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Welcome Friend, You
Are Our 001th Visitor Since 05 Feb
2005
 Below is an email I received quite
awhile ago. I've done some digging but have yet to get to the lady with
the book on this cemetery. I've been to this cemetery a hundred times it
seems and I know there are no tombstones for these people if there is anyone out
there who can help Maureen find her great grandparents resting place feel free
to email me or her. Thanks for your help..... And I haven't given up
either Maureen, just sorry taking me so long. Family health and holidays
have stood in the way and my behind but am trying to get caught up and then keep
up with everything else. Have a great day everyone....
Date:
09/24/04 21:42:04
Subject:
Re: Look-ups--Warren County, IL
07/15/2006 09:50 AM -0500
Foxie -
Thank you for your
kindness. I agree that it is so sad that many tombstones have been lost.
Here are my great grandparents' obituaries. Again, thanks for your help.
Maureen
From the Stevens Point Daily
Journal, February 24, 1936
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Mrs. Ira Myers
Mrs. Ira Myers, a
resident of Stevens Point for 35 years, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at 4
o' clock at her home at 727 Strongs Avenue. She had been in ill health for
the past three years but her condition was not considered serious. A cold
developed and she was confined to bed for the past week.
Mrs. Myers, whose
maiden name was Eva Bowers Redford, was born in Missouri on April 5, 1869.
During her childhood she moved with her mother to Galesburg, Illinois. Her
marriage to Mr. Myers took place there in 1888. After their marriage, the
couple lived in Galesburg and later in Chicago for a chort time. They came to
Stevens Point in 1900 and resided here since. Mrs. Myers was a daughter of
the late William and Christine Redford.
Surviving are
her husband and six children, William and Howard Myers and Mrs. Walter
Hochmuth of Chicago, Mrs. Helen Wochos of Mosinee, Irwin (we believe it was
actually Erwin) Myers of Kewaunee and Walter Myers of 604 Water Street. She
is also survived by six grandchildren.
Funeral
arrangements have not been completed. it is expected services will be held in
stevens Point and burial will take place at Cameron, Illinois. The body is at
the Prais funeral home.
From the Stevens Point Daily
Journal, July 27, 1936
Ira Myers
Ira Myers, 727
Strongs Avenue, a resident of Stevens Point for many years, died Sunday
morning at 2:20 o'clock. He had been in ill health for the past year.
Mr. Myers was
born in November 20, 1859 at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. At the age of 18 years
he located at Galesburg, Illinois, where his marriage to Eva Bowers Redford
took place in 1888. The couple came to Stevens Point 35 years ago. Mr. Myers
was a carpenter and contractor for many years. Mrs. Myers died last February
23.
Surviving are
four sons, Walter Myers 710 South Division Street, Ervin Myers of Kewaunee and
Howard and William Myers of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Wochos of
Mosinee and Mrs. Walter Hochmuth of Chicago; a sister, Miss Lila Myers of
Yorksprings, Pennsylvania; a brother, Joseph Myers of Harrisburg, and seven
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The body is at
the Boston funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
Burial will take place in Silent Home cemetery at Cameron, Illinois beside his
wife.
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