BERNARD HELMS - Funeral services for Bernard Helms who passed away Monday (December 12, 1938) at his home north of Emerson were held Thursday afternoon with a brief prayer service at the home, followed by the service at West Jordan Lutheran church with interment at the West Jordan Lutheran church cemtery, Rev. G.H. Doermann officiated in the absence of the pastor, Rev. P.C. Blysen. Herman Oltman sang two hymns, "Face to Face," and "Abide With Me," Casket bearers were Wm. Beck, Charles Hageman, John Hammelman,Henry Hillerns, Arthur Frey, and Robert Schultz. The church was filled to capacity which together with the many beautiful floral pieces, testified to the esteem in which the departed was held. Bernard Charles Helms was born on February 19, 1888, on a farm in Genesee township. He wsa the son of henry and caroline Helms, and was brought to teh Savior in infancy by his parents in the Sacrament of baptism. He was educated in the schools of the community, and also, after due instruction in the truths of God, Word and salvation, confirmed at the West Jordan Lutheran Church. He has ever remained true to his baptismal vow thus renewed in confirmation, and has been a life-long member of the West Jordan Lutheran congregation. On January 12, 1910, he was united in marriage to Caroline W. Eilers, his surviving widow, to which happy union seven children were born. The departed was a resident of this community, well-known and respected his entire life. He was also a charter member of Hopkins Grange. For some time the health of the departed has ot been of the best, but he was not seriously ill. On Saturday, December 10, while in town with Mrs. Helms, he was suddenly stricken. On his arrival home he passed into a coma from which he did not arouse. The Lord called him out of this life Monday noon, december 12, at the age of 50 years, nine months and 23 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his sorrowin gwidow, Mrs.Caroline Helms, five sons and two daughters; Mrs. Evelyn berge and Ellard Helms of Rock Falls. Mrs. Mildred Bressler of Jordan, and Donald, Russell, Walter and Glen at home. The following brothers and sisters survive. Ed Helms of Milledgeville, Mrs. Mary Meyer of Sterling, Mrs Cassie Meyer of Ritzville, Washington, Mrs. Bertha Kalkwarf of Hillsboro, Oregon, Mrs. Martha Horlachar of Forest Grove Oregon, and paul Helms of culver City Calif. His parents and one brother Henry preceded him in death.
Contributed by Mike Hosler

HOYT BRYON HELMS - 71, of Council Bluffs, Ia., formerly of this area died ( 4 October 1985) Friday morning in the Council Bluffs Care Center where he was making his home. Funeral sercvices for Mr. Helms will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Cutler Funeral Home in Council Bluffs, Ia., with Rev. Olive Edrs of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. A memorial has been established to the Rock Falls Christian Church. Mr. Helms was born on Feb. 9, 1914 in Preston, Mo., the son of George W. and Lillian Helms. The deceased was self-employed until the time of his retirement in 1972. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bill (Cherie) Murray of Council Bluffs, Ia., Mrs. George (Barbara) Wright and Mrs. Mike (Reona) Browning, both of Rock Falls; two sons, George Helms of Brookfield, Ga., and John Helms of Milledgeville; one stepson, Gale Callow if Dixon, one sister, Mrs. Pearl Mink of Dixon; 11 grandchildren, four step grandchildren; two great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, three brothers, two sisters and one step grandson.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 5, 1985 - Saturday, pg 4

ARNOLD HEUSINKVELD , 61, 613 Genesee Ave., Morrison, painter and decorator, died Sataurday (20 February 1971) at 8 p.m. in Morrison Community Hospital, following an illness of several years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Emanuel Reformed Church, preceded by a 1:45 p.m. family prayer service in the chapel. The Rev. George Poppen will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Reynolds Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Monday. Mr. Heusinkveld was born June 21, 1909, in Morrison, the son of John and Jennie Renkes Heusinkveld. He was reared and educated in the Morrison schools. He married Gertrude Dykstra Feb. 28, 1933, in Morrison. Mr. Heusinkveld was a chartre member of the Emannuel Lutheran Church, member of the consistory, church quartet, and had served on the city council for 12 years. Survivors are the widow, two sons, Dan and Vernon; two brothers, Alvin and Clarence; one sister, Mrs. James (Jane) Ardapple, all of Morrison, and three grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents and one brother, Milton. A memorial has been established.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 22, 1971 - Monday, pg 2

GERTRUDE (DYKSTRA) HEUSINKVELD , 90, of Resthave Nursing Home. Morrison, died Thursday at the nursing home. The funeral will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Emmanuel Reformed Church, Morrison, preceded by a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service. Pastor Jeff N. McIlrath and the Rev. Larry Dougherty, associate pastor of Emmauel Reformed Church, will co-officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She was born Feb. 26, 1913, in Morrison to Lewis and Etta Wilkens Dykstra. She married Arnold J. "Bud" Heusinkveld on Feb. 28, 1933, in Morrison. He died Feb. 20, 1971. She was raised and educated in Whiteside County grade schools and was a Morrison High School graduate. She was employed by Pittenger's Dry Goods Store in Morrison then by the Morrison Bakery. She had been a secretary for Whiteside County Veterinarian's Office, retiring in the mid 1970s. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Reformed Church and the church's Women's Missionary Society. She served as Sunday School teacher and Cathechism teacher and was a choir member. Survivors include two sons, Dan (Connie) Heusinkveld of Morrison and Vernon (Bertha) Heusinkveld of Ahmeek, Mich.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Memorials can be made to Emmanuel Reformed Church.
Clinton Herald December 20, 2003

MARIE MARY (JOHNSON)VARY HEUZENGA , 79, Civic Plaza, died Thursday at CGH Medical Center. Services will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Blair Funeral Home with the Sterling Chapter O.E.S. Lodge #354 officiating. Cremation will follow with interment in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She was born Jan. 2, 1910 in Jewel, Iowa, the daughter of Cyrus and Sarah Johnson. She married Elbert Ernest Vary on June 8, 1928 in Toledo, Iowa, and he died in January of 1969. She then married John Houzenga on Aug. 18, 1978 in Rock Falls and he died in 1985. She was a 1927 graduate of Jewel High School and a 1928 graduate of the American Institute of Business. She was the manager of the Civic Plaza in Rock Falls until her retirement in September 1985. She also worked for Spurgeons for over 10 years. She was a member of the Sterling Congregational Church for over 40 years, and was a Worthy Matron for the Sterling O.E.S. from 1974-l976, and in 1979. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Stouffer of Bourbonnais, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Unterzuber of Sterling, Mrs. Ronald (Marcia) Stauffer of Mankato, Ks., two sons, Elbert James Vary, Colorado Springs, Colo., Robert Forest Vary of Illinois; two stepchildren, John Houzenga of Scottsdale, Ariz., Nancy Ritchie of Woodridge; 21 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 4, 1989 - Monday, pg A2

JOHN PHILLIP HEY : The funeral of John P Hey, 88 who passed away a 4 am Friday morning (Feb 2, 1945), at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Harshman, 1402 1st ave. after an illness of four months duration will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon at the Melvin Funeral home. The Rev. Bouldin pastor of Trinity Evangelical Church will officiate and burial will be at Praireville cemetery with the members of the Sterling I O O F lodge in charge of the services at the grave. Mr. Hey was born Feb 11, 1856 at Poughkeepsie NY. His parents, Clementine and Jacob Hey brought him to Sterling when he was less than 1 year old. He became a farmer then became engaged in manufacturing and later still in contracting in this city and vicinity. In February 1878, Mr. Hey married Mary Baer who preceded him in death in Feb. 1921. Later he married Mrs. Laura Kagay Judkins at Effingham. She died in California in 1928. Since 1929 Mr.Hey made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Mary Marshman 1402 1st ave. He is also survived by another daughter Mrs. Gerna Harshman who likewise lives in Sterling and by three sons, Clement and Abraham of Sterling and Henry of Dixon. A son Ira preceded him in death in 1922. Mr. Hey was the last of his family - 2 sisters and 2 brothers, a half sister and a half brother.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 3 February 1945

CHRISTIAN HIGH - At the residence of his father in this city, on Sunday night, Nov. 2, 1890 of Quinsy, Christian High, aged 19 years 9 months and 20 days. Christian High was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John High ofMorrison and was born in Clyde, this county, Jan. 12, 1872. He spent his life in Clyde iwth the exceptionof a short time in Nebraska. While there he united with the M.E. Church. Upon his return to this county he united with the Evangelical church by letter, at Fair Haven, of which church he was a member at the time of his death. About two months ago he was mustered in as a member of Co. I. 6th Regt. I.N.G. of this city. Last week he was attacked with the quinsy, and symptoms of dipttheria; although his illness was somewhat serious in its aspects, no one expected a fatal termination. On Saturday he was on the streets and seemed much better. Sunday evening when asked if he was better, he nodded assent, not being able to speak. He retired about eight o'clock and some time afterards his father went to arouse him, but failing to do so, he called mrs. High and returning to the bedside they saw their son breathe for the last time. His spirit had fled to the God who gave it. Kind friends rendered all assistance in preparing the remains of son and brother for interment, and many beautiful flowers were provided. The funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon in the M.E. Rev. A.M. White officiatine. The remains were escorted to Grove Hill Cemetery bo Co. I where they wer interred.

HENRY M. HILLERNS , 85, formerely of 1001 W. 5th St. Sterling died at 9 pm Wednesday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. LeRoy Woessner, in Jordan township. Death came following a short illness. The body was taken to the Behrens Mortuary where friends may call after noon Friday until noon Saturday when it will be moved to the West Jordan Lutheran church, there to lie in state until 1:30 p.m. the hour of services. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Shaar will officiate at the services. He was born in Friederikensiel, Germany, March 16, 1879 the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hinrich Hillerns. He came to the US at the age of 15 andhad resided in this vicinity more than 55 years, farming until 1941 when he retire dand moved to Sterling. He was married to Anna Obendorf, Jan 14 1903 and she passed away Oct 20 1939. He later married Caroline Helms March 10, 1945 and she died Sept 21, 1963. Surviving him are two daughters, Mrs. Frank Orlowski, Emerson, and Mrs. Woessner. Seven Grandchildren adn seven great grandchildren, five stepsons - Walter , Donald, Russell and Glen Helms of Sterling and Ellard Helms of Rock Falls, two step daughters Mrs. Arthur Berge of sterling and Mrs. Clarence Bressler of Rock Falls. One daughter preceded him in infancy.
Contributed by Mike Hosler - Obituary dated 12 November 1964

DOROTHY E.(RICKLEFS) HINES , 84, of Sterling died Monday,May 19, 2003, at CGH Medical Ceneter. She was employed by the former Colonial Acres Nursing Home , as a cook, and by Community General Hospitaland Sterling Care Center in Housekeeping. Mrs. Hines was born Dec. 17, 1919, in Emerson, the daughter of Rudolf and Theresea (Hinrichs) Ricklefs. She married Harold F. Hines on Jan. 1 1943, at Coleta United Methodist Church. She was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Sterling. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Patricia (Keith) Meiners of Sterling and Marilyn Blair of East Moline; a brother, Lawrence (Gladys) Ricklefs of Clinton, Iowa; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church , Sterling, with the Rev. Daniel Behmlander officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation is from 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements wer completed by McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. A memorial has been established to Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Sterling.
Sterling Daily Gazette 20 May 2003

MARGARET (LOU) HOISINGTON , 94, of Sterling, died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. Services will be noon Thursday at McDonald, Rock Falls. Burial is in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McDonald. A memorial has been established in her memory to Golden Meals. She was born Sept. 14, 1909, daughter of Herbert G. and Jennie Bridgestock Lou. She married Edward M. Robbins Aug. 3, 1935. He died Sept. 20, 1947. She married Chester Hoisington in 1953. He died in 1981. She was a member of First Christian Church, Sterling. Survivors are her son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Lu Robbins, Rock Falls; five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren
Quad City Times

FRED W. HONEN : The funeral of Fred W. Honens, 74, former mayor of Sterling who passed away at 11:15 o'clock Thursday morning at his home, 507 Fifth Avenue, after an illness of six years duration, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Frederick Wyngarden, pastor will officiate and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Honens was born Aug. 11, 1872, Milan IL, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustavus Honens and graduated from high school there. He worked here on the Hennepin branch of the Illinois - Mississippi River canal before entering the University of Illinois. Graduating as a civil engineer, he was employed here until completion of the canal in 1907 and then was assigned as chief engineer on the Missouri River project at Kansas City. Leaving that post in 1914 he returned here and later purchased the Sterling Foundry. He operated it for 20 years, retiring in 1938. Drafted by a citizens committee, he was elected mayor in 1923 and served one four year term.

He was president of the Sterling high school board from 1918 - 1934 when he suffered a stroke which impaired his health. Also president of the Sterling Public Library board, he resigned that office Mar. 1, 1939, when his health no longer permitted great activity. He was a charter member of the Whiteside County Historical Society and the local Rotary Club; a member of Rock River Lodge #617, A.F. and A.M. and recently received a 45 year pin from the Sterling Masonic Order; a life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and an honorary member of the Engineering Fraternity of the University of Illinos. The last member of a family of 10 children, he is survived by his widow, Mary Manahan, whom he married Nov. 29, 1899 at Sterling; two sons, John G., Erie and Robert W., St. Joseph Michigan; three grandchildren. The Sterling man was secretary of the University of Illinois class of 1896 and instituted a "round robin" letter circulated among classmates annually. At the time of his death he was working on plans for a 50th Anniversary observance of his graduating class.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 08 Mar 1946

ALVIN HOOK Rev. Alvin Hook, 92, of Morrison, died Wednesday Feb. 18, 2004 at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Morrison. The Rev. James A. Camp, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Keith D. Hook, director of Mission to the Unreached Peoples in Seattle, Wash., will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. He was born July 14, 1911, in Fenton, Ill., to Cornelius and Agnes Wilkens Hook. He married Julia Weurding on Sept. 10, 1936, in Morrison. She died in 2003. He was educated in the Mount Pleasant Township Grade School and graduated from Morrison High School. He received a bachelor's degree from Central College in Pella and a master's of divinity from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, N.J. He served as a pastor for churches in Griggstown, N.J., Richboro, Pa., Freehold, N.J., Oradell, N.J., Orange City and as pastor of visitation for First Presbyterian Church in Morrison. The couple moved to Morrison in 1975. He was a member of the Classis of Illinois Reformed Church in America, former member of the Lion's Club, served on several boards and agencies of the Reformed Church and had taught courses in ethics and religion at Northwestern College in Orange City. He also served on the board of trustees for Northwestern College and New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Survivors include one daughter, Judith (James Allen) Hook of Rochester, N.Y.; one son, the Rev. Keith (Judy) Hook of Mukilteo, Wash.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Henrietta Hook of Morrison. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sons and one brother.
Clinton Herald 19 Feb 2004. Photo courtesy of Quad City Times

BEULAH (HUIZENGA) HOOK , 78, of Fulton, died Friday at the Harbor Crest Nursing Facility, Fulton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Phillip Sneller, pastor of the First Reformed Church in Fulton, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Fulton Township Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Philip Bielema, Stephen Gowan, John A. Hook, James Kramer, Mark Krum, Chuck Smith, Ryan Wilkens, Julie Bielema, Marcus Hook, Christina Krum and Michelle Wilkens. She was born Jan. 10, 1926, in Newton Township, Ill., to Claus and Mary Van Kampen Huizenga. She married Marvin Hook on Oct. 4, 1945, in Fulton. She graduated from Erie (Ill.) High School in 1943. She was a member of the First Reformed Church and the church's Helping Hand Society. She also volunteered at the local nursing home helping with the music. She was engaged in farming with her husband in Albany and Morrison, Ill. She also worked part time at the National Tea Grocery Store in Morrison. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Mary (Stephen) Gowan of Morrison; one son, John A. (Judy) Hook of Morrison; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Memorials may be made to the First Reformed Church radio broadcast.
Clinton Herald March 8, 2004

ELLEN MARY (RAY) HOOK , Mrs. Helen Hook, 88, a resident of Harbor Crest Nursing Home since 1980, formerly of 809 16th Ave., Fulton, died Monday in the nursing home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be at noon Wednesday in Immaculate Conceptin Church of Fulton preceded by prayers, at 11:30 a.m. in Fulton Chapel of Bosma Funeral Home. Burial will be in Calvary Hill Cemetery, Fulton. Rev. James Tranel will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today with rosary at 8:30 p.m. Mrs. Hook was born Aug. 31, 1895, in Clinton to Patrick and Ellen McDonough Ray. She married John P. Hook Jr. June 21, 1922, in Chicago, who was a Fulton postmaster from 1933 to 1958. He died July 21, 1965. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church. She is survived by a cousin, Thomas Hurley of Clinton.

HENRY GRATER HORNING - A very sad accident occurred at the residence of C.W. Reynolds of this township, on Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. Henry Horning of Malvern, son of Mr. S.E. Horning of Sterling was engaged in painting Mr. Reynolds's barn. He was standing upon a ladder, about thirty feet from the ground when Mr. Reynolds put his team in the stable. One of the horses ran out, struck the ladder, which fell, throwing Mr. Horning to the ground and breaking his neck. When they picked him up they found that he was dead. Nine years ago this month, while working upon the same barn, Mr. Horning fell and had one of his arms broken. Last January his wife died leaving her husband and five small children to mourn her loss. Now these children are orphaned and thus deprived of a father's loving care and attention. Mr. Horning was a hard working man, sober, industrious and honest. He was thirty-three years old and had been a resident of Malvern for a long time and was much esteemed by his acquaintances. The funeral services occurred on Friday afternoon at the residence of Mr. Reynolds. The remains were interred in the Hickory Grove cemetery beside those of his wife.
Contributed by Dan Hand - Whiteside Sentinel 15 July 1891

DAVID E. HOUSEMAN , 56, of Daytona Beach and formerly of Morrison, Ill., died Saturday at Halifax Medical Center, South Daytona, Fla. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Morrison, with the Rev. Mike Winkelman, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Visitation will be from noon until the service time at the church. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, Ill. He was born Nov. 15, 1947, in Morrison to Donald E. and Dorothy B. Rushmeyer Houseman. He married Rebecca N. Platte on June 7, 1979, in Sumner. He was educated in rural Whiteside County Ill. grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. He also attended Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon, Ill. He was employed as the vice president of the former Whiteside County Bank of Morrison and then as a sales representative with Sharp Electronics. He was the founder of the Financial Software Corp. in St. Charles, Mo., and was the author of software for banking and health care. Most recently he was employed with Flight Safety International as a database analyst in Daytona Beach. Survivors include two sons, Ben Houseman of Altamonte Springs, Fla., and Jeremy (Christy) Houseman of Brentwood, Mo.; his parents, Don and Dorothy Houseman of Morrison; and three brothers, Dan (Marilyn) Houseman of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Keith Houseman of McAllen, Texas, and Mike (Barb) Houseman of Morrison.
Clinton Herald February 17, 2004

EDGAR HOUSEMAN , 85, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Thursday at his home, four miles east of Morrison, following an extended illness. Born March 24, 1862 in Mt. Pleasants township, he was the last of five children of James and Elizabeth Houseman, pioneer residents. The house in which Mr. Houseman was born is still standing, one-half mile sourth of his late residence. His birthplace is now owned and occupied by his son, Fred Houseman and family. On June 2, 1886, he married Nora Phelps of Lawrence county, New York. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Miller of the Morrison Methodist church. Mr. Houseman retired from farming a number of years ago. Surviving are his widow, three sons, Floyd of Sterling, Fred, of the Morrison vicinity, and Kenneth of Clinton, Ia.; and one daughter, Mrs. Ward Lewis of Morrison. He leaves 13 grandchildren and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters, a son, Jesse, who died in 1945, a grandchild and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock (CST) at the Reynolds funeral home in Morrison. Rev. H. J. Rendell will officiate.
Posted by Ken Craig

ELIZABETH (VAN WAGGONER) HOUSEMAN - At her residence four miles east of Morrison, on Monday, July 2, 1888, Mrs. Elizabeth Houseman, aged 55 years, 11 months and 13 days. Miss Elizabeth Van Waggoner was born in Erie county, New York, July 12, 1832 and came to Illinois with her parents in 1855 and settled in Whiteside county. June 10, 1856, she was united in marriage to Mr. James Houseman, to which union five children - three sons and two daughters - were born, all of whom survive her. The oldest daughter resides in Madison county, N.Y., while the other children are living at home. Mrs. Houseman was stricken with paralysis about four months ago, and gradually grew worse and weaker until her spirit passed away. She was an affectionate wife and mother, ever looking to the comfort and welfare of her loved ones, assuming burdens from them rather than see them suffer any care or sorrow, and her death is greatly mourned.
Posted by Ken Craig

JAMES HOUSEMAN - At his home in Mt. Pleasant township, Saturday, November 25, 1893 of pneumonia, Mr. James Houseman, aged 68 yers 7 months and 18 days. James Houseman was born April 7, 1825 in Montgomery county, N.Y. and his early years were spent near Oneida. He was a direct descendant of one of the oldest families in that state, his forefathers being among the first settlers of New Amsterdam. He was reared in the vocation of a farmer which calling he always followed. He came to Whiteside county in 1856. On June 10th of the same year he was married to Elizabeth Van Wagner. Five children were born to them. Emmett P., NOra, Edgar M, Arthur and Emma A. Mr. Houseman was a quiet, unobtrusive man and citizen. In his old New York home he was a schoolmate and associate of P.D. Armour and was always welcomed upon his occasional visits to Chicago by his old friend. The funeral services were held on Tuesday at the family residence, Rev. J.A.J. Whipple conducting the services. Interment in Grove Hill cemetery.

NORA (PHELPS) HOUSEMAN , 87, of 4 1/2 miles northeast of Morrison, passed away Sunday at 10:55 a.m. at the Morrison Community Hospital where she had been admitted Saturday. She had been in the hospital for a while this summer, returning home five weeks ago. The body was removed to the Reynolds Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services will be held at the Reynolds Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. James H. Hagerty of the First Methodist Church will officiate and burial will be at the Round Grove Cemetery. Nora B. Phelps was born April 6, 1868, at Pitcairn, N.Y., the daughter of Ezra and Sarah Phelps. She was reared and educated in New York and came to this community when 17 years of age where she had resided since that time. She was married June 2, 1886, at Morrison to Edgar M. Houseman. She was very active in the Red Cross during war years. She was a member of the Round Grove Thimble Club. Her husband passed away in September 1947. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ward (Leta) Lewis of northeast of Morrison; three sons, Floyd of Sterling, Fred of Morrison and Kenneth of Clinton, Ia.;12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; and one brother, Frank Phelps of Harrisville, N.Y.; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son Jesse, one grandson, one great grandson, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Garrison, and three brothers, Elmer, Fred, and Jesse Phelps
Posted by Ken Craig

ADA (EIZENGA) HOUSENGA , 88, of 207 East Park Street, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, at 10:30 o'clock at Colonial Acres Home, Sterling. She had been in failing health the past several years. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Ebenezer Reformed church, preceded by the family prayer service at 1:45 o'clock. Interment will be in Grove Hill cemetery. Friends and relatives may call at the Tomlinson Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. Ada Eizenga was born August 13, 1884 in Fulton, the daughter of Klaus and Agnes Flikkema Eizenga. She was reared and educated in Garden Plain township and was married there on Jan. 14, 1909 to Harry Housinga. Most of their married life has been spent as residents of Morrison. She was a member of the Ebenezer Reformed church and it's Women's Missionary Society. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Vos and Mrs. Henry (Agnes) Eissens; one son, Kenneth Housinga; one sister, Mrs. Menno Norman, all of Morrison; nine grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Henry and Albert Eizenga.

Contributed by Bonnie Pillers
Source: Scrapebook in Odell Public Library, Morrison Illinois, page 85 Obituary dated 26 October 1972

JACOB A. ) HOUSENGA , 76, 311 Third Ave. West, died Wednesday at St Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lyndon United Methodist Church with Steve Hartman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lyndon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Gardner Funeral Home in Prophetstown with a Masonic service at 8 a.m. Mr. Housenga was born Jan. 27, 1913 in Erie, the son of Jane and Bertha Wierenga Housenga. He married Fern Wagner on Dec. 24, 1935 in Morrison. Mr. Housenga was a 1931 Erie High School graduate and lived in Prophetstown until moving to Lyndon in 1946. He was a millwright at Lawrence Brothers in Sterling for 33 years, retiring in 1980, and had formerly been the secretary for Lyndon school board for 18 years. Mr. Housenga was a former member of the Prophetstown United Methodist Church, where he was the Sunday School superintendent and member of the Choir. At the time of his death he was a member of the Lyndon United Methodist Church. He was also a member and past master of Lodge #293 A.F.M. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Rod of River Forest and Brad of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren; one step-grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ray of Erie.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Sep 7, 1989 Daily Gazette

R. FERN (WAGNER) HOUSENGA , 75, of 404 Parker Ave., Robinson, formerly of Lyndon, died Aug. 25, 1994, at Crawford Memorial Hospital, Robinson. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Highland Avenue Baptist Church, Robinson, with the Rev. Jerry McDaniel officiating. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the United Methodist Church, Lyndon. burial will be at Lyndon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Mrs. Housenga was born Dec. 8, 1918, in Prophetstown, the daughter of Elson F. and Addie (Dorathy) Wagner. She was educated in Prophetstown schools. She married Jacob a. Housenga Dec. 24, 1935, in Morrison. the couple lived in Prophetstown until 1946 when they moved to Lyndon. He died in 1989. In 1990 Fern moved to Robinson. She had been employed in the food service at Lyndon Schools. she was a member of United Methodist Church, Lyndon, and a member of Ernest Coulter American Legion Post # 69 Auxiliary. Survivors include town sons, Rod Housenga of River Forest and Brad Housenga of Robinson; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Ruby Fey of Delta, Ohio; one brother, Robert Wagner of Amboy; two half-sisters, Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Meinsma of Rock Falls and Mary Wyatt of Springfield; one half brother, Donald Saathoff (should be Sathoff) of Sterling. She was preceded in death by one sister, one brother, two half-sisters and two half-brothers.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Aug 27, 1994 Daily Gazette

KENNETH HOUSINGA , 84, died Friday in Bradenton. The body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held in Morrison, Ill., at a later date. The Good Earth Crematory in Bradenton was in charge of arrangements. He was born in Morrison to Harry and Ada Eizenga Housinga on March 31, 1920. He married Della "Dolly" Houzenga on June 27, 1941. He served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. He and his partner, Fred Beverth, operated the Sinclair Station for many years. He also worked with ADM in Clinton before retiring in 1983. He moved to Florida in 2003. He was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, American Legion and VFW. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Dianne (Ken) Quick of Bradenton; a son, Keith Quick of Morrison; four grandchildren; and one sister, Sylvia Voss of Morrison.
Clinton Herald 11 May 2004

ROBERT J. HOUSTON - At his home in this city, on Wednesday, November 22, 1893, Mr. Robert J. Houston, aged 56 years, 5 months and 2 days. Robert J. Houston was born at Madoc, Canada, June 20, 1837. He came to the State of Illinois in the year 1857 and located in the township of Lyndon. From thence he moved to Ustick in the year 1860. He was married to Miss Kate Eads August 27, 1872. Six children were born to them, of whom one, Ralph, has passed before him to the other shore. He leaves a bereaved wife and five children and three step-children to mourn his loss. He resided in the city of ..... Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.

BERT HOUZENGA , 82, of Fulton, died (19 Aug 1987) Wednesday in Wynderest Nursing Home, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Rev. James Sprinkle, pastor of the Assembly of God Church, Fulton, officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in his memory. Mr. Houzenga was born on Oct. 20, 1904 in the Netherlands, the son of Louis and Anna (Dyke) Houzenga. He was united in marriage to Anna Buikema on July 6, 1927 in Fulton and she preceded him in death on July 18, 1958. He then married Virginia Coyne Little on Aug. 26, 1961 in Fulton and she survives. He was educated in Whiteside County schools and farmed in the rural Morrison area until 1961 when he moved to Fulton. He was employed by Agrico for 10 years as a watchman and attended the Assembly of God Church. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Delores) Stuart of Morrison, Mrs. Fay (Darlene) Ashby and Mrs. Robert (Jean) Williams, both of Thomson, Mrs. George (Bernice) Kyarsgaard of Camanche, Iowa, and Ardella Houzenga of Savanna; three sons, Clifford and Bernard, both of Morrison, and Laverne of Clinton, Iowa; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Carl (Myrna) Rogers of Rock Falls, Mrs. Nancy Haan of Rockford, Mrs. James (Patricia) Gearing of Rock Grove, and Mrs. Terry (Peggy) Chase of Colona; 32 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 10 stepgrandchildren; 12 step great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Effie Faber of Fulton; and two brothers, Andrew and John Houzenga, both of Fulton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, one daughter in infancy, one granddaughter in infancy, one sister and one brother
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 20, 1987 - Thrusday, pg A2

LELAND J. HOUZENGA , 58, Route 1, Thomson, died (22 April 1989) Saturday at University Hospital at Iowa City, Iowa. after a tractor accident. Services will be a 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Fulton Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral home. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Mr. Houzenga was born August 27, 1930 in Fulton, the son of Garrett J and Ten Buikema Houzenga. He married Mary Lou LaShelle April 11, 1952 in Fulton. She survives. He attended Fulton Grade School and Thomson High School. He lived in rural Fulton until 1989 when he moved to Thomson. He had farmed for 30 years and was employed as a carpenter. He also was assistant superintendent at the Thomson Water and Sewer Department. Other survivors, his mother, two daughters, Julie Houzenga of Thomson, and Connie, Clinton, Ia.; five sons; Russell A., Mt. Carroll, Bruce E., Morrison, Art W and David S., Fulton, Douglas P, Thomson; nine grandchildren, a twin sister, Leota Loughlin, Aurora, one brother, Alvin, Galesburg. His father and a daughter preceded him.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 24, 1989 - Monday, pg A2

LOUIS HOWELL, Jr. : Funeral services for Louis Howell, Jr. of Norristown, Pa., were held Moday afternoon in the Reynolds funeral home. The Rev. Anthony Campolo, who came with Mrs. Howell from Pennsylvania, officiated and burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Pallbearers were Robert Ottens, John Butkus, Marv Smith, Joe Kilmson, Dave Lennon, Garth Carpenter. Friends in charge of the floral tributes were Mrs. Burton Shambaugh adn Mrs. John Butkus. Mrs. Abe Renkes was the organist for the service.
Daily Gazette 29 June 1965

DONALD HUIZENGA , 85, of Fulton, died Monday at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, 1500 10th Ave., with the Rev. Phillip Sneller, pastor of the First Reformed Church in Fulton, officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Fulton Township Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Huizenga, Anthony Huizenga, Chad Huizenga, Donald J. Huizenga, Jared Huizenga, Jesse Huizenga, Christine McCann, Steven Sikkema and Timothy Sikkema. He was born Sept. 17, 1918, in Newton Township, Ill., to Jacob and Alice Housenga Huizenga. He married Loretta Noordt on May 6, 1941, in Fulton. She died in 2000. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. He was employed with John Deere in East Moline, Ill. He then farmed in Whiteside County. He later owned and operated the Huizenga Welding and Repair Shop in Fulton. He served as road commissioner with Garden Plain Township for many years. He was a member of the First Reformed Church where he served as a deacon. He also was a member of the church's adult Sunday school and the Men's Brotherhood. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Viola (Leonard) Sikkema of Fulton; three sons, Larry (Sheryl) Huizenga of Fulton, Richard (Christine) Huizenga of Fulton and Douglas (Angela) Huizenga of Alpena, Mich.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Marion (Leonard) Reynolds of Cordova, Ill.; and five brothers, Harold Huizenga of East Moline, Clifford (Geraldine) Huizenga of Morrison, Ill., Kenneth (Esther) Huizenga of Morrison, Rolland (Janet) Huizenga of Erie, Ill., and Arnold (Marilyn) Huizenga of Fulton. He was preceded in death by his wife, one sister and one brother.

JACOB M. HUIZENGA , 93, of 208 W. Winfield, Morrison died (8 September 1985) Sunday at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Morrison Chapel of the Bosma Funeral home with Rev. Wayne Lemmen, pastor of Ebenezer Reformed Church officiating. Burial will follow in Grove Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home. Mr. Huizenga was born Oct. 25, 1891 in Enrom, Groninge, Netherlands, the son of Menno and Katherine VanderSchaaf Huizenga. On July 28, 1914 he married Bessie Houzenga in Fulton. She preceded him in death on Nov. 25, 1968. Mr. Huizenga was educated in rural Whiteside County Schools and employed at Chicago Northwestern Railroad as a section hand in maintenance for many years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way Union, a member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church of Morrison and resided in Morrison since 1949 when he moved there from Round Grove. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Tena) Vandyke, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Bush, and Mrs. Gale (Anna) Ellis all of Morrison; two sons, John J. and Marvin both of Morrison; 19 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; three brothers, John, Fred and Peter, all of Fulton. He was preceded in death by his wife, two great grandchildren, five sisters and three brothers. A memorial has been established to the Ebenezer Reformed Church Radio Broadcast Ministry.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 9, 1985 - Monday, pg A4

HARLAN WAYNE HUIZENGA , 66, of Erie, died Wednesday at Mercy North Hospital, Clinton. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First United Methodist Church in Port Byron, Ill. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Rock Island, Ill. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Gibson Funeral Home in Erie. He was born July 21, 1937, in Albany, Ill., to Justus and Winnie Heun Huizenga. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He served in Japan. He was employed with Sears, Kmart and the former Renier's Music, all in Clinton, and with Whiteside FS. He had been a musician with the Forest Inn in Morrison, Ill., Jule's Danish Farm in Rock Falls, Ill., the Carousel Restaurant in Clinton and the Clinton Country Club. He was the organist with Gibson Funeral Homes in Port Byron and Erie for 13 years. Survivors include two brothers, Howard (Gertrude) Huizenga of Fulton, Ill., and Paul (Ruth) Huizenga of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, a brother-in-law, one niece and one great-niece. Memorials may be made to the Erie Ambulance Service.
Clinton Herald November 13, 2003

ROLLAND G. HUIZENGA , 73, of Erie, died Friday at Illini Hospital, Silvis. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Erie Christian Church. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. He was born July 19, 1930, in Newton Township to Jacob and Alice Houzenga Huizenga. He married Janet Littrel, Oct. 14, 1950, in Kahoka, Mo. He had served in the U.S. Army. He had been employed at the John Deere Foundry retiring in 1987 after 39 years. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Rhonda Parker, Hartwick; two sons, Randy (Rose) Huizenga, Port Byron, Ill., and Roger (Joyce) Huizenga of Erie; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Marion Reynolds of Cordova, Ill.; and four brothers, Harold, East Moline, Ill., Arnold of Fulton, Ill., Kenny and Clifford, both of Morrison, Ill. He was preceded in death by a son, his parents, a sister and two brothers.

RONALD HUIZENGA ,60, of 505 S. Grape, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport, IA. Ron was born November 12, 1945, in Morrison, IL, to John J. and Sena (Vos) Huizenga. He married Maria L. Forster-Wintjen on April 10, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV. He had been employed by General Electric of Morrison, IL for 36 years. He belonged to the G.E. Athletic Association, enjoyed woodworking and golf. Survivors include his wife, Maria; one daughter, Laura Allen of Clinton Township, MI; one son, Rich Huizenga of Morrison, IL; one step daughter, Cindy Wintjen of Chadwick, IL; one step son, Sonny Wintjen of Chicago, IL; three grandchildren, Addison Huizenga, Austin & Shane Allen; three step grandchildren, Erin Shepard, Heather Fischbach and Chloe Stingley; his parents, John and Sena Huizenga of Morrison, IL; one sister, Beth (Jim) Bickerman of Princeton, IL; one brother, Bob (Kathy) Huizenga of Morrison, IL; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Vicki Huizenga of Mackinaw, IL. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Huizenga.

GEORGE B. HULETT , a resident of Morrison and vicinity for many years died at 8 o'clock Sunday morning following a long illness. Funeral services will be held Carny Funeral Home at 10:30 o'clock Tuesday morning with Rev. Albertus officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. George B. Hulett was born in Chester, Windsor County Vermont, on August 2, 1869. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Hulett. At an early age the family moved to Syracuse N.Y. and later to Glen Ellyn IL. where he attended school. With his parents he later moved to Morrison. He was married to Miss Isabelle Barnes of Rock Falls who preceded him in death on July 20, 1923. They had no children. He is survived by one brother Frank Hulett of California, a nephew, Everett Hulett of Chicago and five cousins, among whom is Robert G. Hulett of Morrison. At the time of his death Mr. Hulet was 67 years of age.
Contributed by Stacey Wessling

ISABELL (BARNES) HULETT - Like a bolt from a clear sky came the announcement this morning that Mrs. George Hulett had passed away at 4 o'clock this morning at the hospital in Rochelle, where she underwent an operation yesterday for the removal of gall stones. Late yesterday afternoon her husband received a long distance call from her sister who was with her through the ordeal, that the operation had been successful, but her heart was unable to stand the shock. Mr. Hulett left for Rochelle as quickly as possible after receiving the sad news and was accompanied by Mrs. Clara McLaughlin a neighbor. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 at the M.F. Church. Rev. P.R. McMahon officiating. Burial will be made at Grove Hill
Contributed by Stacey Wessling

MARY JANE (HALSAM) HULETT - At her residence in Union Grove township, on Friday, July 25, 1890, Mrs. Mary Jane Hulett, aged 31 years 6 mo, 15 days. Mary Jane Haslam was born at LaSalle IL. Jan. 10, 1859. At an early age she moved with her parents to Fair Haven, Carroll county; while residing there and when eighteen years of age, she was converted and joined the United Brethren church, and has lived a life consistent with her christian confession. In 1882, with her father's family, she moved to Union Grove township, this county. On the 10th of September 1889 she was married to Robert G. Hulett. There remain a bereaved husband, an infant son, a loving father and three sorrowing sisters to mourn her loss. Her brief married life of less than one year furnished her an opportunity of exercising those qualifications with which she was abundantly endowed, of making a new home a place of beauty and a constant source of joy and happiness. Thus enshrined her loss only leaves a keener sorrow in the lives of those who knew and loved her best. The large concourse of friends at the funeral revealed the place of esteem she held in many hearts. Sorrow at her death is tempered by the hope she has left of a christian life, and consolation comes through the same christian hope that when those remaining have "finished their course" they may be re-united in the Father's mansions on the other shore. The funeral services were held at her late rsidence last Sabbath afternoon. Rev. J.W. Skinner officiating, and the remains were interred in Grove Hill cemetery in the presence of a great number of sorrowing and sympathizing friends.
Sterling Public Library Collection

ALVIN R. HUNSBERGER , 78, widely known Rock Falls resident, passed away Monday afternoon at the Sterling Public hospital from a heart ailment. He had been ill only three days, having been removed to the hospital early Monday when he suffered a heart attack. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Wheelock funeral home, Rock Falls, Rev. Harry E. Shiffer, pastor of the Rock Falls Christian Church, officiating. Committal will be in the IOOF cemetery, Rock Falls. Mr. Hunsberger, a lifelong resident of this community and 41 years resident of Rock Falls, was born July 4, 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Hunsberger, in Sterling. He was reared and educated in the Sterling schools and June 23, 1897 was united in marriage with Miss Martha Cohenour at Morrison. Thirteen children were born and the deceased leaves a family including 32 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mr. Hunsberger, who never aspired to public office, was the father of some of the Twin-Cities' outstanding athletes. Surviving are his wife, nine sons, Harold and Frank of Sterling; Glenn of Niles., California; Clifford of Emerson; Adrian of Prophetstown; George, Robert and Leo, all of Rock Falls; and the following daughters: Mrs. Carl (Leola) Boehm, Mrs. John (June) Friel, both of Rock Falls; Mrs. Roger (Grace) Marshall of Davenport, Ia. and Mrs. Robert (Doris) Grim of Louisville, KY; 32 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, and two sisters.
Contributed by Pam Dollarhide - Sterling Gazette July 13, 1949

ABRAHAM HUNSBERGER - The remains of Abraham Hunsberger, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Keeney, arrived this afternoon from Rockford, where he passed away Monday at 3:40 a.m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Keeney. The remains were taken to the home of E. B. Shumaker, 406-14th avenue, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Judson Macintosh officiating. Interment will be in Riverside. The family requests no flowers.

Obituary
Abraham Hunsberger was born in Pennsylvania on Jan. 21, 1840, and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C. W. Keeney, at Rockford, Ill. March 1, 1920, as the result of a stroke from which he had suffered a week previous to his death. The funeral service was held from the home of E.R. Shumaker, 406 Fourteenth avenue on Thursday afternoon, Rev. Judson Macintosh officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. At the age of 12 years Mr. Hunsberger came to Wadsworth, O., and later to Sterling in 1862. He was married on April 7, 1869, to Miss Lovina Kline of Sterling, to which union was born one son and two daughters. He was employed at the Rock Falls manufacturing company for 25 years. On April 7 last he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He was loved by all who knew him, and was especially fond of children and they of him. His death caused the first break in the family ties and he will be greatly missed. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, son, Alvin of Rock Falls, and two daughters, Mrs. Ross Overly of Lyndon and Mrs. C. W. Keeney, of Rockford, 12 grand children, four sisters, and two brothers.
Contributed by Pam Dollarhide - from the "Sterling Gazette" 6 March 1920

DUANE HUNSBERGER , 76 of 27878 Fulfs Rd Sterling died Wed Apr 24 2002 in Scottsdale AZ. He was employed by Frantz Bearing Div. as plant superintendent for 40 years, retiring in 1989. Mr Hunsberger was born Oct 4 1925 in Rock Falls, the son of Harold Abaham and Ada M (Stees) Hunsberger. He served in the Army during WWII he married Lola Carlene Stern on May 9 1948 in Sterling. He was a member of Messiah Evangelical Luthern Church, Sterling and the Rock River CC. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Jill (John) Ford of Scottsdale AZ, a son Mark Hunsberger of MA; two sisters Leola Kent of Sterling and Cheryl (Ernest) Lippens of Harmon; five brothers , Kennard Hunsberger of Rock Falls, Harold (Ruth) Hunsberger and Gerry (Judy) Hunsberger both of Sterling, Lowell (Corinne) Hunsberger of Dixon and Roger (Carol) Hunsberger of GA; five stepgrandchildren; and four step- GreatGrandchildren. Funeral at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Daniel Behmlander officiating. Burial at Oak Knoll Memoral Sterling.

GEORGE D. HUNSBERGER , 62, of 302 1/2 E. 3rd St., Rock Falls, died Friday morning in University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with the Rev. David L. Beebe, pastor of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Rock Falls. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.. George Hunsberger was born Sept. 19, 1914 in Rock Falls, the son of Alvin and Martha Cohenour Hunsberger. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Lane on August 14, 1936 by the late Rev. Harry E. Shiffer in Rock Falls. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary three weeks ago. The couple lived their entire married life in Rock Falls. He was employed as a salesman at Lutyens Realty until the time of his illness. He is survived by his widow; one son, James L. of Galt; two grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Leola Boehm of Rock Falls, Mrs. Roger (Grace) Marshal of Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Grim of Louisville, KY., and Mrs. Ray (June) Pries of Rock Falls; six brothers, Harold, Frank and Clifford, all of Sterling and Bertram, Robert and Leo, all of Rock Falls. He was preceded by his parents and two brothers, Adrian and Glen. (Funeral Notice) George D. Hunsberger, 62, 302 1/2 E. 3rd St., Rock Falls, died Friday morning in University Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services were held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. David L. Beebe, paster of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in Rock Falls. Mrs. Austin Corzett played the organ for the service. Pallbearers were: Elwyn Stevens, Robert Callighan, Austing Corzett, Marvin Lutyens, Richard Meisel and Clifford Bensinger. Flowers were cared for by Lundstroms.
Contributed by Pamela Dollarhide - The Daily Gazette" Sterling-Rock Falls, IL. Wednesday, October 13, 1976

LEO F. HUNSBERGER , , 68, of 1009 Lincoln St., Rock Falls, died Jan. 13, 1993, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Daniel Behmlander, pastor of Good Sheperd Lutheran Church, Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in his memory. Mr. Hunsberger was born May 6, 1924 in Rock Falls, the son of Alvin R. and Martha (Cohenour) Hunsberger. He married Audrey B. Dornbusch in May of 1947 in Morrison. He was a maintenance welder at RB&W Co. in Rock Falls for 20 years, retiring in 1989. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Rock Falls American Legion Post #902. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Steven L. Hunsberger of Snellville, Ga., and Tom L. Hunsberger of Rock Falls; four daughters, Mrs. Joel (Jeannie) Hepler of Sterling, Patricia Moeller and Mrs. Tony (Connie) Skinner, both of Rock Falls, and Mrs. Stephen (Debra) Crozier of Rockford; 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, Robert Hunsberger of Rock Falls; four sisters, Ms. June Pries and Mrs. Leola (Sis) Boehm, both of Rock Falls, Mrs. Doris Grimm of Louisville, Ky., and Mrs. Grace Marshall of Davenport, Iowa, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, David Brian; and seven brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, IllinoisJanuary 14, 1993 - Thursday, pg A2 col 6

LOVINA (KLINE) HUNSBERGER formerly of this city, passed away Thursday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock at the Rockford hospital, where she underwent an operation for intestinal obstruction Thursday morning. The remains were brot to this city Friday afternoon and taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ross Overly, 308 Fourteenth avenue, where the funeral service will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Mrs. Hunsberger, who was 72 years of age, had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Keeney. Besides the two daughters she leaves a son, Alvin Hunsberger of Rock Falls.
Contributed by Pam Dollarhide - Sterling Gazette 15 December 1922

Another Obit:
Lavina Hunsberger was born near Line Lexington, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania December 19th, 1850 and passed away at the Rockford hospital following an operation on December 14th, 1922. In 1856 she came to Illinois with her parents and made Sterling her home until about five years ago when she went to Rockford to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Keeney. She was united in marriage with Abraham Hunsberger in Sterling, April 8, 1869, Elder Mason. Three children were born to this union, they being Alvin Hunsberger of Rock Falls, Mrs. Bertha Overly of Sterling and Mrs. Mable K. Keeney of Rockford. Her husband preceded her to the Great Beyond, and beside her children she leaves three sisters, Mary A. Vogt of Rockford; Susan Schultz and Sarah A. Pexton of this city. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren and one great grand child. She was a member of the Baptist church and an ardent worker for the Lord. She was ever willing to help others and she will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She was truly a representative old settler of Whiteside county. The pass bears at the funeral were grandchildren: Glen, Harold, and Winifred Hunsberger, Neal and Earl Overly and Carl Boehm.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds

MARTHA MAY (COHENOUR) HUNSBERGER , of 401 E. 10th St., Rock Falls, died late Saturday evening in her home at the age of 86. She was born in Mount Carroll, the daughter of David and Kathryn Runyan Cohenour. She was united in marriage to Alvin R. Hunsberger who preceded her in death in 1949. Mrs. Hunsberger is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Leola) Boehm of Rock Falls, Mrs. Roger (Grace) Marshall of Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Grim of Louisville, Kentucky., Mrs. June Friel of Rock Falls; nine sons, Harold A., Frank and Clifford of Sterling; Glen, San Leandro, Calif., Adrian of Prophetstown, Bertram, George, Robert and Leo all of Rock falls; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Nora) Martin of Glen Flora, Wisconsin; two brothers, David and Lloyd Cohenour of Van Dycke, Mich.; 39 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, husband, three sisters, and two brothers in infancy. Friends may call at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home until noon on Thursday when the body will be taken to the First Christian Church of Rock Falls to lie in state until the hour of services. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Harry Shiffer officiating with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Contributed by Pamela Dollarhide - Sterling Gazette Whiteside County, IL June 29, 1964

AGNES (GRIEDE) HUNT , 78, died Tuesday morning, March 9, in Morrison Community Hospital, where she had been for three days. The funeral will be Thursday, March 11 at 2 p.m. in the Garner Chapel. Rev. Paul Olson officiating and burial was in Riverside Cemetery She was born November 8, 1892 in Fulton and has been a resident of Prophetstown for the last 46 years. Her parents were Lubbe and Jeanette (Flikkema) Greide. She was educated in the Fulton schools and was a member of the Royal Neighbors and the United Methodist Church. She married Fred Hunt in Morrison, Oct. 21, 1911 She is survived by one son, Harold L. Hunt, of Anaheim, Calif. and three daughters: Mrs. Mary Bodenhofer of Rock Island, Mrs. Edward (Marjorie) Hanell of Moline, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Truitt of Prophetstown, one half-brother, Mino Kamphuis of Clinton, one step-brother, William Kamphuis of Fulton, one half-sister Mrs. Henrietta Arndt of Moline, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1959, two brothers and three sisters. Friends called at Gardner Chapel Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers