JUDGE WILLIAM WEED HEATON , of Dixon, ILL., Chief-Justice of the Appellate Court for Cook County, dropped dead yesterday morning at 11 o'clock in the Northwestern Railway Company's offices. He had come to this city and spent Christmas with ex-Judge Wood. Yesterday morning he was present at the rooms of the Appellate Court, and did some little business, such as approving the bills for fitting up the rooms. He stayed there only a few moments, and then went over to the offices of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Ascending the stairs he sought out the office of A. M. Herrington, Esq., Assistant General Solicitor, and said to him: "My daughter is to be married to-morrow, and I would like a pass for the minister from Chicago to Dixon and return." Before Mr. Herrington could answer, he saw the Judge falling, and starting to his aid, caught him before he had reached the floor. He was taken to a private office, and died in about ten minutes, remaining unconscious all the time. As soon as possible, Coroner Dietzsch was notified, an inquest held, and a verdict of death by heart-disease returned. The body was taken to Dixon last evening.

The following sketch gives the main facts of Judge Heaton's life:
William Weed Heaton was born in Western, Oneida County, N.Y. April 18, 1814. He received an academical education, and, after completing his allotted course of studies, engaged in school-teaching, but remained in this pursuit only a short time. In 1835, having decided to become a lawyer, he entered upon a course of legal study, and in 1838, having completed his course, was admitted to the Bar in Terre Haute, Ind., and at once gained a good practice and large circle of clients. In 1840 he removed to Dixon, ILL., and continued the practice of his profession until 1861. In that year he was elected Judge of the Circuit Court, and continued to occupy that position until July of this year, when he was chosen as one of the Judges of the Appellate Court for this county. On the assembling of the court Oct. 16, Judge Heaton was chosen Chief Justice. Judge Heaton was known as a skillful and upright expounder of the law, and a man of great acquirements. His rulings and judgments were noted for clearness, and his deportment on the Bench won the respect of the Bar and the citizens over whose suits he presided.

DIXON, ILL., Dec. 26, --- The intelligence of Judge Heaton's sudden death in Chicago, at the office of the Hon. B. C. Cook, which was received here to-day about 8 o'clock p.m., cast a deep gloom over our entire city, where the deceased has resided for the past thirty years. What makes the case still more sad, invitations were out for the wedding of his youngest daughter, which was to take place at his residence tomorrow evening. There will be a meeting of the Lee County Bar, also of our citizens to-morrow, to take action relative to his death, and make arrangements for the funeral services, the time of which is not yet definitely fixed.
Contributed by Elsie Harmon
The Dixon Telegraph has an obituary in their archives but I don't have a copy of it.
Biography
Born 18 Apr 1814 - Died 27 Dec 1877 the son of JOhn and Sarah (Weed) Heaton. Married to Angeline C.Seymour 10 December 1837 in Oneida NY - Married 2nd time to Phebe Miller 5 April 1839 in Vego IN and married 3rd time to Lucinda 17 March 1851 in Dixon IL.

THOMAS H. HEHIER : Funeral services for Thomas H. Hehier formerly a resident of Sublette and Amboy where he worked as an operator for the Illinois Central Railroad, will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Rockford. Mr. Hehier died at 1 a.m. Sunday at St. Anthony's hospital in Rockford where he underwent surgery two weeks ago. Born in Wapella Ill., June 3, 1884, he married Edith Theiss, Sublette, 1908. She died at Rockford in 1926. Five children were born to them; Mrs. Larry Aldrich, Rock Island; Mrs. Theo Lang, Rockford; Mrs. Hal McCue, Rockford; Harold, Rockford and Mrs. Thomas Blake, Rockford. Fourteen Grandchildren and eight sisters also survive. A son Roger died at the age of 3 in 1924. He had lived in Rockford since since 1919 where he worked for the C.B. & Q, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 25 November 1947

ANNA (KERSTEN) HEIBENTHAL , 90, died at her home in Ashton Monday (August 8, 1955) at 8:15 p.m. following a long illness. She was born on October 15, 1864 in Reynolds township in Lee county the daughter of John & Christina Hildebrandt Kersten. She was one of eleven children. On September 30, 1884 she was married to William Hiebenthal. Surviving are two sons Harvey and Clarence, Ashton; two daughters, Mrs. Della Tadd, Ashton and Mrs. Ada Webber, Compton; two brothers August and John, Ashton; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter Mrs. Alta Wagner and eight brothers and sisters. Services will be Thursday at the E.U.B. church in Ashton. Rev. Tenney will officiate. The body is at the Cluts funeral home.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 09 August 1955

RUSSELL L. HELFRICH , 74, of Dixon, died Feb. 9, 2005 at KSB Hospital. He was employed by Rock River Ready Mix as aTeamster, retiring in 1995. He was born May 16, 1930 in Dixon, the son of Roy & Millie (Fischer) He married Agnes Anne Blackburn on APril 7, 1951. She died Jan. 19, 1978. He then married Dorothy L. Nelson Stover on June 13, 1981 in Dixon. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 727 and Elks Lodge BPOE 772, all in Dixon. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Kenneth, Thomas and Roanald; two sisters Ethel Steder and Alice Mills; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He wsa preced by a brother Elwin and two sisters Grace Zentz and Mildred Helfrich. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery.

DONNA (PENTLAND) HENSON , 73, of Dixon died Oct. 6, 2005 at Lee County Nursing and Reh. Center. She was employed by Dixon State School, Dixon Developmental Center and Mabley Development Center for 48 years, retiring in 1997. She was born July 29, 1932 in Dixon, the daughter of Vivian Duane & Margaret Allene (Baker) Pentland. She married Kenenth Henson on Nov. 13, 1952 in Dixon. He died March 1, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette of Dixon and Tamra Hamilton of Sterling, a sister, Beverly Ott of San Bernardino CA and two grandchildren, Nichole Cowell and Zachary Hamilton both of Sterling. Burial in Chapel Hill.

LILLIE (TOMPKINS) HENSON , 85, of Rock Falls died March 10, 2005 at her home. She helped her husband manage and maintain rental properties. She was born Feb. 3, 1920 in Dixon, the daughter of Lawrence and Gertrude (Royer) Tompkins. She married Stanley Henson on June 16, 1945 in Rock Falls. He died Feb. 13, 2003. She collected roosters and enjoyed garage sales. Survivors includer her children, Linda Diamondstein, Bob Meenan, Wesley and Sharon Kay and her friend, Bill Chessmore; four sisters Isabelle Snyder, Loretta Barber, Louise Tutterow and Lois Bottoms; a brother Lawrence Tompkins; 18 grandchildren. Burial at Coloma Township Cemetery Rock Falls.

VERMAL HENSON , 69, of Nachusa died Friday, June 20, 2003, in Visalia, Calif. He was employed by Prince Castle for 30 and then by Ludwig Dairy for 17 years. until retiring. Mr. Hensonn was born Feb. 18, 1934 in Dixon. the son of Levi and Hazel (Wright) Henson. He served in the Army during the Korean War He married Marie Susanna Biehle on Feb. 4, 1972, in Dixon.

Survivors include his wife. three sons, Allan (Donna) Henson and John (Jennifer) Shank, both of Dixon, and Ted (Jeannie) Henson of Franklin Grove; a daughter, Jeannie (Steve) Howell of Dixon. A brother, Ken (Donna) Benson of Dixon; three sisters. Darlene (Phil) Bondi, Bonnie (Robert) Worman and Judy (Ed) Payne, all of Dixon; and 17 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: a brother, Don Benson; and a sister, Linda Pavesich. Private interment of cremains is at Emmert Cemetery, with the Rev. Tim Mitchell, pastor of United Methodist Church of Franklin Grove, officiating. There is no visitation. Arrangements were completed by Preston-Schiller Funeral Home, Dixon.
Daily Gazette June 25, 2003

WILLIAM AUGUSTUS HEPFER (Biography / Obituary) - William Augustus Hepfer born March 15, 1849 was named after the minister of Grindstone Hill Church, at that time, the Rev. Augustus C. Wedekind. Baptized at the Grindstone Hill Evangelical Church by the Rev. Augustus C. Wedekind, 1849. Per National Archive records, there are no Civil War military service records for William A. Hepfer b. 15 March 1849. William A. Hepfer and Emily Elizabeth Hunsdon were married by the Reverend George A. Brown in Franklin Grove, Illinois on May 13, 1875. Their son, Clarence, was born on December 1, 1875.
(Dixon Telegraph Oct 10, 1923 newspaper Account, front page, lower left column )

Franklin Grove Veterinary Dies Suddenly - Dr. Hepfer, well known veterinary at Franklin Grove, died suddenly last Wednesday morning at the home of Arthur Meilke, north of Franklin Grove where he had been called upon professional services. Death is said to have been due to apoplexy. Dr. Hepfer was an able man in his profession and had a wide acquaintance throughout this part of the state.
2nd Obituary. from great granddaughter, Marion Roth: By the death of Dr. Wm. Hepfer, this vicinity lost one of its most familiar characters. His presence in the business circle will be greatly missed, as he was always present - and amiable and pleasant to everyone. As a veterinarian, his services were valuable to farmers, and in this profession he has no successor in the immediate vicinity. His sudden death came while he was administering to a sick animal at the Emil Mielke home, north of town. He had not been enjoying the best of health for some time, and prior to leaving for the country had mentioned the fact that he was ill. Wm. A. Hepfer was born March 15, 1849, at Chambersburg, Franklin Co., PA. and died at his home in Franklin Grove, IL on October 9, 1923, at the age of 74 years, 6 months and 24 days. He was the youngest son of a family of twelve children - six girls and six boys. His parents, Daniel Hepfer and Rebecca Fox Hepfer, continued their residence at Chambersburg, PA, until called from this life. He was reared under the influence of the German Lutheran faith. Coming to Lee County, IL when 21 years of age, he soon thereafter resided at Lanark and for three years read and practiced in the veterinary profession under the direction of his brother, John, also a veterinarian. Later, the deceased resided in Ogle County about three years and also at Ashton the same period of time. For thirty-nine years, he practiced his profession in Franklin Grove. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorhage. On May 13, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Emily E. Hunsdon of Ogle County. To this union were born - one son, Clarence J., residing north of this city, and one daughter, Adelaide, Mrs. Walter Freer, of Benton Harbor, Michigan. His widow, the two children, one brother, Peter of Upper Lumber City, PA; and one sister, Catharine, Mrs. Theophilus Young, of Hagerstown, MD survive him. Funeral services were held at the late home Friday afternoon, Rev. C. W. Lahman of the Brethren Church officiating, being assisted by Elder George Brown of Oregon (brother of Martha Brown Hunsdon, mother of William's wife, Emily). Interment was made in the local cemetery. Per Aunt Ruth (Hepfer) Long: Her grandpa, William, loved cigars and loved to laugh. She was very fond of him. He always had a little piece of candy for the grandchildren. He was trained as a veterinarian by his oldest brother, John Hepfer, who was a vet in Lanark, Carroll County, IL. After leaving John, William first moved to Ashton, IL and then on to Franklin Grove where he remained. On the night he died, he was called to the Meilke farm because a cow was having trouble delivering a calf. 1920 Census - Franklin Grove, China Twp., Lee Co., IL - William was listed as a veterinary surgeon. His parents are listed correctly as father born in PA and mother born in MD. Emily's parents are listed correctly as father born in VT and mother born in Ireland. Alice Hunsdon (Emily's sister) aged 67 is living with them and also as housekeeper.
Contributed by Roger and Sue Cramer

CHESTER HILL , 85, of Oregon died Oct. 4, 2005 at his home. He farmed in Ogle County for 39 years, retiring in 1989. He was born June 8, 1920 in Dixon, the son of Lee and Edith (Heckman) Hill. He served in the Army during WW II. Survivors include a son, Russell; a daughter Sherry Palmer; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded by a sister ALice Thompson and a brother Jim Bennett. Burial in Chapel Hill.

MARTHA ELIZABETH (MYER) HILLS - As the result of an illness which has confined her to her home since April 29th last, Mrs. Charles E. Hills passed …..can’t read. This news will be received with deep and sincere sorrow in scores of Ottawa homes, although it does not come unexpectedly to those of Mrs. Hills Friends who were aware of the serious nature of the malady which had stricken her. But to those who owe many a cheerful hour to her kindly disposition and her splendid character the blow can be softened but little. A measure of consolation will be found in the remarkable example of womanly fortitude which her life record shows. Martha Elizabeth Hills was born in the city of New York August 10, 1845, and about 1854 came with her parents, George W. and Elizabeth Urmy Myer, to Illinois, the family taking up their residence on a farm near Dixon. She completed her education in Dixon seminary, and thereafter taught school until her marriage to Charles E. Hills, of Polo, Ill. May 27, 1868. After her marriage she resided at Polo, Dixon and Seneca, Ill., coming to Ottawa in May, 1881, where she has resided continuously until her death. While still a girl she was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she was an active working member as long as her health would permit. Hers was essentially a life of service for others, and being of an especially cheery disposition, she made many friends. Her love for and devotion to her invalid mother during a period of nice years of nine years of illness will not soon be forgotten by her acquaintance. For the last fourteen years of her life she had suffered severely for rheumatism and neuralgia, but owing to her bravery in the face of suffering and her cheerful disposition few realized the full extent of the pain and convenience she experienced. At the time of her death, in addition to her church affiliation, she belonged to the King’s Daughters, the Daughters of the Revolution and the Ottawa Woman’s club. She leaves a host of friends who will mourn her loss and treasure her memory.

Mrs. Hills leaves her surviving her husband, Charles E. Hills, and her son, George P. Hills, both of this city, and these brothers, John H. Myer, of Idaho City, Idaho, Charles A. Myer of Placerville, Idaho, and George W. Myer of Chicago. The funeral will be held at the First Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, September 20th, at 2:30. Internment will be made in Ottawa Avenue cemetery. At the special request of Mrs. Hills, who felt that flowers, were best bestowed in life and whose sick room had been abundantly provided with such by her acquaintances in her last illness, the friends and are requested to please omit flowers at the funeral.
Contributed by Charles Caughlan / Daily Republic Times Ottawa Illinois September 18, 1916

ELSIE M. (COOPER) HINES , 79, of Harmon died Feb. 28, 2005 at CGH Medical Ctr. She was born Aug. 19, 1925 in Dixon, the daughter of John William and Mabelle Josephine 9Nettz) Pettit. She married Roland Alvin Hicks on Feb. 27, 1949 at Pine Creek Christian Church, Dixon. He died Nov. 2, 1998. She was a member of Harmon United Metho. Church. Womens' Club, served as treasurer of the church for many years, and a member of Eastern Star. Survivors include four sons, John Roland, James William, Thomas Joel and David Alvin; a sister Juanita Osborne and 12 granchildren. Burial at Chapel Hill.

ELSIE M. (COOPER) HINES , 92, of Resthave Nursing Morrison, died Thursday, July 17, 2003, at CGH Medical Center. She owned and operated Hines Market for 23 years, and then was employed by Peterson's Drug Store and Wilken's IGA, all in Morrison. Mrs. Hines was born Jan. 19, 1911, in Dixon, the daughter of Lester E. and Myrtle (Heaton) Cooper. She attended Dixon High School. She married Irvin C. Hines on Jan, 19, 1928, in Dixon. He died April 19, 1962. She was a member of Rebecca Lodge and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include three daughters, Sandra (Merle) Grau of Morrison; Beverly (Carlos) Lynch of New Canann, Conn., and Roberta (Robert) Blean of Good Year, Ariz.: 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild; a sister, Vernie Cooper Scott; and two brothers, Russell and Herbert Cooper. Memorial service is at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Daniel Swinson, pastor of Morrison United Methodist Church, officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. Jude' Children's Research Hospital and the Mitochondrial Disease
Daily Gazette 18 July 2003

GRACE (DeFUR) HINZ , 53 of Ashton, passed away at 11 o'clock Sunday morning at the Rochelle hospital. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Peters officiating. Burial will be at the Washington Grove cemetery. Grace DeFur, daughter of William & Clara Defur, was born near Long Pine Nebr. Sept. 12, 1890 and came to Ashton in 1915 following her marriage to Henry Hinz on May 30, 1911. She is survived by her husband, her parents, five children; Zelda, Clarice, Lois (Mrs. Glen Melhausen) and Henry Jr. all of Ashton and S/Sgt. Burton Hinz who is in England. Two grandchildren, Sarah Ann Hinz and William Melhausen. A son preceded her in death in infancy.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 22 May 1944

LOIS HITCHCOCK , 55, of Amboy, died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at Amboy Rehabilitation and Nursing Center . Lois was born Sept. 22, 1951, in Princeton, the daughter of Charles A. and Mary ( Austin ) Hitchcock. She was a member of First Baptist Church , Amboy. Survivors include a daughter, Tann Ackley of Machias, Maine; two sisters, Shirley Springer of Dixon and Judy Purdy of Princeton, Maine; a half brother, Kenny Austin of Minneapolis; a granddaughter; nieces and nephews; and special friends, Jim (Paula) Blue, Sherrie Thompson and Margaret Prather, all of Amboy. Graveside service is at a later date at Restland Cemetery , Mendota, with the Rev. Rocky Fritz officiating. Arrangements were completed by Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota.
Contributed by Pat Esterday

BRENDA (HARTSELL) HITTLET , 50, of Dixon , died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at her home. She was employed by Appraisal Associates of Northwest Illinois as an office manager. Mrs. Hittlet was born Feb. 20, 1957, in Rockford , the daughter of Clarence and June (Kendel) Hartsell. She married Mark Hittlet on July 10, 1986, in Oregon . She was a member of Wednesday night ladies bowling league at Plum Hollow. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Amanda Snow of Dixon and Emily Hittlet and Natalie Hittlet, both at home; her father of Oregon; two sisters, Debra (James) Tennison of Munfordville, Ky., and Robin Hartsell of Arlington, Va.; a brother, David (Candy) Hartsell of Ashton; and her grandmother, Mary Acaley of Oregon. She was preceded in death by her mother; and a brother, Paul Hartsell. The funeral is at 9 a.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home, Dixon , with the Rev. Dr. Vincent O. Marrakino, KSB Hospital Director of religious services, officiating. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery , Dixon . Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Contributed by Pat Esterday - Taken from: The Dixon Telegraph, Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 1-2

JACOB HITTLE - Of dropsy, Feb. 6th, 1877, Mr. Jacob Hittle, aged 69 years, 8 months and 29 days. (28 days on marker.) Mr. Hittle was born in Penn. May 8th, 1809 (Calculates to 8/9 May 1807), and married Aug. 9th, 1835, to her who now mourns his loss. In 1832 he moved to Ind., and in 1842 came to Ills., and settled a few miles north of the present town of Nachusa, and within a short distance of where his body now lies. The earlier years of Mr. Hittle's life were spent in active labor --the lot of the pioneer. Of late years he has suffered much from disease; in his last illness, intensely. Through all of this, his family, who, though happy at his release from pain, still mourn the loss of a father, were unceasing in their care. The same may truly be said of his neighbors who so cheerfully lent their aid during his long sickness. Nor was he unprepared for death. In 1840 he united with the Christian church in Ind. Finding no congregation of his choice when he came to Ill., he united with the Dunkards; until the Christian church at Pine creek was organized and then he cast his lot with them. Notwithstanding his pain he bore it all without a murmur, and was anxious to depart this life. Visions of angels came before him in his last moments, and bidding his friends and family farewell he fell asleep. The funeral was largely attended. The services were conducted by J. H. Wright, pastor of the Christian church, of Sterling, assisted by Mr. Layman, of the Dunkard church.
Contributed by Elsie Harmon - from the Dixon Telegraph 22 February 1877

EDWARD G. HOEPNER 58, of Dixon , died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2007, at his sister’s home in Dixon . He worked as a pipe fitter-welder for Union Local 501, Aurora. Edward was born July 27, 1949, in Aurora, the son of Edward Edwin and Margaret (Cyko) Hoepner. He was an avid car collector. Survivors include his mother and a sister, Patricia (John) Krug, both of Dixon ; two nieces, Nicole (Chris) Peterson of DeKalb and Tessa (Nathan) Smice of Dixon; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friends, Leo and Sarah Imfeld of Dixon . He was preceded in death by his father; and a daughter, Deanne Marie. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon , with the Rev. Dr. Vincent O. Marrandino, KSB Hospital chaplin, officiating. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery , Dixon . Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to KSB Hospice, Dixon .
Contributed by Pat Esterday - Taken from: The Dixon Telegraph, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, Page A2 – Col 1-2

BRUCE HOPKINS , 51, of Paw Paw died Oct. 14, 2005 at St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Paw Paw Firehouse with Rev. Ken Foster officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until time of service at the firehouse. Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Wyoming Township Cemetery. Torman Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Mr. Hopkins was born Dec. 19, 1953 in Mendota to George and Dorothy (Buchanan) Hopkins. Survivors include three brothers, Brian (Linda) Hopkins of New Lisbon, Wis., Barry (Anita) Hopkins of Paw Paw and Bart of Peru; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Brent; and one sister, Monica Kummers. Mr. Hopkins was a 1971 graduate of Paw Paw High School and worked for the Illinois Tollway as a mechanic for 28 years. He was a member of Teamsters Local 726 and the Paw Paw Fire Department, where he was department mechanic.

JOSEPH RICHARD HORTON - Dick passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17th, 2004, at the age of 71. Born on June 28th, 1933, in Dixon, Illinois, he is survived by his wife of 47 years Carole Cason Horton; sons, Joseph R. Horton, Jr., and S. Taylor Horton; daughters, Susan Horton Richards and Laura Theresa Horton; sister, Susan Jean Bentley. Dick was a graduate of Topeka Kansas High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Omaha; a Master's degree in Business Administration from Georgetown University and a Master's degree in Political Science from Auburn University. He was a graduate of the Air War College. A career Air Force Officer, Dick enlisted in the Aviation Cadet program in 1954 and was awarded his pilot's wings in May 1955. During his career he flew and instructed in the B-47, B-52 and B-58 aircraft and served as a senior staff officer in the office of the Joint Chief's of Staff. He flew 289 combat missions in the 0-2A as a Forward Air Controller and Detachment Commander in Vietnam. He was the youngest triple rated (pilot, navigator, and bombardier) flying officer in the United States Air Force. In 1983 Dick retired from the Air Force as Deputy Chief of Staff/Logistics, Headquarters 15th Air Force, March Air Force Base and settled in Moreno Valley. His numerous personal decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with eight oak leaf clusters and three Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry. He then completed a second career in the aerospace industry. He was the Logistics Engineering Department Manager for Lockheed Corporation's Vandenberg Space Shuttle operations and the Logistics Program Manager for the B2 program with Northrop Corporation. Dick was a life member of the Air Force Association and a member of the Order of Daedalians. His passions were his family, his country, his Great Danes and fishing. Interment with full military honors will be at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2004 at Riverside National Cemetery. Staging Area #2., 22495 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA 92518

JOHN B. HOUCK , 66, of Sterling died Friday, July 18, 2003, at CGH Medical Center, after an extended illness. John was born Nov. 24, 1936,in Woosung. the son of John and Sadie (Farster) Houck. He married Carolyn Curlee in Dixon on March 1, 1962. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 for the past 35 years. He worked for Prescott Construction, Sterling, for 18 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Luke Episcopal Church, Dixon. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; two daughters. Theresa Houck of Rockford and Kathy (Dan) Sigwards of Sterling; one son, John M. Houck of Sterling; three grandchildren, Cara, Lucas and Alyssa Sigwards; five brothers, Don (Carole) Houck of Dixon, Walter (Sandy) Houck of Roscoe, Wilbur (Elsie) Houck of Sterling, Dennis Houck of Polo and Robert (Ruth) Houck of Sterling; and five sisters, Janet Grygiel and Dorothy (Phil) Glick, both of Rockford, Phyllis Wittenauer of Forreston and Cheryl (Vernon) Shetler and Pat Houck, both of Polo. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 11 am. Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with Deacon Janet Grygiel, his sister, officiating. Burial will follow at Palmyra Cemetery, rural Dixon. Visitation is from 10-11 am. Tuesday at the funeral
Sterling Gazette 20 Jul 2003

PATRICIA LOUISE HOUCK , 60, of Polo died Jan. 19, 2005 at Swedish American Hospital Rockford following a brief illness. She worked for Imeco-York Intl for 13 years as head of human resources and was a consultant for Mary Kay and Creative Memories. She was born April 19, 1944 in Dixon, the daughter of John Henry & Sadie Viola (Farster) Houck. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Dixon. Survivors include five brother, Wilmer, Robert, Donald, Walter and Dennis; four sisters, Dorothy Glick, Phyllis Wittenauer, Janet Grygiel and Cheryl Shetler. She was preceded by two sisterm Mary Hart and Darlen Houck a brother John and a niece Trina Houck. Burial is at Chapel Hill Memorial.

ISAAC E. HUNT , departed this life on Monday night, August 27, 1900. The illness of the deceased had extended over a considerable time. His friends had given up hopes of his recovery for some time previous to his death. Mr. Hunt was an old settler in this neighborhood, having come here in 1852. He was a man of unusual worth and numbered his friends by the score. He was identified with the growth and history of this part of the county and was always regarded as one of Wyoming's most substantial and influential citizens. Owing to the length of his obituary, we are unable to publish it this week, but will do so next. The funeral was held in the Baptist church, of which he was a member, Wednesday forenoon at 10 o'clock.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler

L. DeFOREST HUNT - Word has been received here of the death of L. DeForest Hunt, 50, well-known in this area, at his home in Hollywood, Fla. Mr. Hunt, formerly of DeKalb, died May 14. Burial was at DeKalb. Mr. Hunt was an active golfer and had played in many tournaments at Dixon and Sterling. Survivors include his widow the former Harriet Terwilliger, grandaughter of the late Harriet Landis Stitzel, and two sons, John in the service and Eugene, also a member of the armed forces.
The Dixon Evening Telegraph 21 May 1952

MAMIE (WRAGG) HUSEMAN - 67, of 303 S. Prairie in Polo, died Sunday at White Pines Manor in Oregon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Chuch in Polo with Rev. Wayne Coggins officiating. Burial will follow in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Dixon. Visitation will be Tuesday from 7-8:30 p.m. Mrs. Huseman was born March 10, 1918 in Pine Creek Township, the daughter of Edward and Margaret Wragg. She was united in marriage to Ellsworth Huseman on July 29, 1936 in the Pine Creek Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Lydia) Hank of Waukegan, and Mrs. Kenneth (Sallie) Zimmerman of Dixon; three sons, James of Fond du Lac, Wis., Louie of Dixon and Eddie of Mt. Morris; five grandchildren and one brother, Jack Wragg of Polo. She was preceded in death by one brother and one grandchild. A memorial has been established.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 9, 1985 - Monday, pg A4

MRS. RAYMOND HUYETT , 66, of 923 First street, passed away at the KSB hospital 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at the Preston funeral home at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon the Rev. George J. Curran, pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran Church officiating. Creamation will follow. Friends are asked to omit flowers. Mrs. Huyett is survived by her husband, her mother Mrs. Jennie Pieper of Dixon, two sisters Mike Smith of Dixon, and Mrs. Grace Murphy of Chicago; and two brothers Fred Pieper of Dixon, and Arthur Pieper of Moline. Her father passed away 1 Mar 1923.

Dixon Evening Telegraph 12 January 1948

HELEN E. HUSSEY - 80, a resident of the Morgan Memorial Nursing Home, Stockton, for the last 22 years, died Saturday evening, October 28, 1989 after an extended illness. Born on August 31, 1909 in Amoby, she was the daughter of Warren Bruce and Helen (Bourne) Hussey. Surviving are a brother, Dr. L. B. Hussey of Savanna; and a sister, Mrs. Virginia (John) Whiton of Freeport. Private family graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Prairie Repose Cemetery, Amboy, with Dr. Gerald Robey, administrator of the Parkview Home, officiating.
Contributed by Alice Horner

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