Obituaries, Page 2

Transcribed by Dan Weger.

These obituaries were copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included.

Obituary of John Elliott BALDRY.
John Baldry Dies at His Home Near Porterville
   John Elliott Baldry, 80, retired pumper for the Ohio Oil Company, died at his home last Friday night in the Porterville vicinity about 11:00 o'clock following a prolonged illness.
   He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Catherine _____ of Cerro Gordo and Ruth at home and one brother, Ernst, of Trimble. One grandaughter and great grandson also survive.

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Obituary of Mrs. Margaret Jane (WIMAN) STRATTON.
   Margaret Jane Wiman was born April 8, 1842 in Crawford County, Ill., where she spent all her life. She was the daughter of James and Eliza Wiman and was 3rd in a family of nine children, four of which have preceded her in death.
   She was converted in a meeting held in a barn about the year 1858 under the labors of Elder Jonathan Wiman, her uncle, and put in her membership at West Harmony church when dedicated in 1875, and remained a faithful member until death.
   She was united in marriage to Tandy R. Stratton April 1, 1866, who after nearly 48 years of wedded life is left to mourn his loss. Besides her husband she leaves two brothers, G.H. Wiman and A.C. Wiman, two sisters, Mrs. Emily Holmes and Mrs. Rebecca Vaughn, four children, Mrs. Dora Wilkin, Mrs. Fanny Drake and Ira and Otto Stratton, 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many relatives and friends. One grandson preceded her in death, being the only death in the immediate family.
   She died Feb. 23, 1914, after several weeks of suffering, aged 71 years, 10 months and 15 days. She seemed to know that the end was near and expressed herself as being in the hands of a merciful Savior, and said, "I am fully resigned to go or stay." Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

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Obituary of Mrs. S. A. Wertman.
Died Suddenly Friday Morning
   Mrs. S. A. Wertman died last Friday morning about two o'clock, having suffered a stroke of apoplexy a few minutes before. In company with the family of her sister, Mrs. Dan McGuigan, she had gone to Terre Haute by auto, returning about nine o'clock. She retired about eleven o'clock in apparent good health, immediately going to sleep. A few minutes before two o'clock in the morning, her husband was awakened by hearing her choking, but before he could secure assistance she was dead. Funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. White of the Presbyterian Church. Burial took place in the Robinson cemetery Monday morning.

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Obituary of Mrs. Nancy Jane (WEGER) ATTAWAY.
   Mrs. Nancy Jane Weger, better known to her friends as "Pet" was born in Crawford County, Ill., in 1877. She died at the age of 68 years, 10 months and 14 days on October 7, 1946.
   She was united in marriage to George Harlin Attaway and to this union were born two sons, Georgie Harrison Attaway of Odon, Ind., and Clifford at home.
   Later in life she was married to John Batman Gaither who is left to mourn her departure. She leaves two brothers, John and Elmer Weger of Flat Rock and Robinson, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
   She became a member of the Christian Church at Russellville and was baptized in 1928.

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Obituary of Mrs. Martha (APPLE) WILLIAMSON.
Aged Porterville Woman Dies Monday Afternoon
   Mrs. Martha Williamson, 84 years of age, died at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at her home near Porterville following an illness of about two years. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Abbie Chapman with whom she made her home, and Roy Williamson. A brother, John Apple of near Trimble, and a sister Mrs. Mary Ellen Gettinger of Hutsonville, also survive.
   Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock at the Porterville West Church with Rev. Spencer and Rev. Piersall officiating. Burial was made in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery.

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Obituary of Mrs. Thomas E. WATSON.
Mrs. Watson Died Wednesday
   Mrs. Thomas E. Watson, who has been a sufferer from paralysis for the past five years, died at an early hour Wednesday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. R. Anderson, 809 South King street. She in survived by two sons and two daughters: L. R. Watson of Jackson, Tenn.; I. L. Watson, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. A. T. Bunch, of Indianapolis; and Mrs. W. R. Anderson, of Robinson. Funeral services were held at the home of the daughter in this city Thursday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. James H. Welsh, pastor of the Christian church. The remains were taken to Rocky Ford, Colo., for interment.

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Obituary of Martha (SMITH) WALKER.
DEATH'S DOINGS - MARTHA SMITH WALKER
   In the bright glow of the quiet Sunday morning, May 8, 1904, the spirit of Martha Smith Walker, relict of Alexander Walker, familiarly known as Grandma Walker, peacefully took its flight from earth and its cares and triumphantly entered the happy beyond. She was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania November 8, 1818, where she grew to womanhood, and early in life was married to Alexander Walker. They then moved to Jackson county, Ohio, remaining there eight years, and in 1868, with her husband and family, came to this county, remaining a resident till her demise, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. L. Nichols.
   Grandma Walker was a life-long member of the United Presbyterian church, and was a true, faithful and devout follower of all its principles and teachings. Upon her coming to this county she united with the church at this place and as long as her health would permit was found at each service. After years marked their history on her brow in deepening lines and times snow that never melts dropped softly on her forehead and she became totally blind and could not attend, yet she never lost interest in the church or Sunday school, and maintained her love for it till the last.
   As a mother she was kind and indulgent, never forgetful what might be best for each child's welfare. Patience her predominating trait of character. Selfishness was not known to her. As a friend and neighbor she leaves many who will revere her memory for her many acts of kindness. The pale, withered hands of four score and five years now stirless--are folded over the silent heart.

"In mute appeal they tell of labor done.
And well earned rest at setting of life's sun;
And on her lips a smile as if she said,
None know life's secret but the happy dead."

   Her life of faith and trust in God and tireless labors not to hoard earth's gold nor win its laurels, but with reverent humility working ever "in His name," has brought her to her promised home and we breathe a prayer that we may close our time of trial with such trust serene.
   She leaves six children, Drs. J. B. and J. H. Walker, of Effingham, Mrs. Agnes VanHorn, of Gordon, Wm. Walker, Mrs. Mary Reid and Mrs. T. L. Nichols of Duncanville. Her husband and one son preceded her to glory several years ago. Besides the children to mourn her death, she leaves eighteen grandchildren and an only sister, Mrs. Amanda Buchanan of Duncanville, besides other relatives and a legion of friends.
   The funeral conducted by Revs. Woodburn and MacHatton at her home church was attended by many, after which her remains were interred in the adjoining cemetery alongside kindred dust.
   Duncanville, Ill.

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Obituary of Eudoris (LACKEY) STUOOKESBERRY, published 1 Apr 1978.
Former Crawford County Resident Dies
   Eudoris Lackey Stuookesberry, 57, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday at Benton City, Wash. She was a former Crawford County resident.
   She is survived by a son, Phillip Lackey, Richland, Wash.; several grandchildren; and locally, two sisters, Opal Pleasant, Robinson and Blanche Steffy, Birds; a brother, Nolan Weger, Palestine, and a sister-in-law and niece, Opal and Lorena Weger, Robinson.
   Memorial services will be held Tuesday at the Ennin Funeral Home, Richland, Washington.

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Obituary of Arthur McCOY, published 3 Apr 1978.
Arthur McCoy, 80, Dies Sunday
   Arthur C. McCoy, 80, 506 W. Main Street, Robinson, died at 11:06 a.m. Saturday while a patient at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born May 4, 1897 in Wabash County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. A. McCoy. He attended and graduated from the Mt. Carmel schools and was a graduate of McKendree College, Lebanon.
   He worked as a clerk in the Charles Olwin Shoe Store at Mt. Carmel, later founding his own store and eventually forming a chain of McCoy Shoe Stores in Robinson, Salem, Paris and Jacksonville, and Ft. Myers, Florida.
   He was a member and past president of the Robinson Chamber of Commerce, served for nine years on the Robinson High School board during the time the gymnasium was built, was a Marine veteran of World War I, member and past commander of the Ernest M. Coulter American Legion Post No. 69 of Robinson, First United Methodist Church of Robinson, executive secretary of the Robinson Cemetery Association, member of the Robinson BPO Elks Lodge No. 1188, member and past president of the Robinson Rotary Club, chairman of the board of directors of the First Robinson Savings and Loan, past director of the Crawford County State Bank of Robinson and member of the Christian Men's Fellowship.
   He married the former Bernice Herod in Robinson June 15, 1922, who survives along with two brothers, Robert McCoy, Lawrence, Kan., and Richard McCoy, Largo, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Quist, Essex, Iowa; and several nieces and lephews.
   Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church of Robinson with Rev. Judson Souers pastor and Rev. L. B. Walkington officiating. Burial will be in the new Robinson cemetery.

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Obituary of Moynelle (BRAY) HARLOFF, published 3 Apr 1978.
Moynelle Harloff, 65, Palestine, dies
   Moynelle F. Harloff, 65, of Palestine, died Sunday night at Crawford Memorial Hospital.
   Surviving are her mother, Lelia Bray of Palestine; several nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Palestine with the Rev. John O'Dell officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
   Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

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