ELISABETH (JOHNSTON) YAGER - Memorial service for Elisabeth Yager, 86, former Freeporter, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25, in the all purpose room at Parkview Home. She died Monday, Feb. 6, 1989 at the John Knox Care Center in Lees Summit, Mo., outside of Kansas City. Arrangements are being made by Jeannette Lloyd, Joyce Hirtle, Frances Woodhouse, Sally Dupee, Marjorie Roads and Olge Gize Carlile. Memorials may be made to the Elisabeth Yager Fund and sent to The Freeport Journal-Standard in care of Mrs. Carlile. A memorial remembrance is planned for the Freeport Public Library. For 21 years, from 1948 to 1969, Elisabeth Yager was a reporter and feature writer for The Journal Standard. She came to Freeport from the Jacksonville Journal-Courier, where she was wire editor and feature writer for three years. She taught the first journalism course for the Freeport Community College, how Highland Community College. Active in the Freeport League of Women Voters, the Freeport Branch of the American Association of University Women and Freeport Shakespeare society, she helped spearhead many civic projects in the community. Born Dec. 20, 1902 in Bloomington, Ind., daughter of Harold Whetstone and Eugenia Hinrichsen Johnston, she graduated from Indiana University cum laude in 1923, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Alpha Theta, Theta Sigma Phi and Mortar Board. While a student, she was co-editor of a daily humor column in the Indiana Daily Student, campus newspaper. After graduation, she inspected factories for the Indiana Industrial Board, was an interviewer of skilled and unskilled men in the Indianapolis Free Employment Bureau, and in New York City became assistant personnel manager of the International Telephone and Telegraph Co. After her 13-year marriage ended in divorce, she became copy editor of the Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Company of Indianapolis, before she began newspaper work in Jacksonville. A sister, Mrs. David N. Ross of Lees Summit, Mo., and a brother, William H. Johnston of Sharon, Conn., survive. Three brothers and two sisters died previously. One of her sisters, Miss Mary Johnston, had made her home with Elisabeth in Freeport for 19 years before her death. A family service is planned in Bloomington, Ind., this spring. Her ashes will be buried in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Judy Birdsall & Alice Horner

DANIEL PATRICK YAKOWICZ - 21, of Pecatonica died Sunday, December 11, 1994 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born January 20, 1973 in Park Ridge , he was a son of Robert Louis and Sarah (Kennedy) Yakowicz. Moving to Pecatonica from Lombard, he graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1991. He was employed by Top Notch Supply Company in Pecatonica and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Pecatonica. He was an avid sports enthusiast. Surviving are his parents of Loves park; two sisters, Jodi Lynne Yakowicz of Rockford and Megan Jeanine Yakowicz of Pecatonica; a brother, John Robert Yakowicz of Pecatonica; paternal grandparents Louis and Stephanie Yakowicz of Indian Head Park , and several nieces and nephews. His maternal grandparents, Fred and Eunice Kennedy, preceded him in death. A prayer service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in McCorkle Funeral Home in Pecatonica and Mass will begin at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Sweeney officiating. Burial will be in Irish Grove Cemetery .
Contributed by Alice Horner

CHRISTIAN YARGER , one of the pioneer settlers of Stephenson county, died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. James Askey, near the village of Orangeville, aged 78 years. The death of this good citizen was due to dropsy from which disease he had suffered several times. Mr. Yarger was born in Walker Township, Center County PA. The family being one of the oldest in that state as the first representative of the Yarger family in this country emigrated from Germany and settled in PA prior to the revolutionary war and the father and grandfather of Christian Yarger were both born in the Keystone state. Christian Yarger spent his boyhood days on his father's farm in PA and soon after becoming of age he married Miss Sarah McManigal. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Yarger lived for a time on a farm in Center county, but in the spring of 1865 they emigrated to the west and purchased a farm in Lancaster township, this county, where the deceased was very successful in his chosen calling and had one of the finest farms int he county, well stocked and the buildings are substantial and attractive. Mr. Yarger remained on his Lancaster farm until about two years ago, when he went to live with his daughter, Mrs. Askey where he died. Mr. Yarger was a man of power in his community, and was elected assessor, road commissioner and held other offices. He was a christian in every sense of the word, and belonged to the Second Presbyterian church of this city. Mr. Yarger was the father of eleven children, ten of whom survive him. They are Mrs. Earl Hathaway of Ottawa Iowa; Mrs. James Askey, Rock Grove township; James L. yarger of Freeport; F.R. Yarger of Marysville KS; Thomas M. Yarger of Osceola county Iowa; Wm. C. Yarger of Dakota; Mrs. Frank Baramore of Rock Grove township; Mrs. Julia Hoover of Freeport, H.M. Yarger of Orangeville; Mrs. Geo. Miller of Lancaster township.

Second Obituary: Christian Yarger was born in Center County PA in the year 1819 and died August 7, 1898. He was the last of a family of nine children. He was married to Sarah J. McManigal of Center County PA Nov. 21, 1843, she having died four years ago. He was the father of eleven children, one having died in infancy, three children living in the west and the others in this county. Mr. Yarger was a member of the Presbyterian church and a faithful christian for many years, and was ready when the Lord summoned him to go to his reward. He was always willing to do any christian work, and was a kind and loving father and almost his last words were in prayer. The family returns thanks to the friends and neighbors for their assistance during his illness and death. The funeral was held Tuesday at Youngs' Union church in Lancasater.
Contributed by Laura Evans

SARAH JANE (McMANIGAL) YARGER - wife of Christian Yarger, died yesterdfay afternoon at 3 o'clock. She had suffered from rheumatism for the past twelve years. Death was caused by blood poisoning. She was born February 3, 1821, in Nittaney Valley, Centre county, Pennsylvania, and was in her 73rd year of age. The deceased was married November 21, 1843. She was the mother of eleven children, all of whom are living, except one who died in infancy. Her children were all around her in the last hours except two, Frank R. and T. M. The children are: Mrs M. C. Hathaway, of Ottumwa, IA; Mrs. H. J. Askey and Mrs. Ella S. Barmore, Rock Grove; J. L., Freeport, F. R., Marysville, Kan.; T. M. Sibley, Ia; Mrs. Julia L. Hoover, Rockford; W. C., near Freeport; H.M. and Laura J., at home. Besides the husband and children, she leaves behind a host of friends to mourn her departure. Mrs. Yarger was a daughter of Hugh and Catharine McManigal, and was one of a large family of children only two, of whom are now living. David McManigal, of Hutchinson, Kan., and Mrs. Ella Lower, of California. The funeral will be held Sunday at the residence in Lancaster township at 11 o'clock. Rev. J. D. McCaughtry, of the Second Presbyterian Church will officiate. Mrs. Yarger was lady whom all who knew could not help but love. She was gentle, patient and kind, a true wife and affectionate mother. Her neighbors respected her very kindly because of her many excellent qualities. She was hospitable and looked on the bright side of life, Her children were brought up in a manner to reflect credit upon her teachings and an honor to community in which she lived.
Contributed by Laura Evans January 13, 1894 (from a Freeport Newspaper)

MARY IDA (BOALS) YARGER , 77, widow of the late Austin Yarger, passed away Saturday afternoon at the home of her son, John, of Dakota township. The daughter of Mr and Mrs John Boals, she was born in Buckeye township on August 27, 1856. On January 30, 1879, she was united in marriage to Mr Yarger and spent her married life in Lancaster township until six months ago when she went to live with her son on account of ill health. To this union three children were born, John, Ms Edna Bell, of Cedarville, and Mrs Mary Iserman, who preceded her in death. Mrs Yarger is survived by her son, John, and daughter, Mrs Bell, and a brother and sister, Thomas Boals and Mrs Samuel Bordner, both of Buckeye township. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Dakota Community church, with Rev. Albrecht, of Cedarville, officiating, assisted by Rev. F.J. Langenberg. Burial was made in Silver Springs cemetery.
Contributed by Judy Morgan - "Freeport Journal-Standard", Monday, Nov 20, 1933, page 12, col 2

EMMA E. (WARD) YODER , 1742 S. Highland Ave., died in a local hospital Tuesday. The former Emma Ward was born in Rock Island Feb. 12, 1890, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ward. Her marriage to George Yoder took place in Freeport Dec. 3, 1909. He died June 22, 1951. She had lived in Davis for 24 years and came to Freeport two years ago to live with a daughter. She had lived in Stephenson County 68 years. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Alice) Pfeiffer, with whom she lived; Mrs. Genora Oppold, Stockton; Mrs. LeRoy (Jeannette) Schlegel, Beloit, Wis.; Mrs. Thelma Giuffre, Freeport; two sons, Eff amd Wayne, both of Freeport; 35 grandchldren; 52 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Heck, Freeport. In addition to her husband, a daughter and three sons died previously. Service will be in the Walker Mortuary at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Donald T. Olson, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Contributed by Dean McMakin at Find-A-Grave

GEORGE DANIEL YODER , 66, died in a Freeport hostital Friday morning after a several weeks illness. He lived at 625 North Hardin avenue. Mr. Yoder was born in Freeport Oct. 17, 1884 and was educated in Freeport schools. He was employed by the Illinois Central railroad company for many years before retiring four years ago. He was married to Miss Emma Ward. Survivors include five daughters and three sons, Mrs. Alice Pfeiffer and Mrs. Genora Oppold, both of Stockton, Mrs. Jeanette Schlegel, Rockton, Mrs. Gladys Schoenhardt and Mrs. Thelma Giuffre, and Paul, Eff and Wayne Yoder, all of Freeport. There are 22 grandchildren. A sister and two brothers also survive, Mrs. Vera Koboldt and Glenn Yoder, both of Freeport, and Floyd Yoder, Detroit, Mich. Two sons, Irving and Glenn Daniel Yoder, Jr. preceded him in death. Service will be held at the Walker mortuary at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Rev. V. Edward Birch, pastor of First Methodist church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Oakland cemetery.
Contributed by Dean McMakin at Find-A-Grave

GLENN WILLIAM YODER , 55, of 423 N. Trunck Ave., died suddenly about 5 p.m. Saturday while visiting at his farm, half a mile west of Freeport, on Route 20. His death was due to a heart attack. He was born in Freeport, July 25, 1898, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Eff Yoder. He was educated in Freeport schools. His marriage to Mildred Knauff took place Nov. 11, 1920. In addition to his widow, he is survived by a son and two daughters, Dale Yoder and Mrs. Richard (Jeanne) Baker, both of Freeport; Mrs. Lowell (Marion) Reed, Joliet. A sister and a brother also survive, Mrs. Vera Koboldt, Freeport; and Floyd Yoder, Flint, Mich. His parents died previously. For 35 years he had been employed as a car inspector by the Illinois Central Railroad in Freeport. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Walker Mortuary. The Rev. Paul Bloomquist, pastor of Embury Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery.
Contributed by Dean McMakin at Find-A-Grave

IRVING HENRY YODER , 31, Switchman, Killed In Wallace Yards Irving H. Yoder, 31, of 630 North Hardin avenue, a switchamn for the Illinois Central railroad, was killed at 11:55 o'clock last night in Wallace yards. According to officials of the railroad, Yoder had stepped between freight cars to adjust a coupling, when an engine at the other end of the tracks shoved cars against him, knocking him down and causing the wheels of cars to pass over his body, cutting off his left leg near the ankle, and his left arm. These and other injuries resulted in his death before medical aid could be summoned. With him at the time of the fatality but not eye-witnesses of the accident, were Bernard J. Deery, foreman, and H.J. Blehinger, a helper. The body was taken to the Eichmeier & Becker funeral home. Mr. Yoder had been employed by the Illinois Central as a switchman for the past 7 1/2 years. Irving Henry Yoder was born in Freeport, June 5, 1913, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Goerge Yoder. He was educated in Freeport schools and was united in marriage to Mable Cummings Oct. 12, 1933. Besides his wife he is survived by his parents, four step-sons, five sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Alice Pfeiffer, Mrs. Genora Oppold, Stockton; Mrs. Jeanette Schlegel, Mrs. Gladys Schoenhardt, Mrs. Thelma Giuffre, Paul Yoder, Beloit, Wis.; Sgt. Eff L. Yoder, Pfc. Wayne Yoder, both serving overseas. One brother preceded him in death. He was a member of the Moose and of the B. of R.T.
Contributed by Dean McMakin at Find-A-Grave

MABEL (RABENBERG) YODER , 630 N. Hardin Ave. died in a local hospital early today after a long illness. The former Mabel Rabenberg was born in Forreston Jan. 16, 1897, the daughter of George and Mary Rabenberg. She was married in Allen Cummings in 1914. She was married to Irving H. Yoder in 1933. He was killed in an accident in 1944. Survivors include two sons, Wayne L., Freeport, and Robert, Chicago; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Castle of Forreston, Mrs. Annabelle Marsden and Mrs. Mary Heon, both of Janesville, Wis.; and three brothers, Reuben of Haldane, John of Polo and Lester of Beloit, Wis. Service will be in the Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Saturday. Rev. H.R. Zager, pastor of First Evangelical United Brethren Church, Forreston, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

MARJORIE YOUNG , 101, of Freeport died Sunday, September 13, 1998 at Parkview Home. Daughter of Oliver W. and Ada (Hunt) Griffith, she was born July 28, 1897 at Ashton. On October 6, 1923 she and Clarence P. Young were married in Ashton. Her husband, a prominent businessman and civic leader in Freeport , died previously. After graduating from Cornell Academy at Mount Vernon , Iowa , she attended Cornell College for two years, transferred to the University of Illinois and received her degree in 1919. Prior to her marriage she was a history teacher at Freeport High School . Her memberships included First Presbyterian Church in Freeport , Women’s Guild of the church, Shakespeare Literary Society, and Amity Society, both of Freeport , and Daughters of the American Revolution. Surviving are three daughters, Mary E. (Leslie) Baylor of Rapid City, South Dakota, Janice E. (Edward “Ted”) Stowell of Marco Island, Florida, and Barbara G. (Jack) Swidler of West Bloomfield, Michigan; nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, three sisters, and her husband. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens . Officiating will be the Rev. Carol Shaffer of the church. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Walker Mortuary. The family suggests memorial donations be made to First Presbyterian Church of Freeport, or to a charity of choice.
Contributed by Alice Horner

FRED R. YOUNG , 91, a resident of Stephenson Nursing Center, died there Friday following a long illness. (His date of death was December 28, 1979.) He was employed by the City Park Board. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion. Born March 24, 1888 in Freeport, he was the son of Fred J. and Rose (Ellis) Young. Surviving is one brother, Clarence P. Young. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at City Cemetery with the Rev. William H. Blomberg, pastor of Embury United Methodist Church, officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary.
Contributed by Alice Horner

S. MILDRED YOUNG , 105, a 29-year resident of Parkview Home, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1995 at the home. After graduating from the School of Nursing at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., she held several nursing positions in California and Iowa before coming to Freeport. Here she worked 20 years as a registered nurse for Freeport Amity Society, retiring in 1950, and served Stephenson County as school nurse. She maintained her membership in the Chapter BE of PEO, an educational, philanthropic organization of women, since 1912, when she joined the organization, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Freeport. Born July 25, 1890, in Marshall County, Iowa she was a daughter of Thomas P. and Mary A. (Winslow) Low. She and William James Young were married June 24, 1916. He died Aug. 27, 1966. She is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by five sisters. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Parkview Home with Dr. Gerald Robey of the home officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. Saturday to time of service at Parkview Home. A memorial fund has been established for Parkview Home. Walker Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WALTER J. YOUNG , 68, a lifelong resident of Freeport, and former local business man, died suddenly at a local hospital early today. Mr. Young was taken ill yesterday morning and removed to the hospital suffering from an intestinal obstruction. He resided at 430 West Main Street. Funeral services will be conducted at the First Methodist Church at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Herbert T. Chenoweth, pastor, will conduct the services and internment will be made at Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the Eschewer & Becker funeral home, West Stephenson Street until 11 o’clock Friday morning. The casket will be open at the church from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Young was born in Freeport Sept. 21, 1871, the son of Walter S. and Amelia Young. He received his education here and for a number of years was employed at the Brown and Dollmeyer book store. Later he established a similar business on East Stephenson Street. After discontinuing business he entered the employ of the Stover Manufacturing & Engine Company as shipping clerk and served in that capacity for many years. He never married. He was an active member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church and served as secretary of the board of stewards. He is survived by one brother, Harry F. Young, Chicago; and a cousin, William E. Briggs, Freeport.
Contributed by Alice Horner

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