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FRANK WESTPHAL
, 86, of Oglesby, died Thursday afternoon, March 26, 2009 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Prey-Mueller Funeral Home in Oglesby with Rev. Marc Strand officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery in Elizabeth, IL. There will be an additional visitation from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, IL. With a Masonic service at 2:15 p.m.
Mr. Westphal was born on October 17, 1922 in Elizabeth, IL to Julius Andre and Jenny Frances (Fraser) Westphal. He married Mary Nelson on January 22, 1950 in Burlington, Iowa. He received his bachelor degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and his master’s degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He had worked for the Savanna Ordinance Depot from 1944-1946. He had started Law School at Northwestern University but was forced end his law education after a car accident. He began traveling in Canada and the United States as a general manager of Young’s Amusement Company. He then became owner of Westphal Amusements, from 1946 to 1984. Today his son, Frank, Jr. continues to run that business. He began working for the State of Illinois in the Vocational Rehabilitation division in 1950, after being recruited by Adlai Stevenson, Sr. In 1951, he became a member of the National Rehabilitation Association, an organization that promotes ethical and state of the art practice in rehabilitation with the goal of the personal and economic independence of persons with disabilities. Receiving numerous awards, he was the Elkins Counselor of the year in 1967. He was employed for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as a counselor for more than 55 years. Throughout his career he helped thousands find jobs and inspired many others to persevere despite their physical limitations. Until recently, he was still attending seminars and sharing his expertise, and participating in fundraising events for local schools and church.
He is survived by four daughters, Yvonne “Robin” Fielder of Des Moines, IA, Michelle (Stan) Schneider of Pensacola, FL, Sandra Westphal of Peru and Theresa (Robert) Powell of Bull Shoals, ARK; one son, Frank (Ella) Westphal, Jr. of Oglesby; 29 grandchildren and 46 great-grandchildren.
He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Granville, the Founder of the National Rehabilitation Association, Co-founder of the Illinois Vocational Rehabilitation Association, charter member of the National Rehabilitation Association, Charter member of the Illinois Rehabilitation Association, LaSalle County Historical Society, active in Democratic Party Politics. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Westphal; one daughter, Sherry Olson, two sons, Nelson Westphal and Julius Westphal; and two brothers. Memorials may be directed to the Illinois Valley Animal Rescue
of Hanover; a daughter, Melody (Jody) Landwer of Elizabeth; four sons, Michael, Jr.(Sandra) of Elizabeth, Mark (fianc\'e9 Michelle Meyers) of Elizabeth, Matthew (Darcy) of Hanover and Martin(special friend Stephanie Gornick) of Hanover; four grandchildren, Cody & Dylan Landwer, Carter Wild, & Madison Wild and one step grandchild, Ashley Myers, five sisters, Alberta Wild, Mary Wild, Margaret Service, Nellie(Nick) Bainbridge, and Donna(Lynn) Eadie, all of Hanover; four brothers, William(Bev Paisley) of Stockton, Pat (DeeAnna) of Hanover, Thomas(Lynne) of Stockton, and Herman of Hanover; and many nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, John and Fred Wild.\line }
MICHAEL PHILLIP WILD
, age 69, of Hanover, Illinois, died Sunday, April 19, 2009, surrounded by his family at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hanover, with Father Noel Jacob as Celebrant. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. Memorials may be given for the Alzheimer’s Association and the Elizabeth Nursing Home.
Mike was born April 13, 1940 in Gratiot, Wisconsin, the son of Hans and Margaret (Barron) Wild. He attended Pleasant Hill Country School and the Hanover Grade School. On July 23, 1960, Mike married Mary E. Flies in Hanover. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad, and later the Union Pacific, retiring after 39 years. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hanover.
Mike treasured the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved farming and working on tractors and cars. Mike enjoyed listening to country music while taking long rides in the countryside and always marveled at the first snowfall as it covered everything with a white blanket. Over the past months, Mike and his family appreciated the loving care given by the Elizabeth Nursing Home staff and Dr. Crist.
Mike will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary of Hanover; a daughter, Melody (Jody) Landwer of Elizabeth; four sons, Michael, Jr.(Sandra) of Elizabeth, Mark (fiancé Michelle Meyers) of Elizabeth, Matthew (Darcy) of Hanover and Martin(special friend Stephanie Gornick) of Hanover; four grandchildren, Cody & Dylan Landwer, Carter Wild, & Madison Wild and one step grandchild, Ashley Myers, five sisters, Alberta Wild, Mary Wild, Margaret Service, Nellie(Nick) Bainbridge, and Donna(Lynn) Eadie, all of Hanover; four brothers, William(Bev Paisley) of Stockton, Pat (DeeAnna) of Hanover, Thomas(Lynne) of Stockton, and Herman of Hanover; and many nieces and nephews. Mike is preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, John and Fred Wild.
SANDRA LEE WILSON
, age 55, of Savanna, Illinois died suddenly Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with Pastor Tony Hunter of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Burial will be in Lost Mound Cemetery, rural Hanover, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2009, and one hour prior to the Service on Wednesday at the Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established in Sandra’s memory to the American Lung Association.
Sandra was born March 21, 1953 in Savanna, the daughter of Donald and Gladys (Ready) Funk. She graduated high school from Broadview Academy, Lafox, Illinois, with the Class of 1971. Sandra then attended Highland Community College, Freeport, Illinois. On March 17, 1974, Sandra married Ronald Wilson in Savanna.
Sandra worked as a sales clerk and bookkeeper for the Ben Franklin Store in Savanna for twenty years. She had also worked for Sullivan’s Grocery and Coast-To-Coast Hardware, both in Savanna.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Savanna. Sandra loved spending time and making crafts with her two granddaughters. She was a very caring Wife, Mother and Grandmother. Sandra also enjoyed cooking for family and friends.
Sandra will be dearly missed by her husband, Ronald Wilson of Savanna; her son, Brian Wilson of Savanna; her daughter, Julie and John Brigham of Savanna; her two granddaughters, Hannah and Norah; her parents, Donald and Gladys Funk of Savanna; and her two brothers, Jack Funk of Savanna, and Dale and Carol Funk of Greensboro, Oregon.
MARGARET G. WING
, age 93, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Monday, July 13, 2009, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. A funeral service will be held on at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2009, at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Burial will follow in the Welsh Hollow Cemetery in Woodbine, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.
Margaret was born on January 23, 1916, in Stockton, Illinois, Thompson Township, the daughter of William E. and Grace A. (Crackenberger) Roberts. She attended the Union School in Thompson Township. Margaret was married to Samuel Wing on December 31, 1961, in Stockton. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1999.
Margaret was a homemaker and she and Samuel farmed together most of their lives in the Stockton area. She was a member of the Jo Daviess County Home Bureau Woodbine Unit and attended the bible study at the Nazerine Church in Stockton. Margaret enjoyed sewing, reading and tending to her apple orchard.
Margaret is survived by one niece, Rojean Albrecht; eight nephews, Gary Roberts, Jerry Roberts, Darrell Roberts, Marion Roberts, Robert Breed, Kermit Breed, Robert Wing and Richard Wing; one sister - in - law, Marian “Betty” Roberts of Stockton, Illinois; as well as many great and great - great nieces and nephews.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Samuel Wing; one sister, Ruth Breed; two brothers, William and Harold Roberts; a niece, Darlene McKee; and one nephew, Delbert Roberts.
RICHARD KING WOODRUFF
, age 85, of rural Elizabeth, Illinois, died Saturday, December 30, 2006 at home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2006 at the Zion Presbyterian Church, Schapville, Illinois with Pastor Dottie Morizzo officiating. Burial will be in the Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Illinois. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials may be made to the Nature Conservatory, Heifer Project, Doctors Without Borders, or FHN Hospice.
Dick was born October 6, 1921 in Albany, New York, the son of Ernest and Helen Woodruff. He graduated from New Trier High School, Winnetka, Illinois and is a 1944 graduate of Williams College, Williamstown, MA. Dick served in the United States Marine Corps from 1942 – 1946 during WWII, attaining the rank of Corporal. On October 7, 1949, Dick married Margaret Carson in Winnetka, Illinois.
He joined his father in work at Refractory Products, Inc., manufacturing ceramic insulation materials. After serving as president for 14 years, Dick retired in 1986. After retirement Dick and Margaret moved to rural Elizabeth.
His special interests include St. Leonard's House, Chicago, Illinois, fox hunting, riding, upland game hunting, wilderness camping, canoeing, science, history and traveling. He served as District Commissioner of the Fox River Valley Pony Club; Regional Commissioner of United States Pony Club, Area IV; Regional Supervisor of United States Combined Training Association; President of Fox River Valley Hunt; and President of Cornwall Hounds. He was also a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church, Schapville, Illinois and the Galena Rotary Club, Galena, Illinois.
Dick will be dearly missed by his wife, Margaret Woodruff of Elizabeth, Illinois; three sons, Thomas Woodruff of Oxford, Iowa, David (Cary) Woodruff of Woodstock, Illinois, and Peter (Judy) Woodruff of Stockton, Illinois; two daughters, Helen (George) Hoffman of Barrington Hills, Illinois and Amy (Richard) Price of Libertyville, Illinois; and seven grandchildren, Hillary, Matthew, Anna, Emily, Camille, Jason and Ryan.
Richard is preceded in death by both parents and his brother, Robert Woodruff – KIA, North Korea.
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