WILLIAM OSCAR MILLARD was born in Steuben County NY September 17, 1833 and lived there until 1855 when he came to IL. By hard work he earned a living and acquired an education at Mt. Morris college after which he entered the teaching profession anduntil five years following his marriage taught successfully several schools all located within a few miles of Milledgeville. In 1859 (31 March) he was united in marriage to Mary S. Crouch and in connection with his school work, bought an operated a small farm south of Milledgeville now known as the Lampman farm. In 1868 he moved with his family to Sterling, taking charge of the accounting department of Galt & Tracy where he served for several years. Later in partnership with A.B. Spies he engaged in busienss for himself but failing health forced him to seek out-of-door employment in 1875 he purchased the old Crouch homestead south ofMilledgeville adn farmed it until 1887 when he moved to Milledgeville and engaged in the insurance and loan business and here he became best known to most of his present friends and associates. In 1896 he returned to the old farm, remaining for three years but at the end of that itme... of death, - aside from the many little things an ambitious man can find to do - he led a retired life.

In 1910, partly owing to his wife's health, he moved to Oakley, KS, but the death of his wife six months later, December 10, 1910, brought him back to Milledgeville early the next year, to spend the balance of his life among the old friends and acquaintances. Mr. Millard was converted early in life in NY and joined the Baptist church to which he remained faithful. During his residence in Sterling and Milledgeville he served in the church in the capacities of deacon, trustee, choir leader and Sunday school superintendent, adn was one of the leaders in reorganizing the old Baptist church, at the tiem south of Milledgeville and later was one of three members who devoted their time and money to moving the church to Milledgeville. But in his church work, as in his business life he ws forced out of active management by poor health and was content ot let others continue the work he had begun. Always a man with no room in his life for display and whose happiest moments were those spent with his family, the death of the wife, who had helped to fight the hard battle fo early pioneer life with him, was a shcok from which he never fully recovered, and from that time he felt that he was only staying here awaiting the signal from his Master to join the one who had made his whole life worth the struggle he had endured.

He also became even more interested in the new home to which she had been called and in which he must soon join her, and his principal reading the last three years was his Bible, or rather hers, which seemed even holier to him, from its former ownership. None of us who know his life can doubt that today he is enjoying the companionship for which he has longed for three weary, disease racked years.

There are left to mourn him, two daughters and one son, MRs. E.C. Herrington of Milledgeville, Mrs. G.W. Cheeseman of Beloit WI and R.E. Millard of Chicago. There are also three brothers, E.S. of Santa Cruz CA, Frank of Harsington KS and J.H. of Chicago, two brothers J.E. of Thomson and H.D. of GA having precededhim. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.

ABRAHAM MILLER - Brother Abraham MILLER was born Washington Co. MD June 19, 1786 died April 26 1868, aged 81 years 10 months and 7 days. He moved from Washington Co MD to Carroll Co IL in 1854 and shortly after coming West became a member of the Church. Funeral discourse by Christian Long.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

ALICE (MENSCH) MILLER was born in Columbia County, PA Jan. 23, 1862 and died at her home in Milledgeville Oct. 22, 1903. She was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Mensch and came to IL with her parents when about 3 years old. She wsa married to Milton F. Miller, Dec. 22, 1881. To this union were born five children, Emma May, Ida Belle, Edith Eva, Ethel Edna and Albert M ilton, who with the husband are left to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. Four sisters and five brothers also mourn the death of their sister, Eva Yates of Omaha NE, Martin L. of OK, Wm. Alfred of Morrison IL, Jacob of KS, Hattie Pittman, Laura Chalmers and John of Sterling, Clarence of Mason City IA and Ida Shultz of Lyndon IL. Mrs. Miller and family have been residents of Milledgeville for a number of years and have many kind friends. Mrs. Miller was a good neighbor and kind christian woman having become a member of the Lutheran church when a young girl. Her illness was but a week's duration when the Master called. Service were held Sunday afternoon at the M.E. church and were conducted by the former pastor Rev. C.A. Gage, now of Rock Falls. The remains were interred in Bethel cemetery, south of town. Mrs. Miller was a member of Mystic Workers and Bankers Union of the World of this place.

ALYN J. MILLER , 73, of Shannon died Friday, June 26, 1998 at Villas of Shannon Nursing Home. Son of Jesse and Ruth (Fuller) Miller he was born July 24, 1924 in Shannon, ILL. In 1942 he graduated from Groton High School, Groton, SD.

On Oct 11, 1947 he and Norma "Peg" Popp we married in Freeport, ILL. He worked for 22 year for Savanna Proving Grounds and later was employed by Schneider Oil Co. in Shannon, Intercity Box and Plastic in Freeport and retired from Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. after 23 years. During WW2 he served in the Army, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. He also served in the Army reserves for 22 years. For 40 years he served the community in the Shannon Fire Department and Ambulance. He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist church in Shannon, American Legion, Shannon Lions Club and Shannon Masonic Lodge. Surviving are two son, John and Patrick (Jan) Miller, both of Shannon, two grandchildren, Angie and Troy Miller of Shannon, one sister, Arline, (Dwight) Smith of Wauseon, OH. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife and an infant son. Graveside services and burial will be 10am Monday in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport. A memorial service will follow at 11am Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Larry Thomson will officate the services. Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm, Sunday at Hermann funeral home in Shannon, where a masonic service will begin at 7pm.

ARTHUR MILLER , of Chadwick died Monday afternoon in Veterans Administration Hospital, Madison, Wis. A 1932 graduate of Chadwick High School, he attended Coppins Business College in Dixon. He was employed by Savanna Army Depot. He was a member of Chadwick A.F. and A.M. Masonic Lodge and Chadwick American Legion. He had been a school treasurer, and was trustee of Chadwick Fire Department. The son of Conrad and Mary (Geisz) Miller, he was born Sept. 23, 1915 in Chadwick. On April 13, 1941 he married Elaine Zugschwerdt. Surviving are his widow; one son, James, at home; and two brothers, Leo of Dixon and Eugene of Chadwick. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church in Chadwick, of which he was a member. The Rev. Kenneth H. Lein will officiate. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. this evening at Frank Funeral Home in Chadwick. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

BETTY ELEANOR (YENNEY) MILLER , Betty Eleanor Miller, age 76, formerly of Savanna and Argo Fay, Illinois passed away October 7, 2007, at the Wyndcrest Nursing Facility in Clinton, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2007 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Chaplin Ray Hilgendorf of Mercy Medical Center officiating. Burial will be in Center Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 5:00–8:00 p.m., Thursday, October 11, 2007 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. A memorial fund has been established in Betty’s memory. Betty was born May 30, 1931 in Savanna, the daughter of George and Viola (Ewalt) Yenney in Savanna, Illinois. She married John Edwards on July 5, 1949. She later married Milton Miller, on January 1, 1977 at Hope Methodist Church, Chadwick, Illinois. Betty worked for twenty four years at Atwoods Manufacturing in Mt. Carroll, retiring in 1991. Betty enjoyed camping, cooking, reading, attending family reunions, and spending time with her family. Betty will be deeply missed by her three daughters, Cathy (Lee) Siedenburg of Clinton, Iowa, Teresa Benischek of Durant, Iowa, and Lisa (Pete) Robinson of Savanna, Illinois; and one son Lonnie (Marsha) Edwards, of Heron Lake, Minnesota; and two step-sons, “Skippy” (Diane) Miller of Chadwick, Illinois, Gary Miller of Savanna; and one step-daughter JoAnne Thornberry of Savanna; twenty-five grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren. Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband Milton; one daughter, Gaye Fliflet and two brothers Franklin and Keith Yenney.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

CATHERINE (SENG) MILLER , was born in Hessen Darmstadt Germany July 27, 1849 and was the only child of William and Margaret Seng. When but a girl of twelve years, she in company with her parents came to America and located in Carroll Co. ILL. On December 22, 1866 she was united in marriage with Henry Miller also a German from the fatherland and to this union was born ten children, five sons and five daughters. They are William of Scotland, SD; Edward of Meadow, SD; George of Breckenridge, Minn; Mrs. Ella Harrington of Seattle, WA; Mrs. Theresa Zugschwerdt,of Chadwick, ILL; Mrs. Millie Rahn, the Misses Rose and Matilda, Charles and Albert all of Lanark. For many years Mrs. Miller resided on a farm four miles north of this city, with the exception of a few years. Last February because of impaired health the family came to Lanark to reside. She united with the Lutheran church at the early age of twelve in Germany and together with her husband and all of her children has been a faithful member of the Lutheran church of this city. The last rites of the church were extended to her ten days before her death when husband and all of her children partook of the Lord's supper.

Mrs. Miller possessed very many friends as she was of a kind and christian dispostion. To all who came into her home she extended a welcome hand and greeted them with a smile. Though but in the meridian of life 63 years (Died 02 Oct 1912) and a few months-she was loath to leave a devoted husband and family whom she dearly loved and faithfully ministered unto in her life. She sincerely thanked all who befriended her as life was slowly ebbing away and said to them "I am ready. Come, Dear Lord, and take me home." May her Christian example be cherished by her loved ones and friends, preparing them to meet mother in that heavenly home. As the day was balmy, the services were held in the Progressive Brethern church, instead of the Lutheran to accomodate the very large concourse of relatives and friends. her pastor, Rev. C.M. Wachter, officated, assisted by Rev. Tunkey of Chadwick and Rev. Smith of this city. Interment was made in the Lanark Cemetary.
Contributed by Michaelenne Smith

CHARLES EDWARD MILLER , Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 for Charles Miller, former Washington Township assessor and supervisor, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. A. Winston, 33 Diagonal Street. The Rev. H. J. Rendall, pastor of the Presbyterian church, was in charge. During the services Mrs. Garfield Watson and Mrs. C. E. Ferguson sang "Rock of Ages" and "I Need Thee Every Hour." Burial was made in the Savanna Township cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Keyport, Charles D. Hatfield, Leo Hebling, William Gibbons, Arthur Haas, and Frank Diehl.

Born in Savanna Township Jan. 6, 1860, the son of Frederick and Jane Hatfield Miller, Charles E. Miller was a resident of this vicinity during his entire life time. He was oone of the organizers of the Carroll County Fair association and was a director for years. He had lived on the Miller farm north of here for more than 70 years. In 1888 he married Georgianna Matheson of Jo Daviess county. They are the parents of six children. Mr. Miller died Sunday evening at his daughter’s home here of angina pectoris. He had been ill for about four months. Besides his wife, the six children, on brother, and 14 grandchildren survive."

Found on the website of Lyn Miller Smith / Rootsweb

DONNA (WOESSNER) MILLER , age 75, of Shannon died Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at her home. Donna was born October 30, 1929 in Shannon, daughter of Earle and Marie (Abbass) Woessner. Donna married Raymond Miller on March 16, 1955 in Shannon. She was a 1947 Graduate of Shannon High School and a 1952 Graduate of the Deaconess School of Nursing. She had worked at the Deaconess Hospital in Freeport and the Villas Of Shannon for over 35 years before retiring. She enjoyed working with patients, shopping, collecting Hummels and her grandchildren.

Donna is survived by her husband, Raymond; her son, Eric (Cheryl) Miller of Shannon; and three grandchildren, Logan, Jordan and Megan. Her parents precede Donna in death. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 6, 2005 at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. Visitations were from 3-6 p.m. Sunday at the Hermann funeral Home in Shannon. Burial will be in the Brethren cemetery in Shannon. A memorial fund has been established.

EDWARD N. MILLER , 79, Milledgeville, died Wednesday (30 June 1976) at Sterling Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the Woodin Funeral Home with Rev. Clark Moushon, pastor of the Milledgeville United Meth. Church officiating. Burial will be in Bethel.

Edward Miller was born Sept. 10, 1896 at Fair Haven, the son of Henry & Kate Hiller Miller. He married Minnie Nusbaum at Morrison Dec. 23, 1919. He was a retired farmer and lived in the Milledgeville and Lanark areal all of his life.

Survivors include his widow, one son, Donald of Milledgeville, one daughter, MRs. Allen (Virginia) Salier of Shannon; three grandchildrena dn five great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, a brother and three sisters.

The Daily Gazette July 1, 1976

ELIZABETH (FUCHS) MILLER , widow of the late John E. Miller, was born Feb. 7, 1840 St Sellenrod, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany and passed away at her home in Lanark, ILL March 12, 1922 at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 5 days. At the age of eighteen years she came with her two sisters and one brother and other friends to this country and located in Rock Creek township, Carroll County, Illinois.

On September 10, 1859 she was united in marriage to john E. Miller and together they located on a farm in the same township and nine years later moved to another in Freedom township, where they lived until the fall of 1911 at which time they retired from farm life to take up their residence in Lanark.

She is survived by seven children, her husband and six other children proceded her to the other world. Fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive her also. The surviving children are, Mrs. John Dietrick of Mt. Carroll, Ill; Mrs. Chas. Chown of Peoria, Ill; Mrs. Chas. Carter, Mrs. Frank G. Peters, of Lanark, Henry J. Miller of Shannon; Wlater F. and Clara E. at home. She is also survived by one siste, Mrs. Anna mary Witchy of LaCygne, Kansas, one brother, George Fuchs, of Shannon, Ill. and many other relatives and friends who held her in high esteem.

When a little child she was consecrated to God in Holy Baptism and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the age of 14 years. Being well trained in the catechism, she was familiar with the fundamental truths of the Bible and was a staunch and faithful member of the church. Having heard the sermon in english she often referred to her German Bibile to enrich the truth heard in the sermon. In her afflictions she was often heard to quote the Word. She trusted in Christ, fed upon His word and sacraments and was comforted. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. Mrs. Miller's funeral was held at the Lutheran church at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. Haithcon conducting the service. Interment in Lanark Cemetary.

Contributed by Michaelenne Smith

ELIZABETH MILLER - Died, in the Milledgeville Congregation, Ill., Aug. 29, 1871, Sister ELIZABETH MILLER, aged 31 years, 6 months and 14 days, consort of bro. Cyrus Miller, and daughter of bro. Samuel and sister Mary Ober. She left a sorrowful husband and four children to mourn their loss; but not to mourn as those who have no hope. She obeyed her Master's call in her early days, and lived and died a consistent member. Funeral occasion improved by Elder Jacob S Hauger and bro. Provant, from Rev. 14: 12, 13.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

ENOS S. MILLER , Died in Cherry Grove church Carroll county, Ill., March 31st (1863) of lung fever ENOS S MILLER, infant son of Alex. W and Mary H Miller, aged 3 years, 4 months and 19 days. Funeral Attended by the brethren from Num. 23. 10. E. W. Miller
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

EUGENE MILLER , 68, of Chadwick died Sunday at Rockford Memorial Hospital. He was owner of the grain elevator at Chadwick for many years and was a member of First Lutheran Church of Chadwick, the Masonic Lodge, Freeport Consistory, Tebala Shrine of Rockford and a charter member of the Chadwick Lions Club. Born Oct. 17, 1913 in Chadwick, he was the son of Conrad and N. Marie (Geisz) Miller. He married Mildred Batty April 27, 1936 in Dixon. Surviving are his widow; one son, Larry of Chadwick; one daughter, Mrs. Carole Sue (Larry) Gipe of Milledgeville; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Richard Roth officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Funeral Home in Chadwick, where a Masonic service will be held at 8:30 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the Kidney Foundation.

Contributed by Alice Horner

FRED MILLER , of Lanark, a World War I veteran, died Sunday night in the Ortiz Convalescent Home in Lena where he had been a patient for over a year. (Note: Date of death, October 14, 1967, was handwritten onto this obituary.)

He was born April 12, 1892 in Mount Carroll, son of Felix A. And Katherine (Schleuning) Miller. He married Minnie Weber at Cordova April 21, 1924. Mr. Miller was a retired barber and farmer. He and his wife moved to the Lanark area from Thomson 18 years ago. He was a member of Lanark First Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow; two sons, Robert W. And Fred J., both of Lanark; five grandchildren; a brother, Charlie of Wacker; three sisters, Mrs. Lee (Lizzie) Morgan of Fulton; Mrs. Ben (Ella) Marten of Chicago and Mrs. Nettie Knaver of Freeport. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. The Rev. John Vanscoy, pastor of the Lanark First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.

Contributed by Alice Horner

HARRY E. MILLER , 91, formerly of Lanark died Saturday, July 3, 1982 in the Villas of Shannon Nursing Home. He had resided there for the past two years.

Mr. Miller was born Aug 1, 1891 in Carroll County. He married June E. Dick Sept 21, 1917. She died in 1970. He had been a farmer for many years in the Lanark area and had been employed by Green Giant canning compnay while the firm was based in Lanark. He was a member of the Lanark First Brethern Church, where he served as deacon.

Survivors include a son, James, of Mesa, AZ; two granddaughters and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. The funeral was held in the Frank Funeral home. The Rev. David E. Cooksey of Lanark First Brethern Church officiated. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery.

Contributed by Michaelene Smith

HENRY MILLER , son of John and Anna Marie Miller, was born in Hessen Darmstadt Germany, Sept. 28, 1839 and died April 25, 1918.

At the age of eight years he came with his parents to Rock Creek Township, Carroll Co. ILL in the year 1847.

At the age of 21 he was confirmed at the Eastwood school house.

October 4, 1864 he enlisted in the Civil War and was honorably discharged October 16, 1865,

December 22, 1866 he was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Seng, only daughter of William and Margaret Seng.

To this union was born five sons and five daughters. They are William H. of Scotland, SD; J.George of Doran, Minn; Edward F. of Hecula SD; Mrs. Ella Harrington of Sunnyside, WA; Mrs. Theresa Zugschwerdt, Chadwick, Mrs. Millie Rahn, Charles J. and Misses Rose and Matilda, all of Lanark and Albert F. of Camp Grant, ILL. There are thirteen grandchildren.

For many years he with his family resided on a farm five miles northwest of this city, retiring about six years ago. Mrs Miller passed away Oct. 2, 1912.

He leaves two sisters and one brother, George B. Miller, Miss Clara Miller and Mrs. Henry Diehl all of Shannon, ILL

The funeral obesequies were held in the Lutheran Church, Lanark, April 29th and burial was in Lanark Cemetary, his pastor, Dr. Haithcox officating.

Father Miller was a steadfast member of the Lutheran church and faithful in the use of the means of grace. The large number present at the funeral service indicated the high respect in wheich he was held. Blessed are the dead who died in the Lord.

Contributed by Michaelenne Smith

HENRY J. MILLER ,84, died early Thursday, (Sept 15 1949) in his home here. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sunday in the Frank funeral home in Lanark.

The Rev. T.R. Moritz, pastor of the Shannon E.U.B. church officated and burial was in Lanark cemetary.

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Rahn sang, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Engles, Mrs. F. Woessner and Mrs. D. Winters were in charge of the flowers. Pallbearers were Earl Wilken, Walter Martin, Stanley Finifrock,Henry Sweitzer, Earl Delp and Charles Zuck.

Mr. Miller was born July 14, 1865 in Freedom township the son of John and Elizabeth Miller. On Sept. 1, 1889 he was united in marriage to Mary E. Hyams. They farmed in the vicinty of Lanark until about 20 years ago when they moved to Shannon, where Mrs. Miller passed away several years ago.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Aspinwall of Freeport; three sons, Jess of Shannon, Harry of Lanark, and J. Frank of Rockford; four grandchildren; one great grandchild and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Chown, Mrs Emma Carter, Mrs. Ella Giddings, and Miss Clara Miller of Chicago.

Contributed by Michaelenne Smith from the Lanark Gazette September 22, 1949

JESSE LEON MILLER , a native of Carroll County, died suddenly Friday night from a heart attack in Lanark.

He was born in Carroll county June 10, 1892 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Miller and was educated in area schools.

He farmed in Carroll county for several years and also farmed in Groton, SD returning here in 1942. He was then employed at the Savanna Ordinace Depot until he retired in 1955.

His marriage to Ruth Fuller took place Dec. 24, 1921 in Quincy, ILL.

Survivors include his wife, a son Alyn of Shannon, a daughter, Mrs. Dwight (Arline) of Wauseon, OH; two brothers, Harry of Lanark, J. Frank of Rockford, and one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Opal) Aspinwall of Freeport and four grandchildren.

He was a veteran of World War 1, a member of First Brethern Church of Lanark and a member of the American Legion of Shannon.

Services were held in the Frank funeral home at 2 pm Monday. The Rev. Francis Berkshire, pastor of First Brethren church officated. Interment was in Chapel Hill cemetary at Freeport. The American legion conducted services at the grave.

Out of town folks attending the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Smith and family of Wauseon, OH., Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Aspinwall of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Rockford, Harry Miller of Lanark, Mr and Mrs. William Fuller of Milbank, SD, Richard Fuller of Groton, SD and Dwight Fuller Jr. of Bath, SD Friends from area towns were also in attendance.

Contributed by Michaelenne Smith from the Lanark Paper 30 March 1957

JOHN E. MILLER , a well known resident of Lanark, was found dead in his wood shed about 4:30 Monday afternoon (23 March 1915), presumably stricken with heart trouble that ended his life instantly. During the day he had apparently been as well as usual, and in the afternoon after doing a number of little chores about the place he went to the woodshed where with a chopping block and hatchet he was cutting up some corn fodder to strew on his garden as fertilizer. His wife heard him steadily chopping for some time, then callers came and after their departure she went to look for him and found him leaning over the chopping block, dead.

Mr. Miller was 77 years of age, and had been a resident of Carroll County for about 50 years. About three years ago he moved from the farm in Freedom township to Lanark where he became a familiar figure on our streets. He leaves to mourn his sudden taking away his aged wife and eight children all grown to manhood and womanhood.

The funeral was held at the Lutheran church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Summers conducting the services, assisted by Rev. Burnworth. Interment was in the Lanark Cemetary.

Contributed by Michaelene Smith

2nd Obituary:
John E. Miller was born January 31st, 1838 at Sellenrod, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany and died March 22, 1915 at his home in Lanark, Ill. At the age of 77 years, 1 mo. and 22 days.

At the age of nine years he came with his parents to the United States and settled in Rock Creek Twp., Carroll County, Ill. On a farm, where he grew to manhood. At the age of twenty-two he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Fuchs. Together they located upon a farm in the same township and nine years later removed to another in Freedom Twp., Carroll Co., Ill. Where they lived until four years ago, when residence was taken up in Lanark at the present home of the family. He was baptized in infancy in the Lutheran church and was confirmed at the age of twenty-two, remaining steadfast in the faith till the end, and always faithful in his attendance when health permitted at the Lutheran church and Sunday school.

He is survived by his wife and eight children, five having preceded him to the other world, also by fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. The children are: Mrs. John Deitrick and Mrs. Wesley Mumford of Mt. Carroll, Mrs. Chas. Chown of Peoria, Mrs. Chas. Carter, Mrs. Frank Peters and Henry Miller of Lanark; Walter F. and Clara E, at home. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters. They are Mrs. Henry Diehl, Clara M. and George B. of Shannon, and Henry Miller of Lanark. Many other relatives remain to mourn his loss. The deceased was well and favorably known to a host of friends, among whom he was held in highest esteem. Funeral services were held in the Lutheran Church, conducted by Rev. H. C. Summers, assisted by Rev. B. T. Burnworth and internment in the Lanark Cemetery.

Contributed by Alice Horner - Lanark Gazette, March 31, 1915. From the collection of the Lanark Public Library, Lanark, IL
** I leave the descendants to calculate the death date. The 2nd obituary would calculate out to a birthdate of 28 Jan 1838.. While the first one, if he died on Monday - the 22nd March as a death date is correct!

JOHN FRANK MILLER , 60, 635 Hall St. who died Sunday morning (January 1958) in Swedish American Hospital were held at 10:30am in the Sundberg Funeral Home Tuesday. The Rev. Timothy Reeves, pastor of the centennial Methodist church officiated. Masonic rites were conducted. Burial was in the Lanark Cemetery.

Mr. Miller was born Oct 21, 1897 in Cherry Grove township, Carroll county, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Miller. He married Berniece Williams in Savanna, Nov 27, 1929. He was employed as a custodian by Lincoln Junior High School. He was a veteran of World War 1, serving in France and was a member of Rockford lodge 102 A.F.and A..M. and of the forest City chapter 590, Order of Eastern Star,

Survivors include his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Johansson, Belvedere, a sister Mrs. Opal Aspinwall, Freeport; a brother, Harry E. Miller, Lanark; and two grandchildren. Mr. Miller was a brother of the late Jesse L. Miller of Shannon. Mrs. Miller and son, Alyn, attended the funeral.

Contributed by Michaelene Smith

JOHN E. MILLER , 76, of Mount Carroll died Monday, March 30, 1998 at his home. Son of George E. and Sylvia I. ( Rogers ) Miller, he was born Saturday December 10, 1932 in Lanark. After graduating from Mount Carroll High School , he served in the Army during World War II. He received the Purple Heart. On October 31, 1947 he and Phyllis Mickle were married. He worked for the Milwaukee Railroad until retiring in 1983, and was maintenance man for 25 years at Sievert’s Pizza in Mount Carroll and Manny’s Pizza in Savanna. He was a carpenter all his life. He was a member of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church and Mount Carroll American Legion. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and spoiling them with doughnuts and suckers, and loved to have his house filled with family. He enjoyed playing cards, visiting with friends at the local cafes, shooting pool, going to local auctions, and doing all he could for his family and friends. He spent his leisure time taking long walks and feeding the birds and squirrels. He was a Chicago Bulls fan. Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Sheri (Ed) Traum of Mount Carroll, Sharon Woodhurst of Savanna, Jeanne (Kyle) Schnitzler of Mount Carroll, and Wendy (Art) Sipe of Mount Carroll; six sons, John E. Miller of Morrison, Roger (Terry) and Richard (Carol) Miller, both of Savanna, Robert, Michael, and Doug (Cheryl) Miller, all of Mount Carroll; 39 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Charlotte Devine of Mount Carroll, and one brother, Donald Miller of Pace, Florida. Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, Patricia Miller, and twin sons. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev, Nancy Blade of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church officiating, Burial with military rites will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARY ANN (APPEL) MILLER , 85, of rural Chadwick died July 1, 2005 at Carroll County Good Samaritan Home. She farmed with her husband in the Chadwick area. Mrs. Miller was born July 5, 1919 in York Twp., the daughter of Fred Balsar and Eva Anna (Burkholder) Appel. She married Glenn F. Miller on March 8, 1942 in Dixon.

Survivors includer her husband, three daughters, Annalee Capos, Angeline Paddock and Shirley Gothard, a son Larry and seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. The funeral is at 11 a.m. at McDonald-Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, Milledgeville with Rev. Rick Koch officiating, burial at Bethel Cemetery.

Contributed by Jan Roggy

MARY ELIZABETH (HYAMS) MILLER , wife of Henry J. Miller of Shannon, passed away at a local hospital at eight o'clock this morning (5 Dec. 1930) following an extended illness.

Mary Elizabeth Hyams was born March 29, 1872 at Cumberland, MD. She was united in marriage to Henry J. Miller on September 1, 1889. Besides her husband she leaves the following children; Harry E. and Jesse L. Miller residing near Shannon; Opal Mae and J. Frank Miller, both of Rockford. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Evangelical church.

Contributed by Michaelenne Smith

MAUDE M. (RAHN) MILLER , died Thursday (11 April 1968) in Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home in Mount Morris following an extended illness. She was born March 31, 1889 in Lanark, daughter of Conrad and Margaret (Dill) Rahn. On June 20, 1918 she was married to Daniel L. Miller of Freeport. He died in February of 1946.

Surviving are two sons, Ronald E. of Louisville, Ky., and Edward L. of Mount Morris. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mount Morris Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Warren Hoover, pastor of the church, will officiate. He will be assisted by the Rev. F. B. Statler, chaplain at Pinecrest Manor. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Contributed by Alice Horner

NORMA L. (POPP) MILLER , 72, of Shannon, died Thursday, March 4, 1993 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. A homemaker, she previously worked for Fairbanks Morse & Company in Freeport and then for Elkay Company in Lanark. She was a member of Shannon Bethel United Methodist Church. Born Aug. 8. 1920 in Freeport, she was a daughter of John and Martha Popp. She married Alyn J. Miller on August 11, 1947 in Freeport.

Surviving are her husband; two sons, Pat (Jan) Miller and Jon Miller, all of Shannon; one sister, Lucille (Vernon) Corman of Freeport; and two grandchildren, Angie and Troy Miller of Shannon. She was preceded in death by her son David, and a brother, Lloyd. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Walker Mortuary in Freeport, with the Rev. Larry Thomson of Shannon Bethel United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Contributed by Alice Horner

PHYLLIS (HECKMAN) MILLER , lifelong resident of Lanark, went to her home with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at the age of 73. The daughter of Frank and Zella Heckman, she was born April 2, 1933, on their Lanark farm. After graduating in 1951 from Lanark High School, she continued farming with her family. On Nov. 12, 1960, Phyllis married Fred Miller, and moved two miles down the road to his farm where they have lived and worked together for more than 45 years. Phyllis enjoyed spending time with family, working outside with Fred, raising livestock, bird-watching and gardening.

She is survived by her husband, Fred; her daughters, Susan (Dale) Williams of Hudson, Ohio, and Beverly (Mike) Macolusky of New Milford; three granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel Williams, and Hannah King; her brothers, Don (Barb) Heckman of Dixon, Ron (Mary) Heckman of Freeport and John (Donna) Heckman of Grantsville, Utah; sister, Pat (Jerry) Witt of Stow, Ohio; and many nieces, nephews and their families. Her parents died previously. The family would like to thank ACT Medical Group, Lena Living Center and FHN Hospice for their compassionate care and thoughtfulness. Bev would like to thank Provena St. Anne's of Rockford for their support and encouragement. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. A private memorial service officiated by Pastor Jerry Witt will be held for the family. Burial will be at Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed to Genealogy Trails by JoLyn Crofton-Kruse

RUTH (FULLER) MILLER , 77, 105 S. Chestnut St. died early Sunday morning (July 5, 1981) in Freeport Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. She was married to Jesse L. Miller on Dec. 24, 1921 in Quincy, ILL and he died March 29, 1957.

Survivors include a son, Alyn, Shannon; a daughter, Arline Smith, Wauseon, OH; three grandsons, one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren, a sister, Georgia Boies, Billings, MT; two brothers, Raymond Fuller, Billings, MT and Dwight Fuller, Groton, SD Services will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday at Scharman funeral home in Shannon. Friends may visit from 7 to 9 pm tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chapel Hill cemetery, Freeport. A memorial has been established at the church.
Contributed to Genealogy Trails by Michaelene Smith

WALTER MILLER , 58, who died Sunday night (Nov 20, 1938) at the home of his sister, Miss Clara Miller were held from her home this afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. W. E. Koepf, pastor of the Lutheran church officiating.

Walter F. Miller, son of John E. and Elizabeth (Fuchs) Miller was born Aug. 7, 1879 in Freedom township, Carroll County and has spent his entire life in this community.

Survivors include five sisters and one brother, Mrs. Theresa Dietrich, Rockford, Mrs. Charles H. Chow, Peoria, Miss Clara Miller, Mrs Ella Peters and Mrs. Charles Carter, all of Lanark and Henry J. Miller, Shannon. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed to Genealogy Trails by Michealene Smith

AMELIA (SUTER) SPECK HYAMS MITCHELL , was born in the state of Maryland, March 4, 1834 and died in Lanark, ILL., December 1, 1907, aged 78 years, 8 months and 27 days.

Her first husband was William Speck, who died several years since, leaving her the mother of two children, William of Savanna, and Frank Speck of this city.

She was married the second time to Samuel M. Hyams. To this union was born five children, all girls, to wit: Mrs. Ira Arnold of Trenton,MO., Mrs. Charles Campbell of Alleghany, PA., Mrs. Beulah Waldon of Lanark, Mrs. Robert Johnston of Freedom, and Mrs. H.J. Miller of Cherry Grove.

She was married the third time to Martin M. Mitchell, April 13, 1879. He and all her children are still living. She also has a brother in Piedmont, WV and two sisters in Cumberland, MD; also 25 grandchildren.

Her funeral was preached in the Church of God, December 2, by Elder Robert G. Huggins of Oregon, ILL. He was assisted in the services by Elder Z.T. Livengood of Lanark. A large concourse of residents and a goodly number of visitors attended the brief but solomn funeral services.

Contributed by Michaelenne Smith

MARTIN M. MITCHELL , who has been ill for several weeks died last Wednesday January 5, 1910. He was born in Vermillion Co., In April 27, 1827 (Biography says April 21) and at the time of his death was 82 years, 8 months and 14 days. He was the son of Azariah and Huldah Mitchell. He with his parents moved to Stephenson Co., when he was nice years old. He came to Lanark in 1898. In 1853 he was married to Thirza Herrington. Eight children were born to them, four of whom are living: Cordelia Gray, of JoDavies County; Anna Wertz, Amanda and Stephen Mitchell of Lanark.

He was married to Ameila Hyams in April 1879, who died three years ago. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon at the Abrahamic church of which he was a member. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Marsh and interment was in the Lanark cemetary.

ROBERT DALE MITCHELL , 78, of Savanna, died Saturday at his home. Funeral services were 11 a.m. today at the Community United Church of Christ with the Rev. Robert Hamilton officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation was from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church today prior to the funeral service. Military rites will be provided by the Sabula American Legion Mississippi Post 74. There will be a luncheon at the Community United Church of Christ following services at the cemetery.

He was born July 24, 1926, in Savanna to George and Sena Jurgens Mitchell. He married Joyce Dickinson on June 4, 1949, at the United Methodist Church in Sabula. He worked as a railroad engineer with the Savanna Army Depot for 35 years before retiring in 1981. Prior to his employment at the depot, he served in the United States Navy during World War II during the South Pacific campaign. He also played a musical instrument in the United States Navy Band. He was a member of the Sabula American Legion Mississippi Post 74 and the Masonic Resurgam Lodge 169 of Sabula.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert (Mary) Mitchell of Clinton and Rodney (Diane) Mitchell of Camanche; one daughter, Mrs. Sena (Tim) Schoenig of Savanna; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth (Dorothy) Mitchell of Savanna; and one stepsister, Norma Zajicek of Savanna.

Clinton Herald August 9,2004

FLORENCE (HORNER) MOLL , of Shannon died Thursday night (September 4, 1969) in Freeport Memorial Hospital.

She was born May 11, 1903, in Shannon, daughter of Harry and Louise (Hamann) Horner. On Feb. 18, 1925 she was married to G. Ray Moll in Shannon. He died February 25, 1963. Mrs. Moll was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon and the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the church.

Surviving are a son, Kenneth R. of Shannon; two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Doris) Heumann of La Crescenta, Calif., and Mrs. James (Phyllis) Lawson of Shannon; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Harvey (Gladys) Woessner of Shannon; and one brother, Huber of Shannon.

Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Bethel United Methodist Church. The Rev. James Allen pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport. Friends may call at Scharman Funeral Home, Shannon, after 3 p.m. Sunday. A memorial fund has been established.

Contributed by Alice Horner

G. RAY MOLL of Shannon, died Monday evening in a Monroe hospital. He collapsed in a Monroe café Sunday evening. (The date of his death, February 25, 1963, has been handwritten in.) Born Aug. 20, 1901 in Cherry Grove Township, he was the son of David and Catherine Woessner Moll. On February 18, 1925 in Shannon he married Florence Horner. He was a farmer until he retired about 10 years ago.

Survivors include his wife; his mother; one son, Kenneth of Shannon; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Doris) Heumann of California and Mrs. Jim (Phyllis) Lawson on Lanark; a brother, D. Roy of Shannon and five grandchildren. Two brothers and his father preceded him in death. Moll was a member of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of Shannon. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Shannon Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. Robert Hartman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport.

Contributed by Alice Horner

ELIZABETH (FALLON) MONN , 81, formerly of Savanna, died July 15 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. The Rev. Lisa Mapes of the First United Methodist Church, Savanna, will be officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

She was born April 26, 1923, to Patrick and Helen Fallon in Edinburgh, Scotland. She came to the United States and married her husband Milo on Aug. 21, 1946. She was a member of the Community United Church of Christ. She was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Tricia (Len) Norten of Phoenix; three grandchildren; one sister, Cathy Tait of Edinburgh; and a brother, Tommy Fallon of Edinburgh. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, one brother and one sister. A general memorial fund has been established.

Clinton Herald 27 July 2004

KARL A. MONTAG , 90, longtime educator and mason, a resident of a retirement home in Lodi, Wis., formerly of Shannon and Rochelle, died Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994 in St, Mary’s Hosptial in Madison, Wis.

Born Jan. 18, 1904 on a farm near Shannon, he was a son of Charles F. And Rosa (Olbert) Montag. He and Ruth Genevieve Sheetz were married July 23, 1930, in Plains. She died June 20, 1985. He moved to Rochelle from Bellwood in 1970. He was a member of St. Bride’s Episcopal Church in Oregon, a 65-year member and Past Master of the Shannon Masonic Lodge, an honorary member of the Melrose Park Masonic Lodge, a member and Past Worthy Patron of the Freeport Order of the Eastern Star, a member of Freeport’s Scottish Rite Bodies and Medinah Shrine of Chicago, and a charter member of the Rochelle Community Hospital Surgical Reception Committee. He retired in 1966, after serving 25 years as superintendent of the Berkley Cook County District #87 School System.

Surviving are one son, Charles (Leslie) Montag of Poynette, Wis., and three grandchildren, Thomas F., Marc C. and Laura L. Montag, all of Pittsburgh, PA. Also preceding him in death was a sister, Mary Truckenmiller, in 1983.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bride’s Episcopal Church with the Revs. Thomas J. Lamb and Donna DeHetre officiating. Burial will be in the Shannon Brethren Cemetery in Shannon. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bride’s Episcopal Church or to a church of the donor’s choice. Unger-Horner Funeral Home, Rochelle, made the arrangements.

Contributed by Alice Horner

RUTH MONTAG , 82, of Rochelle, formerly of the Shannon area, died Thursday morning (June 20, 1985) at the Rochelle Community Hospital after a brief illness. In June 1930 she graduated from Deaconess School of Nursing (now Freeport Memorial) in Freeport. For a number of years, she was employed by Drs. Smith and Murray in Maywood. She was a member of St. Bride’s Episcopal Church, Oregon, active in the Rochelle Community Hosptial Auxiliary and a past worthy matron of the Rochelle Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was born in Freeport on June 3, 1903. On July 23, 1930 she married Karl August Montag in Pleasant Plains. Surviving are her husband; one son, Charles F. Of Rochelle; and three grandchildren. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Bride’s Episcopal Church. Burial will be in Brethren Cemetery, Shannon.

Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of service on Saturday. Memorials may be made to St. Bride’s Episcopal Church or the church of your choice. Arrangements were completed by Scharman Funeral Home, Shannon.

Contributed by Alice Horner

MYRTLE C. (WILSON) MORGAN , 89, of Mount Carroll died Friday, March 12, 1999 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . Daughter of Clarence and Margaret (Douglas) Parker Wilson, she was born Wednesday June 2, 1909 in Chicago . She and her family moved to Savanna when she was young, and she attended both grade and high schools in Savanna. On April 17, 1926 she and Clyde Morgan Sr. were married in Clinton , Iowa . She was a member of the Nase Corps 95 (W.R.C.) and served as Worthy Matron of Ola Chapter 1970, Order of the Eastern Star in Mount Carroll , and the Carroll Chapter of the DAR. Her community work encompassed 22 years of Girl Scouts, including Girl Scout leader for many years. A member of First Baptist Church in Mount Carroll , she was a Sunday school teacher for eight years, and participated in the Martha Circle . She enjoyed flower gardening, tending to her houseplants, and keeping bird feeders outside her home for the hummingbirds and finches. Surviving are two daughters, Betty (Lee) Divelbiss of Mount Carroll and Margaret (Marvin) Bausman of Thomson; one son, Douglas (Lillian) Morgan of Camanche, Iowa; 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; one son, Clyde Morgan Jr.; two brothers, Chester and Irving Parker; one sister, Margaret Stevenson; and two great-great-grandsons, Kyle and Zachary Preston. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Dan Cunningham of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll . Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday to time of service at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for First Baptist Church .
Contributed by Alice Horner

ORA MAY (SCHNITZLER) MORGAN , 83, Lanark, died Friday at her daughter's home near Dixon, Ill. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll, Ill., with Pastor David Vidler of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling, Ill. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. She was born April 15, 1920, near Massbach, Ill., to John and Birtha Erhdt Schnitzler. She married Raymond Morgan. She attended country school. At one time, she worked at Alcoa in Savanna, Ill.

Survivors include two sons, Raymond Morgan of Lanark and Vernon Morgan; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy (Phil) Szewczyk of Dixon and Mrs. Alfreda (Tom) Jackson of Cooksville, Ill.; seven grandchildrne; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Bowman of Savanna, Myrtle Gorzney of Mount Carroll and Ruby Sipe of Baudette, Minn. She was preceded in death by a daughter, nine brothers and sisters and a great-grandson. A memorial fund has been established for KSB Hospice in Dixon, Ill.

Clinton Herald November 14, 2003

EALY (GROB) MORRIS , 85, of rural Chadwick, died Monday, March 18, 1991. At Community General Hospital, Sterling. A native of the St. Louis area, she was born September 19, 1905. She was a graduate of Illinois State University and taught school at Mount Morris prior to her marriage. She was married to John K. Morris on April 3, 1937, and resided on the Morris farm at Chadwick the rest of her life. She was a lifelong member of P. E. O. Sisterhood.

Surviving are her husband of Chadwick, a former state representative; and her daughter, Patricia Schmidt, and two grandchildren, John Morris Schmidt and Sally K. Schmidt, all of Glen Ellyn. One son, John F. Morris, preceded her in death. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Lanark Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Bailey of Lanark United Methodist Church officiating. There will be no visitation. The family requests there be no flowers or memorials. Russell-Frank Funeral Home of Lanark was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Alice Horner

JOHN K. MORRIS , 85, former Illinois State Representative and lifelong farmer, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 1995 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. He was born June 3, 1909 in Rock Creek Township to George R. and Amy (Kenyon) Morris. On April 3, 1937 he married Ealy F. Grob, who died in 1991.

A 1928 graduate of Lanark High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois in 1932, where he was president of Sigma Nu Fraternity. In addition to a lifetime of farming, he was a local school board member; he was Justice of the Peace from 1936 to 1952; he served as a State Representative for the State of Illinois from 1947-1967; and was on the Illinois State Tax Appeal Board from 1967 to 1980.

His career was acknowledged and honored by the 4-H club; Grange; Illinois Forage and Grassland Council; State of Illinois Pork Producers; and the Prairie Farmer Master Farmer Award for “leadership and distinguished service to American agriculture.” He was listed in “Who’s Who, Second Edition in American Politics, 1969 to 1970.”

Surviving is one daughter, Patricia Schmidt; and grandchildren, John Morris Schmidt and Sally K. Schmidt. Preceding him in death was his son, John F. Morris. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lanark Cemetery with the Rev. Orville Cole of Lanark Methodist Church officiating. There will be no visitation. A memorial has been established for the Lanark Public Library. Arrangements were made by Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick.

Contributed by Alice Horner

ROBERT L. MORRIS , 83, a Lanark attorney, died Friday morning, June 16, 1989, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Since 1931 he was an attorney in Lanark. Active in politics, he campaigned for Franklin D. Roosevelt and for many years was city attorney in Lanark.

A 1923 graduate of Lanark High School, he also graduated from Beloit College in 1927 and in 1930 from Harvard Law School. He was a member of the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. The son of George R. and Amy (Kenyon) Morris, he was born in Lanark on July 19, 1905. He married Bernadine Cunningham in Lanark on March 5, 1932.

Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Susan Jane (Mrs. O. Clark) Miller of Lanark; four grandchildren, Sara L. Shetter, Robert C. Shetter, JoAnne M. Shetter, and Deanna J. Miller; and a brother, John K. of Chadwick. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Mary Ann Morris. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Lanark United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Jacobs will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. A memorial fund has been established.

Contributed by Alice Horner

AURILLA (PRESTON) MYERS
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Christian Funeral Home for Mrs. Aurilla Preston Myers, 89, who died at 8 a.m. Friday at her home here. (Date of death was July 5, 1940.) The Rev. R. H. Seitner officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Myers was born January 6, 1851 near Mt. Carroll, the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Garrett) Preston. Her father was the first settler at Preston Prairie in 1836, coming to this vicinity from Massachusetts. Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Ellen Downing, of Mt. Carroll, with whom she lived.
Contributed by Alice Horner/Carroll County Mirror-Democrat, Thursday, July 11, 1940
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CHRISTIAN M. MYERS Christian M. Meyers, 67, native of Ogle County, and former Lanark resident, died July 4th, 1940 at Spring Green, Wis. Funeral services were held there Sunday. The deceased was born near Forreston in 1873. He was married on October 14, 1897 to Cora Hill. Until about 20 years ago, Mr. Meyers had operated a farm south of Lanark. Surviving are his widow and three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Schoenmann, Spring Green, Wis., Mrs. W. J. Wilkinson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Bernadine, at home. A sister, Mrs. Effie Stitzel of Lanark and seven grandchildren survive.
Contibuted by Alice Horner/Carroll County Mirror-Democrat, Thursday, July 11, 1940

EDGAR MYERS : Funeral service for Edgar Paul Myers of rural Shannon, who died Tuesday, Jan. 18, of an apparent heart attack, was held Thursday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Frank Funeral Home in Lanark with Rev. Merle Hawbecker, pastor of the West Branch Church Of The Brethren officiating. Mrs. Wayne Derrer was organist. Caring for the flowers were Mmes. Ronnie Sturtevant, Kenneth Rogers, Kenneth Moll and Arnold Zuck. Pallbearers were Kenneth Moll, Ronnie Sturtevant, Dan Stitzel, Harlan Martz, Kenneth Rogers and Arnold Zuck. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery.

Mr. Myers, 35, a farmer near Shannon and bus driver for Shannon schools, collapsed late Tuesday morning in the bathroom of his home and was taken to Freeport Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

He was born May 1, 1930 in Lanark, the son of Jesse and Mabel (Bolinger) Myers. His marriage to the former Dorothy Shibley of Chadwick took place Aug. 17, 1952 at Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church at Shannon.

Mr. Myers was a member of the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren. Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Patricia and Melinda, both at home; and his mother of Lanark. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant daughter.

Contributed by Alice Myers - Note: The date 1966 has been handwritten on this obituary, after Jan. 20.

ELIZABETH (MILES) MYERS , 89, of Lake Oswego, Ore., formerly of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday, May 26, 1993 at her home in Lake Oswego. She was an excellent student, first at Frances Shimer College, then as a freshman at Beloit College where she was first in her class. Her final three college years were at Wellesley College in Massachusetts as an English major. She was a Delta Gamma at Beloit and graduated from Wellesley as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She also was active in and after college in theater and enjoyed acting and the stage. Mrs. Myers was born June 10, 1903 in Mount Carroll to Joseph Shirk and Mary Grace (Coleman) Miles. She married Norval Myers June 30, 1926. He died May 21, 1989. After her marriage, she and her husband moved to Southern California where Mr. Myers was beginning a highly successful career in the oil industry. Through their married life of 61 years, Mrs. Myers traveled extensively with her husband and they lived abroad in London, England and Oslo, Norway, where her husband headed American owned oil companies and refineries. In 1957 they settled for the second time in Short Hills, N. J. and in 1986 they moved to Oregon to live with their son. Surviving are two sons, David Myers of Lake Oswego, Ore., and Thomas Myers of New Canaan, Conn.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Four brothers preceded her in death, in addition to her husband. The funeral service was held Saturday, May 29, at the First Baptist Church in Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Scott Stapleton, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pallbears were four of her grandchildren, Thomas Jr., David Jr., John, and Christopher Myers. A memorial has been established for the First Baptist Church.
Contributed by Alice Horner

FRANK MYERS was born in the town of Jordan (Whiteside County), September 8, 1864 and died at his home on the N.b. Crary farm, seven miles southeast of the this city, Sunday morning at 3:30 o'clock, aged 36 years, 1 month and 26 days. February 4, 1886, he was married (Whiteside County) to Jennie Fresa of this city. No children ever blessed this union. Besides his faithful wife, he leaves hi parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Myers, two sisters, Mary, now Mrs. Adam Horlacher of MO; Ida, now Mrs. C.J. Fisk of Grand Forks ND; three brothers, Mahlon of Penrose, Samuel in California spending the winter and to whom word of the death could not be sent until too late for him to get to the funeral; Charles who lives at home. His parents came to Jordan and settled in 1852, on the farm where Frank was born. The deceased with his father and brothers conducted a creamery for five years. For the past eight years, he has lived on the farm where he died. Mr. Myers was one of the best and most favorable known men of this sction of the country, and all who knowhim know nothing but good of him. He was a man of exemplary character and his memory will be an inspiration to those who knew him best. He was a member of the Mystic Workers of the World, having joined at Jordan Center two years ago. He was a charter member carrying an insurance of $1000. He was sick for about two months but took to his bed only October 24 with typhoid fever.

From the first he was expected to die. Medical aid under the supervision of Dr. C.W. McPherson and consultation with Sterling physicians resulted to no avail. The funeral services were held on Tuesday at the home and later at the M.E. Church in this city, Rev. C.A. Gage officiating. A quartette composed of Charles Johnston and J.B. Fenton and Misses Phebe Johnston and Hattie Merriam sang beautifully. The following, all officers of the Mystic Workers acted as pall bearers; Nelson Jacob, Edward Zigler, L.P. Burkholder, Geo. Anderson, Thomas Pfundstein and B. Frank Hover. Among the floral offerings which were very beautiful, was the broken wheel prepared by the Mystic Workers. The relatives who came distance were Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Freas, Mr. and Mrs. L. Garrow, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Miller, Misses Anna and Emma Freas, of Chicago; Mrs. Adam Horlacher, of Missouri, and Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Freas of Pearl City. Burial was in Bethel cemetery.

LEVI MYERS : At one o'clock Monday morning the Angel of Death visited the home of Levi Myers on Benton Street, and carried away the spirit of one of our oldest citizens and settlers, Levi Myers, 83 years of age.

Mr. Myers had been feeble for the past several years, but lived on a Woodland farm and continued his agricultural pursuits until last spring, when he and his wife came to town, taking their residence in the Trnmpower (sic) house on Benton Street. He suffered from dropsy and other chronic ailments consequent to old age, and has for some time been growing gradually weaker. He was one of the pioneer residents of this county, having settled here many years ago, having come first in 1840.

He was married in 1855, fifty years ago this winter, to Miss Annie Longman. To this union eight children were born, who with their mother mourn the death of father and husband, the children are: Elias, Mrs. John Eisenbise, Frank, and Sherman of Mt. Carroll, Ed. of Lanark, Harry of Sterling, Will of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Ida Eshelman of Elgin.

The funeral will be held from the Dunkard church of this city, of which denomination he was a member, Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock, the services to be conducted by Rev. W. H. Eisenbise. The interment will take place at Arnold's Grove. A fuller obituary will appear after the funeral."

Contributed by Nancy Myers Watkins

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