LAVERNE K. (GROEZINGER) SCHNITZLER , age 92, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, at the Good Samaritan Society in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda, Illinois, with Pastor David Vidler officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Derinda. Visitation will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, at the Law – Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, Illinios. Memorials may be directed to the Derinda Trinity Lutheran Handicapped Addition. LaVerne was born September 20, 1916, in Derinda Twp, Illinois, the daughter of Samuel and Caroline (Rath) Groezinger. She was united in marriage to Carl J. Schnitzler on February 14, 1939, in Derinda Twp. He preceded her in death on February 23, 2003. The couple farmed together their entire lives in the Derinda and Woodbine areas. LaVerne loved raising chickens and dairy cows on the farm. She also enjoyed sewing and cooking for the hired men on the farm, but her greatest love was her children, grandchildren, and great – grandchildren. LaVerne nurtured her special needs son, Mark, until the time of his death. LaVerne is survived by three daughters, Norma (Robert) McLane of Elizabeth, Illinois, Judy (Warren) Holton of Freeport, Illinois, and Mary (Rod) Smith of Elizabeth; two sons, Marvin (Elizabeth) Schnitzler of Elizabeth, and Gary (Mary) Schnitzler of Elizabeth; seventeen grandchildren, twenty – five great grandchildren; one sister – in – law, Lillian Groezinger of Elizabeth; and her friend Karen Steffes of Elizabeth; and her companion, Daisy the Dog. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; one son, Mark Schnitzler; two daughters, Arlene Schnitzler and Sandra Schnitzler; one brother, Ralph Groezinger; and one sister, Irma Haas.
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BONNIE (JOHNSON) SELIG , 65, of Galena, formerly of Elizabeth, and the Chicago suburbs, died peacefully at home Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009, surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with uterine cancer. Cremation rites will be accorded and a memorial visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. Burial will be held at a later date in the Elizabeth Cemetery with a private family memorial service. She was born on April 16, 1944, in Chicago, daughter of Stanley V. and Marjorie (Blackburn) Johnson. She was educated in Park Ridge Schools. She married Henry J. Selig on Nov. 23, 1991, in Downers Grove. Bonnie and Hank moved to the Elizabeth area in 1996, when her parents moved to Elizabeth. She devoted much of her time to their care until their passing in 1999 and 2002. Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and loved spending time with family and planning pool parties, holidays and family gatherings. Bonnie was interested in genealogy and spent countless hours working on her family tree. That interest led her to thousands of volunteer hours answering inquiries through the internet on the Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness Web site. Hundreds of families throughout the world located ancestors through her efforts. Following on the work of previous Jo Daviess County researchers, she photographed countless cemeteries and graves in the county. Her research will be donated to the Elizabeth Historical Society. Surviving are her husband, Hank Selig; her children, Kere (Dan) Knautz, Gregory (Katie) Von Rox, Stephanie (Chuck) Radeke and Robbyn (special friend, Chad Schemehorn) Sasek; grandchildren, Alexandria and Dakota Graf, Colton Knautz, Zoe and Zane Von Rox, Ethan and Lane Sasek and Chloe and Spencer Radeke; her sister, Barbara Hill; stepchildren, Debra Selig, Karen (Robert) Madura, Linda (Michael) Briscoe and David (Tammy) Selig; stepgrandchildren, Sam, Wil and Elizabeth Madura, Shane, Luke, Clay and Max Briscoe, Jenna Maloney, Jorie, Jacob and Jacie Selig and Tavian Schuster; and two almost grandchildren, Dylan and Nathan Schemehorn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society and to Hospice of Dubuque.
Online condolences and memorial tributes may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com

DAVID SINCOX - Funeral services for David Sincox, 80, who died Friday at the home or his brother, Henry Sincox in East Galena, were held Sunday afternoon at the Bertsch funeral home, Rev. R E. Betbards. of Scales Mound officiating. Mr. and Mn». Albert M. Williams, accompanied by Mrs, Lloyd Bcrreman at the organ, had charge of the song service Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery. The son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sincox, was born in Council Hill township Oct 11, 1859. He had lived in Council Hill all his life with the exception of a short time he spent m Montana. Mr. Sincox was a miner, carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Council Hill Methodist church. Decedent was married in 1890 to Miss Mary Tucker. He is survived by his brother, Henry Sincox. and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Hursler of Livingston. Mont. He was preceded in death by his wife, two daughters, Ethel, and a girl who died in infancy, one sister, Miss Annie Fricke; and four brothers, Alfred and William, and two who died in infancy.

MARY (LUPTON) SPENCER - When news was circulated last Thursday afternoon that Mrs. Simeon Spencer had passed away, many of our citizens were very sorry, although it had been known for sometime that her recovery was impossible. Yet, for all that we would like to keep our loved ones with us, but an all - wise Providence decrees otherwise. Mrs. Spencer had been in delicate health for one year. Every effort known to the Medical Profession was made to check the ravages of the disease, and all that a loving husband, sons and daughters could do, was unavailing. Besides the husband, she leaves to survive two sons and two daughters---John and Fred, residing on the family homestead in Council Hill, and Mrs. A.J. Ford of Guilford, and Mrs. E.J. Martin of Scales Mound. A more suitable obituary will appear in a later issue of this newspaper. The funeral services were held at the M.E. church at 1:00, Saturday afternoon. June 17, conducted by Rev. T.C Warrington, and interment was made in Council Hill Cemetery. The pall bearers were George Redfearn, Jr., Thomas Tippet, Ira Smart, Charles Youle, James Williams and J.A. Adams.
OBITUARY OF MARY (LUPTON) SPENCER,
By the death of Mrs. Simeon Spencer at her home in Scales Mound, Illinois on Thursday, June 15, 1911, many have been called to mourn the departure of a most highly esteemed neighbor and friend. This sad event, sooner or later, the lot of all people, completed a beautiful life of almost three score and ten years. Mrs. Spencer's maiden name was Mary Lupton. She was born in Yorkshire, England, May 23, 1842 and came to America with her parents, brothers, and sisters, in 1846, when only four years of age. On landing in New Orleans, they took passage on a steamer up the Mississippi River for Galena, Illinois. After spending a few weeks with friends in that city, the family located in Council Hill Township, becoming one of the most respected and honored families of the community. She was the last surviving member of this pioneer family, and her body now rests besides those of her father, mother, four brothers and a sister in the Council Hill Cemetery. One brother, Samuel Lupton, is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo, Iowa. On Christmas day, December 25, 1863, she was united in marriage to Simeon Spencer who survives her, and mourns the departure of a faithful wife and helpmate after a journey together of over 45 years. Four children mourn the departure of a good and devoted mother. They are: Mrs. Amos J. Ford of Guilford, Mrs. Edward Martin of Scales Mound, John S. and George F.; (Fred) Spencer, both of Council Hill. A daughter died in infancy. Mrs. Spencer united with the Methodist E. Church at Council Hill, near her home in 1883. Mrs. Spencer was of a retiring disposition, but interested in every good cause. Since the winter of 1909 -1910, Mrs. Spencer had been in declining health, resulting from a severe case of Lagrippe. Marked vitality prolonged the struggle, during which she was cared for by a husband and children and a cousin, Mrs. Mary Reed, of Apple River. At last her longed for release came, and she was at rest.
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HAZEL (SCHLEUNING) SPITTLER , 31, of Mount Carroll died at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Francis Hospital, Freeport, where she had been a patient. (Her date of death was April 23, 1939.) Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday afternoon at Frank Bros. funeral home in Mount Carroll. The Rev. James A. Foard, pastor of the Mt. Carroll M. E. church, officiated and burial was in Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. Hazel Schleuning Spittler was born May 21, 1907 in Chadwick, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schleuning. Surviving are her father, husband, two daughters, Alice and Ruth; four sons, Robert, Francis, Richard and John, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Viola Mapes, Mrs. Luella Aurand, both of Stockton; and Mrs. Lolita Blish of DeKalb; and one brother, Harold of Stockton.
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WILLIAM JOHN STENZEL , age 91 of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at the Midwest Medical Center, Galena, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, Illinois, with Reverend Harvey Nicholson officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery, Elizabeth. Visitation will be held from 3 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with a brief prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given in Bill’s name to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Elizabeth or to a charity of choice. Bill was born July 11, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of William Julius and Mary (Schmittendorf) Stenzel. He graduated from Lindblom High School, Chicago, Illinois in 1935. Bill served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935-1937. He was a World War II Veteran serving his Country from 1944-1946. On June 1, 1946, Bill married Marie Stupka in Chicago. Bill and his family were active in the Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church throughout their years in Chicago. Bill worked in various management positions at Chicago meat packing companies. He retired in 1983 and moved to Elizabeth. He was active as a Boy Scout Leader in both Chicago and Elizabeth. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Men’s Club, the Choir and also served on the church council. He was a volunteer at the Elizabeth Food Pantry. Bill enjoyed outdoor activities with his family including camping and hiking. Bill is survived by his wife, Marie; two daughters, Gloria (Fred) Gleave of Evanston, Illinois and Anita (Larry) Hanson of Elizabeth; a son, William (Wendy) Stenzel, Jr. of Cupertino, California; four grandchildren; Jon (Aimee) Hanson of Ankeny, Iowa, Tamara Hanson of Dubuque, Iowa, Julia Stenzel of Cupertino and Daniel Stenzel of Cupertino; and three great grandchildren, Nicholas Hanson, Jenna Hanson, Tanner Wienen, and many nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Bernice Balek and Lillian Doody
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