HARRY C. SAGER
- Died in this city (Savanna) on Tuesday evening, March 6, 1884, of heart disease, Mr. Harry C. Sager, aged 32 years. Mr. Sager was born in Mt. Carroll, where he lived until last June when he removed his family to Savanna. He leaves a wife and two little daughters, one five and the other eight years of age to mourn his early death. He was a man of generous nature and good impulses, and enjoyed the confidence of his friends and neighbors. His remains were taken to Mt. Carroll on Saturday, where the funeral took place, and he was laid to rest among the scenes of his early life. (Savanna Weekly Times March 14, 1884)
From another Mt. Carroll newspaper -- The remains of Harry Sager, who died in Savanna last week, were brought to our city Saturday and interred in the Oak Hill cemetery. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church, Rev. C. L. Logan officiating.
CHARLES SALTOW
- Funeral services for the late Charles Saltow of Thomson, former Savanna businessman, will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the Fuller funeral home in Savanna. Burial will be made in the Savanna Cemetery.
He is survived by his widow, two sisters, Mrs. Owen Smith of Savanna and Mrs. Edward Guenzler of Mt. Carroll and three brothers, John and George Saltow of Savanna and William Saltow of Sterling.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard 15 November 1938
GEORGE SALTOW
, 78, Thomson, a former Savanna resident and Milwaukee Railroad employee, died Aug. 10, 1968 in a Moline, Il. hospital where he had been a patient for one year. Mr. Saltow, a life-long resident of the Savanna area was born May 30, 1884 in Woodland township the son of Fred and Sophia (Oswald) Saltow. He was married to Efie Oberheim who preceded him in death in June 1934 and was married to Lucia Belle Henderson April 16, 1941. Surviving are his wife, Lucia; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Buckwalter of Savanna and Mrs. Frank (Betrice) Hamilton of Jacksonville, Fla. ; a son, George Jr. of New Bern, N.C. ; three step sons; Clair (Dorothy) Scudder of Morrison, Barney (Mahala) Scudder of Morrison; Jerry (Marguerite) Scudder of Fulton; one step daughter Mrs.Kenneth (Beulah) Fletchic of Morrison; 24 grandchildren, and 38 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.Mr. Saltow was a retired 50 year employee of the Milwaukee railroad and a member of the Veteran Employees Association of the railroad. Funeral services were held in the Law-Jones Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Brooks , pastor of the Community Church officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery between Mt. Carroll and Savanna.
Contributed by Judy Hook
LUCIA (HENDERSON) SALTOW
, 85, of Thomson, Il. died Saturday, April 15, 1978 at Morrison Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 11, 1893 in Camanche, Iowa the daughter of William and Naomi (Courtney) Henderson. She was reared and educated in Camanche and Albany, Il. She married Clair Brookfield Scudder in 1910 in Moline, Il. She married George Saltow in 1941. She resided in Morrison from 1925 to 1943 where she was employed at the Hub City Cleaners. She moved to Savanna for five years and later to Thomson, Il. Survivors include three sons; Clair (Dorothy) Scudder of Morrison, Bernard (Francis) of Rock Falls, Gerald of Thomson; one daughter Mrs. Beulah (Kenny) Fletchic of Morrison; one stepson George Jr. of North Carolina; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Frank (Bea) Hamilton of Florida and Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Buckwalter of Savanna; 10 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Bertha (Roy) Hanson of Albany, Mrs. Pearl Thompson of Geneseo and one brother. Funeral services were held at the Renkes Reynolds Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Sheay of St. Anne's Episcopal Church of Morrison officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery (near Mt. Carroll) in Carroll County . A memorial has been established.
Contributed by Judy Hook
MRS. MERRITT L. SAUNDERS
- Mrs. Madge Rhineheimer, North 2nd St. Clinton has received word of the death of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Merritt Saunders, 1746 Pine St. Beloit Wisc. which occurred Friday (20 May 1932). Mrs. Rhineheimer left to attend the services which were held on Sunday.
The deceased husband Merritt L. Saunders is the son of Dr. & Mrs. M.L. Saunders who lived in Thomson many years ago. Dr. Saunders at one time published the Thomas Broadax of "Hew to the line, let the chips fall where they may" fame.
The youngest daughter, Grace, now Mrs. Fred Green of Morrison also attended the funeral Sunday in company with her sister, Mrs. Rhineheimer and Mr. and Mrs. Goodenough of Morrison.
26 May 1932 - Thomson Revue
ANDREW SCHLEUNING
passed away last Thursday, at his home west of Chadwick, after a lingering illness of more than six months. The aged sufferer bore his affliction with fortitude and viewed with calm resignation the approaching end of his earthly pilgrimage. He was born in Ulrichstein, Germany in 1833. In 1867, he came with his family to America and settled in the neighborhood where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred at the age of 73 years. He left to mourn his departure a devoted wife, two sons, five daughters, three brothers, and 26 grand-children. The sons and daughters are Mrs. Frank Zahn of Salem, E. C. Schleuning of Fair Haven, Mrs. Reuben Knadler, of Woodland, Mrs. Charles Richter of Salem, Mrs. Felix Miller of York, Mrs. Chas. Legal of Mt. Carroll, and Conrad Schleuning, Jr. who lives at home. His brother Conrad Schleuning lives in Fair Haven, John Schleuning in Salem and Adam Schleuning at McCool Junction, Nebraska. Deceased was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Black Oak, in which church the funeral service was held Sunday afternoon, in charge of Rev. Wm. Kessler the pastor, who spoke in both the German and English. The text for the German discourse was taken from Rev. 3:11 and the English from Ps. 23:4. The church was filled with the friends of the departed and many were unable to gain admission. Burial was had at the church cemetery.
Contributed by Ron Geison
ANNA ELIZABETH (GUENTER) SCHLEUNING
- As already announced Mrs. Conrad Schleuning died on last Wednesday Sept. 14th (1904). Death caller her from the scenes of this world in the midst of pursuing her dailey routine. She was away from home assisting Rev. and Mrs. Lutz Horn who was preparing to leave that day. Mrs. Schleuning was subject to heart trouble for many years. She always had a premonition that her end would come suddenly. Mrs. Conrad Schleuning, nee Guenther was born April 6, 1842 in Repgeshain Hessen Darmstadt Germany. She came to this country in 1865 arrived in Fair Haven Feb. 6th of that year. On March 6, 1865 she married her surviving husband. They reared a large family of children, of whom all are living but one daughter, Mrs. John Miller who died about two years ago.
The surviving children are Mrs. W. H. Spealman, of Rushville, Neb., Mrs. Henry Traum and Mrs. John Queckboerner of Salem, Mrs. William Lotz of Fair Haven. Two daughters Julia and Rosa are at home, and two sons William and Henry who are both residents of Fair Haven. Besides husband and children she leaves nineteen grand children. The funeral was held on Saturday from her late home at one o'clock. Services were held in the Lutheran church of which she was a member. Many of relatives, friends and neighbors were in attendance upon the last sad rites. In the death of Mrs. Conrad Schleuning passes from our midst one that had been a great help in the home, a kind neighbor and one that was esteemed by a large circle of friends. She was a devoted helpmate and a kind mother. Home and family was all to her.
Contributed by Ron Geison
HENRY CONRAD SCHLEUNING
was born in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, June 4th, 1839. He was the 4th son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Schuchard) Schleuning. Baptised June 23, 1839, confirmed in the Lutheran Church in 1853. He immigrated to America in 1859, was united in marriage with Anna Elisa Guenther March 26, 1865. March 27 of the same year he enlisted as a soldier in the Union Army. When the war was ended he received his honorable discharge Dec. 16 1865. Mrs Schleuning preceded him 6 years ago, Sept. 14, 1904. Nine children were born to them. One daughter Mary Miller died about 7 years ago. Those living are : Mrs W. H. Spealman, Nebraska; Mrs. Henry Traum, Lanark; Mrs. John Queckoerner, Chadwick; Mrs. Wm. Lotz, Lanark; William and Henry, Chadwick; Miss Julia, who has kept house for the father since the mother's death; and Mrs. Samuel Stein, the youngest daughter south of Chadwick. There are 23 grandchildren living. Also two brothers survive him.
After the war was over they settled on the farm now occupied by his son Henry. Ten years ago he quit farming and built a house on the other farm across the road. They both were members of the Black Oak Lutheran Church and helped to build the church. Mr. Schleuning was also a member of the Grand Army Post at Chadwick. It can be said he was much beloved everywhere outside the family circle as well as among his own relations. It is also claimed by neighbors that he was never known to have a serious dispute with any man, a peace maker, honest, industrious and always sober. Many will miss him. He suddenly passed away Saturday, Sept. 3, 1910 about 4 P. M., while in Chadwick, having been unwell for a week. The cause of death was apoplexy. His age was 71 years, 2 months and 27 days. Tuesday, September 6 the funeral services were held in the Black Oak Lutheran Church, conducted by the pastor Rev. Mack, who preached in German and Rev. W. J. Funkey of Chadwick preached in English and conducted the service at the grave. A quartette of the Chadwick Lutheran Choir sang in German and English in the church and at the grave as the casket was lowered. A very large gathering of friends was in attendance.
Contributed by Ron Geison
ESTHER J. SCHMALING
86, of Argo Fay, died Saturday, March 20, 1999 at her home. She was born Monday, March 17, 1913 at home in Argo Fay, daughter of George and Ruby (Kneale) Schmaling. After graduating from Mount Carroll High School , she attended Francis Shimer College at Mount Carroll , and received her degree from Wheaton College . She was a school teacher for 45 years, at Emerson country school near Chadwick, Hickory Grove country school near Mount Carroll , Argo Fay School , Chadwick School District and Thomson School District . After her retirement in 1975, she taught piano lessons. Surviving are one brother, Leland of Mount Carroll; one niece, Melissa (Jeff Coverdill of Albany ; one nephew, Steven Schmaling of Mount Carroll ; and three grandnephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Lois, in infancy. The funeral will be at noon Tuesday at Argo Fay United Methodist Church with the Rev. Brenda Byrne officiating. Burial will be at Upper York Cemetery in Argo Fay. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the church. A memorial fund has been established for the church.
Contributed by Alice Horner
CARL SCHRINER
, one of the oldest citizens, of the state and a pioneer of Carroll county, died at the home of his daughter Eliza Shriner was born in Germany Oct. 11, 1811 and has been a citizen of Carroll county since 1848. He was a Christian gentleman and father of the Blackoak Evangelical church. He leaves behind five stalwart sons who are prominent in Carroll county and one daughter Eliza. Mr. Schriner was a true gentleman, an honest citizen and an honor to the county in which he lived.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Gazette, July 28, 1904, page 5, column 2
LILLIE (WOODIN) SCHRINER
, 75, passed away about 7:45 this morning at her home on East Pearl St. She had been bedfast the past two months. Tenative arrangements for Thursday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Walter E. Koepf will officiate and burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Formerly Lilile Alice Woodin, she was born at Fremont IL May 14, 1864. Her husband the late Wesley Schriner passed away in 1932. She is survived by a son Wesley of Brookville and two grandsons. Mrs.Schriner was a member of the Lutheran church. (From Larry Reynolds)
JEROME L. SCHROEDER
,age 70, of Mount. Carroll, Illinois, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded.Memorials may be given to The First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 S. Clay Street, Mt. Carroll, Illinois, or to a local Al-Anon chapter in Jerome's memory.
Jerome was born August 5, 1937, the son of Leonard and Florice (Yeager)
Schroeder in Chicago, Illinois. After high school, Jerome served his country in the United Sated Air Force. Upon his discharge, Jerome returned to college and received his Bachelors degree from Northeastern University in Evanston, Illinois. Jerome married Bonnie Schafer on July 5, 1969, in Savanna, Illinois. Jerome worked for several companies as an electrical engineer.In his spare time, Jerome loved model railroading, photography, reading, and watching movies. Jerome was a member of the Chadwick Model Railroad Club. Most of all, Jerome loved spending time with his family and friends. Jerome will be missed by his wife Bonnie of Mount Carroll; a daughter Eina Schroeder of Mount Carroll; and three grandchildren Jocelyn, Ashley and Taylor. Jerome is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother Brian.
AMELIA (MOECIEL) SEIPLE
, 91, of 612 Main St., Savanna, died Tuesday, July 31, 1990, in Savanna City Hospital. Mrs. Seiple was born May 20, 1899, in Chadwick, Illinois, to George and Kathryn Wagner Moeckel. she married Arthur Seiple, February 18, 1920, in Clinton, Iowa. He died in 1963. she was a housewife and was a member of Savanna VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. The funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday in Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with the Rev. Paul Bendit, Community United Church of Christ, officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, where a 3 p.m. VFW Auxiliary memorial service will be conducted. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery.
JOE SEITZ
- First Lieutenant Joe Seitz Ret., age 91, of Savanna, Illinois, died, following a long illness, on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at the First Presbyterian Church in Savanna with Reverend Michael Wey officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery with Military Rites accorded. Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, December 22 at the First Presbyterian Church. A Memorial fund has been established for the First Presbyterian Church in Savanna and the Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Mt. Carroll in Joe's memory. Joe was born on March 14, 1915 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Mary (Koss) Seitz. He married Lessetta Dauphin on June 18, 1959 in Mt. Carroll. Joe enlisted in US Army in 1933, he was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Joe retired in 1956. Joe received many medals, commendations and awards for his service. He worked for the Carroll County Highway Department, the Savanna-Sabula Bridge, the US Post Office in Savanna and he owned and operated the Palisades Motel for 12 years. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his dogs. Joe also enjoyed woodworking and working with stained glass. Joe was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Savanna for many years and was also a member of the Northern Illinois Forrestry Association. Survivors include his wife, Lesetta; one daughter, June (John) Bimm of Thomson, Illinois; two sons, James (Georgieann) Seitz of Dumfries, Virginia, and Joe (Rena) Seitz of Lowell, MI; five grandchildren, Joey Seitz and Luke (Jessica) Seitz of Lowell, MI., Donna Houzenga, Sheryl (Ron) Sipe and Michael (Donna Kaufman) Mangler of Savanna, Illinois; four step-grandchildren; Terri (Mark Fellows) Bimm of Chicago, Illinois, Chris (Pat) Foltz of Thomson and Laura (John) Figg of Lowell, MI, Allison Albright of Lowell, MI; six great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Violet Seitz of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; and many nieces and nephews. Joe is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Seitz, and one sister; Ann Skafer.
LESSETTA V. (DAUPHIN) SEITZ
- 94, of Savanna, Illinois died Thursay, January 17,
2008. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Monday, January 21st, at the First
Presbyterian Church in Savanna with Reverend Michael Wey officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 pm Sunday, January 20th, at the Law-Jones
Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial will follow in the Savanna Township Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church., Savanna.
Lessetta V. Seitz was born October 14, 1913, in Savanna, the daughter of Victor
and Mattie (Palmer) Dauphin. She graduated form Savanna High School in 1930,
and attended Brown Business College in Clinton, Iowa. Lessetta was united in
marriage to Joe Seitz on June 18, 1959, in Mt.Carroll. Together they owned and operated the Palisades
Motel for twelve years. Lessetta worked as a secretary in the Savanna area for
several law firms, at the Carroll County Farm Bureau for fifteen years as a
bookkeeper, the secretary for the provost marshal at the Savanna Army Depot, and
was secretary at the soil and water district office in Freeport, Illinois. She
also worked as a court reporter in Carroll and Jo Davies Counties, retiring in
1977. Lessetta was on the Carroll County Board for twenty eight years and was
very involved in politics.
Lessetta will be dearly missed by one daughter, June (John) Bimm of Thomson,
Illinois; two sons, James (Georgieann) Seitz of Dumfries, Virginia, and Joe
(Rena) Seitz of Lowell, Michigan; two brothers, Fred (Geraldine) Dauphin of
Savanna, and Palmer (Margaret) Dauphin of Savanna; two sisters, Hazel (Harold)
Brinkmeier of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, and Dorothy Malone of Savanna; five
grandchildren: Joey Seitz and Luke (Jessica) Seitz of Lowell, Donna Houzenga, Sheryl (Ron) Sipe and Michael (Donna Kaufman) Mangler of
Savanna; four step-grandchildren, Terri (Mark Fellows) Bimm of Chicago,
Illinois, Chris (Pat) Foltz of Thomson, and Laura (John) Figg of Lowell; Allison
Albright of Lowell; six- great grandchildren; four step great grandchildren;
three great great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Lessetta was preceded in death by her parnets, her husband, and three brothers;
Victor, Paul, and Ben Dauphin.
GEORGE SELLERS
, 68, of East Savanna died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday (12 Apr. 1951) in the City hospital, where he was admitted Monday. Services have been arranged for 3 p.m. Sunday in the Law funeral home, with Rev. Benjamin Heideinan of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna cemetery.
He was born Jan. 24, 1883, in Pleasant Valley township, Jo Davies county, the son of the late Daniel and Alpha Dow Seller. He was married Jan. 16, 1912, to Bernice Cranson, who died April 18, 1924. A carpenter by trade for the last 10 years he had been secretary in the local carpenters’ union office.
He is survived by a son, Bernard, of Savanna; two daughters, Mrs. Enid Adrian and Mrs. Kenneth Spear, both of Rockford; one brother, Owen Sellers of Mt. Carroll, and five sisters, Mrs. Mae Mutchmore, with whom he lived, Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Oliver Gillogly, also of Savanna, Mrs. E. M. Green of Elgin and Mrs. N C. Bullock of California. He was preceded in death by his wife, a sister, Mrs. Carleton Harris and two children in infancy.
****Funeral services for George F. Sellers, 68, who died Thursday night in the city hospital were held
Sunday afternoon in the Law funeral home, with the Rev, Benjamin Helderman, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. During the service, Arnold Berntsten sang two hymns, with Mrs. Raymond Phillips at the piano. Pallbearers were Forest and Clifford Flack, C. E. Dyer, Merle Griswold, Lee Miller, Frank Lineback. Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. Glen Brock, Mrs. Forest Flack and Miss Peggy Smith.
WILLIAM H. SELLERS
, 91, died Thursday at 4:45 p.m. at the Manor Nursing Home in Polo where he had been a patient for six weeks. The body was removed to the Woodin Funeral Home in Milledgeville where friends may call after Saturdayi noon. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Woodin Funeral Home with Rev. H. H. Rowsey officiating. Burial will be in South Elkhorn cemetery. Sellers was born May 19, 1864, to James and Charolette Reamar Sellers in Franklin County, Pa. He came to Illinois in March, 1895. He was married to Lillie Williams, Dec. 12, 1899 and she preceded him in death July 5, 1947. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stoller of Greencastle, Pa., and Mrs. Grace Martin of Hagerstown, Md.
EVELYN M. (SPEALMAN) SENNEFF
, 91, of Chadwick, a homemaker, died Wednesday July 1, 1998 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . A daughter of Harvey L. and Olive (Stover) Spealman, she was born June 29, 1907 in Chadwick. After graduating from Chadwick High School , she attended classes three years at Frances Shimer College in Mount Carroll . On June 20, 1929, she and Kenneth Woy Senneff were married in Chadwick. He died April 25, 1988 in Freeport . Her memberships included Chadwick Evangelical Free Church, charter member in 1943 of Carroll County Republican Women, Order of the Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution, Carroll County Historical Society, and Chapter GA of the P. E. O. Sisterhood, past president from 1952 to 1954. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge and reading. Surviving her are one daughter, Linda Gates of Rockford ; one son, Herbert Senneff of Mount Carroll ; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one nephew and three nieces. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, one sister, Violet Frank; and one brother, Herbert Spealman. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . Burial will be at Chadwick Cemetery
HERBERT BYERS SENNEFF
, age 73, of Mt. Carroll died Friday, October 19, 2007 at the FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport.
A Memorial Service was held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2007 at the Frank-Laws-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with Reverend Dave Vidler officiating. Inurnment was in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick with Military Rites accorded by the Mt. Carroll American Legion Post #67. Friends may call from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Monday, October 22, 2007 one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10006 in Herb's memory.
Herb was born on November 17, 1933 the son of Kenneth Woy and Evelyn (Spealman) Senneff in Freeport. He graduated from Chadwick High School with the Class of 1951 and then served his country in the United States Navy from 1953-1957. After military service he attended Michigan State University and graduated class of 1960. On January 17, 1975 he married Martha E. James in Mt. Carroll; Martha died April 13, 1996 in Freeport.
Herb worked in building material sales for Bramlet and F. Meyer Supply, Sterling and after retiring he worked summers at the Mississippi Palisades State Park, Savanna. Herb was a member of the Chadwick Masonic Lodge for nearly fifty years. Herb enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and classical music.
Herb will be dearly missed by three daughters, Julie (David) Cuckler of Mt. Carroll, Patricia (Christopher) Nelli of Schaumburg and Carol (Joseph) Hoeniges of Bloomington; seven grandchildren, Rachel (John) Laufenberg, Sara and Laura Cuckler, Kyle and Erin Nelli, Lily and Ivy Hoeniges; three great grandchildren, Genevieve and Julia Laufenberg and Ethan Cuckler; one sister, Linda Gates of Rockford; and one niece and one nephew.
His parents, and wife, Martha, precede Herbert in death.
HUGH F. SENNEFF
, 79, of Fulton , formerly of rural Chadwick, a farmer and veteran, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998 at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City . Son of Freece and Mila (Farnham) Senneff, he was born Wednesday, June 26, 1918 in Fair Haven Township . After graduating from Chadwick High School , he continued his education at the University of Illinois in Champaign , where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education. He and Phyllis M. Schaut of Mount Carroll were married October 20, 1945 in Arlington , Virginia . During World War II he served was a captain in the Army Air Corps, serving in the Philippines and New Guinea . After his return home, he raised dairy cattle and hogs on the family homestead until 1994, and was a member of the Carroll County Farm Bureau. In addition to farming, he was a schoolteacher, He taught agriculture at Milledgeville High School , and math and science at Thomson until retiring in 1980. After World War II he taught evening classes to returning veterans. For several terms he served as president and secretary of the Chadwick Board of Education. He was a lifelong member of Fair Haven United Methodist Church . Surviving are his wife; three sons, James D. and Thomas H. (Jessica) Senneff, both of Fulton , and Michael D. (Ruth) Senneff of Bettendorf, Iowa; one daughter, Pamela K. (Tom) Drury of Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his brother, David Senneff of Tucson , Arizona . His parents died previously. A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Fair Haven United Methodist Church . Inurnment will be at Fair Haven Cemetery . Military rites will be conducted by the Thomson American Legion Post 1025. The Revs. Brenda Byrne and Dave Davies will officiate. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. Memorial funds have been established for Fair Haven United Methodist church and Salvation Army.
ISADORA (MANNING) SENNEFF
, age 89, of Argo Fay died Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna.
A Funeral Mass was held 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 15, 2007 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, with Father Dennis Atto as Celebrant. Burial was in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was held from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, October 14, 2007 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.
Isadora was born May 1, 1918 in York Township, the daughter of Bernard and Catherine (Halfman) Manning. On December 30, 1937, Isadora married Irvin R. Senneff at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton. Irvin died on March 17, 1998 in Clinton, Iowa.
Most of all Isadora enjoyed being a homemaker, raising her children and being a grandmother. She helped her husband in the family business, "Senneff Trucking" and also worked several years at National Lock Company and Eaton Corporation, both in Savanna. Isadora was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, and past member of the Altar and Rosary Society, and a past President of Thomson School District PTA.
She will be dearly missed by two sons; Gerald (Adrian) Senneff of Pleasanton, California and Tom (Kathy) Senneff of Savanna; three daughters, Barbara Senneff of Sun Lake, Arizona, Jeaninne (Jim) Clark of Clinton, Iowa and Rosemary (Paul) Skocz of Arnold, Maryland; fourteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle (Shirley) Manning of Polo and LaVerne (Norma) Manning of Upham, North Dakota; four sisters, Mary Kordel of West Palm Beach, Florida, Leota Cavanaugh of Polo, LaVonne Blakeslee of Livingston, Montana and Donna Conklin of Beloit, Wisconsin.
Her parents; her husband, Irvin; one daughter, Beverly Schroth; great grandson, David Lee; three brothers, Jack, Edward and Bernard; and one sister, Eleanor Zubaty, precede Isadora in death.
MILA (FARNHAM0) SENNEFF
, 83, died at her home in Chadwick Monday [04/08/1974] night. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church of Chadwick with the Rev. Raymond Kleinhaus officiating. Burial will be in Fair Haven Cemetery. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home in Chadwick after 8:30 a.m. Friday. Mrs. Senneff was born April 16, 1890 at Postville, Iowa, the daughter of Abel and Linnie Clark Farnham. She married Freece Senneff on Aug. 7, 1912 at Fair Haven. He died Oct. 1961. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, David, Tucson, Ariz.; and hugh, Chadwick; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Alice Wassinger, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two brothers, Hugh, Rockford; and Vern, Freeport. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother.
DONALD SHIPMAN
, 88, of Milledgeville, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at CGH Medical Center.
Donald was born on Aug. 10, 1919, in Brookville Township, Ogle County, the son of Harry William Scott and Lelah Pearl (Ford) Shipman. He married Betty Marie Buckwalter on Sept. 27, 1941, in Nashua, Iowa. Donald worked as a mechanic at the former Carter Chevrolet in Milledgeville and later retired after 20 years from Kraft in Milledgeville. He was a 50-year member of both the Milledgeville Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star and a member of the Freeport Scottish Rite.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Marie of Milledgeville; two sons, Gregory D. (Gayle) Shipman of Sterling and Paul M. (Diane) Shipman of Milledgeville; his daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Sharon) Frederick of Bradenton, Fla.; his twin brother, LaVerne Shipman of Milledgeville; his sister Merna Edwards of Lanark; five grandchildren, Shelly (Roger) Kallal, Kevin (Tonya) Janssen, April Shipman, Ashley Shipman and Josh Shipman; eight great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son-in-law, Raymond Frederick.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at the Lanark Cemetery, Lanark. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements were completed by McDonald-Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, Milledgeville.
Memorials in his memory to the Milledgeville Fire Department would be appreciated.
LULA MAE (BUSHMAN) SHIPMAN
,69, of 521 Holcomb Ave., died Sunday afternoon (22 September 1990) in Coventry Village, Sterling, flowing an extended illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Milledgeville Brethren Church with Rev. Kenneth Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery , Milledgeville. There will be no visitation. Local arrangements were completed by the Allen-Woodin Funeral Home. Mrs. Shipman was born April 6, 1921, in Milledgeville, the daughter of Virgil E and Clara Lulu Puterbaugh Bushman. She was a graduate of Milledgeville High School . She married Dallas (LaVern) Shipman on Sept. 27, 1940, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua , Iowa . She was custodian at the Milledgeville High School for 12 years prior to her retirement in 1984 and was also employed for 20 years at Sengs Grocery in Milledgeville. She was a member of the Milledgeville Brethren Church . She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Nancy Eastabrooks, Milledgeville; and Mrs. Gary (Mary Lou) Simpson, Polo; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Woessner and Mrs. Keith (Alberta) Wilkinson, both of Milledgeville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons in infancy, and three brothers.
WILLIAM SHILEY
, 86, of Mount Carroll died Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Son of Harry L. and Lucy (Ray) Shiley, he was born Monday, September 3, 1911 in Lanark. He and Frances L. Schneider were married. She died in March 1990. After graduating from Lanark High School in 1932, he attended Northern Illinois University at DeKalb. In 1945, he began working for Prairie Farms Creamery in Mount Carroll , and was later a troubleshooter for DeLaval in Chicago until retiring. He served in the US Navy during World War II. His memberships included Mount Carroll United Methodist Church , Cyrus Masonic Lodge of Mount Carroll for 51 years, AF&AM and formerly Savanna Moose Lodge. Surviving him are one daughter, Sharon Peters of Mount Carroll ; one son, Larry (Joyce) Shiley of Fort Madison, Iowa; 5 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Iva Mae Hartman of Clinton , Iowa , Irene (Harold) Combs of Sacramento, California, and Mary Alice Boyd of Savanna; and one brother, Darwin Shiley of Dixon. One son-in-law preceded him in death. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
SHIPMAN
- The son born to Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Shipman of Milledgeville Friday [12/17/1943] night at the Sterling public hospital passed away a few hours after birth. Prayer services were held Saturday afternoon and burial was in the Bethel cemetery west of Milledgeville.
ANNA (KENDALL) SPENCER
, daughter of John and Elizabeth Kendall, was born at Hagerstown, Maryland, August 18, 1860 and died in Polo, Illinois May 11, 1928. She came to Freeport, Ill. in 1876 and was married to Edwin J. Spencer of Elkhorn Grove, Illinois, Dec. 25, 1881. To this union was born one son, Orville of Elkhorn Grove who, with her husband is left to mourn her departure, besides two grandchildren Lovira and William Spencer and two half-brothers, Ira and Ezra Kendall. Three brothers, Charles, Andrew and John Kendall preceded her in death. Most of Mrs. Spencer's married life was spent in and around Elkhorn Grove, until about eight years ago when the family moved to Jump River, Wisconsin, where they have resided, until a short time ago, when she was brought to Polo where she passed away after a short illness. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon in the Union Church conducted by the Rev. A.E. Ulrich. Mrs. Ulrich sang two appropriate selections,
Contributed by Steve Schack
ISAAC SPENCER
, was born near Collinsville, Conn., January 31, 1832 and died at his home in Eagle Point, Ill., January 4, 1921, aged 88 years, 11 months and 4 days. He was the son of Naaman Spencer and Diantha Benham Spencer. He was the youngest of ten children, all of the others having preceded him in death. In the spring of 1833, the Spencer family left Connecticut and moved to Bradford County, Pa., where they remained until the fall of 1837, when Naaman Spencer Sr. and son Allen came to Elkhorn Grove to prepare a home for the Spencer family. They moved into a log cabin which had been built by John Ankeny in 1831 but abandoned when the Blackhawk War broke out. Uncle Harry Smith was the owner of the cabin and he let the Spencers have some land to plant corn and potatoes. In 1843 they moved to Eagle Point where the subject of this sketch has since lived. He was married on September 26, 1861 to Romelia Maxwell of Delhi, Delaware Co., New York, with whom he lived happily until her death, which occurred June 28, 1907. On April 13, 1908 he was married to Mrs. Phalia (sic - Thalia) Lovira Wood with whom he spent his declining years in happiness. He was a great fisherman and hunter and probably no resident of Illinois has ever killed more of our native game than has Mr. Spencer. When deer no more frequented these parts, he made many trips to Wisconsin and never returned without his share of he game. No one ever went to him seeking aid for the needy or for any good cause without receiving it. Besides his wife, he leaves to mourn for him, six stepsons, 14 nieces, 5 nephews and a host of friends and neighbors, who will miss the smile and pleasant greetings Uncle Ike had for every one, The funeral services were held at the West Elkhorn church conducted by the Rev. Sylvester Sanford."
LEE BLAINE SPENCER
, 73, Chadwick businessman for many years, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday in the Manor House in Polo. Death came following an illness of about three months. He had previously been a patient in Deaconess Hospital in Freeport. The body was removed to the Frank Funeral Home where final arrangements are being made. Time of the funeral will be announced in Tuesday's paper. He was born July 21, 1882, in Shannon, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Spencer. He was reared and educated in that community, and for the last 47 years had owned and operated the Spencer Motor Co. here. He was married April 18, 1906 to Bertha Loechel. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Chadwick, of the Chadwick Masonic lodge, the Consistory and Shrine. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Vaughn Caldwell of Chicago, Mrs. Anton Vold, Grand Meadow, Minn.; four sons, Meryl Spencer of Stockton, Ned Spencer of Argo Fa, Clifton and Robert Spencer of Chadwick; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1946, his parents, one brother, William, a sister, Ola and a half-brother, Fred.
NAAMAN SPENCER, SR.
- This town and vicinity have been called to mourn the loss of one of its most honored and aged citizens Naaman Spencer, Sr., aged 84 years, 8 months and 20 days. He died at the residence of his son; Isaac Spencer of this place, on the 3d inst. Mr. Spencer leaves a large circle of relatives and friends, his direct descendants numbering over one hundred. He was born at Hartford, Connecticut, April 13th, 1788, and was married 1809, and emigrated to Bradford county, Pa., in 1834, where he remained five years. In the fall of 1839, he emigrated with his son, Allen B. Spencer, to Elkhorn Grove, Carroll County, this State. In the spring following, his family joined him in his western home. In 1844 he removed to this place, in Ogle county, where he has since resided. Mr. Spencer was a strong advocate of all measures of freedom, freely acquiescing in the improvements of the age with that zeal that marks the character of our early western settlers.
NED SPENCER
, 69, of Argo Fay, died Tuesday evening at Savanna City Hospital (December 1984). He operated a grocery store in Argo Fay from 1946 - 1983. Spencer was a member od Chadwick First Lutheran Church and the Chadwick Masonic Lodge. For many years, he was Carroll County zoning administrator. Born Aug. 24, 1915 at Chadwick, he was the son of Lee and Bertha (Loechel) Spencer. He married Mary Louise Rister on Dec. 24, 1937 in Lanark. Surviving are one son, William of Thomson; two daughters, Mrs. Susan (Gary) Handel of Chadwick and Mrs. Nancy (Larry) Geerts of Thomson; one brother, Meryl of Rockville, Ind.; one sister, Mrs. Maida (Tony) Vold of Peoria, Ariz.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers and one sister. Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Chadwick. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Frank Funeral Home, Chadwick, where a Masonic service will be held at 8:30 p.m.
CHARLES S. SWEET
, 83, of Lanark, passed away at 2 p.m. Friday in the Freeport Memorial Hospital. Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Frank Funeral Home, Lanark, the Rev. Paul Anhalt, pastor of the Faith Lutheran Church, Foreston, officiating, with burial in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home between 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday.
ADA C. (GRAVES) SMYTHE
, 89, of Savanna died Thursday, May 25, 1989 at Savanna City Hospital. (Note: She was born March 14, 1900, the daughter of Samuel and Hannah [Lambert] Graves. She married Richard Smythe.)
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery.
CLARA (MORING) SNAVLY
, 83, Lanark died early Thursday [03/07/1974] morning at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. Burial will be in Shannon Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Friday. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Snavely was born June 19, 1890, the daughter of Lewis and Caroline Zumdahl Moring at Florence Station. She married Harve Snavely on Feb. 9, 1911 at the home of her parents. He died in 1960. The couple farmed at Lanark following their marriage and until retirement. She was a member of the First Brethren Church at Lanark. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Ruth) Parker, Lanark with whom she made her home; four sisters, Mrs. Jake (Anna) Snavely, Shannon; Mrs. Walter (Mabel) Vietmeyer, Forreston; Mrs. Chester (Esther) Rusenberg and Mrs. Oliver (Ruth) Bastian, both of Freeport. She was preceded in death by one son and two daughters.
LUCILLE R. STRANSKY
, 81, of Savanna died Wednesday, May 1, 1991 at Savanna City Hospital. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives her date of birth as October 26, 1909.) She and her husband, Jason, were owners and operators of the former Stransdale Dairy in Savanna and farmed in the Savanna area. uneral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery, both at Bryan, Texas. Visitation will be today at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Local arrangements were completed by Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna.
NATHANIEL HAMILTON STRAW
was the son of Mr. John Solomon Straw and Mrs. Rebekah Straw. He was born near Halifax, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on September 5th, 1837, and died at his home in Shannon, Ill., Tuesday, January 11th 1910, from obstruction of the bowels after an illness of twenty-two days. Thus our beloved friend passed away having attained the age of 72 years, four months and six days. Mr. Straw came west with his parents in 1849, when he was but 12 years of age, and located in Stephenson County, Ill., near Scioto Mills. He lived there with his parents for nearly four yeas, after which he and his parents moved into the neighborhood of Lena, Ill. They lived there three years, and then moved onto the farm of Dr. Martin which later came to be the location of Shannon. The deceased he being a young man of 19 years of age at that time. Shortly after this he farmed for himself and later purchased a farm northwest of Shannon. In 1862 he married Miss Susanna Gross. After her death he united in marriage to Miss Susan Afflerbaugh on the 4th of April 1865. He continued to live on his farm near Shannon for some 15 years, after which he moved into Shannon where he continued his residence until his death. Nathaniel Hamilton Straw was one of a family of 14 children, only three of whom are living, viz: R. B. Straw of Polo, Ill., J. F. Straw of Independence, Iowa, and Mrs. Emma Sherrits of Quasqueton, Iowa, all of whom were at his bedside through the illness. Mr. Straw was a man well known throughout this section, and the true, pure and honorable life which he always lived is an example for all mankind to follow. He was a good man and citizen, a man with a reputation unblemished; a kind and affectionate husband and brother, a true friend and neighbor and his daily walk among us is sadly missed. Mr. Straw served for about fifteen years on the Shannon Board of Education and was a member of the board of trustees of our schools at the time of his death. For a number of years he served in the capacity of trustee and steward of the M. E. Church. He served as justice of the peace in Shannon continuously for 28 years, and was identified with much of the public affairs of our town during his residence here. His council and advise was widely sought and in his official capacity he would always advise against litigation. He desired to see all men at peace with one another, and to this end advised and lived. So having lived an exemplary citizen he died at peace with all men and with his God. Thus Shannon is deprived of one of its best and most highly respected citizens. he was a man of a happy, jovial disposition and always contented and during life, by good, practical business judgement he amassed quite a fortune. We will miss our dear friend sadly. Funeral services were held at Bethel Ev. church on Thursday, january 13th, at 2 p.m. conducted by Revs. Ross and Van Evera, and interment at the Brethren cemetery.
REUBEN B. STRAW
- One of the best known and respected citizens of our community has passed to his eternal rest. He has been living on borrowed time for many years and now his Lord and Master has said it is enough enter with thy rest. A good man has fallen: an honored neighbor and friend has passed to his reward. The battle fought, the victory won, he is now able to lay the trophies at the feet of his Captain Jesus Christ. Reuben Benjamin Straw, son of Jonathan Solomon and Rebecca Long Straw, was born in Jackson Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania June 22, 1845 and died April 14, 1929 in his home in Shannon aged 83 years, 10 months, 22 days. In 1857, when twelve years of age, he, with his parents came West and settled north of Freeport and later they moved to this vicinity where he has since lived. He often spoke about being among the first settlers of this community having helped break up the virgin soil upon which Shannon now stands. In May 11, 1869, he was united in marriage to Susan Glasser. If he would have lived to May 11 next month they would have celebrated their 60th Anniversary of wedded life. A good long time, yet short as compared with eternity. To this union were born nine children. Two died in infancy. Mrs. Arlie Hartman passed away in 1910. Thomas in 1923 Mrs. Nora Moll just preceded her father to the spirit world in January 21 of this year. Mr. Straw was a loyal son of our Republic. When the great rebellion came he served 15 Reg. Illinois Infantry Volunteers Company H. He took great pride in the order Grand Army of the Republic filling prominent places in the order. Masterfully he could read the burial ritual of his comrades to whom he was able to pay the last due respect. Only three of his comrades remain. Not only was he a loyal son of our great nation but a loyal devoted son of God. During the great revival conducted by Rev. Sole in which Bishop W. H. Fouke was converted Mr. Straw gave his heart to the Lord. He remained faithful. How we loved to hear him pray. When the pastor called on him a few days before his death and led in prayer father Straw assented to the prayer by raising his emaciated arm heaven word and hearty amens. He has gone to the place where encampments never break up. Those who remain are the sorrow stricken wife; four children: Mrs. Mary Fisher, Harry, William, and Mrs. Hattie Rienart, 13 grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister and a host of other relatives and friends. Thus we have lost a good companion, an affectionate father, a kind neighbor and friend.
Oh, our hearts are pained and bleeding. JOSEPHINE SWAGGARD
- Charles Woodin’s mother, Mrs. Josephine Swaggard, passed away at her home in Lanark Monday [11/08/1915] afternoon. The funeral was held Wednesday and interment in Union cemetery. Rev. Z. T. Livengood officiated.
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Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 29, 1955 - Friday, pg 2, col 1
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Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, April 10, 1974, page 2, column 1
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Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 20, 1943, page 9, column 3
Contributed by Steve Schack from the Tri-County Press, Polo, IL, pg, 6, 13 Jan 1921
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 7, 1955 - Monday, pg 2 col 2
Contributed by Steve Schack from the Ogle County (IL) Press, page 1, 11 Jan 1873
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Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 7, 1974, page 2, column 1
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As he said he would some day,
Now his soul is with our Saviour
Crowned with joy and white array,
But our loss must be his gain
As we join in hopes refrain,
Soon we'll meet our sainted father,
And with him in heaven reign.
When we see this solemn sight,
Yet what ever God has purposedIs,
and ever must be right,
But his father was strong and clear.
Brave soldier knew no fear
As he plunged into the Valley
Conquering death through Christ his King."
Contributed by Debbie Dephaepe
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, November 12, 1915, page 6, column 5
