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CARL HENRY SARTORIUS , 55, passed away at 7:40 a.m. this morning at his home 326 North Mason. Services will be held at the home 2:00 p.m. Sunday and at the Methodist church at 2:30 with bruial at Prairie Repose.
Mr. Sartorius is survived by his widow Pearl; a daughter Mrs. James Harkins of Dixon, a son Cpl Henry Sartorius with the armed forces in the Pacific and two grandchildren, Roberta and Carol Ann Harkins
Dixon Evening Telegraph 18 August 1944

IRA FRANK SAWYER , 68, agent and telegrapher for the C&NW (Chicago & Northwestern) railroad, died suddently, Friday at about 2 p.m. while on duty at the Nelson Tower.
Mr. Sawyer was born in DeKalb March 2, 1888 the son of William & Carrie Arnold Sawyer. He received his education in the Shabbona Grove and Earlville schools. He was married in Geneva June 28, 1938 to Mrs. Bertha Celestine Gibbs.
At the time of his death Mr. Sawyer was clerk of the Nelson Village Board, Secretary of the Nelson School Board, and President of the building fund committee of the Board of the Methodist Church in Nelson.
He is survived by his widow, a son by a previous marriage, Roger Sawyer, Minneapolis, Minn.; a stepdaughter Mrs. Jansen, Nelson, and two grandsons.
Services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in Melvin Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. J. Kenneth Dean officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Grove Cemetery.
Contributed by Jeff Thorn

WILLIAM WILLIS SAWYER , son of Ira B. & Sarah Sawyer, was born at Toledo Ohio, June 26, 1861.
At the age of 15 years he went to Chicago, Illinois where he engaged in several kinds of occupation, finally taking up telegraphy. In the year 1884 he entered the employ of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad in the capacity of station agent and telegrapher. He followed along in this work during the installment of double track from Geneva, as it progressed westward.
On October 14, 1888 he was married to Miss Carrie Isora Arnold at Toledo Ohio after which they made their home in Dekalb Ill.
Having worked as agents at various points, Mr. Sawyer was transferred to Franklin Grove in the year 1910 and held that position until pensioned in 1930 because of ill health, having served the Northwestern Railraod for 46 consecutive years.
Since 1930 Mr. Sawyer was in fair health until about 2 weeks ago when he contracted a cold and being threatened with pneumonia he was taken to the Dixon hospital for treatment. He was responding very favorably when suddenly his heart became affected, and he passed away at 8:15 a.m. March 12, 1935.
He is survived by his wife, a brother George R. Sawyer of Hemet Calif, a son Ira Frank of Marshall MO., a grandson Roger Dixon Sawyer of Rockford Ill., and a great grandson Richard Lawrence of Rockford Ill.
Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon March 15, conducted by Rev. Winter of the Methodist Church assisted by Rev. C.W. Lahman of the Church of the Brethren. Rev. Lahman, after reading a passage of the scripture briefly reviewed the past few years during which he was associated with Mr. Sawyer both in business and as a neighbor, reciting instances and exemplifying the standards of his living holding as uppermost "The Golden Rule" to govern and guide him in his daily living and work.
Two appropriate selections were sang by a male quartet composed by Rev. Paul Studebaker, Rev. Frank Wingert, Ralph Canode, and P.J. Blocher accompanied by Mrs. M. L. Moore at the organ.
The airline club of the C & NW, the Methodist Church, local railroad associates, the Page Milk Co. of Marshall MO and many friends and neighbors were represented by floral offerings.
Interment was made in the Franklin Grove Cemetery. Casketbearers were Clyde Philips, Henry Withy, Frank Group, Charles Collins, Charles Shumaker and Henry Wolf. Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. I.F. Sawyer of Marshall Mo., Roger D. Sawyer of Rockford, Mr. and Mrs. M. Bloomingdale, Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Jacobus, Mrs. Arnold Jacobus, of Dekalb, Mrs. Nellie Tyler and Mrs. Harry Tyler of Dixon.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to our neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness and sympathy, also for floral offerings, during the recent illness of our husband and father. Mrs. W.W. Sawyer and I. Frank Sawyer.
Contributed by Jeff Thorn

RUSSELL SCARBROUGH , 39, of Fairfield, died Tuesday Nov. 9, 2004, at Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, Ind. He was a truck driver. Mr. Scarbrough was born Aug. 2, 1965, in Dixon, the osn of Ronald and Marlene (Noles) Scarbrough. He married Ann M. Owens.
Survivors are his wife; a son, Shawn of Fairfield; his mother, Marlene Haas of Clay City, his father, Ronald (Lu) Scarbrough of Fairfield; his maternal grandmother Anna Noles of Barnhill; his paternal grandmother, Beulah Scarbrough of Sims; four sister, four brothers a grandson and several other relatives.
Burial was at Maple Hill Cemetery in Fairfield arrangements by Johnson Funeral Home.
Sterling Gazette 26 November 2004

CHARLES W. SCHAFER , eldest son of George and Barbara Roth Schafer was born on Jan. 10, 1879 in Bradford township. He was married to Miss Katie Ventler on October, 1907 and to this union were born two children. Louis and Anna Marie.
He was a confirmed member of St. John's Lutheran church and was a very active member until his health interfered. He lived on the farm in Bradford Twp. his entire life.
It was 4 1/2 years ago that Mr. Schafer was stricken with a stroke but after several months was able to get around in some degree and was permitted to attend church. About 21 months ago he suffered another stroke which affected his speech. On Sunday of last week he passed into a coma and last wednesday afternoon he passed away at the age of 76y 11 m and 25 d.
He leaves to mourn his death his widow, a son Louis, a daughter Mrs. Ana Marie Dunlop and four brothers, Harry, Albert and Clifford of Ashton, Edward of Franklin Grove. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William & Floyd. Services were at St. John's Lutheran Church with Orville Kalkwarf officiating. Burial in Ashton cemetery.
Contributed by Pat France

ELIZA (ASCHENBRENNER) SCHAFER , nee Aschenbrenner and the beloved wife of Mr. George Schafer, died at her home in this village on Tuesday evening, January 25, of which notice was made in last week's Gazette. Mrs. Schafer was born July 21, 1840 in Reichen-sachen, Kries, Eschwege, Kurhessen, Germany and was 69 years 6 months and 4 days of age when death came and ended her noble life.
Her last illness was cancer of the liver from which she suffered for a number of months but was only confined to her bed between three and four weeks. During this time she suffered intensely but bore it all with Christian fortitude and resignation to the will of God. At the age of 14 years she immigrated to this country with a sister and brother Conrad, and landed in Bradford township, near Lee Center in December 1854.
On October 15, 1859 she was married to Mr. George Hotzel and to them were born eight children of whom five are living while three have died. In the year 1860, the family moved from Bradford to Iowa and from there to Nebraska in 1879. Here, Mr. Hotzel, the husband and father, died in 1886 which was a sore experience to the family. Two years later in 1888 the subject of this obituary was married to Uncle George Schafer, as he is favorably know here, who survives her. The deceased gave her heart and life to Christ at a campmeeting at Perkin's Grove near La Moille in the summer of 1857 and also united with the Evangelical church. Soon after her second marriage and coming to our village she became identified with the Salem United Evangelical church of which she was a faithful, active and honored member to the end. She was also a member of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society from the time of its organization and took and active part in the Sunday school in which she taught until she was necessitated to stop because of failing eyesight.
She leaves to mourn her departure, her aged husband who is in his 84th year and will greatly miss her help in his declining years, five children, William of Crivitz, Wisconsin; John and Mrs. Anna Brown of Kearney, Nebraska; Charles of Fleischer, North Dakota; and Miss Sophia at home, also 19 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 3 brothers, John, William and Fred Aschenbrenner all of California and a host of other relatives. The funeral took place last Saturday at 9:45 a.m. from her late home and at 10 a.m. from the Salem United Evangelical church and was largely attended, Rev. J. H. Johnson, her pastor, officiated. The body was placed in the receiving vault.
Found on Rootsweb website of George Young

RAYMOND W. SCHAFER , 66, a former Ashton area farmer died last Thursday in Colordo Springs. He was born Jan. 4, 1897 at Ashton the sone of Adam and Anna Newman Schafer. He married Luella Butler Nov. 23, 1921. They lived in the Ashton area until 1957 when they moved to Colorado.
Surviving re his wife; a son, LuVerle of Coloardo Springs; a grandaughter, Alesia Rae; two brothers, Clarence and LeRoy both of Ashton; two sisters, Mae, Mrs. C.C. Kersten of Ashton and Grace, Mrs. Henry Kurz of Lindenwood.
Services were held Tuesday in the Cluts Funeral home with Rev. H.R. Zager of Dwight, former Ashton EUB pastor, and Rev. Robert I. Roederer, pastor of teh Ashton EUB church officiating. Burial in Ashton Cemetery.
Contributed by Pat France

CYNTHIA JOY SCHINZER , one month, 4 day old daughter of John and Joyce Dennis Schinzer, Dixon, formerly of Ashton, died about 10 p.m. Thursday (21 July 1955) in Rockford Memorial Hospital. The infant was born June 17, 1955 in Rochelle.
Services will be held Sunday in the Ashton Luthern church with the Rev. O. Kalkwarf officiating. Burial will be in Ashton Cemetery.
Survivors also include a brother Richard John, the maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Berthal Dennis, Ashton, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schinzer Sr., Ashton; Elmer Turner, Amboy a paternal Great Grandfather; E.O. Dennis, Richfield, maternal great grandfather and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kehm, Compton, maternal great grandparents.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 22 July 1955

ERNEST ADAM SCHINZER - Our deceased young brother and friend, Ernest Adam Schinzer, who was so suddenly called from this life, was born on the 28th day of August 1898, in bradford Township, Lee County, Illinois.
When he was scarcely three years old death took from his his dearest and best friend, his loving mother; she departed this life 18 years ago on May 12, 1901. His father in consequence gave up farming and moved to town, living with Mr. and mrs. Henry Henert, where the children were under the care of their loving aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Henert, who treated them as kinly and considerately as if they had been her own.
In these surroundings our departed friend grew up to be a bright, strong and well balanced boy who regularly attended the school in our village; graduated in the 8th grade and then continued for two years longer in the high school.
In the meantime, his father, had moved back to the farm and as he needed the help of his son more and more our deceased young friend gave up his studies and from that time on devoted his time to farm work, his father eventually placing full reliance on him.
It was while performing the duties of his daily life that the dreadful accident happened which brought this promising life to a sad and sudden close on Thursday between two and three o'clock.
He reached the age of twenty years, nine months and twenty days, and leaves to mourn; his father; George Schinzer, his sisters, Mrs. Anna Katherine Sword, and Miss mary Schinzer and one nephew, Eugene Sword. Also his foster mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Henert, and a host of friends who are all deeply grieved because of the sudden and violent death of their beloved son, brother and friend.
May the God of all grace and mercy console these our sorrowing friends with his heavenly grace and strengthen them abundantly with his help so that they may turn to Christ with the anxious longing cry of the heart.
The funeral was Saturday at the home in Bradford Twp. and at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. Henry Foeisch officiating and burial was in the Ashton cemetery.
Contributed by Pat France

GEORGE SCHINZER , 81, Ashton, died early Thursday (8 Nov. 1951) at the home of his daughter Mrs. Anna Kate Sword in Reynolds Township.
Mr. Schinzer was born Dec. 31, 1870 in Bradford Twp. the son of John Adam and Margaret Gleim Schinzer. He was married to Mary Griesy who preceded him in death in 1901.
He is survived by two daughters Mrs. A.K. Sword and Mrs. Marie Mass of Ashton and a sister Mrs. Emma Miller, Dixon.
Mr. Schinzer spent his entire life farming in the Ashton area, he retired recently.
Services were 1:30 Saturday at the Cluts Funeral home with Rev. Orville Kalkwarf officiating. Burial in Ashton Cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 8 November 1951

EMMA C. (GEISE) SCHINZER , passed away Monday afternoon Jan. 26 at 1:40 at the home of her son Frank Schinzer in Bradford Twp. She was born March 4, 1865 in Bradford Twp. and was united in marriage to William Schinzer 17 Feb. 1887. Surviving her are one son Frank, her husband and a daughter preceding her in death. Four sisters and one brother also survive as follows; Mrs. Dora Kerst of Dixon, Mrs. Mollie Schnell and Mrs Tena Mulhausen of Ashton Miss. Anna Geise of Moline, and Henry Geise of Beloit Wisconsin. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon the Rev. F.W. Henke officiating and interment was in the Ashton cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 31 January 1948

FRANK G. SCHINZER SR. , 58, Ashton farmer, died at KSB hospital in Dixon yesterday (Sept. 8, 1955) after a six week illness.
He was born March 14, 1897 in Bradford Twp. the son of William & Emma (Geise) Schinzer. He married Mary Alice Turner Jan. 15, 1919.
Survivors are his widow, three sons; Frank Jr., Ashton, John, Dixon and Gene at home; a daughter Mrs. Ralph (Arlene) Glaser, West Brooklyn and three grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a grandchild. Mr. Schinzer was a member of St.John's Lutheran Church, the Lutheran brotherhood and the Masonic Lodge.
Services will be Sunday at St. John's church, Rev. Orville Kalkwarf officiating with burial in Ashton cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 9 Sep 1955

JOSEPH SCHMEHR , 85, 17 N. Blackstone Ave. died in his home Friday night. He had been in failing health for several months. Mr. Schmehr was born in Hamburg NY March 6, 1868 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Schmehr. The family moved to May Twp. Lee County in 1869. Mr. Schmehr married Christina Achtor in 1896. They farmed until his retirement 23 years ago and then moved to Amboy. Survivors besides his widow are a daughter Mrs. Maggie Full, Sublette, five grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. His parents, three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Services are at 8:30 a.m. at the Mihm funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Patricks. Burial in St. Patricks Cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 01 Aug 1953

BERTHA MAUDE (FROUDE) SCHOLL passed away at her home on Route 1, Palmyra township early this morning. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon and at the East Jordan United Evangelical church of which she was a member at 2:30. Dr. Lawrence Main assisted by the Rev. John H. Osborn will officiate and burial will be in East Jordan Cemetery (Whiteside County). Friends may call at the Melvin Funeral Home Dixon until 9 o'clock Thursday morning.
Bertha Maude Froude was born in Freeport a daughter of E.R. and Elizabeth Froude and was married to Frank W.Scholl of Dixon on Feb. 9, 1911 since which time they have resided in Palmyra township.
She is survived by her husband; four daughter, Mrs. Florence Dempsey of Polo, Mrs. Evelyn Sheaffer and Mrs. Kathryn Lord of Dixon, and Mrs. Elizabeth Beaty of Sterling; 11 grandchildren and 3 brothers, William E. Froude of Seattle Wash., Fred T. of Fresno Calif. and Charles C. of Kingston NY. A son Frank Lawrence preceded her in death.
Dixon Evening Telegraph May 13, 1947

WILLIAM SCHOLL died at noon Saturday (24 March 1951) following a long illness. He was born in Germany July 9, 1880. He came to this country at the age of 6 and has been a resident of Dixon for the last 50 years. He is survived by one brother, John A. Evantson, several nieces and nephews. His wife Cora and his parents preceded him. The Rev. A.C. Nesmith officiating at the Jones Funeral Home. Oakwood Cemetery for burial.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 26 Mar 1951

JACOB SCHOENHOLZ , was born Nov. 11, 1836 in Germany. Died June 16, 1912, in Thayer County, Nebr. at the age of 75 years, 7 months, 5 days. Was married to Catherine Lient in 1858. Seven children blessed this union. Five are living; two have passed away with father and mother.
The deceased was a member of the Evenjelick [sic] Church of Twin Grove, Scarboro, Ill. where he was taken for burial accompanied by Henry Schoenholz.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler - from a Thayer County newspaper

JULIA (YETTER) SCHOENHOLTZ - Passed to a higher life Feb. 6th, 1894, Julia, wife of N. D. Schoenholtz, of Wayne, Kansas - (should be Nebraska). Aged 43 years.
Sorrowing ones! My pen falters fearing I may not do justice to the one that is gone, yet I would fain say one word to comfort your aching hearts. Dear children, who will miss her loving care, and whom she with her frail body would have sheltered from even the rude winds had it been in her power. Husband, ever loving and faithful, brother, sisters and friends, bowed down by a weight of grief, weep not, it is well with her.
As I saw the flowers on her casket I thought how typical they were of her life of purity, sweetness and fragrance. For her nature was so kindly that a halo of goodness and gentleness seemed to surround her and shed its perfume like the aroma of some lovely flower, on all who came into her presence.
Ever mindful of others to the exclusion of self, her own sufferings were hidden deep in her heart, and she went to her death with a smile on her face, cheerful words on her lips, trusting in that everlasting God who doeth all things well.
"She has gone to her rest, and left us all weeping,
For one we loved dearly in days that are gone,
Has passed from our sight and is peacefully sleeping,
Within earth's cold bosom, and sad is our home.
"Her kind words of welcome will never more greet us,
No more on this earth shall we clasp the dear hand,
But over the river of death she will meet us
With all of the dear ones in the heavenly land."
--A FRIEND

Another Notice:
Mrs. Schoenholtz was the sister of John Yetter of Willow Creek. She died in a hospital in Chicago, after an operation for removal of tumor, from which she never rallied. The funeral was conducted at Steward and her body rests in the cemetery at that place.
Another notice:
Mrs. Nick Schoenholtz formerly of Wayne, Neb. who has been receiving medical aid at Davenport, Ia., and Chicago, died in the latter city Feb. 6. Her remains were brought to the home of her brother John Yetter and afterwards interred in the cemetery at Steward. Mrs. Schoenholtz was a kind christian woman, and her death is mourned by a large number of relatives and friends in this vicinity.
Another Notice:
Ben Yetter of Davenport, Ia., came home to attend the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. N. Schoenholtz.
Unknown Newspaper - Submitted by Marilyn Widler

EMILIE E. SCHRADER , 83, died Friday noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John HErrera in Franklin Grove. She was born in Germany, April 5, 3866 and came to the US at the age of 15. The earlier part of her life was spent in Bradford Twp. She ws married to Fred Schrader in 1888. He died in Feb. 1925.
Surviving are 3 daughters, Mrs. Lena Herrera and Mrs. Elsie Kennay of Franklin Grove and MRs. Anna Meyers of San Diego; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Services will be from the Franklin Grove Lutheran Church Monday with the Rev. Orville Kalkwarf officiating.

GEORGIE THOMAS SCHROEDER , 52, 619 Logan Ave., died Tuesday Nov. 13, 1990 in his home after a long illness. He was an employee of the Central Telephone Company of Dixon. He was born June 27, 1938 in Pittsburg (IL), the son of William and Helen (Cochran) Schroeder and married Dorothy Newberry on Nov. 27, 1957 in Dixon. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Dixon; daughters, Mrs. Kerry (Suzanne) Enlow and Sandra Belman, both of Dixon; brother, Charles (Sue) Schroeder of Pittsburg; grandchildren, Benjamin and Megan Enlow and Blake Belman, all of Dixon. Funeral is at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Patrick's, with Rev. John Stringini, pastor, officiating. Internment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, with an 8 p.m. prayer service. A memorial has been established to the Sauk Valley Hospice.
Contributed by Suzanne Schroeder Enlow / From The Telegraph, Dixon, IL, Nov. 14, 1990

HELEN (COCHRAN) SCHROEDER , 63, 1722 Factory St., died Saturday in KSB Hospital. She was born Sept. 7, 1913 in Crab Orchard, the daughter of E. Charles (Elisha Napolian) and Fannie Bogart Cochran. She was married to William Schroeder, July 16, 1932 in Marion.
Mrs. Schroeder was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived by two sons, Georgie, Dixon and Charles, Pittsburg,Ill.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1:30p.m., in Chapel Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Gridley officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home today from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m..
Contributed by Suzanne Schroeder Enlow / Dixon Telegraph, Dixon IL, 9 Apr. 1977

IDA BENSON (REINHOLD) SCHULTHEIS SCHROEDER - Funeral services for Ida A. Schroeder (Ida Benson) 71, of Yankton, S.D. formerly of Dixon, who passed away Friday (11 June 1948) at KSB hospital, will be held at the Jones Funeral home Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Noble C.Ford pastor of the Church of God will officiate and burial will be in Prairie Repose.
Ida was born at Madison Wisc. March 13, 1877 the daughter of F.H. & Julia Reinhold. On March 27, 1894 she married Peter Schultheis who preceded her in death Aug. 5, 1921.
To this union were born six children; Gertrude Hemphill, Portland Ore: Lila Puszewski, Little Rock Ark; George, Portland Ore; Glenn, Kenosha Wis; Kenneth, Franklin Grove and Charles, Portland Ore. who preceded her in death July 19, 1945.
Also surviving are four brothers; Amiel, Lebanon Ore; William, Amboy; Charles, Shabbona; Alfa, Amboy. 25 grandchildren and 12 Great grandchildren.
On March 9, 1943 she was married to W.C. Schroeder of Yankton S.D. who also survives. Mrs. Schroeder was visiting her son Kenneth in Franklin Grove since May 25, when she became ill.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 14 June 1948

WILLIAM SCHROEDER , 59, 1722 W. Factory St., died this morning in KSB hospital, following a short illness. He was born July 31, 1910, in Marion, the son of William and Amanda Jones Schroeder. Schroeder was married to Helen Cochran, July 16, 1932, in Marion.
He was preceded in death by one half-sister and three half-brothers. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Georgie, Dixon, and Charles, Pittsburg, Ill.; four grandchildren; a half-sister, Jessie Kobler, Marion. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Maurice Reed, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Contributed by Suzanne Schroeder Enlow / From the Dixon Telegraph, Dixon IL, March 27, 1970

FRANK ORVILLE SCHULTE , son of Fred Schulte and Lola Opal, nee Scykes, was born at Harmon Feb. 8, 1922. The 7th of May he was made a child of God through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. In his youth he received systematic instruction in the fundamentals of Gods word.
At the age of 14 he took his vow of faithfulness to his Saviour at the altar of this church. Of that class of 23 children confirmed by the Rev. W.J. Vooltz April 3, 1936, Frank is the first to enter his eternal reward. But while some members of that class (like most classes) have not kept that vow, Frank was one who remained faithful. Less than 5 months before his death Frank wrote to his pastor: "I believe with true faith in the Lord our Saviour..If the Lord must call us, he knows best".
When Frank enlisted in the regular Army August 30, 1940, he was sent to Ft. Bragg N.C. for field artillery training. About 1 1/2 years later he was transferred to Camp Gruber, Oklahoma where he was served spiritually by one of his pastor's classmates, Chaplain Oscar Reinboth, now serving our troops in Italy. His next assignment took him to Camp Mackell N.C. One his training for glider troop service was completed, he applied for training with the paratroopers. May 1, 1944 he was graduated a paratrooper at Camp Polk, La., and was made a member of the 11th Airborne Division. That same month he went overseas with his outfit, serving first in New Guinea, then in the Philippines.
Frank died the evening of February 11, 1945 in the vicinity of Manila, Luzon, Philippine Islands as the result of wounds received in action. He was buried with full military honors in the beautiful United States Cemetery at Nasugbu, Batangus Island of Luzon, P.I. The testimonial of his commanding officer read in part; "He was an excellent soldier who no matter what the task, did it and did it well".
Frank is survived by his parents, five sisters, Dorothy Helfrich, Oddie Buzzard, Zelda, Grace and Hazel, one grandparent, William Scykes, and other relatives and friends. Our sorrow over his early departure from our midst is relieved by the assurance that he kept the faith. "Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." Revelation 2:10
Dixon Daily Gazette 23 Apr 1945

GEORGE SCHULTHEIS , the son of John and Susan (Keller) Schuilheis was born Nov. 1, 1862 at Johnstown Pa., and passed away Dec. 24, 1945 after a brief illnes at the home of his daughter Mrs. Eddie Bauer of West Brooklyn, aged 83 years 1 months and 24 days. When a small child he came with his parents to Illinois and with the exception of a few years spent in Iowa, the remainder of his life was spent in Lee County. On Mach 13, 1890 he was united in marriage to Martha Schrieber of Dysart Iowa. The year of 1940 they had the privilege of celebrating their golden anniversary. The faithful wife and mother passed away on February 2, 1943.
Two daughters were born to this union, Mrs.Catherine Meister of Rockford and Mrs. Anna Bauer of West Brooklyn with whom he lived the last four years; two sister Mrs. Margaret Reinhold and Mrs. Mary Keller of Amboy; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Two of the grandsons Pfc. Gilbert Bauer and Pfc. Dale Meisner now being stationed in the Pacific.
Services at the Bailey funeral home in Mendota. Rev. W.J. Dauner officiated. Burial in Union Cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegarph 03 Jan 1946

IRENE O. (STEPHENITCH) SCHULTZ , 82, of Amboy died June 20, 2005 at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 24 beginning with a 9:45 a.m. prayer service at the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home, Amboy followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maytown with Rev. Robert Jones officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on June 23 at the funeral home with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Mrs. Schultz was born Feb. 28, 1923 in May Township, Lee County to Andrew and Louise (Leffelman) Stephenitch. She married John J. Schultz on Oct. 23, 1941 in Maytown. He preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 1988.
Survivors include two sons, Doug Schultz and Rocky (Tosca) Schultz, both of Amboy; five daughters, Patricia (William) Schmidt of Davenport, Iowa, Judy Althaus and Susan (Dan) Welty, both of Amboy, Mary Jane (Glenn) Knippenberg of Lexington, Ky. and Nancy (Ed) Fritts of Dixon; two granddaughters, Hollie (Brady) Knop of Savanna and Noelle (Dustin Brown) Schultz of Amboy; 22 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Frank and Bob Stephenitch; and five sisters, Mary Farley, Lois Myers, Doris Holt, Ellen Gehant and Anna Mae Bernardin.
Mrs. Schultz farmed with her husband for many years in the Amboy area. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Amboy.

JULIUS SCHWAMBURGER : The funeral of Julius Schawmburger, 85, who passed away at his home here (Paw Paw) Wednesday evening will be held at the Paw Paw Presbytherian church at 2 o'clock Saturday, the Rev. Ross Creek officiating. Burial will be in Wyoming cemetery.
Mr. Schwamburger who was born in Germany, conducted a tailoring business here for many years before his retirement. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alexander who made her home with him.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 03 January 1947

ARTHUR WALKER SCOVEL , 63, of Braceville, IL, passed away Monday, February 5, 2001 at his home. Born July 5, 1937 in Earlville, IA to the late LLoyd and Anna (nee Walker) Scovel. Arthur was educated in Earlville, IA. He then attended Rockford Business College in Rockford, IL where he met Francine Kitzmiller. They were married August 3, 1958 in Mt. Morris, IL. Arthur was formerly employed at Amoco Chemical in Joliet, IL, retiring in 1995. He is presently serving as Mayor of the Village of Braceville; a position he has held since 1997. He had served on Braceville Grade School Board for eight years. Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion, the D.A.V., the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #967 in Morris, IL, and the Braidwood Lions Club.
Survived by his wife, Francine; three daughters, Malinda Gentry of Braceville; Lisa (Craig) Adams of Braidwood, and Sheila (Dale) Halstead of Braceville; 15 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth (Sue) Scovel of Kankakee; father-in-law, Melvin Kitzmiller of Mt. Morris, IL; brother-in-law, Gregory (Chris) Kitzmiller of WI; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by a daughter, Kelly Ann Scovel; one sister, Ardis Boardman; mother-in-law, Grace Kitzmiller; and son-in-law, Curtis Gentry.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 9, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. C.W. Reneker officiating. Graveside committal services will be held at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Dixon, IL at 4:00 p.m. Visitation Thursday, February 8, from 4-8 p.m. Memorials in his name to the Braceville Grade School or a fund or charity of the donor's choice.
Contributed by James Seidelman

B.T. SEARCY , who had been in ill health for a number of months, died at his home in Paw Paw Tuesday evening at five o'clock. His death was due to a complication of diseases and was not unexpected. His condition for the past few weeks had not been very alarming, though he was by no means well. He was taken worse five or six days before he died and gradually failed until the final summons came.
He was born in Grant county, Kentucky, on the 23rd of December, 1841, and his marriage to Mrs. Melinda Smith occurred on the 30th of May 1866. The children by this marriage were four in number: Eugene T., James L., Laura B., Susan S., all of whom are living. Mr. Searcy with his family moved to Paw Paw in March, 1886 and have since been residents of this town. The deceased fought in the Civil War for the preservation of the Union and was a member of the 53rd Kentucky Volunteer Infantry Regiment, serving in the war for three years. He was a member of the Grand Army post in Paw Paw and this organization had charge of the funeral. Mrs. Searcy preceded her husband to the grave by about ten months, the date of her death being January 6, 1900.
The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church on Thursday, Oct. 18, the sermon being preached by Rev. R. H. Dolliver.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler

EFFIE (POTTER) SEARCY , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Almerson Potter, was born in Paw Paw, Ill., April 7, 1878. She died on Wednesday, May 16th, after a brief but painful illness.
Effie was one of seven children--four boys and three girls. One boy died in infancy. Two sisters and three brothers with the sorrowing parents and husband survive her.
She was married Nov. 1, 1899, only six and a half months in the past, to Mr. Lewis Searcy. This union, though brief, was full of joy and hope. The happy couple had just begun housekeeping for themselves and looked forward to a long and happy life. She was always pleasant to meet, amiable, cheerful and agreeable. Although she suffered much, yet she suffered patiently.
Effie professed faith in Christ two years ago last winter, and united by baptism with the First Baptist church of Paw Paw in Feb. 1898. Her faith continued to the end. Shortly before she died she requested a certain neighbor then present to pray with her. She knew in whom she had believed and was persuaded that He is able to keep that which she had committed unto Him against that day.
"She is amid the sorrowless, and here
Amid the sorrowing; and yet not long
Shall I remain mid sin, and fear and wrong;
Soon shall I join you in your sinless song.
Thy life is now beyond
The reach of death or change;
Not ended, but begun.
So shall our life be soon.
And then, the meeting day;
How full of joy and light!
All fear of death cast out,
All shadows passed away,
The union sealed forever
Between us and our Lord!" --BONAR
Contributed by Marilyn Widler

FLOYD D. SEARLS - Services for Floyd D. Searls, 51, who died Sunday (May 21, 1950) in his home in Wheaton were held this morning in a Wheaton church. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Binghampton cemetery just east of Amboy.
Mr. Searls a son of Levi & Minnie Smith Searls was born August 23, 1898 in Amboy. He was a pharmacist and had been employed in Amboy, Dixon, Wheaton, and LaPorte Ind. He had been in Wheaton the last five years having purchased a drug store there 4 years ago. Mr. Searls was a member of the Illinois Central lodge, A.F. and A.M. Amboy and was a former abjutant of Pohs-lavelle Post, American Legion. He was a veteran of World War I.
Surviving are the widow, the former Margueriete Smith; two sons, William Champaign and Warren at home; his parents living in Binghampton; four brothers, Lyle living in Chicago, and George, John and Glen all of Amboy; four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Dillon, Crystal Lake, Mrs. Emil Kohlt, Chicago, Mrs. M.G. Mihm, and Mrs Albert Gascoigne both of Amboy and one grandchild.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 23 May 1950

FRANK A. SEARLS , 68, died today at Mansion Nursing home in Dixon where he had been a patient four weeks.
He was born Aug. 2, 1885 in Amboy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemuel Searls. He married Stella Keefer in Amboy. She preceded him in death in November 1909.
Survivors are a daughter Mrs. William (Dorothy) Hull Amboy; a sister, Mrs. Mae Eastman, Long Beach Calif. and three grandchildren.
Service will be Friday in Mihm Funeral Home with Dr. O.C.Jones of Amboy Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Prairie Repose Cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 11 November 1953

LEVI H. SEARLS , 83, died at 4 a.m. today (4 January 1952) at his home 1 mile east of Amboy. He was a member of an early pioneer family who came to this area in 1843.
Mr. Searls son of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Searls was born at Binghampton Sept. 14, 1868 and lived here his entire life. He was a farmer, retiring in 1946.
Mr. Searls married the former Minnie E. Smith in Amboy Feb. 3, 1896. He is survived by his widow, four sons, Lyle H. and George, Chicago; Glen and John, Amboy; four daughter, Mrs. Grace Dillon, Crystal Lake, Mrs. Ruth Kohut, Chicago, and Mrs. Hazel Mihm and Mrs. Blanche Gascoigne of Amboy; 19 Grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Services will be Sunday at the Mihm Funeral home with burial in the Binghampton Cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 4 January 1952

MARY FRANCES (HOUSTON) SEARLS , 80, life long resident of Amboy passed away at her home on South Jefferson at 8:30 p.m. Saturday (December 2, 1944), the result of a stroke suffered a week ago. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o'clock Tuesday the E.H. Ross officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Repose Cemetery.
Mrs. Searls, a native of Amboy was a daughter of Frank & Mary Houston and was married to Leonard Searls in 1882. She is survived by a son Francis of Amboy, a daughter Mrs. O.M. Eastman of Cleveland Ohio; three sisters, Mrs. D.E. Prescott of Rockford, Mrs. Ed Egler of St. Louis, and Mrs. Merne Howe of St. Louis.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 4 December 1944

GEORGE WASHINGTON SELLERS , lived near Farlinville, Linn County, Ks. He died at his home, 6, Feb. 1906 and was buried 7, Feb. 1906 at Cadmus Cemetery, Linn County, Ks.
He was born 11, July, 1829 in Jackson County, Va. He moved from Va. to Ill. in 1851. Then moved from there to Ks. 35 years ago. He leaves a wife and one child.
Contributed by G. Winters from the Parker Messinger 9 February 1906
George sellers lived in Lee County at the time of the 1870 Census, after which he moved to Kansas. The children were: John H. Sellers; born 21 Feb. 1860, died 31 March, 1861. The 1870 Census shows a daughter Mary born in 1864 and a son Daniel born in 1866. Daniel B. Sellers was born 22 May 1867 and died 9 January 1883 in Linn Co KS.

GEORGE ROY SELOOVER , 69, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday (August 13, 1949) at the Amboy Hospital where he had been taken Saturday afternoon. He has been in failing health for the past year.
Born in Ogle county on May 5, 1880 the son of Mr. and Mrs. James A Seloover, he grew to manhood around Polo. On July 4, 1905 he married Ethel Jones at Oregon. They came to Amboy in Feb. 1919 where he was a distributor for Standard Oil for a number of years. For the past 14 years he has lived in Binghampton and has been engaged in dairying and light farming.
He is survived by his widow and five children, Francis and David A. of Amboy, Homer of Maywood, Hallis of Milwaukee and Mrs. Dorothy Senko of Joliet; three brothers, Charles A. of Aurora, Albert of Amboy and William of Nachusa and six grandchildren. He was preced in death by his parents and one brother.
Services will be Thursday afternoon at the Mihm funeral home and at the Baptist Church at 2:30. Rev. D.Smith officiating. Burial at Prairie Repose Cemetery. Green River Lodge 999 of the IOOF will have charge of the grave service.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 15 August 1949

AMANDA (AMBLER) SEWARD , was born in Hampshire County, West Virginia, Sept. 2, 1839, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G. L. Ashcraft, near Paw Paw, March 11, 1904, at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 9 days. She was married in August 1861 to Elliott Seward, of Covington Ky. Only one child was born to this union, Mrs. Florence E. Ashcraft. Her husband died the following year in April, 1863. About 1874 she united with the Free Will Baptist church in Knoxville, Ky. She moved to Illinois in March 1884 where she has since lived. After coming here she united with the Baptist church by letter and although she has been confined to her home for nearly seven years, her mind and well wishes were ever with her church.
She leaves one daughter and four brothers besides a number of other relatives to mourn her loss.
All through her illness she was very patient and so grateful for all favors and kindness shown her. For seven years she never walked a step and had to be cared for like a child. At the beginning of each year she always began to read her bible and continued to read it during the whole year. Her little grandson was always willing and ready to wait upon her and she was always glad to have any of her friends to visit her and especially her pastor. She always said she was ready and willing to go to the celestial home where there would be no more pain and suffering.
The funeral was held at the home of her daughter at 2 o'clock p.m. Rev. H. J. Wheeler being in charge of the services. The remains were laid to rest in the South Paw Paw cemetery.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler

MARGARET (FULL) SHARKEY , passed away at her home in May township Saturday evening at 5:10. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine King Full and was born in Sublette township, March 26, 1899. Surviving are her husband and two children, Kenneth and Elaine at home, one sister, Mrs. William Becker of May township and three brothers, Ferdinand of Sublette, John of Amboy and George of Maytown. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Charles. Funeral services will be conducted from the home Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock and from St. Mary's Catholic church at 9:30. Rev. Fr. John Smith officiating and interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 13 Aug 1945

JOHN SHAVER , 89, until three years ago a resident of Dixon, passed away at 7 o'clock this morning at Rockford Hospital. Funeral arrangement which are being made at the Preston funeral home, will be announced later. Mr. Shaver is survived by his widow, a son Guy of Rockford, and two brothers, Clayton of CA and Will of CO.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 07 February 1945

ANNA (EUSTACE) SHAW - On Feb. 6, 1905, The Telegraph reported the death of Mrs. B.F. Shaw, wife of the proprietor and senior editor of the newspaper.
Mrs. Shaw, nee Anna Eustace, was born in Philadelphia on Aug. 18, 1836. She was a daughter of Rev. Thomas Eustace, a Presbyterian clergyman and a native of Dublin, Ireland. She was also the sister of the late Judge John V. Eustace who was prominent in the city's early history.
Miss Eustace and B.F. Shaw were married on Nov. 10, 1853. For many years she had been a prominent member of the Dixon Daughters of the American Revolution.
From the Dixon Evening Telegraph 1951 Centinneal edition.

BENJAMIN F. SHAW , the venerable editor of the Dixon Telegraph and postmaster at Dixon, died at his home last Saturday evening after a short illness. Mr. Shaw was born in 1831. He learned the printer's trade in 1841 and has had charge of the Telegraph practically since 1851. During his long and active career he has filled many public offices with credit to himself and Lee county. In 1856 he took an active part in a meeting of editors at Decatur which called a convention to meet at Bloomington at which gathering the Republican party organized and nominated its first ticket.
In the death of Mr. Shaw, not only Dixon but Lee county, has lost an ideal citizen. The writer enjoyed the acquaintance of "Uncle Ben," as he was commonly called, and to be entertained at his home was indeed a pleasure. In conversation he always spoke of the bright side of life, expressing a kindly feeling for those less fortunate and ever striving to instill in the mind of his listener a feeling of good cheer.
The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from his late home and his body was quietly laid at rest beside that of his wife and son who had preceded him in their last sleep.
Submitted by Marilyn Widler - [NOTE: Born 31 MAR 1831 in N.Y. to Alanson B. Shaw and Philomela Flower Shaw; d. 1909.]

CHARLES SHAW , passed away this morning at 5 a.m. at his home in Amboy. He was born Sept. 9, 1861 in Amboy township and was the son of the late Henry and Jane Shaw of near Amboy. He married Laura Holcomb in the same city on March 15, 1896.
He is survived by the following children; Mrs. Hazel Zent, Donald Shaw and Mrs. Ida Gibson of Amboy, and two sons, Charles Jr. stationed with the armed forces in France and Rolly stationed in Italy, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral arrangements are being made at the Vaughn funeral chapel.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 23 December 1944

KENNETH SHELTON , 66, of Dixon died Friday Dec. 10, 2004 in Pinecrest Manor, Mount Morris. He was employed as a pipefitter in construction prior to retiring. Mr. Shelton was born April 22, 1938 in Dixon the son of Albert and Esther (Webb) Shelton. Her served in the Navy.
Survivors include two daughter, Darla Jean Miller of Hope Mills NC and Judith Kay Shelton Cole of Milwaukee Wis; a brother ALbert (Virginia) Shelton of Mount Morris; a sister Delores Lenox of Rock Falls and three grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents; a sister, Judy Blackburn and a brother Edward.
Service is at 1:30 Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. LaVerne Davenport, pastor of 1st Presbyterian Church, Dixon, officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Combined Veterans Group, Dixon. Arrangements were completed by Jones Funeral Home.
Sterling Daily Gazette 11 December 2004 contributed by Jan Roggy

HANNAH AMANDA (VAN PATTEN) SHIPPEE - The death of Mrs. H. C. Shippee which occurred last Monday afternoon caused a shadow of gloom over many a household in our city, especially the large number of friends who have watched her slowly but gradually passing away the last few months. She has been a long and patient sufferer and death surely had no sting for her. May she find peaceful rest beyond the grave, is the wish of all her friends on this side of the dark river.
Some five years ago she was troubled with a throat difficulty which afterwards affected her lungs, and since then she has gradually failed, notwithstanding the best physicians in the country have been consulted and remedy after remedy prescribed from which she received but little benefit.
Hannah VanPatten was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius VanPatten of Twin Grove, Lee County, in which place she was born June 28, 1867 (Should be 1869). She was married to H. C. Shippee, Dec. 22, 1893 and the following spring they came to Rochelle, where they have since resided. Her husband and infant child survive her. The funeral was held from her late home on Lafayette street Wednesday afternoon.
--Rochelle Herald
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Mrs. Shippee taught in the Paw Paw public schools several years and during her stay here made hosts of friends who are deeply grieved to learn of her demise. A number from here attended the funeral.
Unknown newspaper - Contributed by Marilyn Widler

ELVA (REINHART) SHIRLEY , 65, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at her farm home 2 miles northeast of Amboy. She had been in failing health the past 10 years. Bom March 29, 1887, at Jonesboro. Mrs. Shirley was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reinhart. She received her education in the Jonesboro schools and resided in that community until her marriage on Feb. 8, 1912, at Decatur to John Shirley. They have made their home for the past 17 years in this community where Shirley is engaged in farming.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Weller of Compton; one son, Cecil of Aurora; one sister, Mrs. James Marshall of Stonington, Ill.; one brother, W. W. Reinhart of East St. Louis; two half-brothers, Everett and Ed Reinhart of Jonesboro;five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Luther. The body was brought to the Tomlinson funeral home where friends may call. Funeral scrvices will be held at 2 pm Wednesday afternoon at the First Baptist church in Amboy with the Rev, Charles Rhodes, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Repose cemetery, Amboy
Dixon Evening Telegraph January 27, 1953

LILLIE JANE (HOLDREN) SHORT , daughter of Mathias Holdren and Eliza Ann Holdren was born in Lee county on March 21st, 1868 and passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 10 at 11.15 a.m. after an illness of some months at the age of 76 years, 8 months and 29 days.
She grew to womanhood in this community and was united in marriage to Nels C. Rasmussen on Jan. 20, 1892, who preceded her in death in 1897. To this union were born three children, Clarence W., Eliza Ann and Ellse Marie of Compton.
On February 28th, 1900, she was married to Edward Short of Mt. Auburn,Iowa. He passed away March 20, 1937 at Compton. Besides her three children she is survived by two brothers, Z.T. Holdren of Spencer, Iowa and Charles Holdren of Compton and a sister, Mrs. Clara Fairchilds, Pvt. Wellington Rasmussen of Camp Roberts, Calif., Edward Rasmussen of Rockford, one stepgrandson, Edward Short of Denver, Colo., nephews and nieces. Four sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 21, at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist church. Rev. Ernest Carder of PawPaw officiated. Burial was in the Brooklyn cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph January 3, 1945

ALFRED FRANKLIN SHUCK , was born in Palmyra Township Lee Co IL Oct. 15, 1887 and passed away in Dixon on Nov. 26, 1939 at the age of 52 years 1 month and 11 days. He was the son of Mr.& Mrs. Daniel Shuck. In early life he was confimed and joined the Lutheran Church the Pastor being Rev. Rathrauff. On Feb. 22, 1911 he was united in marriage to Myrtle Leivan. They immediately began farming South of Dixon. In 1913 they moved to Blue Earth MN where they purchased a farm. After several years they moved back to Dixon and went into the grocery business with his brother Paul. In 1925 they returned to Blue Earth MN to the farm. Three years ago Mr, Shuck suffered a stoke from which he never fully recovered. On account of his illness he was forced to retire from farmimg. In March of this year they moved to Blue Earth MN where they expected to enjoy their remaining years together, but Mrs. Shuck suddenly passed away on last Mother's Day. She was brought to Dixon, IL. for burial. On returning to his home in Blue Earth from the fureral Mr. Shuck rented their home, and with his son, Robert, returned to Dixon to make his home with his two sisters at 209 Lincoln Way.
Arthur was always of a very jovial and cheerful disposition, he was a friend to everyone who knew him, and he was always ready to lend a helping hand. He was a kind and loving father and will sorely be missed by his children who feel the loss so deeply.
He his survived by his two children, Mrs. Thor Berg of Winona, MN and Robert of Dixon. Three sisters, Mrs. Gus Fritz of Sterling, Miss Mary Shuck, and Mrs. Wilbur Bates of Dixon. Five brothers Jacob, Will and Paul of Dixon, Richard of Mapleton Mn. and Clarence of Beloit, Wi.
Funeral Service was held at the home at 209 Lincoln Way, Dixon, IL. on Tuesday Nov. 28, 1939. In charge of the services was Rev. George D. Nielsen pastor of the Grace Evangelical Church. Service at the grave by Friendship Lodge no. 7 A.F. & A.M. and by Rev. Nielsen Interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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ALICE JANE (McCLANAHAN) SHUCK , 82 who died Monday in the home of sister-in-law Mrs. Wilbur Bates, 209 Lincoln Way Dixon, IL., will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Presron Funeral Home. Friends may call in the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. Mrs. Shuck, who lived at 920 First St. for many years was born Aug. 26,1884, in Palmyra Township. The daughter of Samuel and Mary Nowell McClanahan. She was married to Jacob Shuck on Jan.31, 1905 In Palmyra Township. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1961 and four brothers. Surviving are four sons, Edward, Glen, George, and Russell all of Dixon. Four grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, and a sister Mrs. Ruth Emmert, Eldena Nursing
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ANNA (TROUTH) SHUCK , was born in Heyancheydar, Barbelroth, Germany June 20, 1857 and died at her home, 209 Lincoln Way, west of Dixon Illinois, Saturday morning, April 12, 1924, age 66 years, 9 months and 22 days. She came to America with her parents, John and Mary Trouth when she was one and half years of age. Her parents were pioneers settlrs in Palmyra Township, Lee County, contributed their fuul share in the development of the community along every line of up lift.
Miss Trouth was united in marriage to Daniel Schuck on June 23, 1874. To them ten children were born of whom nine are living. One son, George Daniel passed away at 15 years. The living children are: Jacob H., Of Blue Earth Minnesota; Edith, wife of Gus Fritz, Sterling Illinois; Arthur, Mary and Paul of Dixon, Illinois; Richard of Maleton, Minnesato; Myrtle wife of Wilbur Bates, Dixon, Illinois; and Clarence, Ft. Des Moines, Iowa. Besidesthese children Mrs. Schuck leaves three brothers, John Troth, Perry, Iowa; Jacob and Fred of Dixon, Illinios, to mour her loss. After living for nearly half a century at the old homestead in Palmyra Township, where they reared their children and were favorably know and held in high esteen by neighbors and freinds. Mr.& Mrs. Schuck sold their farm in 1918, making their home with their daughter Mrs. Gustavis Fritz in Sterling for one year. Then they purchased the home at, 209 Lincoln Way, west of Dixon, on which the father was permitted three months when death moved him on July 26, 1919, to the home on high.
Mr.& Mrs. Schuck were faithful members Of St. Paul's Lytheran Church in Dixon, all their lives. Pastors were always assured of hearty welcome in their homes, were their children were brought up in virtues of the Lord, where lessons of prayers and Christian devotion and service were taught by precept and example. Now may all their children hold in grateful memory their father and mother and so live that their may be time a glad reunion in the home of Eternal in Heaven.
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CLARENCE SHUCK , 61 2952 Riverside Drive, Beloit (Wisconsin) Contractor who helped to organize the Rock county Builders Association, died after a heart attack Monday He was born in Palmyra, Ill. (19 Jul 1897) son of Daniel & Anna (Trouth) Shuck. He married Viola Hutchinson Sept. 1, 1935 in Dubuque, Ia. and settleed in Beloit, a short time later, establishing a contracting business here. Mr. Shuck was president of the County Builders Association in 1954, and was a mumber of the Wisconsin Builders Association, and the National Association of home Builders. He was a director and former dommodore of the Star Zerith Boad Club and was a mumber of St. Paul Lurtheran Church. Surviving are his widow; a step daughter, Mrs Alice Burley, Woodstock, Ill., 2 grandchildren, twin sister Mrs. Myrtle Bates of Dixon, Ill., and 2 brothers, Jacob, and Richard, of Mankato, Minn.
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DANIEL SHUCK , age 79, a well known pioneer resident of Palmyra passed away at 1 o'clock this morning at his home, 209 Lincoln Way, Death resulting from stroke of apoplexy which he suffered Thursday and rendered him unconscious, a state from which he did not rally. The Stroke which took the life of the venerable and well like old gentleman, was the foruth he had suffered. Before he retired from his farm in Palmyra a shot time ago, he had suffered three stroke, the third of which brouth on a fight for life, which attracted the attentions of the community. Funeral services well be held at the house at 2'oclock Monday afternoon, Rev. F.D. Altman, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church officiating and burial at Oakwood. Mr. Schuck obituary will be published later.
Daniel Schuck was born December 28, 1839 in Rhinefariz, Germany. At the age of five he came to America with his parents and they located in Ackerville, Wisconsin, where he grew to manhood, comeing to Illinois and settle in Palmyra Township in 1876. Mr. Schuck was married to Miss. Anna Trouth on June 23, 1874 at her parents home in Palmyra, and to the union seven sons amd three daughters. One son, George D. passed away a number of years ago, the following children surving to mourn with the widow, Jacob H., of Blue Earth Minnesota, Mrs. G.A. Fritz and William of Sterling, Illinois; Mary E. at home Arthur F. Blue Earth, Minnesota; Richard P. Palmyra Township; Clarance A. of Sterling, Illinois; and Mrs. Wilbur Bates of Dixon, Illinois.
The deceased is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and one sister Mrs. Katherine Sheets of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and one brother, George Schuck of Ackerville, Wisconsin.
Early on a Saturday morning, July 26, 1919 he fell asleep at the age of 79 years, 6 months, and 28 days. for over a half a century he had been an industrious and highly respected farmer of Palmyra and his home on Lincoln Highway just a few miles west of Dixon, was an inviting place,always attracting the attention of passerbys. It was a most hospitable home where for many years as the family grew to manhood and woman hood, friends and associates found a most cordial welcome. Mr. Schuck was a quite man. Abliging and was highly respected as a neighbor. He was a man with unusual vigor and good health until the last two years of his life. It will be a comforting memory that all of the members of the family were present at the last rites.
Dixon Evening Telegraph July 26/28 1919 - From the Website of Marcia Bennett / World Connect

GERTRUDE (WILHELM) SHUCK , 80, 321 Lincoln Way died in the Lee County Nurseing home this morning. She was born Feb. 21, 1890 in Dixon, the daughter of Charles and Sarah Hanna Wilhelm. She was married to Paul T. Shuck on Feb. 3, 1915 who preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, William, of Dixon. She was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, where a memorial has been established. Services will be Thurseday at 2 p.m. in Chapel Hill Funeral home with Rev. William Swarbrick officiating. burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. friends may call at the funeral home from 2:30 to 4:30 and from & to ( p.m. on Wedenseday
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JACOB SHUCK , 82, at 920 First St. Died in Rest Haven Nursing Home early today following 5 years of illness. He was a former care taker at the Dixon Armory. He was born in Palmyra Township, IL. Dec. 3, 1878, the son of Daniel and Anna Shuck Trouth. He married Alice McClanahan Jan. 31,1906 in Palmyra Township, IL. He was proceded in death by his parents and brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife; for sons Edward, Glen, George, and Russell, all of Dixion; a sister Mrs. Wilbur Bates, of Dixon and four grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Monday in Melvin Furneral Home with Rev. George J. Curran pastor of St. Paul's Luthern Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home after 7p.m. today.
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MARY ELIZABETH SHUCK , was born April 4, 1884. She was the 5th child of a family of 10 children of Mr.&Mrs. Daniel Shuck. In early girlhood she stricken with Malaria which left her with a weakened heart. Because of ill health she had to give up her vocation as a practical nurse about 10 years ago. Mary was ever throughtful and kind to everyone. And often went out of her way to lend a helping hand. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Edith Fritz and Mrs. Myrtle Bates, four brothers Jacob, Paul, Richard, and Clarence. One Uncle Fred Trouth, many nices, nephews, and other relatives. Besides a host of frinds and neighbors to mourn her passing. Interment was in the family lot in Oakwood Cemetery.
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MYRTLE (LIEVAN) SHUCK , was born in Dixon, IL. on Mar. 18, 1884 and passed from life in her home at 108 S. Linton St. Blue Earth MN on Sunday morning May 4, 1939 at the age of 55 years 1 month and 26 days. She was married to A.F. Shuck of Dixon on Feb. 22, 1911. To this reunion were born two children. A daughter Josephine, now Mrs. Thor Berg of Plianview MN and one son Robert who resides at home. They remain to mourn the sudden passing of the wife and mother of their home. Other Survivors are, Mrs. Shuck mother Mrs. Sophie Lievan of Blue Earth. One sister, Mrs. Pearl Burett os Argusville, N.D. and one bother Warren Livan of Mapleton MN
Mrs. Shuck was very active in Farm Bureau work. Was a menber of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society. The Shucks first moved to Blue Earth MN from Dixon, IL in 1913. After living in MN about 9 years they returned to Dixon, where they engage in the grocery business. In 1922 they again returned to their farm in Blue Earth until March of this year when they sold it, and moved to the above address in Blue Earth. At which place Mrs. Shuck passed away. She received her education at North Dixon High and also at Columbia University.
Funeral services were held at Blue Earth Mn. and in Dixon from the Bates home at 209 Lincoln Way and the Grace Evangelical Church Rev. G.D. Nielsen pastor on Wednesday May 17, 1939 internment in Oakwood.
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PAUL THEODORE SHUCK , a prominent Dixon Businessman, who has been ill health for several months, passed away at his home 321 Lincoln Way this morning at 5:35. he had been confined for the past few days with a severe heart ailment which he had suffered for many years. For many years Mr. & Mrs. Shuck have conducted a grocery store on Lincoln Way. Paul the son of Daniel and Anna Shuck was born Feb. 27, 1889 in Palmyra Township, where he grew to manhood. On Feb. 4, 1915 he was married to Gertrude R. Wilhelm, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Wilhelm. From 1915 to 1920 Mr. Shuck was occupied in farming near Blue Earth Minn. Ceasing farming in 1920 he moved with his family to Feeport. There taking a position as a clerk in the Illinois Central Railroad Offices.In 1923 he came to engage with his brother Arthur in the retail grocery business. for 26 years he followed in this occupation.
He is survived by his widow, Gertrude, one son William W., three brothers, Jacob of Dixon, Richard of Mapleton, Minn., and Clarence of Beloit, Wis., two sisters, Mrs. Edith Fritz of Sterling and Mrs. Myrtle Bates Of Dixon. Also many nices and nephews and a host of friends. he was a member of Dixon Lodge No. 779 B.P.O Elks. funeral services will be conducted from the family home, 321 Lincoln Way Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. George J. Curran, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church officiating and burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Melvin Funeral Home untill 6:45 this evening.
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WILLIAM EDWARD SHUCK , passed away suddenly while at work at the Shuck grocery,store, 326 Lincoln Way, at 10:45 o'clock Sunday morning. Funeral Services will be held at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr.& Mrs. Wilbur Bates 209 Lincoln Way, at 2 o'clock this afternoon where Mr. Shuck resided. The Rev. L.W. Walter, Pastor of St. Paul's Lurtheran Church, will officaiate and burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
William Edward Shuck was born in Palmyra Township on Mar. 19, 1882 and was the son of the late Mr.& Mrs. Daniel Shuck. In infancy he was baptized by his parents in the Lutheran faith. And later comfirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church by Rev. M. Ruthrauff. When a boy William attended the rural schools in Palmyra and continued his education at North Dixon High School from which he graduated in June of 1902. He spent practically his entire life in this localition expect for 5 years during which he resided in Blue Earth, Mn. William or Bill as he was know by many of his friens, was of a very happy disposition and was well liked by all of his friends. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Jacob, Paul, Miss. Mary Shuck, Mrs. Wilbur Bates, all of Dixon, Richard, of Mapleton, Mn. Clarence, of Beloit, Wi. and Mrs. Gus Fritz of Sterling.
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AMOS SIGLIN , was born in Chesintill township, Northampton county, Pa., in the year 1826. He was the fifth child of a family of six children, having two brothers and three sisters. His oldest brother, who is the only surviving member of the family, is still living. He was left fatherless at the age of eleven. He then made his home with his sister, Mrs. Gilbert, until he was 26 years of age. He was married to Catherine Sutton Oct. 19, 1851. To them were born four children, all of whom were present at the funeral. Mrs. Siglin also survives. They morn the loss of an indulgent husband and father.
Mr. Siglin moved with his wife and two children to Illinois in 1855. He bought a farm in Willow Creek township, Lee county, and lived upon it for a number of years. He removed to Paw Paw some twenty-six years ago, where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred at his late residence Aug. 22, 1900. Mr. Siglin was an honest, industrious, energetic and useful citizen, honored and esteemed by his friends and neighbors, who speak of him in terms of the highest respect. He was a regular and constant attedant upon the services of the Presbyterian church for many years. He served the church in the capacity of trustee and treasurer, and took a deep interest in its welfare, but he did not unite with the church until January, 1899, when he was received into membership on confession of his faith in Christ.
He was always religiously inclined and never forgot the admonitions and prayers of a loving mother. He died in the faith of the gospel declaring his abiding trust in that Saviour whom he had accepted as his redeemer. He suffered much during his last illness, but bore all with great patience and resignation, and longed to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Having laid down the burdens of this life, he has entered upon the life immortal and into the inheritance which is incorruptible and fadeth not away.
Funeral services were held at his late residence on the afternoon of Aug. 24, the text being I Peter i:3-4. Rev. J. W. Mann preached the sermon. The remains were interred in the Ellsworth cemetery.

IN MEMORY OF BROTHER SIGLIN
The following resolution was unanimously adopted by Anchor Lodge No. 510, I. O. O. F., of which Brother Siglin was a member for the past twenty-four years of good standing, thereof:
Whereas, the allwise Ruler of the universe has in his infinite wisdom taken from our midst and from his family, Brother Amos Siglin, be it
Resolved, that in the death of Brother Siglin we lose a true and faithful brother and his family a kind and loving husband and father, and be it also
Resolved, that, we deeply sympathize with the bereaved family and extend to them our most heartfelt sympathy in this their great loss, but express the hope that even so great a loss may be overruled for good by Him who doeth all things well, and be it further
Resolved, that the charter of this lodge be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days and that these resolutions be spread upon the records of this lodge, also published in The Lee County Times, and a copy be sent to the family of the deceased brother.
D. R. McLaughlin, Secretary
Contributed by Marilyn Widler

CATHERINE (SUTTON) SIGLIN - The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Siglin, who died early Friday morning, was held in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. L. S. Evans officiating; burial was in the family lot at Ellsworth cemetery.
In the death of Mrs. Siglin this community loses one of its oldest residents, one who has held in high esteem by all. She was possessed of a winning personality and her character shown forth like the evening star. To know her intimately was indeed a pleasure and to those who did know her intimately, her departure will be most deeply felt.
Following is the obituary:
Catherine Sutton was born in Northampton Co., Penn., Oct. 15, 1833. She was married to Amos Siglin, Oct. 18, 1851. Into their home came four children, Mary Elizabeth, now Mrs. Smith; and Dollie, now Mrs. Fisher, who were born in Luzerne Co., Penn., and William and Barbara, who were born in Lee Co., Ill.
The family, with Mrs. Siglin's father and mother, came to Illinois in 1855, bought a farm in Willow Creek township, and lived there until 1874. They came to Paw Paw forty-one years ago next December. For a year they lived in rooms over Mr. Hendershot's store, than bought a home, the lot being the one upon which the church now stands. After living there about three years, the house was moved and a new home built. Fourteen years ago this home was sold to the Presbyterian church; the house was moved back and is now the Presbyterian manse. The new church was built upon the site, which was Mrs. Siglin's home for many years. She then moved into the house which her father, Mr. Sutton, had built, and which he occupied until his death. Here she spent the last years of her life, a "shut in," most of the time, but happy in the companionship of her children, grandchildren and many true friends. She has been unusually blessed in having her daughters near her through all these years, and since her son has lived in a distant state, his visits home have been to her a great joy.
She passed away Friday morning, October 1, 1915. Although an invalid for years, the call came unexpectedly; she seemed unusually well on Thursday and that night seemed to sleep well until about midnight, when her daughter heard her, and going to her found her very ill. She suffered intensely for about three hours; then she quietly passed away. She leaves three daughters, one son, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband preceded her fifteen years and a granddaughter, her little namesake, was called to her heavenly home when a little child.
Mrs. Siglin has been a faithful and consecrated member of the Presbyterian church for many years and ever since it was organized, she has been deeply interested in it, and as long as her health permitted, was an earnest and willing worker. While for the last few years she has been unable to attend the services, her interest has been just as deep. In the quiet of her home she worshiped her Heavenly Father studied his word and learned to trust him more and more. In a beautiful quiet way God was preparing her for the transition, and she was ready for the quick call when it came.
It was hard for her to give up the active duties of life and many times of late she has said, "I am no good any more." But her children and friends said, not so, for her life was a sweet benediction, a living witness to he power of Christ. Through years of suffering and weakness she was patient and there was no word of complaint. There was always a smile for those who ministered to her and a cheery welcome to all who came in to see her.
Her family will miss her deeply, a good mother has gone home, her friends will miss her, a good woman has finished her work here and gone to be with God, where sorrow and suffering can never touch her again.
"Who can find a virtuous woman, for her price is far above rubies
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
She riseth also while it is yet night and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She layeth her hands to the spindle and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow of her household, for all her household are clothed with scar_____.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in me to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all."
Among those from away who were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Siglin were: Wm. Whipple and wife and Mrs. Thomas Marshall of Genoa; Dr. F. L. Smith and wife of Chicago; Wellington Smith of LaFayette, Ind.; Mrs. Ella Smith of Rochelle; J. T. Epla and wife, Robert Adrian and wife and Mrs. John Adrian of Hinckley.
--Submitted by Marilyn Widler

DALE EDWARD SIMMONS , . 64. of Dixon died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at OSF St Anthony Medical Center. Rockford. He was a custodian for the Wisconsin School System. Mr. Simmons was born March 20, 1940, in Dixon, the son of John and Lorene (Smith) Simmons. He marrried Loretta Wegner in 1964 in Dixon. She died June 20, 1974.
Survivors include a son, Donald (Tiffany) Simmons of Naples. Fla.; a daughter, Leanne (Ken) Sietsema of Naples, Fla.; three brothers, Russell (Judith) Castle of Dixon, Richard (Sherri) Simmons of Sterling, Michael (Rhonda) Simmons of Amboy; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, John and Harold Simmons. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon. with the Rev. Dr. Vincent 0. Marrandino, KSB Hospital chaplain, officiating. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon.
Sterling Daily Gazette January 9, 2005 contributed by J an Roggy

GEORGE SLOTHOWER , 85, of Rockford, formerly of Dixon, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at Wesley Willows Health Center, Rockford. He was employed by the Borden Co., Dixon, as a clerk for four years and by Commonwealth Edison Co., Dixonand Rockford for 36 years retiring July 1, 1982, as division industrlal relations manager for the Rock River Division of Com Ed.
Mr. Slothhower was born July 12, 1919, in Dixon, the son of George H. and Bertha (Haas) Slothower. He was a 1937 graduate of Dixon High School. He served in the Army during World War II as a tech sergeant in the Central Personnel Office of the Field Artillery Replacement Center at Fort Sill, Okla. He was a member of Dixon American Legion Post 12. He married Velma Mills on June 17, 1944 at Fort Sill, Okla.
Survivors include two daughters; Mary Louise (Robert) Griffith, of Roscoe and Nancy Ann (David) Hill of Jackson Mich.; a sister, Barbara Jane (Arthur) Mills of Dixon; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Jones Funeral Home, Dixon, with the Rev. James Moore officiating. Burial. with full military graveside honors provided by the Dixon combined veterans group. is at Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon.
Sterling Gazette 29 November 2004 contributed by Jan Roggy

SHERMAN EDWARD SNEED , 51, of Dixon died Thursday Dec. 16, 2004 at KSB Hospital. He was employed by BDM as a welder for five years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Sneed was born Jan. 7, 1953 in Dixon the son of Lois A. Sneed. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Dixon.
Survivors include his mother, Lois A. Mulkins of Dixon, a brother Michael (Connie) Sneed of Dixon; a sister, Pamela Mulkins of Dixon and four nieces. Burial is at Oakwood Cemetery
Sterling Daily Gazette 17 Decembe 2004 contributed by Jan Roggy

CELESTE J. (EDDY) SOPER , daughter of Elijah and Adeline Eddy was born at Newport, Lake County IL. on Dec. 20, 1856, and passed from this life to her eternal home on June 19th 1944, at the ripe old age of 87 years and 6 months. She was the last survivor of the 5 children of the Eddy family.
On January 30, 1884 she was united in marriage to Hubbell O. Soper in Lake Co. IL. To this union 3 sons were born all of whom survive her. Mr. Soper preceded her in death on Oct. 22 1916.
After residing a few years in Watertown S.D. and Aurora IL the Sopers came to make their home and continued their residence here for the remainder of their lives. For Mrs. Soper this meant over 50 years of continual residence in this community.
It is conspiciously true that the center of Mrs. Soper's religious and social life during her long residence in Dixon was the 1st Methodist Church of this city, which she and her husband joined in the year 1905. She loved her church and served it faithfully as long as health and strength permitted. In the declining years of her life, when the infirmities of old age, were creeping up on her, she eagerly looked to her church and her pastor for spiritual comfort and help and resonded to these services with both appreciation and enthusiasm.
Mrs. Soper loved life and lived it at its best. Those who knew her best know how approproiately the following words of the poet apply to her before she entered into the valley and shadows that finally led to her death.
For those of us who knew you - Dread of age has past
You took life tiptoe to the very last
It never lost for you its lovely look
You kept your interest in its thrilling book
To you death came - no conqueror - in the end
You merely smiled to greet another friend
You are not dead - Life has but set you free
Your years of life were like a lovely song
The last sweet poignant notes of which held long
And we about you - whom you loved among
Would feel that grief for you were surely wrong
You have passed beyond where we can see
Mrs Soper is survived by her three sons; E.L. Soper of Dixon, Dr. C.I. Soper and Glenn A. Soper of Chicago , also many neighbors and friends who have known her through the years. Funeral services were conducted at the Preston Funeral Home at 2 pm Thursday June 22nd in charge of Dr. Floyd Blewfield paster of the 1st Methodist Church . Burial took place in the Oakwood Cemetery.
Dixon Telegraph June 23, 1944

NELLIE PEARL (CARSON) SPANGLER , the only daughter of Wilbert and Sarah Carson was born 29 November 1885 in Nachusa Twp. and passed away at her ome in Nachusa December 26, 1944 at the age of 59 years and 27 days.
She was united in marriage March 6, 1912 to Charles E Spangler and to this union five children were born. One daughter Avis preceded her in death in April 1916.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, two daughters, Flavel at home, Mrs. Paul (Beth) Clouse of Sublette; two sons Orlando and Arnold both serving in the armed forces overseas. Three grandaughters, Linda Clouse, Esther Pearl and Sandra Lee Spangler. She is also survived by five brothers, Charles of Fargo ND., Harry, Ray, Clyde and Jesse all of Dixon.
Early in life she united with St. Pauls Lutheran church of Dixon. Later she transfered her membership to St. Pauls of Nachusa and continued to be active in the work of the church and Missionary society, until her passing. Mrs. Spangler was a devoted wife and mother her first thoughts always being of her family. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to her neighbors.
Funeral services were held Thursday December 28, 1944 from the St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Nachusa with Rev. Leroy Weihe and Rev. F.R. Bacon officiating. Interment in the Emmert Cemetery. The casket bearers were E.L. Crawford, Charles Shippert, Glen Dysart, John Crawford, Charles Coleman and Bert Ortgiesen.
Dixon Evening Telegraph January 3, 1945

PAUL E. SPENCER , 71, Ivy Bend, died Feb. 13, 2001, at St. Marys Health Center.
He was born Nov. 27, 1929 in Dixon, Ill., a son of Floyd and Myrtle Spencer. He was married Nov. 5, 1950, in Savanna, Ill., to Doris Nast, who survives at the home.
He worked as a tool and die maker for 36 years with the RBW Manufacturing Company in Rock Falls, Ill. He moved to Ivy Bend in 1988 to open Spencer's Bait Shop.
Other survivors include: two sons, Ron Spencer, Rock Falls, and Dave Spencer, Sterling, Ill.; one daughter, Kim Becker, Ivy Bend; one brother, Harold Spencer, Morrison, Ill.; four sisters, Norma McCoy, Pleasant Hill, Loris Whittington, Willow Springs, Doris Matuska, Blacksburg, S.C., and Carol Garland, Sterling; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 6 p.m. Friday at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home, Stover. The Rev. Charles Caldwell will officiate. A memorial service will also be at Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, Rock Falls, Ill. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to the Paul E. Spencer Fund.

ARTHUR SPILLER met with an accident at the Grand Detour Plow works on Monday which came near proving fatal. While putting a belt on a pulley, the fastenings of the belt caught in his clothing in an instant, whirling him up over the shafting and thrashing his feet and legs against the joints above. As his clothing was torn from his body he caught on the shaft with his arm, the friction burning the flesh to a blister. When taken down it was found that his feet and legs were badly mashed and lacerated and his body bruised, but no bones were broken.
Contributed by Georgea Clinton from the Dixon Telegraph November 15, 1882
Arthur Spiller, whose severe injuries in the Grand Detour plow works was mentioned in The Sun last week, died on Saturday morning from inflammation of the bowels resulting from his injuries. His fellow workmen of the plow works, to over one hundred, marched in procession at the funeral. He leaves a wife and two small children.
Contributed by Georgea Clinton - Dixon Telegraph November 22, 1882

CHARLES SPILLER - CHARLES SPILLER DIED THIS MORNING
Had Been an Employee at the Plow Shops Many Years
Charles Spiller, aged about 58, died on West Sixth street at 3 o'clock this morning, death resulting from stomach trouble, with which he had been confined to the house for about three months. The deceased was born in New Hampshire, but came to this city when 16 years old. For the past 27 years he had been an employee of the Grand Detour plow company, most of the time as the night watchman. He was especially close with his employers and co-laborers, and they all unite in expressing condolence to the bereaved family.
Mr. Spiller is survived by his invalid wife and a son and daughter at home. There are also two brothers and two sisters: Willis of Kingston, IL; Nathan, of Denver; Mrs. George Robinson of Rowan, Iowa; and Mrs. Henry Robinson of Odebolt, Ia. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed and will be announced later.
Contributed by Georgea Clinton form the Dixon Republican, 21 Aug 1911, pg. 1:5

CLOYED SPILLER -Meets Death on River - Son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis C Spiller - Was Drowned at Belvidere
Seized with Cramps While Swimming - Away From Home But a Week -
Cloyed L Spiller, the 16 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis C Spiller, 916 Ninth Street, accidentally met his death by drowning in the Kishwaukee River at Belvidere yesterday afternoon. The sad news reached this city about five o'clock last evening. A I Hartshorn, brother-in-law of the deceased, who resides in that city, sent a telegram notifying the parents. Reports from there last evening state that the drowning occurred at 3 o'clock. He was in the river swimming and was seized with cramps. No one was near him at the time of the accident but his cries were heard and he was seen to go under the water for the third time. His body was recovered a half hour later.
Mr. and Mrs. Willis Spiller, accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. S McCardle, left last evening for Belvidere to accompany the remains home. The young man left this city about a week ago and secured employment in a pickle factory in that city. The deceased had resided in Dixon all his life, having been born in Dixon March 16, 1893, and is survived by his parents and three sisters, Mrs. Samuel McCardle, Mrs. Frank Scheuler, and Mrs. A I Hartshorn of Belvidere. The remains arrived in Dixon today.
The remains of Cloyed Spiller arrived from Belvidere at 12:30 today and were taken to the home of the parents, on Ninth Street. The funeral services will take place at the late home at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Rev Harlan officiating. Interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery.
Contributed by Georgea Clinton (July 13, 1909 Dixon Republican page1:3)

ELIPHUS C. SPILLER , a resident of Dixon, Lee County, Illinois for the last 22 years, died last Friday morning of bronchitis. Mr. Spiller was born in Maine in 1814, and was consequently 68 years old. A man of much natural activity and of absteneous habits, he retained a good degree of vigor to within a short time of his decease. He was an enthusiastic advocate of temperance, a firm believer in the spiritual philosophy, and for many years the leader of the Universalist church choir. He leaves a widow and three grown up children. His funeral was conducted by Rev L. L. Lipe of the Lutheran church on Sunday and was attended by a large circle of friends.
Contributed by Georgea Clinton / January 11, 1883, Dixon Telegraph

WILLIS SPILLER died at the age of seventy-six years. He lived here for fifty years. He had Presbyterian services and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery. Willis's wife, Barbara, died in 1922.
Contributed by Georgea Clinton

BARBARA (WALTER) SPOHN : Mrs. Andrew Spohn of May Township died in the Amboy Public Hospital at nine o'clock Thursday night from burns she had received that morning when her clothing caught fire while she was starting a fire with kerosene-soaked cobs in the furnace at their home. An inquest will be held at 4 o'clock this afternoon at the Staples funeral home. Funeral services will be held at the Spohn home at nine o'clock Monday morning and at St.Patrick's Catholic Church there at 9:30. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mr.Spohn said he was sleeping when he heard his wife call for him. He rushed downstairs and found his wife lying in the yard where she hard rolled in the snow to extinguish her burning clothes. She was taken to the hospital at about 2:00 in the afternoon.
Fire in the basement of the Spohn residence caused by the explosion of the cobs, was quickly extinguished by Mr. Spohn.
Mrs. Spohn is survived by her husband, a son Lewis and a daughter, Mrs. John Goy, all of Maytown.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 8 December 1944

Another Notice:
Mrs. Andrew Spohn is Fatally Burned Dec. 7
Mrs. Andrew Spohn, 69, passed away at the Amboy Public Hospital about 11:00 o'clock Thursday evening, Dec. 7, 1944, her death being caused by burns sustained in a tragic accident at her home southwest of Amboy that morning about 9:00 o'clock.
Mrs., Spohn was in the basement tending the furnace when her clothing caught fire and she was fatally burned. She was taken to the hospital in an ambulance and in spite of every effort to save her life, she passed away that evening.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at the late residence and at St. Patrick Church in Maytown, Rev. Fr. John Smith, the pastor, officiating. Burial was in St. Mary cemetery, Maytown. Casket bearers were Andrew Spohn, Louis Fahs, Joe Goy, Bobby Spohn, Joe Sharkey, and Howard Ogan.

Obituary:
Barbara Walter was born in Ohio Township, Bureau County, Ill. on April 16, 1875, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walter, and spent her entire life in this community. She was one of a family of 13 children. She was married on September 4, 1900, to Andrew Spohn of Maytown. Two children were born to this union, Louis Spohn and Mrs. John Goy, both of whom reside in Maytown.
She is survived by her husband; her two children; 10 grandchildren: Virginia, Bobby, Andy, Eddie and Donnie Spohn, Shirley, Lucy, Joe, Gene, and Sharon Goy; one brother, Laurence Walter of Ohio; seven sisters: Mrs. Katie Sharkey, Mrs. Clara Goy of Maytown, Mrs. Gustie Ogan of Ohio, Mrs. Lizzie Knight of Walnut, Mrs. Mary Conner of Princeton, Mrs. Margaret Murray of Freeport, Mrs. Anna Palmer of Mitchell, S.D. Four brothers preceded her in death.
Mrs. Spohn was a devoted wife and mother, loving and faithful to her family and many friends and will be greatly missed by all.
Found on Rootsweb - Website of Fred Lager
Source - Pat Sharkey-Buck original news clipping, dated Dec 10, 1944.

ROBERT LEROY SPRINGER , 91, of Dixon died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at Lee COunty Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dixon. He worked 40 years at the Medusa Cement Plant, Dixon, prior to his retirement in 1974.
Robert was born Dec. 4, 1911, in Dixon, the son of Samuel and Mary (Lizer) Springer. He married Mary Arcelia Deyo on Dec. 8, 1928 in Dixon. She preceded him in death May 6, 1991. He served with the Navy Seebees during WW II.
Survivors include one nephew, Ronald (Barbara) Zimmerman of Dixon; two nieces, Margaret Kitzmiller of Dixon and Shirley (Sonny ) Shaw of Sterling; and several great-nephews, great-nieces..
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Daniel, Paul and Martin Springer; and four sisters, Mabel Dempsey, Arvenia Brown, Margaret Zimmerman and Dorothy Rhinehart.
Thefuneral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003, at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon, with the Rev. Berty Hakeem, Senior pastor of First United Methodist Church,Dixon, officiating. Burial with full military graveside services conducted by Dixon combined veterans organizations, is at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon. Visitation is from 6-8 P.M. Monday, May 19, 2003, at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to the American Heart Association and American Cancer Association.
Sterling Gazette 18 May 2003

HENRY W. STAFFER - The funeral of Harry W. Stauffer, 67, whose death at 11:00 am Monday morning at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago was announced in Monday's Telegraph, will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon at his late home, 313 East Fellows street, and at 2:30 at the First Christian Church. The Rev. B.H. Cleaver of Muscatine Iowa former pastor of the Dixon church, will officiate and burial will be in Chapel Hill. Mr. Stauffer's body will be taken home from the Melvin funeral home at 4:30 this afternoon.
Harry W. Stauffer was born in Pine Creek Twp. Ogle County, May 29, 1877 son of George W. and Rebecca Stauffer. On June 18, 1902 he married Abigail Bremmer. He retired four years ago as railway mail clerk on the Chicago & Northwestern railroad after 39 years of service. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and the Knights Templar.
Surviving are his widow; a son, Donald, Dixon; two daughters Lucille and Dorothy at home; two brothers, Clinton of Polo and C.L. of Dixon and a sister Mrs. Mary Brantner of Dixon.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 3 October 1944

AGNES BELLE (HULINGS) STAINBROOK - The body of Mrs. Fred Stainbrook was brought here from Chicago Saturday evening and on Sunday afternoon interred in Ellsworth cemetery beside her husband, who died about eleven years ago. L. F. Stainbrook and wife, J. O. Stainbrook and wife, Mrs. Van Deventer, and Mr. and Mrs.Cotter, all of Chicago, accompanied the remains.
Agnes Belle Hulings was born in Crawford County, Pa., October 25, 1815, and died at the home of her son, L. F. Stainbrook, in Chicago March 8, 1907 aged 91 years 4 months and 14 days. She was united in marriage in 1837 to Mr. Fred Stainbrook.
About sixty years ago they came to Illinois and settled on a farm in Willow Creek Township, where they resided until Mr. Stainbrook's death. About ten years ago Mrs. Stainbrook went to Chicago where she made her home with her son, Lewis. Twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stainbrook, eight of whom are still living. The deceased was well known to all of the older residents of this vicinity and was highly respected by all.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler
Age given in obituary calculate to a birth of 22 October 1815. Some researchers show her parents as Marcus & Sarah (Moyers or Meyers). Some show her birth as 25 October 1816.

GEORGE FREDERICK STAINBROOK - In the obituary of FREDERICK STAINBROOK which was published in this paper last week, a few mistakes were made. Mr. Stainbrook was first married to Miss Susan Baird and by this marriage a son Isiah was born. He is a resident of Viola. There are 26 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Another Notice:
We feel deeply grateful to the friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness of our dear husband and father, and who aided us in laying him to rest, and hereby tender them, our sincere thanks.
Mrs. Agnes B. Stainbrook, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Stainbrook, J. C. Stainbrook, Isiah Stainbrook, Mrs. Sarah Vandeventer.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler

LILLIAN (CLAYTON) STAMBAUGH , passed away at 1:30 a.m.today at her home 121 West Division St., Amboy after a two month illness. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the home and at 9 am St. Patricks Catholic Church the Rev. Father Robert C. Troy officiating. Burial will be in St. Patricks Cemetery.
Lillian Clayton was born in Amboy May 15, 1895 a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Clayton and was married in Amboy Aug 6, 1916 to Ralph Stambaugh who survives together with a son William, a grandson, one sister Mrs. Jerome Elssaser of Amboy, and five brothers, Charles, Fred, William, Robert and Earl all of Amboy. Her parents and a sister preceded her in death.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 20 September 1944

CINDY SUE STANLEY , 46, of 210 W. First St., Mount Morris, died Friday, July 25, 2003, at OSF St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford.
Miss Stanley was born Dec. 28, 1956, in Dixon, the daughter of Kenneth E. and Mildred (Fordham) Stanley. She lived in the Mount Morris area since 1968, moving from Dixon. She was employed by Watt Publishing Co., Mount Morris, as directories department office supervisor and by Mount Morris Police Department as a dispatcher. She was a graduate of Mount Morris High School class of 1975. In 1977, she received an associate business degree from Highland Community College, Freeport, and she attended Northern Illinois University, DeKalb.
Survivors include one sister, Sandy (Bernard) Gabriel of Albany; two aunts, Charlene Ruppert and Joyce (John) Wohrley. both of Dixon; very special friends, Mindy and Duke Thomas of Chana; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents.
The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2003, at Finch Funeral Home. 405 E. Hitt St., Mount Morris, with the Rev. Bruce McKenna, assistant pastor of Evangelical Free Church, Mount Morris, officiating. Burial is at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, July 27, 2003, at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to the American diabetes Association and the Evangelical Free Church, Mount Morris.
Daily Gazette July 27, 2003

ETHEL STANTON , daughter of J. O. Stanton and wife, was born in the village of Manchester, Iowa, February 23, 1872. She died at her home in Paw Paw, Illinois, October 18, 1893. The parents died when she and her sister Ollie were quite young and the girls were given a home by their grandmother, Mrs. Stanton. The greater part of her life was spent in and about Paw Paw; she graduated from the high school when she was sixteen years of age, having always been an apt and studious pupil. She passed the regular examination for teacher's certificate when fifteen years of age, but was not allowed to teach owing to her youth. She attended a female seminary with her sister Ollie at Mt. Carroll for several terms, and finally settled on teaching as an occupation. She taught for several years, one of them in the Paw Paw public school. She was an accomplished musician and expended much time and money in pursuit of the art.
For a few years past she has not enjoyed the best health, but not until last spring did her case seem serious. Consumption had developed and she failed steadily until her death. Ethel was a christian and when it came to the worst, she was resigned and made all arrangements for her funeral and burial. As stated in our last paper, she was taken to Manchester, the place of her birth, where she was buried. The friends accompanied the body. She leaves as near relatives the sister Ollie, an aunt Mrs. W. T. Jones, and the grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Stanton.
Contributed by Marilyn Widler

HENRY STEDER , 74, Sublette, died Saturday night at KSB hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Charles Steder, Amboy, and at 2:30 p.m. at the Emanuel Lutheran Church Amboy with burial at Prairie Repose Cemetery.
He was a brother of Chris Steder, Ashton and Peter Steder, Dixon. A complete obituary will be published later.
Dixon Evening Telegraph January 5, 1948 Monday (Date of death would be Jan. 3 1948 according to this notice,, but the next notice gives the date of Dec. 31. I tend to believe it must have been Jan 3.
Henry Steder was born in Hochst an der Nidder, Germany Dec. 25, 1874 a son of Wm. P. and Magdelena Daehler Steder and came to this country as a young man settling near Sublette. He took up farming upon his arrival here and remained on the same place for 50 years being forced to retire in 1938 because of Ill health.
During the last six weeks of his life he made his home with Mrs. Charles Steder and family, suffering a heart attack Dec. 30 and being taken to KSB Hospital. An emergency operation was performed the following day but he passed away at 8:45 p.m. Dec. 31 at the age of 74 years and 8 days.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Katherine, two brothers William & Charles. Surviving are two brothers Pete, Aurora and Chris, Ashton, a sister Lena Gohring, Germany.
Services were Wednesday Jan. 7 at the home of Mrs. Charles Steder and at the Amboy Lutheran church. Pallbearers were nephews William, Fred, Walter, George, Karl and John Steder.
Dixon Evening Telegraph January 22, 1948

MINNIE STEDER , 56, passed away at her home here (Amboy) late Monday afternoon (June 14, 1948) after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 2 p.m. and at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2:30 the Rev.C.L. Wagner officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Repose.
Mrs. Steder who was born near Sublette June 30, 1891 is survived by a sister, Mrs. Henry Roemmich, Sublette; four daughters, Mrs. Freda Leffelman, Sublette; Mrs. Margaret Glenn, Amboy; Mrs. Katherine Gunder, Polo; Mrs. Edna Kuehne, Amboy; four sons, Edward, Karl, John and Paul all of Amboy and 13 grandchildren.
Dixon Evening Tele 15 June 1948

CHESTER L. STEMEN , 65, of Paw Paw, died Saturday, April 5, at his home.
Funeral services will be at 10 am Wednesday at Torman Funeral Home in Paw Paw with the Rev. Thomas Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Wyoming Cemetery in Paw Paw. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Mr. Stemen was born Jan. 2, 1938 in Lima Ohio to Lewis and Grace (Lantz) Stemen. He married Elsie Monfort on Nov. 1, 1957 in Rockford.
He worked at Caterpillar in Aurora for 37 years, retiring in 1999.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Lance (Anita) Stemen of Paw Paw; two daughters, Colene (Brian) Willis of Troy Grove and Terri Stemen of Western Springs; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandon.
Contributed by Velva Sherrick Bruce from the Daily Times, Ottawa IL., April 7, 2003

GEORGE B. STEPHAN , for 35 years an undertaker in Ashton and a prominent leader in the community passed away Monday evening at 10:30 o'clock at his home in Ashton following a prolonged illness.
Services will be held this Thursday at 2:30 at the Stephan funeral home with Rev. H.C. Montanus, pastor of the Proesbyterian church officiating. Pallbearers will be Oswin Semmler, Clifford Schafer, J.M. Bergeson, J.C. B??sack, Alvin Krug and Homer Kuethe. Mrs. Alice Schafer, Mrs. Clara Semmler, and mrs. Leila Sword will take charge of the flowers. Burial will be in Ashton cemetery.
George B. Stephan was born in Ashton September 7, 1885 the osn of Henry and Ernestine Stephan, and was a life-long resident of the community. He was married to Elizabeth Trostle June 2, 1909.
He followed his father in the furniture store and undertaking business, continuing the firm name which had its beginning in 1888, one of Ashton's oldest business firms. In April, 1939 Mr. Stephan remodeled his parents former home, converting it into a modern funeral home.
In 1912 Mr. Stephan was elected coroner of Lee County and served in that capacity for four years. He was Ashton Township clerk for a period of 27 years. He always has been aactively interested in political affairs.
Mr. Stephan was an active leader in communitya nd civic affairs, organizing and directing the softball association for many successful seasong and as past-president and a .. in the Ashton Civic club.
He had been in poor health for the past several months, but had been able to be about some of the time. He received the loving care of his wife and family but death ended hiss illness monday evening. Besides his widow he is survived by a daughter Betsy at home; his aged mother; two brothers; Henry of Ashton and Donald of Abindgon; and two sisters Mrs. Guy Taylor of Decatur and Mrs. John Ferros of Los Angeles. A brother John and his father preceded him in death.
Contributed by Pat France

LILLIAN (LANGLEY) BARTHEL STEVENS : The funeral of Mrs. Lillian Barthel Stevens, 81, for many years a resident of Amboy, who passed away Monday at the home of her son, Dale Barthel, in Eldorado, Ill., will be held at the Vaughn funeral chapel here, to which her body will be brought overland at 2:00 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Norman C. Miller, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Repose cemetery.
She was born in Earlville Aug. 29, 1865, a daughter of Jonas and Mary Maine Langley, and after her marriage to Charles Barthel of Milledgeville (Whiteside Co 20 May 1881), moved to Amboy, where Mr. Barthel died many years ago, leaving her with three small children. Later she married John Stevens of Amboy and after a period spent here they moved to Canton, O., where they resided many years. Mr. Stevens preceded her in death several years ago.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mamie Thomas of Paw Paw; the son, Dale, at whose home she died, and six grandchildren. she was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and the Methodist church.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 10 December 1946

ALVA T. STEWART
Death came suddenly, and without any warning whatever, to Alva T. Stewart, a well-known retired farmer of this city (Marshalltown, Iowa) at 10:30 Thursday night. (According to the perpetual calendar - this would have been the 6th of July). Mr. Stewart shortly after going to bed, and after making plans for the morrow, when he expected to arise early to go to the country. The death proved a profound shock among the family’s many friends here and in Taylor and Vienna townships, where Mr. Stewart lived for so many years before coming to town. Mr. Stewart had never been known to complain of any trouble, and was the picture of health. He was up and about as usual Thursday, and spent the afternoon with old friends in the Woodbury block, where a club room is maintained, and where members meet to play checkers and whist. Thursday night Mr. Stewart was making his plans to take his daughter Nellie to the old home place, eight miles north, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart, to spend the day picking cherries. Mr. Stewart had just finished telling his daughter that he wanted to get started by 5:30, so as to make the drive while it was still cool, when he went to his room to bed. Commenting to Mrs. Stewart on the delightful change in the weather Mr. Stewart was heard to gasp, and without a struggle was dead. Dr. Nichols and Dr. Boucher were both called at once, and both prounced valvular heart disease the cause of the death.
Mr. Stewart was a heavy owner of some of this country’s finest farm lands, possessing 700 acres of finely Improved farm land in Vienna, Liscomb, and Taylor townships, all of which could not be bought for less that $200 per acre.” [Note: Cousins this is something - because good farmland in Kiowa Co., OK, and Payne Co. OK in the 1970's was going for the same $200 per acre - Dot] To continue - “Mr. Stewart also owned his residence at 112 North first avenue, where he died (Marshalltown, Iowa).
Mr. Stewart was a native of Courtland county, New York, where he was born May 7, 1843. When a lad of 12 he came west with his parents, who settled near Dixon, ILL., and here their son Alva was reared to manhood. When the evil war broke out, and troops were called for, the four boys in the Stewart family responded, the s___ ___ [ there is a hole in the article and can’t put anything with it - dot] enlisted Aug. 1?, 1861 in ____ [another hole] company D, Thirty -fourth Illinois Infantry. He served thruout the war, being dischaged at its close, on July 5, 1865. Mr. Stewart participated in several engagements, including Shiloh, Bentonville, NC., Resaca, GA, and Liberty Gap. At Shiloh Mr. Stewart received a severe wound in his leg, and was in the hospital eight months. The wound never healed properly, altho sufficiently to permit the young soldier to return to duty. At the battle of Liberty Gap Mr. Stewart was again wounded, being shot in the same leg, near where the Shiloh wound was received, and in the the shoulder. The second wound in the leg had the effect of properly healing the first one.
Following the war Mr. Stewart returned to his old home near Dixon, and a year later, in 1866, came to the newer Iowa country, and settled in this county in Marion township. He lived there for about a year when he moved to Taylor, on the old farm that he still owns, eight miles north of town, on the Taylor-Vienna line.
On May 23, 1872, Mr. Stewart took a wife, in the person of Miss Dora Randall, a daughter of the late L.W. Randall, who died at his daughter’s home in this city last fall. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stewart moved across the road from their farm into Vienna township, lived there for ten years, then went back to the Taylor township farm, where they remained until they came to this city three years ago.
Aside from his wife Mr. Stewart is survived by four children--three sons and a daughter. The sons are William R. Stewart of Taylor township; Charles H. Stewart, of Mountain Home, Idaho; and Burt A. Stewart, of Vienna township. The daughter is Miss Neillie Stewart, a teacher in the Anson school in this city. The son from Idaho is expected to reach the city Sunday morning. Aside from his immediate family Mr. Stewart is survived by one half sister Mrs. H.H. Cully of Kewanee, ILL and one step sister, Mrs. Watson, of Malden, ILL [Note: could this be Elisa Rose listed in the 1850 Truxton, Cortland Co., census ? - Another note: John Bolton whom I feel was Alva T.’s youngest brother had passed away Mar. 28, 1910 in OK/TX? - Dot ] Mr. Stewart has been a prominent farmer of the county for many years, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a republican in politics, and took an active part in the party, altho aside from holding township offices never sought office excepting at one time, about twelve years ago, when he received the republican nomination for county supervisor. After receiving the nomination Mr. Stewart’s health was not good, and he declined the nomination. Mr. Stewart had no lodge affilation, altho he was a member of the Frank M. Thomas post, GAR.
Although he was not a member of the First Baptist Church of this city, Mr. Stewart was active within the congregrational circles, and was a regular attendant at the services of the church. The funeral will be held from the church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, rev. James Mcgee officiating. The church will be open to friends between 2 and 3. Interment will be in Riverside.”
Contributed by Dot Sipes - The Times Republic Iowa 7 July 1911

CHARLES STEWART : Funeral services for Charles Stewart, son of Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stewart, who met death by accidental drowning Monday (July 4, 1949) will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Amboy Methodist Church with the Rev.Norman Miller officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Princeton.
Charles was born in Lee County March 21, 1927 and is a graduate of Amboy High School with the class of 1945. He has been helping his father on his farm in Sublette.
Survivors include his parents, five brothers; Harold of Sublette, Don W. of West Brooklyn, Cecil of Compton, Calvin of Rock Falls, and Warren of Amboy; three sisters, Mrs Dorothy Dyer of Amboy, Mrs. Mae Lee of Chesterfield,Ill. and Miss. Mary Stewart at home, and several neices and nephews.
The body will be taken to the church about noon Thursday from the Mihm funeral home.
Dixon Telegraph July 6, 1949

CLARENCE M. STITZEL , 59, Canton IL, former Nelson farmer and Sterling High School Agricultural Teacher, died Tuesday at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minn. Mr. Stitzel had taught agriculture at Canton High School since moving from this area. He held a degree from the University of IL. where he had been a track star.
Survivors include his widow Hazel, a son James, an instructor at Northwestern University, a daughter Helen, a student at Bradley Univ; a sister, Mrs. Velma Ferris, Concord Calif; and a half-sister Mrs. Elza Bourne, Ravenna Nebr.
Services will be at Canton IL, burial will be in Nelson Cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 27 August 1952

GEORGE B. STITZEL : The funeral of George B. Stitzel, 77, for many years a Dixon businessman, whose death early Friday morning in Brookfield was announced in last evening's Telegraph, will be held at the Preston funeral home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. The Rev.N.J. Broadway, pastor of Bethel United Evangelical church will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
Mr. Stitzel who once conducted a meat market here and who later engaged in the real estate business was born in Hagerstown, Md., Dec.7, 1867. He is survived by his widow; four sons, Harry G. of Marion Ia., Bert R. of Manchester, Ia., George B. Jr. of Clinton, Ia., and Wilbur L of Brookfield Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. H.N. Parker of West Brooklyn, Mrs. C.G. Spiedel of Brookfield and Mrs. J.H. Sheldon of DesMoines, Ia., three sisters, Mrs. Ida Sheldon of Rock Falls and Mrs. Kate Pike and Mrs. Emma Grinnell, both of Maywood; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 27 May 1944

ISAAC ALFRED STOKE , 87, a retired farmer died yesterday at his home in Paw Paw at 11:30 a.m.
He was born Aug. 7, 1867 in Adams county Pa., the son of Christina and George Stoke.
Surviving are his widow Margaret, and several neices and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Stoke home in Paw Paw. Burial will be in Wyoming cemetery. Friends are asked to omit flowers. The body was taken from Buckley-Staples funeral home, Dixon today to the Stoke residence in Paw Paw where friends may call.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 15 Jul 1955

AUGUSTA (KREITER) STILZ , 92, a resident of the Sublette area for 57 years died Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. in the Amboy Public Hospital.
Mrs. Stilz was born Aug. 30, 1859 in Bloomington and was married to John Stilz May 5, 1885.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter and her parents.
Survivors include two sons - Elmer, Rochester NY, and Ralph, New York City; a brother Theodore Kreiter, Amboy; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The body is at the Tomlinson funeral home in Amboy. It will be taken to the Sublette Union Church for services Friday, the rev. Utzinger will officiate. Burial in Prairie Repose Cemetery.
The Dixon Evening Telegraph 10 October 1951

RALPH STILZ : Funeral services for Ralph Stilz 60, of Brooklyn NY and formerly a resident of Sublette have been set for Saturday at the Tomlinson Funeral home. Mr. Stilz died January 20, Brooklyn.
The body is to arrive in Dixon Friday and will be taken to Amboy. It will be accompanied by his brother Elmer of Rochester NY.
Mr. Stilz is the son of Mrs. Augusta Stilz Sublette, who preceded him in death Oct. 9, 1951. Also surviving is an uncle Theordore, Amboy.
Burial will be in Prairie Repose.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 23 January 1952

DARLEN (PREW) STOKES 74, of Springfield died Monday Dec. 27, 2004 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was employed by Nudo Products as a secretary until retiring.
Mrs. Stokes was born March 16, 1930 in Dixon, the daughter of Louis Edmond and Rose Florence (reitz) Prew. She married Leland Tom Stokes Jr., on July 3, 1952. He died July 6, 2001. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Cache Club and Friday Night Pinochle Club.
Survivors include two daughter, Sally Craft of Springfield and Kathy Stokes of East Peoria; four sons, Steve (Susie) Stokes of Gastonia NC; Rick (JoLynn) Stokes of Sterling; Doug (Becky) Stokes of Indianapolis Ind. and Michael (Debbie) Stokes of Springfield; a brother Leonard Prew of Sterling; 9 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preced in death by her stepfather, Henry Everett Prew; and a brother, Lee Prew. The funeral is Thursday at St. John's in Springfield with the Rev. Paul Olson officiating. Burail is at Camp Butler Natl. Cemetery, Springfield.
Sterling Daily Gazette December 29, 2004 contributed by Jan Roggy

EVELYN (BRYANT) STOUFFER , 88, of Amboy died Friday, July 25, 2003 her home. She was employed by Farmers Home Telephone Co and Continental Telephone Co., Amboy, as a telephone operator for more than 30 years, and by Borg Warner Corp., Dixon for several years until retiring.
Mrs. Stouffer was born Jan. 19 1914, the daughter of William and Gertrude (Parks) Bryant Survivors include two sons, Gary (Judy) Stouffer of Lowden Iowa, and Rick (Joyce) Stouffer of Amboy a Sister, Marjorie Ritchie of Independence Mo.; two grandchildren, and five great grandchildren She was preceded in death by a brother, Willard Bryant; and a sister, Irene Westcott
At her request, there are no funeral services Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements were completed by Mihm-Jones Funeral Home, Amboy. A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley
Daily Gazette July 28, 2003

CHARLES M. STOUT , son of William and Christina Stout was born March 18, 1867, and passed away at his home in Compton Dec. 4