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BERNICE (SCHOONHOVEN) MACK , 85, of Freeport died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born June 17, 1919, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of Jacob and Fannie (Buss) Schoonhoven. Berniece and Robert H. Mack were united in marriage on Feb. 2, 1938. Robert preceded her in death on Feb. 23, 1975. Berniece was a member of Zion Church on Sabin Church Road, Ladies Lend A Hand group at the church and Stephenson County Home Extension. She also was an avid bowler and Cubs fan, and she enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by daughters, Sharon Hummermeier and Mary Lou (Steve) Kaney, both of Pearl City, and Jane (Scott) Buck of Davis; one son, Kelly (Laura) Mack of Pearl City; 10 grandchildren, Dale (Lanna) Hummermeier of Colorado, Michael Hummermeier of Pearl City, Debra (David) Winter of Wisconsin, Joel (Lisa) Buck and Daniel Buck, both of Davis, Timothy (Angie) Kaney, Kristine (Joe) Stephan, and Samantha, Jacob and Grace Mack, all of Pearl City; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Mayme Schoonhoven and Jean Mack, both of Freeport; and brother-in-law, Frank (Berniece) Mack of Shannon. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; one brother; and one son-in-law. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Zion Church on Sabin Church Road. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Walker Mortuary. A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - The Journal Standard October 14, 2004

LINDSEY RACHELLE MARKEN , 17, of Kingwood, Texas and formerly of Savanna, Illinois and Eldridge, Iowa, died May 17, 2003 of injuries received in a car accident in Kingwood. Memorial Services will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday, June 27, 2003 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Rev. Jim Deckert, Pastor of the Community United Church of Christ in Savanna, will officiate. Lindsey was born October 1, 1985 in Anchorage, Alaska, the daughter of Michael and Pam (Bernard) Marken. She was a student and had attended school in Kingwood, Texas and formerly in Savanna, IL, Eldridge, IA., and Menominee Falls, WI. Lindsey was a sports enthusiast. She played basketball, softball and soccer. She loved the outdoors and was fond of fishing and horseback riding. Lindsey also enjoyed dancing. Survivors include her father and stepmother, Michael (Kathy Jo) Marken of Savanna, IL.; her mother, Pam Marken of Kingwood, TX.; a half-sister, Leilani Belarde of Kingwood, TX.; two brothers, Ben Marken of ParkView, Iowa, and Sam Marken of Savanna, IL.; two step-brothers, Zach Rannow and Josh Rannow of Savanna, IL.; Paternal Grandparents, Jim and Phyllis Marken of Park View, IA.; Maternal Grandparents, Jerry and Donna Bernard of Mesa, AZ.; a niece, Gina Belarde of Kingwood, TX. and numerous Aunts and Uncles. Lindsey was preceded in death by her great grandparents.

MARY (HALLOWELL) McCOY - Mrs. Mary McCoy was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Sept. 17th, 1848, and died at her home near Lanark, Ill., Aug. 29, 1895, age 46years, 11months and 12 days. She came to Winnebago county, Ill., from Lancaster county, Pa., with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hallowell, in the year 1857, and after a residence in that county of four years, she came with her family to Rock Creek township where she has continued to resided until her departure to that heavenly country where changes of residence are unknown. She was married in the year 1867 to Mr. W. F. M. McCoy, also of Rock Creek Twp., and their married life of about 16 years was a most happy one, but about 12 years ago the devoted husband was taken away by the All-wise Father, and his mortal remains laid to rest in the quiet city of the dead. God blessed this union with the gift of one son, George, who is with us today. May the blessings of the Heavenly Father be his this day as he lays by the side of father, the mother who loved him so well. Mary was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hallowell, whose family consisted of 6 children, 3 of whom, with mother, have proceeded her to the bourne from which no traveler returneth, and father, brother and sister- Peter and Ida Hallowell-. are the only remaining members. God grant that one day they may meet when all earth's trials and duties are over to part no more in the land of beauty and rest. Sister Mary McCoy became a member of the Christian church when about 16 years of age, or about two years before she was married, thus having served her Master in this life about 20 years. She was baptized by Elder John Smith, who is held in sacred memory by so many in this place as a devoted servant of God and kind christian friend. In her christian life she was quiet and unobtrusive. She was like the beautiful flowers that bloom and scatter their fragrance in some quiet sheltered glade of the woodland. Her little home her husband built near Lanark was to her more than many a palace is to many of earth's great ones. She served he God humbly, yet reverently, and with becoming fear, and was confident of a glorious welcome into the land of light and liberty. With her "the former things are passed away and all things are become new."
Contributed by Amy Anderson

CARRIE (ZUCK) McNUTT , who resided in Mt. Morris for about 15 years before moving to Freeport early in 1947, died Saturday in a Freeport hospital following a brief illness caused by an infection. Mrs. McNutt who was prominent in Church of the Brethren work, came to Mt. Morris with her husband and two sons, Roy and Earl from her native Carroll county. The former Carrie Zuck she was born in Cherry Grove township near Lanark, Oct. 11, 1884 and at death was 63 years of age. Her marriage to William McNutt occured Nov. 9, 1904. Besides her husband and twin sons she is survived by a brother, Charles Zuck of Lanark. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home in Freeport, and the Freeport Church of the Brethren, the rites being in charge of Rev. C.B. Pike, Pastor and Dr. Foster B. Statler, pastor of the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren. Burial was made in the Brethren cemetery near Lanark.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 31 March 1948

CHARLES MILTON McNUTT , was born Februrary 24, 1873, at Shannon, Illinois and died July 10, 1918, aged 45 years, 4 months and 16 days. The deceased was a son of Francis G. and Catherine McNutt and he has spent his entire life in the vicinity of Shannon. He was married to Ida Lutz on December 2, 1897. To this union were born two sons and four daughters. Merle, the oldest son passed away on March 9, 1915. Mr. McNutt followed farming and was energetic in his calling until about three years ago when his illness became so serve that he decided to move to Shannon. He was familiarly known by his neighbors and associates as an upright business man, a kind neighbor and a faithful church worker. He united with the Church of the Brethren in the year of 1899. On July 1, 1905, he was chosen to the office of deacon. In this capacity he attended to the duties of his office until incapacited by sickness. He was a faithful attendant at church when health permitted and was always ready to attend to church work. He served as superintendent of the Sunday School for two years and was relieved of the superintendency at his own request. There are left to mourn his departure are his aged mother; his wife and children; two brothers, George of Rock Island, Illinois and William of Shannon; and three sisters, Mrs. Allie Walker of Adel, Iowa, Mrs. Cora Beazor of Jefferson, Iowa and Mrs. Sadie Filer of Shannon. Milton will be greatly missed in the family, in church services and in the community. His faithful life gives assurance that his spirit has gone to God who gave it. His dying request to those living was that they be faithful in service to God. Funeral services were conducted by Elder C.E. Delp and interment was made in the Brethren Cemetery. Out of town attendants at the funeral were: A.C. Lutz of Big Stone, South Dakota; William Lutz and wife of Chicago; Mrs. Emerick and wife of Twin Grove, Wisconsin; D.F. Walker and wife of Adel, Iowa; Mrs. Cora Beazor of Jefferson, Iowa; George McNutt and wife of Rock Island, Illinois; C.A. Bryan of Dixon, Illinois; Victor Canfil and wife and Elder P.R. Keltner and wife of Freeport, Illinois; A.B. Rittenhouse and wife and Nelson and Lizzie Shirk of Mt. Morris, Illinois; also a number of relatives and acquaintances from Lena and Pearl City.
From the clippings of Mattie Brinkmeier Sturtevant - Submitted by Linda Sturtevant Irwin

MERLE LAWRENCE McNUTT , was born November 26, 1899, at Shannon, Illinois and died Tuesday, March 9, 1915, at the general hospital in Freeport, Illinois, aged 15 years, 3 months and 11 days, death being caused by Bright's disease. Merle was baptised February 18, 1912 in the Church of the Brethren and was a true conscientious christian youngman and the future hope of his sorrowing parents. He was just reaching the age where he was becoming a great help and usefulness to his father and for one just budding into young manhood, tis indeed sad to give way to the death messenger. On December 27th, he was compelled to take his bed, from which time he gradually grew worse. On Fedruary 5, he called for the annointing according to James 5: 14-16, submissive to God's will, Elders H.L. Baum and Charles Delp administering. On February 6th, he was taken to the general hospital in Freeport, Illinois for further treatment where he remained until God saw fit to take him to his heavenly home. He was a very patient sufferer and his demise is deeply deplored by a large circle of relatives and friends. Those who survive him are his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. McNutt, four sisters: Fern, Ivy, Alice, and Grace, three grandparents and many more relatives besides a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted the following Friday forenoon at the Church of the Brethren in this city. Elder's Baum and Delp officiating and the remains laid to rest in the Brethren cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.
From the clippings of Mattie Brinkmeier Sturtevant - Submitted by Linda Sturtevant Irwin

SUE E. (SCHULTZ) MENNEKE , 84, of Lanark, died Saturday night at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A graduate of Lanark High School in 1933, she was employed at Jacksonville Public Library (Ill. for many years. (Note: As unlikely as it seems that she would have graduated from high school at age 33, my Lanark Alumni Directory 1867-1981 also indicates she graduated from Lanark High School in 1933.) For a number of years she was a telephone operator in Lanark. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lanark. Born May 5, 1900, in Lanark she was the daughter of Adolph and Anna (Poppe) Schultz. She married Arthur Menneke, who preceded her in death.

Surviving is one brother, Dr. John R. Schultz of Winchester, Mass. Mo. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two infant children and seven sisters. Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Frank Funeral Home, Lanark, with the Rev. Lindsay Hulbert, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Wednesday at the funeral home until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for the American Cancer Society.
Contributed by Alice Horner

FLORENCE (KING) MERCHANT , 88, of Lanark, died Monday morning, July 10, 1989 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Mt. Carroll High School. After attending Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana, she went to Brown’s Business College in Rockford. She was a life-long member of the Lanark United Methodist Church. She also belonged to the Lanark Order of the Eastern Star for fifty years. Born on June 28,1901 in Mt. Carroll, she was the daughter of Walter and Sara Ellen (Robbe) King. She married John Robert Merchant, in Rockford, on December 24, 1923. He died in 1968. Surviving are three sons, John Robert Jr. and Paul K., both of Lanark, and Theodore K. Of Fox Point, Wis.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary Ann) Colborn of Winnebago; two brothers, Cecil King of Iowa Falls, IA., and Edwin King of Darlington, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Joe (Genevieve) Craig of Cresco, Iowa, Dora Sword of Fulton, and Bess Potter of Clinton, Iowa; thirteen grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, one sister, a grandson and one great grandson. Service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark, with Pastors Mark Jacobs and Orville Cole officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Wednesday at the funeral home until the time of service. A memorial has been established for the Lanark United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EVA (FULRATH) MERCHANT , 81, of Lanark, died Sunday (30 November 1980) at her home. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lanark. Born April 7, 1899 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of George and Nellie (Bolton) Fulrath. She married Harold Merchant Nov. 30, 1921 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are one son, Van Merchant of Pecatonica; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen (Joseph) Bejas of Elmhurst and Mrs. Irma (Allen) Zier of Lanark; one sister, Mrs. Lucille (Wilbur) Wilcke of Sterling; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son and one sister. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MAE E. (KAHLER) MERKEL , 85, of Lanark, died on February 16, 2001 at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Februrary 21, 2001 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mr. Carroll. Cremation will take place. Inurnment will be in the Chadwick Cemetery. Mrs. Merkel was born on May 25, 1916 near Chadwick, to John and Dora (Fredricks) Kahler. She married Irving Merkel in 1933. He died in 1982. She worked with her husband for many years in a gravel trucking business. Survivors include a son, Ronald Merkel of Shannon; five grandchildren, Tami (Terry) Mulder of Winslow, Becky (Steve) Carroll of Cedarville, Susan Williams of Rockford, Randy Merkel of Freeport and Knoll (Sherry) Meighen of Freeport; 11 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, a daughter, three brothers and two sisters.
Contributed by Donna Rife

LOIS L. (GAYLORD) MERRILL was born July 27, 1873, in Hamilton County, NE and died at Watertown IL June 8, 1901, aged 27 years 10 months and 11 days. The most of Mrs. Merrill's life was spent about Milledgeville, she having moved to Carroll County with her parents in 1874. She was a pupil of the Milledgeville school having attended here a number of years. Afterwards she attended the Valpariso Normal School in Indiana for one year. Upon her return home she taught music for some time. October 28, 1894, she was united in marriage to E.A. Merrill of Mears, Michigan. They first lived in Milledgeville, then moved to Polo for two years, then one year in Freeport, returning to Milledgeville last winter. About three months ago it was thought advisable that she should go to Watertown, IL to receive medical treatment. But the physicians skill was unable to restore her to health, and she gradually failed. Her husband was with her at the time of her death, having gone to Watertown the preceeding Thursday evening. She leaves her husband, two children, Zaner age 6 and Zalia age 4 mts., a mother and three brothers, Alvah of Lyons Iowa; Stanton and Elston both of Beverly MA. Mrs. Merrill was of a quiet, retiring disposition and her loss will be a great one to her family and friends. She was a member first of the M.E. Church but in 1897 she united at Polo with the English Evangelical Lutheran church, being tansferred by letter to the same church in Freeport. The services were held from the M.E. Church Wednesday, Rev. C.A. Gage conducting the services. Interment at Bethel Cemetery.

ROSE (TUCKEY) MESSINGER , 81, died Friday at 8:00 PM in Savanna City Hospital. Private funeral services were conducted at 2 PM Monday in the Frank Funeral Home by the Rev. James Green, pastor of the Mount Carroll Baptist Church. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery. The former Rose Tuckey was born 1 September 1880, a daughter of Edward and Margaret Wolfe of Mt. Carroll. She was married to Bart Messinger 16 Dec 1903. Survivors include her hiusband; one daughter, Mrs. (Lila E.) Coleman of Mt. Carroll; two grandchildren; one sister, Miss Amanda Tuckey of Mt. Carroll; and a brother, Edward Tuckey of Oak Park, Illinois.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert from the Savanna Times Journal 7 November 1961

DANIEL W. METZ , well known resident in this county passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. D. Graves living on the river road a few miles north of the city, last night (Monday) at ten o’clock. Death was due to complications and infirmities of old age. Mr. Metz has been feeble and ailing for some months past. Daniel W. Metz, son of Mr. And Mrs. Abram Metz, deceased, was born in Chambersburg, Pa, August 28, 1834, and at the time of his death was 88 years, 11 months and 2 days old. In the year of 1863, He was united in marriage and came west setting in Mr. Carroll where he lived for one year. He and his family then moved to the homestead farm about five miles east of here, which had been his home for about sixty years. Mr. Metz is the last member of a family of seven children. Besides his aged wife, who is 81 years old, he leaves to mourn his death, two daughters, Mrs. W. D. Graves living on the river road; Mrs. Bert Bealer of Freeport; four sons, Webster of Armour, S. D., Harvey of Mt. Carroll; Charles, living in Chestnut Park, this city; and Howard, who lives on the old homestead farm. There are also fifteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren surviving. Mr. Metz was a man loved by his family and endeared to many neighbors and friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand when anyone was in need. He ___ for years and proved very successful at this vocation. He has been a member of the United Brethran Church. He was a believer in the word of God. He was a very interesting man to hold conversation with and could tell many an interesting story of the pioneer days of Savanna and vicinity.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon. There will be short prayer services at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Graves. The funeral cortege will then proceed to Center Hill where services will be conducted and interment will be made in the Center Hill Cemetery. Rev. Earl Edwards of the United Brethran Church of Mt. Carroll, will conduct the services. The Times Journal with the many friends of the widow, and family extend sympathy in their hour of sorrow."

Burial Notice - Funeral services for the late Daniel W. Metz were held at the Center Hill Church yesterday afternoon. Rev Earl Edwards officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. The body was conveyed from the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. D. Graves, where he died, to the church early in the afternoon. Mr. Metz’s five sons, Howard, Webster, Charles, Wesley and Harvey and a son-in-law, William D. Graves, acted as pall-bearers. The funeral was largely attended, relatives and friends joining in a last tribute to the memory of the venerable pioneer.
Website of Lyn Miller Smith / World Connect

EVA B. (DOWNING) METZ , 89, of Mt. Carroll died Sunday, January 23, 2000 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. Eva was born December 10, 1910 on Preston Prairie, near Mt. Carroll, the daughter of Harvey Loomer and Eva Belle (Bickelhaupt) Downing. She married Paul Metz on May 1, 1930 in Mt. Carroll. He died September 19, 1995. Eva was a Mt. Carroll High School graduate with the class of 1928. She was a homemaker and farmed with her husband all her life. Eva raised a lot of chickens, dressed them to sell, and sold eggs. She sewed for her family and enjoyed crocheting. Eva really enjoyed her garden and gave away extra produce. She could rake hay till 11:30 and have a meal on the table by 12:00. Eva made the best fudge in the world. She was a member of the Neighborhood Club, Mt. Carroll. Eva's family includes two daughters, Erma (Allen) Krum of Mt. Carroll and Nancy (Michael) Adolph of Savanna; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Florence Horner of Rockford, Illinois, Georgia Stubbe of Anaheim, California and Vivian (Cliff) Luettig of Pearl City, Illinois, and one brother Preston (Bessie) Downing of Mt. Carroll. Eva is preceded in death by her husband; a son, John; a daughter Evelyn, a brother, Harve, and a sister, Grace Getz. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. The Rev. Dave Davies of Hpe United Methodist Church in Chadwick will officiate. Burila will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOHN METZ , 63, of Savanna died Sunday August 15, 1999 in his home. He was a farmer his entire life. His family was most important to him. His hobby was bulldozing. He was born November 24, 1935 in Mount Carroll Township to Paul and Eva (Downing) Metz . He married June Shippert May 31, 1959 in Nachusa. Survivors include June Metz of Mount Carroll; three daughters, Shirley (Jim) Wierseme of Mount Carroll, and Ellen (Tim) Adolph and Sandy (Tom) Imel, both of Chadwick; two sons, Donald (Lisa) Metz of Lanark and Roger (Alisha) Metz of Mount Carroll; nine grandchildren; his mother, Eva of Mount Carroll; a special friend, Karen Jaeger of Mount Carroll; and two sisters, Erma (Allen) Krum and Nancy (Michael) Adolph, both of Mount Carroll. Preceding him in death were his father and one sister. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 18, at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery , Mount Carroll . A memorial fund has been established for Mercy Hospice in Clinton , Iowa .
Contributed by Alice Horner

ROGER PAUL METZ , age 36, of Lanark, Illinois, died Saturday, October 27, 2007 at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Reverend Dave Davies of the Albany United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2007 at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be given in Roger's memory. Roger was born July 29, 1971 in Savanna, Illinois, the son of John and June (Shippert) Metz. He is a graduate of the Mt. Carroll High School with the Class of 1989. On July 27, 2007, Roger married Melissa Weems. Roger lived for his children. He loved farming and re-building Chevy trucks. He had a knack for mechanical work, enjoyed landscaping with large boulders that he would find while farming, and liked spending time with friends. Roger will be dearly missed by his wife, Melissa Metz of Lanark; a daughter, Taylor Metz, and son, Tyler Metz, both of Lanark; two step-daughters, Samantha and Kaitlyn Myers, both of Lanark; his mother, June Metz of Mt. Carroll; his brother, Don (Lisa) Metz of Savanna; and three sisters, Shirley (James) Weirsema of Mt. Carroll, Ellen (Tim) Adolph of Chadwick and Sandra (Tom) Imel of Chadwick. Roger is preceded in death by his father and all of his grandparents

HELEN (KINGERY) MEYER , 86, of Chadwick, died this morning at Rest Haven Nursing Home in Morrison. She was a social worker for the National Tuberculosis and Health Association of Iowa and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, Iowa, the order of the Eastern star, Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem, DAR and Carroll County Historical Society. Born Oct. 16. 1896 in Chadwick, she was the daughter of Charles and Eda (McLaughlin) Kingery. Surviving are one daughter, Helen Kay Latouche of Jamaica, N. Y.; one brother, John Kingery of San Diego, Calif.; and one grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home in Chadwick with the Rev. Robert Porterfield, pastor of Chadwick Community Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount. Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

RONALD G. MIATKE , 37, Oskaloosa, Iowa, died in University hospital, Iowa City, Saturday (Jan 29, 1971) after a short illness. He was news director and broadcaster of station KBOE, Oskaloosa. He was also a minister of Gospel Tabernacle there. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, in Newman Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Cemetery, Milledgeville, with the Rev. James Black officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Woodin Funeral Home, Milledgeville. Mr. Miatke was born March 18, 1933, in Milledgeville, the son of George R. and Clara Pilgrim Miatke. He married Sylvia Beegle, Wooster, Ohio, Sept. 6, 1959. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors are the widow, three children, Rhonda, Raymond, Rex, at home; his parents; one sister Mrs. James (Helen) Kane, Milledgeville
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 1, 1971 - Monday, pg 2

Helen (Minard) MILES , 86, formerly of Mt. Carroll died Dec. 19 in the Wide Horizons Christian Science Home in Denver, Colo. Funeral services were held at the Frank Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Miles was born on March 9, 1900 in Crete, the daughter of Frank and Anna Borville Minard. She taught elementary school in Cripple Creek, Colo. and in Mt. Carroll, where she met and married Owen P. Miles on Aug. 27, 1921. He preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. Miles was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientists in Boston, Mass. and the Christian Science Society in Savanna. The deceased was a registered practitioner of the Christian Science Faith. While in Mt. Carroll, she was active in the Community Club and an officer with a special interest in beautification of the city. Survivors include four sons, Joseph and Timothy of Denver, Colo., Owen P. Jr. of Casper, Wy. and Manderson of Oklahoma City, Okla.; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent - Sterling Daily Gazette, Monday, 29 December 1986, A2, Part II

JENNIE (ROSS) MILES , a native of Savanna, died in Savanna City Hospital Thursday afternoon (October 18, 1962). Mrs. Miles was born October 21, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ross. Her husband, a Mount Carroll lumber dealer, preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Sackett Smith, Mt. Carroll, Mrs. Wilbur Stiteley, Glen Ellen, and Mrs. Dorothy Rhenstrom, Rockford; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, also a sister, Mrs. Charles Petty, Mt. Carroll, and three brothers, Arthur, Rock Falls, Paul, Mt. Carroll, and Harry Ross, Hazelton, Idaho. Rev. James Green of the First Baptist Church will conduct the service in the Frank Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.
Contributed by Alice Horner

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)

EMMA MILLER - was born in York County, Pennsylvania, September 7, 1876 and in 1879, when but a child she came with her parents to Carroll County, illinois, where she grew to womanhood. On January 1, 1893, she was united in marriage to George Edward Conrad, and to this union were born tow choldren. On April 13, 1911, she was left a widow b the death of her husband. May 12, 1912, she became the wife of William Mooney, who preceded her in death November 12, 1922. Mrs. Mooney had been a sufferer from Brights disease for some time, seeming not so bad until about two weeks ago, when it took a rather vicious form causing her death Sunday evening, June 10, 1923 at the age of 46 years, 9 months and 3 days. She leaves to mourn her passing her son of Harry, of Dixion, Illinois and her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Summers, of Chicago, Illinois, four brothers, Daniel, of Mindenmen, Colorado, George of Thomson, Illinois James,of Dixon, Illinois and Eli of Savanna, Illinois, and one sister, Mrs Leanna Peterman of New Freedom, Pennsylvania. She also leaves two grandsons and one granddaughter,and other relatives and a host of friends who sorrow because of her death. Wherever she went she made friends because of her cheerful disposition and desire to help and speak words of encouragement to those who ...... lost.
Contributed by Linda Irwin

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

HAZEL MILLER , 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

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: 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

JOSEPH E. MILLER , 78, clerk of Wysox Township, Carroll County for thirty-five years and engaged in the coal business in Milledgeville for forty years, passed away about 4:45 o’clock this morning at his home in Milledgeville following an illness of about two years. Mr. Miller was born in Somerset County , Pennsylvania October 16, 1861, the son of Cyrus and Elizabeth Miller, and came with this parents to Illinois in 1868. Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Miss Emma Herrington at Lanark on January 1, 1882. They operated a farm near here until 1891, when they moved to Milledgeville. Subsequently Mr. Miller engaged in the coal business, which he operated for a period of forty years, retiring from active work about two and a half years ago. He was a member of the Milledgeville Brethren Church . He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Ward Beard, Arlington , West Virginia , two sons, Lloyd of Sunnyside, Washington , and Edward Miller of Klondike , Alaska ; one sister, Mrs. S. M. Herrington of Milledgeville; one half-sister, Mrs. Sadie Bowers, of Lanark, and two half-brothers, William Miller and Milton Miller, both of Lanark.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, July 29, 1940

KATE (SCHLEUNING) MILLER , wife of Felix Miller, who for many years farmed the Thomas Stagg farm where Albert Prins now lives, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 1937 at the home of her son Charles Miller, near Argo-Fa. She had been in poor health for several years and for the past six months had been confined to her bed and was cared for in the home of her son. Mr. Miller during her more active years was deeply interested in her home and the tasks about the farm. She was ever faithful to these and throughout her life lived the true part of an active farm mother. Kate Schleunning, daughter of Andrew and Maggie Schleuning, was born January 1, 1871 in Salem Township, Carroll County. She was married to Felix Miller of that locality who for several years was employed on the Hostetter farm near Carroll, who were one of the first makers of ice cream in this district. They moved to Thomson to the farm owned by Mrs. Lena M. Stagg and in a few years they moved to the Thomas Stagg farm. Better than 20 years ago they bought a small farm in their native district, that of Salem, and have since lived there where they enjoyed the advantages of owning their own land. Besides her husband, Mrs. Miller is survived by two sons, Fred and Charles Miller of York Township; Mrs. Ben Martens of Chicago; Mrs. Charles Knauer of Mt. Carroll; and Mrs. Lee Morgan of near Thomson; fifteen grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Richter of Chamberlain, S. D., and Mrs. Charles Legel of Mt. Carroll; and a brother, Conrad Schleuning of Stockton. Private services for the immediate family will be held in the Charles Miller home at 1 p.m. The Rev. Mr. Hoeppner of Lanark will officiate and burial will be made in the Salem cemetery near the church. (This cemetery was Daggert/Adams Cemetery on Salem Church Road.)
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

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