Mrs. Mary E. Kalb - called by death
...The Illinois State Journal in Springfield, IL

Aged Resident of this city dies at age of 94 at Rosemond

KALB- Died, at 5 o'clock Friday morning, January 5, 1917, at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edward Kalb of Rosemon. Mrs Mary E. Kalb, aged 94 years, a former resident of this city.

The reamins will arrive in this city at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon and will be taken to the home of the decedent's daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Tayor, 412 East Black avenue. Freinds may view the remains at any time this evening. Funeral services will be held Sunday, and interment will be made of Wolf Creek cemetery.

Mrs. Kalb came to Sangamon County, Illinois in 1849 in a covered wagon from harpers Ferry, VA., where she was born and married. She was born December 1, 1822, and while yet a small child united with the Methodist Church. She was married to Jesse Kalb December 17, 1840.

Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Kalb had resided for the past ten years at the home of her son, Ed Kalb, whose death occurred last spring

As survivors Mrs. Kalb leaves three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor and Mrs. Mary J. Bewrey of Springfield and Mrs. Emma Tutwiller of Havana, IL. one son, Clinton A. Kalb of this city and one brother, James Virts of Virginia. Also thirteen grandchildren and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. In This city Mrs. Kalb was a member of Kumler M.E. Church.

March 8, 1865 State Journal-Register Springfield, IL

On the 8th, Absalom Kalb. Friends are invited to meet at the late residence of the deceased at No# 87 South Seventh Street, at 10 o’clock a.m. this day, and proceed from thence to the German Methodist M Church, where a sermon will be preached on the occasion.

December 16, 1900 State Journal-Register Springfield, IL

Dr. Absalom John Kalb died at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL Dec 16, 1 a.m., of paralysis after a brief illness, age 83. Mr. Kalb was a former resident of Springfield and will be remembered by Pioneer residents of this city. He was in the mercantile business here for many years. Dr Kalb was born on Sept 19, 1817 in VA and came here with Absalom in 1849. Went to Quincy after several years here. Survived by a widow, 1 daughter 1 son both in Quincy and by a son living at Chattanooga, Tenn. To be buried in Oak Ridge.

August 6, 1914 State Journal-Register Springfield, IL

Mrs. Georgeanna Kalb died Thursday August 6, 1914 at her Quincy residence, wife of the late Dr. John Kalb. The remains were taken directly from the train to Oak Ridge Cemetery and buried.

February 18, 1963 State Journal-Register Springfield, IL page 19

Albert Arthur Kalb, 69, formerly of Springfield died Sunday in Jacksonville. Mr. Kalb was a lifelong resident and was a clerk in the post office for 24 years. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lodge No 500. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dorthea Dodson, 3 sons - Robert, Richard and Russell, one sister, Mrs. Pearl Fritchman, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild, all of Springfield. Services are at 1:30 Wed at Smith Funeral Chapel. Dr. Beryl S. Kinser will officiate, to be buried at Roselawn Cemetery.

April 2, 1954 State Journal-Register Springfield, IL

Mrs. Clara E Kalb, 60, of 731 E Jackson Street in Virden, IL died at 8:35 p.m. yesterday at memorial Hospital in Springfield. She was born Oct 20, 1893 in Decatur, IL. She was a charter member of the West Side Christian Church. She leaves her husband A. Arthur Kalb, daughter Mrs. Dorthea E. Dodson, sons Russell E. and Robert A. of Springfield, and 1 son Richard O. aboard the USS Cabot. Two brothers, Ferwood A. Reynolds of Chicago and Merle M. Reynolds of Springfield. Four grandchildren Russell E. Jr. and Nancy Jo Kalb, Judith M. and Gary A. Dodson.

February 14, 1884 State Journal-Register Springfield, IL

Mrs. Ethelbert Kalb, nee Forden, in the 27th year of her age has been suffering greatly the past several months, and on Wednesday underwent a severe surgical operation in the removal of a tumor. The utmost care and science was used in the operation, but disease has done its work and efforts were unavailing. The deceased and family have a large circle of friends who will be pained to learn of her death.

May 25, 1916 State Journal-Register Springfield, IL

Edward Kalb died Sunday May 21, 1916 at home in Rosemond, IL after 1 year illness from cancer. 60 years 2 m 27 day. Survived by wife, 2 daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Crow, his mother Mary E Kalb and 3 sisters, Lizzie Taylor, Jane Bewley and Emma Tutwiler, 1 brother Clinton. He was born and raised near Williamsville, Illinois.

ALBERT C. KALB State Journal Newspaper June 24, 1944
Albert Clinton Kalb, 86, of 617 South Douglas Avenue, former carpenter contractor, died at 1:30 p.m. June 23, 1944 at St. John's Hospital following an illness of 11 weeks. He was born 13 miles northeast of Springfield and had resided here since 1890. He was married November 8, 1877 to Amanda Keagle. Surviving are his wife, Amanda; daughter Mrs. Howard Fritchman, city; two sons, Illa Franklin Kalb, city; Albert Arthur Kalb, in Auburn, IL; 11 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Remains were removed to Bisch Memorial Home.

AMANDA C. KALB State Journal Newspaper Jan 26, 1945
Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Catherine Kalb, 86, of 6117 South Douglas Avenue, will be held at 3 p.m. tomorrow a the Bisch Memorial Home. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Mrs. Kalb, a Springfield resident for 55 years, died Friday afternoon January 27, 1945 at her residence. Her husband, A.C. Kalb preceded her in death in June of 1944.

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