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OBITUARY - The Decatur Herald; Decatur, Illinois; Friday, November 1, 1963, Page 36

SPEER, Mrs. Mitta L., 83, Taylorville, died 2:20 a.m. Thursday in St Vincent Memorial Hospital, Taylorville; leaves sister, Mrs. Amy Bond, Minneapolis. Minn.; services 2 p.m. Saturday in Shafer Funeral Home, Taylorville; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Taylorville; call after 7 p.m. Friday in funeral home.

OBITUARY - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Monday, March 25, 1935, Page 9

Mrs. Voorhees' Rites at Medora

MEDORA, March 25, (Special) -- The funeral of Mrs. Donald Voorhees was held this morning at 10 O'clock at the home on the farm near here. Burial took place in Medora cemetery. A number of Alton friends and relatives attended the funeral but many others who intended to go to the service were detained at home on account of the heavy rains. Among those who went to the Voorhees farm Sunday and remained over for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Voorhees of College avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Carter, of Main street, Alton.

"Suicide by drowning" was the verdict following an inquest into Mrs. Voorhees death. The inquest was conducted by coroner McBrian of Staunton Saturday afternoon. A previous attempt at suicide had been made by her three weeks ago, it was testified during the inquest. She left a note explaining her death. She had been in ill health for some time.

Mrs. Voorhees was the daughter of Mrs. Georgia Kitzmiller, many years a resident of College avenue in upper Alton, whose death occurred four weeks ago at Medora. She was a grand-daughter of the late George Palmer, one of the largest pioneer land owners in the Medora neighborhood. Donald Voorhees, the surviving husband, spent his boyhood days on Sunny Side farm just north of the city limits at Upper Alton where his father, Prof. George L. Voorhees, was superintendent of the Upper Alton public schools 30 years ago.

Following the marriage of Mr. an Mrs. Donald Voorhees the couple engaged in farming on the land where her tragic death occurred Saturday and which had been owned by her grandfather. They were successful and after a few years retired from farming and built a modern home in Medora. Three years ago they sold their Medora residence to Frank Whitfield who converted the residence into a funeral home. After selling their home in Medora Mr. and Mrs. Voorhees returned to their farm to reside.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLE - Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Tuesday, October 4, 1955, Page 8

Mrs. Kitzmiller is Feted With Party

Mrs. William Kemper Jr. [Patricia Ann (Smith) Kemper], of Richmond Heights, Mo., was hostess at a shower Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Kemper [Charlotte Martha "Lottie" (Kitzmiller) Kemper] in Medora, honoring Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller].

Games were played, prizes going to Mrs. D. W. Voorhees [Mary Electa (Kitzmiller) Voorhees], Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller] and Mrs. Mary White. Refreshments were served.

Pink and blue was the color scheme carried out in the decorations. A minature bassinet of blue, trimmed in pink, centered the gift table. Favors were miniture cradles filled with nuts and candies.

Present were: Mrs. J. M. Kitzmiller [Josephine E. (Cullen) Kitzmiller], Mrs. Gene Schaefer [Mary L. (Kitzmiller) Schaefer], Mrs. J. M. Peebles [Nellie B. (McCrellis) Peebles], Mrs. Mary White, Mrs. D. W. Voorhees [Mary Electa (Kitzmiller) Voorhees], Mrs. Ed Tonsor [Virginia M. (Denby) Tonsor], Mrs. Martin Kitzmiller [Mary M. (Denby) Kitzmiller], Mrs. William Kemper Sr. [Florence Eileen "Eileen" (Peebles)], Mrs. Charlotte Kemper [Charlotte Martha "Lottie" (Kitzmiller) Kemper] and Mrs. William Kemper Jr. [Patricia Ann (Smith) Kemper].

WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ANNOUNCEMENT - The Alton Evening Telegraph; Alton, Illinois; Monday, December 23, 1940, Page 8

MEDORA -- Thursday, Dec. 19, marked the wedding anniversaries of two Medora Couples.

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kitzmiller, married 26 years. The wedding took place in Alton, the ceremony being performed by the late Rev. J. W. Crawford, Mrs. Kitzmiller was Miss Josphine Cullen before her marriage. They have three children, Miss Martha Kitzmiller, who is employed in Bloomington, and Martin and Miss Mary Kitzmiller, twins, students at Medora High School.

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DEATH CLAIMS ANOTHER MISS GUSSIE KITZMILLER POST

The spark of life, ray of hope and joy to fond parents, passed from the body of Miss Gussie KITZMILLER POST, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. POST, this (Thursday)morning, November 16, 1891(probably 1899), at 5 o'clock. The curtain of night unfolded and the light of eternity was revealed to the deceased, her spirit returning to Him who is the creator and preserver of all mankind. He, whom she put her trust as a pure, virtuous Christian woman. Her life, though brief, was filled with pleasant moments. She was of a happy nature and possessed a host of friends. As a school girl she was beloved by her classmates, and was the hope and joy of her parents and grandparents. She was idolized by her aunt, Mrs. Gussie NORTON, of Chicago. To the brothers, sisters, parents and friends her sudden taking off is a sad, sad blow. Miss Gussie KITZMILLER POST was born September 16th, 1881, on a farm near the city of Girard. With the exception of a few months she has been reared in this community. She was a graduate of the Girard High Schools, and at the time of her death held a position as teacher in the Public Schools. She was a member of the Baptist Church, and a teacher in the Sunday school. She departed this life after 18 years and two months of usefulness to her parents and the community; a dutiful child and a Christian worker, a true sister was she to her dear brothers and sisters. Her ailment which proved beyond medical skill was Acute Pharyngitis. Her death is truly lamented by all our citizens and the bereaved family and friends have the sympathy of the community, in their loss. Funeral Saturday from the Baptist church at 2 p.m. Interment in Girard Cemetery.