** K ** LAWRENCE F. KAHL , 94, of Freeport , longtime Freeport businessman and benefactor, died Monday, December 7, 1998 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . A son of Daniel and Levina (Frank) Kahl, he was born September 19, 1904 in Chicago . On November 11, 1933 he and Jean M. Hillmer were married in Freeport . He established three businesses in Freeport , Kahl Appliance Company in 1939, Kahl Gas Co. in 1946, and Freeport Bottle Gas Corp. in 1962. A Mason, he held memberships in Evergreen Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, Tebala Shrine, and High Twelve Club, of which he was president of the Freeport chapter, and was state president in 1947. For more than 50 years he was a member of Freeport Rotary, and was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He also was a 50-year member of Freeport Country Club; a member and past president of Freeport YMCA, and past vice-president of Freeport Chamber of Commerce. He was a life member of Sport Car Club of America and a charter member of the Association of Motor Racing Officials. In addition he held memberships in International Platform Association and Embury United Methodist Church . A sports enthusiast, he participated in Freeport Senior High School Basketball banquets for 13 years, and in 1980 he established the Larry F. Kahl Athletic Scholarship Awards at Highland Community College . In July 1993, the Highland Community College Gymnasium was named for him. He was a world traveler and a speaker for the U. S. Olympic Committee; and he attended nine different Olympic Games. He was a board member of First-McNess. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Leanne (Harold) Walgren of Litchfield Park, Arizona, and Susan J. (John) Funkhouser of Mahomet; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Embury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen Aram officiating. There will be a reception at Embury United Methodist Church immediately following the service. There will be no visitation. Entombment of the cremains will be in Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum. Memorial funds have been established for Highland Community College Foundation and Embury United Methodist Church . Contributed by Alice Horner LIZZIE M. 9WADE) KAISER , 71, a lifelong resident of Stephenson County, passed away at her home 312 West Elk Street at 12:40 o’clock this afternoon following an illness extending over the past several years. (The date of her death was April 19, 1938.) Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon although definite arrangements have not been completed. (A subsequent account stated that interment took place in Oakland Cemetery, Freeport.) Lizzie M. Wade was born in Lancaster Township October 15, 1866. Her marriage to Henry E. Kaiser took place August 2, 1893. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Howard J. Kaiser, Mrs. Sarah Richter, Mrs. Isabel Hess, all of Freeport. There is also one granddaughter, Joanne Marie Hess. Two sisters and two brothers also survive, Mrs. J. L. Meyers, Scioto Mills; Miss Sarah Wade, Freeport, William Wade, Freeport, and Esrom Wade, Sterling, Illinois. Contributed by Alice Horner PAUL E. KAISER , 77, of 1335 S. Park Blvd., former partner and owner of the Union Dairy Farms, died Wednesday July 13, 1988 at Freeport Manor Nursing Home. He was born January 28, 1911 in Freeport. A member of St. John United Church of Christ, he was a former Sunday school superintendent, taught classes for many years and was formerly a member of the church council. He was a member of the Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow of that organization and its secretary for many years. Previously he was sales manager of the Milk Division of the Union Dairy Farms. He attended Freeport schools, the University of Illinois and Elmhurst College. For 12 years, he served on the board of Elmhurst College. Surviving are his widow, Bernice G. (Wurtzel) Kaiser; a son, David Paul of St. Charles; a daughter, Judith Ann Rodgers of Indianapolis, Indiana; four grandchildren; a sister, Helen (Mrs. Donald) Jepson; and a brother, Raymond C. Kaiser, both of Freeport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Conrad F. and Minnie (Ortmeier) Kaiser, a son, Thomas Eugene, and a daughter, Sharon Lynn. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Walker Mortuary. A memorial fund has been established for the education department of St. John United Church of Christ. Contributed by Alice Horner ALLEN L. KAMPMEIER , 62, of Pearl city died of cancer Tuesday evening, March 4, 1997 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . Son of Edward and Effie (Bartelt) Kampmeier, he was born February 24, 1935 at Pearl City . He was currently employed at Avonmore Cheese Company in Kent . He had previously worked for Illinois Central Railroad, owned and operated Kampmeier’s Café in Pearl City , and was a bookkeeper at Seward Produce & Supply. He was a member of Pearl City Owls Club. Surviving family members include two daughters, Lynette Kuhlmeyer and Linda (Jeff) Erbsen, both of Pearl City; one son, Lance Kampmeier of Pearl City; six grandchildren, Tara and Todd Kuhlmeyer, and Stephanie, Heather, Heidi, and Amber Erbsen, all of Pearl City; one sister, Ferne (Paul) Euler of Bolivar, Missouri; two brothers, Wayne (Merry) Kampmeier of Bolivar, and Eugene (LaVerne) Kampmeier of Lena; nieces and nephews, and his friends JoAnn Blomquest of Freeport and Eric (Tina) Sigel of Lanark. Funeral service will be 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Offenehiser-Schwarz Funeral Home in Pearl City with his nephew, Mark Mellentine of Shelby , North Carolina , officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery , Pearl City . Contributed by Alice Horner EUGENE A. KAMPMEIER , 69, of Lena, died Thursday, September 16, 1999 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford . He was born January 12, 1930 in Pearl City to Edward H. and Effie J. (Bartlet) Kampmeier. He graduated from Pearl City High School . On January 2, 1949 he and LaVerne M. Royster were married in Freeport . At the time of his retirement in December 1986, he had worked 33 years at Honeywell’s Micro Switch division. He previously was a meat cutter at Brady’s grocery store in Pearl City and Shinners Meat Market in Freeport , and also had worked in the construction business. For many years he served as Pearl City police magistrate, was on the Pearl City Town Board, was president of Pearl City Lions Club and Pearl City Owls Club, and Freeport Eagles Club. In addition, he enjoyed refinishing furniture, hunting, fishing and going to garage sales. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Connie (Richard) Loberg of Pearl City, and Cindy (Gary) Cross of Winslow; one son, Steven (Shirley) Kampmeier of Freeport; four grandchildren, David Loberg of Machesney Park, Scott (Angela) Loberg of Shannon, and Thomas and Karl Kampmeier of Pearl City; one great-grandchild, Cassidy Ann Loberg of Shannon; one sister, Ferne R. (Paul) Euler of Bolivar, Missouri; one brother, Wayne (Merry) Kampmeier of Bolivar; many nieces, nephews and cousins; his mother-in-law, Marie L. Royster of Freeport; and a brother-in-law Duain Royster of Freeport. Preceding him in death were his parents, and one brother, Allen A. Kampmeier. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport with the Revs. Rick Bader and Don Hoffman of St. John Lutheran Church in Lena officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport . Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established. Contributed by Alice Horner ROBERT KAMPMEIER , 1564 W. American Street, was found dead in his home Friday afternoon of an apparent heart attack. It was believed he died Thursday evening. (Note: The date of death was March 1973.) Mr. Kampmeier was a director and officer of Wagner Printing Co. from 1920. He was a partner in Freeport Printing Co. until it went out of business in 1948. From then until his retirement in 1965 he was associated with Wagner Printing as superintendent.. He was a member of First Methodist Church and treasurer of the church for many years. A Kiwanis Club member, he served many years as club secretary. He was a 50-year member of Excelsior Lodge and a member of Freeport Consistory. Born in Freeport June 14, 1889, he was the son of William and Kathryn (Sandrock) Kampmeier. He married J. Ruth Van Ordt in Freeport Oct. 21, 1917. Surviving are his widow; four sisters, Mrs. Edna Crockett, Mrs. Clara Bush, and Mrs. John (Alice) Rutledge, all of Freeport; and Mrs. Nello (Helen) Michelini of Sans Francisco, Calif.; and two brothers, William of Milwaukee, and Fred of Rockford. He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, 1973 at the Walker Mortuary. The Rev. David Tracy of the First United Methodist Church will officiate with burial at Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday. A memorial has been established for the church. Contributed by Alice Horner DELBERT H. KASTEN - Services for Delbert H. Kasten, 71, RR3, who died Tuesday night in Freeport Memorial Hospital after a short illness, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in St. John’s United Church of Christ. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Walker Mortuary and after 10 a.m. Friday at the church. A memorial has been established for the church. Mr. Kasten was a retired employee of Stover Tank Division, Freeport. Survivors include his widow, Mildred; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry Stearns, Dakota; two grandchildren, and two brothers, Lester, Freeport and Clarence, Rockford. Contributed by Alice Horner (Delbert H. Kasten was born August 13, 1905 and died July 26, 1977) LESTER KASTEN , 90, of 803 E. Center St., a former Freeport School board member and building superintendent for Freeport Schools, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1992 at home, following an extended illness. He was employed by Stover Mfg. Co. as a wood pattern maker and Arcade Mfg. Co. until they moved out of Freeport. He then worked for Henney Motor Co. during the time when the hearses manufactured there changed from a wooden to a steel body. When the Henney plant closed in Freeport, he was the last employee helping move its machinery to New York. He served two terms as school board member and was superintendent of buildings and grounds for School District 145. During this time, the district built new schools: Cedarville, Taylor Park, Blackhawk, Douglas, Empire, Carl Sandburg, and the Junior High. He served on the Stephenson County Building Commission when the new county courthouse was erected. He also served on the building committees for the Parkview Home addition and the new St. John United Church of Christ ediface. He played on the Freeport Badger basketball and baseball teams. After he retired, his hobby was woodworking. He made and sold wooden toys, yard ornaments and authentic wooden trains. He was a 44-year member of Excelsior Masonic Lodge and a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Freeport. Other memberships were St. John United Church of Christ and Golden K Kiwanis Club. Born in Freeport on July 14, 1902, he was the eldest son of Carol and Lizzie (Henze) Kasten. He married Anna Badura on Oct. 20, 1926 in Freeport. Surviving are his wife; one son, Karl (Nora) of Indianapolis, Ind.; one daughter, Elizabeth Verity of Naperville; one brother, Clarence (Mary) of Rockford; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Delbert, and one daughter, Jean. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. John United Church of Christ. The Rev. Richard Harmison will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the time of service Wednesday in the Chapel Hearth room at the church. Walker Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Alice Horner exclusively for Genealogy Trails ALEXANDER M. KAUFFMAN - One more civil war veteran answered the last roll call Sunday morning with the passing of Alexander M. Kauffman who died shortly before 7 o'clock at his home at 617 East Garden St. following an illness of more than a year. Mr. Kauffman was 91 years of age. His death followed that of his brother the late T.M. Kauffman, also a civil war veteran who died five months ago on July 17, 1938 and also on a Sunday morning. Mr. Kauffmans' death Sunday marked the passing of three Stephenson County veterans in the last nine months. The first of the three, Aaron Frankenburger having died on April 9, 1938 at his home in Rock Grove at the age of 92 years, T.M. Kauffman at the age of 89 on July 17. But one civil war veteran remains in this county.He is Myron A. Lawver, 120 S. Cherry Avenue who will be 92 years old next March 7. Alexander M. Kauffman was born Jan. 5, 1847 in Hellam, York Co. PA, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kauffman. He enlisted in Co. E. 207th PA Inf. and served with the Union forces a little more than a year. At the close of the war he came direct to IL and settled in Freeport. He was a miller by trade and latter became a teamster. He retired from active life many years ago. Following his arrival in Freeport he was married to Anne Koons who died 52 years ago. He is survived by two daughter Miss Clem Kauffman who has cared for him during his declining years, Mrs. Otto Koehler of Chicago, a son Edward of Madison, three grandchildren and three brothers, James and Samuel 80 and 75 respectively, still residing in PA. Besides his wife, two daughters and four sisters preceded him in death. Mr. Kauffman has been in comparatively good health until about a year ago and frequently visited the business section of the city. Funeral services are to be held 2 o'clock Tuesday at the Walker Mortuary. Friends may call at the home until Tuesday. Funeral Notice - Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon (20 Decembe 1938) at the Walker Mortuary. Rev. B. Covert pastor of Second Presbyterian Church conducted the services and interment was made in City Cemetery. From the Freeport Journal Dec. 19 & 20, 1938 EDWARD KAUFFMAN , 69, a native of Freeport, passed away Monday night at his home in Madison Wisc. according to a message received by sister Miss Clem Kauffman, 617 East garden St. Edward Kauffman was born in Freeport Aug. 21, 1871 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex (Alexander M.) Kauffman. He left here about 50 years ago and for the past 40 years has resided in Madison. He is survived by two sister, Miss Clem Kauffman of Freeport and Mrs. Otto Koehler of Chicago. Funeral services will be held at Madison tomorrow and burial will be made at City cemetery in Freeport. THADDEUS M. KAUFFMAN , 88, believed to be the last of the veterans of the Civil War who escorted the body of President Abraham Lincoln through Philadelphia when it was being taken to its last resting place in Springfield died about 6 o'clock Sunday morning at his home 519 South Beaver avenue. Mr. Kauffman, a well known resident of Freeport for many years had been ill since last January and had been confined to his home since then. He was born in York County PA 20 Nov 1849 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kauffman. At the age of only 15 he enlisted in 1864 in Co A, 215th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers and was in the Union Army for about a year before the war closed. He was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic and was a member of former Co C IL National Guard. Before his death Mr. Kauffman and George J. Dollmeyer also of Freeport were the only two surviving members of that company. Following the civil war Mr. Kauffman came to Freeport and on Oct. 14, 1877 he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Mathilda Gilbert in a ceremony at the parsonage of the Salem church by the Rev. C.Schmucker. They celebrated their 60th anniversary last October. They have resided in Freeport during all their married life with the exception of several years spent in California with their son A.P. Kauffman and a grandson Dr. John Kauffman. For a period of about 14 years Mr. Kauffman and his brother-in-law Harry Gilbert operated a cigar store on West. Stephenson street in a location now occupied by the Hecht store. Then for a period of about twenty years he conducted the Republican Club Rooms in a location ont he second floor on the opposite side of the street. Mr. Kauffman was accessor in Freeport for two terms, a period of eight years from 1918 - 1926. Mr. Kauffman was one of three surviving Civil War Veterans in Stephenson County the other two being Alex Kauffman, his brother who is 91 years old and who resides at 617 East Garden St. and Myron Alonzo Lawyer also 91 years of age who resides at 121 South Cherry Ave. Mr. Kauffman is survived by his widow, one son A.P. Kauffman and a grandson Dr.John Kauffman both residing in CA and the brother Alex Kauffman. The funeral will be Tuesday at 4 p.m. from the Walker Mortuary, West Main St. Dr. D.L. McNary pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be made in Oakland Cemetery. Dr. Walter T. Best has charge of arrangements. Full military honors will be accorded conducted by the Allied Veterans Org. wi Commander Oscar E. Mellom in charge. Active Pallbearers will be John Linder, William H. Schauer, Frank Ghart, H.R. Wallace, Frank Nee, and H.E. Opel. Honary pallbearers are M.A. Hart, George Dollmeyer, George Burkhart, Eli J. Bennethum, George Tinsley and Joe Benston. A firing squad composed of members of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will have a part of the service. The United Spanish War Veterans are to assemble at the Odd Fellows Temple at 3:30 and march to the mortuary in a body. Funeral Notice: Funeral Services for the late Thaddeus M. Kauffman were held this afternoon at the Walker Mortuary on West Main St. Dr. D.L. McNary, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiated and burial was at Oakland Cemetery. Full military honors were accorded at the grave by the Allied Veterans Org. with Commander Oscar E. Mellom in charge. A firing squad and a bugler chosen from the ranks of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars had a part in the services. Active pallbearers were John Linder, Wm. C. Shouer, Frank Gharet, H.R. Wallace, Frank Nee and H.A. Opel. Honorary pallbearers were M.A. Hart, George J. Dollmeyer, George Burkhardt, Eli J. Bennethum, Bert Webster and Joe benson. Mr. Kauffmans grandson, Dr. John Kauffman of Hollywood CA arrived here at noon today to attend the funeral after making the trip from CA to Chicago by airplane. Freeport Journal 18 & 19 July 1938 JULIUS ANTHONY KEGEL - Funeral services for Julius Anthony Kegel, 86, of Lake Summerset, who died Monday in a truck-motorcycle accident, will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Schwarz Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the date as August 1978.) The Rev. Albert F. Rennell, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home where the scripture will be read at 8:15 p.m. A memorial fund has been established. He was the owner and operator of Kegel Cycle and Key Shop from 1922 to 1960, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a veteran of World War I. He was also a member of retreads Motorcycle Club, International BMW Motorcycle Owners of America, Inc., BMW Riders of America, American Motorcycle Association and Madison BMW Club. Born Sept. 16, 1891in Freeport, he was the son of Edward and Rebecca (Kniesch) Kegel. He married Mary Ellen Lahre November 29, 1928 in Freeport. She preceded him in death November 20, 1958. Surviving are three nephews and one niece in the Freeport area. Contributed by Alice Horner EVA (BAKER) KELLER , 64 Waterloo , IA a former Freeport resident died yesterday in a Waterloo hospital. She was born in Freeport , April 15, 1884 the d/o Mr. and Mrs. Elmus Baker and married Charles Edward Penticoff in 1900. Mr. Penticoff died in 1929. Mrs. Keller married John Keller in 1932, her second husband died in 1944. Surviving are 7 children: Ezra Penticoff, Freeport , Thorit Penticoff, Peoria , Orville and Bernard Penticoff both of Waterloo , IA. Two brothers, Sherman Baker, Freeport , IL and Charles Baker of Indianapolis , IN , a 1/2 sister Mrs. Allie Giles, Milwaukee , WI and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Walker Mortuary. Rev. Charles F Louderwear pastor of 1st English Lutheran Church will officiate and burial will be in Oakland Cemetery . Contributed by Selma Bonewald from the Freeport Journal Standard Nov. 5, 1949 HAROLD KELLER , 43, 15 S. Sherman Ave., injured Aug 2, 1968 when his car crashed and one of his passengers was killed, died late Wednesday night in Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wis. Keller was driver of the car that plunged down an embankment into a drainage ditch after leaving Illinois 75 east of Freeport. Udell Herron, 29, Freeport, one of the passengers in the car, died later that same day in Freeport Memorial Hospital. John Pearson, 20, 126 N. Sheridan Ave., the other passenger, was less seriously injured. Keller, an employe of the Modern Plating Co., is surived by his widow, Bernice; a daughter, Judith at home; a step-daughter, Mrs. Karlynn Kohl Martin, Freeport; four step-grandchildren; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keller, Mount Carroll; and a brother, Ernest Bellwoo;d. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Walker Mortuary. Burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today in the funeral home. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 11, 1968 - Friday, pg 6 ALVIRA (GUILD) KENYON , a resident of Stephenson County since 1856, died at her home, 57 Hardin Street , at fifteen minutes before midnight yesterday. Old age and a complication of diseases caused her death. She has been ill for a long time. Mrs. Kenyon was the widow of the late Perry Kenyon , for many years was a farmer of Lancaster township, residing a mile north of Freeport on the Cedarville Road . Mrs. Kenyon , was Miss Alvira Guild before her marriage and she was born in Eastern Canada on February 12, 1832. She was married to Perry Kenyon in Canada . In 1856, Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon came west to this county and settled on a farm. They lived on the farm until the death of Mr. Kenyon , which occurred in 1891, and since then Mrs. Kenyon has lived in the city. Five children survive. They are, Henry M. Kenyon of this city, Mrs. Emma E. Frye of Des Moines, Iowa, Charles, residing on the farm in Lancaster, Mrs. E. D. Kenyon, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Miss Josephine Kenyon at home. Mrs. Kenyon was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home on Hardin Street . Rev. D.L. McNary , pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. The internment will be in the city cemetery. Contributed by Laurie Burns - Freeport Evening Standard, Freeport , Illinois : April 13, 1911 Kenyon Pioneer Family Photos JOSEPHINE A. KENYON , 80, a lifelong resident of Stephenson County , passed away at a local hospital early today following a brief illness. She suffered a stroke one week ago. For the past six years she lived at Parkview home. Funeral services will be conducted at the Walker Mortuary , West Main street , at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Dr. D. L. McNary , pastor of First Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, will conduct the services and internment will be made in City Cemetery . Miss Kenyon was born at Scioto Mills September 28, 1860, the daughter of of Perry and Alvira Guild Kenyon. She is survived by two sisters and a brother, Laura Kenyon , Oshkosh , Wis. ; Mrs. Emma Bowman , Des Moines , Ia. Charles Kenyon , Freeport . A brother, Henry Kenyon , passed away several years ago. Contributed by Laurie Burns - Freeport Journal Standard November 6, 1940 Wednesday Kenyon Pioneer Family Photos PERRY KENYON , who resided on the Cedarville Road near this city, passed away at 11:30 o'clock this morning. He was an old respected resident and leaves a wife and five children, three daughters and two sons. Henry , of this city, was a son. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. Contributed by Laurie Burns - Freeport Daily Democrat, Freeport , Illinois : September 19, 1891 Kenyon Pioneer Family Photos ANNA (SCHAUER) KERCH , of Portola Valley, Calif, a former Freeport resident, died Saturday in Palo Alto (Calif) hospital following a brief illness. She was born Nov 13, 1891, in Freeport, daughter of Charles and Regina (Schlamp) Schauer. On May 6, 1920, she was married to Homer Kerch in Freeport. Surviving is a daughter Mrs. Jerome (Norma) Kennedy Sr. of Portola Valley, with whom she resided, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Walker Mortuary. The Rev. Philip J. Anstedt, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the mortuary." Contributed by Vineta Lynch Shaw - from the Freeport Journal Standard Dated Monday Dec 3, 1973, page 12 Column 5 JULIA KIRCHHEFER , of 1115 S. Oak Ave. , died Wednesday, March 2, 1988 at her home after a brief illness. She was a 1914 graduate of Freeport High School , graduated from Northern Illinois University at DeKalb in 1916 and received her bachelor of education degree in 1950 from Pestalozzi Froebel Teachers College in Chicago . For 45 years, from 1916 to 1961, she taught at Lincoln School , retiring in June 1961. Memberships included Freeport Women’s Club, Freeport Order of the Eastern Star, Business and Professional Women’s League at the YWCA and the Stephenson County Retired Teachers Association. A world traveler, she toured Europe, the United States and around the world. Born August 2, 1895 in Freeport , she was the daughter of Henry and Julia (Oeffinger) Kirchhefer. Surviving is a niece, Lillian (Mrs. Wesley) Eberle of Freeport. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. The Rev. Elmer A. Dickson, pastor of Embury United Methodist Church , will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery . Friends may call from noon Monday at the funeral home until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for the Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund of Highland Community College. Contributed by Alice Horner ROBERT C. KLOSS , of 414 N. Van Buren Ave., a retired school teacher who lived in Freeport for 61 years, died in his home Tuesday after a long illness. (Date of death was July 1962.) Mr. Kloss taught in schools in Kent, Nora, Ridott, and Seward before he retired several years ago. He was a member of Embury Methodist Church. He was born on November 26, 1874 in Vandalia, the son of Robert and Caroline Kloss. He married the former Ida Sprague on June 24, 1904 in Lena. His wife is the only survivor. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Walker Mortuary with Rev. Wesley McKelvey, Embury pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Contributed by Alice Horner exclusively for Genealogy Trails ELWOOD F. KORTEMEIER - Freeport ophthalmologist Dr. Elwood F. Kortemeier, 72, of 1443 W. Woodside Drive died Monday at Fort Lauderdale , Fla. (Note: the Florida Death Index gives this date as February 28, 1983.) He practiced medicine in Freeport from 1944 until retirement in 1982. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana , University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago , and the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago . Dr. Kortemeier began his medical career as a general practitioner in Orangeville and was appointed to the Freeport Memorial Hospital staff in 1941. He then decided to specialize and received further training. For years he had a downtown office in the former State Bank of Freeport building before opening the Freeport Eye Clinic at 1110 S. Park Blvd. His memberships included First Presbyterian Church, Stephenson County Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society, American Medical Association, Illinois Society of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons. He was also a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He was past chairman of the Stephenson County Cancer Society. Born January 13, 1911 in Freeport , he was the son of Henry and Kate (Lentz) Kortemeier. He married Lois C. Coon October 31, 1936 in Evanston . Surviving are his widow; and two brothers, Clifford Kortemeier of Freeport and Stanley Kortemeier of Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, and one brother. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Douglas Baer, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery . Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Walker Mortuary. The family requests that all remembrances be directed to the memorial fund established for the Norman C. Sleezer Homes for Children. Contributed by Alice Horner VERNON D. KRAHMER , 58, of 18 Greenfield Circle , died Monday, September 24, 1990 at the Veterans Administration Hospital , Tomah , Wisconsin . He was a self-employed contractor who, with his family, developed the Emerald Acres Campground at Pearl City in 1976 and owned and operated the campground until 1984. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the American Legion. He also was a member of Pearl City United Methodist Church . Born July 16, 1932 in Pearl City , he was the son of Irvin and Alma (Endress) Krahmer. He married Judy Munz on May 25, 1958 in Iowa . Surviving are his wife; his mother of Freeport ; two sons, David and his wife, Pam, and Wayne, all of Freeport ; one brother, Donald of Lena; and one grandson. He was predeceased by his father. Cremation will take place. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Emerald Acres Campground, with the Rev, Robert Bush of the Open Bible Church and the Rev. David Decker of Pearl City First United Methodist Church officiating. There will be no visitation. Contributed by Alice Horner JOSEPH AUGUSTUS KREPS - The Lena Star: The community was shocked to learn of the death of J.A. Kreps, one of our aged citizens. The deceased had been in his usual good health until a few days ago, when he took a severe cold which resulted in pneumonia and his death occurred on Tuesday evening about 8 o/clock. J.A. Kreps was born in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, February 12, 1834, and died in Lena, Ill., Dec 6, 1904. At an early age Mr. Kreps went to work in a carriage shop in his native town, and through the faithful discharge of his duties soon became foreman of the shops. He continued in this work until 1863, when on account of the war, he came west and began business in Lanark, Ill. His business was successful and he acquired possession of a fine farm about three miles west of that town. About 27 years ago he traded this farm for what is known as the Wetzel farm two miles west of Lena. During his early residence on this place he conducted a carriage shop in Lena in connection with his farm work. Seeing, however, that more attention should be given to his farm he retired from the carriage business. In his farming he was very successful and he made the place his home until about three years ago when on account of the advanced age of both himself and wife, he came to Lena and purchased the fine home on North Railroad Street known as the Underwood property. Early in life he saw the necessity of living a Christian life and united himself with the German Baptist church and one of the characteristics of his life was that he not only believed in religion but he lived religion; it was manifested in his every day life, publicly as well as privately. His departure robs the home of a loving husband and father, the community of a specimen of model citizenship, the church of a faithful deacon, while the family and friends and community mourn the loss of the deceased, yet for him to depart is gain. He is survived by his wife, (formerly Sarah McCune and to whom he was united in Pennsylvania on Oct 4, 1855) and nine children as follows: Mrs. Jos Rickard, Mrs. Ezra Lutz, Mrs. Geo Lutz, and Mrs. Geo. Sloatman of Lena; Mrs. Geo Smith and Mrs. Geo Bobb of Waddams Grove; Orpha at home, Alfred of Bordulac N.D. and Mrs. Grant Bowman of Lemon, Claif. 2nd Notice The Daily Journal 7 December 1904: J.A. Kreps, one of the old residents, died at his home in this city last night about 8 o’clock, after an illness of four days with pneumonia. Mr. Kreps had been a prominent figure among the Dunkard Brothers of this section, many years. He resided on a farm three miles west of Lena until about two years ago when he moved to Lena. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made as the family is awaiting the arrival of relatives from a distance. 3rd Notice The Gospel Messenger 31 December 1904: Kreps, Bro. Joseph A., born in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, died at his home in Lena, Illinois, December 6, 1904, aged 70 years, 9 months, and 22 days. He united with the Brethren Church early in life, and was elected to the office of deacon about twenty years ago. October 4, 1855, he was married to Sarah McCune, who with one son and eight daughters survive. One daughter preceded him. Funeral services conducted by Bro. Enoch Eby. Albert Myers Contributed by Marie Peer SARAH (McCUNE) KREPS - Lena Star 20 Jun 1910: Mrs. Sarah Kreps passed away at her home on Lena Street at 3 o’clock Sunday morning last after an illness of nearly a week from pneumonia. She was the daughter of William & Nancy McCune and was born at Mercersburg Pennsylvania August 1838. On October 4, 1855 she was united in marriage to Joseph A. Kreps. Mister & Mrs. Kreps came to Galesburg Illinois 46 years ago. After residing there less than a year they removed to a farm near Lanark where they lived 13 years. They removed from there to Louisa where they lived until 7 years ago when they came to this city. M/M Kreps united with the Brethren Church soon after their marriage and were faithful and consistent members until they were called from the “church militant” to the “church triumphant”. Mr. Kreps passed away December 6, 1904. Eleven children were born to M/M Kreps, nine of whom survive. These are: Mrs. Grant Bowman, LA, CA; Mrs. George Lutz, Rigby, ND; Mrs. George Sloatman, Chamberlain, SD; Mrs. George Smith, McConnell, IL; Alfred Kreps, Carrington, ND; Mrs. Joseph Rickard, Lena, IL; Mrs. Ezra Lutz; Mrs. George Bobb; Mrs. Ermine Smith, Lena, IL; There are also 28 grand children and 1 great grandchild. An unusual feature of the case is that Mrs. Kreps was the first of her father’s family to be taken, being survived by three brothers and 3 sisters. These are: Rev. Frank McCune and William McCune of Princeton, Kansas; John McCune of Ft. Madison, Iowa; Mrs. Elizabeth Crandall, St. Joseph, Missouri; Mrs. Kate Wilson, Ottawa, Kansas; Mrs. John Eshelman, Princeton, Kansas. Funeral services took place Wednesday forenoon; short services were held at the home at 10 o’clock. The funeral service was preached at the Brethren Church at Louisa by Rev. P.R. Keltner of Rockford who preached an appropriate sermon from the words found in James 4:14. In the passing of Mrs. Kreps, Lena loses one of her most highly respected and esteemed citizens and the family a loving and devoted mothers. 2nd Notice Gospel Messenger 12 Feb 1910: Kreps, Sister Sarah, daughter of William and Nancy McCune, born at Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, August, 1838, died at her home in Lena, Illinois, after a week’s illness from pneumonia, January 23, 1910, aged 71 years. October 5, 1855, she was united in marriage to Joseph A. Kreps. They came to Galesburg, Illinois, 46 years ago. After residing there less than a year, they moved on a farm near Lanark, Illinois, where they lived thirteen years; then moved on a farm near Lena, where they lived until seven years ago, when they went to Lena. Brother and Sister Kreps united with the Brethren Church soon after their marriage, and were faithful and consistent members until death. Brother Kreps died December 16, 1904 (NOTE: his obituary says Dec. 6). Eleven children were born to this union, nine of whom survive. Sister Kreps was the first of her father’s family to be taken. She is survived by three sisters and three brothers. Services at the Louisa Brethren church by Elder P.R. Keltner of Rockford, Illinois. Txt: James 4:14. Albert Myers Contributed by Marie Peer JOSEPHINE (SCHAUER) KROER dies here on Thursday: Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Josephine K. Kroer, 50, who died Thursday at her home, 831 Oakland ave. She is survived by her husband, Edward; one son, William; four sisters, Mrs. Katherine Jacobs and Mrs. Anne Kerch of Freeport Ill, Mrs. Alice Jackson, Rockford Ill, and Mrs. Elmer Russell, Waukesha; two brother Edward and Albert Schauer of Freeport; four nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. at the Wallace Funeral Home, 705 Arcadian ave, and at 2 p. m. at the First Reformed Church. The Rev. H. G. Settiage officiated and burial was in the Prairie Home cemetery. Josephine, the daughter of Charles Schauer and Regina Schlamp of Freeport, was born May 1888 in Freeport. She married Edward Kroer born 1887 in IL. They were married Oct 1, 1910 in Stephenson Co IL and died Aug 18, 1938 in Waukesha County Wisconsin. Another Obit: (From the Freeport Journal 19 August 1938) - Waukesha Wisc. Aug. 19, 1938 - Mrs. Edward Kroer, 50, died Thursday afternoon at her home, 831 Oakland Avenue. She was a former resident of Freeport and had been in il health for the past four years. She was born May 25, 1888. October 1, 1910 she married Edward Kroer, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Kroer. Surviving are her husband and one son William. Others surviving are Mrs. Edward Jacob and Mrs. Homer Kerch, sisters, and E.L. Schauer and Albert Schauer, brothers, all of Freeport. Two sisters Mrs Arthur Jackson, Rockford and Mrs. Elmer Russell, Waukesha also survive. Her father, Charles F. Schauer preceded her in 1937 and her mother in 1901. Mrs. Kroer received her education in Freeport. Her church affiliation is with the St. John's Evangelical. Contributed by Vinita Lynch Shaw - Waukesha Freeman (Waukesha, Wisconsin) August 24, 1938 WILLIAM KUHNS age 84, of Pearl City passed away from natural causes at the Freeport Memorial Hospital in Freeport on Saturday, May 6, 2006. Mr. Kuhns was born at home in Hanover on September 3, 1921. He married Betty (Gilbert) Kuhns and they had one daughter, Carol Ann on December 29, 1940. He served in the Marine Corp during World War II. He and his second wife, Martha (Parker) Kuhns, along with his sister and brother-in-law, Joe and Betty Pash, operated a large farming operation outside of Stockton, for many years. He also drove bus for the Scenic Stage Line of Hanover. He later married Diane (Tully) Kuhns in 1977. Bill and his brother-in-law, Joe enjoyed stock car racing and had a car that seemed to need repairs after every race. He enjoyed his family, many great fishing trips to Minnesota, and was well known for an unending, great sense of humor. He is survived by his sister, Betty (Joe) Pash of Hanover; his daughter, Carol Ann (Jesse) Bundy of Savanna; his second wife, Martha and his third wife, Diane; his stepchildren, Michael (Peggy) Tully of Lena, and Gina (Jim) Cole of Cedarville; two grandchildren; three step grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four nephews and five nieces. His parents, Orville and Thelma Kuhns; his first wife, Betty; one sister, Geraldine (Gordon) Hatfield; and one nephew, Robert Hatfield, precede Bill in death. A private ceremony for immediate family was held at the Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton, on Monday, May 8, 2006. Bill will be greatly missed by his family and friends. There will be a service at a later date. SALLY ANN KUNDERT age 76 of Monroe, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at U.W. Hospital in Madison following a short illness. Sally was born April 9, 1932, in Freeport, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Ida (Zurbriggen) LaBorde. She graduated from Orangeville High School in 1950 and married Russell R. Kundert on July 28, 1951 at the Orangeville Methodist Church. Sally farmed with her husband in Jefferson Township for many years and they have wintered in Texas since retiring in 1990. She loved spending time with her family, making porcelain dolls, collecting cows and teapots, gardening, and planting flowers. Survivors include her husband, Russell R. Kundert of Monroe; a son, Jeffrey (Dawn) Kundert of Mount Horeb; two grandchildren, Josh Seibel of Mount Horeb and Kimber Seibel of Brookings, S.D.; and two sisters, Florence Evans of Freeport and Alfreda Rusk of Seneca, S.C. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Kim A. Kundert on June 30, 1996; and three brothers, Jack, Dick, and Robert LaBorde. Private family services will be held at the NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME in Monroe with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Monroe. Memorials in Sally' s name may be given to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, memorial program, 8030 Excelsior Drive, Suite 306, P.O. Box 44531, Madison, WI 53717. To sign the guestbook go to www.newcomerfuneralho me.net. Contributed by Ida Maack Recu Surnames A Surnames B Surnames C Surnames D Surnames E Surnames F Surnames G Surnames H Surnames I Surnames J Surnames K Surnames L Surnames M Surnames N Surnames O Surnames P Surnames Q Surnames R Surnames S Surnames T Surnames U Surnames V Surnames W Surnames X Surnames Y Surnames Z