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31 July 2011

Sunday's Obituary - Caroline HILLS nee SCHULER (1850-1917)

Joliet Evening Herald News, Joliet, Illinois, 15 November 1917 Vol. XIII, No. 336
MRS. HILLS DIES IN PONTIAC
  Lockport, Nov. 15.-Ms. Carrie Hills of Pontiac, 66 years old, died this morning in her home after several days’ illness, according to word received by her sister, Mrs. Mary Keeler, Eighth street. Mrs. Hills, who was Miss Carrie Schuler, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Schuler, was born in Lockport and resided here many years.
  She is survived by two sons, Alfred and Harry Hills; a daughter, Mrs. Carrie Hendershot, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Keeler of this city.
  Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Burial will be in the Lockport cemetery.

Joliet Evening Herald News, Joliet, Illinois, 16 November 1917 Vol. XIII, No. 337, p 4
Funeral of Mrs. Hills.
 The funeral of Mrs. Carrie Hills of Pontiac, formerly of Lockport, will be held tomorrow afternoon. The body will arrive over the Chicago and Alton railroad at 12:38 o'clock and the funeral party will go direct to the Lockport cemetery where burial will be made.