Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/144 Surname: Voorheis, Cox, Cooper, Lindley, Rains, Stiles, Wheeler ------------------------- Note: I have no connection to this family. I'm just posting an Obit that was sent to me by Barbara Dix who is transcribing old news articles for the website. AGED WOMAN CALLED. Eliza A. Voorheis Passed Away Sunday. Elizabeth Ann Cox, daughter of Thomas and Deborah Cox was born March 12, 1833 on the homestead farm three miles northwest of Hutsonville, where her girlhood life was spent. She died June 30, 1918, aged  85 years, 3 months and 18 days. Her father emigrated from North Carolina, to this county in 1818, coming with a large number of families (mostly Friends) who were seeking a home away from the influences and scenes of slavery. She was married March 8th, 1856 to Henry A. Voorheis, who was called to the Home beyond on May 20th, 1914. They were permitted to cherish each others companionship for over 58 years. To this union were born 6 children of whom survive--Mrs. Emma Cooper of Robinson, John M. and Dr. Charles H. of this community, and Mrs. T. E. Lindley of Wilsonville, Miss. They lost an infant son in 1865, and William who died Jan. 14th in 1916. She leaves 15 grandchildren and great grand-children Mrs. Voorheis was one of a family of eight children of whom survive, Mrs Mary Rains, Rev. J.L. Cox and Mrs Mariah Stiles, all living in this neighborhood.  She leaves a host of other relatives and numberless friends. A woman better known or more loved, never lived in this community. she was a faithful mother, sister and friend. Her devotion to home and her loving kindnesses to all, gave imprint of her christian character. She united with the Oak Grove Baptist Church in early life, of which she was a faithful and devoted member, sharing willingly and gladly, any christian  work which opportunity afforded. While  a light has gone from the home and neighborhood, her influence for cheerfulness, love and kindness lives on and on.   In her last hours when strength and life had almost failed, she continually expressed her yearning to go home. It truly refers to such as Aunt Eliza which says; "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates in to the city". Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon conducted by Elder T. J. Wheeler after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hutsonville cemetery.