OBITUARY OF JOHN M. SHURTZ (son-in-law of William and Margaret ((Philp)) Nowland; husband of Hattie Nowland) John M. Shurtz of Waltonville Dies at Age 92 John M. Shurtz, well known Waltonville resident, died at 10 o'clock last night at the home of his son, Henry Shurtz. He was 92 years, eight months and six days of age. Mr. Shurtz was the oldest director of the Jefferson County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, having served since 1904. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Waltonville. The body will remain at the Fry Funeral Home, where friends may call. Mr. Shurtz was born September 5, 1862 in Blissville township, the son of Andy and Martha (McConnaughay) Shurtz. On December 24, 1882 he was married to Hattie A. Nowland who preceded him in death on September 6, 1950. He was a member of the Waltonville Methodist church. Mr. Shurtz is survived by one son, Henry Shurtz; one daughter, Mrs. Edith S. Hirons; six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Carver of Mt. Vernon; two half-brothers, Carl of Waltonville and Menzo of Tamaroa; and five half-sisters, Etta Watkins, Mary Wever and Vada Quinn of Fresno, California, Jemma Hirons of Bakersfield, Calif., and Frankie Shurtz of Tulsa, Ok. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Newbury and Georgia Shurtz and two brothers, William R. and David P. Shurtz.John M. Shurtz of Waltonville Dies at Age 92 John M. Shurtz, well known Waltonville resident, died at 10 o'clock last night at the home of his son, Henry Shurtz. He was 92 years, eight months and six days of age. Mr. Shurtz was the oldest director of the Jefferson County Mutual Fire Insurance Company, having served since 1904. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Waltonville. The body will remain at the Fry Funeral Home, where friends may call. Mr. Shurtz was born September 5, 1862 in Blissville township, the son of Andy and Martha (McConnaughay) Shurtz. On December 24, 1882 he was married to Hattie A. Nowland who preceded him in death on September 6, 1950. He was a member of the Waltonville Methodist church. Mr. Shurtz is survived by one son, Henry Shurtz; one daughter, Mrs. Edith S. Hirons; six grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Carver of Mt. Vernon; two half-brothers, Carl of Waltonville and Menzo of Tamaroa; and five half-sisters, Etta Watkins, Mary Wever and Vada Quinn of Fresno, California, Jemma Hirons of Bakersfield, Calif., and Frankie Shurtz of Tulsa, Ok. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Newbury and Georgia Shurtz and two brothers, William R. and David P. Shurtz. |
OBITUARY OF SMITH T. CONLEE Thompson Smith Conlee, son of Josiah and Priscilla Conlee was born at Scales Mount, Joe Davis Co., Illinois, August 3, 1844, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mollie Patterson in Waltonville at the age of 79 years and 7 months. Mr. Conlee was of a family of twelve children all of whom have preceeded him in death except one sister, Mrs. Fonie Hoag of Humboldt, Iowa who is now 84 years. He spent several years as a soldier in the service of his country. In 1860, while living at Fort Dodge, Iowa, where he had previously moved with his parents, he enlisted with the state militia to help subdue the Sioux, Indiana, who were then on the war path. Later on the breaking ou tof the rebellion, he enlisted in the 92nd Iowa and was honorably discharged.at the close of the war, after which he returned to Illinois. On May 1, 1863, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Elizabeth Philp McCollough at Vandalia, Ill. To this union were born five children: Leon Conlee and Mrs. Mollie Patterson of Waltonville, who survive, two died in infancy. One, Holley Conlee, died while in the service of his country during the Spanish American War. Mr. Conlee enjoyed an extended acquantance throughout the country having been engaged in farming, threshing and saw mill business for many years and was known by all as a kind-hearted man, who was always ready to render assistance to others. He had been confined to his bed and the house since Dec. 6th and several times expressed himself as ready and willing to go. He leaves to mourn his death one son and one daughter, Leon Conlee and Mrs. Mollie Patterson of Waltonville, also four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted at the M. E. church at 1:30 p.m. March 8th by Rev. Geo. F. Murray assisted by Rev. Virgil Gould. Interment at Knob Prairie cemetery. (The clipping of this obituary was kindly provided by Mary Ann Ziarnek) |
OBITUARY OF HARRIET (PHILP) HAYNES Mrs. Harriett Haynes one of the oldest and best known residents of Ames died last Friday morning at the home of her son, J. E. Haynes. Mrs. Haynes was 83 years, 9 months of age and up until the last few months was quite active for one of her age. Deceased was born in Germantown, Bracken Co., Kentucky, March 6th 1829, and passed away December 6th, 1912 after a lingering illness of several months. In June 1849 she was united in marriage with Hosea B. Haynes, who preceded her to the home beyond 24 years ago. To this union were born 4 sons and 2 daughters. They are Thomas S., James E., Henry W., Charles B. Haynes, Mrs. Cora Hudson and Mrs. Lizzie Tolin wife of Chester Tolin who passed away April 30th, 1883. She also leaves four sisters, Mrs. Mary E. Laur aged 86 of Mt. Vernon, Illlinois, Mrs. Margaret Noland a twin sister, aged 83, Mrs. Lizzie Conlee aged 76 and Corinna Hicks aged 68 the latter three living in Waltonville, Ill. The combined ages of the five sisters being 397 years an average of nearly 80 years, ......grandchildren and 14 great grand children and many nieces and nephew. The funeral was conducted at the Ames church by G. E. Cunningham, Universalist Minister of Mt. Vernon, Ill. Mrs. Haynes embraced the Universalist faith early in life and lived an unselfish christian life and has now passed to a higher life in Heaven. Another has been called yonder Whom on earth we'll see no more And as we in sorrow ponder Se is on that fairer shore DEATH NOTICE Waterloo Republican, Waterloo, Illinois Dec. 11, 1912 Mrs. Haynes, relict of Hosea Haynes died at the family home in Yankeetown Friday Dec. 6, 1912, aged about 80 years. The remains were interred in the Gilbert cemetery Saturday. (My thanks to Candy Huckleberry for clippings of this obituary and death notice) |
OBITUARY OF MARY ELIZA (PHILP) LAUR Grandma Laur Has Passed to Her Reward Elizabeth Philp was born December, 1825 at Gallopolis , O., and at the age of 15, she came with her parents to Jefferson county, Illinois, and settled near what is now Waltonville. She was the oldest child the Philp family of three boys and six girls. February 29, 1844, she and Captain Joseph Laur were married, and to them were born three boys and four girls, all of whom are still living, except Charles, the oldest who died on April 14, 1913. Her husband, Joseph Laur, died June 18, 1895. She leaves three sisters, six children, thirty-seven grandchildren, and twenty-six great-grandchildren. Fifty-five years ago Grandma Laur united with the Christian church and remained a faithful member until called home. For the past two years she has been confined to her bed and was a great sufferer from ailments incident to old age, but she has borne her burdens like the faithful Christian that she was. None knew her but to love her. But her sufferings are now o'er And she's safe on that beautiful shore, While her sleeping dust reposes in the family burying ground near Waltonville. In this connection we cannot refrain from differing with those (and they are many) who lament the sudden and painless taking off of aged Christians. Grandma had suffered long, but patiently, waiting for the call to her heavenly home. No doubt she would have gone willingly at any time, but for reasons best known to our Heavenly Father, shewas left with her children to the ripe old age of 87 years and she did not murmur or complain--knowing that "He that doeth all things well" could not err. (The clipping of this obituary was graciously provided by Candy Huckleberry) |
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Friday, December 26, 1941 Wednesday, December 24th was the 59th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shurtz of Scheller. They were married in 1882 at Old Williamsburg, Ill., and since that time have resided in the same vicinity. Mr. Shurtz is 79 years old and Mrs. Shurtz is 76. Both are in fair health and still continue to do the work daily at their farm home. They are the parents of two children who are: Mrs. Edith Hirons of Waltonville, and Henry Shurtz who resides close by. They have seven grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. No special celebration was planned for the occasion. Walter Philp, a cousin of Mrs. Shurtz, who was present at their wedding lives at Waltonville. |
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