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GRACE (RABARGE) GALBRAITH , 76, of 1442 Maryview Lane, Hibbing, Minn., died Saturday (24 January 1987) at Community Geneeal Hospital in Sterling. Memorial services will be Thursday at 3 p.m. in Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hibbing, Minn., with Rev. John Degelau officiating. Melvin Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Galbraith was born on Sept. 22, 1910 in Harvey, N.D., the daughter of Victor and Anna Nelson Robarge. On Aug 26, 1940 she was united in marriage to Ralph Galbraith in Thief River Falls, Minn., and he preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1986. Mrs. Galbraith was owner of the R&G Variety Store in Hibbing from 1952-1973 and Harts Grocery Store in Grygla, Minn., from 1946-1952. The deceased was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Hibbing, the ALCW of the Church and a member of the Thief River Falls Drum & Bugle Corp many year ago. Survivors include one son, John Galbraith of Sterling; two brothers, Robert Robarge of Thief River Falls, Minn., and John Robarge of Pengilly, Minn., two sisters, Eva Lendobeja of Thief River Falls, Minn., and Dorothy Rambeck of Glenwood, Minn., also two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 26, 1987 - Monday, pg A2

ADDIE IRENE GALLENTINE , passed away at 10i;45 p.m. Sunday (10 Jul 1960) following an extended illness. She made her home at 507 6th Ave., Sterling. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Melvin Funeral Home with Rev. Romaine W. Tenney, pastor of the Trinity EUB Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Leon Cmemetery near Prophetstown. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday. She was born Oct. 22, 1900 in Whiteside County, the daughter of Elwood and Jennie Franks Gallentine. A resident of this community her entire life, she was an active member of the Trinity EUB Church of Sterling. A memorial in the church has been established in her name. Surviving are two brothers, Clifford E. Gallentine, Mt. Carroll and George D. Gallentine, Prophetstown; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Brandt, and Mrs. Harold Heller, both of Sterling, and Mrs. Elmer Tanner, Erie; and several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 11, 1960 - Monday, pg 2

EDWOOD GALLENTINE , passed away Sunday morning at 12:45 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Brandt, of 507 Sixth Avenue, with whom he had been making his home for several months. Death was the result of an illness extending over a period of several years. The body was removed to the Melvin Funeral Home where it may be viewed by friends. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Tuesday afternoon at 2. Rev. John R. Bouldin, pastor of Trinity Evangelical church, will officiate. Burial will be in the family lot in Leon Cemetery, southeast of Prophetstown. Elwood Gallentine was born Feb. 6, 1868, near Deer Grove. He was educated in the schools of that place. July 4, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Mae Franks at Morrison. They assisted his parents on their farm for a period of four years and then went to farming for themselves on a farm south of Prophetstown. They farmed for more than 40 years around Prophetstown, Hillsdale and Cordova, retiring eight years ago while farming near Cordova and moved to this city. His wife passed away March 17, 1934, and since that time he had resided with his children, spending some time with each of them at their respective homes. Throughout his illness, Mr. Gallentine was a patient sufferer and very appreciative of every attention shown him by his children and friends. He was a man who lived by the Golden Rule, and was ever ready to do for others to the fullest extent of his ability and talents. Mr. Gallentine was the last of a family of seven children. He was preceded in death by his wife and two children, Earl Edward and Pansy Darlene. He is survived by six children, Mrs. Bertha Brandt, Addie Gallentine, Mrs. Harold Heller and George Gallentine, all of this city. Mrs. Elmer Tanner of Hillsdale and Clifford Gallentine of Garden Plain. Nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois April 6, 1942 - Monday pg 2

HARIETTE (GLASSBURN) GARLAND - Funeral rites were conducted this Tuesday morning for Mrs. Gordon (Harriette) Garland, 46, of Shore Acres, Rock Falls, who died at 10 a.m. Sunday ( 01 Sep 1968) in her home after an extended illness. A rosary was said at 8 p.m. Monday in the Grennan and Son Funeral Home where the prayer service was held at 9. a.m. There was a requiem mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Rock Falls. Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery at Tampico. Mrs. Garland was born Jan. 26, 1922 in Tampico, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Glassburn. She was united in marriage to Gordon Garland Sept. 23, 1940 in Tampico by the Rev. A. Weitekamp. She had spent her entire liefetime in this vicinity. She was a member of St. Andrew's Church and of the Altar and Rosary Society, Rock Falls. Surviving with the husband are three daughters at home, Georgianne, Mary Sue and Rita Rae. Mrs. Garland also leaves two sisters, Miss Vida Glassburn of Rock Falls and Miss Marianne Glassburn of DeKalb.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 3, 1968 - Tuesday, pg 2

OLIE (JUDD) GALLENTINE , 509 W. 7th St., Rock Falls, died Sunday afternoon (21 May 1972) in Community General Hospital. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.. Tuesday in the Melvin Funeral Home. The Rev. David Fouts, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling, will officiate and burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Galletine was born Aug. 6, 1919 at Round Grove, the daughter of Charles and Grace Brown Judd. She had resided in this area her entire life and was educated in the Rock Falls Public Schools. She was married to Delbert Gallentine, Jr., Sept. 2, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Wayne Gallentine of Sterling and Edward Gallentine at home; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Pat) Keefe and Mrs. Roger (Linda Halloway of Rock Falls; two brothers, Ben Judd of Rock Falls and Louis Judd of Council Bluffs, Iowa; six grandchildren and two sisters not of this area.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette May 22, 1972 - Monday, pg 2

ED GARRISON , 75 year old Morrison resident, died suddenly shortly before noon Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1946 while sitting in the Pape and Wollesen tavern here. He had been in ill health for about 14 years, but his death came suddenly from a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at the Reynolds funeral home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. C.H. Becker, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Mr. Garrison had entered the tavern a few minutes before his death and sat down in a chair to rest. He passed away quietly.Sheriff Charles Westendorf was called and Deputy Boyd Kimmel went to the tavern to assist. Ed Garrison was born in Waupon, Wis., May 5, 1870. He was married April 7, 1903 to Lillie Welch who survives. For many years he was engaged in the upholstery trade, retiring about 15 years ago. He is survived by one son, Harry Garrison of Morrison, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He also is survived by three stepchildren, Mrs. Myrtle Shepard, Floyd Welch, and Leo Welch, all of Morrison. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ivy Wulf, and a stepson, Frank Welch
Contributed by Judy Hook

ELLEN P. (CHATTERTON) GARRISON , 90, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Morrrison Commuity Hospital. Ellen was born May 24, 1917, in Macomb, IL to Orrin and Della (Landsdown) Chatterton. She graduated in 1935 from Macomb High School and went on to attend Western Illinois University in Macomb. In 1938 she married Howard L. Butcher in Macomb. She later married Mathew L. Garrison on November 14, 1970 in Morrison, IL. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2000. She was employed as a time keeper in the payroll department of General Electric in Morrison for 18 years until retiring in 1981. Ellen was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Good Morning Circle, GEM Club, A.A.R.P., and Wa-Tan-Ye Club. Survivors include one daughter, Gretchen (Lyle) Bush of Morrison, IL; one son,Gregory (Wanda) Butcher of Lilburn, GA; two step-children, Larry (Deanna) Garrison of Watersmeet, MI, Phillip (Gloria) Garrison of Morrison, IL; six grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; eighteen step-great grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Betty) Chatterton of Macomb, IL. She was preceded in death by her husand, Mathew; one step-son, Clayton Garrison; three sisters, Hazel Greene, Goldie Weger, Dorothy Swartzbaugh; two brothers, Floyd and Keith Chatterton.

HARRY GARRISON , 67, retired superintendant of Grove Hill Cemetery, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 1973 at 9 a.m. in his home at 411 East North Street. The funeral was held today at 2 p.m. at the Reynolds funeral home. The Rev. Dr. H.J. Rendall officiated. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery. Mr. Garrison had worked for the city of Morrison 50 years on his retirement April 30, 1971. His service began when he was a youth. On Aug. 5 1942 he was made cemetery superintendant. At the city council meeting of May 13, 1970 he received a letter of commendation and a purse of money from individuals and business firms in appreciation of his services. The son of Edward and Lilly Roberts Garrison, he was born April 27, 1905 in Morrison. He married Lucille Kemmer here on Dec. 8, 1926. Survivors include his wife; Lucille, a daughter Mrs. Robert (Ivy) Pearson of Oregon, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Preston (Myrtle) Shepard of Morrison; 3 grandchildren, Mrs. William (Lea) Mongan, Mrs. Steve (Ann) Long and Robert (Virginia) Pearson Jr. of Oregon, Ill. and 4 great grandchildren. His parents, brothers, Frank, Floyd and and Leo Garrison, a sister, Ivy Wulf and an infant daughter are deceased. Pallbearers for the funeral were Richard Williams, Ronnie Given, Woody Whitemore, Bill Reynolds, Gordon Millershone and Louis Betts Sr. Mrs. John (Dorothy Mae) Tiesman and Mrs. Bill (Joyce) Blair Sr. were in charge of flowers. Mrs. Abe Renkes was the organist.
Contributed by Judy Hook

LILLIE BELLE (ROBERTS) WELCH GARRISON , 80, died at her home here about 7 o'clock Friday evening Aug. 23, 1946 after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Reynolds funeral home, and burial will be made in Grove Hill Cemetery. She was born 1866 in Henry county, the daughter of Nelson and Martha Roberts, and married Fred Welch, who died in 1901. On April 7, 1903 she married Edward Garrison, who passed away Feb. 15, 1946. She is survived by two sons, Harry Garrison and Floyd Welch; a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Shepard all of Morrison; half brother, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Frank and Leo Welch, and a daughter, Mrs. Ivy Wulf.
Contibuted by Judy Hook

LUCILLE (KEMMER) GARRISON , 64, 411 E. North St., passed away Monday, Jan. 13. 1975 at 8:30 a.m. in Morrison Community Hospital. Visitation was held Tuesday evening at Renkes-Reynolds Funeral Home and funeral services were conducted there Wednesday (today) at 2 p.m. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery. Rev. Merrill Davis of Oregon was the officiating pastor and Mrs. Abe Renkes was organist. Pallbearers were Ray Scudder, Richard A. Williams, Ronnie Given, Woodrow Whitemore, Gordon Millershone and Louis Betts Sr. Mrs. John (Dorothy Mae) Tiesman and Mrs. William (Joyce) Blair were in charge of flowers. Lucille Kemmer was born Feb. 10, 1911 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Gottlieb and Lena Pilgrim Kemmer. She had been a resident of Morrison since 1920 and was married in this city Dec. 8, 1926 to Harry Garrison who passed away Jan. 6, 1973. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert ( Ivy) Pearson, Oregon, Ill.; one brother Chester L. Kemmer of Morrison; three grandchildren; Mrs. William (Lea) Mongan, Mrs. Steve (Ann) Long and Robert (Virginia)Pearson Jr. of Oregon, Ill.; four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, her parents, two sisters and six brothers.
Contributed by Judy Hook

ANNA LOUISE (HARMS) GEIDNER , 49, wife of Clarence W. Geidner, formerly of Rock Falls, passed away Saturday at 1 p.m. at the family home, 154 West North Avenue, in Chicago. She submitted to a major operation last July in Chicago, but gradually declined. Mr. Geidner was located at Davenport, Ia., on his bus and he returned to Chicago on receiving the news. The body was brought to Rock Falls overland by Wheelock's and taken to the Wheelock Funeral Home, from whence the funeral will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Harry E. Shiffer, pastor of the Rock Falls Christian Church, officiating. The committal will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery, north of Sterling on Route 83. Mrs. Geidner was born March 26, 1902 in Montmorency Township, a daughter of John and Anna Harms. She received her education in the district schools and was married to Clarence W. Geidner in Walnut on February 21, 1933. The couple went to Chicago to make their home in 1933. Mr. Geidner being employed by the Greyhound Bus Lines. Survivors besides the husband are her mother, Mrs. Anna Harms, of Rock Falls, and the following brothers and sisters: Rudolph S. Harms, Walter, Fred and John Harms, all of Rock Falls, Carl Harms of Deer Grove and Henry Harms of Dixon, Mont.; Mrs. Hulda Saathof of Round Grove, and Mrs. Margaret Billman of Canton, O. A sister, Rena and a brother, Albert, preceded her in death.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois April 6, 1942 - Monday pg 5

MARIAN (CONNER) GARVIN , 78, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. Marian was born August 24, 1928 in Morrison, IL to Charles and Agnes (Parke) Conner. She attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. Marian married Arthur Ray Garvan on December 22, 1950 in Morrison. He died July 2, 1998. She was employed at General Electric in Morrison. She was a member of First Presybterian Church in Morrison and the church's Sage Guild. She had served as a Sunday School teacher and was currently serving as a deacon. She was a member of the Morrison Community Hospital Ladies Auxilary and of the Morrison Historical Society. Marian had served as a Girl Scout Leader and enjoyed reading. Survivors include one daughter, Debra (Mrs. Gary) Moore of Dixon, IL; one granddaughter, Renae Moore; one grandson, Michael Moore; one great granddaughter, Halley Anne Moore; and one sister, Mrs. Betty Wilson of Freeport, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Lillian Conner and Alice Dyson; and one brother, William Conner.




FRANK GETTING , Rt. 1, Sterling, a prominent farmer in this community died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday in his home. Death came following an extended illness. The body was removed to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call at any time. Final rites will be conducted in the funeral home at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with the Rev. Loval M. Wilkinson, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Sterling. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mr, Geeting was born Feb 27, 1887 in Sterling, a son of Charles Y and ---eta Powell Geeting. He was a lifelong resident of this community. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Sterling, Rotary Club, an honorary member of the Future Farmers of America of Rock Falls, Lodge No. 612 AF & AM and of the Knights Templar. He was married to Ethel M. Shaw March 3, 1917 in Oregon, Ill. Surviving him are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Sue) Hamm, Warsaw, Ind., two sons, Lyle P. Geeting, Morrison, and Wayne W. Geeting, Sterling; nine grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 25, 1957 - Monday, pg 2

ALVE GIRARDI , 81, of 505 West 11th St., Rock Falls, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 1996 at his home. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rock Falls, with a Mass of the Christian Burial with the Rev. Thomas Dzielak, pastor officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements were completed by McDonald Funeral home, Rock Falls. Mr. Girardi was born Sept. 9, 1914 in Rock Falls, the son of Frank and Nellie (Sabella) Girardi. He married Gertrude Grauvogl in November 1936. He was employed as an automobile investigator with the State of Illinois Secretary of States office for several years. Survivors include one son, Kenneth (Judy) Girardi of Rock Falls; two grandchildren; and one sister, Gladys Pennington of Sterling. He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother in infancy.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 5, 1996 - Friday, pg A2
***** (Another article in this paper states that he took his life after the death of his wife).

WALTER WILLIAM GILBERT , A private family graveside service was held for Walter W. Gilbert Sr., 81, of Davenport, [formerly of Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois],at Grovehill Cemetery, Morrison, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Savanna VFW. Mr. Gilbert died Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, at Good Samaritan Center, Davenport. Walter William Gilbert was born June 18, 1925, in Warroad, Minn., son of Thomas James and Augusta Dambach Gilbert. On Aug. 6, 1943, he married Mary Sue Locey in Savanna. She preceded him in death May 16, 1998. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy in Africa, Sicily, Italy and Normandy, France. He retired from the City of Savanna after 17 years as Assistant Superintendent of Public Works. He was a Life Member and former commander of the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving in many positions and committies as well as proudly serving in the honor guard at military funerals and community functions. Survivors (and spouses) include one daughter, Sheryl Hamm, Moline, Illinois; two sons, Ronald Gilbert, Fort Madison, Iowa, and Walt (Leola) Gilbert Jr., Renton, Wash.; daughters-in-law, Lori Gilbert, Lake Forest Park, Wash., and Doris Gilbert, Savanna; one brother, Pat (Poppy) Gilbert, Savanna; sisters-in-law, Judi Locey, Clinton, Iowa, Elsie Turner, St. Germain, Wis., and Irene Locey, International Falls, Minn.; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, one son, one sister, one brother, five half-sisters and one grandson.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert
Photo - Jasper, Lyle, Cecil, Elsie & Mary, Josie and Frank

GERTRUDE (GRAUVOGL) GIRARDI , 78, of 505 West 11th St., Rock Falls, died Thursday, Jan 4, 1996 at her home. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rock Falls, with a Mass of the Christian Burial with the Rev. Thomas Dzielak, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements were completed by mcDonald Funeral Home. Mrs. Girardi was born March 19, 1917 in Rozellville, Wis., the daughter of Joseph and Annie (Brechtel) Grauvogl. She married Alve Girardi in November 1936. Survivors include one son, Kenneth (Judy) Girardi of Rock Falls; two grandchildren; four sisters, Lucille (Frank) Romanski, Dorothy Romanski, and Dolly Geise all of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and Winnie (Pete) Engledinger of Milwaukee, Wis.; and one brother, Alvin (Marian) Grauvogl of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 5, 1996 - Friday, pg A2

MARCIA GLASS - Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home on Friday for Mrs. Marcia Glass of Rt. 2, Rock Falls, who passed away Tuesday morning, (19 Sep 1961) Rev. Ridell A. Kelsey of the First Methodist Church of Sterling, officiating, with burial in Riverside Cemetery at Prophetstown. Mrs. Wayne E. Larson was at the organ with Herman Oltman singing Someday We'll Understand and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere. Pallbearers were all grandsons. They were Ronald Glass, Robert Schobinger, Robert Ellis, Edward Burkhardt, John Burkardt and Llewellyn Meenen. Flowers were taken care of by Mrs. Dick McFalls and Mrs. Robert Gaulrapp. Out of town relatives attended from New Brighton, Minn., Whiting, Ind., Savanna, Freeport, West Brooklyn, Lee Center, Boulder, Colo., Columbus, Miss., Nelson and Rockford.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 23, 1961 - Saturday, pg 2

MAUDE A. GOHLSON - Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Allen Funeral Home for Mrs. Maude A. Gholson of 1810 18th Ave., Sterling, who died Monday. H. T. Gregerson of the Hehovah Witnesses, Kingdom Hall, officiated at the seervices with burial in Round Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Roscoe Eades was at the organ during the services. Pallbearers were Gerald Gholson, Fred Gholson, James McGee Jr., Charles Gholson, Lawrence Gholson and Willis Gholson, all grandsons of Mrs. Gholson.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, IllinoisJanuary 5, 1967 - Thursday, pg 6

KATHRYN (HUCKABA) GOINS , 83, of Deer Grove, formerly of Rock Falls , died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at her daughter’s home after an extended illness. She was employed by General Electric, Morrison, for more than 23 years. Mrs. Goins was born June 23, 1924, in Steele , Mo. , the daughter of Lee and Pearl (Foster) Huckaba. She married Cecil Goins on Feb. 2, 1953, in Clay , Ark. He preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 2003. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Young of Deer Grove; a sister, Linda (Ray) Trout of Broseley, Mo. ; two brothers, Orville (Chestine) Huckaba of Rock Falls and Eugene Huckaba of Campbell, Mo.; five grandchildren, Dawn (Randy Schauff) Greer, Tonya Glassburn, Stacie (Craig) Arthurs, Robbie (Amy) Young and Shannon (Matt) Mattingly; 16 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; for step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls , with the Rev. Jason Borton officiating. Burial is at Oak Knoll Memorial Park , Sterling . Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley
The Dixon Telegraph, Saturday, September 8, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 3 – 4

GLENN GOODELL , Funeral services for Glenn Goodell, age 69, who passed away Wednesday at Rochester, Minn., were held at the Leon Methodist Church Saturday, Dec. 30, at one-thirty in the afternoon. The Rev. Preston Woods officiated for the services with Mrs. Roy Goembel serving as the organist and Jim Duling as the solist. Serving as pallbearers were Francis Norway, Raymond Lindskog, Phillip Oetzel, Paul Lane, Loren Matthews and Ralph Winkler. Committal was in the Leon Cemetery. In charge of the beautiful floral tributes were Mrs. Ray Winkler, Mrs. Ray Lindskog, Mrs. Philip Oetzel, Mrs. Paul Lane and the Hill Crest Greehouse. A memorial has also been established in the late Glenn Goodell name for the Leon Methodist Church.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 2, 1968 - Tuesday, pg 2

REVA (GIPSON) GOODNER , 63, passed away at Community Hospital, Morrison, early Thursday (today). Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Erie, with the Rev. Dale Erickson of the Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Reva Gipson was born Feb. 11, 1906, in Sheridan, Ind., the daughter of Henry and Lola May Gipson. She married Everett Goodner June 4, 1921, in Noblesville, Ind. They had lived at Cordova before coming to Erie eight years ago. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Donald Massey, Amboy; Mrs. Frank Carton, Chicago; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Wilbur and Ray Gipson, both of Sheridan, Ind. Friends may call at the Schilling Funeral Home Friday afternoon and until time of services.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 11, 1969 - Thursday, pg 2

ILA (MARTINDALE) GORZNEY , 89, of Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, IA, died Thursday, February 21, 2008, at the Alverno. Ila was born August 15, 1918 in Thomson, IL, to Wesley and Blanche (Albright) Martindale. She was educated in the Thomson grade schools and was a graduate of Thomson High School. Ila married Arthur B. Gorzney on October 27, 1937 in Morrison, IL. He died April 11, 1972. She was employed by General Electric in Morrison for over 30 years and a member of the GEM Club. Ila enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and the company of her grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Petersen of LaCrosse, WI; two sons, Douglas (Vicki) Gorzney of Cordova, IL and Roger Gorzney of Clinton, IA; six grandchildren, Jon (Rachael) Petersen, David Petersen & Friend Barb Frahm, Jolene (Chad) Comer, Aaron Gorzney, Tara (Cory) Luther, and Tyler Gorzney; ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son-in-law, Richard Petersen; six sisters, and three brothers.




RUTH K. (SEVERIN) GORZNY , 90, of Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center, Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Friday, February 23, 2007, at the nursing home. Ruth was born June 5, 1916 in Altona, IL, to Carl and Beda (Bloomquist) Severin. She was educated in Altona grade schools and graduated from Walnut Grove, IL Township High School in May of 1934. She married Eugene George Gorzny on December 24, 1943 in Galesburg, IL. He died January 18, 1980. As a young woman, she first worked as a housekeeper and cook for a family in Galesburg. She followed that by employment at Gale Refrigerator Company, where she met her husband, Gene. After their marriage, they moved to the Morrison area and she worked at the Savanna Ordinance Depot, making bombs for the war. After the war, she and her husband, farmed until 1954, when they moved into Morrison. She then worked at Climco Coils for a few years, before going to work at GE as a coil winder. She left GE in 1968 to care for her mother and continue doing the bookwork for her husband's trucking. In earlier years, she was a bowler, belong to the GEM Club, loved to sew, enjoyed traveling and going in the truck with Gene. She always enjoyed her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, and many friend and neighbors. She had overcome some major health issues over the years and took much pride in the fact that she lived alone and drove her own car until she was 90 years young! She decided to give up her license to drive, on her 90th birthday, this past year, and with a lot of persuasion from her cardiologist, family, and friends, she gave up her freedeom to live alone and went to live at The Good Samaritan Home in Prophetstown, where her own mother had resided at the end of her life on earth. Survivors include one daughter, Linda (husband Randy) Boelkins of Morrison; one son, Rodney (wife Jacki) Gorzny of Lyndon, IL; one stepson, Larry (wife Pat) Gorzny of Morrison; ex-daughter-in-law, Marjorie Gorzny of Morrison; eight grandchildren, Mike (Robin) Gorzny of Morton, IL; Pamela Gorzny of Sterling, IL; Rick Gorzny of Fulton, IL; Dave (Angie) Gorzny of Morrison; Kevin Gorzny of Henderson, NV; Kari Gorzny of Las Vegas, NV; Julie Vegter of Morrison and Natasha Boelkins of Morrison; four great grandchildren, Lauren Gorzny of DeKalb and Morton; Erin Gorzny of Morton; Megan Gorzny of Morrison and Jordan Michael Boelkins of Morrison; three sisters-in-law, Caroline (Virgil) Severin Piczak of Chester, VA; Berneice (Wendell) Severin of Crete, Nebraska; and Pauline (Clare) Gorzny Meakins of Denver, CO; one brother-in-law, Frank Gorzny of Idyllwild, CA; a few cousins and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; her husband, Gene; a daughter, Virginia Leigh Gorzny on Jan. 8, 1945; two brothers, Virgil and Wendell Severin; a sister, Dorothy Nelson; a granddaughter, Sheila Marie Vegter on June 15, 1971

EVERETT J. GRAHAM , 85, of Fenton, Ill., died Friday, July 21, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital, Bartlett, Tenn. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Fenton United Methodist Church where he was a member. Burial will be in Fenton Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. Memorials may to the church. Mr. Graham was born Sept. 15, 1920, in Albany, the son of John and Lucile Barnett Graham. He married Lois Meyer on July 19, 1944, in Morrison. She died on October 25, 1997. Everett served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II as a waist gunner on a B-24 airplane. He flew in 22 missions over Europe. He had been a farmer and retired from Deere Harvester, East Moline in 1985 after 21 years of service. He lived on the family farm for over 60 years. Everett was a member of the Denton Schreiner American Legion, Erie, the Whiteside County Farm Bureau, and the Erie Senior Citizens. Everett was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers fan. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Gayle and Kenny Tegeler, Fenton, Jodi and Paul Schersand, Arlington, Tenn.; sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Phyllis Graham, Fenton, Jon and Connie Graham, Geneseo and Jeffrey and Charlene Graham, Erie; 11 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 18 stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; a sister, Vada Drury, Morrison; a brother-in-law, Delbert Slaymaker, Erie. He was preceded in death by a sister, Pearle Slaymaker and a brother, LeRoy

PEARL (LUNING) GRAU , 83, passed away Thursday morning (8 Feb 1968) at the Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Gardner Chapel, Prophetstown, the Rev. Preston Woods officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon and evening. Pearl Grau was born March 4, 1884 in Dana, the daughter of William and Mary (Anthony) Luning. She lived in Erie, Lyndon and Prophetstown communities and was educated in the Dana County schools. She married Bernard Grau of Flannigan on Oct. 5 1904, in Pontiac. They lived at Dana for 18 years, moving to Whiteside County in 1923. She is survived by two sons, John and Lester Grau, both of Morrison; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Ethel) Lindskog of Prophetstown; six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents, husband, two brothers and six sisters
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 8, 1968 - Thursday, pg 2

WILLIAM M. GREEN , 79, of Morrison, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at his home. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Morrison, preceded by a 10 a.m. family prayer service at Bosma-Renkes, Morrison. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday the funeral home. Burial is in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. He was born April 27, 1927, in Morrison to Freeman J.L. and Anna I. Tucker Green. He married Grace J. Tillis June 16, 1956. Surviving are his wife; daughter, Janet Green, sons, Michael Green, Thomas Green, all of Morrison; and four grandchildren.







ROBERT J. GROH , 85, of Goshen, IN, formerly of Clinton, IA, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at Greencroft Nursing Home in Goshen. Bob was born September 18, 1921 in Clinton, IA, to Fred and Pearl (Jordan) Groh. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County IL schools. He married Marian E. Rummel on April 24, 1942 in Garden Plain, IL. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Bob worked at Case Co. in Bettendorf, IA and he also farmed in the Morrison area for 12 years. He then owned and operated Bob's Conoco Service Station in Clinton, IA for 20 years, retiring in 1983. He and his wife moved to Goshen, IN in 2003. He was a charter member of the American Legion Hanson-Kennedy Post 1079 in Albany, IL, and a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 9664 in Camanche, IA. Bob enjoyed skeet shooting. Survivors include his wife, Marian; two daughters, Marla (Curt) Bender of Elkhart, IN, Mary (Mark) Rettig of Eden Prairie, MN; one son, mark (Priscilla) Groh of Westminster, CA; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, five step great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Groh of Fulton, IL; one step sister, June Enwright of Erie, IL. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lyman Groh; three sisters, Virginia Purvis, Irene Qualls, Beverly Hank.

ARDETTA (PRESTLEY) GUSSE , 61, passed away suddenly Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Reynolds Funeral Home, Morrison, with the Rev. Jim Harker officiating. Burial will be in Fenton Cemetery. Ardette Prestley was born Sept. 20, 1908, in Fenton, the daughter of Fred and Mary Neary Prestley. She married William F. Gusse in Clinton, Iowa, April 26, 1939. She was a member of the Fenton United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, William Lee, Fenton; one grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, husband, two sisters, Eva, Thompson; Carrie, Colville; two brothers, Raymond and Fay. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 26, 1970 - Thursday, pg 2

MRS. ROBERT L. (ABBOTT) GUSSE , 65, Garden Plains, died Tuesday morning (26 Jun 1973) at Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be in Garden Plalin Cemetery. The Rev. James Breed will officiate. Friends may call Wednesday at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Mrs. Gusse was born in Garden Plain Aug 3, 1907, the daughter of Lee and Martha Storer Abbott. She married Robert Gusse at Garden Plain June 12, 1948. A memorial has been established in her memory to the Heart Association. She was a past matron of the Merton Chapter, OES. Survivors include her husband, three brothers, Clyde and Harold, both of Clinton, Iowa; and Verne, Elizabeth. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, IL June 27, 1973 - Wednesday, pg 2

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