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Johanna (Bumpus) Whisenhunt

Mrs. Johanna WHISENHUNT, 82, died last night at 8 o'clock at the home of her son, Charles WHISENHUNT, in Opdyke. Her funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Ham's Grove Church, with the Rev. Bird GREEN in charge. Burial will be in Ham's Grove Cemetery.

Mrs. WHISENHUNT was born March 7, 1867 in Spring Garden Twp., the daughter of Richard L. and Eliza Jane BUMPUS.

She was married to George W. WHISENHUNT October 14, 1886.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jane SCHWENNINGER of Opdyke and 2 sons, Lee of Belle Rive and Charles of Opdyke; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Two daughters, Cora and Nancy, preceded her in death.

The body will remain at the Charles WHISENHUNT home in Opdyke, where friends may call until the funeral hour.

Source: Mt. Vernon, IL Register News
Date: Saturday, July 2, 1949
Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta


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