Obituary of Jeremiah Still from the 16 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph:
"Death of Jerry Still
"Well Known Man Dies After a Short Illness
"Jeremiah Still, the well known shoe maker, died at noon at his home near Godfrey after a short illness. He was 75 (sic -- 73) years of age and had been in the shoe making business in Alton many years. He leaves a wife and two daughters, (sic) Mrs Harry Paddock and Mrs Eva Hathaway. The time of the funeral has not been announced. Mr Still's death will be a surprise to his friends in Alton. It was not known he was seriously ill and he had been away from his place of business only a few days."
Burial records say he died of heart disease.
The obituary mistakenly lists Jeremiah's daughter Evaline ("Eva") as still alive, but she had died in 1890. The obituary also omits Jeremiah's other daughter Luvenia, wife of Albert Riggs, who was living in Murrayville, Illinois, at the time of her father's death.
Second obituary of Jeremiah Still from the 17 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph:
"Jerry Still's Death was Sudden.
"The death of Jerry Still at his home at Godfrey, yesterday, was very sudden. He was in his yard when he was suddenly stricken and fell to the ground. He was seen by members of his family and assistance was summoned from Godfrey. Death came before medical aid could be given. Coroner Bailey was notified to hold an inquest and went to Godfrey last night.
"The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. and service will be at the home."
The day after his funeral, in the Monday, 20 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph, page 2, column 3, the following extended obituary was printed:
"Funeral of Jeremiah Still.
"The funeral of Jeremiah Still was held Sunday afternoon and services were conducted at the Paddock home, Godfrey, by Rev. G. W. Shepherd. Interment was in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock. The Odd Fellows lodges of Alton took charge of the remains at the cemetery and the services there were according to their ritual. The pall bearers were Thomas Corbett, D. Busse, David Tomlinson, Louis Berner, Benj. Rose and William Flynn. There was a very large attendance at the funeral services.
"Mr. Still was born at Fontmell, England, Aug. 7, 1827, and in 1847, (sic -- 1849) was united in marriage to Charlotte Axworthy in Guernsey. Of this union seven children were born, one in England and the others in this country. Of these seven children, but two survive him, Mrs. Sophia Paddock of Godfrey, and Mrs. Louvenia Riggs of Murraysville, (sic) Ill. The mother of these children died Sept. 17, 1877. In 1858, (sic -- 1851) Mr. Still came to this country with his wife and young daughter, settled in Alton and has remained here or in the near vicinity ever since. Mr. Still was married a second time in 1883, to Miss Mary Allen, of Alton, who survives him. Mr. Still was one of the oldest members of Western Star lodge, I. O. O. F. of Alton. The second oldest lodge in the State. He was high in the councils of Wildey Encampment of the same place, and was held in great respect by the brotherhood. Mr. Still was one of five brothers, two of whom survive him, Thomas Still of Godfrey and Frederick Still, of Murraysville, Ill. Mr. Still was a kind and loving father, a devoted husband, a good neighbor and was respected by all."
"Death of Jerry Still
"Well Known Man Dies After a Short Illness
"Jeremiah Still, the well known shoe maker, died at noon at his home near Godfrey after a short illness. He was 75 (sic -- 73) years of age and had been in the shoe making business in Alton many years. He leaves a wife and two daughters, (sic) Mrs Harry Paddock and Mrs Eva Hathaway. The time of the funeral has not been announced. Mr Still's death will be a surprise to his friends in Alton. It was not known he was seriously ill and he had been away from his place of business only a few days."
Burial records say he died of heart disease.
The obituary mistakenly lists Jeremiah's daughter Evaline ("Eva") as still alive, but she had died in 1890. The obituary also omits Jeremiah's other daughter Luvenia, wife of Albert Riggs, who was living in Murrayville, Illinois, at the time of her father's death.
Second obituary of Jeremiah Still from the 17 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph:
"Jerry Still's Death was Sudden.
"The death of Jerry Still at his home at Godfrey, yesterday, was very sudden. He was in his yard when he was suddenly stricken and fell to the ground. He was seen by members of his family and assistance was summoned from Godfrey. Death came before medical aid could be given. Coroner Bailey was notified to hold an inquest and went to Godfrey last night.
"The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. and service will be at the home."
The day after his funeral, in the Monday, 20 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph, page 2, column 3, the following extended obituary was printed:
"Funeral of Jeremiah Still.
"The funeral of Jeremiah Still was held Sunday afternoon and services were conducted at the Paddock home, Godfrey, by Rev. G. W. Shepherd. Interment was in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock. The Odd Fellows lodges of Alton took charge of the remains at the cemetery and the services there were according to their ritual. The pall bearers were Thomas Corbett, D. Busse, David Tomlinson, Louis Berner, Benj. Rose and William Flynn. There was a very large attendance at the funeral services.
"Mr. Still was born at Fontmell, England, Aug. 7, 1827, and in 1847, (sic -- 1849) was united in marriage to Charlotte Axworthy in Guernsey. Of this union seven children were born, one in England and the others in this country. Of these seven children, but two survive him, Mrs. Sophia Paddock of Godfrey, and Mrs. Louvenia Riggs of Murraysville, (sic) Ill. The mother of these children died Sept. 17, 1877. In 1858, (sic -- 1851) Mr. Still came to this country with his wife and young daughter, settled in Alton and has remained here or in the near vicinity ever since. Mr. Still was married a second time in 1883, to Miss Mary Allen, of Alton, who survives him. Mr. Still was one of the oldest members of Western Star lodge, I. O. O. F. of Alton. The second oldest lodge in the State. He was high in the councils of Wildey Encampment of the same place, and was held in great respect by the brotherhood. Mr. Still was one of five brothers, two of whom survive him, Thomas Still of Godfrey and Frederick Still, of Murraysville, Ill. Mr. Still was a kind and loving father, a devoted husband, a good neighbor and was respected by all."
Obituary of Jeremiah Still from the 16 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph:
"Death of Jerry Still
"Well Known Man Dies After a Short Illness
"Jeremiah Still, the well known shoe maker, died at noon at his home near Godfrey after a short illness. He was 75 (sic -- 73) years of age and had been in the shoe making business in Alton many years. He leaves a wife and two daughters, (sic) Mrs Harry Paddock and Mrs Eva Hathaway. The time of the funeral has not been announced. Mr Still's death will be a surprise to his friends in Alton. It was not known he was seriously ill and he had been away from his place of business only a few days."
Burial records say he died of heart disease.
The obituary mistakenly lists Jeremiah's daughter Evaline ("Eva") as still alive, but she had died in 1890. The obituary also omits Jeremiah's other daughter Luvenia, wife of Albert Riggs, who was living in Murrayville, Illinois, at the time of her father's death.
Second obituary of Jeremiah Still from the 17 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph:
"Jerry Still's Death was Sudden.
"The death of Jerry Still at his home at Godfrey, yesterday, was very sudden. He was in his yard when he was suddenly stricken and fell to the ground. He was seen by members of his family and assistance was summoned from Godfrey. Death came before medical aid could be given. Coroner Bailey was notified to hold an inquest and went to Godfrey last night.
"The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. and service will be at the home."
The day after his funeral, in the Monday, 20 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph, page 2, column 3, the following extended obituary was printed:
"Funeral of Jeremiah Still.
"The funeral of Jeremiah Still was held Sunday afternoon and services were conducted at the Paddock home, Godfrey, by Rev. G. W. Shepherd. Interment was in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock. The Odd Fellows lodges of Alton took charge of the remains at the cemetery and the services there were according to their ritual. The pall bearers were Thomas Corbett, D. Busse, David Tomlinson, Louis Berner, Benj. Rose and William Flynn. There was a very large attendance at the funeral services.
"Mr. Still was born at Fontmell, England, Aug. 7, 1827, and in 1847, (sic -- 1849) was united in marriage to Charlotte Axworthy in Guernsey. Of this union seven children were born, one in England and the others in this country. Of these seven children, but two survive him, Mrs. Sophia Paddock of Godfrey, and Mrs. Louvenia Riggs of Murraysville, (sic) Ill. The mother of these children died Sept. 17, 1877. In 1858, (sic -- 1851) Mr. Still came to this country with his wife and young daughter, settled in Alton and has remained here or in the near vicinity ever since. Mr. Still was married a second time in 1883, to Miss Mary Allen, of Alton, who survives him. Mr. Still was one of the oldest members of Western Star lodge, I. O. O. F. of Alton. The second oldest lodge in the State. He was high in the councils of Wildey Encampment of the same place, and was held in great respect by the brotherhood. Mr. Still was one of five brothers, two of whom survive him, Thomas Still of Godfrey and Frederick Still, of Murraysville, Ill. Mr. Still was a kind and loving father, a devoted husband, a good neighbor and was respected by all."
"Death of Jerry Still
"Well Known Man Dies After a Short Illness
"Jeremiah Still, the well known shoe maker, died at noon at his home near Godfrey after a short illness. He was 75 (sic -- 73) years of age and had been in the shoe making business in Alton many years. He leaves a wife and two daughters, (sic) Mrs Harry Paddock and Mrs Eva Hathaway. The time of the funeral has not been announced. Mr Still's death will be a surprise to his friends in Alton. It was not known he was seriously ill and he had been away from his place of business only a few days."
Burial records say he died of heart disease.
The obituary mistakenly lists Jeremiah's daughter Evaline ("Eva") as still alive, but she had died in 1890. The obituary also omits Jeremiah's other daughter Luvenia, wife of Albert Riggs, who was living in Murrayville, Illinois, at the time of her father's death.
Second obituary of Jeremiah Still from the 17 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph:
"Jerry Still's Death was Sudden.
"The death of Jerry Still at his home at Godfrey, yesterday, was very sudden. He was in his yard when he was suddenly stricken and fell to the ground. He was seen by members of his family and assistance was summoned from Godfrey. Death came before medical aid could be given. Coroner Bailey was notified to hold an inquest and went to Godfrey last night.
"The funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. and service will be at the home."
The day after his funeral, in the Monday, 20 Aug. 1900 Alton Evening Telegraph, page 2, column 3, the following extended obituary was printed:
"Funeral of Jeremiah Still.
"The funeral of Jeremiah Still was held Sunday afternoon and services were conducted at the Paddock home, Godfrey, by Rev. G. W. Shepherd. Interment was in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock. The Odd Fellows lodges of Alton took charge of the remains at the cemetery and the services there were according to their ritual. The pall bearers were Thomas Corbett, D. Busse, David Tomlinson, Louis Berner, Benj. Rose and William Flynn. There was a very large attendance at the funeral services.
"Mr. Still was born at Fontmell, England, Aug. 7, 1827, and in 1847, (sic -- 1849) was united in marriage to Charlotte Axworthy in Guernsey. Of this union seven children were born, one in England and the others in this country. Of these seven children, but two survive him, Mrs. Sophia Paddock of Godfrey, and Mrs. Louvenia Riggs of Murraysville, (sic) Ill. The mother of these children died Sept. 17, 1877. In 1858, (sic -- 1851) Mr. Still came to this country with his wife and young daughter, settled in Alton and has remained here or in the near vicinity ever since. Mr. Still was married a second time in 1883, to Miss Mary Allen, of Alton, who survives him. Mr. Still was one of the oldest members of Western Star lodge, I. O. O. F. of Alton. The second oldest lodge in the State. He was high in the councils of Wildey Encampment of the same place, and was held in great respect by the brotherhood. Mr. Still was one of five brothers, two of whom survive him, Thomas Still of Godfrey and Frederick Still, of Murraysville, Ill. Mr. Still was a kind and loving father, a devoted husband, a good neighbor and was respected by all."
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JERRY STILL
AUG 7 1827
AUG 16 1899
(The gravestone has the wrong year of death. Jeremiah died in 1900, not 1899.)
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