O B I T U A R I E S
Whiteside County Illinois

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ANNA BRYSON , 81, passed away in her home 604 First avenue at 8:45 a.m. Saturday. She had been in failing health for some time but did not become seriously ill until a week ago. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Trouth funeral home, with Rev. Claude E. Cummins of the First Christian church in charge. Interment will be in Bethel cemetery, Milledgeville. Friends may call at the Trouth funeral home where the body rests. Mrs. Bryson was born Oct. 20, 1859, in Indiana. She moved to Sterling Dec. 17, 1917, from Clyde township four miles northwest of Coleta. Her husband, Jesse Bryson preceded her in death Feb. 24, 1905. Ten children survive their mother; Clarence Bryson, Mrs. Ira Johnson, Mrs. Belle Barthel, Mrs. Ross Peugh, Mrs. Hazel Winke (should be Winkey) and Mrs. Fay Mott, Sterling; J.P. Bryson, Mooreheard, Minn; Mrs. Hanford Bushman, Milledgeville; Mrs. George Myers, Lanark and Mrs. Fred Harrington, Rockford. She also leaves a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ben Bryson of Millegeville, a sister Mrs. Clarissa Byerly of Verdon, Neb, 22 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by one son, Ben Bryson in 1937 and one grandson Glenn Braid in 1928.
Contriubted by Margaret Mangers from the Feb 11, 1941 Sterling Gazette

CLARENCE JACKSON BRYSON , 77, of 1107 1st Ave., Sterling, passed away at 5:30 a.m. today (July 24, 1957) in Community general Hospital where he had been a patient three days. The body rests at the Allen Funeral Home where friends may call after seven o’clock this Wednesday evening. Funeral rites will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home by the Rev. J F Eshbaugh of the West Jordan First Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery.Clarence J Bryson, son of Jesse and Anna Bryson, was born June 24, 1880, in Clyde township, Whiteside county. He had spent his entire life in this area and for many years was a cattle buyer for the Horn and Morath Meat Co. On March 23, 1905, Mr. Bryson was united in marriage to Gerardine Johnson by the Rev. C W Marlowe of Coleta. He is survived by his widow, five sisters and one brother, Mrs. Belle Barthel of Moline, Mrs. Ross (Suzanna) Peugh of Sterling, Mrs. Myrtle Bushman of Bradenton, Fla., Mrs. Hazel Manning and Mrs. Fay (Floxie) Mott of Sterling and Pearle Bryson of Moorhead, Minn. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. Preceding Mr. Bryson in death were one brother Ben and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Johnson, Mrs. Bertha Braid and Mrs. Jessie Myers.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the July 24, 1957 Sterling Daily Gazette

DAVID BRYSON - David Bryson, Civil War veteran who formerly lived in Hastings , died at Sioux Falls , S. D., Sunday, according to work received here today. He was 95 and was believed to be the oldest of Civil War veterans claiming Adams County as his home. He was state commander of the Grand Army of the Republic in 1927 and was active for years in the Silas Strickland post here. The body was to arrive in Hastings this afternoon, accompanied by his granddaughter, Mrs. W. A. Gil. Funeral services will take place at the First Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon, beginning at 2 o’clock. Burial will be at Parkview. Members of the Hastings lodge of I.O.O.F. will officiate at the grave and are asked to meet at the Odd Fellows Hall at 1:30 o’clock. Mr. Bryson was a member of the lodge. Dr. A. V. King of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate at the funeral.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Hastings ( Neb ) Daily Tribune January 30, 1939 (David was the son of Thomas and Susannah Walker Bryson )

DENA W. (JOHNSON) BRYSON of 1009 1st Ave. , Sterling , died Tuesday (7 July, 1964) morning in the Colonial Acres Rest Home at the age of 87. Dena Bryson was born in May of 1877 in Genesee township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Johnson. She was united in marriage to Clarence J. Bryson, March 23, 1905, at Coleta by the late Rev. C. W. Marlowe. She spent her entire life in this area. she was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Jordan and The Ladies Aid. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Woessner of Sterling ; one brother, Fred Johnson, of round Grove and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents; husband, Clarence Bryson, July 24, 1957; one brother Henry and one sister, Mrs. Anna Wolf. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 at the First Lutheran Church of Jordan with Rev. Howard Scharr, pastor, officiating with burial in the Maple Ridge Cemetery . Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling after 2 p.m. Wednesday until noon on Thursday with the body will be taken to church to lie in state until the hour of services
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the 7 Jul 1964 Sterling Daily Gazette

EARL F. BRYSON 72, of 1709 11th Ave., Sterling, died April 23, 1994, at CGH Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Gary Jaeckle, pastor of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery, Polo. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Earl was born April 23, 1922, in Sterling , the son of Harry and Eleanor (Drehmer) Bryson. He served in the US Army Air Corps during World War III. He was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire in the 25 inch mill. He retired in 1983 after 29 years. He was a member of the Polo VFW. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Victoria) Farrell of Oregon and Mrs. David (Kandy) Miller of Sterling; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers -- Apr 25, 1994 Daily Gazette
*** Correction: In obituary of Earl F. Bryson, 4/23/94 - Survivors omitted were wife Betty of thirty six years. They were married on February 21, 1958. several nieces and nephews. Parents, two brothers & two sisters preceded him in death. (May 17, 1994 Daily Gazette)

ELEANOR (DREHMER) BRYSON , 38, of Polo, formerly of Prophetstown, died at 2 a.m. today enroute from her home to the Dixon hospital. She had been ill for some time from a complication of diseases and for the past week her condition was serious. Funeral arrangements are not completed. The deceased was born in Prophetstown in 1900, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Drehmer. She was married November 29, 1919 at Prophetstown. The family had lived in and near Polo for 12 years. Besides her husband and father, Mrs. Bryson leaves one daughter, Marjorie and three sons, Earl, Delbert and Robert, all in the home. She also has one brother, William Drehmer of Grand Detour. Her mother died seven years ago.

ETTA M. BRYSON , prominent Rock Falls physician, which occurred shortly before noon today comes as a shock to the entire community, where she was beloved by all who know her. Arrangements for the funeral have not been made, awaiting the arrival of a sister, Miss Eleanor Bryson, of Minot, N.D., who is expected this evening. The remains will probably be taken to the home in Lake Crystal, Minn., for burial. Last Sunday the doctor was taken ill and removed from her apartment in the Geyer building down town, to the A. M. Battles residence on Third avenue, where she passed away. For the past two days Dr. Bryson’s condition had been very critical, her illness having developed into pleuro-pneumonia. This morning she became dangerously ill, and a trained nurse was summoned to her bedside. She was conscious until her last breath and bravely fought for her life, which ebbed away at exactly 11:50 o’clock. A sister, Miss Martha Bryson was called from her home in Lake Crystal, Minn., yesterday, and arrived this morning on an early train. The other survivors in the family are Miss Eleanor Bryson of Minot, N.D., Mrs. James Frank of North Dakota, and a brother, James Bryson of Good Thunder, Minn. The parents preceded the doctor in death a number of years ago. Dr. Bryson came to Rock Falls about 14 years ago, from her home in Lake Crystal, Min, and opened an office in the Geyer building above the Daggett drug store. Immediately she began her medical practice and soon became prominent as a physician in this community. Her lovable personality and keen sense of humor attracted many friends to the doctor, all of whom are saddened by her loss. The doctor was a woman of frail stature but always seemed to be in the best of health, never complaining and always ready to care for the sick at any time of day or night. She was treasurer of the Rock Falls chapter of Eastern Star at the time of her death, which office she had held for several years.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the December 20, 1928 Sterling Gazette

FRANKLIN PERLE BRYSON - Former Resident of Hume Meets His Death at Mason City, Iowa
P. Frank Bryson received an injury in a runaway last Friday which resulted in his death Sunday morning at 3o’clock. The secretary of the Mystic Workers of this city received a communication this morning in which the following facts were told. Mr. Bryson’s team ran away with him throwing him out and breaking some of the vertebrae in the back of the neck and also causing other injuries which resulted in paralysis of the lower part of the body from the heart downward. Arrangements were made to operate upon the injured man Sunday but death came too soon. Mr. Bryson and his family were former residents of Hume township and are quite well known in this city. They removed form here to Mason City a few months ago. Mr. Bryson was a farmer in the neighborhood of thirty-five years of age. He has many fiends in this vicinity that are pained to hear of his sudden and untimely death. No word has yet been received regarding the Funeral arrangements. Mr. Bryson held an insurance policy in the Rock Falls lodge of Mystic Workers.

2nd Obit Notice:
Frank Bryson, formerly of Hume who was fatally injured in a runaway near Mason City, Iowa, Friday, and died from the effects of the accident Sunday afternoon, was buried this afternoon at 1o’clock at his late home, the remains being interred in the Mason City cemetery. Mr. Bryson moved from Hume to a farm near Mason City about three months ago. Friday afternoon while working with a team the horses ran away, throwing him from the wagon resulting in breaking a vertebra of his neck, also causing other injuries which resulted in paralyzing the body. He was about thirty-five years of age and was married. He has numerous relatives in this vicinity and was a member of the Rock Falls lodge of Mystic Workers. June 29,1903 from Cemetery records
Contributed by Margaret Mangers

GERALDINE (JOHNSON) BRYSON , of 1009 1st Ave., Sterling, died Tuesday morning (7 July 1964) in the Colonial Acres Rest Home at the age of 87. Dena Bryson was born in May 1877 in Genesee township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Johnson. She was united in marriage to Clarence J. Bryson, March 23, 1905, at Coleta by the late Rev. C. W. Marlowe. she spent her entire life in this area. she was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Jordan and The Ladies Aid. She was preceded by her parents; husband, Clarence Bryson, July 24, 1957; one brother, Henry and one sister, Mrs. Anna Wolf. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 at the First Lutheran Church of Jordan with Rev. Howard Scharr, pastor, officiating with burial in the Maple Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling after 2 p.m. Wednesday until noon on Thursday when the body will be taken to church to lie in state until the hour of services.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the July 7, 1964 Sterling Daily Gazette

HARRY B. BRYSON , 81, of Polo, passed away this morning (01 Oct 1968). Funeral services will be held Thursday Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Benson-McNabb Funeral Home, the Rev. Len Huff of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church officiating, with burial in Fairmount Cemetery . Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday between 7 and 9 p.m. Harry Bryson was born Dec. 27, 1886, in Sterling , the son of Thomas and Laura Bryson. He married Eleanor Drehmer in 1919 in Sterling . He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Walter Brunke of Chicago , Mrs. Bernard Staelens of Thomas, Mrs. Charles Kness of Polo; two sons, Earl of Sterling and Delbert of Polo; 31 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife in 1937, three sisters and three brothers.
Contributed by Margaret Bryson from the 01 Oct 1968 Sterling Evening Gazette

HELEN E. BRYSON , 81, 703 E. Buffalo, Polo died July 12 in Polo Continental Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. Born Sept. 12, 1903 in Sterling to Samuel and Alma Schilling. Married Ben Bryson April 18, 1933 in Sterling. He preceded her in death. Member of the Milledgeville Eastern Star and the Milledgeville Grange. Survivors include a daughter, Marie Baylor, Milledgeville; son Arlyn Bryson, Polo, Leland Bryson and Donald Iler both of Milledgeville; sister Ruth Kradle, Polo; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Milledgeville. A memorial has been established.
July 12, 1985 written on obit - Contributed by Margaret Mangers

ISAAC BRYSON of Emerson, who has been ill for several years of asthma, succumbed to the disease, combined with old age, last evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. David Pittman. It will be remembered that the deceased was a brother of Mrs. George Vinson, who was burned to death a few weeks ago while saving her brother. Mr. Bryson from fierce flames with enveloped the home. Mr. Bryson was living at the Vinson home at the time, and when the fire broke out was carried from the house by Mrs. Vinson. The deceased was a man of seventy-two years had been a resident of this county. Since the death of his wife thirteen years ago, he had made his home with relatives. He was born in eastern Pennsylvania and when very young emigrated west with his parents, to this county where he has resided ever since. When a young man he was married to Miss Pittman of Emerson, and of this union four children were born, tow sons, John of this city, and Warren Bryson of western Iowa, and two daughters, Mrs. Henry Partridge of North Hume, and Mrs. Charles Dickey of Round Grove. He also leaves the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. David Pittman, of Emerson, and Mrs. Laura Fisher of Montmorency, and David and Benjamin of Iowa, Henry of Oklahoma, and Thomas Bryson of this city. The funeral service will be held in Emerson church on Sunday forenoon at 10 o’clock, and interment will be made in the Hickory Grove cemetery.
Obit Dated Friday April 13, 1907 - Contributed by Margaret Mangers

JESSE BRYSON , who was injured in a runaway sometime ago, died at his farm four miles northwest of Coleta Friday morning after a more recent illness lasting but two days. The news of Mr. Bryson's death will be received with surprise and regret by his many friends in Whiteside county. The causes leading up to his death are almost tragic in, their character and makes the case a particularly sad one. On Monday he had business in Milledgeville and drove to that city. The roads were very rough and he had a very difficult time and as a result of his trip suffered a rupture. Tuesday this bothered him considerable and inflammation set in, so that by that night he was very ill. Prompt medical attention was secured, but in spite of all that could be done, he grew rapidly worse and passed away at ten' o'clock. Jesse Bryson was born in Whiteside county Jan. 7, 1853. He bas been a hard working farmer all his life and as a result of his labors owns a nice farm and was highly respected by all his neighbors. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and several children. The funeral services were held Sunday at the Coleta Christian church. Interment in Bethel cemetery.

JOHN BRYSON - At the age of 63 years, 3 months and 13 days John T Bryson passed away at the Clarinda (Page Co., Iowa ) hospital Tuesday evening at eight o’clock, and the funeral will be held from the residence in this city (Clarinda) Friday forenoon at ten o’clock. Deceased was born in Mancaster county, Pennsylvania, was married to Miss Margaret Annie Lane at Roxabell, Ohio, January 26, 1871, and they at once settled on a farm south west of Villisca. To them was born a son Fred, who resides at Bozeman , Montana . The wife and mother died May 2, 1896, and March 6, 1901, Mr. Bryson was married to Mrs. Alice Greenlee, who survives him and who has the sympathy of many friends in her bereavement. Deceased was one of the “boys in blue” being a member of Company A, 34th Illinois regiment and served four years. He has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1861 and was a man of good standing in the community.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - There is no date on this obit. It was given to me by Mildred McClelland of Iowa (NOTE: John Bryson son of Thomas & Susannah (Walker) Bryson was born in Lancaster Co., PA, John and Margaret were married in Whiteside Co., IL. Margaret was born in Rosabell, Ross Co., OH, John died 13 Jan 1905)

JOHN BRYSON a resident of this community until about four years ago, was found dead at Argentine, Kan., Sunday morning, according to word received here Monday by his sister, Mrs. Emma Partridge. No details of his death were contained in the telegram. Besides Mrs. Partridge, he is survived by one brother, Warren Bryson, of Davenport. His wife preceded him in death. He had lived in the vicinity of Como for many years. It is thought the body will be brought back for burial services but no definite word has been received.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the April 1, 1931 Sterling Daily Gazette

MRS. JOHN BRYSON aged 56, who had been an invalid for the last three years, passed away at 4:30 o’clock Friday at the late home in Como. Mrs. Bryson suffered a stroke of paralysis several years ago, but the direct cause of death was cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Bryson was born in Boone, Ia., and came here in infancy with her parents and had since been a resident of Whiteside county. Besides the husband, five daughters survive. They are Mrs. Samuel Fee of Prophetstown, Mrs. I C Burger of Polo, Mrs. Ray Morris of Nebraska, Mrs. James Morris of Sterling and Mrs. Otto Warner of Iowa. Definite arrangements for the funeral have not been made.

2nd Notice:
The funeral of Mrs. John Bryson of Como will be held from the St. John’s Lutheran church at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, rev. E C Harris, the pastor, conducting the rites. Burial will be at Riverside.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Sterling Gazette November 23 & 24, 1923

LAURA LORETTA (TOMS) BRYSON , passed away this morning at 2:45 o’clock at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Janvrin of 609 First Ave. The body was removed to the Wood’s funeral home. Funeral arrangements have not been announced, pending word from a daughter who resides in the west. Tentative plans are for Monday afternoon. Mrs. Bryson made her home with her daughter for a number of years. She had been enjoying very good health until a few days ago when she complained some of not feeling quite herself. Christmas Day she ate a very good dinner but later Christmas night she informed her daughter that she felt quite ill and a physician was called. She passed away early this morning.
Obit Dated Saturday Dec. 26, 1936

2nd Obit:
The body of Mrs. Thomas Bryson, who passed away early Saturday morning, will be removed to the home of her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Janvrin at 609 First Ave. today and Tuesday mooring will be returned to the Woods Funeral Home, from which services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Obit Dated Monday Dec. 28, 1936 - Contributed by Margaret (Wilson) Mangers

MARY JANE (FITZGERALD) BRYSON - A telegram was received in Sterling yesterday for M. B. Fitzgerald, of Avenue C, announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. David Bryson, of Hastings, Nebr. Mrs. Bryson was formerly Miss Mary Fitzgerald, a well known Sterling resident. The telegram was forwarded to Mr. Fitzgerald, who was recently called to Chicago by the serious illness of his brother James Fitzgerald. Mrs. M.B. Fitzgerald is also in Chicago with her sister, Mrs. James Fitzgerald is also in Chicago with her sister, Mrs. James Fitzgerald, who is quite ill with pneumonia. Both patients remain in about the same condition as on account of their illness Mr. Fitzgerald will be unable to attend his sister’s funeral.

Death Notice - Death of Mrs. Bryson – Mrs. Mary J. Bryson, aged 76, died at the home in this city at 2:45 p.m., Sunday. Deceased was the wife of Judge David Bryson. She has been an invalid for several years past. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. George Newell with a large gathering of friends and neighbors present to manifest their sorrow and sympathy. (March 26, 1920 Adams County Democrat , Hastings , NE)
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - March, 23, 1920 Sterling Gazette (Mary Jane Fitzgerald Bryson wife of David Bryson they were married 25 Oct 1866, Morrison, Whiteside, IL)

NELLIE M. (BUSHMAN) BRYSON , 84, 216 13th St., North Moorhead, Minn., died Sunday morning, July 4, 1976 at St. Ansgar Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grace United Methodist Church, Moorhead with the Rev. Calvin Peterson officiating. Nellie Bushman was born at Coleta on March 26, 1892 (daughter of Harlem and Lucinda (Morden) Bushman). She was married to Jess Pearle Bryson on Nov. 22, 1911 after which the couple farmed in Illinois for eight years, prior to moving to a farm south of Moorhead, Minn. in 1920. They farmed there until 1942 when they retired and moved to Moorhead. She is survived by her husband; three children, Mrs. Robert (Leveta) Scott of Borup, Minn., Harlem W. of Moorhead, Minn., and David P. of Herman, Minn.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Three brothers, one sister and her parents preceded her in death
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Jul 8 1976 Sterling Gazette

SOPHIA (SEIDEL) BRYSON Sophia Seidel was born near Emerson, Illinois, September 10, 1868, and died at the Invalid’s Home, Wallace Street, Sterling on Friday morning, November 23, 1923, aged 55 years, 2 months, and 13 days. She was the daughter of Fredrick and Elizabeth Seidel, the former passed away in death on June 9, 1911, at the age of 74 years, while the mother has been an invalid at the Invalid’s Home Wallace Street. For several years both mother and daughter occupying the same room for a time. It is rather a remarkable coincidence that Mrs. Bryson death occurcurring, on the 11th anniversary of her marriage to John Bryson, Nov. 23, 1912. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband, five daughters, four brothers, two sisters and thirteen grandchildren and a large number of friends. the daughters are Mrs. Florence Burger, of Polio, Ill; Mrs. Agnes Fee, Prophetstown, Ill; Mrs. Mamie Morris, Schuyler, Nebraska; Mrs. Ada Morris who could not be reached by telegram, reported as being in Winnaipeg, Canada, and Mrs. Hazel Borner of Council Bluffs, Iowa. One daughter, Mrs. Irene Green, preceded her mother in dearth three years ago. The names of the surviving brothers are; Dick and Diller, of Sterling, and Charles and John Seidel of Boone, Iowa. The sisters are; Mrs. Ida Hutton, Chicago; and Mrs. Kate Pittman, Scrantin, Iowa. On sister died in infancy and two brothers. Kaley at age 12 years, and Dewey, October 24, 1918 at the age of thirty-three. Mrs. Bryson has lived in this vicinity with the exception of a few years in Ottumwa, Iowa, all of her life, when she united with the U.B. church. Three years ago she was the victim of a stroke of paralysis, which left her in a helpless condition, and was no doubt the cause of that incurable malady which caused her death. She suffered greatly and yet under it all she was patient. Her husband testifies that she was a true wife and the daughters declare she was a kind and loving mother. She lived a life in which there were many trials and many we now believe she had entered that Eternal Rest.
Contributed by Margaret Manger - November 28, 1923 Sterling Gazette

THOMAS BRYSON - Our deceased brother, Thomas Bryson, who departed this life March 1, 1921, was born in Sterling, Ill. On Feb. 11, 1855. His parents came to this city from Lancaster Co., PA. On April 3, 1853. He was raised and has lived here in this vicinity all his life. A year ago the family moved here from Prophetstown. With the bereaved widow he leaves to mourn his death remaining children; Mrs. Earl Janvrin of this city, Mrs. Charles Mangers of Cedar Rapids: Harry Prophetstown; and Berton of this city. The following children proceeded in death; Katie Bryson, Eva Woodyatt and one son Edward. He leaves 11 grandchildren who will miss the loving touch of a vanished hand. Two sisters and two brothers also remain, they being Mrs. David Pittman of Emerson; Mrs. A. Fisher of Rock Falls; Henry of Oklahoma and David of Palonia, IA. Saturday March 5, 1921

2nd Obit: Dies of Pneumonia
Thomas Bryson passed away on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at his home at 312 E. 13th St. after two week illness with pneumonia. The funeral service will be at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earl Janvrin, 609 First Ave., Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. J. L. Anderson, Pastor of the Fourth Street Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Obit Dated Wednesday March 2, 1921 - Contributed by Margaret (Wilson) Mangers

WARREN THOMAS BRYSON , 74, who was born north of Sterling and spent a number of years in that vicinity on farms, passed away at the Mercy hospital in Davenport, Saturday. Mr. Bryson had been in failing health for some time, but his condition had been critical but a brief period. Mr. Bryson was married to Catherine Durgan in Sterling in 1898. She preceded him in death in 1912. He was affiliated with the English Lutheran church in Davenport. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joe Bull of Rock Falls; an adopted son, Lieut. Frank McClure of St. Augustine, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Partridge of Rock Falls and Mrs. Charles Dickey; a brother John and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted from the Horrigan funeral home in Davenport, Iowa and interment was in a cemetery of that city. (Jan. 12, 1943 Sterling Gazette) Funeral services of Warner T. Bryson, a former resident of north of Sterling, were attended by local relatives. Among the survivors are a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joe Bull of Rock Falls; an adopted son, Lieut. Frank McClure of St. Augustine, Fla. Preceding him in death were his wife, the former Celia Annerson; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Partridge of Rock Falls and Mrs. Charles Dickey; and a brother John
Contributed by Margart Mangers from the Jan. 13, 1943 Sterling Gazette

WINTHROP E. BRYSON - Funeral services for the late Wintrop E. Bryson, who died at the Sterling public hospital, will be held Friday from the home two miles east of Milledgeville. Dr. William Bell of Milledgeville, and Rev., Mr. Marlowe of Coleta will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel cemetery near Milledgeville.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers /Sterling Gazette Aug. 19, 1937

JAMES A. BULL - Moscow, Idaho, died April 18, 1985 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison on Thursday, at 11 a.m. Interment of the cremains will be at Grove Hill Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Presbyteran Church. They will be given to the Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy (SANE) at 711 G Street, Washington, D.C. 20003 or the Church World Service at 678 Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, New York NY 10445. Jim was born in Morrison on Sept. 25, 1923, the son of James A. and Rinette Abel Bull, who preceded him in death. On Dec 18 1947 he was married to Ruth Troland. He was a 1941 graduate of Morrison High School, the University of Colorado, Union Theological Seminary in New York City, and the University of Iowa graduate school in social work. He was ordained to the Presbyterian ministry in 1948, and served Presbyterian and United Church of Chirst churches in New York City, Connecticut, Colorado and Arizona. In recent years he was a social worker at Whitman County Mental Health Center, Pullman, Wash., until his retirement in 1962. He was active throughout his life in efforts to promote peace and social justice. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, two sons, Lon of Amherst, Mass., and Michael of San Francisco, one daughter, Suzanne of Moscow; three grandchildren; two brothers, Wilson W. and Robert C., and one cousin, Nancy Goodenough, all three of Morrison.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 22, 1985 - Monday pg A4

MARY C. (VEGTER) BULL , 72, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, January 11, 2008, at AngelsGrace Hospice in Oconomowoc, WI. Mary was born May 30, 1935 in Morrison, IL, to George and Pearline (Workman) Vegter. She attended the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. Mary was employed with General Electric in Morrison for 28 years. After retiring from GE, she assisted local individuals with home healthcare. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Morrison and she enjoyed spending time tending to her flowers. Survivors include three daughters, Debbie (Mrs. Larry) Stables of Joplin, MO; Dawn (Mrs. Alan) Bohms of Waukesha, WI; and Deanne (Mrs. Keith) Fuller of Dow, IL; eleven grandchildren, Jammie (Mrs. Luis) Nieves, Jake Gowan, Joshua (Neveda) Gowan, Jon (Rhonda) Bohms, Josh (Mary Kay) Bohms, Kevin Fuller, David Fuller, Tonya (Mrs. Jeremy) Wasserburger, Callista Mozes, Adam (Kristy) Anderson, and Matthew (Jessie) Anderson; nine great grandchildren; two brothers, Ron (Dixie) Vegter of Morrion, IL and Jay (Pat) Vegter of Homosassa, FL


MASON BULL , 79, 644 Genesee Ave., Morrison, died Thursday (25 Feb. 1983) in the Skilled Nursing Facility at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday at the First Presbyterian church with the Rev. George McIlrath, officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Visitation is set from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Renkes-Reynolds Funeral Home, Morrison. Memorials may be made to the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute or the American Cancer Society. Mason Bull was born on Mar. 7, 1903 in Redfield, S.D., the son of Roy Taylor and Ida Mason Bull. Reared and educated in Redfield public schools, he attended Staunton Military Academy, Harvard College, and Northwestern University School of Law. On June 3, 1933 he married Kathryn Doyle in Chicago. She preceded him on Dec. 20, 1975. Following graduation from Northwestern he lived in Evanston where he was in the legal department of the Chicago-Milwaukee and St. Paul, Railroad until 1935 when he moved to Morrison to join the law firm of McCalmont and Ramsey. He had been practicing law in Morrison since that time. Currently the firm is Bull, Ludens, Potter and Burch. He was a member of many professioinal and civic organizations including the American College of Trial Lawyers and past president and current member of the Illinois State Bar Association. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jane Bull Weihaupt, Golden, Col., two sons, David, Morrison, and Nicholas, Portland. Preceding him in death were his wife, one son and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 26, 1983 - Friday, pg A6

MYRTLE "BETTY" BULL , 92, of 430 Martin Road, Rock Falls, died April 28, 1992, at Willow wood Health Care Center, Rock Falls, following a short illness. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Allen Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks, pastor of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be at South Elkhorn Cemetery, Milledgeville. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Bull was born Feb. 21, 1900, in Minnesota, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryson. She married Joe Bull on Dec. 23, 1922 in Morrison. He died July 26, 1960. He was a babysitter at the Blackhawk Bowling Lanes. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Ruth McClure of Chattanooga, Tenn.: and her adoptive family, Florabelle Bend, Carol and Jim Fox and family, Pat Detorrice, Tim and Kathy Bend and family, Kathi Nicklaus & family, and Tom Detorrice & family. She was preceded in death by one brother.

Contributed by Margaret (Wilson) Mangers

RAYMOND BULL - A Morrison man was killed and two Franklin Grove youth injured in three auto crashes that occurred in the Dixon area late Thursday (20 October 1955. Raymond Bull, 24, Morrison died as a result of severe head injuries he received in a car-truck collission two miles north of Morrison on Rte 78. A passenger in the Bull auto, Wayne Wagenechdt, Morrison, received a minor nose laceration and the truck driver, Henry Buikema, rural Morrison, escaped injury.

Dixon Evening Telegraph 21 October 1955

ANNA ELIZABETH (SCHICK) BURGER , died at her home two miles east of Penrose in Lee county last night at 9 o'clock from blood poisoning. She has been sick for several years her trouble originating in a sore on her foot which ultimately spread poisoning her whole system. The funeral will be held Sunday at 1:00 o'clock at the late residence and at 2 o'clock at the East Jordan Church. Rev. Groff of Coleta will have charge of the service and the interment will be at the parish burying ground at the church. Annie Schick was born in Pennsylvania and was fifty-nine years old at the time of her death. She came here with her parents when she was about seven months old and has lived near Penrose ever since being one of the old settlers of Jordan and consequently very well known in that vicinity and here. She was married thirty-seven years ago to Mr. Berger, who with his daughter Mrs. Ruth Sivits, survive. Four brothers, Mathias Schick of Jordan, Charles Schick of Hume, George Schick of Marshalltown, Iowa and William Schick of Syracuse, N Y, also survive. The deceased was a member of the W.C.T.U. and was beloved by all who knew her. She has a wide circle of friends from which she will be missed and especially from among the pioneers who have transformed Whiteside from the Prairies to what it is now. (Source: The Sterling Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, 1 June 1901].

Funeral of Mrs. J. Berger - Service Held Sunday at 2:00 O'clock at the East Jordan Church The funeral of the late Mrs. Jerry Berger, who died Friday night was held Sunday. There were short services at the house at 1:30 after which the procession went to the East Jordan church where the services were held at 2 o'clock. The deceased being an old settler and very widely known, the funeral was one of the largest ever held in Jordan for years. There were a number of beautiful floral tributes and Rev. Groff of Coleta preached a very beautiful sermon. The remains were interred in the church yard. The following were the pall bearers: Toby Crator, Enoch Bete, William Straw, John McClarey, Z. Hess and M. Kidder.
Contributed by Charlotte Schick -[Source: The Sterling Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, 4 June 1901].

CHRISTIANA (STARY) BURGER , , after a tedious sickness, died at her home in Jordan, this morning. The furneral will be held at the house on Saturday morning at ten o'clock. Mrs Burger leaves a large family to mourn a loss which never can be filled -- a mothers's place.
Contributed by Mike Hosler - From the Evening Gazette, April 28, 1892

DEBRA BURGER , 22, of 102 Kimbal Street in Tampico, died Saturday evening (Aug 9, 1986) in a motorcycle accident on US 30 west of Rock Falls. Funeral services will be Tuesday (Aug 12) at 2 p.m. in the garland Funeral Home in Walnut with Rev. Dennis Shaw, pastor of the Como Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Debra was born July 16, 1964 in Sterling, the daughter of Lawrence and Karen Thompkins Burger. She graduated from Saulk Valley College as a LPN and had been employed at the Exceptional Care Center in Sterling. The deceased was a member of the Tampico Baptist Church. Survivors include her parents of Tampico; one daughter, Katy Sue Burger at home; one brother, Brian of Tampico; her paternal grandparents, Mrs. Thoris Sharp of St. Petersburg, Fla. and Mr. and Mrs. Laurena Rogers of Summun; her Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompkins of Tampico; also aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Aug 11, 1986 Daily Gazette

ISAAC BURGER , one of the old settlers of Jordan Township, died very suddenly yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. He had been in poor health for three or four years, but of late he had been feeling better. Last Saturday he was at Sterling; upon his return home he had an attack (his heart and kidneys were affected) in his woodhouse. He rallied from this, and yesterday morning felt exceptionally well. He was stricken as stated above, in the afternoon, and dropped over dead. He was 77 years old last December (the 6th). He was born in Columbia county, Pennsylvania; settled in Lee county in 1855 and in the 1855 and in the following years removed to Jordan, where he lived until his death. He leaves a wife and three sons and four daughters. Mr. Burger was well and favorably known, being a worthy citizen. He was comfortably well off and leaves his widow provided for. The children are all married and settled in life. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 3 o'clock p.m. in the White Church, in which church he always took a lively interest. He will be buried in the White Church Cemetery.
Contributed by Mike Hosler - From the Evening Gazette, April 11, 1888

FLORENCE PEARL (CHILDS) BURGER , 1007 Dillon Ave. Sterling, died suddenly at her home Monday evening. The body was removed to the Melvin Funeral Home wher friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday, funderal rites will be conducted at the funeral home at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, with the Rev. Harry E. Shiffer, pastor of the Rock Falls Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Mrs. Burger was born Dec. 24, 1887 in Sterling, a daughter of William and Sophia Bryson Childs. She was married to Irving Burger in Wisconsin in 1904. She was a member of Science Ridge Menonite Church. She is survived by her husband; five daughters, Mrs. Russell Gilbert of Polo, Mrs. Mary Powell of Athens, Ga., Mrs. Walter Nance, Mrs. Arthur Krebs andMrs. William Havener, all of Rock Falls, one son,m Irving Burger of Sterling; three sisters,, Mrs. Agnes McCune, Sterling, Mrs. Earl Reninger, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Mrs. Mamie Heintz, Milwaukee Wis.; 38 granchildren and 18 great grandchidlren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters.
Contributed by Mike Hosler The Gazette April 16, 1957

JESSE JEREMIAH BURGER an old resident of Rock Falls, passed away at five o'clock this morning at his home on Avenue A., after a short illness. He was eighty-one years of age and had been in good health until on Friday of last week. He is survived by two brothers and four sisters besides his widow whom physicians report as being critically ill. His brothers are: Abraham J. Burger of Rock Falls, Lloyd Burger of Dixon, his sisters, Mrs. Christiana Clites of Faragot, Ia., Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts of Freeport, Mrs. Kate Wolcott of Pasadena, Cal., and Mrs. Ad. Jacobs of Sterling. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon. Short services will be conducted at 12:30 from the home and the remains will be then taken to the church at East Jordan where services will be held at two o'clock. Interment will take place in the East Jordan cemetery. Friends are asked to please omit flowers. Other relatives who will be here for the funeral are Mr. and Mrs. Will Shaver of Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of Cortland, Ill.
Contributed by Mike Hosler Daily Gazette February 22, 1921

MELVIN LEROY BURGER , passed away late yesterday afternoon at the family home on the Schrader farm east of town, after an extended illness of leakage of the heart. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock from the home in charge of Rev. W.L. Collin of Fourth Street Methodist church. Burial will be in the White Church cemetery. Mr. Burger has been a resident of this vicinity for many years and has many friends. He is survived by his wife and two small children, Dorothy Mae, age 6 and Lawrence five years old. His father, John Burger and the following brothers and sisters also survive. Isaac Burger of Canada, Mrs. Ida Stern, who resides near this city, Mrs. Luther Ridge of near Dixon, Mrs. Sybl Dempsey of Polo, Mrs. Mayme Gilbert of Polo, Mrs. Dorothy Chrift of near Polo, Mrs. Joe Ganound of Homewood, Illinois and Irving Burger of Jordan township.
Contributed by Mike Hosler Daily Gazette April 4, 1916

SARAH (MENSCH) BURGER an old and respected resident of the town, died on Wednesday morning about 7 o' clock after a lingering illness of several weeks. She was seventy-four years old. The funeral took place at the Union church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The remains were followed to their last earthly resting place by a very large number of her relatives, friends and neighbors. Rev. E. Brown officiated at the funeral and preached an eloquent sermon from the text "And thou shall be missed because thy seat will be empty, 1st Samuel, 20 chapter and 18th verse." Mrs. Burger leaves seven children, three sons and four daughters. Jeremiah, John and Lloyd, Kate Wollcott and Maria Jacobs who live here, and Lizzie Roberts at Freeport. Christy Ann Clites in Nebraska. They were all present at the funeral.
Contributed by: Mike Hosler

ADELIA M. (WALTON) BURKHOLDER , 88, formerly of Sterling, passed away on Friday, Sept. 24, 2004 at Bayshore Pointe Rehab. Cetner, Tampa FL. Mrs. Burkholder was born Sept. 19, 1916, in Rock Falls, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Hauter) Walton. After graduating from Rock Falls High School she adttended Brown Business School in Sterling. She worked in the library at the Sauk Valley Com. College for 30 years, retiring on Sep 1, 1996 and received the college's first "Distinguished Service Award." Active in many Sterling organizations over the years, she belonged to the First Congregational Church and Rock River Country Club, at the time of her death.

Survivors include one sister, Doris (Elmer) Giese of Morris, one son, Joseph (Carol) Burkholder of San Diego; one daughter, Anne (Gerald) Wise of Tampa; four grandchildren, Eric (Julie) Burkholder of Riverton Utah, Elizabeth Wise (Sean) Luebbers of Park City, Utah, James (Bonnie (Wise and Anne Walton Wise of Tampa and five great grandchildren. She was preceded by several brothers and sisters and one grandson, Michael Allen Wise. A memorial service at Ballast Point Par, Tampa with burial at a later date at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling.

CHESTER BURKHOLDER , the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Burkholder of 1208 Fifth street, was found lying on the floor beaten unconscious at about 4:30 a. m. this morning at the service station where he worked. He died at 11:05 a.m. at the Sterling public hospital. The murder weapon, a steel casing roller about two feet in length, that was used to kill Chester Burkholder was found not far from the service station where he was attacked. It appears that someone stopped at the service station and asked him for some oil or something else he needed to get from the back room. When he turned his back to walk into the station, the person grabbed the steel roller and struck him on the head and back. Funeral services will be Tuesday [08/30/1938] at 2:30 p. m. at the Melvin Funeral Home, Rev. Charles L. Brooks, pastor of the Sterling Christian church, conducting the services. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the Sterling Gazette August 27 & 29, 1938

CHRISTIAN BURKHOLDER - A large assemblage of friends of ex-Mayor Christian Burkholder gathered to pay respect to his memory at the funeral services held Friday [01/15/1926] afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the family residence, 510 East Third street. Rev. Arthur W. Barwick, pastor of the first Congregational church, spoke of the valued service given to this community by the long and upright life of Mr. Burkholder. Frank B. Kennedy and Paul Philips sang “Nearer My God to Thee” and “Abide with Me,” favorite hymns of the deceased. Many beautiful floral tributes attested the sympathy of friends. At Riverside cemetery the following pall bearers performed the last service of friendship: Arthur W. Wheeler, LeRoy C. Wheeler, Oliver H. Swartley, William H. Hoofstitler, Jacob J. Ludens and Frank A. Grimes. Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the services were: Charles I. Burkholder, Charlotte, N. C.; Mrs. Harvey Keefer, Lusk, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Homer S. Burkholder, Cedar Rapids, Ia.; W. H. Warburton, Independence, Ia.; George L. Irvine, Kalamazoo, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Luken, West Chicago; Mrs. W. J. Doherty, Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Meyer, Coleta.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds

ELIAS BURKHOLDER - Elias Burkholder, for many years a well known and prominent citizen of Sterling, died Thursday [Tuesday?, 03/12/1907] evening at 6 o’clock at his home at the corner of Thirteenth avenue and east Sixth street. Dissolution was due to the ravages of age. The funeral services will be held Friday [3/15/1907] afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of the deceased. The sermon will be preached by Rev. W. E. Rose, pastor of the First Methodist church. The remains will be laid away in Riverside cemetery. Elias Burkholder was born June 16, 1824, in Parmersville, Lancaster county, Pa., where he attended the country schools and for a number of years was engaged in the commission business at Bird-in-Hand. While in the commission business he studied veterinary medicine and later practiced it for many years. In 1858 he moved to New Vienna, Ind., where he resided for eleven months and practiced his profession, the following year he came to this city where he followed the profession until 1875, when he took up the business of stock dealing and followed that continuously until ten years ago. Mr. Burkholder was married to Marie Blair Nov. 18, 1847, and since 1859 the family has resided in this city. He is survived by his aged wife and three children, ex-Mayor C. Burkholder, Mrs. S. S. Kauffman of Los Angeles, Cal., and Mrs. Mary Lehman of this city. Mr. Burkholder has lived the life of a Christian gentleman. On arriving here Mr. and Mrs. Burkholder became the leader of the first Sunday school class of the church which position he held until 1885. For over thirty years Mr. Burkholder was a member of the official board of the church. Mr. Burkholder as a business man was honest and sincere, and those who came in contact with him in business relations speak highly of him as a man of honor and integrity. As a neighbor he was highly regarded who all who knew him. He was a kind husband and a good father, and the relatives have the sincere sympathy of the community in their hour of sorrow.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Gazette, March 13, 1907

FANNY BURKHOLDER passed away at 6:30 o’clock Saturday [02/10/1934] night at the home of a sister, Miss Catherine Lust, 408 East Seventh street. Mrs. Burkholder collapsed from the shock of the news of the death of a sister, Mrs. Fred L. Parker at Haswell, Colorado, on last Oct. 1, since which time she has been bedfast. Had Mrs. Burkholder lived until May 17 she would have been 71 years of age. She was born in Pennsylvania in 1863. Since the death of her husband in November 1922, Mrs. Burkholder has made her home with her sisters here. One daughter, Olive Marie, wife of Walter Moore of Beatrice, Neb., survives. Four sisters also survive. They are: Mrs. B. F. Hoover of Sterling, Miss Katherine Lust of Sterling, Mrs. Irvin H. Johnston of Portland, Neb., and Mrs. Edward Fowkes of Pickrell, Neb. In addition to Mrs. Parker who died last October, another sister, Lydia Lust, preceded in death July 18, 1927. Funeral services will be held at the home at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. J. L Lobaugh will conduct the rites. Interment will be in the Mennonite cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds / The Sterling Daily Gazette, February 12, 1934, page 10, column 2.

FANNY (GERDES) BURKHOLDER - Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Gerdes Burkholder, 71, who died in Cedar Rapids, Ia., Monday, (17 Nov 1952) will be conducted at the Trouth Funeral Home in Sterling at 2 p.m. Thursday, with Rev. Father H. P. Hilbish, rector of Grace Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Burkholder died at 10 a.m. Monday at her home, 215 First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Ia., following an illness of some duration. She had been a resident of Cedar Rapids the last 45 years. She was born in Sterling Nov. 16, 1881 and received her education in the Sterling schools. On June 9, 1903 she was married to Homer Street Burkholder, with the Rev. J. M. Ericxon, rector of Grace Episcopal church, officiating at the marriage. Surviving are her brother, George W. Gerdes of Sterling; one sister, Louise Connor of White Plains, N.Y. Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 19, 1952 - Wednesday, pg 2

MARIA (BLAIR) BURKHOLDER , widow of Elias Burkholder, passed away this morning at 12:30 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. H. Lehman, after an illness extending over a period of eleven years, although the direct cause of her death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Burkholder had been an invalid of eleven years during which time she received every possible care. During the long years of her illness, she bore it all without complaint. The funeral services will occur Monday [12/08/1913] afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. N. H. Lehman, on Thirteenth avenue. Rev. W. D. Doble will officiate. Her body will be laid away in the Riverside cemetery beside the remains of her husband, who proceeded her to the beyond six years ago. Maria Blair was born in Lancaster county, Pa., on Jan. 22, 1830, and was married in that county to Elias Burkholder on Nov. 18, 1848. In the year 1859 Mr. and Mrs. Burkholder came to this city, and have made this community their home. For many years Mr. Burkholder was one of the leading dealers in live stock in this vicinity. Mrs. Burkholder became a member of the Broadway Methodist church over a half a century ago, and during the many years of her membership in that church, she was a faithful worker, and a true christian woman. It was after she became an invalid that she retired from active duties of church work. Mrs. Burkholder is survived by three children, they being ex-Mayor C. Burkholder, Mrs. N. H. Lehman of this city, with whom she has resided for a number of years, and Mrs. Fred Kauffman of Los Angeles, Cal., also one brohter residing at Lincoln, Neb. In the passing of Mrs. Burkholder to her reward, the sorrowing children lose a kind and generous christian mother, and the numerous friends of the family extend to them their profound and sincere sympathy. Mrs. Burkholder was loved and venerated by all who knew her, and her passing has cast a gloom over a wide circle of friends and acquanitances.

(Funeral) - Mrs. Elias Burkholder, 512 Thirteenth avenue, passed away at 12:30 o’clock this morning. She was 83 years old and has been an invalid for the past 11 years. Funeral services will be held on Monday [12/08/1913] afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence, Rev. Doble pastor of the First Methodist church will officiate. Interment will be at the Riverside cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds / Sterling Gazette

ROYCE BURKHOLDER , of Englewood, Colo., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 31, 1962 following a lingering illness. He was a former resident of this area and the son of Mrs. Belle McDowell of the Polo Road. Mrs. McDowell has been at her son’s bedside for the past 10 days. Funeral rites will be held in Colorado, following which the body is being forwarded to the East Jordan Cemetery for graveside services and burial. Arrangements are not completed. Mr. Burkholder was married to the former Lareese Brown of Walnut who survives. He also leaves a daughter, sister and grandson. Graveside services for Royce Burkholder who passed away Wednesday in Englewod, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday [11/06/1962] by Rev. Robert J. Harman, pastor of the East Jordan church. The ashes will be buried in the East Jordan Cemetery. The funeral was held Saturday in the Boulevard Mortuary in Denver, Colo.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - Sterling Gazette

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