HARRY GEORGE THOMAS - Harry G. Thomas, prominent Sterling electrician and church worker passed away this morning at 4 o'clock at his home, 304 Twelfth Avenue. A complication of diseases from which he has been suffering for the past two years was the cause of his demise. The body was taken to the Woods funeral home. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at the First Methodist Church, Rev. Henry Page White, Pastor of the church officiating. The hour of the funeral will be 2 o'clock and at the request of the family, the services will be brief. Several former pastors of the First Methodist Church will assist Rev, White. Interment will be at Riverside cemetery. Harry G. Thomas was born in Sterling, April 9, 1876, the son of the late Norman and Lizzie Lenox Thomas, pioneer residents of this city. He attended the Lincoln school, following with a preparatory course at Northwestern University, which he later attended, taking in all a four year course. He returned to Sterling, where he has spent his entire life with the exception of one year at Seattle, Washington and six years at Elgin, where he was connected with the Elgin railway. Mr. Thomas was married to Miss Mabel Mangan in Sterling December 17, 1901, who survives him. He is also survived by two sons and one daughter, Harold C. Thomas of Chicago; Miss Dorothy Thomas of Oklahoma; and Willard Thomas, who was connected with his father in the operation of the Thomas electric shop in this city. Surviving, also, are the following brothers and sisters: Burton R. Thomas; William H. Thomas; George H. Thomas, his twin; Ralph A. Thomas; Mrs. May Stabler, wife of Ernest E. Stabler; Mrs. Melvina Hults, wife of R. I. Hults; and Walter A. Thomas; all of Sterling. One brother, Frank Thomas, preceded him in death seven years ago. Two brothers and one sister died in infancy. Reared in an extremely religious family, Mr. Thomas early in life became interested in church work. He joined the First Methodist church as a preparatory member on August 5 1894, and became a full member on January 7, 1895. He transferred his church membership to Elgin First Methodist church September 14, 1904, returning to the First Methodist church of this city February 9, 1911, since which time he has continued in membership. Possessing extraordinary artistic talent, Mr. Thomas was for many years in constant demand among churches and schools in this part of the state as a chalk talker. He was also a speaker of ability and because of the demands made upon him and his desire to do his Master's work whenever possible, he became a licensed local minister of the church. He continued in this capacity until a few years ago when ill health and the constant demands upon his time forced him to discontinue this work. Mr. Thomas was one of 'the oldest Sunday school superintendents in point of service in this part of the state. For 27 years he served continuously In that capacity in the First Methodist Sunday school, resigning two years ago because of failing health. For five years he was president of the Lincoln School Parent-Teacher association, during which time the association was rapidly built up until it became one of the leading associations of the vicinity, a position which it has since held. Mr. Thomas served as city electrician for many years. He was an electrical contractor here for many years and many of the important contracts of the city were installed under his direction. Mr. Thomas has been in failing health for a number of years, Two years ago his condition became such that he was taken to Chicago, where he submitted to an operation. He returned to Sterling, apparently much Unproved, returning to his business, but, later, taking a turn for the worse, since which time he has steadily grown worse until the final call. During the past few weeks his death has been expected momentarily, but he rallied during the middle of the past week and, for a short time, members of the family had hopes that he might survive. Saturday night he took a turn for the worse, finally passing away this morning. Rev. Henry Page White, pastor of the church, officiated and gave a simple but beautiful tribute to Mr. Thomas, in which he extolled his Godly life and virtues and told of' his abiding confidence in Jesus Christ. The long years of cheerful, happy work Mr. Thomas put in for his church was mentioned, and the splendid philosophy which upheld him during his last days of illness. Mr. White read three favorite passages of Scripture, of which Mr. Thomas was very fond. The hymns sung by Mrs. Dorothy Engel and A. E. Horner were "Abide With Me," "Ten Thousand Times Ten Thousand," and the "Old Rugged Cross." The organ was presided over by Crawford Thomas of Dixon a nephew. Casket attendants were Richard N. Thomas, A. Paul Thomas, Donald B. Thomas, Gerald E. Thomas, Thomas Stabler and Robert W, Thomas. The flowers were in the charge of Mrs. Ray Hoffman, Mrs. E. A. Turnroth, Mrs. Ed Pexton, Mrs. A. E. Horner and Mrs. E. C. Sowers. The Boy Scout troop of the church attended the funeral in a body. There was a large representation of business and professional men in attendance. Included among the out-of-town people were Rev. Ernest A. Storer, a former pastor of the First Methodist church, now retired and living at Leaf River, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Thomas of Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thomas of Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Horowitz and Miss Jeannette Manteffle of Oak Park, Mrs. Elmer Woo? and daughter of Chicago, Joe Man? of Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Myers. At the graveside the committal service was according to the ritual of the Elks with officers of the lodge participating. Beautiful Tribute to Memory, H. G. Thomas At Rites Wednesday Funeral services for the late, Harry George Thomas held from the First Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock were attended by a concourse of relatives and friends which filled the church where commemorative services of his life were held. The body after lying in state at the Woods funeral home was removed to the church after noon, and lay in state again in the vestibule of the edifice. Floral tributes were lavish and of the most beautiful designs, orders having come from other cities. The Y. W. C. A and Girl Reserves of Oklahoma City sent two. The symbolical tribute of the Elks lodge, to which Mr. Thomas belonged, was a beautiful one,
Contributed by Jerry Thomas

JOHN WILLIAM THOMAS, - Many persons in the Prophetstown, Erie and Sterling areas mourned the death last week of John W. Thomas, 30, assistant manager of Erie Lumber & Grain an affiliate of Rock River Lumber & Grain Co., by which he had been employed 11 years. Mr. Thomas died Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 10 a. m. in Home hospital at Sterling where he had been a -Patient three days following an extended illness. His funeral, largely attended was Saturday, Sept. 24, in St. Catherine church here, with Rev. Cletus Anger conducting the requiem high mass, Rev. Thomas Neville -of Carpentersville, a former pastor of St. Catherine’s, gave the -sermon. Present in the sanctuary was Rev. John W. Vaughan of Dundee, who performed the marriage of Mr. Thomas and the former, Joy Meyer -of Erie May 29,1954. On Friday evening, 450 persons called at the Gardner Funeral Chapel to pay their respects, and the rosary was recited there at 7:30 p. m. A memorial has been founded in Mr. Thomas’ name. Pallbearer's at the funeral were Henry Oberle, Kenneth Peterson, Richard Schuman, Joe Davis, Larry Barton and Richard Folk. Flowers were- in charge of Messrs and Mesdames John Wolf and Marvin -Hunt. Interment was in the St. Catherine section of Riverside cemetery. Mr. Thomas was an active member of Prophetstown Lions club, was district 10 zone chairman of the Lions and a member of the troop committee of the St. Catherine Bov Scouts. He was a member -of the Erie fire, department. John William Thomas was born Aug. 25, 1936 in Sterling, the son of AIbert P. & Mary F. McCue. He was educated in the schools of Sterling and Erie and was a graduate also of Erie high school. His marriage took place in Prophetstown. He end his family moved from Erie to Prophetstown in 1963. Surviving besides his wife are his mother and five sons, Jeffrey, Jerome, Jon, Joel and James, all at home. His father died in 1958.
Contributed by Jerry Thomas from The Echo, Prophetstown, IL, September 28, 1966

MARY ELIZABETH (PLATT) THOMAS, died at her home in Mt. Pleasant township, near Morrison, Ill., May 7, 1898, wife of Wm. C. Thomas, aged 60 years, 1 month and 14 days. Mrs. Thomas was born in Painted Post, New York, March 24, 1837. She was a daughter of D. B. and Kesiah Platt. Four of her sisters and one brother survive her, -Mrs. Lena K. Baxter and Mrs. W. H. Gardner of Morrison, Mrs. Louisa Tolbert of Elmira, New York, Mrs. W. H. Robinson of Erie, and Hosea L. Platt of Elmira, New York. She was twice married. In 1854 she was joined in marriage with A. J. Hodges of Painted Post, N. Y. By this union were born Henry L. of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Daniel L. Miner of Boliver, Mo. In August, 1871, she was again united in wedlock with Wm. C. Thomas, and has, during these years been his faithful and devoted helpmeet, creating for him a pleasant home, and faithfully performing the duties of a loving, frugal wife. For the last six years she has been in failing health, gradually and by easy stages approaching the end. Some two years ago she suffered a very severe stroke of paralysis, from which, however, she quite fully recovered. Again, two weeks ago, she experienced another stroke though less severe than the former, and from this, too, she began to recover. In conjunction with this neuralgia of the heart set in which very suddenly terminated her life Saturday, May 7th. Mrs. Thomas was of sweet disposition and much respected and beloved by all, a truly good woman, generous to a fault. She will be greatly missed within the circle of her acquaintances and friends, and no place more than in her own home. The funeral services were held at the family residence Tuesday, May 10, at two o'clock p. m, the Rev. J. B. Hamilton officiating. The remains were interred in the Heaton cemetery.
Contributed by Linda Criswell

MARY FRANCES (McCUE) THOMAS, , 89, 105 23rd Street, Sterling, formerly of 108 West Fourth Street, Sterling, died Tuesday, March 28, at Community General Hospital. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church preceded by a prayer served at Grennan Funeral Home. The Reverend Joseph Jarmoluk officiated. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Mary F. McCue was born October 10, 1899, in Como, the daughter of John J. and Anna Gronis McCue. She married A. Paul Thomas on December 3, 1930, in Sterling and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Thomas was a 1918 graduate of Our Lady of Angels Academy in Clinton, Iowa. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Ladies of the Elks. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Joy Haub of Rockford; five grandsons, Jeffrey Thomas of Moline, Jerome Thomas of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, Jon Thomas of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, Joel Thomas of Edgington, and James Thomas of Prophetstown; 10 great- grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Ehman of Mesa, Arizona. She was preceded in death by a son, two brothers. and one sister.
Contributed by Jerry Thomas - Probably in the Sterling Gazette, Sterling, IL, April 5, 1989

NORMAN ALLEN THOMAS - The late Norman A. Thomas, whose death occurred at the Sterling hospital August 24, 1918, was born April 15th, 1842, at Greenfield, Mass. He came to Sterling with his father in 1855 where he has since made his home. He resided at his late home for forty-eight years. Mr. Thomas in his earlier years was carpenter and builder by occupation, but in his later years he was in the employ of the Rock Falls Manufacturing Company. He was in the gunboat service during the Civil War, on the boat Alexandria for one year. He served twelve consecutive years on the city council of Sterling, was on the bridge committee when First Avenue bridge was erected, and was a member of the Lincoln school board for six years. Mr. Thomas was married to Miss Elizabeth Lenox, daughter of George and Sarah Lenox of Sterling, Ill., Sept. 7th 1865. To this happy union were born twelve children, three having preceded the father and mother to the world beyond. Nine children are still living, namely: Burton R., Frank L., (William H. was omitted), George H., Harry G., Ralph A., Mrs. Earnest Stabler, Mrs. Rolla Hulse (Hults), and Walter A. The wife, mother and life-long companion passed to her reward January 27th, 1917. Mr. Thomas has been a member of the First Methodist Church for the past twenty-five years. He was regular in his attendance and loved the things of the things of the church. He shall be missed from his accustumed place in the church militant, but now takes his place in the church triumphant.
Contributed by Jerry Thomas

RICHARD N. THOMAS - formerly of 612 12th Ave., Sterling, and a resident of Colonial Acres Rest Home the past year, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday (February 10, 1961) in Community General Hospital. He had been in failing health for some time. He was born Feb. 15, 1898, in Sterling, a son of Frank L. and Lida Goshen Thomas, and had been a resident of this area all of his life. He had been employed for 46 years as an office clerk at the Lawrence Brothers Co. He was a member of the First Methodist Church, and he served as church treasurer for many years. He was a veteran of World War I, and was a member of Rock River Lodge, No. 612; A. F. and A. M. Sterling. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Louis Meyer, Franklin Grove; two nieces and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents. The body was removed to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday. Funeral rites will be held at 3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with the Rev. Ridell Kelsey, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 10, 1961 - Friday, pg 6 col 2

WILLARD G. THOMAS, , 64, Sterling, died Saturday at Community General Hospital. Memorial services Will be 7 p. m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling. The body has been donated to science. A memorial has been established in Mr. Thomas' memory. Allen Funeral Home, Sterling, is in charge of arrangements. He was a 1937 graduate of the University of Iowa, and a partner with his son, Bruce Thomas, in Thomas Electric Co., Sterling. He married Marie K. Burkett in 1940 in Sterling. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church; past district governor of Sterling Evening Lion's Club; a member of Sterling Elk's Lodge, and a former Boy Scout master. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Philip (Stephanie) Johnson, Moline; sons, Martin, Downers Grove, Ill., and Bruce, Sterling; four granddaughters, one foster grandson; a sister, Mrs. Stanley (Dorothy) Hesliten, San Jose, Calif., and several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Jerry Thomas from a Sterling, IL area paper, March 15,1980

CLAUDIA (MONN) THOMPSON , 68, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at University Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Claudia was born January 10, 1939 in Rock Falls, IL to Raymond C. and Dorothy (Evans) Monn. She was educated in Rock Falls Grade Schools and was a 1957 graduate of Rock Falls High School. She married Arlyn D. Thomson on October 10, 1958 in Sterling, IL. She was employed as a jewelry store clerk for years. Claudia was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church, the church's Mission Committee, and United Methodist Women. She also was a member of Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary and a volunteer in the hospital's Lobby Shop. She had also served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. She enjoyed participating in the Relay for Life, playing cards, and family activities. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Arlyn; two sons, Kenneth Thomson of Rockton, IL; Kevin (Emily) Thomson of Fitchburg, WI; three grandchildren, Abigail, Luke, and Henry Thomson; one sister, Mrs. Sylvia Steele of Branson, MO; and one brother, Gordon (Janet) Monn of Sterling, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents.

ESTHER JANE (RIDGE) THOMPSON , 88 formerly of 2203 Dixon Aveenue in Rock Falls died Tuesday afternoon at Rock Falls Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services will be Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery in Sterling with Rev. David Zempel, pastor of Faith Baptist Church officiating. There will be no Visitation. Funeral arrangements were completed by the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling. A Memorial has been established. Mrs. Thompson was born on November 16, 1898 in Whiteside County, the daughter of Luther and Florence Burger Ridge. She was united in Marriage to Howard L. Thompson and he preceded her in death on April 3, 1973. Mrs. Thompson had attended Faith Baptist Church in Sterling. Survivors include one son, William "Bill" Thompson of Sterling; one sister, Lucille Ridge of Chicago; two granddaughters, four great grandchildren. She was proceded in death by her husband, two sons, one daughter, two brothers and two sisters.

GWENDOLYN (McNEIL) THOME THOMPSON , 87, formerly of Sterling died Nov. 8, 2005 at Pleasant View Nursing Home Morrison. She was born Sept. 9, 1918 in Sterling, the daughter of Walter & Isabel (Hopkins) McNeil and was a 1937 graduate of Rock Falls High. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Shawver Press and the former Crown Printing Co. Rock Falls. She was a member of Rock River Valley Photography Club. Surviving are three sons, Benny Thome of Springfield, Robert Thome of Rock Falls and David Thome of Nashville; two sisters Marge Yeoward of Sterling and Maxine McNeil of Almagordo, N.M.; on brother James McNeil; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded by one great grandson, Jesse Willett. Burial in Riverside Cemetery.

HENRY CLAY THOMPSON - Everett L. Fadden of Morrison, received word of the death of his mother's youngest brother, Henry Clay Thompson, who died Sunday March 31, 1957, in Pasadena, Calif. Henry Clay Thompson, the son of Reuben Mather Thompson and Matilda Susan (Dodge) Thompson, was born Sept. 20, 1875 in Fenton Township. His father and mother were early settlers of Fenton township. Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Amelia Jane Webster of Morrison Jan 3, 1899. Survivors are his wife, two sons, two daughters and several grandchildren. Preceding in death were two daughters, one son, parents, five brothers and four sisters
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 2, 1957 - Tuesday pg 2

HOWARD LEE THOMPSON , 2203 Dixon Road, Rock Falls was pronounced dead on arrival at Community General Hospital Tuesday morning. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Melvin Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard J. Tessmann, pastor of Sterling will officiate and burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Thompson was born Jan. 11, 1897, in Clinton County, Iowa the son of John S. and Sarah Jane Shockey Thompson. He was united in marriage with Esther Jane Ridge March 9, 1917 in Sterling. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Sterling and was employed as chief electrician at Russell Bolt and Nut Co. for 28 years. He retired Oct. 1, 1964. Prior to employment at R. B. and W.Bolt and Nut Co. he was employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. 12 years. He had resided in the Sterling-Rock Falls area for 56 years. Surviving besides his widow are, one son, William E. Thompson of Sterling; one brother, Willis E. Thompson of Evanston; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Berger of Yucco Valley, Calif. Mrs. Maggie Sanders of Stanwood, Iowa and Mrs. Louis (Etta) McKerrick of Camanche, Iowa and two grandaughters, Julie Ann Thompson and Dianna Lynn Hosler. A son Robert Laverne Thompson preceded April 5, 1948 and two children in infancy.
Daily Gazette April 4, 1973

JACK D. THOMPSON , 73, of 100 S. Washington St., Tampico, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003, at Trinity Hospital, Rock Island. Mr. Thompson was born in Clinton, Iowa, on April 7, 1930, the son of Earl and LaVera (Smith) Thompson. He was united in marriage to Ruth Countryman on Dec. 13, 1953, in Hooppole. He was a 1949 graduate of Prophetstown High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He farmed in the Tampico and Prophetstown area during his lifetime and moved from Prophetstown to Tampico in 1994. He was a member of Tampico United Methodist Church and a member of the Illowa Sport Flyers. He also was a member of Tampico Lions Club and Tampico American Legion Post 574. He made plans for an elevator addition at Tampico United Methodist Church and helped install it. He also supervised building a handicap accessible garage with Tampico Lions Club for Floyd Toppert. In 1990, he initiated the Navy reunion of Squadron VA-728 and Squadron VA-155 and learned to fly his own ultralight at the age of 70. His family and friends were of utmost importance to him. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Thompson of Tampico; two daughters, Pamela (Lary) Pfeiffer of Moline and Beth (Frank) Stella of Palatine; one son, Duane Thompson of Tampico; two granddaughters, Nichole Pfeiffer and her fiance, Chad Versilus, both of Coralville, Iowa, and Renee Pfeiffer of Moline; one brother, Robert Thompson of Carbon Cliff; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Thompson's body was donated to medical science and a memorial service will be on Saturday, June 14, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Tampico United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ralph I. Can, pastor, officiating. A time of sharing will be on Saturday atTampico United Methodist Church from 10-11 am. Burial of his ashes will be at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. A memorial has been established in his memory to Tampico United Methodist Church and Tampico Lions Club. Arrangements were completed by Garland Funeral Home,
Daily Gazette June 10, 2003

CHESTER M. THORMAHLEN , 80, of Prophets Riverview Good Samaritian Center, Prophetstown, died Monday April 15 2002 at the center. He and his wife farmed in the Prophetstown community for many years. Mr. Thormahlen was born Sep 4 1921 in Lyndon the son of Henry and Helena (Meyer) Thormahlen. He was a graduate of Lyndon High School. He married Vernabel Redshaw on Sep 17 1944 in Prophetstown. She died in 2000. He was a member of United Methodist Church Prophetstown, and had served in various offices of the church. Survivors include two daughters, Connie (Orval) Johnson and Vicky (Larry) DeNeve, both of Prophetstown; a son David (Debra) Thormahlen of Prophetstown; two sisters, Lorene Wiersema of Port Byron adn Henrietta Hanson of DeWitt Iowa, five grandchildren; and three great-granchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred. Funeral at Prophetstown United Methodist Church. Burial at Riverside Cemetery Prophetstown. Gibson and Son Funeral Home.
Daily Gazette April 17, 2002

KENNETH THROWER Sr. , 60, of Sterling died Friday, May 23, 2003, after a sudden illness. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling. in the furnace department for 31 years. Mr. Thrower was born July 10, 1942, in Houston County, Minn., the son of Truman and Lenore (Paulson) Thrower. He served in the military during the Vietnam War. He married Sandra (Zigler) Moore on Aug. 2, 1989, in Las Vegas. He was a member of Rock Falls Eagles Club and Sterling Moose. He and his wife enjoyed camping and riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his wife: a daughter, Sherrie Willis of Rock Falls: a son, Kenneth (Dawn) Thrower Jr. of Rock Falls: two step- daughters, Sandy White and Tonya Moore, both of Sterling: two step-sons, Phillip Moore of Rock Falls and Thomas Moore of Sterling: two brothers, Gary (Debbie) Thrower and Richard Thrower, both of LaCrosse, Wis.: a sister, Sharon Thrower of LaCrosse, Wis.: eight grandchildren: and two great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew. Private family graveside service is Tuesday at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., with an Eagles rites service at 7 p.m., Monday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. A gathering of friends and family is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rock Falls Eagles Club.
Daily Gazette May 25, 2003

EDWARD E. TIESMAN , 93, of Fulton, died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, Iowa. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Bosma-Renkes, Fulton. Burial is in Fulton Township Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. He was born November 12, 1910, to John and Gertrude Tiesman. He married Vivian Groenewold in 1937. She died in 1968. He married Ethel Bronkema in 1971. Surviving are his wife; son, Allen, Fulton; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Johnson, Fulton; brothers, Joe, Morrison, Dave, Clinton.
Quad City Times

ETHEL (BRONKEMA) TIESMAN , 95, of the Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, IA, formerly of Fulton, IL died Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at the Alverno. Ethel was born July 25, 1911 in Garden Plain, IL to Peter and Jennie (Muur) Bronkema, Sr. She married Edward E. Tiesman on June 15, 1971 in Fulton, IL. He died April 1, 2004. She was employed by the former E.I. Du Pont Company in Clinton, IA, retiring in 1971. She was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton and the church’s Dorcas Society. Survivors include one stepson, Allen (Karen) Tiesman of Fulton, IL; three step grandchildren, Dan (Jean) Tiesman; Mike (Karen) Tiesman, and Scott (Jennifer) Tiesman; four step great grandchildren, D.J. Tiesman, Brian Tiesman, Tyler Tiesman, and Mikayla Tiesman; three nieces, Judy Shepherd of Malvern, PA, Diane Hamilton of Kalamazoo, MI, and Ellen Bronkema of Naperville, IL; one nephew, James Bronkema, and one great niece, Sara Paige Shepherd. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; one sister, Annie; and three brothers, Roy, John, and Peter Bronkema. Burial at Fulton Township Cemetery

JANICE (STUART) TIESMAN , 64, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Jan was born on April 25, 1943, in Morrison, IL to James K. and Ida May (Boelkins) Stuart. She was educated in the Morrison schools, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1961. She married Loren D. Tiesman on February 19, 1965. He died February 16, 2004. Jan and her late husband owned and operated Tiesman Excavating in Morrison for 27 years. She was also employed as a secretary at the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison and was active in the Mondy Night Ladies Bowling League for over 25 years. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Julie (Mrs. Brett) Nicklaus of Dixon, IL; two sons, Kurt (Kerry Klee) Tiesman of Jackson, MI and Brian (Dawn) Tiesman of Morrison, IL; eight grandchildren, Seth (Amy) Nicklaus, Devon and Holly Nicklaus, Addison Tiesman; her mother, Mrs. Ida May Stuart of Morrison; one brother, Thermon (Sara) Stuart of Fulton, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren; her father, James K. Stuart.

JOSEPH TIESMAN , 85, of 501 Jenkran Morrison, died Tuesday March 8, 2005. at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton. Iowa. He was employed by Drives Inc., Fulton. retiring in 1982. Mr. Tiesmam was born Jan. 13, 1920, in Fulton, the son of John and Gertrude (Norman) Tiesman. He married Jeanette W. Vos on April 2, 1947, in Morrison. She died March 9, 1963. He then married Irma J. Tegeler on Dec. 4, 1964 in Morrison. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mary (Stan) Buckwalter of Morrison; three sons, Craig (Cindy) Tiesman of Middleburg, Fla., Jeffrey (Shelley) Tiesman of Morrison and Steven (Elisabeth) Tegeler of Rock Falls; a sister, Edna Johnson of Fulton; his twin brother, David Tiesman of Clinton. Iowa; nine grandchildren; and seven great­grandchildren. He was preceded in death. by seven brothers, Ben, Henry, Hie, Albert, Claus, Mitchell and Edward Tiesman. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday at e Morrison Chapel of the Bosma­Renkes Funeral Home with the Rev. Jon W. Nienhuis, pastor of Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison officiat­ing. Burial is at Grove Hill Cemetery.

LOREN D. TIESMAN , 60, of Morrison, died Monday at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, preceded by a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service at the church. The Rev. Calvin J. Rynbrandt, pastor of the Ebenezer Reformed Church, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. He was born Aug. 17, 1943, in Morrison to Henry C. and Etta Norman Tiesman. He married Janice E. Stuart on Feb. 19, 1965, in Morrison. He was educated in the Fulton (Ill.) grade schools and was a 1961 graduate of Fulton High School. He also attended Heavy Equipment Operators School. He was first employed with Quality Ready Mix in Fulton and Morrison. He then owned and operated Tiesman Excavating, Inc. from 1975 until the present. He was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church where he served as a deacon for several terms. He was a member of the 700 Club. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Julie (Brett) Nicklaus of Dixon, Ill.; two sons, Kurt Tiesman of Jackson, Mich., and Brian (Dawn) Tiesman of Morrison; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Harlan W. (Genevieve) Tiesman of Fulton and Kenneth (Judy) Tiesman of Fulton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Reformed Church and the American Heart Association.
Clinton Herald 18 February 2004

GLADYS (LLOYD) TODHUNTER , 88, of Sterling died Monday Nov. 1, 2004 at CGH Medical Center. Mrs. Todhunter was born Jan. 28, 1916 in Caddo, Col., the daughter of George and Bertha (Lee) Lloyd. She married Leo Todhunter who died Sept. 14, 1973. She was a member of First Open Bible Church, Rock Falls, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She enjoyed crocheting/ knitting and arts and crafts. Survivors include two daughters, Connie Moore of Monroe Wis., and Patty Meade of Van Nuys CA; a daughter-in-law, Dori Todhunter of Nelson; a son-in-law, Don Baker of Nelson; a brother George (Lilly) Lloyd of Rock Falls; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren and 3 GG Grandchildren. She was preceded by a son, Danny and a daughter Norma Baker. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Open Bible Church with Rev. Les Funderberg officiating, burial is in Oak Knoll Memorial Park.
The Sterling Gazette, contributed by Jan Robby

CLAUDIA (HOOK) TOMLINSON , 93, Morrison, died Friday at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, preceded at 10:15 a.m. by a family prayer service. Dr. Calvin J. Rynbrandt, pastor of the Ebenezer Reformed Church, will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Morrison chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Dalton, Matthew Millerschone, Brian, Douglas and Tracy Van Oosten, Jeffrey Decker and Lisa Tomlinson. She was born Feb. 5, 1910, in Morrison to Ralph and Anna (Vogel) Hook. On Jan. 22, 1944, she married Leon E. Tomlinson Jr. in Oak Park, Ill. He died Dec. 26, 1987. She was educated in rural Whiteside County schools. She, along with her husband, owned and operated the former Tomlinson Funeral Home in Morrison. She was a member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church, was a member of the church's Ladies Aid, Philathea and Lydia societies. She was also a member of the Morrison American Legion and the VFW Ladies auxiliaries, the Morrison Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. She served as an election judge for Mount Pleasant Township. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Linda (Gordon) Millerschone of Morrison and Mrs. Nancy (Dan) Van Oosten of Aurora, Ill.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother-in-law, George Tomlinson of Morrison. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, a son, three brothers and four sisters. Memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Reformed Church and Resthave Nursing Home, both of Morrison.
Clinton Herald October 24, 2003

GEORGE V. TOMLINSON , 80, of the Pleasant View Nursing Home, died Wednesday at the nursing home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. James A. Camp will be officiating. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. He was born June 17, 1923, in Illinois to Leon E. Tomlinson Sr. and Amy Vickers Tomlinson. He married Mary "Macy" Barnum on April 24, 1984. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. He was employed with the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling, Ill., for 45 years as a lab technician. Survivors include two nieces; and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, one brother, one niece and one nephew. Memorials may be made to the Morrison Little League Baseball Program.
Clinton Herald 06 February 2004

ARDIS MARIE (HOLBROOK) & LYLE L. TOMPKINS - 69, of 409 third Ave, Rock Falls, was killed in an auto accident on Freeport Road and Pilgrim Road Monday evening. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Rev. Dennis L. Heaney, pastor of the Rock Falls Immanuel Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Rock Falls. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Ladies of the Moose service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday. A memorial has been establlished in her memory. She was born on Aug. 19, 1920 in Lanark, the daughter of Charles and Sybil Katherine Witmer Holbrook. She married Lyle L. Tompkins on Dec. 31, 1941 in Lanark. He was born Nov. 21 1921 in Sterling, the son of Levi and Alma Johnson Tompkins. He was killed in the same accident. She was a self-employed tax preparer prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Sterling Moose Lodge. She is survived by three sons, Gary L. (Jean) Tompkins of Arlington, Texas; Kevin L. (Patricia) Tompkins of Sterling, and Keith A. (Tammy) Tompkins of Rock Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Weldon (Camilla) Otten of Aledo and Mrs. Robert (Linda) Rohde of Rock Falls; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Holbrook of Lanark; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one great grandson and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 17, 1989 - Tuesday, pg A2

DOLLY (HOLCOMB) TOMPKINS - The remains of Mrs. Dollie Tompkins an esteemed resident of Rock Falls were laid at rest Tuesday afternoon in the Rock Falls cemetery beside those of her dearly beloved husband, following funeral services at 2:30 o'clock in the late home, 607 East Sixth street, Rock Falls. Rev. J.F. Lobaugh, pastor of the Trinity Evangelical church officiated. There were many beautiful floral tributes on the casket of the deceased. During the service Mrs. W.H. Lea and Mrs. W.J. Harshman sang two impressive hymns, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. H.T. Harshman. A very fitting and comforting sermon was preached by the minister, which helped to lessen the burden of the bereaved ones. Dollie M. Holcomb was born October 9, 1869, at Amboy, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Holcomb. She was united in marriage to Martin Tompkins November 4, 1885. To this union eight children were born, four daughters and four sons. Her husband and three children preceded her in death. The children were Laura, Leon and Levi. In her youth Mrs. Tompkins confessed to the Christian faith and was baptised in the Congregational church of Amboy. She moved to Rock Falls 31 years ago and resided there until her death. During her lifetime Mrs. Tompkins was called to many sick beds and always lent a hand to those who were in need. The children left to mourn their mother are; Mrs. Charles Gruetzmacher of Sterling, Mrs. John Signor, Mrs. Francis Gould and Lawrence and Leonard Tompkins of Rock Falls. She also leaves the following grandchildren; LeEtta and Lucille Tompkins of Sterling, Howard Signor, Lillie, Lenora, Loretta and LaVonne Tompkins, Donald and Willard Gould and little Ellis Tompkins of Rock Falls, also two sisters, Mrs. John Langford of this city and Mrs. Frank Hanrahan of Amboy, besides a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Mrs Tompkins was loved by many friends in the community who extend their sympathy to the grieved relatives. "Gone but not forgotten. Junst another star in heaven which will forever shine".

GENEVA N. (SNOW) TOMPKINS - 74, of 602 E. 6th St., Rock Falls, died Wednesday afternoon (7 Jan 1987) in Community General Hospital in Sterling following a long illness. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Rev. David L. Beebe, pastor of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. Visitation is Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in her memory. Mrs. Tompkins was born June 9, 1912 in Hillsboro, the daughter of William M. and Mary Ella (Louis) Snow. She was united in marriage to Jacob Knapp on June 15, 1928. He preceded her in death. She was then united in marriage to Albert Tompkins on Aug. 15, 1957. He preceded her in death on May 3, 1982. She had worked in the laundry department at the Lee County Nursing Home for 10 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Rock Falls and the Sterling Moose Lodge. She is survived by one son, Robert L. Knapp of Rock Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Frances) Quimby and Mrs. LaVerne (Beverly) Thompson, both of Rock Falls; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one brother, Eugene H. Snow of Rock Falls; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Hornbeck of Walnut; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands and two sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette January 8, 1987 - Thursday, pg A2, col. 1

JENNIE (HOLCOMB) TOMPKINS , of 704 Ave. D, Rock Falls, passed away Thursday morning (8 September 1960) at Community General Hospital after a short illness. Jennie E. Tompkins was born Oct. 21, 1886, on a farm in Lee County, the daughter of Charles and Julia Holcomb. She was a member of the Rock Falls Congregational Church, The Rock Falls Womans Club, Womens Relief Corps Auxiliary of the the Sterling Moose Lodge 726. She was united in marriage to Roy Tompkins, Dec. 20, 1905 at Morrison. The couple lived their entire married life in Rock Fals wthin one block of the family home. She is survived by her husband; two daughter, Mrs. M.R. (Ruth) Kimmel and Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Charleston, both of Rock Falls; two sons, Leroy F. of Rock Falls and Floyd C., of Joliet; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Riley of Rock Falls; 18 grandchildren and nine great grand-children. She was preced in death by her parents; two sons, Paul and Albert and one daughter, Darlene; one brother, Fred Holcomb. Servies will be Saturday 2 p.m. at the Wheelock Funeral Home with Rev. Harry E. Shiffer, pastor emeritus of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls officiating, with burial in the Od Fellows Cemetery, Rock Falls.
Contributed by Sheila Smith

LYLE L. & ARDIS MARIE (HOLBROOK) TOMPKINS - 69, of 409 third Ave, Rock Falls, was killed in an auto accident on Freeport Road and Pilgrim Road Monday evening. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Rev. Dennis L. Heaney, pastor of the Rock Falls Immanuel Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Rock Falls. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Ladies of the Moose service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday. A memorial has been establlished in her memory. She was born on Aug. 19, 1920 in Lanark, the daughter of Charles and Sybil Katherine Witmer Holbrook. She married Lyle L. Tompkins on Dec. 31, 1941 in Lanark. He was born Nov. 21 1921 in Sterling, the son of Levi and Alma Johnson Tompkins. He was killed in the same accident. She was a self-employed tax preparer prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Sterling Moose Lodge. She is survived by three sons, Gary L. (Jean) Tompkins of Arlington, Texas; Kevin L. (Patricia) Tompkins of Sterling, and Keith A. (Tammy) Tompkins of Rock Falls; two daughters, Mrs. Weldon (Camilla) Otten of Aledo and Mrs. Robert (Linda) Rohde of Rock Falls; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Holbrook of Lanark; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one great grandson and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 17, 1989 - Tuesday, pg A2

MARTIN TOMPKINS , in the presence of his wife (Dolly Holcomb) and son, Martin Tompkins of this city dropped dead upon the sidewalk on his way home from a birthday celebration at the home of his brother. Mr. Tompkins had been in his usual health and had apparently enjoyed the family gathering yesterday at the home of his brotherin the east part of town. At six o'clock he left with his wife and son Lawrence, and had got part way home when he suddenly succumbed to an attack of heart failure, dropping dead upon the walk without warning. Mr. Tompkins was a teamster in the employ of Smith & Grater. He was about 50 years and leaves his widow and five children. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. E.W. Murray at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Congregational Church.

OLIVE (BAKER) TOMPKINS , , 90, 616 East Sixth Street, one of Rock Falls oldest residents died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday (26 Jun 1951) in Community General Hospital. The body was removed to the Wheelock Funeral home where services will be observed at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Loyal Wilkinson, pastor of the First Congregational Church, Sterling, assisted by Rev. Harry F. Shiffer, pastor of the Rock Falls Christian Church, will officate. Interment will be in IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls. Mrs. Tompkins was born June 1, 1861 in Harlan, Ia., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Baker. She was a member of the Rock Falls Congregational Church and belonged to the Women's Relief Corps. Surviving are five sons, William, Roy, Glen and Lester, all of Rock Falls, and Earl of Sterling; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl McNinch of Rock Falls; 29 grandchildren and 56 great grandchildren. Precedeing her in death were her parents, her husband, R. L. Tompkins, who died in 1919; one son, George of Rock Falls; one daughter Effie Smith of Oregon; three brothers and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois June 26, 1951 - Tuesday, pg 2

ROY TOMPKINS ,87, 708 Avenue D, Rock Falls, died early Monday morning in Rock Falls Colonial Acres. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Wheelock Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Proctor, pastor of the 1st Congregational Church of Rock Falls, and the Rev. Harry E. Shiffer, Pastor Emeriteus of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF cemetery, Rock Falls. Mr. Tompkins was born Aug. 8, 1882 in Iowa, the son of Rensler and Olive Baker Tomkins. He was united in marriage to Jennie F. Holcomb Dec. 20, 1905 and the couple lived their entire married life until her death on Avenue D in Rock falls. He was yard foreman for Johnston Lumber Co. for 35 years retiring on his 65th birthday. Mr. Tomkins was a life time member of the First Congregational Church of Rock Falls; a life member of the Sterling Moose Lodge, a member of the Mystic Workers of Fidelity Life and the Golden Age Club. On Sep. 8, 1960 he was united in marriage to Lucy R. Barkdoll who preceded him in death on Nov. 4, 1965. In his retired years he had his own greenhouse to which he devoted many hours. He enjoyed children very much and worked with them. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Helen) Charleston, Rock Falls; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Madeline Hastings of portland Oregon; one brother Earl of Sedona AZ; 19 grandchildren and 25 Great Grandchildren.
Contributed by Sheila Smith

JOHN TOMS, born Cattaragus Co., NY on Aug 10, 1819 - died at home in Portland Twp March 17, 1900 age 80 - 7- 7. Wed twice - son Hiram of Iowa City, Iowa again married in MY to Miss Louise Bisby - He and son Hiram elicited in 1861 in 22nd Iowa Vol. - served 2 years - came to Portland after discharge funeral Sandytown schoolhouse - buried at Sand Town - survivors - wife, Laura Bryson of Rock Falls, Frank at home, Ella Elliot who lives in Oregon, Clem Dorathy of Sandytown, Willie died in infancy
Dated: March 24, 1900

BETTY (LEWIS) TOPPERT , 77, Algonquin, Ill., formerly of Prophetstown, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at Sherman Hospital, Elgin, Ill. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Leon United Methodist Church, rural Prophetstown. Burial will follow in the Leon Cemetery. Visitation is 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Betty was born April 2, 1926, in Rock Falls, Ill., daughter of Lowell and Ethel Mathis Lewis. She graduated in 1944 from Rock Falls High School. Survivors (and spouses) include her husband, Clyde, daughter, Karen Richardson, Elgin; sons, Dana Toppert, Algonquin, and Todd Toppert, Roselle, Ill.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Margie (Harold) Wetzell, Tampico
Quad City Times 26 Jan 2003

CLYDE TOPPERT , 82, of Algonquin, formerly of Prophetstown, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007, at the home of his daughter in Elgin . He was a Kane County deputy sheriff for 23 years, retiring in 1989. Mr. Toppert was born Nov. 15, 1924, in rural Prophetstown, the son of Fred and Effie (Zarr) Toppert. He married Betty Lewis on Aug. 31, 1947, in Rock Falls . She preceded him in death on Jan. 23, 2004. He was a member of Leon United Methodist Church , Prophetstown. Survivors include a daughter, Karen Richardson of Elgin ; two sons, Dana (Christine) Toppert of Algonquin and Todd (Sally) Toppert of Roselle; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a son, Kurtis in infancy; and two brothers, Clarence and Glen. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Leon United Methodist Church , Prophetstown. Burial is at Leon Cemetery , Prophetstown. Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements were completed by Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.
The Dixon Telegraph, Saturday, August 18, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 1-

ERNEST HERMAN TOPPERT , 71, Sterling, passed away suddenly Saturday evening (29 Jun 1968) in his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Leon Methodist Church, Prophetstown, the Rev. Paul Olson officiating, with burial in the Leon Cemetery. Friends may call at the Gardner Chapel, Prophetstown, tonight between 7 and 9. Ernest Toppert was born May 27, 1897 in Buda, the son of Ernest H. and Elizabeth Houch Toppert. He was educated in the Leon schools. He married Darlene Bain of Lyndon on May 18, 1917 in Clinton, Iowa. They moved from Buda to Sterling in 1962. He was a membeer of the Leon Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow, three sons, George of Annawan; Burdette of Hillsdale; Floyd of (.............missing) (.....missing); Mrs. Geraldine Richardson of St. Louis, Mo.; four brothers, William of Tulsa, Okla.; Fred of Lyndon; Earl of Erie; Lloyd of Prophetstown; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Sandrock of Morrison and Mrs. Emma Warner of Monee; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 1, 1968 - Monday, pg 2

ELIZABETH B. TOWNE died after he leg was amputated at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Francena Hough of Red Oak Iowa on August 31, 1890. Mrs. Towne was born state of Maine on March 20, 1812. Age 78y, 5m, 11d when she died. For 33 years a resident of Morrison IL. Member of Baptist Church. Grandson, Mr. Frank Hough and daughter accompanied the body back, services at Baptist church, buried Grove Ill Cemetery beside her husband.

FRANK SEBASTIAN TRITZ , 78, 1408 4th Ave., Sterling, a well known area businessman, died Tuesday morning at Community General Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be Thursday beginning with a prayer service at 10 a.m. at the Grennan Funeral Home followed by the Mass of the Resurrection at 10: 30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sterling. The Rev. Bernie Rapp will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-9 p.m. and the rosary will be read at 7:30 p.m. A memorial has been established in his name. Frank Tritz was born March 3, 1900, at St. Donatus, Iowa. He came to Sterling in 1939 and owned and operated the Tritz Implement Co. until the time of his death. He was a member of the Sterling Elks, was a Fourth Degree member of Knights of Columbus 662, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his widow Genevieve, three daughters, Mrs. Don (JoAnn) Hacker, Sterling; Mrs. John (Marilyn) Macko, Arlington Heights; and Mrs. Carl (Rosemary) Koos, Davenport, Iowa; 12 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three brothers and five sisters.
Contributed by Jerry Thomas from the Sterling Gazette, Sterling, IL, October, 1978

GENEVIEVE (McCUE) TRITZ , 77, formerly of 408 4th Ave., died Friday in Sterling Care Center after a short illness. She was a charter member of the Ladies of the Elks, Sterling Lodge 1218. Survivors include a brother, Leo McCue, Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mary Thomas, Sterling, and Margaret Ehman, Mesa, Ariz.; three step-daughters, Joann Hacker, Sterling, Marilyn Macko, Arlington Heights, and Rosemary Koos, Davenport, Iowa. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Grennan Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.

Second Notice:Funeral arrangements are complete at the Grennan Funeral Home for Mrs. Frank (Genevieve McCue) Tritz, 77 formerly of 1408 4th Ave., Sterling, who died early this morning at the Sterling Care Center. Services will be held Monday with Prayer Service at 10 a.m. at the Grennan Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. at the St.. Mary's Catholic Church, Sterling with the Rev. David Engbarth officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday evening. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, Altar and Rosary Society and a charter member of the Sterling Ladies Elks. Survivors include one brother, Leo P. McCue, Phoenix, AZ, two sisters Mary F. Thomas of Sterling and Mrs. Margaret Ehman, Mesa, AZ, three step-daughters, Mrs. Don JoAnn Hacker of Sterling, Mrs. John Marilyn Macko, Arlington Heights, IL and Mrs. Carl Rosemary Koos, Davenport.
Contributed by JErry Thomas from the Sterling Gazette, Sterling, IL, June 1, 1979

JESSE C. TROOP : Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Dudley funeral home in Prophetstown for Jesse C. Troop, 85, father of Mrs. Hazel Lundstrom of Oregon. He passed away in the Sterling hospital Friday morning after a long illness and burial was made in the Sterling cemetery. He was born in Lancaster county Pa., Sept. 3 1859 and came to Illinois as a young man, residing in Oregon, Rockford and Sterling. He was married to Ida Shaw Lathe who preceded him in death seven years ago. A son Donald and a daughter Estelle are also deceased. Besides Mrs. Lundstrom is another daughter Mrs. Betty Bailey of Chicago.
Dixon Evening Telegraph December 12, 1944

HARRY A. TRUDO :
A former Sterling barber, 55 year old, Harry A. Trudo, Wauconda, was killed in a one-car crash Monday night on Alt. 30, five miles east of Sterling. Trudo's eastbound car left the road while passing another vehicle and plowed into a ditch, hitting a dirt road spanning the ditch and catapulted to a halt on its top. Trudo, found lying beside the wreckage, was pronounced dead on arrival at Dixon Public Hospital. An inquest has been tentatively scheduled Tuesday evening at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling. Lee County Coroner Robert Preston is to preside. Witnesses told Troopers Robert Popkin and James Cramer that Trudo's car struck the embankment broadside and flew 80 feet as a result of the impact before returning to the ground, where it rolled three times, coming to a stop 264 feet from the point where it left the road. Trudo, formerly ran a barbershop in the 1200 block on East 3rd St., and within the past month moved from Elgin to Wauconda. He was born in Sterling, March 26, 1905, and attended local schools. Trudo is survived by his father, Harry R. Trudo, Sr., 611 E. Third St., Sterling, as well as two children and two step-children. A son Richard, lives in Sterling, and another son, William, lives in a Chicago suburb. Mr. Trudo was married recently and officials had not been able to to contact his wife as of presstime today. MR. Trudo, who worked in several Sterling and Rock Falls barbershops before entering busienss for himself, was a frequent visitor to Sterling. Prior to moving to Elgin, he was in the ... area for about 20 years.

CHARLES "TOBY" TRUITT , 77, of Rock Falls, died Sunday. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a 7:45 p.m. prayer service at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Chaplain Wally Miller of the New Beginnings Care Center in Rock Falls officiating. He was born July 16, 1926, in Sterling, Ill., to Charles and Jenny Whitley Truitt. He married Judy Moorehead on April 17, 1998, in Morrison, Ill. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed for 40 years as a union representative with the GMP Allied Workers Union in Chicago. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Sharon (Vince) Stevenson of Lost Nation, Chriss (Colleen) Dale of Clinton, Mrs. Karen (Larry) Albee of Amboy, Ill., and Denise Griffith of Clinton; six sons, Jimmy (Joyce) Truitt of Pearl City, Ill., Charles Pete Truitt of Morrison, Jody Truitt of Cedar Rapids, Rick Dale of Clinton, Ron (Pam) Dale of Omaha, Neb., and Jack Dale of Rock Falls; one brother, Robert Truitt of Morrison; 24 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one son.
Clinton Herald December 2, 2003

CLAYTON E. TRUMP - Mrs. John H. Woods of Sterling, formerly of Tampico, received word Monday of the death of her stepfather, C.E. Trump of Waverly, N.Y. and left Tuesday to attend the funeral. Burial will be at Chemung, N.Y., where they formerly lived. Mr. Trump was killed in an auto accident but the details are not known. He is survived by his wife, the former Amy Brown of Tampico; two step-daughters, Mrs. Woods of Sterling and Mrs. Dorothy Bovie of Waverly, N.Y, and a son William who is in the army at Harrisburg, Pa.
[NOTE: Clayton E. Trump was born 21 Nov 1880]
Contributed by Georgi DiBartolo - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, Friday, 21 May 1948

ELIZABETH TRYE - In this city, on Wednesday, July 29, 1891, Miss Elizabeth Trye, aged 58 years, 4 months and 15 days. Elizabeth Trye was born at Andover Mass., March 14, 1833. She came with her parents to Illinois in 1846, and resided in Clyde township, this county, until 1878, when she moved to Morrison where she has since resided. She was in usual good health until Monday morning, July 27, when she was stricken with apoplexy from which she died on Wednesday morning following. The funeral services were held on Thursday at the M.E. church of this city of which she was a constant attendant. The Rev. A.M. White officiated. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery.

WILLIAM N. TUCKER: Mr. Tucker had been in failing health for several months but his good constitution and wonderful tenacity on life kept him among the living until 10 o'clock on the morning of April 23, 1912, ages 80 years, five months and seven days, his wife and four surviving children and six grandchildren giving him devoted care and attention until the end came peacefully as stated above. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at 10 o'clock this (friday) morning, Rev. Griffin conduting the services. The members of Capt. Knight Post attending in a body, thus paying the last sad tribute of respect to their beloved comrade. Commitment to earth will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery

The following brief extract from the diary of the late Wm. N. Tucker was handed us by a member of his family for publication, and although it leaves out all his traits of character, such as honesty, strict integrity, loyalty, charity for the faults of others, loving fondness for his family and friends, yet they will go down in history and not soon will this kindly old gentleman be forgotten.

"I was born in Richland County, Ohio, Nov. 16, 1831. My father's name was Hosea Tucker, a Virginian by birth; his father being one of the first settlers. My mother's maiden name was Catharine Garrison, born in the state of New York; my parents were married in Ohio on Nov. 16, 1830, and one year from that date I was born. was raised on a farm and attended school in a log school house until I was 20 years of age. "In the spring of 1850, we changed our location from Ohio to Whitley County, Ind., at that time a new country. September 27, 1858 occured my marriage to Rachel Windell who died in December of the next year. "On the breaking out of the civil war of the Rebellion I enlisted on Aug. 5, 1862 as a musician in Co. B. 74th Inc. Vol. Infantry for the term of three years and served to the close of the war in the army of the Cumberland. I was mustered out at Indianapolis, Ind. on the 9th day of July 1865, and reached home on the 12th, after serving two years, 11 months and seven days. "After arriving home I went to work in a steam saw mill as engineer. In Nove,ber of '68 I located in Whiteside County in Fenton township, became acquainted with Miss Mary J. Montague to whom I was united in marriage on Sept. 1, 1869, and farmed three years in Fenton, four years in Garden plain, nine years in Newton. In March of 1881, I with my family located in Albany which has since been our home. "Five children were given to us, namely: Harvey N., Henry S., Etha B., George M. and Hattie E. "With my wife I united with the U.B. Church at Fenton in April of 1869."
Contributed by Cynde Greer

WILMA L. (DYKHUIZEN) TUCKER , 78 of 12302 Diamond Road, Fulton died Monday, July 14, 2003, at her home. Mrs. Tucker was born May 4, 1925, in Fulton, the daughter of William and Lena (VanWieren) Dykhuizen. She attended Morrison High School. She married Robert S. Bob" Tucker on Aug. 18, 1942, in Erie. She was a 50 year member of Garden Plain Presbyterian Church where she served as an elder and Sunday school teacher. She was a member of United Presbyterian Women Clinton Christian Women's Club, Harbor Crest Nursing Home Ladies Auxiliary, Fulton Food Pantry and Whiteside County Home Extension and was a founding member of The Township Heritage Society. She served as president and vice president of Minta Cemetery Board and as a World Vision foster parent. Survivors include her husband two daughters, Linda (John) Port Morrison and Laurie (Mark) Spain of Winnebago; five sons, Robert (Jeanie) Tucker of Luck, Wis., Jamew (Darlene) Tucker of Albany and Edward Tucker. Charles (Elizabeth) Tucker and John (Mary) Tucker, all of Fulton; two sisters, Ruth Westendorf of Morrison and Dorothy Mae Conklin of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, two brothers, John (Alberta) Dykhuizen of Milledgeville and Edward Dykhuizen of Como; 20 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, William Tucker; a sister, Marian Nice; three brothers, Alvin "Bud" Dykhuizen, George Dykhuizen and William Dykhuizer in infancy; and a granddaughter. Family prayer service is at 10 am. Saturday at Ebenezer Reformec Church, Morrison, followed by the funeral at 10:30 am., with Dr Calvin J. Rynbrandt, pastor, officiating. Burial is at Minta Cemetery rural Fulton. Visitation is from 2-~ and 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Mornisor Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Memorials have been established to the American Bible Society and Mercy Hospice, Clinton, Iowa.
July 16, 2003 - Daily Gazette

WILLIAM TYNE :The funeral services over the remains of the venerable William Tyne were held at 12:30 o’clock today at St. Mary’s Church in Sterling. The funeral cortege left his late home at 11 o’clock and the procession of carriages was one of the longest that ever passed through this city. The services at the church were conducted by Rev. Father J.J. Bennett and they were of a very impressive nature. There were numerous beautiful floral offerings. The body of the good old man who had lived almost a century was laid away in its last mortal home in Calvary Cemetery, and now beneath that little mound that marks the resting place of a mortal body there is a history. There lies the body which in life was remarkable, a body that had passed through a period of the worlds greatest history, that began and ended with the Nineteenth Century. In life he was ever faithful and at the end of his time he heard and answered the last supreme call. The body was carried to its last resting place by old friends of the deceased, as follows: Thomas Conboy, Patrick Ward, Arthur McGinn, John McGrath, Thomas Burke and William Tahan.
Contributed by Mary Vickers

WILLIAM L. TYNE , 60, of Urbandale, Iowa, formerly of Sterling, died Sunday, June 1,2003. He was a teacher and a principal at several schools throughout Iowa, retiring as superintendent of schools in Woodbine, Iowa. Dr. Tyne was born in Sterling. He was a professional skier at Cypress Gardens. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Urbandale, Kiwanis in Woodbine and Storm Lake, Iowa, and Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity. He served as a past president of School Administrators of Iowa and was a member of Walt Whitman Society. He enjoyed woodworking and painting. Survivors include his wife, Janet Tyne; a daughter, Charis (Dan) Paulson of Clive, Iowa; a son, Kenneth Tyne of Omaha, Neb.; his mother, Virginia Overholser of Sterling; five brothers, Tom (Saradelle) of Friendship, Wis., Bob (Sue) of Rockford, Dick(Cindy) of Milledgeville, Terry (Kris) of Rock Falls and Steve (Jodi) Tyne of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Donna (Mike) Otto of Iowa City, Iowa; five grandchildren; 20 nieces and nephews; and 12 great- nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by hisfather, Harold Tyne; his stepfather, Ken Overholser; a brother, David Tyne; and a nephew. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Thursday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Urbandale, Iowa. Visitation is after 3 p.m., with the family present from 6-8 pin., Wednesday at Westover Funeral Home, Des Moines, Iowa. Memorials have been established to the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association and Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Urbandale Iowa
Daily Gazette June 3, 2003

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