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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.
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 Judy Morgan - "Freeport Journal-Standard", Monday, Nov 20, 1933, page 12, col 2
Contributed by Alice Horner
