RITA (FITZGERALD) LAWSON , 74, 1012 7th Ave., Sterling, died Tuesday (09 October 1990) in her home. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, with Mrs. Lawson's brother, the Rev. John Fitzgerald officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites were accorded. Arrangements were handled by Grennan Funeral Home. Mrs. Lawson was born Aug 9, 1916, in Emery, S.D., the daughter of Earle and Virginia B. (Schiltz) Fitzgerald. She married Martin G. Lawson Aug 31, 1940, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sterling. She was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, and a former member of the American Red Cross. She was previously employed by National Manufacturing and General Electric,. She is survived by her husband; seven sons, Ronald D. Puyallup, Wash.; Roger C., Restine, Wis.; William T., Sterling, Martin J., Albuquerque; Bernard L., Elizabeth; John F., Sterling; Timothy, Chicago; two daughters, Ann Elizabeth Reuter, Mary Rita Troy, both of Sterling; 17 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Chrarles Fitzgerald, Edmund Fitzgerald, both of Sterling; Father John (Francis) Fitzgerald, Cherry; four sisters, Sister Margaret Fitzgerald, Mo; Celeste Fitgerald, Virginia Wessels, both of Sterling; Roberta Ann Hasenyager, Rockford. She was preceded in death by one son, five brothers and three sisters.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent - Sterling Daily Gazette, Wednesday, 10 October 1990

BENJAMIN LEFEVRE died Sunday [09/23/1917] noon at 12:30 o’clock at his home in Rock Falls at the age of 81 years after an illness of about a week with heart trouble. Mr. LeFever had been a resident of Rock Falls for the past 56 years. He was a member of the Rock Falls order of I. O. O. F. for a number of years and was a member of the Christian church. He leaves to mourn his death five children, Leo, Clarence and Miss Fay of Rock Falls, Mrs. F. M. Atchinson and William, both of White Fish, Mont. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence, 505 West Fifth street, Rock Falls, at 1:30 o’clock and at the Christian church in Rock Falls at 2:00 o’clock tomorrow. Rev. R. S. Rains will be in charge of the services.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, September 24, 1917, page 1, column 1

CHARLES EDGAR LEFEVRE was born in Strasburg, Lancaster county Pa., May 31, 1867. He had resided in Sterling the past 53 years. Mr. Le Fevre was united in marriage Oct. 26, 1892, to Elizabeth G. Hutton, daughter of the deceased Adam and Elizabeth Baugartz Hutton. To this union the following children were born: Raymond C. Medford, Oregon; Marie McKenna, Galt; Lea F., Jamestown, N. Dak., Charlotte Graff, Vera Latimer, Charles, jr., Sterling. All of the children and 19 grandchildren survive. Four sisters and one brother in Pennsylvania also survive.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 31, 1940, page 4, column 5

EMMA (LANDT) LEFEVRE - Mrs. Ben F. LeFevre of this city, passed away at 3 o’clock at her home at 505 W 5th street, death being due to a lingering illness. The funeral services will be held Thursday [10/28/1915] afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home, Rev. DePoister officiating. The remains will be laid away in the I. O. O. F. cemetery. Mrs. Lefevre was born in Clinton, Ia., Sept. 19, 1860. To Mr. and Mrs. LeFevre were born three sons Wm. F. of White Fish, Mont, Leo B. and Clarence F. at home and two daughters, Mrs. Frank Atchinson of White Fish, Mont., and Miss Fay M. at home. Mrs. LeFevre was a life long member of the Christian church and an active worker, ever dutiful to her work. She was a good and loving wife, and a kind and affectionate mother and highly regarded by a legion of friends. Friends extend to the surviving members of the family thier sincere sympathy in their hour of sorrow. (The Sterling Daily Standard, October 26, 1915, page 6, column 1) Mrs. Benjamin F. LeFevre passed awayt at 3:15 o’clock this morning at her late home, 505 West Fifth street. She has been ill the past month with stomach trouble and was taken to the Public Hospital for treatments, where she had the best of medical attention, but she steadily grew worse and was brought to her home Saturday night where she passed to the great beyond. Emma Landt was born Sept. 19, 1860 at Clinton, Iowa, and when a young girl came to this city to live. In the year 1888 she was united in marriage to Benjamin LeFevre in Rock Falls where they have since made their home. To this union five children were born, they being William F. of White Fish, Montana; Leo B. and Clarence F. and Miss Faye M. of this city and Mrs. Frank Atchinson of White Fish, Montana, all whom with the heart broken husband will mourn her death. She was a faithful member of the Christian church and was a loving mother and wife and a kind neighbor, who has many friends who will miss her. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. William Kuhns of Spokane, Wash., and one brother, Fred Landt of Reardon, Wash., who will mourn her death. The funeral services will be held Thursday [10/28/1915] afternoon at 3 o’clock at her late home. Rev. DePoister, pastor of the Christian church will officiate. Interment will be in I. O. O. F. cemetery. (The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 26, 1915, page 6, column 1) The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Benjamin LeFevre, of West Fifth street, were held Thursday [10/28/1915] afternoon at three o’clock at the Christian church. A mixed quartette, consisting of Mrs. Sara Wright, Miss Amy Lundquist and Messrs. Robert Besse and Roy Crawford sang, “Calling Me Over the Tide,” “The City Four Square” and “Under His Wings Rev. DePoister, pastor of the church, officiated at the services. The following members of the Odd Fellows lodge acted as pall bearers, A. C. Stanley, John Pippert, Sr., C. O. LaShelle, John Limerick, Eli Gudeman and John Beales. Interment was in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 29, 1915, page 6, column 1

EZRA S. LEFEVRE was born on September 13th, 1862, in Lancaster county, Penn., and died Friday, August 22, at St. Francis Hospital, Evanston. Pernicious anemia was the cause of his demise. The body was brought to Sterling, Saturday evening and the funeral held this afternoon at 2:30 at the residence, 408 Seventh avenue, Rev. C. A. Riley of the First Congregational church, officiating. Interment was in the Science Ridge Menonite cemetery. The services were attended by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and relatives, while there were numerous and beautiful floral tributes. Mr. LeFevre was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Le Fevre, both of whom preceeded him to the grave five years ago, passing away within one week of each other. He came to Illinois with his parents in 1868 and has lived in Sterling and vicinity since that time. Mr. Le Fevre was married December 31, 1887, in Sterling to Miss Emma Snavely, who survives him. He is also survived by one daughter, Miss Edna. One daughter passed away in infancy. Two sisters and two brothers also survive, they being Charles and Grant LeFevre of Sterling, Mrs. W. B. Carolus of this city and Mrs. N. E. Buyers of Goshen, Ind. One sister, Miss Ida Le Fevre, passed away five years ago, while a second sister, Mrs. John Hoover, died last year. Mr. Le Fevre has been in ill health for several months, gradually growing worse until two weeks ago when he was taken to St. Francis hospital, Evanston, for treatment, his wife and daughter accompanying him. At first it was believed that he was growing better, but later he took a sudden turn for the worse and Friday [08/22/1913] afternoon an emergency operation was performed from which he never rallied. His two brothers and sister, Mrs. Carolus, were summoned, but failed to reach his side before death ended his sufferings. Than Ezra Le Fevre Sterling has never had a more honest nor upright citizen. Conscientious and straight-foreward in all his dealings, open-hearted and courteous to all, his was an ideal character and a high type of citizenship. Ten years ago he united with the Congregational church and has always been consistent in his christian life. Until five years ago he engaged in farming, retiring at that time and moving to Sterling, where he has since made his residence, although he has always known Sterling as his home. A good neighbor, a loving husband and father, a kind brother, his death comes as a severe blow to all who knew and loved him. The sorrowing members of the family have the sincere sympathy of their many friends in their hour of bereavement. (The Sterling Daily Standard, August 25, 1913, page 3, column 3)

The funeral of Ezra S. LeFevre, who died Friday [08/22/1913] night in St. Francis hospital in Evanston, was held from the family residence this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. C. A. Riley officiated and interment was in the Mennonite cemetery east of the city. Ezra Sigman LeFevre was born in Lancaster county, Pa., Sept. 13, 1862 and came to Whiteside county with his parents when 6 years of age. He received his education in this city and spent the greater part of his life following the vocation of a farmer, retiring from the farm and moving to Sterling to make his home when his health failed about 5 years ago. He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Snavely Dec. 21, 1887 and to this union were born two children, one a son dying in infancy and the second a daughter being left to aid the mother in bearing the loss of a loving husband and father. The father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Adam LeFevre and two sisters preceded him to the grave and two brothers Charles and Grant of this city and two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Carolus of Sterling and Mrs. Byers of Goshen, Ind., are also left to mourn his loss. Mr. LeFevre was a conscientious Christian gentleman and united with the Congregational church many years ago, being at the time of his death an active member and worker in the church. He was a good father and a loving husband and his presence will be greatly missed in the household where his loving wife and daughter remain.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Standard, August 25, 1913, page 1, column 4

MALISSA ISABELLA (HAYES) LEFEVRE passed away Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1916, at her late home on Fifteenth avenue, at the age of 55 years, 10 months and 1 day. Malissa Isabelle Hayes was born in Montezuma, Iowa, on December 24, 1860. She was married to Isaac LeFevre on November 1, 1880, at Phillipsburg, Kansas. Soon after this event she came with her husband to this city, it having been thrity-five years in September. To this happy union two children were born, Winfield Scott, who died February 19, 1906, and Mrs. Hazel Weber, of this city, who has cared for her mother during all her illness. The principal mourners are the loving husband, the daughter, two grandchildren, Isabelle and Lionel Weber, of Sterling, two brothers, Frank H. Hayes of Sterling, and Louis E. Hayes of Burlington, Wis., and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Triggs of Sterling, Mrs. Mary E. Lindsley of Atkinson, Kansas, and Mrs. Clara E. Cox of Council Grove, Kansas. The family and the many friends will mourn her loss. She joined the First M. E. church in 1890 under the pastorate of Rev. F. L. Baldwin. For nearly a year Mrs. FeLevre has been a sufferer of cerebral hemorrhages, but has only been critically ill the past two weeks. She was a faithful and loving patient, and realized that death was near. The funeral service was held at her late home at 3:30 o’clock this afternoon. Rev. A. W. Otis officiated and Mrs. D. Lingle and Mrs. Charles Whitman sang sweetly “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” “Some Day We’ll Understand” and “There Will be no Dark Valley When Jesus Comes.” The pall bearers were Henry Shultz, Fred Stevens, Samuel Gebbards, Bert Thomas, Ralph Thomas and Charles Whitman. Interment was in Riverside cemetery.
Contribed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 27, 1916 .

ULYSSES GRANT LEFEVRE Grant LeFevre, for 58 years a resident of Sterling and identified with the business interests of the city for many years, passed away Friday [11/06/1925] afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, at his home, 209 1/2 East Fifth street. Mr. LeFevre had not enjoyed good health for a year or more but had been confined to his home only during the past two weeks, his condition growing rapidly worse during the past few days. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock at the family home and at 2:30 o’clock at St. John’s Lutheran church. Dr. E. C. Harris, pastor of the church, will conduct the services and temporary interment will be in the mausoleum in the cemetery at Dixon, awaiting the completion of the mausoleum at Riverside cemetery. Friends are requested to please omit flowers. Ulysses Grant LeFevre was born at the close of the Civil war, when the loyalty of his parents found expression in making him a namesake of the great general who saved the Union. The date of his birth was Oct. 30, 1865, just six days more than 60 years before the date of his passing. He was the son of Adam and Emma LeFevre of Lancaster, Pa., and with his parents and their family he came to Sterling when he was only two years of age, this city being practically his lifelong home. He was married to Miss Amelia Martin of Sterling in 1904 and she, with their only daughter, Miss Dorothy LeFevre, survive a father whose life was wrapped about his home and family. In addition to his wife and daughter, Mr. LeFevre is survived by one brother, Charles LeFevre of Sterling, and two sisters, Mrs. W. B. Carolus of Sterling and Mrs. Noah Byers of Bluffton, Ohio. One brother and two sisters, beside the parents, preceded him in death. Owing to illness Mrs. Byers will be unable to attend the funeral services here Sunday. For many years Mr. LeFevre was associated with other business men in the grocery business in Sterling, but since his health became such that he cound not attend to regular business duties, he has been retired. As a member of St. John’s Lutheran church, Mr. LeFevre took an active interest in the affairs of the church and lived consistently in accordance with its principles. He was a genial and companionable gentleman and held the friendship and esteem of a very large circle of acquaintances in this city and vicinity, who extend sympathy to the family.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, November 7, 1925, page 6, column 3

SUSAN (BOLLMAN) LESNIEWSKI , 55, of Prophetstown, died January 30, 2006 at her home. Services were held Friday at the Prophetstown United Methodist Church where she was a member. There will be a private inurnment in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown at a later date. A memorial fund has been established. The Gibson and Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown handled the arrangements and cremation. Susie was born November 8, 1950 in Morrison, IL the daughter of William R III and Betty (Upton) Bollman. She graduated from Lyndon High school, class of 1968. She married Brad Lesniewski in Morrison, IL on October 31, 1980. She worked a number of years at the former Plautz Realty in Prophetstown and most recently for the Prophetstown Veterinary Clinic. Susie was involved in helping local organizations with their projects, she enjoyed gardening and most important to her was her family. She is survived by her husband, daughters and sons-in-law, Brook and Dwayne Dawson, Savage, MN, Britt Lesniewski and Joseph Grimaldi, Centreville, Marylnad, grandchildren Jonah and Chloe Dawson, brothers and sister-in-law, William Bolman IV, Mitch and Kim Bollman, all of Prophetstown, and her mother, Betty Bollman, Prophetstown. Her father preceded her in 2000.
Contributed by Debbie Thormahlen from the Prophetstown Echo

GEORGE LICKHARD - 84, Rte, one, Prophetstown, died suddenly Thursday afternoon at his home in Portland township. He was the father of Mrs. Herman Oltman and Mrs. Werdell Clark, both of Rock Falls. The body was removed to the Gardner Funeral Chapel in Prophetstown where friends may call this evening. It will be taken to the Yorktown Lutheran Church at 12:30 p.m. Saturday to lie in state until the hour of services. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home Saturday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Earl Peters, pastor of the church officiating. Burial will be in the Yorktown cemetery. A memorial has been established with funds to be given to the Yorktown Lutheran Church. Mr. Lickhard was born March 27, 1877 in Thomas, Bureau county, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Caspar Lickhard. He attended the Thomas schools. He was married to Leora Rollo in New Bedford on Aug. 5, 1902. They farmed all of their married life and for the past 54 years in Portland Township. Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Lucille) Oltman and Mrs. Werdell (Arlene) Clark, both of Rock Falls; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Sandrock, Prophetstown; Mrs. Frank Buren, Clinton, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Contributed by Melva Taylor from The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 31, 1961 - Friday, pg 6 col 2

DOMENICO LICOCCI - Funeral services for Domenico Licocci, 57, of 717 9th Ave., Rock Falls, who passed away at 7 p.m. Sunday in Dixon Public Hospital, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. in the Grennan and Son Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church in Rock Falls. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Licocci, who had been ill for some time, was a member of the Holy Name Society and members will recite the rosary in the funeral home at 8 p.m. this evening. He was also a member of the Garibaldi Society. He was born April 23, 1903 in Italy, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Licocci. He came to the United States 40 years ago and was married to Meland Cedro, Sept. 15, 1927 in Sterling. He was employed all of the time at the International Harvester plant in Rock Falls with exception of three years when he was janitor of St. Mary's School. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Viola) Mears,Sterling, and Mrs. Charles (Mary Lou) McNitt, Oregon, Ill.; one son, Donald Licocci, at home; one brother, Sam Licocci, Rock Falls; seven grandchildren; two brothers and four sisters in Italy. He was preceded by his parents and one sister
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor from The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 3, 1961 - Tuesday, pg 2 col 3

ELMA JANE (FRASER) LINERODE - She was born the 22nd day of June, 1852, in Geneseo Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, and died at her late home in Coleta, January 23, 1924, aged 71 years, 7 months and 1 day. She was the daughter of Dr. Wm. P. and Mary A. Fraser. She was united in marriage to Melancthan C. Linerode, March 10, 1872. She was bereft of her life companion December 28, 1915. She leaves to mourn her departure an only daughter, Mrs. Ola Bushman, two grandchildren, Rothmer Bushman of Coleta and Frieda Bushman of Amboy; an aged mother, Mary A. Fraser; one sister, Mrs. Larkin A. Wick; two brothers, Lorenzo D. and Fred M. Fraser, all of Sterling. Early in life she was converted and became a member of the Christian Church at Coleta. She was a firm believer in the Gospel and held to this faith to the last. Much of her time was spent in Bible study and for many years she was a teacher in the Sunday School of her church.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois Januaruy 29, 1924- Tuesday, pg 7

LEMOINE LINERODE , the 15 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Linerode, who entered the Sterling hospital last week to submit to an operation for an abscess on the brain, died Saturday [05/09/1914] afternoon at 4 o’clock. The remains were taken to the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Fraser on Fifth avenue from where funeral services were conducted by Rev. Robbins of the Christian church this afternoon. Burial was in Riverside. The pallbearers were cousins and uncles of the girl. Miss Linerode was of a very cheerful disposition and her parents have the sympathy of the community in their hour of sorrow. She leaves to mourn her death her parents and one sister, Mrs. Cyrus Bushman of Coleta.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from The Sterling Daily Standard, May 11, 1914, page 1, column 2

MELANCTHON C. LINERODE , was born in Tuscarawas county, Ohio, August 14, 1844 and died at his late home in Coleta, Dec. 28, 1914, after a prolonged illness of a complication of diseases. When a boy of 14 years of age he emigrated to this county with his father and sisters and settled on a large tract of land now owned by Henry Wessels. Soon after coming here the father died and the children while young in years, were placed among strangers. He received his education in the old Genesee center school house at that time located near the C. A. Brown home and at the age of 18 the Civil war broke out and he being one of the many patriotic citizens enlisted in Henshaw’s independent battery of light artillery Oct. 2, 1862 for a term of 3 years, and received an honorable discharge July 18, 1865. He experienced many hardships and fought many hard battles and often told thrilling war stories of genuine activity, after his return from the war he attended college at Fulton. He was united in marriage to Elma Jane Fraser, March 10, 1872 and to this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Ola Bushman residing in Coleta. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, one daughter, one brother, four sisters and many close friends and relatives. The deceased was an active member of the Christian church for the past 41 years and was considered by all who knew him as an upright Christian man. Twenty-five years ago he left the farm and moved to Coleta where he made his home the balance of his life. (The Sterling Daily Standard, January 2, 1915, page 3, column 3) Another civil war veteran answers the final roll call. Melancthon Linerode died Dec. 28, 1914 at his home in Coleta, the remains were brought to Sterling. The funeral services being held at the Christian church, interment in Riverside cemetery. His wife and daughter and many relatives are left to mourn his loss. His age 70 years, 4 months and 14 days. He was born in Tuscarnas [sic] Co., Ohio., August 14, 1844 and came to Whiteside Co., with his parents who settled in the township of Gennesee, where he spent the whole of his life with the exception of nearly three years in the army in the Civil war. October 1862 he enlisted for 3 years or during the war in what was to be Hawthorn’s Battery. That company failed to organize and with 21 other young men, went to Ottawa, Ill., and joined Henshawsludph [sic] Battery and served to the end of the war, being mustered out July 18, 1865 at Springfield, Ill. He was a good soldier and never was away from his post of duty during the term of enlistment. He was a devoted friend and comrad and was well liked by the officers and comrades of the Battery. The present generation cannot realize how it is that the bond of friendship is so strong between the veterans of the Civil war when they happen to meet though strangers if they wear the little bronze button. That is all the introduction necessary, but when they have enlisted from the same city or perchance from the same neighborhood in the same company, are assigned to the same squad sleep under the same dog tent, look after the welfare of each other as was the case of the departed comrade, and the writer when we shared the hardships together, and divided with each other the extras that we might obtain such friendships can only be realized by those that have gone through trying ordeals together. The death of Comrade Linerode leaves only two of those 22 boys and young men that left Sterling October 1862 still living in the county. Perry Wilcox of Sterling and the writer, Duncan H. Goudilock of Morrison.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from The Sterling Daily Standard, January 4, 1915

LILY (KING) LOUDENBURG , age 81, of Tampico, IL, passed away March 30, 2005 at the campus of Genesis East Medical Center, Davenport, IA following heart surgery. Lily Christine King was born September 24, 1923 in Henry County, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Mary Frances (Strawhacker) King. She married Meredith B. Loudenburg, in Davenport, IA on March 14, 1941. They just celebrated their 64th anniversary. Lily worked in Sterling for over 26 years at Harlan’s Department Store and most recently for Heartland Health Care as a companion and caregiver. She was a member of the Yorktown Church of Christ, and the Henry County Genealogical Society. Survivors are her husband, Meredith; daughter, Norma (Dean) Meier of Hooppole; son, Stanley (Bridget) Loundenburg, Prophetstown, IL, grandsons, Jr. (Sharon) Meier, Annawan, IL, Merle (Lori) Meier of Illinois City, IL, Doug (Lisa) Meier, Hooppole, and Josh Loundenburg, Bloomington, IL, granddaughter Heather (Bill) Terry of Spring Valley, IL, six great grandchildren, four step great granddaughters, five step great great grandchildren, three sisters, Dorothy Harmon, Aledo, IL, Fern Trudo, Rock Falls, IL, and Betty Hopkins, Jefferson City, MO, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Nina, Helen and Esther. As to her request, there will be no visitation. A private service only. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to stop and share at the family farm in Tampico. Arrangements were completed by the Garland Funeral Home in Tampico.
Contributed by Debbie Thormahlen from the Prophetstown Echo

JACOB J. LUDENS a 76 year old Sterling Attorney and former Whiteside County State's Attorney died Wednesday (3 Feb. 1954) at the Commmunity General Hosptial Sterling. Jacob L. Ludens, well known lawyer, succumbed after a heart attack. He was born Oct. 13, 1877 in Fulton IL and later attended Cottonwood School and Northern Illinois College, Fulton. Ludens began practicing law in 1900 at Erie IL. Two years later he came to Sterling. He served as state's attorney for 12 years and was master of chancery in Whiteside County Circuit court for several years. He is a member of the Masonic lodge and the Y.M.C.A. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. John Wenger, Sterling; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Dykema and Mrs. Wm. Parr both of Virden IL and two brothers, David of Superior WI and John of Chicago. Burial will be in Riverside
Dixon Evening Telegraph 04 Feb 1954.

LAWRENCE A. LUDENS ,age 77, of 16319 Tangewild Lane, died Tuesday at the Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church, Morrison, preceded by a 1:15 p.m. family prayer service. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Morrison Chapel Bosma-Renkes Funeral home. A memorial has been established. Mr. Ludens was born Mar. 5, 1912, in Morrison, the son of Harry J and Gertrude (Ross) Ludens. He married Gladys Blair, Mar. 17, 1944 in Mobile, Ala. She survives. He was educated in and graduated from Morrison schools. He graduated from the State University of Iowa in 1935. He was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Iowa and affilitated with Sigma Chi Fraternity. He graduated from Harvard Law School with L.L.B. in 1938 and admitted to the bar in 1938. He was a captain in World War II with Judge Advocate General's Dept. of the Army. Following the service he returned to Morrison to practice law with Bull, Yost & Ludens Law Firm. At the time of his death he was the senior partner with the Ludens, Potter and Burch Law Firm. He was a lecturer for the American Bar Associaton for the tax problems of farmers. He was a member of the Dunlap Lodge #321. He was a member of the Scottish Rite at the Valley of Moline, and the Tebela Temple of Rockford. He was a past worth y patron of the Primrose Chapter #363 Order of the Eastern Star. In 1988 he received a certificate for Senior Counselor for the Illinois State Bar Association of which he was a member. He was a member of the American Bar Assocation, the Tax Session Section Agricultlure Committee of the ABA, Whiteside County Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, a charter member of the Fellows of Illinois Bar Foundation, the American Bar Foundation, the American Judicature Society, past president of the Morrison Rotary Club, a past Board Member with Smith Trust and Savings Bank, Morrison. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Morrison. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Linn (Jane) Williams, Carmel Valley, Calif.; a son, John, Torrington, Wyo.; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ralph (Harriet) Sutton, Alumogordo, N.M. He was preceded in death by a brother.
contributed by Melva L. Taylor - 24 Jan. 1990 Sterling Gazette

FRANCES ANNA (OVERHOLSER) LUNN was born August 30, 1858, at Coleta, Illinois, and passed to her reward in the early morning hours of April 23, 1925, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emma Haes. On March 17, 1881, she was married to C. J. Lunn at Coleta, and to this union were born eight children, Mrs. Olive Dawson of Straubville, N. D., Mrs. Belle Merten of Des Moines, Ia., Miller of Driscoll, N. D., Mrs. Sarah Haes of Garner, Ia., George of Ventura, Ia., Ralph of Madrid, Ia., and Mrs. Ethel Mitchell of Polk City, Ia. The children were all present before their mother passed away and remained until after the funeral. She leaves to mourn her loss, a faithful husband, eight children, twenty grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. Delila Chafee of Milledgeville, Ill. At a very early age she united with the U. B. church and wa a regular attendant. If unable to attend the church of her choice she attended the Methodist church as long as heath permitted. She was a faithful trusting wife, a patient loving mother, but she has gone to her Heavenly home leaving an influence helpful to all who knew her. The funeral was held from the Methodist church at Garner, Ia., Sautrday afternoon April 25th at 2 o’clock.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from The Sterling Daily Gazette, May 8, 1925,

EARL LUTYENS - Funeral services were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home for Earl M. Lutyens, 88, of 515 E. 5th St., Rock Falls. The Rev. Ernest C. Carder, associate pastor of the First United Methodist Church officiated and burial was in IOOF Cemetery. The IOOF lodge conducted services Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Mrs. Wayne E. Larson was organist and Burl McPheeters was soloist. Pallbearers were: Douglas Lutyens, Gregory Lutyens, Donald Lutyens, James Lutyens, John Mavus and Bill Warehime.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 25, 1977 - Friday, pg 4

SARAH ANN (HARRISON) LYNCH was born March 3, 1844, passed away April 28, 1923, age 79 years, 1 month, 25 days. She was the daughter of Mark and Mary Harrison, pioneers of Genesee township, having come here in 1833. Her early life was spent in her father’s home where he employed a private teacher for his family. In 1863 she was united in marriage to James Lynch. To this union seven children were born. James at home, Joseph of Round Lake, Minn., Mrs. Albert Reed and William of Sterling, and Mrs. Arthur LeKander of Denver, Colo. Olive, Artie and Edward M. preceded her to the Great Beyond. Her husband died in 1889, leaving her a widow for 34 years. Beside her children she leaves to mourn her death a brother, Hnery Harrison; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Margaret Harrison; two grandchildren, Mervyn and Blossom Reed. One brother passed away in infancy. A sister Mrs. Marina Sherwood, and brother, Jospeh Harrison, a few years ago. Mrs. Alice Pittman of Jefferson, Ia., a sister, passed away February 25 of this year. Charles Harris of Morrison, Ill., being the only relative of her mother living. Besides these she leaves many other relatives and a host of firends. At the age of 13 years she united with the Christian Church of Coleta, where she attended regularly until her health failed.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, May 1, 1923

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