John Thill 1839-1918

THILL, STEELE, SHEEHY, HORGAN, HECKER

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Date: 10/8/2009 at 00:51:46

John Thill was born in Alsace, Nov. 11, 1839, and died at his home in Postville, on Sept. 17, 1918, after an illness of seven weeks. He came to this country at the age of 13 years, settling on a farm near Galena, Ill. Nov. 14, 1867, he was united in marriage to Barbara Steele, who died Feb. 27, 1914. To this union was born 10 children, 8 of whom survive him and all were present with him during the last days of his illness. They are: Christine of this city, Mrs. Anna Sheehy of this city, Joe of Ortonville, Minn.; Frank of Excelsior, Minn.; Wm., Mrs. J.E. Horgan and Mrs. Joe Hecker of this city, and also John of this city. He lived near Postville all his married life and for the past 37 years has been a resident of this city. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in this city last Thursday, conducted by Rev. J.J. Clune, the Waukon choir having charge of the song service. Interment at Clermont.

In this connection the family wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their assistance and sympathy during the illness and burial of their father.

His brother, Frank Thill, and nieces, Delia and Sadie Thill, of East Dubuque, Ill., were present at the funeral.

~Postville Herald, Sept. 27, 1918