Journal/Courier in Jacksonville, Illinois dated June 7, 1932.
Mrs. Christina R. Henson, 87 years of age, a former resident of Jacksonville, passed away at 5:30 o'clock Sunday morning at her home, 5201 Idaho Avenue, St. Louis.
Surviving are one son, Edward Truter, and one daughter, Mrs. Edward Fieler. One son, Charles W. Truter, preceded her in death.
The remains will arrive in Jacksonville at 7 o'clock Tuesday morning and will be removed to the Gillham Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Centenary M. E. Church, Rev. Charles H. Thrall officiating. Interment will be made in Jacksonville cemetery.
Illinois State Journal in Springfield, Illinois dated June 6, 1932, page 5.
CHRISTINA HENSON DIES AT THE HOME OF HER DAUGHER
Mrs. Christina Henson, mother of Edward Truter, 1016 West Elliott avenue, died at 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Fieler, St. Louis.
Mrs. Henson was born June 18, 1844, in Germany, and came to Sangamon County when she was 14 years old. For the last fifty-five years she had resided in Jacksonville, where she was a member of the M.E. church.
Surviving are two children, Mr. Truter and Mrs. Fieler; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. One son, C.W. Truter, preceded her in death eleven years ago.
Funeral services probably will be held Tuesday afternoon in Jacksonville.
Submitted by: Nancy Janusweski