U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
MILLER, Emanuel
CARLOCK - Emanuel Miller, 67, died at Brokaw hospital at 1:15 am Sunday after being confined there a week. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Tuesday from the residence and at 2 pm from the Carlock Christian church with the Rev. Myrtle Storm officiating, assisted by the Rev. E.V. Hallock. Burial will be in North Danvers cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews of the deceased and honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the church. He was born Aug. 21, 1870, near Gridley, son of Christian and Elizabeth Bricklebaw Miller. He was married
in 1896 to Miss Maude Sparks. He was a farmer and stock byer in the Carlock vicinity for 28 years. He is survived by his widow and four children: Mrs. Bruce Hamilton, Carlock; Artie, Ellsworth; Mrs. Floyd Stevens, McLean and Mrs. Claude Otto, Danvers. There are five children. A sister, Miss Fannie Miller, Bloomington, also survives. He was a road commissioner nine years and a school director many years.
MILLINER, Bertha Ann Browning
The funeral of Bertha Ann Milliner, 41, of Gibson City will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lamb Funeral Home, Gibson City, the Revs. Laurence Sunkel and Melvin Blobaum officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church cemetery, rural Anchor. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Mrs. Milliner died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday 12-31-1989 at hr sister's home near Anchor. She had cancer. She was born 1-1-1948, in Shelby Co., KY, a daughter of William and Anna Cunningham Browning. Surviving are two daughters, Patricia and Melissa Graham, both of Colfax; six brothers, Chester Browning, Gibson City; Richard Browning, New Albany, Ind.; William and John Browning both of Louisville, Ky.; and five sisters, Louise Tutwiler and Virginia Towell, both of Danville; Evelyn Andreae, near Anchor; Mamie Towery and Irene Slaughter, both of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs. Milliner lived in Gibson City for eight years. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
MILTON, Clifford "C.L."
May 22, 1996 Peoria Journal Star
COLFAX -- Clifford "C.L." Milton, 76, of Colfax for the past 43 years died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, 1996, at his home. Born April 28, 1920, in Farmer City to Orville and Pearl Edwards Milton, he married
Mary Ann Reum on Nov. 1, 1947, in Bloomington. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Larry and Gary, both of Colfax; four daughters, Janet Brumley and Penny Shoemaker, both of Bloomington, Diane Conner of Peoria and Cindy Vance of Joshua, Texas; two sisters, Elizabeth Harlan of Streator and Margurite Withrow of Casselberry, Fla.; and 15 grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death. He was a World War II Navy veteran and saw action at Okinawa. He was a member of American Legion Davis-Kerber Post 653. He owned and operated C.L. Milton & Sons Welding Shop from 1953 until his death. He was a member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 99 in Bloomington. He was a race car driver. He attended Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Colfax. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home. The Rev. Maureen Stein will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Wiley cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by his American Legion post. Memorials may be made to any charity.
MITCHELL, David Thomas
Pantagraph. May 7, 1903 - Died in Chicago - David T. Mitchell, editor of the Colfax Press died suddenly Saturday night at the Saratoga hotel in Chicago of heart disease. Mr. Mitchell went to Chicago Friday in his usual health. He had suffered from illness during the winter, but had recovered and was supposed to be in excellent health and spirit when he left Colfax Friday. The first news of his illness was a telegram from the hotel, announcing his death, and giving heart disease as the cause. The remains were shipped to Colfax Sunday, where the funeral was held. Mr. Mitchell was one of the best known men in Colfax. He settled there twenty years ago, when the town was young, and established the first newspaper. He has been in that business for fifteen years and has held offices in the gift of the people. For many years he has been clerk of the village. At the time of his death he was the senior member of Mitchell & Fielding, publishers of the Press, and a man universally esteemed and liked. His death was a great shock to his relatives and friends. Mr. Mitchell was 38 years of age and unmarried
. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J.S. Ward and Miss Mary Mitchell and one brother, Edward Mitchell, all of Colfax. He was a prominent Mason and that organization had charge of the funeral.
MITCHELL, E.F.
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR E.F. MITCHELL HELD
Was Pioneer of Lexington Township
All But One of Seven Children Here
The funeral services for Edward F. Mitchell. who passed away at his home in Lexington Feb. 12. 1931, were held in Colfax from the Methodist church, conducted by his pastor, the Rev. W.G. Anderson. of Lexington. In well chosen words, which were fitting to the life of Mr. Mitchell, from one who knew him well, Rev. Anderson, assisted by the minister of the Colfax Methodist church, paid the final tribute to one of McLean county's pioneers. The music was furnished by old friends of the family, the lodges in which he was highly respected, paying tribute also. Mr. Mitchell's life was one that will be long remembered for his high ideals, yet simple fashion in which he preferred to live. He was a friend to all who knew him, from the smallest child to the oldest of his acquaintances. And among people from all paths of life he was always a friend in need. His one ideal was to stand for right and truth, regardless of what it might cost. As a young man he will be remembered as the strong, athletic type, always taking an active part in public affairs, both social and political. He was ever ready to do any thing he could which he thought would be a benefit to the community in which he lived, standing firm on his convictions yet slow in making decisions, without being certain he was doing the right thing for all concerned. At the age of 14 he hired out to an old pioneer of McLean county to help thrash grain with a horse power machine at seventy-five cents a day. Conditions were so disagreeable in which he had to live he felt he would have to give up his work, but his employer offered him one dollar and a quarter, which was twice as much as any man was getting at that time, so he decided to stay. Thus began the career of one of the most successful thrashermen in the state, which lasted for sixty years. As all pioneers do, he faced many hardships and disappointments, always keeping a good spirit, never giving up, but making the best of things. Edward F. Mitchell was born June 10, 1856, to David Mitchell and Rhoda Dulin, in Lexington township, later moving with his parents to near Cofax. All but three years of his entire life he lived in McLean county, Illinois, the last several years he had made his home In Lexington. He was the oldest son of a large family, and all but two sisters have preceded him in death. On September 10, 1879, he was married
to Cora Jane Knight, daughter of William Knight, of McLean county. A little over a year ago they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and the following children: Earl D., of Colfax, Della Spiegel, Carl E. Ferne Spiegel and Harry L., all of Sibley, Iowa, Jesse D. of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mary Jones of Rockford, and two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Simmons of Spencer, S. D., and Mrs. Lucy Pullin of Melvin, and 25 grandchildren. Two children, Grace E. and Roy F., have preceded him in death. The pallbearers were George Malcom, H. C. Ellis, George H. Stichter, George E. Brown, William Anderson and A. P. Schantz, all of Lexington. Burial was in the Wiley cemetery, Colfax. All of the children except Jesse D. were able to attend the funeral services.
Death of Edward Mitchell at Lexington
Edward F. Mitchell, 74, second child of David and Rhoda Dulin Mitchell, was born in Lexington township, June 10, 1856, and died at his home in Lexington, Feb. 11, 1931, following an illness of a few days. In early youth his parents moved to their farm east of Colfax. He was united in marriage to Miss Cora J. Knight, Sept. 10, 1879 and they resided in and around CoLfax for many years. Mr. Mitchell was an engineer of the west coal mine for a time. He was also engineer at the east coal mine during the sinking of the shaft. Later he was engaged in farming and machinery and it was while in this vocation that he became widely known, loved and respected throughout the surrounding townships. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell celebrated their golden wedding on Sept. 10, 1929. He was an active member of the Masons, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and a member of the Methodist church. He served as township assessor and as a member of the board of supervisors. Surviving are his widows and the following children: Earl D. of Colfax, Mrs. Della Spiegel, Mrs. Fern Speigel, Carl E. and Harry Lee of Sibley, Iowa; Jesse D. of Salt Lake City, Utah; and Mrs. Mary Jones of Rockford. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Simmons of Spencer, So. Dakota and Mrs. Lucy Pullen of Melvin and 26 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Grace Elizabeth, and Roy F., who died in service. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church at Colfax, Saturday at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. Anderson officiated, assisted by Rev. V. Van Horn and burial was in the Wiley cemetery. A quartet composed of Mrs. A. M. Hester, Mrs. James Wood, John Puett and Sam Bane sang. Pallbearers were: William Anderson, George Stitcher, George Malcolm, Harry Ellis and George Brown. Those attending the funeral from away were: Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Conklin, Kankakee; Jas. Weir, Normal; Lee McRejnolds, Bloomington; Mrs. Mabel Merkens and Mrs. D. J. Fitspatrick and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones, Fairbury; Mrs. Lucy Pullen and Mr. and Mrs. James Nickerson, Melvin; Mrs. Pearl Otto, Carlock; Mrs. Wm. King, Mr. J. A. Wier, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Thawville; Mr. and Mrs. Adam Withers, Ellsworth and many other friends from the surrounding vicinity.
MITCHELL, Mary E.
Sept 21, 1922 - Mary E. Mitchell, a well-known resident of Colfax died Sat. morning at her home after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Mitchell, and was born near Lexington, March 23, 1855. She had been a resident of Colfax all of her life. Miss Mitchell was a member of the Christian church and of the order of Eastern Star, and was a part matron of the order. She and her brother David, lived together until the latter's death in 1903. She was an active worker in the church and was prominent in community life as long as her health would permit. Miss Mitchell conducted a millinery store in Colfax for a number of years and later, a variety store. She is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Simmons, of Spencer, S.D.;E.F. Mitchell, of Lexington and Mrs. Lucy Ward Pullen, at Melvin. The funeral services were held at two o'clock Monday afternoon from the Christian church. Rev. Osceola McNamar conducted the services. Burial was made in the Wiley cemetery.
MOLCK, Augusta E. Clausen
Augusta E. Molck, age 94, a life-time Anchor area resident, died at 2:35 a.m. Monday, 1-30-1989 at Octavia Manor Nursing Home, Colfax, where she had been a resident the past three and a half years. Her funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Anchor, with the Rev. Melvin Blobaum officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax and for one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Mrs Molck was born 7-26-1894 in Sibley, a daughter of John and Mary Brading Clausen. She married
John Molck 10-8-1919 at St. John's Lutheran Church. He died 11-10-1948. Survivors include two sons, Wilbur J. Molck, Anchor and Mervin D. Molck, Normal; two sisters, Luella Martens and Ida Hansen, both of Sibley; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Two sons, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Molck worked in the egg room at Wichmann's Produce in Anchor for eight years. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the church's Dorcas Society. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services of Illinois or Eastern McLean County Ambulance Association.
MOLCK, Eugene Andrew
Eugene Andrew Molck, 59, the mayor of Anchor, died at 12:40 a.m. yesterday 7-12-1983 at St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center, Bloomington. He had been ill. His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Melvin Blobaum officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 - 9 tonight at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax, and an hour before the service at the church. He was born 2-6-1924 at Sibley, a son of John Jacob and Augusta Claussen Molck. He married
Lois Rethmann 9-22-1946 at Anchor. She survives. Also surviving are his mother, Anchor; two sons, Michael, Anchor, and John, Colfax; three daughters, Sheryl Steele, Meryville, Tenn.; Jane Dameron, Colfax; and Joyce Carmack, Anchor; two brothers, Wilbur, Anchor, and Mervin, Normal; and eight grandchildren. His father and a brother preceded him in death. Mr. Molck was mayor of Anchor for 10 years. He was co-owner of Anchor Egg Co., formerly Wichmann Produce. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Bloomington Moose Lodge, Colfax American Legion and the Anchor Fire Department. He was a WWII Army Veteran. Memorials may be made to the Bloomington Cancer Foundation, in care of the family, or the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation.
MUEHLENPFORT, J.J.
J.J. Muehlenpfort, 54, died Sunday (January 1941) at his home, 2 miles west of Melvin, Il. He had been ill of high blood pressure for two years, and suffered a paralytic stroke Saturday morning. Funeral services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Melvin, Il., with J.E. Rettburg of Hartsburg officiating. Burial in St. John's Lutheran cemetery, Anchor Twp. Born in Anchor 11-21-1886, a son of Herman and Anna Muehlenpfort. He married
1-1-1908 to Wilhelmine Katharine "Minnie" Hoffmann at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor Twp. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Viola Brockman of Danforth and Lois Kietzman of Melvin; 2 sons, Kenneth and Emmerson at home; his parents of Melvin; a brother, Herman of Onarga; 3 sisters, Rose Sattelberg of Fair Grove, Mich. Lyda Ehman of Roberts; and Mrs. Alfred Lanzer of Woodburn, Ind. One granddaughter.
Gibson City Courier - 1-9-1941
MUEHLEPFORT, Wilhelmine Catherine "Minnie" Hoffman
Wilhelmine Catherine "Minnie" Muehlenpfort, 92, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday 5-8-1980 at Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Watseka. She had been hospitalized three weeks. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Rev. Harold Heinzig officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church cemetery, rural Anchor. Visitation will be from 5 - 8 p.m. today at Danforth - Sprau Funeral Home, Roberts, and from one hour before the service at the church. She was born 1-17-1888 in Anchor, a daughter of Frederick and Augusta Fricke Hoffman. She married
John J. Muehlenpfort 1-1-1908 in Anchor. He died January 1941. She is survived by two daughters, Viola Brockman, Danforth; and Lois Kietzman of rural Loda; two sons, Kenneth and Emerson, both of Melvin; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, six sisters and five brothers. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the ALCW, a church women's group. Memorials may be made to the church or Prairie View Lutheran Home, Danforth.
MUEHLENPFORT, Weldon Stanley
The 16-day-old son of Mr and Mrs. John Muehlenpfort was buried Monday, 12-11-1916 at 2 p.m. in St. John's cemetery. Many relatives and friends attended. The services began at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Muehlenpfort `at 1 p.m. and in St. John's Church at 2 p.m. The child was born 11-24-1916 and was a fine and healty boy. Saturday evening he became dangerously ill,, and all was done by his parents and the doctor to preserve his life; in spite of all he grew weaker. He was baptized by the pastor of St. John's Church and his names were Weldon Stanley. Sunday morning 12-10-1916 at 2:30 a.m. he passed away. "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."
MUEHLENPFORT, Kenneth
Kenneth Muehlenpfort, 78, of Melvin, died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday 7-6-1993 at Prairieview Lutheran Home, Danforth. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Melvin, the Rev. Donald Kumpf officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Church cemetery, Anchor. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. today at Lamb-Young Funeral Home, Roberts, and 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Friday at the church. Mr. Muehlenpfort was born 11-25-1914 in Melvin, a son of John and Minnie Hoffman Muehlenpfort. Survivors include one brother, Emerson Muehlenpfort, Melvin; and two sisters, Lois Kietzman, Melvin; and Viola Brockman, Danforth. An infant brother preceded him in death. Mr. Muehlenpfort farmed in the Melvin areea. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Melvin, and was director of the Ford - Iroquois Farm Bureau for 25 years. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church of the Prairieview Lutheran Home.
MUELLER, Mrs. J. F. nee Struebing
Mrs. J.F. Mueller, Bloomington, died last Friday 6-19-1936 at the Mennonite Hospital following a two weeks illness. The funeral was held last Monday at the Goodfellow Memorial Home; burial was in St. John's Lutheran cemetery, rural Anchor. Mrs. Mueller was the mother of three children; Otto, Hilda and Ida, who, with their father, have preceded her in death. Surviving are the son's widow, Mrs. Ethel Mueller of Colfax; a sister, Mrs. Lena Kreitzer of Witchita, Kans.; three brothers, Henry Struebing, Bellflower; Herman Struebing, Winfield, Kans.; and Will Struebing of Springdale, Ark. She was born 3-6-1861.
