Carroll County Obituaries

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EMMA (RATH) HAAS , 94, of 529 Kenmoor Ave., Savanna, died Thursday at Savanna City Hospital. The funeral will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Savanna with the Rev. Wayne Schneider officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 today at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will be St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Warren, Floyd, Lloyd, John, Melvin and Lawrence Haas. Mrs. Haas was born May 3, 1897 in Washington Township, Ill. to Henry and Roseina Boettle Rath. She married Arthur Haas March 20, 1918 in Savanna. He died Nov. 14, 1952. She worked in the housekeeping department at Savanna City Hospital for several years. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aide Society. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Lois) Law of Mt. Carroll; two sons, Wayne and Allen Haas both of Savanna; a sister, Mrs. Matilda Goetz of Milwaukee, Wis.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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GERALD L. HAAS , 62, of Monticello, Iowa, formerly of Carroll County, died Tuesday, May 30, at home. He grew up in the Chadwick, Milledgeville and Lanark area and was an over-the-road trucker for more than 40 years. He was born Sept. 6, 1937, in Mount Carroll, to Joe and Mabel (Bowman) Haas. He married Donna Hoover Dec. 28, 1954, in Lanark. They moved to Iowa in 1963. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Pam (Mark) Tschantz; one son, Greg (Lynn) Haas; seven grandchildren; one brother, Herbert Haas of Bolivar, Penn.; two sisters, Mavis (Frank) Tipton of Savanna and Joyce Gray of Rockford; and a special aunt, Ruby Kness of Chadwick. Funeral services wereheld Friday, June 2, at the Gottsch Funeral Home in Monticello.
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MARY (HANNES) HAAS - Funeral services were held at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Massbach at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Haas, 80, who died of the infirmities of old age on Sunday (December 31, 1939). The services were conducted by the pastor Rev. William Meinen and burial was made in the Albrecht Cemetery near that vicinity. Casketbearers were John Albrecht of Hanover, Adam Walter, George Albrecht, William Zink, Sr., and Anthony Kehl, all of Massbach. Dorothy, Mary and Lois Haas, granddaughters of Mrs. Haas, were in charge of the flowers. Three vocal selections were sung by a quartet consisting of Mrs. William Heid, Mrs. Edward Krug, William Teuchler and Marland Lee while Miss Lucille Groezinger played the accompaniment. Mary Hannes, the daughter of John and Margaret Hannes, was born in Woodland Township, Carroll County, on February 1, 1859 and always resided within a few miles of her birthplace. She was united in marriage to John Haas on November 29, 1881, and they started farming on a place south of Elizabeth in Derinda Township. Mrs. Haas died on that farm where she had been making her home with members of her family. She leaves five sons, Henry, Elmer, Charles, Clarence, all of Derinda, and Arthur of Washington Township; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Albrecht of Smith Center, Kansas; two brothers, John and Daniel Hannes of Mount Carroll and 12 grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death July 26, 1918. Mrs. Haas was a member of the Massbach Lutheran Church for the past 20 years.
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OLGA ANN (MIELKE) HAAS , 72, of rural Savanna, died Saturday. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Harkness officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. She was born April 28, 1931, in Savanna to Ernest and Hazel Hicks Mielke. She married Loyde Haas in 1950. She graduated from the Savanna High School in 1949. She and her husband farmed for nearly 50 years. She was a member of the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir. She was a member of the Esther Circle. She was a long-time member of the Carroll County Republican Women and served as an election judge for Woodland Township. Survivors include a son, Joe (Joanne) Haas of rural Savanna; a daughter, Mrs. JoAnn (Rex) Downer of Tulsa, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Marilyn (Leon) DePue of Clinton, Mrs. Phyllis (Wilfred) Smithson of Bellevue, Mrs. Margaret (Palmer) Dauphin of Savanna and Mrs. Evelyn (Dick) Schneider of Mount Carroll; four brothers, Bob (Rose) Mielke of Pecatonica, Ill., LaVerne "Bud" Mielke of New Bransfield, Texas, Ed (Isabelle) Mielke of Harlowton, Mont., and Virgil (Ruth) Mielke of San Antonio, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three sisters. Memorials may be made in her name.
Clinton Herald 19 January 2004

JACK H. HALDERBUSH , age 79, of Belvidere, Illinois, and formerly of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, October 5, 2003 at his son's home in Belvidere. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2003 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home. Jack was born on Sunday, August 10, 1924 in Savanna, Illinois to Jake and Elsie Haberbush. He graduated from Savanna High School. He married Betty J. Keller on September 9, 1944. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Jack worked at CIA Bourne in Barrington, Illinois. Jack was a past member of the Moose Lodge and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include three sons, Larry Haberbush of Belvidere, Illinois, Terry (Rebecca) Haberbush of Mendota, Illinois, and Donnie Haberbush of Beaumont, Texas; six grandchildren, Kristina, Tiffany, Nicholas, Alex, Eric, and Jamie; and one brother-in-law, Donald Keller of Savanna. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Betty on January 8, 1999

ROBERT T. HAMILTON , age 82, of Savanna, died Monday, November 29, 2004, at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 3, 2004 in the Community United Church of Christ, Savanna. Pastor Robert C. Hamilton will officiate. The visitations were held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 2, in the Community United Church of Christ, Savanna. Burial will be in Spring Lake Cemetery, Savanna with full military rites provided by the combined efforts of the Savanna American Legion Post, Savanna VFW Post and United States Naval Honor Guard from Dubuque, Iowa. Memorials may be given to the family in Robert's name. Robert was born on May 7, 1922 the son of Ward and Mae (Taylor) Hamilton in Jersey City, New Jersey. Robert was united in marriage to Liena Pahnke on January 18, 1950. He enlisted in the United States Navy and retired in 1959 after 20 years of service. Following retirement, he worked for Mercy Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa and then worked fourteen years for the Savanna Army Depot, retiring in 1981. Robert was a life member of the Van Bibber-Hansen American Legion Post #148, Savanna. He was a Board Member of the Rock Island Credit Union, served as Treasurer for Carroll County Health Center. He served on the council for the Community United Church of Christ in Savanna. Robert looked forward to time spent with his morning coffee group, he enjoyed music, playing cards, reading a good book and doing crossword puzzles. Robert was an avid Green Bay Packer Football Fan and most of all he enjoyed spending time with family, especially grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his wife Liena; three sons, James (Yvonne) Hamilton of Davenport, Iowa, Jeff (Cathy) Hamilton of Byron, and Dr. Kevin Hamilton of Davenport, IA, three daughters; Cathy Hamilton (Don Nichols) of Sherrard, JoAnn (Martin) Rubio of Savanna, and Julie (Ray) Skiles of Savanna, one daughter in-law, Dianne (David) Buglass of Argyle, Wisconsin; thirteen grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. His parents, and son, Robert D. Hamilton in 1999, precede Robert in death.
From the Prairie Advocate

BLANCHE TURNEY HANDEL , 91, of Chadwick, died Tuesday at the Carroll County Good Samaritan Center in Mount Carroll, Ill. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. The Rev. Dave Davies will be officiating. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Chadwick. She was born Sept. 14, 1912, in Thomson, Ill., to Edgar and Frieda Bell Turney. She married Harlen C. J. "Hot" Handel on Oct. 4, 1934, in Rock Island, Ill. He died in 1990. She was employed with the former Structo Co. in Freeport, Ill., and was a homemaker. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. Survivors include a son, LeRoy (Jo Ann) Handel of Morrison, Ill.; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Paul (Beth) Turney of Chadwick and Edgar (Jo Ann) Turney of Maquoketa; and two sisters, Dorothy Giedd and Mae Strohacker, both of Lanark, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter and six brothers. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hope United Methodist Church.
Clinton Herald November 6, 2003

EDWARD W. HANDEL , age 83, of Savanna died Friday, October 19, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2007, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial was in the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Savanna. Military rites were accorded by the Savanna Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post #2223. A Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Savanna VFW or Disabled Veterans in Ed's memory. Ed was born on February 4, 1924, the son of William R. and Bertha B. (Schueler) Handel at their home in rural Savanna. He attended Savanna Township High School and graduated with the Class of 1942. Ed married Violet M. Cramer on March 10, 1944 in Mt. Carroll. Ed joined the United States Army Air Corp in August of 1943. Ed became a Prisoner of War when his plane was shot down over Berlin, Germany on August 6, 1944. Ed was discharged from the United States Army Air Corp in November of 1945. Ed farmed with his wife in rural Savanna for over sixty years. He was also employed by the Burlington Railroad for thirty-eight years. Ed was a member of the Savanna VFW, American Legion and Moose. He was a longtime member of the Savanna Community Church. Ed enjoyed woodworking, especially carving walking sticks and building birdhouses. Ed also liked to travel and play cards. Most of all, Ed loved spending time with his family. Ed is survived by his wife, Violet; two sons, Eddie (Liz) Handel of Brownsville, Minnesota and Bill (Deb) Handel of Champaign; three daughters, Vicki (Bob) Stretton of Savanna, Laurie (Glenn) Miller of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Kathy (Brad) Williams of Lansing, Iowa; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, Helen (Paul) Rath of Savanna; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, and one brother, George Handel precede Ed in death.
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HAROLD HANDEL , 89, of Savanna, died Friday at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with the Rev. Thomas Moe of the First United Methodist Church in Savanna officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, rural Savanna. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. He was born Feb. 19, 1914, in rural Savanna to Fred and Mabel Hummel Handel. He married Violet Curtis on Aug. 13, 1950. He attended country school and graduated from the Savanna High School in 1932. He was a farmer. He also was the Washington Township road commissioner for more than 30 years. Survivors include his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Barbara (Duane) Helin of East Dubuque, Ill., Mrs. Deborah (Lyle) Schreiner of McAlester, Okla., Lynn Haas of Savanna, Mrs. Roxanne (David) Jacobs of Dubuque, Mrs. Kimberly (Richard) Cook of Clinton and Mrs. Karen (Lonnie) Robinson of Savanna; four grandsons; and two nieces.
Clinton Herald 15 February 2004

JEAN (JOHNSON) HANDEL , 62, of Savanna died today at Savanna City Hospital. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as July 1981.) She was a member of the Community United Church of Christ and the VFW Auxiliary. Born Sept. 13, 1918 in Savanna, she was the daughter of Alfred and Lavon (Brown) Johnson. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mason (Peggy) Campbell of Bluefield, W. VA., and Mrs. Janet Arrington; one son, Francis A. Handel, Jr. of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren; her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Southerlin of Chicago and one half-sister, Mrs. Robert (Julienne) Hook of Savanna. She was preceded in death by her father, one daughter and one grand-daughter. Funeral service will be at 10 a. m. Thursday at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. The Rev. T. S. Cleworth will officiate. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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RICHARD P. "SKIP" HANDEL , 55, of Mount Carroll, died Saturday (24 April 2004) at his home. The body will be donated to science. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Carroll Church of God with the Rev. Rick Zickefoose officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. He was born Dec. 18, 1948, to Cec and Nancy Handel of Mount Carroll. He was a Vietnam veteran. He was the first commander of the Mount Carroll VFW. Survivors include his wife; Myrna; two sons, Cec (Felicia) Beaston and Ricky Beaston, both of Arkansas; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ronda (Bill) Bumphrey of Mount Carroll; one stepson, Michael (Trina) Neebel of Stockton, Ill.; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nan (Bob) Buss and Mrs. Jan (Jeff) Kloepping, both of Mount Carroll; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one nephew.

VADA (HAND) HANDEL , 78, of Savanna, died Thursday (June 9, 2005) at Mercy North Hospital, Clinton. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Pastor Lisa Mapes of the First United Methodist Church in Savanna will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in Union Cemetery, Milledgeville, Ill., at a later date. She was born April 13, 1927, to Cecil and Clara Spencer Hand in Brainard, Minn. On May 28, 1967, she married Francis Handel Sr. in Rockford, Ill. He died Dec. 22, 2002. She worked at National Lock and Alco Beverage Co., both in Savanna. Survivors include three daughters, Lynn Rathje Noble of Girard, Kan., Mrs. Janet (Tony) Arrington of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Peggy (Mason) Campbell of Roanoke, Va.; two sons, Francis (Kathy) Handel Jr. of Savanna, and Mark (Ronda) Rathje of Savanna ; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Cecil (Carol) Hand of Stockton, Ill.; and one sister, Mrs. Marvel (Lyle) Spraggins of Sedalia, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a granddaughter. Memorials may be given in her name to the family.

VERA (NEHRKOM) HANDEL , 78, of Savanna died Sunday September 10, 1995 at Samaritan North Hospital in Clinton, Iowa. She was a homemaker most of her life and was a member of the Community United Church of Christ and the Savanna Women of the Moose. She was a 1935 graduate of Savanna High School and enjoyed gardening, embroidering and helping out at McGinnis Produce Market in Thomson. Mrs. Handel was born April 24, 1917 in Savanna to Howard and Mary Viola (Helbling) Nehrkorn. She married George Handel July 30, 1938 in Savanna. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs. William (Mary) Heffelfinger, Mrs. Harold (Betty) May and Mrs. Lester (Sandy) Coers Sr., all of Savanna; six grandchildren; one greatgrandson; two sisters, Mrs. Mike (Marilyn Cravatta and Mrs. William (Henrietta) Hanson, both of Savanna; and one brother, Dr. Walter (Evelyn) Nehrkorn of Preston, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with Rev. Lucille Fritz of the Community United Church of Christ in Savanna officiating. Visitation will be from 6 until 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the Savanna Women of the Moose conducting chapel services at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery.
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VIOLET (CURTIS) HANDEL , age 74, of Savanna, died Tuesday, May 30, 2006 in Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Reverend Thomas Moe of the First United Methodist Church, Savanna will officiate. Burial took place in St. Peter Cemetery, rural Savanna. Friends could call from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the funeral home. Condolences may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Violet was born November 14, 1931 in Guilford Township, the daughter of LaVerne and Berneta (Hancock) Curtis. She attended country schools and graduated from Hanover High School, Hanover, Class of 1949. On August 13, 1950, Violet married Harold Handel, he passed away on February 13, 2004. Violet's family was most important to her, she dedicated her life to raising her six daughters and working with her husband on the family farm. Violet very much enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren and her great grandson. She enjoyed gardening, watching birds, living in the country, having holiday gatherings and listening to country music. Violet will be dearly missed by her mother, Berneta Curtis of Savanna; six daughters, Barbara (Duane) Helin of East Dubuque, Deborah (Lyle) Schreiner of McAlester, Oklahoma, Lynn Haas of Savanna, Roxanne (David) Jacobs of Dubuque, Iowa, Kimberly (Richard) Cook of Clinton, Iowa and Karen (Lonnie) Robinson of Savanna; one sister, Kay Ryniewicz of Bensenville; one brother, Virgil Curtis of Spring Lake, North Carolina; four grandsons, William (Tracy) Haas, Ryan Haas, Adam Haas and Robert Robinson; one great grandson, William Keith Haas; three nieces and three nephews. Her husband, Harold; her father, LaVerne; and one brother, Leland Curtis, precede Violet in death.

DOROTHY (SIPES) HANSEN , 89, of Savanna, formerly of Mount Carroll, died Thursday, Jan. 16. 1992 at Savanna City Hospital. Born March 30, 1902 in Galena, she was the daughter of William B. and Anna L. (Gray) Sipes. She married Robert A. Hansen on Oct. 1, 1921 in Chicago, who preceded her in death on July 4, 1935. She worked as a clerk in Hansen’s Dry Goods in Mount Carroll. She also was a clerk for John Adams’ Clothing Store in Mount Carroll and at the Leita Dickinson Clothing Store in Mount Carroll. A member of the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, she taught Sunday school there and was a member of the Community Club of Mount Carroll. Surviving are one son, Robert Sipes Hansen of McHenry; four grandchildren, Mrs. Robert (Marcia) Fridrych of LaGrange Park, Ill., Amy Reeves of McHenry, William Hansen of Long Beach, Calif., and David Hansen of Green Oaks, Ill.; eight great-grandchildren; and one brother-in-law, Richard (Josephine) Hansen of Williamsville, New York. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and one daughter-in-law. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. The Rev. Len Huff, pastor of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, will officiate. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
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Services for Dorothy Hansen, 89, formerly of Mount Carroll, will be 2 p.m. Mon-day at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Burial will be in Oakhill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.Mrs. Hansen died Thursday (16 Jan 1992) at Savanna City Hospital. She was a clerk at Hansen's Dry Goods, John Adams' Clothing Store and Leita Dickinson's Clothing Store, all of Mount Carroll. Dorothy Sipes married Robert Hansen in 1921 in Chicago. He died in 1935. She was a member of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school, and the Community Club, Mount Carroll. Survivors include a son, Robert McHenry; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
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JOAN D. HARING , 60, of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday, May 1, (1996) at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was a 1954 graduate of Savanna High School and worked for General Electric in Morrison for 36 years, retiring in 1994. She enjoyed gardening and especially ejoyed the time spent with her granddaughter. Ms. Haring was born Jan. 24, 1936, in rural Savanna to Roy and Florence (Wurster) Haring. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alvin (Susan) Brehm of Mount Carroll; one granddaughter; one brother, Bruce (Alice) Haring of Clinton, Iowa; and a very special friend, Mrs. Irvin (Bea) Kennedy of Prophetstown. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were held Sat­urday at St. Peter's Lutheran Chur­ch in Savanna with Rev. Wayne Schneider officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in her name for St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Savanna.

MERLE HARING , 72, of Savanna; died Monday, May 21, (2001) at his home. He worked 29 1/2 years for the Milwaukee Railroad in Savanna until his retirement. He had previously worked for Culligan Soft Water and the City Products Ice House, both of Savanna. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Savanna VFW Post #2223. He enjoyed visiting with friends and especially loved the time spent with his grandchildren. Born Dec. 26, 1928, in Derinda Township near Elizabeth, he was the son of Lawrence and Vioia (Green) Haring. He married Ruth Jean Green Aug. 12, 1950, in Savanna. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Merle (Christine) Haring Jr. and Richard (Charleen) Haring, both of Savanna, and Donald (Louise) Haring of Roscoe; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marian (Lawrence) Beaston of California and Marjorie (Ernest) Schultz of Clinton, Iowa; a half-sister, Shirley (Hugh) Rushton of Clarksville, Tenn.; and a half-brother, Artie (Ann) Green of Warren. His parents and three half-brothers preceded him in death. Cremation was accorded. A memorial service was held Friday, May 25, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with the Rev. Bill Landis of the Savanna First United Methodist Church officiating. A memorial fund has been established.

RICKA (SMITH) HARRINGTON , who died at her Mill Hollow home Saturday shortly after the noon hour, was laid to rest Monday afternoon in the cemetery at Mosquito Hill. Funeral services were held at the late home. Rev. Gustav Fischer, pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church was in charge. The condition of the roads kept many friends from attending the last rites. The funeral procession had to proceed to this city and then to Mosquito Hill. Charles Ledarman, Fred Miller, Ira Fish, Henry Airhart, Lawrence Wurster, William Hotchkiss were pall bearers. There were many beautiful floral offerings. Ricka, daughter of Carl and Ricka (Daggert) Smith was born in Mecklenburg, Germany, Sept. 14, 1861, and died at Mill Hollow, Ill., at the age of 65 years, six months and five days. The family emigrated to this country and made their home in Chicago at the time when she was nine years old. After some years the Smith family came to this community. In 1885, Ricka Smith was married to Lewis J. Harrington. After their marriage they made their home in Clinton, later in Dubuque, and 17 years ago returned to this community where she has since resided. Mrs. Harrington was baptized in the country of her birth and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in the city of Chicago. She was well-known in this community. She is survived by her husband, brother, Fred Smith of Mill Hollow, two sisters, Mrs. Westphal of Galesburg, Ill., and Mrs. Wilcke of Preston, Ia., their respective families and other relatives.
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JACOB B. HART , was born September 8, 1845 in Michigan. He, with his parents moved to Milledgeville, Illinois when he was two years old and has been a resident of Wysox township ever since. He was married to Miss Sarah A. Gyger December 7, 1871. Six children blessed this union, John of Rock Falls, William who died in infancy, Arthur of Milledgeville, Mary Burns also of Milledgeville, Nettie, was stillborn, and Nellie Dunklebarger, also of this community. Mr. Hart united with the Baptist church March 17, 1895 after the disorganization of that body he united with the Brethren church in the winter of 1908. Mr. Hart passed away Feb. 2, after a long illness, at the age of 70 years 7 months and 6 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and children, 14 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Roxey Kimmel of this village, and Mrs. Margaret Kocher of Sac City Iowa, one brother, Mr. Ephraim Hart of Hagerman Valley Idaho, also a large circle of friends. Mr. Hart has gone to his long home to enjoy the fruits of his labors. The funeral was conducted from the Brethren church on Friday at 2:30. The sermon was preached by Rev. Welch of the M.E. church assisted by Rev. Livengood. The funeral was in charge of the Masonic fraternity of which Mr. Hart was a member. The sinters were J.E. Miller, Sam Livengood, Mrs. C.D. Miller and Mrs. Thomas Schell with Mrs. W.W. Fike pianist. Pallbearers were J.F. Greenawalt, J.C. Eastabrook, S.H. Todd, I.N. Evans, F.A. Fogel and M.B. Freas.

NICHOLAS HART , son of Barnabas Hart, was born in Saratoga Co NY, Dec. 22, 1813, and died at the home of his son, Jacob B. Hart, near Milledgeville, Sept. 21, 1899, aged 85 yrs, 8 mts and 29 days. Mr. Hart was married to Elizabeth Clute, in Victor, Saratoga, NY July 11, 1841; and for 47 years this couple walked side by side, each sharing with the other the joys and sorrows of life. She preceded her husband 11 years ago. To Mr. and Mrs. Hart were born seven children, four of whom are living - Jacob B.Hart and Roxie E. Kimmel of Milledgeville; Margaret A. Kocher of Fonda, Iowa; Ephraim N. Hart of Kingsley Iowa. He also leaves 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Nicholas Hart came to Carroll Co in November 1846 and settled in Wysox township, opposite where M.A. Wood now resides. His father had moved here the previous spring. Shortly after this Mr. Hart bought the farm which he still owned at the time of his death. He was a man of rugged constitution, and always spoke the truth just as he understood it. About four years ago he united with the Methodist church in Milledgeville, and remained a consistent member of the same until his death. The cause of his death seemed to be old age, and although the last three weeks of his life were spent in bed he did not suffer any, but gradually grew weaker. The past year had been spent at the home of his son Jacob, from whos hands he received the kindest treatment. Services where held at his son's residence Sep. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Elder Grimm of Coleta officiating. Interment took place in Bethel Cemetery.

LAVERNE C. HARTLEY , age 77, of Port Washington, Wisconsin, formerly of Savanna, died Saturday, June 4, 2005 at the Sheboygan Progressive Care Center, Sheboygan, Wisconsin. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at the Savanna Bible Church in Savanna, with no visitation. Pastor Mike Meyer will officiate. A private family burial will be at the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna. Condolences may be written to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. LaVerne was born August 19, 1927 in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Louis and Eulah (Holzinger) Hartley. LaVerne enjoyed commercial fishing, gardening and studying his Bible. He worked as a laborer and a machinist and fourteen years at Clinton Foods before retiring in 1991. LaVerne was a member of the Savanna Bible Church for many years. LaVerne's first marriage was to Irene Colson, on January 22, 1945 in Boscobel, Wisconsin. She died May 15th 1990 in Clinton, Iowa. He remarried Lois Biglow, October 12th 1991 in Savanna; she survives in Port Washington, Wisconsin. He is also survived by one son Paul (Teresa) Hartley of Savanna; and five daughters, Eulah May Hartley of Savanna, Patricia Leidle of Seattle, WA, Mildred (Joel) McCalley of Savanna, Georgia Wood of Olathe, KS, and Shirley (William) Stewart of Kearney, MO. Also surviving are fifteen grand children and twenty great grandchildren. His parents, his first wife Irene, one son Chuck, and one daughter Betty Podner, precede LaVerne in death.

ANNIE (KAUFMAN) HAVENS : Miss Annie N. Kauffman was born near Shannon, Ill., Feb. 15th, 1869, and departed this life Sept. 1st, 1895, leaving her age the brief span of but 28 years, 5 months and 16 days. She was married to Clarence Havens on Feb. 6th, 1889. During her married life she resided south of town a short distance on the home place. Sister Havens became a christian when but 18 years of age, and a member of the Brethren Church soon after her marriage, and as such she lived a consistent christian life up to her death. She leaves to mourn over her sad death a little babe, two sisters, on brother and a mother. Her father preceeded her to the spirit world about 21 years, and a little brother 29 years. The funeral services were conducted in the Church of God on Monday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. Z. T. Livengood, assisted by Revs. J. S. Snively and Wm. Hickman, and the remains were laid to rest in the city cemetery
Contributed by Amy Anderson

CATHERINE (CAMPBELL) HAYES - At the home of her daughter, MRs. Nathaniel Eastabrooks, of Milledgeville, on Friday evening, June 14, 1895 of paralysis, Mrs. Catherine Hayes, aged 79 years, 10 months and 19 days. Catherine Campbell was born in Campbellton, Province of New Brunswick, July 25, 1815. She remained at home with her parents until she was 21 years of age, when she was united in marriage to Simon Hayes, June 16, 1836. To them was born a family of 8 children, Mrs. Leah Eastabrooks of Milledgeville, John H., of Sterling, Mrs. MaryE. Freas of Milledgeville, Mrs. Emma McKeen of St. Louis MO, George B of Frankfort KY, Mrs. Lottie Humphrey of Vinton Iowa, Wm. F. of Amboy and Horatio T. all of whom are living, excepting one son, Horatio T who died in 1877. The family came to IL in 1855, and lived for two years on their farm, about 2 miles outhwest of here. They then moved to Milledgeville, and have since resided here. Mr. Hayes died at his home in this place, on the first of December 1889. Since the father's death, Mrs. Eastabrooks and her husband had had the entire care of her mother, who had been an invalid for the past ten years. For five years she had been almost helpless from paralysis and had needed the greatest care. Mr. and Mrs. Eastabrooks devoted their whole time to making their mother as comfortable as they coudl; every wish was granted; every desire was gratified; their own pleasure was ever put aside in order to please this one who was in their care. Many times Mrs. Hayes was a great sufferer, but her daughter was always with her to minister to her every want. For the last few weeks, Mrs. Hayes has been failing rapidly and on Friday June 14 at 10:30 she passed away and her suffering was over. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church Monday Rev. F.L. Baldwin officiating. All the children were there excepting George, who lives in KY. The remains were interred int he South Elkhorn cemetery.

GEORGE HAYES - Died, on Wednesday, October 13, 1886 of general debility and old age, George Hayes, aged 78 years. Mr. Hayes was born in New Brunswick, March 3, 1809. About the year 1849 he lost his eyesight from brain fever. In 1857 he came to Illinois and has since resided at or near Milledgeville. He was twice married and leaves a daughter who resides in New Brunswick. George was a genial old fellow, quick of perception, and while the butt of many a friendly joke, he had his share of good nature and appreciated the fun as heartily as the jokers themselves, often turning the tables by a thump from his cane which he kept conveniently by. George had a wonderful memory for voices, and there were few men in this section, accustomed to chatting with him, but who he would recognize instantly by their voices. Poor old fellow! he is gone, let us hope from darkness to light. Half his life was spent groping through an unsympathetic world; subject to its trials but unable to appreciate any of its beauties, and yet he did little complaining, exhibiting a cheerfulness that could well by emulated by many possessed of all their senses. Some years ago he became a member of the Dunkard church, and in their cemetery the body of the poor old fellow was laid to rest.
Contributed by Karen Fyock Undated scrapbook clipping

SIMON HAYES - In the death of Simon Hayes which occurred at 6:30 o'clock last Sunday morning Dec. 1, 1889, another of the few old citizens who link the present with the earlier days of Milledgeville and Wysox, has departed. My Hayes was born in Norton, Kings county, Province of New Brunswick, Feb. 3, 1816, was married to Catherine Campbell June 16, 1836. To them were born nine children, seven of whom are living three sons and four daughters, who, with the aged mother survive to mourn the death of an affectionate husband and father. He came to Carroll Co., in 1856, engaged in farming for three years then he became proprietor of the DeSoto house in this village, where he has resided ever since, except three years spent in Sterling, Lanark and Sabula, Ia.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping

WILLIAM B. HAYES - died at his home in Malvern, Saturday afternoon at 6:30 o'clock, of cancer of the stomach. He was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 25, 1830. He taught school twelve years. He moved to Malvern in 1876. He established the first post office there and conducted it for many years. He was instrumental in getting the mail route established through Malvern, White Pigeon and Fair Haven. He was justice of the peace, assessor, school trustee and road commissioner for years. The funeral was held from the Hickory Grove church., Monday, and the remains were interred in the cemetery near by. The Knights of Pythias of Morrison conducted the funeral. Revs. Klopp and Grater assisted in the services. The deceased was a Quaker, and leaves two daughters, Mrs. Ed Harris, of Chadwick, and Miss Elsie, and a son, Ira, of Malvern.
Contributed by Karen Wyock - death - Aug. 25, 1900

FRANK R. HECKMAN , 79, of Lanark, died Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4, 1985 at his home after a short illness. At the age of 19 he came to Illinois where he farmed until retiring in 1962. He was a member of Lanark First Brethren Church. Born March 23, 1906 in Marion, Pa., he was the son of David and Alice (Stoner) Heckman. He married Zella Bowers on Sept. 8, 1927 in Morrison. Surviving are his widow; three sons, Donald of Polo, Ronald of Shannon, and John of Lanark; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis (Fred) Miller of Lanark and Mrs. Pat (Jerry) Witt of Stow, Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. Gail (Ray) Sowers of Hagerstown, Md., Mrs. Helen (Roger) Yeakle of Clear Spring, Md., and Marion Davis of Greencastle, Pa.; one brother, Richard of Greencastle; 18 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. The Rev. David Cooksey, pastor of Lanark First Brethren Church, and the Rev. Jerry Witt of Stow, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WALTER HELLE , 87, of Savanna, died Tuesday, Apn1 18, his home. He owned and operated Wood Products, Inc., with his brother, Sheldon, for 42 years. He also raised Black Angus cattle, was a contractor who built Wick Homes and developed the Carroll. Heights and Prairie Subdivisions in Savanna. His memberships included Calvary Baptist Church in Savanna where he served as a deacon for many years; Savanna Moose Lodge; and a past member of the Savanna Rotary Club. He also served on the Savanna Hospital board in the 1960s. He enjoyed traveling and loved to play the harmonica and accordion, especially for the residents of Big Meadows Nursing Home. Most im­portant to him were his children, grandchildren and great-grand­children. Born June 20, 1912, in Cuba, Ill., he was the son of George and Ida (Kaler) Helle. He attended Fulton Country Schools near Canton. He and Alice Helle were married Aug. 13, 1932, in Toulon. She died July 21, 1995. Surviving are one daughter, Janice (Ken) Mills of Holiday Island, Ark.; three sons, Vernon (Delores) Helle of Pittsfield, and Stanley (Lorraine) Helle and Joseph (Pat) Helle, both of Savanna; seven grandchildren; nine great­grandchildren; and two brothers, Joseph (Henrietta) Helle of Cuba, Ill., and Harley Eugene Helle of Arkansas. In addition to his wife, he vyas preceded in death by one son, Burdette, seven brothers and three sisters. The funeral service was held Saturday, April 22, at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with Pastor Gene Meyers of the Green Rock First Southern Baptist Church in Colona officiating. Burial was in Savanna Township Cemetery.
Contributed by Sharon Bearce

MRS. BENJAMIN HELSINGER died suddenly at her home in Lanark Friday aftenoon. She had been in ill health for several years with stomach trouble. Of late she had been no worse, and attended to her household duties as usual. Friday she was taken with an attack of. gas in the stomach and died in a few. Dr. G. E. Mershon had been treating her and always brought her safely through these atacks but he was not called in time Friday to save her life. She passed away about eight hours after being taken ill. Mrs. HeIsinger lived in Wood township for many years. She and her husband moved to Lima township some years ago, where they occupied a farm. Last spring they retired and moved to Lanark, where Mr. Helsinger died last May, after a long period of ill health. Mrs. Helsinger's funeral was held Sunday afternoon. It was largely attended. The deceased had a large relationship and her friends were many.

HENRY H. HENDRICK - at his home in this city, Thursday, March 14, 1895 of dropsy, Henry H. Hendrick, aged 70 years, 6 months and 28 days. The deceased was born August 16, 1824 in Charlton, Saratoga County NY and had been a resident of Carroll county for about 30 years. He had been confined to his bed about eight weeks, although having poor health for more than a year. His suferings were great and were endured with patience. He was married to his first wife, Miss Ellen A. Dean, Feb. 12, 1852. Five children were born to this union, three sons and two daughters of whom two sons and one daughter survive him. One son is now in California, one in Idaho and the daughter in Chicago. His first wife died March 19, 1866 and he was again married to Miss Maggie J. Smith of Polo, July 3, 1868. One son was born to this union, Earnest, who now resides in Milledgeville. The departed leaves his wife, three sons, one daughter, two brothers and four sisters, besides numerous relatives and a large circle of friends. He was known as an honest and upright citizen, a good neighbor, and was respected by all. The funeral service was conducted in the Baptist church last Friday afternoon by Rev. J.E. Noftsinger. Inerment took place in the Bethel Cemetery.

LEWIS HENDRICK whose death was recorded in last week's Freeport Press, was born in Saratoga Co. N. Y., June 25, 1835. Thirty or more years ago he came to this part of Illinois. He was married to Catharine Herald, Oct. 27th, 1863. There were born to them 4 children - 3 sons, 1 daughter, During the revival of 1870-71, conducted by the Rev. J. Wardle, he was led to see himself a sinner, in need of salvation. He then yielded himself to Christ, and united with the M. E. church, of which he remained a member until his death. Sept. 12, 1888, his wife died, since which time Mr. Hendrick, was alone with one little boy (article not complete)
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping.

STEPHEN V. HENDRICK was born in Charlton, Saratoga County NY May 23, 1840; died at his home in Milledgeville, Wednesday Feb. 22, 1905. He was raised in NY and in Jan. 1859 came to IL. Two years later the Civil war broke out and in the fall of 1861 he enlisted in the 12th IL Cavalry and served loyally for 3 years. On December 18, 1867 he married Mary Eastabrook. Four children were born to this union, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining three are Mrs. Martha Fleming, Charles and Amy, who with their mother are left to mourn their father's death. He also leaves one brother, B.S. Hendrick of Milledgeville, one sister, Mrs. Jane Griffin of Coleman, SD and three half-sisters, Mrs. Alida Napp of Milledgeville, Mrs. Maria Clark of Charlton NY and Mrs. Katherine Barney of Pittsburg, PA. Mr. Hendrick was a man of firm convictions and he expressed himself in few words positively spoken. His patriotic spirt was shown in his 3 years in the army and no less in his life as a citizen. In 1890 he united with the Brethren church and lived a faithful and consistent Christian life until his death. He was a loving husband, a kind father and a noble citizen, respected in his life and mourned at his death by all who knew him. The funeral services were in the Brethren church Friday morning, Rev. M.A. Witter officiating. Burial at the Bethel Cemetery.

ARTHUR HENDRICKS - The funeral of Arthur Hendricks, was held last Friday at the Progressive church. His age was 21 years, 8 months, and 14 days. He was taken with the grip which developed into pneumonia from which he died after an illness of only five days. Living alone on the farm he had just purchased in Iowa, he was taken ill and unable to help himself twenty four hours before neighbors accidently found him. Then it was too late for medical aid to save his life. His death was a peculiarly sad one and though a rainy, disagreeable day the attendance at the funeral services was large. He was buried by the side of his parents in the cemetery South of town.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated March 5, 1892

BENJAMIN S. HENDRICKS - The funeral services of Ben Hendricks were held last Friday afternoon at his home in the southeastern part of town, conducted by Rev. M.J. Snyder of the Brethren church. The singing was in charge of Mrs. Maud Schell and Mrs. James Coleman. Interment was in the Bethel Cemetery. Benjamin S. Hendricks was born June 20, 1832, in Saratoga county, NY where the early years of his life were spent. At the age of twenty-two he moved west and lived two years at Ontagon, Mich. In 1855 he came to Carroll county Ill., where he lived until the time of his death. For thirteen years he was in the employ of the Illinois Central Railway. He was married to Sarah Pulver of NY March 4, 1857, more than 59 years ago. To this union five children were born, two of who died in early life. Mr. Hendricks departed this life May 10, 1916, having reached the age of 83 years, 10 months and 20 days. He is said to have been the oldest man in Milledgeville. He was a member of a family of 10 children, 2 of whom survive, being Mrs. Harvey Griffin of Coleman SD and Mrs. Alida Knapp of Milledgeville, who is 89 years of age. In addition to these he is survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Clara Welty of Norcross MN, Howard Hendricks of Milledgeville and Mrs. Lillian E. Runnels of Appleton WI. Since December 1899 Mr. Hendricks was a faithful member of the Milledgeville Brethren church, regular in attendance, and active in all the work of the church until he suffered a stroke of paralysis in 1909 which made much physical exertion difficult. He always lived and exemplary life and his influence was exerted to emphasize that which was right and noble and true.

KATE L. HENDRICKS wife of Lewis C. Hendricks, died at her residence near this place on Wednesday morning, at 7:30 o'clock, of cancer of the stomach. She had been sick about two years, and although hopelessly ill, she waited with patience and fortitude the inevitable results. Mrs. Hendricks, whose maiden name was Herold, was born in New York state about 45 years ago. Came here with her parents in 1857, and was married to Mr. Hendricks in 1863. She united with the M. E. church a number of years ago and lived an exemplary christian life, beloved by a large circle of friends. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn a loss irreparable. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Satterfield of Franklin Grove, officiating, and neighbors and friends in large numbers were present to pay a last tribute of respect to her memory. The warm sympathy of the community is extended the sorrowing family in their affliction.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - died September 14, 1888

ROBERT M. HENDRICKS the grandson of Mrs. B. F. Hendricks of 206 Sixth avenue, died in Auburndale, Fla. The news had been received by Mrs. J. M. Bickford from her daughter, Mrs. Clyde Hendricks of Fulton, who’s husband, Dr. Hendricks, was an uncle of B. F. Hendricks. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Lanark Masonic Temple. Burial will be in Lanark cemetery. At the time of his death, Mr. Hendricks was a student at Johns Hopkins Medical college in Baltimore, Maryland. He would have graduated next Spring with a Bachelors of Science degree in chemistry. His mother, Mrs. Earl Hendricks, sent him to Florida because of a severe cold. His father was the late Dr. Earl Hendricks of Lanark, who was a brother of Dr. Clyde P. Hendricks of Fulton. The mother of these two men was Mrs. B. F. Hendricks, 206 Sixth avenue. Her husband was the superintendent of Whiteside county schools and the brother of A. R. Hendricks, wintering in New Port Richey, Fla. The deceased was a graduate of Cornell college, Mt. Vernon, Ia., and Columbia University, NewYork.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 15, 1934, page 11, column 3.

HAZEL (MILLER) HENDRIX - Adopted Daughter of Wm. Hendrix Dies Saturday Night - Saturday night at midnight the life of little Hazel Miller, the three year old adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hendrix, who live on the Alvin Joiner farm in the South Otter Creek district, ended. For several days prior to her death she had been troubled with a throat trouble and it was thought that tonsillitis was the ailment. When she began to grow worse Dr. Wright, of Fair Haven, was called Friday night. He found that she had diphtheria and saw that her case was hopeless. However, immediately he called Dr. W. A. Gray in consultation, but the little girl died that night about midnight. Sunday the remains were taken to Polo by Homer Olmsted, and the burial took place in the cemetery near that city, There were no funeral services owning to the nature of the disease, but at the grave there were short services. The child was a daughter of Mrs. Hendrix' brother, who lives at Polo. The little one's mother died when the child was an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Hendrix took her into their home and cared for her. There are one brother and two sisters living with their father in Polo. The little one was especially bright and will be missed very much. Other two children, Carrie Welch, and adopted girl from a St. Louis Orphan's Home, and Harry Ferris, Mrs. Hendrix's nephew, were with the little girl considerably after she was taken ill and are liable to be taken with the disease at any time. Friday they went to the Otter Creek school and when school was called Monday and the teach, Noah Wine, heard of the prevalence of diphtheria and thinking that possibly the whole school might then be exposed, he dismissed school for two weeks. Where the child became exposed is not definitely known, but about three weeks ago the family visited in Polo and we understand that near the place where they visited, the presence of diphtheria was known. The greatest precaution has been used ti disinfect everything in the house, and it is thought the other children will not take the disease.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Dated Nov. 10, 1900

CHARLES HESS , only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hess, died Saturday evening, of that dread disease, consumption, which had its incipiency in a severe cold contracted in the mountains of California five years ago. Al­though he tried numerous remedies, and removed to a lower altitude, the disease gained upon him with such rapidity that he turned his face towards home, arriving here on the eve­ning of Decoration Day two years ago, resigned to die, if it must be, but hoping strongly that a change in climate and the loving ministrations of his own people would work a change for the better. But the disease had too firm a grasp upon him. Medical skill was powerless, and while at times he seemed to gain a little, it was only to slip back on succeeding days. For the past six months he has suffered intensely, growing weaker day by day, until the end came as above stated. Charlie was 24 years, 6 months and, 7 days old, a bright, loveable boy, who being a great reader and close observer, was exceptionally well posted for one of his years. He has borne his heavy afflictions patiently and un­complainingly, and we hope and trust that at last all is well with him. The funeral was held from the home Monday afternoon, Rev. Geo. Bollinger officiating, assisted by Rev. Dolliver, and the remains interred in the family lot in Lanark cemetery. The pall bearers were selected from among his old school mates, viz: Robert Hawk, Geo. Wiley, Fred Glotfelty, Bert Tarner, Ray Lichty and Royal Bray, with the following young ladies acting as honorary bearers: Mrs. Adda Glotfelty, Mrs. Jennie Messer, and the Misses Nora Byers. Lee Ella Brown, Edith Dubbel and Fannie Miller:

FELIX HESS , of Baten, Germany, died June 5th, 1893, in the evening at ten o'clock, and was buried June 7th at 5 o'clock in the evening. He was in his 88th year. Father Hess lived in Plam River valley in this county for many years and was the father of John F. Hess and Mrs. J. D. Renner of this city.

LEONA HESS , 101, of Lanark, died Wednesday evening at North Rockford Convalescent Home following a long illness. A graduate of Frances Shimer College in Mount Carroll, majoring in music, she also studied music in Germany for three years. She was a member of United Methodist Church of Lanark. Born Oct. 4, 1877, in Lanark, she was the daughter of William and Abbie (Marriam) Hess. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral service will be at 1: 30 p. m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home in Lanark with the Rev. O.E. Cole, pastor of United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

MILTON R. HESS - The funeral of Milton R. Hess 68, who passed away Sunday in the KSB hospital here (Dixon), will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Shirk funeral home in Milledgeville, with burial in Sterling. Friends may call at the family home in Brookville this evening. Mr. Hess operated farms near Lanark for many years. Surviving are his widow Katherine; six daughters, Mrs. William Mundt, Sterling; Mrs. Rex Lindsay, Rockford; Miss Esther Hess, Sterling; Mrs.Robert Hoak, Polo; Mrs. Ralph Shafer, Brookville; Mrs. Clifford Moran, Dixon; and six sons, Raymond, Rockford; Orville, Sterling; Harold, Rock Falls; Wayne, a student at North Central College at Naperville; Glenn and Mervin at home.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 09 March 1948

2nd Obituary
Milton Hess was born in Lancaster Co., Pa., Aug. 17, 1881; passed away at the Dixon, Ill., Hospital after a short illness, March 7, 1948; aged 66y 6m 20d. Death resulted from a heart ailment. In 1903 he united with the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, Ill., where he remained a member until death. He took a deep interest in spiritual things and was much concerned for the welfare of the church. He was a student of the Word and an able Sunday-school teacher. In 1907 he was united in marriage to Katherine Nunemaker, of the Science congregation. Surviving are his wife, 12 children; Grace - Mrs.William Mundt, Esther, Orville, Mildred - Mrs. Robert Hoak, Velma - Mrs. Ralph Schafer, Raymond, Mary - Mrs. C. B. Moran, Harold, Gladys - Mrs. Rex Lindsay, Wayne, Glen, and Mervin, 13 grandchildren, and one sister; Mrs. Ed Barton, Columbia, Pa. His parents and one sister predeceased. Funeral services were held March 10 at the Science Ridge Church, in charge of A. C. Good, assisted by Romaine Tunney. Text: Matt. 25:21. His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:22
Contributed by Fred Hess Gospel Herald - Volume XLI, Number 15 - April 13, 1948, page 359

CHARLES P. HETH , a farmer residing in this vicinity for many years, committed suicide last Wednesday afternoon by hanging himself in his barn. His home was about two miles southeast of Milledgeville. His wife died over a year ago and since then he was subject to spells of melancholy and brooding, oft times refusing to recognize his most intimate friends and acquaintances. He came to town frequently, but at times would recognize no one except those with whom he did business. On Wednesday his son, Wilbur, was loading his household goods, preparing to move near Dixon. Mr. Heth came to town in the forenoon with H.T. Healey of Milledgeville. He returned home in the afternoon and passed several times from the house to the barn. He seemed to be unusually depressed and melancholy. About 4:20 p.m. his grandson, Henry Robinson, went to the barn for a rope and when he entered the building he saw his grandfather suspended froma beam at the end of a rope, his feet touching the ground. Henry quickly returned to the house and reported the discovery. Word was brought to town and the coroner, Dr. J.B. Schneiter of Savanna, notified. There being no train leaving for this place then the inquest was deferred until Thursday morning, when the coroner arrived and impanelled a jury. The body was brought to this place on Wednesday evening by H.H. Olmsted, the undertaker and W.S. Sweet and placed in the undertaking establishment. Thursday morning the coroner selected the following jury to hold the inquest; A.J. Wood, H.E. Fike, R.W. Durstine, R.E. Dickey, J.Landis and C. Bittner. The following witnesses were sworn and testified; H.H. Olmsted, H.T. Healey, George Eastabrooks, James Fuller, Henry Robinson, Geo. Robinson. The testimony was in accordance with the above given facts.
The jury rendered the following verdict; State of Illinois Carroll County:
In the matter of the inquisition on the body of Chas. Heth, deceased, held at Milledgeville, Carroll County, state of Illinois, on the 28th day of February 1901, we the undersigned, do find that Chas. Heth came to death by his own hands, the body being found in the barn suspended from a beam by a rope placed around his neck by his own hands.
Charles Heth was born in Erie Co., PA, July 1836, and was therefore in the 65th year of age at the time of his death. When nine years of age he moved to Ohio and soon after came to Illinois, locating in Rock Creek Twp. Carroll County. For the last 25 years he has been a resident of Wysox township. He was married in early life to Sarah Stewart by whom he had four children, one son and three daughters. The son F.H. Heth, resides in LaCrosse, Wisc., the daughters live in the west. His wife dying he was again married, his second wife being Mrs. Sarah Middlekauff, whom he married 26 years ago. One son, Wilbur Heth, was born of this union. Mrs. Heth died in November 1899. SInce then Mr. Heth resided with his son, Wilbur, now moving to Dixon. The loss of his wife was a sad blow to Mr. Heth and he became melancholy and morose in this manner. The funeral was held in the Methodist Episcopal church, Friday, Rev. C.A. Gage officiating. The interment took place in Bethel Cemetery.

CHARLES W. HETH , died at the home of his half sister, Mrs. Albert Green near Sterling last Friday evening. He had been ill for several months with consumption. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heth of Milledgeville and he was reared near that city. He was unmarried and was about thirty-two years of age. H. M. Heth of Milledgeville is an uncle of the deceased. Funeral services were held at the Green home Sunday morning by Rev. Baker, pastor of the Christian church and the remains were taken to Milledgeville and interred beside his parents.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated abt. Dec. 20, 1906

EMILY (FREDERICK) HETH , passed away at her home in Chadwick, Illinois, Monday, February 15 at about three o'clock p.m., her age being sixty-six years, nine months and fifteen days. Emily E. Frederick, a daughter of Isaac and Jane Frederick was born May 1st 1842 near Wilkesbarre, Pa. She with her parents came to Illinois at the age of fourteen, residing on their farm a few miles north of Milledgeville, until Jan. 20th, 1874, when she was united in marriage to Henry M. Heth. They moved to their farm in Wysox, where they lived until last March, when they moved to Chadwick. To this union were born five children, all of whom are living. Mrs. Lottie M. Bentley of Azusa, Royal, Porter and Walter I. of Milledgeville, Fred T. and Miller Vern of Chadwick. She had been in poor health for the past few months but her condition was not serious until Saturday Feb. 13th when she was stricken with pneumonia, which was the cause of her death. Although her family feared that her condition might be serious her death was a sudden and severe shock. She was a loving wife, a kind and affectionate mother and leaves to all who knew her the remembrance and the inspiration of an unselfish life devoted to her husband and children. The funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the residence in Chadwick Rev. Z. T. Livengood officiating, after which the remains were interred in the Chadwick cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated 1909

SARAH (COFFMAN) MIDDLEKAUFF HETH was born May 10, 1832 in Washington Co. MD, and died at her home near this city, November 23, 1899, her age 67 years, 6 months and 13 days. On December 27, 1853, she was married to Henry C. Middlekauff, and from this union there were born six children, tow of whom are still living, Mrs. Albert Green of near Milledgeville, and Mrs. Robinson who resided wither mother. Mr. Middlekauff departed this life Feb. 27, 1870. Mrs. Middlekauff was married to Charles P. Heth May 13, 1874 and to this union was born one son, Chas. Wilbur who resides at home. The subject of this sketch united with the Christian church at the age of 14 years, and always tried to live up to the principles and teachings of the Christian religion. Mrs. Heth also leaves to mourn her death a husband, and a number of grand children and many friends and neighbors. The funeral service was held at the Dunkard church Sunday forenoon at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. Ellis Stanley of Lanark, officiating, assisted by Elder McKim of Coleta. Interment took place in the Dunkard Cemetery.

PATRICIA (PALM) HETHERINGTON , 70, of Chicago, formerly of Thomson, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, at her home. She was employed by Illinois Bell Telephone Company for many years. She moved to Chicago from Thomson in 1999. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Club and the Savanna Moose Lodge. She was born March 21, 1930, in Chicago to Titus and Sadie Palm. She married Arthur J. Hetherington April 16, 1949, in Sterling. He died April 2, 1995.
Survivors include five children, Daniel (Sandra) Hetherington of Stone Lake, Wis., Kathleen Blumberg of Glendale Heights, Colleen (Michael) Giamarusti of Chicago, Robert (Linda) Hetherington of Algonquin, and Kenneth (Ann) Hetherington of Elgin; and 13 grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services here held Sunday, Oct. 8, at Savanna Township Cemetery. Arrangements were handled by Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna

ARTHUR H. HIHER - Funeral services for Arthur H. Hiher, 61, of 214 Milwaukee St., who died Saturday at 10:40 p.m. in his home following a heart attack the same day, will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this evening in the Hunter's Fuller Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be tonight. Mr. Hiher was born Oct. 2, 1898, in Dubuque, Ia., to Herman and Philomena Brenner Hiher. He married Mildred C. Tyler in Savanna in 1922. Mr. Hiher was a machinist for the Milwaukee railroad with 45 years of service. He worked Friday night and became ill suddenly Saturday. He was a member of the International Association of machinists and St. John's parish. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Bernard, Edward, and Lawrence, all of Savanna; one daughter Mrs. Edward (Doris) Urbanik of Royal Oak Mich.; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Margaret Hiher, Mrs. Fred Scharf and Mrs. Louis Friesinger, all of Dubuque, and a brother, Gustav, also of Dubuque.
Contributed by Tom Skrentny Source: Savanna Times Journal September 6, 1960

JOSEPH BERNARD HIHER , 73, of Savanna, died on Monday, October 9, 2000, at the Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, 2000 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna with father Tim Seigel officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 12 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home where a Scripture Wake Service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Hiher was born Thursday, October 6, 1927 in Savanna to Art and Mildred (Tyler) Hiher. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked for the Milwaukee railroad for 35 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna and a former member of the Savanna Moose Lodge. Survivors include a sister, Doris (Edward) Urbanik of West Chester, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Edward (Marilyn) Hiher of Savanna and Lawrence Hiher of Savanna; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents.
Contributed by Tom Skrentny - Savanna Times Journal October 11, 2000

LAWRENCE ARTHUR HIHER - age 86 of Savanna, Illinois, died on Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Carroll County Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mount Carroll. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna. Burial will take place in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the church with a Rosary Service held at 7:00 p.m. Lawrence was born on February 7, 1923, the son of Arthur and Mildred (Tyler) Hiher in Savanna. He graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1941. After graduation, Lawrence served his country in the United States Army Corps of Engineers from 1943 – 1946. Lawrence worked as a rate clerk for Carstensen Freight Line, Clinton, Iowa and the Milwaukee Railroad Yard in Savanna for several years. He was a member of the Savanna American Legion Post VanBibber-Hansen #148 and was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Lawrence was a lifetime member of the Boy Scouts of America and served as an adult leader for 29 years. He was also a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, where he was active in the church choir. Lawrence enjoyed the outdoors and riding his bike. He would always shake your hand when he met you and would end your visit by saying "God Bless You". Lawrence is survived by one brother; Edward Hiher of Savanna; one sister, Doris (Edward) Urbanik of Winchester, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

MILDRED (TYLER) HIHER , 79, of Savanna, a native of this community, died Sunday in Mercy Hospital, Clinton. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. John's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Henry Weckerie officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Law-Jones Funeral Home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Mildred, daughter of Albert and Agnes Stadler Tyler, was born July 27, 1893. She married Arthur Hiher in Savanna Sept. 19, 1922. He died Sept. 3, 1960. Survivors are three sons, Edward, Bernard and Lawrence all of Savanna; a daughter Mrs. Edward (Doris) Urbanik, West Chester, Pa.; 11 grandchildren and a brother, Irvin, Des Moines, Wash.
Contributed by Tom Skrentny - Savanna Times Journal January 8, 1973

LILLIAN HINDERS , 88, of Shannon, a retired schoolteacher, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1992, in Villas of Shannon Nursing Home. She taught primary school 50 years, before retiring. A 1922 graduate of Shannon High School, she graduated from Northern Illinois Teachers College. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Shannon and Carroll County Retired Teachers Association. Born in Ogle County on August 18, 1904, she was a daughter of Allen and Elizabeth (Moring) Hinders. Surviving are one sister, Edith Kenyon of Shannon, and one nephew, Mark Hinders of Sterling. Her brother Lloyd Hinders, died in 1963. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Hermann Funeral Home, Shannon. Officiating will be the Rev. Larry Thomason of Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Brethren Cemetery, Shannon. Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. Today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for Carroll County Cancer Society
Contributed by Alice Horner

ALTA (HARING) HOCKMAN , age 84, of Savanna, Illinois, died Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 8, 2007 at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Savanna, Illinois with Reverend Philip Bigelow officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Memorials may be directed to the St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church or Savanna Ambulance Association in Alta's memory. Alta was born on April 19, 1922 the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Haas) Haring. She attended Savanna area schools. Alta worked at General Electric in Morrison for twenty-seven years retiring in 1986. Alta was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church. She was a volunteer worker for Meals on Wheels in Savanna for many years. Alta enjoyed crafts, crossword puzzles, ceramics, cooking and baking. Most of all Alta enjoyed spending time with her family. Alta will be missed by one son Terry (Deborah) Hockman of Savanna, Illinios; two daughters Linda Stricklin of Rock Falls, Illinois and Judy (Richard) Castro of Rock Falls, Illinois; six grandchildren Eric Castro, Todd Castro, Michael Hockman, Debra Popkin, Randy Stricklin and Chad Stricklin; nine great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two sister-in-laws Gladys Haring of Polo, Illinois and Beulah Haring of Burlington, Iowa. Alta is preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Leland, Clarence, Walter, Earl and Roy; and one sister Irene Haring.

ELAINE (LAINE) HOCKMAN , 78, of Tucson, Ariz., died Oct. 24, 1993, at Kino Community Hospital, Tucson. Cremation rites were accorded in December. Graveside committal of ashes was held Monday, April 25, 1994 at Savanna Township Cemetery. Eleanor married Frank Laine. She later married Milton "Mike" Hockman. She had lived in Tucson, Ariz., for the past 23 years. Survivors include two brothers, Louis (Eveluyn) Heath of Tucson and John (Arlene) Heath of Syracuse, N.Y.; four nephews and five nieces, including Mrs. Dennis (Kathy) Johnson of Chadwick. She was preceded in death by two husbands.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 6, 1994 -

GARY "Scratch" HOCKMAN , 53, of Mt.Carroll died Saturday November 4, 2000 at home. He was born November 14, 1946 in Morrison to Wayne and Marilyn (Handel) Hockman and graduated form Mt.Carroll High School in 1965. On Feb. 17, 1995 he married Debbie Bausman in Morrison. He worked as a parts manager for Northern Illinois Diesel for 13 years before retiring April 1, 2000 and was a member of Mt.Carroll Fire Dept for 29 years. He was a die-hard Packers Fan who enjoyed splitting wood, camping, and he lover the outdoors. Surviving are his parents of Mt.Carroll; his wife; two sons, Mike (Bobbi) Hockman and Marty(Liz) Hockman both of Mt.Carroll; two stepsons, Dan Mann of Forreston and Randy Mann of Durand; six grandchildren, Craig and Shawn Murray, Eric and Kara Hockman, Dylan and Damon Mann; one great-grandson, Devon Murray; one sister Sandy (Ron) Meinsma of Mt.Carroll and a close longtime friend, Bob Irons. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt.Carroll with Rev. Dan Cunningham of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Linda Giedd

ROBERT G. HOCKMAN , 77, of Mount Carroll died Sunday, November 2, 1997 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. Son of Roy and Emma (Wahl) Hockman, he was born February 19, 1920 in Morrison. He and Alice M. Fulton were married May 18, 1941 in Mount Carroll . During World War II he served in the Navy as a machinist mate 3rd class. He was a postal carrier for the Mount Carroll Post Office, and was custodian for the post office in DeWitt , Iowa . His memberships included Mount Carroll United Methodist Church , Mount Carroll Fire Department for 32 years, Mount Carroll American Legion, Mount Carroll Cyrus Masonic Lodge 160 AF & AM, and Orpha Chapter of the Eastern Star for Pearl City . He enjoyed people and visiting, gardening, woodworking, and traveling. Surviving him are his wife; two sons, Gerald (JoAnne) Hockman of Clinton, Iowa and Delbert (Janet) Hockman of Mount Carroll; 7 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, one brother, Wayne (Marilyn) Hockman of Mount Carroll, and one sister, Carol (Roger) Kallenbach of Lyndon. Preceding him in death were one daughter, Joyce, two brothers, Milton and Roy, and two sisters, Maxene Buckwalter and Irene Johnson. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frank- Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Nancy Blade of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will full military rites will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ARLYN EUGENE HOLESINGER , age 53, of Argo Fay, Illinois, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2004 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Visitation will be 3:00 ­ 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2004 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Burial will be at the Lower York Cemetery in Thomson. A memorial fund has been established in Arlyn's name. Arlyn was born November 5, 1950 in Morrison the son of Marvin and Harriet (Van Zuiden) Holesinger. He was a graduate of Thomson High School. Arlyn was a member of the Ebenezer Reform Church in Morrison. He farmed most of his life and worked for a time for Moltmann & Smith Ford Dealer in Mt. Carroll. Arlyn enjoyed playing pool, cards, bowling and golfing. Arlyn is survived by his mother, Harriet Holesinger of Morrison, his maternal-grandmother, Mrs. Henry VanZuiden of Morrison; one daughter, Farrah Holesinger of Clinton, IA; two brothers, Dale (Nancy) Holesinger of Cammanche, IA, Kent (Peg) Holesinger of Holland, Michigan; one sister, Jane(Donald) Chambers of Kingston, IL.; and his long time companion, Twila VanBrocklin and her children; Amber, David, and Brandy Van Brocklin of Argo Fay. Arlyn is preceded in death by his father who died in 2001.
Clinton Herald January 10, 2003

ELMER LINCOLN HOLLOWELL , elder son of Frank and Olive Aurelia Hollowell, was born May 3rd, 1867, in Wysox township, on the farm now occupied by William Furman; he died as the result of an accident, Monday March 13, 1916, while at work near his home, aged 48 years, 10 months and 10 days. His entire life, excepting the 18 months hsi parents lived in Kansas, was spent in and around Milledgeville, where he was known as a kind father and husband and an honest, steady friend and neighbor. On December 25, 1890, he was united in marriage to Anna Peters, to which union were born two children, one dying in infancy, the remaining child, Howard, being now 15 years of age. The deceased is survived by his devoted wife, his son, his mother and his brother Denver. There are also relatives in Canada, california and Iowa, none of whom could be present at the funeral excepting a cousin, grant Hollowell, of Hartley Iowa. Deceased was a member of the Modern Woodman, who attended in a body. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Brethren church by Rev. J.E. Miller of Elgin, assisted by the local pastors, Revs. George W. Welch and J.C. Kauffman. SIngers, Mr. Samuel Livengood, MR. Wilse Miller, Mrs. C.D. Miller and Mrs. Thomas Schell, Miss Ruby Deets, pianist. Pallbearers, George Seng, John Bracken, Wm. Hacker, Jesse Quest, Charles Sarber and Edward Dale. Burial, South Elkhorn.

ROSS GERALD HOLMAN : "Word received the first day of this week by relatives that Roff (sic) Holman , who is now in Dallas, Texas, was seriously injured when he was thrown from a horse he was riding in the races at Dallas. Mr. Holman is a young jockey, being only 16 years of age, and like his ancestors has always been very much interested in horses and horse racing. He has ridden quite a number of winning race horses of late. He is in a hospital in Dallas suffering from a crushed skull and a broken jaw, besides other severe bruises and injuries. Latest reports received Tuesday evening state he had not regained consciousness. He is the son of the late Bert Holman of Mt. Carroll and Mrs. Neva Burright of Oregon, and a brother of Darrell Holman of Mt. Carroll. He is also a cousin of Nino Kenyon, and Sharpe Carroll of Argo, Rush and John Carroll of Thomson. NOTE: Word has been recieved today (Thursday) that Mr. Holman passed away this morning without regaining consciousness.

ANTONE G. HOLMQUIST , 76, of Argo Fay, died Tuesday at his home. Private graveside services will be Friday at the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, Ill. The Rev. Horst Hehr will be officiating. The Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, Ill., was in charge of arrangements. He was born May 9, 1927, to Antone and Eliza Griffith Holmquist. He married Mary A. Johnson on Feb. 12, 1949, in Rockford, Ill. She died in 1989. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked for 33 years with the Savanna Army Depot in Savanna, Ill., as a forklift operator and truck driver. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Vicky (Keith) Houzenga of Fulton, Ill., Mrs. Penny (Rollin) Rickard of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. Belinda (Gary) Keehner of Clinton; two sons, Antone Holmquist Jr. of Moscow, Idaho, and David Holmquist of Stockton, Ill.; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Melva (Alex) King of Fairfield Bay, Ark., and Mrs. Fern (Clifford) Geibler of Maitland, Fla.; and his companion, Jeanne Harris. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, a brother and a daughter-in-law. Memorials may be made to the hospice of the Visiting Nurse Association, Clinton.
Clinton Herald November 28, 2003

NELLIE (CONAWAY) HORLACHER - Mrs. Frank Horlacher was born September 12, 1873, and died June 18, 1898. When Mrs. Horlacher was 18 months old her mother died. She was given in the hands of her stepmother's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murray when she was 1 1/2 years old and remained with them until she was about 12. Her father, harvey Conaway moved to Coleta when she was at that age. Her stepmother having died also, Nellie, as she was known by her Coleta friends, managed the household for her father, acting as a mother to her two little half sisters, Myrtle and Iva and half brother John. Her brother died a few years ago. She remained with her father and sisters until her sisters were old enough to manage affairs, when she was united in marriage with Frank Horlacher, at Morrison Feb. 25, 1897. About 8 weeks ago she began to feel ill and from that time grew gradually worse until her death. Her ailment was an abscess in the throat. The funeral was from the Liberal U.B. church, Monday June 20 at 11 a.m., Rev. W.T. Richardson officiating. The remains interred in the cemetery near Malvern beside those of her mother. Hers was a sweet, simple pure life. Her disposition won her hosts of friends. At her funeral which was perhaps the largest ever held at this place, there was hardly a dry eye. She was a devout Christian and belonged to the U.B. church. Such a person certainly deserves the reward of a life in the great beyond. All sympathies with her two sisters and father in their bereavement.

ELIZABETH (BARBER) HOSTETTER - Mrs. Hostetter was born in Canton, New York, August 20, 1852, the daughter of Luman Foote Barber and Angeline Bradley Barber. Her girlhood was spent in Canton, and she was graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1871. She came to Mount Carroll to teach and study music in 1875, and was graduated from the Mount Carroll Seminary Music Conservatory in 1878. On June 27, 1878 she married William Ross Hostetter. Their three children were Abram, Angeline Beth, and Ross Barber. For forty years she and her husband lived at Grouseland Farm, in Salem Township, near Mount Carroll. To those whose privilege it was to enjoy the warm hospitality at Grouseland, the memory will always be of a real home, wholesome and gracious. Mrs. Hostetter was always keenly and vitally interested in Frances Shimer, and for thirty-five years served on its board of trustees. Her interests were varied, her intellect keen. She was a chartger member of the Women’s Club, attended its meetings with great regularity, and took an active part in its programs until the past few years. She was a member of the D. A. R. through her forebears, Reuben Barber, of Connecticut, and Lt. George Sloan, of Massachusetts, a Minute Man. She leaves one daughter, one son, three granddaughters and two grandsons, and one great granddaughter. Mrs. Hostetter always was a woman of great loyalty to any cause or movement in which she believed. She always kept, despite her many years here, a certain New England conservatism and reserve in her approach to people or to causes. But once convinced of their merit, her loyalty was great. Through the Canton paper, “The Plain Dealer”, she kept in touch with her college and her old home town activities and interests. Thus, though seventy years of her life were spent in the middle west, part of her heart was in New England. Her interest in books, art, and her family was keen. Her devotion to her family was complete. She was a woman sympathetic, kindly, cultured, and of great strength of character. In the death of Mrs. Hostetter, on September 15, 1945, Frances Shimer and the community has lost one of its finest and most beloved citize
Contributed by Alice Horner. Click here for more information Shimer College

J. LINN HOSTETTER - 80, of Mount Carroll , died Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris . He was a tool design engineer and had worked at Hughes Aircraft in Tucson , Arizona , Collins radio in Newport Beach , California , and Aerojet General in Azusa , California . When he first graduated from college, he had worked at Burgess Battery in Freeport . He received his degree in electrical engineering at Iowa State University in Ames and had also attended Harvard and M. I. T. both in Boston , Massachusetts . He served in the U. S. Army Air Corp during World War II and was a member of Hope Methodist Church in Tucson , Arizona , and was also a Mason at the Cyrus Lodge in Mount Carroll . He was very active with Boy Scouts of American throughout his lifetime and taught G. E. D. classes at Lanark High School . Mr. Hostetter was born June 29, 1916 in Chicago to Heber and Florence (Scofield) Hostetter. He married Esther Holada August 10, 1940. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. William ( Charlotte ) Welton of East Freemantle , Western Australia , Australia , Linda Larson of Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , and Marcia Young of Mount Carroll ; 4 grandchildren, and one sister, Marelene Evison of Chicago . He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. The body was cremated. Memorial services were held Friday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with Rev. Len Huff, retired pastor of the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, officiating. Inurnment was in Oak Hill Cemetery .
Contributed by Alice Horner

ANNA (MEST) HOWER :Funeral service for Mrs. Charles (Anna) Hower, who died Thursday (March 30, 1970) night in the home of her daughter in Downers Grove, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Frank Funeral Home here. The Rev. Elmer Brunk, pastor of Lanark United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Mrs. Hower was born April 17, 1883 in Mt. Carroll, daughter of John and Elizabeth Mest. She was married to Charles Hower Jan. 3, 1906. He died in 1961. Mrs. Hower owned and operated a dry-goods store in Lanark for 15 years.

Mrs. Hower is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Morris (Beth) Amsrud of Rockford and Mrs. Lewis (Wanda) Maas of Downers Grove; one granddaughter; two brothers, George of Savanna and Ed of Chadwick; and one sister, Mrs. Katherine Hoak of Downers Grove. She was a member of the Lanark United Methodist Church, the Lanark Woman’s Club, the Carroll County Republican Women’s Club, and was a 550-year member of the Lanark Eastern Star.
Contributed by Alice Horner

PHYLLIS (BURKHOLDER) HOWER , 803 S. West Ave., died Monday night in University Hospital in Madison, Wis., where she had been a patient for two weeks. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren here. Mrs. Hower was born Aug.5, 1922, in Lanark, daugher of Earl C. and Hazel (Zuck) Burkholder. She was married to Robert J. Hower Aug. 9, 1942 in Lanark. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Sgt. Gary E., serving in the Air Force, Donald L., attending Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, and Daryl, with the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; four sisters, Mrs. Marvin (Dorothy) Hartman of Lanark, Mrs. Cecil (Joyce) Hoyle of Polo, Mrs. Dale (Frances) Moss of Freeport, and Mrs. Ronald (Joanne) Smith of Modesto, Calif.; and two brothers, Charles of Lanark and Richard of Mayfield, Ky. Her parents preceded her in death. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. In Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, with the Rev. Merle Hawbecker officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner (The death date September 9, 1968 has been written in.)

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