Sarah Katherine McKenzie

Notes:

Obituary #1
"The Decatur Review" (Decatur, IL) Tuesday, November 10, 1959(page 24)

"MRS. LANUM 2ND VICTIM OF GAS FUMES"

"Mrs. Sarah Katherine Lanum, 24, overcome by carbon monoxide fumes in her home late Friday or early Saturday, died at 6:05 a.m. today in St. Mary's Hospital."

"Mrs. Lanum's husband, Richard D., 22, was found dead Saturday in their home at 1001 N. 33rd St. Their daughter, Teresa Michelle, two weeks old, is reported in good condition at the hospital."

"Tests conducted by a pathologist showed that Mr. Lanum's death Friday night or Saturday was caused by carbon monoxide fumes from a wall heater in the home."

"Mrs. Lanum had been in critical condition since she was taken to the hospital Saturday morning."

"Mr. Lanum's body was found by neighbors who had been called by his mother after she had failed to reach the family by telephone. His body was in the room with the heater. Mrs. Lanum and the baby were in another room."

"Mrs. Lanum was born in Decatur Aug. 29, 1935, a daughter of Earl and Gladys Schroll McKenzie and was married to Richard D. Lanum in Decatur June 23, 1956."

"She was a 1953 graduate of Lakeview High School and was employed at the Citizen's National Bank seven years. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church."

"Mrs Lanum leaves her daughter, parents, a brother, Tom McKenzie, and a sister, Mrs. Wanda Mullins, all of Decatur."

"There will be double funeral rites for Mr. and Mrs. Lanum with Requiem High Mass at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. James Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery."

"Friends may call at the J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday."

Obituary #2
"Decatur Herald and Review" (Decatur, IL) Wednesday, November 11, 1959(page 4)

"RITES SET FOR LANUM COUPLE"

"Requiem High Mass for Richard D. and Sarah Katherine Lanum will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in St. James Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery."

"Mrs. Lanum, 24, died in St. Mary's Hospital at 6:05 a.m. yesterday of carbon monoxide poisoning."

"Mr. Lanum was found dead in their home at 1001 N. 33rd St. Saturday, from the same cause. The fumers were from a wall heater in the house."

"The couple's daughter, Teresa Michelle, two weeks old, is in good condition at the hospital."

"Mrs. Lanum was born in Decatur Aug. 29, 1935, a daughter of Earl and Gladys Schroll McKenzie and was married to Richard D. Lanum in Decatur June 24, 1956."

"She was a l953 graduate of Lakeview High School and was employed at the Citizen's National Bank seven years. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church."

"Mrs. Lanum leaves her daughter, parents, a brother, Tom McKenzie, and a sister, Mrs. Wanda Mullins, all of Decatur."

"Friends may call at the J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home where Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday."

More About SARAH KATHERINE MCKENZIE:
Burial: November 12, 1959, Calvary Cemetery, Decatur, IL

Notes for RICHARD LANUM:
News Story
"The Decatur Herald" (Decatur, IL) November 7, 1959(page 12)

Sarah married Richard Lanum on 23 Jun 1956 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. Richard (son of Norman Lanum and Corene Wattles) was born on 1 Aug 1937 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died on 8 Nov 1959 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Teresa Michelle Lanum was born in Private.

Notes:

Obituary
"Decatur Herald and Review" (Decatur, IL) September 19, 1993(page B2)

"MCKENZIE"

"DECATUR--Earl J. McKenzie, 91, of Titusville, Fla., formerly of Decatur, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday (Sept. 17, 1993) in Vista Manor Nursing Home, Titusville."

"Funeral Mass will be 9 a.m. Wednesday in St. James Catholic Church. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday with 7 p.m. prayer service in J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials: Knights of Columbus, Mentally Handicapped Drive."

"Mr. McKenzie was born Nov. 10, 1901, in Monticello, the son of Edward and Sarah Meyers McKenzie. He was a blacksmith for the Wabash Railroad for 30 years and worked for Powell Manufacturing for 15 years and Bickes Wilbert Vault for five years. He married Gladys Schroll in 1922."

"Surviving are his son, Thomas and wife Jan of Decatur; daughter, Wanda Mullins of Titusville, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren."

"He was preceded in death by his wife, one daughter, three brothers and seven sisters."

More About JACOB EARL MCKENZIE:
Burial: September 22, 1993, Calvary Cemetery, Decatur, IL

Jacob married Gladys Mae Schroll on 16 Oct 1922. Gladys (daughter of Ele Schroll and Stella Something) was born on 26 Jun 1900 in Bement, Paitt County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 1986 in Kissimmee, Osceola County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary
"Decatur Herald and Review" (Decatur, IL) Sunday, November 9, 1986 (page A17)

"MCKENZIE"

"Mrs. Earl (Gladys May Schroll) McKenzie, 86, of Kissimmee, Fla., formerly of Decatur, died 3:44 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 6, 1986) in Kissimmee."

"Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in St. James Catholic Church with visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in J. J. Moran & Sons Funeral Home with 7:30 p.m. prayer service. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials: Knights of Columbus No. 577 Mentally Retarded Fund."

"Mrs. McKenzie was born in Bement, daughter of Eli and Stella Schroll. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and Allstate Tourists Club. She married Earl J. (sic) McKenzie in 1922."

"Surviving are her husband; son, Thomas of Decatur; daughter, Wanda Mullins of Titusville, Fla., 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren."

"One daughter and four sisters preceded her in death."

More About GLADYS MAE SCHROLL:
Burial: November 10, 1986, Calvary Cemetery, Decatur, IL

Notes:

Information on children from Ray Leidinger and the Pioneer Families of Colonial America.

Notes for MICHAEL EDWARD MCKENZIE:
Death Notice
"The Piatt County Republican" (Monticello, IL) Thursday, October 16, 1924 (page 1)

"EDWARD MCKENZIE DIES"

"As we go to press, word came of the death of Edward McKenzie at his home, 502 Vine street, after a continued illness of nearly two years, most of which Mr. McKenzie has been confined to his bed. Obituary will be printed in next week's issue of this paper."

Obituary
"The Piatt County Republican" (Monticello, IL) Thursday, October 23, 1924 (page 5)

"OBITUARY--EDWARD MCKENZIE"

"Edward McKenzie, for many years a resident of Monticello, died in his home on Vine street, in Monticello, Thursday, October 16, following an illness of long duration. Funeral services were held from St. Philomena's church on Saturday morning at nine o'clock conducted by Rev. D. Healey and the interment was in the Monticello cemetery. He was born in Effingham county, Illinois, and was married to Miss Sarah Katherine (sic) Meyer in that county on September 10, 1882, coming to this county in 1889.

"Eleven children were born to this union, six of whom, with Mrs. McKenzie, survive: Mrs. John Wilcut of Felton, Minn., Mike of Los Angeles, Calif., Earl of Decatur, Irene, Pearle and Francis at home.

"He also leaves four brothers and three sisters; James of Decatur, Curtis and Charles of Altamont, and Joseph of Lovington, Mrs. J.D. Rhodes of St. Elmo, Mrs. W.M. Hosler of Monticello and Mrs. Saint Doty of Bement and nine grandchildren."


More About MICHAEL EDWARD MCKENZIE:
Burial: October 18, 1924, Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, IL

Michael married Sarah Catherine Meyers on 10 Sep 1882 in Altamont, Effingham County, Illinois. Sarah was born on 26 Mar 1864 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois; died on 28 Jun 1948 in Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes for SARAH CATHERINE MYERS:
Obituary #1
"Piatt County Republican" (Monticello, IL) Thursday, July 1, 1948

"MRS. SARAH MCKENZIE DIES HERE MONDAY"

"Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah McKenzie, 84, Monticello were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Bement Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Andrew Dzuryo officiating. Burial was in Monticello Cemetery."

"Mrs. McKenzie died at 3:20 p.m. Monday at Kirby hospital here. She was born March 26, 1864, at Effingham and was married to Michael Edward McKenzie on September 10, 1882. They lived at Altamont and moved to Monticello in 1900."

"She leaves three sons, Pearl, Francis and Earl, all of Decatur; two daughters, Betty, at home, and Mrs. John Wilcutt of Morehead, Minn.; and several grandchildren, including Lewis J. Higgins of Monticello, who was reared in the McKenzie home. Her husband and two daughters preceded her in death."

Obituary #2
"Piatt County Journal" (Monticello, IL) Thursday, July 1, 1948 (page 1)

"MRS. S. MCKENZIE PASSES AWAY AT KIRBY HOSPITAL"

"Mrs. Sarah Katherine (sic) McKenzie, 83, Monticello, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday at Kirby hospital, where she had been a patient since suffering a stroke a week ago."

"Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Philomena's Catholic church, Monticello with Father Andrew Dzuryo officiating. Burial was in Monticello cemetery with the Mackery funeral home in charge."

"Mrs. McKenzie was born March 26, 1864, in Effingham county, and was married to Michael Edward McKenzie on Sept. 10, 1882, at Altamore (sic). They come to Monticello in 1900, and Mr. McKenzie died several years ago."

"Surviving are three sons, J. P., F. L., and J. E., all of Decatur; two daughters, Mrs. John Wilcutt, Morehead, Minn., and Betty McKenzie, school social worker at Champaign, and several grandchildren, including Lewis Higgins, whom she raised. Two daughters, Jane and Anna, preceded her in death."

More About SARAH CATHERINE MYERS:
Burial: June 30, 1948, Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, IL

Ele + Stella Something. Stella died in UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Most of the information reflected in the line of Lewis Mckenzie was received by the author in June, 2016 from Robert (Bob) McKenzie.

Baptized 18 Jan 1837 per the records of St. Luke's Catholic Church, Knox County, Danville, Ohio.

Birth: Sep. 3, 1836
Knox County
Ohio, USA
Death: Jan. 8, 1917
Illinois, USA

Lewis was born in Monroe Township the son of Gabriel McKenzie and Nancy (Ann) Logue. He died in Moccasin Township, Effingham Co, IL. He married 1st Normanda Mary (Amanda) Logue. They has 9 children: Benjamin Francis, Michael Edward, Sarah, Nancy Maria, James Jacob Wilson, Charles Henry, Mary Agnes (Maria), Margaret Melissa and Lewis Curtis (Louis) McKenzie.
Lewis married 2nd 9 Jun 1883 Sarah Catherine Hissong. They had one child: Joseph E. McKenzie.

Family links:
Spouse:
Normanda Mary Logue McKenzie (1838 - 1881)*

Children:
Benjamin Francis McKenzie (1859 - 1891)*

*Calculated relationship


Burial:
Saint Bonaventure Cemetery
Saint Elmo
Fayette County
Illinois, USA

Created by: Beverly Sweeney / Christ...
Record added: Nov 26, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 16791376

"LEWIS MCKENZIE DIES AT HOME"

"Lewis McKenzie died at his home two miles west of Moccasin, Friday morning at 6 o'clock, Jan. 5, 1917. He was 79 years old at the time of his death."

"Mr. McKenzie was born in Knox Co., Ohio, Sept. 23, 1837 and came to Illinois when he was but 10 years old together with his father, mother, two brothers and one sister.* From this family the sister, Mrs. Katie Durbin, is the only one living. His brother Frank having gone to the home of God last February."

"The first brother, John, died about 70 years ago and was the first person to be buried in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery."

"Mr. McKenzie was married the second time. His first wife was Miss Normanda Logue of Effingham Co. To this union were born nine children. Benny, the oldest boy, and Sarah, the oldest girl, died years ago. The surviving children of this union are: Edward McKenzie and Mrs. William Hosler, Monticello, Mrs. Saint Doty and James McKenzie, Lovington, Mrs. J.D. Rhodes, Avena, Charles McKenzie, Altamont and Curtis McKenzie, Beecher City, Illinois."

"His second marriage was to Mrs. Sarah Dial, who remains after him. One boy, Joseph, was the only child born to them."

"Mr. McKenzie was a good Christian man having lived and died a good Catholic and besides his wife and children, he leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his departure."

"He was buried at the St. Bonaventure Cemetery, the funeral being preached by Rev. Father Walsh, of Altamont, Illinois."

*(The writer of this obituary would have been unaware that Honora McKenzie Logue was also in the group that emigrated from Ohio to Illinois in 1843)



Lewis Mckinsie
United States Census, 1880
Name:Lewis Mckinsie
Event Type:Census
Event Year:1880
Event Place:Moccasin, Effingham, Illinois, United States
Gender:Male
Age:42
Marital Status:Married
Race:White
Race (Original):W
Occupation:Farming
Relationship to Head of Household:Self
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):Self
Birth Year (Estimated):1838
Birthplace:Ohio, United States
Father's Birthplace:Maryland, United States
Mother's Birthplace:Maryland, United States
Affiliate Name:The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number:T9
Affiliate Film Number:0205
HouseholdRoleGenderAgeBirthplace
Lewis MckinsieSelfM42Ohio, United States
Amanda MckinsieWifeF42Illinois, United States
Benjamin MckinsieSonM21Illinois, United States
Nansie MckinsieDaughterF14Illinois, United States
Wilson MckinsieSonM12Illinois, United States
Charles MckinsieSonM10Illinois, United States
Agnes MckinsieDaughterF8Illinois, United States
Melissa MckinsieDaughterF5Illinois, United States
Gabe MckinsieOtherM80Maryland, United States
Edward MckinsieSonM18Illinois, United States
Lewis MckinsieSonM3Illinois, United States
District: 131 , Sheet Number and Letter: 299C , GS Film Number: 1254205 , Digital Folder Number: 004240482 , Image Number: 00361
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"United States Census, 1880," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXJ6-KV2 : accessed 15 April 2015), Lewis Mckinsie, Moccasin, Effingham, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district 131, sheet 299C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0205; FHL microfilm 1,254,205.

Marriage data: Effingham Co. IL Marriage Book B, page 96.

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Lewis married Normanda Mary Logue on 27 Mar 1859 in Fayette County, Illinois. Normanda (daughter of Henry Payne Logue and Mariah Aychons) was born on 29 Mar 1839 in Fayette County, Illinois; died on 12 Jun 1881 in Fayette County, Loudon TWP, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, St. Elmo, Fayette County, Illinois.