Notes:

Also seen spelling of first name as Katheryn.

Died:
CATHERINE (PETERS) SCHREINER was born in Sellnrod, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 9, 1836 and peacefully passed away at Lanark, Ill. Tuesday Dec. 19, 1911 at 11:30 a. m. at the age of 75 yrs. 3 mos. 10 days. In 1848 she with other members of the family came to America, and located in Rock Creek Twp. Carroll Co., Ill. and has ever since resided in this vicinity. In May 20, 1855 she was united in marriage to Peter Schreiner and for 44 years they shared life?s joys and sorrows together. About twelve years ago he preceded her in death and since that time she has made her home with the children. Seven children, three sons and four daughters, were born unto them, all of whom are living and all were present at the funeral. They are: John P., Mrs. Christina Bergeman; Mrs. Adelaide Wilhelm; Wesley G.; Mrs. Melinda Michael; Mrs. Rosa Bloyer; and Albert A., all of Carroll county. In 1856 she entered the Christian life under the labors of Rev. R. Dubs, united with the Evangelical church, and remained a faithful member of the church of her choice up to the time of her departure. She was a charter member of the Middle Creek Evangelical Church. The cause of her somewhat unexpected death was pleuro-pneumonia with which she suffered nine days. Early in her illness she seemed to realize that her time had come and she committed herself and her loved ones to the Lord. She leaves to mourn her death three sons, four daughters, ten grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, besides other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Middle Creek Evangelical church and were conducted by Rev. R. S. Welch, of Brookville, and Rev. J. G. Finkbeiner, of Freeport.
This obituary came from the collection of the Lanark Public Library, Lanark, Illinois and was transcribed by Alice Horner.

Catherine married Peter Schreiner on 20 May 1855 in Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois. Peter (son of George H Schreiner and Elizabeth Rahn) was born on 11 Dec 1835 in Schmitten Gross, Heryogthein, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany; died on 19 Jun 1899 in Rock Creek, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 22 Jun 1899 in Schriner Cemetery, Lima, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fred Begeman. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Wilhelm. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melinda married Charles Franklin Michael on 20 May 1866 in Brookville, Ogle County, Illinois. Charles (son of Elias Michael and Catherine Rickert) was born on 13 Sep 1862 in Lima, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 21 Oct 1943 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried on 24 Oct 1943 in Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bloyer. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Florence ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SSN: 346-18-7915

Religion - Methodist

Died:
Residence at time of death, Chadwick, Illinois - Carroll County

Ida married Floyd Anthony Henry Tripp on 23 Jan 1918 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. Floyd (son of John Tripp and Anna Mary Beth Geisz) was born on 09 Oct 1896 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; died on 16 Dec 1972 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois; was buried in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Birth: Aug. 24, 1918, Carroll County, Illinois, USA
Death: Aug. 30, 2011, Mount Carroll, Carroll County, Illinois, USA
LANARK - Erma C. Williams, 93, of Lanark, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011, at Good Samaritan Society - Mount Carroll. She worked in the cafeteria at Lanark High School until retiring.
She was born Aug. 24, 1918, the daughter of Floyd and Ida (Michael) Tripp in Salem Township, Carroll County. Erma married Robert Williams on Aug. 24, 1936, in Freeport. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was a member of Church of the Brethren, Lanark.
She is survived by three children, Mina (Wayne) Linker of Chadwick, Linda (Francis) Snider of Milledgeville and Albert (Bonnie) Williams of Lanark; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandsons; one sister, Mildred Tripp of Sterling; one brother, Allen (Georgia) Tripp of Sterling; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Hazel of Savanna and Florence Tripp of Chadwick.
She also was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m., followed by the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday at Church of the Brethren, with John Sgro, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Lanark Cemetery. Arrangements were completed by Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark.
A memorial has been established.
Taken from: The Dixon Telegraph, Dixon, Lee Co., IL., Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011
Page A4 - Col. 5-6

Family/Spouse: Robert Williams. Robert (son of Elwood Williams and Susan ?) was born on 18 Jun 1913; died on 14 Jun 2003; was buried on 18 Jun 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Grdauated from Chadwick High School in Chadwick Illinois.

News Article, Unknown Date
Farewell Festivity for Charles Tripps
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baumgardt entertained at a picnic supper Saturday evening at the American Legion Hall.
The event was in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tripp, who are moving to Denver, Colo. in the near future.
A gift of money was presented to the honoree from the following who were present: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jarvis of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. Oran Bryant and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Spencer, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Brown and family and Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller and family.

Obit:
TRIPP
Charles J. Tripp, Denver. Father of Charles (Cindy), Sheldon (Dee), Michael Tripp, Cheryl (Abel) Gutierrez; numerous grand and great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous brothers and sisters. Visitation, Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral service, Thursday 11:00 am, both at OLINGER'S MAGNOLIA MORTUARY, 6601 E. Colfax Ave. Service to conclude.

CHARLES J. TRIPP
78, formerly of Denver, died July 18. Services were July 23. Mr. Tripp was born in Carroll County, Ill., on Jan. 2, 1920. He retired from the University of Colorado Medical Center after 15 years as housekeeping supervisor. Survivors include daughter Cheryl Gutierrez of Commerce City; sons Charles of Missouri, Sheldon of Oklahoma, Michael of California; sisters Erma Williams, Bernadine Messenger and Mildred, all of Illinois; brothers Kenneth and Allen, both of Illinois; nine grandchildren; a stepgrandchild; 20 great-grandchildren.

Charles married Virginia Emma Schroth on 21 Sep 1941 in Kahoka, Clark County, Missouri, and was divorced on 14 Jan 1963. Virginia (daughter of Roland Harold Schroth and Eva Barbara Ehredt) was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin; died on 21 Dec 2011 in Saxton Riverside Care Center, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri; was buried on 28 Dec 2011 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Thornton, Adams County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kenneth married Florence R ? [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]