G.M. Kermeen, War Veteran, Passes Friday
Funeral services for George M. Kermeen, 38, who passed away last Friday evening at his home at 595 West Brooks street, Galesburg, were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 from Johnsons chapel in this city. Services were in charge of Rev. J.C. Townsend, local Congregational pastor.
Song service consisted of two selections, "He Leads Us On," as a solo by Mrs. Florence P. Best and "I Come To Thee," as a solo by Glenn Reed, with Mrs. Verna Bowman Anderson as accompanist.
Body bearers were: Glenn Reed, John T. Coyle, Clifford Burnett, Stewart Fahnstrom, Clifford Mugrage, of Galva, and Elmer Bloomquist, of Altona, the latter five of whom had served overseas with Mr. Kermeen. Interment was in Galva cemetery.
Leonard J. Applequist, state senior vice commander of the American Legion Department of Illinois, assisted with the burial service at the grave and at the conclusion of the rites he and Elmer Fahnstrom, of the local post, folded the flag which had draped the casket and presented it to Mrs. Kermeen.
Mr. Kermeen passed away about 10 o'clock last Friday evening after being confined to his bed since the middle of November. He became ill while on duty as brakeman for the Burlington, making a run to Chicago from Galesburg and was taken off the train at Buda. His condition had become worse about one month ago, altho he appeared much improved last week.
George Maurice Kermeen was born November 26, 1898, in Galva, the eldest child of A.H. and Emma Kermeen. He attended Galva schools and was a student in Galva high school for a time.
In March, 1917, he enlisted in battery E, 123rd field artillery, and during the World war was in action overseas, serving in the company with a number of other Galvans. He was discharged from service June 7, 1919, following which he spent a year at Houston, Texas.
It was recalled this week that he was one of 13 young men to leave here April 1, 1917, for overseas service, youngest of whom was John Coyle, aged 17, and oldest of whom was Stewart Fahnstrom, aged 22, while Kermeen was 18. All of the 13 returned home without being wounded and Kermeen was the first of the group to pass away.
In 1920 he started work as brakeman for the Burlington, working on the main line out of Galesburg and had continued at this work until his illness last November. One year was spent on suburban trains, between Aurora and Chicago.
On January 19, 1924, he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Wall, of Galva, who survives, together with five children ranging in ages from two to 12 years as follows: Elizabeth, Lois, Mildred, Rosemary and Ronald. Also surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. (Fred) Kermeen, of Galva; two sisters and four brothers, Mrs. C.J. Fristrom, of Chicago; A.M. Kermeen, of Buda; Mrs. K.R. Searles, of Chicago; Donald Kermeen, of Galva; Frank Kermeen, of Indianapolis, and John, who lives here with the parents. There are also many uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives.
Deceased was a member of the Galesburg post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and held membership in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
His father, A.H. Kermeen, was retired last October after nearly 45 years of service with the Burlington, starting as switchman in the Galva yards and rounding out his service as conductor on the Aristocrats, two of the road's finest passenger trains.
The Galva News Thursday, April 15th, 1937, Page 2
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Funeral services for George M. Kermeen, 38, who passed away last Friday evening at his home at 595 West Brooks street, Galesburg, were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 from Johnsons chapel in this city. Services were in charge of Rev. J.C. Townsend, local Congregational pastor.
Song service consisted of two selections, "He Leads Us On," as a solo by Mrs. Florence P. Best and "I Come To Thee," as a solo by Glenn Reed, with Mrs. Verna Bowman Anderson as accompanist.
Body bearers were: Glenn Reed, John T. Coyle, Clifford Burnett, Stewart Fahnstrom, Clifford Mugrage, of Galva, and Elmer Bloomquist, of Altona, the latter five of whom had served overseas with Mr. Kermeen. Interment was in Galva cemetery.
Leonard J. Applequist, state senior vice commander of the American Legion Department of Illinois, assisted with the burial service at the grave and at the conclusion of the rites he and Elmer Fahnstrom, of the local post, folded the flag which had draped the casket and presented it to Mrs. Kermeen.
Mr. Kermeen passed away about 10 o'clock last Friday evening after being confined to his bed since the middle of November. He became ill while on duty as brakeman for the Burlington, making a run to Chicago from Galesburg and was taken off the train at Buda. His condition had become worse about one month ago, altho he appeared much improved last week.
George Maurice Kermeen was born November 26, 1898, in Galva, the eldest child of A.H. and Emma Kermeen. He attended Galva schools and was a student in Galva high school for a time.
In March, 1917, he enlisted in battery E, 123rd field artillery, and during the World war was in action overseas, serving in the company with a number of other Galvans. He was discharged from service June 7, 1919, following which he spent a year at Houston, Texas.
It was recalled this week that he was one of 13 young men to leave here April 1, 1917, for overseas service, youngest of whom was John Coyle, aged 17, and oldest of whom was Stewart Fahnstrom, aged 22, while Kermeen was 18. All of the 13 returned home without being wounded and Kermeen was the first of the group to pass away.
In 1920 he started work as brakeman for the Burlington, working on the main line out of Galesburg and had continued at this work until his illness last November. One year was spent on suburban trains, between Aurora and Chicago.
On January 19, 1924, he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Wall, of Galva, who survives, together with five children ranging in ages from two to 12 years as follows: Elizabeth, Lois, Mildred, Rosemary and Ronald. Also surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. (Fred) Kermeen, of Galva; two sisters and four brothers, Mrs. C.J. Fristrom, of Chicago; A.M. Kermeen, of Buda; Mrs. K.R. Searles, of Chicago; Donald Kermeen, of Galva; Frank Kermeen, of Indianapolis, and John, who lives here with the parents. There are also many uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives.
Deceased was a member of the Galesburg post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and held membership in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
His father, A.H. Kermeen, was retired last October after nearly 45 years of service with the Burlington, starting as switchman in the Galva yards and rounding out his service as conductor on the Aristocrats, two of the road's finest passenger trains.
The Galva News Thursday, April 15th, 1937, Page 2
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G.M. Kermeen, War Veteran, Passes Friday
Funeral services for George M. Kermeen, 38, who passed away last Friday evening at his home at 595 West Brooks street, Galesburg, were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 from Johnsons chapel in this city. Services were in charge of Rev. J.C. Townsend, local Congregational pastor.
Song service consisted of two selections, "He Leads Us On," as a solo by Mrs. Florence P. Best and "I Come To Thee," as a solo by Glenn Reed, with Mrs. Verna Bowman Anderson as accompanist.
Body bearers were: Glenn Reed, John T. Coyle, Clifford Burnett, Stewart Fahnstrom, Clifford Mugrage, of Galva, and Elmer Bloomquist, of Altona, the latter five of whom had served overseas with Mr. Kermeen. Interment was in Galva cemetery.
Leonard J. Applequist, state senior vice commander of the American Legion Department of Illinois, assisted with the burial service at the grave and at the conclusion of the rites he and Elmer Fahnstrom, of the local post, folded the flag which had draped the casket and presented it to Mrs. Kermeen.
Mr. Kermeen passed away about 10 o'clock last Friday evening after being confined to his bed since the middle of November. He became ill while on duty as brakeman for the Burlington, making a run to Chicago from Galesburg and was taken off the train at Buda. His condition had become worse about one month ago, altho he appeared much improved last week.
George Maurice Kermeen was born November 26, 1898, in Galva, the eldest child of A.H. and Emma Kermeen. He attended Galva schools and was a student in Galva high school for a time.
In March, 1917, he enlisted in battery E, 123rd field artillery, and during the World war was in action overseas, serving in the company with a number of other Galvans. He was discharged from service June 7, 1919, following which he spent a year at Houston, Texas.
It was recalled this week that he was one of 13 young men to leave here April 1, 1917, for overseas service, youngest of whom was John Coyle, aged 17, and oldest of whom was Stewart Fahnstrom, aged 22, while Kermeen was 18. All of the 13 returned home without being wounded and Kermeen was the first of the group to pass away.
In 1920 he started work as brakeman for the Burlington, working on the main line out of Galesburg and had continued at this work until his illness last November. One year was spent on suburban trains, between Aurora and Chicago.
On January 19, 1924, he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Wall, of Galva, who survives, together with five children ranging in ages from two to 12 years as follows: Elizabeth, Lois, Mildred, Rosemary and Ronald. Also surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. (Fred) Kermeen, of Galva; two sisters and four brothers, Mrs. C.J. Fristrom, of Chicago; A.M. Kermeen, of Buda; Mrs. K.R. Searles, of Chicago; Donald Kermeen, of Galva; Frank Kermeen, of Indianapolis, and John, who lives here with the parents. There are also many uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives.
Deceased was a member of the Galesburg post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and held membership in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
His father, A.H. Kermeen, was retired last October after nearly 45 years of service with the Burlington, starting as switchman in the Galva yards and rounding out his service as conductor on the Aristocrats, two of the road's finest passenger trains.
The Galva News Thursday, April 15th, 1937, Page 2
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Funeral services for George M. Kermeen, 38, who passed away last Friday evening at his home at 595 West Brooks street, Galesburg, were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 from Johnsons chapel in this city. Services were in charge of Rev. J.C. Townsend, local Congregational pastor.
Song service consisted of two selections, "He Leads Us On," as a solo by Mrs. Florence P. Best and "I Come To Thee," as a solo by Glenn Reed, with Mrs. Verna Bowman Anderson as accompanist.
Body bearers were: Glenn Reed, John T. Coyle, Clifford Burnett, Stewart Fahnstrom, Clifford Mugrage, of Galva, and Elmer Bloomquist, of Altona, the latter five of whom had served overseas with Mr. Kermeen. Interment was in Galva cemetery.
Leonard J. Applequist, state senior vice commander of the American Legion Department of Illinois, assisted with the burial service at the grave and at the conclusion of the rites he and Elmer Fahnstrom, of the local post, folded the flag which had draped the casket and presented it to Mrs. Kermeen.
Mr. Kermeen passed away about 10 o'clock last Friday evening after being confined to his bed since the middle of November. He became ill while on duty as brakeman for the Burlington, making a run to Chicago from Galesburg and was taken off the train at Buda. His condition had become worse about one month ago, altho he appeared much improved last week.
George Maurice Kermeen was born November 26, 1898, in Galva, the eldest child of A.H. and Emma Kermeen. He attended Galva schools and was a student in Galva high school for a time.
In March, 1917, he enlisted in battery E, 123rd field artillery, and during the World war was in action overseas, serving in the company with a number of other Galvans. He was discharged from service June 7, 1919, following which he spent a year at Houston, Texas.
It was recalled this week that he was one of 13 young men to leave here April 1, 1917, for overseas service, youngest of whom was John Coyle, aged 17, and oldest of whom was Stewart Fahnstrom, aged 22, while Kermeen was 18. All of the 13 returned home without being wounded and Kermeen was the first of the group to pass away.
In 1920 he started work as brakeman for the Burlington, working on the main line out of Galesburg and had continued at this work until his illness last November. One year was spent on suburban trains, between Aurora and Chicago.
On January 19, 1924, he was united in marriage with Miss Julia Wall, of Galva, who survives, together with five children ranging in ages from two to 12 years as follows: Elizabeth, Lois, Mildred, Rosemary and Ronald. Also surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.H. (Fred) Kermeen, of Galva; two sisters and four brothers, Mrs. C.J. Fristrom, of Chicago; A.M. Kermeen, of Buda; Mrs. K.R. Searles, of Chicago; Donald Kermeen, of Galva; Frank Kermeen, of Indianapolis, and John, who lives here with the parents. There are also many uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives.
Deceased was a member of the Galesburg post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and held membership in the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
His father, A.H. Kermeen, was retired last October after nearly 45 years of service with the Burlington, starting as switchman in the Galva yards and rounding out his service as conductor on the Aristocrats, two of the road's finest passenger trains.
The Galva News Thursday, April 15th, 1937, Page 2
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