Undated clipping from unknown newspaper, probably in Mount Carroll, Illinois. This obituary was provided by John Bickelhaupt, who received it from a friend.
Obituary of Miss Lizzie Bickelhaupt
Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bickelhaupt, was born near Mount Carroll July 10, 1884, and died in Chicago on March 10, 1916, aged 31 years and 8 months; her early life was spent amid the healthful and hopeful surroundings of a good country home; she attended the country school of her district till she finished the course, then became a student in the Mount Carroll high school where she proved herself to be an apt pupil carrying all her work with credit and graduating with the class of 1902. For a few years she was a teacher in our country schools and gave the best of satisfaction; she soon became one of the teachers whose services were sought and duly appreciated.
Becoming interested in business affairs, she took a course to fit herself for a position in this line of work and accepted a situation win a business house in Chicago, such a place as one with but little experience might except; her worth however soon became apparent, promotions came rapidly and with them added opportunities and responsibilities till she soon found herself at the head of a department with a number of assistants in one of the largest commercial institutions in the country. She was true in every trust and confidence imposed upon her, faithful in all duties that devolved upon her, and she held consequently the respect of all with whom she associated.
She kept in close touch with her home by correspondence and frequent visits; her vacations however were few and brief; she was wrapped up in her work and increasingly anxious to add to her efficiency in her position to which she was so devoted.
A few weeks ago she was taken sick. She was removed to a hospital; typhoid fever developed, her weakened vitality could not overcome the disease and she died as above stated. Her remains were brought to the home of her heart broken parents near this city. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13, conducted by Rev. J. L. Buckwalter, and were largely attended by sympathizing friends, a number of whom were from Chicago.
The passing of this young woman has cast its shadow over not only the home in which she was the idol but over the hearts of many true friends who have learned to know her and appreciate her worth; she was independent in her thinking, strong in her intellectual processes and true to every virtue; her memory will be cherished as a sacred heritage. The sympathy of all goes out to her grief stricken parents and brothers in this dark hour.
Card of Thanks: To the many friends whose kindness and sympathy were so generously extended in our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved daughter and sister, we express in this way our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bickelhaupt, George W. Bickelhaupt, Will Bickelhaupt.
Alice Horner’s note: Elizabeth Donna “Lizzie” Bickelhaupt’s parents were Jacob H. Bickelhaupt (1849-1925) and Ellen Boyle (1852-1920), who married October 2, 1870 in Carroll County, Illinois. Her father owned 95 acres in Section 11, Mount Carroll Township, which is probably where Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt was born. Her two brothers were George Bickelhaupt (1872-1953) and William Bickelhaupt (1888-1950). She was preceded in death by her sister Jemima “Mina” Bickelhaupt (1875-1901). Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll, as were her parents and siblings.
Pam Pickens provided the copy of the death certificate when she listed Elizabeth Bickelhaupt. Ellen Irwin, whose mother was a first cousin of Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt, told me Elizabeth Bickelhaupt died of ptomaine poisoning. The obituary doesn't actually say that, but it could have been her original illness.
Obituary of Miss Lizzie Bickelhaupt
Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bickelhaupt, was born near Mount Carroll July 10, 1884, and died in Chicago on March 10, 1916, aged 31 years and 8 months; her early life was spent amid the healthful and hopeful surroundings of a good country home; she attended the country school of her district till she finished the course, then became a student in the Mount Carroll high school where she proved herself to be an apt pupil carrying all her work with credit and graduating with the class of 1902. For a few years she was a teacher in our country schools and gave the best of satisfaction; she soon became one of the teachers whose services were sought and duly appreciated.
Becoming interested in business affairs, she took a course to fit herself for a position in this line of work and accepted a situation win a business house in Chicago, such a place as one with but little experience might except; her worth however soon became apparent, promotions came rapidly and with them added opportunities and responsibilities till she soon found herself at the head of a department with a number of assistants in one of the largest commercial institutions in the country. She was true in every trust and confidence imposed upon her, faithful in all duties that devolved upon her, and she held consequently the respect of all with whom she associated.
She kept in close touch with her home by correspondence and frequent visits; her vacations however were few and brief; she was wrapped up in her work and increasingly anxious to add to her efficiency in her position to which she was so devoted.
A few weeks ago she was taken sick. She was removed to a hospital; typhoid fever developed, her weakened vitality could not overcome the disease and she died as above stated. Her remains were brought to the home of her heart broken parents near this city. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13, conducted by Rev. J. L. Buckwalter, and were largely attended by sympathizing friends, a number of whom were from Chicago.
The passing of this young woman has cast its shadow over not only the home in which she was the idol but over the hearts of many true friends who have learned to know her and appreciate her worth; she was independent in her thinking, strong in her intellectual processes and true to every virtue; her memory will be cherished as a sacred heritage. The sympathy of all goes out to her grief stricken parents and brothers in this dark hour.
Card of Thanks: To the many friends whose kindness and sympathy were so generously extended in our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved daughter and sister, we express in this way our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bickelhaupt, George W. Bickelhaupt, Will Bickelhaupt.
Alice Horner’s note: Elizabeth Donna “Lizzie” Bickelhaupt’s parents were Jacob H. Bickelhaupt (1849-1925) and Ellen Boyle (1852-1920), who married October 2, 1870 in Carroll County, Illinois. Her father owned 95 acres in Section 11, Mount Carroll Township, which is probably where Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt was born. Her two brothers were George Bickelhaupt (1872-1953) and William Bickelhaupt (1888-1950). She was preceded in death by her sister Jemima “Mina” Bickelhaupt (1875-1901). Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll, as were her parents and siblings.
Pam Pickens provided the copy of the death certificate when she listed Elizabeth Bickelhaupt. Ellen Irwin, whose mother was a first cousin of Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt, told me Elizabeth Bickelhaupt died of ptomaine poisoning. The obituary doesn't actually say that, but it could have been her original illness.
Undated clipping from unknown newspaper, probably in Mount Carroll, Illinois. This obituary was provided by John Bickelhaupt, who received it from a friend.
Obituary of Miss Lizzie Bickelhaupt
Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bickelhaupt, was born near Mount Carroll July 10, 1884, and died in Chicago on March 10, 1916, aged 31 years and 8 months; her early life was spent amid the healthful and hopeful surroundings of a good country home; she attended the country school of her district till she finished the course, then became a student in the Mount Carroll high school where she proved herself to be an apt pupil carrying all her work with credit and graduating with the class of 1902. For a few years she was a teacher in our country schools and gave the best of satisfaction; she soon became one of the teachers whose services were sought and duly appreciated.
Becoming interested in business affairs, she took a course to fit herself for a position in this line of work and accepted a situation win a business house in Chicago, such a place as one with but little experience might except; her worth however soon became apparent, promotions came rapidly and with them added opportunities and responsibilities till she soon found herself at the head of a department with a number of assistants in one of the largest commercial institutions in the country. She was true in every trust and confidence imposed upon her, faithful in all duties that devolved upon her, and she held consequently the respect of all with whom she associated.
She kept in close touch with her home by correspondence and frequent visits; her vacations however were few and brief; she was wrapped up in her work and increasingly anxious to add to her efficiency in her position to which she was so devoted.
A few weeks ago she was taken sick. She was removed to a hospital; typhoid fever developed, her weakened vitality could not overcome the disease and she died as above stated. Her remains were brought to the home of her heart broken parents near this city. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13, conducted by Rev. J. L. Buckwalter, and were largely attended by sympathizing friends, a number of whom were from Chicago.
The passing of this young woman has cast its shadow over not only the home in which she was the idol but over the hearts of many true friends who have learned to know her and appreciate her worth; she was independent in her thinking, strong in her intellectual processes and true to every virtue; her memory will be cherished as a sacred heritage. The sympathy of all goes out to her grief stricken parents and brothers in this dark hour.
Card of Thanks: To the many friends whose kindness and sympathy were so generously extended in our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved daughter and sister, we express in this way our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bickelhaupt, George W. Bickelhaupt, Will Bickelhaupt.
Alice Horner’s note: Elizabeth Donna “Lizzie” Bickelhaupt’s parents were Jacob H. Bickelhaupt (1849-1925) and Ellen Boyle (1852-1920), who married October 2, 1870 in Carroll County, Illinois. Her father owned 95 acres in Section 11, Mount Carroll Township, which is probably where Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt was born. Her two brothers were George Bickelhaupt (1872-1953) and William Bickelhaupt (1888-1950). She was preceded in death by her sister Jemima “Mina” Bickelhaupt (1875-1901). Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll, as were her parents and siblings.
Pam Pickens provided the copy of the death certificate when she listed Elizabeth Bickelhaupt. Ellen Irwin, whose mother was a first cousin of Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt, told me Elizabeth Bickelhaupt died of ptomaine poisoning. The obituary doesn't actually say that, but it could have been her original illness.
Obituary of Miss Lizzie Bickelhaupt
Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bickelhaupt, was born near Mount Carroll July 10, 1884, and died in Chicago on March 10, 1916, aged 31 years and 8 months; her early life was spent amid the healthful and hopeful surroundings of a good country home; she attended the country school of her district till she finished the course, then became a student in the Mount Carroll high school where she proved herself to be an apt pupil carrying all her work with credit and graduating with the class of 1902. For a few years she was a teacher in our country schools and gave the best of satisfaction; she soon became one of the teachers whose services were sought and duly appreciated.
Becoming interested in business affairs, she took a course to fit herself for a position in this line of work and accepted a situation win a business house in Chicago, such a place as one with but little experience might except; her worth however soon became apparent, promotions came rapidly and with them added opportunities and responsibilities till she soon found herself at the head of a department with a number of assistants in one of the largest commercial institutions in the country. She was true in every trust and confidence imposed upon her, faithful in all duties that devolved upon her, and she held consequently the respect of all with whom she associated.
She kept in close touch with her home by correspondence and frequent visits; her vacations however were few and brief; she was wrapped up in her work and increasingly anxious to add to her efficiency in her position to which she was so devoted.
A few weeks ago she was taken sick. She was removed to a hospital; typhoid fever developed, her weakened vitality could not overcome the disease and she died as above stated. Her remains were brought to the home of her heart broken parents near this city. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13, conducted by Rev. J. L. Buckwalter, and were largely attended by sympathizing friends, a number of whom were from Chicago.
The passing of this young woman has cast its shadow over not only the home in which she was the idol but over the hearts of many true friends who have learned to know her and appreciate her worth; she was independent in her thinking, strong in her intellectual processes and true to every virtue; her memory will be cherished as a sacred heritage. The sympathy of all goes out to her grief stricken parents and brothers in this dark hour.
Card of Thanks: To the many friends whose kindness and sympathy were so generously extended in our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved daughter and sister, we express in this way our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bickelhaupt, George W. Bickelhaupt, Will Bickelhaupt.
Alice Horner’s note: Elizabeth Donna “Lizzie” Bickelhaupt’s parents were Jacob H. Bickelhaupt (1849-1925) and Ellen Boyle (1852-1920), who married October 2, 1870 in Carroll County, Illinois. Her father owned 95 acres in Section 11, Mount Carroll Township, which is probably where Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt was born. Her two brothers were George Bickelhaupt (1872-1953) and William Bickelhaupt (1888-1950). She was preceded in death by her sister Jemima “Mina” Bickelhaupt (1875-1901). Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll, as were her parents and siblings.
Pam Pickens provided the copy of the death certificate when she listed Elizabeth Bickelhaupt. Ellen Irwin, whose mother was a first cousin of Elizabeth D. Bickelhaupt, told me Elizabeth Bickelhaupt died of ptomaine poisoning. The obituary doesn't actually say that, but it could have been her original illness.
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