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Ronald C. Ortmann
formerly of West Dundee
A memorial service for Ronald C. Ortmann 69, of Cherokee Village, Ark., will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, East Dundee. Rev. William P. Yonker will officiate.
Born Dec. 20, 1929, in Elgin, the son of Edgar and Helena (nee Ehlert) Ortmann, he died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Private burial will be in Arkansas.
A 4-year resident of Cherokee Village, he had been a former Dundee area resident for many years. He retired from the Walmart store in East Dundee where he worked as the electronic department manager. A member of Peace Lutheran Church in Cherokee Village, he served the church as a trustee. Mr. Ortmann had been a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in West Dundee and had attended Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee.
Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Vera Bode Ortmann, whom he married on May 2, 1987; son, William M. (Christine M.) Ortmann of Elgin; stepdaughter, Diana (Ron) Bachem of Algonquin; stepson, Robert (Lee Ann) Bode of Dundee Township; granddaughters, Ingrid Bode, Gretchen Bode and Vanessa Bachem; and sister, Leota Ortmann of West Dundee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and first wife, Doris E. Ortmann on Nov. 11, 1985.
Arrangements were made by Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee.
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999 - Submitted by Sara Hemp

Mark S. Walsh

Memorial services for Mark S. Walsh 37, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, at Willow Creek Community Church Chapel in Barrington. Rick Miller will officiate.
Born Sept. 13, 1961, in Beloit, Wis., to Jack and Kay Walsh, he passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Burial will be private.
A resident of Elgin since 1991, Mr. Walsh was a comptroller for the Fox River Stone Company and also owned and operated his own consulting business associated with the World Wide Group. He was a member of Willow Creek Community Church of Barrington, a board member of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce and the NSA Young Leaders, and a member of the Watch City Cosmopolitan Club.
Surviving are his wife, Cristine Walsh (nee Rose) of Elgin; daughters, Kayla and Andrea, both at home; father, Jack Walsh of Beloit; brothers, Tim, Kevin (Vicki) and Brian Walsh; and many close friends and business associates. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his mother, Kay Walsh, in 1997. Visitation will be at the time of services only.
Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin.
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999 Mark S. Walsh of Elgin, submitted by Sara Hemp

Lucille E. Skar of St. Charles
A memorial Mass for Lucille E. Skar 78, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, St. Charles. Rev. Joseph Linster will officiate.
There will be a reception following the service at the home of Lucille's son and daughter-in-law, James and Karen Skar, 41 W 579 Foxbend Drive, St. Charles.
Born Jan. 12, 1921, in Wilmette, the daughter of William B. and Mary C. (nee Surges) Thalman, she died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview. Interment was private.
Mrs. Skar is survived by her sons, Lawrence (Carol) of Hunt Valley, Md., William of San Francisco, Calif. and James (Karen) of St. Charles; daughters, Virginia (Robert) Sisler of Littleton, Colo., Deborah (David) Heins of St. Charles and Patricia Skar of Houston, Texas; brother, Bill (Loraine) Thalman of Westerville, Ohio; sisters, Elizabeth (John) Rosemark of Rochester, Minn., Evelyn (Les) Rakow of Northbrook, and Florence Thalman and Mildred Thalman, both of Wilmette; and grandchildren, Daniel, Stacey, Tanya and Katie Skar, Steven and Patrick Sisler, Stephanie Meier and John Heins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Zenon 'Jim', in 1983; and her parents.
Arrangements were made by Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999, submitted by Sara Hemp]

James L. Simpson of St. Charles
A funeral Mass for James L. Simpson 84, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, at St. John Neumann Church in St. Charles. The Rev. Edward Seisser will officiate.
Born Nov. 22, 1914, in Dubuque, Iowa, to John and Mildred (nee Baker) Simpson, he died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at home. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, St. Charles.
Mr. Simpson was a member of St. John Neumann Church in St. Charles where he had served as an usher for many years. Prior to his retirement at the age of 80, he had worked as a purchasing manager for Harig Products in Elgin.
Surviving are his wife, Jennie R. Simpson; children, Wayne Simpson of Lisle, Mary (Dave) Bulkluy of South Elgin, Gail (Doug) Grzywa of St. Charles and Shirley (Harold) Godby of Bennington, Okla.; sisters, Betty Simpson and Diane (Robert) Ollen, both of Elgin; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, with the rosary recited at 7:30 p.m., at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St., St. Charles.
[Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999 - submitted by Sara Hemp]

Donald E. RINNE - 78, of Elgin, died Monday, August 9. Arrangements were made by Laird Funeral Home, Elgin, (847) 741-8800. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999 - submitted by Sara Hemp]

William J. Chamberlain
formerly of Elgin
Services for William J. Chamberlain 68, of Houston, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St., Elgin. Samuel Lake will officiate.
Born Nov. 18, 1930, in Geneva, the son of Ivan and Florence Clifford Chamberlain, he died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, in Loveland, Colo. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery.
He grew up in Illinois and Fort Wayne, Ind., and was employed by Ace Coffee Bar as a route man for many years. He was a veteran of the Army and Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Pearl Haman Chamberlain; daughters, Brenda (John) Wigley of Houston and Elizabeth Chamberlain of Elgin; granddaughter, Brittany Wigley of Houston; sister, Beverly (Don) Russell of Elgin; sisters-in-law, Mary (John) Golding, Betty Myers, Darlene (Carl) Doering and Donna (Paul) Hoffman, all of Loveland, Lois (Don) Baum of West Chicago and Dorothy Forbes of Yorba Linda, Calif.; mother-in-law, Jessie Haman of Loveland; cousin, Robert Clifford of West Chicago; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Rev. Donald Forbes.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999 - submitted by Sara Hemp]

Frances M. Fischbach of East Dundee
A funeral Mass for Frances M. Fischbach 77, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, West Dundee. Rev. W. Michael McKinstra will officiate.
Born Oct. 18, 1921, in Coleman, Wis., the daughter of Ward and Gertrude (nee Weber) Wiseman, she died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at Sherman Hospital in Elgin.
Burial will be in River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee.
A 60-year resident of the area, she was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Church and the Dundee Historical Society. She served as a Kane County election/poll judge and was a member of the Dundee Township Senior Citizen Organization. Mrs. Fischbach was an avid fund raiser for the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association and the Polio Foundation.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary (Clifford) Rath of Texas, Constance 'Connie' Roberts of East Dundee and Gail (Mark) Edwards of Crystal Lake; sons, Craig (Marcia) Fischbach of East Dundee, James (Lily) Fischbach of Elgin and Douglas Fischbach of Colorado; grandchildren, Tricia and Lance Rath, Brenda (Leon) Kao, Troy and Tracey Fischbach, Jim M. Fischbach, and Bob and Eric Edwards; brother, Marvin (Florence) Wiseman of Pound, Wis.; and sister, Irene Raycraft of Ringwood, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd W. Fischbach, on March 23, 1990; daughter, Pamela S. Fischbach, on March 3, 1984; and sister, Mildred Gibbs.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, at Miller Funeral Home, 504 W. Main St., West Dundee, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass Thursday, at the church. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999 - Submitted by Sara Hemp]

Obituary of Bruce Alan Link

Bruce Alan Link, 43, of Elgin died Wednesday, November 21, 2001at Sherman Hospital.
He was born April 30, 1958, the son of Donald and Patricia Link. Bruce graduated from Larkin High School in 1977, and Illinois State University in 1982 with a degree in Elementary Education.
For 15 years he owned his own business, Link's Decorating, refurbishing historic homes in the Elgin area.
For several years Bruce worked for The Association for Individual Development and Jayne Shover Easter Seal Center in the Special Recreation Department. He was currently employed by Cavitt Enterprizes. Bruce had a passion for sports and participated in Elgin area softball and volleyball leagues.
He had a huge heart and enjoyed helping others. Bruce's optimism and kindness endeared him to many.
Bruce's greatest joy in his life were his children.
Survivors are his wife, Donita Lyle Link of Elgin; son, Benjamin Dale; daughter, Caleigh Ann; stepson, R. Andrew Lyle all of Elgin; his mother, Patricia Link of Elgin and his father, Donald (Doris) Link of Astoria, OR; a brother, Donald Ryan Link of Nashville, TN; twin sisters, Cathryn (David) Bergman of Gross Point Woods, MI and Karen (Joseph) Kelly of West Linn, Oregon; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 10 AM at O'Connor and Homeier Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday, November 26, 2001 from 4 to 9 PM at O'Connor and Homeier Funeral Home, 364 Division St., Elgin, IL, 60120. 847-741-1400.
[Courier-News, Elgin, IL, November 25, 2001, submitted by Sara Hemp]

LEROY H. CHRISTENSEN
Dixon -- LeRoy H. Christensen, 92, of Dixon , died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at his home. He and his wife owned and operated A & W Restaurant, Dixon , for 18 years, retiring in 1983, and was employed by Oakwood Cemetery , Dixon , for many years. LeRoy was born July 30, 1915, in Maple Park, (Kane County) the son of Howard and Johanna (Peterson) Christensen. He married Florida Elliott on Sept. 11, 1937, in Kaneville. LeRoy was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church , Dixon ; Tebala Shrine, Rockford ; 69-year member and past master in the Masonic Lodge, DeKalb; and past watchman in the White Shrine, DeKalb. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Elvin (Lois) Christensen of Sycamore and Bruce Christensen of East Dundee; two daughters, Lila Loescher of Kent , Wash. , and Karen (Bernie) Lendman of Dixon; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Christensen. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon , with the Rev. Robert L. Hansen, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Dixon, officiating. Burial is at 12:30 p.m. at Gardner Cemetery , Maple Park , immediately following the service. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. and an 8 p.m. Masonic service, Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Oak Park , and Ogle County Hospice.
[Taken from: The Dixon Telegraph, Thursday, August 23, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 1-2, submitted by Pat Esterday]

ROBERT WILSON
Uncle Bob, 112, Was Illinois' Oldest Vet
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Robert (Uncle Bob) Wilson, Negro veteran of the Confederate army who observed his 112th birthday last January 13, died early yesterday morning in the veterans' hospital at the Elgin State hospital, where he had made his home for several years. Dr. Sidney Klow, who had attended him, stated that Uncle Bob had had two previous sinking spells in the last few weeks. When the third came Saturday evening, he failed to rally, and died at 12:28 a.m.

Once Farmer, Preacher
The aged Negro was the state's oldest war veteran. War Department records show that he was born to slavery at Richmond, Va., on Jan. 13, 1836. He was in the crowd which witnessed the hanging of John Brown, the abolitionist, at Charles Town, Va., in 1859. According to John T. Nelson, veterans' service officer, the records show that "Uncle Bob" took the name of the owner of the plantation on which he lived. He enlisted as a private in Company H of the 16th regiment of Virginia Infantry on Oct. 9, 1862 and discharged May 31, 1863. After the Emancipation Proclamation, Wilson engaged in farming and later took to preaching. He had been living in Chicago at the time he was admitted to the Elgin State hospital Feb. 14, 1941. There he spent considerable time each day reading his Bible. When the weather permitted, he attended church services at the institution.

Gift from Governor
Besides a big cake and a party, the highlight of his 112th birthday last January was receiving a half-dollar from Governor Dwight Green. The 50-cent piece was sent by the governor to replace a similar coin the governor gave, Uncle Bob during a visit to the state hospital November, 1941. The first coin was "for tobacco" but Uncle Bob refused to spend it. He proudly displayed it to visitors and was very disconsolate when he lost it a few weeks before his last birthday. A private funeral is being arranged by Service Officer Nelson for either today or tomorrow. Burial will be in the state hospital's cemetery. [Elgin Daily Courier-News, Monday, April 12, 1948 - Submitted to Genealogy Trails by Janice Perfors]

Mrs Mary Scott
Death, St Charles, Kane co, Ill
Mrs Mary Scott, widow of John Scott
Date: 9-26-1881
Other info inc'd in listing: born 9-15-1809 Apperley, Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng. Came to Oriskany, Oneida co, Ny 1818. Married 1828, John Scott b 1805 Londonderry, Ireland. Came to Chicago 1837, in St Charles abt 1839. John died 10-17-1877 St Charles, also at son William Scott

Margaret Bartelt Vanderhoof
Newspaper: The Beacon News (Aurora, IL)
Submitted By: Ida Maack Recu

Margaret Bartelt Vanderhoof, 98, of Wasco, IL, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 1997 at Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, IL. She was born October 14, 1898 in Batavia Township, the daughter of John William and Rosaline Rose (Alexander) Bartelt. Margaret began her education at the Peck School, near Peck and Keslinger Roads. Following graduation from Batavia High School, she took an exam for teaching at the Kane County Court House and began her career in education. Over the years she continued with summer courses at DeKalb Normal (now NIU) and graduated in 1926. For some thirty-six years, Margaret taught in the Chicago schools. Many of those years were spent at the Shields School at 47th and Western where she taught day and night shifts. On March 29, 1934, she was united in marriage to George L. Vanderhoof and settled into a very different life as both farm wife and Chicago teacher. They made their farm home on Burlington Road until 1952 when they retired and moved to Wasco. Although Margaret continued to teach until 1959, she retired in that year and opened a tea room. A few years later she sold the tea room and retired again-this time, to simply keeping house. For a short time Margaret also wrote a column for the Elburn Herald. Many days, however, they simply enjoyed traveling across the country. She was a member of the Wes Johnson American Legion Auxiliary Post #1195, Wasco and LaFox Farmers Club, and attended the Geneva United Methodist Church. She is survived by one sister, Dorothy Spaulding of Raymondville, TX; one brother, John (Edie) Bartelt of Geneva; one step-daughter, Lois Cardy of Indianola, Iowa; three grandchildren, David Cardy of Montana, Elizabeth of Denver and Patti of Des Moines, Iowa; and 11 nieces and nephews. She joins now her parents; her husband, George; one brother, Spencer; and a nephew, Robert Mungerson, who preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10, 1997 at the Geneva United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Hilkemann officiating. Burial will follow at the Whitney Cemetery in Wasco. Friends may call at Conley Funeral Home on Friday, May 9, 1997 from 4 pm until 8 pm.

John A Bartelt
Newspaper: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu

ST. CHARLES - John A. Bartelt, 94, of St. Charles and formerly of Geneva, died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005. He was born Jan. 29, 1911, on the family farm on Bartelt Road in Blackberry Township. On June 17, 1931, he married Edith Johnson. He attended Geneva schools and grew up to serve the school board for many years. He was a farmer from his youth, and he took over the family homestead at Restmore Farm where he raised pigs, beef and chickens. He supplied many area restaurants and families with eggs. He enjoyed playing cribbage and cards and was especially fond of baseball. When his children were young he coached, umpired, and played on the Geneva "South Siders" team. He was a lifetime member of Geneva United Methodist Church. Survivors include four children, John Bartelt of Polo, Richard (Sharon) Bartelt of Hinckley, Jayne (Jim) Gilligan of Laona, Wis., and Judy (Robert) Connor of Woodstock; 15 grandchildren, Ronald Bartelt of Polo, Scott (Lynn) Bartelt of Goshen, Ky., Steven Bartelt of Polo, Jeffrey (Holly) Bartelt of Stockton, Susan (Kurt) Cavanaugh of St. Charles, Patricia Meyer of Polo, Cheryl Bartelt of Hinckley, Julie (Daniel) O'Brien of Geneva, Amy (Michael) Pedone of Batavia, Pamella (John) Warden of Lakewood, Wis., Kary (David) Bradle of Laona, Wis., JoDee Dufek of Green Bay, Wis., Joan (Richard) Peralez of South Sioux City, Neb., Jim (Jessica) Gilligan of DePere, Wis., and Sean Connor of Woodstock; 32 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; one brother, Spenser; two sisters, Margaret and Dorothy; a grandson, James John Gilligan; a grandson-in-law, Robert Dufek; and a great-granddaughter, Angela Dufek. The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn. Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at Geneva United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jenny Weber will officiate. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Geneva.

Harry William Bartelt
Harry Bartelt, 54, died yesterday [May 1, 1946] in his home in Hart rd., East Batavia, in Kane county. He was a department head for the Howell Manufacturing company of St. Charles. He leaves his mother, Mrs. Caroline Bartelt of Batavia; two brothers and a sister. [Chicago Tribune - Submitted by Ida Maack Recu]

Edward Harry Bartelt
Edward H. Bartelt, 96, died April 16 [1982] in Tallahassee, Fla., husband of the late Margaret; father of Carl A. and the late Edward G.; grandfather of six; great-grandfather of three. Memorial services May 1, 2 p.m., at United Methodist Church of Geneva, Ill. Please omit flowers. [Chicago Tribune, Submitted by Ida Maack Recu]

Clifford V "Cliff" Anderson
Obit: Friends and family are mourning the loss of a Batavia man they say had a zest for life and a good baseball game. Just weeks after celebrating his 70th wedding anniversary, Cliff Anderson, 94, died Sept. 18 due to congestive heart failure. Tami Dipietro has fond memories of her grandfather sitting out on the back porch with his transistor radio, smoking his pipe and listening to whatever ball game was on. "He was a big sports fan," she said. "He would put peanuts in his shirt pocket; the squirrels and chipmunks would run up his shoulder to get out the nuts." Jim Anderson of Batavia attributes his father"™ s longevity to his strong ties to Christianity. "His strong beliefs helped carry him through," he said. For more than 50 years, Cliff Anderson owned and operated Anderson Hardware. Though she was young, Dipietro remembers time spent in the hardware store. "Mainly I remember Boo Boo Days where all the merchants had a big sidewalk sale," she said. " (And) playing with all the nails in the hardware store." From 1961 to 1985, Cliff Anderson held the post of Batavia Township supervisor. He was also a charter member of Bethany Lutheran Boy Scout Troop 6, which just celebrated its 80th anniversary. Cliff and his wife, Helen, 93, both lifelong Batavia residents, were married Sept. 11, 1937, at the parsonage of Bethany Lutheran Church in Batavia. Cliff Anderson sang in the choir at the church. Family and friends helped them celebrate their milestone with a party. The couple built a home in Batavia in 1948 on the property where Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory stands today. When Fermilab was built in 1968, the Anderson"™s rebought their house from the government for $1 and moved it two miles west to Center Street in Batavia. More recently, the Andersons lived at the Holmstad Retirement Center. " The fact that he had a lot of good friends at the Holmstad and the support of the Holmstad community kept him going," Jim Anderson said. Cliff Anderson is survived by his wife, Helen; his sons, Jim and Denny (Linda) of Batavia and Dick (Marilyn); his daughter, Vicki (Chris) Trimble; his grandchildren, Nick and Victor Anderson, Billy and Holli Trimble, Randy Anderson and Lori Gregorski, Richard Anderson and Tami DiPietro; and five great-grandchildren. Burial was private. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia.

Clifford V. "Cliff" Anderson Born: April 24, 1913; in Batavia Died: Sept. 18, 2007; in Batavia Anderson Hardware was a Batavia fixture for 50 years

BATAVIA - Clifford V. "Cliff" Anderson, 94, a resident of Michealsen Health Care at the Holmstad in Batavia, died peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007. Cliff was born April 24, 1913, to Victor and Alma Anderson in Batavia. He attended Batavia schools and was on the football team at Batavia High School. He was very active in Boy Scouts. He was a charter member of Bethany Lutheran Troop 6, and current troop members recently presented Cliff with a plaque at a celebration of the troop's 80th anniversary. After graduation, Cliff joined his father at Anderson Hardware, which he owned or co-owned for more than 50 years. In his early years as a businessman, Cliff attended Coyne Institute in Chicago for radio repair, after which he opened a radio-repair shop and toy store two doors south of the hardware store on South Batavia Avenue. Sports were a big part of Cliff's life. He loved to recollect memories of his play on the Green Pheasants baseball team. He also was an avid fan of the Blackhawks, Bears, Chicago Cardinals, and White Sox. He was an early and active member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce. As a member of the Kane County Board of Supervisors, Cliff voted on issues that helped shape Kane County through the 1960s. He served as a justice of the peace, and was elected to six terms as Batavia Township supervisor from 1961-1985, a position that his son, Jim, has held since Cliff's retirement. Cliff was an active, lifelong member of Bethany Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir and served on the church board. Cliff always enjoyed a cup of coffee and the opportunity to discuss sports, politics and local issues with friends at nightly coffee klatches. Cliff was united in marriage to the former Helen Bartelt on Sept. 11, 1937, at the Bethany Lutheran Church parsonage. Cliff and Helen just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with a large gathering of family and friends. They built their home in 1948 on a piece of the Bartelt farm property on East Wilson Street. When Fermilab was formed in 1968, they rebought their house from the government and moved it 2 miles west to Center Street in Batavia. Cliff and Helen were lifelong partners and enjoyed gardening, travel, their beloved church and, most importantly, their children and grandchildren. Cliff is survived by his wife of 70 years, Helen; his sons, Jim and Denny (Linda) of Batavia and Dick (Marilyn) of Riverside, Calif.; his daughter, Vicki (Chris) Trimble of Peoria; his grandchildren, Nick and Victor Anderson, Billy and Holli Trimble, Randy Anderson and Lori Gregorski, Richard Anderson and Tami DiPietro; and five great-grandchildren. Burial will be private, and a memorial service will be held at a date to be determined.

Grover F Herring
Grover F. Herring, 72, of Aurora, lost his battle with cancer January 1, 2004 at Countryside Care Centre. He was born December 4, 1931 in Greenville, Alabama, the son of Buford and Myrtle (Fleming) Herring. Grover was a member of the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Service, Inc., better known as the INC Board for over 28 years. Grover, who was a local Realtor and parent of a developmentally disabled child, joined the INC Board and the Aurora Township Community Mental Health 708 Board in January 1975. He represented Aurora Township on the INC Board from January 1975 through January 2000. He served as President of the INC Board from 1978-1981 and 1994-1995. Grover continued on the INC Board as a member-at-large, current treasurer and a member of the executive committee. He was called upon frequently in matters of expertise, such as insurance, real estate and finance. He was a valuable asset to the INC Board. Grover was a long time Commercial Realtor in the Aurora area, finishing his career with Ketley-Herring Commercial Real Estate. Grover was a member of the Jerusalem Temple Lodge #90, A.F. & A. M., the Aurora Area Shrine Club and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Chicago. He was a 50 years member of the Masons. He was a member of the Aurora Rotary Service Club, the Aurora Board of Realtors and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Marilynn (Leighton) Herring of Aurora; three children, Brian Herring of Springfield, IL, Susan Herring of Elizabeth, CO and Patrick Herring of Macomb, MI; two brothers, Robert E. Herring of Santa Ana, CA and Ben B. Herring of Plainfield, IL; two sisters, Kathi Scott of Land O' Lakes, FL and Linda C. Hagler of Pekin, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2004, 9AM, from The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place, Aurora. Visitation will be on Monday, January 5, 2004 from 3 to 7 PM at The Healy Chapel, Aurora, where a Masonic Service will follow at 7 PM. Interment will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton, IL at 2 PM Tuesday.
[The Beacon News, Submitted By: Ida Maack Recu]

Edith K. Bartelt
Edith Karen 'Edie' Bartelt, age 89, of Geneva, IL, passed away Monday, March 2, 1998, at Firwood Health Care Center in Batavia, IL, where she had been a patient in recent weeks. She was born February 10, 1909 in St. Charles, IL, the daughter of Hans and Jessie (Birnie) Johnsen. Her parents lived on the Evergreen Farm, which stood where the Valley Shopping Center and the St. Charles Post Office are located today. When Edie was three years old, her family moved to the Keller Farm at Bald Mound, near Batavia, IL, and later moved again to the Fred Washburn farm on Hughes Road. Edie graduated from Geneva High School with the class of 1926 and went on to attend Mt. Morris Teachers College and later Northern Illinois Teachers College in DeKalb, IL. Having promised her father that she would teach school for five years after graduation, she fulfilled that promise by teaching at the Silver Glen School on Rte. 31, north of St. Charles until 1931. On June 17, 1931, Edie was united in marriage to John A. Bartelt on the Pratt farm on Harley Road in Blackberry Twp., IL. They made their home on the Bartelt family farm on Bartelt Road until 1966, when they moved to their current home in Geneva. Edie was a genuine 'farm wife' helping raise stock, harvest grain and perhaps the biggest job of all, 'feeding the men'. In later years, she served as Circuit Court Clerk in Geneva for ten years. John and Edie were married for over sixty-six years, a loving partnership of work and companionship and friendship. In recent years, John has lovingly been the stronger one, his big hands tenderly guiding her through her day's activities. Edie was a member of the United Methodist Church of Geneva, IL, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of the Kane County Farm Bureau, LaFox Farmers Club and the Bald Mound Farmers Club. She is survived by her devoted husband, John A. Bartelt of Geneva, IL; two sons, John Bartelt, III, of Polo, IL and Richard (Sharon) Bartelt of Hinckley, IL; two daughters, Judy (Robert) Connor of Woodstock, IL and Jayne (Jim) Gilligan of Laona, WI; fifteen grandchildren; Ronald Bartelt of Polo, IL, Scott (Lynn) Bartelt of Louisville, KY, Steve Bartelt of Polo, IL, Jeff Bartelt of San Antonio, TX, Susan (Kurt) Cavenaugh of Bartlett, IL, Patricia (Roger) Meyer of Polo, IL, Cheryl Bartelt and Julie (Dan) O'Brien, both of St. Charles, IL, Amy (Michael) Pedone of Elgin, IL, Pamela (John) Warden of Lakewood, WI, Kary (David) Bradle of Laona, WI, JoDee (Robert) Dufek of Green Bay, WI, Joan (Rich) Peralez of Kansas City, MO, James Gilligan of Laona, WI, and Sean Connor of Woodstock, IL; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren and one sister, Dorothy Farrell of Geneva, IL. She is preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, James Gilligan in infancy and two brothers, Arthur and Frank Johnsen. Friends may call at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL on Thursday, March 5, 1998, from 4-8pm. Edie's funeral service will be held at the United Methodist Church of Geneva, corner of Second St. & Hamilton St., Geneva, IL, on Friday, March 6, 1998 at 11am. There will be a time of visitation from 10am until the hour of service. Rev. Travis Bonnette Kim will officiate and interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Geneva. [The Beacon News, March 4, 1998, page C4, Submitted by Ida Maack Recu]

SETH G. GIBBS
Christ Angelos is in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Seth G. Gibbs of 810 Garfield Ave., Aurora, Ill., informing him of the death of her husband on March 23 of this year.
Mr. Gibbs will be remembered by many as operator of the local Board of Trade office. He has been ill the past year, and bedfast the last two months of his life.
He was born Dec. 9, 1875 in Chicago, and is survived by his widow, Margaret E.; two daughters, Mrs. Leroy (Mary J) Watt and Mrs. Everett (Margaret) Leins of Aurora and three grandsons.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dieterle Lake St., Memorial Home. Dr. William Jacobs, officiated. Interment was in West Aurora cemetery. [The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois May 19, 1957 - Monday, pg 2 - Submitted by Melva Taylor]

Jonas Buck
At Elgin, Aug. 1, Jonas Buck, aged 87 years, grandfather to Miss Jessie and Kittie Buck, of this city. [The Henry Republican, Henry IL, August 8, 1872 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]

Mrs. Abigail Chapman
At Aurora, March 16, Mrs. Abigail Chapman, 81, mother of Jason R., Edwin C. and Sylvester N. Chapman, of Lacon. She was an old settler of Marshall county, locating at Lacon in 1842. Funeral and interment at Lacon, March 18th. [The Henry Republican, Henry IL, March 25, 1880 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]

Mrs. Anna M. Dofler
At Avon (Aurora), April 18, Anna M. Dofler, aged 77. Mrs. Dofler lived several years in this city in the family of Samuel Parker, his first wife was her daughter. Of late years she had lived with Mr. Wilson, another son-in-law at Avon, and since Mr. Wilson's death with his children, brother and two sisters who did all they could to smooth and sooth her declining years. All her children and several grandchildren had gone before her to the spirit land. Thus greatly bereaved and greatly afflicted with asthma for over 30 years, she has found rest at last.
April 29, 1880 --The death of Mrs. A. M. Doppler, published in our death column last week, was given as at Avon - should have been Aurora, where she died and where the funeral took place. Mr. Samuel Parker attended the obsequies. [The Henry Republican, Henry IL, April 22, 1880 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]

Betty Louise Jensen
Betty Louise Pahl was born on August 3rd 1928 in Oakbrook, Illinois, the daughter of Herbert C. Pahl (of Michigan City, Indiana) and Lucille Herbener (of Bartlett, Illinois). Betty married Wayne Edward Jensen (of Bartlett, Illinois, son of Ed Jensen and Serena Steffensen, both originally from Denmark) in April 1949. Betty and Wayne moved from Bartlett to Elgin, Illinois, were they raised four daughters and one son. Betty died at the age of 74 on July 12th 2003 in Elgin. Betty was proceeded in death by both parents and her brother Herbert (Jr).
Betty was survived by her husband, Wayne; five children Bobbi Lynn Jensen, Denise (Ron) Cedegren, Gail (Brian) Hazle, Craig Edward and Jeanine (Luther) Sommerville; sister Carol (Jim) Jacobson of Paw Paw, Illinois; her grand children: John (Celia) Banks, Kyleen (Waldo) Estrada and Chirstina Jensen; Robert and Josh (Julie) Owen; Heather, Sara and Brian Hazle; Corey, Mark, Paul (Monica) and Tiffany Jensen, Amber Jensen; Deanna and Kyshia Sommerville; her great-grandchildren: John Jr, Nikki and Benjamin Banks; Elijah Estrada; Josh Jr and Victor Owen; Paul Jr and Issac Jensen;
[Unknown newspaper; c. July 2003; Submitted By Corey E Jensen]

JACOBS, Marjorie Elsa Brown - nee Maack, 77, of St. Charles, formerly of Ormond Beach, FL, dear wife of the late Benjamin; loving mother of Stephen (Marie); fond grandmother of Gregory and Scott Jacobs and Suzanne (William) Archer. Funeral services Tuesday 10 a.m. from Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main St. (North Ave.), St. Charles. Interment Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. [Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois) March 11, 1991 - Submitted by Source #96]