EVA (ALLEN) SIMPSON , 84, died at Pinecrest Manor, Mount Morris, Saturday, June 14, 2003. Memorial services will be Sunday, June 29, 2003, at Milledgeville Brethren Church, 521 N. Main Ave., Milledgeville. The Rev. Stan Rodabaugh will be officiating. Visitation is at 1 p.m.; services at 2 p.m. Burial will be at South Elkhorn Cemetery, Milledgeville. Memorials have been established to Church of the Brethren, Dixon, and Pinecrest Nursing Facility, Mount Morris. Eva was born the daughter of Orville and Clara (Ostick) Allen on Oct. 17, 1918. She graduated from Milledgeville High School in 1936, as an honor student, Scoville Business School, Sterling. and attended Northwestern University. She was baptized at Milledgeville Brethren Church and attended Church of the Brethren, Dixon. Eva was employed as a secretary for Standard Oil Co., Chicago, and University of Illinois. Urbana. After losing her sight at age 27, she typed correspondence for the doctors at Dixon State School. Her marriage to Edwin Simpson took place in Milledgeville in 1951. They resided in the home they built together for 39 years and enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin. Ed passed away in 1990 after an extended illness. Eva was a freelance writer and editor of the "Hobby Column" for the Braille magazine Dialogue for 30 years. Eva enjoyed playing the piano, writing music and poetry, and playing "Fun and Games" on WSDR. Survivors include three sisters, Villetta Brundage of El Paso, Texas, Helen (Harold) Kelly of Freeport and Ann (Robert) Millhouse of Polo; one brother, Orville (Jean) Allen of Squim, Wash. 10 endeared nieces and nephews. Mickey (James) Jewell and JoAnne Shafer, both of Freeport, Catherine Kelly, Mark (Caralee) Kelly and Roseanne Kelly, all of Schaumburg, Blenda (Barry) Williams of Nelson, Karen (John) Hiscox of Montgomery, Minn., Allen (Jill) Millhouse of Mount Morris, Elanor (Rob) Phillips of El Paso, TX, and debbie (Greg) Stubbs of Kent WA; 17 great nieces and nephews and five great great nieces and nephews. Eva also leaves tow ladies beloved since theirchildhood, Judy Weigle of Laurenceville GA and Missy Lantz of Ft Worth TX; her caregiver of 12 years, Margie Fornero of Sterling; plus many dear friends.
Daily Gazette June 24, 2003

JOHN SIPE , 79, of Mount Carroll, died Thursday at Freeport Memorial Hospital. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date of death as December 1982.) He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll. Born May 27, 1903 in Lanark, he was the son of Milton and Nettie (Bohrer) Sipe. He married Ada Buchwalter Feb. 3, 1929 in South Beloit. Surviving are his widow; four sons, Richard and Wayne, both of Mount Carroll, Phillip of Savanna and Jack of Baudette, Minn.; one daughter, Mrs. Carol Craig of Chadwick; 20 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Steve Erickson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p. m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WAYNE "BUTCH" SIPE , 40, of Mount Carroll died Tuesday at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date of death as February 1984.) He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Mount Carroll. Born May 4, 1943 in Savanna, he was the son of John and Ada (Buckwalter) Sipe. He married Dwana Dittmar April 16, 1962 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are his widow; his mother, Ada Sipe of Mount Carroll; two sons, Rick and Daren, both of Mount Carroll; three brothers, Richard of Mount Carroll, Phillip of Savanna and Jack of Bandette, Minn.; and one sister, Carol Craig of Chadwick. Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Frank Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Erickson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WILLIAM B. SIPES , 74, retired Mt. Carroll business man, passed away about 6:30 o'clock Sunday evening at his home in Mt. Carroll. His death was due to pneumonia.He was born Mar 15, 1865 at McConnelsburg, Pa. the son of David and Angelina (Binkley) Sipes. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Hanson and a grandson, Robert Hanson of Mt. Carroll, one sister, Mrs. William H. Staley of Carnegie, Pa. and a brother, Harry Sipes, of Sterling. His wife passed away Nov. 12, 1930. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from Frank brothers funeral home. Rev. Kames Foard will officate and burial will be made in Oak Hill cemetery.
Freeport Standard Journal Jan 29, 1940

GLADYS SISLER , 65, Mount Carroll, died Friday in Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa, after a long illness. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the date of death as October 1977.) Survivors include her husband, Harold; three sons, Ray, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Richard, Gardena, Calif., and Randy, Denver, Colo,; two daughters, Mrs. Janettee Gurdock, Chicago, and Mrs. Mary Sue Roberts, Savanna; 13 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Frank Funeral Home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 8 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

GLEN SISLER , 89, 1022 W. Empire St., was dead on arrival at Freeport Memorial Hospital. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as February 1983.) He was employed by the Henney Motor Company from 1929 until its closing, and then by Micro Switch until retirement in 1960. He was a member of Embury United Methodist Church and a veteran of World War I. Born Nov. 20, 1893 in Mount Carroll, he was the son of Oscar and Margaret (Fritz) Sisler. He married Florence Frederick who died in 1927. On March 27, 1929, he married Ruby M. (Smith) McIlhattin in Mount Carroll. Surviving are his widow; one son, Glenn C. Jr., Freeport; one daughter, Mrs. June Johnson, Rockford; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Marion Dickman, Silver Spring, Maryland; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, one brother, and one sister. Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. William H. Blomberg, pastor of Embury United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 4 to 8 tonight at the mortuary. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

BETTY (GILBERT) SITES , 81, of Milledgeville died Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, at her home. She was born June 9, 1925, in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Cloy and Mable (Smith) Gilbert. Betty married Paul Sites on Oct. 7, 1945, in Milledgeville. Mrs. Sites retired in 1986 from the Farm Credit System as a record keeper. Survivors include two daughters, Jane (Wayne) Bossler of Maryland and Anne (Ray) Schubert of Freeport; one sister, Lois Leonard of California; two brothers, Robert Gilbert of Milledgeville and Earl Gilbert of Texas; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. Memorial services will be 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville, with the Rev. Kathy Burkheimer officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the church. A memorial fund has been established for Trinity Lutheran Church and Illinois State Grange Memorial/Honor Scholarship. Arrangements were made by McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.
Contributed by Joy Crofton-Kruse

PAUL SITES , 88 of Polo, formerly of Milledgeville, died July 24, 2005 at the Polo Reh. Center. He was employed by Milledgeville schools as a custodian. Mr. Sites was born Nov. 30, 1916 in Milledgeville, the son of Geroge and Georgia (Nair) Sits. He married Betty Gilbert on Oct. 7, 1945 in Milledgeville. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Jane Bosler of Crofton MD, Anne Schubert of Freeport; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was preceeded by a sister, Alberta Reeder. Memorial services at 5 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church Saturday with Rev. Kathy Burkheimer officiating. Burial at Peugh Cemetery near Coleta.

FANNIE (HITTLE) SLEER , for many years a resident of Lanark, passed away on Saturday morning, September 6th, at the Caroline Mark home at Mt. Carroll, where she had resided for a little more than seven years, except when visiting with friends and relatives. She was one of Lanark's ablest pioneer women and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her funeral was held from the Christian church at Lanark, of which deceased had long been a faithful member, on Monday afternoon, September 8th, at 2 o'clock, Rev. P. E. Roll, the resident minister, conducting the service. Interment in Lanark cemetery beside the remains of her husband, who passed away about fifteen years ago.

Her Biography, written (by herself) shortly after the death of her daughter Lurena, was found among Mrs. Sleer's papers. Of the five children mentioned, Dr. Nettie Ames, of North Platte, Nebr., and Clarence J. Sleer, of La Crosse, Wis., survive. Lurena Sleer Petty died at Mt. Carroll., Ill., in 1916, Lawrence J. at Stillwater, Minn., in 1920 and Esther in infancy.
Contributed by Elsie Harmon

ARMAND L. (PALMER) SLICK , passed to a better world on November 12, 2004. She had been a resident of Provena St. Joseph Home for more than five years. Armand was born January 21, 1916, in Mt. Carroll, the daughter of Ivy (Smith) and Elmer Palmer. She attended Mt. Carroll schools and graduated in 1932. She married Fred Slick April 11, 1936, in Paw Paw. She and Fred farmed in rural Shannon until they semi-retired and moved to the village of Shannon in 1977. Fred always said, "Armand is the best hired hand in Carroll County. Armand was a fifty-year member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon. As an active member she taught Sunday school for 25 years. She also served on many committees and was a member of United Methodist Women. Later she enjoyed helping with the church newspaper. Armand enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and baking. She made many beautiful quilts and afghans, which she shared with family and friends. Armand is survived by her sons, F. Lee (Rosemary) of Palos Heights, Larry (Ellen) of Freeport, and Gerald (Diane Perpetua) of Jupiter, Florida; grandchildren, Wendy (Tim) Slick-Davidson of Rockford, Rachel (Guillermo) Galvan of Lombard, Greg (Katie) of Sausalito, California, and Kim of Newport Beach, California; step-grandchildren, Adam Newman of Freeport, Aaron (Tammy) Newman of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Andrew Newman of Rockford, Alec (Joy) Newman of Middleton, Wisconsin; one great granddaughter, Hunter Marie Davidson; and eight step great grandchildren; sisters-in-laws, Francis Williamson of Mt. Carroll and Pauline of Maryland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents, husband, three brothers, one sister, and one grandson, Captain A. Yale Slick, USMC, precede Armand in death. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 17, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon, with Rev. George Woosnam officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport. Visitations will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hermann Funeral Home, Shannon. A memorial fund has been established in her name.
The Prairie Advocate

LOTTIE (SMITH) SLICK , 94, of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Mount Carroll. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as April 1981.) She was a member of First Baptist Church of Mount Carroll and the Woman’s Relief Corps. Born May 11, 1886 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of Thomas and Ellen (Dick) Smith. She married Harry Slick Jan. 26, 1907 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are one son, Fred of Shannon; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy (Ted) Jeddeloh of Sun City, Fla., and Mrs. Pauline (Burt) Zink and Mrs. Frances (Arthur) Williamson, both of Mount Carroll; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, two daughters and one brother. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Dana Martin, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MRS. FRANK SNELL - Monday at one o'clock p. m. occurred the deatb of Mrs. Frank Snell,one of Milledgevil1e's most highly respected ladies. She had been in poor health for many years but for the past three weeks she was confined to her bed with bronchitis. This so affected her organic heart trouble that she died. The night before her death she rested well and ate quite heartily for both breakfast and dinner. Her husband was in an adjoing room writing to his daughter, Miss Clara, who is a teacher in the State Normal school when he heard sounds, and going to her bedside found here dead. Her daughter was immediately sent for and arrived Tuesday. The funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 o'clock a. m at her late home. (Jan. 7, 1901 written on obit)

JENNIE (MANUS) SNETCHER , 78, of 6822 S. Bolton Road, Shannon, a former schoolteacher, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1991, at Freeport Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. She began her teaching career in the fall of 1930 and retired in May 1977 from the Pearl City School District, having taught in many area rural schools. She was a graduate of the former Hershey Grade School, Pearl City, and a 1929 graduate of Freeport High School. She attended Illinois State Normal Teachers College at Normal and graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. She was a charter member of Alpha Mu Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and served as chapter president. A member of Zion United Methodist Church, rural Pearl City, she taught Sunday school and served many years as administrative board secretary. Born in rural Pearl City on April 6, 1912, she was the daughter of Dirk G. And Clara (Wessels) Manus. She was married to LaVere T. Snetcher of Pearl City on Nov. 25, 1945, at her parents’ home in South Freeport. She and her husband farmed together near Pearl City and Shannon. Surviving are her husband; one son, Lynden of Shannon; one daughter, Genevra Snetcher of Freeport; grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Schuman of Pearl City; and one brother, Alvin Manus of Freeport. Preceding her in death were her parents, one grandson, one sister, and one brother. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Zion United Methodist Church. The Rev. David Decker and the Rev. Eldon Schriver will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Pearl City. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Offenheiser-Schwartz Funeral Home, Pearl City. Memorials have been established for the church and the scholarship fund of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HEATHER EILEEN SPANOGLE , age 36, of Mt. Carroll, died Friday, September 30, 2005 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2005 at the United Methodist Church, Mt. Carroll. Interment took place at the Oakville Cemetery, rural Mt. Carroll. There will be no public visitation. Memorials may be given to the family in Heather's memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com
Heather was born February 24, 1969 in Freeport, the daughter of David Spanogle and Carolyn Spanogle. She attended Bethel Christian High School in Dixon, and graduated from Rockford Lutheran School, Rockford, Class of 1987. Following graduation from high school, Heather attended Highland College, North Central College, College of DuPage, and Wheaton Conservatory of Music. During her college years she studied early childhood development, but most importantly she studied voice and theatre. Heather loved singing and performing for others. Heather participated in 14 productions at Timberlake Playhouse. She enjoyed singing Broadway show tunes. Among her favorites were "Music Man", "Oklahoma!", and "Big River". Heather gave the gift of hope to cancer patients through tissue and organ donations. She donated her time to various charities, usually with young children in mind. She and her mother sent aid packages to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and toys to children following the terrorist attack in New York City in 2001. Heather sent cards and letters to soldiers in the Armed Forces. Heather also enjoyed reading, children literature, closely watching current events on television, wildlife, and dogs. Heather will be deeply missed by her mother, Carolyn Getz of Mt. Carroll; two brothers, Jerrod (Michelle) Getz of Savanna and Ryan (Sandra) Getz of Lostant; her three nieces, Gaia, Irie, and Sophia; her aunt, Camilla Mackay of Milwaukee, WI; and her uncle, Dave (Kay) Mackay of Vancouver, WA. Her father, David Spanogle; her stepfather Wayne Getz; and her grandparents, precede Heather in death.

RALPH ALBERT SPANOGLE , 84, farmer and livestock broker, of Milledgeville died Monday, April 18, 1994 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. Born Nov. 14, 1909 in Milledgeville, he was the son of Charles Albert and Ella (Bussell) Spanogle. He married Kathryn E. Courts June 29, 1935. She died in April 1937. On Jan. 10, 1939 he married Dorothy Kathleen Trapp in Quincy. She also preceded him in death. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus of Polo. He was a member of the Lions Club for 27 years and served on the Carroll County Fair Board since its organization in 1953. Surviving are one daughter, Catherine (Kenneth) Shaffer of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Emily G. Baumeister, Polo, Esther A. Boyd and Marian E. Buffington, both of Milledgeville; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death were one brother and one sister. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Polo with the Rev. Matthew Rudden of St. Bernadette Church of Rockford officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Polo. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Allen-Woodin Funeral Home in Milledgeville. Memorial funds have been established for the Carroll County Fair Association, the Milledgeville Fire and Ambulance Department and St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Polo.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HELEN (PAULEY) SPEER , age 84, of Mount Carroll, Illinois, died Friday, October 7, 2005 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mount Carroll. A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 2005 at the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, Mt. Carroll. Reverend Mark Harkness of the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church will officiate. Inurnment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Helen was born July 24, 1921 in rural Mount Carroll, Illinois, the daughter of Howard and Ethel (Sisler) Pauley. She married Wayne E. Speer on April 25, 1942 in Mount Carroll. Helen was a receptionist for Dr. C.G. Piper in Mount Carroll for many years. She was instrumental in the building of the Mt. Carroll Swimming Pool through the “Sink or Swim” store. Helen was a member of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church. Helen’s family was important to her and she loved them very much. She enjoyed the time she spent with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many friends. She spent time working on family genealogy. Helen will be deeply missed by her husband Wayne of Mt. Carroll; her daughter, Janet (David) Smith of Mount Carroll; her son, Gerald Speer of Elizabeth, Illinois and two grandchildren, Jennifer (Shane) Brandel and Jason (Janice) Smith; and a brother in-law, Carlos “Cub” Zillhart of Mt. Carroll. and one sister-in-law, Gail Speer of Rockford. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; a son, Charles; a grandson, Kent; a sister, June Zillhart; and a brother and sister in-law, Francis and Dorothy Pauley.

GILBERT LEE SPENCER , 46, of Chadwick, was dead on arrival at Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton, Iowa of an apparent heart attack (03 Dec 1979). Born June 6, 1933 in Freeport, he was the son of Meryl and Helen (Katzenberger) Spencer. He married Glenda Ashby January 30, 1955 in Mt. Carroll. Surviving are his widow; his father, Meryl Spencer of Rockville, Ind.; his mother, Mrs. Helen Hammond of Mt. Carroll; one son, Martin at home; two daughters, Marnay at home and Mrs. Marci Jonvenas of Daleville, Ala.; one brother, Ted of Beloit, Wis.; one half-brother, David of Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Donna (Jesse) Warfield of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Darlene (James) Edwards of Rockford; one half sister; and one grandchild. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Tony Hawkins, pastor of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. His body was cremated. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARY (LAWRENCE) STAPLEY - At her home in Belmond, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1894 of paralysis, Mrs. Mary Stapley, aged 89 years, 1 month and 15 days. Mary Lawrence was born in County of Kent, England in (16 November) 1805. In 1830 she married John Stapley of the same county. The first twenty-seven years of their married life was spent in England. In 1857 she, in company with her family immigrated to this country, settling in Carroll Co. IL near Fremont. In 1873 Mr. Stapley was killed by a falling timber while helping raise a barn, and from that time she lived with her son Henry, who took charge of the farm after the death of his father. In 1893, with her son she removed to Belmond, IA, where her death occurred. Mrs. Stapley was the mother of 15 children, of whom but three survive her; William of Marshalltown, IA, Frederick, who lives near Monticelli IL and Henry who resides at Belmond, IA. Besides her own large family she reared three grandchildren, for her son James. These were ever objects of her tenderest care and solicitude and repaid her by the deepest affection and filial love. Until her departure from Great Britian, Mrs. Stapley was a member of the established church of that country, but united here with the M.E. Church of which she continued a consistent member until death severed this tie as it does all others. "Aunt Mary" as she was known to her family and friends was a simple, kind woman to whom duty and religion were lamps whereby her feet were to be guided. Hatred, malice and their kindred passions had no place in her heart or life. Stern in her ideal of virtue and duty, she still as gentle in criticism and judged as she judged herself. Generous and forgiving, she bore with those who sinned against her and forgave them as she hoped to be forgiven. Her span of life stretched from the beginning of a centruy into its last decade. For 89 years she fought the good fight and kept the faith. With serene and perfect faith in her Savior, full of years and good works, she has gone to her reward. **
Mary and her husband John are both buried at Fairmont Cemetery Polo, Ogle Co IL

RONALD R. STARR , 70, of Thomson, Illinois died Wednesday, December 21, 2005 in Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2005 at the Law -Jones Funeral Home in Thomson with Pastor Michael Jones of the York Baptist Church officiating. Burial will take place in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Military Rites will be accorded by the Donald Ashpole American Legion Post # 1025, Thomson. Friends may call from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday December 23, 2005 at the Funeral Home. Ronald was born August 14, 1935 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Harold and Flossie (Grover) Starr. He was a graduate of Thomson High School, Class of 1952. Ronald served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Lois Bultema on May 29, 1970 in Fulton, Illinois. Ronald worked as a Boiler-Maker and was a member of the Boiler Makers Union Local # 16. He put his skills to work all around Illinois and parts of Iowa. Ronald enjoyed flying his own plane, he was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing and golfing. He was a true Green Bay Packer fan. Ronald will be deeply missed by his son, Timothy Starr of Peoria, Illinois; Two brothers, Kenneth (Arlene) Starr and Lowell (Donna) Starr, both of Thomson. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Bryan Neil Starr.

NORMA (SHRECK) STOCKNER , 79, of Thomson and formerly of Kewanee, Ill., died, Saturday at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, Ill. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. The Rev. Wayne Brinkmann of St. John's Lutheran Church in Clinton will be officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee, at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. She was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Kewanee to Lewis and Wilma Winter Shreck. She married Robert M. Stockner on Nov. 29, 1941. He died in 2003. She graduated from Woodhull High School in 1941 and beauty school. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where she was active in the Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nancy (Mark) Jackson of East Moline, Ill.; two sons, Randall (Judy) Stockner of Kewanee and Alan (Debbie) Stockner of Metamora, Ill.; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and one brother, Lewis (Patricia) Shreck of Kewanee. She was preceded in death by her husband, a stepgranddaughter and both parents.
Clinton Herald April 5, 2004

HOWARD ARNOLD STOLTS , age 85 formerly of Chadwick, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 at the Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home in Sterling, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 12, 2005 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Chadwick, Illinois. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorials may be given to the family in Howard’s memory. Howard was born September 13, 1920, the son of Paul and Louise (Zabel) Stolts in Ismay, Montana. Howard graduated from Custer County High School, Mile City, Montana, Class of 1939. Howard was in the United States Army during World War II, part of the U.S. Army Field Artillery, 11th Armor Division. On August 18, 1942, he married Marian Irene Taylor in Chadwick. Marian passed away on October 2, 1992. Howard was the General Manager and Parts Manager for Handel Implement & Hardware for forty-four years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Evangelical Free Church of Chadwick, a fifty-four year member of the Chadwick American Legion Post #739; and the Chadwick Masonic Lodge #867. Howard very much loved and enjoyed his family. In his spare time he enjoyed, word puzzle’s, and taking long walks. Howard was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Howard will be deeply missed by his son, Robert Stolts of Camanche, Iowa; three grandsons, Bryan (Karrie) Stolts of Camanche, Michael Stolts of Wynona, Minnesota and Nickolas Stolts of Clinton, Iowa; two great grandchildren, Kalley and Jonathan Stolts; one brother, Donald (Lorraine) Stolts of Powell, Wyoming. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife Marian; and one sister in infancy.

ELVA (STAGE) STORM , 95, of Mt. Carroll died Oct. 30, 2005 at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport. SHe farmed with her husband in the Mt. Carroll area for 30 years. Mrs. Storm was born Nov. 26, 1909 in Thomson, the daughter of Willis and Elizabeth (Smith) Stage. She married Theodore R. Storm on March 26, 1938 in Freeport. He died Dec. 15,1979 in Rockford. Survivors include a daughter Ann Crouse of Mt. Carroll, two grandaughters and two great-grandaughters. She was preceded by a son, Richard in infancy; three brothers, Leonard, Merle and Vern and a sister Lois Collinson. Services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Burial at Uper York Cemetery.
Contributed by Jan Roggy

WILLIAM ROBERT STOTLER , age 81, of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, October 30, 2005 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church in Savanna. Pastor Michael Wey will officiate. Inurnment will be in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna at a later date. Friends may call 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund for the First Presbyterian Church, Savanna. William was born April 8, 1924 in Jerome, Missouri, the son of Raymond and Oma (Campbell) Stotler. On March 9, 1954 William married Alvina Cecelia Bolz in Sidney, Nebraska. William served in the United States Army from March 10, 1943 till March 9, 1946; he then worked for the Department of the Army as a civilian for thirty-three years with one overseas tour in Okinawa for three years. William enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, and traveling. He was a past member of the Lions Club, Member of NARFE, and an Elder and active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Savanna. William will be dearly missed by his wife, Alvina; his three sons, Raymond E. (Melva) Stotler of Henderson, Colorado; Rodney D. (Donna) Stotler of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, and David L. (Sandra) Stotler of Sidney, Nebraska; one daughter, Wanda F. (Todd) Anderson of Brandenburg, Kentucky; two brothers, Arthur (Clara) Stotler of Salem, Oregon and James (Lauretta) Wooster of Kingman, Indiana; four sisters, Ethel Cooley of Rolla, Missouri, Betty (Harold) Warren of Denver, Colorado, Dorothy (Bill) Richinson of Moody, Missouri and Billie (Dale) Kirkendall of Montpelier, Ohio; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. William was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Viola McKinney; one sister, Jane; one brother, Paul; one granddaughter, Shana

DUANE CALVIN STURTEVANT , 65, 1016 S. Arcade Ave, formerly of Shannon, died Thursday, February 28, 1991, at home. He farmed most of his life in the Shannon and Lanark area. Most recently, he worked as a Pinkerton Security guard at Micro Switch in Freeport, Illinois. He was born at Shannon on August 2, 1925, the son of John H. and Matie (Brinkmeier) Sturtevant. He married Helen Jean Brockmeier on October 10, 1978, at Shannon, Illinois. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Linda (Stan) Irwin,of Dubuque, Iowa, and Connie Greenfield of Lanark; one son, Gary and wife (Connie) Sturtevant of Seymour; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Sandra (Nick) Hampton of Muskogee, Okla., one stepson, Charles Brockmeier of Lewiston, Mich., 5 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Mildred (Huber) Horner of Shannon, and Mrs. Katie (Erwin) Plock of German Valley. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters and four brothers. Burial will be in Spring Valley Cemetery, rural Shannon.
Linda Irwin - Freeport Journal Standard

EMMA (BARNES) STURTEVANT , was born in Heckermer county, New York, May 01, 1852 and died in Freeport, Illinois April 06, 1921, aged sixty-eight years, eleven months and five days. At the age of ten years she moved with her parents to Ridott, Illinois. Shortly after this, her mother died and she was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Justin Grilley. They moved from Ridott to Cherry Grove township in 1862 and she made her home with them until her marriage to George Sturtevant in 1874. They located on a farm and continued in this vocation until Mr. Sturtevant's death on August 29, 1884. Mrs. Sturtevant, with her small children made her home on the Grilley farm for a number of years. As soon as the oldest of her four sons was able to help about with farm work, she again took up farming and lived northwest of Shannon for a year or two, later moving to Freeport, where she continued to reside until her death. Her health had been failing for the past year, but she was able to be about her household duties, until about three weeks ago, when she was taken suddenly worse and gradually failed until her death. During the pastorate of Rev. Geo Gable ,she was converted and joined the Methodist church in Shannon, remaing a consistent member of this church up to her departure. Besided her four sons, Orville of Beloit, Wisconsin, Bert of Shannon, Matt of Wyoming, and Robert of Freeport, she leaves four grandchildren to mourn her departure. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon in the home of her son Bert, and were conducted bhy Rev. J.G. Finkbeiner, the pastor of Bethel church. Mrs. Baum and Mrs. Boyle sang appropiate selections. Rev. Mr. Delp of Lanark offered prayer.
Contributed by Linda Sturtevant Irwin - Clippings of Matie Brinkmeier Sturtevant

JACAB STURTEVANT , a resident of Carroll County for more that 83 years, passed away at the home of his son, David Sturtevant on April 15, 1926. Jacob Sturtevant was born in Carroll County, Illinois, near Point Rock, at Mt. Carroll on Dec 6, 1842. In the year of 1862, he enlisted for the Civil War and served the entire duration of the war, in Company B, 26th Regiment, Illinois Infantry 15th Army Corps. On Nov. 30, 1867 he was united in marriage to Katherine Brubaker, who departed this life June 26, 1908. This union was blessed with 12 children, 4 of whom preceded him in death, namely Anna, Joseph, Elizabeth, and George. He leaves to mourn his dimise one daughter and 7 sons. Mrs. George Smith of Lanark, Il. David and John of Shannon, Il., William, Charles, and Alvin of Freeport, Jacob of Savanna,and Frank of Beloit, Wis., also 47 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and two sister, Mrs. William Payne and Mrs.Mary Mooney of Shannon, Ill. Mr. Sturtevant has been a resident of Carroll County his entire life. He has made his home with his son David for the last 17 years. The departed will be greatly missed by the family and community. The funeral services were held at the home of David Sturtevant, Saturday at one o'clock, April 17, 1926. The seven sons, one daughter and one Mrs. Payne were present at the funeral, all of the grandchildren but a few from Rockford also were present. The services were conducted by Rev. I. J. Letherman, pastor of the Methodist Church at Shannon, Il. The subject for discourse was " A Time for All Things" Text Eccles 3:1. The music was furnished by Mrs. Roy Adams and Mrs. Ira Byington. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Six of the grandsons acted as pall bearers, namely Earnest, David, Jacob, and Clayton Sturtevant and John and Clarence Smith. Three of the Civil War Veterans namely, George C. Byers, John Rogers, and Benjamin Straw were present at the funeral and witnessed the cermony of the American Legion at the grave. The ceremony was lead by Earl Baum, representative of the Firing Squad of the Frank Leslie Boyle camp No. 379 at Shannon, Ill. The remains were laid at rest in the Spring Valley cemetery.
Contributed by Linda Sturtevant Irwin - Clippings of Matie Brinkmeier Sturtevant

JOHN HIRAM STURTEVANT , retired farmer, passed away at his home early Friday morning February 12, 1965 after a brief illness. He was born December 23, 1882 son of Jacob and Catherine (BRUBAKER) STURTEVANT. He married Mattie BRINKMEIER on Nov. 30, '04. They farmed in the Shannon area for some years before retiring to their residence on the south edge of Shannon. Mr. Sturtevant was a member of the Shannon Methodist church. His survivors include his wife, two daughers, Mrs. Huber (Mildred) HORNER, Mrs. Olla (Bertha) WILHELMS, two sons, Melvin of Freeport and Duane of Shannon, a stepdaugher, Mrs. Erwin (Katie) PLOCK of German Valley and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Sturtevant was preceded in death by his parents, nine brothers, three sisters, two infant sons and infant daugher and a grandaughter. Funeral service was held in the EUB Church on Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Robert Hartman officiating. Burial was made in the Brethren cemetery at Shannon.
Contributed by Julie Wirgau, great grandaughter of John Sturtevant

JOSEPH BENJAMIN STURTEVANT , was born in Loran township, Jo Daviess county, Il. February 13, 1868 and died at Watertown hospital, Saturday, February 22, 1913, aged 45 years. The deceased was the son of Jacob and Katherine Sturtevant, old residents of this community,having moved near Shannon when he was a child and aside from a year or more spent in the Dakotas, he has lived in this vicinity. His mother passed away June 8, 1908, after which the family circle was broken up. He was a man of many good traits, among which was his large heartedness, generosity and kindly feeling toward one and all. Joe was an exceedingly hard working man and no task was too severe to undertake. Some years ago, he met with an accident and received a wound on the head which gradually worked upon him until his mental condition became serious. Several months ago he was taken to Watertown for treatment, but no signs of improvement were evident at any time and his large robust form gradually wasted away and he passed away. His remains were brought to Shannon, Monday evening and taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. George Smith where they lay in state until Wednesday afternoon when services were held at the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Whitten and interment made in Spring Valley cemetery. He leaves to mourn his demise his aged father and eight brothers and one sister, David, George, William, Jacob, John, Charles,Alvin ,Franklin, and Lucy (Mrs. Smith). Three brothers and sisters preceded him to the grave. The relatives have the sympathy of the public in their bereavement.
Contributed by Linda Sturtevant Irwin - Clippings of Matie Brinkmeier Sturtevant

MARTHA CATHERINE (BRINKMEIER) STURTEVANT - Funeral service for Mrs. John (Matie) STURTEVANT, a lifelong Shannon area resident, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Bethel United Methodist Church here. The Rev. Russell Coats, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Brethren Cemetery, Shannon. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight at Scharman Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established. Mrs. Sturtevant died Wednesday morning in Freeport Manor Nursing Home after an extedned illness. Born Dec. 16, 1885, in Loran township, she was the daughter of Henry and Louisa (STEINKE) BRINKMEIER. She was married to John STURTEVANT Nov 30, 1904. He died on February 1965. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Huber (Mildred) HORNER and Mrs. Olla (Bertha) WILHELM, both of Shannon, and Mrs. Erwin (Katie) PLOCK of German Valley; a son, Duane of Shannon; a sister, Mrs. Ervin ALBRIGHT of Lena; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by three sons, a daughter, a sister, four brothers and two grandchildren.
Contributed by Julie Wirgau, great grandaughter of Martha Sturtevant

RAY EDWARD STURTEVANT son of Mr. and Mrs. John STURTEVANT, died at its home in Spring Valley on Saturday, February 26, 1910, after a brief illness with pneumonia, at the age of five months and eleven days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. D. H. Ross at the Spring Valley M.E. church. ng Valley M.E. church.
Contributed by Julie Wirgau -from the clippings of Matie Brinkmeier-Sturtevant.

VERLA (BREED) STURTEVANT , age 81, of Savanna, Illinois, died Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at Provena - St. Joseph Center, Freeport, Illinois. A Private Memorial Service is being held at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Inurnment is being held in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna. Verla was born May 18, 1924 in Stockton, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Hintz) Breed. She attended Stockton schools, and graduated from Stockton High School, Class of 1941. On January 26, 1946 Verla married Jack Paul Sturtevant in Dubuque, Iowa. Jack passed away on October 6, 1998 in Clinton, Iowa. Verla was very much loved and enjoyed her family, close friends and her cat "Suzie". In her younger years, Verla worked at the Savanna Army Depot. She then worked at Eaton Corporation in Savanna as a Quality Control Inspector for twelve years. Verla was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Savanna and the Savanna Women of the Moose. She enjoyed reading, dancing, crocheting, gardening, taking long rides in the country and listening to Big Band Music, blues and jazz. Verla will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Vicki (Robert) Marquardt of Algoma, Wisconsin and Jackie (Jon) Jones of East Moline, Illinois; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, Wayne Breed of Stockton, Illinois; and two sisters in-law; Martha Canavan of Savanna and Hazel Breason of Chicago, Illinois. Verla was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; three brothers, Murnice, Ross and Carson Breed; and two sisters, Earline Hunt and Aleda Belle Albrecht.

RUSSELL R. STUVER , 68, of Savanna, died Wednes-day at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, 309 Chicago Ave. There will be no funeral service. The body will be cremated following the visitation. He was born Feb. 25, 1935, in Reads Landing, Minn., to Cecil and Jenny Phillips Stuver. He married Donnalee Hicks on July 3, 1960. He worked with the Milwaukee, SooLine and CP railroads as a technician for 42 years. Survivors include his wife; two sons Michael (Bridget) Stuver of Savanna and Matthew Stuver of Savanna; a grandson; eight brothers, Charles (Shirley) Stuver of Milwaukee, Wis., Cecil J. (Annabelle) Stuver of Chillicothe, Mo., Richard "Bud" (Jean) Stuver of Milwaukee, Larry (Peggy) Stuver of North Carolina, Tom (Mary) Stuver of Chillicothe, Dale (Erla) Stuver of Sedalia, Mo., Jerry Stuver of Chillicothe and Tim (Martha) Stuver of Trenton, Mo.; and three sisters, Nancy Baker of Chillicothe, Karen Stumper of Kansas City, Mo., and Jenny Kay Steele of Chillicothe. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Russell Stuver Memorial Fund. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
Clinton Herald October 20, 2003