Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthSep 16, 1911, Shelburn, Sullivan County, Indiana [58137]
DeathFeb 18, 2001, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois [281]
BurialEdinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58137]
Spouses
BirthNov 10, 1905, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58113]
DeathApr 20, 1936, Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois [58113]
BurialEdinburg Cemetery, Edinburg, Christian County, Illinois [58113]
Obituary Online notes for Ira Armister (Spouse 1)
From the Taylorville, IL Breeze Courier, April 20, 1936, P# 1
Ira Weeden, 30, well known resident of Edinburg, passed away at 8 o'clock at the St. Vincent Hospital. He was operated on 2 weeks ago for the removal of tonsils. Death was caused by an abcessed lung.
Mr. Weeden had spent his entire life at Edinburg. He was employed as a loading machine man at Peabody Mine #8 at Tovey.
Decedent was born November 10, 1905, the son of Mr. and Mrs R. O. Weeden. On April 20, 1933 was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Brown of this city. One child was born to this union.
Surviving are his widow, his daughter, Magel Marie; his parents; 3 brothers, Earl, Lester and Chester all of Edinburg and 4 sisters; Mrs. Omer Myers of Edinburg, Mrs. Lou Waud of Summit Lake, WI, Mrs. Albert Yeaman of Edinburg and Mrs. Chester McCabe of Leona, WI.
The body was removed to the C.A.R. Snyder Undertaking establishment to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. [58113]