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KANADY, JACK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 24, 1919 Shurtleff Boy Makes Supreme Sacrifice - Is College's First to Die in War News of the first Shurtleff College man lost in France arrived at the school in Upper Alton this morning. Jack Kanady, of Omaha, Ill., is the college student who makes first supreme sacrifice representing Shurtleff College on the battlefield in Europe. Kanady had been a Shurtleff College student four years when drafted in Alton. He left this city with the contingent of soldiers in October 1917. He was trained in Camp Taylor and was sent to France early in the spring of 1918. He was in the front line on the battlefield all last summer, and was wounded in action three different times. He recovered in the hospital from each of his series of injuries. Each time he was sent back to the front where he fought more bravely each time. In the last great battle that was waging at the time the armistice was signed, the Shurtleff College student was gassed. He was sent to the hospital in a very serious condition. He lingered some time when pneumonia set in and he died on November 24, fourteen days after the war ended. Word came to Shurtleff College this morning of the death of the young soldier. The news was sent by the father of the young man from Omaha, this state, and he stated that he had just received official news from the War Department announcing the boy's death. It is said the dead soldier was the only child of the parents. The news of the death of the college student cast a gloom of sadness over the entire school. Jack Kanaday was with Company I, 138th Illinois Infantry. He was working his way through college, and would have graduated this spring with the class of 1919, had he not answered the call of his country to defend American rights that were being trampled under feet by Germany. Mr. Kanady had rooms at the residence of Rodger and Miss Daisy Templin on Annex street during the time he lived here and he was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him, as well as by everybody at Shurtleff College. *******************************
KARR, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 20, 1920 Old Soldier From Civil War Succumbs to Pneumonia John Karr, one of the best known old residents of Godfrey township, died from pneumonia at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Samuel Karr, in Godfrey last night at 8:30 o'clock, after an illness that began a little over four years ago. He was in his 87th year. He was never married. He leaves one brother, Wilson Karr, of Jerseyville, and one nephew and a niece. He was born in Ireland and came to this country when a young man. He enlisted for service in the Civil War on the first call for 90-day troops, and re-enlisted afterward for three years. He was wounded at the battle of Antietam, and also participated in the battle of Bull Run. He had suffered paralysis in the leg in which he was wounded. He was a resident of Godfrey township more than thirty years. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, from his ______ home, and burial will be in the Godfrey cemetery. *******************************
KARR, WILSON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 4, 1920 Wilson Karr, a former well known farmer of the Godfrey neighborhood, died this morning at 4 o'clock at the home of his sister-in-law in Godfrey, Mrs. Sarah Karr, following a short illness. Few knew of the serious condition of Karr, and his death came as a very great surprise. He was born in Ireland and came to Godfrey fifty years ago where he has since resided. He was 85 years of age. He never married, and with the exception of his sister-in-law, he leaves no immediate relatives. A brother, John Karr, died at Godfrey last spring, following a long illness with paralysis. The funeral of Karr will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the Karr home, and interment will be in the Godfrey cemetery. Rev. G. Calvert of the Godfrey Methodist church will conduct the funeral service. *****************************
KAUFFMAN, ADOLPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 24, 1920 Adolph Kauffman, a returned soldier, aged 29, died at 6 o'clock this morning at the family home, 2517 State, from pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. The whole family, with one exception, had been down with the disease, eight being sick at one time in the house. Efforts to get help were fruitless for days. The mother was taken down with the disease. One daughter, Pauline, who had taken a nursing course in Kansas City and was home convalescing from injuries she received in a fall, took charge of the sick folks, but it was manifestly beyond her physical powers to handle all the work and appeals for help were made. Unfortunately, the Welfare Council was out of funds and had no regular nurse at the time. Thursday night some help was secured temporarily, and last night permanent help was secured. The sick mother had risen from her bed to take care of her dying son. There was one stove in the house, the family said, but in the room where the dying boy lay there was no heat until neighbors supplied oil stoves. The house was under strict quarantine. The family did not lack for food as they were close to a grocery store, and they were kept supplied. The father does not live with his family. In addition to the regular family a daughter was home on a visit and had with her a three months' old baby, which added to the burden that had to be borne in the house. The young man who died had served four years in the army. The Odd Fellows will have charge of the funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, and burial will be in the City cemetery. *******************************
KAUFFMAN, SUSAN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 26, 1921 Mrs. Susan Kauffman, 52 years old, wife of Louis Kauffman, died at 3 a.m. today at her home, 1918 Main street. Mrs. Kauffman recently returned from a six months' trip to California for her health. Mrs. Kauffman was born in Eureka, Ill., and came here in 1907. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. **********************************
KAYSER, CHARLES F./Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Saturday, July 5, 1924/Submfitted by MyraAnn
Charles F. Kayser, well known resident
of Liberty Prairie, died at his home yesterday morning at 7:30
o'clock, following an illness of nine weeks, resulting from a
fractured hip, sustained on April 29, and the complications which
followed. Mr. Kayser was a son of John E. and Elise Kayser, being
one of a family of seven two of whom survive. He was born November
14, 1844 in St. Charles, Mo., and was 79 years, 7 months, and 10
days of age. His early life was spent in St. Charles and St. Louis,
where he was educated in the public schools and a business college.
After his marrying in 1875 to Miss Sophia Blume of Pleasant Ridge,
he engaged in farming until he retired nine years ago. Had he lived
until March 30, 1925, they would have celebrated their fiftieth
wedding anniversary. The union was blessed with seven children, two
of whom preceded their father in death. Edward, of Indianapolis and
Albert Eugene, who died in France. Mr. Kayser was interested in
community affairs, and was particularly active in the work of the
Liberty Prairie Presbyterian church of which he was a member and
served as treasurer for years. He was of a genial, lovable
disposition, and was a kind husband and father, a great home lover,
always happiest with his children and grandchildren about him. He
leaves many friends to mourn his loss. He is survived by his widow,
five children: John of Greenville, Ill.; Will of Terre Haute, Ind.;
and Mrs. Louis Arbuthnot, Miss Bertha and Ernest Kayser of Liberty
Prairie; twelve grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Mary Kann of Atlanta,
Ga.; and a brother Herman F. Kayser, an aged civil war veteran of
Litchfield, Ill. The funeral will be held from the residence Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock and from there to the Liberty Prairie church.
In accordance with his wishes, Rev. E. P. Gilchrist, a former
pastor, and Rev. Louis J. Duewel of Edwardsville will officiate.
Interment will be in the Liberty Prairie cemetery.
KAYSER, HERMAN F./Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Monday, March 16, 1931/Submitted by MyraAnn Illinois War Veteran, 91, Dies at Litchfield Herman F. Kayser, 91, former resident of Liberty Prairie and a veteran of the Civil War, died at the St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield Saturday night of influenza and infirmities of old age. His wife, Mrs. Alice [Stearns] Kayser, preceded him in death in January. Mr. Kayser was born in St. Charles, Mo., April 10, 1839. For a number of years the family lived at Liberty Prairie and at the beginning of the Civil War he enlisted at Alton, with the Ninety-seventh Infantry, Company I. He remained in the service until the end of the war. He leaves three children, Mrs. Emma Hyndman, Bert Kayser, Litchfield, and Mrs. Effie Mayhew, of Lewanee. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Litchfield.
********************************* KAYSER, JOHN ERNST/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, November 2, 1892/Submitted by MyraAnn Died, Friday, in Liberty Prairie, Ft. Russell township, after a short but painful illness, John Ernst Kayser, aged 83 years, 5 months and 23 days. He was born in Prussia, Germany, April 6, 1809. He was the third of a family of twelve children. After his father's death he was married to Miss Mary Elise Sander, June 27, 1835. In the fall of the same year he and his wife and widowed mother with her remaining ten children, emigrated to American and settled on a farm in St. Charles county, Mo. There were born to the couple seven children, five sons and two daughters; two sons died in infancy. In 1857, with his family, he came to Illinois, and settled on the farm in Liberty Prairie, on which he resided until death. He leaves surviving one brother, F. W. Kayser of Wenas, Wash., one sister, Mrs. Bertha Kunst, of Burlington, Ia; his aged wife, two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Eppelsheimer and Mrs. Mary Kann, of St. Louis, and three sons, H. F. Kayser, of Litchfield; A. E. Kayser, of Omphghent, and Chas. F. Kayser, who has living with him continuously; also twenty-one grand children and two great-grand children. His sturdy honesty and uprightness have won him the profound respect of all his neighbors and acquaintances. Arriving in this country, he, like many others, had to endure hardships and privations, but by industrious habits and perseverance accumulated a handsome estate and lived to see his children in comfortable circumstances. In politics he was a life-long republican. He voted for Wm. Henry Harrison in 1840, and if he had lived, would have voted for Benj. Harrison. He was deeply interested in the progress and inventions of the age. Having inherited a robust constitution he generally enjoyed good health, but of late years was more or less debilitated and his eyesight weakened, yet he was always glad to see his friends, and to them he was an interesting entertainer. He was a true friend and those of his nativity have good reason to be proud that he was one of them. The regard and esteem in which he was held by the community was demonstrated by the large concourse of friends attending his funeral Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Hunter, of Liberty Prairie C. P. church, after which the remains were interred in the Liberty Prairie cemetery. The pall bearers were: D. C. Scheer, V. P. Richmond, F. Nietert, L. Hill, Wm. Galt and J. R. Newman. *********************************
KEATON, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 31, 1921 Three Die Enroute to Hospital While enroute to St. Elizabeth's Hospital to attend her daughter, who was to undergo an operation for appendicitis, Mrs. Mary Keaton, 28, wife of Martin Keaton, 2214 Bryan Avenue, Granite City, with Mrs. Mary Craig, 45, wife of Clement Craig, 2223 Missouri Avenue, Granite City, was instantly killed when the Craig automobile was struck by the Wabash fast passenger train at Granite City at 7 o'clock today. William Bausman, a son of Mrs. Craig by a former marriage, who was injured, died an hour later in St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Mrs. Keaton's daughter was on the operating table and the anesthetic was about to be administered, when her mother was killed. The operation was postponed. The daughter has not been told of her mother's tragic death. The bodies of the three dead have been taken in charge by Coroner Edward Mercer, who will conduct an inquest. The automobile was driven by Mrs. Craig. Information at the office of the coroner was that the automobile was going at a moderate rate of speed. Just as it reached the tracks, it was said, Mrs. Craig saw the speeding train and made an effort to throw the engine into reverse. This action failed to get the machine off the track and the speeding train crashed into it. The two women were instantly killed. The boy was rushed to the hospital, and every effort made to save his life, but failed. Clement Craig, husband of the woman driving the automobile, is mess sergeant at Jefferson Barracks. Keaton is a craneman at the Commonwealth Steel Co. At almost the same instant that the fatal accident at Granite City occurred, a Wabash train crashed into the rear end of a Chicago and Alton passenger train at Madison. The last coach of the Alton train was thrown from the tracks when the rails spread, and demolished. No one was in the rear car when the Wabash train crashed into it. Presence in the car would probably have meant certain death. *********************************
KEEFE, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 14, 1919 Well-Known Saloon Keeper and Powerful Democratic Figure Dies Edward [sic] Keefe, 53 years old, saloon keeper and well known in local political circles, died this morning at 11 o'clock at his home, 1320 East Broadway, following a short illness. Though troubled for some time with stomach ailments, Keefe did not become seriously sick until a few days ago. He was up and around yesterday, but complained early last night and went to bed. Edward Keefe was originally a glassblower, but left that trade twelve years ago and entered the saloon business with the father, the late Martin Keefe, who died nine years ago. Since that time the saloon has been conducted by Edward Keefe. Keefe was a powerful man in East End political affairs. An ardent Democrat, he conducted many of the campaigns of that party in the eastern part of the city. He took also a prominent part in city elections and usually was able to swing that part of town to his candidate. Candidates for seats in the council from that section usually fared poorly without Keefe's aid. It was said about Keefe that although he never held public office, whether the election was big or little, he always was interested. Edward Keefe was born in Alton on August 31, 1865, and spent his entire life here. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church, and at one time was a member of the Knights of Columbus. At the time of his death he belonged to the Moose Lodge. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Minnie Keefe, and one son, Charles. He leaves also a brother, Matthew Keefe, of Alton, and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Temme of Alton and Mrs. John Bollier of San Francisco, Cal. Funeral arrangements have not been made. *************************************
KEEFE, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 16, 1921 Soldier's Dies in France Mr. and Mrs. William Keefe of north Alby Street have received word that the body of their son, William Keefe, had left France and would arrive in New York on May 21. The body will be sent direct to Alton from New York and upon its arrival plans will be completed for a military funeral to be held from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Keefe died on February 2, 1919 in France, but word of his death was not received in Alton until several months later. He was a former well known young Alton boy, and his death caused great sorrow among relatives and friends.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 4, 1921 The remains of William Keefe, who died overseas during the war, arrived in Alton this morning and will be taken to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keefe. The funeral will be held Monday morning from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral, and will be a military funeral, under the auspices of the American Legion. William Keefe enlisted in the Auto Branch of Service on June 26, 1918, and was sent to the Rahe Auto school at Kansas City, Mo. Later he was transferred to Camp Holibird at Baltimore, Md., from there he was sent to Camp Upton, from where he sailed for France on Oct. 26. After arriving overseas he was placed in the 854th Infantry, 89th Division, Co. E, where he remained until about Jan. 14, when he was taken sick at Neuerburg, Germany, with Pulmonary Embolism. His death occurred Feb. 2, 1918. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keefe, of 2005 Alby street. Before his entrance into the army, he was employed as switchman on the Chicago and Alton railroad. He was a young man of unquestionable character and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. Besides his parents, he leaves one brother, James Keefe of Alton and two sisters, Mrs. Chris Mayford of East St. Louis and Miss Nelle Keefe of Alton. The funeral will be under the auspices of the American Legion.
Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, June 6, 1921 The funeral of William Keefe, who died overseas during the war, was held this morning at 9 o'clock from SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. The church was crowded to its capacity with friends of the family and of the young man. A goodly representation of ex-service men attended the service. A requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. T. Tarrent, assisted by Frs. Spalding and Smith in the church. It was a military funeral and there were patriotic aspects to it too. In the yard and within the vestry of the church were lined up the full number of Cathedral school children who sang an appropriate song as the casket bearing the remains was borne into the church by ex-service men, and again they sang this time the Star Spangled Banner, as the casket was being borne out following the Mass. The effect made by the singing of the children was a striking one. There was not seating capacity in the Cathedral for the throng that desired to be present at the services over William Keefe. Prior to the services, a complete identification of the remains had been made possible for, though the young man had been so long dead that ordinary means of identification could not be available of, it had been possible through information given by a dentist who had worked on his teeth, also by his hair and some other means to make certain that the remains were those of the Alton boy they purported to be. It was said that there was no room for doubting the infallibility of the identification. The American Legion Post had furnished the pallbearers. They were James Spellman, Charles and Lucien Hagen, Joseph Peters, Fred Berry, David Long. In the church, Miss Anne Moran sang a song as one of the musical features of the service. At the Greenwood cemetery, Dr. Mather Pfeiffenberger, Commander of the American Legion Post, gave a eulogy and a firing squad was used to give the salute to the dead. *************************************
KEEFFE, MICHAEL/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 3, 1923 Michael Keeffe, of 2005 Alby street died at his home Saturday night at 11:25 o'clock after an illness of about six weeks duration. Mr. Keeffe was born in County Linerick, Ireland, 64 years ago, and came to this country when a lad of 18 years, settling in Brighton, Ill., for several years, where he met and married his wife who before her marriage was Catherine Donnelly. To this union six children were born, three now dead and three surviving. It will be remembered that one son, William D. Keeffe, gave his life to his country in the World War, which was a terrible blow to his father and was the beginning of his illness, five years ago. Mr. Keeffe was a most patient sufferer and to know him was to love him. He is survived by his wife, three children and two brothers and nieces and nephews. The children are James Keeffe of Alton and Mrs. Chris Mayford and Mrs. George Nebel of East St. Louis, all of whom were with him during almost his last illness. One brother, Philip Keeffe of Afton, Okla., was also at his bedside, and there is anfother brother David Keeffe of County Limerich, Ireland. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peter & Paul's Cathedral to Greenwood cemetery. ***************************************
KEENE, THAD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 21, 1921 Soldier Dies in France Funeral services over the body of Thad Keene of West Alton, which is expected to arrive tomorrow from France for burial here, will be held at St. Mary's Church at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon. After the ceremonies at the church the body will be taken across the river, where interment will take place at the West Alton Cemetery. *************************************
KEISER, GEORGE H./Source: Alton Telegraph, September 14, 1911 Word has been received of the death of George H. Keiser at his home near Medicine Lodge, Barber county, Kansas, August 19, 1911, after a short illness. He was born in Ost Friesland, Hanover, Germany, July 23, 1837, and came with his parents to Alton via New Orleans in 1848. He left Bremen in Sept., 1847, twelve weeks on sailing vessel to cross the Atlantic. On January 1, 1848 he landed in New Orleans. The family located a half mile west of Moro. Mr. Keiser clerked for the late J. R. Smith of Moro, William Witte of Moro, and later Charles Bruening, Bethalto. In 1876 he moved to Barton county, Kansas. His first wife and two children are buried in Madison county, Illinois. He is survived by a widow and two sons, and two daughters and a number of grandchildren; also two sisters, Mrs. C. P. Smith of Edwardsville, Ill., and Mrs. Charles A. Willres of Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a brother of the late Ira H. Keiser of Alton. He united with the Presbyterian church at Moro under Rev. Alfred Denney many years ago and remained a faithful member to the last. The funeral services were conducted by a Presbyterian minister, August 2, 1911. He was a kind husband and a loving father, and a good citizen. Mr. Keiser was a reader of the Alton Telegraph for over half a century. *****************************************
KEISER, HARRY H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 24, 1919 Former Fosterburg Boy Dies in Camp Lewis Harry H. Keiser, 29 years of age, died Monday at Camp Lewis, Washington. He was a son of Mrs. Minnie Keiser, of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Fosterburg, Ill. Keiser lived at Fosterburg for a few years and went to Washington when called the army. His sister, Mrs. Lydia French, died a few months ago. He leaves his mother, four sisters and three half sisters. The body is expected to arrive in Alton Sunday morning. Funeral services will be in the Baptist church at Fosterburg.
Alton Evening Telegraph, January 21, 1919 Soldier To Be Sent Home For Burial Mrs. August Maxeiner of Kansas City notified her relatives that her brother, Harry Keiser, a former resident of Fosterburg, had died in an army camp in the state of Washington, and that his body would be sent back home for burial at Fosterburg. He was about 30 years of age. The young man leaves a number of relatives in Alton and the Fosterburg neighborhood. The cause of his death was not given in the message. ******************************************
KEISER, HERBERT HARM/Source: RootsWeb, c.1903
Harbert H. Keiser, one of the oldest
residents of Foster township, died at his home on Wednesday morning,
Sept 2, at 10 o'clock having suffered for more than a year with
cancer of the throat. Mr. Keiser was born in Firrel, Ostfriesland,
Hanover, Germany, May 21 1826 -- age 77 years 3 months and 12 days.
He came to America in 1846. He lived in Alton five years, and then
moved to Fosterburg, where he lived afterwards. He united with the
First Baptist church in Alton and on his removal to Fosterburg he
became one of the original members of the Baptist church in that
place. He filled the offices of superintendent of the Sunday school
and deacon. He was a most faithful Christian and in all walks of
life blameless and highly respected in the community. His wife and
ten children survive him. Mr. Keiser was twice married, his second
wife being Miss Minnie L. Golike. His living children are Mrs. Hilka
Essmann and Mrs. Radmacher of Ellsworth, Minn, Mrs. Mary Zimmerman,
of Harvel, Ill, Mrs. Ida Meyer, of Prairietown; these are by his
first marriage. By his second were: Mrs. Mary Knecht, Mrs. Hannah
Dole, and Mrs. Louise Dole, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs Ella Knecht,
Childers, Indian Ty., (?) Mrs. Emma Maxeiner and Harry Keiser of
Fosterburg. The funeral took place Saturday morning from the family
home in Foster township, and was very largely attended. The services
were conducted by Revs. Stretch of Upper Alton and Schulze of St.
Louis. The pall-bearers were William Thompson, Wm. McCauley, Philip
Newhaus, Mose Thompson, John Tompson and William Titchenal. There
were many present from other places at the funeral.
KEISER, MARGARET (nee ALLEN)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 27, 1923 Oldest Member of First Baptist Church Is Gone Mrs. Margaret J. Keiser, widow of Ira H. Keiser, passed away peacefully this morning at 10 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Morfoot, on State street, where she had been during the time she was ill. She was in her ninetieth year. A resident of Alton since 184?, she was the oldest member of the First Baptist church, with which she had been a communicant since she joined that church in 1855. Her connection with the First Baptist church therefore covers a period of nearly 69 years. Mrs. Keiser's maiden name was Allen. She was born in Airdria, near Glasgow, Scotland, February 6, 1834, and had recently passed her eighty-ninth birthday. She came to Alton when she was fourteen years of age and ever since had made her home in this city. In 1858 she became the bride of Ira H. Keiser, and was the mother of eight children, six of whom survive her. They are Mrs. W. J. Fischerk of St. Louis, Mrs. Thomas Morfoot, Mrs. Hattie Levis, Mrs. W. D. Miller, Allen and Irving Keiser, of Alton. Ever since the death of her husband, she had made her home with Mrs. Levis, but recently when Mrs. Levis was going to visit her son in the east, Mrs. Keiser went to the home of another daughter, Mrs. Morfoot, to visit until Mrs. Levis would return home. It was while there that she suffered a breakdown and from the first it was recognized that she was in a serious condition. Her great age made it impossible for her to rally her strength. The last two days she had been steadily sinking and her death was expected to occur at any time. The death of Mrs. Keiser removes from the city of Alton a woman of the highest character, a most devoted church woman, and a mother who had no superiors. She reared her family so that in her age they were a comfort to her and in the closing days of her life she had the constant attention of her children who were gathered with her when it became evident that her days remaining were few. She was greatly beloved by the members of her family, but also by hundreds of people who admired her for her kindly ways, the justion of her judgments and her manifestations of love for those with whom she came in contact. Until age forbade it, she was a very active woman in the work of the First Baptist church, and was always regarded as one of the leaders in all enterprises in which her church was concerned. The funeral services will be held from the home of Mrs. Levis, 505 East Twelfth street, Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, and burial will be in City cemetery. ***********************************************
KELLER, EDWARD A./Source: Troy Call, Friday, March 8, 1918 Edward A. Keller, a brother-in-law of J. C. and W. J. Gebauer of this city, and well known to many here, passed away this morning at 9:30 o'clock at his home in Edwardsville. Mr. Keller was taken ill some months ago with creeping paralysis but his death was directly due to complications arising out of his ailment. His age was 66 years, 1 month and 22 days. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be from the family residence. Rev. Poole will preach the funeral sermon and interment will be under the auspices of the I.O.O.F. fraternity. Edward A. Keller was a native of Switzerland and born January 14, 1852. His mother died when he was two weeks old and the father afterward came to America, bringing his children, about a year later. The family located first in New Orleans and later in Memphis, and then came north and located at Edwardsville. After leaving school, Mr. Keller engaged in a number of occupations as a young man. He finally got into the hardware business and finally established himself in that line in Edwardsville, which he continued for many years with success. He retired from business last fall, selling his interests to other members of the firm, but the firm is still known as the E. A. Keller Company. Mr. Keller was married forty years ago to Miss Elizabeth Gebauer, eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Gebauer of Troy. Four children with the wife and mother survive him. They are Udell and Edmund and Misses Eleanore and Florence. There are also one sister and two brothers who are Miss Phronie Keller and John and Joseph Keller of Edwardsville. ********************************************
KELLY, MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 21, 1921 Mrs. Margaret Kelly, aged 79 years, widow of James Kelly, died this morning at 2:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Carr, on East Broadway, death being due to old age. Mrs. Kell(e)y, who formerly lived in Brighton, is widely known in that vicinity, as well as in Alton. Her bright and cheerful disposition made her a favorite among her many friends. Mrs. Kelly is survived by six daughters, Mrs. M. A. Jones, Mrs. John Carr, Mrs. Henry Wolf, Mrs. Antone Johnson of Alton, Mrs. Georgia Shane of East St. Louis, and Mrs. Charles Winer of Memphis, Tenn., and one son, James Kelly, alderman of the Fifth Ward of the city. The funeral will be held Friday morning at nine o'clock from the St. Patrick's Catholic church. Interment will be in the Greenwood cemetery. ********************************************
KELLY, PATRICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 28, 1904 Patrick Kelly, who was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Tuesday afternoon suffering from a stroke of paralysis, died Wednesday morning. He was an "old timer" about Alton and worked many years as a section hand for various railroads. He was also a veteran of the civil war, but was not a member of the Grand Army. He was without relatives in this part of the country as far as known, and will be buried tomorrow by strangers. His age was about 70 years. *******************************************
KENNEDY, BARTHOLOMEW 'BARTH'/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 17, 1921 Bartholomew Kennedy Sr. died Saturday evening at the home of his son, City Clerk B. R. Kennedy, 436 Bluff Street, following an illness of many months. For the past several months he had been confined to his room. Mr. Kennedy was 84 years old. Mr. Kennedy came to Alton 61 years ago. He was born in Galway, County Galway, Ireland in 1837. He came to America from Ireland on his honeymoon trip, just after his marriage in Ireland. Mrs. Kennedy died several years ago. For a number of years Mr. Kennedy was in business on East Broadway, just east of Cherry Street. In his younger days he was interested in civic affairs and served in the City Council in 1880 and 1881. Mr. Kennedy was the father of nine children, six of whom are dead. Louis, George, Mary, Henry, John and Agnes Kennedy are dead, and Mrs. T. W. Cunningham and Mrs. George Palmer, and City Clerk B. R. Kennedy survive him. Mr. Kennedy had been failing in health for a few years and for some time was unable to leave his room. He was a man of iron nerve and tenaciously clung to life, succumbing to his illness only after a valiant struggle. During the past few weeks he steadily declined from the infirmities of old age. Mr. Kennedy was at one time a well known figure in Alton. He was a successful business man and attracted attention for his interest in the betterment of his city. His career in the City Council was marked by his progressive attitude on public questions. He was a man who loved his family and gave his children the best advantages possible. His kindly nature and charitable disposition made for him many warm friends. The funeral will be from the Bluff Street address at 9:15 Tuesday, and Requiem mass will be sung at SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. ******************************************
KENNEDY, JULIA (nee TITCHENAL)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 11, 1919 Mrs. Julia Kennedy, widow of Robert Kennedy, and a native of Madison County, died this morning at 1:30 o'clock at her home in Bethalto, from old age. She had been disabled for only about a week. This remarkable woman, though 93 years of age, had continued her activities about the home, had put in her time reading and knitting, and meeting her friends, and was one of the most beloved residents of Bethalto where she lived. All of her life she spent in the vicinity of Alton. She was born at what is known as Hop Hollow, and spent her young girlhood there. Just last summer Mrs. Kennedy made a visit to Riverview Park, where she could get a view of Hop Hollow, and for the first time in many years she cast her eye over the country where she had roamed in childhood. Her mind was clear up to the last and her recollections of the early days in Hop Hollow and in Alton were very interesting. Mrs. Kennedy had lived in Bethalto 47 years. Prior to that she had resided on farms in that neighborhood. She was married in Alton when a young woman, to Robert Kennedy, who died about seventeen years ago. Her maiden name was Julia Titchenal. Mrs. Kennedy leaves four daughters, Mrs. U. S. Nixon of Alton; Mrs. Cornelia Head of Wood River township; Mrs. George A. Klein of Bethalto; and Mrs. Kate Boedendieck of Vienna, Mo. She leaves also two sons, Edward Kennedy of Moro and Robert Kennedy of East Alton. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from her late home and burial will be in the Short Cemetery. ****************************************
KENNEDY, NELLIE (nee ALT)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 12, 1920 Pneumonia Victim - Former Teacher Mrs. Nellie Alt Kennedy, wife of City Clerk Bart R. Kennedy, died at 11:45 o'clock this morning after an illness with pneumonia, following an attack of influenza, which began eight days ago. Mrs. Kennedy contracted the disease while taking care of members of her family who were suffering from it. She was unwilling to give up at once when she began to feel sick, and when she did take down she was very quickly in a bad way and pneumonia developed fast. The past week her condition had been very grave, and the cause of great anxiety. Members of her family gave up all hope early in the week, but she clung tenaciously to life, having the desire to live, especially for the sake of her husband and her two little sons. The case of Mrs. Kennedy has been watched with intense interest by a very large circle of friends of both herself and her husband. There were few people in Alton who had more good friends than the Kennedy family, as in all the time of trouble for other folks, the Kennedys always found it their chief happiness in doing something to relieve mental or physical distress. Owing to the contagious character of the disease from which Mrs. Kennedy was suffering, it was impossible for their friends to go in and out of the house. Mr. Kennedy himself was very sick with the influenza just before his wife took down. A competent nurse was secured and every care given Mrs. Kennedy, but her case of pneumonia progressed in gravity fast, and her friends were given cause for fresh anxiety every day by more and more disquieting reports that came from the Kennedy home. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Alton, and was almost 41 years of age. She was the stepdaughter of Fred Hoppe, her own father having lost his life when she was a child and her mother remarried, later dying too. One of the most important public services that she ever performed was her service as a school teacher. She was of a temperament that specially suited her for teaching school. She enjoyed her work and she made their studies pleasant for the children. She was one of the most efficient of all the teachers in the entire corps of Alton school teachers. Ten years ago she resigned her post as school teacher to become the bride of Bart Kennedy. She was devoted to her husband and to her children, was an ideal homemaker and her home life was most pleasant. In the neighborhood where she lived, she was loved by everyone and her private life was a complete exemplification of what should be in one of the highest religious characters. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Alton March 15, 1879. She was a graduate of the Alton high school, and was a very popular teacher in the public schools of our city for a number of years. On July 20, 1910, she was united in marriage to Bart R. Kennedy, the present City Clerk. Her death is a severe blow to Mr. Kennedy, as he is just recovering from an attack of influenza. At the present time the youngest son, John, is ill with pneumonia. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband and two little sons, George R. and John Edward, aged eight and five respectively; also her father, Fred W. Hoppe, and her aunt, Miss Ella Fischer, who raised her from childhood. She also leaves three brothers, Charles L. Alt, John Hoppe, and Arthur W. Hoppe, all of Alton, and one sister, Mrs. Clayton E. Houts, who is residing in St. Louis. The funeral will be held from the home at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, and interment will take place in Greenwood Cemetery. On account of the nature of her illness, the funeral will be private. *********************************************
KERSHAW, KATE (nee HINEBAUGH)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 29, 1922 Mrs. Kate Kershaw, nee Hinebaugh, who died suddenly Monday at 3:10 a.m. September 27, from a stroke of apolexy, was buried this afternoon in the city cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements, which awaited the arrival of her oldest son, E. G. Hinebaugh, an editor and publisher of Minneapolis, Minn., were completed last night on his arrival. He is a prominent member and worker in the Modern Woodmen of America, belonging to the largest camp in the Northwest, and pallbearers with a committee attended the funeral of his mother from Robin Hood Camp No. 135 of Alton, headed by Camp Clerk C. S. Leech. Mrs. Kershaw was 79 years old. Her son, Charles L. Hinebaugh, his wife Leona, and daughter Lulu, now reside in Alton as their permanent home. Mrs. Kershaw, in years gone by, was a prominent worker in the Presbyterian churches at St. Paul and Minneapolis, where she resided over fifty years. Rev. Edward L. Gibson officiated at the services. ******************************************
KIBURZ, MICHAEL/Source: Troy Call, January 1, 1900 Michael Kiburz, aged 85 years and one of the oldest residents of Highland, died on Thursday of last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louise Tuhler. The funeral was held Saturday. Deceased was a native of Switzerland, and for many years engaged in farming near Highland. Besides his daughter, he is survived by a son, Arnold Kiburz of Pierron. **********************************************
KIDWELL, ADA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 2, 1921 Mrs. Ada Kidwell, wife of William Kidwell, died Saturday afternoon at her home, 2221 West College avenue, after a long illness due to a complication of diseases. She was 61 years of age. Mrs. Kidwell leaves, besides her husband, five children: Charles Kidwell of Minneapolis; Mrs. Charles Goring, Mrs. Walter Young, Mrs. Adolph Youngblood, Mrs. J. B. Mawdsley, of Alton. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the family home and services will be conducted by Rev. Cates of the Wesley Methodist church. Mrs. Kidwell was a woman who was loved by the members of her family and highly esteemed by a large number of friends and neighbors. ***********************************************
KIENRY/KNIERY, EDWARD/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 25, 1921 Soldier Killed in France Many Alton people went to Litchfield Saturday evening and yesterday morning to attend the funeral of Edward Kienry, the well known and popular young soldier, who was killed overseas. The body reached Litchfield last week and was given a military burial Sunday. A solemn requiem High Mass was held in St. Mary's church at 10 o'clock. The church could hold only one-third of the vast crowd which collected from the surrounding country. Interment was in the cemetery a mile and a half from the church, and the line of march stretched from the church door to the graveyard. The casket was placed on wheels and was drawn to the cemetery by four horses. Among those attending the funeral was a young man from Belletrees, a young stretcher-bearer, who took Kienry's body from the battle field. Kniery spent his early life in East Alton, and attended St. Patrick's school. Later on the family moved to Litchfield. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kniery. He lived in Alton before going into the service. *************************************************
KIMBERLIN, LUCY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, February 25, 1919 Mrs. Lucy Kimberlin, wife of John Kimberlin, died at 3 o'clock this morning at St. Joseph's hospital at the age of 22. The young wife is survived by her husband, 4 brothers and one sister. The body has been taken to the home of Kimberlin's father at 1218 Rodemeyer avenue. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. ***********************************************
KINDER, ELIZA JANE/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 6, 1892 Resolutions of Respect, Oak Lawn Cemetery Society -- Whereas, It has pleased the all wise Providence to remove from us our beloved sister, Mrs. Eliza Jane Kinder, who departed this life December 28, 1891, in her 53rd year; it is but fitting that we, the members of Oak Lawn Society pay this respect to her memory. For eleven years as a member of this society she was pleasant, liberal and every ready to assist in behalf of its interests. For two years as its treasurer, she was faithful and discharged her duties creditably. As a neighbor she was truly kind and courteous to all, her virtues were many; so be it Resolved, That in the death of Mrs. Eliza Jane Kinder, this society has lost one of its most respected members, the husband a faithful wife and the children a loving mother. Resolved, That we extend to relatives and friends our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this, their sad bereavement. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this society, also printed in two of the Edwardsville papers and furnished the relatives of the deceased. Jan. 2, 1892, Committee. ***********************************************
KINNEY, JANE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, November 14, 1921 Mrs. Jane Kinney, aged 79 years died this morning at 8:30 o'clock at the family home at 8 East Elm street, following an illness of five days suffering from pneumonia. She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Joseph Cannon of Godfrey; Mrs. Robert Glover of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Charles Stewart of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. C. H. Jackson of Mt. Vernon, Ill.; Miss Bertie Kinney of Alton; David Kinney of Godfrey; and Robert Kinney of this city. One sister, Mrs. Lucy Shelby of Owenburg, Wash., and ten grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock from the Elm street church, interment in the Godfrey cemetery. Rev. G. W. Brewer will officiate. ***********************************************
KINSELLA, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, March 26, 1920 Mrs. Mary Kinsella died last night at 9 o'clock at the home of her son, Thomas P. Kinsella of Wood River, with whom she was living. Mrs. Kinsella was a resident of Litchfield for many years, and 16 years ago came to Alton to reside. A short time ago she went down to Wood River to spend the remainder of her days. She was 72 years of age. Mrs. Kinsella is survived by four daughters, Mrs. G. R. Algers, Mrs. H. O. Wayne, Mrs. C. M. Doran of St. Louis; Mrs. J. H. Manns of Alton; and three sons, Thomas P. of Wood River and M. J. Kinsella and P. J. Kinsella of St. Louis; also by six grandchildren. The aged woman has had several attacks of heart trouble but was in fairly good health and her death was very unexpected. She went out in the yard after supper last evening and was stricken while outdoors attending her plants. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Bernard's Church in Wood River. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery in Alton. ************************************************
KIRK, JAMES WILSON/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 17, 1919/Submitted by Jim Kirk The body of the late James Wilson Kirk was shipped to Ina, Ill., yesterday for burial, that being his former home. The deceased, who died here last Monday of paralysis, was sixty years old. *************************************************
KIRWIN, LEE/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, July 3, 1899 Shot Down by Jealous Lover.
Lee Kirwin was fatally shot Saturday night about 10:30 o'clock by
G__ [looks like George] Yahneke, who was insanely jealous of
Kirwin's attentions to Miss Emma Mayford, with whom Yahneke was
desperately in love. The young lady looked with marked favor on
young Kirwin, to Yahneke's disadvantage, and to revenge himself the
rejected lover deliberately laid in wait for Kirwin and shot him in
cold blood in the presence of his sweetheart. Kirwin died from the
wound this morning at St. Joseph's Hospital. The shooting occurred
near the Mayford home on State street. Young Kirwin had arrived from
St. Louis and gone out on the ten o'clock street car to meet Emma
Mayford, by appointment, and take her to a dancing party at Reck's
Garden. Miss Mayford's other lover, Yahnecke, had asked her to go to
the dance with him and she had pleaded a previous engagement.
Yahneke declared he would kill both Kirwin and Miss Mayford, and her
refusal to go with him seemed to work him up to a pitch of frenzy.
He waited at a place on State street where he was certain his
sweetheart and his rival must pass, with the intention of killing
one or both of them. Miss Mayford thinks the shot that killed Kirwin
was meant for her. As the girl and Kirwin walked along the street on
the way to the garden the jealous lover stepped out from behind the
trees along the walk and fired twice with a 32 calibre revolver. The
first ball took effect in the left side of Lee Kirwin's abdomen and
ranged down striking the spine. The second shot did not take effect.
Tahnecke fled when he saw the effect of his shot. Young Kirwin
staggered and fell, fainting into the arms of his sweetheart.
Assistance was soon rendered her by passengers from a passing car
and the wounded boy was carried on board and taken down town.
Surgical attendance was summoned, but it was evident no help could
be rendered. He lingered in a dying condition until 6 o'clock this
morning when death came. The murderer was hunted by the police
unsuccessfully until about 2 o'clock Sunday morning, when he walked
into the police station and gave himself up. He claimed he shot
Kirwin in self-defense but such was not the case as Kirwin had no
revolver on his person and had made no threats against Yahneke.
Yahneke is not of age, and has a guardian in the east who has been
telegraphed for and is expected to arrive in Alton tonight. Coroner
Bailey held an inquest this afternoon as to the cause of Lee
Kirwin's death. A number of witnesses were examined, among whom were
Henry Smith and Emma Mayford. Smith's testimony tended to show that
Yahneke was justified in shooting Kirwin, because Kirwin approached
him menacingly and that Yahneke was afraid of him. Emma Mayford's
testimony was that there was no provocation and that the shooting
was done deliberately because of an old grudge. She said she was
scarcely acquainted with Yahneke and was not keeping company with
him. Robert Kirwin, a nephew of Lee Kirwin, testified that he heard
Yahneke threaten to shoot his uncle, but thought he was "bluffing,"
and did not warn the victim. The funeral of Lee Kirwin will be
Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Cathedral.
KITZENBERG, LILLIAN A./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 16, 1922 Mrs. Lillian A. Kitzenberg, wife of E. C. Kitzenberg, died this morning at 7 o'clock at her home on 312 Belle street after a long illness with cancer of the stomach. She had been confined to her bed for four weeks. She was born in Jerseyville, April 10, 1869, and was in her fifty fourth year. She had lived in Alton thirty one years, moving here from Jerseyville a few years after her marriage. She left no children. Besides her husband, E. C. Kitzenberg, she leaves one sister, Miss Rowena Timmons, of this city. Funeral arrangements had not been completed today. ********************************************
KITZMILLER, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 9, 1920 Last of Original 50 Buried in the Pruitt Cemetery
Joseph Kitzmiller, the ninety year old
resident of the Bethel neighborhood, nine miles from Jerseyville,
who was buried Saturday, was the last of a band of fifty farmers
organized about 56 years ago to buy ground for a cemetery, and for a
site for a church, according to his son, Richard Kitzmiller, the
Belle street [Alton] barber. Joseph Kitzmiller followed forty-nine
of the original band of fifty to their last resting places in the
cemetery they bought jointly more than half a century ago. All did
not live and die in that vicinity, but all who moved away and died
were brought back for burial in the cemetery, which the purchasers
named the Pruitt cemetery, a name it has kept since. The first
building erected as a house of worship by the fifty was a log one,
but the Bethel church of today is the development of the pioneer
church organized by the majority of the fifty. "He helped bury
forty-nine of the original fifty," Richard Kitzmiller says, "and
their descendants helped bury him, the last of the fifty." KLASNER, MATTHIAS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, July 25, 1921 Retired Truck Gardener and Florist Matthias Klasner, retired truck gardener and florist, died yesterday at 10 a.m. at his home at 1826 Kennedy Avenue. He was 85 years old. Though ailing for some time, he had been seriously ill only a short while. Mr. Klasner had been a resident of Alton at the Kennedy Avenue address for about three years. Before coming here he had been a resident of Godfrey township for fifty years. During his half century residence there he became known for his hospitality and ability as florist. Mr. Klasner was among the most hospitable of men. His friends were many. He came to America in 1868 to his home in Godfrey, where there was always a welcome. It was said of Mr. Klasner that his house was always open to his many friends. His genial disposition and constant friendliness made friends of all he met. Mr. Klasner's fame as a host did not outshine his fame as a florist and truck gardener. Demand was great for miles around for the products of his truck and flower gardens. Mr. Klasner was born on June 29, 1836, at Metzlich, Kartez, Germany. He came to America in 1868 and two years later took up his residence at Godfrey. Mr. Klasner is survived by two sons and two daughters. The sons are William Klasner, 619 Central Avenue, and John Klasner, 1004 East Seventh Street, manager of the Commercial Coal and Ice Co. The daughters are Miss Kate Klasner, who lived with her father, and Miss Mary Klasner, housekeeper for the Rev. Father Joseph Meckel, pastor of St. Mary's Church. Funeral services will be at St. Mary's Church at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, when Requiem Mass will be celebrated. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. ******************************************
KLEFFNER, FREDERICK/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 16, 1921 Frederick Kleffner, aged 64 years, died this morning at 5 o'clock at the Nazareth Home, after a lingering illness, suffering from dropsy. The deceased had been a life long resident of Alton. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Wingert, and three sons, Joseph, William, and Warren Kleffner, of this city. Besides the children he leaves two brothers, Joseph Kleffner of St. Louis and Frank Kleffner of Jerseyville. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from the Nazareth Chapel. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. *****************************************
KLEFFNER, THERESA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 14, 1919 Warren Kleffner will return to Alton tonight after ten and one half months' service for his country to learn for the first time that his mother is dead. Kleffner will reach Alton from Chicago at 6:40 o'clock and will be met at the station by one of his brothers, who will convey the sad intelligence to the young man. Kleffner has had many experiences since leaving Alton on the 25th of last February. He was officially reported by the War Department as missing in action on Oct. 29. Through the efforts of the Red Cross, he was found to be in a German prison camp and doing well. The name of the camp, however, was not determined. Last December 9 he wrote from Liverpool, England, that he was safe. This morning he sent a joyful telegram that he would be home this evening. Both the letter and the telegram were addressed to his mother, Mrs. Theresa Kleffner, who died September 22 last. For that reason, his family and friends are certain that young Kleffner is not aware of the fact that his mother has passed away. Upon the death of the mother, efforts were made to get the word to Kleffner, but it is apparent, now, that the letters have not reached him. Two brothers, Joseph and William, and one sister, Mrs. Robert Wingert, are living in Alton. Wingert is also in the service of his country, _____ a member of the Marines. Kleffner went from Alton to Camp Taylor, then to Camp _____ and later in France. ****************************************
KLEIN, HERBERT C./Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Monday, August 7, 1916/Submitted by MyraAnn H. C. Klein Succumbed Sunday Following Operation. Funeral Will Be On Tuesday Afternoon at Prairietown Herbert C. Klein, aged 28 years, a prominent young farmer of Prairietown, died at 5:45 o'clock Sunday morning, following an operation for appendicitis. He was operated on late Saturday morning and on Saturday afternoon seemed somewhat better. Saturday evening he began declining. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence, thence to the Lutheran church at Prairietown. Rev. U. Iben, pastor of the church, will conduct the services. Interment will be in the cemetery there. Mr. Klein was born November 5, 1887 and died August 6, 1916. His birthplace was a farm near Prairietown and he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klein. His schooling was acquired at the public school at Prairietown and after completing his education he remained on his father's farm and assisted Mr. Klein. Four years ago he was married at Dorsey to Miss Nona Renken, of that place. After the marriage they settled on his father's farm where they remained until Mr. Klein's death. The young man's death was a sad blow to his many friends, many of whom did not know that his condition was so serious. He was well liked by all those who knew him during his short but well spent life. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nona Klein, and one son, Homer, of Prairietown, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Klein of Prairietown and three brothers and two sisters. The latter are Louis and August Klein of Edwardsville and Frank of Prairietown and Mrs. Fred Weishaupt of Prairietown and Mrs. Henry Honerkamp of Worden.
Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, August 9, 1916/Submitted by MyraAnn Many At Funeral - Last Sad Rites of H. C. Klein Held Yesterday - Prairietown Church was Packed to Greatest Capacity
The funeral of Herbert C. Klein, aged 28
years, who died Sunday morning, which was held yesterday afternoon,
was one of the largest ever held at Prairietown. Over 600 persons
attended the services and the Prairietown Lutheran Church was packed
to capacity and many were compelled to remain on the outside.
Services were conducted at 2 o'clock from the family residence,
thence to the church. Rev. U. Iben, the pastor, conducted the
services. There were many beautiful floral offerings, which
evidenced the high esteem in which the young man was held by his
many friends. The pall bearers were selected from the neighbors.
There were: Edward Behrenfanger, Fred Zirges, Jr., Edward Meyer,
Otis Drake, August Weishaupt, and Edw. Dustmann. The procession to
the church was said to be over one mile and a half long. Interment
was in the cemetery at Prairietown. Those who attended from out of
town were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foley and family, Nicholas Smith,
Misses Louise and Laura Foley, Mrs. Mary Schank, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Foley, Mrs. Elisabeth Gown and Mrs. Antone Kuper, Venice; Mrs. Henry
Klein and daughter, Miss Louisa, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Klein, Mr. and
Mrs. L. H. Klein, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Klein and children, Leona,
Luela and Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sido and Herman Luebbert,
Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs. George Ranken, Miss Laura Ranken and
Frank, Erhardt and Otto Ranken, Dorsey; Mrs. and Mrs. Henry
Honerkamp, Mrs. and Mrs. August Honerkamp Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William
Weishaupt, Mr. and Mrs. William Gusewelle, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Meyer, Louise Tino, Christ Heinemeier, John Rojeck, Mrs. Henry
Emrich, Mrs. Joseph Mollage, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Peters, Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Blume, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Louise Blume Sr., and family, William
Zirges, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Otis Welch and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Welch,
Worden: Mrs. and Mrs. John Suesen, Mrs. C. W. Meyer, and Mrs. and
Mrs. Charles Suesen and Mr. and Mrs. George Suesen, Bethalto; Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Manshold and family, Mrs. Emma Schoenweg, Mr. and
Mrs. Schoenweg, William Holenberg, Miss Louise Kolhlenberg and Mr.
and Mrs. Chas Kohlenberg and family, Bunker Hill; Mrs. William
Moritz, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Obert and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Opal, Jr.,
Carpenter; Rev. Theodore Uben, Litchfield, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Kayser,
Liberty Prairie; Mrs. Edward Smith, Hillsboro, and Mrs. John
Gueltner, Moro.
KLEIN, LOUIS/Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Tuesday, July 24, 1934/Submitted by MyraAnn
Prairietown, July 24--Louis Klein, aged
retired farmer, died at his home two miles east of here Monday
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock following a lingering illness. Funeral
rites will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late
residence to the Lutheran church, Rev. W. C. Bekemeyer, pastor,
officiating. Interment will be made at the Prairietown cemetery. Mr.
Klein was united in marriage with Miss Johanna Schoeneweg, who
preceded him in death, December 16, 1877. She died May 4, 1923.
Three sons, Frank Klein of this vicinity, August Klein,
Edwardsville, and Louis Klein, Fruit; two daughters, Mrs. Fred
Weishaupt, Prairietown; and Mrs. Henry Hahnenkamp, Worden; two
brothers, Henry Klein, Edwardsville, and Fred Klein, Prairietown;
two sisters, Mrs. Louise W. Belk, Mobile Ala., and Mrs. Mary Foley,
Venice, and ten grandchildren survive.
KLEINPETER, MARY/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 11, 1920 Mrs. Mary Kleinpeter, aged 80, died Friday afternoon at 5:40 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alexander Caldwell of 710 East Sixth street. For the past four years Mrs. Kleinpeter has been making her home with Mrs. Caldwell and her family. She was up and around until about ten days ago when she was taken to her bed. Shortly after becoming bedfast, and knowing that the end was near, Mrs. Kleinpeter expressed a wish that she would die on a Friday and be laid out on a Sunday. Her wish was granted for her death occurred yesterday, just as evening was falling. Mrs. Kleinpeter was born in Weinsheim, near Coblenz, Germany. She came to this country, and direct to Alton, when she was sixteen years ago [sic]. She was married young to Jacob Kleinpeter, who passed away 46 years ago. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, and of several church organizations, including the Altar Society. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alexander Caldwell, and by four sons, John, George, Emil Kleinpeter of St. Louis, and Ed Kleinpeter, director of the White Hussars, of Alton. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The funeral of Mrs. Kleinpeter will be held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. *************************************
KLEIST, ALBERT/Source: Troy Call, February 1, 1918 Albert Kleist, a well known harness maker and citizen of Troy for the past thirty-three years, and who was also one of the city's aldermen in the second ward, expired at his home at 7:50 o'clock Thursday morning [Jan. 31] after an illness of only two days due to pneumonia. His age was 68 years, 2 months and 19 days. Mr. Kleist's death was a shock to his family and a surprise to his friends, but few of the latter even knowing he was ill. He spent Sunday and Monday visiting in St. Louis and while there contracted a severe cold. He was quite ill when he returned home and immediately took to his bed. Pneumonia developed and ran a rapid course. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will be from the family residence to St. Paul's Lutheran church. Rev. C. Lange, the pastor, will conduct the obsequies and interment will be in the Lutheran cemetery. Deceased was a native of Stateen, Germany, and born November 12, 1849. In 1874, at the age of twenty-five years, he emigrated to this country and located first at Washington, Mo., where he remained two years and then went to St. Louis where he was married to Miss Anna Heintzemann who survives him. They came to Troy in 1884 and Mr. Kleist established himself in business as a harness maker which he followed since. To Mr. and Mrs. Kleist were born seven children, two of whom died in infancy and another, Miss Elizabeth, dying some years ago in the flower of young womanhood. The surviving children are three sons and one daughter, viz: Theodore, of LaPorte City, Iowa; Frederick and William of St. Louis, and Mrs. A. J. Gers of Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Kleist is also survived by one brother and one sister who are Rev. Franz Kleist, a Lutheran minister of Chicago, and Mrs. Albertina Neubauer of Milwaukee, Wis. There are also five grandchildren. Mr. Kleist was a faithful member of St. Paul's church ever since residing in Troy and had served it in official capacities in the past. He was successful in the conduct of his business and was regarded as one of the leading citizens. His sudden taking away is a severe blow to his family who have the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of their many friends. ************************************************
KLINGEL, LOUIS/Source: Edwardsville
Intelligencer, December 1, 1870/Submitted by Jane Denny
KLOCK, WILLIAM F./Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer, Wednesday, January 18, 1893 William F. Klock, an old resident of this city, died Wednesday night [January 11, 1893], at 9:35 o'clock of general debility. He has been sick for several years, but up to recently had been able to be about. The funeral took place from the family residence, Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The remains were interred in Woodlawn. The pallbearers were: F. G. Bernius, Frank Delhaus, Henry Hillis, John Kaufman, Jacob Bregenzer, Melchoir Herin. Mr. Klock was born in Schlesswig, Holstein, Germany, September 10, 1827, and came to this country in 1851, and settled at Memphis, Tennessee. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted and served three years in the Cavalry, when he was discharged on account of disability. He was married twice. He married Mrs. Louisa Schmidt in Memphis, Tennessee, January 24, 1868, and they came to this city in the Spring of 1864. Of this union four children were born, of whom only one survives, Mrs. Minnie Kaufman. His wife and two stepsons, W. Z. and Joseph Schmidt, also survive. ****************************************************
KLUETER, NORMAN W./Source: Newspaper/Submitted by Sharon Inman Norman W. Klueter, 53, of Rte. 6, died at 4 a.m. today at St. Joseph's Hospital, Highland. An area farmer, he was born Sept. 17, 1917 at St. Louis, a son of Mrs. Ella Stille Klueter and the late Fred C. Klueter. He was married Nov. 28, 1942 to Louise Feezel, who survives. Also surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Jewell of Alexandria, Va.; a brother, Raymond Klueter of Rte. 7, Edwardsville; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Bettmann of Springfield and Mrs. Arthur Brockmeier of Rte. 6, Edwardsville. He was chairman of the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District and Lower Kaskaskia Land Use Council, and was a member of the Madison County Farm Bureau. He was a member of Eden United Church of Christ and past president of the churchmen's fellowship. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery. ************************************************
KNAB, SABINA/Source: Alton Telegraph, September 26, 1912 Mrs. Sabina Knab died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at 2:40 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. B. Hyatt, 1114 Henry street. The old lady, who had just passed her 81st milestone, was taken sick early in July last, and at that time it was thought she could not survive, but about 3 weeks ago she improved so much that her folks thought she was on the way to recovery, but yesterday she was stricken very suddenly with what proved to be her ending. The remains were taken to St. Louis yesterday and funeral services will be held at the home of her son, Matthew, on Thursday, at 2 p.m. She will be buried at Calvary cemetery. *******************************************
KNAPP, MARGARET ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 23, 1920 Margaret Elizabeth Knapp, widow of William E. Knapp, died last evening at 7 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Crofton, 2300 Holman street. Four weeks ago Mrs. Knapp suffered an attack of pneumonia, and death resulted from weakness which followed. Mrs. Knapp was born in the City of Cork, Ireland, and was in her 76th year. She was the mother of seven children, five daughters and two sons. The children are: Mrs. James Crofton, Alton; Mrs. Peter Crofton, Alton; Mrs. C. Kellar, Jerseyville; Mrs. R. Douglas, Dow; Mrs. Paul McCarthy, San Diego, Calif.; Henry C. Knapp of Montizuma, Ind.,; and George Knapp of Des Moines. The body will be taken to Belltrees for burial. The family will leave the house at 12 o'clock for Belltrees. ***************************************
KNECHT, HENRIETTA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, August 27, 1923 Nonagenarian Dies from Old Age Mrs. Henrietta Knecht, one of the oldest residents of Madison county, died Sunday night at 8 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Jones, in Fosterburg, aged ninety five. Mrs. Knecht had lived in the Fosterburg neighborhood forty-eight years and was one of the best known of the old residents of that neighborhood. She was the widow of Charles Knecht, who died 2 years ago. She was the mother of four daughters, Mrs. Martin Thompson, Mrs. Thomas Jones, Mrs. John Schneider, Mrs. Will Doerr, and two sons, Charles Fileback, and Peter Knecht. Up to six weeks before she died, Mrs. Knecht had been active, moved about the place and could read and enjoyed the use of all her faculties. She was a member of the Fosterburg Methodist church, and services will be held from that church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and burial will be in the Fosterburg cemetery. *****************************************
KNIGHT, JOSEPH W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 20, 1920 The funeral of Joseph W. Knight was held yesterday from the family home, 655 1/2 East Broadway. Services were conducted by Rev. S. D. McKenny, pastor of the Cherry STreet Baptist Church. Interment was in City Cemetery. The pallbearers were John Halvig, James O'Neal, B. Brickley, R. Feyler, C. W. Gibson and Roy Zumwalt. ******************************************
KOCH, JOSEPHINE (nee AGNE)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 24, 1921 Mrs. Josephine Koch, aged 71, died at the family home, 608 East Third Street, on Sunday, January 23, at six o'clock, following a general decline which commenced about four months ago. Mrs. Koch was the widow of Charles Koch who died August 4, 1903. Mrs. Koch was born and reared in Alton, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Agne, former well known residents of this city. She was a kind neighbor and friend and was every ready to lend a hand in time of trouble or illness. She is survived by seven children, Lillie, Katie, Arthur, Louis, Emil, Charles and Oscar; seven grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters. The brothers and sisters are William Agne of Alton; Julius Agne of Racine, Wis.; Mrs. Elizabeth Fritsch; and Mrs. Henry Hancock of Alton. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the home, and friends are invited to attend. Services will be conducted by Rev. C. C. Smith of the Congregational Church. Burial will be in the City Cemetery. **************************************
KOCH, LOUIS/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 9, 1923 Killed as Auto is Turned Over Louis Koch, 49, was killed when the automobile he was driving turned over near Staunton yesterday afternoon. He is believed to have been killed instantly. Rick Winters, with Louis Koch in the automobile, had a wrist and one rib broken. Koch and Winters, with John McNally and Len Wagner, went to Staunton yesterday on a fishing trip. It was on the return trip that the accident occurred. On the return trip, Koch and Winters were in Koch's car, and McNally and Wagner in McNally's automobile. When the Koch machine left the dirt road to go on the state highway, it skidded into a curb and one of the wheels was crushed. This caused the car to turn over. According to a description of the accident given by Winters, Koch was thrown to the pavement and Winters on top of him. The body was brought to Alton today. Koch apparently struck the pavement with his head when he was thrown from the machine, the wound being near the temple. This is believed to have caused his death. The McNally machine was in advance of the Koch car and when the latter auto was delayed, McNally and Wagner went back. They found a crowd surrounding the Koch machine and investigation revealed that Koch was dead. Koch was associated with his brothers Emil and Arthur, in a meat market on East Broadway. He is survived by four brothers, Emil, Charles, Arthur and Oscar; and two sisters, Miss Lillian and Miss Katie Koch, all of Alton, and a daughter, Dorothy. The story which was brought home today from the scene of the accident was that Louis Koch's car was being turned out to one side to avoid hitting another car and when the car was being turned back on the road, the wheel became caught and broke off, which caused the car to overturn. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home, 608 East Third street, and services will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Townsend of the Congregational church. *****************************************
KOCH, MAUDE (nee MURPHY)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 19, 1922 Dies With Newborn Babe Mrs. Maud Murphy Koch, wife of Henry Koch, died at St. Joseph's hospital last night and with her died a newborn infant. Mrs. Koch was 33 years of age, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Murphy. The family lived north of Upper Alton, but formerly lived just east of Alton near the Federal Lead plant, and Mrs. Koch's parents are well known residents of the vicinity of Alton. The time of the funeral will be announced later. ****************************************
KOEHNE, CHARLES W./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 20, 1920 Charles W. Koehne, a lifelong resident of Alton, died Saturday afternoon at his residence, 2401 Alby street, after an illness of long duration from cancer. Mr. Koehne was well known in Alton through his connection for many years with the firm of Drury & Wead [sic], and also with the First Baptist Church, where he had been a long time and a very devoted member. He had been incapacitated by illness for many months and no one knew better than himself that there was no physical help for him, and that the outcome must be fatal. Mr. Koehne was 56 years of age. During his whole life he had lived in Alton he was a highly respected man. He was known in his church as a man who was devoted to it, and he was regarded as a very conscientious man and a consistent Christian. He had been active in his church work. He leaves beside his wife, two sons and two daughters, William Koehne of Wood River, Frank Koehne of Alton, Mrs. Helen Hart of Upper Alton and Mrs. Grace Heidemann of Maplewood. Koehne is survived by two brothers, William and Louis, and three sisters, Mrs. Al Roberts, Mrs. Walter Roper and Mrs. C. N. Streeper. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the First Baptist Church. Owing to the fact that it was impossible to give any newspaper announcement of his death prior to the funeral, requests were made on the pastors for announcement from the pulpits, as Mr. Koehne had been deeply interested in the Men's Bible Class movement in Alton. Rev. M. W. Twing had charge of the services and was assisted by Rev. H. D. Johnson of the Elm street chapel. The pallbearers were: Edward Spreen, Mark Sloman, James Rodgers, Clark Show, John Mitchell, Roy A. Blair. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. ****************************************
KOELLER, CERNIDINA/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, May 9, 1922 Mrs. Cernidina Koeller, aged 73, wife of John A. Koeller, died this morning at 12:30 o'clock at the family home, 321 Langdon street. Mrs. Koeller was born in Germany, but for the past 48 years she has resided in the neighborhood of Alton and Godfrey. For the five years past, the family has made its home in this city. She was a member of St. Mary's congregation. She had a wide circle of friends throughout the city and the news of her death will be received with much sadness. She is survived by her husband, John A. Koeller; five daughters, Sister Augustine of St. Mary's Infirmary, St. Louis, Mrs. Teresa Bihr, Santa Marie, Ill., Miss Louise Koeller, Edwardsville, the Misses Frances and Annie of Alton, also by three sons, Fred of Campbell, Mo., Henry of Godfrey and Gus of Chicago. She also leaves two sisters, Sister Clara of Springfield, and Mrs. T. Manns of Godfrey, and four brothers, Theo Droste, Godfrey; Joseph of Germany; Albert of Chicago; and Henry of Prairie Du Rocher, Ill. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Church. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. *****************************************
KOHLER, EUGENE/Source: Troy Call, January 4, 1918 Eugene Kohler, aged 22 years and a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kohler, former residents of Troy but now residing at Collinsville, died at Camp Taylor, Kentucky on New Year's day after a brief illness of pneumonia. The body arrived at Collinsville yesterday and the funeral is being held today. Young Kohler is the second Collinsville boy to die in the service of his country. He was formerly employed by the Brooks Tomato Products Company at Collinsville and left there with the second contingent which went in October. He had a fine physique and made a model soldier. He is survived by his parents and a younger brother. **********************************************
KOLB, BARBARA (nee KOEHLER)/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, October 3, 1921 Funeral services for Mrs. Barbara Kolb, who died Saturday afternoon, will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical Church by the Rev. E. L. Mueller of Stratton, Mo., former pastor of the church, and the Rev. O. W. Heggemeier, present pastor. Interment will be in the City Cemetery. Mrs. Kolb died at her home, 622 East Seventh street, less than two weeks after a fall at her home, in which she strained the ligaments of her hip. She was 69 years old. Last Thanksgiving eve, Mrs. Kolb fell at her home and broke her hip. It was not until last April that she was able to again be about, with the aid of crutches. On September 22 last, she fell again, tearing loose the ligaments in the other hip. Following the second fall she was again bedfast and never recovered from the effects. Until the time of the first fall, Mrs. Kolb had been in good health. Close friends of Mrs. Kolb said that after her first injury, which disabled her, she had always retained hope that she would ultimately recover, but when she was injured recently she resigned all hope of ever being able to help herself and that her death was due largely to the fact that she did give up hope. Her strong will which had manifested its power at direction in the past went to sleep and under the circumstances her death was only what might have been expected. She had suffered considerable internal pain after her second injury and at no time did she show symptoms of improvement. Mrs. Kolb was born August 24, 1852, in Langsdorf-Hessen, Dormstadt, Germany. She came to this country when 18 years old, and has resided in Alton since that time. Before marriage she was Miss Barbara Koehler. She was married on January 16, 1875, to George Kolb. Mrs. Kolb was a prominent member of the Evangelical Church. For 13 years she was president of the Ladies' Aid Society of that church, and for 13 years she was president of the sewing society. She was known for her charity work. She was at one time a member of the board of directors of the Alton Woman's Home, and always responded to calls for help from that institution. She was active in charitable work in the interest of St. Joseph's Hospital, and always sought to help persons less fortunate than she. She leaves three cousins, Henry and Anna Bauch and Mrs. Fred Koch, all of Godfrey. Mrs. Kolb is survived by two sisters living in Germany. She leaves three nephews, Ernest, George and William Kolb, and a niece, Mrs. Joseph Klabolt. Mrs. Kolb will be buried in a steel casket, which will be encased in a concrete vault, in compliance with a wish made to her nephew, William Kolb, that her body be securely encased for burial. Pallbearers will be William, George and Ernest Kolb, Joseph Klabolt, Max Hartwig and William Hoff. **************************************************
KOY, MARGARET/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, September 20, 1922 Mrs. Margaret Koy died last night at midnight at St. Joseph's hospital following a surgical operation performed, in the hope it would give her some relief from suffering consequent upon a leg fracture which occurred eight weeks ago at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James Neuman, of 313 Carroll street. Mrs. Koy will be best remembered by Alton people as the matron of the Alton Woman's Home for a long period. Most of her friends referred to her as Mrs. Kay, and that was the pronunciation generally given her name. The death of Mrs. Koy followed a period of intense suffering, due to her falling in her home on a porch. She fractured her hip, and as she was 84 years of age, such an injury naturally might be expected to prove fatal. She showed remarkable vitality, but of late it had seemed that a surgical operation would be necessary to assist her on the way to recovery. It was realized that it was a grave chance that was being taken, but she was willing to undergo it. The nervous shock coupled with her weakened condition, due to her age and her long period of confinement, proved too much for her and death resulted a week after the operation was performed. Mrs. Koy leaves three daughters, Mrs. Emma Dwyer of Wood River, Mrs. Minnie Neuman of Alton, Mrs. Charles Swain of San Diego, Calif., also two sons, William Burnett of Pensacola, Fla., and Harry Burnett of Jacksonville, Fla. She leaves six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. *************************************************
KRANTZ, GEORGE/Source: Troy Star, June 28, 1894 Died - At his home in Marine Prairie, Jarvis Township, Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, George Krantz, aged 73 years and 3 months. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence, and was attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and relatives. The pall bearers were Messrs. Fred May, Martin Muell, Peter Fry, Fred Hess, Conrad Brennemann and Samuel Fry. Deceased leaves a wife, eight children and 24 grandchildren. His children are Messrs. George, Jacob, Henry, William, John; Mesdames John Noffs of Collinsville and Lizzie Kaufman of St. Morgan; one daughter, not married, Miss Bertha, and a step-daughter, Miss Amelia Mullock. Mr. Krantz was born in Germany and came to this country in 1844. He lived in Marine Prairie 27 years, prior to which he resided at Mascoutah. He was a hard working man and highly respected by all who knew him. The Star extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved. ********************************************
KREMER, FRANK H./Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 29, 1920 Frank H. Kremer, son of Mrs. Phillipina Kremer, died at midnight, Wednesday night at the family home, 217 East Broadway, after a long period of invalidism. The young man had been in a dying condition for two weeks and had been sick for more than two years. He was born in Alton and would have been 38 years old next March 17. Besides his mother, he leaves three brothers: Anton, Arthur and Edward, and one sister, Mrs. B. W. Plummer. He leaves also a daughter, Miss Evelyn Kremer. *****************************************
KRIEG, JOHN/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 30, 1919 John Krieg, of Knox, Ind., died at 3:40 o'clock this morning at his home, at the age of 61 years. He is survived by his wife and two sisters, Mrs. Alex Isch of Fosterburg, and Mrs. Henry Scheldt of Woodburn. He was ill for the past two years but has been bedfast for just two weeks. The body will arrive over the Chicago and Alton on Friday morning. Arrangements have not been completed but the funeral will probably be held from the Isch and Gvillo home. Krieg spent his life at Fosterburg, up to 13 years ago when he moved to Chicago to engage in the lumber business. One year ago he moved to a farm in Stark County, Ind. For many years he was in the dairy business, a partner to Alexander Isch. The old Krieg-Isch place is now the Isch and Gvillo farm. Krieg was married twice, his first wife being a sister to R. J. Young of Bluff street in this city. **************************************
KRIEGER, WILLIAM/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, December 5, 1921 William Krieger passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Johnson, Sunday, December 7, at 1:30 p.m. at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 14 days. He leaves to mourn his death two sons and five daughters, Edward and W. J. Krieger; Mrs. R. J. Bertles; Mrs. William Bertles; Mrs. Otto Johnson; Mrs. Herman Burjes; all of Dorsey; and Mrs. Frank Renken of Alton. He also leaves 21 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday, December 7, at 1 p.m. from the family home one and one-half miles west of Dorsey, Ill. Burial will be in the Dorsey Lutheran cemetery. *******************************************
KRUG, ELIZABETH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, April 24, 1922 Mrs. Elizabeth Krug, 85, died yesterday at 3:30 p.m. at her home, 2223 State street, after an illness of two months due to the infirmities of old age. She was the widow of Joseph Krug. Mrs. Krug was born in Elizabethtown, N. J. and came to Alton 61 years ago. Before marriage she was Elizabeth Broom. She was married in 1856 to Joseph Krug. He died in 1916, when they had been married 60 years. Mrs. Krug was a member of St. Mary's Church and was prominent in the activities of that organization. She was a member of the Altar Society for years and was one of its most ardent workers. She is survived by three sons, Joseph, John and Aloysius Krug, all of Alton, and six daughters, Misses Barbara, Catherine, Annie and Clara Krug, and Mrs. William Walter and Mrs. George Lanrau, all of Alton. She is survived also by 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Catherine Brummer of Columbia City, Ind. The funeral will be held Wednesday from the home to St. Mary's Church, where requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. **********************************************
KRUG, JOSEPH/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, Monday, May 8, 1916 Joseph Krug, in the 80th year, died at his home, State and Parker streets, at 9:30 o'clock Monday morning from old age. Mr. Krug's illness began last January. Most of the time since he became ill he was confined to his bed, and the last two weeks his condition had become very serious so that his death was looked for at any time. Mr. Krug was born in Dayton, Ohio, where he learned to be a gardener. He moved to Alton fifty-five years ago and he bought the place on State street where he spent the rest of his life and where he reared a large family. He was a hard working, industrious man, of good character and he was very successful. For many years he conducted practically the only florist business in Alton. All over Alton he was highly esteemed, and was regarded as one of Alton's best citizens. He had built up a valuable institution at his botanical garden on State street, in which he was deeply interested. He leaves his wife and nine children, Misses Barbara, Kate, Annie and Clara Krug, Mrs. William Walters, Mrs. George Landre, and Messrs. John, Joseph and Aloysius Krug. He was a member of St. Mary's Church, and the funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from that church, and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. *************************************************
KUEHN, UNKNOWN WIFE OF CHARLES/Source: Alton Evening Telegraph, January 15, 1919 [Note: this obit was extremely hard to read ... errors may exist.] Mrs. M___ Kuehn, widow of Charles Kuehn, died at midnight Tuesday at ____ ______ ____ State street. She was 78 years old. Mrs. Kuehn was born in Germany, and came to this country while a young girl. She lived in Alton for 60 years. For the past __ years she has operated a grocery store on State street near her home. Since the death of her husband about ten years ago, Mrs. Kuehn has conducted the store alone. The little store on State street has been patronized by the children of the Cathedral and ____ing schools, being situated between the two buildings. Children for years have gotten pennies at home to buy the sweets at the little store, and today pupils of the two schools ask pennies of their parents to _____ Keonzes, the same as their parents did a generation ago. Mrs. Kuehn had tended store for the past few years despite her advanced age, and will be greatly missed by the pupils of the two schools. The children were always greeted pleasantly by Mrs. Kuehn, and she was an _______ a part of the school life of many of the children as any of their _________. Mrs. Kuehn is survived by two daughters, Miss Mena Kuehn, who lived with her, and Mrs. Walter Lock. She leaves ____ one grandson, Courtney ______. The funeral will be Friday afternoon at __ o'clock from the home on State Street, and burial will be in the City Cemetery, Rev. Frederick D. ______, pastor of St. Paul's Episcopal Church will conduct the services at the home. **************************************************
KUHNER, ELLA/Source: Troy Call, January 1, 1900 Mrs. Ella Kuhner, wife of Otto Kuhner, expired Saturday after an illness of pneumonia. Her age was 20 years. She was born near St. Morgan and on March 25, ____, was married to Otto Kuhner, a barber of Highland. One son was born to them and survives. She is also survived by her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neumann, and two sisters and one brother who are: Mrs. Ed Gausmann of St. Jacob, Mrs. Ed Becker of St. Morgan, and Homer Neumann of Highland. *************************************************
KURTH, CARRIE/Source: Troy Star, April 19, 1894 Carrie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Kurth, of St. Louis, died Sunday morning at five o'clock, of pneumonia. She was about four years and six months old. Mrs. Kurth, nee Rieder, is a daughter of Mrs. Annie Werschmidt of this city [Troy]. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the Catholic church to the Troy cemetery, and was largely attended. ************************************************
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