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Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, December 1, 1881, Page 5.
Died--In Pilot Knob, Nov., 15, 1881, Mrs. Lucy Sand, of paralysis--aged 76 years.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, March 25, 1880.
Died--At her residence in Pilot Knob, Mo., on Monday morning, March 21st, 1880, Mrs. WILHELMINA SCHLETER, in the 60th year of her age.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, June 20, 1929.
Mrs. Fredericka Schlueter, wife of Chas. Schleuter, died at the home of her daughter; Mrs. Herman Amelung, in Pilot Knob, Saturday, June 15th, 1929, after a prolonged illness of paralysis, at the age of 69 years, 11 months and fifteen days. This death marks the passing of another of the pioneers of the community. Deceased was born in Germany, coming to this country at four years of age and has lived at Pilot Knob ever since. She is survived by her husband and ten children - hers being the first death in the family. Interment was made at Pilot Knob Monday.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, January 12, 1882, Page 5.
Died--Friday, January 6th, of lockjaw, caused by a wound from a toy pistol, ANTON SCHMITTNER, aged 11 years and 10 months.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, March 9, 1893, Page 5.
DIED--At St. John's Hospital St. Louis, Mo., on Sunday, March 5, 1893, at 2:50 o'clock P.M., Mrs. LOUISA SCHWAB, wife of John Schwab, Jr., aged 47 years, 11 months and 5 days. The deceased had been in ill health for some time past, and about ten days ago was taken to St. Louis for treatment. She grew no better, however, and the middle of last week Mr. Schwab was summoned to her bed by telegram. From that time the sufferer gradually weakened and the end came peacefully Sunday, Mr. Schwab and daughter, Miss Louisa, being present. Mrs. Schwab was a model wife and mother in every respect, and the family have the sympathy of a legion of friends in their dark hour of sorrow and suffering. The funeral occurs from the residence, west of Shepherd Mountain, today at 2 o'clock.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, March 16, 1893, Page 4.
In Memoriam.
Mrs. LOUISA SCHWAB, wife of Mr. John Schwab, Jr., who died on the 5th inst., was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ranft, of Pilot Knob, and was born in Birmingham, England, on the 1st day of April, 1845. Had she lived 25 days longer, she would have attained her 48th year.
When 11 years old, she emigrated with her parents to the United States, coming directly to Pilot Knob, where she has since resided most of the time. On March 13th, 1865, she was married to Mr. John Schwab, Jr., also of Pilot Knob. Ten children, four sons and six daughters, blessed their union, seven of whom, now all grown, except one, survive; three having preceded their mother to the Home beyond.
About a year ago, Mrs. Schwab suffered from an attack of the grippe, from which she never fully recovered.
After receiving all the attention that could be given her at home, without noticing any improvement in her condition, and believing that she could be benefited in a hospital, she was taken to St. John's in St. Louis, of which she had been an inmate but a few days when the end came.
Realizing that her life was drawing to a close, she requested a friend who was present to read to her that old hymn, "I was a wandering sheep," which was a great favorite of hers.
Shortly after this she became speechless, and at 2:50 P.M. on Sunday, March 5th, she passed quietly away. A fitting close for such a noble life, her husband, and daughter Louisa, being the only members of her family present to witness the sad scene.
Mrs. Schwab was a consistent member of the Lutheran church. She was a true Christian, a faithful helpmate to her husband, and a devoted mother to her children, always first in the line of duty. Possessed of more than ordinary ability, she was also richly endowed with those rare-qualities of mind and heart which never fail to make for their possessor, many friends.
She will be greatly missed, but we look up and say, "Father, they will be done."
The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community in their great affliction; and hope they will not mourn against God's will and merciful dispensation, but bow with reverence and humility to the will of Him "who doeth all things well," knowing that though they have been deprived of the company of one so tenderly loved, the Infinite Father will in His mercy apply the healing balm to their bleeding hearts and cause them to realize that their loss is her eternal gain. May God comfort them; human words fail in affliction.
On the 8th of March she was laid to rest in the family cemetery, only a short distance from her much-loved home. Rev. Otto Pfaffe of the Lutheran church delivered an impressive sermon, taking for his text, I. Corinthians, 15 chapter, 55 and 57 verses, "O death, where is thy sting? O grave' where is thy victory?" "But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Her funeral was one of the largest ever held at Pilot Knob.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, August 1, 1895, Page 5.
Diphtheria, the dreaded scourge, has broken out at Pilot Knob, and at this writing six cases in one house are under the doctors care. Early last week the four-year old daughter of Louis Schwaner was taken sick with what was at first thought to be ordinary sore throat, but in two or three days it developed into veritable diphtheria, and last Friday the little sufferer died despite all that could be done for her. Four others of his children, and two of his sisters, are now down with the dread disease. We cannot express our sympathy for the sorrowing and bereaved father, who is a most estimable citizen, possessed of the respect and good-will of all who know him. We hope that his severest trials have passed, and that the remaining members of his loved family may be spared to him.
Another case in another family--that of Herman Zude--is reported, but we still hope that with careful measures the spread of the disease may be prevented.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, August 18, 1892, Page 4.
Mrs. LOUISA SCHULTZ, wife of Mr. Geo. Schultz, of Ironton, died August 12th, 1892, at 11:30 A.M., after a long and painful illness. The end, while not unexpected, was learned with universal sorrow, and the afflicted family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.
The deceased was born in Middlebrook, this county, June 11th, 1858, and at the time of her death was just two months over thirty-four years of age. Her parents were Wm. and Magdalena Schmidt, of whom the latter is still living and was present at the deathbed. She was married to Mr. Schultz, November 23d, 1880, who, with three children, all boys, still survive her, the youngest being just thirteen months of age. To those who knew the departed best and most intimately, we can say nothing that would win for her a higher place in their memory and affections; her many virtues both of head and heart are ineffaceable stamped on their minds and will never be forgotten: caring little for the pleasures of the outside world, she was distinctly a wife and mother, and seemed to feel that her duty was at home with her husband, and the three bright and active boys that had blessed their union; thus she lived and died, and the place that is made vacant can never be filled, but the influence of that life will long be felt in that household. May the reward promised the faithful and good be wholly hers. To the grief-stricken husband and orphan children we tender our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. May "he that doeth all things well" show them the silver lining to the dark cloud that has crossed their way. The funeral occurred Sunday, and was most largely attended.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, November 26, 1885, Page 5.
DIED--On Marble Creek, Nov. 19th, ELIZABETH SEILINGER, wife of John Seilinger, aged 41 years, 1 month and 18 days, leaving a young babe only five weeks old, and a family of nine living children to mourn her loss, besides a numerous host of friends.
Mrs. S. was a member of Marble Creek Grange, and was always found a faithful sister of the order, always at her post; a social kindhearted neighbor, waiting on the sick and needy. She was at work as usual in apparently good heath getting supper, when a pain suddenly struck her in her left arm between the elbow and shoulder. Asking her husband to get her a hot drink, she sat down in a chair. Mr. S. had only taken a few steps toward the kitchen when he heard her fall, and, turning, saw her lying on her face in front of her chair, dead. J. Milburn, who was present, thinks she struck the floor dead, as he saw no sign of life when on the floor. Thus we are healthy, hearty and robust in life, yet in the midst of Death. May sister S. rest from her labor in happiness and peace!
In Memoriam. Michael Seitz.
Died--At his home in Middlebrook on Wednesday, April 15th, at half past seven o'clock P.M., Michael Seitz in the 65th year of his age. The deceased had of late years suffered with occasional severe attacks of rheumatism, which greatly undermined his natural health and vigor, and evidently hastened his untimely end.
Michael Seitz was born in Baden, Germany, in 1831 and emigrated to America when he was about 21 years of age. In 1852 he came to New Offenburg where for a time he conducted a brewery on the Gegg place with his brother Joe, and Jos. Gegg, and later another with his brother and Valentine Rottler on the latters place. In 1855 he was married to Miss Mary Naeger, who bore him ten children of whom three, two daughters and one son, survive. Later he sold out the brewery to Valentine Rottler and moved to Middlebrook where he first conducted a brewery with his brother Thomas and later a general store. His wife died and he remained a widower for several years, until about four years ago he married Mrs. Mary Selinger, nee Rottler, who is still living. Always conducting his affairs according to sound business principles Mr. Seitz was very successful and his means of subsistence were always sufficient to furnish him and his family the necessaries and conveniences of life.
A loving husband and father, he was beloved at home, and abroad respected as an honest man, faithful friend and neighbor. May he rest in peace. Ste. Genevieve Herald.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, Thursday, December 21, 1916.
Sister Monica, one of the first five nuns who arrived at Arcadia when the Ursuline’s acquired the College property in 1877, died last Friday at the age of 84 years. The remains were interred in the convent cemetery the following day. Every student at the institution in the past forty years cherishes kindly recollections of this good woman and will learn of her death with sorrow.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, January 13, 1870, Page 3.
Died--In Lesterville, Reynolds County, Mo., on the 15th day of December, 1869, JAMES ADKINS SLADE, aged fifty-five years, one month, and thirteen days.
Mr. Slade was born in Richmond, Va., and has been living in Reynolds County, Mo., for the last twenty-two years. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and was very much respected in this community, and will be greatly missed by the people. He leaves a wife and a large family to mourn his loss.
St. Louis Republican please copy.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Iron County, MO, Thursday, January 14, 1932.
Monday's St. Louis papers contained the announcement of the death of Mrs. Anna Bishop Smith, relict of the late Chas. Smith, on January 10, 1931 [sic], at the age of 84 years. Fifty years ago the deceased, with her husband, was a resident of Ironton, and was well known to old time residents. She was a sister of the late J. N. Bishop and Mrs. Bell Moser, both former well known residents of our city. The funeral was held in St. Louis Tuesday and interment made in Bellefontaine Cemetery. The writer cannot recall the time when he did not know "Mrs. Annie Smith," and most kindly he remembers her all the intervening years. Of a most cheerful and sunny disposition, with a heart overflowing with kindness for all, she was universally much loved.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, April 27, 1882, Page 5.
Died--At Graniteville, April 19th, 1882, JOHNNY SMITH, step-son of J. S. Ruple, of inflammation of the peritoneum, aged 12 years, 3 months, 2 days.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, December 1, 1881, Page 5.
Died--In Ironton, Nov. 19, 1881, Mrs. Queeney Stanton, of inflammation of the stomach--aged 63 years.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, September 24, 1885, Page 5.
DIED--Joseph L. Stephens, at 11 p.m. on September 15th, 1885, at his residence, where he has lived since early in the year 1836, near Belleview, now Iron County, Missouri, full of years and of honors.
The deceased was born near Bowling Green, Ky., on December 29th, 1812, and at his death was aged 72 years 8 months and 16 days. He emigrated to, and settled in, that part of Washington County, Missouri, which has since been incorporated in, and is now part of Iron County, about the year 1824. He and his now widow, Louiza Wiatt, were joined in marriage on March 24th, 1836, and thereupon they moved to the farm one mile east of Belleview where they lived continuously until their long union was dissolved by death.
His occupation was that of a farmer, and of a stonemason. On November 18, 1865, he went into partnership with his son-in-law, in the mercantile business, and therein continued for ten years. He served as a Judge of the County Court of Iron county for two terms (eight years), and during which time he further enhanced his reputation as a financier, in managing the county affairs; after which he retired to private life, attending only to his home duties and his financial affairs, which latter where, by his exceptional skill, left in a very prosperous condition.
He leaves an aged widow who through youth, middle age, and to senility, joyed with his joys, and sorrowed with his sorrow; a daughter who has already passed middle age, a grandson whom he has watched through early youth, and into a promising manhood, and two great grandchildren whose innocent prattle amused his weary hours, to mourn his loss.
As is true that “We are unwilling to go down into the Grave even with Princes for bed fellows,” so, it is also true, that no matter how rosy the hope, and bright the promise for the Afterlife of our loved ones, we are unwilling to surrender them at the call of the dread angel of Death. But in reviewing the life of a good man there is consolation for the most disconsolate; and the hope of and belief in the meeting of loved ones after death and the knowledge of an eternity to be spent in unison by souls here linked together, in the presence, and in the Heaven of the Great Jehovah, is and should be the hope and consolation of the friends and kindred of this noble work of God -- Joseph L. Stephens.
The longest life of man is but a brief span, soon passed; he is born, he grows, and waxes strong, he does his life’s work, and dies; his body returns to the dust whence it came and the places which, once, in the body, knew him, know him no more. But there are things which do not pass away with man’s breath. His vital, indestructible, eternal principal, his soul never dies; nor does his good name. By reason of the acts of man in life, after death his name is soon forgotten, or transmitted to posterity as a synonym of contempt, or is handed down to succeeding ages as a representative of that which should be copied; and so it is with Joseph L. Stephens. Energetic in mind and body, he increased the talents intrusted unto him, nor did he pass his life in the sloth contemned by Sallust. Sterling and honest in his principles, he rendered unto Caesar those things which were Caesar’s. Strong in convictions, he never feared to approve the right, nor to rebuke the wrong. Charitable by nature, he ever sought to find good in others; “When that the poor hath cried that” he hath not alleyiated their distresses? He did by others according to the rule by which he patterned his life, doing unto others as he would have them do unto him. His name, his life, and his memory are such as to command the respect of contemporaries, to be loved by companions, and to be held up to succeeding generations as deserving reverence and following.
In early life he entered into the communion of the M.E. Church, and until the Angel of Death brought the summons to his ready soul, he lived in that faith, and lived up to the doctrines of his Redeemer. If a mortal may say it, I say it that of such is the Kingdom of Heaven. Methinks I hear a voice saying, “You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many. Enter thou into the joys of thy Lord.
The memory of his social and religious life endears his name to his neighbors and his friends. His descendants may point with pride to him as the Stem of their Genealogical tree, and his mourning relatives may with comfort remember that his soul is in the hands of a just, a merciful, and an Almighty God.
Iron County Register, Ironton, Missouri, April 7, 1892, Page 5.
Died, at her home, near Sabula, Mo., March 27th, 1892, Mrs. JANE SUTTON, wife of Jacob Sutton, aged 50 years.
She was taken very sick on the night of the 21st inst., with a congestive chill, and, although everything that willing hands and medical aid could do, did not relive her, so on the night of the 27th her troubled breath ceased and peaceful rest settled upon her worn and weary body. During her illness her sufferings were very severe. She will be greatly missed by her many friends, relatives and her church, of which she was a faithful member, but most of all by her faithful companion and loving children. She realized before her death her time had come and was ready to go, and, as the hour drew near, she pronounced her blessing upon her family, one by one, and exhorted them to meet her in heaven. Though our hears are sad and our home lonely, we deplore the loss of such a good mother, but our loss is her eternal gain. May the Giver of all Good sustain Brother Sutton and family in this sad bereavement, and at last reunite them on the shining shore. Relatives and sympathyizing friends followed her remains to the Big Creek Cemetery, where she calmly sleeps by the side of three grown sons, who have gone before.
The bosom where I oft have lain,
And slept my infant hours away,
Will never beat for me again,
'Tis still in death, 'tis senseless clay.
How many were the silent prayers
My mother offered up for me?
How many were the bitter cares
She felt when none but God could see?
But she is gone, and now in heaven
She sings His praise who died for her,
And to her hand a harp is given,
And she's a heavenly worshiper.
O, may I walk the path she choose,
And her I soon again shall see
Beyond this world of sin and woes
With Jesus in eternity.
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