges:Temple of Israel, Free Sons of Israel, Nether, in St. Louis, and the Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and the Knights of Honor, in Belleville. Tomorrow morning at 9:45, the body will be brought from here on the Air Line Rail to St. Louis to the residence of Josef Wolfort, 1017 Dillon Street and then at 1pm to Mount Sinai Cemetery. [Translated by Jacob Stone and Evan Tenpenny]
Margarethe Lobsinger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 15, 1894 , page 8 column 5
Mrs. Margarethe Lobsinger died Tuesday Evening at 7 o’clock at the age of 82 years, 9 months, and 12 days old, at the residence of her son-in-law Peter Knapp, 304 East Main Street.
Margarethe was born in Lothringen on May 29, 1811, where she married Mr. Michael Lobsinger. The couple came to America in 1850, directly to Belleville. Mr. Lobsinger worked many years at Hinckley’s Mill, and died on September 14, 1872.
The last 16 years, Mrs. Lobsinger has lived with her son-in-Law, Peter Knapp. She leaves behind the following children: Joseph Lobsinger in Belleville; Mrs. Joesephine Knapp, wife of Mr. Peter Knapp; Mrs. Marie Schader, wife of Mr. Philipp Schader in St.Louis; Mr. Anton Lobsinger in Kansas City, Missouri; 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
The funeral takes place this afternoon at 3 o’clock at home of the bereaved, to St. Peter’s Cathedral, and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jacob Stone and Evan Tenpenny]
Margareta Grunewald
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 15, 1894, page 7 column 5
Margaretha, the 3-day-old daughter of Mr. Valentin Grunewald, of 701 West 2nd Street, died yesterday morning. The funeral procession takes place this morning at 8:30 from the home of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Payton Rarick, Hannah Coons, and Sean Ferguson]
Daniel Groh
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 15, 1894, page 7 column 5
Daniel Groh, 38 years old, died last night in St. Louis and his body was brought to his parents in Freeburg and from there to his final resting place. He leaves behind his wife and 5 children. He was a brother of Belleville resident Mr. Georg Groh, of Freeburg Avenue. [Translated by Payton Rarick, Hannah Coons, and Sean Ferguson]
Julius F. Baumann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 22, 1894, page 7 column 4
In the prime of his years, at only 26 years of age, Mr. Julius F. Baumann died on Saturday morning between 6 and 7 o’clock while traveling from Texas to St. Louis on a train of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway in the state of Missouri.
The deceased was in Texas for health reasons. He was the son of the widowed Mrs. Maria Baumann he was born in Belleville on June 23, 1867. In Belleville, he attended the public schools, then he worked at the post office under the Postmaster at the time John B. Hay. Later he worked as a cashier for the Füß [Fuess], Espenhain, and Fischer Store. In the year 1892, the health of Mr. Baumann was not the best, therefore he went to Texas in the fall of the same year. The climate appeared to help him until May 1893 when he came back to Belleville to attend the wedding of his sister Mrs. Ida Koob.
In July 1893 Mr. Baumann once more traveled to Texas in hopes the climate would help him heal. On February 5 of this year, Mrs. Baumann and Frau Koob visited their son and brother. Last week the deceased received a letter from his sister, Ms. Emma Baumann in Belleville, about how the grass here had begun to turn green. Mr. Baumann returned home. As if he had a feeling his death was imminent, he told his mother and sister that wanted to die where his birthplace stood and where he played as a child. They wanted to bring him home. Mrs. Baumann and Mrs. Koob entered the locomotive train with the sick man in Knickerbocker, Texas last Wednesday. On Friday Mr. Baumann was able to walk through the wagon on the train but the young man died on Saturday. But before he closed his eyes forever, had arrived in his home state of Illinois. He will no longer see the green grass of Belleville.
The surviving descendants of the deceased are: his mother Mrs. Marie Baumann, and his siblings, Mrs. Emilie Funk, Mrs. Ida Koob, Mrs. Lillie Rogers, Mrs. Margaretha Blum, Ms. Emma Baumann, Mr. Fred Baumann, and Ms. Johannah Baumann.
The deceased was a member of the Lessing Lodge Knights of the Pythias, the Musical Union and the Philharmonic Society, the Kronthal Liedertafel, the Clerk Association, and the Belleville Athletic Club. The body arrived on Saturday night and the funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his parents’ home on 177 West Main Street and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. Participants in the burial were the Lessing Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, the Kronthal Liedertafel, the Clerk Association, the Belleville Athletic Club, and the Musical Union.
The honorary pallbearers were: Mr. Adolph Weismann, Arthur C. Feickert, Heinrich Nold, Karl Braunersreuther, August Kuhn und Simon Schmitt and the pallbearers were the following members of the Lessing Lodge: Edward Schußler [Schussler], Adolph Klein, Heinrich Schmitt, Karl Grun, Heinrich Issellheim und Henrich Grabler.
At the grave sang the Kronthal Liedertafel, as well as the church choir of the Presbyterian Church and Mr. Karl Heinemann conducted the burial ritual of the Pythias Knights. The Musical Union also played a piece of music. Many friends and acquaintances as well his family members of the deceased attended the burial. [Translated by Adriana Loya, Sabrina Voss, and Ariane Wald]
Charlotte Bertelsmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 22, 1894, page 7 column 4
Mrs. Charlotte Bertelsmann, wife of Mr. Heinrich Bertelsmann, died Thursday morning at two o’clock on her farm three and a half miles south of Belleville on Georgetown Road.
The deceased was an old settler of this county. Besides her husband, she leaves behind the following children: Mr. Kasper, John and Heinrich Bertelsmann, who reside south of Belleville; Mrs. Anna Weber, wife of Mr. Karl Weber and Mrs. Marie Fricke in Belleville; in addition, a brother, Mr. David Hamm, who resides near Caseyville, as well as a number of grandchildren.
The funeral was Saturday morning at nine o’clock from the home of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Jace Roach and Terrence Guy]
Simon Schreck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, 22 March 1894, page 7 column 4
Mr. Simon Schreck died last Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock on his farm 2 ½ miles north-east of Belleville at the age of 64 years, 10 months, and 6 days.
The deceased was an old settler of this region and St. Clair County lost a good citizen. Mr. Schreck was a child of the merry Pfalz. He was born on May 11, 1829 in Deidesheim, Rheinpfalz, Bayern and served for 6 years as a soldier in the old fatherland. He came to America in 1858. He settled immediately into this county, and lived here until his death. In 1859, he married Mrs. Franziska _ inzler [first letter unclear, but likely Dinzler], who survives him with 4 grown children.
The burial took place Monday morning from the residence of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jace Roach and Terrence Guy]
Dominick Hellwig
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 29, 1894, page 7 column 6
Dominick Hellwig passed away on Friday evening at 10 o’clock in his residence at 302 East Main Street at the age of 62 years, 6 months and 24 days.
The deceased was a well-known citizen of our city and lived in this area for 37 years. He was born on August 27, 1831 in Gosselmünd [Gosselmuend] Lorraine, and married Margarethe Masserang there, with whom he came to America, directly to Belleville, 37 years ago.
Mr. Hellwig ran a grocery store in North Belleville for about 8 years on Lebanon Avenue, then founded a similar store on East Main Street, which has now been run for years by his only son, Mr. Anton Hellwig. Anton’s mother and the wife of the deceased died on July 21 last year.
Mr. Dominick Hellwig was sick for a long time. For about 2 months, was not able to leave his room anymore, and yesterday went to his death. He was a good Catholic. He was born in this religion and behaved accordingly until his death. He is survived by a son, Mr. Anton Hellwig, whose wife’s maiden name was Holdener, and a daughter, Mrs. Lena Bosch, wife of Mr. Theodor Bosch, all of whom live in Belleville; as well as 7 grandchildren.
The funeral took place last Monday morning at 10 o’clock from the home of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral, and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Tabitha Coburn and Maddy Rice]
Anton Scheffknecht
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 29, 1894, page 7 column 6
Mr. Anton Scheffknecht died on Sunday morning in his residence, between High and Jackson and 2nd and 3rd Street, at the age of 30 years, 2 months, and 12 days old.The deceased suffered a stroke last Friday resulting in his passing. He was born on January 13th, 1894 in Lothringen and came to America with his family in August of 1867 coming directly to the city of Belleville. .
On December 20th, 1886, he married Miss Nellie Caperton whom survived him 3 children; one 6, one 3, and one 1-year-old. He left behind his mother, Mrs. Margarethe Scheffknecht, as well as the following siblings: Mr. Georg, Mr. Louis, and Mr Joseph Scheffknecht; Mrs. Julia Martin, the wife of Mr. Eugen Martin, and Miss Katherine, all of whom live in Belleville. .
The deceased was a member of the St. Clair Lodge of the Iron and Steelworkers Union. .
The funeral procession took place on Tuesday morning from the deceased’s mother’s residence on 11th Street between Church and Charles Street to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount cemetery. [Translated by Harrison Tate and Maxim Rubin]
Eugen Ittensohn
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 29, 1894, page 7 column 6
Eugen F., the 10 day old son of Thomas Ittensohn, who resides in Oakland Addition,, died Sunday morning, and will be buried Monday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kyle Butler, Carson Woodfin, Tyler Connolly, and Tyler Brooks]
Daughter of Jakob Grombach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 29, 1894, page 7 column 6
A 2-year-old daughter of Jakob Grombach, who resides on North Richland Street, died Sunday night. The burial took place last Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kyle Butler, Carson Woodfin, Tyler Connolly, and Tyler Brook]
Sophie Weilmünster [Weilmuenster]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 5, 1894, page 8 column 4
Mrs. Sophie Weilmünster [Weilmuenster], wife of Mr. Adam Weilmünster [Weilmuenster], died in her residence at 523 South Spring Street on Tuesday morning at 7 at the age of 80.
The deceased was born in Lively Grove in Washington County, Illinois on May 7, 1868. She moved with her parents to Darmstadt 11 years ago, where she married her surviving husband on March 8, 1883. Later in the same month the couple moved to Franklin County where they lived for 10 years. In March of last year, the couple came to Belleville and have resided here ever since.
Besides her husband, the deceased leaves behind five children, of which the oldest is 9 years old and the youngest is 1 year old. Apart from these, she leaves her mother, the widowed Dorothea Reuß [Reuss], who lives in Darmstadt as well as the following siblings: Mrs. Reinhold Fremont near Elkhorn, Washington County, Mrs. Heinrich Wahl in Darmstadt, Mrs. Heinrich Baumgarten near Benton, Franklin County, Miss Anna Reuß [Reuss], Miss Margaretha Reuß [Reuss], and Mr. Heinrich Reuß [Reuss] in Darmstadt, and Mr. August Reuß [Reuss] and Mr. Georg Reuß [Reuss] near Darmstadt.
The funeral procession took place yesterday morning at 8 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Darmstadt where the burial took place in the afternoon. [Translated by Rachel Gingrich and Evan Rist]
Katharine Seewald
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 5, 1894, page 7 column 3
Mrs. Katharine Seewald, wife of Mr. John Philipp Seewald and mother of the widowed Mrs. Mary P. Chetley of Belleville, died Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock on her farm, 2 miles south of Summerfield died Thursday at the age of 70.
The deceased was born in Rheinbayern and came as a 9-year-old girl to America and has since lived in this county. She lived with her parents on Ridge Prairie. On June 24, 1842, she was married her surviving husband, with whom she celebrated her golden wedding two years ago in great health. Besides her husband she leaves behind the following children: Mr. Jakob Seewald in Topeka, Kansas, Ms. Katharine Seewald, who still resides with her parents, Mr. Phil Seewald, 4 miles north of Mascoutah, Mr. Louis Seewald in Summerfield, Mr. Wm. Seewald in Newman, Kansas, Mr. Franz Seewald in Hastings, Minnesota, Ms. Mathilda Seewald in Macon, Georgia, Mrs. Mary P. Chetley in Belleville, Mr. Heinrich Seewald, Mr. Arthur Seewald and Ms. Laura Seewald also residing with their parents, and Mr. John Seewald in St. Louis. She also has 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
The burial took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the cemetery in Summerfield. [Translated by Brandon Gee, Logan Burgess, and Anna Schmitt]
Anna Liebig
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 5, 1894, page 7 column 3
Ms. Anna Liebig, daughter of Mr. Karl Liebig, Anna Liebig died Sunday morning in Mascoutah at the age of 30.
The deceased was born and raised in Mascoutah, she leaves behind her parents, siblings, and many friends.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. [Translated by Payton Rarick, Hannah Coons, and Sean Ferguson]
John Falbe
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 5, 1894, page 7 column 3
John Falbe, the 3-month-old son or Mr. Louis Falbe, of the Oakland Addition, died Friday evening and was buried on Sunday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Payton Rarick, Hannah Coons, and Sean Ferguson]
Son of Jakob Grombach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 5, 1894, page 7 column 3
A several-month-old son of Mr. Jakob Grombach, of North Richland street died in the night from Saturday to Sunday. The funeral procession took place on Monday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. The loss is so painful for Mr. and Mrs. Grombach, since they just had a daughter die about a week ago. [Translated by Payton Rarick, Hannah Coons, and Sean Ferguson]
Joseph Heinrich Pfiffner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 5, 1894, page 8 column 4
Mr. Joseph Heinrich Pfiffner died Tuesday morning at 6 o’clock in his residence at 505 Hardin Street at the age of 37 years.
He was born on September 16, 1856 on Ridge Prairie and married Ms. Marie Magdalena Neff on September 17, 1877. The couple came to Belleville 15 years ago and has lived here ever since. The deceased was a machine worker in Shipman’s Nail Factory.
Besides his wife, he leaves behind his mother Ellen Pfiffner, who resides at the home of the deceased.
The funeral takes place Friday afternoon at 9 o’clock at St. Luke’s Church and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Jacob Wallace and Gavin Green]
Karl Müller [Mueller]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 1 column 4
17 day old boy from 713 Jefferson Street, Karl Müller [Mueller] died Tuesday morning. The burial took place yesterday afternoon at 2 from St. Luke’s Church to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Alex Denton and Jasmine Gray]
Friedrich Hofmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898 , Page 1 column 4
Friedrich, the 3 year old son of Mr. Edward Hofmann of 523 Julia Street, died Tuesday morning. The burial took place on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Alex Denton and Jasmine Gray]
Andrew Harris
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 12 1898, Page 1 column 3
27 year-old Andrew Harris died in the county hospital Tuesday night. He suffered from epileptic seizures and he was brought in on June15, 1897 for help. He has relatives in East St. Louis. The burial takes place in the poor cemetery. [Translated by Alex Denton and Jasmine Gray]
Thomas Beaird
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 20, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
Thomas Beaird died Thursday in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 21. The deceased had been sick for a year visited the baths of Hot Springs several times; the last time for approximately a month. Mr. Beaird was born in Belleville in May 1876. He leaves behind his father Mr. John Beaird Sr., and his siblings John, James, Peter, and Effie Beaird, all in East Saint Louis. Also left behind were Ms. Agnes Schäffler [Schaeffler], spouse of Mr. Franz Schäffler [Schaeffler], the well-known salesman and tavern owner on the west end. [Translated by Freddie Rice, Colten Stephens, and Samuel Wagner]
Wilhem Weis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 1 Column 4
Mr. Wilhelm Weis died on Tuesday on his farm, four miles south of Freeburg, at the age of 28 years. The burial takes place this afternoon [Thursday]. [Translated by Kat Whisenhunt and Emily Westerfeld]
Mrs. Martin Hulliung
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 1 Column 4
Mrs. Martin Hulliung, formerly of Belleville, died in St. Louis at the age of 45 years. The burial took place in Mascoutah. [Translated By Kat Whisenhunt and Emily Westerfeld]
John Shannon
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 1 Column 4
72 year-old John Shannon was found dead in bed in Lebanon on Sunday. The coroner’s office believes that he died of natural causes. [Translated by Kat Whisenhunt and Emily Westerfeld]
Susanna Fluck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, [January 13] 1898, Page 8 Column 4
On Friday evening at 5pm, 68 year-old Mrs. Susanna Fluck (nee Maurer), wife of Mr. John Fluck, passed away at her residence at 412 South Spring Street. The deceased had been suffering for a long time. Last year, she and her husband traveled to Germany with the intention to spend the rest of their lives in the Rheinpfalz [Rheinland-Palatanite]. Mrs. Fluck, however, became ill and as soon as she was well, the couple returned to Belleville. For the past 3 weeks she had to remain in bed.
She was born on June 11, 1834, in Stammenbach near Zweibrücken [Zweibruecken] in Bavarian Rhine Palatinate [in today’s German state of Rhineland-Palatinate]. She came to America with her siblings in 1856. They settled down in Burlington, Iowa, but Mrs. Fluck came to Belleville that same year. Here, she and her surviving husband were married on July 26, 1866. The couple was happy, despite having no children.
Besides her husband, the deceased leaves behind her adopted daughter Mathilda Kronenberger and Mathilda’s husband, Heinrich Kronenberger, of Belleville. Furthermore, she leaves behind a brother in Burlington, Iowa, and her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Jost, in Ixheim near Zweibrücken [Zweibruecken]. Mrs. Fluck was a member of the Rosenkranzverein [Rosary Society] of St. Peter’s Cathedral. The funeral took place on Monday morning at 9 from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and to the burial in Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Ian Freed and Lance Price]
Angelika Rinck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
Mrs. Angelica Rinck (nee Rolles], the widow of Franz Rinck, died Tuesday morning at a quarter before eight at the age of about 64 in St.Elizabeth’s Hospital. The deceased was ill for six weeks and spent three weeks in the hospital. Mrs. Rinck was born on February 3rd, 1834 in Berus, Lorraine [currently Berus, a district in the city of Überherrn, Germany in the state of Saarland]. She came to America in the year 1849, then directly to Belleville. Here she married Franz Rinck on November 12th, 1855. He died on September 6th, 1866. Since then, she has been a widow and lived with her children. She was a generally esteemed and well-liked woman who led a quiet, peaceful life.
The deceased leaves behind her children Miss Marie Rinck, Mr. John Rinck, Jr., Miss Lena Rinck, and Mrs. Katharina Schlosser, the wife of Mr. John Schlosser, who all live in Belleville; in addition six grandchildren, and her siblings Mrs. Johanna Stein of Osgood, Indiana, and Mrs. Susanna Gasper of North Vernon, Indiana. The funeral took place Thursday morning at nine o’clock from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral, and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by: Karl O’Brien and Alex Mallette]
Jakob Skär [Skaer]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 20, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
75 year old Jakob Skär [Skaer] died in his home in Freeburg. The deceased had been sick for the past three months since suffering a stroke. Mr. Skär was born in Merxheim near Meisenheim, Prussia [now in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate] in September 1822 and came to America in 1842. Initially he worked as a furniture carpenter in Belleville. He ran a lumberyard in Freeburg for about 50 years.
He served one year in the Civil War. He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Schimmet, and his two daughters Louise and Sophie Skär [Skaer]. He is also survived by his sister Marie Gauch of Belleville and his brother Peter Skär [Skaer] who resides in Merxheim, Prussia.
The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to the evangelical church then to the cemetery in Freeburg. [Translated by Amy Barker and Maggie Kitchen]
Elisabeth Henderson
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
Mrs. Elisabeth Henderson from East St. Louis died in the county hospital on Friday at the age of 59. She was suffering from cancer and was admitted to the medical institution on November 17 of last year. Her husband left her many years ago. She has two sons in East St. Louis where the body was on Saturday for the burial. [Translated by Erin Bainter]
Marie Junker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
Marie, the several day-old daughter of Viktor Junker, of South Race Street [now South 3rd Street], died on Friday night. The funeral took place last Saturday at St. Peter’s Cathedral then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Erin Bainter]
Irne Rogger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 20, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
Mrs. Emma Siefert, who lives at 312 Mascoutah Avenue, received a dispatch from Chicago on Wednesday, which stated that her brother Irne Rogger had fallen on the ice there and died.
The deceased was about 38 years old and a native of St. Clair County. He was married on January 8th 1884, to his surviving wife, Minna Eierkuß [Eierkuss]. The couple was going through a troubling time, and our readers will remember, that he was taken to the County Jail last summer for deserting his wife. After gaining his freedom, he moved back to Chicago.
Besides his wife, he leaves behind his children Lillie, Friedrich, Wilhelm, Edward, Minna and Emma, who reside at 713 Caroline Street; he is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Louise Rogger, who resides at 315 Mascoutah Avenue, as well as his siblings Mrs. Alois Meyer, Mrs. Heinrich Siefert and Mrs. H.F. Eggman. The burial took place in Chicago. [Translated by Nick Nadler and Cliff Dellamano]
Marie Haider
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 27, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
Ms. Marie Haider died Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at the age of 43 at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Munte, of 120 South Race Street [now South 3rd Street]. The deceased had been sick for several years. Two years before, she moved to St. Augustine, Florida, but the change in the climate did not bring her any relief.
Born in Waldersdorf near Neustadt [was a German speaking city, but is now called Sátoraljaújhely] in Hungary, she came as a six month old child with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Haider, to America and directly to Belleville. Mr. Haider died about ten years ago, and his wife died about twenty years ago. Since then, Ms. Haider has lived with her sister, Mrs. Munie. Besides her sister, she leaves behind only her sister-in-law, the widowed Mrs. Michael Haider of East St. Louis. Her brother, Mr. Michael Haider, died on May 26, 1896.
Ms. Haider was, despite her long-standing illness, patient and kind, and she was held in high respect by everyone who knew her. The funeral was Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Megan McKinney and Emily White]
Jakob Thum
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 20, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
Mr. Jakob Thum, who is very well-known in our area, died Saturday evening at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. Joseph Klinkhardt at the age of 70. He has suffered for a long time from typhus.
Mr. Thum was born on March 11, 1828 in Switzerland. He came to America as a young man and married Ms. Kunigunde Schönbein [Schoenbein] nearly 40 years ago in Belleville. The family lived Hecker for 21 years and moved to Red Bud 12 years ago, where Mrs. Thun died four years ago. Mr. Thum then moved in with his son-in-law.
He leaves behind two children; Mrs. Anna Klinkhardt of Hecker, and Mrs. Elsie Schrodi, wife of Mr. Otto Schrodi of Belleville; as well as five grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday morning at 10:00 from the Catholic Church to the cemetery in Hecker. [Translated by Alex Fox and Jessica Konradt]
Jakob Palmer, Sr.
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 1 Column 4
Mr. Jakob Palmer, the well-known veteran who has lived in Belleville for several years, has died in East St. Louis. In addition to his son Jakob Palmer, Jr. of Belleville, he leaves behind three sons and four daughters. The deceased was prison guard in Chester between 1888 and 1892. He is a member of the local Hecker-Post Grand Army of the Republic. The burial takes place today at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Isaac Dillman and Molly Compton]
Marie Margaretha Eckert
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 13, 1898, Page 3 Column 4
Marie Margaretha Eckert (nee Dehn) died on her farm, four miles southwest of Millstadt, at the age of 72. She is the stepmother of our fellow citizen mister John Eckert. She was the stepmother of our fellow citizen Mr. John Eckert.
The deceased was born on November 28, 1825 in Ueberau, in the Grand Duchy of Hesse [now in the German state of Hesse]. She came to the United States in September 1851 with Mr. Friedrich Eckert, whom she married on June 5th 1854. Her husband died on September 7, 1888.
She leaves behind five sons: George, Charles, Jacob, Louis and Edward Eckert; stepsons John Friedrich and Heinrich Eckert; her daughters Margaretha and Louisa, the wife of Mr. Louis Germann; her stepdaughter Mrs. George Probst of Floraville; and also her brother Mr. Peter Dehn of Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, and her sister-in-law Mrs. John Dehn of Millstadt as well as 19 grand-children.
The burial took place on Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock at Freivogel Cemetery. [Translated by Michael Farroll and Caitlin Rice]
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Heinrich Knöbel [Knoebel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 1 Column 6
On Monday night, Mr Heinrich Knöbel [Knoebel] died at the age of 75 years old on his farm one and a half miles northwest of Shiloh.
The deceased was born in Kirchheim-Bolanden, Rheinpfalz, Bayern on April 3, 1819, and came to America with his parents and siblings in 1833. The family soon settled in Belleville.
Mr. Heinrich Knöbel [Knoebel] married Ms. Regina Merkel nearly 50 years ago, whose blessed time came 5 years ago. He operated a saddle store in Belleville for many years, which he later gave up and moved to the country, where just died.
He leaves behind the following children: Mr Ludwig Knöbel [Knoebel], Mr. Friedrich Knöbel [Knoebel], both of whom live in Mexico, Missouri, Mssrs. Karl and Albert Knöbel [Knoebel] who live with their parents and Mr. Edward Knöbel [Knoebel] who resides in St. Louis. Mrs. Richard Finke in Golden City, Missouri and Mrs. Christian Düring [Duering] who resides on Williams Street in Belleville; furthermore, a number of grandchildren and his brother Mr. Karl Knöbel [Knoebel], father of the Mayor F. C. Knöbel [Knoebel], who resides in Belleville. Mrs. Marie Neuhoff, a sister of the deceased, died about 3 years ago in Belleville.
The funeral will take place today, Thursday morning at 10 o’clock at the home of the bereaved and then the cemetery in Shiloh. [Translated by Maddy Rice and Carson Woodfin]
Anton Mayer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 1 Column 6
Mr. Anton Mayer died in St. Louis at the age of 66. The deceased used to live in Belleville. Other than his wife, he leaves behind several children. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon in St. Louis. [Translated by Logan Burgess and Brandon Gee]
George W. Bowler
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 1 Column 6
On Monday night, Justice of the Peace George W. Bowler died in his home in O’Fallon. The deceased reached the age of 78 years old. For many years, Mr. Bowler was paralyzed and could not walk as the result of a stroke, so he had to use a wheelchair to get from place to place. He was born and raised in this county on Ridge Prairie. He was well known in the northern part of the county. He is survived by several grown children. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o’clock from the home of the bereaved to Bethel Church and from there to the cemetery in O’Fallon. [Translated by Logan Burgess and Brandon Gee]
Sophie Weilmünster [Weilmuenster]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
Mrs. Sophie Weilmünster [Weilmuenster], wife of Mr. Adam Weilmünster [Weilmuenster] died Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock in her residence at 523 South Spring Street at the age of 30.
The deceased was born in Lively Grove, Washington County, Illinois on May 7, 1863. She moved with her parents to Darmstadt 14 years ago, where she married her surviving husband on March 8, 1883. The couple moved to Franklin County the same month, where they lived for 10 years. The couple moved to Belleville last March and has lived here ever since then.
Besides her husband, the deceased leaves behind 5 children, of whom the oldest is 9 years old and the youngest 1 year old. She also leaves behind her mother, Dorothea Reuß [Reuss], of Darmstadt, and the following siblings: Mrs. Reinhold Fremont of Elkhorn, Washington County, Mrs. Heinrich Wahl of Darmstadt, Frau Heinrich Baumgarten of Benton, Franklin County; Ms. Anna Reuß [Reuss], Ms. Margaretha Reuß [Reuss] and Messrs. August and Georg Reuß [Reuss] of Darmstadt.
The funeral took place yesterday morning at 8 o’clock from the residence to Darmstadt, where the burial took place. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Joseph Heinrich Pfiffner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
Mr. Joseph Heinrich Pfiffner died at the age of 37 on Tuesday morning at 6 o’clock in his residence at 505 Hardin Street.
He was born on September 16, 1856 on Ridge Prairie and married Ms. Marie Magdalena Neff on September 17, 1877. The couple came to Belleville 15 years ago and has since resided here. The deceased was a machine worker in Shipman’s nail factory.
The burial takes place tomorrow, Friday morning, at 9 o’clock at St. Luke’s Church and then will proceed to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Laura O. LaCroix
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
Laura O. LaCroix, daughter of the widowed Mrs. [not legible] LaCroix, of Belleville, died Monday night in St. Louis in Mullanphy Hospital.
Ms. LaCroix was born on October 24, 1847 in Belleville and was the daughter of R[not legible] M. LaCroix, who died in December of 1882. She was suffering for a long time and sought help in the aforementioned hospital.
Besides her mother, she leaved behind the following siblings; Mrs. Benjamin Boneau, Mss. Susan, Cornelia, Estella, and Sophie LaCroix, all of Belleville.
Yesterday the body was brought to the mother of the deceased and the burial will probably take place Friday, but the time is yet to be determined. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
John Pfingsten
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
John Pfingsten died in Centreville Station Township. He was unmarried. His father, Mr. Wilhelm Pfingsten, died last week. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock in at Flickinger’s Cemetery. [Translated by Sean Ferguson and Hannah Coons]
William Davis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
The colored William Davis, died on Tuesday in his residence, 108 East First Street, at the age of 21. He was unmarried. He leaves behind his mother, two brothers and two sisters. The funeral was yesterday at two o’clock in the afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Sean Ferguson and Hannah Coons]
Joseph H. Jarvis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
Mr. Geo. H. Jarvis died Thursday morning at 10 o’clock in the residence of Joseph E. Betts, at 306 Chrystal Avenue. The deceased was the grandfather of Mrs. Betts Jr. and grandfather and he reached the age of 77 years, 10 months, and 10 days. The body was sent by last Saturday on the 1 o’clock Air Line Rail train to East St. Louis and from there to Alton, where the burial took place. [Translated by Sean Ferguson and Hannah Coons]
Son of E. C. Edminston
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12 1894, Page 8 Column 4
A 9 year-old son of Mr. E C Edminston, who resides near the L&N train station, died Friday morning. Another child of Mr. Edminston died at a young age on the 18th of January this year. [Translated by Sean Ferguson and Hannah Coons]
Sister Maria Aloyna
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 12, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
Sister Maria Aloya died Saturday, in the Convent De Notre Dame. The deceased was born in 1866 in Chicago and has resided in the Belleville convent for two years. The funeral takes place next Monday morning at 8 o’clock at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Sean Ferguson and Hannah Coons]
John Tilden Davis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
John Tilden Davis, a prominent businessman who was also well-known in Belleville, died last Friday in St. Louis. He reached the age of 50 years old, behind an estimated wealth of $15,000,000 to $20,000,000. The funeral procession takes place in St. Louis tomorrow afternoon. [Translated by Tyler Connolly and Kyle Butler]
Karl Falke
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Karl, the 4-month-old son of Mr. Karl Falke, who resides on South Silver Street, died in the night between Saturday and Sunday. [Translated by Tyler Connolly and Kyle Butler]
Henry Tate
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Henry Tate died on Sunday morning in Lebanon at 3 o’clock. The deceased, who has resided many years in Lebanon, leaves behind a family. He was 61 years old. The funeral took place Monday afternoon in Lebanon. [Translated by Tyler Connolly and Kyle Butler]
Wilhelm Friedrich Bodenbach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Wilhelm Friedrich, the 4-month-old son of Mr. Wilhelm Bodenbach of 1001 West C Street, died this afternoon. [Translated by Tyler Connolly and Kyle Butler]
Nikolaus Fuhrmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Nikolaus Fuhrmann, an old settler of this region, died Sunday morning at 9:30 in the residence of his son, Mr. Frank Fuhrmann, of 508 South Charles Street, at the age of 75.
He was born in Langert, Lothringen on September 11, 1819, where he married Ms. Marie Isch in 1855. The couple came to America the following year and have since resided in Belleville. Mr. Fuhrmann worked for a long time at Braun’s Distillery. The couple had 10 children, of whom 4 survive, namely: Dominick Fuhrmann, of North Illinois Street, Mr. Frank Fuhrmann of South Charles Street, Mrs. Louise Gilb, and Mrs. Therese Heinkel, of St. Louis, and 13 grand-children.
He was a member of the St. Peters Aid Society, under whose auspices the funeral took place on Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock from the residence to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery. In Mr. Fuhrmann departs a good old citizen, whose memory will remain in honor. [Translated by Kyle Butler and Tyler Connolly]
Gustav R. Leopold
Beviller Post und Zeitung, April 19, 1898, Page 7 Column 3
On Sunday morning at 5:20, Gustav R. Leopold died in his residence, at 506 Freeburg Avenue, in the prime of his life, at the age or 31 years, 2 months, and 27 days.
The deceased was the son well-known fellow citizen Joseph Leopold Jr. and was born on January 19, 1863 in Belleville. He received a good education at the city’s public school. After finishing his education, he became a business manager at this father’s well-known restaurant.
On October 24th 1888, the now deceased married Ms. Lena Rhein. They were the first couple married by Rev. Weber, who was then the new pastor of St. Paul’s Congregation. They had four children together, Edmond, who is now 4 years old, and 2 year old Raymond, who were left behind for the grieving widow. Mr. Leopold had been ailing for the last two years. In February 1893, he traveled to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where he spent a lot of time. When his body and mind strengthened, he returned to Belleville. The recovery didn’t last long and he soon became ill again and passed away yesterday morning. Mr. Gustav Leopold was an outstanding member of the Independent Gun Club and has a large circle of friends who grieve his departure.
The deceased leaves behind a widow and two children as well as his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leopold Sr. and his siblings Joseph and Edward Leopold of the wine firm Leopold Bros. of Belleville, Mr. Julius Leopold and Mrs. Lena Leopold of Belleville, Mrs. Josephine Sutter, Wife of Mr. Edward Stutter, and Mrs. Lizzie Miller, wife of Mr. Emil Miller of St Louis.
The funeral procession took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [ Translated by Dwayne Acoff and Karson Vaughn]
Wilhelm Albrecht
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Friday morning, about half past seven, Wilhelm Albrecht shot himself in the head at his residence at North Illinois and C Street. He was found half-dead, lying on a bed. In his left hand was another bullet. This may lead to the fact that he fired two shots, the second of which was fatal. Doctors Wehr and Heely were called, but Albrecht was already dead.
The suicidal man lived with his son-in-law and his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. August Graf, who run a boarding house. At seven o’clock in the morning Mrs. Graf was in the yard behind the house. She saw her father walking over the porch, which is situated in the eastern part of the house. He had his shoes on even though he must have not left his room for long. The room of the deceased was in the western part on the second floor of the house. On the south side of the building is a wing, on the first floor of which is the kitchen. On the second floor of the wing are the rooms of the boarder, Mr. Graf. The deceased went to one of the last mentioned rooms. In order to do this, he had to go over the porch on the second floor, and he had just arrived at the porch, when he was seen by his daughter, Mrs. Graf, from the courtyard.
At the sight of his daughter, Mr. Albrecht stood for a moment on the porch. Mrs. Graf says her father looked at her very peculiarly. He then went to a room of the boarders. Mrs. Graf went into the kitchen, which is right under the room Mr. Albrecht was in. Mrs. Graf, at this time, was very afraid. She felt as though something terrible had happened. Mrs. Graf told him, “I heard a sound coming from above, and I knew that my father was not right, and I ran to my husband, who was at the courtyard, and asked if my father had already descended the stairs. My husband denied this, and said he went back to bed. Knowing that this was not the case, since it was not his habit to lie down again after he got up, and I sent Francis Padfield, our boarder, to the room my father went into. He came back again and said that my father had shot himself and was dead on the bed.”
How the act was committed:
From the behavior of the suicidal man, from his appearance after the deed, and from the state of the room in which he took his life, they are absolutely certain how Wilhelm Albrecht ended his life. He rose as usual on Friday morning. Before he got up, he’d been awake for a long time. Pain in his limbs had not let him sleep. The pain, caused by a fall on the street last January, embittered his life. Already weeks ago he told Dr. Wehr that he was longing for death, and that if he could not get rid of the pain, he would put an end to his life. Such thoughts probably concerned him this morning. He stood up. He wanted to hasten his intentions before he would be swayed again in his decision. He took a revolver, which he had for years and which his son-in-law and his daughter had not seen for a long time. In the room of the “boarder”, he fastened a towel under the chin, so the blood will not throb out of the wound and get on his clothes. He sat down in front of the mirror so he could aim the revolver in the right place, however, he could not see well anymore. His eyes became dull in his many years of life. He held his left hand over his eye to see better. A falling shot penetrated him in the left hand. He had not targeted well, so he fired off a second shot. He staggered to the bed, dropped the revolver on a chair and the rest for him was silence.
Wilhelm Albrecht was born in Braunschweig, on December 26, 1833, where he married his wife, Ms. Auguste Plate. Shortly after their wedding, almost thirty-five years ago, the couple came to America. The now deceased, first lived in Columbia, Illinois for three years before moving to Belleville. Wilhelm worked for a time as a coal miner and later opened a tavern on North Richland Street. He went into the coal business with Mr. F. J. Brüggemann [Brueggemann] and bought the boarding house of Mr. Franz Benedikt house twelve years ago, where he now died. Three years ago, he sold the business to Mr. Adolph Baldus, which had been taken over by the deceased’s brother-in-law Mr. August Graf. In the years 1881 and 1882, Mr. Albrecht was a member of the city council. He also held the office of Supervisor of Belleville Township from 1884-1886. Later, the deceased married Elisabeth Fuchs, but they did not live together for a long time. The deceased leaves behind Mr. August Albrecht, of Belleville, Mr. Heinrich Albrecht at Wilderman’s Station, and Messrs. Gustav, Ernst, and Karl Albrecht, of St. Louis. He also leaves his daughters Mrs. Emma Grabbler Wife of Mr. Heinrich Grabbler; Mrs. Minna Earl, wife of Mr. August Graf, and Miss Anna Albrecht behind. All of his daughters still live in Belleville. He was a member of Rütli [Ruetle] Lodge No. 21 of the Treubund Order.
Deputy Coroner Dr. Rayhill conducted the autopsy of the deceased on Friday with a jury. The jury consisted of Mr. Gustav Klein, Dr. Heely, Frank Bux, Chs. W. Harrison, John B. Tenner, and Louis Schrodt. The verdict of the jury was “death by suicide”.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the Walnut Hill cemetery. Apart from the members of the Treubund Lodge and lodges, many friends escorted the deceased. Rev. Weber spoke in the home and at the grave. Mr. Jakob Leiner also gave a speech at the grave. [Translated by Rachel Gingrich and Evan Rist]
Anna Marie Eichholz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 26, 1894, Page 7 Column 2
Mrs. Anne Marie Eichholz passed away on Monday in the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. J.B. Wille, at 6833 Mitchell Ave. in St. Louis.
She was the widow of Mr. Valentin Eichholz, who died 10 years ago, and she lived in Belleville on East 1st Street until four years ago. She was born in Germany and reached the age of 67 years.
The deceased leaves behind the following children: Mrs. J.B. Wille of St. Louis and Mrs. John Ofdenkamp of Nashville, Illinois. The body of the deceased arrived here yesterday at noon on the Air Line Train, and was brought to St. Peter`s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Gavin Green and Jacob Wallace]
Katharine Seifried
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 26, 1894, Page 3 Column 4
On her farm, five miles south-west of Belleville, the widowed wife, Katherine Seifried, passed away Friday night. The deceased was born in Lengfeld, Hessen-Darmstadt on June 5, 1838, and came to America with her parents in 1852. She leaves behind seven grown children. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Union Cemetery. [Translated by Gavin Green and Jacob Wallace]
Joseph Cox
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 26, 1894, Page 3 Column 4
In St. Louis, Mr. Joseph Cox passed away at the age of 25. He was the son of the widowed Mrs. Sahrah Cox, of 18 East 1st Street. The funeral took place in St. Louis. [Translated by Gavin Green and Jacob Wallace]
Philipp Reissen
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 26, 1894, Page 3 Column 4
Mr. Philipp Reissen passed away last Saturday in his residence on Caseyville Avenue (Poorhouse Road). He was employed by Klös`s [Kloes’s] Brickyard. The funeral procession took place on Monday morning at 9 am from the Cathedral to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Gavin Green and Jacob Wallace]
Charles Kohl
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, April 26, 1894, Page 3 Column 4
Mr. Charles Kohl passed away on Friday morning at 3 o’clock in his residence at 203 South Jackson Street. The deceased was a citizen and businessman for many years in Belleville, and for the last 4 years was City Weigher, and reached the age of 50 years, 4 months, and 2 days.
In May of 1891, Mr. Kohl was haunted by a severe illness, and which for a long time kept him between life and death. However, he recovered again, but his health was never the same. Last Thursday he became ill again. He fell into an unconscious state in which he stayed until his death rescued him from suffering.
Mr. Charles Kohl was born in Ruppesberg, Rheinpfalz, Bayern on the December 18, 1843. He attended the school in his birth town and when he was 14 years old, came to America with his late brother-in-law, Mr. Mathäus [Mathaeus] Dick. Mr. Kohl settled in Belleville immediately thereafter, where his late brother, Mr. Joseph Kohl lived, who died on May 19, 1893. Mr. Charles Kohl became a clerk in Mr. Heinrich Deidesheimer’s store. Later he had a job as clerk in St. Louis.
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Mr. Kohl joined as a drummer in Company B of the 9th Illinois Infantry. After the war, he returned and was employed at the store of Chandler and Abend.
On February 16, 1871, he married Mrs. Katherine Neu, daughter of the now-deceased brewery owner, Mr. Ph. Neu. In 1873, after the death of Samuel B. Chandler, Mr. Kohl and Mr. Charles Lind bought the Company Chandler and Abend from Mr. Heinrich Abend as business partners. The company Kohl and Lind lasted 5 years, when Mr. Kohl bought Mr. Lind’s business share. Mr. Kohl became a salesperson in the store of Hilgard and Company, in which he stayed until 1891. Last year, he was appointed as City Weigher by the mayor, Mr. Hermann G. Weber, and was reappointed by Mayor Knöbel [Knoebel] in May of 1893.
Mr. Kohl was well-known in Belleville. He leaves behind many friends. His death is sincerely regretted. He was a member of the early Sängerbund [Saengerbund], of whose younger members founded the Liederkranz, to which he was also a member. He was an especially faithful member to the last club. He was also a member of Belleville Lodge 108 A.O.U.W. in which he worked in the office of Financial Secretary, as well as the Washington Lodge 1180, Knights of Honor. He was also an excellent member of the Clerk Society.
The deceased leaves behind his widow and the following children: Mr. Ferdinand Kohl, in Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. Charles Kohl in St. Louis; Mr. Walter Kohl, an assistant in the local Feickert’s Pharmacy, and Ms. Josepha Kohl, who resides in her parent’s residence.
Under exceedingly great participation, the funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from the residence of the bereaved, on South Jackson Street and 2nd Street to Walnut Hill Cemetery. During the entire morning, friends and family filled the small Kohl residence for one last look at the departed.
Yesterday afternoon, the members of city council and other city officials gathered in city hall. At half past 2, the members of the police department appeared in row and section in front of city hall. They were joined by the city officials gathered in the town hall, where they all marched to the residence of the bereaved. Soon afterwards, the members of the Washington Lodge, Knights of Honor, the Belleville Lodge, A.O.U.W., the Liederkranz, and the Clerk Society all appeared.
Reverend Weber held a short speech in the residence of the bereaved. The coffin was then carried through the rows of Lodges and Societies in the hearse. Acting as pallbearers were: from Company B of the 9th Illinois regiment, Mr. Jakob Spies and Adam Gräber [Graeber]; from membership of the Washington Lodge, Knights of Honor, Mr. Moritz J. Dobschütz [Dobschuetz] and William Wallace, and from the Belleville Lodge, A.O.U.W., Messrs. H.W. Harrison and Cyrus Thompson.
The long funeral procession then slowly moved to the Walnut Hill-Street Cemetery. There, the rituals of the Order of the Knights of Honor and the Order of the Ancient Order of United Workingmen took place. The Liederkranz sang two songs under the direction of their conductor, Mr. Emil Feigenbutz, and Reverend Weber held a poignant speech. Soon the grave was covered with flowers.
The large number of participants and large quantity of flowers are a sign of high respect in which the deceased shared with his fellow citizens. He rests in peace! [Translated by Claire Luetkemeyer and Lauren Buschur]
Jakob Groß [Gross]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 10, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
On Thursday, Mr. Jakob Groß [Gross] died of old age in Mascoutah. The deceased was born in Hasloch, Rheinbayern and lived in Mascoutah for 40 years. He worked as a carpenter. He is survived only by his widow. The burial will be in Mascoutah. [Translated by Logan Burgess and Brandon Gee]
Rev. C. J. Zwiesler
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 10, 1894, Page 1 Column 5
Rev C. J. Zwiesler, formerly a priest at the local Cathedral parish, died on Friday, May 4th, in the Franciscan Sisters Sanitarium in Milwaukee. His death will be deeply mourned not only in his birthplace of Dayton, Ohio, but also in Alton, Belleville and Fayetteville, where he last worked.
Father Zwiesler was born on August 2nd, 1853 in Dayton, Ohio. He moved to Alton on April 29th 1876, where he was consecrated to priest and worked tirelessly for 12 long years as pastor of the Cathedral under the blessed Bishop Baltes.
When Bishop J. Janssen, who at that time was vicar general of Alton, was named Bishop of Belleville, he took the Reverend Father Zwiesler with him and named him Pastor of the local Cathedral. The deceased was however of weak constitution and was not able to handle the difficult and stressful work at the Cathedral. So he resigned and to an easier position as Pastor in Fayetteville. He has worked their devotedly ever since. Five weeks ago, he travelled to Milwaukee to the Sanitarium of the Franciscan Sisters, although he had no hope of convalescence. His death came unexpected. He died on the evening of May 4th. The Reverend Bishop J. Janssen, who travelled to Milwaukee, found him dead.
The funeral took place today in his birthplace of Dayton, O. Reverend F. H. Budde of the local Cathedral travelled to the funeral. [Translated by Spencer Rice and Nathan Stricker]
Dorothea Flickinger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 10, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
On her farm, 5 miles west of Belleville, Mrs. Dorothea Flickinger, wife of Mr. Wilhelm Flickinger, died on Friday night at 1 o’clock at the age of 39 years, 5 months, and 17 days.
The deceased was born in Stookey Township on November 17, 1854 and was the daughter of Mr. Peter Ruhmann, who passed away several years ago. Other than her husband, she is survived by her child, as well as her elderly mother, Mrs. Katharine Ruhmann of Stookey Township; in addition, the following siblings: Messrs. Heinrich and Nickolaus Ruhmann in Stookey Township and the widowed Mrs. Eva Schubert in Mascoutah; in addition the following step-siblings: Mrs. Sophie Bartel, wife of Mr. Louis Bartel in Belleville and Mr. Wilhelm and Jakob Leper in Stookey Township.
The funeral was held last Monday morning at 10 o’clock at the residence of the bereaved then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Logan Burgess]
Rev. Bartolomäus [Bartolomaeus] Bartels
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 10, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Rev. Bartolomäus [Bartolomaeus] Bartel, one of the oldest priests in the diocese, died Friday evening in the rectory of St. Cecilia Church in Bartelso, Clinton County.
The deceased was born in Cleve, Rheinland, in the diocese of Münster [Muenster], Germany on March 10th, 1823. He was consecrated priest on May 29th 1847 in Münster [Muenster] and came to America on May 3rd, 1858
He first worked as a priest in Highland and Freeburg. His primary work took place in Germantown, Clinton County, where he worked for 20 years. In 1881, he moved to Quincy, in order to enjoy a well-earned retirement and rest. But he was drawn back to his former place of work. It was the new parish in Bartelso, which branched off of from the church in Germantown, so the deceased took over leadership of the parish in 1888. Here he worked on the beautification of the house of god and used his own funds to help with the success of the parish. At this moment a new school building was being built, for which Rev. Bartels donated $5000. His death led to great participation, as he was so well-known and beloved due to his many years of great works.
The burial took place last Monday. Many priests in the diocese participated in the funeral procession. [Translated by Finn Münker and Quentin Reed]
Lilly A. Frick
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 17, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Lilly Frick, wife of Mr. Conrad J. Frick, died in her residence, 509 North High Street, Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 at the age of 37 years, 6 months, and 20 days.
The deceased was only sick since last Tuesday and died of blood poisoning. She was born in St. Louis on October 20, 1856 and her maiden name is Pigeon. She married Conrad J. Frick in her birth city on October 20, 1873 and moved Belleville after the wedding. Besides her spouse, she is survived by the following children: William H., Edward A., Benjamin F., Frank W., Laura, Walter und Andreas Frick, the eldest being 19 and the youngest being 3 years old. Furthermore, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mary Barada, her brother, Mr. William Pigeon, and her sisters, Mrs. Anna and Iva Schäfer [Schaefer], who all live in St. Louis. [Translated by Emily Bainter]
Mary Scott
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 17, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Mary Scott, widow of the deceased John G. Scott, died in Kansas City. Mr. Scott previously owned a large amount of land east of Belleville, on which the well-known “Scott’s Pond” is located. She leaves behind a grown-up child in Kansas City. The body of the deceased was brought here on Thursday by the L & N Train and the burial took place in the cemetery in Shiloh. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Reinhold Jüngel [Juengel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 17, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Reinhold Jüngel (Juengel) died on Saturday evening at 11 o’clock at the age of 30 in his residence at 614 East 7th Street. The deceased was born on December 28, 1863 in St. Louis and married Miss Anna Steinwagner on May 10, 1888 in Belleville
In addition to his wife, he leaves behind five children, as well as his parents, and seven siblings in St. Louis. The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the home of the bereaved to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jacob Wallace and Gavin Green]
Harry Thornton
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, 17 May 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Harry Thornton died in the County Farm, Friday night at the age of 44. The deceased was taken to the County Farm on April 2 of this year from East St. Louis. The burial took place Saturday afternoon at the Poor Cemetery. [Translated by Jacob Wallace and Gavin Green]
Jakob Vollmer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 17, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
On Thursday afternoon at 4:30 pm at the age of 75 years, 9 months and 15 days, Mr. Jakob Vollmer died in his residence on 910 Jefferson Street.
The deceased was born on July 25, 1818 in Lammsborn, Rheinbayern and came in the year 1833 to America, settling down immediately in St Clair County. He married Miss Karoline Geminn on December 19th, 1854. The couple settled down on farm two and a half miles southwest of Belleville. Eight years later the couple bought land halfway between Belleville and Millstadt where they lived until October of the year 1891 when they moved to Belleville.
Besides his spouse, the deceased leaves behind an adopted child, Mr. Thomas Sutter, who lives in St. Louis. Furthermore, the deceased leaves behind following siblings: Mr. Paul Vollmer near New Athens, Mr. Daniel Vollmer living near Carl Junction, Missouri, and Mr. Wilhelm Vollmer from Roachtown in this county.
The funeral procession took place last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to Greenmount Cemetery at which time Rev. Buchmuller from Millstadt read the funeral speech [Translated by Karson Vaughn and Dwayne Acoff]
John S. Moffit
Bellviller Post und Zeitung, May 24, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Mr. Moffit, president of the Moffit West Drug Company, died in St. Louis on Friday. Several local pharmacist went to St. Louis Sunday afternoon to attend the burial. [Translated by Jacob Wallace and Gavin Green]
Son of Mr. Fred L. Geisler
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 24, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Mr. Fred L. Reisler and his wife are mourning the death of their six-month-old, and only son, who died Monday morning at 11 o’clock. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved, 704 South High Street, to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jacob Wallace and Gavin Green]
John Thomas Ward
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 31, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. John Thomas Ward died Friday night at 11:30 in his home near Ward’s Station, two and a half miles west of Belleville at the age of 64.
The deceased was born on the 28th of October in 1830 in St. Clair County and lived in the surrounding area of Belleville since he was 16. He married Miss Lucy L. Ash in 1849, who died in 1875. He later married Catherine Ash, a sister of his first wife, in 1878, and had 7 children with his first wife, 4 boys and 3 girls.
He also leaves behind a brother Mr. Mark Ward, who previously resided in Belleville but moved to Wellington, Kansas several years ago.
The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved then to Green Mount Cemetery.
[Translated by Lauren Buschur, Tyler Connolly, and Kyle Butler]
Georg H. C. Pfuhl
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, May 24, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Wednesday evening, shortly before 11 o’clock, Mr. George H.C. Pfuhl died in his residence, located on 310 East Main Street, after almost one year of illness, at the age of 49 years, 11 months and 17 days. Till June 1893, he was a teacher of the German and Latin languages at the public schools.
With sincere regret, his many friends see the passing of the man in the heyday of his years.
Mr. George Pfuhl was born on May 29, 1844 in Butzbach, Hessen-Darmstadt. During his youth, the now deceased lived in Rockenberg, where his father was a civil servant in the country’s Marienschloss Penitentiary. Since he was nine years old, the now deceased attended the Latin School in Rockenberg. At the age of 15, he moved to and attended the Gymnasium in Mainz, where he graduated in 1862. In the autumn of the same year Mr. Pfuhl moved and attended to the University of Giessen where he studied philology under the famous philologist Professor Lange. In the spring of 1871 he emigrated to America and went to Chicago and from there to Mound City, Pulaski County, Illinois, where he took over the administration of the German school. In February 1875, Herr Pfuhl arrived in Belleville, where he accepted a position at the local public schools, which he held until his illness began last summer. On the 21st of October of last year, the seriously ill George had to go to Eureka Springs, Ark, where he stayed until January 25th of this year. Three months ago, he underwent an operation in St. Louis and returned to his family’s care five weeks ago, where, with their utmost care, he met his inevitable end. Yesterday evening, his death was gentle and painless.
On October 8, 1871, he married his wife, Anne Elisabeth Jäger [Jaeger], in St. Louis. The marriage yielded children, the surviving ones being George, Hugo, Hermann, Irma, and Wilhelm. Also mourning his loss are his mother and an unmarried sister, who reside in Butzbach, Germany as well as a sister, Mrs. Fred. Schmiedes of St. Louis.
Mr. Pfuhl was a member of the local St. Clair Lodge No. 24 of the Order of Freemasons, the Garfield Lodge No. 93 of the Knights of Pythias, and the Belleville Lodge 108 of the Ancient Order of United Workmen and the local Liederkranz.
Many former pupils of the deceased as well as a large group of friends mourn the early death of the great man. Sympathies for his family were widespread.
Mr. Pfuhl’s life was insured in Belleville Lodge No. 108 of the A. O.U.W. for $2000.
On Saturday morning the deceased was buried. Before the hearse cart were members of the school board. It was followed by alumni of the high school with their teachers. They were followed by active members of the Liederkranz, members of the local Lodge A.O.U.W, the local Knights of Pythias and finally the local Freemasons. Behind the hearse cart were the bereaved families and friends of the deceased. At the grave, the Liederkranz Society sang a song which was followed by Mr. Hansing, who gave a dignified and profound speech. The Masons then performed their usual ceremonies. As the coffin was shifted into the grave, the Liederkranz sang again and Rev. Sheperd said the blessing. Soon many flowers were placed on the hill, under which George Pfuhl was put to rest. May his family find strength in the heavy loss and may he rest easily. [Translated by Spencer Rice, Nathan Stricker, and Carson Woodfin]
John Seibert
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 7, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Thursday evening at 10 o’clock, one of the oldest and most respected citizen in St. Clair County, Mr. John Seibert passed away.
Mr. Seibert died on his farm, a mile east of Rentchler Station.
The deceased was born on March 27, 1819 in Umstadt, Hessen-Darmstadt. The father of John Seibert died in 1825 and his widow came to St. Clair County, Illinois to live with her children, where she lived until her death in 1854.
Mr. John Seibert was only 13 years old when he came to this country. In 1846, he married Miss Dorothea Knobeloch, who died on the 28th of September in 1891. The couple had 10 children, of whom 7 of survive the father: Mr. George, Karl, and Otto Seibert and Mrs. Mary Fries, Mrs. Augusta Gauch, Mrs. Elise Richter, and Mrs. Bertha Heberer.
Mr John Seibert suffered from Edema during past 18 months. He was one of the most respected and richest citizens in St. Clair County and leaves behind an immense amount of friends.
The visitation took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Mascoutah Cemetery. [Translated by Lauren Buschur, Tyler Connolly, and Kyle Butler]
Mrs. Virginia Lee Price
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 7, 1894, Page 7, Column 4
Mrs. Virginia Lee Price, nee Coleman, died Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock in the residence of her aunt, Mrs. Fred E. Scheel, No. 595 North Church Street, after prolonged suffering. The deceased, who reached the age of only 32, was the only daughter of the late Mr. William Coleman of St Louis County, who had a business in Belleville some forty years ago. The mother of the deceased, Mrs. Sophie Coleman, is a sister of Mr. Henry and William Kircher, as well as the ladies Casimir Andel and Fred E. Scheel. On January 2, 1890, the deceased married to Mr. Thomas E. Price, who has a commission business in St Louis. Besides her spouse, she also leaves a three-year-old son. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 am at Green Mount Cemetery [Translated by Hannah Coons]
Georg W. Powell
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 7, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Georg W. Powell died yesterday morning in the house of his daughter, Mrs. John Real from Ridge Prairie. The deceased came from Tennessee and leaves behind his widowed daughter. The visitation was yesterday in Powell’s Cemetery near Alma. [Translated by Sean Ferguson]
Elisabeth Schafer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 14, 1894, Page 7, Column 3
Mrs. Elisabeth Schafer, nee Walter, died on Friday at the age of 55 years on a farm on Ridge Prairie, two miles north of O’Fallon. The deceased was born on December 10, 1838 in Edenkoben in the Pfalz, and leaves behind seven adult children, four daughters and three sons. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 1 pm at Tiedemann’s Cemetery. Mrs. Schafer, who was unwell, wanted to take medicine last night, but accidentally drank concentrated lye and killed herself. It was impossible to save the unlucky woman. [Translated by Madeleine Rice]
Phillip Hankammer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 21, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Phillip Hankammer died from a heart attack at age 75 on Monday, on his farm, six miles from here on Millstadt Road.
The deceased was born on March 23, 1819 in Nassau, Germany and came with his parents to this land, to St. Clair County. On May 7, 1888, Mr. Hankammer lost his spouse. His seven children, Theodor, Wilhelm, Louis, John, George, Edward, and Mrs. Georg Herbert of Millstadt, and 18 grandchildren mourn the death of their father and grandfather.
The funeral took place yesterday morning at 10 o’clock at the Flickinger’s Cemetery in Millstadt. [Translated by Brandon Gee, Logan Burgess, and Claire Luetkemeyer]
Bernhard Mühlhausen [Muehlausen]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 21, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
According to a telegram arrived Tuesday morning by Mr. John Lorenzen, Mr. Bernhard Mühlhausen [Muehlausen] died on Monday of his injuries, which were reported last week in Denver, Colorado.
Mr. Mühlhausen [Muehlausen] was born in 1843 at Ellingerod, Kreis Witzenhausen, Kurhessen. In the late fifties, he arrived in Belleville with his mother and siblings. His father already lived here and let the family follow. He first worked in the shoemaking craft, which he had learned from his father. Then he operated a dairy business for a short time, and was for a coal miner for a while. Later he was in the dress shop of West & Fuchs. In 1867, Mühlhausen [Muehlausen] started a Grocery business in association with Mr. John Lorenzen, which is still being carried on by Mr. Lorenzen.
He remained in this business for eight years, whereupon he sold his share to Herr Lorenzen. Mühlhausen [Muehlausen] then moved to O’Fallon and established a clothing business, but had no luck and gave up business after only three years. About six years ago, he went alone to Denver, Colorado. He obtained a job in the local Union Brewery as clerk where he was very successful. A year later, Mühlhausen [Muehlausen] had his family join him.
He leaves besides his wife, a married daughter, Lena, wife of Mr. Chas Berger in Denver, as well as two sons Hans and Charles, two sisters Mrs. Georg Fauth on the German Hill, Mrs. Minna Werner in Chicago, and a brother Heinrich, school teacher in Großenritter [Grossenritter] , Kurhessen.
The deceased leaves behind some friends who will sincerely regret his passing. [Translated by Rachel Gingrich and Evan Rist]
Jacob Dornbach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 21, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Jacob Dornbach died at the age of 18, in his father’s residence on Freeburg Avenue, across from Day’s Brickyard. The body will be taken to St. Peter’s Cathedral tomorrow, and the funeral will take place at 9 o’clock at Green Mount Cemetery.
[Translated by Logan Burgess, Brandon Gee, and Claire Luetkemeyer]
Child of Henry Rutter
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 21, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Henry Rutter, of 805 South Charles Street, lost a small child to death. The burial of the body will take place this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Logan Burgess, Brandon Gee, and Claire Luetkemeyer]
Margaretha Hollweg
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, June 21, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
On Monday, Mrs. Margaretha Hollweg, nee Seiberth, wife of Mr. Andreas Hollweg, died in St. Louis. Many local friends of the deceased attended the funeral, which took place yesterday in St. Louis. [Translated by Logan Burgess, Brandon Gee, and Claire Luetkemeyer]
Henry Kessel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 5, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
The ranks of the old settlers are dwindling more and more and after another decade, the old Belleville will have died out. Friday morning at 2 o’clock, Mr. Henry Kessel died in his residence, 411 North Spring Street, at the age of 78 years.
The deceased was born on April 28, 1816 in Sachsen-Meiningen, Germany, and came to this country in 1845. In 1849, Mr. Kessel decided to join those, who were moving to the golden state of California. He covered the colossal distance being pulled in a wagon by oxen. He stayed in California for five years and then came to Belleville.
The deceased was a stone mason and has built the majority of our gutters. On June 28, 1893, one year and one day before his death, he lost his wife Henriette, nee Keil.
The deceased leaves behind two daughters, Lena, wife of Mr. John Kolb in Belleville; and Bertha, wife of Mr. C. Schwacker in St. Louis as well as five grandchildren.
The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Allison Watson and Dylan Wettig]
Marie Kron
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 12, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Marie Kron, nee Stroh, wife of Mr. August Kron and well-known in Belleville and Waterloo, died last Saturday night in St Louis. The deceased reached the age of 47 years and 11 months and leaves behind her spouse and several children. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in St Louis. [Translated by Brandon Gee, Claire Luetkemeyer, and Logan Burgess]
Charles Renner
Belleville Post und Zeitung, July 12, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Charles Renner, who was in the prime of his life, died Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock in his residence, 311 South Richland Street.
The deceased was a son of Mr. Jakob Renner, an old settler of Belleville, who died February 3rd, 1893. Charles Renner was born on July 4th, 1856 in Belleville. He was a bartender for a while at his father’s tavern on South Richland Street. Later he opened a bar on North Richland Street, across from the Air Line Train Station. After some time, he gave up the bar and moved to East St. Louis. He was sick for a long time. Last November he came to Belleville with the hope of improving his health. He became however, sicker, and on Tuesday, death put an end to his suffering.
On November 16, 1883, the now deceased married Miss Bertha Siefert. Besides her and his eight year-old daughter Mamie, the deceased is survived by the following siblings: Messrs. Frank, Fred, Jakob, and Martin Renner, Miss Barbara Renner, Mrs. Marie Himmighöfer [Himmighoefer], the wife of Mr. Philipp Himmighöfer [Himmighoefer], and the Mss. Lina, Eva, Getrud, and Anna Renner, all of whom live in Belleville.
The funeral takes place this morning at 8:30 am from the residence of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Phelan Christian, Matthew Piotrowski and Connor Ruesink]
John Mader
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1984, Page 7 Column 6
Mr. John Mader died Wednesday evening on a farm near Green Mount Cemetery on Mascoutah Road at the age of 75. The deceased was unmarried and lived with his nephews Alfred and Dominick Mader. He was from Bertelming, Lothringen and came to America twenty years ago. Since arriving, he lived almost entirely in our area. Besides his nephews, he leaves behind a niece, Mrs. Marie Haude, wife of Mr. Michael Haude, who resides in North Belleville. The burial took place Friday morning from the residence of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Nickolaus Sauerwein
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Mr. Nickolaus Sauerwein died yesterday in Mascoutah. The deceased lived in Mascoutah for many years. He leaves behind only his widow. He was 66 years old. [Translated by Patrick Siemonsma]
Anna Schaumlöffel [Schaumloeffel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Mrs. A. Schaumlöffel [Schaumloeffel], window of the deceased Adam Schaumlöffel [Schaumloeffel], died Sunday night on her farm at Ogle’s Station. The deceased leaves behind several adult children and a brother, Mr. Peter Schwinn.
The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from Ogle’s Station to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Sean Ferguson]
Edward Reno
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
The 15-year-old Edward Reno died on Sunday in his widowed mother’s home 4 miles from Belleville on Collinsville Road. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Patrick Siemonsma]
Elisabeth Townsend
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Ms. Elisabeth Townsend died recently at the age of 78. The deceased was born in our area and has since resided here. [Translated by Patrick Siemonsma]
Edward Honey
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Edward Honey died last night in the County Farm at the age of 24. He was from old St. Louis and was admitted to the County Farm two months ago. [Translated by Patrick Siemonsma]
Rosa Elisabeth Lepere
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1894, Page 7, Column 6
Mrs. Rosa Elisabeth Lepere, wife of Mr. Wilhelm Lepere Jr., died Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock on her farm at Ogle’s station, at the age of 23 years and 5 months. Mrs. Rosa Elisabeth Lepere wife of Mr. Wilhelm Lepere jr. The deceased, whose maiden name was Merod, lived until recently in East St. Louis. She leaves behind child at a tender age to her husband. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Hannah Coons]
Margaretha Ortlepp
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Mrs. Margaretha Orilepp, wife of Mr. Ernst Ortlepp, died on Saturday morning in her residence at 521 Fulton Street at the age of 68.
The deceased was born in March 1826 in Biberau, Hessen-Darmstadt and came to America in 1853, directly to Belleville. In 1854 she married her surviving husband. Besides him, she leaves behind the following children: Mr. Ernst Ortlepp in Belleville, Ms. Anna Ortlepp in St. Louis, Mr. Heinrich Ortlepp in Belleville; Mrs. Lizzie Schamoni, wife of Mr. Frank Schamoni, in Belleville; Mr. Fred Ortlepp and Mrs. Katharine Wetzel, wife of Mr. Wm. Wetzel, also residing in Belleville; in addition 16 grandchildren,as well as the following siblings: Mr. Jakob Gaubatz, the well-known innkeeper, in Belleville and Mr. Fred. Gaubatz, East Fairfield, Ohio.
The funeral took place Monday morning at 10 o’clock from residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill cemetery. [Translated by Tony Deaton and Devon Dyer]
Katharina Scheich
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 19, 1894, Page 7 Column 6
Mrs. Kathrina Scheich, wife of Mr. Valentin Scheich, died Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock in her residence at 928 South High Street.
The deceased reached the age of 55 years, 5 months, and 12 days. She was born on February 3, 1839 in Obersteffenbach, Rheinbayern, and came to America with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philipp Müller [Mueller] in 1846, directly to Belleville. Mr. Müller [Mueller] died on August 6, 1874.
She married Mr. Valentin Schleich in July of 1857 and leaves behind the following children: Mssrs. Ferdinand, Philipp and Louis Scheich in Belleville; Mrs. Minna Schuck, wife of the Mr. Wendelin Schuck in Belleville; Mr. Karl Scheich; Mrs. Katharina Doussard, wife of Mr. Rufus Doussard, and Mrs. Barbara Murphy, wife of Mr. Timothy J. Murphy, all residents of East St. Louis. In addition, the deceased leaves her sister, Mrs. John wagner, a resident of the West End as well nine grandchildren.
The funeral was held a nine o’clock on Tuesday morning at residence of the bereaved then to St. Peters Cathedral and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by: Alyssa Mahaffey and Brenna Schroeder]
George J. Faulhaber
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 26, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Belleville has three Harugari lodges and the members are mourning the unexpected death of the Ober-Groß-Barden of this order in the United States, Mr. G. J. Faulhaber, of New Haven, Connecticut. Mr. Faulhaber died Tuesday, July 17th as a result of a heart attack. He was 46 years old and was born in Mölsheim [Moelsheim], Hessen and came to this country when he was a 14-year-old boy. He has lived continuously in New Haven, Conn. since 1864. [Translated by Cate Cordova]
Barbara Schlegel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 26, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Barbara Schlegel, widow of the deceased Anton Schlegel, died on Monday morning at 4 o’clock in her residence at 407 South Race Street at the age 67 years. The deceased was born on November 4th, 1826 in Rosenthal, Baden, and came to this country in the year 1848, directly to Belleville. Here, in the same year, she married her now deceased husband, Mr. Anton Schlegel. The marriage produced 13 children, of whom the following nine survive: Charles August and William Schlegel in Belleville; the widowed Mrs. Chas Eckhardt and Mrs. William Glaser in Belleville; Mrs. Gottlieb Löffler [Loeffler] and Mrs. Edward Heißler [Heissler] in St. Louis; Margaretha Schlegel as nun Celestia in Missouri, and Ms. Emma Schlegel in Belleville.
The funeral took place yesterday morning at 9:30 at the home of the bereaved then to the Cathedral and then to the Green Mount Cemetery.
Besides her children, the deceased, who was a true German woman and loving mother, leaves behind a large group of close friends, who are saddened by her departure. [translation by Morgan Hartung and Tabatha Prokopf]
Barbara Nold
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 26, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Barbara Nold, died last Saturday evening at 7:45 in St. Elisabeth Hospital at the age of 66 years, 9 months, and 22 days. She was the widow of Mr. Hyeronimus Nold, who died on January 20th, 1891.
The now-deceased was born in Deidesheim, Rheinpfalz Bayern, on September 29, 1827.When she was 27, she came to America. She soon came to Belleville.
In 1856, she married Mr. John Brunner, who died in 1861. In 1864, she married Mr. Hyeronimus Nold, with whom she lived a happy marriage until he died. The deceased had been ailing for a long time.
Besides son Mr August J. B. Nold, who resides on South Jackson Street, the deceased leaves behind two brothers and three sisters: Mrs. Anna Abel in Cincinnati; Mrs. Eva Schlörer [Schloerer] in St. Louis; Mr. John Kirchgäßner [Kirchgaessner] in Kentucky; Mr. John Kirchgäßner [Kirchgaessner] of Deidesheim, Bayern; Mrs. Jakob Eichmann also from there.
The funeral took place on Monday morning, at 8:45 in the residence of her son, Mr. August J. B. Nold, at 716 South Jackson Street and from there to St. Peter’s Cathedral and to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Joshua Braun and Darius Dabney]
Christiane Nicol
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Christiane Nicol, wife of Mr. Louis Nicol, died Monday night at 1 o’clock on her farm on Freeburg Road, near Belleville’s city border died at the age of 61
She was born on December 21, 1832 in Eutsch, Provinz Sachsen, and came to St. Clair County many years ago. The family used to live in a farm between Freeburg and Fayetteville, but has lived in the surrounding area of Belleville for the past 12 years.
The deceased was a good Lutheran. She leaves behind her husband and the following children: Messrs. Louis, Wilhelm, and Adolf and Ms. Alwine Nicol, all living in this area. In addition, she leaves behind her brother, Mr. Lehmann, not far from Belleville.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to the local Zion Lutheran Church and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Kara McFadden, Koda Kramer, and Tabetha Russell]
Mrs. George Glanig
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Elise Kath and the widowed Mrs. H. Thebus received a message from Coal Camp, Missouri on Thursday that Mrs. George Glanig died. Mrs. Glanig was 76 years old and lived in Belleville until twenty years ago. She leaves behind a daughter, Mrs. Anton Schwarz in Coal Camp, in whose house she died, and a son, Adolf Glanig in Evansville, Indiana. [Translated by Kara McFadden, Koda Kramer, and Tabetha Russell]
James Pulliam
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. James Pulliam died Sunday at the age of 75 on his farm seven miles southwest of Belleville.
The deceased leaves behind several grown children. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon at Green Mount Cemetery. [translation by: Kara McFadden, Koda Kramer, and Tabetha Russell]
Mrs. Henry White
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Last Thursday, it was reported that Mrs. Henry White, born Hilgard, was seriously ill in Portsmouth, Virginia. Thursday evening, Mrs. Ernest Hilgard travelled from here to Portsmouth and arrived on Saturday afternoon. She arrived too late. The beloved daughter had passed away as the faithful mother arrived.
The news of this death, which arrived here Saturday evening, caused great excitement. The deceased was a child of Belleville and was popular everywhere because of her good heart.
Mrs. H. White, widely-known as Annie Hilgard, reached an age of 24 years and leaves behind her youthful husband and a small daughter. Ms. Hilgard married Mr. H. White on July 19th of last year and has since lived in Portsmouth, Virginia, where she passed away yesterday.
Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hilgard, and their sons, the deceased leaves behind the following sisters: Mrs. L. Harris in Shevey, in the state of Washington, Mrs. Henderson and Mrs. Dr. Scheel, as well as Ms. Josie Völker [Voelker], all of Belleville. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Lucinda Bean
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Lucinda Bean died on Thursday on her farm, several miles west of Belleville at the age of 80. The deceased was born in North Carolina and has lived in Illinois for 70 years. The body was sent to Belle Rive, Illinois, where the funeral took place. [Translated by Kira Nussbaum]
Margarethe Schwöbel [Schwoebel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
The widowed Mrs. Margarethe Schwöbel [Schwoebel] died on Tuesday night in her residence at 312 North Fair Street, at the age of 76 years, 2 months, and 14 days. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Charles Schifferdecker and Mrs. Charles Hetzler, both residing in Belleville. The funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kira Nussbaum]
Christian Hock
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Christian Hock passed away on Monday night at his farm in Millstadt at the age of 59.
The deceased had an injured leg for some time after an incident branding his horses. The wound was minor at first but soon he experienced lockjaw, which led to his death.
He leaves behind three sons and six daughters; in addition, the following siblings: Messrs. Franz and Heinrich Hock in the west end and Mrs. Katharina Hemann, wife of Wilhelm Hemann, and Mrs. Anna Mohrhardt, wife of Mr. Heinrich Mohrhardt, all residing in Belleville.
The funeral takes place today, Thursday morning at 9 o’clock at the Catholic Church in Millstadt and then to the Catholic cemetery there. [Translated by Kelsey Hartwell and Zachary Ohl]
Otillie Seger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
The widowed Otillie Seger died yesterday at the age of 76. The deceased had several children who all preceded their mother in death. She leaves behind a brother, Mr. Michael Seger, in Belleville; in addition, her brother Mr. Georg Seger, in Rochester, NY, and a brother and sister in who reside in Baden, Germany.
The funeral takes place tomorrow, Friday at the Catholic church in Lebanon then to the local Catholic cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Maria Daub
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Maria Daub died last Monday in St. Louis at the age of 71. Besides her spouse, the deceased leaves behind two sons, a daughter and a number of grandchildren.
These relatives of the deceased travelled to the funeral, which took place in St. Louis: Mrs. John Merz, Mr. Phillip Schmidt, of South Richland Street, Mr. Jakob Schmidt and Mrs. Nic. Wilhelm. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Getrude Wright
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Gertrude, the 17-month-old daughter of Mr. John Wright, who resides near the L. & N. Train Station, died Monday evening and was buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
John Williams
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 2, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
John Williams, a colored man, died in the County Farm on Monday. He used to live in Collinsville and was 35 years old. Williams used to work for Mr. Engler, custodian for the courthouse. The burial took place Tuesday at the Poor Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Elisabeth Fluck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, July 26, 1895, Page 8 Column 2
Mrs. Elisabeth Fluck, wife of Thomas Fluck, died at St. Elisabeth Hospital on Monday evening at 7 o’clock at the age of 63.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Gain, was born in Niederkirchen, Rhein-Bayern. She lived in Belleville for over 42 years.
Besides her husband, the deceased leaves the following children: Mrs. Bertha Thebus wife of Mr. Richard Thebus; Ms. Anna Kern, wife of Mr. Philipp Kern; Mr. John Fluck and Mss. Alwine and Elisabeth Fluck, all grown and residing in Belleville. Also mourning the departing of the deceased are the following siblings: Mrs. Magdalena Thomas, wife of Mr. Anton Thomas in Belleville; Mr. Wilhelm Gain in Georgetown; Mr. Peter Gain near New Athens, Mssrs. Jakob and Mathäus [Mathaeus] Gain in St. Louis and one sister in Milwaukee.
The funeral takes place this morning at 9 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved, at 16 West 5th Street and then to Green Mount Cemetery.
Joseph Weis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 1 Column 6
Mr Joseph Weis died Tuesday at the age of 71 in Fort Recovery, Ohio, The deceased leaves behind six sons and five daughters, including three sons and one daughter in Belleville: Joseph, Peter, and Wilhelm Weis and Mrs. John A. Bedel.
The burial will take place Friday in Fort Recovery.
Mr. Wilhelm Weis and Mr. and Mrs. Bedel departed yesterday for Fort Recovery, while Joseph and Peter are already there. [Translated by Allison Watson and Dylan Wettig]
Karl Schuler
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Karl Schuler died last Thursday night in the residence of parents, Mr. and Mrs. Georg Schuler, of 409 East Elm Street, 10 minutes before 12 o’clock, after a long period of suffering, at the age of 38 years, 4 months, and 19 days.
The deceased was born in New Elsass, Indiana, on February 20, 1856 and came with his parents to Belleville in 1865. He worked as a furnace maker and worked many years in Rogers Foundry. But he has not been able to work for a year.
He leaves behind only his elderly parents. The funeral ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Luke’s, and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Allison Watson and Dylan Wettig]
Jakob Renner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Fate finds a home with the Renner family. Within a few months the family lost no less than three of its members, and in the last three years no less than five of the Renner family members have died.
The latest victim that death demanded from this unfortunate family, is Mr. Jakob Renner. Mr. Renner was overwhelmed by the heat last Tuesday in the yard of his residence, 311 South Richland Street. He recovered to the point that he was able to go out Saturday. On Saturday, his condition deteriorated and Mr. Renner died Monday morning at half past two o’clock.
Mr. Jakob Renner was the sixth son of the well-known Mr. Jakob Renner, Sr., who died February 3, 1893. The now deceased used to help his father in his tavern on South Richland Street, after the death of his father he and his brother Mr. Frank Renner took over the business. Due to his friendly nature Mr. Jakob Renner was very well-known around here. All are very saddened at the passing of the young man.
Mr. Jakob Renner was born on March 25, 1869. He attended St. Peter’s Parish schools in Belleville and later assisted his father in his business as stated above. He was a nearly indispensable member of his family.
He leaves behind the following siblings (both parents preceded him in death): Ms. Barbara Renner; Mrs. Marie Himmighöfer [Himmighoefer], Mr. Philipp Himmighöfer [Himmighoefer]; Ms. Lena Renner; Ms. Eva Renner; Ms. Gertrud and Ms. Anna Renner; Mssrs. Frank, Fred and Martin Renner, all living in Belleville. The funeral took place on Wednesday at one o’clock in the afternoon from the home of the bereaved to St.Peter’s Cathedral, and onto Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kara McFadden and Tabetha Russell]
Mary A. Crosby
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Mary A. Crosby died last Saturday at the age of 94 on her farm between Shiloh and Lebanon. The deceased has been completely blind for the past three months. She was the spouse of the deceased Mr. Thomas Crosby. She leaves behind a step-son, Mr. George Crosby. The funeral took place on Sunday at the cemetery in Shiloh. [Translated by Cate Cordova and Alyssa Mahaffey]
Son of Karl Müller [Mueller]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
An eight year old son of Mr. Karl Müller [Mueller], of 1026 North Richland Street, died near Vergennes, Illinois, while visiting his uncle. The body was brought to Belleville on Sunday and buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Cate Cordova and Alyssa Mahaffey]
Daughter of Mr. John Schmidt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
A three day old daughter of Mr. John Schmidt, who resides near the Cairo Short Line tracks on the West End, died Sunday morning and was buried Monday at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Cate Cordova and Alyssa Mahaffey]
Helena Muren
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Helena Muren passed away last Saturday evening in the residence of her mother, Mrs. Kunigunde Muren, at 311 East B Street, at 9 o’clock at the age of 32 years, 2 months, and 28 days.
The deceased was born near Millstadt and came to Belleville with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Muren, 11 years ago, where she has lived ever since. Her father died on July 19, 1888.
In addition to her mother, the deceased leaves behind the following siblings: Mr. John Muren, one mile north of Belleville, Jakob and Julius Muren in St. Louis, Mr. Lorenz and Mr. Frank Muren, and Ms. Marie and Ms. Margaretha Muren of Belleville.
The deceased was a universally popular lady whose death was greatly mourned by all who knew her.
The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 9:30 at the home of the bereaved, then to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Kelsey Hartwell and Koda Kramer]
Michael Krämer [Kraemer]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Michael Krämer [Kraemer] died Thursday night at the age of 73 on his farm one mile south of Freedom.
He leaves behind beside his widow and the following children: Mr. Phil. Krämer [Kraemer] near Freedom, Mr. Michael Krämer [Kraemer] in Perry County, Mrs. Wm. Schmidt near Freedom, Mrs. George Ensinger in Perry County, and Conrad Dehn near Freedom. In addition the following siblings: the widowed Mrs. Peter Brandenburger in Belleville and Mr. John Krämer [Kraemer] near Freedom.
The burial took place on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the Stone Church Cemetery near Freedom. [Translated by Kelsey Hartwell and Koda Kramer]
Rev. Richard E. Pope
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Rev. Richard E. Pope died Friday morning at his residence at 415 North Church Street’ The deceased was an “evangelist” of the Methodist Church reached an age of 82 years 7 months and 11 days.
The deceased was born in New York City and came to Belleville 12 years ago from Pacific Mo., where he had a public ministry. Since then he has been in retirement. Besides his widor, he leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Emma Wilcox in St. Louis, Mrs. W. D. Griffin in Latham, Illinois, Mrs. Mary E. Dennis in Belleville and Mr. John T. Pope in Chicago.
The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Devon Dyer and Tony Deaton]
Wilhelm August Pustmüller [Pustmueller]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 16, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Wilhelm August Pustmüller [Pustmueller] died Monday morning in his residence, at 627 Stromberg Avenue, at 11:30 at the age of 65 years and 11 months.
The deceased was born in the administrative district of Minden, Prussia. He came to America in the year 1850 and remained in Missouri for several years. He married Ms. Katharina Lefmann, who survives him, in Franklin County, Missouri in 1851.
The couple came to Belleville in the year 1865 and and ran a mill. In the year 1880, the deceased opened a grocery store, which he ran until his death.
Besides his wife, the deceased leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Charlotte Völkel [Voelkel], wife of Mr. George Völkel [Voelkel] in Belleville, Mr. Louis Pustmüller [Pustmueller] in Belleville, Ms. Anna Pustmüller [Pustmueller] and Mr. Otto Pustmüller [Pustmueller], both residents in Belleville.
The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence to the German Methodist Church and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Devon Dyer and Tony Deaton]
Anna Marie Schanuel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 23, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Anna Marie Schanuel died on Sunday in the asylum in Anna.
The deceased was brought from Belleville to the asylum several months ago. She was 72 years old. In her old days, her mind was wrapped by the night of insanity, whose foggy veil was not eliminated until death.
Mrs. Schanuel’s maiden name was Henninger. She saw the light of the world in Kronberg, Duchy of Nassau, and came about 50 years ago to America. She married Mr. Servatius Schanuel in Belleville, who passed away this year on January 17th. She leaves behind two sons, Henrich and John Schanuel, who reside in Belleville. [Translated by Brenna Schroeder]
Gustav Miehle
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 23, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Gustav Miehle, who was a reporter for the “Belleviller Post” in the year 1892 and earned great respect through his friendly nature, died Saturday morning in St. Louis after a long sickness of consumption and was buried on Sunday afternoon. [Translated by Brenna Schroeder]
John Schiffmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 23, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. John Schiffmann died in St. Louis at 77 years old. The deceased used to manage a tailor shop in Belleville that the older citizens will still remember. The burial took place Friday in St. Louis. [Translated by Alyssa Mahaffey and Cate Cordova]
Pauline Köneke [Koeneke]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 23, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Pauline Köneke [Koeneke], wife of Mr. Dietrich Köneke [Koeneke] died at age 64 in St. Louis on Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock The latter resided in Belleville years ago. The burial took place Friday afternoon at two o’clock in St. Louis. [Translated by Alyssa Mahaffey and Cate Cordova]
Michael Schwindel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 23, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Michael Schwindel, who is also well-known in Belleville, died in St. Louis at the age of 26. The funeral took place Saturday evening at 2611 Palm Street in St. Louis, and from there to a nearby cemetery. [Translated by Cate Cordova and Alyssa Mahaffey]
Joseph Schreck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 30, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Joseph Schreck died Friday morning in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at the age of 71.
The deceased was born in Deidesheim, Rheinbayern, and came to America in 1857. He used to run the Schon Farm, two and a half miles north of Belleville. He has been retired for many years and has resided Mr. Joseph Dorn and later with Mr. John Skär [Skaer].
He leaves behind only his bereaved sister-in-law, Mrs. Simon Schreck, who lives in northeast of Belleville. He was a bachelor.
The funeral took place Saturday morning at 8:30 first at the Dolbener & Co. Repository, then to St. Peter’s Cathedral, and then finally to the Walnut Hill cemetery. [Translated by Patrick Siemonsma]
Franz Vetter
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, August 30, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
On Friday afternoon at 1:30, 64 year-old Franz Vetter died in his residence at 408 North Richland Street.
The deceased was born on October 28, 1829 in Charlottenbach, near Kaiserslautern, Rheinbayern, and came to America in 1848. In 1850, he married Appolonia Götz [Goetz] in New York. In 1855, he came to Belleville and has lived here since then. The deceased was a carpenter who could no longer be employed in the later years of his life.
He took part in the Civil War as a volunteer in Company B of General Küffner’s [Kueffner] 149 Illinois Regiment. He was an active member of the Hecker Post No. 443, G.A.R.
He is survived by his wife and their children: Mr. John Vetter and his wife Elisabeth Huff, wife of Mr. Edward Huff, who both reside in Belleville; in addition eight grandchildren. Also mourning the death of the deceased are the following siblings: Mrs. Margarethe Bischof, the wife of Mr. Jakob Bischof, Sr, in Belleville, Mr. Gottfried and Mr. John Vetter in New York, and Mrs. Lina Messemer in Neidenfels near Neustadt an der Hardt, Rheinbayern.
The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon under the auspices of the Hecker Posten of the G.A.R. at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Josh Braun and Riley Boyer]
Barbara Ludwig
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 6, 1894, Page 7 Column 2
The news arrived here from Oakland, California that Mrs. Barbara Ludwig, wife of Mr. Zacharias Ludwig, who formerly resided in Mascoutah and later in Belleville, died yesterday morning at the age of 61. The deceased leaves behind her several adult children as well as the
following siblings: Mrs. Margaretha Kreuter and Mrs. John Gummersheimer in Belleville and Mrs. Peter Lill, Sr., in Mascoutah. The funeral took place on Sunday in Oakland, California. [Translated by Kira Nussbaum]
Conrad Müller [Mueller]
Belleville Post und Zeitung, September 6, 1894, Page 7 Column 2
Mr. Conrad Müller [Mueller] one of the oldest settler in the area, died at the age of 76 years on Wednesday on Turkey Hill. He was born in Send, Hessen Darmstadt and came to America around 52 years ago.
He left behind his wife and six children, two sons, and four daughters, two of whom are married. Two children and his first wife preceded him in death. The deceased left in Belleville a brother-in-law in Belleville, our well-know citizen, Mr. L.A. Vogel.
The burial took place Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the family cemetery. [Translated by Tim Wicks]
William Pithan
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 6, 1894, Page 7 Column 2
From Minneapolis, Minnesota, came the telegraph about the death of Mr. William Pithan. The young man ended his own life ended in a Hotel in Minnesota. It seems there was an unhappy love in play. In a writing he left behind, it says that the body of the unhappy young man should not be maimed. William Pithan was born on November 28, 1872 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where his parents were visiting on a trip. The body was brought to St. Louis on Saturday morning and cremated in the local crematorium. The pallbearers were Messrs. Hugo Neuhaus, Walter Rhein, Edwin Mayr, Charles Pithan, and Edward Wölk [Woelk] from Belleville and Mr Heinrich Braun from St. Louis. The mother and sister of the young man were participants. [Translated by Darius Dabney]
Xenia Paxton
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 6, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Last Sunday, Mrs. Xenia Paxton, widow of the late Robert Paxton, passed away at her residence on Weber Avenue. The burial took place Monday afternoon at Rider Cemetery. [Translated by Connor A. Ruesink]
Mary A. Williams
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 6, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
Last Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Mary A. Williams, widow of the late John Williams, passed away at her residence in the Oakland Addition. The deceased leaves behind several grown children. The burial took place last Sunday afternoon at the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Connor A. Ruesink]
Joseph Troll
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 6, 1894, Page 8 Column 2
At 11:30 on Sunday night, the widely well-known Mr. Joseph Troll died in Belleville. The deceased spent his last days in the County Farm to receive better care since he lived alone.
Mr. Troll reached the age of 72 years. He was born in Donaueschingen, Baden but lived nearly half a century in Belleville. In his earlier years he was an active teacher, he was later mainly busy with the attempts to invent scientific apparatuses. For example, he invented a tellurium, or world clock. Last year he finished an apparatus with which the path of the moon around the Earth, as well as the path of the Earth, can be shown. Although he devoted himself to the study of science and sacrificed his money to his inventions, he was not American enough to capitalize on his apparatuses. He lived all his life modestly and good traits were found in the character of this quiet, honest, thinking man.
Mr. Troll wrote several textbooks years ago and in 1891-92 he was a local editor of the “Belleviller Zeitung.”
His body was taken Tuesday to St. Louis, where it was burned in the crematorium. [Translated by Kira Nussbaum]
Friedrich Fauth
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 13,1894, Page 8 Column 2
Mr. Friedrich Fauth, the brother of Mr. Georg Fauth, who lived on Deutschhügel [Deutschhuegel/Dutch Hill/German Hill], died in Quincy, Illinois on Thursday, the 6th of September as a result of edema.
Friedrich Fauth was born in Weisenfeld, Landgericht Ebersberg, near Munich on June 12, 1835. In the year 1845 he came to Deutschhügel [Deutschhuegel/Dutch Hill/German Hill] with his parents. He married Barbara Schmidt on August 12, 1869, who survives him with a daughter.
The burial took place on Sunday in Quincy.
[Translate by Phelan Christen and Matthew Piotrowski]
Clara Krämer [Kraemer]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 1
Mrs. Clara Krämer [Kraemer], wife of Mr. Wm. Krämer [Kraemer] died Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the age of 24 years, in her residence on the corner of Logan and Hardin Street, in North Belleville. The deceased leaves behind her husband, a two year old daughter, as well as her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Fizer, and two brothers and two sisters.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Matthew Piotrowski and Phelan Christen]
Gottlieb Geyer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 1
Mr. Gottlieb Geyer died last Sunday in Litchfield, Illinois at the age of 72. The deceased lived previously in Belleville. He leaves behind in Belleville his widowed sister-in law, Mrs. Friedrich Geyer in addition to her children. Mrs. Geyer and her daughter, Ms. Emma Geyer, traveled Monday to Litchfield in order to attend the funeral, which took place on Tuesday. [Translated by Matthew Piotrowski and Phelan Christen]
Mattie Albrecht
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 1
Ms. Mattie Albrecht died at the age of 36 years in the Women’s Hospital in St. Louis last Monday night. The deceased was born in Belleville and was a daughter of the long deceased Mr. Alois Albrecht. She leaves behind the following siblings in Belleville: Mrs. Charles Bux and Mrs. Heinrich Jansen, as well as the following siblings in St. Louis: Messrs. Louis, Julius, and Joseph Albrecht and Ms. Katharine Albrecht. Today, the body was brought to Belleville to the residence of Mr. Heinrich Jansen on North Airy Street and from there was brought to St.Peter’s Cathedral at 9 o’clock this morning and from there the burial takes place at Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Phelan Christen and Matthew Piotrowski]
Mattie Albrecht
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 1
Mattie Albrecht died last Monday at the age of 36 years, in the Women’s Hospital in St. Louis. The deceased was born in Belleville and was the daughter of the long deceased Mr. Alois Albrecht. She leaves behind the following siblings in Belleville: Mrs. Charles Bux and Mrs. Heinrich Jansen, and also the following siblings in St. Louis: Mssrs. Louis, Julius, and Joseph Albrecht and Ms. Katharine Albrecht. The body was brought today to Mr. Heinrich Hansen’s residence on North Airy Street. The funeral service will take place this morning at 9 o’clock at St. Peter’s Cathedral, and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Cate Cordova and Alyssa Mahaffey]
Friedrich Bechtold
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 27, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Our well-known fellow citizen Mr. Fredrich Bechtold died in his residence on Douglas Avenue in the Oakland Addition, Saturday morning at 7 o’clock at the age of 75 years old.
The deceased became sick from pneumonia one week ago. His state gradually worsened, so they knew that all hope of recovery was lost yesterday.
Mr. Bechtold was born on May 26, 1819 in Mainz on the Rhine. There, he received a brilliant education, and, when he was older, settled in Lüttich [Luettich], Belgium. There he married Ms. Eugenia Basfomperre/Bassomperre in the year 1844. The couple came to America with three children in 1868 and settled in Belleville.
Mr. Bechtold devoted himself to the life and fire insurance business. His loyal wife died 12 years ago. Since then, he has resided with his daughter Louise Bechtold who cared for him with great love and attention.
Besides his daughter, Mr. Bechtold leaves behind the following children: Mr. Friedrich Bechtold, factory owner in Bellaire, Michigan; Dr. L. J. Bechtold in Belleville; Dr. H. T. Bechtold in O’Fallon; Dr. Wm. G. Bechtold in Breese; and Dr. A. G. Bechtold in Trenton; Mrs. Charles Merck in Belleville; Mrs. Adolph Neuhoff in St. Clair Township, and Mrs. Adeli Bechtold in Trenton, Ill. Furthermore, a large number of grandchildren.
The funeral took place on Monday, at 9 o’clock, from the residence to Green Mount Cemetery.
Attorney M.W. Schäfer [Schaefer] held a poignant eulogy. The pallbearers were Mr. August Tiemann, Charles W. Hilgard, Major Emil Adam, Dr. R. H. Mace, Heinrich Thebus Sr., and Martin Medart. [Translated by Allison Watson, Dylan Wettig, and Jakob Wachter]
Karl Deichler
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 27, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Karl Deichler died in St. Louis in Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the age of 62. The deceased is a brother-in-law of Mrs. Augusta Hartlieb, who lived on Pleasant Hill. He ran a planing mill 28 years ago at the corner of A and North Spring Street, where the factory of the Storck Brothers now stands. Later he moved to St. Louis, where he founded a large dry goods store. His first wife died many years ago. Besides his second wife, the deceased leaves behind two grown daughters; Mrs. Lina Schallert and Mrs. Emilie Schor, who both live in St. Louis. A step-brother of the deceased, Mr. August Forkel, died last year in Waterloo.
The burial took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in St. Louis. [Translated by Kira Nussbaum and Brenna Schroeder]
Friedrich Claus
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, September 27, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Friedrich Claus died Wednesday evening at quarter after nine at the age of 73, in his residence, at 715 South Jackson Street.
The now-deceased was only ill for one week. Mr. Claus was born on September 3, 1821 near Heiningen, Kingdom of Hannover. There, he married Miss Wilhelmina Zurmühlen [Zurmuehlen], who survives him, on August 31, 1850. The couple came to America in 1857. After living in St. Louis a year and a half, Mr. Claus and his family moved to Belleville, where he ran the carpentry business. Eight years ago, he and his son founded a grocery business on Abend Street, which they operated for five years, after which the now-deceased founded a grocery store in his home on South Jackson Street.
Their marriage produced two sons and one daughter, of which, only one son survives, Mr. Wm. J. Claus, the well-known grocer of the firm Wottowa and Claus. Furthermore, the deceased leaves behind two grandchildren.
Mr. Claus was a capable and honest German citizen. In him, Belleville loses a real man, and his family a good spouse and father.
The funeral took place on Saturday morning at half after 10 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved, then to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Josh Braun and Phelan Christen]
Mary Kastel
Belleville Post und Zeitung, October 4, 1894, Page 8 Column 5
Mrs. Mary B. Kastel died on Monday morning in her residence at 10 North Silver Street. The deceased, who passed away in a child’s bed, had reached the age of twenty-seven. She was born in Belleville and was born with the name Mary Herpin. She leaves behind her children and her mother Mrs. Theresia Herpin, and a sister, Ms. Josephine Herpin. The deceased had been ill for a long time, but her death was unexpected. When Mr. Kastel stepped into his wife’s room on Monday to check on her health, she was deceased. The funeral takes place today, Thursday morning at nine o’clock from the residence of the bereaved in the West End to St. Mary’s Church and from to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Matthew Piotrowski and Connor Ruesink]
Georg Büchel [Buechel]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 4, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Georg Büchel [Buechel] passed away in Freeburg on Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the age of 87.
The deceased was born in Niederklingen, in the Grand Duchy of Hesse, and came to America 50 years ago. For over 20 years, he has lived in Freeburg, where the funeral took place.
Mary Cortrell
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 4, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mary Cortrell died at the age of 65 in the County Farm. The deceased suffered from cancer. She was born in England.The burial took place in the Poor Cemetery. [Translated by Darius Dabney]
Mrs. Kreher
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 4, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Kreher, mother of Mr. Jakob Kreher of Douglas, died at the old age of 90, Friday night into Saturday in Douglas.
The burial took place in the cemetery in Prarie du Long. [Translated by Darius Dabney]
Margaretha Kissel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 4, 1894, Page 8 Column 5
Margaretha Kissel, nee Jakoby, wife of Mr. Andreas Kissel Sr., died on Tuesday morning at half past eight in her residence at 210 North Illinois Street, after prolonged suffering. She died at the age of 66 years, nine months, and two days.
The recently deceased had been ill for fifteen years, during which time she could not leave her home. Her family gave her the best care which would have otherwise brought on her passing sooner if not given.
Mrs. Kissel was born in Main-Stockheim, Bavaria on December 31, 1827. In 1852, she emigrated to the United States with her brother Mr. Jakob Jakoby. Her parents and other siblings joined them the following year. The family immediately settled in Belleville, where the father of the deceased, Mr. Michael Jakoby, ran a cooper business. He died in Centralia in the year 1861, while Mrs. Jakoby died in 1878 in Belleville.
Mrs. Kissel was married on the June 4, 1854 to her surviving spouse, Mr. Andreas Kissel. The marriage produced eight children, of which seven survive: Mr. Jakob Kissel, the well-known blacksmith, Mr. Andreas Kissel Jr., the well known pharmacy owner in the West End; Mrs. Emma Emunds, wife of the flower gardener Mr. Heinrich Emunds; Mr. Gustav Kissel, machinist in Maule’s coal mine; Ms. Lina Kissel; Mr. George Kissel, a clerk in the store of Mr. George Gauß [Gauss]; and Mr. Friedrich Kissel. In addition, the deceased leaves behind six grandchildren, as well as the following siblings: Mr. Jakob Jakoby and Mrs. Heinrich Neuhaus, both living in Belleville.
Mrs. Kissel was a devoted member of the Saint Paul’s congregation and was a long time member of the congregation.
The funeral parade takes place today, Thursday, afternoon at two o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kara McFadden, Tabetha Russell, and Stephanie Kramer]
Whyoma Stiehl
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 4, 1894, Page 8 Column 5
Whyoma, the 3-month-old daughter of J.P. Stiehl, of 915 South Church Street, died Tuesday morning. The burial took place yesterday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
George Burr
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 4, 1894, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. George Burr died last Saturday night in St. Elizabeth Hospital at the age of 81 years and 11 months.
The deceased was born in Gummweiler, Bezirk Drulingen, in Alsace on October 11, 1812. There he married Ms. Katherina Burr, with whom he came to America 21 years ago. The couple first settled in Lebanon, Missouri and then came to Belleville. Mr. Burr was involved in the rag trade for many years, but he has been living for many years with his son, Mr. Jakob Burr, at 121 South Fair Street. Two weeks ago, we was sent to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital to receive better care.
Besides his son Jakob, the deceased leaves behind two sons; Mr. Peter Burr in Lebanon, Missouri, and Mr. Georg Burr in Alsace; furthermore, a step-brother, Mr. Heinrich Sitter in Muscatine, Iowa, as well as 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The burial took place Monday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence of Jakob Burr and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Maria Eckel
Belleville Post und Zeitung, October 18, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
On Thursday, the wife of Mr. Edward Eckel died at the age of 24 years and 4 months. She was born in Mascoutah. She leaves behind her husband and a child.
The funeral took place on a Friday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence at 324 Walnut Street then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Matthew Piotrowski and Connor Ruesink]
Karoline Mühlherr [Muehlherr]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 25, 1894, Page 7 Column 2
Ms. Karoline Mühlherr [Muehlherr] died Monday night in the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ehrhardt Mühlherr [Muehlherr], at 224 North Short Street, at the age of 19 years and 12 days.
The deceased had been ill for a long time. Besides her parents, the deceased leaves behind five brothers and eight sisters. The funeral takes place today at half past nine in the morning from the residence of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Kelsey Hartwell]
Sister Celestine
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, October 25, 1894, Page 7 Column 2
Sister Celestine died Tuesday night in the Notre Dame Monastery.
The deceased was born on October 8, 1871, in Westfalia, Germany. She became a nun in Jordan, Minnesota, where her mother lives. Three months ago, when she was already very ill, she came to Belleville because it was believed that that southern climate would relieve her of her sickness.
The funeral will take place this morning at half past seven at St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Kelsey Hartwell]
Franziska Fix
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 1, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Franziska Fix died Friday evening at two o’clock at her residence on 817 South Charles Street, at the age of 64 years and 15 days. Mrs. Franziska Fix was the widow of the potter Mr. Joseph Fix, who died six year ago.
Mrs. Fix was born Franziska Schätzle [Schaetzle]. She was born on October 11, 1830 in Elsach, Kreis Amtkirch, Baden. She married Mr. Joseph Fix in 1858. The couple soon came to America. After a short stay in St. Louis, they came to Belleville.
The deceased is survived by three children; Mrs. Louise Fassel, wife of Mr. Joseph Fassel, Mrs. Bertha Ebel, both in St. Louis and Mr. Joseph Fix who resides in Belleville, in addition to 15 grandchildren.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 12:30 from the Women’s Home, then at St. Peter’s Cathedral, and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Phelan Christen and Josh Braun]
Friedrich Gallt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 1, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Friedrich Gallt died of cancer at the age of 35 at his home in West Belleville. He was born near Interlaken in Canton Bern and leaves behind a widow, Johanne Gallt, born nee Winter.
The funeral took place Friday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Tim Wicks]
Anna Marie Sommer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 1, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Anna Marie Sommer, wife of Mr. Peter Sommer, died Saturday morning at half past 2, in her apartment at 220 North Spring Street, at the age of 79 years, 1 month and 23 days.
The deceased was born on September 4, 1815 at Zulsberg, Kreis Kempten, Bavaria. In 1851, she came to America with her husband and other country men directly to Belleville.
The marriage produced four children, all of whom died at a tender age.
Mr. Sommer used to be a carpenter, but has since lived in retirement. The deceased leaves behind no relatives apart from her spouse.
The funeral took place last Monday morning at nine o’clock at St. Peter’s Cathedral and Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Tim Wicks]
Henry Wachtel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 8, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Henry Wachtel died in his home at 1002 Caseyville Avenue at the age of 57 years from heart disease and hemorrhage. The deceased was born near Mühlhausen [Muehlhausen] and came to this country as a seven year-old child with his parents. Mr. Wachtel has lived in Belleville since 1869, where he first ran a saddlery and later a saloon. In year 1860, the now deceased married Ms. Elise Ziehnert. The marriage resulted in five children, of which only two survived the father, namely Mr. Hermann Wachtel in Ash Grove, Missouri, and Mrs. Jacob A. Becherer in Belleville.
Mr. Wachtel was a member of St. Peter’s Cathedral Parish as well as the Hecker Post of the G.A.R. [Grand Army of the Republic] The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock from the funeral home to the Cathedral and then from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Patrick Siemonsma]
Louise Hettinger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 8, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Louise Hettinger, wife of Mr. Nikolaus Hettinger, died at her residence at 106 Mascoutah Avenue on Wednesday night at the age of 49 years. The deceased was of the best health on Wednesday, but became suddenly ill during the night and passed away within several hours.
Besides her husband, the deceased leaves behind two children, Theodor and Georg, who are 19 and 15 years old respectively.
The funeral took place Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. Rev. Weber gave the eulogy. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Theresia Bauer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 8, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Theresia Bauer, nee Benedick, wife of Mr. Kasper Bauer, died Friday in Freeburg unexpectedly at the age of 46. The deceased leaves behind her husband and an adopted daughter. Her unexpected death was caused by heart disease which has afflicted her for a long time.
The burial took place Sunday afternoon at three o’clock at the catholic cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Jakob Flohn
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Jakob Flohn died Thursday morning in the residence of his parents at 46 Sycamore Street of a gunshot wound. He accidently shot himself in the head last Tuesday.
The deceased was the only son of Mr. Martin and Mrs. Katharina Flohn. He was born on October 19 in Belleville and was 21 years old.
Along with his parents, the deceased leaves two behind sisters Mrs. Ida Försterling [Foersterling], wife of Mr. Heinrich Försterling [Foersterling] in St. Louis, and Ms. Marie Flohn, residing in the parents’ house.
The accident that happened on the late Tuesday afternoon on Mascoutah Road is still fresh in the memory of our readers. The direct cause of the young man’s death was blood loss. The sudden loss of their only son is a hard blow for Flohn couple.
The funeral ceremony took place last Saturday afternoon at two o’clock at the residence of the bereaved and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Abbie Scrivner and Kayleigh Kerkemeyer]
Martin Beil
Belleville Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Martin Beil died in his Residence, 604 North Illinois Street, Thursday morning at 7 o’clock at the age of 46 years.
The deceased was born on August 5, 1848, 4 miles west of Belleville, on Stein Road. As a 7 year old boy, he moved with his parents to a farm on Millstadt and St. Louis Roads and then to Millstadt.
On April 24, 1875, he married Ms. Louise Kraus. The couple ran a farm located 4 miles northwest from Millstadt for two years and then moved to Millstadt. On March 15, 1886, the couple moved to Belleville. Here, Mr. Beil worked in the Western nail factory. Six months ago, he had to give up his work because of an illness and was since suffering until his death this morning.
Apart from his wife, he leaves behind the following children: the daughters, Anna K., Louise, Karoline and Ida Beil; the sons, Martin and George Beil, all residing in the parents’ house. The deceased also leaves behind the following siblings; Messrs. George and Michael Beil, of Ridge Prairie; Mrs. Karoline Schwarz, of Ogle Station; Mrs. Lina Stieß [Stiess], wife of Mr. Peter Stieß [Stiess] in St. Louis and Mrs. Elisabeth Keppler, wife of Mr. Karl Keppler of St. Louis.
He was a member of the Freiligrath Lodge No. 415, D.O.H., and the Friedrich Hecker Mannie, D.O.H., under whose auspices the funeral took place last Sunday afternoon at one o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Ryan Roy and Lukas Winkelmann]
Julius Scheel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Julius Scheel, son of the deceased Mr. Mox Scheel of Mascoutah, died Saturday in St. Louis at the age of 30 years. The funeral was on Monday afternoon in Mascoutah. [Translated by Graham Gunn]
Leona Deichmann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Leona Deichmann, the 4 month-old daughter of teacher Mr. And. Deichmann, of the Highland Addition, died Thursday evening. The funeral took place Friday at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Isaiah Hein].
Caroline Volz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Mrs. Caroline Volz, widow of the deceased Mr. Geo. Volz, died suddenly Friday in Freeburg. Dr. C. G. Rayhill performed the autopsy. She was 68 years old and leaves behind the following adult children: Mrs. Ernst Ebbert, Ms. Minna Volz and Mssrs. Edward and Karl Volz. The cause of her death was heart disease. The funeral was Saturday afternoon at two o’clock in Freeburg. [Translated by Graham Gunn].
Anna G Herzler
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Anna G. Herzler, the 4 year and 9 month-old daughter of Mr. Martin J. Herzler died this morning. This is the second child of Mr. Herzler who has died this week. They fell victim to the terrible diphtheria. The funeral took place is Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the residence of the grandfather, Mr. Jacob Herzler, of 317 West Main Street, and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Isaiah Hein].
Jennie Winzenburg
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Jennie Winzenburg, the 13 year-old daughter of Mr. A. W. Winzenburg, who used to reside in Belleville, died in Sedalia, Missouri, where the family now lives. The death was on November 5. The family has many friends in Belleville who mourn the death of the girl. [Translated by Graham Gunn].
Son of Dr. McGeehon
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
The 29 year old son of Dr. McGeehon, who died last week in O’Fallon, died last Wednesday in St. Louis and was buried Friday in O’Fallon. He leaves behind a wife and child. [Translated by Isaiah Hein].
Georg Hopp
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, November 22, 1894, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Georg Hopp died Thursday afternoon at the age of 57 in the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Milton Moser near Centerville Avenue.
The deceased was born in the old fatherland and came to Belleville as 17 year-old boy. He was married twice. His first wife was a daughter of the deceased Nikolaus Rhein and died many years ago. This marriage produced three children, Mrs. Baptiste Frey and Mrs. Milton Moser in Belleville and Mrs. W. Meyer in St.louis.
Mr. Hopp later married Ms. Augusta Siegmann who died around 11 years ago. This marriage produced the following children: the daughters Mrs. Charles Tuttle in East St.Louis and Anna Hopp; the sons George Louis and Fred. Hopp
The burial took place Sunday afternoon at two o’clock at the residence of the bereaved and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Kira Smith and B’Aunce Carter]
Philipp Jünger [Juenger]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 13, 1894, Page 5 Column 4
Mr. Ph. Jünger [Juenger] died last Friday on his farm near Casper’s P.O. Washington County. The deceased was a son of Mr. Geo. Jünger [Juenger]-Butcher George-and his wife, born Jünger [Juenger]. Nearly one year ago, the deceased married Ms. Anna, daughter of Mr. Heinrich Weilmünster [Weilmuenster]. The marriage, which was a happy one, produced a daughter, who is now three months old. Phil. Jünger [Juenger] was a hard-working and kind man, who was very well-known, which was displayed by the large crowd at his funeral procession. The funeral took place at the local evangelical protestant church, where Pastor Jargstoff gave the eulogy. Rev. Martin from Biddleborn said a few word at the residence of the deceased. The deceased reached the age of 27 years, 6 months and 9 day. R.I.P. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Karoline Schlömann [Schloemann]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 13, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
Mrs. Karoline Schlömann [Schloemann], wife of Mr. Friedrich Schlömann [Schloemann] died Monday evening in her residence on Turkey Hill at the age of 67 years and 10 months.
The deceased was born in Rüdinghausen [Ruedinghausen], Prussia, but has lived in this area for many years.
Apart from her husband, she leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Auguste Isselhardt, wife of Mr. Christoph Isselhardt, Mrs. Anna Isselhardt, wife of Mr. John Isselhardt and Mr. Heinrich Schlömann [Schloemann], all of whom reside on Turkey Hill.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at one o’clock from the residence of the bereaved and continued to Walnut Hill Cemetery. Rev. Horn from Freeburg gave the eulogy. [Translated by Calen Carter and Evan Lehr]
Elisabeth Meckfessel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 13, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
The widowed Elisabeth Meckfessel died on Monday evening died in her residence at the age 70. She leaves behind six sons and four daughters, all adults.
The funeral takes place today, Thursday afternoon, at one o’clock at Ridge Prairie. [Translated by Calen Carter and Evan Lehr]
Ernst Ortlepp Sr.
Belleville Post und Zeitung, December 13, 1894, Page 8 Column 4
Mr. Ernst Ortlepp died Tuesday afternoon at 1:15 in his residence at 517 Fulton Street, at the age of 68 years.
The deceased was born on May 28, 1826 in Friedrichroda in the Kingdom of Saxony. He came to America in year 1847 and has lived in Belleville since. He was a cooper and last worked in the Western Brewery. His wife, born Margaretha Gaubatz, died on July 14 this year. He leaves behind the following children: Messrs, Heinrich, Ernst Jr. and Friedrich Ortlepp in Belleville, and Mrs. Anna Moritz, wife of Mr. Simon Moritz in Windom, Missouri, Mrs. Lizzie Schamoni, wife of Mr. Frank Schamoni in Belleville and Mrs. Katharina Wetzel, wife of Mr. Wm. Wetzel in Belleville.
The funeral takes place the next Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Andrew Dalan and Kiersten Lang]
Mrs. Heinrich Heidenreich
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 6
Mrs. Heinrich Heidenreich died at the age of 82 years last Monday night on the farm of Wm. Heidenreich at Centreville and St. Louis Road. She was born in the year 1812 in Minden, Kingdom of Prussia. She married Friedrich Meyer and came to America in the year 1845 directly to St. Clair County, where she lived continuously until her death . Her husband died shortly thereafter and she later married Mr. Heinrich Heidenreich, who died two years ago. She leaves behind the following adult children: from the first marriage: Gottlieb Meyer in St. Clair County and Fritz Meyer and Caroline Finup in St. Louis. From the second marriage: Wm. and Ludwig Heidenreich and Maria Hoffmann, all residents of St. Clair County. She also leaves behind _9 [unclear] grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of the bereaved to the Flickinger’s Cemetery. Pastor Hempelmann from the Concordia Parish gave the eulogy. [Translated by Gwynne McGrady and Alina Gebel]
Marie Louis
Belleville Post und Zeitung, December 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 6
The widowed Mrs. Marie Louis died last Saturday night into Sunday on her farm, two and a half miles north of Belleville. She reached the age of 74 years. She was born in Lorraine, and came to Illinois around 51 years ago.
She leaves behind 2 sons Messrs. Frank and Leo Louis, both residing north of Belleville.
The funeral takes place on Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to the St. Luke’s Church and then from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro and Maranda Bennett]
Harriet R. Tozer
Belleville Post and Zeitung, December 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 6
Mrs. Harriet R. Tozer, wife of Mr. John Tozer, died in Shiloh at the age of 62 years. The deceased is survived by 2 daughters: Mrs. Alice Zapp wife of Mr. Philipp Zapp in Mascoutah and Mrs. James Scott, who resides in Mascoutah. [Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro and Maranda Bennett]
John Daab
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 6
Mr. John Daab died at on Thursday evening at 10:45 at the age of 32 in his residence at 1003 South Charles Street.. The deceased had been ill for a year and a half.
He was born on December 1, 1862 in St. Louis and he lost his mother two days after his birth. He was soon adopted by Mr. George Schuchmann, who lives on South Illinois Street in Belleville. He stayed with the Schuchmann family until July 21, 1885, when he married Ms. Agathe Le Page, from Cahokia, Illinois.
The couple settled down first near Cahokia. Three years later the couple moved to St. Louis and three months later, finally, to Belleville. Mr. Daab worked for a long time in the Western Brewery as well as in the Star Brewery. Since his last March he has been unable to work due to illness.
He leaves behind his wife, two sons and a daughter; of which the oldest child is 8 years old and the youngest 4 years old. He also leaves his sister, Marie, in Burlington, Iowa. In addition, his aunt, Mrs. George Schuchmann, and his uncle, Mr. Fred. Daab, both in Belleville, and his aunt, Lizzie Burnum, of St. Louis.
The funeral ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Yohance Flager Jr.]
Jenny Sentiff
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 20,1894, Page 8 Column 6
Mrs. Jenny Sentiff, wife of Mr. Lambert Sentiff, passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 32 in East St. Louis,
The deceased was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andreas Wettengel who reside on 825 South Illinois Street in Belleville. She was born on February 22, 1862 in Lafayette County, Missouri and came with her parents 20 years ago to Belleville.
Besides her husband and parents, she leaves behind four small children as well as the following sisters: Mrs. Louise Kahoun in St. Louis, Ms. Emma Wettengel and Mr. George Wettengel in Belleville.
The funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence of the parents and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Liz Ramirez]
Joseph Müller [Mueller]
Belleviller Post Und Zeitung, December 20, 1894, Page 8 Column 6
Mr. Joseph Müller [Mueller] died Saturday night into Sunday at St. Elizabeth Hospital at the age of 76.
Mr. Müller [Mueller] was run over by the West End Fire Department on October 10 of this year on North Silver Street. He suffered a broken leg that did not heal completely and lead to his death. The city council paid him $210 as compensation. He lived with his son-in-law, Mr. George Stein on North Silver Street. He was brought to St Elizabeth’s Hospital for better care.
He leaves behind two daughters, Mrs. George Stein and Mrs. Joseph Lobsinger, both residing in Belleville. His only son went to the West years ago and has been missing ever since.
The funeral took place from Monday afternoon in residence of his son-in-law, Mr. George Stein, on the West End to St Peter’s Cathedral and then to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Kevin Harvey]
Peter Schwinn
Belleviller Post and Zeitung, December 27, 1894, Page 1 Column 5
The well-known farmer and rentier Mr. Peter Schwinn died yesterday, Friday, at 11 o’clock on his farm, four and a half miles west of Belleville.
The deceased was born on September 29, 1822 in Wachenheim near Neustadt in the Rheinpfalz and reached the age of 72 years, 2 months, and 22 days. As as 10 year old boy he came with his parents to America. The family first settled in St. Louis, but 6 months later they moved to the west of Belleville. Here Mr. Schwinn has since lived uninterrupted, and through diligence and thrift, was a rich man.
In the year 1847, Mr. Schwinn married Ms. Maria Katharina Moser, who died in 1873. In October of the year 1878, he married a second time with Mrs. Josephine Droit, who survives him. He leaves behind the following children, all from his first marriage: Mrs. Marie Mitchell, wife of Mr. James Mitchell, who resides west of Belleville, Mr. L. Peter Schwinn in Saline County, Illinois; Mr. Friedrich A. Schwinn, who reside west of Belleville, Ms. Minna Huff, wife of Mr. Charles Huff, of Belleville, Mrs. Elisabeth Rhein, wife of Mr. Louis Rhein, who reside south of Belleville, and Mr. Leonhard A. Schwinn, in Red Oak, Iowa, furthermore, 30 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Arminius Lodge, Knights of Honor.
The funeral ceremony took place Sunday afternoon at one o’clock from the house of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery.
In Mr. Schwinn, an old settler and a good German citizen has left us. He belonged to that class of our fellow citizens who are up to the core honest and simple. One community cannot have too many of such citizens, and the death of each of one is a direct loss to society [Translated by Lauren McKee and Margo Storment]
Edw Hermann
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 27, 1894, Page 1 Column 5
Mr. Edw Hermann, a former resident of Belleville resident who still has many relatives and friends here, died on Sunday, in St. Paul, Minnesota, as a result of a stroke.
The deceased, who reached the age of about 50, was born in Weißenburg [Weissenburg], Alsace, and came as a child with his parents to this country, immediately to Belleville. After attending local schools, Hermann entered Mr. Louis Fuchs’ dress business as an apprentice, and later opened a shop with Mr. Henry Schrader in West Belleville, which, after Mr. Schrader’s departure, was joined by Mr. Koska and Hermann and became associated with Koska’s business on East Main Street. After Mr. Hermann sold his share in this business, he went to Baraboo, Wisconsin, where he ran a dry goods business. Later, Mr. Hermann became a business traveler for a Milwaukee coat house. About 3 years ago, he established his own dry goods business in St. Paul, Minnesota, which he operated until his sudden death. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hermann leaves behind five children, of which the oldest is 16 years old and the youngest is eight months old. Three sisters in Belleville are mourning the death of their brother: Mrs. Friedericke Althoff, Mrs. Louise Stout and Mrs. Pauline Middlecoff. Apart from that, at this point many personal friends are paying respects to the man of a most robust age. [Translated by Natalie Zeuner and Jenny Morrow]
Anna Maria Berchtold
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 27, 1894, Page 1 Column 5
Mrs. Anna Maria Berchtold, widow of the deceased Mr. Christian Berchtold, died two nights ago at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at the age of 84 years. The deceased was born in Innsbuck, Tyrol, and lived for 40 years in this area.
She is survived by a daughter, Miss Johanna Canahl, who is away visiting in Germany, and a son from her first marriage, Mr. Joseph Botcher, who resides in St. Louis. [Translated by Kate Peters and Ellie Fuchs]
Sophie Herzog
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 27, 1894, Page 1 Column 5
Mrs. Sophie Herzog, wife of Mr. John Herzog, died last Monday afternoon on her farm on High Prairie. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. John Weber, who resides on Pleasant Hill. Besides her spouse, she leaves behind several children. The funeral took place yesterday morning at the Catholic church in Georgetown and from there to the Catholic cemetery. [Translated by Kate Peters and Ellie Fuchs]
Paul Neal
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, December 27, 1894, Page 1 Column 5
Paul Neal died at the County Farm two days ago at the age of 64.
Because of vagabonding, the deceased was sent from East St. Louis to the county jail and from there to the County Farm.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon in the Poor Cemetery. [Translated by Kate Peters and Ellie Fuchs]
Frank W. Smith
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 3, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Frank W. Smith passed away in his residence on South Jackson Street on Thursday at the age of 43.
The deceased was formerly a store keeper at the Cairo Short Line train, but in recent times he was no longer able to work.
Besides his widow, he leaves behind four small children. He was a member of the Belleville Lodge No. 108, A. O. U. W. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon at four o’clock found in at the residence of the bereaved on South Jackson Street is the funeral, whereupon the body was sent to Hamilton, Illinois for the burial. [Translated by Leopold Tejkowski]
Mrs. Margarethe Todt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 3, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
The widowed 77-year-old Mrs. Margarethe Todt passed away at the County Farm on Friday as result of old age, The deceased formerly headed a knitting school.
The funeral took place on Friday morning, at 10 o’clock, at the County Farm and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Leopold Tejkowski]
Peter Hasselbach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 3, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Peter Hasselbach died Friday at the County Farm the age of 67.
The deceased was born in Allwick, Hessen-Darmstadt and came to America in the year 1865, coming directly to Belleville. His wife died in 1869. He was a gardener, however he was unable to work in recent years. Several weeks ago, he suffered a stroke and was brought to the County Farm.
The deceased leaves behind his son, Mr. Peter Hasselbach, who resides on Centreville Avenue, as well as three grandchildren. The funeral took place last Monday morning at 10 o’clock at the Holdener and Company’s Repository and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Etta Martha Harding
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 3, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Etta Martha Harding, the five month-old daughter of Mr. Enis Harding, of Birkner Station, died Friday morning and was buried on Sunday at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Mrs. Margaretha Todt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 3, 1895, Page 8 Column 5
Mrs. Margaretha Todt, born Füllgraf [Fuellgraf], passed away on Friday in the county hospital at the age of 78. She was born in Witzenhaufen, Kurhessen and moved to America in 1850. Mrs. Todt was the widow of Heinrich Todt and leaves behind three sons in Germany and a daughter, Mrs. John Rau, in Chicago. A daughter, who preceded her in death, was the wife of the now deceased Mr. August Fritz.
Yesterday, Mr. James Owens, superintendent of the local County Farm, told a peculiar story of the deceased. When Mrs. Todt split from her husband many years ago and embarked for America because neither of them could tolerate each other, he wished to her in an irritated outburst: “That she might end up in the poor house.” Two days before her death, the elderly woman told the superintendent her life story and therefore also mentioned this episode. She informed the officer that she wished to be taken to another place. But before they could do so, her strength diminished so rapidly that her last wish could no longer be fulfilled. [Translated by Jenny Morrow and Liz Ramirez]
Anna Wurmb
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 3, 1895, Page 8 Column 5
Ms. Anna Wurmb died on Monday morning in St. Louis at the age of 22. The deceased was born and educated in Belleville, and had distant relatives here. The funeral ceremony took place Tuesday at the Repositorium of Holdener & Co. then proceeded to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jenny Morrow and Liz Ramirez]
Ferdinand Fischer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 10, 1895, Page 8 Column 4
Ferdinand Fischer died at the farm of his son, Mr. Louis Fischer, 1½ miles southeast of Smithton, at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 4 days.
Several weeks ago, the deceased was cooking tar on an oven that he was going to use to paint a barn. As he was lifting the tar from the oven, he accidentally poured the tar on himself and suffered severe burns which led to his death.
Besides his widow, he leaves behind the following sons: Mr. Heinrich Fischer in Waterloo, Mr. Louis Fischer in Smithton and Mssrs. Philipp Friedrich and Christian Fischer in St. Louis.
The burial took place last Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family cemetery near Smithton. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Katharina Karr
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 10, 1895, Page 8 Column 4
Mrs. Katharina Karr, widow of Adam Karr, who died on November 1, 1890, passed away Friday night in the residence of her son, Mr. Theodor Karr, at 326 South Illinois Street, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 24 days.
The deceased, who was born on April 11, 1823 in Oberbayern, came to America as a child. Her maiden name was Le__st or Le_ft [unclear] [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Joseph E. Grieb
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 10, 1895, Page 8 Column 4
Mr. Joseph E. Grieb died Thursday night at 12:30 in the residence of his mother, the widowed Mrs. Katharina Grieb, at 18 East 2nd Street at the age of 24 years.
The deceased was not married and was born on November 13, 1870 in Freedom. He was the son of Mr. John Grieb, who died in July 1891. He worked for many years as a carpenter in Harrison’s Machine Works. In recent years, he worked as a life insurance agent, but last year, he was unable to continue working. .
Besides his mother, he leaves behind the following siblings: Mr. John E. Grieb in Du Quoin; Mrs. Marie Brannon in St. Louis, Mrs. Johanna Sippel, wife of Mr. Peter Sippel, in Belleville, and Mrs. Franziska Bergel, wife of Mr. Jakob Bergel, in New Athens.
The burial took place last Sunday morning from St. Peter’s Cathedral to the Catholic cemetery in Freedom. [Translated by Calen Carter and Evan Lehr]
Heinrich Conrad Klemme
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 10, 1895, Page 8 Column 4
Mr. Heinrich Conrad Klemme died Friday evening in his residence at 718 Anna Street at the age of 69 years 25 days and 9 months.
The deceased was born in Weichbild-Schildesche, Kreis Bielefeld, Regierungsbezirk Minden, Prussia on March 9, 1825. He married his wife, Dorothea Elbrechter, in 1847, and then moved to America in 1867. The family settled in Belleville on May 24 of the same year and has since resided here.
The deceased was a good husband, a kind father, and an ideal citizen. Besides his widow, he leaves behind the following children: Messrs. Wilhelm, Gottfried and Gottlieb Klemme and Mrs. Johanna Müller [Mueller], wife of Mr. John Müller [Mueller], all residing in Belleville. In addition, he leaves behind 17 grandchildren.
The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to the German Methodist Church and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Evan Lehr and Calen Carter]
P. H. Stack
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 10, 1895, Page 8 Column 5
Mr. P. H. Stack died on Friday at the age of 65 years in East St. Louis. He has lived in East St. Louis for 27 years and was Illinoistown’s first tax collector. He was a justice of the peace for eight years. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon in St. Louis. [Translated by Andrew Dalan and Javier Loya]
John Igel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 10, 1895, Page 8 Column 5
Mr. John Igel died Monday morning at a quarter after nine in his residence at 321 Abend Street, at the age of 75 years, 2 months, and 19 days.
The deceased was born in Laffenau, Landgericht Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, on October 9, 1819, and married Ms. Walpurga Zeller there in 1847. They came to America in 1852, and moved directly to Belleville. The deceased was a blacksmith by trade.
In 1868, he was appointed janitor of Washington School, which he occupied until his death. Besides his widow, he leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Anna Espenhain, widow of the deceased Mr. Emil Espenhain, in St. Louis; Mrs. Barbara Haßler [Hassler] wife of Mr. George Haßler [Hassler], in Belleville; Mrs. Elisabeth Betz, wife of Mr. Joseph Betz, in Belleville; Mr. Anton Igel in St. Louis; Mr. John Igel in Belleville and Mrs. Margaretha Heidinger, wife of Mr. Louis Heidinger, in Belleville; furthermore, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Josephine Igel, widow of the deceased Mr. Joseph Igel, in Belleville, as well as 11 grandchildren.
The funeral took place yesterday, Wednesday, at 9 o’clock in the morning from the residence to the St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Andrew Dalan and Javier Loya]
Benjamin Rittenhaus
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 10, 1895, Page 8 Column 5
Mr. Benjamin Rittenhaus died last Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock on his farm, 3½ miles south of Smithton, at the age of 63 years and 3 months.
The deceased leaves behind his father, who is 84, and his mother, who is 83 years old, who both reside at his residence, as well as his wife, one daughter and four sons.
The funeral took place Monday at the cemetery near Smithton. [Translated by Andrew Dalan and Javier Loya]
Mrs. Rudolph Ochs
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 10, 1895, Page 8 Column 4
Mrs. Rudolph Ochs passed away in the night last Thursday to Friday on her farm between Shiloh and Lebanon. She came to this area in 1832 from Frankfurt am Main and her maiden name was Müller [Mueller].
She leaves the following children: Messrs. George, Julius Friedrich, Emil, and Rudolph Ochs, and Mrs. Eugenia Knöbel [Knoebel]. She was the mother-in-law of Dr. Köberlin [Koeberlin] from Freeburg, whose wife passed away before her mother.
The burial was Saturday afternoon in the family’s cemetery on the farm of the deceased. Her husband died 18 years ago. [Translated by Isaiah Hein]
William Carey Jr.
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 17, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. Wm. Carey Jr. passed away on Wednesday evening at 10 o’clock in the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Carey Sr., at 705 South Spring Street. William Carey reached the age of 28 years. He was previously employed in the Waugh Nail Factory and later in the steel mill.
In addition to his parents, the deceased leaves behind a brother, Mr. Edward Carey, in Belleville and a sister, Mrs. Fred Maus, in Indiana.
The funeral ceremony takes place Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. It will start at the residence of the bereaved then to St. Luke’s Church and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Yohance Flager]
Katharina Schmidt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 17, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Katharina Schmidt, wife of Mr. Jakob Schmidt, died on Friday morning at quarter after 5 in her residence at 21 West 2nd Street, at the age of 50 years, 6 months and 10 days.
The deceased was born in Mußbach [Mussbach] near Neustadt an der Hardt, Rheinpfalz, Bavaria, on July 1, 1844. She came to America in 1866 and married Mr. Jakob Schmidt on September 13, 1868. Her maiden name was Buchert.
In addition to her husband, the deceased leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Marie Seavernes, wife of Mr. Wm Seavernes in Quincy, and Messrs. Jakob and Friedrich Schmidt residing in the parents’ home; and the following stepchildren: Mr. George Schmidt in St. Louis and Mr. Charles Schmidt in Cleveland, Ohio; in addition two grandchildren.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Frauenverein. The funeral takes place on Sunday afternoon two o’clock at the residence of the bereaved then at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Leopold Tejkowski]
Evangeline Field
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 17, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
Ms. Evangeline Field died Saturday morning at half past 10 at the age of 22 in the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. H. S. Johnson, the agent of the local “United States Express Company,” at 8 South High Street.
The deceased was deaf and dumb and was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. She had been with her sister, Mrs. Johnson, since November 1. Besides her, the deceased leaves behind her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Field, who reside in Mattoon, Illinois, as well as her brother Chas. A. Field, residing with Mr. Johnson.
The deceased was a member of the local Epworth League, under whose auspices the burial took place on Sunday afternoon in Mattoon. [Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro and Maranda Bennett]
Charles Robertson
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 17, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
The colored Charles Robertson died Sunday at the age of 60 in his apartment on Elm Street. The deceased was born in Tennessee and lived in Belleville since 1869. He leaves behind only his widow. The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro and Maranda Bennett]
Heinrich Sebastian
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 17, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. H. Sebastian died Thursday in St. Louis at the age of 31 years. The burial took place last Sunday afternoon at the Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis. [Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro and Maranda Bennett]
James P. Bailey
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 17, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
Mr. James B. Bailey died suddenly Sunday morning on his farm, two miles this side of Millstadt. Deputy coroner, Dr. E. G. Rayhill and a jury performed the autopsy yesterday. The verdict was that the deceased was infected with an inflammation of the stomach.
Mr. Bailey was unmarried. He leaves behind 5 brothers and 2 sisters. The burial took place Monday in Millstadt. [Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro and Maranda Bennett]
Katharina Ehret
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 24, 1895, Page 1 Column 4
Mrs. Katharina Ehret passed away Monday afternoon at 6 o’clock in the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. George Krug, at 1018 West Main Street., at the age of 76 years, 11 months, and 3 days.
The deceased was born in Salzbach, Baden, on February 18th, 1818. She came directly to Belleville in 1840, where she has since lived. Her maiden name was Leonhardt. She married Mr. Heinrich Ehret in this city, who died 10 years before her death.
From the marriage, two children were born that are still living today, namely: Mrs. Elisabeth Krug, wife of Mr. George Krug, of the west end, Mrs. Eva Ehrenstein, wife of Mr. Baldus Ehrenstein, who resides in New York state. Also mourning her death are her widowed sister Mrs. Maria Fritz in St. Louis and her daughter-in-law Mrs. Bertha Ehret in Belleville. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 1:30, starting at the residence of the bereaved and proceeding to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Ellie Fuchs and Graham Gunn]
William Eckhardt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 24, 1895, Page 1 Column 4
Once again, an elderly citizen of Belleville is taken from our midst. Mr. William Eckhardt died at 1 o’clock on Tuesday afternoon in his home on West Main Street. The deceased, who reached the age of 74 years, was born on January 1, 1821 in Brombach, Amt Usingen, Nassau. On April 18, 1847, he married Ms. Charlotte Gahr. They came to this country with their children in 1860 and settled in Belleville where Eckhardt worked for a long time as a carpenter. Later, he and his sons ran a grocery business, and several years ago, he handed the business over to his sons. Other than his wife, he is also mourned by his two sons Mr. William and Mr. Otto Eckhardt and 19 grandchildren. A son, Charles, also died previously. All who knew the deceased respected and honored him.
The funeral ceremony took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home of the bereaved on West Main Street to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Gwynne McGrady]
Elisabeth Rodenmayer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 31, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Elisabeth Rodenmayer, the widow of the deceased Mr. George Rodenmayer, died Wednesday afternoon, at 1:40 in her residence at 623 Mascoutah Avenue at the age of 63 years, 10 months, and 17 days.
Born on March 6, 1831, in Bibles, Hessen-Darmstadt, the deceased, born Helfrich, came to America in 1845 with her family. The family first settled in St. Louis, where the now deceased married George Rodenmayer on December 30, 1849. After the wedding, the couple moved to Belleville, where they continued to live. Mr. Rodenmayer died on August 14, 1884. He used to run a brickyard.
For 6 years, Mrs. Rodenmayer dealt with rheumatism and was dependent on the care of her children, especially her daughter, Ms. Katie Rodenmayer. Her suffering made her unable to leave bed for 8 weeks.
She leaves behind the following children: Mr. Valentin Rodenmayer in Belleville; Mrs. Margaretha Wilmes, wife of Mr. Anton Wilmes, in Carondelet, Missouri; Mr. John Rodenmayer in Belleville; Mr. George Rodenmayer in Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Mrs. Marie Stegmaier, wife of Mr. Gottlieb Stegmaier, in Belleville; Ms. Katie Rodenmayer in Belleville; Mrs. Emma Wachter, wife of Mr. John Wachter in Pender, Nebraska; Mrs. Sadie Eckele, wife of Mr. Charles Eckele, in Belleville; Mr. Charles Rodenmayer in Belleville; Mrs. Julia Damhorst, wife of Mr. Gerhard Damhorst, in St. Louis, and Mr. Joseph Rodenmayer in Belleville. Furthermore, there are 28 grandchildren. In addition, the deceased leaves behind her sisters, Mrs. Katharina Stauder, wife of Nikolaus Stauder, in Belleville; Mrs. Margaretha Rodenmayer, wife of Mr. Philipp Rodenmayer, in Belleville, and her brother Mr. Nikolaus Helfrich in Carondelet, Missouri.
The funeral took place last Saturday, half past nine in the morning, from the residence of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Kevin Harvey and Natalie Zeuner]
Leonora Barbara Earnshau
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 31, 1895, Page 1 Column 6
Mrs. Leonora Barbara Earnshau died Tuesday night at half past 11 in the residence of her mother, Ms. Angelika Christian, at 26 South Iron Street, at the age of 35years, 2 months and 17 days.
The deceased was born in Belleville on November 12, 1859. She was the daughter of Mr. John Jakob Christian, who passed away 5 years ago.
She married Mr. George Earnshau on May 15, 1882, who survives her with a 6-year-old daughter. Apart from these, she leaves behind her above-mentioned mother as well as the following siblings; Mr. Frank Christian in St. Louis, Messrs. Philipp and Jacob Christian in Highland, IL, Mr. Louis Christian in St. Louis, Mr. Heinrich Christian in Belleville, Mrs. Elisabeth Haas, widow of the deceased Mr. Michael Haas, in Belleville and Mrs. Margaretha Hörr [Hoerr], Wife of Mr. August Hörr [Hoerr], in St. Louis.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Alexis Patterson and Lukas Winkelmann]
Karl Samstag
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 31, 1895, Page 1 Column 6
Mr. Karl Samstag died suddenly on Sunday evening at 9:45 in St. Louis at 1927 College Avenue, at the age of 43. The deceased was Born in Schweigern Loxberg, Baden on March 6, 1851 and came to America 20 years ago.
On October 28, 1879, he married Ms. Gertrud Dinges, daughter of widowed Mrs. Kath. Dinges, of 216 South Jackson Street in Belleville. The couple moved to East St. Louis after the wedding and later to St. Louis. Besides his wife, the deceased leaves behind an 11 year old daughter, as well as 4 brothers who live in Germany.
On Tuesday, the body was brought to the residence of Mr. Katharina Dinges, mother-in-law of the deceased, at 216 South Jackson Street, where the funeral procession took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock. From there the body was brought to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Green Mount Cemetery for the burial. [Translated by Alexis Patterson and Lukas Winkelmann]
Mrs. Friedrich Rock
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 31, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Friedrich Rock died Sunday morning on her farm, 5 miles north of O’Fallon, at the age of 30. In addition to her husband, the deceased leaves behind several children. The funeral took place Monday afternoon in Lebanon. [Translated by Margo Storment]
Katharine Hertel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, January 31, 1895, Page 7 Column 4
Mrs. Katharine Hertel, widow of Mr. Charles Hertel Sr., who died ten years ago, died last Saturday morning, on the farm of her son, the County School Superintendent, Mr. Charles Hertel, 2 miles north of Freeburg, at the age of 83.
The deceased was born on December 26, 1811 in Niederstinzel, Lorraine. She came to America in 1854 with her husband and family and settled in Belleville. After the death of her husband, the family moved to Turkey Hill. The funeral ceremony took place on Monday afternoon at the Lutheran Cemetery in Freeburg. [Translated by Margo Storment]
Mrs. Karl Dombach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 7, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
The widowed Mrs. Karl Dombach died Friday in St. Louis.
The family lived in Freeburg for many years, where Mr. Dombach passed away.
Mrs. Dombach was the mother of the deceased Mrs. Gustav Menkhausen. [Translated by Lauren McKee]
John G. Landolt
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 7, 1985, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. John Landolt died on Saturday morning at six o’clock in his residence at 8 North Washington Street, at the age of 64.
The deceased was born on March 11, 1830 and has lived in Belleville for 36 years. He was a coal miner who enjoyed the respect of his fellow citizens.
Beside his wife Mrs. Lina Landolt, nee Weber, he leaves behind the following children: Mrs. Augusta Wright, Mrs. Caroline Egner, Mrs. Minna and Mr. Karl Landolt, all living in Belleville.
The funeral was on sunday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Lauren McKee]
Louise Gärtner [Gaertner]
Belleville Post und Zeitung, February 7, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Mrs. Louise Gärtner [Gaertner], wife of Mr. Friedrich Gärtner [Gaertner] of 504 South Charles Street, died on Monday morning at 5 o’clock in the “Women’s Medical College” in St. Louis at the age of 54. The deceased had been sick for a long time and has been in the hospital since last Monday.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Müller [Mueller], was born on May 9, 1840 in Bad Oeynhausen, Prussia. She came to America in 1857, she moved to America and settled in Waterloo. There she married Mr. Friedrich Gärtner [Gaertner] in 1859. The pair immediately began residing in Belleville.
The body was brought to their residence yesterday. She was survived by her husband and her children: Mrs. Katharine Scher, married to Mr. John Scher in Belleville; Mr. John Gärtner [Gaertner] in Belleville; Mr. Arthur Gärtner [Gaertner] in Olney, Washington County and Mr. Walter Gärtner [Gaertner] and Ms. Bertha Gärtner [Gaertner] both residing in their parents’ residence. Her grown son Mr. Julius Gärtner [Gaertner] died in Maule’s Coal Mine on May 27th, 1892. Additionally, the deceased leaves behind a brother who lives in Belleville, Mr. Charles Müller [Mueller]. She was a member of the St. Paul’s Frauenverein [Women’s Organization], under whose auspices, the funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock from the residence of the deceased to the Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Emma Lercher and Lannie Kaercher]
Geraldine Jörg [Joerg]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 7, 1895, Page 8 Column 2
Geraldine Jörg [Joerg], the five year old daughter of the widowed Mrs. Margaretha Jörg [Joerg] of 416 South Richland Street, died suddenly. Dr. Twitchell was called but the child had already passed when he arrived.
Coroner Cambell conducted the autopsy on Tuesday morning. It turned out that the child, who had been sickly since birth, died from a stroke. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 9:30 at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Markus Tubbs and Anija Durden]
Benedikt C. Weinel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 7, 1895, Page 8 Column 4
Mr. Benedict C. Weinel died Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the residence of his mother, Mrs. Margaretha Weinel, at 15 East C Street, at the age of 26 years, 3 months and 10 days.
The deceased was born in Mascoutah on October 25, 1868 and came to Belleville with his parents years ago. Besides his mother, he leaves behind the following siblings: Ms. Lina and Ms. Dina Weinel, and Messrs. George, Arthur, and Fred Weinel, all of whom reside in Belleville.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the house of the deceased to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Markus Tubbs and Anija Durden]
S. Gantner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 7, 1895, Page 8 Column 4
Mr. William Schlegel received the telegraph message from Golden, Colorado yesterday, stating that Mr. S. Gantner had lost his life in a coal mine. Mr. Gartner, who was 32 years old and leaves behind a wife and child, was a Bellevillian, who has four brothers here: Tony, Nikolaus, Georg, and Dominick Gantner. Another brother of the deceased, Victor, also lives in Colorado. [Translated by Markus Tubbs and Anija Durden]
Maria Knecht
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 14, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Mrs. Marie [sp.] Knecht, widow of the deceased Mr. Daniel Knecht, died several days ago in St. Louis at the age of 74. For many years, the family resided two miles west of Belleville, where Mr. Knecht had a farm and a coal mine. The deceased was the mother-in-law of Mr. Henry R. Challenor, previously of Belleville but now residing in the state of Washington. In addition, she leaves behind her daughter, Mrs. Edward Feuerborn, of St. Louis, and several other adult children. The burial took place in St. Louis. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Margaretha Geidel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 14, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Mrs. Margaretha Geidel died Thursday morning at 5:30 in the residence of her son-in-law Mr. George Fritz, near Caseyville Avenue, at the age of 83 years 3 months and 15 days.
The deceased was born in Ober Klingel, Hessen Darmstadt, and came to America in 1843, directly to Belleville, where she has since resided. Her husband died 16 years ago. Besides her daughter, Mrs. George Fritz, she leaves behind 5 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
The funeral takes place next Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Valentin Kraft
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 14, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Valentin Kraft died Friday night on his farm between Freeburg and Douglas at the age of 75.
Besides his wife, he leaves behind several grown children. Mr. Kraft is an old settler of that area. The burial took place last Sunday afternoon at the cemetery in Freeburg with many relatives and friends of the deceased in attendance. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Felix Sänger [Saenger]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 14, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Felix Sänger [Saenger], brother of our fellow citizen Mr. L. Sänger [Saenger], died last Saturday evening at 8:30 in his residence at 1010 Rutger Street.
The deceased was a professor of music and was well-known in Belleville, especially in musical circles. He leaves behind a widow as well as an adult son, Mr. Bertram Sänger [Saenger], who resides in St. Louis. Besides his brother, who resides in Belleville, he leaves behind a sister in Germany. The burial took place in St. Louis. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Thomas L. Forquer
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 14, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. Thomas L. Forquer died Sunday evening at five o’clock on his farm, four miles north of Belleville at the age of 55. He leaves behind a son, Wilson Forquer, and a daughter, Mrs. David Owens.
The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at one o’clock at Badgley Cemetery. [Translated by Andy Gaa]
Anton Demange
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 1 Column 6
On Monday afternoon at 5 o’clock, Mr. Anton Demange died in his residence, 807 North Kretschmer Avenue, at the age of 39.
The deceased was born on February 27, 1856 in Landt, Lothringen. In the year 1887, he came directly to America, directly to Belleville. He married Ms. Louise Grandcolas on April 18, 1889. He is survived by her and his 1 year old daughter.
Besides his wife and daughter, the deceased is survived by his brother, Mr. George Demange, and his sister, Ms. Margaretha Demange, who also reside in Belleville along with his mother. He also has 2 sisters and a brother in Germany.
The burial took place yesterday morning at 9 am from the residence of the deceased to the St. Luke’s Church and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Michael Kraus and Jonathan Arneson]
Marie Stolz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 1 Column 6
On Tuesday morning at 11:30, Ms. Marie Stolz died in the residence of her grandmother at 315 West Second Street at the age of 20 years, 1 month, and 17 days. Her grandmother, Mrs. Eugenia Louis died last Friday.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. Louis Stolz from Belleville. She was born on January 2, 1875 in Belleville. Her mother, Mrs. Eugenia Stolz died in October 1887.
The now deceased was already sick for a year until she was finally freed from all her suffering this morning. She was a member of the Jungfrauen Verein of St. Peter’s Parish.
Besides her father, she was survived by the following: Messrs. Joseph, Emil, John, Albert, and Adolph Stolz and Mss. Katharina and Clara Stolz, all living residents of Belleville.
The funeral takes place today, Thursday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence of the deceased to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Michael Kraus and Jonathan Arneson]
Marianna Oberbeck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 3 Column 2
The widowed Mrs. M. Oberbeck, died in St. Elizabeth hospital on Thursday. She leaves behind 2 daughters, Mrs. Gottfried Fuger and Ms. Josephine Oberbeck, both of whom live on Caseyville Avenue, and 7 grandchildren. The husband of the deceased, Mr. George Oberbeck, died 16 years ago.
The funeral took place last Saturday afternoon at 12:30 from the residence of the deceased on Caseyville Avenue to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Jack Lidisky and Robert Rozsahegyi]
Adam Flach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 3 Column 2
Adam Flach died in his home at 728 South Spring Street Thursday morning at 9:45 , at the age of 76 years, 3 months and 2 days.
The deceased was born near Frankfurt am Main. In 1853 he came to America and went directly to Belleville. He married 27 year old Marie Ostermeier in 1854, who preceded him in death on June 27, 1883.
The deceased was a cigar maker by trade, but in America he did not work in this trade. He leaves behind 4 children, namely: Mrs. Anna Schaller, wife of Mr. Louis Schaller in St Louis; Mr. John Flach in Belleville; Mrs Marie Firnkes, wife of Mr. August Firnkes in Belleville; and Mr. Nikolaus Flach in Belleville; furthermore the following brothers and sisters: Mr. Nikolaus Flach in Belleville, Mr. Joseph Flach in New Athens; Ms. Marie and Ms. Elisabeth Flach, both of whom resided in Belleville; along with 13 grandchildren.
The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock at St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Jack Lidisky and Robert Rozsahegyi]
Anton Faber
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 3 Column 2
Mr. Anton Faber passed away at 11:45 on Thursday morning in his residence at 726 South High Street at the age of 76 years and 4 months.
Anton Faber was born in October 1818 in Einig, Kreis Meien, Rhein Preußen. There, he married Anna Maria Kirres in 1846. In 1853, he and his wife immigrated to America and settled in Monroe County, IL. After thirteen years the family moved to Belleville, where the deceased devoted himself to basket making..
Mrs. Faber passed away on September 12, 1892. The deceased leaves behind two sons, Sebastian Faber of Belleville and Joseph Faber of Franklin County, Mo.; in addition a niece, Mrs. Margaretha Faber and her son, Mr. Anton Faber, who both reside in Belleville. Besides these he leaves behind his half-brother, Mr. S. W. Faber who lives on Pleasant Hill.
Anton was a member of the St. Vincent Orphan Society under whose auspices the funeral took place on Saturday at 9 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Mason Mueller]
Eugenia Louis
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 3 Column 2
Mrs. Eugenia Louis died on Friday night in her residence of 315 West 2nd Street at the age of 69 years, 9 months, and 25 days.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Glad, was born on April 21, 1825 in Elsaß [Eslass] and came to America about 45 years ago. 40 years ago she married Mr. Joseph Louis, who passed away years ago.
She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Eugenia Zink, wife of Mr. Lorenz Zink in Murphysboro; Mrs. Josephine Dekum, wife of Mr. Frank Dekum in Belleville, Mrs. Katharina Muller, wife of Mr. John Muller in Belleville, Mr. Joseph Louis. Mrs. Caroline Biebel, wife of Mr. Joseph Biebel who reside south of Belleville, and Miss Viktoria and Mr. Frank Louis who reside in their parents’ home.
The funeral took place last Monday at 10 a.m. from the residence of the bereaved to St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Allison Stricker and Kerra Hayes]
Peter Thibes
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 3 Column 2
Mr. Peter Thibes died on Wednesday evening at 9:30 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, at the age of 52.
The deceased was born in the area of Neuwied. Rheinprovinz, Germany. He served in Franco-Prussian War in the 10th Hannoverschen Jäger Battalion.
In the year 1872 he came to America and settled in this area. He worked for many years for Heinrich Bechtold on Turkey Hill. He joined the local Militär-Verein [military association] when it was founded. A few weeks ago he became ill and he was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital. He leaves behind no relatives in Belleville.
The body was transported under the auspices of the Militär-Verein [military association] from the Gundlach, Gauch and Muren repository on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock to Walnut Hill Cemetery. Mr. Thibes is the first member of the Belleville German Military Association to die since its founding.
The pallbearers, members of the local military association, were as follows: Richard Krampfert, Karl Klemke, Daniel Fischer, Wm. Wiemar, John Gräft [Graeft], Friedr. Tilling. [Translated by James Taylor and Reggie Williams]
The Child of James Dixon
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 3 Column 2
A 4 year old child died in Mr. James Dixon’s residence at 816 South High Street in the night between Thursday and Friday. [Translated by Allison Stricker and Kerra Hayes]
Valentin Huff
Bellviller Post und Zeitung, February 28, 1895, Page 1 Column 5
Valentin Huff died in the afternoon on his farm south of Eimer’s Hill, at the age of 70 years. The deceased suffered from asthma for several years. He was born in Horweiler near Kreuznach, Rheinpreussen and came to America in 1849, directly to Belleville. He lived continuously on his farm until his death. His spouse was born Ms. Pauline Krämer [Kraemer]. He leaves behind the following children: Messrs. Charles, Theodor, and Robert Huff, Ms. Paulina Huff, and Mrs. Bertha Stollberg, spouse of Mr. Michael Stollberg, in Belleville. The time of the funeral has not yet been determined. [Translated by Kiersten Watson and Donaven Watson]
Wm. Crowson
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 1 Column 6
Mr. Wm. Crawson of O’Fallon died in St. Louis Tuesday at the age of 63. The deceased leaves behind four adult sons. The burial takes place this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Shiloh Cemetery. [Translated by Kiersten Watson and Donaven Watson]
John Stranberger
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 21, 1895, Page 1 Column 6
Mr. John Stranberger died last Monday on his farm in Engelmann Township at the age of 59. He leaves behind his widow and several adult children. The burial takes place today. [Translated by Kiersten Watson and Donaven Watson]
Florence Banks Hay
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 28, 1895, Page 7 Column 5
Ms. Florence Banks Hay died Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in the residence of her parents Mr. James M. and Mrs. Laura B Hay, at 326 North Jackson Street. The deceased reached the age of 21 years, 8 months, and 17 days. She was born on June 6, 1873 in Belleville and attended the local public schools, later graduating from the Monticello Seminar in the Alton area. Last Sunday she began to develop heart problems, which she died from the next morning. She was very well liked within her circle of friends.
In addition to her parents, the deceased is survived by three siblings: Mr. Edwin and Ms. Clara Hay, who attend a college in New York City and Mr. Eugene Hay in Hot Springs, Ark. [Translated by Kerra Hayes and Allison Stricker]
Anna Marie Schuck
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 28, 1895, Page 7 column 5
Anna Marie Schuck, nee Keßler [Kessler], wife of Mr. Philipp Schuck, died on Monday afternoon in her residence at 712 South Jackson Street at the age of 71 years, 7 months, and 11 days old. Mrs. Anne Marie Schuck was the wife of Mr. Philipp Schuck.
She was born July 14, 1824 in Schieferstadt, Rheinpfalz and came to America in 1851. She first settled inSt. Louis area and then a year later she moved to Belleville where she continued to live.
On April 17th 1854, she married Mr. Philipp Schuck and had a daughter Mrs. Marie Seigel, wife of Mr. Emil Siegel, who survives. She also leaves behind her daughter-in-law Mrs. Laura Schuck, widow of Mr. Philipp Schuck, jr., who died in September 1888 and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Schuck was a good and honest German woman who always brought joy to everyone that knew her.
The funeral procession took place yesterday, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Haylee Anderson]
Fairly Neilson
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, February 28, 1895, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. Fairly Neilson died last Saturday in his residence on Switzer Ave. across from the glass factory, at the age of 36.
The deceased was born in Musselburgh, Scotland and came to America in the year 1878. He lived for many years in Springfield, Ill. and later moved to St. Louis.
Six years ago, he married Jannette Maule, daughter of Mr. John Maule. The family moved from St. Louis to Belleville four months ago.
Besides his widow, the deceased leaves behind a step-son and a step-daughter. The burial took place Monday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Trenatee Wilbourn]
John Rosenthal Sr.
Belleville Post und Zeitung, February 28, 1895, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. John Rosenthal Sr. died in his residence at 403 South Spring Street at a quarter to 9 on Friday morning. He was 75 years, 1 month, and 27 days old. The deceased was a good German citizen who was sick for 10 days prior to his death.
Mr. Rosenthal was born on the 26th of December 1819 in Alzey, Hessen-Darmstadt and came to America in 1848. He first settled in Dubb’s Ferry, New York where he married Ms. Friedericke Weiler 10th of May, 1852. The couple moved to Belleville in 1854 and has since lived here.
Mr. Rosenthal worked as a carpenter for the Cairo Short Line Railway for 39 years. He was better known as “Uncle John” by his coworkers. In September 1890 when Mr. Rosenthal wanted to retire from his job due to eye problems, Mr. Geo. W. Parker, president of the Cairo Short Line Railway Company, bought him a recreational trip to the east and a train ticket to Washington D.C. He travelled to Washington, where he stayed for a while. After his return, he returned to work at the Cairo Short Line Railway and worked until last week.
Mr. Rosenthal was a member of the old Sängerbund. When the group merged with the Liederkranz, he joined the new club, but recently left due to advanced age.
In Mr. Rosenthal, Belleville loses one of its best citizens. In addition to his widow, he leaves behind children: Mrs. Marie Kurrus, wife of Mr. Joseph A. Kurrus in East St. Louis, Mr. George Rosenthal in Belleville; Mr. John Rosenthal in East St. Louis: Ms. Emma Rosenthal, Mr. Otto Rosenthal and Ms. Katie Rosenthal and Mrs. Lizzie Gebhard, wife of Mr. Louis Gebhard, all residing in Belleville; in addition 5 grandchildren
With great sympathy, the funeral took place on Monday afternoon at Walnut Hill Cemetery. Because the deceased had worked in the machine workshop of the Cairo Short Line Railway in East St. Louis for 39 years, the machine workshop employees took a separate wagon from East St. Louis to Belleville and back. The many flower donations had to be brought on a separate wagon to the cemetery. Because most of the people of East St. Louis did not understand German, Rev. Weber gave a speech Englisch after the German speech. The grave was covered in many flowers and was photographed. [Translated by Graham Gunn and Kevin Harvey]
John Rauch
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 7, 1895, Page 7 Column 3
Mr. John Rauch passed away in Freeburg, on Friday night at 9 o’clock at the age of 76. The deceased was born in Hessen, Germany on May 8th, 1819 and came with his family to America in 1833. The family first settled in Prairie Du Long.
In 1847, Mr. Rauch married Ms. Fredericke Telcher. In 1869, the couple moved to Freeburg and have lived there ever since. Mr. Rauch belonged to the Masonic Order. Other than his widow, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. W. H. W_terman [missing text] in Freeburg, Mrs. W. I. Reichert in Freeburg, Mr. George L. and Mr. Alexander I. Rauch in Belleville, and Heinrich D. Rauch in St. James, Mo.
The Funeral service was last Sunday night in Freeburg. The following freemasons from Belleville, participated: L. A. Vogel, Al Mayer, Sheriff F. S. Weckler, Dr. D. C. Heely, A. S. Wilderman, John Heinzelmann, John Betts, Richard Aberer, Wm. and Geo Merker, John E. Thomas, and Simon Straus. [Translated by Gwynne McGrady]
Amalia Schwarzenbach
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 7, 1895, Page 5 Column 1
Mr. Friedrich Schwarzenbach received the news Monday evening that his widowed sister-in-law, Ms. Amalia Scwarzenbach, died last Sunday in St. Louis. Ms. Schwarzenbach, who had many friends in Belleville, was 45 years old. The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon in St. Louis. [Translated by Trenatee Wilbourn]
W. A. Dorey
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 7, 1895, Page 7 Column 1
Mr. W. A. Dorey died last Saturday in St. Louis at the age of 52. The deceased previously lived in Shiloh. The burial took place Tuesday afternoon in Shiloh. [Translated by Trenatee Wilbourn]
August Spilker
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 7, 1895, Page 7 Column 1
Mr. August Spilker died Monday in St. Louis. He was brother-in-law of widows Mrs. John Gummersheimer and Mrs. Margaretha Kreuter, in Belleville and Mr. Peter Lill in Mascoutah and Mr. Z. Ludwig in Oakland, California. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon in St. Louis. [Translated by Trenatee Wilbourn]
Cornelius Boland
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 14, 1895, Page 7, Column 2
Mr. Cornelius Boland died at 8 o’clock on Monday morning in his residence at 407 South Richland Street at the age of 70.
The deceased was born in Dublin, Ireland on April 3, 1825. He came to America 45 years ago, and lived in Philadelphia and St. Louis. He came with his late brother’s family, Michael Boland, to Belleville 26 years ago. He was in the packing department of the Waugh Nail Factory for many years.
He leaves behind his sister-in-law, Ms. Margaretha Boland, his nieces Ms. Mary Corcker and Lizzie Boland, and his nephews James Boland in Belleville and C. Boland from the police department in St. Louis.
The funeral took place Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved, then to St. Luke’s Church, and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Evan Lehr and Calen Carter]
Son of Conrad Klee
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 14, 1895, Page 7, Column 2
The three-month old son of Mr. Conrad Klee, who lives on Ridge Prairie, died Wednesday night. The funeral took place on Friday in Meckfessel’s Cemetery. [Translated by Evan Lehr]
Cassius Neighbors
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 14, 1895, Page 1 Column 6
Mr. Cassius Neighbors died Monday evening at 11 o’clock, at age 50 in his home at 916 South Church Street. The deceased was born here in Belleville in 1845 and was universally respected. In 1864, he married the surviving Ms. Barbara Weilmünster [Weilmuenster]. Besides his spouse, the following children are mourning the death of their father: Mrs. Moses Moller in Belleville along with Julia, Emma, Ida, Ella, Willie, Eugene, Lee, and Edwin, all who reside in their parents’ home. Mr. Neighbors also leaves behind a grandchild as well as a brother in DuQuoin and Chicago, along with a sister, Mrs. Josie Davis, in St. Louis. From 1879 to 1891, he was a member of our police and has been employed as a private night watchman since 1891.
Mr. Neighbors was a member of the Enterprise Lodge No. 369, I. O. O. F., und the local lodge of the Sons of Hermann under whose auspices the funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved and then at Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Isiaah Hein]
Maria Rutz
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 14, 1895, Page 7 Column 2
Mrs. Maria Rutz died Thursday morning at 3 o’clock in her residence on the corner of East Main and Carlyle Road in the Oakland Addition at the age of 42 years, 22 days.
The deceased was the daughter of Mr. John and Mrs. Elisabeth Veth, of whom Mr. Veth died 1 year ago.
Mrs. Rutz was born in Belleville on October 13, 1852. She married Mr. George Rutz 19 years ago in East St. Louis. The couple moved to Belleville the next year and have lived here ever since.
In addition to her husband and mother, the deceased leaves 9 children, the oldest of whom is eighteen years old and the youngest of whom is five weeks old; furthermore the following siblings; Mrs. Katharina Deidesheimer, wife of Mr. Louis Deidesheimer; Mrs. Louise Beck, wife of Mr. Conrad Beck; Mrs. Elisabeth Stevens, wife of Mr. Joseph Stevens; Mrs. Rosa Burger, wife of Mr. Gustav Burger, all in St. Louis; Mrs. Anna Straub, wife of Mr. Stephan Straub in East Carondelet; Mrs. Barbera Span, wife of Mr. Gustav Span in East St. Louis; Mr. Friedrich Veth in Joliet and Mr. Peter Veth in Chicago.
The funeral was held last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery [Translated by Javier Loya and Lukas Winkelmann]
Mary A. Park
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 14, 1895, Page 7 Column 2
Ms. Mary A. Park, a maid, died in Graßland [Grassland], Ill. Wednesday night at the age of 50. The deceased, who was born on Carlyle Road in St. Clair County, will be buried at Shiloh Cemetery tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock. She was a sister of Mr. W. F. Park from here. [Translated by Javier Loya and Lukas Winkelmann]
Minna Gerstner
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 14, 1895, Page 7 Column 2
Mrs. Minna Gerstner, died in her residence at 21 South Iron Street on Saturday Morning at 11 o’clock at the age of 66.
The deceased was born in Belzig, Sachsen-Altenburg, born on May 15, 1828. Her maiden name was Rammler and she married Mr. Friedrich Gerstner in 1848. Five years later, the couple moved to America and soon after to Belleville. Mr. Gerstner was a shoemaker and he died on October 21, 1885. The deceased leaves behind her niece, Mrs. Lina Hees, wife of Mr. John Hees, in Millstadt. She is a member of the St. Paul’s Sterbekassen-Verein [Burial Fund Association].
The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Holdener and Co. Repository to the Walnut Hin Cemetery. [Translated by Javier Loya and Lukas Winkelmann]
Eleanor Stookey
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Eleanor Stookey, nee McQuire, died Wednesday night two miles west of here on her family farm. The deceased would have turned eighty years old on the 25th of this month. She was born in Pennsylvania on March 25, 1815 and came with her parents as a four-year-old child to St. Clair County, where she married surviving husband, Mr. Elijah Stookey, who is eighty-one years old. Mr. M. T. Stookey, from here, is the son of the deceased. Mr. Chas. Stookey, a grandson of the deceased, arrived here today from Florida. Mrs. D. Holcomb of Belleville is a stepsister of the deceased. The funeral took place Saturday at noon at the Baptist Church and from there to Green Mount Cemetery. [Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro, Maranda Bennett, and Lauren McKee]
Jane Chorlton
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Jane Chorlton, wife of Mr. James Chorlton, died Thursday morning 10 o’clock, in her apartment on St. Louis Stone Road, 7 miles from Belleville.
The deceased was born in England in 1844 and came to America in 1881. She has lived in French Village ever since.
She was married to her surviving husband in 1868. Besides him, she leaves behind the following children: James Chorlton Jr, Mrs. Frank Anderson and Ms. Marianna and Ms. Florence Chorlton, all of whom lived in St. Clair County.
The funeral took place last Sunday morning at 10 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro, Maranda Bennett, and Lauren McKee]
August J. Kurrus
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7 Column 5
Mr. August J. Kurrus died Saturday morning at seven o’clock at the age of 63 in his home, at 411 South Richland Street,
The deceased was born on March 18, 1832 in Endingen, Baden, and came to America in 1850. He first settled in St. Louis, and he went to California in 1852. In 1859, Kurrus came to Belleville. In 1861, he joined the Company K of the third Missouri Infantry Regiment and served three years in the Civil War.
On November 7, 1865, he married Margaretha Brutto, who died in 1869. On October 20, 1872, he married Miss Johanna Dürr [Duerr], who survives.
The deceased worked for many years as a locksmith in the Pump and Skein factory. In addition to his widow, he leaves behind his daughter Margaretha Gummersheimer, wife of Mr. J. J. Gummersheimer in Belleville, and two stepchildren Ms. Marie Brutto in Omaha, Nebraska, and Mr. George in Muscatine, IA, in addition three grandchildren, and his siblings Mr. Joseph A. Kurrus in East St. Louis, Constantin Kurrus in St. Louis, Mrs. Josephin Erhard, wife of Michael Erhard in East St. Louis and Mrs. E. Gantert, and the wife of Mr. Charles Gantert, Quincy, IL.
The deceased was a member of Hecker Post of the G.A.R. and the Garfield Lodge No. 93 the Knights of Pythias , under whose auspices the burial took place last Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved then to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Leopold Tejkowski]
Jakob Wüst [Wuest]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7 Column 6
Mr. Jakob Wüst [Wuest] died Sunday morning at six o’clock, a mile north of Freeburg, at the age of 50. He had been suffering for six weeks, however not life-threatening, so his death was unexpected. He was the last surviving child of Friedrich und Katharina[nee Reichert] Wüst [Wuest]. He and his eight siblings preceded them in death. He leaves behind his wife, a daughter of the late Mr. Geo. Reinheimer, and ten children, of whom the three oldest are married, namely: George; Lina, wife of Mr. Lukas Heid, and Katie wife of Mr. Gustav Rauth. The deceased was a member of the Freeburg Workers Subsidiary Association and the FreeburgFire Company, which participated in the burial, which took place on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from St. Joseph’s Church to the Catholic cemetery. [Translated by Andrew Dalan]
Peter Morgenstern
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7 Column 6
Mr. Peter Morgenstern died last Saturday afternoon in O’Fallon. The deceased was a farmer, but had retired in O’Fallon years ago.
The deceased leaves behind his widow, two daughters and three stepchildren. A nephew of the deceased is Mr. Jakob Morgenstern, our fellow citizen on West Main Street.
The burial was held Monday under the auspices of the Knights of Pythias in O’Fallon. [Translated by Andrew Dalan]
George Scott
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7, Column 5
Mr. George Scott died in the Oakland Addition at the age of 73. The deceased was born on March 20, 1822 on Ridge Prairie. He worked for 40 years on steamboats on the Mississippi. Besides his widow, he leaves behind his sons Walter, in Belleville, and Edward, in Oregon; in addition a sister in Missouri and a brother in Dubuque, IA.
The burial took place Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at Rittenhause Cemetery, three miles south of Belleville. [Translated by Evan Lehr]
Joseph Braun
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7, Column 5
Mr. Joseph Braun died at 5 o’clock on Monday morning on the farm of Mrs. Huschele, three miles east of Belleville, at the age of 70. The deceased was unmarried. He leaves behind a brother who lives in Montgomery County. The funeral took place yesterday, Wednesday morning, at 9 o’clock at St. Peter’s Cathedral and from there to the Green Mount Cemetery.
The mother of our fellow citizen, Mr. Charles Pelkus, died in St. Louis on Friday at the age of 68. The deceased had lived in Belleville for six years and did not go to St. Louis until the autumn of the last year. The funeral took place in St. Louis on Sunday. [Translated by Calen Carter]
Mother of Charles Pelkus
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7, Column 5
The mother of our fellow citizen, Mr. Charles Pelkus, died in St. Louis on Friday at the age of 68. The deceased had lived in Belleville for six years and settled in St. Louis in the autumn of last year. The funeral took place in St. Louis on Sunday. [Translated by Calen Carter and Evan Lehr]
Magdalena Thomas
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 1 Column 5
The widowed Mrs. Magdalena Thomas passed away on Monday, at the age of 78, at her farm on Ridge Prairie. She leaves behind two sons, Messrs. Nikolaus and Anton Thomas. The funeral took place at 9:00 a.m. in the Catholic Church in French Village and from then proceeded to the Catholic cemetery in French Village. [Translated by Elizabeth Ramirez and Natalie Zeuner]
Philipp Löffler [Loeffler] Sr.
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 1 Column 5
Mr. Philipp Löffler [Loeffler] died Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock in the residence of his son, Mr. Philipp Löffler [Loeffler] Jr., at the age of 75 years, 1 month, and 7 days.
The deceased was born on February 12, 1820 in Sprendlingen, Grand Duchy of Hesse.
There he married Ms. Elise Busch, who died on January 15, 1845. In the same year, he married Miss Elisabeth Stab. The family moved to America in 1852 and settled in Chicago but moved to Belleville in the same year.
In March 1853 the family moved to High Prairie and then from there to a farm in Twelve Mile Prairie. The second wife died on April 19, 1861.
In 1862, the deceased, along with his son Philip, joined Company H of the 1st Missouri Infantry Regiment and both went to war. After his three years of service ended, he came to Belleville and lived here until last autumn. Then he went to a soldier’s home in Quincy. Last week he returned sick to his son before death freed him from his sufferings. The deceased was a good, hardworking man who worked a lot in previous years.
In addition to his son and his wife, the deceased leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The funeral will take place today, Thursday afternoon, at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. [Translated by Elizabeth Ramirez and Natalie Zeuner]
Katharine Weingärtner [Weingaertner]
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 1 Column 5
Mrs. Katharine Weingärtner, nee Geiß [Geiss] died yesterday morning at 4 o’clock in her residence at 406 East Main Street, at the age of 65 years, 7 months, and 3 days. The deceased had been sick for a long time. The deceased was born on August 17, 1829 in Kronenberg, Duchy of Nassau, and came to America in 1852, arriving in St. Louis on November 27 of the same year. There she married Jakob Weingärtner on December 14, 1852. The couple moved to Belleville the following year and have lived here ever since. Mr. Weingärtner died on July 24, 1884.
Mrs. Weingärtner [Weingaertner] was a good wife and happy mother who was highly respected by everyone she knew. She leaves the following children: Messrs. Jakob J., John, Wilhelm and Heinrich Weingärtner [Weingaertner] and Ms. Magdalena, Dina, and Gretchen Weingärtner [Weingaertner], as well as a grandchild. She also leaves behind her sister in Kronenberg, Mrs. Sybilla Gottschalk,the mother of our fellow citizen, Mr. Louis Gottschalk.
The funeral will take place next Friday morning at 9:30 from the residence of the bereaved then to Walnut Hill Cemetery [Translated by Elizabeth Ramirez and Natalie Zeuner]
Franziska Zöller (Zoeller)
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 21, 1895, Page 7 Column 5
Mrs. Franziska Zöller [Zoeller], wife of Mr. Joseph Zöller [Zoeller], caretaker of Liederkranz Hall, died Thursday night at 9 o’clock, in her residence, 119 North Illinois street, at 61 years old, after long months of suffering. The deceased was born on July 12, 1833 in Iberg Switzerland, and came to this country in 1857, directly to Belleville. Here she married her surviving husband in 1862. The marriage produced five children: Mrs. Lizzie Beck in St. Louis, Ms. Sophie and Ms. Anna here in their parents house, Otto, employed in National Hotel, and Walter. In addition, the deceased, who was generally respected, left four grandchildren.
Ms. Zoeller was a member of Lodge No. 4 of the Order of Reliable Protection, under whose auspices the burial took place last Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence of the bereaved to Walnut Hill Cemetery. The men’s choir of the Liederkranz sang two songs and Rev. Weber gave the eulogy..
[Translated by Scarlett Catanzaro, Maranda Bennett, and Lauren McKee]
Margaretha Sippel
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 28, 1895, Page 5 Column 7
Mrs. Margartha Sippel died yesterday morning at the age of 65 in the residence of her son-in-law Mr. George Busiek, principal at the Franklin School, at 113 Wabash Avenue in the Highland Addition. The deceased was born on September 2, 1829 in Bavaria and came to this country as an 11 year old child. In 1846, the deceased married Mr. Justin Töpfer [Toepfer], but after his death, she married Mr. David Sippel in 1875. Five children mourn the death of their mother: Mrs. Gustav Fuchs, Mr. Leonard Töpfer [Toepfer], Mrs. Bettie Fink, Mrs. Katie Töpfer [Toepfer], and Mrs. George Busiek. The deceased, who lived in Belleville for twenty years, leaves behind many friends. She was a true German woman and an avid member of the German Methodist Congregation.
The funeral will take place next Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock starting at the German Methodist Church to the Shiloh Cemetery. [Translated by Yohance Flager Jr.]
Carl Hassenpflug
Belleviller Post und Zeitung, March 28, 1895, Page 5 Column 7
Mr. Karl/Carl Hassenpflug died yesterday in the County Farm. The deceased came from Smithton to the institution on the 28th of the month. He was about 55 years old and worked for farmers. He was a soldier in the Civil War. The funeral takes place on the poor farm today. [Translated by Yohance Flager Jr.]
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