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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1917

Page

3

Mary Keck dies after seven week illness at 603 South Sixth

Mrs. Mary Keck aged 70 died after a seven week illness at her home 603 South Sixth street in Quincy. Born November 1 1846 in Marienbach Germany she lived in Quincy most of her life except two years in St Louis. Widow of Adam Keck she leaves four sons Otto John George and Adam plus eleven grandchildren and several daughters in law. Funeral at home 8:00 and 8:30 in St Martins Church burial at Boniface Cemetery.

Mary Keck South Sixth Street Marienbach Germany Quincy St. Louis Adam Keck Mra. Keck St. Mary's Catholic Church Kirkwood Otto Keck John Keck George Keck Eighe Wik Rone Cmasbery Osep Mra. S Gale Ann Delia Florence Keck

Funeral of Fred H. Meyer Held Saturday

The funeral for Fred H. Meyer was held at 8 o clock Saturday afternoon at the home 810 South Fourteenth street and at 3 30 o’clock in St. Jacobi Lutheran church conducted by Rev. G D Hamm. A large attendance and beautiful floral offerings were noted. Burial followed in Greenmount cemetery.

Fred H. Meyer South Fourteenth Street St. Jacobi Lutheran Church G. D. Hamm Greenmount Cemetery

Mrs Louisa Johnson Dies While Visiting Grandson in Gordon Neb

Mrs Louisa Johnson aged around 70 died Saturday during a visit to her grandson Charles Schaffer in Gordon Nebraska. Local authorities reported the death occurred while she was staying at the Schaffer home and no further details were provided.

Louisa Johnson Kentucky Street Charles Schaffer Gordon, Neb

Burial plans for Mrs. Johnson and companion

A fragment notes Mrs. Johnson and her companion Mrs. C. E. Schaller traveling with a son to a burial in Quincy. The text indicates arrangements for Monier Rares’ burial made by the party, with references to travel and location but lacks full names and clear actions.

Quincy Johnson C. E. Schaller

Funeral service for Mrs. Catharine Flotkoetter held at home and church

Mrs. Catharine Flotkoetter’s funeral began at 8:30 AM Saturday at 708 Kentuck Street and continued with a 9:00 AM Solemn High Mass at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Father Reis officiated with Dean Degenhardt as deacon and Father Kunsch as subdeacon. Bearers were William Berter, Henry Steinkamp, Frank Schulte, Christian Zwick, D. Buckle, and Mr. Faust. Burial followed in St. Boniface Cemetery.

Catharine Flotkoetter Catherine Flotkoetter Kentuck Street St. Boniface Catholic Church Father Reis Dean Degenhardt Father Kunsch William Berter Henry Steinkamp Frank Schulte Christian Zwick

Funeral for Elva Schnelle at Ursa Farm Home

The funeral for Elva Schnelle, the young girl burned in an accident at the family farm near Ursa, was held at 2 pm Saturday at the Ringler home on 714 South Fourteenth. Rev. G. D. Hamm officiated, four young girls sang, four girl friends served as bearers, and burial followed in Greenmount cemetery.

Mrs Edward Price Rites Planned At Schroeders Home

The body of Mrs Edward Price lay in the residence at 831 Monroe street Saturday evening from 7 to 9. The funeral is set for 3:30 this afternoon at the Schroeder home near Fowler. Burial will follow in Chase cemetery.

Edward Price Monroe Street John Schroeder Fowler Chase Cemetery

Rockport Woman Myrtle Reeder Dies After Operation

Mrs Myrtle Reeder 37 of Rockport died at 5 30 am Saturday in St Marys hospital after an operation. She leaves several brothers and sisters. The body was shipped to Rockport Saturday afternoon for burial.

Myrtle Reeder Rockport St. Mary’s Hospital

Funeral arrangements for Mrs Jeanette Campbell announced

Mrs Jeanette Campbell will be honored with a funeral at 9 30 AM at her home 703 North Fifth Street and at 1 PM at Ursa Christian church Burial will be in New Providence cemetery Visiting C L Martin Roy Martin of Keokuk Iowa arrives to visit his brother city health commissioner He plans to organize automobile races at Baldwin Park on October 14 promising a strong program with county drivers and a large crowd for Quincy residents

Jesanette Campbell Jeanette Campbell North Fifth Street Ursa Christian Church New Providence C. L. Martin Roy Martin Keokuk Towa Martin Baldwin Park Quincy

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