Who Was Who II of Hanover, IL - Grant Home

Kilpatrick, Thomas “Tom” David was born December 26, 1937 in Savanna, Illinois
and was the son of David William and Marion Cathern (Dresser) Kilpatrick. He
graduated from Hanover High School in 1955. Tom was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He
married Julie Mary O’Brien on February 13, 1958 in Hampton, New Hampshire and
three children were born to this union: David Michael “Mike” Kilpatrick, Linda Rae
(Kilpatrick) Levens, and Karen Ann (Kilpatrick) Birdy. Tom worked at the Savanna
Army Depot Fire Department for 29 years before he retired in 1992. Tom died January
31, 2010 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kilpatrick, Winifred “Winnie” Ellen (Semrow) was born October 17, 1920 in
Hanover and was the daughter of Robert August and Nina Iona (Cook) Semrow. She
was married to Charles “Chuck” William Kilpatrick and one daughter was born to this
union: LeeAnne (Kilpatrick) Mumma. The family lived in Freeport, Illinois from 1946
until 1961, then living in Greenville, South Carolina for many years. They moved back
to live in Hanover for a few years and later moved back to Greenville. Winnie worked,
and retired, from The Gospel Hour television show. Winnie died in Greenville on May
30, 2010 and is buried in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Greenville.
King, Elizabeth Maria was born January 8, 1899 in rural Hanover and was the
daughter of John Wales and Mary Jane (Topping) King. She graduated from Edgerton
County School and attended Hanover High School for two years. She helped work on
the family farm near Hanover, was employed in a Hanover restaurant and was a weaver
at the Hanover Woolen Mill. Elizabeth died December 12, 1996 and is buried in
Evergreen Cemetery.
King, Mary Jane was born March 6, 1904 in rural Hanover and was the daughter of
John Wales and Mary Jane (Topping) King. She worked on the family farm for many
years. Mary died July 13, 1999 and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kinney, Lillian J. (Spoor) was born November 17, 1897 in Galena, Illinois and was the
daughter of John and Lillie (Boedell) Spoor. She married Neil A. Kinney and no
children were born to this union. The couple lived in Hanover most of their life. Lillian
worked as a spinner at the Hanover Woolen Mill and as a grocery clerk in Hanover for
many years. Lillian died on July 24, 1985 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery,
Galena.
Kirchner, Adam T. was born August 25, 1909 in Hanover and was the son of John A.
and Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Kirchner. He was a World War II Veteran and was selfemployed
as a logger and construction worker. Adam died February 3, 1981 and is
buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Kirchner, James Samuel was born January 19, 1921 in Hanover and was the son of
John A. and Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Kirchner. He attended Edgerton School and later the
Hanover School until 1936 when the family moved. He married Marguerite Wasson in
1940 and four children were born to this union: Jerry Kirchner, Margaret (Kirchner)
Hudson, Joan (Kirchner) Pratt, and Mary Ellen (Kirchner) Evans. James was employed
at the Hanover Woolen Mill when he was involved in an industrial accident and lost his
right arm. The family moved from Hanover to Galena where they spent most of their
adult life. James died June 9, 1984 and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
Kirchner, Mary Adelle “Della” (Jackson) was born September 1, 1911 in Hanover
and was the daughter of Amos Francis and Bridget Eliza “Bessie” (Whalen) Jackson.
Della attended Hanover area schools. Della married Charles “Chuck” S. Kirchner on
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