Bureau County Tribune, Volume 36, Number 16, 16 April 1909
Margaret Rebecca Mercer, who died April 1, 1909, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Scholes, was the eldest of eight children, who lived to maturity, of John S. and Hannah Ross Kasbeer. Her parents moved from the state of Ohio to Lee county, ILL., August 1846. There, March 21, 1848 the deceased was born, and at the time of her death was aged sixty-one years and thirteen days. Her mother died March 16, 1907; her father died March 16, 1908 and her brother Asa died November 2 1908. The greater part of her life was spent in Ohio township, Bureau county. to which place her parents moved less than a year after her birth. The early, pioneer life in a barren prairie country, as this was at that time, was fraught with many hardships. Rebecca, as she was familiarly called, attended the Miller and Wagner schools in Princeton, and afterward taught for a time in her home district. Her marriage to Dr. Thomas Mercer occurred September 15, 1868. They spent two years in Iowa, near Alton, where the young doctor's professional skill became known for many miles around. Four children came to the home Eva R., Nettie M., William and Alice Gertrude the two older ones dying but two or three days apart, at the ages of five years and eight years, during the scourge of diphtheria which so many parents well remember. The deceased united with the M. P. church early in life and her name was carried on the records of the church until she answered the roll call up yonder. Her life was characterized by Christian patience and cheerfulness, to an extent which was often commented upon by acquaintances. On her last birthday a large number of friends sent, her postal cards, expressive of their best wishes and these were appreciated by Mrs. Mercer. Her husband died Dec. 21, 1890. Those left to mourn her departure are her son, William, and Mrs. Earl Scholes and five grand children, besides six brothers and sisters; the latter are Ira Kasbeer, of Kansas City, Joab R. Kasbeer, of Denver; Sumner Kasbeer of Princeton; John Kasbeer, of Bloomington; Mrs. Melissa Coulter, of Ohio town. Mrs. Alice McCleary, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. The latter reached her bedside several days before death came and was thankful for the smile of recognition and to hear a few words spoken. Besides those mentioned, to mourn her departure, are Mrs. Hamlin, Mrs. Beede, and the brother, Joseph Mercer. Mrs. Mercer, who had taught in the Sunday school, when unable to meet with her class, kept up the study of the lessons, and on her death bed expressed her faith in Christ, The funeral was at the M. P. church, Kasbeer, April 3. Revs. Smith and Heverfield officiating. Pastor Smith using for his text the 36th verse of the 9th chapter of Acts, "And she was full of good works and deeds; '' and like that people of the olden times there are many to hold up garments, or articles that she made and which will ever be reminders of that patient, industrious life, which grew weary and is now at rest. She loved God's flowers and gave many plants to friends. The flowers at her funeral were many and beautiful, and spoke of Easter, the risen Savior and that there is no death. The Missionary society of which she was a member contributed a large bunch of flowers very neatly arranged. The singing was in charge of Mrs. J. C. Sweitzer and produced by Mesdames William and Arthur Fordham and Charles Corey and Harry Paden. The songs were, "saving Grace," '"Some Day," and "Asleep in Jesus." The pall bearers were G. C. Matson, E. M. Stanard, J. R. Paden, Oscar Burton, Marshall Lamb, and John Childs. Interment was made in Oakland cemetery, Princeton, beside her husband and his parents.
Margaret Rebecca Mercer, who died April 1, 1909, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Scholes, was the eldest of eight children, who lived to maturity, of John S. and Hannah Ross Kasbeer. Her parents moved from the state of Ohio to Lee county, ILL., August 1846. There, March 21, 1848 the deceased was born, and at the time of her death was aged sixty-one years and thirteen days. Her mother died March 16, 1907; her father died March 16, 1908 and her brother Asa died November 2 1908. The greater part of her life was spent in Ohio township, Bureau county. to which place her parents moved less than a year after her birth. The early, pioneer life in a barren prairie country, as this was at that time, was fraught with many hardships. Rebecca, as she was familiarly called, attended the Miller and Wagner schools in Princeton, and afterward taught for a time in her home district. Her marriage to Dr. Thomas Mercer occurred September 15, 1868. They spent two years in Iowa, near Alton, where the young doctor's professional skill became known for many miles around. Four children came to the home Eva R., Nettie M., William and Alice Gertrude the two older ones dying but two or three days apart, at the ages of five years and eight years, during the scourge of diphtheria which so many parents well remember. The deceased united with the M. P. church early in life and her name was carried on the records of the church until she answered the roll call up yonder. Her life was characterized by Christian patience and cheerfulness, to an extent which was often commented upon by acquaintances. On her last birthday a large number of friends sent, her postal cards, expressive of their best wishes and these were appreciated by Mrs. Mercer. Her husband died Dec. 21, 1890. Those left to mourn her departure are her son, William, and Mrs. Earl Scholes and five grand children, besides six brothers and sisters; the latter are Ira Kasbeer, of Kansas City, Joab R. Kasbeer, of Denver; Sumner Kasbeer of Princeton; John Kasbeer, of Bloomington; Mrs. Melissa Coulter, of Ohio town. Mrs. Alice McCleary, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. The latter reached her bedside several days before death came and was thankful for the smile of recognition and to hear a few words spoken. Besides those mentioned, to mourn her departure, are Mrs. Hamlin, Mrs. Beede, and the brother, Joseph Mercer. Mrs. Mercer, who had taught in the Sunday school, when unable to meet with her class, kept up the study of the lessons, and on her death bed expressed her faith in Christ, The funeral was at the M. P. church, Kasbeer, April 3. Revs. Smith and Heverfield officiating. Pastor Smith using for his text the 36th verse of the 9th chapter of Acts, "And she was full of good works and deeds; '' and like that people of the olden times there are many to hold up garments, or articles that she made and which will ever be reminders of that patient, industrious life, which grew weary and is now at rest. She loved God's flowers and gave many plants to friends. The flowers at her funeral were many and beautiful, and spoke of Easter, the risen Savior and that there is no death. The Missionary society of which she was a member contributed a large bunch of flowers very neatly arranged. The singing was in charge of Mrs. J. C. Sweitzer and produced by Mesdames William and Arthur Fordham and Charles Corey and Harry Paden. The songs were, "saving Grace," '"Some Day," and "Asleep in Jesus." The pall bearers were G. C. Matson, E. M. Stanard, J. R. Paden, Oscar Burton, Marshall Lamb, and John Childs. Interment was made in Oakland cemetery, Princeton, beside her husband and his parents.
Bureau County Tribune, Volume 36, Number 16, 16 April 1909
Margaret Rebecca Mercer, who died April 1, 1909, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Scholes, was the eldest of eight children, who lived to maturity, of John S. and Hannah Ross Kasbeer. Her parents moved from the state of Ohio to Lee county, ILL., August 1846. There, March 21, 1848 the deceased was born, and at the time of her death was aged sixty-one years and thirteen days. Her mother died March 16, 1907; her father died March 16, 1908 and her brother Asa died November 2 1908. The greater part of her life was spent in Ohio township, Bureau county. to which place her parents moved less than a year after her birth. The early, pioneer life in a barren prairie country, as this was at that time, was fraught with many hardships. Rebecca, as she was familiarly called, attended the Miller and Wagner schools in Princeton, and afterward taught for a time in her home district. Her marriage to Dr. Thomas Mercer occurred September 15, 1868. They spent two years in Iowa, near Alton, where the young doctor's professional skill became known for many miles around. Four children came to the home Eva R., Nettie M., William and Alice Gertrude the two older ones dying but two or three days apart, at the ages of five years and eight years, during the scourge of diphtheria which so many parents well remember. The deceased united with the M. P. church early in life and her name was carried on the records of the church until she answered the roll call up yonder. Her life was characterized by Christian patience and cheerfulness, to an extent which was often commented upon by acquaintances. On her last birthday a large number of friends sent, her postal cards, expressive of their best wishes and these were appreciated by Mrs. Mercer. Her husband died Dec. 21, 1890. Those left to mourn her departure are her son, William, and Mrs. Earl Scholes and five grand children, besides six brothers and sisters; the latter are Ira Kasbeer, of Kansas City, Joab R. Kasbeer, of Denver; Sumner Kasbeer of Princeton; John Kasbeer, of Bloomington; Mrs. Melissa Coulter, of Ohio town. Mrs. Alice McCleary, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. The latter reached her bedside several days before death came and was thankful for the smile of recognition and to hear a few words spoken. Besides those mentioned, to mourn her departure, are Mrs. Hamlin, Mrs. Beede, and the brother, Joseph Mercer. Mrs. Mercer, who had taught in the Sunday school, when unable to meet with her class, kept up the study of the lessons, and on her death bed expressed her faith in Christ, The funeral was at the M. P. church, Kasbeer, April 3. Revs. Smith and Heverfield officiating. Pastor Smith using for his text the 36th verse of the 9th chapter of Acts, "And she was full of good works and deeds; '' and like that people of the olden times there are many to hold up garments, or articles that she made and which will ever be reminders of that patient, industrious life, which grew weary and is now at rest. She loved God's flowers and gave many plants to friends. The flowers at her funeral were many and beautiful, and spoke of Easter, the risen Savior and that there is no death. The Missionary society of which she was a member contributed a large bunch of flowers very neatly arranged. The singing was in charge of Mrs. J. C. Sweitzer and produced by Mesdames William and Arthur Fordham and Charles Corey and Harry Paden. The songs were, "saving Grace," '"Some Day," and "Asleep in Jesus." The pall bearers were G. C. Matson, E. M. Stanard, J. R. Paden, Oscar Burton, Marshall Lamb, and John Childs. Interment was made in Oakland cemetery, Princeton, beside her husband and his parents.
Margaret Rebecca Mercer, who died April 1, 1909, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Scholes, was the eldest of eight children, who lived to maturity, of John S. and Hannah Ross Kasbeer. Her parents moved from the state of Ohio to Lee county, ILL., August 1846. There, March 21, 1848 the deceased was born, and at the time of her death was aged sixty-one years and thirteen days. Her mother died March 16, 1907; her father died March 16, 1908 and her brother Asa died November 2 1908. The greater part of her life was spent in Ohio township, Bureau county. to which place her parents moved less than a year after her birth. The early, pioneer life in a barren prairie country, as this was at that time, was fraught with many hardships. Rebecca, as she was familiarly called, attended the Miller and Wagner schools in Princeton, and afterward taught for a time in her home district. Her marriage to Dr. Thomas Mercer occurred September 15, 1868. They spent two years in Iowa, near Alton, where the young doctor's professional skill became known for many miles around. Four children came to the home Eva R., Nettie M., William and Alice Gertrude the two older ones dying but two or three days apart, at the ages of five years and eight years, during the scourge of diphtheria which so many parents well remember. The deceased united with the M. P. church early in life and her name was carried on the records of the church until she answered the roll call up yonder. Her life was characterized by Christian patience and cheerfulness, to an extent which was often commented upon by acquaintances. On her last birthday a large number of friends sent, her postal cards, expressive of their best wishes and these were appreciated by Mrs. Mercer. Her husband died Dec. 21, 1890. Those left to mourn her departure are her son, William, and Mrs. Earl Scholes and five grand children, besides six brothers and sisters; the latter are Ira Kasbeer, of Kansas City, Joab R. Kasbeer, of Denver; Sumner Kasbeer of Princeton; John Kasbeer, of Bloomington; Mrs. Melissa Coulter, of Ohio town. Mrs. Alice McCleary, of Excelsior Springs, Mo. The latter reached her bedside several days before death came and was thankful for the smile of recognition and to hear a few words spoken. Besides those mentioned, to mourn her departure, are Mrs. Hamlin, Mrs. Beede, and the brother, Joseph Mercer. Mrs. Mercer, who had taught in the Sunday school, when unable to meet with her class, kept up the study of the lessons, and on her death bed expressed her faith in Christ, The funeral was at the M. P. church, Kasbeer, April 3. Revs. Smith and Heverfield officiating. Pastor Smith using for his text the 36th verse of the 9th chapter of Acts, "And she was full of good works and deeds; '' and like that people of the olden times there are many to hold up garments, or articles that she made and which will ever be reminders of that patient, industrious life, which grew weary and is now at rest. She loved God's flowers and gave many plants to friends. The flowers at her funeral were many and beautiful, and spoke of Easter, the risen Savior and that there is no death. The Missionary society of which she was a member contributed a large bunch of flowers very neatly arranged. The singing was in charge of Mrs. J. C. Sweitzer and produced by Mesdames William and Arthur Fordham and Charles Corey and Harry Paden. The songs were, "saving Grace," '"Some Day," and "Asleep in Jesus." The pall bearers were G. C. Matson, E. M. Stanard, J. R. Paden, Oscar Burton, Marshall Lamb, and John Childs. Interment was made in Oakland cemetery, Princeton, beside her husband and his parents.
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