Unknown newspaper - October, 1935

Mrs. Kathryn Bandy, daughter of Dennis and Elizabeth O’Donnell was born at the O’Donnell homestead one and one-half miles north of Alsey, July 21, 1870. She passed away Monday, Oct. 7, at 11:15 p.m.

Mrs. Bandy’s illness was of short duration, during which time she was removed from her home in Wood River to St. Anthony’s hospital in Alton.

Mrs. Bandy was a loyal mother and sympathetic friend. Her memory will be enshrined in the hearts of those to whom she endeared herself by her cheery, genial disposition.

She is survived by one son, Carroll Bandy, of Los Angeles, California, and one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Delp of Wood River, Ill; two grandchildren, Billy Carroll Bandy and Janice Kay Delp; five brothers, William, Edward and G. T. of Winchester, Frank of Chicago and John of Springfield. Two sisters Maria and Elizabeth, and two brothers James and Charles, having preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 9:00 o’clock at St. Bernard’s church in Wood River, Rev. Fr. E. J. Douglas officiating and interment in the St. Mark’s cemetery at Winchester.

The pall bearers were Russell Maurice and Cletus O’Donnell, Lyndell Dieterle, Joseph Maloney and P. H. Frazier.

Unknown newspaper - May, 1937

John Callans, who has been in failing health for a number of years, passed away at his home in Winchester, Monday evening at 5:45 o’clock, aged 64 years.

The remains were removed to the Dieterle Funeral Home.

Deceased, a son of the late Judge and Mrs. Jas. Callans, was born May 1, 1873, and spent his entire life in this vicinity, where he had numerous friends and acquaintances. He attended the St. Louis University College of Law and admitted to practice in 1900. He was married to Miss Nellie O’Donnell, in June, 1910.

Surviving is his wife, one daughter, Mary, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Lashmet of Winchester and Mrs. May Welch, of Alsey, and four brothers, William of White Hall, Joseph of Astoria and Thos. And James of Chicago.

Funeral services were conducted at St. Mark’s church, Wednesday morning, May 5, 1937, at 9:30 o’clock, Rev. Fr. J. J. Sullivan officiating. The flowers were cared for by Misses Helen Doyle, Margaret O’Donnell, Mary Ellen O’Donnell and Mrs. Mildred Cowhick.

Interment was in the Catholic cemetery, the casket bearers being Dr. Wm. O’Reilly, Geo. Metzger, John Dugan, John Lashmet, Len Bentley and Jake Christison.

Unknown newspaper - January, 1929

Samuel Hoover died at his country home one and one half miles east of Winchester about 11:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, after an illness of about two months at the age of 71 years and 29 days.

Samuel Joseph Hoover, the son of Jacob and Catherine Simmons Hoover was born on a farm two miles east of Winchester, on Dec. 7, 1857. Here he grew to manhood, attending school at the old Ebey schoolhouse.

In 1882 he went to Nebraska where he spent six years. Returning to Illinois in 1888 he was married to Margaret McKeever at Jacksonville, on Oct. 3. Thus forty years have they journeyed together sharing life’s joys and sorrows. To this union four daughters were born, Katherine Elizabeth, Jeannette Alice, Cecilia Loretta and Margaret Agnes all of whom with two charming grandchildren survive. One sister, Alice, wife of John O. Crabtree of Eckley, Colo., and the last of the family of ten children also survives.

He was a kind husband, an indulgent father, a good neighbor and a friend to everyone, particularly the stranger or newcomer in his community. He loved his home and with his family he enjoyed the frequent visits of his neighbors and friends, especially during the last few weeks when confined to his home.

Seldom does a father enjoy the confidences of his children as he did, for his daughters consulted him and asked for his advice in everything. This was a great pleasure to him and hopeful of recovery he had many plans with and for them.

His physician, his family and his host of friends did all that medical skill and loving hands might do to bring back health and strength, but to no avail. He patiently bore the affliction for two months, then fell asleep as peacefully as a tired child.

Funeral services were conducted from St. Mark’s Catholic church, Wednesday morning, Jan. 9 at 9:00 o’clock, Rev. Fr. M. J. O’Mullane officiating. The church choir, with Miss Imogene Flynn presiding at the pipe organ furnished several beautiful selections. The pall bearers were John E. Coultas, Dr. Wm. O’Reilly, Albert Ring, T. B. Lyons, Patrick Quinn, Richard Ryan, Thos. Hamilton and C. J. Dwyer. Interment was in St. Mark’s cemetery.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber
Peaceful in thy grave so low;
Thou no more will join our number
Thou no more our sorrows know.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life has fled;
And in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tears are shed.

Unknown newspaper - October 1931

Many hearts in Winchester were saddened last Friday, when word was received here of the passing away of one of our former highly esteemed residents, Mrs. Margaret Murphy, in Chicago.

The remains were brought to Winchester Sunday and taken to the Dieterle funeral home, services being held at St. Mark’s church, Monday morning, Oct. 26, 1931, at nine o’clock, Rev. Fr. M. J. O’Mullane officiating. The large number in attendance was mute evidence of the many friends she had in this community.

The flowers were in charge of Mrs. Geo. Metzger, Misses Nellie Ring, Nellie Lashmet, Zella Penton, Catherine Lyons, Bernice Burrows and Ann Ring. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery, the casket bearers being Dr. Wm. O’Reilly, Chas. T. O’Donnell, Geo. Metzger, John Leib, P. D. Smith and W. B. Clark.

Mrs. Margaret Murphy was born in St. Helens, England, Feb. 7, 1855. She was married to Michael Murphy on Nov. 19, 1874, at Durham Cathedral, Durham, England. They came to this country in 1879, locating at Braidwood, Ill., and moving to Winchester, Ill., in 1880.

They were the parents of nine children: Mrs. Rose McLaughlin, Winchester; John and Dave, Canton; Henry, Chicago; Mrs. Mary Brown, East St. Louis; Leo, Keokuk, Iowa; Mrs. Margaret Burns, Winchester; Martin, who passed away Oct. 19, 1918, and Joseph, who died Feb. 4, 1929. Besides her surviving children she also leaves 14 grand children.

Mr. Murphy died in Winchester, Oct. 8, 1922, and Mrs. Murphy moved to Chicago, in May 1923, to make her home with her son Henry, where she passed away, Friday morning, Oct. 23, 1931, at 12:30 o’clock.

Mrs. Murphy was a mother in every true sense of the word. Loving, kind, thoughtful, genteel, she found true happiness in the love and care of her family, and her devotion was rewarded in the care and attention given by her children, doing everything humanly possible to relieve her illness and ease her afflictions. But she was not selfish in caring for only those she loved, but her cheerfulness and kind administration shown about in her neighborhood love and to those to whom sickness and sorrow might befall. A friend to all, she saw no fault in others, always seeing something good in the life of everyone. Her duties on earth are over, she has fulfilled her mission and gone to receive her crown in heaven.

For more than forty years she was a faithful member of St. Mark’s church and of the Altar society, and in Chicago was a member of the Altar and Rosary society.

Among those called here by the death of Mrs. Margaret Murphy were Henry Murphy, Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Davidson, Mrs. Anna Clark and son Jack, Chas. Minnock, son and daughter, Chicago; Mr. And Mrs. Stuart Brown, East St. Louis; John Murphy and wife, Dave Murphy and family, Canton; Leo Murphy and family, Keokuk, Iowa; Mr. And Mrs. George Newdigate, Miss Albert Newdigate, Beardstown; Mr. And Mrs. M. R. Bell, Miss Mary Tolan, Rock Island; Mr. And Mrs. Michael Corkin, Detroit, Mich. Mr. And Mrs. F. Soratoris.

Unknown newspaper - May, 1931

Johanna Dwyer was born in Scott county, Illinois, May 9, 1854, and departed this life May 12, 1931, aged 77 years and three days. She was the daughter of Michael and Margaret Dwyer of Winchester, Ill., the oldest of the family of eight children. The father and mother, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. She leaves one sister, Margaret, wife of W. A. Tarzwell of Jacksonville, to mourn her loss.

She was married to the late John L. Robinson on April 13, 1874 and to this union eight children were born, three sons dying in infancy and her husband preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1891. She leaves four sons, John C., of Manchester, Michael of Murrayville, Ill., Charles at the home near Manchester, and Frank J., of Springfield, Ill., and one daughter, Mrs. Thomas Farrell, near Winchester, where she departed this life. She leaves 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter with a number of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

She spent the most of her life in Scott county at her home, near Manchester, Ill. Mrs. Robinson was a woman of noble character, always for the building up of her community in which she resided. After the death of her husband she continued the farming activities and worked with her children in accumulating for their welfare. It was her enjoyment to have them around her threshold and be with them. She was ever ready to lend a helping hand. No night was too dark or stormy when she was called to wait on the sick or dying, she was ready to respond to the call. One event in her life she has many times recalled, she was called to a home where the family had whooping cough. A new born babe came into this poor afflicted family and she clothed the babe and in a few moments a child of three years old passed away in the same family and she cared for it, the same night. A trying event that few women ever meet in life. She always said we must submit to the will of God and endure our burdens on earth.

No traveler ever passed her door hungry. On Christmas Eve, she would always make sure to remember the poor and the old with something to make them happy on Christmas day.

In 1918, she moved from the farm home to Jacksonville, and in 1924 she moved to Winchester, after the death of her sister Nora, and has lived at her own home until last November, when, on account of failing health she went to live with her daughter, Mrs. Farrel. She had an attack of influenza in February, but recovered from it and was able to be around until May 20, she seemed to lose her vitality and all was done that medical aid could give and tender and loving care was administered to her, but all to no avail. She departed this life at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. She has gone but her kind deeds will never be forgotten. May God bless her and her soul rest in peace.

The remains were cared for the last evening at the Roy E. Dieterle funeral home where several hundred of friends called to pay their last tribute of love and respect.

Funeral services were held at St. Mark’s church, Friday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. Fr. M. J. O’Mullane officiating and interment in the Catholic cemetery. The flowers were cared for by Misses Nellie Lashmet, Alta Lawless, Alice I. Mudd and Dovie Haskell. The pall bearers were Geo. Hogan, Geo. W. Woodall, Wm. Dean, Chas. P. O’Donnell, Dennis Reardon and Jas. Ryan.

Unknown newspaper - 1937

Jonas Lashmet, one of Winchester’s young business men, passed away at a hospital in Jacksonville Monday evening at six o’clock, following several weeks’ illness with pneumonia.

The remains were removed to Dieterle’s Funeral Home and later taken to the home of his mother. Born on a farm near Winchester, Sept. 14, 1904, a son of Mr. And Mrs. Geo. Lashmet, his entire life was spent in this community, where he had many friends.

He attended Winchester High School and was quite active in athletics, gaining prominence in football and basketball.

He was married to Miss Audrey Ring of Murrayville, who with six children survive - Richard, Jonas, Mary Margaret, Reginald, Donald and Pat. His death is also mourned by his mother, Mrs. Emma Lashmet, two brothers, James of Winchester and Robert of Pittsfield, and two sisters, Mrs. Ivan Hawk and Mrs. Earl Claywell. One sister, Mrs. Kathleen Chance, preceded him in death.

Mr. Lashmet has conducted a garage business in Winchester for a number of years, being quite successful and had a large circle of friends.

Funeral services were conducted from the St. Mark’s Catholic church, yesterday (Thursday) morning at 9:30 o’clock, Rev. Fr. Lydon of Murrayville officiating.

The church was taxed to capacity by his many friends.

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Mrs. James O’Brien

Mrs. Bridget O’Brien, 81, widow of James O’Brien, passed away at her home north of Winchester, Sunday morning, May 9, 1948, at four o’clock. She had been in ill health for several weeks.

Mrs. O’Brien was born in Rockbridge, a daughter of Daniel and Ellen Ring Dolen. She came to Scott county when young and spent the remainder of her life in the community. She married, in 1902 James O’Brien, who died in 1933. A son, Francis, a sister, Mrs. Mary Love, and two brothers, Frank Dolen and James Woodall, all preceded her in death. A nephew, Bernard Keating, who resided at her home and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Keating of Jacksonville survive.

Mrs. O’Brien was a member of St. Mark’s Catholic church and was president of the Ladies’ Altar society many years.

Funeral services were conducted from St. Mark’s church, Tuesday morning at 8:30 o’clock, Rev. Fr. J. J. Sullivan officiating. Caring for the flowers were Mrs. Joe Cody, Mrs. Harry Clark, Miss Nellie Lashmet, and Mrs. Clarence Taylor.

Interment was in the Catholic cemetery, the casket bearers being Harry Montgomery, Clarence Taylor, Joe Cody, Allen Dolen, Harry Clark and Donald Keating.

Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mr. And Mrs Keating of Chicago, Paul Keating, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Carson and daughter of Jacksonville.

Unknown newspaper - December, 1934

Chas. D. O’Donnell, a prominent Scott county farmer, passed away about five o’clock Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, 1934, at his home four miles south of Winchester.

Several months ago Mr. O’Donnell suffered a heart attack and after spending several weeks in St. John’s hospital, St. Louis, was much improved. His family thought he was well on the way to recovery and his death comes as a severe shock, for his smile and cherry words will be missed by many.

The decedent was sixty-one years of age at the time of his death and spent his entire life at the homestead of his parents, the late Dennis and Elizabeth O’Donnell.

He is survived by his wife, formerly Miss Marie Metzger of Springfield, two sons, Cletus and Harold at home, and five brothers, William, Edward and G. T. of Winchester, John of Springfield, and Frank of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Kathryn Bandy, of Wood River. One brother, James and two sisters, Miss Maria O’Donnell and Mrs. Elizabeth Guinnane preceded him in death.

Mr. O’Donnell was a devout member of St. Mark’s church of Winchester, where funeral services were held Friday morning at nine o’clock, Rev. Fr. M. J. O’Mullane officiating, and interment in the Winchester Catholic cemetery. The pall bearers were Dr. Wm. O’Reilly, Patrick O’Reilly, James Guinnane, George Hogan, James Ryan, Albert Coultas, Richard Ryan and Gus Gauges.

The floral tributes were cared for by Misses Elna, Mary and Corinne O’Donnell, nieces of the deceased.

Those in attendance at the funeral from a distance were: Mr. And Mrs. Frank A. O’Donnell and Mr. And Mrs. George Even and sons Robert and Howard of Chicago, Dr. and Mrs. Fred O’Donnell of Wilmette; Mrs. Kathryn Bandy and Mr. And Mrs. P. H. Frazier, Wood River; Mr. And Mrs. John H. O’Donnell and Maurine and Corinne O’Donnell, Mr. And Mrs. Albert Metzger, Mr. And Mrs. Edward Metzger, Ben Myers, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Frye and Miss Julia Frye, Springfield; Mr. And Mrs. Carl Hamilton, T. L. Bentley, Mr. And Mrs. Tom Quinn, Miss Elizabeth Doyle, Mrs. Julia Mandeville, Jerry Flynn and son, Mr. And Mrs. Lochman and Miss Nell Ryan and Luke Maloney, Jacksonville; Thos. Mandeville and son John, Mrs. Henry Shanahan, Mr. And Mrs. Wm. Flynn and daughter Joanne, Mr. And Mrs. Joseph Maloney and family, Mrs. Mike Welch, Mrs. Mike McCarty and son James, Miss Margaret Welch, Mr. And Mrs. Clarence Ring, Mrs. Timothy Flynn, Mr. And Mrs. Frank Ring and family, James Connolly and daughter Thresa, and son Martin, Wm. Lawless and Miss Mary Lawless, Mr. And Mrs. D. J. Reardon and son Eugene; Mr. And Mrs. Chas. Dolan and Mrs. John Farrell, Murrayville; Mr. And Mrs. Paul Vannier and Thos. Meehan, Bluffs and Mr. And Mrs. Leo Gerr, Carrollton, Ill.

Unknown newspaper - 1948

The remains of Pfc. James E. Quinn who was killed in France during World War II arrived in Winchester Tuesday, May 25, and were taken to the Cunningham Funeral Home.

The Rosary was recited Wednesday evening and the American Legion held a Guard of Honor service Thursday night, those participating were four from the Navy, Harold Switzer, Emmerson Grey, Raymond Slagle and Donovan Deeder, and four from the army, Paul Carey, Jas. Miner, Ted Connor and Willis Bolte.

Funeral rites were held this (Friday) morning at 8:30 o’clock at St. Mark’s church, Rev. Fr. J. J. Sullivan, officiating. The flowers were cared for by Mesdames Mildred Scott, Regina Cowhick, Glenna Bolte, Evelyn Jamison, Margaret Coughlin and Bert Jones.

Interment was in St. Mark’s cemetery with the American Legion in charge. The casket bearers were Willis Bolte, Ed Graham, Jesse Jamison, Addison Scott, Herbert Leib and Bert Jones.

Pfc. Quinn was born Sept. 15, 1915 in Winchester, the son of Mrs. Edith Quinn and the late Michael Quinn. He entered service in August 1943 and went overseas in January of 1944. He was wounded in the battle of Cassino in February 1944. Upon recovery he returned to the battle field and fought in the battle of Rome. Later he was transferred to the Southern France invasion.

A member of the 30th Infantry, he was killed near a little town of Belmont, France, on September 17, 1944 and was buried in the United States military cemetery at San Juan, France. Word was received of his death October 11, 1944.

Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Edith Quinn, Winchester; wife, Mrs. Neomia Quinn Waits, Galesburg; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Hale, Canton; Mrs. Kathryn Palmer and Mrs. Ina Coats, Peoria; three brothers, Leo, Peoria; Carl, Saginaw, Mich., and John of Creve Coeur. His father passed away Oct. 11, 1945.

Jacksonville Journal - September, 1944

George V. Ring, 50, was found dead in his room at the home of Mr. And Mrs. John Clancy, 239 Prospect street, about 1:30 o’clock Sunday morning. An inquest held by Coroner C. S. Young at 10 o’clock Monday morning revealed the cause of death as coronary trombosis. Dr. W. H. Newcomb gave a deposition fixing the cause of death.

The body was discovered by Fred Cain, who also lives at the Clancy home. He testified at the inquest that Mr. Ring returned home sometime after 11 p.m., Saturday as Mr. Cain had been there at that hour and Mr. Ring had not yet returned.

When Mr. Cain returned about 1:30 a.m., he found lights burning and called to Mr. Ring, who did not respond. On entering his room Mr. Cain found him lying across the bed and saw that he was dead. Dr. W. H. Newcomb was summoned and determined the cause of death.

Operated Drug Store

Mr. Ring was born at Winchester, March 18, 1894, a son of Jerry and Ellen Ring. For the past 21 years he has been a resident of Jacksonville, where he has conducted a drug store at the corner of East State and East streets.

He is survived by seven brothers and two sisters, Jerry and Dave Ring, of this city, Ed Ring of Peoria, and John, Will, James and Charles Ring, and the Misses Annie and Nell Ring, all of Winchester.

Members of the jury of inquest were J. O. Cain, foreman, Henry Frisch, Dr. M. H. Knight, R. S. Keating, Beatrice Shaffner and Harvey Dowling, with Gladys L. Shumaker as stenographer.

Unknown newspaper - April, 1941

Mrs. John Trihey

Mrs. Lula Martha Trihey, 58, wife of John Trihey, passed away yesterday (Thursday) morning about eight o’clock. She had been in failing health for some time.

She is survived by her husband and eight children - Mrs. L. P. Trenary and Jos. Trihey, Atlanta, Ga.; Morris Trihey and Mrs. L. C. Stahl, St. Louis, Misses Martha and Frieda Trihey, Springfield; Miss Virginia and Jerry Trihey at home. She was preceded in death by two sons.

She is also survived by two sisters, a twin, Mrs. Jos. Carey, St. Louis, Mrs. Jas. Cantrell, Wood River; a brother, Geo. Prenty, White Hall; two half-sisters, Mrs. Elisha Adams, Woodson, and Mrs. Minnie Sullivan, White Hall.

A faithful member of St. Mark’s church, a devoted mother, whose home was her castle, a kind neighbor and loving companion, has passed to her reward.

The remains were taken to the Dieterle Funeral Home, where they will remain until the funeral hour, nine o’clock, Saturday morning, at St. Mark’s church, Rev. Fr. J. J. Sullivan officiating and burial in St. Mark’s cemetery.