Mr. Funk died when struck by a train at the Funks Grove crossing. The death was ruled unavoidable accident. As was the custom of the day when winter burials posed challenges due to the frozen ground, his body was placed in a vault in Bloomington Cemetery and interment took place in May 1910 in Funks Grove Cemetery.
Ike was youngest son of Isaac Funk, the pioneer farmer of McLean County. He was reared on his father's farm, where he began the labors of a farm lad when eight years old. When Ike died, he owned over 2,000 acres of finely cultivated land at Funks Grove and had devoted himself to the successful care of this large tract. He raised horses and cattle in addition to the agricultural pursuits. Mr. Funk was also a director of the State National Bank and the State Trust and Savings Bank.
When a young man, Mr. Funk mustered in Company G, 146th Illinois Infantry on Sept. 1, 1864, in Bloomington. In Jan. 1865 his father died suddenly, and the son secured a furlough to come home to attend the funeral. While at home, through the intervention of U.S. Supreme Court Judge David Davis, the young Mr. Funk was given an honorable discharge by special order of President Lincoln. This enabled him to take up with his brothers the work of carrying on the very large farm their father had just left.
He was married to Frances Correll Oct. 28, 1869, Sangamon County, Illinois. They settled on the old homestead, part of the acreage he inherited at his father's death. From this union were born four children.
Mr. Funk died when struck by a train at the Funks Grove crossing. The death was ruled unavoidable accident. As was the custom of the day when winter burials posed challenges due to the frozen ground, his body was placed in a vault in Bloomington Cemetery and interment took place in May 1910 in Funks Grove Cemetery.
Ike was youngest son of Isaac Funk, the pioneer farmer of McLean County. He was reared on his father's farm, where he began the labors of a farm lad when eight years old. When Ike died, he owned over 2,000 acres of finely cultivated land at Funks Grove and had devoted himself to the successful care of this large tract. He raised horses and cattle in addition to the agricultural pursuits. Mr. Funk was also a director of the State National Bank and the State Trust and Savings Bank.
When a young man, Mr. Funk mustered in Company G, 146th Illinois Infantry on Sept. 1, 1864, in Bloomington. In Jan. 1865 his father died suddenly, and the son secured a furlough to come home to attend the funeral. While at home, through the intervention of U.S. Supreme Court Judge David Davis, the young Mr. Funk was given an honorable discharge by special order of President Lincoln. This enabled him to take up with his brothers the work of carrying on the very large farm their father had just left.
He was married to Frances Correll Oct. 28, 1869, Sangamon County, Illinois. They settled on the old homestead, part of the acreage he inherited at his father's death. From this union were born four children.
Gravesite Details
Burial May 4, 1910.
Family Members
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James Funk
1818–1877
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George Washington Funk
1827–1911
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Adam Funk
1828–1847
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Jacob Funk
1830–1919
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Duncan McArthur Funk
1832–1911
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Marquis de LaFayette "LaFayette" Funk
1834–1919
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Francis Marion Funk
1836–1899
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Benjamin Franklin Funk
1838–1909
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Absalom B "Abb" Funk
1841–1915
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Sarah Elizabeth Funk Kerrick
1846–1907
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