May have mistakes Benton County Guide April 17, 1942, Pg. 8 CLAUS STEFFENS FUNERAL HELD SATURDAY Mr. Claus Steffens, aged citizen of Cole Camp, passed away at his home at 5 o'clock Thursday morning, April 9, 1942. Although he had been in failing health for several months his death was sudden and unexpected. He reached the age of 79 years, 5 months and 22 days. Funeral services were held at the Eickhoff Funeral Home in Cole Camp at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, April 11. Rev. C. A. Hughes, pastor of the First Congressional Church had charge of the services. Interment was in the Union cemetery near Cole Camp. A ladies quartet sang "Rock of Ages", "Somewhere the Sun is Shining' and "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder". Pallbearers were: Henry T. Junge, Henry Intelmann, Sr., Emil Roepke, Walter Grube, John Linville and Franklin Tubesing. Claus Steffens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry was born in Germany on October 17, 1862. In 1873, when he was eleven years old he came to the United States and settled near Cole Camp. On November 9, 1893 he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Grube. To this union were born, a son and a daughter, both residing at Canton, Illinois. He retired from the farm fourteen years ago, when the family moved to Cole Camp. He leaves to mourn his passing, his widow, one son Carl Steffens of Canton, Illinois and a daughter, Mrs. Ora Jacobs also of Canton, and six grandchildren. rwbrauer@iland.net