Evening Gazette July 9, 1885
NOLA (BAKER) FLETCHER
, 77, West Park St., Morrison, died (Oct 28, 1984) Sunday morning at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Renkes-Reynolds Funeral home, Morrison, with the Rev. John I. Kilbly of United Grace Episcopal Church, Clinton, Iowa, officiating. Burial will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday. A memorial fund has been established. Nola Opal Baker was born in Jan. 1907 in Clinton, the daughter of Clyde and Eleanora Toedt Baker. She was raised in Lyons. On Feb 20, 1929 she married Glen Fletcher in Clinton. Following marriage they had lived in the Morrison area and had lived at the present address since 1940. Surviving are her husband, Glen, one son, James; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Preceded her in death were three sisters and two brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 29, 1984 - Monday, pg A4
BEULAH (SCUDDER) FLETCHIC
, 75, Sterling Care Center (formerly of Morrison) died May 18, 1989 at Sterling Care Center. There were no funeral services due to the body being cremated. A memorial service was held Mon. May 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lincoln Chapel of Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison. The Rev. Lynn Longenbaugh of the United Methodist Church officiated. Cremains will be buried in the Grove Hill Cemetery. Beulah B. Scudder was born Sept. 19, 1913 in Moline, IL.the daughter of Clair B. and Lucia (Henderson) Scudder Sr. She married Kenneth Fletchic on Jan. 17, 1931. He passed away on May 16, 1972. She was an inspector at General Electric, Morrison for 27 yrs. until she retired in 1975. Survivors include one daughter; Mrs. Charles (Joanne) Fletchic of Rock Falls; one son Donald Fletchic of California10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Clair Scudder of Morrison, and Bernard of Rock Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother; Gerald, and one son in infancy. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.
Contributed by Judy Hook
DONALD KENNETH FLETCHIC
, 67, of Ventura, Calif., formerly of Morrison, succumbed to heart failure Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at a Canoga Park Hospital. He died after an apparently successful four-week battle with pneumonia in ICU at Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura, Calif. Lorenzen Mortuary in Reseda, Calif., was in charge of cremation. Fletchic was born May 25, 1934, in Morrison, to Kenneth and Beulah (Scudder) Fletchic, now deceased.He served in the U S Army from 1957 to 1959. He worked in the Chicago area in the audio-visual field and for many years in designing mechanical and electronic toys that later were sold to large corporations such as Mattel and PlaySkool. He moved to Ventura County 20 years ago from Arizona. Fletchic was a retired electronics engineer and an avid classic car restorer. His favorite car was the Chevrolet Corvair and he boasted owning more than 125 in the past 30 years. He was nationally known as a Corvair authority for his innovative modifications of the vehicle. The immediate past president of Ventura County Corvairs, Fletchic also maintained membership as a past president of Chicagoland Corvair Club, the very first chapter of Corvair Society of America, as well as the Corvanatics group and while in Phoenix, the Cactus Corvair Club.A master mechanic, Fletchic also had been a driver in numerous amateur races and was a pit crew member on a California raceteam. He also was a movie buff and catalogued a collection of nearly 2,000 tapes/discs. Friends remember him for his openness, generosity and sense of humor. He was always willing to help anyone needing technical advice or any other assistance.
Don is survived by his daughter, Syndy (Marcello) DelCarlo, his son, Donald Kenneth Fletchic, and one granddaughter, Jeana DelCarlo, all of Redlands, Calif.: one sister, JoAnne (Charles) Fiorini of Rock Falls; four aunts, Dorothy Scuddder, Miriam (Robert) Wagenecht, both of Morrison, Marguerite Scudder of Ohio and Francis Scudder of Rock Falls; several cousins, Sally Medenblik of Fulton, Margo (Miner) Jildera of Ohio, Becky (Stu) Richter, Doug Jorgensen of Prophetstown, Donna (Hershel) Meyer of Rochelle, Chuck (Rosalind) Wagenecht of Sterling, Steve (Mary Ellen) Wagenecht of Davenport, Iowa, Dorothy (John) Tiesman, Judy (John) Hook and Gene (Gene) Scudder, all of Morrison; and many nieces and nephews scattered about in Illinois. As per his wishes, a memorial is planned for a later date so the family can celebrate his new life in Heaven with his parents, grandparents, many aunts and uncles; his eldest daughter, Leigh-Ann; and a young granddaughter, Kelli "Shorty".
KENNETH L. FLETCHIC
, 61, Of Morrison, IL., a retired construction worker, died suddenly Tuesday, May 16, 1972 at his home. Funeral services were held this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. William Joffe officiating. Interment was in Grove Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were George Stevens, Ray Scudder, Eugene Scudder, Jim Smith , William Blair, and John Tiesman. Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Tiesman were in charge of the flowers. He was born Aug. 20, 1910 in Clyde Township, the son of Frank and Mae Beetle Fletchic. He was reared and educated in the Morrison area where he had lived his entire life.He was married Jan. 17, 1931 in Morrison to Beulah ScudderHe was a member of St. Mary's Church. He is survived by his wife; one son, Donald, of Oak Park, IL.; one daughter, Mrs. Charles ( Joanne) Fiorini of Rock Falls, IL.; his Mother; three sisters, Mrs. B.G. ( Frances) Humphrey of Morrison, Mrs. AL (Mary) Jorgenson of Prophetstown IL., and Mrs. Robert (Miriam) Wagenecht of Sterling, IL. He was precededin death by his father and an infant son.
Contributed by Judy Hook
STELLA MAE (HAMMER) FLETCHIC
, wife of Charles Fletchic of Morrison, passed away at the Morrison hospital at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday as the result of complications following major surgery of three weeks ago.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Reynolds funeral home, with the Rev. P.C. Boyson of the West Jordan Lutheran church officiating. Commital will be in Grove Hill cemetery.
Mrs. Fletchic was born Dec. 20, 1908 in Union Grove township, the daughter of Frank and Belle Hammer. She was married March 6, 1940 to Charles Fletchic of Davenport, Iowa, and their home had been in Morrison since.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her parents of Sterling, three brothers, Grand, Frederick and Gale hammer of Sterling; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Hagerman .....
Contributed by Mike Hosler
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ALBERT FLIKKEMA
:Funeral services for Albert H. Flikkema, aged 78, a native of Fulton, who died early last Wednesday morning in Mount Sinai Hospital at Minneapolis Minn. were held at two p.m. Saturday in the Fay Funeral Home at Fulton. The Rev. Herman Dragt of the Trinity Reformed Church officiated and burial was in the Fulton cemetery.
E.J. Housenga was vocalist, accompanied by J.M. Fay. Serving as the casket bearers were Garrett Sterenberg, Coe VanderEide, Frank Feldt, Henry J. Flikkema, Donald Damhoff and Harry Sterenberg.
Albert Flikkema was born in Fulton on Feb. 20, 1883, the son of Henry and Clara Hoven Flikkema. He was educated in the Garden Plain rural schools and farmed in that area as a young man. He married Miss Gertie Damhoff in Fulton in 1904. She preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 1912. He later farmed near Savanna and went to Minneapolis in 1925, where he had since resided. He was a baptized member of the First Reformed Church of Fulton.
Surviving are a brother, Ben of Fulton, and a sister, Mrs. Jacob Temple of Morrison. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Clara
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers .. Scrapebook in Odell Public Library, Morrison Illinois, page 59
GERTRUDE (DAMHOFF) FLIKKEMA
,died at her home on the corner of Fifteenth avenue and Eighth street Sunday morning, November 24, as the result of a cancer of the breast. A year ago she was taken to Agatha hospital in Clinton, where she submitted to a surgical operation, her medical attendants at the time pronounced it a case of tumor. After some time it appeared in a cancerous form and her physician pronounced it incurable.
Mrs. Flikkema became reconciled and bore her sufferings patiently. She was a woman of an amiable and loving disposition and all regarded her as a kind friend and neighbor.
Mrs. Flikkema's maiden name was Gertrude Damhoff. She was born in Gardenplain thirty-two years ago. After reaching womanhood she came to Fulton with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Damhoff, about twelve years ago in February, 1906, she was married to Albert H. Flikkema, and for four years afterwards they resided on a farm in Gardenplain. Two years ago Mr. Flikkema erected a fine home on Fifteenth avenue, and the following winter with his wife moved to town.
She leaves her husband, one daughter, her aged mother, Mrs. John Damhoff; six sister, Jane, wife of John Feldt of Union Grove; Ellen, who married B. F. Sterenberg and resides in Gardenplain; Anna, wife of John Oostenryk of Union Grove; Katie, who married Jacob Wilkens of Gardenplain; Mary, wife of Clarence Wilkens of Fulton, and Tena at home, and six brothers, Garrett, Hiram, Seba J., Will, Henry and Bernie.
The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock at the house and at 1:30 at the Reformed church, conducted by Rev. M. E. Koster, with burial in the Fulton cemetery.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers
HELEN FLIKKEMA
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DEATH RELIEVES SUFFERINGS OF MISS HELEN FLIKKEMA
Miss Helen Flikkema passed away last Friday afternoon at five minutes past six o'clock in Jane Lamb hospital at the age of Forty-one years and twenty-nine days. She was born in the vicinity of Fulton in 1884.
Her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Flikkema, one sister, Mrs. Jake Temple of Garden Plain, two brothers, Albert of Minneapolis, and Ben of Garden Plain, two nieces and one nephew are left to mourn her departure out of their midst. For about a year and a half she had a very mysterious disease which baffled physicians and surgeons. All was done that could be done for her, but the malady would not submit to human treatment. To the last moment the departed one was conscious. Her last words were, " I wish the Lord would take me." Her prayer was answered very soon, and her wish was gratified. It is comforting to know that the Lord took her to Himself. Him she loved and served. But she will be missed, for she leaves behind, besides her immediate family and relatives, a large circle of friends that had learned to know and love her.
The funeral services were held Tuesday, October 20, at one-thirty at the home of her parents, and at two o'clock in the First Reformed church of which she was a member. Rev. John Steunenberg, the pastor, officiated. The following quartette sang two selections in the church: Mr. and Mrs. Mino Flikkema, Mrs. Roy Sikkema and David Flikkema. The first selection was, "It is Well With My Soul." The following acted as pallbearers: George Strating, Edward Boelkins, Mino Norman, Harry Noord, Hilco Vander Eide, and John Holesinger. Interment was made in the Fulton cemetery.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers
HENRY A. FLIKKEMA
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HENRY A. FLIKKEMA IS ACCIDENT VICTIM
Henry A. Flikkema, who was a resident in this community for many years was a victim of a fatal accident which occurred in his home Thursday evening, December 13. He was preparing to retire and had started to go into the bathroom but by mistake opened the door which led to the basement and he fell the full length of the stairs. He had failed to turn on the lights which was the reason that he made the error.
His grandson, Harold, who attends school here and made his home with his grandfather, was the only other occupant in the home and he went to the neighbors for assistance. The elderly gentleman was taken to the first floor of the home and a physician was called, but death occurred shortly after the accident.
An inquest was held in Fay's undertaking parlors at eleven o'clock Friday Morning, with Coroner C.M. Frye in charge. The jury returned the verdict of accidental death caused by a fracture of the skull from falling down the cellar stairs. The jury was composed of J.E. Burkhardt, William Decker, Fred K. Bastian, Frank Monahan, Harry Post and C.W. Adams.
Henry Albert Flikkema was born June 2, 1850, in The Netherlands, and in 1881 was united in marriage to Clara Hoben, the ceremony taking place in their native country. Three years later, they came to the United States, locating in Fulton. Later they went farming in Garden Plain township and twenty-five years ago retired and returned to Fulton to make their home.
Four children were born to this union, Albert H. of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. Jacob Temple of Garden Plain, Ben H. of Garden Plain, and Helen, who passed away in 1925.
Mrs. Flikkema also passed away before her husband, her death occurring the same year as her daughter's.
Three grandchildren survive also, namely Clara Flikkema of St Paul, Minn., Harold and Louise Temple of Garden Plain.
Mr. Flikkema was a member of the First Reformed church for many years and was a good Christian. He revered and honored God and knew Him in prayer. He loved his Lord.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon in the home and at 2:00 in the First Reformed church. The Rev. G. Van Pernis, pastor of the First Reformed church, conducted the Holland service, the Rev. G. Vander Linden, pastor of the Second Reformed church, preached the English sermon, and the Rev, H. Mollema, pastor of the Trinity Reformed church, had charge of the rites at the grave.
During the Service, Mr. and Mrs. Mino Flikkema sang, "In the Garden", the piano accompaniment being played by David Flikkema.
Pallbearers were Henry M. Flikkema, Henry J. Flikkema, Mino Flikkema, David Flikkema, John Flikkema of Fulton, and Albert Flikkema of Morrison. Interment was in the Fulton cemetery.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers
KLAASSIEN (HOVEN) FLIKKEMA
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DEATH CALLS TWICE IN ELEVEN DAYS AT FLIKKEMA HOME
The grimm reaper of death paid it's second visit this morning at the Henry Flikkema home in this city. On October 16 , a daughter, Helen, answered the final summons and this morning at ten minutes past six, Mrs. Flikkema succumbed in death. She had been in ailing health for several years and the death of her daughter proved too much for her to bear and the shock hastened her demise.
Kaaziena Hoven was born in Stedum, The Netherlands, on September 17, 1856, and therefore attained the age of sixty-nine years, one month and ten days.
In February, 1882, she was united in marriage to Henry A. Flikkema in Holland. The following April they crossed the ocean to America, locating in Garden Plain, where they resided for twenty-three years on a farm. The rest of her life was spent in Fulton.
Four children were born to this union. Albert H. of Minneapolis, Minn., Ben H. of Garden Plain, Mrs. Jake Temple of Garden Plain and Helen, who passed away on October 16. Her husband and three grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Flikkema was a member of the First Reformed church for many years and was known by al as a kind Christain loving woman. Her absence in her home will be sadly mourned.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 0'clock at the First Reformed church, with Rev. John Steunenberg officiating. Burial will be made in the Fulton cemetery.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers
MINNIE (WOESSNER) FOLKERS
, 58, widow of the the Charles Folkers, was found dead Sunday at about 6 p.m. in the basement of her home, 1107 Locust street, by occupants of the house, who had just come home and found the doors open. It is presumed she died of a heart attacck. The body was removed to the Trouth funeral home and an inquest will be conducted by Coroner C.M. Frye this afternoon.
Funeral arrangements are pending the return of her son and daughter who had enjoyed Easter day with her. Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Folkers and son Charles of Flint, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Sharp of Norwalk, O., had come with their mother, and had left for their homes about 3 p.m. Efforts were made to contact them on the way.
Mrs. Folkers was born October 23, 1882 in Genesee township and was a daughter of Fred and Christine Woessner, who preceded her in death. She was reared and educated in Genesee Township and was married May 5, 1906, to Charles Folkers who died Sept. 26, 1924. Besides her son, Elwin Folkers and her daughter, Mrs. Milo (Verna) Sharp, she is survived by the following brothers and sisters; William, Fred, and George Woessner and Mrs. Kate Horlacher and Mrs. Lizzie Folkers, all of this community and nearby. Mrs. Folkers lived in Sterling 16 years and was a member of St. John's church and the W.R.C.
**Cutout clipping from the library no date.. has to be Easter 1941 - Contributed by Mike Hosler
ORPHA (WILDMAN) FOLKERS
, 90, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Sterling, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, after a short illnes. She was employed by Home Hospital and CGH Medical Center as a registered nurse for several years retiring in 1988. SHe also was involved with her husband's legal practice.
Mrs. Folkers was born Aug. 29,1914, in Prophetstown, the daughter of Ralph and Dora (Lawrence) Wildman. She was a 1933 graduate of Prophetstown High School and a 1939 graduate of Jane Lamb Memorial Hospital Nursing School, Clinton, Iowa, with a registered nurse's degree. She married Elmer Herman John Folkers on Sept. 8, 1939, in Prophetstown. He died in 2003. She was a member of Free Methodist Church and later First American Baptist Church, both of Sterling, and Catalina American Baptist Church, Tucson, Az. She was active in union activities and caring for the indigent.
Survivors include three sons, Thomas of PA, and Bruce and Douglas (Robin) Folkers, both of Tucson AZ., a daughter-in-law Debbie Folkers of Tucson; a ssiter Elsie (Earl) Merrill of Walnut; five grandchildren; six great-granchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was precededby a son Larry; a sister, Ila Smith and two grandsons. Arrangements by Hudgel's Swan Funeral Home, Tucscon.
TIMOTHY WILLIAM SCOTT FOLKERS
, 37, formerly of Sterling, died as a result of an accident Friday, Dec. 10, 2004. He was living in Anchorage with is loved partner, Rebecca Kinsel and his daughter, Alieaha.
Tim had a love of wild places and was at home where the wonders of nature surrounded him. He was particuarly knowledgeable about desert habitats and had a special understanding of animals and their behaviors. He had an exceptional gift for growing and nurturing plants and put this talent to use in his work in landscaping. He was employed by Titan Enterprises in Anchorage Alaska.
Tim if further survived by his parents; his son, Timothy Kendall Folkers of Homer, Alaska; his brother, Justin Patrick Folkers of Boston; his paternal grandmother, Orpha Folkers of Tucson, Ariz; his maternal grandfather Richard Lego of Sterling; and many loved extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bruce Robert Fokers, Jr.; his uncle, Larry Folkers; his maternal grandmother, Lois Lego and his paternal grandfather, Elmer Folkers.
AELRED C. FONDER
, age 86, died Friday May 9, 2003, at Coventry Village Nursing Home, Sterling. Dr. Fonder was born Nov. 11, 1916, in Sisseton, S.D., to John and Albertina (Nigg) Fonder. He was one of 13 children in his family. He married Jane Marie Schoenberg on May 13, 1946, at All Saints Catholic Church in Portland, Ore. She survives. He will be buried on their 59th wedding anniversary. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Dentistry. He served in the United States Navy and Army and was discharged in 1955 from Brook Army Hospital as a captain. In 1955, he moved to Rock Falls where he opened his dental clinic and practiced until his retirement in 1991. He remained active in the office until 2001. He was the founder of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago in 1946, started the concept of the Tempromandibular Joint, wrote the book "The Dental Syndrome" lectured in 29 countries about his research in dentistry, and also was a member of St. Mary Church, Sterling.
Survivors include his wife, Jane, four sons, Dr. John (Kimberly) Fonder of Tulsa, Okla., Robert (Debbie) Fonder of Sterling, Dr. Tom Fonder of Fredricksberg, Texas, and Dr. Jim (Sandra) Fonder of Fredricksberg, Texas: one daughter, Nancy (Randolph) Osborn of Sterling; one brother, Edward (Gladys) Fonder of Sioux Falls, S.D.; two sisters, Elaine Norton of Seattle and Geraldine Creek of Buell, Idaho; 13 grandchildren Cary (Jim) McCue of Sterling, Melissa (Jeff) Carlson of Rockford, Tom (Charity) Osborn of Seattle, Amy Osborn of Seattle, David Osborn of Seattle, Jonah Fonder of Sterling, Erik Fonder of Sterling, Inga Fonder of Sterling, Ritchie Fonder of Sterling, Allison Fonder of Tulsa, Okla., Sarah Fonder of Tulsa, Okla., Will Fonder of Fredricksberg, Texas, and Hannah Fonder of Fredricksberg, Texas; and two great-granchildren, Caleb McCue and Meagan McCue of Sterling.
He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will take places may 13, 2003 at 10 am at St. Mary Church, Sterling with father Uriel Lopez officiating. Visitation Monday from 2-4 and 6 -8 pm at the Allen-Grennan Funeral hOme, 4th Ave Chapel, Sterling with the rosary being recited at 7:30 pm. Burial will conclude the service at Calvary Cemtery, Sterling.
Sterling Gazette 10 May 2003
GERALDINE (STEVENS) FORDHAM
, 94, of 107 Heaton St., Walnut. died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at Walnut Manor Nursing Home. She was employed by Stiver's Cleaners, Walnut, for a number of years.
Mrs. Fordham was born Sept. 25, 1908, in Tampico, the daughter of Claude and Myrtle (Moon) Stevens. She married Elvin G. Fordham on Sept. 11, 1941, in Missouri.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Neil M. (Joanne) Stiver of Walnut; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a niece; two great-nieces; and a great-nephew. She was preceded in death by a brother and a half brother. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Garland Funeral Home, Walnut, with the Rev. Sue Eckhoff, pastor of Ohio Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial is at Walnut Cemetery. Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Walnut Manor Nursing Home
Daily Gazette July 25, 2003
RAE FRANKS
, 71, formerly of Erie, died Sunday March 3, 2002, at Pleasant View Home, Morrison. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gibson Funeral Home, Erie, with visitation 10 a.m. to services. Burial is in Lyndon Cemetery. A memorial has been established.
She was born April 5, 1930 in Portland Twp., Ill., the daughter of William and Hazel Upton Franks. Miss Franks was employed at Self-Help, Sterling, Ill. She enjoyed music and going out to eat.
Surviving are brother and sister-in-law, Loren and Reta Franks, Erie; sisters and brothers-in-law, Esther Bartels, Erie, Fern Fuller, Geneseo, Vera Hansen, Belvidere, Ill., Lois and Ralph Black, Hillsdale, Joyce and Max Anderson. Monmouth, Fae and Milt Davis, Naperville, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Maxine and Dorothy; and a brother, Darrell.
Contributed by Jerry Thomas
MARIA (HILLERS) FRERICHS
- Funeral services for MRs. Maria Frerichs, who passed away Wednesday (4 Mar 1942) at the age of over 90 years, were held Saturday with a brief prayer service at the Trouth funeral home and the main service at the St. Paul Lutheran church. The scripture verse received by the departed at her confirmation 73 years before, was used as the text, as found in Psalm 86:11 " Teachme thy way O Lord" I will walk in Thy truth; unite my heart to fear Thy name." On the basis of these words the course of the successful Christian life was outlined, and found to consist of three principles; learning the way of life from the Lord; waling in His Way of Life; and having all the life unified toward that end.
Many floral tributes were in charge of Mrs. A. Gottell, Mrs. J. Fredricks, MRs. E. Buhrow, Mrs. J. Busing and Miss Esther Johnson. Pall bearers wer Carl Dirsk, A.G. Folkers, Fred Folkers, William Folkers, Ben Johnson adn Fred Oltman. The funeral hyms sunby by Mrs. Dorothy Engel were "Face to Face' and "In the Garden". Commital was in Riverside cemetery.
Out of town relatives and friends wer Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heilener and children of Galesburg, MRs. Bertha Moore and children of Dixon, MR. and Mrs. Joe LeFevre, Mr. and mRs. Hartwig Janssen and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur James, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Janssen and children, Clarence Janssen and Miss Arvella Prehm, off of Traer IA; MR. and MRs. Ralph Janssen and daughter of Tama IA, Mr. and mRs. Kar. Frerichs of Terre Haute IN, Rev. Robert Frerichs of Warrenville, Mr. and mRs. Wesley Immel of Lyndon and mr. and Mrs. William Faulkner of Milledgeville
The departed Gesche Marie Frerichs was born April 21, 1851 at Tengshausen, Jeverland, Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johann Hillers. She was baptized on June 1, the same year at the Lutheran church at Hohenkirchen. She received her education in her home community and her instruction in the way of life and salvation as well. After completing her catechetical intruction she was confirmed on Palm Sunday 1865, receiving as her confirmation verse the above quoted Psalm 86:11. She was united in marriage to John F. Frerichs on June 2, 1873 in her native land. Five chidlren were born to this happy union. One daughter, Mrs. Folkert Janssen of Traer IA, preceded her mother in 1938. The death of Mr. Frerichs occurred in March 1918.
The family came to AMerica in the fall of 1895, arriving in Sterling on December 3. The eparted had been a resident of this community since that time, residing in Hopkins and Genesee townships. Since the death of her husband she has made her home with Mr. and Mrs. John Gerdes, Sr. Mrs. Frerichs was a faithful member of the Lutheran church throughout her long life. She was a member of the West Genesee church and after it disbanded, made this church her home. For many years she was unable to take an active part in church life becaus of her affliction but kept her faith strong by her devotional life at home and was happy when the pastor called and administered communion. She became ill several weeks ago with influenza dn she seemed to be getting alogn well, her heart did not stnd the strain. THe Lord caller her at the ripe age of 90 years 10 mts and 13 days.
She leaves to mourn her death two sons, Dr. William Frerichs of McMinnville OR and Fred Frerichs of Sterling; two daughters, Bertha Heilener of Sterling and Mrs. John Gerdes Sr of Genesee Twp., 21 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren adn three great-great grandchildren.
LT. ROY FRIESEN
- Injuries sustained Oct. 25 have resulted in the death of Lieut. Roy J. Friesen, pilot of a night fighter squadron In North Africa, according to an announcement to the family by the war department. The word was received Friday night by his wife, the former Miss Margaret McCue. Details are lacking. However. the war department stated that a letter would be forthcoming.
Only meagre information has come through since Lieut. Friesen entered the hospital. The only direct word was a letter dictated by her husband on Nov. 1 to his nurse, in which he said that he and his radio operator were in the hospital as the result of a crackup. He said he was all in one piece and not to worry and that the boys visited them daily, indicating that he was near his squadron, which is thought to be near Algiers, A wire from the war department Nov. 17 stated that Lieut. Friesen was making normal improvement.
Lieut. Friesen was graduated from the Sterling Township high school in 1936 and enlisted in the army air corps at Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 26, 1942. He had previously served a hitch in the United States Navy and after finishing yeoman school was assigned to the naval communications office and spent considerable time at, sea.
While an aviation cadet at the Santa Ana, Calif., air base he and Miss McCue were married. He was commissioned at Williams Field, near Phoenix, Ariz., Aug. 8, 1942. Mrs. Friesen's parents, the late John J. McCue and Mrs. McCue attended the graduation exercises. Lt. and Friesen then went to Florida and he went to North Africa the middle of last July and Mrs. Friesen returned here just few days before her father’s death.
Lt. Friesen was born at Fairbury, Neb. Sept. 28. 1917, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Friesen, now residing at Pasadena, Calif. After his graduation he was associated with his father in the furniture business in Sterling for one year before entering the navy. Surviving besides his wife, are his parents and two sisters, Betty and Joan Friesen of Pasadena.
Contributed by Jerry Thomas from The Sterling Gazette, November 27, 1943, Sterling, IL
MABELLE G. (RICHARDS) FRANSEN
, 85, of Sterling died Saturday, June 21, 2003, at Sterling Pavilion. She worked with the University of Illinois teaching nutrition to low-Income families.
Mrs. Fransen was born May 26, 1918, in Hayworth, the daughter of Ernest W. and Lena Rivers (Price) Richards, She married Edwin E. Fransen on April 19, 1938, in Clinton, Iowa. He died Aug. 7. 1992. She was a member of Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling.
Survivors include three Sons, Kendall Fransen of Sterling, Wendall Fransen of El Paso and Edwin "Bud" (Donna) Fransen Jr. of Byron: five daughters, Shirley (Ken) Dewese of Finley, Ohio, June (Steve) MacKenzie of Bellingham, Wash., Karen (Ken) Wennekamp of Hubbard. Iowa, Bonnie (Fred) Davis of Clayton, md., and Eileen Fransen of Dallas: 23 grandchildren: and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters: nine brothers: and a son, David Fransen, The funeral is at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at Science Ridge Mennonite Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Rick Koch, pastor of Dutchtown Church of the Brethren, rural Milledgeville, officiating. Burial is at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
Daily Gazette 23 June 2003
VIOLA (BECK) FROMMELT
, 105, died Thursday Feb. 17, 2005 at Coventry Village.
Mrs. Frommelt was born Sept. 24, 1899 in Waumandee, Wis., the daughter of Alfred and Anna (Liebenberg) Beck. She married Arthur E. Frommelt on Dec. 15, 1923, in Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in 1967.
Survivors include one son, Arthur Frommelt of Sterling; two grandchildren, Dan C. Frommelt of Sterling and David C. (Vicky) Frommelt of Tremont; and one great-grandchild, Derek Frommelt of Tremont.
Private funeral service is Saturday Feb. 19,2005 with the rev. Tony Hawkins officiating. Burial is at Oak Knoll in Sterling. There is no visitation.
Sterling Gazette February 18, 2005
HERBERT FROST
, son of Rev. John Frost who was pastor of the M.E. church of Morrison in 1867, died of pneumonia at East Saginaw, Mich., March 19th last (1891?). He was a graduate of the State University at Ann Arbor, Mich., and was professor of greek and Latin at the East Saginaw High School at the time of his death.
His father who filled apointments in several Methodist churches in this county, will be remembered by older citizens and his brother W.S. Frost, for sometime telegraph operator in this city, will be remembered by the most of our people.
The notices of Herbert's death in Michigan papers are exceedingly favorable, and a useful life has been cut off in its eginning.
ELIZABETH W. (JOHNSON) FULFS
, 73, of 408 4th Avenue, Rock Falls died December 18, 1958 in Home Hospital. She had been in poor health for two years and seriously ill for three weeks. Lizzie was born October 14, 1885 in Genesee Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Johnson. She resided on the family farm until her marriage October 19, 1905 to Bernhard Fulfs. The wedding was in her parent’s home with Rev. Holterman officiating. The couple resided many years on Fulfs Road, where Mr. Fulfs farmed. Following his death in May 1949, Mrs. Fulfs moved to Sterling and then to Rock Falls. She was a member of the Ladies Aid of the West Jordan Lutheran Church. Mrs. Lizzie Fulfs is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mildred (Martin) Habben, Sterling; two granddaughters and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Anna (Thaddeus M.) Davis, Sterling and Mrs. Hannah (Emanuel) Wolber, Emerson; two brothers, Charles F. (Dena) Johnson of Emerson and Bernard “Ben” Johnson of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernhard, parents, four sisters, two brothers, and one child in infancy. Visitation was held at the Behrens Mortuary and service were held at the West Jordan Lutheran Church with the Rev. J.F. Eshbaugh officiating. Burial was at the adjacent church cemetery. Pallbearers were John Wolber, LeRoy Davis, George Bruns, Harry Fulfs, Roy Hoover, and Kenneth Fulfs. Ushers were John Schipper and Floyd Pratt.
Contributed by Barry Johnson
MARIE W. (REED) FULFS
, 90, of Sterling died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at CGH Medical Center. Mrs. Fulfs was born April 18, 1913, in Sterling, the daughter of Ferguson and Laura (Weaver) Reed. She married Harry J. Fulfs on Jan. 11, 1936, at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Sterling. He died Oct. 30, 1998. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church Sterling. She enjoyed flowers and playing cards.
Survivors include three sons Larry (Marilyn) Fulfs of Winslow Lyle Fulfs of LeClaire, Iowa, am Denny Fulfs of Sterling; a daughter Debra (Wayne) Waggoner of Mishawaka, Ind.; a brother Clarence "Bud" (Leone) Reed of Sterling; a sister, Lola Connell of Monroe, Ohio; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brother, Donald Reed; and three sisters, Mildred Schmitt, Mariar Reecher and Evelyn Nawerth. The funeral is at 2:30 p.m Tuesday at Schilling Funeral Home Sterling, with the Rev. David Beckstrom officiating. Visitation is from 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial is at a later date at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Sterling
Sterling Daily Gazette 13 July 2003
