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Death of W. R. Boner and Mrs. Luke Hughes Occurs This Morning Both Were Among the Oldest Settlers in This County, Having Come Here in the Thirties —Bigraphical Sketch. Another one of Burlington's pioneer women went to join the forces of the silent city early this morning, when death entered and carried away the soul of Mrs. Luke Hughes, at the resi dence, 418 South Third street. Com ing shortly after the death of Mrs. Finck, it has spread renewed sorrow in the hearts of many Burlingtonians to whom the pioneer women, who helped to establish and build up the present great city, were always clear. Eight years ago Mrs. Hughes suffered a stroke of palsy, and since that time she has been gradually sinking, and for the past three months was confined to her bed. For the past forty-eight hours, she has been unable to move or speak, and surrounded by her sons and daughters, her faithful nurse and lov ing friends she patiently awaited death, which came to her relief at 12:30 this morning. Biographical, Rebecca Walker was born in Ran dolph county, Virginia, in 1825, and when fourteen years of age she came across the country by wagon together with her parents, sisters and brothers, and settled in the territory north of Burlington, which is now known as the Walker settlement. In 1843 she was married to Luke Hughes, and has re sided in Burlington continuously for fifty-five years. She was of the Protestant faith, until shortly after her marriage when she embraced the Catholic religion. She has always been a faithful and earnest worker in her religious duties. She had many friends in this city and in all parts of the vi cinity surrounding Burlington, especially among the older inhabitants. For the past few years she had been unable to leave her home and patiently waited to be called to her home in heaven. She was very fond of little children and her grandsons and daughters and the children of the neighborhood always found a warm welcome from “Grandma.” She was a faithful mother and wife and the say ing that those who suffered on this earth will receive their reward in heaven is but a fitting tribute to one of 10d's noblest creatures—a true woman and loving mother. She is survived by three daughters and six sons. They are: Mrs. J. C. Foley, of this city; Mrs. J. B. McCor nick, of Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. 8S. A. Plum, of Creston; Messrs. J. D. and Mathew Hughes, of Omaha; L. I. Hughes, of Galesburg; M. M. Hughes, of Peoria; J. B. and Mark Hughes, of Burlington. She is also survived by ten grandchil dren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be held from St. Paul's church in this city, Wednesday morning. Another Pioneer Gone. Shortly after the news of the death of Mrs. Hughes comes the sad tidings of the death of another pioneer citizen in W. R. Boner, who died at 3 o'clock this morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W. D. Raikes, four miles west on the upper Augusta road. The deceased was one of the oldest settlers of the county. He was born in Ohio county, near Mounds ville, West Virginia, Sept. 12th, 1815, and came to Burlington April 12th, 1838, and has resided here continuous ly ever since. The deceased leaves five children. They are M. W. Boner, A. W. Boner, Mrs. W. B. Raikes, Mrs. A. P. Cogswell and Mrs. John G. Mil ler. The funeral will be held Wednesday from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Raikes, and from Long Creek church at L o'clock. At 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon oc curred the death of Margaretta, the in fant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hein, of 2112 King William street. The funeral was held today, interment being made at Aspen Grove cemetery. The Fuack Funeral. The last sad rites were held yester day over the remains of Mrs. Margaret Funck, impressive services were held at the residence at 2 _ o'clock and at the German M. K church at 2:30, conducted by the pastor. The deceased was the oldest member of the German M. B E. church, and the building was crowded with friends and relatives of the deceased, who wished to pay their last tribute, and have one more look at the wo man who had been so long one of them. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. A large number of friends followed the body to its last resting place at Aspen Grove cemetery. The following bore the pall, all rela tives of the deceased: George Kriech baum, Charles Kriechbaum, Theodore Kriechbaum, Louis Kriechbaum, Fred Kriechbaum, August Kriechbaum, Fbert Haffner sell stoves cheap.
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Burlington Evening Gazette
Burlington, Iowa, US
Mon, Nov 01, 1897
Page 5
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