Carmi Tribune-Times
Carmi, White County, Illinois
Thursday, December 02, 1926
Page 5

An Aged And Respected Citizen Died Last Week

Survived By Wife And Three Daughters In Addition To Many Relatives And Friends

John William Burkhart, the son of Simon and Susan Ziegler Burkhart, was born in Baden, Germany in 1844, and died at his home in Carmi Tuesday, November 23, 1926, at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 18 days. At the age of 12 years he, with his family, emigrated to this country, settling on a farm near Carmi.

In the year 1868 he was married to Miss Mary Sherer. Five children blessed this union, one little boy dying in infancy, and Miss Anna, the eldest daughter, passed away nine years ago.

Left surviving are the aged companion and three daughters, Mrs. Katie Lichtenberger, of Enfield; Mrs. Emma Joppendorf, of Chicago; Miss Lizzie Burkhart, who resided with her parents; nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, besides a host of relatives and friends.

Mr. Burkhart was always ready to support his church, which he loved very much, and the family is most appreciative to the neighbors and kind friends for the assistance given in their hour of need.

Funeral services were held at the St. John's Evangelical church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning, November 25th, Rev. Glen D. Engelbrecht, pastor, in charge of the service. Interment was made in the cemetery near the church.