Piper City Journal
August, 1942
K.B. HAWTHORNE ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS; FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SUNDAY
Kirker B. Hawthorne, prominent citizen of Piper City, died at about 2:30 o'clock Friday morning, August 1, at Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, from injuries received in an automobile crash Monday evening of last week.
The accident, an account of which was published in The Journal last week, occurred at the intersection of East South Grand avenue and the Route 66 by-pass at Springfield when his car collided with a heavy truck.
He was taken to the Springfield hospital, his condition critical from the first, although until Thursday of last week it was believed that there was some hope of recovery.
Funeral Services
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church in Piper City, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. C.P. Bruner, with the Rev. G.P. Snedaker assisting. Songs were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Abide With Me" sung by Misses Leigh Arlo, Lois, and Roberta Wilson, and "Sunrise Tomorrow" by Mrs. R.E. Squires, with Mrs. J.E. Wilson as pianist.
The impressive military services were under the auspices of Gibb Post No. 588, American Legion. Burial was in Brenton cemetery with the following Legionnaires serving as casket bearers: G.H. Kemnetz, R.R. Roberts, J.J. Lyons, A.A. Herr, Albert Brauman, and F.T. Wilson.
Floral tributes were unusually numerous and beautiful, mute evidence of the friendship he so enjoyed and expressions of profound sympathy.
The church was filled to capacity for the services and an even greater number assembled on the church lawn.
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Obituary
Kirker B., son of Hugh M. And Celestia McBride Hawthorne was born on a farm south of Piper City, Sept. 26, 1895. His entire life was spent in this community, his education being received in the local schools.
On January 3, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Helen Read, who, with one son, Jimmie, survives to mourn his untimely passing. He also leaves one uncle, Robert Hawthorne of Urbana, and two aunts, Mrs. Mary White of Paxton and Mrs. Sadie Linn of Kankakee.
His parents and two brothers, James and Hubert preceded him in death.
Mr. Hawthorne was a veteran of the First World War, enlisting for service in May, 1918, and received his discharge in August, 1919, having served most of that time in Corpus Christi, Texas, with Company M of the 37th Infantry.
He took a deep interest in affairs of the American Legion, serving for a number of years as commander of the local post, of which he was a charter member and was a past county commander. He was a member of the Livingston County Forty and Eight, and the members of that organization also attended the services in a body. Mr. Hawthorne was prominent in the business life of Piper City and community, and was at the time of his death president of the State Bank of Piper City, and was also actively engaged in farming. Politically, he was a staunch Republican and for a number of years has served Brenton township as precinct committeeman, and was at the time of his death serving as county chairman. He took an active part in political circles and was well known throughout this section of the state.
He was a member of the Methodist church and a member of the Piper City Masonic lodge.
A genial disposition, pleasing personality, a readiness to do for others, were among the qualities Mr. Hawthorne possessed that drew to him friends from those in all walks of life and will cause his memory to long be cherished by them.
Attend Funeral
Among those relatives attending from a distance were Robert Hawthorne and daughters, Misses Rozene and Mary Frances, of Urbana; Mrs. M.E. Linn and Mrs. Alice Sherman, of Kankakee; Mrs. Mary White and Mr. and Mrs. Claude King, of Paxton; Chester White, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Minch, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawthorne, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hawthorne, of Roberts; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Samuels, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kout, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Appleton and S.A. McBride, of Mendota; Mrs. Ira Still and sons, Gail and Howard, of Davison, Mich.; Mrs. Ethel Kirby, Mrs. Fred Doht and daughter, Mary Jane, of Springfield; Mrs. Robert Reid of Bartlesville, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Read, Rantoul; Mr. and Mrs. Arby Read, Ashkum; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Read, Kempton; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Read, Grand Ridge; John Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Garrards, LaPorte, Ind.; also a large number from neighboring communities.
[Obituaries from Cheryl Read Wells.]
August, 1942
K.B. HAWTHORNE ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS; FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SUNDAY
Kirker B. Hawthorne, prominent citizen of Piper City, died at about 2:30 o'clock Friday morning, August 1, at Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, from injuries received in an automobile crash Monday evening of last week.
The accident, an account of which was published in The Journal last week, occurred at the intersection of East South Grand avenue and the Route 66 by-pass at Springfield when his car collided with a heavy truck.
He was taken to the Springfield hospital, his condition critical from the first, although until Thursday of last week it was believed that there was some hope of recovery.
Funeral Services
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church in Piper City, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. C.P. Bruner, with the Rev. G.P. Snedaker assisting. Songs were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Abide With Me" sung by Misses Leigh Arlo, Lois, and Roberta Wilson, and "Sunrise Tomorrow" by Mrs. R.E. Squires, with Mrs. J.E. Wilson as pianist.
The impressive military services were under the auspices of Gibb Post No. 588, American Legion. Burial was in Brenton cemetery with the following Legionnaires serving as casket bearers: G.H. Kemnetz, R.R. Roberts, J.J. Lyons, A.A. Herr, Albert Brauman, and F.T. Wilson.
Floral tributes were unusually numerous and beautiful, mute evidence of the friendship he so enjoyed and expressions of profound sympathy.
The church was filled to capacity for the services and an even greater number assembled on the church lawn.
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Obituary
Kirker B., son of Hugh M. And Celestia McBride Hawthorne was born on a farm south of Piper City, Sept. 26, 1895. His entire life was spent in this community, his education being received in the local schools.
On January 3, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Helen Read, who, with one son, Jimmie, survives to mourn his untimely passing. He also leaves one uncle, Robert Hawthorne of Urbana, and two aunts, Mrs. Mary White of Paxton and Mrs. Sadie Linn of Kankakee.
His parents and two brothers, James and Hubert preceded him in death.
Mr. Hawthorne was a veteran of the First World War, enlisting for service in May, 1918, and received his discharge in August, 1919, having served most of that time in Corpus Christi, Texas, with Company M of the 37th Infantry.
He took a deep interest in affairs of the American Legion, serving for a number of years as commander of the local post, of which he was a charter member and was a past county commander. He was a member of the Livingston County Forty and Eight, and the members of that organization also attended the services in a body. Mr. Hawthorne was prominent in the business life of Piper City and community, and was at the time of his death president of the State Bank of Piper City, and was also actively engaged in farming. Politically, he was a staunch Republican and for a number of years has served Brenton township as precinct committeeman, and was at the time of his death serving as county chairman. He took an active part in political circles and was well known throughout this section of the state.
He was a member of the Methodist church and a member of the Piper City Masonic lodge.
A genial disposition, pleasing personality, a readiness to do for others, were among the qualities Mr. Hawthorne possessed that drew to him friends from those in all walks of life and will cause his memory to long be cherished by them.
Attend Funeral
Among those relatives attending from a distance were Robert Hawthorne and daughters, Misses Rozene and Mary Frances, of Urbana; Mrs. M.E. Linn and Mrs. Alice Sherman, of Kankakee; Mrs. Mary White and Mr. and Mrs. Claude King, of Paxton; Chester White, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Minch, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawthorne, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hawthorne, of Roberts; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Samuels, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kout, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Appleton and S.A. McBride, of Mendota; Mrs. Ira Still and sons, Gail and Howard, of Davison, Mich.; Mrs. Ethel Kirby, Mrs. Fred Doht and daughter, Mary Jane, of Springfield; Mrs. Robert Reid of Bartlesville, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Read, Rantoul; Mr. and Mrs. Arby Read, Ashkum; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Read, Kempton; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Read, Grand Ridge; John Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Garrards, LaPorte, Ind.; also a large number from neighboring communities.
[Obituaries from Cheryl Read Wells.]
Piper City Journal
August, 1942
K.B. HAWTHORNE ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS; FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SUNDAY
Kirker B. Hawthorne, prominent citizen of Piper City, died at about 2:30 o'clock Friday morning, August 1, at Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, from injuries received in an automobile crash Monday evening of last week.
The accident, an account of which was published in The Journal last week, occurred at the intersection of East South Grand avenue and the Route 66 by-pass at Springfield when his car collided with a heavy truck.
He was taken to the Springfield hospital, his condition critical from the first, although until Thursday of last week it was believed that there was some hope of recovery.
Funeral Services
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church in Piper City, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. C.P. Bruner, with the Rev. G.P. Snedaker assisting. Songs were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Abide With Me" sung by Misses Leigh Arlo, Lois, and Roberta Wilson, and "Sunrise Tomorrow" by Mrs. R.E. Squires, with Mrs. J.E. Wilson as pianist.
The impressive military services were under the auspices of Gibb Post No. 588, American Legion. Burial was in Brenton cemetery with the following Legionnaires serving as casket bearers: G.H. Kemnetz, R.R. Roberts, J.J. Lyons, A.A. Herr, Albert Brauman, and F.T. Wilson.
Floral tributes were unusually numerous and beautiful, mute evidence of the friendship he so enjoyed and expressions of profound sympathy.
The church was filled to capacity for the services and an even greater number assembled on the church lawn.
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Obituary
Kirker B., son of Hugh M. And Celestia McBride Hawthorne was born on a farm south of Piper City, Sept. 26, 1895. His entire life was spent in this community, his education being received in the local schools.
On January 3, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Helen Read, who, with one son, Jimmie, survives to mourn his untimely passing. He also leaves one uncle, Robert Hawthorne of Urbana, and two aunts, Mrs. Mary White of Paxton and Mrs. Sadie Linn of Kankakee.
His parents and two brothers, James and Hubert preceded him in death.
Mr. Hawthorne was a veteran of the First World War, enlisting for service in May, 1918, and received his discharge in August, 1919, having served most of that time in Corpus Christi, Texas, with Company M of the 37th Infantry.
He took a deep interest in affairs of the American Legion, serving for a number of years as commander of the local post, of which he was a charter member and was a past county commander. He was a member of the Livingston County Forty and Eight, and the members of that organization also attended the services in a body. Mr. Hawthorne was prominent in the business life of Piper City and community, and was at the time of his death president of the State Bank of Piper City, and was also actively engaged in farming. Politically, he was a staunch Republican and for a number of years has served Brenton township as precinct committeeman, and was at the time of his death serving as county chairman. He took an active part in political circles and was well known throughout this section of the state.
He was a member of the Methodist church and a member of the Piper City Masonic lodge.
A genial disposition, pleasing personality, a readiness to do for others, were among the qualities Mr. Hawthorne possessed that drew to him friends from those in all walks of life and will cause his memory to long be cherished by them.
Attend Funeral
Among those relatives attending from a distance were Robert Hawthorne and daughters, Misses Rozene and Mary Frances, of Urbana; Mrs. M.E. Linn and Mrs. Alice Sherman, of Kankakee; Mrs. Mary White and Mr. and Mrs. Claude King, of Paxton; Chester White, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Minch, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawthorne, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hawthorne, of Roberts; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Samuels, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kout, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Appleton and S.A. McBride, of Mendota; Mrs. Ira Still and sons, Gail and Howard, of Davison, Mich.; Mrs. Ethel Kirby, Mrs. Fred Doht and daughter, Mary Jane, of Springfield; Mrs. Robert Reid of Bartlesville, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Read, Rantoul; Mr. and Mrs. Arby Read, Ashkum; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Read, Kempton; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Read, Grand Ridge; John Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Garrards, LaPorte, Ind.; also a large number from neighboring communities.
[Obituaries from Cheryl Read Wells.]
August, 1942
K.B. HAWTHORNE ANSWERS FINAL SUMMONS; FUNERAL SERVICES HELD SUNDAY
Kirker B. Hawthorne, prominent citizen of Piper City, died at about 2:30 o'clock Friday morning, August 1, at Springfield Hospital, Springfield, Illinois, from injuries received in an automobile crash Monday evening of last week.
The accident, an account of which was published in The Journal last week, occurred at the intersection of East South Grand avenue and the Route 66 by-pass at Springfield when his car collided with a heavy truck.
He was taken to the Springfield hospital, his condition critical from the first, although until Thursday of last week it was believed that there was some hope of recovery.
Funeral Services
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church in Piper City, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. C.P. Bruner, with the Rev. G.P. Snedaker assisting. Songs were "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Abide With Me" sung by Misses Leigh Arlo, Lois, and Roberta Wilson, and "Sunrise Tomorrow" by Mrs. R.E. Squires, with Mrs. J.E. Wilson as pianist.
The impressive military services were under the auspices of Gibb Post No. 588, American Legion. Burial was in Brenton cemetery with the following Legionnaires serving as casket bearers: G.H. Kemnetz, R.R. Roberts, J.J. Lyons, A.A. Herr, Albert Brauman, and F.T. Wilson.
Floral tributes were unusually numerous and beautiful, mute evidence of the friendship he so enjoyed and expressions of profound sympathy.
The church was filled to capacity for the services and an even greater number assembled on the church lawn.
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Obituary
Kirker B., son of Hugh M. And Celestia McBride Hawthorne was born on a farm south of Piper City, Sept. 26, 1895. His entire life was spent in this community, his education being received in the local schools.
On January 3, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Helen Read, who, with one son, Jimmie, survives to mourn his untimely passing. He also leaves one uncle, Robert Hawthorne of Urbana, and two aunts, Mrs. Mary White of Paxton and Mrs. Sadie Linn of Kankakee.
His parents and two brothers, James and Hubert preceded him in death.
Mr. Hawthorne was a veteran of the First World War, enlisting for service in May, 1918, and received his discharge in August, 1919, having served most of that time in Corpus Christi, Texas, with Company M of the 37th Infantry.
He took a deep interest in affairs of the American Legion, serving for a number of years as commander of the local post, of which he was a charter member and was a past county commander. He was a member of the Livingston County Forty and Eight, and the members of that organization also attended the services in a body. Mr. Hawthorne was prominent in the business life of Piper City and community, and was at the time of his death president of the State Bank of Piper City, and was also actively engaged in farming. Politically, he was a staunch Republican and for a number of years has served Brenton township as precinct committeeman, and was at the time of his death serving as county chairman. He took an active part in political circles and was well known throughout this section of the state.
He was a member of the Methodist church and a member of the Piper City Masonic lodge.
A genial disposition, pleasing personality, a readiness to do for others, were among the qualities Mr. Hawthorne possessed that drew to him friends from those in all walks of life and will cause his memory to long be cherished by them.
Attend Funeral
Among those relatives attending from a distance were Robert Hawthorne and daughters, Misses Rozene and Mary Frances, of Urbana; Mrs. M.E. Linn and Mrs. Alice Sherman, of Kankakee; Mrs. Mary White and Mr. and Mrs. Claude King, of Paxton; Chester White, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Minch, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hawthorne, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Hawthorne, of Roberts; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Samuels, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. J. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kout, Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Appleton and S.A. McBride, of Mendota; Mrs. Ira Still and sons, Gail and Howard, of Davison, Mich.; Mrs. Ethel Kirby, Mrs. Fred Doht and daughter, Mary Jane, of Springfield; Mrs. Robert Reid of Bartlesville, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Read, Rantoul; Mr. and Mrs. Arby Read, Ashkum; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Read, Kempton; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Read, Grand Ridge; John Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Garrards, LaPorte, Ind.; also a large number from neighboring communities.
[Obituaries from Cheryl Read Wells.]
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