ALICE ADELINE (HINDS) TAYLOR
was born at Essex, Vt., November 17, 1848, moved to northern Illinois with her parents at the age of eighteen. She was married to Frederick N. Taylor, October 24, 1868 at Thomson, Ill., where they lived until 1882 when they moved to Hamilton County, Iowa, which has since been their home. To this union eight children were born, two of whom—Hattie and Freddie, died in early childhood. The surviving children are: Mrs. Laura Seamonds of Webster City, Mrs. Ivy Burr, of Pocahontas, Ralph C., of Swaledale, Vernon M. of Duncombe, Frank F., and Mrs. Myrtle Riley, of Jewell. Besides her husband and six children, she leaves two sisters, three brothers, nineteen grandchildren and five great grand children. She united with the Church of Christ at Jewell, during Evangelist Cole’s ministry, of which she has ever been a faithful member. She has been through ill health, quite closely confined to her home for many years, but was visiting at the home of her son, Ralph, when death came, after but three day’s illness.
She departed this life August 31, 1922, at the age of 73 years, 9 month and 14 days. Unable physically to do many of the things she would have loved to do, she did far more in her sweet and patient ways, which were ever an inspiration to all who knew her. Her last words and thoughts were so characteristic of her—not to reassure her loved ones of her own welfare, but comforting words to the husband whose loving devotion and constant companionship have meant so much to her. She was blessed in having her children near her while she lived and with her when she passed from the home here to wait for them in the home beyond. They in turn are blessed in the memory of a loving mother, a devoted father and a happy home. Of her it may be truly said:
“Her children rise up and call her blessed;
Her husband, also, and he praiseth her, saying:
Many daughters have done virtuously,
But thou excellest them all.”
The funeral was held at the home on Monday afternoon by Rev. Bruger, of the Church of Christ, assisted by Rev. Burr, of Des Moines, and Rev. Williams, of Johnson City, Illinois. Her three sons, Frank Taylor, Ralph Taylor, and Vernon Taylor, a grandson, Floyd Davis, and two nephews, Cliff Taylor and Ray Taylor, acted as pall bearers. Relatives in attendance were the children, one brother, E. H. Hinds, of Thomson, Ill., a sister, Mrs. Ida M. Howe, of Lena, Ill., her cousin E. J. Leighton, wife and son, of Fort Dodge, a sister-in-law, Mrs. L. H. Taylor and son, Alfred, two nieces, Mrs. Earl Riley and family and Mrs. Amos Burr and family, all of Des Moines, two granddaughters, Mrs. J. B. Hurst and family, of Webster City, Ia., and Mrs. Boyd Smith and family, of Lawn Hill, Iowa. One grandddaughter, Mrs. Freda Giefer, who recently moved to Mexico, was unable to be present.
Contributed by Pat Juon
JUNE HODGE TEETER
, 95, of Rockford, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at Cor Mariae Center in Rockford.
Daughter of George A. and Anna (Hodge) Teeter, she was born June 13, 1901 in Lanark.
She was a bookkeeper 26 years at Kelly-Williamson in Rockford, retiring in 1986. She belonged to Lanark United Methodist Church, and was a volunteer at Rockford Memorial Hospital.
Surviving her are two cousins, Joan Sprinkle and Gordon Manchester, both of Arizona.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Lanark United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rodney Dye officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday to time of service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for Cor Mariae Foundation and Lanark United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Alice Horner
LOWELL C. TEETER
, 79, of R. R. 3, Box 131 , Mount Carroll , died Monday, January 9, 1995 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . He worked as an auctioneer with Teeter & Teeter Auctioneers from 1934-1980 and was a special agent for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He graduated from Mount Carroll High School in 1933, attended the University of Illinois for one year, and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church , a 50-year Mason with Cyrus Lodge #188 in Mount Carroll , a member of the Freeport Consistory, the Jo-Carroll Shrine Club, the Tebala Temple in Rockford , the Orphah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Mount Carroll American Legion. He was also a trustee for Mount Carroll Township . Mr. Teeter was born March 23, 1915 in Mount Carroll to Glenn and Stella (Hannes) Teeter. He married Marie (Bunders) Kolb October 21, 1972 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua , Iowa . Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Marcia Roberts of Princeton; one son, Norman (Carmelita) Teeter of Memphis, Tennessee; one stepson, Lee Kolb of Rockford ; 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Gene (Betty) Teeter of Mount Carroll and John (Jeannette) Teeter of Hendesonville, North Carolina . He was preceded in death by his parents, two stepdaughters and one stepson. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with Rev. Bill Blomberg of the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery with full military rites accorded by the Mount Carroll American Legion.
Contributed by Alice Horner
ONORINA TEETER
, age 79, of Savanna died Monday, October 6, 2003 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA. A graveside service was held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2003 at the Savanna Township Cemetery, with Reverend Mike Wey of the First Presbyterian Church, Savanna officiating. Law-Jones Funeral Home was in charge of services.
Onorina was born September 4, 1924 in Dogna, Italy. She married Ralph Teeter November 8, 1947. Survived by one son, Angelo (Mary) Teeter of Orlando, FL; two daughters, Paolina Teeter of Onalaska, WI and Lavaina Angelina Teeter of Las Vegas, NV; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a devoted friend Harriet Michael of Savanna.
Her husband and both parents preceded Onorina in death.
Prairie Advocate October 15, 2003
DOROTHY (KEEHNER) THEMAS
, 74, of Savanna, died Monday at Mercy North Hospital. Graveside memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Savanna Township Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Pastor Mike Jones of York Baptist Church in Thomson, Ill., will be officiating. Following inurnment, a time of fellowship and refreshments will be held at the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge in Savanna.
She was born April 25, 1930, in Savanna to Virgil and Pearl LaShelle Keehner. She married Spiros "Spotch" Themas on March 6, 1950, in Mount Carroll, Ill. He died in 1997. She worked with Palisades Bowling Lanes for many years.
Survivors include four sons, Mike (Sandy) Themas of Chillicothe, Ill., Ron (Andrea) Themas of Bettendorf, Danny Joe (Leann) Themas of Bettendorf and Toby (Donette) Themas of Savanna; one daughter, Julia Themas of Savanna; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and three sisters.
JOHN & ADA (KRAMER) THOMPSON
- John Thompson 44 and his wife Ada 46 were killed Thursday afternoon when their automobile was struck by the Milwaukee Roads fast streamliner, the Hiawatha, on a rural road crossing about a mile west of here (Dixon, Lee County), the couple being found in the demolished automobile when the train stopped a mile and a half west of the crossing. Dr. Joseph B. Schreiter of Savanna, Carroll County Cornerer said the couple was killed instantly.
Members of the crew were unaware that the passenger train had struck the automobile until the train halted. W. H. Williams of Bensenville, train engineer told the coroner he was attracted by the sound of an automatic warning signal and heard the rumble of metal being dragged through the gravel roadbed of the tracks. Thinking something was wrong with the engine he stopped the train and found the wreckage on the front of the engine.
Following his investigation, Dr, Schreiter reported that Thompson, who was driving, had stopped at the crossing while an east bound freight had passed. He then drove onto the double tracks into the path of the streamliner, which was traveling at a high rate of speed on a downgrade.
There are no automatic signal lights at the crossing, but the train engineer said the trains whistle and bell were in operation and the and the headlight was lit while the train sped west toward Mt. Carroll.
Fireman August Gartz of Chicago reported he saw a car slowly approaching the tracks from the south as the frieght cleared the crossing. The train was delayed nearly 90 minutes while the wreckage was cleared from the front of the engine and the coroner took testimony from the engineer and fireman.
Dixon Evening Telegraph January 17, 1946
Another Article: Lanark Couple Kidded As Auto Hits Hiawatha
Streamliner Hits Car On Crossing Mile North of Lanark: Man and Wife Instantly Killed
Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson, aged 55 (s/b 44) and 46, living northeast of Lanark, were instantly killed about 3 p.m. Wednesday when the Ford car in which they were riding was hit by the Milwaukee railroad's fast streamliner, the Hiawatha, at a crossing a mile west of Lanark.
They had been shopping in Lanark and were enroute to their farm home when the fatal accident occurred at the crossing near the Riley Lotzbaugh farm, a short distance north of highway 64. The couple was found in the demolished automobile when the train was brought to a stop a mile and a half west of the crossing.
Dr. Joseph B. Schreiter, Savanna, Carroll county coroner, held an inquest at 9:30 this morning in the Frank funeral home in Lanark. The jury returned a verdict of death resulting from injuries received by being struck by train No. 103, westbound Milwaukee Hiawatha, while attempting to cross the tracks about one mile west of Lanark. The Jury was composed of W. W. Zuck foreman, Harry A. Rahn, Clarence Speers, J.R. Hoak, Harry W. Engles, and Henry Meyer. W. H. Williams of Bensenville, train engineer, told Coroner Schreiter at the roundhouse in Savanna last evening that he was attracted by the sound of an automatic warning signal and heard the rumble of metal being dragged over the gravel roadbed of the tracks. Thinking something was wrong with the engine, he stopped the train and found the wreckage on the front of the engine.
Witness' said the car, with the bodies of the two victims still in it, was wrapped around the front of the locomotive. Williams said that members of the crew were unaware that the passenger train had struck the automobile until the train halted. August Gartz of Chicago, fireman, stated that he had seen a car slowly approaching the tracks from the south as an eastbound freight cleared the crossing. The train was delayed nearly 90 minutes while the wreckage was cleared from the front of the engine.
Following his investigation Dr. Schreiter stated that Thompson, who was driving, had stopped at the crossing while an east bound freight passed. He then drove onto the double tracks into the path of the streamliner, which was travelling at a high rate of speed on a downgrade. The accident occurred about 2:40 p.m. There are no automatic signal lights at the crossing, but the train engineer said the train's whistle and bell were in operation and the headlight was lit while the train sped west toward Mount Carroll.
John Thompson, a member of the Lanark post of the American Legion and a veteran of the first world war, had been employed on the John Lotz farm for the last several years by Cloyd Sturtz. The Lotz farm is located two and one-half miles northwest of Lanark.
Mr. and Mrs. Thompson had resided in Carroll county since their marriage Dec. 25, 1917, except for two years at Hagerstown, Md. They have no children. Mrs. Thompson, the former Ada Kramer, a native of Mount Carroll, is survived by two half-sisters, Mrs. Ray Bailey of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Clifford Shipley of Chadwick and a half-brother, John Craig of Mount Carroll.
Mr. Thompson was born May 28, 1890, in Woodland township, the son of Carroll and Amelia Thompson. He leaves two brothers, Glen of Shannon and Henry of Bellesville, Ark., and three sisters, Mrs. Guy Dinderman and Mrs. Albert Warfield, both of Lanark, and Mrs. Emil Bork of Mount Carroll.
Savanna Times Herald January 17, 1946 (Website of David Clark/Rootweb)
MICHAEL ALAN THULEN
, 50, of Savanna, died Tuesday at Mercy North Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. The Rev. Michael Meyers of the Savanna Bible Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
He was born Dec. 13, 1954, in Savanna to Wayne and ElRose Atkins Thulen. He graduated from Hanover (Ill.) High School in 1973. During his high school years, he worked at the Savanna Army Depot. He then worked for 20 years with the Eaton Corp. in Savanna and Hanover. He was a member of the Savanna Moose Lodge.
Survivors include his mother, ElRose Thulen of Savanna; four brothers, Bill (Ginnie) Thulen, Robert Thulen, Paul Thulen and David (Brenda) Thulen, all of Savanna; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie (Ed) Haring of Savanna, Mrs. Linda (Sam) Eley of Shannon, Ill., and Kathi Thulen of Savanna; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. Memorials may be made in his name to Heartland Pet Welfare in Savanna.
CHARLES J. TODD
- At his home in Milledgeville, Ill., of consumption on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1896, Charley J. Todd, aged 29 Years, 9 mts and 16 days.
Charley J. Todd was born in Wysox township, Dec. 7, 1866, and was the older of a family of two children. His mother died when he was but a small child. On July 4, 1890, he was united in marriage to Miss Etta Cronister of Milledgeville. They lived about Milledgeville nearly three years, part of the time being spent on a farm. They afterwards moved to Albany thence to Morrison, at both places he followed his trade, that of a barber.
Last October, Charley was taken sick with Lagrippe from which he never recovered. He was compelled to quit work and last March, moved to Milledgeville to be near his relatives. He gradually grew weaker, but he bore his suffering patiently, and always seemed hopeful. At times his suffering was intense, but death came to his relief on Wednesday morning, Sept. 23, 1896, at ten minutes to four o'clock.
Charley was ever a kind and loving husband and father, looking well to the wants of his family. He made friends easily and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. He leaves a wife, a little daughter, four years old; one sister, Mrs. C.A. Landis of Marshalltown, Iowa; a father, step-mother, two half sisters and two half-brothers.
His was a lingering disease and silently he has passed from among us, he will be missed in the home circle, but we are comforted with the thought that God doeth all things for the best. The funeral services were held Friday morning, Sept. 25, 1896 at the South Elkhorn church, conducted by Rev. F.L. Baldwin. Interment took place in the cemetery near the church.
Obit has 7 December 1866 - death 23 September 1896
Cemetery book has 17 December 1866 - death 25 September 1896.
DOUGLAS ROBERT TODD
, died Wednesday, October 1, 2003 at home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2003 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll with Reverend Mark Harkness of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Friends may call from 4-8:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2003 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in Doug's name to the Mt. Carroll summer baseball program.
Doug was born September 19, 1957 in Savanna, Illinois the son of Leo and Charlene (Raab) Todd. He attended the Mt. Carroll schools and graduated with the Class of 1975. Doug married Deborah K. Remrey June 6, 1986 in Mt. Carroll.
Doug worked as a crane operator for Northwest Steel and Wire of Sterling, Illinois for twenty-three years until the company closed. He then worked for Rayovac in Dixon, Illinois. Doug also worked for Northwest Auto Body Shop in Mt. Carroll.
Doug was a member of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church and a member of the Steel Workers Union. He was an avid fan of the National Hotrod Association. Doug enjoyed playing pool in the Pool League and he loved coaching his daughters in the Summer Softball League.
Doug is survived by his wife, Deb of Mt. Carroll; three daughters, Jessica, Andrea, and Kelsey Todd, all at home; and one son, Steve Bearsley of Chicago, Illinois; his mother, Charlene Todd of Mt. Carroll; two sisters, Susan Bushee of Bloomington, Indiana and Sarah (Scott) Webster of Mt. Carroll; one brother, Michael Todd of Mt. Carroll; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Philip and Jo Ann Remrey of Savanna.
Doug is preceded in death by his father, all grandparents; and two uncles, Bud Raab and David Raab.
Prairie Advocate October 8, 2003
JANE (WICKS) TOMLINSON
, 93, oldest Savanna resident, died last evening at 5:15 o'clock at her home, 622 Washington Street, following an illness of two weeks. Her death was due to bronchial pneumonia. She contracted a severe cold two weeks ago and influenza developed. Sunday she was stricken with bronchial pneumonia and then on she gradually failed until death claimed her. She had enjoyed good health and was active until two weeks ago. She enjoyed automobile rides throughtout the city and community. About three weeks ago she accompanied her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. George Wicks, on a fishing trip and during her sickness expressed her desire that she would be able to go on another. She loved outdoor life which undoubtedly prolonged her life.
The deceased was born April 7, 1836 in Amenia, Duchess County, New York. Her husband, Noah Tomlinson, passed away 57 years ago. For years she was a tailoress and enjoyed a good patronage, being one of the best in this vicinity. For many years she was afflicted with deafness. She was a good Christian woman and read her Bible each day. Mrs. Tomlinson had preformed many acts of kindness during her lifetime. She was always ready and willing to do for others.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home in Washington Street. Fr. Richard Coz of St. Paul's Episcopal Church is officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery.
She leaves a daughter Belle, Mrs. George Wicks of Savanna, one son, Othella C. Tomlinson of St. Louis, Mo., a sister, Mrs. John Maguire of Molline, and other relatives and many friends. Her parents, husband, and six brothers preceded her in death.
ALBERT DeFOREST TOMLINSON
- Departed this life in the full assurance of a glorious immortality, Sept, 15, 1879, Albert DeForest Tomlinson, aged 51 years, 9 months. The subject of this brief notice was born in Derby, Connecticut December 11, 1827 and with his parents removed to Ohio when about two years old, and remained on his father’s farm in Rockport, Cuyahoga County. Ohio until about the age of 21. He was married in the same place June 19, 1851 and removed to Mt. Carroll , Carroll County , Ill. where the first eleven years of married life were happily spent. Two children were born; Clara, May 17, 1852, who died Nov. 28, 1861 and Albert, born March 19, 1867. Mr. Tomlinson removed to Chicago in 1862, and engaged in commission business nearly five years. Advised by his physicians to leave on account of failing health, he came to Belvidere , where he has lived the past eleven years. As a business man, he was active, upright severely honest in all business transactions; in his later years was cashier at Yourt, Lawrence, & Co.’s banking establishment of this place, where by his genial and prompt business manners, endeared himself to many of our leading business citizens. As a Christian, he was one of those happy, cheerful, loving natures, that made religion a thing of sunshine and joy. He was a great lover of sacred music, and for several years a member of the Presbyterian choir. His last years were marked for intense suffering, but endured all in mild resignation to God’s will. His death was peaceful and he leaves behind him the rich fragrance of a pure and noble Christian example. His farewells were all marked by his sublime trust in his Redeemer, and could smile while others wept at the approaching end. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. – Belevidere Northwestern
Contributed by Alice Horner - From the September 26, 1879 edition of the Carroll County Herald
THELL TOMLINSON
, 65, Bensonville, a native of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday in the Windcrest Nursing Home, Clinton, Iowa. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the date of birth as March 31, 1906 and death as January 19, 1972.) Survivors include his widow, Ayliffe; a son, Richard, Walnut Grove, Calif.; two grandchildren; a brother, John Tomlinson, Rochester, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Lois Dickey, Kingsport, Tenn. Services will be at 10:00 A. M. Saturday in the Law-Jones Funeral Home, with burial in Davenport, Iowa Memorial park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Contributed by Alice Horner
GRATY (LEONARD) TRACY
- At her home in Milledgeville, Monday, June 10, 1895, Graty Leonard Tracy, aged 83 years, 26 days.
Graty Leonard was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, May 14, 1812. Her early life was spent with her parents in various parts of the east, residing a greater portion of the time in New York. She was educated at the Wilbresham Seminary, Massachusetts and was engaged for some time in teaching school.
On the 24th of November 1836, she was united in marriage to Esquire H. Tracy, at West Martinsburg, NY, then her home. To them was given a family of seven children, Wm. H., Loran V., Annah M., Mrs. D.A. Clark, Erwin J., of Sioux Falls, Dakota, Leonard S., of Morrison and Mrs. Mary E. Howard. Of these five are living and all attendd her funeral. Wm. H. lost his life in the service of his country and Mrs. Howard died several years ago.
The family moved to Illinois in April, 1856, and resided in Empire a number of years, later at Sterling and then at their farm west of this town, and the past eighteen years they have been living in Milledgeville.
On the 2nd of September, 1891, Mr. Tracy met his death very suddenly, being killed by a railway accident. His death was a great shock to the family and Mrs. Tracy never fully rallied from it. Her health for a number of years had been rather feeble and after her husband's death she never was so strong as she had been. However she was able to be around her house and occassionally attended church. Three weeks ago she went to Morrison to visit with her son Leonard and spent two weeks with his family. After her return home she began to fail rapidly and being so completely exhausted from the effects of the warm weather she did not rally again. At times she suffered greatly, but at the last she sank into a sweet sleep and passed quietly and peacefully away.
At the age of ten, Mrs. Tracy was converted and united with the M.E. church, with which she has been identified for 73 years. The interests of her church were very near her heart and it was always a delight to her to be able to attend divine service. Her duties as a mother were performed cheerfully and to the best of her ability. Her children found in her a loving friend and wise counsellor and by them she will be remembered as one always to be respected, honored and loved.
The funeral service was held at the M.E. church yesterday, at 10:30 o'clock. Rev. Baldwin conducting the service. The remains were ladi to rest in the Bethel cemetery by the side of her husband.
ALICE TRAUM
, 93, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, formerly of Milledgeville, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 at Chadwick, Illinois.
Alice was born November 22, 1912, the daughter John and Mary (Queckboerner) Traum in Rural Carroll County, Illinois. Alice attended Star Country School in rural Chadwick. She enjoyed cooking. Alice worked as a waitress at cafés in Chadwick and Freeport, Illinois. Alice attended the Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville and was a former member of the Black Oak Lutheran Church in, rural Chadwick.
Alice will be deeply missed by her sister, Neva Haag of Chadwick; one niece, Marylin (Donald) Gleim of Harmon, Illinois; and four nephews, Denver Traum, Jr. of Mt. Carroll, Robert (Marjorie) Traum, Jr. of Milledgeville, Leo (Nancy) Haag of Chadwick and Evan (Marsha) Haag of Morrison, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Denver, Robert and her twin, Alvin.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette January 27, 1958 - pg 2 col. 2
DAVID E. TRAUM
, age 82, of Chadwick, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2008 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick, Illinois with Reverend Melwyn Alagodi of Hope United Methodist Church, Chadwick officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, with Full Military Rites accorded by Mt. Carroll American Legion Post #67. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Frank Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick, Illinois.
David was born on March 7, 1926 in Lanark, Illinois, the son of Henry and Lillian Lena (Eacker) Traum. David attended school in Lanark, Illinois. He served in the United States Army during World War II, in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater. While serving our Country he was wounded and received a Purple Heart Medal from the United States Army. In 1947 David married Mary (Hose) Lang of Savanna, the mother of his children, and later married Mildred A. Mechling. David worked for National Manufacturing in Sterling beginning in 1954 and retired in 1992. After retirement, David worked mowing lawns.
David was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church, Chadwick, where he was lead usher and with his wife set up communion and folded bulletins. He was a past Commander and Life Member and most recently held the position of Chaplain of the American Legion in Chadwick. He was a life member of Disabled American Veterans. Most of all David enjoyed spending time with his daughters.
David is survived by three daughters, Melissa (Jim) Hoffman of Deer Trail, Colorado, Vicki (Rod) Fjelstad of Sterling, Illinois, Katherine Jo (Don) Ehnen of Richland, Missouri; one son, Leonard Mechling of Freeport, Illinois; one daughter-in-law Linda Traum of Clinton, Iowa; nine grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; one brother; Allen (Pat) Traum of Rock Falls, Illinois and many nieces, nephews, and friends. David is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; two sons, John Traum and Lynn Mechling; grandsons, Beau Fjelstad and Joel Henry and great-grandson, Cody Knalsen; one sister, Helen Longnecker; three brothers, Robert, Harold and Alvin.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert
DOROTHY IRENE (FAST) TRAUM
, age 81, of Savanna, formerly of Mt. Carroll, died Saturday, December 27, 2003, at her home. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Pastor Lisa Mapes from the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, rural Mt. Carroll, officiated. Burial was in the Lanark Cemetery, Lanark. Friends were asked to call at visitations from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church in Dorothy's name. Dorothy was born on Friday, May 19, 1922, in Daggetts, Illinois, to Leroy Albert and Evelyn (Theobald) Fast. She married Robert Willard Traum on March 24, 1943, in Mt. Carroll. He died August 10, 2003 in Mt. Carroll. Most important to Dorothy were her faith and her church. Dorothy was a member of the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Carroll County Home Extension. She worked as the janitor at the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church for 20 years. Dorothy loved to make quilts and keep a neat yard and garden. She and her husband loved to go camping and to Blue Grass Music Shows. She enjoyed leading Bible school at church and doing crafts. Many of her grandchildren have fond memories of attending the Bible school with their grandmother. At Christmas her grandchildren would always dress up and put on a skit at Dorothy's house. Her children and grandchildren will always remember her as being a great cook. She made great fried potatoes, cookies, and pies. She decorated many of the grandchildren's birthday cakes. Dorothy is survived by one son, Edward (Sheri) Traum of Mt. Carroll; one daughter, Shirley (Larry) Bower of Monroe, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren, Laurie (Bill) Hawk, Marcie Kampmeier, Stacie Traum, Shelly (Mark) Fiene, Tammy (Dave) Keister, Jeremy (Sherry) Green, and Timothy (Kim) Green; ten great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Lorena Morhardt of Lanark, Illinois, Minnie Sykes of Kirksville, Missouri, Lila Thommen of Hazel Green, Wisconsin, Ruth Gardner of Lanark, Illinois, and Donna (David) Pearce of Hazel Green, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sisters, Bonnie, Lucille, and Betty; two brothers, Gerald and Lyle; and one grandson, Kelly Scott Green.
ESTHER (PLOCK) TRAUM
, 86, of Lanark, died Sunday, February 28 (1982) at Freeport Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was a member of Lanark First Brethren Church.
Born December 13, 1895 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of William and Ella (Brown) Plock. She married Virgil Traum on March 17, 1914. He died in 1968.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dick (Ruth) Witt of Lanark; one son, Robert Traum of Camanche, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Helen Lotz of Lanark; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son in 1952, one sister and two brothers. Service was Tuesday at Frank Funeral Home in Lanark with the Rev. David E. Cooksey, pastor of First Brethren Church officiating. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established
Contributed by Alice Horner
MELVIN TRAUM
, 76, of Lanark, died Thursday March 16, 1995 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . Born December 7, 1918 near Lanark, he was the son of Milton and Lottie (Diehl) Traum. In 1936, he graduated from Lanark High School . He married Betty Swett on December 10, 1944 in Thomson. For 23 years he farmed near Lanark and later was employed by Lanark High School until his retirement in 1985. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Debbie (Larry) DeWall of Lanark and Nancy (David) Bivins of Washington, Illinois; grandchildren, Angie (Bryan) Remrey of Lanark, Scott Heeren of Rockford, Kevin Heeren of Mount Carroll, Brooke DeWall of Lanark, and Sarah Bivens of Washington; step-grandchildren Celina Manthei of Lanark and Rhett (Wendy) DeWall of Westminister, Colorado; two-great-grandchildren, Aaron Remery and Andrew Remrey, both of Lanark; and three step-grandchildren, Nikolas Kristoffer and Benjamin Manthei, all of Lanark. Also surviving are four sisters, Thelma Frederick of Lanark, Belva Buss of Maybank , Texas , Mildred (Bernard) Diehl of Lanark, and Betty (Rex) Peugh of Sterling. He was preceded in death by one brother, Randall Traum. Funeral service will be in 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. The Rev. Jim Garrett and the Rev. Robert Schubert will officiate. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery . Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family will be present from 7 to 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the Lanark Fire Department.
Contriubuted by Alice Horner
WILLIAM G. TRAUM
, 335˝ Mosely St., Freeport, a former Lanark resident, died Tuesday [01/28/1975] evening at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, following an extended illness. Born Nov. 3, 1901 in Caroll County, he was the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Scheuing) Traum. He married Mabel R. Van Brocklin July 25, 1926, in Freeport. Surviving are his widow; a son, Kenneth, of Freeport; a brother, Charles of Dixon; and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Emma) Ditsworth of Clinton, Iowa. He was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services were held Friday in Scharman Funeral Home at Shannon, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Merle Hawbecker of Lanark officiated. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, February 1, 1975, page 4, column 2
INFANT DAUGHTER TROUPE
- At the home of its parents, in Milledgeville, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Troupe died. Vera Maud Troupe was born May 20, 1895, and died August 5, 1895, aged two months and fifteen days. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 10 a. m., Tuesday, by Rev. Z. T, Livengood of Lanark. The remains were interred in the cemetery at the Dunkard Church at Dutchtown.
CHARLES TRUCKENMILLER
, 65, of 3983 Pearl City Road, died Saturday, June 23, 1990, at St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, after an extended illness.
Prior to his retirement, he had farmed in the Shannon area.
He was a member of the Freeport Moose Club.
Born on June 9, 1924 in Shannon, he was the son of Ray and Emma (Freeman) Truckenmiller. He married Shirley Rademaker on May 14, 1959.
Survivors include his wife of Freeport; seven sons, Larry of Pekin, Gary, Roger, Darryl, Charles Jr. Lyle, and Kenneth, all of Freeport; six daughters, Mrs. Pamela (Tony) Lampros, Laurie Truckenmiller, Debra Truckenmiller, Mrs. Lucia (Craig) Farr, and Mrs. Linda (Dan) Truckenmiller-Krum all of Freeport, and Lillian Dash of California; one step-brother, Merle Truckenmiller of St. Louis, MO.; three stepsisters, Carol Wilson of Minnesota, Mrs. Betty (Rick) Groen, and Judy Truckenmiller, both of Shannon; and 11 grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his parents.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Burke- Tubbs Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kevin D. Seibold officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner
EVA (PUTERBAUGH) ROYER TRUMAN
, 78, of Lanark, passed away Thursday eveing (14 March 1968) in in the
Freeport Memorial Hospital aftter being a patient since Sunday.
Funeral servvices will be held Sunday at 2 P.M. in the Frank funeral Home, lanark, the
Rev. KennethW. Hollinger officiating, with burial in Lanark cemetery.
Friends may call Saturday evening between the hours of 7 and 9 at the funeral home.
Eva Truman was born January 23, 1890, in Lanark, the daughter of William H. and Molly
Burkhart Puterbaugh. She married Russell Royer, who passed away in 1949. On Oct. 13,
1954, she married Robert Truman of Lanark. She was a memeber of the Lanark Church of the
Brethren, Lanark Woman's Club and in 1957 was elected to the board of the Lanark Public
Library and has been an active memeber ever since.
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Galen (Vila) Barnahrt of New
Carlisle, Ohio; four grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. George (Cora) Corbett of Lanark; Mrs.
Dan (Verva) Robinson of Morrison; Mrs. Galen (June) Lehman.
Contributed by Amy Anderson
MARGARET M. (WEBER) TRUMAN
, 73, of 216 W. Pearl, Lanark, died Tuesday morning in the Americana Health Care Center in Davenport, Ia., following a long illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Russell-Frank Funeral home in Lanark. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 7-9 p.m in the funeral home.
Margaret was born April 12, 1912 in Mt. Carroll, the daughter of William F. and May Bassett Weber. She was a 1930 granduate of Mt. Carroll High School and attended Browns Business College in Freeport. Margaret was employed at Mt. Carroll Mutual Insurance Company. On June 18, 1939 she married Kenneth Truman in Mt. Carroll. Following that she and her husband operated a hardware store and LP gas businnes in Lanark. The deceased was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll.
Surviving are her husband, Kenneth, one daughter, Mrs. John (Karan) Mooberry of Henry; one son, Duane A. of Davenport, Ia.; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Fulrath of Rock Falls, one brother, Ray Weber of West Chicago and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 24, 1985 - Wednesday, pg A4
ROBERT G. TRUMAN
, 80, a retired Lanark businessman, passed away Saturday at the
Freeport Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 1968, at 1 P.M. in the Frank Funeral
Home, the Rev. Paul Steiner of Lanark First Brethren Church officiating. Burial will be
in the Lanark cemetery. Friends may visit the Frank Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 7 to 9.
Truman was born on Jan. 28, 1888, in Rockton, the son of Burdette C. and Rhoda Weed
Truman. He attended Steven Mack School at Rockton. On Jan. 5, 1911, he married Florence
Puterbaugh who preceded him in death in 1952. Two years later he married Eva Royer who
passed away March, 1968.
He was a member of the First Brethren Church of Lanark. He owned and operated a
hardware store for many years there and served as Mayor of the village as well.
Survivors include on son Kenneth, two grandchildren, one step-daughter, Mrs. Vila
Barnhart of New Carlisle, Ohio, and four step-grandchildren. Also surviving are three
brother, J. C. Truman, Rockton, L. H. Truman, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Frank Truman, Phoenix,
Ariz. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother
Contributed by Amy Anderson
ARBA H. TUBBS
, 84, of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Lanark died Saturday, September 2, 1989, at his home.
He had been employed by the Milwaukee Railroad in Davenport of 22 years. He later worked at the Sieg Auto Parts store in Davenport until his retirement in 1967.
Born Dec. 9, 1904, in Carroll County, he was the son of Charles and Mabel (Eyler) Tubbs. He married Verna Kimpel on March 19, 1937, in Mt. Carroll. she died Nov. 9, 1984.
Surviving are a son David H. of Colona and four grandchildren. Services held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. Burial in Lanark Cemetery. Arrangements by Runge Mortuary, Davenport, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established for the Lend-A-Hand Club.
Contributed by Donna Rife
VERNA (KIMPEL) TUBBS
, 76 of 1941 Dixwell st.,Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Lanark died Friday night May 9, 1984 at Mercy Hospital, Davenport. Mrs. Tubbs was born August 30, 1908, in Carroll County, the daughter of August and Anna (Moeckel) Kimpel. She married Arba Tubbs, March 19, 1932, in Mt. Carroll.
She was employed as a cafeteria worker for 10 years at Smart Junior High School, Davenport, retiring in 1974.
Survivors include her husband; a son, David of Colona, Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Sadie) Buckwalter of Lanark; and a brother Richard Kimpel of Lanark; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Russell-Frank Funeral home in Lanark with burial in Lanark Cemetery. Runge Mortuary, Davenport in charge of arrangements.
Contributed By Donna Rife
JOSEPHINE CLARE (ENGEL) TUCIBAT
, 75, of Savanna, died Sunday at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll, Ill. A funeral Mass will be at noon Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna with the Rev. Moises Apostol officiating. Burial will be in the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Galena, Ill. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. A rosary service will be held at 11:30 a.m. during the visitation.
She was born Aug. 22, 1929, in Guilford, Ill., to Joseph H. and Clara (Isabell) Engel. She married John Tucibat at St. Michael Catholic Church in Galena. He died in 1995. She graduated from Galena High School in 1947. She worked as the executive director of the Carroll County Housing Authority in Savanna and was instrumental in building the family housing project. She also worked at the Savanna State Bank. She sang in the Resurrection Choir at St. John's Church.
Survivors include three sons, Michael Tucibat of Fresno, Calif., Joseph (Rebecca) Tucibat of Nashville, Tenn., and Sam (Barbara) Tucibat of Baileyville, Ogle County, Ill.; two sisters, Sister Mary Luke Engel of Avilla, Nobel County, Ind., and Mrs. Rosemary (Elwyn) Meyer of Galena; one sister in-law, Emma Engel of Savanna; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters and four brothers.
Clinton Herald Dec. 14, 2004
KATHLEEN (MURPHY) TUCIBAT
, 59, of 917 N. Main St. died Monday in her home [11 Dec 1989], following an extended illness.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St John's Catholic Church with Rev. Vincent Shindelar officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Law-Jones Funeral Home, where an 8 p.m. scripture wake will be recited. Burial will be in St John's Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Manuel Castro Jr., Bob Fisher, Earl LaShelle, Tom Zink, Charlie Sipe, and Richard and Michael Miller.
Mrs. Tucibat was born Nov. 21 1930 in Dubuque, to William and Catherine Wilberly Murphy. She married Thomas G. Tucibat, Aug. 25, 1951, in Dubuque. She was employed as an assembly worker at Eaton Corporation, Hanover for 10 years and was a member of St. Johns Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Mrs Merle (Christine) Haring Jr. of Savanna, Mrs. Darrell (Camilla) Huston of Palatine, Ill, and Mrs. John (Constance) Buckwalter Jr. of Seattle, Wash; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Rosemary Groezinger of Dubuque, Mrs. Vern (Patricia) Reckinger of Aurora, Ill; and three brothers, William Murphy of Las Vegas, Nev., and Herbert and John "Jack" Murphy, both of Dubuque. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert from the Savanna Times Journal
THOMAS G. TUCIBAT
, 67, of Savana died January 3, 1994 in Mercy Hospital, Davenport Iowa.
The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday January 6 in the Law-Jones funeral home in Savanna. Inurnment will be in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery Savanna where Military rites will be accorded by the Savanna VFW. Father Joseph Jarmoluk of the Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist in Savanna will officiate.
Tucibat was born March 6, 1926 to George and Carrie (Kopczynski) Tucibat in Savanna. He married
Kathleen Mary Murphy on August 25, 1951 in Dubuque Iowa. She died December 11, 1989 in Savanna. He was a World War II veteran in the United States Navy serving in the South Pacific. Tucibat was a laborer for City Products Manufacturing working in the ice house. Tucibat was a member of the Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist in Savanna, a former member of the Savanna Volunteer Fire department, and a member of the Savanna VFW. He enjoyed bowling in his younger years.
Survivors include three daughters Mrs. Merle (Christine) Haring Jr. of Savanna, Mrs. Darrell (Camilla) Huston of Savanna, and Mrs. John (Constance) Buckwalter, Jr. of Seattle WA: four brothers, John (Jesse) Tucibat of Savanna, Robert (Barbara) Tucibat of Arlington Hts., IL, George Tucibat of Elmhurst Il, David (Burt) Tucibat of Elmhurst, IL., five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen, one brother and one sister.
A memorial fund has been established for the American Heart Association
Contributed by Lori Gilbert from the Savanna Times Journal January 5, 1994
MARY AGNES (STADLER) TYLER
, 67, died Sunday afternoon at 4:40 o’clock at the family home, 442 Chicago Avenue, after an illness of more than a year. Death was due to a goitre and complications of diseases. Mrs. Tyler had been bedfast for nearly four months.
Funeral services will be held at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning in St. John’s Catholic Church, Fr. John R. Quigley officiating. Burial will be made in St. John’s cemetery.
Mary Agnes Stadler Tyler, daughter of Joseph and Mary Stadler, was born at Prairie Du Chien, Wis., Aug. 15, 1864, and died in Savanna, Ill., at the age of 67 years, seven months and 12 days. She was married to Albert Tyler at Prairie Du Chien, Wis., in 1884. Eight children were born to this union, three having preceded the mother in death. Mrs. Tyler has resided in Savanna for 34 years.
She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, Woman’s Catholic Order Foresters, Altar and Rosary society, and American Legion auxiliary.
Surviving are the husband, three sons, Irvin at home, William and Virgil of Savanna, two daughters. Mrs. Arthur (Mildred) Hiher of Savanna, and Marie, wife of Dr. Stanley Skrentny of Hammond, Ind. 11 grandchildren, one brother, Joseph Stadler of Lancaster, Wis., and other living relatives and many friends.
Contributed by Tom Skrentny from the Savanna Times Journal March 28,1932
PAUL FLOYD TYLER
, son of Albert and Agnes Stadler Tyler, died Wednesday evening at Watertown where he was taken a year ago last month for treatment. His death was very sudden. Thursday he was taken sick with convulsions and took to his bed Monday. Tuesday his relatives were notified and Mrs. Tyler left Wednesday morning for the Hospital but he was unable to recognize her and at 6:30 he passed away.
Floyd was born in Perry, Iowa; December 19, 1895, and came to Savanna with his parents when he was three years of age and resided here until he was taken to the hospital a year ago.
Since he was fifteen months of age Floyd was an invalid, his brain becoming clouded from the spasms caused by epilepsy. Throughout the years he was tenderly cared for by his parents and people, and it was with deep pain that they were obliged to take him to the hospital, as he would elude their watchful care and wander away. He suffered much and in his brief young life bore a heavy cross, but now that he has crossed the dark river may we not say that the cloud has passed away and that he is sharing in the beauties of the life eternal which were denied him in his earthly pilgrimage. The peace which passes all man's understanding has come to him and to his parents, sisters, and brothers must come the realization that all is well with him.
Besides his parents Paul is survived by his sisters Mildred and Marie and brothers, Irvin, Will, and Virgil. A brother, Frank, died less than a year ago.
Contributed by Tom Skrentny from the Savanna Times Journal December 30, 1914
SAMUEL H. TYLER
:
Father of Engineer Al Tyler and an old soldier-Funeral Monday
Samuel H. Tyler, who has been suffering with a complication of troubles for some time past, died Sunday at noon at the home of his son, Engr. Al Tyler on Chicago Ave.
Mr. Tyler was born Sept. 18, 1829 (Actually Dec. 19, 1833). He was an old soldier, a member of Co. I, 9th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry and of the 95th Illinois, Infantry.
He came to Savanna about six months ago and made his home with his son.
Besides his son he is survived by a son, Wm. M. living in Portland, Ore.
The funeral was held this (Monday) afternoon at the residence and was conducted by rev. Herbert Dack of the M.E. Church. The services at the grave were under the auspices of the G.A.R.
Contributed by Tom Skrentny from the Savanna Times Journal 28 April 1915
VIRGIL THEODORE TYLER
, 49, Savanna native, well known Milwaukee railroad employee, and active in the Boy Scout work until his illness, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at his home, 442 Chicago Avenue, after a year's illness.
He was the son of Albert A. Tyler and was born Sept. 1, 1903, in Savanna, Ill., and lived here his entire life. He was graduated from St. John's school and Savanna High School. His marriage to Miss Gladys Straight of Hanover was solemnized April 22, 1928, in St. John's Catholic Church of Savanna. Three sons and one daughter were born to this union.
Mr. Tyler was employed by the Milwaukee railroad in the freight department for 32 years. At the time he was forced to leave his work due to illness he was serving as cashier.
He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, brotherhood of American Railways, Railway and Steamship Clerks' association, and Savanna lodge Loyal Order of Moose, and he was explorer advisor for Boy Scout troop 44, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Savanna.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Virgil T. Tyler, Jr. (Actually Virgil A. Tyler), Navy, Jacksonville, Fla., and Charles Grant, senior and Stanley Thomas, sophomore, in the Savanna township high school; one daughter Mrs. Eugene (Alverda) Boos, Fulton; a grandson, Michael Boos; two brothers, William and Irving Tyler, both of LaCrosse Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Mildred) Hiher of Savanna and Mrs. J.A. (Evelyn Marie) Rhodes of Honolulu, Hawaii; and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Frank.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Fuller Memorial funeral home where friends may call.
Contributed by Tom Skrentny from the Savanna Journal 8 September 1952
