Shawnee: Here is the only obit for my ggrandfather that we could find: (Genealogical Abstracts from the Macomb JOUNAL, 1898-1900) John McKenzie was born in 1836 in Lexington, Kentucky and died August 13th at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Hall of Joetta, Ills. He came to Illinois in 1856 and (November 14, 1858) he married (Mary) Elizabeth Ellis, (born 1838 in KY). His wife died 26 years ago, leaving him with 7 small children: 4 girls (Millie, Trephena, Mattie & Emma) and 3 boys (Samuel, Charles & John). All his children survive. Burial was in the Lower Cemetery near Tennessee. Obituary of Millie McKenzie Hall: (Mildred Ellis) Millie McKenzie Hall passed away at state hospital in Jacksonville, Ill., on May 15, 1953, being 91 years of age. This summons came after a long decline in health. She was born near Tennessee, Ill., her parents being John and Mary McKenzie. So far as known, she is the last of her family to depart this life. On August 2, 1894, she was united in marriage to John William Hall. They took up residence in Joetta, which place continued to be their home. Two children were born, both dying in infancy. They later took into their home and willingly cared for several nieces and nephews at various times. The husband died July 21, 1930. Her life was marked by loyalty to duty. In her home a faithful wife and neighbor she was ready at all times to respond to any call for aid, while her helth permitted. She was buried beside her husband in Majorville Cemetery. Funeral being held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sermon by Reverend O. R. Specklemeyer, and a quartette composed of Mrs. Carrie Burley, Miss Lois Conn, Mr. Floyd Dunham and Rev. Specklemeyer, with Mrs. Ellen Parker at the piano. (I have others to send soon). Fred McKenzie.