"The Kinmundy Express" - Sept. 25, 1947:
- Edward W. DOOLEN Laid to Rest Friday Afternoon: Edward William, oldest son of John W. and Martha ROBB DOOLEN, was born Apr. 6, 1871 in Kinmundy twp. and died at his home in Kinmundy Sept. 17, 1947. He was one of a family of nine children, namely Cora (MORGAN, deceased), Emma (deceased), Agnes (ARNOLD), Daniel, Samuel (deceased), George (deceased), Estella (PRUETT), and Cleveland. Edward grew to manhood around his birthplace and on Nov. 25, 1891, he was married to Miss Myrtle HEADLEY. This couple had enjoyed almost 56 years of happy wedded bliss together. To this union 11 children were born, namely Ruth Agnes (CONANT, deceased), Lotta Florence (NEIL), Dorothy Isabelle (ETHERTON), Bryan Clyde, Emogene (GRAY), Minnie Myrisa (GUNDERSEN), Arthur HEADLEY, Nellie May (KENNINGTON), Walter John, Clara Cathryn (BARENFANGER, deceased), and Lora Elsie (PFEIFFER). Ed, as he was known, followed the vocation of farming. He and his good wife moved to a farm in Foster twp. soon after their marriage. Here they remained until 1908, when they moved to Kinmundy with their family. However, Ed continued to operate the farm, driving to and from his home, for several years. His entire life was spent in and around Kinmundy with the exception of one year when he moved his family to Champaign. Ed was very civic minded and served for several years as a member of the Board of Education, several terms as Supervisor of Kinmundy twp., was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of Kinmundy Lodge No. 398 A.F. & A.M., and a member of Kinmundy Chapter No. 606 O.E.S. He leaves his faithful companion, 9 children, 19 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Services were held Friday from the Methodist church, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. (A list of relatives attending from out-of-town was also included).
- Edward W. DOOLEN Laid to Rest Friday Afternoon: Edward William, oldest son of John W. and Martha ROBB DOOLEN, was born Apr. 6, 1871 in Kinmundy twp. and died at his home in Kinmundy Sept. 17, 1947. He was one of a family of nine children, namely Cora (MORGAN, deceased), Emma (deceased), Agnes (ARNOLD), Daniel, Samuel (deceased), George (deceased), Estella (PRUETT), and Cleveland. Edward grew to manhood around his birthplace and on Nov. 25, 1891, he was married to Miss Myrtle HEADLEY. This couple had enjoyed almost 56 years of happy wedded bliss together. To this union 11 children were born, namely Ruth Agnes (CONANT, deceased), Lotta Florence (NEIL), Dorothy Isabelle (ETHERTON), Bryan Clyde, Emogene (GRAY), Minnie Myrisa (GUNDERSEN), Arthur HEADLEY, Nellie May (KENNINGTON), Walter John, Clara Cathryn (BARENFANGER, deceased), and Lora Elsie (PFEIFFER). Ed, as he was known, followed the vocation of farming. He and his good wife moved to a farm in Foster twp. soon after their marriage. Here they remained until 1908, when they moved to Kinmundy with their family. However, Ed continued to operate the farm, driving to and from his home, for several years. His entire life was spent in and around Kinmundy with the exception of one year when he moved his family to Champaign. Ed was very civic minded and served for several years as a member of the Board of Education, several terms as Supervisor of Kinmundy twp., was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of Kinmundy Lodge No. 398 A.F. & A.M., and a member of Kinmundy Chapter No. 606 O.E.S. He leaves his faithful companion, 9 children, 19 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Services were held Friday from the Methodist church, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. (A list of relatives attending from out-of-town was also included).
"The Kinmundy Express" - Sept. 25, 1947:
- Edward W. DOOLEN Laid to Rest Friday Afternoon: Edward William, oldest son of John W. and Martha ROBB DOOLEN, was born Apr. 6, 1871 in Kinmundy twp. and died at his home in Kinmundy Sept. 17, 1947. He was one of a family of nine children, namely Cora (MORGAN, deceased), Emma (deceased), Agnes (ARNOLD), Daniel, Samuel (deceased), George (deceased), Estella (PRUETT), and Cleveland. Edward grew to manhood around his birthplace and on Nov. 25, 1891, he was married to Miss Myrtle HEADLEY. This couple had enjoyed almost 56 years of happy wedded bliss together. To this union 11 children were born, namely Ruth Agnes (CONANT, deceased), Lotta Florence (NEIL), Dorothy Isabelle (ETHERTON), Bryan Clyde, Emogene (GRAY), Minnie Myrisa (GUNDERSEN), Arthur HEADLEY, Nellie May (KENNINGTON), Walter John, Clara Cathryn (BARENFANGER, deceased), and Lora Elsie (PFEIFFER). Ed, as he was known, followed the vocation of farming. He and his good wife moved to a farm in Foster twp. soon after their marriage. Here they remained until 1908, when they moved to Kinmundy with their family. However, Ed continued to operate the farm, driving to and from his home, for several years. His entire life was spent in and around Kinmundy with the exception of one year when he moved his family to Champaign. Ed was very civic minded and served for several years as a member of the Board of Education, several terms as Supervisor of Kinmundy twp., was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of Kinmundy Lodge No. 398 A.F. & A.M., and a member of Kinmundy Chapter No. 606 O.E.S. He leaves his faithful companion, 9 children, 19 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Services were held Friday from the Methodist church, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. (A list of relatives attending from out-of-town was also included).
- Edward W. DOOLEN Laid to Rest Friday Afternoon: Edward William, oldest son of John W. and Martha ROBB DOOLEN, was born Apr. 6, 1871 in Kinmundy twp. and died at his home in Kinmundy Sept. 17, 1947. He was one of a family of nine children, namely Cora (MORGAN, deceased), Emma (deceased), Agnes (ARNOLD), Daniel, Samuel (deceased), George (deceased), Estella (PRUETT), and Cleveland. Edward grew to manhood around his birthplace and on Nov. 25, 1891, he was married to Miss Myrtle HEADLEY. This couple had enjoyed almost 56 years of happy wedded bliss together. To this union 11 children were born, namely Ruth Agnes (CONANT, deceased), Lotta Florence (NEIL), Dorothy Isabelle (ETHERTON), Bryan Clyde, Emogene (GRAY), Minnie Myrisa (GUNDERSEN), Arthur HEADLEY, Nellie May (KENNINGTON), Walter John, Clara Cathryn (BARENFANGER, deceased), and Lora Elsie (PFEIFFER). Ed, as he was known, followed the vocation of farming. He and his good wife moved to a farm in Foster twp. soon after their marriage. Here they remained until 1908, when they moved to Kinmundy with their family. However, Ed continued to operate the farm, driving to and from his home, for several years. His entire life was spent in and around Kinmundy with the exception of one year when he moved his family to Champaign. Ed was very civic minded and served for several years as a member of the Board of Education, several terms as Supervisor of Kinmundy twp., was a member of the Methodist Church, a member of Kinmundy Lodge No. 398 A.F. & A.M., and a member of Kinmundy Chapter No. 606 O.E.S. He leaves his faithful companion, 9 children, 19 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 brothers, and 2 sisters. Services were held Friday from the Methodist church, Rev. Orlando BRAKEMEYER officiating with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. (A list of relatives attending from out-of-town was also included).
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