Chas. F. Steinkamp, son of William and Louise Steinkamp,
was born near Rosebud, Ill., Feb. 14, 1862, and died in his home
in Golconda, Ill.,
June 21, 1940, at the age of 78 years, 4 months and 7 days.
On Oct. 1, 1883, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth
Boos and of this
union were born 5 children; 2 sons and 3 daughters; Arthur passed
away in infancy.
Mr. Steinkamp was well known in this surrounding communities, as he had been a resident of Golconda for many years, living 38 years in the home in which he died. He was a skilled marine engineer, and for 25 years was employed as such on the steamer Bernice. He was a good citizen, a devoted companion, and a loving father. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed in this community.
Surviving are his loving companion, Mrs. Elizabeth Steinkamp,
of
Golconda, who with her companion, had he lived until Oct. 1 would
have
lived together 57 years, and the following children: Mrs. Ernest
Copland, of Metropolis, Ill.; Earl, of Paducah, Ky.; Mrs. A. H.
Cronk,
and Mrs. J. H. Travis, of Rosiclare, Ill.; six grandchildren,
and two
great-grandchildren. Not only these; but other relatives and
a host of
friends mourn his departure.
Funeral services were held in the home in Golconda Sunday afternoon, June 23, at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Elmer Smith, pastor of the Golconda Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Thompson, pastor of The Golconda Presbyterian church. Burial was made in the Masonic cemetery at Metropolis. - obituary copied