, age 83, of Mustang, OK died on Friday, December 7, 2001 in Yukon ,OK. She was born August 6, 1918 in Apple River, IL the daughter of the late Ralph and Bertha (Blair) Cox. In 1940 she married Ralph E. Spurgeon and they spent 40 years in the Freeport area before moving to Oswego, IL. She traveled to Arizona for several years before living with her son in Mustang, OK for 8 1/2 years. She was a lifetime member of the Moose.
Survivors include her two sons, Ronald of Mustang, OK and Gerald Sr. of Ray City, GA; four grandchildren, Gregory of Yukon, OK, Shelly Tripp of Somonauk, IL, Sara Brown of Dallas, TX and Gerald Jr. of Memphis, TN; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brothers, Alton and LaVerne. Funeral time 11:00 A.M. December 11, 2001 on Tuesday at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. on December 10, 2001 Monday at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.
LEVERE L. STEFFES
, age 83, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away on February 16, 2008 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home in Elizabeth, Illinois. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Pastor Lynn Matthews of the Hanover United Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, Massbach, Illinois. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in LeVere's memory.
LeVere was born on July 3, 1924, the son of Fred and Clara (Mattke) Steffes in Massbach, Illinois. He attended area schools and graduated from the Stockton High School. He married Lois Gamble on July 15, 1949. Lois died on April 3, 1986.
LeVere farmed all of his life in Derinda Township and Massbach. In his younger years he enjoyed playing softball, and he was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing and gardening. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
LeVere will be dearly missed by two daughters, Sherry and Sheila Steffes of Hanover, Illinois; a son Steve (Diana) Steffes of Lanark; three grandchildren, Tina (Connan) Dickman of Lanark, Jason Steffes of Camanche, Iowa, and Blaine Steffes of Kiln, Mississippi; three great-grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua and Jared Dickman of Lanark; a brother Raymond (Florence) Steffes of Massbach; and a special friend, Blondie Moldenhauer.
LeVere was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lois.
VIOLET E. (HACKER) STEINBERGER
, 87, Elizabeth, Ill., died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa.
She was born on June 10, 1920 in Guilford Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, the daughter of Frederick and Effie (Boldt) Hacker. She married Joseph Steinberger on March 18, 1936 in Elizabeth.
She attended school in Schapville, Ill., and with her husband, owned the International Harvester Implement. She later worked at the Corral and Mac's Restaurant in Elizabeth. She enjoyed sewing and flower gardening, and she loved to go out to eat and shoppng with her friends. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include one grandson, Kevin Steinberger of California; one brother, Lester (Fely) Hacker, Pittsburg, Texas; one sister, Lucille Schreck, Bullhead City, Ariz.; many nieces, nephews; great-nieces and nephews; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; one son, Joseph Lee Steinberger; one brother, Eldon Hacker; a brother-in-law, Clayton Schreck; and a sister-in-law, Marian Hacker.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth.
GEORGIANA (LANG) STUART
, age 87, of Hanover, Illinois died September 18, 2005 at the Morgan Memorial Nursing Home, Stockton, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 12: noon, Friday, September 23, 2005 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, Illinois, with Pastor Kendrick Matthews of Hanover United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Friends may visit from 10:00-12:00 noon Friday, September 23, 2005 at the Funeral Home. Jean was born August 26, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Hudoba) Lang. On October 31, 1951, Jean married Jack H. Stuart in Hanover, Illinois, he passed away October 13, 2002. Jean was a homemaker and farm wife, she helped her husband with the grain and livestock on their farm in Hanover from 1951 till 2002. Jean enjoyed working on the farm, especially with the animals and loved being outdoors.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
WILLIAM JAY SULLIVAN
, age 67, died suddenly Sunday, November 16, 2008 at his home in Elizabeth. No services will be held.
William was born July 19, 1941, the son of John William and Mary (Pollard) Sullivan in Savanna, Illinois. On September 12, 1964, William married Anne Schwirtz in Elizabeth. William owned and operated Sullivan Insurance Company for thirty-two years in Elizabeth.
William is survived by his wife, Anne of Elizabeth; a son, John (Sara) Sullivan of Elizabeth a daughter, Jennifer Sullivan of Elizabeth; two sisters, Sue (David) Wilbricht of Hanover and Kathleen Gross of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. His parents precede him in death.
GRACE J. (HOLM) SWANSON
, age 91, of Elizabeth, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006, at her home. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. Pastor John Currier formerly of Grace Bible Church, Woodbine, Illinois will officiate. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Galena Stauss Adult Day Care Center, 215 Summit Ave, Galena, Illinois in Grace’s name. Grace was born on December 17, 1914, the daughter of Hjalmar and Augusta (Andersson) Holm in Chicago, Illinois. On November 11, 1939, Grace married Russell J. Swanson in Chicago, Illinois. Russell passed away on March 13, 1992 at his home. Grace was a homemaker, who loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed embroidery and crafts, but most of all she cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren. Grace is survived by three daughters, Judith K. Proud Stadelman of Elizabeth, Illinois, Diane Kostecki of Elizabeth, Illinois and Janis (Michael) Fanning of Homewood, Illinois; one sister LaVerne Boyd of Las Vegas, Nevada; ten grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Grace is preceded in death by her husband Russell; one son, Russell; and three brothers, Sigurd, Herbert and Stanley.
MARIE (BINNS) SYMONS
82, of Galena, died April 11, 2008, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, at Galena Bible Church, where friends may call after 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. The Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born Oct. 13, 1925, in Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Rosina (Beyer) Binns. She married Donald Symons on June 6, 1943; he preceded her in death in 1989.
Marie enjoyed working in her flower gardens and just being around people.
She was a member of the Galena Bible Church.
Surviving are eight children, Kenneth Symons, Jerry Symons, Richard Symons and Bonnie (William) Peters, all of Galena, Karen Stowe and Margaret Symons, both of Stockton, Ill., Rosie (Anthony) Mann, of Iowa City, Iowa, and Henry (Gerri) Symons, of Adel, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary (Robert) Morhardt, and a brother, Norman (Marian) Binns, both of Elizabeth, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Larry and Sammy; a daughter, Delores; two sisters, Mae and Florence; and a brother, Richard.
SAMUEL A. SYMONS
- Funeral services for Samuel A. Symons who died at his home on Sunday night after a long illness will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Furlong Chapel Home. Interment will be made in Grant Hill Cemetery. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Absalom Symons he was born in Vinegar Hill Twp. on May 4, 1865 and had lived all his life near Galena. He had been a farmer until he retired and moved to Galena.
He was married Dec. 1, 1899 to Elsie Bastian. Mr. Symons is survived by his widow, one daughter Mrs. Harry Wentlender of Galena; four sons, Willard of Albert Lea MN, Delbert, Leroy and Donald all of Galena; one grandson and two grandaughters; five brothers. He was preceded by three children, four sisters and three brothers.
