ELIZABETH (HILLS) SCOVILLE - On last Thursday forenoon, March 15, 1900, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Olmsted occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Scoville, aged 87 years, 1 mo. and 21 days, the widow of the late James Scoville. She had been suffering from heart trouble for six months prior to her death. She was a lady dearly beloved by all who formed her acquaintance. Elizabeth Hills was born in Oneida county, N.Y. Jan.24, 1813. On Nov.11, 1832, she was united in marriage to James Scoville, and the couple located in Erie county, Pa., where they engaged in farming until 1839, when they started overland in a prairie schooner for Illinois. They stopped first at Galesburg where they stayed two months; then they came to Whiteside county, locating in Genessee township. Here they took up 200 acres of wild land and developed a fine farm. This was the home of the couple until they moved to a place nearer to Coleta. They finally retired from farming in 1881 and took up their residence in Sterling, and it was at this place that Mr. Scoville died, January 29, 1884. Since that time Mrs. Scoville has made her home with Mrs. C. H. Olmsted of this place The following are the survivors; Ira Scoville, of Grundy Center, Iowa. Mrs. Mittie Millard, of Sterling, Mrs. Mary Bull, of Genessee, Mrs. Pauline Winters of Rock Falls, Mrs. Ella Bushman of Genesee, Mrs. Etta Olmsted, Mrs. Sarah Healey and Mrs. Amelia Dull all of this city. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church of which the deceased was a member, in this city Sunday forenoon at 10:30, the services being conducted by Dr. J. H. More of Polo assisted by Rev. Davis of this place. The attendance was large. The following grandsons of the deceased acted as pall bearers: B. F. Healey, Forest Olmsted, Earl Bushman, Alva Calkins, James Healey and Carl Winters. Interment took place in the bethel cemetery. (Milledgeville News Monday March 19, 1900)

Last Rites Said at Milledgeville Sunday - Interment at Bethel Cemetery (Carroll County) The funeral over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Scoville was held at the Methodist church in Milledgeville Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The services were attended by all of the children and grandchildren of the deceased besides a great many of the neighbors and friends who had known and loved "Grandma Scoville" as she was affectionally called. The Rev. Mr. Moore, D. D. of Polo preached a very impressive sermon recounting briefly the struggles and labors of the early settlers of this part of the country and their work of planting the Cross at each settlement. In this work Mrs. Scoville and her husband took a very active part. The doctor was assisted by the Rev. Mr. Davis of the Milledgeville church. The casket was entirely covered with beautiful floral offerings from the relatives and friends. After the services at the church the large concourse of people followed the remains to Bethel cemetery where they were tenderly laid in the last resting place by six grandsons of the departed. They were:James Healy, Forrest Olmstead, Benton Healy, Earl Bushman, Carl Winters, Elvin Calkins. (Milledgeville News Wednesday March 21, 1900)

A curious incident happened in connection with the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Scoville. Last December the old lady dreamed that James, her husband, who has been dead many years called her and told her he would come for her the fifteenth, when they would move to a new home. The dream was repeated three times. She died March 15. The funeral was held last Sunday at the Methodist church of which she has been a member for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Calkins of Sterling attended the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Scoville. Ira Scoville of Grundy, Iowa, was in town several days last week and this, called here by the sickness and death of his mother

Another Obit: Mrs. Elizabeth Scoville, widow of the late James Scoville, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. C. H. Olmstead, in Milledgeville this morning at 9:40 o’clock. She had been ill of heart trouble for the past six months, and it was not thought that she could recover. She was one of the best known and best beloved women in that vicinity. Elizabeth Hills was born in Oneida county, N. Y., Jan, 24, 1813. On Nov. 11, 1832, she was united in marriage to James Scoville, and the couple located in Erie county, Pa., where they engaged in farming until 1839, when they started overland in a prairie schooner for Illinois. They stopped first at Galesburg where they stayed two months; then they came to Whiteside county, locating in Genesee township. Here they took up 200 acres of wild land and developed a fine farm. This was the home of the couple until they moved to a place nearer to Coleta. They finally retired from farming in 1881 and took up their residence in Sterling, and it was at this place that Mr. Scoville died, January 29, 1884. Since that time Mrs. Scoville has made her home with Mrs. Olmstead of Milledgeville. The following are the survivors: Ira Scoville of Grundy Center, Ia., Mrs. Mittie Millard of this city, Mrs. Amelia Dull of Milledgeville, Mrs. Mary Bull of Genesee, Mrs. Sarah Healy of Carroll county, Mrs. Paulina Winters of Rock Falls, Mrs. Etta Olmstead of Milledgeville, Mrs. Ella Bushman of Genesee. The arrangements for the funeral services have not yet been made. (The Sterling Daily Standard, March 15, 1900)

Funeral: The funeral over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Scoville was held at the Methodist church in Milledgeville Sunday [03.18/1900] morning at 10:30 o’clock. the services were attended by all of the children and grandchildren of the deceased besides a great many of the neighbors and friends who had known and loved “Grandma Scoville” as she was affectionately called. The Rev. Mr. Moore, D. D. of Polo preached a very impressive sermon recounting briefly the struggles and labors of the early settlers of this part of the country and their work of planting the Cross at each settlement. In this work Mrs. Scoville and her husband took a very active part. The doctor was assisted by the Rev. Mr. Davis of the Milledgeville church. The casket was entirely covered with beautiful floral offerings from the relatives and friends. After the services at the church the large concourse of people followed the remains to Bethel cemetery where they were tenderly laid in the last resting place by six grandsons of the departed. They were James Healy, Forrest Olmstead, Benton Healy, Earl Bushman, Carl Winters, Elvin Calkins.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds -The Sterling Daily Standard, March 19, 1900

FRANCES FRENCH (KILLAM) SCOVILLE was born in Cortland county, NY October 1, 1859 and closed her early life at ther home near conrad, Iowa, January 4, 1901. In 1869 she came to Illinois with her parents. She was the daughter of a Methodist minister who more than 30 years ago, preached in Coleta for a number of years. She was an efficient helper in his evangelistic work, especially among the young people and in singing in which she excelled. After the death of her father, she went with her mother to Evanston where she pursued her studies in the Conservatory of Music at the Northwestern University. In 1882 she was married to James A. Scoville of Vinton, Iowa. For the past 11 years they had lived in Conrad, Iowa. She was much devoted to her home. At the age of 13 she professed religion. She took a lively interest in the new church enterprise at Conrad just completed, and did much in securing subscriptions to the fund of the Ladies Aid Society. Little did she or the society suspect that just one week after the dedication she would be the first member to be borne through the portals of the sanctuary she helped to erect, but never saw, to her resting place in the "Silent City.". Her final illness dated 3 weeks prior to her death, when she was visiting her mother in Mt. Vernon. She improved so that she was taken home, but a relapse came.

WILFRED SCOVILLE passed away at a De Kalb hospital Tuesday [08/10/1943] night at 10:30 following a week’s illness. His passing was caused by hemorrhages from stomach ulcers. Everything possible was done for him. Three transfusions were given to no avail. The body was brought to the Meyer funeral home and will remain there, where friends may call. The rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. Thursday in the funeral home. A funeral mass will be held in Sacred heart church at 10 a. m. Friday with the Rev. Fr. M. B. Krug officiating. Interment will be in Sacred Heart cemetery. The passing of Mr. Scovill comes as a shock to his family as well as his many local friends, none of whom were aware of his illness until he was stricken a week ago. During the past six months he has been employed as superintendent of production forms and ditto work for the Interstate Aircraft Corp., at De Kalb. Prior to going to DeKalb he was chief clerk of the guards at the Green River ordnance plant. He had been working unusually hard and with long hours at DeKalb and while he had a tired look of late it was believed it was due to his work and not ill health. Last Wednesday night he returned to his office to get out some work and was taken critically ill. He was taken to the hospital immediately, and his wife notified his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Scovill of this city. They visited him several times and last Sunday with their daughter, Miss Evaline Scovill, and their son Myron Scovill of St. Paul, visited him in the hospital. He was some improved and assured them that he would be back to work to a day or two. Tuesday morning work was received of a serious relapse and he failed rapidly until he passed away. Wilfred Scovill would have been 38 years old Sept. 20. He was educated in Central grade school and the business college, owned and operated by his father. For a number of years he was a manufacturer’s agent and salesman for office and school supplies. In this line of work he contacted a great many persons throughout this section of the state. He made his office at the business college but was not associated with his father in the operation of the school. He was a popular young man and will be greatly missed by a large circle of young folks as well as older acquaintances and friends. He is survived by his wife and one son Stanley; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Scovill; tow brothers, Myron of St. Paul, Minn., and Harold of Oakland, Calif.; and two sisters, Miss Evaline Scovill of this city and Lois, wife of George Ludwig of California. (The Sterling Daily Gazette, August 11, 1943, page 2, column 1)

A requiem high mass was celebrated at 10 a. m. Friday [08/13/1943] in Sacred Heart church for the late Wilfred W. Scovill by the Rev. Fr. M. B. Krug. Many relatives and friends filled the church. Committal was in the sacred heart cemetery. A short prayer service took place at 9:30 in the Meyer funeral home. The casket bearers were H. U. Challand, E. I. Lehr, Walter Grebner, Paul Loos, Carl Gartner and Lawrence Burke. There were many beautiful floral tributes and these were taken care of by Mrs. Ambrose McGinn and the Misses Helen Taylor, Kathryn Burke and Edna Gerber. Out of town people attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Myron Scovill, St. Paul, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Scovill, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Feller and Gertrude Bennett, Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. George Mangan, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Belen and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eberhardt, Chicago; Carl Hamblock, Wheaton; Ida Bell Gray, Edna Welsh, Charles E. Gray, Emma Gray, Mabel Gray and Merritt M. Gray, Chana; Mrs. Jessie Havens, Mt. Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. Avery Sutton, Harmon; Mrs. Ella Peterson, Ruby Reynolds and Mrs. Jeanne Chasm, De Kalb. (The Sterling Daily Gazette, August 14, 1943, page 2, column 2)

Wilfred Waters Scovill, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Scovill of this city passed away August 10, 1943, at St. Mary’s hospital in De Kalb, after an illness of less than a week’s duration. Internal hemorrhages from stomach ulcers was the cause of his passing. Funeral services ere held Friday, August 13, at Sacred Heart church. Rev. M. B. Krug officiated. Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery. Wilfred W. Scovill was born, Sept. 30, 1905, in Lancaster, Pa., and moved to Sterling with his parents the following June. He attended the Sterling public schools and the business college operated by his father. He was a lifelong member of Fourth Street Methodist church, having joined the church at the age of 12 years. He was very much interested in the church and its various organizations, including the Sunday School and young people’s organization for many years. He was Scoutmaster of the Wallace school troop for several years and also served as Scout executive for a time. Jan. 18, 1930, he was united in marriage to Josephine Marie Mangan, to whom one son, Stanley Joseph was born. Besides his wife and son, he is survived by his parents, two brothers, Myron of St. Paul, Minn., and Harold of Oakland, Calif., and two sisters, Miss Evaline Scovill of this city and Lois, wife of George Ludwig of California. He was a kind and loving husband and father, a faithful and conscientious worker in anything he undertook to do. A cheerful happy personality won for him many friends. During the past six months of his life he was engaged as superintendent of production forms and ditto work for the Interstate Aircraft Corp., at De Kalb. Previous to that time he was chief clerk of the guards at the Green River ordnance plant. He was baptized into the Catholic faith at the hospital shortly before he passed away.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, August 17, 1943

HAROLD E. SCUFFHAM , 79, of 812 First Ave. , Sterling , died Thursday, Jan 29, 1998, at CGH Medical Center . Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls . Burial will be at IOOF Rock Falls , Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Scuffham was born Jan 1, 1919, in Sterling , the son of Len and Lillie (Carlson) Scuffham. He married Alice Seyller on Oct. 10, 1942, in Burlington . He served in the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He farmed for 30 years, owned Harold’s Welding and Repair for 20 years, and was employed at Saul Valley Equipment, Rock Falls , prior to retiring. Survivors include his wife, Alice; three sons, Harold (Mary) Scuffham Jr. of Sterling, Roger (Judy) Scuffham of Deer Grove, and Gary (Sharon) Scuffham of Rock Falls; 15 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; one brother, Leroy Scuffham of Kenosha, Wis.; two sisters, Helen Rnuter of Algonquin, and Fern Gast of Payson, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Feb 1, 1998 Daily Gazette

BERT B. SHANNON - Funeral arrangements are complete at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling for Bert B Shannon, 705 2nd Avenue, Sterling, who died Wednesday evening (March 2, 1977) at Community General Hospital at the age of 83. Funeral services for Mr. Shannon will be Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling with the Rev Donald D. Pritz, pastor of St John's Lutheran Church of Sterling, officiating with burial in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. with Masonic Services being conducted at 8 p.m. A memorial has been established in his memory to St John's Lutheran Church. Graveside Military Rites will be conducted by the Sterling American Legion Post 926. Mr. Shannon was born April 16, 1893, in Whiteside County, the son of Thomas and Alice Book Shannon. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. I. He was united in marriage to the former Amy I. Sivits on Dec 9, 1919 in St John's parsonage. They lived in Storm Lake, Iowa, for three years before returning to Sterling for the rest of their married life. Mr. Shannon began working for the Sterling U.S. Post Office in 1926 and spent 30 years with them until retiring in 1956. He was a member of St John's Lutheran Church, Past Commander of the Sterling American Legion No. 296, W.W.I. Barracks, the Rock River Masonic Lodge No. 612, AF & AM, the Royal Arch Masons, and the Sterling Commandary. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Donald L. (Phyllis) Stroup of Louisville, Kentucky, three sons, Dr. Lyle W. of Iowa City, Iowa, Myron T. of Sterling, and Herbert D. of Sacramento, Calif., one sister, Miss Gertie Shannon of Storm Lake, Iowa; two brothers, Ray of Storm Lake, and Glen of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 15 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Contributed by Charlotte Schick - [Source: Sterling, Illinois, Daily Gazette, Thursday, 3 March 1977; 4; 3]

MRS. HUGH SHANNON , a prominent resident of Coleta, passed away very suddenly Saturday [01/15/1916] evening. Although 80 years of age Mrs. Shannon had always been unusually active and her death was totally unexpected. She had been slightly ill the fore part of the week, but by Saturday was in her usual good health. Her death came while the family was at the evening meal. Mr. and Mrs. Shannon were among the earliest residents of Coleta, having made their home there for over forty-five years. She is survived by her husband and one daughter Mrs. Chauncey Brown, of Coleta, several grand children and great grand children. The funeral was held this morning at 10:30 o’clock at the home. Rev. Welch of the Milledgeville Methodist church, formerly of Coleta, was in charge and interment was in the Coleta cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds The Sterling Daily Gazette, January 7, 1916, page 7, column 6

MARY (VANETTI) SHANNON , 78, of Sterling, died Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rock Falls. She was born Sept. 10, 1928, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Archie and Helen (Pignatelli) Vanetti. Lorraine was a 1945 graduate of Community Catholic High School, Sterling, and a 1949 graduate of St. Mary's College, South Bend, Ind. She married Myron T. Shannon on Aug. 20, 1949, in Sterling. He died Aug. 18, 2005. Lorraine was employed as an elementary school teacher at Riverdale School, Rock Falls, for 11 years, retiring in 1978. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Rock Falls American Legion Post 902 Auxiliary. Lorraine loved to cook and spend time with her family. She had a strong appreciation of the fine arts. Surviving are three daughters, Lori (John) Kurtz of Sterling, Elizabeth (Walt) Barden of Peoria and Maureen (Bob) Toy of Omaha, Neb.; two sons, Mark (Jacqueline) Shannon of Knoxville, Tenn., and Ron (Nikki) Shannon of Portage, Wis.; her sister, Betty Lou Scaman Amoroso of Vernon Hills; three grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2007, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Paul C. White, celebrant, officiating. Burial will follow at Scared Heart Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls.

MYRON T. SHANNON , 79, of Sterling died Aug. 18, 2005 in Sacramento, after a brief illness while visiting his brother. Myron was born Aug. 1, 1926 in Sterling the son of Bert and Amy (Sivitis) Shannon. He married Lorraine Vanetti Aug. 20, 1949 in Sterling. Myron etired from teaching at Rock Falls Middle School in 1991 after 27 years. He served in the US Navy duirng WW II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Sacred H eart Catholic Church, served on the board of the Sterling Police and Fire Commission, was pasat commander of the American Legion, was a member of the Rock Falls American Legion Post 902 and dedicated 25 years of distinguished service to Illinois Premier Boys State. Myron was devoted husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, lori of Sterling, Elizabeth of Peoria and Maureen of Omaha; two sons, Mark of Knoxville and Ron of Portage WI; two brothers, Herb of Sacramento and Lyle of Iowa City; 13 grandchildren, Joshua, Heidi, Kate, Alyson, Anna, Brian, Brent, Hailey, Sarah, Colette, J.J., Erin and Teresa. He was preced by his parents and one siste Phyllis Shannon Stroup. Burial with military honors at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

THOMAS Y. SHANNON , formerly of this city, died at his home in Sterling, Wednesday morning at 5:30 o'clock, after an illnes of about three months of tubucular abscess on the neck. A few weeks ago he went to Chicago where the abscess was removed but since that time he had been growing weaker and blood poisoning set in. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house and at half past two at the Congregational Church. He was born in Ireland about 64 years ago and when 13 years of age came with his parents to Guelf, Canada. After living there 6 years he accompanied his parents to Whiteside county, settling 3 miles north of Sterling. Here he lived after he was married until about five years ago when he moved to Milledgeville. He bought the property now owned by L.F. Eastabrooks. He was interested financially in the hardware store which his sons conducted here. Three years ago he moved to Sterling but managed his farm north of that city. He was a member of the Odd Fellows. Besides his wife he leaves six children. Frank, Thomas Jr., Rutherford and Mattie of Sterling, Mrs. W.E. Lower of Polo, and Mrs. Chas. Meyers of Jordan, Hugh Shannon of Coleta is a brother.

Another Obit: At 5:30 this morning Thomas Y. Shannon died at his residence on Locust street, after a long and useful life. Mr. Shannon would have been sixty-four years of age had he lived until the fifth of November. He had been ill for some time, growing weaker each day for the past week, and the end was not unexpected. Thomas Y. Shannon was born in Ireland in 1836 and came across to Canada with his parents at the age of twelve years. He came to the United States six years later, and has lived in Whiteside county, Illinois, since 1856. He bought the old Shannon home place in Hopkins in 1867, where he lived with his family until he moved to Sterling three years ago. He was married on January 12, 1857 to Miss Martha J. Merricks, and nine children was the result of their union, three of whom, two sons and one daughter, have since died and six of whom survive him, as follows: D. F. Shannon, T. G. Shannon, Dr. R. B. Shannon, Miss Mattie Shannon of Sterling, Mrs. Charles Myers of Jordan and Mrs. W. E. Lower of Polo. Besides his wife and children one brother and one sister still survive him, Hugh Shannon of Coleta and Mrs. Jane Hazzard of Sterling. Mr. Shannon was a well known citizen of Sterling, and held the respect and esteem of all who knew him. The funeral will be on Friday [11/02/1900]. Short services will be held at the residence on Locust street at 2 o’clock in the afternoon of that day and at the Congregational church at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. Theodore Crowl officiating. The services at the grave will be under the auspices of the Odd Fellows lodge, of which Mr. Shannon was a member. The hearts of their many Sterling friends will go out in sincere sympathy to the bereaved family in this dark hour of sorrow.

Funeral Notice:Funeral services for Thomas Y. Shannon were held this afternoon. A short service was held at the house at 2 o’clock after which the cortege moved to the Congregational church where the funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. Theodore Crowl. A large concourse of friends of the deceased was in attendance. The Odd Fellows, of which order the deceased was a member, attended in a body, and conducted the services at the grave. There were many very beautiful floral contributions. Miss Ella Richards sang several sweet and appropriate solos. The remains were laid to rest at Riverside by the following pall bearers: John G. Loos, John P. Hey, John Meistre, A. A. Wolfersperger, A. R. Hendricks, F. A. Caughey.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Standard,

GARRETT SIEFKEN , 69, died at noon Saturday [11/06/1937] at his home on West Wall street in Morrison. He had been in ill health for some time but became worse Saturday. He is survived by his widow and three sons, John, Earl and Clarence of Morrison, and a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Huycke of Morrison. Funeral arrangements are pending. (The Sterling Daily Gazette, November 8, 1937, page 5, column 6) Funeral services for Garrett Siefken, 69, who died Saturday [11/06/1937] noon, will be held Tuesday at 2 o’clock at the home of West Wall street, Morrison and at 2:30 at the Reynolds funeral home. The Rev. Albertus Perry will officiate and burial will be in Grove Hill cemetery. The deceased was born at Oldenberg, Germany, Nov. 20, 1868, and was brought to this country when he was four years of age. In 1892 he was wed to Miss Emma Moore, who survives him. He farmed for many years north of Morrison and moved here 15 years ago. ?Because of declining health he has been unable t o work for the past three years. Besides the widow, he is survived by four sons, Earl, John, Clarence, and Bert and two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Huycke and Mrs. Lloyd Hines, all of Morrison and vicinity. He is also survived by a half sister, Mrs. Anna Hanson of Morrison and 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers were: Marvin, Raymond, Russell, and Arnold Siefken, and Orin and Robert Moore. Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mrs. May Kahler, and Mrs. Bert Nelson had charge of the flowers. (Burial at Grove Hill)
Contributed by Larry Reynolds

RAYMOND A. SIEFKEN , 64, 302 Oak St., Morrison, died (4 Apr 1985) Thursday afternoon at Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Morrison United Methodist Church, preceded by a 10:45 a.m. prayer service in the church chapel. The Rev. Lynn Longenbaugh will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, where military services will be held. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Renkes-Reynolds Funeral Home, Morrison. A memorial has been established. He was born Jan. 22, 1921 in Round Grove, the son of Earl M. and Frances Grace (Reap) Siefken. He was raised in Morrison. He married Miriam McCluskey, Nov. 22, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa. He lived his entire life in Morrison where he had worked for 23 years with the city as superintendent of water and sewer departments and retired as public works director May 1, 1984. He was an army veteran of World War II, a member of the Morrison United Methodist Church, and member and past commander of the Morrison American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Miriam, four sons, Roger, Torrance, Calif.; James, Libertyville; David, Gaithersburg, Md.; and Bob of Millbrae, Calif.; eight grandchildren, and two brothers, Marvin, Clinton, Iowa ,and Russell, Morrison. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illlinois April 5, 1985 - Friday, pg A4

ANNA (SIDES) SMITH , of Rock Falls died suddenly last evening at her home, 401 East Eighth Street, Rock Falls. Mrs. Smith was feeling as well as usual yesterday and attended the funeral of Mrs. W. M. Buzzard. It was late in the afternoon when the family arrived home and Mrs. Smith prepared supper. At about 6:30 o’clock she was stricken and was in an unconscious condition, not being able to recognize any of the family until 9:30 when she passed away. Arrangements for funeral services will be made when out of town relatives arrive here. Anna M. Sides was born January 1, 1850 in Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pa., and passed away at her home in Rock Falls, September 15, 1918, at the age of 68. Se came west with her parents, John and Maria Sides, in 1866. She was married in Sterling, May 30, 1877, to Nelson Smith, and to this union the following children were born: Eva R. Wilger, Mandy B. Smith, LaRue N. Smith, all of Rock Falls, and Elsie B. Persell of Seattle, Wash. These, together with the husband, one sister, Mrs. Frances K. Andrews, and two grandchildren, Grace and Carl Smith of this city, survive to mourn her loss. The deceased was a good, Christian woman, a devoted and loving wife and mother, and leaves a multitude of sorrowing friends. She had always enjoyed the best of health until about three years ago, when she suffered a stroke of paralysis which affected her left side. This gradually weakened her until a final stroke took her life Sunday evening about 9:30 o’clock. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the home in Rock Falls, Rev. E. C. Harris of St. John’s Lutheran church officiating.
Contributed by Diane Patterson

ARNOLD M. SMITH , 75, of Morrison and formerly of Lyndon, Ill., died Sunday at Mercy North Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, Ill., with the Rev. Donald Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the McDonald Funeral Home, Prophetstown, Ill. He was born Nov. 7, 1928, in rural Mount Pleasant Township, Whiteside County, Ill., to Henry and Cornelia Dykema Smith. He married Marilyn Schauland on Dec. 8, 1953, in Rock Falls, Ill. He farmed in rural Morrison. He worked as a foreman with General Electric in Morrison before retiring in 1989. He also repaired lawn mowers with Morrison Implement. He was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Michael (Barb) Knorr and Dan Knorr, all of Rock Falls, and David Smith of Morrison; a daughter, Mrs. Marlo (Andy) Pape of Morrison; two sisters, Mrs. Lorraine (Irvin) Workman and Ruth Adolph, all of Morrison; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

BEVERLY (SITTER) SMITH , 82, of Sterling died Friday, Nov 5. 2004 at CGH Medical Center. Beverly was born Sept. 21, 1922. in Sterling daughter of William, and Pearl (Harting) Sttter. She married. Charles J. Smith on May 15, 1942 in Sterling. He preceded her in death on July 15. 1993. Over the years Bea was employed as secretary for the United Steel Workers CIO Union LociI 53, secretary of the Rock Falls Chamber, Secretary of the Flrst Christians church of Sterling for 17 years and recently retiring from, the position of financial secretary after 20 years. She was a life]ong member of the Christian Church and served in numerous capacities for the church over the years. She also was a member of Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society, a tour guide for the Dillon Home, Whiteside County Genealogy, a charter member of Sauk Valley Questor organization and a charter member of the Professional Church Secretaries Organization. Survivors include one daughter, Mindy Smith of Sterling; one son. Ricky C. (Diane) Smith ofDixon; one sister, Mariann. (Barney) Frerichs of Sterling: one grandchild; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Kimberly and Kerry Smith: and one sister Darlene Rhyne. Funeral services ,will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9. 2004. at first christian Church. Sterling. with the Rev. David Yonker officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll, Sterling.
Contributed by Jan Roggy, Sterling Gazette 7 November 2004

CARL LEE SMITH , age 81, formerly of 16 ½ W. 2nd St., Rock Falls, died Friday afternoon at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rockford. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be private graveside services at 1 p.m on Saturday, June 8, at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling with Rev. David Beebe, pastor of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls, officiating. There will be no visitation. The body was cremated. Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls was in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Smith was born June 18, 1903 in Rock Falls, Illinois, the son of LaRue and Alta Dobbs Smith. He was united in marriage to Josephine McCombs in 1924. She preceded him in death on February 23, 1947. He was a machine operator at Lawrence Brothers for 30 years prior to his retirement. He is survived by two sons, Donald of Memphis, Tenn., and Marvin of Calumet City, Ill., six grandchildren and three great grandsons and one sister, Mrs. Ronald (Grace) Peters of Rock Falls. He was preceded by his parents and wife.
Contributed by Diane Patterson

CLIFFORD A. SMITH , 84, of Fulton, died Monday. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Calvin Schaver of Bethany Lutheran Church in Brodhead, Wis., will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Garden Plain (Ill.) Cemetery. He was born March 6, 1920, in Garden Plain to Clarence P. and Helen Prins Smith. He married Ella M. Green on Sept. 16, 1939, in Clinton. He was educated in rural Carroll and Whiteside County schools. He was a member of the Garden Plain Presbyterian Church. He was employed with John Deere Harvester, Moline, Ill., and William Green Trucking, Fulton. He also farmed for Roy Housinga when Housinga served in World War II. He was then employed with Fred McKenzie Quarry, Fulton, and Andy Determan Trucking, Clinton. He owned and operated Smitty's Welding Service, Garden Plain, for 30 years before retiring in 1982. Following his retirement, he worked with Super Wash Inc., Morrison, Ill., for 15 years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou (Gerald) McKenzie of DeKalb, Ill., and Mrs. Beth (Raymond) Eshelman of Albany, Ill.; two sons, Clifton "Bud" (Donna) Smith of Fulton and Eugene (Jamie) Smith of Fulton; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Mae TenBoer of Morrison and Mrs. Dorothy Housenga of Morrison; three brothers, Francis (Joan) Smith of Mount Home, Ark., Harold (Anna Marie) Smith of Fulton and Gerald (Marjorie) Smith of Kenosha, Wis. He was preceded in death by one grandchild, one sister and three brothers. Memorials may be made to the Garden Plain Presbyterian Church or VNA Hospice, Clinton.
Clinton Herald August 4, 2004

DOSSIE (MEAKINS) SMITH , , 82, retired teacher, Morrison, died at Resthave Nursing Home Sunday [12/03/1972] evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bruce Brenneman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. at the Reynolds Funeral Home, Morrison. Dossie Meakins was born July 17, 1890 at Coleta, the daughter of Henry and Florence Overholser Meakins. She was reared and educated at Coleta, Sterling High School and DesMoines Teachers College. She married H. Vernon Smith at Joliet on Feb. 20, 1915. They resided in Sterling several years before moving to Morrison. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, WCTU, WW II Mothers, Lioness Club, Harvestor Class of the church and had taught in rural schools in the Morrison area for 30 years. Survivors include two sons, Gene Smith and Robert C., both of Morrison and two brothers, Cloide and Claire, both of Morrison and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Milroy, Morrison and Frank Herrick, Milledgeville; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her husband preceded her in death.

Funeral services for Mrs. H. Vernon (Dossie) Smith of Morrison were held Tuesday [12/05/1972] afternoon at three o’clock in the United Methodist Church. The Rev. Bruce Breneman, pastor, officiated and burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Smith died Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock in the Resthave Nursing Home. The organist, Mrs. Abe Renkes, played two special numbers, “In the Garden” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesue.” Pallbearers were Charles Longanecker, Cornelius Akker, Loren Olson, Rueben Garwick, Donald Rauser and Robert Aiken. The floral tributes were arranged by Mrs. Donald Rauser and Mrs. Reuben Garwick. Reynolds Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 4, 1972

ELIZABETH ELLA (SCHICK) SMITH , 3721 8th Ave, Moline, formerly of 106 11th Avenue, Sterling [Illinois], died Sunday (30 Jun 1968) afternoon in Moline Public Hospital. Mrs. Smith was born July 1, 1893, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Charles B. and Phantha [sic] Barrett Schick.

She resided in this area most of her life and attended the Rock Falls Public schools and Brown's Business College. She was united in marriage to William S. Smith on July 14, 1919, in Sterling, and moved from Sterling to Moline three years ago.

Survivors include her husband; one son, Charles S. Smith of Moline; one sister, Mrs. Mary Fabrice of Garden Grove, Calif.; and a number of nieces and nephews. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, in the Melvin Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, The Rev. Earl V. Hollock will officiate.

Contributed by Charlotte Schick - [Source: Sterling, Illinois, Daily Gazette, 1 July 1968]

ETHEL (KURTZ) SMITH , 63, passed away suddenly Wednesday evening at her home in Prophetstown. The body rests at the Gardner Funeral Chapel where visitation begins Friday afternoon. Funeral rites will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the chapel with the Rev. William Nicoll of the First Methodist Church officiating. The burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Mary Ethel Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kurtz, was born July 26, 1897, in Albany, Ill. She was educated in the Albany schools and was united in marriage with Ross Smith of Cordova in 1917 in East Moline. They had made their home in the Erie and Prophetstown communities since their marriage. Mr. Smith passed away in 1958. Since 1932, Mrs. Smith had been a resident of Prophetstown and for the past 11 years had occupied her late home. She was a member of the Prophetstown Methodist Church. The survivors are three sons and two daughters, Jack of Kewanee; Harley, A. Robert and Mrs. Juanita Brooks of Prophetstown, and Mrs. Geraldine Sibley of Freeport. Also surviving are three brothers and six sisters, Charles and Mike Kurtz of Bellmont, Ia.; William Kurtz of Garner, Ia.; Mrs. Roy Best of Mason City, Ia.; Mrs. Aaron Grimes of Bellmount, Ia.; Mrs. William Skalnick and Mrs. Fritz Zisser of Chicago and Mrs. Alfred Larson and Mrs. Clarence Lenning of Clear Lake, Ia. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, one son in infancy and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor from The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 16, 1961 - Thursday, pg 2 col 4

GLADYS (RARIDON) SMITH , 74, long time resident of Morrison, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday morning (5 February 1971). Private graveside services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Grove Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held in the Reynolds Funeral Home, after 2 p.m. Sunday. Gladys Raridon was born Oct. 12, 1896 in Wilburn, the daughter of Ray and Grace Bell Raridon. She came to Morrison in 1911 when her father organized the Morrison State Bank. She graduated from Morrison High School in 1917. She was assistant postmaster to her father for several years. She was married April 16, 1921 in Morrison, to Glen L. D. Smith. She was a member of the Morrison Woman's Club; American Legion Auxiliary and the DAR. Survivors are one son, Giles Raridon Smith, Brown Deer, Wis.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Merle Jean) Boegel, Western Springs; one sister, Mrs. Harold P. (Helen) Nutley, Jonesville, Wis.; five granddaughters. She was preceded by her husband in 1958.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 5, 1971 - Friday, pg 2

HANNAH (HUNT) SMITH , died this morning at 8 o’clock of old age at her home on E-Seventh-st. in Rock Falls. The funeral will be held Sturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Cochran on Dixon-ave., Rock Falls. The interment will be made in the Riverside cemetery, Hannah Hunt was born in Massachusetts, March 17, 1817 (Should be 1818). She was a direct descendant of Sir William Phipps. When two years of age she moved with her family to New York where she lived till 1866, when she moved to Sterling. She was the mother of nine children, two of whom are living. They are Nelson Smith of Eighth-st., Rock Falls, and Mrs. Charles Cochran of Dixon-ave, Rock Falls. She had three sons in the Civil war and her husband died soon after the close of the war. One of the sons was killed at the battle of Fredericksburg. Mrs. Smith was a kind mother and true friend. She was loved by many and respected by all.
Contributed by Diane Patterson

HELEN (PRINS) SMITH , 86, Pleasant View Nursing Home, formerly of RR 1, Fulton, died Wednesday at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the garden Plain Presbyterian Church in Garden Plain preceded by a 1:45 p.m. family prayer service. Burial will (blanked out) Cemetery (blanked out.) Friday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma Funeral Home. Helen Smith was born March 8, 1897 in East Clinton, the daughter of Albert and Jennie Fiet Prins. On Dec. 17, 1914 she married Clarence P. Smith in Fulton. He preceded her in death I 1969. She was a member of the Garden Plain Presbyterian Church. She resided at the nursing home since January of this year. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Onno (JoHanna) Blink, Fulton, Mrs. Everette (Ella Mae) Tenboer, and Mrs. Dorothy Housenga, Morrison; five sons, Clifford and Clarence, Garden Plain, Harold and Francis, Morrison and Gerald, Kenosha, Wis., 29 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Cornelius ( Winnie) Medendorp, Morrison; one brother, Burt Prins, Fulton. Preceding her in death were two sons, one sister and three brothers.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - from the Jun 9, 1983 Daily Gazette (Burial was in Garden Plain Cemetery)

KENNETH SMITH - Funeral arrangements are complete at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls for Kenneth L. Smith III, of 520 W. 8th St., Rock Falls, who was dead at birth Sunday afternoon in Community General Hospital. Graveside services were held Monday at 3 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Edwin Burdell O’Neil, pastor of the Maranatha Baptist Church of Yeowardsville, officiated. Arrangements were completed by the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home. Kenneth L. Smith was born Nov 30 1980 to Kenneth L and Darcy J (Behrendt) Smith II. He is survived by his parents; one sister, Kellie Jolene; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy McCloud of Rock Falls; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Behrendt of Dixon; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Smith and Mrs. Louise Williamson and paternal great-great grandmother, Mrs. Rose Pfeiffer of Rock Falls
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Dec 1, 1980 Daily Gazette

MARGUERITE (WARD) SMITH - Funeral services for Mrs. Marguerite Ward Smith were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Melvin Funeral Home by the Rev. Charles Chakour of Fourth Street Methodist Church. Mrs. J. H. Linn was at the organ. Entombment was in Riverside Mausoleum. The pallbearers were Duwayne Ettinger, Clark Hoot, Perry Miller, W. Kenneth Kenaga, Frank Simmons and Jack Vickreyi. Honorary pallbearers were former students of the deceased, Misses Lynn Masini and Janet Reglin, Carl Walner and Jim LaFavre.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, IllinoisJanuary 7, 1967 - Saturday, pg 2

MARIE (RADATZ) SMITH , 88, 1202 Douglas Drive, Sterling, died Sunday afternoon (April 27, 1975) in Colonial Acres Rest Home, Rock Falls. Friends may call at Melvin Funeral Home from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. A.J. Tetzlaff, pastor of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church of Polo officiating. Burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery. A memorial has been established in her memory. Marie Smith was born March 12, 1887, in Sterling, the daughter of August and Augusta Feski Radatz. She had resided in this area her entire life and was untied in marriage to Edward H. Smith on Dec. 22, 1908. He preceded Jan. 4, 1954. She was a member of Hopkins Lutheran church and up until her recent illness attended St. Marks Lutheran Church at Polo. Survivors are three sons, Merle C. Smith of Polo, Ronald E. Smith of Tacoma, Wash, and Chester W. Smith of Los Alamos, N. Mex; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Marie) Thomas of Sterling and Mrs. William (Hazel) Long of (this was left blank) Two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Ralph (Minnie) Nelson of Morrrison and Mrs. Carl (Martha) Shuman of Polo; two brothers, Henry Radatz of Morrison and Herman Radatz of Byron; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Her parents and three brothers preceded in death.
Contributed by Debbie Thornmahlen - The Daily Gazette – Sterling- Rock Falls, Ill. Tuesday, April 29, 1975 Page 6 – Column 1

MARY (ARNETT) SMITH - Relatives in Prophetstown have received word of the death of Mrs. Mary (Arnett) Smith, 89, of Geneseo, which occurred at her home Thursday night . She leaves 60 descendants in four generations. Mary Arnett was born May 12, 1848 in Portland township, daughter of Jacob and Charlotte Sommers Arnett, Whiteside county pioneer settlers. She was married to Andrew Smith, May 2, 1868, and for many years they lived on a farm in Lorraine township. Mr. Smith died Jan. 10, 1922. She is survived by eight children, Mrs. Otilla Oberle, Mrs. Charlotte Roos, Alden Smith and Matthew Smith of Geneseo, Mrs. Flora Heller of Centerville, S. Dak., Albert Smith of Zell, S. Dak., Frank Smith of Chicago and Mrs. Berniece Lansford of Savanna. There are 20 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and a great-great grandchild. The deceased was a sister of the late L. C. Arnett and Mrs. Clara Rapp of Prophetstown. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Grace Evangelical church of Geneseo. A number of Prophetstown relatives attended the services.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois June 28, 1937- Monday, June 28, pg 6, col. 6

MARY (LADUE) SMITH , was born June 25, 1872 in Tampico, Illinois and died at her home in Sterling, July 16, 1935 at age 63 years 21 days. She was the daughter of Edgar and Sisselia Lane LaDue and was united in marriage to Nelson H. Smith at Spring Valley, October 20, 1892. She resided at Spring Valley from the time of her marriage until 1929 when they moved to the home just east of Sterling where her death occurred. She is survived by her husband and one brother, Dr. B. E. LaDue of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother F. M. LaDue, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Pinkley.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Prophetstown Echo, Prophetstown, Illinois July 17, 1935

NELSON SMITH : Death claimed one of the few remaining Civil war veterans in this community when Comrade Nelson Smith, aged 88 years, passed away at 8:35 o’clock Wednesday evening in his home, 401 East Eighth Street, Rock Falls. He had been in failing health the past year and Monday was stricken with the flu which hastened the end. Arrangements for the funeral have not been made, pending the arrival of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Persell of Los Angeles, Calif. They have left by train for Rock Falls. Nelson Smith was born July 24, 1843 in Spring Water, New York. He enlisted in Company A, Eighth New York calvary in September 1861, at Rochester, New York. For three years and two months he served with the Potomac army and was mustered out at Elmira, New York. Mr. Smith was held prisoner at Richmond, VA., for eight weeks by rebels while serving in the army. He was captured in Snakers Gap, Va. When an exchange of southern prisoners was made for northern prisoners Mr. Smith was returned to his regiment. In 1869 Mr. Smith came to Sterling and lived here 18 years. He was married to Annie Sides in 1878. Ten years Mr. Smith served as superintendent of the Keystone foundry in Rock Falls. Afterwards, he was superintendent at the Williams and Orton foundry which later became the Charter Gas Engine Co. He made the castings for the first gas engine produced by that company. From Sterling Mr. Smith moved to Rock Falls and built his late home at 401 East Eighth street, where he had continuously resided for the past 48 years. When he built there was not a tree or house, save for one little shack, in that part of the city. He watched the growth of Rock Falls with keen interest and always took an active part in the affairs of the community. During his later years Mr. Smith took up gardening and raised vegetables and fruits for the market. Until the last year of his life, when his health began to gradually decline, Mr. Smith had a wonderful vitality and was able to get out of doors every day. He was a member of the Will Robinson G.A.R. post. Mr. Smith is survived by one step-daughter, Bernarda Freeland Smith, who resided home and cared for him;one daughter Mrs. W. E. Persell of Los Angeles, Calif., one son, LaRue Smith of Burbank, Calif, two grandchildren, Carl Smith and Mrs. Roland Peters of Rock Falls and five great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Eva Wilger, died in 1918.
Contributed by Diane Patterson

PAUL W. SMITH , 60, RR 1, Sterling, died Saturday afternoon (Feb. 7, 1976) at Community General Hospital following a short illness. Friends may call at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral home in Sterling from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. LeRoy J Hershiser, pastor of the First Christian Church of Sterling, will officiate the service. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Masonic services will be at 8 p.m. Monday. Paul Smith was born June 4, 1915 in Thomson, the son of Roland and Etta Goff Smith. He received his education in the Morrison area schools. He married Evelyn Martin in Sterling on April 14, 1942. He was a World War II army veteran, and was employed as a general foreman of the electrical department at Northwestern Steel and Wire Company for a number of years. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Sterling, Dunlap A.F. and A.M. Lodge No. 321 in Morrison, Freeport Consistory, Tebala Temple of Rockford and the Sterling-Rock Falls Barbershoppers. Surviving are his widow, two sons, Gregory Smith of Casper, Wyo., and Gordon Smith of Kokoma, Ind.; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Donna) Hills of Aurora; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John (Mae) Ward and Mrs. Donald (Lillian) Zuidema, both of Morrison. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. A memorial has been established to the First Christian Church of Sterling.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 9, 1976 - Monday, pg 6

R.C. SMITH , 86, Daytona Beach, formerly of Morrison, Ill., died Thursday at Hospice of Flager and Valusia County in Port Orange, Fla. A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. March 13 at the United Methodist Church in Morrison. He was born Nov. 5, 1917, in Sterling, Ill., to Horace Vernon and Dossie May (Meakins) Smith. On Oct. 6, 1940, he married Dorothy Irene Brickley in Morrison. She died May 17, 1984. He later married Jeanne Irene Ella Webb in Toronto, Canada, on Jan. 11, 1985. He was raised in Morrison and graduated from Morrison High School in 1935. He served in the U.S. Army's 79th Infantry in World War II and was wounded in action near St. Lo, France, and received the Purple Heart. He was a U.S. Postal rural carrier for 20 years. He founded R.C. Smith Transportation Co. in 1952. He purchased Scenic Stage Line in 1971. He retired and moved to Daytona Beach in 1985.He served as president of the Illinois School Bus Operations Association, was a past member of the Presbyterian Church, the Lions Club, the American Legion and the VFW in Morrison. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; a son, Terry (Margarita) on El Paso, Texas; and a daughter, Mrs. Vicki (Ron) Wiebenga of Morrison. He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents and a brother.

Clinton Herald 28 February 2004

REBA M SMITH , 81 of 612 Greenridge Drive, Sterling, died Friday March 22 2002, at her son’s home. She was employed by Northwestern Steel & Wire Co. Sterling, as a nailroom clerk for 30 years, retiring in 1982. Mrs. Smith was born Dec 7 1920 in Herrin, the daughter of Ray and Ethel (Simmons) Rowland. She married Lawrence “Smitty” Smith on Aug 18, 1962 in Sterling. He survives. She was a member of St John’s Lutheran Church, and the churches circle. Survivors also include a daughter, Pat (Wayne) Ballard of Lexington KY; two sons; Larry (Cheryl) Rowland of Manilius and Mike (Sharon) Heater of Sterling; two step daughters, Barbara Spradlin of Conway AR and Dinah Lee (Milton) Waschow of West Dundee; two sisters, Dorothy Smott of Taylorville and Doris Ann (Gene) Smiley of Marion; a brother, James Ervin (Arlene) Rowland of Rockford; 15 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Paula Taylor Heater and Mary Kay Schultz; two sons in infancy; and a brother, Lavern Rowland. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Herbert Reed officiating. Burial is a Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation is from 1-4 pm Sunday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley.
March 23, 2002 Daily Gazette Sterling IL

RUTH ANN (KLOBES) SMITH , 53, died early Monday morning (27 January 1958) in the Morrison Community Hospital. She had been ill for some time. The body was removed to the Gardner Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church, the Rev. Leonard Lowe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Ruth Ann Klobes was born May 31, 1906, in Erie, the daughter of Paul and Clara Bruder Klobes. She was educated in the Spring Hill and Erie schools. She was married to Thomas A. Smith of Erie, in Morrison in 1927. They moved to the Prophetstown community in 1941. She was a member of the Prophetstown Methodist Church. Survivors are her husband, one son, Wayne, Prophetstown; one grandson; and one brother, Earl Klobes, Morrison. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinos January 27, 1958 - Monday, pg 2 col 1

SIDNEY SMITH , 90, of Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Nursing Home died April 11, 2005 at the home. Mr. Smith was born July 6, 1914 in Lyndon, the son of Arthur and Louis (Hamilton) Smith. He was a member of the Fenton United Meth. Church. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and music. Survivors include two cousins, Frank Belt and Ardetta Hayner both of rural Morrison. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, Prophetstown with Rev. Brad Wilson of Fenton United Meth. Church officiating. Burial is at Lyndon Cemetery.

WILLIAM STUART SMITH - Private funeral services for the family of William S. Smith will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Melvin Funeral Home by the Rev. Richard J. Hanson of St John's Lutheran Church. The burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. There is visitation from seven to nine o'clock this evening in the Melvin Funeral Home. William S. Smith, 3721 8th Ave., Moline, formerly of 106 11th Ave, Sterling, died suddenly at his home Saturday (July 24, 1971)morning. He was born Oct 13, 1896 at Hooppole, the son of Charles S. and Minnie Brants Smith. Mr. Smith resided in this area most of his life and attended the Tampico schools. He was married to Elizabeth E. Schick, June 14, 1919 (wife's obit says July) in Sterling. Mrs. Smith preceded June 30, 1968. Mr. Smith was retired from the Burlington Railroad and in recent years was employed by Midwest Food Services and at the time of his death was employed by John M. Frey Company at Moline. He was a veteran of World War I and served overseas with the U.S. Navy. Surviving are one son, Charles S. Smith of Moline; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Davis of Tampico and Mrs. Cora McKenzie of Pomona, Calif., and one grandchild.
Contributed by Charlotte Schick - [Source: Sterling, Illinois, Daily Gazette, Monday, 26 July 1971; 2; 4]

CATHERINE SNIDER , 72, of 2403 E. 19th Street in Sterling died Sunday evening (Feb 21, 1987) at KSB Hospital in Dixon following a sort illness. Mass of the resurrection will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Rock Falls with Rev. Thomas Risley, officiating. a Prayer Service will be at 10 a.m. in the Grennan Funeral Home in Sterling. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. in the funeral home. (Rest of obit not copied)
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Feb 23, 1987 Daily Gazette

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