AGNES (HARGIS) KEMP - 75, of Prophetstown, died Tuesday evening (27 January 1987) at the Prophets-Riverview Center. Funeral services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the First Congreational Church of Prophetstown with Rev. James Swenson officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Gardner Chapel in Prophetstown. A memorial has been established to the Congregational Church. Mrs. Kemp was born on Jan. 28, 1911 in Payson, the daughter of Arthur and Ella Whitmer Hargis. On June 12, 1927 she was united in Marriage to Merle Kemp in Keithsburg. Following marriage the couple lived in Keithsburg and Viola until moving to Prophetstown in 1949. The deceased was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Prophetstown Camera Club, the Martha Class and Women's Fellowship. She is survived by three sons, Wendall of Janesville, Wis., John of Ballwin, Mo., and Lynn of Prophetstown; 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1983, one sister and three brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 28, 1987 - Wednesday, pg A2, col 2

JOSEPH KEMP - With a hammer and board in his hand endeavoring to build an ply his trade as of old while in bed sick and delirious, Joseph Kemp, one of the well known, aged and respected citizens of Tampico, died Monday night at 8:45 o'clock from a complication of diseases with which he had been affected for the last two years. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M.E. church. Reverend BERNREUTER officiating internment was to the village cemetery. Joseph Kemp was born in Ameliusburg, Canada, January 22, 1825, and with his family moved to Bureau county in 1862 where he resided for some time, then moving to Whiteside county and about 1875 came here. On November 25, 1852, he was united to Miss [Maria] Louisa Shere in Albion, N.Y. who died in 1874 [June 3, 1875.] In 1875 he married again to Roxanna Dow, who with three children survive as follows: Charles of Ord, Neb.; John of Osceola, Iowa; and H.A. of Tampico. He also leaves two brothers and three sisters in Canada. He was a member of the Weslyan M.E. church in Canada and was a good man who held the respect of everyone with whom he came in contact. Always active and energetic he died as he lived, busy. A short time before he passed away he called for a board and hammer which his son H.A. Kemp, procured for him, the venerable old gentleman's active brain gave minute directions as to the size of the board and what was to be built with it n the death chamber; even though delirious, he seized the hammer eagerly to construct what he thought others were building, and died with his tools in his hand. Although he is no more, the stones on the Baptist and Methodist churches will be a monument to his hands and many houses in the village were ones he built, will be reminders of this architect and builder.

Contributed by Les Neimi

ALVIN LOYD KEPERLING , 79, of Sterling, died Thursday at Community General Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Sterling with the Rev. Peter Wilkinson officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service time Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery in Morrison, Ill. The Schillling Funeral Home in Sterling is in charge of arrangements. He was born June 24, 1925, in Manor Township in Lancaster County, Pa., to Orvin C. and Mary Groff Keperling. He moved to this area in 1947. He married Dorothy M. Matthew on Jan. 25, 1948. He worked with Pratt Painting in Sterling as a painter and paper hanger. He worked with A&S Dairy and on a farm north of Sterling. He started in the glass business working with T.D. Kurtz Glass in Rock Falls, Ill., before starting his own glass and glazing business. He owned and operated Rock River Glass in Sterling until his retirement. He was active with the Sterling Rotary Club for many years and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sterling for 56 years serving a term as an elder. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Gary A. (Carole) Keperling of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., and James W. (Marcia) Keperling of Cincinnati; two daughters, Lois M. Grimm of Sterling and Mrs. Carol A. (John) Hill of Lake Villa, Ill.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; five siblings, Ira (Betty) Keperling of York, Pa., Paul Keperling, John Keperling and Mrs. Naomi (Lloyd) Grubb, all of Lancaster, Pa., and Mrs. Mildred (Hiram) Johnson of Dixon, Ill. Memorials have been established for the Spring Valley Cemetery for the preservation and maintenance of the cemetery or for First Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Clinton Herald 4 January 2005

WILLIAM KIER - The announcement of the death of Elder William Kier will be found in another a column. The following brief sketch of his life has been kindly prepared for the Sentinel by Rev. George T. Crissman: William Kier was born in Perthshire, Scotland, Aug. 8, 1802 and spent the early morning of his life in this locality, noted for its historic importance. At the age of sixteen, he came to the Western world to find a home, and at first made choice of St. Andrews, in Canada, where he remained for ten years, during which time be was joined In marriage with Maria Hurd, of Balfordshire, England, on Sept. 14, 1824. Thinking to obtain a more favorable location than the one in Canada, he left that country and removed to St. Lawrence County, New York in the vicinity of the Messina Springs. Here a citizenship of twenty years drew around Mr. Kier and family a large circle of warm-hearted friends, who were loud and earnest in their protestations against his newly proposed plan to push out still further on the frontier West, to secure a new home. Twenty-three years ago, In October, he established himself as a resident in Morrison and has become identified with the growth and development of the community in which he has lived an honored member. During this time, he has attracted to himself such treasures of friendship and love as neither money nor earthly fame could secure. In response to the inquiry, once made of him, as to how it was that he had so many friends, and few enemies, he said he did not know, unless it was because he made no special effort to accumulate earthly riches, but had been all intent on laying up treasures In Heaven. Having served In the capacity of an ordained officer, in the church of which he was a member, in St. Lawrence County, New York, he was, at the organization of the Presbyterian Church, formerly of Union Grove, but now of Morrison, chosen Ruling Elder, in company with N. M. Jackson and a few months later with James Snyder, the two constituting the original board, in the early history of the Church.

In his capacity of Elder, Father Kier has served as a true friend of the Church. in her days of weakness, and in her days of increase and prosperity. It is a rare thing to find any one more attached to the church of his choice than Elder Kier was to his Presbyterian Home. Nothing could attract him away from his own church services; and yet It would be difficult to find one more catholic in his spirit and feelings toward sister denominations, than he. Mr. Kier warmly appreciated the acts of kindness shown him by his friends, from time to time, and he remarked to the writer, a few days ago, that it “seemed to him his friends were determined not to let him die.” During the past year friends have watched with sadness the declining health of this good old man; and, though they have felt that at some time the separation must come, many hoped the time would be long deferred. His late illness was one of great severity and yet he did not murmur, but with an unwavering faith he looked forward to the end. He talked of soon meeting his friends, who had passed on before, as if he were simply about to visit them in some other town, and asked what messages he should take. A family, consisting of the aged widow, seven children, and fifteen grandchildren, remained to mourn the death of Father Kier, and this circle is increased by a large number of relatives, a little further separated by ties of kindred. The circle also extends to the members of the church, to which the deceased belonged. And the sentiment which the writer has heard from men of the world, as he has met them on the corner’s of the streets and by the way, is that a good man has gone from us, it is seldom that such an unblemished life of purity is exhibited for so many years, and there few persons who go down to the grave so much beloved by all classes of society--by the young, and by the old. We can but express the fond prayer, that his mantle may fall upon many others, to take his place.
Contributed by Bob Mosher

LAURA A. KING , 74, of Rockford, mother of R. J. King of 504 Second avenue, Rock Falls, and formerly of Rock Falls, passed away Monday at 12:30 a.m. in St. Anthony's hospital, Rockford. Her body was brought to the Wheelock funeral home in Rock Falls this morning. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the funeral home, Rev. Wayne Leighty, pastor of the Rock Falls Methodist church, officiating. The committal will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Rock Falls. Surviving Mrs. King are one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Mabel) White of Rockford; a son, Raymond King of Rock Falls, and one grandson, James White of Rockford. Her husband, Charles King, passed away in 1942. Seven brothers and sisters preceded Mrs. King in death. She was the last of her family.
Contributed by Melva Taylor from the Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 17, 1947 - Monday, pg 6, col. 5

RUTH (BREECE) KING - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. F. Wilbur, at Jacobstown, on Saturday, December 24, 1892, Mrs. RUTH KING, aged 74 years, 1 month and 2 days. Ruth Breece was born in Knox Co., Ohio Nov.22, 1818. She was married to Samuel King, in February 1840, her married life having extended over more than half a century. Remaining in Ohio until 1847, she came with her husband and family to Whiteside Co., Ill which has been her home ever since. Her husband and eight children survive her one child having died in infancy. The following are the children: Emeline, Oliver, James, Arthur, Eliza (Derby), Becca, Pruella (Sawyer), and Milton. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church in this city on Tuesday, Rev. J. A. J. Whipple officiating and the remains Interred in Grove Hill cemetery

Contributed by Linda Criswell

SAMUEL KING - At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wood in Clyde, Saturday, August 22, 1896, Mr. SAMUEL KING, aged 85 years, 5 months and 27 days. Samuel King was born near Baltimore, Maryland, February 25, 1811. In his boyhood he with his parents removed to Knox county, Ohio, where he was married to Ruth Breece February 12, 1838. He remained In Ohio until 1847, when he came west to Whiteside county, Illinois, living In Union Grove four years, in Mt. Pleasant two years and then removed to Clyde where he has since resided. Nine children were born to the union, one dying in infancy. His wife died December 24, 1892, since which time the deceased resided with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Wood in Clyde. The deceased was an honorable, upright citizen, who maintained during a long and useful life the confidence and respect of all who knew him. The funeral services were held at the home of his daughter Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. M. L. Norris of this city. Interment took place in Grove Hill cemetery.

Contributed by Linda Criswell

ZILPHA (BURNS) KING - At her home in Union Grove Thursday, January 12, 1893, Mrs. Zilpha King aged 40 years, 7 months and 6 days. Zilpha Burns was born in Union Grove township, June 6, 1852. SHe was married James B. King in March 1872. Three children were born to them. Mrs. King was of a very quiet disposition and gave her whole attention to her home duties. She was a faithful wife, a kind and affectionate mother and a warm friend. Besides her husband and children she leaves a large circle of friends. Burial in Grove Hill Cemetery.

CANDY (LAW) KINGHAM 40, of 894 Bend Road (Dixon) died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998, at University Hospital, Madison, Wis. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jones Funeral Home, Dixon, with the Rev. Tom Williams, pastor of Como Baptist Church, Como, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Kingham was born Feb. 4, 1958, in Sterling, the daughter of Gerald and Fadra Tedrick Law. She married Michael Kingham in Morrison. He survives She was employed by KSB Hospital as a licensed practical nurse. She was a member of Como Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons Aaron Kingham and Andrew Kingham, both at home; a daughter, Antonia Kingham, at home, her parents, Gerald and Fadra Law of Rock Falls; two brothers, Brian (Becky) Law of Davis and Brent Law of Loves Park; maternal grandmother, Juanita Tedrick of Rock Falls; and paternal grandmother, Lenora Meek of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandfathers.
Sterling Gazette 20 November 1998

HENRY J. KIRCHER , formerly of Louisburg, died at his home in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, December 11th, after being confined to his bed a week following two years of failing health. He was aged 73 years, 3 months and 12 days. The deceased was born August 29, 1858 in Sterling, Ill., and when twelve years of age he came to Louisburg, where for 50 years he resided on the Kircher homestead. October 18th, 1892 at Wea he was united in marriage to Miss Caroline Vohs, who preceded him in death 27 years ago. To this union five children were born, two of whom, a son, Freddie and a daughter are deceased, the latter having died in infancy. the survivors are: a daughter, Anna Mae, wife of James Murray of Louisburg; two sons: Lester Kircher, of Kansas City and Frank Kircher, of Cleveland; two sisters: Mrs. Herman J. Spielbusch, of Louisburg and Mrs. Albert A. Vohs, McAllen Texas ; three brothers, Albert Kircher, Louis W. Kircher and Wm. R. Kircher all of Louisburg; one grandson, Billy Kircher, of Cleveland. A brother, Charles Kircher died in May 1931. Funeral services were held from the Holy Rosary church at Wea Monday morning. Interment was in the Wea Cemetery. Those here from out-of-town to attend the funeral included: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buchner, Mrs. Glenn Kircher, Mr. Bert Kircher, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Regan and son, John; Mr. Herman Shreeves, Mr. and Mrs. O.V. King, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Paul, Mr. Pooman, all from Kansas City; Messrs. Arthur and Jerome Van Hercke, of Trading Post; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kircher, of Paola and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bettis, of Pleasant Hill."

Contributed by Thomas Kircher - Louisburg Herald December 17, 1931 Page 1, Col. 7 Film # L2106, Kansas State Historical Society
Kircher Family History

LOUISA KIRCHER/KIRCHNER - Funeral services for the late Louisa Kirchner, of Sterling, who passed away at the state institution in Lincoln, Illinois, will be held at 1:30 on Tuesday afternoon at the home of John Hartman on Seventh Avenue, Sterling. Rep. E. C. Harris, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, will conduct the services. The body will arrive in Sterling this evening on the Peoria passenger and will be taken at once to the Hartman home.

Second Notice: The funeral of the late Miss Louisa Kirchner was held at the home of J. Hartman, 105 Seventh Ave, Sterling, Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The services were in charge of Rev. E. C. Harris and internment was made in riverside. the deceased was about sixty years of age. She has been at the state institution for feeble minded for several years at Lincoln, and death occurred there the latter part of last week.

Contributed by Tom Kircher (Louisa was the daughter of Michael & Fredericka (Smith) Kircher)
Kircher Family History

WILLIAM ROBERT KIRCHER , died suddenly Friday morning, march 25th, at 6:00 o'clock, at the Kircher homestead, 6 miles northeast of Louisburg, where he had resided for fifty-eight years. This marked the third time that a brother of the Kircher family, was taken in death, during the last ten months. Three weeks ago, Mr. Kircher suffered an attack of indigestion, which was so severe that it was necessary for him to summon his physician. He recovered and was apparently in good health until the hour preceding his demise, when he became ill with heart trouble which proved fatal before the doctor could arrive. He was aged 64 years, 11 months, and 24 days. William Robert Kircher was born April 17, 1867, at Sterling, Illinois. When six years of age he came to Louisburg, with his parents, the late Frederick and Louisa Kircher, settling on the Kircher homestead. On February 7, 1899, he was united in marriage to Mary Anna Vohs, at Wea, Reverend Hohe, officiating. To this union were born seven children, those surviving being; a daughter Florence, wife of Johnie Winters, of Louisburg; five sons: Richard, Paola; the twins, William, of Emporia, and John, of Cleveland; and Clifford and Charles of the home. One son died in infancy. Besides his own children, Mr. Kircher raised two of his brother Henry's children; Anna Mae, wife of James Murray, of Louisburg, and Lester, of Kansas City, whose mother was Caroline Vohs. Besides his wife and children, the deceased leaves two brothers, Albert and Louis, of Louisburg; two sisters; Mrs. Cecelia Vohs, of Mcallaen, Texas; and Mrs. Herman P. Speilbusch, of Louisburg; also two grandchildren, Mary Louise and Joan Kircher of Paola.

Mr. Kircher possessed an unfailing devotion to his family and home and cared not for luxuries or pleasures other than those that he could enjoy with his family. His numerous virtuous deeds will long remain in the hearts that loved him as a husband, a father and a friend. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. J. Phelan from the Holy rosary church, at Wea. Monday morning, at 10:00 o'clock. Interment was in the Wea Cemetery. Relatives and friends from out-of-town, who attended the funeral: Miss Lore Ford and Messrs. Lester and Bert Kircher, of Kansas City; Mrs. Edith Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford, Miss Geraldine Monroe and Mr. Wm. Kircher, Emporia; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Sadler with Louella and Junior from Trenton, Nebraska; Mr. Pearl Wren, Mr. George Cunningham and Mr. Maurice Langdon, of Paola; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest DeBrot and daughters, Minni Mae, Mrs. Fern Presang and their son, Lawrence, of Wichita and Mr. and Mrs. George Vohs with George and Frank, of Block. "
Contributed by Tom Kircher - Louisburg Herald Thursday March 31, 1932 page 1, Col 2 Film L2106 of Kansas Historical Society, Topeka Ks.
Kircher Family History

CLARA KLIMSTRA , 88, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, died Wednesday at Mercy North Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with the Rev. Wendell Davelaar, pastor of the First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, officiating. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Fulton Township Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Wiersema, Andrew Wiersema, Tom Wiersema, Tim Wiebenga, Nick Bielema, Melissa Wiebenga, Angela Bielema, Jamie Wiersema and Jessica Vander Linde. She was born Sept. 15, 1915, in Fulton to Claus P. and Alice De Wind Klimstra. She was educated in the Cottonwood School in rural Whiteside County, Ill. She was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton and the church's Rebecca Society. She was a member of the Harbor Crest Nursing Home resident council. She was employed with the former Hilltop Grocery Store in Fulton and later was employed in the housekeeping department of Wyndcrest Nursing Home before retiring in 1985. Survivors include one niece; three great-nieces; and three great-nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers

TENA (SCHIPPER) BUSH KLIMSTRA , 86, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison died Thursday at the Nursing Home. The funeral will begin at 2 p.m. Monday at the Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, with the Rev. Calvin J. Rynbrandt, pastor of Ebenezer Reformed Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, Ill. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Pallbearers will be Brad Bush, Seth Bush, Jeremiah Johnson, Todd Witt, Boone Brackemyer, Corey Ottens, Shane Witt, Jason Van Lente, Calvin Maxwell, Tom Millard and Joe Screnock. She was born Sept. 10, 1917, in Garden Plain, Ill., to Henry and Alice Housenga Schipper. She married Edwin G. Bush on March 19, 1943, in Morrison. He died in May 1977. She married Louis W. Klimstra on July 6, 1979, in Morrison. She was educated in the Fulton schools. She was employed by the toy factory in Morrison; the garment factory in Clinton; and also did house work for various families in the Fulton, Ill., and Morrison. She was a member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, where she was a member of the church's Lydian Society, Ladies Aid and the Quilting Society. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Deb (William) Witt of Morrison and Mrs. Ruth (Gary) Tichler of Morrison; two sons, Doug (Bonnie) Bush of Morrison and Ted (Cindy) Bush of Morrison; a stepdaughter, Mary Sue Klimstra of Morrison; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, a sister and nine brothers.

LOUIS KLINE , for many years one of the prominent business men of Serling and Rock Falls, died at his home in Chicago, Sunday. The body will be brought to Sterling Tuesday noon and taken to the Melvin funeral home, where services will be held at 2 o'clock with Sterling commandery, Knights Templar, of which the deceased was a member, in charge. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Kline was born here and spent practically his entire life in Sterling and Rock Falls. He attended the Rock Falls schools, and afterward Cornell college, Mt. Vernon, Iowa. He then became associated with his father J.A. Kline in the drug business in Rock Falls and was also, at one time employed by his uncle G.L. Kline in the drug business in Sterling. The Rock Falls drug store wasoperated under the name of J. A. Kline & Sons. After disposing of his drug store in Rock Falls, Mr. Kline became a member of the firm of Massey & Massey, manufacturing chemists, in this city. As the business grew it became necessary to expand and the firm finally moved to Chicago where Mr. Kline continued with it for several years, finally disposing of his holdings and retiring. During the past few years he has devoted a great deal of his time to writing. An ardent prohibitionish, much of his writing was along prohibition lines. He was also an occassional contributor to the Gazette. Mr. Kline was about 73 years of age. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Otis Adelbert Kline of New York city and Allen Kline of Boston, Mass. Two children died in infancy. His cousin , Mrs. LillianK. Stevens of 1010 Seventh ave, is the only local relative remaining. Mr. Kline visited Sterling only a few months ago. At that time he renewed old acquaintances and expressed a sincere longing to return to Sterling ifhe could dispose of his holdings in Chicago.

A fall on the icy sidewalk a week ago was the cause of the death of Lous A. Kline of Chicago, whose funeral was held at the Melvin funeral home Tuesday afternoon with burial at Riverside. Mr. Kline had goen from his residence to the store to secure his paper. Stepping on a bit of ice, he lost his balance and fell. Removed to his home, which was only a short distance away, it was feared that his leg was broken and X-rays were taken. It was found that no bones were broken, but his condition continued to grow worse and he was finally removed to the hospital where it was found that he had suffered internal injuries. An operation was immediately resorted to, but without success, he passing away on Sunday. The funeral Tuesday was in charge of Sterling commandery Knights Templar, of which Mr. Kline was a member. The attendance of old friend and relatives was large. Accompanying the body from Chicago to Sterling were the widow, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Adelbert Kline of New York city, NY and daughter Eleanor of Chicago and Allen A. Kline of Boston, Mass. The funeral party returned to Chicago Tuesday evening.
Sterling Daily Gazette January 26, 1938

DOROTHY V. (BEVEROTH) KLITZ , 79, of Morrison, died Friday at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Morrison. The service will be preceded by a 10:45 a.m. family prayer service in the church chapel. The Rev. Mike Winkelman, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. She was born May 26, 1924, in Morrison to Herman E.A. and Amelia Machamer Beveroth. She married Jess L. Klitz on Feb. 11, 1942, in Morrison. She was educated in the Mount Pleasant Township Rural Center School in Whiteside County, Ill. She was engaged in farming with her husband in rural Sterling, Ill. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Morrison where she was a member of the Ladies Aid Society, served as a Sunday school teacher and sang in the choir. She was a member of the Morrison Garden Club and was a Morrison Community Hospital Pink Lady volunteer for 20 years. She also was a member of the former Merry Circle Club in Mount Carroll, Ill. Survivors include her husband; three sisters, Mrs. Marian (Henry) Meinsma of Fulton, Ill., Mrs. Onlie (Charles) Walmsley of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Lois (Robert) Kelley of Zephyrhills, Fla.; two brothers, Herman (Leora) Beveroth of Sterling and Herbert (Judith) Beveroth of Rock Falls, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Beveroth of Morrison; one brother-in-law, Herbert Badtke of Morrison

GEORGE KLOCKENGA , 92, of 209 Riverside Drive, Prophetstown, died April 18, 1994, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Leon United Methodist Church, rural Prophetstown, with Steve Hartman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Leon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown. A memorial has been established. George was born Oct. 25, 1901, in Hartsburg, the son of Harm and Sena (Oltmanns) Klockenga. He married Matie Blumhoff, Feb. 10, 1925 at the Lyndon Methodist Parsonage. The couple farmed in the Prophetstown, Tampico, and Thomas communities until 1968, when they retired and moved into Propheststown. His wife died in 1980. He was a member of Leon United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Richard (Debbie) Klockenga of Talmadge, Ohio; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Piepho of Sterling; and three brothers, Gilbert Klockenga, Sr., of Prophestown, William Klockenga of Rock Falls and Raymond Klockenga of Tampico. He was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Gazette April 19, 1994 - Wednesday, pg A2

M. LORENA KLOCKENGA , 83, of Prophetstown, died Monday at Illini Hospital, Silvis, Ill. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Prophetstown. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a prayer service at 6 p.m. at the Gibson Funeral Home, Erie, Ill. She was born Oct. 5, 1920, in Hooppole, Ill., to William and Mary Shackelford Druien. She married Gilbert Klockenga on Nov. 26, 1938, in Davenport. He died in 1994. She and her husband farmed in the Loraine community for nearly 60 years. She attended St. Catherine's Catholic Church, was a 4-H leader for 10 years and was a former member of the Altar and Rosary Society at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Hooppole. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Jo (Dan) Vroman of Hillsdale, Ill.; two sons, Gilbert (Marian) Klockenga Jr. of Prophetstown and Cary (Nancy) Klockenga of Geneseo, Ill.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother and four sisters.

PHILIP KNAPLE - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knaple, born prematurely Friday night at Community General Hospital died two hours after birth. Graveside services were held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery with the Rev. William Myers officiating. Survivors include his parents, one brother, Kent; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Knaple, Rock Falls; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Loretta Wagner, Rock Falls; and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Feldthouse. He was preceded in death by one sister, Theresa, one brother, Scott, and his grandfather, Joseph J. Knaple.
Dated: Nov. 3, 1973 - Contributed by Margaret Mangers

SCOTT KEVIN KNAPLE - Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Calvary Cemetery for Scott Kevin Knaple by the Rev. William F. Myers of St Andrews  s Church, Rock Falls. The infant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knaple, 512 E 4th St., Rock Falls, died shortly after birth Saturday in Community General Hospital. He is survived by his parents, a brother Kent Michael at home and his grandparents, Mrs. Loretta Wagner, Joseph Knaple and Mrs. Marion Feldthouse of Rock Falls. Arrangements were completed by the Grennan and Son Funeral Home.
Dated: April 9, 1972 - Contributed by Margaret Mangers

STEVEN K. KNAPLE - 64, of Sterling, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at his home after an illness. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling, for 25 years, retiring as an electrician in 1999. He was born Aug. 7, 1942, in Sterling, the son of Joseph and Marian (Cummings) Knaple. He served in the Navy from 1960 to 1963. He married Linda Lou Wagner on Aug. 3, 1964, in Dixon. She died Oct. 17, 2000. He was a member of Rock Falls American Legion Post 902. Survivors include a son, Kent (Judy) Knaple of Rock Falls; his fiancee, Terry Durham and her daughter, Katelin; a stepsister, Sue Colville of Sterling; a stepbrother, Ron Smith of Rock Falls; and two grandchildren, Kaylin and Alyssa. He also was preceded in death by three children at birth, Scott, Philip and Theresa. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Larry Thomson of Rock Falls United Methodist Church officiating. Burial with military honors is at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley. To send condolences, visit www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - 22 Dec 2006 Daily Gazette, Sterling, IL

JAMES M. KOBBEMAN , 51, of 1301 Holland Dr., Rock Falls, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1995, at his home after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Catholic Church, Rock Falls, with his brother Rev. Gerald P. Kobbeman of Holy Angels Church, Aurora, Rev. Bernard Mullane of St. Andrews Catholic Church, and priest friends of the family concelebrating. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Tampico. visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. today at Grennan Funeral Home, Sterling, with a 7:30 p.m. Wake and from 9-10:30 a.m. saturday at the church. A memorial has been established for Newman High School, St. Andrews Catholic Church, or Catholic Social Services. Mr. Kobbeman was born April 16, 1944, in Sterling, the son of Harry J. and Mary B. (Burke) Kobbeman. He was a graduate of St. Andrews Grade School, a 1962 graduate of Newman High School. attended St. Thomas College, St. Paul, Minn., and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He was employed for Armour and Company Meat Packing, the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for many years and recently Stewart Beverage, Sterling. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Joshua Kobbeman of Rock Falls; his mother of Rock Falls, seven brothers, Henry (Donna) Kobbeman of Colorado, William (Janice) Kobbemen of Maumee, Ohio, Rev. Gerald P. Kobbeman of Holy Angles Church, Aurora, Dan Kobbeman of Sterling, Mike (Cynthia) Kobbeman of Rock Falls, Richard (Barbara) Kobbeman of Sterling, and Marty Kobbeman of Rock Falls; two sisters, Judy (John) Morris of Sterling, and Teresa Davis of California; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and one sister, Mary (Dick) Clementz.
Contributed by Amy Anderson - Sterling Gazette, Friday, August 11, 1995

COLETTA (WAND) KOEHN , 83, of Prophetstown died Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, at CGH Medical Center. She was employed by General Electric Co., Morrison, retiring in 1981. Mrs. Koehn was born March 2, 1921, in Elizabeth, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Wilhelm) Wand. She married Ralph "Smokey" Keohn on Jan. 3, 1942, in Elizabeth. He died March 23, 1984. She was a member ofSt. Catherine's Catholic Church, Prophetstown. Survivors include six daughters, Shirley (Jim) Eads of Prophetstown, Mary Ann. (Jerry) McClellan and Connie (Merle) Jackson. both of Lyndon. Nancy Sarmiento and Margie Koehn, both of Rock Falls, and Debbie (Ray) Imler of Petersburg, Iowa; two sons, Donald (Vicki) Koehn of Prophetstown and Gary Koehn of South Carolina; a sister, Lucille (David) Coates of Galena; 19 grandchildren; 38 great, grandchildren; and two great-great­grandchildren. Services were at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Prophetstown Burial was at Riverside Cemetery. Sterling.

ANNA (GRIEDE) KOOI , 69, of Streator, formerly of Erie, died early Tuesday in her home, following an extended illness. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. DST Thursday in Streator, with burial there. Surviving are one brother, Albert Greide of Erie; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Hunt of Prophetstown and Mrs. Tena Wiersema of Port Byron; one step-sister, Mrs. Carl Arndt of Prophetstown; a step-brother, Mino Kamphuis of Clinton, Iowa, and 14 grandchildren. Albert Greide was in Streator Thursday to attend the funeral of his Sister, Mrs. Anna Kooi.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers

JOSEPH KOPENGA , 81, formerly of Fulton, Ill., died Nov. 15, 2003, in Loma Linda, Calif. Services were conducted at The Grove Community Church in Riverside. He was born to Peter and Ida Holling Kopenga on Dec. 14, 1922, in Fulton. He married Ruth Breedan in 1944. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was in the health insurance business for many years. Survivors include one daughter; one son; one granddaughter; one grandson; one great-grandson; and a brother, Jack Kopenga of Clinton. He was preceded in death by a sister and one brother.

HAZEL (HANDEL) KOSIER , 95, died Friday, May 6, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. Hazel was born February 21, 1910 in Sterling, the daughter of Edward and Lottie (Cramer) Handel. She married Truman P. Kosier December 13, 1930 in Clinton, IA. He preceded her in death on February 7, 1988. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Royal Neighbors of Rock Falls, and Holly Camp 100. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Wilson, Sandy Kosier, both of Sterling, Barbara Knight of Houston, TX; a son, Robert (Diane) Kosier of Wooster, OH; five grandchildren Tim(Susie) Kosier, Melissa Kosier, Karen (Rob) Hinds, Shelly Dowell, Audra(Mike)Dusing; and 5 great-grandchildren Cody Dowell, Mallory Hinds, Christopher Ahrens Jr., William Eichelberger, Anna Eichelberger, She was preceded in death by a son, Glen Jack Kosier, four brothers, Donald, Ed, Lester and Thomas Handel. Services will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM, Monday at the Funeral Home.

WESLEY KOSTER , 70, of, Sterling died Monday, Nov, 22, 2004, at his home. He farmed in Jordan Township and also worked with Dirks Auction Service for many years. Mr. Koster was born Dec. 28, 1933 in Sterling, the son of Theodore and Martha (Wessels) Koster. He attended the University of Illinois and served in the Army. He married Jean Hinrichs on Nov. 1, 1985, in Sterling. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and a member of Kiwanis, both in Sterling. He was an avid hunter/fisherman and enjoyed playing Santa Claus.

Survivors indude his wife; a step­daughter, Beth (Jim) Jordan of Orlando, Fla.; three stepsons, Robert (Lisa) Bruns of Orlando, Fla., Timothy (Dee) Bruns of Monticello, Wis., and David (Shannon) Bruns of Waunakee, Wis.; two brothers RusseH (Margaret Ann) Koster and Merrill (Betty) Koster of Silverdale, Wash.; five stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service is at 10:30 a,m. Wednesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sterling, with the Reverend Philip Gronbach, pastor, officiating. Burial is at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Sterling.
Sterling Daily Gazette November 23, 2004

ELIZABETH H. KRAFT , 96, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, died Sunday, June 1, 2003, at the nursing home. Miss Kraft was born March 25. 1907, in Lyndon, the daughter of John W. and Alice (Sheehan) Kraft. She was a graduate of Morrison High School. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Morrison. She enjoyed farm life and caring for animals. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Leo, John, Willard and Aelred. Graveside service is at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, with the Rev. Leo Bartel, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Morrison, officiating. There is no visitation, Arrangements were completed by the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home.
Daily Gazette June 3, 2003

HERBERT H. KRAMER , 73, of Sterling died Tuesday April 9, 2002, at the Amboy Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with the Rev Dalmus Meeks, pastor of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation is Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in his memory to Alzheimer research. Herbert H. Kramer was born on Nov. 26, 1928 in Chadwick, the son of William and Nettie (Spinka) Kramer. He married Iona Dickman on July 5, 1952 in Mount Carroll. Mr. Kramer was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling for 37 years,. retiring as an assistant superintendent in the furnace department in 1984. He served in the U.S. Navy. Surviving is his wife, Iona, his son, Myron (Karen) Kramer of Sterling, his daughter Melissa Shirley of Sterling, his brother Lee (Louise) Kramer of Sterling; his sisters, Ruth Kimpel of Mendota and Shirley Schneider of Lanark; his three grandchildren, Michelle Kramer, Andrea Shirley and Jeremiah Kramer. He was preceded on death by his parents, five brothers, and four sisters.
Contributed by Donna Rife

KENNETH A. KRAMER , 69, 610 8th Ave., Rock Falls, died Tuesday evening in St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford following an injury sustained in his home a few weeks ago. Funeral services will be held on Friday Afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with the Rev. Gary Yost, pastor of the Rock River Christian Center officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Friends may call at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial has been established in his memory. Kenneth Kramer was born on Sept. 18, 1913, in Carroll County, the son of William and Nettie (Spinka) Kramer. On April 5, 1934 he was united in marriage to Inza Larkey in Morrison. He was employed as a melter foreman at Northwestern Steel & Wire Co. for 38 years, retiring on Oct. 1 1975 Survivors include his wife, Inza; one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Betty) Dahlberg, Galt; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; five brothers, Lee and Ralph Kramer, both of Sterling, Robert Kramer, Morrision, Herbert Kramer, Coleta and William Kramer, Rock Falls; five sisters, Mrs. George (Lucille) Rippy, Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Kimpel and Mrs. John (Shirley) Schneider, all of Lanark, Mrs. Homer (Helen) Osborn, Albany, and Mrs. Wilma Prowant, Las Vegas, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Contributed by Donna Rife

LEONA RUTH (MEDENDORP) KRAMER , age 69, of Chadwick, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2004 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick, with Reverend Dave Davies of Hope United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Friends were asked to call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 25 at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Leona's name to the American Lung Association.

Leona was born, Tuesday, June 26, 1934 to Cornelius and Winnie (Prins) Medendorp. She graduated in 1952 from Fulton High School, Fulton, Illinois. Leona and Harold Kramer were married February 12, 1957 in Fulton. They farmed over thirty years near Chadwick. Harold died July 31, 1989. Leona enjoyed playing piano, listening to country music, reading, working crossword puzzles, watching sports and keeping in touch with pen pals. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandson.

Leona is survived by two daughters; Diane (Kenneth) Lego and Deloris (Keith) Kloepping Jr., all of Mt. Carroll, Illinois; one son, Dale Kramer of Chadwick; six grandchildren, Alan and Aaron Lego, Kelly and Kristopher Kloepping, and Kurtis and David Kramer; one great grandson, Clayton Lego; a sister, Wilma (Harlan) Johannsen of Morrison, Illinois; one brother, Vernon (Janet) Medendorp of Garden Plain, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents, her husband and a brother, Harold Medendorp, precede Leona in death.
Prairie Advocate 28 January 2004

OLLEY BELL (COCHRAN) KRAMER , wife of Frank Kramer, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Detweiler, in Sterling, at 1:45 a.m. Feb. 8, 1930, of bronchitis and arthrytis (sic), her sickness being of about four months duration. Everything that loving hands and tender care could do for her, was done, but of no avail. Her illness was of such seriousness that she could not respond to treatment. She had been failing for some time past, but not seriously enough to be confined to bed until about ten weeks ago. Olley Bell Cochran was born in Laclede, Mo., in 1868, being the only daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Cochran and would have been 62 years of age March 10 of this year. She came with her parents to Morrison when four years old, and this has since been her home, with the exception of one year's residence in Albany, Ill. She attended the public schools of this city and was united in marriage Oct. 17, 1885, to Frank Kramer, the late Hon. Judge Wm. J. McCoy officiating. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and five children: Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Richardson of Morrison, Les Edward Kramer of Wayne, Ill., Mrs. Edith Mary Davis of Elmhurst, Ill., Mrs. Maurine Alta Detweiler of Sterling, and Mrs. Mauro O. Bretz of Chicago, Ill. Also five grandchildren, Marylin Detweiler, Jane Davis, Elenor Kramer, Lewis Kramer, and Frank Kramer. Mrs. Kramer was an active member of the following organizations: Women's Relief Corps, Eastern Star, White Shrine of Jerusalem, and the Household Science Club. Her entire lifetime was spent in the service of her family and friends. She willingly responded at all times to any and all calls in time of sickness or need, giving unselfishly of her time and energy, her own comfort and pleasures being her last thought. Funeral services will be held from the house on Lincolnway East at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, and the order of Eastern Star will conduct the services form the Presbyterian church at 2:30 o clock. Interment will be made in Grove Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Dawn Everling

DANIEL KRICKOVICH , 88, of 6079 Penrose Rod, Fulton, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2003, at his home. He was a lifetime farmer with his brother, Sam, in the rural Fulton area, etiring in 1983. Mr. Krickovich was born Feb. 2, 1915,in Fulton, the son of George and Martha (Podkonyak) Krickovich. He attended Fulton grade schools and served in the Coast Guard. Survivors include two sisters, Stella (Charles) Cantrell of Fulton and Sophie Johnson of Clinton, Iowa; a brother, Eli Krickovich of Clinton, Iowa; two nieces; and a nephew. He was precededin death by three sisters, Ann Nelson, Mary Krickovich and Della Vonach; and three brothers, Sam, Nick and Pete Krickovich. Private family service is Friday at the Fulton Chapel ofthe Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stanley Bomgarden, pastor of Fulton Presbyterian CHurch, officiating. Burial is at Fulton Township Cemetery. There is no visitation
Daily Gazette August 7, 2003

CHESTER N. KRUSE , 89, of Morrison, died Monday at his home. There will be no funeral service or visitation. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison is in charge of arrangements. Cremation rights have been accorded He was born April 14, 1915, in Milwaukee to Henry and Emma Wilke Kruse. He was educated in the Milwaukee schools and attended Concordia College in Milwaukee. He married Veronica F. Dirnbauer on July 31, 1954, in Waukegan, Ill. He served in World War II with the Army Air Corps. He owned and operated Kruse Greenhouse in Morrison from 1969 to 1993. He was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church, Morrison. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Susan Drehmer of Morrison; two sons, Thomas (Jan) Kruse of Cave Creek, Ariz., and Robert Kruse of Prophetstown, Ill.; three grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Delores (Harvey) Paul of Milwaukee.
Clinton Herald 02 June 2004

GRACE (BOWMAN) SCHICK KUEBLER , of 200 14th Ave, Rock Falls, Ill., aged 72 years, died Nov 27th in the home of her son Robert L Schick, 275 Beach St, with whom she made her home for the past three months. She was born in White Pidgeon, Ill, Aug 12, 1885. She is survived by two sons, Robert L. of Aurora and Charles R. Schick of Rock Falls, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. Claire Huber and Mrs. Hazel Geiger; both of Sterling, Ill; one brother, Sylvester Bowman of Morrison, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore. Funeral services will be held at the Melvin Funeral Home, Sterling, Ill, Saturday after at 3 o'clock. Rev. Ted Whitacre of the Brethren church will officiate with interment in Riverside Cemetery.
Contributed by Charlotte Schick - [Source: Aurora Beacon-News, Illinois, 29 November 1957]

LANITA A (MANGERS) KUPEL , passed away at 3:30 o  clock Wednesday morning at her home 911 West McClure Avenue, Peoria, following an illness of long duration. She was formerly a resident of Sterling and is the daughter of Mrs. Viola Mangers Seater of Emerson. Memorial services are to be conducted at the Comerford Endsley memorial home in Peoria Friday mooring at 10 o  clock, by the rev. Howard Detweller of the Glenn Oak Christian church. The body will be brought to Dixon at 7:15 o  clock Friday evening and from there to the Melvin funeral home. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 2:30 o  clock Saturday afternoon with Rev. Albert H. Keck, Jr., of St John  s Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be made in Riverside cemetery. Lanita Mangers was born in Sterling, November 23, 1907, daughter of Mrs. Violas Mangers Seater. He was married January 1, 1932 to Harold Kupel. Since her marriage she has resided in Peoria. During her long illness she was a patient sufferer. Her chief interest was in home and family. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Harold G. Kupel; her mother, Mrs. Viola Seater, Emerson and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Sauer of Chicago and Miss Genevieve Mangers of Emerson.
Dated: 19 Dec 1934 Contributed by Margaret (Wilson) Mangers

HARRIET KURTZ , 80, of Rock Falls, IL, died November 10, 2002 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. She was a Registered Nurse and had been employed as a scrub nurse for orthopedic surgeons in the Chicago area. Mrs. Kurtz was born in Highland Park, IL. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. She taught Bible school and was a member of the CGH Medical Center Auxiliary. Wife of the late Thomas D. Kurtz, she is survived by two daughters, Karen Mallon of North Carolina and Kathy Ferrari of Milton; one son, John Kurtz of Illinois; one sister, Doris Lawrence of Illinois, and five grandchildren. A private family service was held at the Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, IL. Funeral arrangements were made by the Schilling Funeral Home.Donations may be made to the CGH Auxiliary c/o Joan Hermes, 100 E. Lefevre Road, Sterling, IL.
Milton MA Times 21 Nov 2002

DOROTHY (COOK) KYGER , 78. of Rock Falls died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at Coventry Village Nursing Home, Sterling. Mrs. Kyger was born Oct. 8, 1926. in Sterling, the daughter of Lucille (Payne) Cook. She married Floyd Smith. She later married Robert Kyger. He died in 1982. Survivors include five sons. Thomas R. Smith of Sterling. Robert Smith of Fulton, Floyd H. Smith and Timothy G. Smith both of Rock Falls and Daniel F. Smith of Rockford; two sisters, Darlene "Dolly" St. Clair of Sterling and June (Lynn) Babcock of Rock Falls; a brother, Bob Cook of Florida; several grandchildren and great~grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son David Lowell Smith. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at McDonald-Alien-Grennan Funeral Home. Burial is at Oak Knoll Cemetery.
Sterling Daily Gazette December 26, 2004

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