"The Kansas City Journal" (Missouri) Wednesday, May 15, 1895 TAKEN TO ILLINOIS FOR BURIAL. The remains of George I. RICKERT, who died Monday morning at Christ's hospital, Topeka, were brought through this city last night on their way to his home in Aurora, Ill. He had been an express messenger on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad for twenty-two years. A few months ago he hurt his knee in getting on the train and had been most of the time since at Topeka for treatment. The cause of his death was due to inflammation of the knee. He was 52 years of age, and had been an express messenger ever since he was a boy. The remains were taken on the 5 o'clock train to Aurora last night in charge of Undertakers Knight & Sutton. The body was accompanied by the wife. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================