This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: psmaynard Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.casner/119/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Decatur Daily Review, Decatur IL, 7 Nov 1905, pg. 11 Mrs. L. B. Casner died at 8 o'clock Monday night at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Chapman, at Casner, where she had been residing for some time. Her death was caused by cancer and was rather unexpected. She had been in poor health since last April, but had only been confined to her bed for about five weeks. At that time she had an operation performed and the cancer was removed and she appeared to be getting along very well, but she grew worse a few days ago. She is survived by four children, Mrs. James Wikoff of Crowley, La., Mrs. John Dawson of Chicago, Mrs. E. B. Chapman of Casner, and John Casner of Decatur. All the children were present at her death except Mrs Dawson. She was home a short time ago, but as her mother appeared better she went back to Chicago. She returned to Casner Tuesday. Mrs. Casner's maiden name was Mary Eleanor Flanigan. She was born in Montgomery county, Ind. and was married to L. B. Casner Sept. 22, 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Casner had a fine residence at the little town which bore their name. They moved to Decatur several years ago and built the handsome residence on West Main Street now owned and occupied by Dr. Will Barnes. At that time Mr. Casner was a stockholder in some of the banks of Decatur and had many other interests, at one time owning 2,000 acres of land in one piece. He died a few years ago. Mrs. Casner was well known and had many friends. The funeral will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Chapman. The interment will be at Long Creek cemetery. Macon County Old Settlers Association obituaries not related - Pam Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.