IDA (OVERHOLSER) RODELL - A message was received here early this morning announcing the death of Mrs. Ida (Overholser) Rodell, daughter of Postmaster J. P. Overholser, at Galesburg at an early hour this morning. Ida M. Overholser was born August 26, 1875 in Sterling and resided in this city until her marriage. She received her education in the Sterling schools and was a graducate of the high school. She was united in marriage in June 1909 to G. W. Rodell in his city, but since their marriage they have been residing in Galesburg. She leaves to mourn her death besides her husband, her father, J. P. Overholser, six sisters, Mrs. F. W. Forbes of Chicago, Mrs. R. B. Hull, Mrs. Charles Sprinkle, Mrs. W. L. Chambers, Mrs. W. A. Weeks, Mrs. S. W. Clark of this city, four brothers, Guy, Arthur, Earl of this city and Martin of Pittsfield, Mass. The funeral services will be held Sunday [04/19/1914] at Galesburg and the remains will be brought to Sterling on Monday morning on the 9:45 train and will be taken to the home of her father, J. P. Overholser, 407 Fourth avenue, where short services will be held at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. Rev. W. L. Collin, pastor of the Fourth Street M. E. church will officiate. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery. (The Sterling Daily Standard, April 18, 1914)

Mrs. Ida M. Rodell, daughter of Postmaster James P. Overholser, of this city passed away this morning at 8:30 o’clock at her home in Galesburg, after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Rodell had not been in the best of health for some time, and on Friday suffered a relapse. The funeral services will be held Sunday [04/19/1914] afternoon at Galesburg, and the remains will be brought to this city Monday morning over the Burlington, and will be taken to her father’s home, where brief funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. William Collin pastor the Fourth street Methodist church officiating. The body will be laid away beside the remains of her mother in the Riverside cemetery. Ida M. Overholser was born in this city on August 26, 1875 and attended the Sterling schools, where she endeared herself to her schoolmates by her loving disposition and kindly ways. She was married to G. W. Rodell in June 1909, and for the past several years has resided in Galesburg. Mrs. Rodell is survived by her grieved husband and father and the following sisters: Mrs. R. B. Hull, Mrs. F. W. Forbes, Mrs. Charles Sprinkle, Mrs. W. L. Chambers, Mrs. W. A. Weeks and Mrs. F. W. Clark. Also the following brothers: Guy, Arthur, Earl and Martin. In the passing of Mrs. Rodell, a kindly woman is gathered to her eternal home, while grief enshrouds the home of her husband, her father and her brothers ans sisters. In their dark hour, they have the sympathy of the community in their deep grief.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening, April 18, 1914

ROBERT DALE ROSE , 31, of 818 Dunkley, Houston, Tex., formerly of Sterling, died early Thursday morning of injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Houston. Survivors include his wife, Paula; one son, Paul; his parents, Joe Rose of Sterling and Mrs. Tess Ciufia of Newhall, Calif., three brothers, Richard, Keith and Darryl all of California; two sisters, Kathy Rose of California and Mrs. Ronald (Rita) Mickelson of Rock Falls; and paternal grandparents, Joseph Rose Sr., of Dixon and Mrs. Eva Gern of Sterling. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 18, 1985 - Friday, pg A4

ROSCOE ROSE , Erie, Ill., Dec. 28 (Special) -
Reclue Found Frozen To Death In Bed At Home - Faithful Dog Was Alongside His Body, Opposing Entrance To House
The body of Roscoe Rose, who was found dead in bed at his home near Hillsdale on Wednesday, (23 Dec 1925) was brought to Erie and taken to the Turner and Slaymaker undertaking parlors, and late Thursday afternoon an inquest was held by Whiteside county coronor Frye, who found that cerebral hemorrhage was the cause of death. The man lived alone, with a dog as his sole companion. The house is situated on a twenty acre farm off from the road, and on account of its isolation, he had not been missed by those living in that part. He had not been seen by those living nearest for some time and an investigation was made. Looking through a window, Mr. Rose was seen lying on his bed with the dog beside him. Breaking open the door, the men went in, but the faithful dog would not permit them to get near the bed at first. He was finally called away, and put out of doors. It was found the body was frozen, death evidently having taken place several days previous. Mr. Rose was a recluse, and had lived in that locality for many years. He was about eighty years of age, and very little is known of his life, with the exception that he was unmarried and without relatives in this part, so far as is known. Burial was made in the Erie cemetery Saturday morning, with a short service, conducted by Rev. J. C Yemm, pastor of the M. E. church.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 28, 1925 - Monday

WILLIAM ROSE , 74, of 201 South Cherry, formerly employe of Herman Nelson Company, passed away Monday (5 May 1969) at 6:30 p.m. in his home. He has suffered from a heart condition for several years. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Ebenezer Reformed Church, the Rev. Harry Buis officiating, with burial in Grove Hill Cemetery . Friends may call at the Tomlinson Funeral Home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial has been established. William Rose was born March 10, 1895 in Albany , the son of Herman and Wilhelmina Schaver Rose. He attended schools in the Garden Plain area. He married Winnie Van Dyke on July 7, 1915 in Fenton. He spent most of his life in Fenton and Morrison area. He was a member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church. He is survived by his widow, four sons, Harry and Herman of Rockford; Cornelius of Clinton, Iowa; Alvin of Peoria; two daughter, Mrs. Willis (Wilma) Gibler and Mrs. Gerald (Pat) Houzenga, both of Morrison; one sister Mrs. Stella Vanhuizen of Wimbelton, N. D.; one brother, Marlin rose of Morrison, 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the May 6, 1969 Sterling Gazette

JERROD R. ROSELIEB , 55 of Green Forest, Arkansas formerly of Erie died Thursday, January 26, 2006 in Green Forest. Services will be 10:00 AM Monday at the Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, Erie. Visitation will be on Sunday form 4 to 7 PM. A memorial fund ahs been established. Mr. Roselieb was born July 5, 1950 in Moline the son of Oscar “Ted” and Lela Post Roselieb. He served as a helicopter door gunner in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was wounded when his helicopter was shot down in Vietnam and spent many months in the U.S. Naval Hospital in Chicago. Jerry was awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries. He married Diane Kallebach in 1972 in Lyndon. He later married Debbie Hunter in 1979 in Morrison. Jerry was employed at Billie’s Place in Green Forest. He enjoyed barbequing and all of the outdoor activities. Survivors include his wife of Seattle, WA, a daughter, Justine Roselieb, Seattle, a son, Keith Rixen, Moline, his mother, Lela Roselieb, Port Byron, sisters, Patricia Edie, Erie, Georgia Cooper, Prophetstown and Leah Garrison, Port Byron, half sisters, Diane Ruth, Sterling and Lorene Holloway, Rock Falls, brother, Darrell Roselieb, Erie and a half brother, Duane “Butch” Roselieb, Prophetstown. He was preceded in death by his father and nephews, Landis Garrison and Scott Holloway.
Contributed by Debbie Thormahalen from The Prophetstown Echo – January 31, 2006

THELMA M. (EYRICH) ROSELIEB , 89, formerly of Erie, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Erie United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, Erie. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. A memorial fund has been established. The former Thelma Marie Eyrich was born April 23, 1915, in Reading, Pa., the daughter of Clarence and Elmira Wayne Eyrich. She married Howard T. Roselieb Aug. 3, 1932, in Erie. He died Feb. 5, 1995. She was a member of the Erie United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Erie Senior Citizens. She had been a volunteer at the Erie Elementary School. Mrs. Roselieb enjoyed watching TV, doing crossword puzzles and bird watching. She was a resident of the Prophet's Riverview Center, where she enjoyed assisting with the activities and helping with the baking using her own recipes. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Rita Ayre, Freeport, Ill., Beverly and Fred Suzuki, Arlington Heights, Ill., and Susie and Ron DeBuysere, Erie; grandchildren, Craig Blumhoff, Kurt Blumhoff and Krisa Heinsen; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cleon and Jean Eyrich, Prophetstown, Loy and Eldina Eyrich, Bell Plain, Minn., and Lee and Carol Eyrich, Geneseo; and a sister-in-law, Carol Jo Eyrich, Geneseo. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry, in 1974, and a great-grandchild.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

WILLIAM A. ROSELIEB , 86, of 28677 Ridge Rd., Prophetstown, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1995 at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown, with the Rev. Bruce Janes, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Sharon Cemetery, rurual Erie. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Mr. Roselieb was born Jan. 1, 1909, in Prophetstown, the son of Oscar and Julia (Horton) Roselieb. He married Flossie Egert on Dec. 30, 1933 in the Erie Church of Christ. She died Aug. 16, 1991. He farmed, did carpentry work, and laid drainage tile for many years. He enjoyed hunting, trapping wild game, and raising popcorn. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon (Ronald) Oleson of Prophetstown, and Joyce (Eugene) Anderson of Rock Falls; two sons, Ronald (Shirley) Roselieb of Hooppole, and Gary (Jackie) Roselieb of Prophetstown; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Minnie (George) Lyon and Nellie Williams, both of Erie. He was preceded in death by one grandson, three sisters, and seven brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 1, 1995 - Wednesday, pg A2

DORIS IRENE ROSENE , 32, passed away at her home in Tampico at 6 o'clock Thursday morning after an illness of endocarditis for a period of 14 weeks. Born in Fairfield Township, Bureau County, August 12, 1913, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rosene, she came with her parents to Tampico when a small child where the family has since resided. She was educated in the Tampico public schools and was a member of the Tampico Church of Christ. Besides the parents, four sisters survive. They are Mrs. Ivan Exner, Blanche, Etta Maye, Helen and Neva, all of Tampico. A grandmother, Mrs. Mary Johnson; a grandfather, N. O. Rosene; a niece, DeLylle Marilyn Exner; aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held from the Church of Christ at 2 o'clock Saturday fternoon, conducted buy Rev. J. C. Weir of Catlin, a former Tampico pastor. (Buried: Tampico Cemetery)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois November 14, 1935 - Thursday, pg 6

FREDDA MARIE ROSENE , 90, Lyndon, died late Wednesday evening 02 October 1974 at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Christ in Tampico with the Rev. Clarke Devore officiating. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Schmitt Chapel in Tampico from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Memorials may be made to the Tampico Church of Christ. Fredda Rosene was born in Sweden on Oct. 5, 1883, the daughter of Nels O. and Cecelia Nelson Rosene. She moved to the United States at the age of two and located at Princeton. She also lived in Walnut and Tampico before moving to Lyndon in 1955 to live with her sister. She was a practical nurse for many years and was a charter member of the Tampico Church of Christ. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Tillie Newman of Lyndon and one brother, Clarence O. Rosene of Kasbeer, Ill. She was preceded by her parents and five brothers, Harry, Edward, Roy, Grove, and one in infancy
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 4, 1974 - Friday, pg. 2

GROVER ROSENE , 81, died Wednesday noon (19 Jun 1974) in Community General Hospital, Sterling. There is visitation from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the Schmitt Chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Schmitt Chapel by the Rev. Clarke Devore, pastor of the Tampico Church of Christ. The burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Grover Nels Rosene was born Sept. 27, 1892 in Maytown, the son of Nels and Cecila Nelson Rosene. He was united in marriage with Lillie H. Hjertstedt in 1945 in Chicago. He had resided in the Tampico vicinity 74 years. Mr. Rosene was a veteran of World War One and past commander of Tampico Post 574 of the American Legion. Surviving with Mrs. Rosene are two sisters, Fred Rosene and Mrs. Tillie Newman, both of Lyndon and one brother, Clarence Rosene of Kasbeer. Preceding in death were three brothers, Harry, Roy and Edward and one brother in infancy. (as written)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette June 20, 1974 - Thursday, pg 2

NELS O. ROSENE , 75, farmer of west of Tampico, passed away Monday noon at the Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton, Ia., following an illness of four weeks. He entered the hospital Oct. 14. Mr. Rosene was born June 25, 1862 in Sweden. He was married in Sweden in 1882 to Cecila Nelson. They came to the United States in 1884 and settled in Princeton. In 1900 they moved to Tampico. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Tampico Church of Christ of which Mr. Rosene was a member. Interment will be in the Tampico Memorial cemetery. Mr. Rosene was also a member of the Modern Woodman lodge. Surviving are four sons and two daughters, Harry of Rock Falls, Clarence, Ray and Grover of Tampico, and Miss Freda Rosene of Tampico, and Mrs. Tillie Newman of Lyndon. There is one niece and one nephew living near Chicago. Also 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Preceding him in death were his wife and two sons, Louis and Edward.
Contributed by Melva Taylor The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois October 26, 1937 - Tuesday, pg 8, col. 2

RORY STEVEN ROSENE , infant son of Clifford E. and Vera M. Bruns Rosene of Tampico, died Thursday evening in Home Hospital. Rory was born Dec. 31, 1963, in Sterling. He is survived by his parents, four brothers, Richard, of Chicago; Danny, Craig and Jeffrey, all at home; four sisters, Gloria of Moline; Chelbie, Jillanne and Tamra, all at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Fern Schmidebush of Sterling; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fannie Rosene of Rock Falls; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Kathryn Bruns of Sterling; several cousins, aunts and uncles. Graveside services were Friday at 2 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery, with Rev. Ted Dahl, pastor of the Tampico Church of Christ, officiating.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 3, 1964 - Friday, pg 2 col 4

GEORGE E. ROSS - The funeral of George E. Ross, 77, retired Harmon mail carrier, whose death at his home, 607 E. 3rd St., Sterling, Monday night was reported in Tuesday's Telegraph will be held at the Wheelock Funeral Home in Rock Falls Thursday at 2:00 instead of 2:15 p.m. as had been planned. The Rev. Edward Birch of the Fourth Street Methodist church in Sterling will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery Harmon. Mr. Ross was born in Hume Twp. Oct. 31, 1869 the son of George and Elsie and married Lottie Porter of Harmon in June 1902. Mr. Ross was a rural mail carrier for 28 years from the Harmon post office. Besides his widow he is survived by a daughter Mrs. Leo Ridge, Sterling.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 12 March 1947

JOHN A. ROSS - The people of Prophetstown were saddened Tuesday morning on learning of the passing of John A. Ross, 85, who died at his home at 8:35 a.m. (5 Jul 1938) Mr. Ross had been ill a week with complications caused by infirmities of age. Mr. Ross was a frequent visitor down town and enjoyed seeing his many friends and receiving their kindly greeting. The body was taken to the Dudley chapel where friends may call until noon Thursday. Funeral rites will be held from the Prophetstown Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Thursday, with Ralph Lindquist, student pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Mr. Ross was born on July 25, 1852 at Vernamo, Sweden. His parents were Anders and Johanna Anderson Johnson. He came to the united States in 1881 and located near New Bedford. His wife-to-be, Inga Eck Peterson, followed him to the United States the next year and they were married on June 10, 1882, near New Bedford. They celebrated their golden wedding on June 10, 1932 Mrs. Ross passed away the following year on Nov. 23. Mr. Ross followed the occupation of farming and in 1898 moved to the vicinity of Prophetstown where the family lived until he retired to Prophetstown in 1919. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Prophetstown. He had endeared himself to a host of friends by his kindly acts and words. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Earl Allison of Mt. Carmel, two brothers, Gustav Johnson, Tampico, and August Johnson, Prophetstown, one sister, Miss Catherine Johnson, Tampico, and two grandchildren of Mt. Carmel. Two brothers, Swan Anderson and Charles Ross, preceded him in death.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois July 5, 1938 - Tuesday, pg 9

ROBERT L. ROSS - 77, 105 South Madison Street, Morrison, a retired farmer and carpenter, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday (2 January 1953) in Morrison Community Hospital after a brief illness. He had been a semi-invalid due to blindness for the last 10 years. Friends may call at the Reynolds Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. R. B. Heydinger, pastor, Morrison Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Mohr, pastor of the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, officiating. He was born March 13, 1875 in Union Grove township, son of William J. and Lovina Ross. He later moved to Ustick township and spent his most active life while farming there except for eight years in Hopkins township. Mr. Ross left farming 29 years ago and moved to Morrison where he practiced carpentry until his sight failed in 1941. At an early age he joined the Spring Valley Presbyterian Church and retained his membership there although he attended the Morrison church since moving here. He is survived by one son, Harley Ross, New York City; one daughter, Mrs. Maude Bueche, Elmhurst; three grandchildren, Robert and Mary Ross of Houston, Tex., and James Bueche, Elmhurst; two brothers, Andrew of Morrison and Frank of Longmont, Col.; and several nieces and nephews including Miss Isabelle Cassell who lived with him and cared for him for the last nine years. Preceding him in death besides his wife were two daughters in infancy and a brother who died several years ago.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 2, 1953 - Friday, pg 2

FLOYD M. ROWBOTTOM , of Rt. 1, Rock Falls, passed away at his home early Sunday morning 14 May 1961. Floyd Rowbottom was born Nov. 25, 1916 at Chautaqua County, Kansas, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Rowbottom. He was united in marriage to Lillian Knapp, Feb. 28, 1940 at Clinton, Iowa. They resided the past 11 years in Rock Falls. He was employed as custodian at Merrill School for the past seven yer. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, (Mae), four daughters, Mrs. Rue (Lavaughn) Grow of Rockford, Mrs. Larry (Kay) Gunsallus of Lincoln, Neb.; Laurita and Marilyn, both at home; three brothers, Howard of Milledgeville, Herbert of Coleta and James of Coffeeville, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. John (Grace) Johnson of Peru, Kans., and Mrs. Rosalie Lafferty of Kalamazoo, Mich., three grandsons and one granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents and one brother. Services will be Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. L. J. Marsa of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Rockford officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette May 15, 1961 - Monday, pg 2

MRS. WILLIAM ROWE , an aged lady and old resident of this place (Tampico , Whiteside Co. IL) died at her home in the westeren part of town Tuesday a.m. at 9:40 after an illness of about six weeks duration. Death resulted in an accident whish she sustained six weeks ago when she fell breaking her limb. The unfortunate accident kept her bedfast and with her advanced years her constitution was not able to battle successfully and she gradually failed until the end came. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Ray W. BARBER and internment will be in the Tampico cemetery. The deceased was born at Niles , Michigan . Jan 16, 1844 where she reasided until she was six years old when the family removed to New York State . At the age of twelve she moved to Yorktown , Illinois , with her parents where on Oct 20, 1860 she married William ROWE. The couple lived south of Yorktown for nine years when they removed to Annawan. It was at this place that she joined the Baptist church. She resided there for nine years and then returned to this vicinity. Three children were born of this union, one died in infancy, two survive, they are Cora GLEASON of AKRON , OHIO , and Lilly TONKINSON of this place. She was also the foster mother of Earl FREEBY of EARLVILLE & Violet RESBURG of YORKTOWN. She was one of the most faithful members of the Tampico Baptist Church and one of the most humble and devoted. She was also a member of the W.R.C. Mrs Rowe was a good woman, loved and respected in this community. Mr. ROWE passed away several years. ago.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers

WILLIAM ROZEBOOM , 80, 715 19th St. , Fulton , died Friday at Mercy Hospital , Clinton , Iowa . Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Bosma Funeral Home, Fulton, with the Rev. John Groenwold, pastor of the First Christian Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery . Friends may visit Sunday from 2-4 and 709 p.m. A memorial has been established for Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. Mr. Rozeboom was born Sept. 29, 1889, son of Albert and Trintje Tichler Rozeboom. He was a retired North Western Railway carman and served as secretary of the railway Carmen. He served many years as president of the Fulton Library Board and was a member of the Fulton City Council. He also was a veteran of the first World War. Survivors include four brothers; Peter and Albert of Fulton ; the rev Richard Roseboom of New Era, Michigan and Ralph Rozeboom of Atlanta Georgia and one sister Grace at Harbor Crest Nursing Home. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Dec 26 1969 Sterling Gazette

MYRON TIM RUDDELL , 54 of Erie, IL, died suddenly Wednesday, may 17, 2006 at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, IA. Services were held Saturday at Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Graveside services and internment were held on Monday at the Shire Cemetery, rural Oblong, IL. A memorial fund has been established. Tim was born August 21, 1951 the son of Arthur G. and Beulah (Gatton) Ruddell. He married Patricia Isbsell in Prophetstown on November 15, 1969. Tim was a commercial truck driver, member of Teamsters Local #371, Rock Island, IL, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a member of the former Erie Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife; daughter Cherish Evans, Hillsdale, IL; sons James, Erie, IL, Phillip, Allons, TN; grandchildren, William, Rebeccann, Hannah, Audry, and Kaylan sisters Carolyn Ruddell, Rock Falls, IL, Melissa Ruddell and a brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Julia Ruddell, Hillsdale. He was preceded by his parents in 1989, and a sister Connie Mae Ruddell
Contributed by Debbie Thormahlen from The Prophetstown Echo – May 23, 2006

CORA J. (ROBINSON) RUSSELL , 51, 209 10th Ave., Rock Falls, died Monday evening at Rock Falls Colonial Acres. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Wheelock Allen Funeral home. The Rev. David L. Beebe, pastor of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. Visitation is at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A Memorial has been established in her memory. Mrs. Russell was born on April 5, 1927 in Sterling, the daughter of William and Betty (O'Dell) Robinson. She was united in marriage to Robert G. Russell on Feb. 26, 1952 in Dixon. He preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1976. She was a member of the Sterling Ladies of the Elks, the Rock Falls Fraternal Order of Eagles Club 2783, the Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, and the Sterling Moose Lodge 726. Survivors include one son, John W. Russell of Rock Falls, one sister, Mrs. Louis (Louise) Edeus of Rock Falls, and one brother, Harry Robinson of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; three brothers and three sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 26, 1978 - Tuesday pg 4

DEAN L. RUSSELL , 71, of 603 Civic Plaza in Rock Falls, died Monday evening at Community General Hospital in Sterling. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls and will be announced upon completion.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Mar 31, 1987 Daily Gazette

ELMER LEE RUSSELL , 59, of Valle Vista Trailor Park in Lyndon, died Monday in his home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery with military service conducted at graveside by the Rock Falls American Legion. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in his name. Mr. Russell was born on July 9, 1928 in Rock Falls, the son of Frank D and Mildred Dobson Russell. On Oct 3, 1953 he was united in marriage to Betty J. Clark in Rock Falls. The deceased worked for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for 17 years and retired after 20 years of employment for Bogott Manufacturing Company in Sterling. Mr. Russell served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was active with the local youth in the Sterling Boxing Club. Survivors include his wife, his mother, Mildred Russell of Rock Falls; three sons, David L., Rickey G and Eric S. Russell all of Rock Falls; two daughters, Lorijean and Tina Marie Russell, both of Lyndon; 10 grandchildren, one great grandchild; five brothers, Melvin Russell of Prophetstown, Lloyd and Alvin Russell both of Rock Falls, Jerry of Sterling and Gordon of Dixon; also four sisters, Mrs. Dwayne (Darlene) Claussen of Arizona, Mrs. James (Delores) Morgan Sr. of Rock Falls and Mrs. Betty Crawford and Mrs. Art (Lois) Como Sr., both of Rock Falls. He was preceded in death by his father, one brother and one sister.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Jul 14, 1987 Daily Gazette

ROSS RUSSELL of Chicago , formerly of Rock Falls , passed away in a Chicago hospital Thursday morning after a year’s illness. Word of his death was received by a sister, Mrs. Edward Maynard Sr., of 1511 8th Ave. , Rock Falls . Two sisters residing in Sterling are Mrs. William Hawk and Mrs. Tehel Reeser. Mr. Russell was preceded in death by his wife several years ago. He leaves five children.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - March 13, 1958 Sterling Gazette

WARNER RUSSELL - Word was received here today of the death of Warner “Putt” Russell, 54, of Chicago, a former Rock Falls resident, who died Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island. He had been in ill health for some time. Funeral services will be held in Chicago Friday. Warner Russell was born May 1, 1902 in Rock Falls, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Warner Russell, Sr. He attended the local public schools and made this city his home until 1927. Surviving are his wife and five children, all at home; a brother Ross Russell of Chicago; six sisters, Mrs. Lloyd (Grace) Brittell, California; Mrs. Frank (Jessie) Anning, Dixon; Mrs. Winfield (Ethel) Reeser, Sterling; Mrs. Ed (Hettie) Maynard, Rock Falls; Mrs. William (Ruth) Hawk, Sterling and Mrs. J. C. (Bernice) Simmons, Aurora.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Sterling Daily Gazette March 1 1956

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