ELHANAN WINTERS , was born in Bedford, Ind., September 18, 1843, and came of a patriotic and loyal family, five generations of which have been represented in the wars of this country. His great grandfather was killed at the battle of Bunker Hill during the Revolution, his grandfather was a soldier in the War of 1812, his father of the Mexican War, himself of the Civil War and his son of our recent war with Spain. On August 7, 1861, Mr. Winters enlisted in Company A 34th Illinois Infantry at Sterling, and was mustered into the United States service at Camp Butler, Springfield, September 7, 1861. His regiment was with Sherman's army at Camp Nevans, and later with Grant's army at Pittsburgh Landing. He therefore saw service in some of the most important battles of the war and in the memorable campaign and battles. Mrs. Winters acquitted himself with honor as the history of the regiment shows. He was promoted from Corporal to Sergeant, and took part in the battles of Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Rome, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Jonesboro, and the engagements in Georgia and the Carolinas, and when the war ended participated in the grand review at Washington, D. C. May 24, 1865. His service extended over a period of three years and eleven months. Returning to his home in Caroll county, Illinois, Mr. Winters engaged in farming until 1876. On December 20, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Paulina Scoville, and to the union were born four children, Wayne C., the eldest died at the age of five years, James C. of Cairo, Ill., Alice wife of Robert B. McNeil, and Carl I. Of Rock Falls. There are also living one brother Perry Winters of LosAngeles , Cal. And four sisters, Mrs. Katherine Dodd of Oklahoma, Mrs. Tabitha Hurless of Coleta, Mrs. Matilda Olmsted of Milledgeville and Mrs. Melissa Wallace who lives in the state of Oregon. For two years after leaving the farm in 1876 Mr. Winter was engaged in the farm implement business in Sterling and later in Coleta. After that he was engaged as traveling salesman for seven years. In 1890 he located in Rock Falls and has since lived in or near the city. He has been engaged in the real estate, loan and insurance business and has been the United States pension agent. In politics Mr. Winters was a republican and was for some time secretary of the county central committee. He had served as justice of the peace for sixteen years until the time of his death and was city clerk of Rock Falls for thirteen years. He was for one term while residing in Coleta supervisor of Genesee Township and has held many other local offices, and to all of these he was always elected unanimously. He was an earnest member of the Rock falls Methodist Church and has always been held in the highest esteem by all who knew him over the county. He was an honored member of Will Enderton Post 729 G. A. R. and was its first adjutant, serving as commander for one term. He was chaplain of the Post for a number of years. He was also a member of the A. O. U. W. and of the Knights of the Globe. The funeral services were held Thursday forenoon, leaving the house at 9:30 o'clock and at the Rock Falls Methodist church at ten o'clock, the Rev. C. A. Gage officiating. The remains were taken to the Bethel cemetery near Milledgeville, where they were laid to rest beside those of his father and son.

ESTHER B. (WOESSNER) WINTERS , 96, of Shannon died Sunday, December 20, 1998 at Villas of Shannon Nursing Home. The daughter of John and Lydia (Bremmer) Woessner, she was born April 17. 1902 in Cherry Grove Township . In 1919, she graduated from Shannon High School , and continued her education at Brown’s Business College , where she received her degree in 1923. In 1930 she and Kenneth Winters were married in Shannon . He died in 1969. She worked for Illinois Northern Utility Company in Freeport , and she farmed with her husband until his death. Her memberships included Bethel United Methodist Church and the Martha Circle in Shannon . She took great interest in farming operations, loved to solve crossword puzzles, and enjoyed playing cards. Surviving are two nephews, Lawrence (Norma) Woessner of Shannon and Keith Winters of Moline; three nieces, Marilyn Christapherson of Portage, Wisconsin, Carol (Gordon) Grande of Durand, and Linda (Dean) Kromm of Shannon; 10 grandnephews; four grandnieces; 14 great-grandnephews; 9 great-grandnieces; 1 great-great-grandnephew, 1 great-great-grandniece; and a sister-in-law, Falodene Winters of Lanark. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Irvin Woessner. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Thomson officiating. Burial will be in Brethren Cemetery in Shannon . Visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon . A memorial fund has been established for the Bethel United Methodist Church .
Contributed by Alice Horner

JASPER WINTERS , brother of E. C. Winters, died Thursday [01/25/1906] morning at his home in Creighton, Neb. He was ill but a short time of pneumonia. Mr. Winters was here about two weeks ago to visit his brother and seemed to be in his usual health at that time. The news of his taking away comes as a very severe shock to the family. The notification of his death included the fact that the funeral will be held Saturday at the home. Jasper P. Winters was seventy-two years of age. He was born in Indiana and came from there to Carroll county when he was about fifteen years old. The family settled west of Milledgeville and lived there for many years. Mr. Winters went west about twenty-five years ago, locating in Iowa. About ten years later he moved his family to Nebraska and has lived at the present home since. He leaves a wife and five children, two brothers and four sisters. The brothers are E. C. Winters of Rock Falls and Perry Winters of Los Angeles, Cal. His sisters a re Mrs. Katherine Dodd of Oklahoma, Mrs. Tabitha Hurless of Coleta, Mrs. Matilda Olmsted of Milledgeville and Mrs. Melissa Wallace of the state of Oregon. The deceased was a good man in every way. He was devoted to his family and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was always deeply interested in Christian work having been an active member of the United Brethren church at Otter Creek for many years. Since going west he has continued his interest in church work. He was a man whose word could always be depended upon and one who will be greatly missed in his community.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Standard, January 26, 1906, page 6, column 3

CORA (HAMMOND) WOLF - Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Frank funeral home, Mt. Carroll, for Mrs. Cora May Wolf, 86, Mt. Carroll, who died Friday in a Shannon nursing home.The Rev. Claude Dotson of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church officiated and burial was in the Lanark Cemetery. Mrs. Wolf was born June 9, 1886 in Carroll County, the daughter of John and Julia Fish Hammond. She married Fred Wolf April 25, 1926 in Oregon, Illinois. Survivors include a sister, Harriett Hammond of Mount Carroll. She was preceded in death by her husband and a sister.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DAVID E. WOLF , 77, of Lanark, artist, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 1995 in St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Rockford. The son of (Franklin) Grant and Catherine (Horning) Wolf, he was born Feb. 10, 1918 in Lanark. In 1935, he graduated from Lanark High School. On May 4, 1941, he married Martha Sorensen in Trinity Lutheran Church, Lanark. At 14 years of age, he was awarded a scholarship to study at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he held a life membership and one of his works of art was displayed. His studies continued at the American Academy in Chicago, as well as in Mexico. Living in Rockford 33 years after their marriage, he was a member of the Court Street United Methodist Church and was a manager of the Nelson Hotel. He was later employed as a commercial graphic artist for Barnes Drill for nine years. He and his wife returned to Lanark and made their home there the last 20 years. Surviving are his wife; one son, Steven (Carol) Wolf of Bartlett; three daughters, Paula (Anthony) Tezik of New Cumberland, PA., Libby Scalise of Brush, Colorado, and Heather Mitchell of Palatine; seven grandchildren, James Wolf and Jonathan Wolf, both of Bartlett, Maren Tezik and Colin Tezik, both of New Cumberland, Nathan Mitchell of Palatine, Marta Scalise and Grant Scalise, both of Brush, Colorado. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark with the Rev. Patrick Bruns of Centennial United Methodist Church, Rockford, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service Monday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for the American Heart Association.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EMMA (OLMSTEAD) WOLF , 81, a resident of Milledgeville, died at her home at 1:00 o’clock Thursday [06/22/1933] afternoon from old age. She was born in Wolcott, N. Y. She is survived by a sister-in-law Mrs. Ada Wolfe, Milledgeville, and a nephew, Ben Shirk, Ia. Funeral services will be from the home at 9:30 o’clock Saturday morning, Rev. C. H. Duvall officiating. Interment will be in Bethel cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 23, 1933, page 6, column 7

JOHN WOLF died in the Cherry Grove Congregation, Carroll County, Illinois, May 14th, 1872, our beloved Brother JOHN WOLF, aged 44 years, 5 month and 29 days. Disease, Inflammation of the bowels. Within the space of six weeks has this arm of the Church been deprived of five of its members, among whom was my own death father. But we do not mourn as those who have no hope. Brother Wolf was a ministering Brother, and, although not gifted like some, he was always willing to do his duty - never ceasing to warn the people. He was one that stood by the bedside of the writer's dying father, and his remarks were: "Prepare to meet thy God." Who thought that he would so soon follow? He will be missed by the Church his family. He leaves a sorrowing companion and six children to mourn their loss, which we hope is this great gain. He preached sermons on his deathbed - such as he never preached when well. His companion was deprived of the privilege of seeing him buried on account of having the erysipelas in her face - her eyes were swollen shut. It was the most solemn funeral I ever witnessed. Funeral occasion improved by the Brethren, to a multitude of neighbors and friends, from 2d Kings, 20th chapter and latter clause of the 1st verse. "Thus saith the Lord, set thy house in order, for thou shalt die and not live."
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

JOHN ROWLAND WOLF , 21-year-old Lanark youth, died shortly before midnight Sunday evening when the car in which he was riding skidded and overturned on Tuckey hill about four miles west of Mt. Carroll. Wolf and Robert Dittsworth, also of Lanark, were driving on Route 52 on their way home when Dittsworth apparently was blinded by rain on the windshield and the lights of approaching cars. The car careened to the gutter boarding the pavement and skidded wildly across the road, rolled over, and finally came to rest ______ on its radiator in Oscar Smith’s yard. Wolf either attempted to jump or was thrown from the machine and was pinned beneath the radiator. Dittsworth escaped with a dislocated shoulder and painful bruises. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, roused by the crash, hurried to the aid of the boys and with the aid of passing motorists, lifted the wrecked machine from Wolf’s body. Finding that he was still living, they placed the youth in a car and started for the Savanna hospital. However he died before reaching Savanna. Coroner J. B. Schreinter conducted an inquest at two o’clock Monday afternoon in the Speers funeral home in Lanark. H. B. Rahn acted as foreman and other jurors were L. A. Peters, J. M. Lindsay, Paul ______, Harold Wilson, and Ernie Dambman. The jury returned a verdict of accidental death, ascribing the cause of death to glaring lights and rain. Wolf was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wolf of near Lanark. His companion, Robert Dittsworth, is the son of Charles Dittsworth, Lanark produce dealer. Funeral services for the dead youth were held Wednesday afternoon at the home of his parents. The Rev, Theodore Potter, pastor of the Lanark M. E. Church officiated. Burial was made in the Lanark Cemetery . Surviving are his parents, and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Merchant of Lanark and Geraldine, at home, as well as many other relatives
Contributed by Alice Horner Thursday, November 11, 1937 Thomson Review

FLORENCE (FITZPATRICK) WOLFE , age 90, of Los Altos, California and formerly of Savanna, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2006 at Los Altos Sub Acute and Rehab Center, Los Altos, California. A graveside service was held Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Illinois. Florence was born April 27, 1916, the daughter of Blaine and Bertha (Hatfield) Fitzpatrick in Savanna. She attended Savanna Schools. Florence married Harry Wolfe on January 19, 1935. Harry passed away in 1978. Florence and Harry lived most of their lives in Savanna and operated the Schuyler Dairy. Florence was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, and very involved with the church. She was also involved in many activities with the Savanna School system. Florence will be dearly missed by two daughters, Patricia Vorreiter of Sunnyvale, California and Sally Gordon of Rye, New York; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Florence is preceded in death by her husband; four brothers and four sisters

HARRIET A. (ALLEE) WOLFE , 73, of Savanna, died Sunday at Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton, Iowa. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as October 1981.) The great-great-granddaughter of Aaron and Harriet Pierce, first settlers in Savanna, she was a member of St. Paul Episcopal Church in Savanna, and past regent of the Gen. Henry Dearborn Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, past state president of Founders & Patriots of America, Women’s Descendants of Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co., Mayflower Society, Magna Charter and Huguenot Society and other organizations. Born Dec. 18, 1907 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Thaddeus and Sara (Pond) Allee. She married Donald S. Wolfe Sept. 12, 1931 in Chicago. Surviving are one son, Donald S. Wolfe of Savanna and three grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Episcopal Church with the Rev. Peter Surrey, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church until time of service. A memorial fund has been established for St. Paul Episcopal Church.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ROSA (LAMBERT) WOLFE , 80, residing near Mt. Carroll, passed away at East Moline yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted at the Christian funeral home at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. George T. Nesmith, pastor of the Methodist Church, will conduct the services and internment will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rosa Lambert was born near Savanna Feb. 10, 1857, the daughter of John and Mary Lambert. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Carroll, Argo Fa. Four sisters also survive, Mrs. Louisa Bickelhaupt, Mt. Carroll; Mrs. Samuel Graves, Savanna; Mrs. Sarah Fritz, La Porte City, Ia.; Mrs. Nora Crouse, Pearl City.

(Another Obit) Mrs. Rosa Wolfe Rites Conducted Last Saturday
Her Parents Were Born And Reared in England , 80 Years Old
The funeral services of Mrs. Rosa Wolfe, who passed away last Thursday afternoon (March 18, 1937) at 2 o’clock, were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Christian Funeral home, by the Rev. G. T. Nesmith. Mrs. Madge Bower accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Willard Welch, sang “The City Four-Square ” and “lead Kindly Light.” The floral tributes were cared for by Mrs. Cecil Mitchell, Mrs. Don Carpenter, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Melendy. Attendants of the casket were: John Dale, Al Kessler, N. R. Kenyon, George Hicks, Lloyd Smith and Don Carpenter. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery, in the family plot in Mt. Carroll . Rosa M. Wolfe, daughter of John and Mary (Watson) Lambert, was born February 10, 1857 on the Lambert farm homestead, and was 80 years, one month, and eight days old at the time of her death. Her demise was the result of a long period of suffering, from complications following a stroke. She was united in marriage to Charles D. Wolfe in Mt. Carroll on February 12, 1879. They were the parents of three children, Ethel Mae, who died in infancy, Leroy, who succumbed in early manhood, and Mrs. Edna Carroll. After the death of Mr. Wolfe, on January 19, 1923, Mrs. Wolfe made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Carroll of Aro-Fa. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Carroll, a granddaughter, Mrs. Leota Dearinger of Morrison; two great grandchildren, Audrey and Billy Dearringer; four sisters, Mrs. Louisa Bickelhaupt of Preston Prairie; Mrs. Hannah Graves of Savanna, Mrs. Nora Crouse of Pearl City, and Mrs. Sarah Fritz of LaPorte City, Iowa; and a number of nieces and nephews. Her parents, who were baptized and reared in the Aysgarth church in Yorkshire, England, were later married in that church, and after coming to America continued living in the faith of their mother-church; their teachings of loyalty to God and to man were instilled in the lives of their children; Mrs. Wolfe lived very close to that faith. In early life she united with the Methodist Episcopal church at Hickory Grove. Friends and relatives from out-of-town who attended the services were: Mrs. and Mrs. V. M. Dearringer, Morrison; Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Fritz and son, LaPorte City , Iowa ; Mrs. and Mrs. Alvin Wolfley and Mrs. Frank Downs of Lanark; Mrs. Reid Horner of Freeport ; Mrs. Sam Graves of Savanna; Mrs. Louisa Bickelhaupt, Robert Bickelhaupt, Miss Laura Zaubler, Miss Mary Gehring, and Mrs. and Mrs. William Graves of Clinton , Iowa .
Contributed by Alice Horner - From The Thursday, March 25, 1937 edition of the Thomson Review

SAMUEL R. WOLFE 81, died at none o’clock Monday morning in his home in Savanna. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Law funeral home in Savanna with the Rev. R. J. Snywolt officiating. Burial was made in Lanark Cemetery . Mr. Wolfe was born January 31, 1852 near Chambersburg , Pennsylvania and came to Illinois 20 years later. He married Elizabeth Bowers of Shannon and for some time resided in the vicinity of Shannon and Lanark. For the last nine years, Mr. Wolfe has made his home in Savanna. Surviving are a son, Henry, of Freeport ; two daughters, Mrs. W. B. Myers and Mrs. Ida Tuit of Savanna; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Thursday January 28, 1937 edition Thomson Review

ANDREW J. WOOD - The subject of this sketch, Andrew J. Wood, son of James M. and Lucy A. Wood, was born on a farm near Milledgeville March 23, 1856 and died after a lingering illness, at the General Hospital Freeport, Sunday May 14, 1916 at the age of 60 years 1 month and 21 days. Mr. Wood spent practically his whole life in and about Milledgeville, with the exception of two years spent in Graftan Neb. He was married to Gertrude Smith, Oct. 1, 1876 and after 17 years of married life, Mrs. Wood passed on Nov. 25, 1893. December 1, (Illinois records say 8th) 1894 Mr. Wood was married to Harriet E. Johnson who preceded her husband Feb. 16, 1916. He was an honored member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Order of Masons, No. 315, Milledgeville, IL and of the Shrine, located at Freeport, IL. He was also a prominent member of the Mystic Workers and carried an insurance in that order. In February of the present year, Mr. Wood was baptized and united with the M.E. Church of Milledgeville and died happy in the faith of Jesus Christ. He leaves to mourn his loss, his mother, Lucy A. Wood; his sister, Mary A. Gregory; a niece, Mrs. C. E. Lawrence, all of Union, Iowa, besides an uncle, Mr. A.M. baker of Owasa Iowa. He also leaves many friends who mourn his departure. Death is but the place at which the l ittle stream of life merges into the ocean of eternity. Death is but the turning point in the endless path of existence. Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased Tuesday at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. G.W. Welch of the M.E. church assisted by Rev. J.C. Kauffman of the Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Freas sang, "Saved By Grace, and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Pallbearers - I.N. Evans, H.C. Knox, J.C. Eastabrooks, W.R. Clough, C.A. Geldmacher and M.R. Bernheisel. Burial in Union cemetery.

IRENE (KNOESS) WOOD , age 86, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Reverend Robert Ziebarth of the First Baptist Church in Mount Carroll officiating. Interment will take place in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll, Illinois. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 at the funeral home. A general memorial fund has been established in Irene’s memory. Irene was born September 27, 1919, the daughter of George and Fannie (Hartman) Knoess, at home in Fairhaven Township. She graduated in 1936 from Chadwick High School and then from the Shimer Junior College in 1938. Irene married Kenneth Wood on May 17, 1941 in Fairhaven Township. She taught at the Fairhaven Center School for three years and at the Woodland School for seven years. Irene was a first grade teacher in Mount Carroll for twenty-two years. Irene was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church in Mount Carroll and the Carroll County Retired Teachers Association. She enjoyed reading, crosswords, gardening, bird watching and walking, but most of all she loved working with children. Irene will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Kenneth Wood of Mt. Carroll; one sister, Viola (Joe) Rath of Lanark, Illinois and many nieces and nephews. Irene is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Helen Becker and Hilda Knoess.

ALVIN WOODSIDE , age 71, of Mt. Carroll died October 9, 2007 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Woody chose to donate his body to the University of Iowa for research. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 20, at 1 pm at the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Harkness officiating. Immediately following the service, the family invites everyone to join them in Fellowship Hall for visiting and refreshments. Woody was born August 14, 1936 to Lyle and Reva (Hobart) Woodside in Hancock County. He attended the local schools, graduating in 1954 and served in the US Army from 1955-1957. He graduated from Western Illinois University in 1961 with a teaching degree in Industrial Arts. Woody married Nancy Mueller August 30, 1959 in La Harpe. They moved to Mt. Carroll in 1961 along with their year old son, Jeff, where he taught for 16 years. In 1968 he graduated from University of Wisconsin, Platteville with a masters degree in Industrial Education. Daughter Mary Kay was born December 25, 1963 and Molly was born January 27, 1969. In 1977 the family bought the Gambles Hardware store in Mt. Carroll and operated this business until purchasing the Oakville Country Club in 1985. He continued in this endeavor until the time of his death. Woody was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Mt. Carroll Lions Club that honored him with the Melvin Jones Award, and Pheasants Forever. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, photography, and never passed a chance to play golf or cards with his friends. His children and grandchildren held a special place in his heart. Survivors include his wife; son, Jeff (Kim) of Mt. Carroll; daughters, Mary Kay (David) Rath of Savanna and Molly (Gary) Phillips of Juda, WI; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; his mother, Rena Woodside of Macomb; three sisters, Joan (Don) Painter of Lewistown, Wanda (Donald) Driskell of Blandinsville and Karen (Jay) Smith of Grosse Ile, MI. His father and brother, Dean, precede Alvin in death. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church, the Mt. Carroll Lions Club, the Chadwick or Mt. Carroll Ambulance Associations or a charity of your choice.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

HARLAN WUBBEN , 81, formerly of Mt. Carroll died Monday May 23, 2005 at Freeport. A service will be at 11 am Friday May 25 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral home, Mt. carroll. Pastor Robert Schubert officiating, burial will be at Oak Hill.

Harlan wsa born Aug. 9, 1923 the won of Geike and Anna (Wilts) Wubben in Delavan. He attended Sage School in rural Mt. Carroll. He was a grain and livestock farmer for the majority of his life in Carroll County. He was a member of the Carrol County Farm Bureau.

Harlan will be deeply missed by his two sisters, Matilda Wubben ane dorothy Lashbrook both of Freport. He was preceded by his parents; two brothers, John and Gerald; one sister, Helen Bork, one nephew Jason Wubben and one great nephew Daniel.
Contributed by Jan Roggy