Posted on: Hancock Co. Il Obituaries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/HancockObits/354 Surname: Berry, Duffie, Godair, Hainline, Hobart, Olmstead, Parker, Robinson, Simmons, Thompson, Wright ------------------------- DEATH OF MRS. HARVEY THOMPSON. Again the Reaper of Death has come into our midst and taken a loved one from among us, leaving many hearts torn and bleeding, causing a shade of sadness to settle like a pail of gloom over the entire community, leaving broken hearts and a vacant place by the fireside, which never can be filled. Ida E. Berry was born at Victoria, Ill., March 5, 1855, and departed this life at her home one and one-half miles west of Webster, June 12, 1918, aged 63 years, 3 months and 7 days. She was the youngest in a family of six children born to Samuel and Jane Berry, two of whom, together with the parents, preceded her to the great beyond. There yet remain one brother, George Berry of Galesburg; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Godair, of Chicago, and Mrs. A. R. Simmons of Majorville; also an aged stepmother of Santa Anna, Calif. There are also five nephews, who loved her with a tender devotion, they are Clarence M. Thompson, of Ft. Worth, Texas; Noble and John Olmstead of Victoria, Ill.; Willard and Howard, twin sons of her only brother, George Berry of Galesburg. Both of these young men are now in the service of their country the former "Somewhere in France" and the latter at a training camp somewhere in Georgia. The other three nephews proved their love and devotion by their presence at the funeral. On March 20, 1879, she was united in marriage to Mr. Harvey Thompson of Webster. To this union six children were born, one son, Lysle, dying in infancy. The rest are, Mrs. Homer Robinson of near Colchester, Mrs. Ernie Robinson of near Carthage, Lester B. at home, Mrs. Tracy Wright of Webster, Mrs. Gay Wright of near Burnside, all of whom have been almost constantly in attendance upon their mother during her long illness. There are also six grandchildren, Opal, Maxine and Helen Robinson, Darlene Wright and Donald and Harvey L. Thompson. There is also one step-daughter, Mrs. W. R. Hainline of near Blandinsville; four step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. These together with the aged companion and a host of other relatives, friends and neighbors are left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother and a kind and generous neighbor and friend. During a revival meeting conducted by Rev. W. H. Love some years ago, she gave her heart to God and has since lived a noble and consistent christian life. There being no church of her choice here, she never united with any denomination, but was always a cheerful giver to the cause of Christ and went about doing good in her own quiet way, relieving want and suffering and administering to those in sorrow or distress. More than a year ago her health began to fail which gradually continued until a general nervous breakdown occurred. Various changes of scene and medical skill coupled with every known remedy and all that loving hands could do, was tried, but without avail. On Jan. 11, 1918, a graduated nurse, Miss Oatman of Macomb, was employed and has been her constant companion ever since and by her gentleness and faithful service, she won the love of her patient to an extensive degree. Too much cannot be said for the daughters and daughter-in-law, the only son and the sons-in-laws, all of whom were in constant attendance, ever ready to do anything to relieve or restore their dear mother to health. There is no room for regret of any kind. All was done that human hands could do, but after many weary months of suffering, after many sleepless nights and days of agony, all of which were borne so patiently, she without a moment's warning, suddenly but gently fell asleep. Her work on earth was ended. The home where she enjoyed meeting with her friends and loved ones no longer needed her and in the home above where a place was prepared and where loved ones awaited her coming. She will be sadly missed, not only in the home, by the aged companion, the children and grandchildren therein, but in the homes of her married daughters where she loved to go and where she spent many days and hours often caring for some loved one who was ill, trying to sooth, the fevered brow, for She lived for those who loved her,/ . . For those who knew her best, For the heaven that smiled above her,/ . . That land of peace and rest. And from the silent tomb comes this consolation, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day. Mrs. Thompson was in many ways a superior woman, cultured, refined and modest, her life will live on in the hearts of her children and grandchildren, for hers was a life worthy of imitation by all who knew her. The entire community sympathize with those who mourn and we pray that He who doeth all things well may comfort their sorrowing hearts. The funeral service was held Friday at 2:30 p. m. from the old home, which for nearly forty years had been her earthly home, around which cling many tender memories. Rev. W. F. Boyd of Carthage, read for the scripture lesson the 23rd psa1m followed by a most comforting discourse based upon the words And there was evening, and there was morning, bringing out many new thoughts, how though sorrow may endure for a time, but joy cometh in the morning. A choir composed of Madames L. S. Hobart, J. A. Robinson and Messrs. L. S. Hobart and J. A. Duffie, sang these favorite hymns of the deceased Gather at the River, After While and Looking This Way. The pallbearers who tenderly carried the exquisite bronze casket, were five sons-in-law, Homer and Earnie Robinson, Tracy and Gay Wright, R. W. Hainline and one nephew, George Olmstead. The floral tributes, as follows were beautiful in the extreme: Robe of green intermingled with white roses, sweetpeas and carnations; wheel of pink and white carnations; pillow of calla lilies, roses and bore the word Mother, all from the husband and children; Mr. and Mrs. R. W Hainline, carnations and callas; Noble Olmstead, cream roses; John Olmstead, white carnations; Miss Oatman, white and red carnations; Mr. and Mrs. Lem Parker, pink carnations; Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Simmons, white roses; Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Houtchens, mixed flowers; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pennock, tea roses; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Taylor, pink carnations and sweetpeas. The remains in the flower laden casket were tenderly laid to rest in the family lot in Webster cemetery. Relatives from a distance to attend the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Berry, Galesburg; Clarence M. Thompson, Ft. Worth, Texas; George, John and Noble Olmstead, Victoria, Ill.; Clyde Hainline, Galesburg; Mrs. Susan Sullivan, Colchester, Ill.; R. W. Hainline, wife and son, of Kerman; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Mustain, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Creps, Blandinsville. One sister, Mrs. Hattie Godair of Chicago, was unable to be present. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank the many friends for kindness shown our loved wife and mother, during her long illness and for sympathy and the lovely floral tributes, silent tokens of love and for all kindness shown to us during this sad time./ . . Mr. Harvey Thompson,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thompson,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Homer Robinson,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Robinson,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Wright,/ . . Mr. and Mrs. Gay Wright. The Carthage Republican Carthage, Illinois Wednesday June 19, 1918 Page 3 Columns 3 & 4 Link: Bryant Genealogy Web Page URL: <http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=bryant>