George M. Huntoon
The Chicago Journal 12-22-1879
EVANSTON--Death of one of the original settlers George M. Huntoon. Esq., one of the oldest residents of Chicago and Evanston and for many years a justice of the peace in this town died yesterday at the residence of his son-in-law Dr. F.M. Weller in Chicago, ages 65 years.
Mr. Huntoon became a resident of Chicago in 1836, and a few years subsequently moved to Evasnton, then known as Ridgeville, and had resided there ever since. He was elected Justice of the Peace for over a dozen years, and was formerly a merchant, a real estate owner, proprietor of a brickyard, and build and for several years kept the Huntoon House. After many years of success in business, he like many others was carried down by the effects of the great panic of 1873, and at about the same time his health failed, which for the past four years, has been rapidly declining. He leaves six children, all grown, and three of them who are married.
Maria (Reed) Huntoon-wife of George M.
Mrs. Maria Huntoon, who had been a resident of Evanston since 1840, died Friday, Feb. 10, at Clinton, Ia. She was the widow of the late George M. Huntoon and mother of Mrs. Charles Aiken, 1559 Maple avenue, with whom she resided most of the time for many years.
The funeral was held Sunday at Clinton, and the remains were interred at Rosehill last Tuesday. Rev. F.S. Rockwell of Emmanuel Methodist Church officiating.
Maria Reed was born in England in 1822. Her father died when she was very young and her mother came to this country with her children in 1824 and settled in Buffalo, NY. In 1840 the family moved to Evanston. Several years later she married George M. Huntoon, and their home was in a farmhouse which stood on the west side of Ridge avenue, north of Washington Street.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Huntoon were closely identified with the early history of this city. Mr. Huntoon built one of the first hotels in Evanston. It was situated on the south side of Davis street, west of the Chicago and Northwester railway, and this hotel was occupied by the family for a number of years.
Mrs. Huntoon was the sister of Samuel Reed, who is referred to in the history of Evanston as the "pathfinder" or roadmaster of this region, as the first road across the swamp was built at Rosehill by him. His log house was near the old Huntoon farm.
Mrs Huntoon's husband died twenty years ago. She leaves five children--Mrs. Charles Aiken, Mrs. P.M. Weller of Washington, D.C., Mrs. Martha Scott of Aurora, Ill., Frank Huntoon of East St. Louis and R.F. Huntoon of Clinton, Ia., at whose home she was visiting when the end came.
Chicago Tribune May 24, 1917
Celinda Huntoon Aikin, wife of Charles Aikin, mother of Mrs E.C. Sweetland. Funeral from late residence, 1559 Maple-st. Evanston, Thursday, May 24, at 11a.m. Burial private.
Dien, Rudolph Stephen-husband of LouAnn Huntoon
Colorado Jan 2009
Rudolph (Rudy) Stephen Dien 6/15/40-1/4/09 Born in California to Thelma and Stephen Dien in 1940, Rudy grew up in La Canada from the age of one until he married LouAnn Huntoon from Pasadena in 1961. They briefly resided in Pasadena before moving back to La Canada where they remained until Rudy retired in 2004. In 2005 Rudy and LouAnn moved to Colorado where they lived in his dream home, a log cabin in the mountains.
Rudy was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and camping. He was a geniune handyman who could fix anything. Rudy was a loving man, devoted to his family and friends. He was admired by many and will be missed by all. Rudy leaves behind his beloved wife of forty-seven years LouAnn, his ninety-two year old mother-in-law Marie Huntoon, his sister Susan and her family, his children Stephen, Scott, Sandra, Sarah and their spouses, his grandchildren Amber, Audrey, Mckynzee, Makala, Lucas, Maxwell and Charlotte and his many friends.
A memorial service for Rudy will be held at 11 am on Sunday the 11th of January, 2009 at Van de Kamp Hall within Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to: Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Huntoon, Elizabeth-wife of Frank Huntoon
Pasadena Star News September 3, 1958
Huntoon-Elizabeth F. Huntoon of 1845 N. Bronson, Los Angeles passed away September 1, 1958 at her home. A native of Iowa and had lived in this vicinity the past 20 years. She is survived by her nephews, Fayette of San Gabriel, George of Pasadena, and Fred of Burbank; and a niece Alice of Pacific Palisades. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Private services will be held Thursday September 4, 1958 at the Lamb Funeral Home 415 E. Orange Grove Ave. conducted by Dr. James W. Fifield Jr. Interment private.
Huntoon, Fannie-wife of Faytte
Pasadena Star News May 28, 1963
Huntoon-Fannie G. Huntoon of 1616 Fair Oaks, South Pasadena, passed away May 26, 1963 at a local hospital. She was a native of Iowa and had lived in Los Angeles County for the past 53 years. She is survived by a brother Howard Stewart and two sisters Viola Holt and Delda Farber, all of Iowa. Mrs Huntoon was a past matron of Palastine Chapter No. 210, Order of the Easter Star, Los Angeles. Services will be held at 3 pm today May 28, at Lamb Funeral Home 415 East Orange Grove Blvd. Conducted by Rev. June Jones and Palastine Chapter 210 O.E.S. Interment private.
Huntoon, Fayette-son of Rueben F.
Los Angeles Times Aug 6, 1960
Fayette M. passed away Aug. 4, beloved husband of Fannie Huntoon; brother of Gladys, Alice, George and Fred. Services 1 p.m., Mondays Aug 8, at Lamb Funeral home, Pasedena.
Pasadena Independent Aug 4, 1960
Huntoon-Fayette M. Huntoon of 8603 Ruthlee, San Gabriel passed away at a local hospital August 4, 1960. A native of Iowa, he had resided in California the past 50 years. He is survived by his wife Fannie Grace Huntoon; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Stratton of Los Angeles and Miss Alice Huntoon of Palasades; and two brothers, George Huntoon of Pasadena and Fred Huntoon of Burbank. He was the Past Master of the Los Angeles Lodge No. 42 F & A M; member of the Pasadena Scottish Rite, Al Malikah Temple of the Shrine, Palestine Chapter No. 210 O.E.S. Services Monday at 1 p.m. at the Lamb Funeral Home 415 E. Orange Grove, Blvd. conducted by. Dr. Merle E. Fish, Sr. Friends wishing may contribute to the Heart Association of Los Angeles County 258 So. Lo Robles or the American Cancer Society 180 So. Eucild. Interment private.
Huntoon, George William-son of Rueben F.
Lou Ann Dien Loses Father--The 79 year-old father of La Canadan Lou Ann Dien died on June 5 in Pasedena after being hospitalized for over a week. Memorial services for George W. Huntoon of Pasadena were held last Saturday at Mountain View Chapel in Altadena with the interment at Mountain View Cemetery. Officiating was the Rev. Charles V. Petersen of Calvary Baptist Church, Pasadena.
Mr. Huntoon, born in Clinton, Iowa, had lived in Pasadena for a number of years and operated his own auto body and fender repair businesss there before retiring. His career in automotive work spanned 57 years. He is survived by his wife Marie; his daughter, Mrs. Rudy Dien who resides here; a son, Gary of Houston Texas; one sister and five grandchildren. Memorial donations can go to the City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, Calif., 91010.
Huntoon, Harriet-wife of Walter R. Huntoon
Los Angeles Times Jan 12, 1973
Huntoon Harriet I., wife of the late Walter R. Huntoon, survived by 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Services Sat. 1:30 p.m. at Ulter McKinley Eagle Rock Chapel.
Huntoon, Louise-wife of Reuben Frederick
Pasadena Star News October 26, 1956
Huntoon-Mrs. Louise Catherine Huntoon of 143 W. Center, Covina, passed away October 25, 1956. A native of Germany, she had been a resident of Pasadena from 1919 to 1952. She is survived by 4 sons, George W. Huntoon of Pasadena, Fred Huntoon of Burbank, Fayette Huntoon of San Gabriel and Walter Huntoon of Eagle Rock, 2 daughters, Alice Huntoon of Palasades and Mrs. Gladys Stratton of Los Angeles; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters and a brother. Services 11 a.m. Saturday at the chapel of Turner and Stevens Co. 95 N. Marengo Ave. Rev. Morris Bigbee officiating.
Huntoon, Walter-son of Reuben F.
Los Angeles Times Jul 18, 1958
Huntoon Walter R. beloved husband of Harriet I. Huntoon, loving brother of Fayette M., George, Fred, and Alice Huntoon. Services Saturday 3 p.m. at Ulter McKinley Eagle Rock Mortuary.
Loder, Robin -daughter of Philena Weller & John Montgomery
Peterborough Examiner 10-30-2003
Loder, Robin M.-At the age of 68 years, of Hillstead Retirement Residence, a 31 year Peterborough resident, died suddenly Friday October 17, 2003. Robin was born in New York City June 6, 1935 to the late John and Philena (Weller) Montgomery. She was a graduate of New Rochelle New York High School where she was an honor student and involved in many school activiteis which included drum majorette of the marching band and Vice Presidient of the student body. She was an accomplished pianist. Robin attended Cornell University on a national scholaship. She earned a BS Degree from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master Degree in Library Servicies from the University of Toronto. She worked at several bookstores in the Peterborough area. Robin was preceded in death by her husband J. Erik Loder (Artist) in 1993. She is survived by 2 brothers, John Montgomery Jr. of Wilmington, DE, USA and Winston Montgomery of San Francisco, CA, USA, 1 sister Jill Stark of Port Charlotte, FL., USA and 4 nieces and 2 nephews. A Memorial Service is planned for 2:00 pm Sunday November 9th, at the Unitarian Fellowship, 626 Chamberlin St. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made in Robin's name to the Unitarian Fellowship.
Montgomery, John-husband of Philena Weller
New York times Apr 23, 1953
John F. Montgomery of 10 Alpine Road, a former science teacher for twenty years in senior and junior high schools of this city, died today in New Rochelle Hospital at the age of 53. He originated an "Apples from the Teacher" program to augment his salary as a teacher, taking pupils to Dutchess County on apple picking expeditions and returning to New Rochelle to sell the fruit. He also conducted a Vermont farm program for children. Born in Holly, Colorado, he graduated from Antioch College and Columbia University.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Philena Weller Montgomery; two daughters, the Misses Robin and Jill Montgomery, and two sons, John and Winston Montgomery all of New Rochelle.
Scott, Albert M.-husband of Martha (Huntoon) Scott
Chicago Tribune July 29, 1918
Albert M. Scott, at 5036 Harper av. Saturday, July 27, 1918, at 6:30p.m. Funeral services at Oakwoods chapel, Monday afternoon.
Scott, Martha H. (Huntoon)-daughter of George M.
Chicago Tribune January 29, 1945
Martha H. Scott, beloved wife of the late Albert, mother of the late Mildred Scott Welsh. Resting at chapel, 4141 Cottage Grove avenue. Services Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 2p.m. Interment private.
Sweetland, Alice A.-daughter of Celinda (Huntoon) Aikin
Chicago Tribune June 19, 1956 Sweetland
Alice A. Sweetland, of the Georgian Hotel, Evanston, June 17, 1956, wife of the late Edward C. Sweetland. Resting at chapel, 1567 Maple avenue, Evanston, where service will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday. Interment private.
Sweetland, Edward C.-husband of Alice (Aikin) Sweetland
Chicago Tribune December 27, 1946
Edward C. Sweetland, 73 former vice president of George Hermann and company, insurance brokers at 175 W. Jackson blvd., died last night in his home in the Georgian Hotel, Evanston. Mr. Sweetland, who was born in Chicago, was a member of the veterans' corps of the 1st infantry, Illinois national guard. He was a shriner and a member of the Union League, Illinois Athletic, and Westmoreland Country Club. His widow, Alice survives. Funeral services and burial will be private.
Weller, Charles Frederick-son of Philena Huntoon Weller
Dunn NC, May 17, 1956
Charles Frederick Weller, a founder of the playground movement in the United States, died here yesteday. His age was 86. He was hospitalized after having suffered a heart attack while en route from St. Petersburg, Fla., to his summer home at Conway, NH, headquarters of the World Fellowship of Faiths, which he founded.
A graduate student of the University of Michigan. Mr. Weller was a leader in the establishment of the Chicago Bureau of Charities. In 1901 he and his wife, the late Mrs. Eugenia Winston Weller, founded Neighborhood House, a settlement house in Washington. They later founded the first public playground in Washington. This playground led to the establishment of the Playground and Recreation Association of America. President Theodore Roosevelt appointed Mr. Weller chariman of the Washington Housing commission.
His daughter, Mrs. Philena Montgomery, of New Rochelle, NY, survives.
Weller, Philena (Huntoon)-daughter of George M.
Chicago Tribune 1911
MRS. PHILENA HUNTOON WELLER--member of a Chicago pioneer family, died on Tuesday at Los Angeles, Cal., where she had gone in search of health. She was born in South Evanston, July 20, 1842. Her parents, George M. Huntoon and Maria Reed Huntoon were prominent early settlers. At 18 she married Dr. Fayette Montrose Weller, the first physician of Evanston. The couple later moved to Chicago where was born their only child, Charles Frederick Weller, who subsequently was engaged in the bureau of charities. Mrs. Weller was active in unostentatious philanthropic work in Evanston, Chicago and later, in Washington D.C. Besides her son, three grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters survive her. Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. Jenkin Lloyd Jones at 2 p.m. in the main chapel, Rosehill Cemetery, Tuesday, April 11.
Weller, Eugenia-wife of Charles Weller
Bismark Tribune August 4, 1956
St. Petersburgh Fla.-Mrs. Eugenia Winston Weller, 83, founder of the Playground and Recreation Association of America, and with her husband, Charles, founded in 1901 the Neighborhood House, a Washington D.C. settlement organization, died, Friday.
Weller, Winston F.-son of Charles
Dedham Transcript Nov. 4, 1938
Westwood saddened by the sudden death of Winston F. Weller.--Deep gloom was cast over many hearts in Westwood by the sudden death of Mr. Winston F. Weller, known to the host of friends as "Slim." There was no more popular young man in the community.
He was the bright center of many a social gathering, every one loving his gay good humor. Mr. Weller was born August 1, 1906, in Chicago, Ill., son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles F. Weller. He attended Lafayette College one year and then studied at Boston University for about two more years. At the time of his death he was president of Boston University Alumni of the S.A.E. Fraternity and also a member of the University Club. On December 19, 1931, he married Miss Eunice Hamilton, of Farmington, Maine.
The Wellers came to Westwood in April, 1936, and soon won for themselves a beloved place in the community. Mr. Weller was the enthusiastic president of the First Parish Men's Club and a devoted teacher in the Unitarian Sunday School. He was employed as a typewriter salesman by the L.C. Smith & Corona Co. He is survived by his wife, two children, Nancy Jane and Joanne, his parents, and a sister, Mrs. John F. Montgomery of New Rochelle, N.Y.
The private funeral service was conducted by the Rev. John H. Taylor at the Forst Hills Crematory Chapel last Monday afternoon.
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