The Macomb Journal, page 4
Thursday, January 17, 1889

Firman Casto was born in Pennsylvania, March 1, 1805; died at his residence in Good Hope, Ill., Jan. 4, 1889. He moved to Ohio when a boy and to Illinois in 1857. He was united to Emily A. [sic] Cast Oct. 4, 1824; to them were born fourteen children, six sons and eight daughters. Of this large family only three of the children remain, viz: Thos. J. Casto, of Oscaloosa [sic], Iowa; Nancy J. Henry, of South Bay City Mich., and Cynthia J. Cline, of Beverly Kan. He was married a second time to Mrs. Susan Collins, Sept. 4, 1851. The fruit of this union was two children--John A. Casto, of Hastings, Neb., and one daughter, Rebecca S. Casto, Of Good Hope, Ill. The deceased professed religion at an early age and united with the M. E. Church, and has ever since been an earnest, zealous, conscientious christian. Frequently held public offices of trust, and discharged the duties belonging thereto with fidelity and honesty. He was an esteemed and honored citizen, highly respected as a christian and greatly beloved as a neighbor, husband and father.

He retired from the farm a few years ago, and he has since enjoyed his comfortable home in Good Hope. He was seemingly in good health Saturday; was walking the streets in the afternoon; in the evening was taken sick and died the following Friday about 11 o'clock. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church Jan. 6, by Rev. G. D. Hensell. The subject of the discourse was "The Hope of the Righteous"--text, Prov. 14:32. The church was filled to overflowing with relatives and friends. The remains were taken in charge by the Masons and followed to Oakwood cemetery by a large concourse. At the cemetery they were joined by the fraternity from Macomb and he was committed to the earth by the Masonic impressive ceremonies.