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The decedent is survived by her husband, Fred Leekley, and nine children, three daughters, Mrs. Jennie W. Chapin of Cedar Rapids , IA, Miss Julia A. Leekley of Chicago, and Mrs. Florence M. Pryor of Shelby, IA,: six sons, George A. of Seattle, Thomas W. of Halfway, Oregon, Fred P. of Ocean Park, Washington, Henry H., Edgar R., and Guy C. all of Chicago: two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Horr of Chicago and Miss Nettie C. at home; one brother, Thomas A. at home. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. George Leekley of this city.
FUNERAL OF MRS. LEEKLEY
Friends paid the last tribute of love to the memory Miss Sarah Leekley last Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services were held at the family residence on Spring Street at 2 o'clock. They were in charge of Rev. S. J. Yundt, rector of Grace church and conformed to the Protestant Episcopal ritual. A selected choir composed of Mr. T. E. Reynolds, Mr. Walter Ford, Miss Clara Reynolds, and Miss Katharine Howard sang the hyms. The selections were "Asleep in Jesus", "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" and "Just As I Am." From the residence the funeral cortege proceeded to Greenwood, where interment was made. The pall-bearers were Messrs. Richard Yundt, Gus. Drenning, Ned. Kittoe, Simon Leekley and Wm. Birkbeck.
Services were held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 1 o'clock in a Galena funeral home with the Rev. Robert Larsen, pastor of First Presbyterian church, Warren, officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth cemetery.
Surviving are two sons, Melvin of Galena and James of Cedar Rapids, Ia.; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Eldora) Rury, Galena, Mrs. Lloyd (Laverne) Brotzman, Whitewater, Wis., and Mrs. Carl (Ruthie) Carlson of Savanna; 26 grandchildren; a brother, Milo of Elizabeth; four sisters, Mrs. Josephine Carr, Maquoketa, Ia., Mrs. Clare Koehn, Mechanicsville, Ia., Mrs. Edda [Etta] Hubb, Freeport and Mrs. Clyde Bradshaw, Mt. Carroll. His wife preceded him in death
MRS. FRED LEEKLEY
, a respected resident of Galena, died suddenly last night at 10:30 o'clock at her home on Bench Street of heart disease. Her death was wholly unexpected as she had been apparently in good health for some time. except that she sprained her ankle a few weeks ago which seemed to cause her much worry and trouble. Mrs. Leekley was born at New Diggings, Wisconsin on September 17, 1850 and was consequently just past 61 years of age.
The funeral of Mrs. Fred Leekley was held from the family residence on Bench Street this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. A large concourse of friends and relatives paid their last tribute to the memory of the deceased. The services where conducted by Rev. J.S. Yundt rector of the Grace Episcopal Church. Interment was made at the Greenwood Cemetery. The Pall-bearers where: Messrs. T.E. Moore, W.K. Kittoe, Dr. T. ?. Wonderly, Thomas McNeil, A.E. (S?)eron and Wm. Hurs
Submitted by Dori Leekley
JAMES LEEKLEY
, son of Thomas and Sarah Leekley, was born January 7, 1847 in Dubuque, Iowa. During his childhood his parents moved to Galena, Illinois, where he spent the greater part of his life. In the War of the Rebellion he served in the Union Army, a member of Company C, the 45th Infantry, Illinois. He was a member of the E. D. Kittoe Post. In 1868, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Leekley, who preceded him in death fifteen years ago. To this union were born four daughters--Mrs. Jennie W. Chapin and Miss Julia Leekley of Chicago; Mrs. R.H. Pryor of Shelby, Iowa; six sons, George A. of Seattle, Washington, Thomas W., Portland, Oregon; Frederic P. of Minneapolis, Edgar R. of North Bend, Oregon; Henry H. and Guy C. of Chicago. One daughter, Sadie, passed away in 1894. Besides his children he leaves to mourn his loss nineteen grandchildren and a host of friends. He was the last of his family, his brother, Thomas M. Leekley having preceded him by several months. Death came to him July 15, 1926 at the home of his son Henry in Chicago, he being unable to rally from a stroke of apoplexy suffered some time ago. Always a loving husband, a devoted father and a faithful friend, his loss will be greatly felt by all who knew him.
Submitted by Dori Leekley
SARAH LEEKLEY
- The death of Miss Sarah M. Leekley, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Leekley occured at their residence on Spring Street Sunday morning (10 March 1895) at 8 o'clock. For years she had been an invalid and for the last three years had been a great sufferer. Through many weary years of pain she bore her affliction with a sublime patience and fortitude, ever buoyed up by a strong Christian faith, and when at last her pure young spirit took flight to that better land it was a release from suffering that could never be alleviated, and the end was met with the resignation and the hope which were always characteristic of her. When first stricken by the cruel affliction she was on the threshold of a beautiful womanhood and death claimed her at the early age of 23 years. She was a member of Grace Episcopal church. The family are deeply sympathized with in their bereavement.
Submitted by Dori Leekley
ISA MAE (MORRIS) LISK
, , 37, and the wife of Vernon Lisk of Elizabeth, died at the family home here about 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon only a few hours after giving birth to a son.
Mrs. Lisk, the former Isa Mae Morris, was born at Fort Dgdoe, Iowa, on Feb. 21, 1909. She later moved to Galena with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James V. Morris, and while a resident of that city was united in marriage to Vernon Lisk of Elizabeth. This village has been her home most of the time since her marriage.
She leaves her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (LaVonne) Brautaman of Galena, Misses Eldora and Ruth Lisk of Elizabeth, and two sons, Melvin and the child born just prior to her death. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Mac Morris, and one sister, Miss Elizabeth Morris, both of Galena, and three brothers, Vern of Arvada, Colo., Donald of DeKalb, Ill., and Raymond of Galena.
One brother, James Edward Morris, was the victim of a motorcycle-automobile crash in Dubuque June 29 and his funeral was held in Galena only a week ago. Her father also preceded her in death.
The body was removed to the Banwarth Memorial chapel where funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in the Elizabeth cemetery.
Contributed by Pam Brotzman - Elizabeth Weekly News
Wednesday, 10 July 1946
Pg. 1, Col. 5
LAVERE LISK
, 63, of Galena, formerly of Elizabeth, died suddenly at his home Sunday night.
Contributed by Pam Brotzman - Elizabeth Weekly News
Wednesday, 20 December 1967 Pg. 11, Cols. 1 & 2
DORA (BURKE) LONG
, 83, died early Monday morning at Daters Nursing Home, Warren, Ill., after an extended illness. The former Dora Burke was born June 26, 1883 in Massbach, Ill., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Burke. She married Wallace Long Dec. 11, 1907. He preceded her in death in 1964. There are no immediate survivors. Services were held this afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in First Methodist church with Rev. Raymond Rhoads officiating. Mrs. Raymond L. Thom was organist. Pallbearers were Henry Albrecht, Joe Haas, Gus Haas, Roy Dittmar, Fred Holland and Eugene Miller. Burial was in Elizabeth cemetery. Nadig Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Source: Newspaper Clipping
