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CHARLES E. MACHAMER , 77, Fulton, died Thursday at the Bluff Terrace Nursing Facility in Clinton. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. today at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Stanley Bomgarden of the Fulton Presbyterian Church officiating. Visitation was Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery. He was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Chicago to Walter E. and Florence G. (Bushnell) Machamer. On June 16, 1956, he married Alice A. Cleary in Bloomington, Ill. She died Sept. 27, 1976. He later married June L. Bergquist on Aug. 23, 1986, in Lake Zurich, Ill. He was educated at LeMoyne Grade School and Lake View High School in Chicago. He graduated from high school in January 1945. He later attended the University of Illinois in Champaign, where he earned a bachelor's degree in art education and earned a master's degree from Northern Illinois University in 1969. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the occupying forces in Europe during World War II. He started his teaching career in Monticello, Ill., and moved to Lake Zurich in 1954 to teach art at Ela-Vernon High School. In 1965, he started teaching at the newly opened Adlai Stevenson High School in Prairie View, where he was the head of the art department until his retirement in 1981. In 1996, the couple moved to their Fulton home, which has been in the family since 1930. Survivors include his wife, June; four sons, Joseph Machamer of Clayton, Calif., David (Gail) Machamer of Wauconda, Ill., Daniel (Patti) Machamer of Lake Zurich and Paul (Sarah) Machamer of Frankfort, Ill.; five grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Jane (Paul) Kuykendall of Fulton.
Clinton Herald February 2, 2004

CHARLOTTE (MATHIS) MADSEN , 91, of Prophetstown, formerly of Dundee and Coral Gables, Fla., died Saturday, May 3, 2003, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center, Prophetstown. Mrs. Madsen was born Aug. 24, 1911, in Hooppole, the daughter of Roscoe C. and Margaret (Allison) Mathis. She was a 1930 graduate of Prophetstown High School. She married Dr. Blair C. Madsen in 1934 in Chicago. Survivors include a daughter, Vicki (Jim) Phelps of San Antonio; a son, David Blair (Christina) Madsen of Merritt Island, Fla.; two sisters, Margaret poulter of Prophetstown and Georgianne Thede of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and James. The funeral is at 11 am Wednesday at United Methodist Church, Prophetetstown. Creamtion rites will be accorded. Inturnment is at a later date at Riverside Cemetery. Prophetstown. Visitation is from 10-11 am Wednesday at the church. Arrangements were completed by Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown. A memorial has been established to Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center, Prophetstown.
Daily Gazette 3 May 2003

THOMAS OSWALD MAGUIRE pastor of St. Mary's Church in Tampico and formerly priest in the Polo parrish passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning at St. George's Hospital in Chicago. Tenative arrangements provide for funeral services at his church in Tampico at 11 o'clock Friday. Fr. Maguire had been ailing since last summer but his condition was not considered alarming. Accompanied by his sister Agnes who lived with him in the parrish house, Fr. Maguire drove into Chicago last Monday afternoon and entered the hospital the following day. His brother Joseph in charge of novices at the Notre Dame University arrived in Chicago Tuesday and was at his bedside until death came. He entered the hospital only for a checkup, caught cold and pneumonia developed. In his weakened condition he could not withstand the ravages of the attack. Father Maguire was born Jan. 16, 1885 in Chicago. Died 18 March 1946. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery. (Dixon Evening Telegraph 19 Mar 1946 )

JOHN PHILLIP MANGAM , 80, formerly of the Sterling area, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at Specialty Select Hospital, Orlando, FL. He was employed as a Welder for Northwestern Steel & Wire for 40 years. Mr. Mangan was born June 12, 1925 in Dixon, the son of Claude and Amanda (Krug) Mangan. He married Nina O. Walters on May 30, 1948 in Sterling. He was in the US Navy during WW II. He was an avid golfer with a long-time membership at Emerald Hill. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Jeri (Daniel) Klepp of Hubertis, WI; Kay (Benjamin) Sharpton of Roswell, GA; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Tarner. Services will be held at 10 AM, Saturday, at the Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Christine Gilbert of First United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Friday, July 8 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.

CORA F. (VOGEL) MARING , 101, of Resthave Nursing Home Morrison, died Thursday May 8, 2003, at the nursing home. Mrs. Maring was born Dec. 31, 1901, in Morrison, the daughter of Claus and Celia (Van Dyke) Vogel. She attended Morrison High School. She married John Maring on Nov 12, 1925 in Morrison. He died Sept. 13, 1968 was a lifelong member of Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison. the church's choir for 35 years and church's Lydian and Ladies Aid societies, She also Served on the Morrison Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Board. Survivors include two daughters Mary A. Johnson and Karen (William) Price, both of Morrison; a son, John V. (Gretchen) Maring of Ellison Bay Wis. Two sisters Janna Lennon and Ruth Tervelt, both of Morrison; eight grandchildren 12 great-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister Gertrude VanderBleek and a brother James Vogel. The funeral is at 11 a m Monday, the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma Renkes Funeral Home, with Dr. Calvin J. Rynbrandt pastor of Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison officiating. Burial is at Grove Hill Cemetery Morrison. Visitation is from 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to Ebenezer Reformed Church choir and Resthave Nursing Home, both in Morrison
Daily Gazette May 9, 2003

CLARA ADELAIDE (JANVRIN) MARSHALL , 82, died at her home 3100 Orchard Sunday noon. She had been a resident of Nebraska fifty-eight years, thirty-one of which were spent in Lincoln. She came to Nebraska wither her husband from Illinois in 1876, and settled on a farm two miles west of Friend. They moved to Lincoln in 1903. She was a member of Farragut W.R.C., Columbia chaperter O.E.S. and of the Epworth Methodist Chruch. Mrs. Marshall was born at Unionville, Ill., May 19, 1852. She married Frank Marshall Dec. 22, 1868, who had served four years in the Civil war. In 1871 they moved to Chicago, coming from there to Nebraska. Mr. Marshall died June 22, 1917. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Coates and Mrs. Emma Carpenter, both of Gordon; Mrs. Edna Larson, Lincoln; two sons, John F. , Omaha, and Frank J., Lincoln; brother Elmer Janvrin, Morrison, IL; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. The body is at Helmsdoerfers.

GRACE I. (HUNSBERGER) MARSHALL , 94, of 1001 Sunset Dr., Rock Falls, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, at Coventry Village Nursing Home, Sterling. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Ron Seider, Pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be at IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for the First Christian Church of Rock Falls. Mrs. Marshall was born Oct. 5, 1903, the daughter of Alvin R. and Martha Mae (Cohenour) Hunsberger. She was employed by R.B. & W Co., Rock Falls, Brach's Candy Company, Chicago, and at a retail dress shop in the Quad Cities. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls, and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an accomplished pianist. Survivors include two sisters, June L. Pries of Rock Falls, and Doris A. Grim of Louisville, Ky,; one brother, Robert L. Hunsberger of Rock Falls; one grandson, Tim Lane; several nieces and nephews; and several sister-in-laws. She was preceded in death by one son, Dale Marshall; one grandson, Ron Lane; eight brothers and one sister.
Contributed by Pamela Dollarhard - The Quad City Times Wednesday, 28 Jan. 1998

SHARON K. (MANGLER) MARSHALL , 67, of Sterling died Monday June 20, 2005 at University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. She was employed by SUnny Travel Agency, Sterling, as a travel agent for more than 30 years, retiring in 2000. Mrs. Marshall was born June 29, 1937 in Sterling the daughter of Clarence and Ardis (Meeker) Mangler. She married John Marshall. SHe was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling, where she served on the church council, and a member of Rock Falls Comm. Development. She enjoyed quilting and cheering for her grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Jan Klocke of Dixon; a son Tom of Santa Monica CA; her mother, a sister Judy Draper of Sterling and two grandchildren, Molly and Jake. Services are Friday at St. John's with the Rev. Mark Oelert officiating.

DOROTHY L. MARTENS 86, of Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, IL died Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at the nursing home. Dottie was born on September 16, 1921 in Rockford, IL. She attended rural grade schools in the Kewanee, IL area. She married Raymond F. Martens on September 23, 1953. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1984. She farmed along with her husband in the rural Thomas Town area. She also taught sewing and art in Prophetstown, IL. She enjoyed baking wedding cakes for people of the area. Dottie was a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Prophetstown, IL. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society in Tampico, IL. Survivors include one son, Joseph (Shirley) Niedziela of Sheffield, IL; two grandchildren, Sheree (Mrs. Hollis) Cundert, Michelle (Mrs. Chris) Deffenbaugh; four great grandchildren, Dustin Fowler, Jared Strader, Ryan Niedziela and Whitney Kirkhove; one great great grandchild, Arthur Clarence Mackie III. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond and one granddaughter, Denise Fowler.

ELDON L. MARTIN a former resident of Prophetstown, passed away July 12, 2005 in Tampa, Florida at the age of 81. He worked as a carpenter and was also employed in the foundry of the Eclipse Lawn Mower factory. He is survived by his wife Lois Jean Groharing Martin of St. Petersburg, Florida; one brother, Lester Martin of Phoenix, AZ and five children: LouAnn M. Modin, St. Petersburg, FL, Lorie J. Craft, Tampa, FL, Lynn L. Humphries, Valrico, FL, LeRoy E. Martin, Seffner, FL, Larry D. Martin, Corpus Christi, TX and six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Contributed by Debbie Thormahlen from The Prophetstown Echo – July 26, 2005

JACKSON F. MARTIN - At his home in Fulton, on Tuesday, March 14, 1893, Mr. Jackson F. Martin, aged 59 years and 22 days. The deceased was born in Montgomery county, New York, February 20, 1834. He came to Fulton in 1857 and has resided here since. He was married August 16, 1860 to Miss Lucy A. Owens at Buffalo New York. To this union five sons were born, tow of whom have preceded the father to the great beyond. His wife and throee sons, Louie, Harry and Charles, survive him. When he first came to Fulton he engaged for a short time in the grocery business, but soon after engaged in the livery lbusiness. Afterwards he engaged in the business of dealing in livestock, in which business he has been continuously engaged for the past 30 years. He was a man widely known and respected. Friday last he was taken sick but his illness was not thought to be dangerous until Sunday when a consultation of physicians was had and it became evident that his condition was serious. He rallied however, and seemed to improve, but Tuesday evening he was taken worse and died at 11:30 in the evening. He was conscious throughout his illness and when he realized that death was approaching he devoted the time to arranging his business affairs. He was cheerful to the lat and met death in the hope of life beyond the change called death. Thus has another old resident and well known citizen gone from our midst. He will be sadly missed, not only by his family aand friends but by his many acquaintances. The funeral took place from his residence on Cherry street this afternoon. Rev. F.S. Arnold conducted the services. Burial was in the Fulton Cemetery.

REUBEN C. MARTIN , age 100, died Tuesday evening (22 October 1974) in Colonial Acres Rest home, Sterling, after an extended illness. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Melvin Funeral Home. The Rev. LeRoy Hershiser, pastor of the First Christian Church of Sterling, officiating. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery. Reuben Martin was born March 24, 1874 in Sterling, the son of Samuel C. and Barbara Landis Martin. He was educated in the Sterling schools and was united in marriage to Cora T. Jones in Sterling, Feb. 19, 1908. For many years the couple farmed in the Sterling Township area. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Sterling. Mrs. Martin preceded in death, May 3, 1974. Survivors include: three daughters, Mrs. Sam (Marian) Seavey, Chadwick; Mrs. Dale (Gladys) Lawton, Chicago Heights; Mrs. Wilbur (Bertha) Coddington, Orange, Calif.; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora, seven brothers and sisters and one grandson. A memorial has been established to the First Christian Church of Sterling.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 24, 1974 - Thursday, pg. 9
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WILLIAM B. MARTIN - Funeral services for Mr. William B. Martin, 1408 Mineral Springs Road, Sterling, were held Wednesday with prayer services at 9:30 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, followed by Requiem Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas S. Green giving the mass. Mrs. Roscoe Eades was at the organ at the funeral home. Mrs. Arlowe Daehler was soloist at the church. Pallbearers were Ellwood Daehler, Arlowe Daehler, Donovan Daehler, Donald Hutton, Tom O'Neal and Leon Daehler. Flowers were cared for by Eugene Fester. Committal services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Patrick Cemetery in McHenry, by the Rev. Leonard J. Guzzardo.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette July 20, 1967 - Thursday, pg 2

ADELINA (ECHEBARRIA) MARTINEZ , 66, of Sterling, died Tuesday, October 03, 2006 at CGH Medical Center. She worked for 10 years as an assembler at National Manufacturing. Mrs. Martinez was born September 23, 1940 in Sterling, the daughter of Exiquio and Maria (Rodriguez) Echebarria. She married Reynaldo Martinez. He died January 28, 1998. She was a member of the Tabernacle Christian Church, Sterling. Survivors include two daughters, Anna (Jessie) Rios, Adelina J. Martinez, both of Sterling; two sons, Daniel J. Martinez of Moline, Reynaldo Martinez, Jr. of Sterling; three sisters, Maria (Tony Moncivias, Carmen Echebarria, Mary Lou Echebarria; five brothers, Frank Echebarria, Jerry Echebarria, Ezekiel Echebarria, Tony Echebarria, John Echebarria, all of Sterling; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter, Irene D. Martinez, and two brothers, Ruben Echebarria and David Echebarria. Funeral services will be at 10 AM, Friday, October 6, 2006 at the Tabernacle Christian Church, Sterling. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 PM, Thursday, at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.

PEDRO MARTINEZ , 67, of Rock Falls, died Monday afternoon (26 January 1987) in Sterling Care Center following an extended illness. Cremation rites were accorded. Local arrangements were completed by the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Mr. Martinez was born on Sept. 19, 1919 in Mexico. He had worked for the railroad prior to his retirement. Survivors include one son, Joe M. Martinez of Rock Falls; two daughters, Isabel Hoffman Tompkins and Mary Welch, both of Moreno Valley, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette January 28, 1987 - Wednesday, pg A2

VICTOR MARTINEZ , 54, of Sterling died Thesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at Coventry Village Nursing Home, Sterling. He was employed by Dixon Developmental Center and Singer, Rockford, as a mental health technician; the Daily Gazette, Sterling; and APAC, Rock Falls. Mr. Martinez was born Oct 10, 1950, in Kewanee, the son of Victor and Natalie (Urquiza) Martinez. He was a member of St. Mary Church, Sterling; and volunteered at PADS Homeless Shelter. Survivors include two sisters, Herlinda (Clyde) Sly of Rochelle and Cynthia Williams of Dixon; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. Memorial service is at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, First Avenue Chapel, Sterling. with Jim Lopez, deacon, officiating. Burial is at Calvary Cemetery, Sterling.

EMMA (BERTORELLI) MASINI , 87, formerly. of Rock Falls, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis. Erma was bom July 10, 1917, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Giovani and Louisa (Ricci) Bertorelli. She married America "Rico" Masini on Sept. 16, 1939, in Sterling. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2001. She moved to East Moline in August 1962, retiring from the John Deere Cafeteria in February of 1977. She was a member of Christ King CatholicChurth, Moline. Erma was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed many hobbies such as crocheting, knitting, sewing, cross-stitching, quilting, tole painting and making Christmas items for her family: Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Kenneth Stenger of Carbon Cliff; daughter­-in-law, Ruth Masini of Rock Falls; grandchildren, Tina, Donnie, Mary, Dawn and Kristine; 10 great-grand­children; and three great-great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: husband; daughter, Julie Ann; son, John; granddaughter, Angela: grandson, John: great­granddaughter, Elizabeth: infant sister, Anna, and sisters, Angela Adami and Eleanor Bertolozzi; and brother, Pio Bertorelli. Prayer service is at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dee. 30, 2004, at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, followed by the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rock Falls, with Monsignor Thomas Dzielak, celerant, officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Sterling. ­

JOHN MATHIAS , 72, 202 11th Ave., who died Sunday in the Professional Care Center, will be at 10 a.m. today in Behrens-Blair Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.He was employed at Northwestern Steel & Wire Co. for 31 years, retiring in 1967.Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son, Ronald, Sterling; and two sisters, Ruth Eshbaugh, Stillman Valley, and Esther Good, Cherry Valley.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Note: There are no dates of birth or death on this obituary, but the Social Security Death Index indicates a John Mathias whose last residence was Sterling, Ogle County (Sterling is actually in Whiteiside county) as having been born October 13, 1906 and died March 1979. I believe this person to be this John Mathias. It also doesn’t say so but he was born in Lanark.

MARION (HINRICHS) MATZNICK , 84, formerly of Sterling died Wednesday Oct. 27, 2004 at CGH Medical Center. She was employed by General Electric Co. Morrison, for more than 15 years. Marion was born June 1, 1920, in Sterling, the daughter of Carl and Martha (Bruns) Hinrichs. She married Clarence Matznick on Feb. 14, 1943, He died Dec. 8,1990. She was a member of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Sterling. Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Kathy) Matznick and Dave (Debbie) Matznick both of Sterling; one sister, Alice Meiners of Sterliing, eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren: She was preceded in death by her son and. daughter-in-law, Robert and Denise Matznick. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at McDonald Funeral Home. Rock Falls with the Rev. Joseph Cassady, pastor of Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial is at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Sterling.

LILLIAN (PLAUTZ) MAXEY , 85 of Rock Falls died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Coventry Village. Mrs. Maxey was born Nov. 27, 1919 in Rock Falls, the daughter of August and Hilda (Oltmann) Plautz. She married Marion Henry Maxey on Sept. 7, 1939, in Davenport, Iowa. He died Sept. 28, 2003. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Rock Falls, Mary Circle and Quilters, and Ogle County Homemakers. She enjoyed gardening and bird watch­ing. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn (Wesley) Breunig of Sun Prairie, Wis.. and Patricia (William) Simester of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchil­dren. She was preceded in death by a son, John Henry Maxey; and a brother, Leslie Plautz. The funeral is at 11 a,m. Monday, at Immanuel Lutheran church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Henrietta ~ Milner, pastor, officiating. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery, Polo

NORMAN ROSS MAXEY , 19, 614 N. 8th Place, LaCrosse, Wis., a former Sterling resident was electrocuted at work on Wednesday (12 Sep. 1984). Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home with the Rev. John Vickery, pastor of the First Christian Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Norman Maxey was born on March 28, 1965 in Sterling, the son of Herman C. and Margaret Boyer Maxey. On Feb. 18, 1983 he married Kimberly Fell in Sterling. He was employed by the Davey Expert Environmental Services as a line clearance tree trimmer. Surviving are his wife, Kimberly, LaCrosse, Wis.; one son, Ryan, at home; one daughter, Desirae, at home; his parents Herman and Margaret Maxey, Sterliing; three brothers, Vern Wedekind, Sterling, Lonnie Wedekind, Rock Falls, and Kevin Maxey, Sterling; one sister, Lynn Cox, Sterling,; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Oetzel, Rock Falls; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Onic Maxey, Charleston, Mos. Preceding him in death were his maternal and paternal grandfathers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 14, 1984 - Friday, pg A4

GEORGE MAXWELL whose critical condition during the past week caused his many friends great anxiety, passed away Sunday evening, April 13, 1930 at 9:10 o’clock at his home, 104 West Fourth street. Dr. Maxwell was stricken with paralysis Saturday, April 5, upon his return home from attending a patient who had suffered a stroke of apoplexy. His condition since that time was never such as to indicate that he would recover, but his family and friends hoped for a change for the better in spite of what appeared to be the inevitable result of his illness. In spite of his serious condition, his passing has caused a shock throughout the city in which he was so well known from his boyhood days. Born Dec. 12, 1877, in Jordan township, Dr. Maxwell was a son of Archibald and Elizabeth Maxwell, pioneers of that township, the family being one of the best known in Whiteside county. After finishing his studies at Rush Medical college, from which he was graduated wit the class of 1899, he practiced for several years in Watonga, [Blaine County] Oklahoma, where he remained until 1914, when he returned here and established a large practice in this city, where he was recognized as a physician of unusual ability. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Golde Maxwell, and one son, Nevin Maxwell of San Jose, Calif., now a student in Los Angeles, and by five brothers, as follows: Joseph Maxwell, of Coleta; Dr. John C. Maxwell, of First avenue, Sterling; William H. Maxwell, of Palmyra township, Lee county; Charlie Maxwell, of Trempeleau, [Trempeleau County] Wis., and A. J. Maxwell of Second avenue, Sterling. Two sisters, Agnes, wife of R. B. Anderson, and Jennie, wife of Nelson Jacob, preceded him in death.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds / The Sterling Daily Gazette, April 14, 1930, page 2, column 5.

SAMUEL A. MAXWELL - Mrs. Edith Smith of Erie has received a message that her father, Samuel A. Maxwell, formerly a prominent Whiteside county resident, died Monday [07/13/1931] at Port Angeles, Wash., in the home of his son, Ralph Maxwell. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Port Angeles after which the body will be sent to Seattle for cremation. Mr. Maxwell was born December 27, 1851 at Jacobstown, north of Morrison, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose I. Maxwell, early residents of the county. He was married December 27, 1876, to Miss Esther Austin of Lyndon. For a number of years Mr. Maxwell taught in the rural schools and later was principal of the Rock Falls and Mt. Carroll high schools and instructor at the Northern Illinois College in Fulton. The family lived for a number of years near Unionville where Mr. Maxwell conducted a fruit and dairy farm. He also was the official weather bureau operator at Morrison for a time. In the spring of 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell moved to Okanogan, Wash., where they lived for a time and then went to Seattle. When Mr. Maxwell’s health commenced to fail they went to Port Angeles and lived with their son. Besides the widow Mr. Maxwell leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edith Smith of Erie and Mrs. Vera Beattie of Seattle, Wash., and two sons, Ralph of Port Angeles, Wash., and Harold of De Kalb, and one sister, Mrs. L. M. P. Hubbard of Erie.
Funeral Notice: Funeral services will be held Wednesday [04/16/1930] at 2:30 p.m. at the family home on West Fourth street. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Rev. Joseph G. Little, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev. Harry K. Hostetter, assistant pastor of the Fourth Street M. E. church, will be in charge. Dr. Maxwell was a member of the Corinthian lodge No. 63, Knights of Pythias.
Second Funeral Notice: A large concourse of friends gathered to pay tribute to the memory of Dr. George Maxwell at the funeral services held Wednesday [04/16/1930] afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family home on West Fourth street. The services were conducted by Rev. Joseph G. Little, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev. Harry K. Hostetter, assistant pastor of the Fourth Street M. E. church, both long time friends of Dr. Maxwell. They brought comforting messages from the Scriptures and offered prayer for the consolation of those who mourn. The members of Corinthian lodge No. 63, Knights of Pythias, attended in a body and the ritual of the lodge was observed both at the home and at the family lot in Riverside cemetery, where interment was made. H. H. Ramsay, chancellor commander, acted as chaplain during the lodge ceremony. Three members of the Knights of Pythias, H. H. Ramsay, Ralph Ludlow and Chris Angelos, served as casket bearers, the others being the following old friends: John W. Cushman, G. E. Bishop and Walter A. Thomas. In the assemblage of friends gathered at the rites were 18 fellow physicians from this city and nearby communities and a group of nearly as many nurses. Beautiful flowers banked the casket an covered the burial plot, testifying mutely to the high esteem in which Dr. Maxwell was held by numerous friends here and elsewhere. Among many out of town relatives and friends who attended the services were W. E. Barkman of Decatur, Mrs. Alice Columbia of Chicago, Mrs. William Buyers, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beam, Dr. E. A. Murphy, Charles Johnson and other from Dixon, and a number from Polo, Coleta and other nearby places in Illinois and Iowa. Dr. Maxwell’s son Nevin Maxwell, who is attending school in Los Angeles, Calif., has been ill for the past week and was unable to come here to attend the funera.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, July 14, 1931, page 6, column 1.

FRED H. MAY , 63, of Chicago, a former Prophetstown resident, died at 2 a.m. Sunday in the Sheridan Mansion convalescent home in Chicago, where he had been confined the past six weeks. Heart trouble was the cuase of his death. The body was brought to the Helm and Helm mortuary in Prophetstown on Sunday and funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Helm and Helm funeral home. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery in Prophetstown. The deceased was born on July 15, 1879, at Prophetstown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred May. He had been employed in the United States customs house office in Chicago for 39 years, from which he retired on May 1, 1942. He leaves one brother, David May of Port Washington, New York; who with his wife will arrive in Prophetstown this Monday evening. The deceased was a nephew of the late Fred Hutchinson of Prophetstown and spent his vacation each summer with his uncle before the latter's death. DeleteReplyForwardSpamMove...
Contributed by Melva Taylor The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois September 13, 1942 - Monday, pg 6, col. 4

H. VINCENT MAY , 89, formerly of Route 2, died Tuesday at Prophetstown Riverview Good Samaritan Center. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. Burial in Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. Visitation from 12:30 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. He was born September 8, 1899 in Whiteside County, the son of Samuel and Elizabeth Jacobs May. He married Daisy Dwyer, she died July 2, 1970. Mr. May farmed most of his life in the Prophetstown and rural Sterling area. Survived by three sisters, Charlotte Baughman of Milledgeville, Esther Eichenberg and Ethel May of Sterling, and several nieces and nephews
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 28, 1988 - Wednesday, pg A2

MAE E PIERCE MAY , 86 of Naples FL formerly of Rock Falls and Sterling, died Wednesday, March 27, 2002. Mrs May was born July 1 1915. She married John L Pierce. He preceded her in death. She then married William C May. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four children, T. Sue Stuker, John L Pierce and James H Pierce, all of Naples FL and Linda R Payne of Vero Beach FL; a number of grandchildren, great Grandhcildren and GG Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley M Koces. Memorial service is at 11 AM Tuesday at Hodges Funeral Chapel, Naples, FL. Creamation rites have been accorded. Burial is at a later date at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling.
Daily Gazette 29 March 2002

THORVILLE D. MAY , 69, 208 11th Ave., Rock Falls, died Wednesday (7 December 1983) afternoon at Community General Hospital following a long illness. A memorial service will be Saturday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Rock Falls United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carl Zager officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements were completed by the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home, Rock Falls. A memorial has been established to the Heart Fund and the Rock Falls United Methodist Church. May was born Feb. 20, 1914 in Milan, Mo., the son of William and Nerva Hunsaker May. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Oetzel Jan. 9, 1942 at Tampico. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from Northwestern Steel and Wire Company as a crane operator. He graduated from Milan High School and had attended Kirksville Teachers College. Survivors include his widow, Myrtle; two sons, William, Culver City, Calif., and Robert, DeKalb; two daughters, Mary Lou May, Plano, and Kathryn May, Montgomery; two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Richard (Ethel) Cook, Sterling.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 8, 1983 - Thursday, pg A6

FRED R. MAYNARD, 86, of Rock Falls, died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at CGH Medical Center. He was employed by the former International Harvester for 23 years; drove a school bus for Thomeway Lines and worked for the city of Rock Falls water department until retiring. He was born June 2, 1920, in Sterling, the son of Edward and Hattie (Russell) Maynard. He married Minnie Strough on Sept. 10, 1943, in Alexandria Bay, N.Y. Fred was a veteran of World War II. He served as a volunteer fireman for the city of Rock Falls for 37 years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Nancy (Roger) Wait of Sterling and Sherry Rodriquez of Rochester, N.Y.; a brother, Russell (Frances) Maynard of Rock Falls; a granddaughter, Tara (Rick) Albores of Mason, Ohio; two stepgrandchildren, Christine (Hector) Castillo of Sterling and Scott Wait of Aurora; three great-grandchildren, Rianna, Kinsley and Ricco Albores of Mason, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward; a son-in-law, Ron Onken; and a grandson, Brad Onken.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers

GLENN MAYNARD , 76, of Lyndhurst Ohio, died Wednesday, July 16, 2003. He was employed by Kent State University as a professor of education. Mr. Maynard was born May 12, 1927, in Sterling the son of Earl and Bernece (Deem) Maynard. He married Lynn Thomas. She preceded him in death. He then married Carolyn (Canning) Freer. Survivors include his wife: two stepsons Frederick S. (Tammy) Freer IV and Douglas G. (Kelly) Freer: and a stepdaughter, Elizabeth L. (Andrew) Krage. Memorial service is at 4 p.m Saturday at Church of the Saviour Cleveland Heights Ohio.

BURDETTE McBRIDE , 78, of Sterling died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at CGH Medical Center after an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Church of the Nazarene, Sterling, with Dr. H. C. Halton officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Multiple Selerosis Foundation. Mr. McBride was born Dec. 31, 1920, the son of Lawrence and Evelyn(Gaffey) McBride. He married Bethel Morley on Oct. 18, 1941 in Kahoka, Mo. She survives. He was employed by the former R.B.&W. in Rock Falls until his retirement. He was then employed by Sterling Unit 5 schools. He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene, Sterling, where he had served as an usher. Survivors include three sons, Gary L. McBride of Ft. Myers, Fla., Michael L. McBride of Brandon, Fla., and Morris L. McBride of Cape Coral, Fla.; a daughter, Mita R. Wade of Pompano Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Morris(Sandy) McBride of Port Arkansas, Texas and Gale W. McBride of Sterling; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren

ELIZABETH McBRIDE , widow of the late John H. McBride, passed away Tuesday morning at 6:30 o'clock after a short illness. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the residence of her son, Frank, 1602 East First Street, Rev. J. Alfred Garrett officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. McBride was born May 27, 1847, in Strasburg, Pa., and came to Sterling with her parents in 1856. She was married to J. H. McBride, Sept. 25, 1862. She is survived by one brother, C. C. Benner of Sterling; two sisters, Mrs. Anna M. Eager of Leavenworth, Kans., and Mrs. C. D. Shumaker of Eldena, Ill., and two sons, J. F. McBride and A. W. McBride, both of Sterling. Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. McBride was a woman of high ideals and great strength of character. Her death, although not sudden, comes as a blow to the members of the family as well as her many friends
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor Sterling Evening Gazette, Sterling, Illinois March 3, 1915 - Wednesday pg 5

HAZEL (ADAMS) McBRIDE , 98, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, died Monday at the nursing home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. James A. Camp, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the service time. Interment will be in the Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery, Sterling, Ill. She was born July 13, 1905, in Green Castle, Mo., to Oley M. and Johanna Hansen Adams. She married Robert McBride on Jan. 17, 1931, in Galesburg, Ill. He died in 1960. She was educated in the Green Castel elementary schools. She had lived in Tampico, Ill., and Morrison. She was employed as a cook with the former Eveningside Nursing Home in Morrison and also as a cook with the General Electric cafeteria in Morrison. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison. Survivors include one son, Arden (Marilyn) McBride of Reynolds, Ill.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one sister and five brothers.

BRENDA E. (SNYDER) McBROOM , 64, of Fulton, died Feb. 2, 2005, at Clinton Iowa. She was employed by A.C. Nielsen Coupon Porcessing Co in Clinton for many years. She was born Dec. 19, 1940 in Garden Plain, the daughter of Donavon O. & Heloise T. (Turner) Snyder. She was a 1958 graduate of Fulton High School. She married Floyd C. McBroom on May 19, 1972 in Clinton. He died Oct. 1, 1986. Survivors include three sisters, Hester Riesner, Judith Wiebers and Alicia Workman; four brothers, Donavon, Arlen, Kelvin and Roger. Burial at Clinton Iowa.

LOTTIE MAE (BIRELY) KELLY McDANIEL - Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Reynolds Funeral Home for Mrs. Earl McDaniel, 60, who died at her home north of Morrison at 9:40 Friday evening (3 August 1945). She had been in failing health for the past four months and in a more serious condition for the past 5 weeks. Rev. S. Beaumont of the Baptist CHurch officiated and burial was made in Grove Hill. Casket bearers were Wm. Wulf, Wm. Jacobs, Chas. Jacobs, Menno Buikema, John Buikema and Floyd Welch. Mrs. M. Rose and Mrs. C. McMullen took care of the floral offerings. The rites were attended by a large number of relatives and friends with a number from out of town. Lottie Mae Birely was born in Morrison on April 5, 1885, the daughter of Walter M. and Ella M. Birely and spent her entire life in this vicinity. She was wed to Earl McDaniel in Feb. 1927. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Inez) Tankersley of Oregon, and Mrs. Charles (Ethel) Heath of Morrison; 2 sisters, MRs. John (Susan) Sykes and Mrs. Gertrude Harris of Morrison; 4 brothers, William, Charles, and George of Morrison and Walter of Rock Island. She was preceded by her parents, one son Robert and a brother John. She was united iwth the Methodist Church in Lyndon in her early girlhood. Lottie, as she was known to her host of friends, was always ready and willing to lend ahelping hand to those who needed it, and whe will be greatly missed by all.
Extracted 7 July 1987 at Odell Public Library by Arlene Onken. Note: Lottie Birely was wed to Louis Kelly 16 July 1903. The marriage license was issued in Whiteside County.

WARREN H. McDEARMON , age 90, of 1501 Avenue I, Sterling, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2002, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. Funeral services will take place Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, at 10 am. at Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, Fourth Avenue Chapel, Sterling, with the Rev. Philip Gronbach of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sterling, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral at the funeral home. Burial will conclude at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. A memorial has been established in his memory. Mr. McDearmon was born Aug. 16, 1912. in Morrison the son of Earl and Luella (Humphrey) McDearmon. He married Louise Ricklefs on Jan. 15, 1938, in Sterling, and worked as a farmer. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sterling, and was an avid Cubs fan. He is survived by his wife, Louise. His children are Gary McDearmon, Janice (Paul) Hunter of Morrison, Dianne (Lloyd) Stern-Miller of Polo, Nancy (Harold) Frank of Sterling, Debbie (Michael) O'Brien of Rock Falls and Sharon (Philip) Arduini of Rock Falls. He also is survived by two sisters, Marion Deets of Morrison and Lois Daehler of Chadwick; 12 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Larry McDearrnon; one sister. Olivia Bowman; one son, Gary McDearmon; one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Wait; and one son-in-law, Johnnie Stern.
Daily Gazette December 29, 2002

EMMA J. MCKENZIE , 77, passed away Monday evening (6 Feb. 1967) at Henry Hammond Hospital, Geneseo, where she had been a patient for the past three weeks. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gardner Funeral Chapel, Prophetstown, the Rev. A. Dean Lundstrom of the First Congregational Church will officiate, with burial in the Lyndon cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Wednesday afternoon and evening. Emma J. McKenzie was born Feb. 13, 1889 and lived in the Geneseo and Prophetstown vicinity during her lifetime. She married Harold McKenzie of Prophetstown, June 12, 1909 in Dixon, and he preceded her in 1959. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. She is survived by one brother, J. H. Milligen of Gary, Ind.; one sister, Mrs. Bryant Kelsey of Rock Falls; several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 7, 1967 - Tuesday, pg 2

FRED E. McKENZIE - N. L. McKenzie of this city received word Monday of the death of his brother, Fred E. McKenzie of Colorado City, Texas, which occurred that morning. He was born in Portland township on October 27, 1858 and lived in this vicinity until a young man. He went to Texas in 1881, where he has since resided.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois

MARIE T. (STOLZ) McKENZIE daughter of Bernard & Margaret Stolz was born in Sterling on Dec. 14, 1885 and passed away in Dixon on July 24, 1944. She leaves to mourn her husband, Faye McKenzie of Crystal Lake IL and one daughter Mrs. Marian Judge of Salt Lake City Utah. Other survivors include her father of Cedar Rapids IA. Three sisters, Mrs. Paul Jamison of St. Paul Minn; Mrs. Henry Hey of Dixon; and Mrs. R.P. Andreas of Cedar Rapids IA and a brother A.C. Stolz of Minneapolis MN. She affiliated with the Grace Evangelical Church on Feb. 15, 1931. Burial at Prophetstown Riverside Cemetery.

MINNIE (DUDLEY) McKENZIE , 83, sister of Frank P. Dudley of Prophetstown, and former Prophetstown resident, passed away Thursday midnight at the home in Crystal Lake. She had been in declining health for the past few years. The body was removed to Dudley chapel where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, with committal at Riverside cemetery. Minnie Dudley McKenzie was born Aug. 27, 1858, at Paw Paw, Mich., a daughter of William and Sarah Gay Young Dudley. She was married to Nathan L. Dudley (sic, believe this should be Nathan L McKenzie) of Portland at the Methodist church in Prophetstown March 22, 1876. They lived on a farm in Portland township and later moved to a farm near Rock Falls. They retired to Prophetstown to a new home they had built in 1925. This they sold in 1936 to Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Rendall and moved to Crystal Lake. They were married for 66 years and celebrated their golden wedding in 1926. Survivors are Mr. McKenzie, one son, Fay H. of Crystal Lake, two brothers, George of Miami, Fla., and Frank P. of Prophetstown, and two granddaughters, Mrs. Helen Strutzman and Mrs. Andrew Thompson, both of Washington D.C. Preceding her in death were two daughters, Myrtle Wardell and Grace E. Wakeman, one brother, John Dudley, and a granddaughter, Mrs. William Murray, who passed away in April of this year.
Contributed by Melva Taylor The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois July 31, 1942 - Friday, pg 11, col. 5

RALPH S. McKENZIE , 82, died at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Riverside Nursing Home in Rock Falls. The body was taken to the Parent Funeral Home in Tampico where friends may call after noon on Saturday. Funeral services will be conducted at the chapel of the funeral home Sunday at 1:30 p.m Burial will be in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Mr. McKenzie was born at Yorktown on June 21, 1876, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKenzie. He was married to Elizabeth McCracken. He had lived in the Tampico area his entire lifetime. Survivors are two sons, Warren McKenzie, Bangor, Mich.; Neil McKenzie, Chicago; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Hattie Marie) Reberty, Tempe, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and three brothers. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died in 1948, his parents and one sister.
Contributed by Melva Taylor from the The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 17, 1958 - Friday, pg 3 col 5

WILBUR McPHERSON - Funeral rites for Wilbur E. McPherson were conducted by Rev. Hollis Wharton of the Tampico Methodist church at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Melvin Funeral Home. Mrs. J.H. Linn played the organ music. There was a large attendance of relatives, friends and neighbors of the departed and many beautiful floral tributes. Interment was in Riverside cemetrey. The pall bearers were Dan Bowman, Mark Miller, John Hall, William Surratt, Bert Whitver and Fred Schumacher. Flowers were in charge of Mrs. Dorothy Bare, Mrs. Illa Bowman, Mrs. Irene Holler and Mrs. Anne Miller. Wilbur Eugene McPherson, only son of Stephen and Monta Bankes McPherson was born at Troy Grove, Ill., July 26, 1901, and passed away at the Sterling Public Hospital Oct. 19, 1945, at the age of 44 years, two months and 23 days. He received his education in the public schools of Troy Grove, then moved with his parents to Sterling in 1916, where he spent most of the remainder of his life. He was united in marriage to Miss Gertrude Elgin of Sterling June 23, 1928. Together they made their home in Sterling until about, three years ago when they moved to the Tampico community. To this union three children were born, John Silbur, James Leo and Jerr Dean, all in the home. Besides his widow and three sons he is survived by his father and mother of Rock Falls, and five sisters, Mrs. Florence Janssen of Sterling, Mrs. Mildred Smith of Chicago, Mrs. Grace Trudo of Sterling .. and the rest of the obit is torn off.

MERIL MEAD : At his home in this city, on Sunday, August 16th, of heart disease. Meril Mead, aged 70 years 7 months and 28 days.. (Written in 1891) Squire Mead, as he was familiarly called, was born in Springfield, Clark Co Ohio Dec. 18th, 1820. His early life was spent in and about his native place, where he received a thorough education in advanced English branches. He then engaged in teaching, remaining in this work for fifteen years. From 1844 to 1855 he was also township assessor. In 1855 he came to Whiteside County, and interested himself in the purchase, improvement and sale of lands in Ustick township. While ther ehe served for seven years as justice of the peace. In 1865 he removed to this city, where he has since resided, devoting himself to work in real estate, insurance and pension claims. Here he has occupied many public positions of trust, having been justice of the peace, assessor, town clerk, alderman and county cornoer. He also served for several terms as a member of the Board of Education, and always took a deep interest in all matters pertaining to our public schools. He was a member of Grove Lodge No. 257, I.O.O.F., having joined the order in Ohio in 1845, and throughtout his life he exemplified is principles of Friendship, Love and Truth. In 1857 he united with the Protestant Methodist church, and remained a member for many years. Since the disbanding of the society here he has been a regular attendant of the Methodist Episcopal church. In 1845 (30 September 1847) Mr. Mead was united in marriage to Harriet Newlove, of Hrmony, Ohio. Their union was blessed with six children, of whom three only are now living; Meril I, born in 1856, is the manager of his father's farm in Union Grove; Harriet and Eliza, twins, were born in 1863. Both graduated from our High School in 1881, and have ever since resided with their parents. Morrison thus loses one of her prominent citizens, who was always kind hearted and charitable, and while firm in his convictions, ever ready to yield when he was convinced that he was wrong. He was always interested and ready to do his share in any public improvement, and to give his assistance to matters which promised to benefit the community. The funeral services wereheld in the M.E. Church in this city, Rev. W.J. Libberton officiating. A large number assembled to pay their respects to the honored dead. His remains were taken to Grove Hill Cemetery for burial.

EDWARD MEDEMA , 87, of Camanche, IA formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at his home. Ed was born September 22, 1920 in Thomson, IL, to Jake and Helen (Temple) Medema. He was educated in the Morrison, IL grade schools. Ed served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Johanna Vanderlaan on December 3, 1943 in Morrison, IL. He was employed at Groharing Construction in Morrison and later at General Electric in Morrison, where he retired from in 1980. He was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church where he served as an usher for over 20 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling, fishing, and watching his grandkids participate in sports. Ed was an avid Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Survivors include his wife, Johanna; one daughter, Peggy (Mrs. Kevin) Jenkins of Camanche, IA; one son, Keith (Pam) Medema of Sterling, IL; three grandchildren, Jenni (Mrs. Louis) DeMay, David (Erin) Jenkins, and Kendra Jenkins; two sisters, Mrs. Hilda Temple of Fulton, IL and Erma (Mrs. J.D.) McDevitt of Covington, TN; two brothers, George (Sharon) Medema of Prophetstown, IL and Jake (Eleanor) Medema, Jr. of Fulton, IL. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marion Ivey and two brothers, Garrett and John Medema.


FRANCES (BUSH) MEDEMA , 89, of #4 Genesee Court, Morrison, IL, died Monday, January 23, 2006, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL. Frances was born August 21, 1916 in Morrison, IL, to Albert and Freda (Klount) Bush. She graduated from Center School of rural Morrison, IL. She married Joseph V. Medema on November 27, 1936 in Morrison. He died November 24, 1992. Frances was employed at Rich Toy factory and I.C.A. in Morrison, before her marriage. She then farmed with her late husband, southwest of Morrison, for 56 years, moving to Morrison in 1969. She was also employed by General Electric in Morrison for 20 years, retiring in 1979. Frances was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, the church’s Ladies Aid and Lydian Societies and was a choir member for 36 years. She was also a member of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau and had served 21 years as a Union Grove Township Election Judge. Survivors include a son, Alan (Joyce) Medema of Morrison, IL; two grandchildren, Lori (Mrs. Samuel) Mays of Brice, OH and Joel Medema (Mary Milligan) of Fulton, IL; two great grandsons, Ben Mays and Bart Mays of Brice, OH; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Irene Bush of Morrison, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; five sisters, Jennie Voss, Edna Dykema, and three quadruplets who died at birth; and three brothers, Jacob, Paul, and Alfred Bush. INTERMENT: Grove Hill Cemetery

HELEN (HOUZENGA) MEDENDORP , 97, of the Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, died Saturday at the nursing home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Wilterdink, interim pastor at Trinity Reformed Church in Fulton, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Fulton Township Cemetery. She was born Feb. 22, 1907, in Clyde Township, Ill., to John J. and Dora Temple Houzenga. She married John J. Medendorp on Feb. 18, 1932, in Fulton. He died in 1993. She attended Spring Valley School in rural Whiteside County, Ill., and Fulton Grade School. She was a member Trinity Reformed Church and the church's Hannah Circle. She and her husband farmed in the rural Fulton area for 40 years before retiring in 1973 and moving to Fulton. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, three sisters and seven brothers. Memorials may be made to Trinity Reformed Church
Clinton Herald 27 Jul 2004

ROSE (VOLCKE) MEIER , 85, of Sterling, formerly of Lyndon, Ill., died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. Burial will be in Lyndon Cemetery, Lyndon. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born June 17, 1918, in Silvis, the daughter of Rene and Elodie (Dosquet) Volcke. Survivors (and spouses) include daughters, Linda Meier, Lyndon and Betty (Tony) Camacho, Deland, Fla; sons, Arlyn (Dawn) Meier, Prophetstown, and Robert VerHeecke, Kewanee, 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter; one sister; one brother; and one great granddaughter.
Quad City Times

JUNE (SNYDER) DEETS MELLOTT , 89, of Sterling died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. Mrs. Mellott was born Feb. 22, 1915 in Morrison, the daughter of Peter C. and Josie (Vogel) Snyder. She graduated from Northern Illinois Teacher College DeKalb. She married Clarence Deets. She later married George Mellott in 1964. He died in 1994. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Sterling, where she taught Sunday School for many years and played the piano. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and handiwork. Survivors include a son, Robert (Marilyn) Deets of Sterling; four daughters; Sue (Dave) Gammon of McFarland. Wis.. Sally (Gail) Schreiner and Sheila Gallentine, both of Sterling and Sheri Roberts of Rock Falls; a brother. Edward (Marian) Snyder of Morrison; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great -grea t -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons. Gail and Donald Deets and a sister. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelital Lutheran Church, Sterling. Burial is at Oak Knoll.

ALBERT T. MENNENGA , 86, died Sunday, June 26, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. He was a farmer in the area for 70 years. Mr. Mennenga was born August 24, 1918 in Morrison, the son of Thieman and Henrietta (Bohlen) Mennenga. He married Verna Belle Peterkin on June 4, 1947 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2001. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. His farm is a true family farm. He bought it from his parents in his early years and gradually added to it as adjacent parcels became available. The farm has been in the Mennenga family for over 100 years and has been designated as a “Centennial Farm.” Survivors are three sons, William (Doris) Mennenga of Pomona, NY, James (Anne) Mennenga of Chicago, Jerry Mennenga of Sioux City, IA; one sister, Minnie Gerdes of Princeton; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM, Friday, July 1, 2005 at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Joseph Cassady, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be at the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Visitation will be 3-5 PM, Thursday, June 30th at Schilling Funeral Home & 10-11 AM, Friday, July 1st, at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling.



ADA (SMITH) MEREMA , 76, 706 16th Ave. in Fulton, died Wednesday morning at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Trinity Reformed Church, Fulton preceded by a 1:45 p.m. family prayer service. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Vander Schaaf will officiate. Mrs. Merema was born Oct. 30, 1899 in Fulton, the daughter of Hein and Annie Poole Smith. She married William Merema in Morrison April 18, 1919 and he preceded her April 11, 1975. She was a member of Trinity Ref. Church and the Hanna Mission Society of the Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mavin (Gladys) Renkes of Fulton and Mrs. Keith (Mariana) Carlsen of Sheffield; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Sam (Grace) Meremaa of Fulton and three brothers, Henry Smith of Morrison and Lloyd and Lyle Smith both of Fulton. She was preceded by her parents, an infant daughter, one brother and one sister.
The Daily Gazette July 1, 1976

LITA (PARTRIDGE) MOELLER , 88 formerly of Rock Falls died Wednesday June 14, 2006 at Edwards Hospital, Naperville. She was born on September 27, 1917 in Sterling the daughter of John L. and Gertrude (Eberly) Partridge Sr. She attended Rock Falls school and served in the US Navy during WW II. She married Louis Moeller September 12, 1953. He died June 30, 2005. Surviving are her three children:Larry (Jolyn) Moeller of Tucson, AZ, Linda (David) Reynolds of Downers Grove, IL and Lisa Moeller of Fort Bragg, NC; her sisters Jean Partridge and Joan Partridge both of Sterling; her brothers Lyle (Beverly) Partridge and Neil (Gyneth) Partridge both of Rock Falls; 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers Alan, Glen and John L. Jr; and one sister Lois. Graveside services will be Monday June 19, 2006 at 1 PM at Coloma Twp Cemetery, Rock Falls with the Reverend Larry Thomson officiating. There will be no visitation with arrangements by the McDonald Funeral Homes.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers

FRANK J. MOOREHEAD - Funeral services for Frank J. Moorehead Jr., 709 ½ Ave. I, Sterling, who passed away Sunday morning at community General Hospital, will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Allen Funeral Home. Rev. Ivan Obensshain, pastor of the Rock Falls Methodist Church, will officiate and burial will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. this evening. He was born March 26, 1916, in Erie, the son of Frank and Martha Moorehead. During World War II he served with the armed services in Germany and has since been employed as a crane operator at the Medusa Cement Plant in Dixon. He was a member of the Rock Falls Methodist Church. On Sept. 23, 1947, he was united in marriage with Vera Huber in Camanche, IA. She survives as does two children, Nancy Jean and Roger Dale, both at home. Also surviving is his mother, Mrs. Martha Moorehead of Sterling, and two brothers, Robert, Sterling, and Raymond, San Jose, Calif.; six sisters, Mrs. Edward (Martha) Calvert, Saginaw, Minn.; Mrs. Charles (Rose) Truitt, Lyndon; Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Russell, Rock Falls; Mrs. John (Betty) Gilley, Rock Falls; Miss Evelyn Moorehead, Sterling, and Mrs. Robert (Judy) Dale, LeFeria, Tex.
No date on Obituary - died 19 Nov 1961 - Contributed by Margaret (Wilson) Mangers

VERA C. (HUBBARD) MOOREHEAD , 76, of 624 S. Genesee Ave. , Morrison, died Sunday, Jan 26, 1997, at Pleasantview Nursing Home, Morrison, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev David Page Kell, pastor of Rock Fall United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery , Sterling . Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Moorehead was born July 16, 1920, in Rock Falls , the daughter of Frank L and Minnie (Fisher) Hubbard. She married Frank J Moorehead on Sept. 23, 1947. He died Nov. 19, 1961. She was employed at National Manufacturing, Sterling , for 10 years prior to retiring. She was a member of the Rock Fall United Methodist Church . Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Snodgreass of Morrison; on son Roger (Val) Moorehead of Sterling; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother Lloyd Hubbard of Sterling ; and one sister Loretta Wagner of Rock Falls . She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Jan 28, 1997 Daily Gazette

RAYMOND E. MOSHER , 75 formerly of the area, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005 at IL Veterans Home in Manteno. He was employed by General Electric Morrison, as a tool and die maker for 27 years. He was born Dec. 14, 1929 in Morrison the son of Elmer and Blanche (Groharing) Mosher. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Survivors include a daughter Linda Greenwood of Sterling; two sons, Jeff of Mt. Morris and John of Peshtigo WI; a sister Belva Burmeister of Morrison, a brother Russell of Amboy; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preced by a brother Robert.

ROBERT MOSHER , 63, of Sun City Grand, Surprise, and formerly of Morrison, IL died Thursday. The body will be cremated. There is a 4 p.m. memorial service today at the Sonoran Plaza. The Best Funeral Services, Inc., Peoria, Ariz., is in charge of arrangements. He was born Feb 21, 1940, to Elmer and Blanche Groharing Mosher in Morrison. In 1964 he married Rosalind Rhoda. He was raised in Morrison. He was a 1958 gradu­ate of Morrison High School. He graduated from Bradley University in 1963. After graduating from Bradley University, he moved to San Francisco, Calif., where be began his career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a civilian with the Corps of Engineers, his career took him from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Orange County, Calif., Honolulu and Fort Worth, Texas, with a three-month tour in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. In 1996 he retired and moved to Sun City Grand in Surprise where he served as vice president of the Community Association. He taught in the Sun City Computer Club, an Arizona State University Senior program, and maintained the Whiteside County, Ill., and Carroll County, Ill., USGenWeb Internet sites. Survivors include his wife, Rosalind of Surprise; one son, Derrick of Albuquerque, N.M.; two brothers, Russell L. (Joan) Mosher of Amboy, Ill., and Raymond E. Mosher of Morrison; and one sister, Belva Burmeister of Morrison.

H. DEWITTE MULNIX , 68, 525 E. High St., died Friday (26 Mar 1971) in his home. He was a retired barber, having served that profession since 1926. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Earl Clark officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the Tomlinson Funeral Home, Monday after 2 p.m. Mrs. Mulnix was born Dec. 27, 1902, in Sterling, the son of John and Effie Mulnix. He attended Round Grove and Morrison schools. He had lived most of his lifetime in Morrison. He married Sarah Ann Ehls, March 14, 1932 in Rock Island. She preceded him in death Aug. 1, 1970. Mr. Mulnix was a member of the First Baptist Church, and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include two sons, Ersel, Wentzville, Mo.; Dewey S., Morrison; one sister, Mrs. G. W. Myers; eight grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, and one son.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 29, 1971 - Monday pg 2

RONALD MULNIX , 64, of Mineral, formerly of Tampico, died Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton. He worked in road construction. Ronald was born June 16, 1942 in Sterling, the son of Virgil and Grace (Paschal) Mulnix. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2783 Rock Falls, the Hoopole American Legion and the Kewanee VFW. Survivors include a daughter, Kris (Greg) Harrell of Tampico; a son, Kevin Mulnix of Prophetstown; his mother, Grace Mulnix of Prophetstown; two sisters, Evelyn (Ronald) Russell and Joyce Peterson both of Morrison; two brothers, Richard (Carole) Mulnix of Rock Falls, Donald Mulnix of Morrison; a special friend, Connie Mulnix of Prophetstown; three grandchildren, Scott and Josh Harrell of Tampico, and Alaina Mulnix of Walnut. He was preceded in death by his father. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 16, 2006 at Oak Knoll Memorial Park with Dalmus Meeks of Harvest Time Bible Church officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements were completed by the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.

PATRICIA (THOLEN) MULNIX , 57, of Rock Falls, Illinois, died Friday, December 24, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. In following her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 2pm, Lemke Funeral Homes, South Chapel, 2600 Lincolnway, Clinton, Iowa, with Rev. Brian Tribley of Firehouse of God Ministry, (Rock Falls) officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home, and burial will be in Clinton Lawn Cemetery. Patricia Ann Tholen was born January 16, 1947 to Herman and Dorothy (Manning) Tholen. She graduated from Camanche High School. She was employed by General Electric for many years before retiring in 2002. Patricia enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, bowling, shopping, motorcycles, and she was a member of the GEM club for General Electric. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Lori (Jeff) Hicks of Rock Falls, Illinois , her mother, Dorothy Tholen, 2 brothers, Roger (Sandy) Tholen, of Clinton, Russell (Pam) Tholen of Florida, 2 sisters, Phyllis (Rus) Steen of Camanche, Iowa , Pam (Doug) Ryan, of Webster City, Iowa, 4 grandchildren, Jenni, Levi, Jessi and Jake, many nieces and nephews, and her dog, Sunny. She is preceded in death by her father.

EMMA (REINS) MURRAY - The many friends of Mrs. Emma Murray of Rock Falls, a lifetime resident of Whiteside county, will be sorry to learn of her death, which occurred Monday morning at 9:15 o'clock (18 June 1928) at a hospital in Springfield. She had been confined there for treatment for the past eight months, and until two weeks ago her condition was not serious. Mrs. Murray became much worse and her relatives were summoned to the hospital a week ago. Two daughters, Mrs. Paul Gettle and Miss Velma Murray of Rock Falls, also her brother, Theodore Reins and wife of Sterling, went to Springfield early Sunday morning and remained with her until the end came. Mrs. Murray was conscious and cheerful until death came, passing away very peacefully. The remains were shipped to Rock Falls, arriving today and are at the Wheelock undertaking parlors. Funeral rites will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home, 309 Fourth Avenue. Dr. E. C. Harris, pastor of St. John's Lutheran church, will officiate. Interment will be made in the family lot at the Rock Falls cemetery. Mrs. Murray was 42 years old at the time of her death. Her husband, Alvey Murray, passed away on March 15, 1926, and a daughter, Vivian Ruth, preceded her mother in death December 13, 1921. Besides the two daughters mentioned above the deceased is survivied by five brothers, Theodore, George, Johannas, Fred and Dedrick Reins, all of this vicinity and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Fulfs and Mrs. Samuel Trostle of Sterling and Mrs. Herman Johnson of Canada. Mrs. Murray was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, and of two fraternal orders, the Holly R.N.A. Camp and the J. H. Montague Rebekah lodge in Rock Falls. She was a good Christian woman, a faithful mother and friend, and one whose loss will be felt in the community.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette June 19, 1928 - Tuesday, pg 12

MARGARET LUCILLE (HICKS) MURRAY , 94, of Coventry Village Nursing Home, Sterling, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at the nursing home. She taught school at Thomson and Fulton Junior High School for 20 years. She and her husband also farmed her family's farm in Thomson for 41 years, retiring in 1973. Mrs. Murray was born Nov. 12, 1908, in Chadwick, the daughter of John and Edna (Melendy) Hicks. She graduated from Chadwick High School, attended Cornell College and was a 1930 graduate of the University of Illinois, with a degree in education She married Eugene Paul Murray on Jan. 27, 1933, in Dixon, She was a founder of Thomson Woman's Club She was an active member of DAR, Carroll County Home Bureau, Carroll County Republican Women and the Chat-A-Whiles Club. She was a member of Sterling PEO, Whiteside County Association for the Blind and First Congregational Church and Trinity United Methodist Church, both in Sterling. She served as the pianist and organist at Thomson Methodist Church for more than 30 years and was an active golfer until her 90s. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Dr. John (Judy) Murray of Champaign and Dave (Helen) Murray of Sterling; five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Hicks. The funeral is at 11 am. Saturday at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Jonathon Singleton, pastor ofTrinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Graveside service is at 2 p.mat Lower York Cemetery, Thomson.
Daily Gazette 27 June 2003

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