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ALEDA BELLE (BREED) ALBRECHT - the lady from Wyoming Valley, mother, grandmother, great-grandma, passed away peacefully in the caring home and hands of daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Donnie Heil in Townsend, Tenn. on Thursday, July 10, 2003. She was born on April 17, 1920, in Stockton, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Bertha Breed. A Stockton girl through high school. She married Delmar Albrecht of Maasbach, Ill., on Aug. 25, 1938, in the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Through this marriage she began her journey as a farm wife. In the early 1950's the family moved to Clyde Township, Iowa County, Wis., followed by a farm in Shanahan Valley, Plain, Wis., then settling in Wyoming Valley, Spring Green, Wis., in 1961. Through their elder years Aleda and Delmar were at home in rural Oregon, Wis. Aleda Belle was a lady who appreciated the simple things in life. She loved her garden and had great enjoyment from reading., She could see great beauty in a flower or a bright colored rock. Her greatest joy in life was her 16 children; 27 grandchildren; and many great-grand kids. She was preceded in death by Delmar, her husband, of 59 years in 1998, and was sadden by the death of her oldest son, Arlon Delmar, a Vietnam Veteran on Jan. 20 1995; and also a grandson, Brian Dolan. Survivors include her 27 grandchildren;, 21 great-grandchildren and her 15 children, Sherry Simmonds of Stoughton, Bonnie (Earl) Mihlbauer of Madison, Kenneth (Bonnie) of Plain, Virgil (Dawn) of Pine Bluff, Della (Tom) Alt of Plain, David of Madison, Duane (Connie) of Arena, Kyle (Beverly) of Barneveld, Larry of McFarland, Debbie (Donnie) Heil of Townsend, Tenn., Wendy of Dunedin, Fla., Danny (Eva) of Modesto, Calif., Kathy (Ray) Ingold of Blue Mounds, Tim (Lisa) of Arena, and Tina (Jim) Holand of Brooklyn; a brother, Wayne Breed of Stockton, Ill; a sister, Verla Sturdevant of Savanna, Ill.; a special, son and brother to the family, Jerry Noble of Spring Green, Wis. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the BARTELL-LEAMON FUNERAL HOME in Warren, Ill., the Rev. William T. Dahlberg will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 16,, 2003, from noon until the time of service. Burial will take place at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton, Ill. She was the light of our lives. God saw the light in her and wanted her to share with others. The angels came to take her with them to a restful, peaceful place, free of pain and suffering. She will shine her light for others to follow from a place far above the Heavenly clouds. God has called her to help others see the good she has seen. We will miss her so much. Her smile, laughter, and "told you so's". And we will remember her love for all. Mom, farewell, we will miss you. Sleep with the angels, Mom, We Love you.
Source: K. Moreno at Find-A-Grave

LESTER LEROY ALBRECHT - age 88, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died Sunday, March 16, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Massbach, Illinois, with Reverend Steve Anderson officiating. Burial will be in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Massbach. A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Memorials may be given in Lester's memory to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Lester was born August 9, 1919 the son of Jacob Henry and Emma (Reusch) Albrecht on the family farm, on Mueller Road. Where he resided for eighty-eight and one-half years. Lester attended Kellar Country School, which adjoined the farm on the north. Lester's favorite teacher was Lois Jasper, from Charlotte, Iowa. He said that she was a very tall lady. The room is undisturbed where teacher had room at farm.Lester was a life long member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Massbach, Illinois. He was baptized in 1919 and confirmed in 1933. He was the Sunday School Superintendent for many years, hosting many roller skating parties to Savanna, and Oregon, Illinois for all young people. There was a baseball diamond on the family farm for many years, baseball teams came from Schapville, Elizabeth and surrounding areas to play. Local folk would park their cars on the hillside and watch the games. Grandpa Albrecht served as an umpire. Lester never traveled very much as he was caretaker for his Mother and Dad. He knew the shortest distance to Elizabeth, Mt. Carroll, Savanna, and Stockton. He had favorite stores in each town. When Lester's parents were living and the family would come home for Sunday dinner, Lester would give rides in his Studebaker and motorcycle to his nieces and nephews. Lester recently had his big barn shingled, painted and repaired. He had a new garage built for his new John Deere Gator. He was very proud of remodeling. Lester recently had surgery at the Dubuque Mercy Hospital and Pastor Steve Anderson visited him there. He enjoyed his visit. Lester never smoked cigarettes or drank liquor. Everyday he read the Bible and prayed for one hour before getting out of bed. He set a good example for family members. Lester bowled on a bowling team in Savanna. The Albrecht's Homesteaded in 1940 in the Massbach area. Lester is the last of Albrecht's in the valley. Lester is survived by brother Glen Emery and his wife Viola (Knutti) Albrecht of Ebys Mill Road; nieces and nephews Velda, Jeanette, Stanley, Mary Ellen, Susan, Sonja, Mark, Kathleen, Bruce, Dennis, Carol and Barbara, and many great nieces and nephews. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, brother Arthur Henry Albrecht and his wife, Pauline (Knauer) and Helmer Sherman and Mrytle (Bahr) Albrecht. Uncle Lester enjoyed his farm. His health had not been the best for several years, but he did not want to leave. It was home to him. He will be missed by his relatives and friends
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

ALEXANDER ALLEN - Well-known resident of Galena Dies Monday Mr. Alexander Allen died at his home on Seminary Hill Monday at 1:30 o'clock after a very brief illness. He was born in Ireland seventy-eight years ago. He emigrated to this country with his brothers at the age of ten years, his parents having died in the old country. Mr. Allen first went to New Orleans, and hearing of the great mining booms of Jo Daviess county, decided to travel to the leadmine city, where he has since made his home and where he followed the occupation of mining. He was united in marriage with Sarah Marguerite Patterson in 1862, who with six daughters and three sons, survive him, one daughter having passed away two and one half years ago. The sons are: Alex, who is employed in Galena at George Biesman's place of business, Charles, who is employed at the Wolfram shoe factory, John at home. The daughters are: Mrs. William Copeland, of Ocheydan, Iowa, Mrs. Ernest Schleicher, of Galena, Mrs. Charles Kurz, of Dubuque, Iowa, Mrs. Peter Specht, of Galena, Mrs. John Fiege, of Galena, Mildred at home

JOHN E. ALLEN a well-known citizen of Galena, died Sunday morning at 2 o'clock after an illness of a few days. The deceased was born in Galena October 16, 1882 and was 29 years of age at the time of death. For many years he was in the employ of Hermann Kuchemann , and was an active member of the leadmine host company number 2. He leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. William Copeland of Greenwoods, Wisconsin, Mrs John Gombeau of Chicago, Mrs. Charles Kurz, Charles Allen, both of Dubuque, Mrs Peter Specht of Galena, Mrs John Fiege, Mrs. Ernest Schleicher, Alexander Allen, all of Galena. Funeral services will be held from the residence of Ernest Schleicher, 510 Dewey Avenue, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. LeRoy W. Warren, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate. Burial will be made in Greenwood Cemetary

LEO ELWOOD ALLEN - US Congressman. Served in the United States Army during the First World War as a Sergeant in the 123rd Field Artillery, seeing action in France. Elected to represetn two different Illinois Distritcs in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1933 to 1961. First represented the 13th District from 1933 to 1949, then the 16th District from 1949 to 1961
Contributed by "Kris" at Find-A-Grave // Photo by Ernie Fuhr




RONALD L. ALLEN ,age 73, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at his home. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth with military rites accorded by the Hanover V.F.W Post# 5300. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established in Carp’s memory. Carp was born on June 25, 1935, in Elizabeth, the son of LeRoy R. and Anna S. (Bingham) Allen. He first attended Allen School House, rural Elizabeth and later played basketball and graduated from Elizabeth High School with the Class of 1954. After graduation, Carp joined the United States Army and served from 1954-1956. Carp married Sandra Crimmins on September 30, 1961 in Galena, Illinois. Carp was employed for several years by the Chicago Great Western Railroad, located in Oelwein/Waterloo, Iowa. He was also a farmhand for Getz Cattle Farms, Elizabeth and was involved in the construction of the Galena Territories, Galena, Illinois. He enjoyed watching the Minnesota Vikings and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Carp was awarded the “Shoot the Bull” Hall of Fame Award on October 13, 2001. He also enjoyed hunting and trapping raccoons, fishing and playing horseshoes. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and playing cards, especially Euchre. Carp will be dearly missed by his wife, Sandra of Elizabeth; two daughters, Martha (Kenny) Whitmer and Brenda Allen, both of Elizabeth; five sons, Randy Allen, Rick (Sharon) Allen, Rocky (Margie) Allen, Russell (Connie) Allen, all of Elizabeth, and Ronald “Guppy” (Kristy) Allen of Scales Mound, Illinois; thirteen grandchildren, Tyler, Trent, Trevor, Jamie, Mitch, Colton, Riley, Kylyn, Trey, Tabria, Ray, Roy, and Caylee; three step-grandsons, Steven, Caleb, and Troy; two step-granddaughters, Tiffany and Katlyn; two brothers, William (Cheryl) Allen of Galena, and Maury (Cheryl) Allen of Hazel Green, Wisconsin; and one sister in-law, Cherryll Allen of Roseville, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. Carp was preceded in death by his parents; two infant sons; one sister, Betty Allen; and one brother, Donald Allen.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

SARAH (PATTERSON) ALLEN - Old and Respected Resident of Galena Dies Wednesday Evening; Was in sixty-ninth year of life; Decedent native of Philadelphia, but nearly all her life was spent in Galena. Mrs. Alexander Allen passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. Schleicher, 510 Dewey Avenue, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. Deceased had been in failing health for several years and death came as a release from great bodily suffering. Mrs. Allen was stricken with paralysis several years ago, and although she to a degree overcame the first and second attacks, that disease finally caused her death, the final shock suffered Monday ultimately causing her dissolution. Deceased had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Schleicher, for over a year, and during her long illness had the constant attention of her loved ones. The deceased was a native of Philadelphia, and was born March 30, 1838. She came to this section in an early day, practically her entire life being spent in this city. Her husband, the late Alexander Allen, passed away about six years ago. Nine children survive to mourn the death of their mother. They are: Mrs. William Copeland, of Sibley, Iowa, Mrs. Charles Kurz, of Dubuque, Iowa, Mrs. John Gombeau, of Chicago, Alexander Allen, Mrs. Ernest Schleicher, Mrs. Peter Specht, Mrs. John Fiege, John Allen, Charles Allen all of Galena. Mrs. Allen was among the best-known residents of Galena. Her long residence gained for her a large acquaintance, by whom word of her death was received with sorrow. Mrs. Allen was a kind and loving mother and a good neighbor, and by her children and loved ones she will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held at the home on Dewey avenue at 2:30 o'clock on Friday afternoon, Rev. J.A. Matlack officiating. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery, the following acting as pall bearers: Messrs. George Beismann, L. Hornung, Thos. Berry, George Winters, Thos. Barrett, and Pierce Rogers.

KENNETH H. ALLENDORF - 78, of Galena, died at 7:41 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008, at home surrounded by his family. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 7, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena, Ill., with the Rev. Chris Kuhn, Rev. Daniel Tranel and Rev. Howard Barch concelebrating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, where military rites will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2665. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 6, at Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, Galena. Friends also may call after 9:30 a.m. Monday at the church. He was born on April 12, 1930, near Menominee, Ill., son of John C. and Anna C. (Miller) Allendorf. He married Ada E. Hunzelman on Feb. 10, 1952; she preceded him in death on Aug. 16, 1988. He later married Mildred E. "Millie' (Fiedler) Stoewer on April 14, 1991. Pete was a veteran of the Army, serving as a corporal during the Korean Conflict. He was a dairy farmer for twenty years. He also owned The Bee Hive in Galena, and later drove a school bus until his illness. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Pete enjoyed playing euchre, traveling and working outdoors. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Mildred "Millie" Allendorf; his children, Kenneth M. (Carol) Allendorf, and Steven R. (Dianne) Allendorf, both of Galena, Margaret A. (Steven) Vandermyde, of St. Charles, Ill., and Thomas J. (Karen) Allendorf, of Dubuque; his step-children, Gary Stoewer, of Lamont, Iowa, Larry (Barb) Stoewer, of Elizabeth, Ill., Patti Hesselbacher, Sue (Mike) Meusel and Lori (Neil) Anderson, all of Scales Mound, Ill., and James (Leigh) Stoewer, of Galena; grandchildren, Holly Allendorf, Christopher Allendorf, Emily Vandermyde, Garrett Vandermyde, Justin Allendorf and Brittany Allendorf; step-grandchildren, Chrissy (Tim) Freese, Shane, Houston and Brennan Stoewer, Tracy Stoewer, Heather (Tom) Webster, Amanda Stoewer, Cari (Aaron) Miller, Candi (Dan) Meyer and Michelle (Jay) Baker, April (Brenden) Pautsch, Troy, Kurt and Shawn Meusel, Jillian, Cameron, Ben and Corrine Stoewer, Derian Phillips, Jalen Phillips and Maddison Anderson; 12 step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary (Charles) Schultz, of Galena; two brothers, John (Vivian) Allendorf, of Shullsburg, Wis., and Gerald (Pauline) Allendorf, of Galena; and his beloved dog, "Sam". He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Betty (Melvin) Schultz, Rita and Darlene Allendorf, in infancy, and Patricia Bruns; and a step-granddaughter, Paige Stoewer.

AMBROSE ANGER , 87, Galena, Ill., died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at the Galena-Stauss Hospital, Galena. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where the Scripture Wake Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Galena

ARTHUR G. ARAND , 81, of Galena, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at Dubuque Nursing and Rehab Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, where military rites will be accorded. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the funeral chapel. Mr. Arand was employed at John Deere Dubuque Works until his retirement in 1982, following 35 years of service. He was born on July 25, 1926, in Mitchell, S.D., son of Frank and Emma (Gregor) Arand. He married Mary Phillips on Feb. 3, 1947, in Galena; she preceded him in death on Sept. 5, 1996. Art enlisted in the Army on Dec. 12, 1944, serving during World War II and was honorably discharged on Nov. 7, 1946. Art enjoyed tinkering around with anything mechanical and there wasn't anything he couldn't fix. He was a Jack of all trades. He also enjoyed camping and traveling. Surviving are his three children, Arthur (Karen) Arand Jr., of Galena, Doreen (John) Williams, of Houston, and Randy Arand, of Iowa City; five grandchildren, Sheila (Jeff) Koester, of Scales Mound, Shawn (Sarah) Arand, of Dubuque, and Chrissie (Kevin) Kaufman, Amy (Dustin) Granger and Ted Williams, all of Texas, nine great-grandchildren, Nathan, Colton and Madalyn Koester, Levi Arand, Reed Mengel, Ari Kaufman, Cody, David and Chyanne Leib; a brother, Donald, of Galena; and a sister, Donita (Tom) Walton, of Shullsburg, Wis. He also was preceded in death by his parents.
Photo and Obituary from "LeRoy" at Find-A-Grave

ANNA ARNOLD - 70, widow of the late Fred Arnold, passed away about 11 o’clock Sunday morning at her home in Woodbine. (October 6, 1940) Mrs. Arnold was born in Wurtenburg, Germany September 19, 1870. On August 6, 1903, she was united in marriage to Fred Arnold, who passed away in 1933. She is survived by two sons, Manuel and Leon Arnold of Woodbine, two daughters, Mrs. Rose Pohl of Pearl City, Mrs. David Hatton of Stockton; one step-son, Arthur of Woodbine; two step-daughters, Mrs. Cora Carter of Lewistown, Idaho and Mrs. Elsie Breed of Elizabeth; one brother, Joseph Brudi, of Woodbine; and four sisters, Mrs. Jacob Haas, Mrs. Christ Knauer, and Miss Katherine Brudi of Elizabeths; and Mrs. John Millerschone of Stockton. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the home in Woodbine and at 2 o’clock from the Woodbine Evangelical Church. Rev. H. D. Gable of Florence Station and Rev. Edgar Ayres will conduct services and burial will be made in the Woodbine Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner October 7, 1940 Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Stephenson County,

OLE EINER AUSDAHL - A Melancholy Accident and Sad Death ..... A dark gloom was cast over our town on Wednesday last, on the occurrence of a fatal accident to a bright and intelligent lad about 12 years of age, named Ole Einer son of Mr. and Mrs. Ausdahl, of this place. In the forenoon of Wednesday, Ole with Rev. Mr. Richardson's and Mr. Bollinger's boys, was playing soldier in Mr. Richardson's yard, carrying a pointed stick about 4 feet long in his hands, when he tripped over a croquet arch and fell onto the stick, the point entering his right eye and penetrating through to the brain. He removed a portion of the stick himself, & his play fellows helped him home, from whence he had gone forth a few hours before a bright lad of unusual promise. Dr. Caldwell was called, who removed a large sliver from the wound, and did all that medical science could do for the suffering boy, but he was past all human aid. He lingered until Friday morning, the brains excuding from the wound, suffering, only God knows what agony; at 10 1/2 o' clock of that day his spirit took flight to that better land, and little Ole was at rest. Ole was more than an ordinary promising lad; he was quick to learn, and paid great attention to his lessons while at school, and was always prompt in attendance and deportment at the Baptist Sabbath School , where he regularly attended. His affections for his parents and love of home were unusually developed for a boy of his age; when not engaged in his studies he could generally be found at his home, and frequently acting as an interpreter for his father. His sad death, as we said before, cast a gloom over our town, and we know our citizens, one and all, unite in a heart felt sympathy with Mr. and Mrs. Ausdahl, in the sad death of their bright and only child, their boy Ole. The funeral took place from the Baptist Church, at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Reverends Woodworth and Richardson officiating. The services were largely attended by our citizens, and were very impressive in their nature. On behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Ausdahl, and at their request, we extend their sorrowful thanks to the many kind friends who so promptly assisted them during their boy's illness, and on the day of the funeral.Funeral at the Baptist church.
Submitted by William Wisen from the Warren Sentinal July 31, 1873

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