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Whiteside County Illinois
CARL TACKETT
63, 3500 South River Road, Sioux City, Iowa, a former Sterling resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1985 following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Nelson-Bergey Morningside Chapel, Pastor Carl L. Hartman, pastor of Seventh Day Adventist church, officiated. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Tackett was born Oct. 31, 1921 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was united in marriage to Marjorie M. Arfman on May 1, 1943 in South Sioux City, Nebraska. He was reared in Piketon, Ohio and served in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed at the Sioux City Airbase and served in the European Theater of operations. He served during World War II from August 1942 to October, 1946.
The couple lived in Sterling from 1964 until returning to Sioux City in 1973. He was employed by Armour and Company for 32 years before retiring in 1979. He was a member of Local 1142 United Foods and Commercial Workers International and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was also a member of Monahan Post 64 of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, three sons, Douglas, Sterling; Ronald and Roger, both of Rockford; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sharon) Anderson, Sioux City, Iowa and Mrs. Arturo (Carla Rae) Valdivia, Sterling; two brothers, Eugene, Rock Falls, and Raymond, Piketon, Ohio; two sisters, Eileen Mustard, Louisville .......(can't read)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois Spetember 3, 1985 - Tuesday, pg A4
DUELLA (COVELL) TATE
- Prophetstown, died Saturday (Oct 27, 1984) evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lyle Frank, rural Tampico. Private services were held on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Gardner Chapel, Prophetstown, with the Rev. Bruce Janes, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Duella Tate was born in Henry County, the daughter of Roy and Matilda Houch Covell and educated in Hooppole Schools. She was united in marriage to Harry Tate of Mt. Vernon. They lived in Hooppole a few years prior to moving to Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death in 1977. She had resided in Prophetstown the past two years. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Dean (Evelyn) Sibbel, Sterling, and Mrs. Lyle (Helen) Frank, Tampico; one brother, Harold Covell, Morrison. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, one son and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 29, 1984 - Monday, pg A4
ANDREW G. TEMPLE
, 82, 1921 Forrest St., Fulton, died today at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral home. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Fulton Community Christian Schools or the First Christian Reformed Church. He was born Aug. 31, 1906 in Ustick Township, the son of George and Jennie Prins Temple. Mr. Temple was employed by Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 30 years in the store department, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, and the First Christian Reformed Church of Fulton. He is survived by one sister, Marie Temple, of Fulton, and one brother, Dave Temple of Fulton. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 3, 1989 - pg A2
LOUIS L. TEMPLE
, 90, retired farmer, passed away at Resthave Home, Morrison, Wednesday morning (17 December 1969) at 5:40 a.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Emmanual Reformed Church. A 1:45 prayer service will precede the service. The Rev. LeRoy Koopman will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison.
He was born Jan. 8, 1879, in Fulton, the son of Louis and Grace Hoek Temple. He attended schools in Fulton. He married Alice DeGroot Dec. 7, 1899 in Fulton. They farmed in the Garden Plain area for nine years, then in Union Grove Township until their retirement in 1942, at which time they moved to Morrison.
He was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church.
Survivors include two sons, Peter, Sacramento, Calif.; Loyal, Morrison; one daughter, Mrs. Louis ( Jenny) Buikema, Morrison; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his wife, parents, one daughter in infancy, four brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call at the Reynolds Funeral Home, Morrison, after 3 p.m. Friday. A memorial has been established.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 18, 1969 - Thursday,
CORNELIUS E. TENBOER
, 76, of 910 14th Ave., Fulton, died Friday morning in Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma Funeral Home with the Rev. Rodger Dalman, pastor of the First Reformed Church of Fulton, officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-5 p.m and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mr. Ten Boer was born Dec. 20,1905 in Morrison, the son of Jacob Ten Boer and Jennie Vogel. He was united in marriage to Margaret Voss on July 22, 1933 in Morrison. She preceded him in death on April 27, 1969. He was a member of the First Reformed Church of Fulton and was a deacon of the church. He was employed by Whiteside Farm Services in Morrison, retiring 11 years ago.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Jane) Brondyke of F:ulton; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William (Harriet) Ottens and Mrs. Josephine Smith, both of Morrison; one brother, James Ten Boer of Moline and two step-brothers, Jay Poel of Freemont, Michigan and Herman Poel of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother and wife
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, April 9, 1982 - Friday pg A6
MARGUERITTE TERRY
, 77, 1105 Central Ave., Highland Park, formerly of Erie died Monday in a hospital in Highaldn Park.
Cremation was held and burial will be in Erie Cemetery at a later date.
Terry was born on Nov. 24, 1905 in Erie, the daughter of Ralph and Harriet Bahevell Terry. She had been employed at Walgrens for 40 years.
She is survived by a sister, Lenora Terry of Highland Park.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 11, 1983 - Tuesday, pg A4
MARY AGNES (PURCELL) THACKABERRY
- The body of Mrs. Mary Agnes Thackaberry arrived at the Dudley funeral chapel in Prophetstown, Wednesday morning, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Sioux Falls. Committal services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Pleasant Ridge cemetery, west of Prophetstown. Rev. Father A. M. Weitekamp of St. Catherine's Catholic church officiated. The pallbearers were Mark Langdon and Frank Graham of Sterling; Frank Thackaberry of Thomas; and Louis Zschiesche, F. P. Dudley and Glenn Graham of Prophetstown. Mary Agnes Purcell Booth Thackaberry was born April 5, 1857, at Annawan, Illinois. Her parents were Nicholas and Johanna Gleason Purcell. She was married to Edwin Booth March 3, 1878, who died August 6, 1888. She was then married to Alec Thackaberry, who died October 13, 1935. She is survived by one son, Wayne Thackaberry of New York city; one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Donahue of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; one step-son, E. A. Thackaberry of Los Angeles, California; a sister, Mrs. Alice Berger of Lincoln, Nebraska, and eleven grandchildren. One step-son preceded her in death. The deceased was a resident of Thomas for a number of years. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Addie Dillon of Prophetstown. Relatives from a distance who attended burial services here, were Mrs. Katherine Donahue and daughters, Misses Mildred and Helen Donahue of Sioux Falls, Mrs. Alice Berger of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Wayne Thackaberry of New York.
JUDITH (GOFF) THIELBAR
, 64, of Sterling, was united with the Lord, Saturday, October 29, 2005 at her home after a short illness. Mrs. Thielbar was born April 30, 1941 in Sterling, the daughter of Richard and Dora (Dickey) Goff. She married Wayne L. Thielbar on January 10, 1961. She recently retired from Wal-Mart Supercenter and worked for General Electric for fifteen years. She loved her family dearly.
Survivors include her husband of forty-five years, Wayne Thielbar; two children, Lisa (Barton) Hobbs of Brownsville, TX and Laurie (James) Alumbaugh of Sterling; eight grandchildren, Jessica Alumbaugh, Daniel Hobbs, David Alumbaugh, Gregory Hobbs, Sally Alumbaugh, Jennifer Hobbs, Ashley Hobbs, Kristen Alumbaugh; one great-grandson, Anthony; her mother, Dora Goff of Rock Falls; three sisters, Jerie (Kenny) Tadlock of Rock Falls, Jeanne (Ron) Jamason of Rochelle, Jody (Bob) Knapp of Sterling; two brothers Lonny Goff of Brownsville, TX and Lane (Betty) Goff of Harmon; fifteen nieces and nephews; and two great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Jr. and her father, Richard Goff. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Harvest Time Bible Church, with Dalmus Meeks, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.
MILDRED (LEE) THOME
, 85, of W. 13th St. Rock Falls died Jan. 12, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. She was a cook at Tampico Grade School for 20 years. Mrs. Thome was born Nov. 9, 1919 in Tampico the daughter of Herbert and Sadie (Renner) Lee. She married Lawrence L. Thome on April 28, 1938 in Iowa. She was a member of Tampico United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; a son Larry, a daughter Jerria, a sister Geraldine Braggo, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial at Tampico Memorial Gardens.
HARRIET (HUBBARD) TILLSON
96, formerly housemother of Chi Omega sorority at the University of Missouri for 10 years, died Tuesday (February 10, 1959 sic) in Silver Springs, Md. At the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ross J. Silkett She became chaperone at the Chi Omega house in 1926 when it was located on Hitt street and watched the progress of building the “new home” on Burnham place. Always interested in the welfare of “her girls”, she remained here until 1936. Mrs. Tillson was born in Sterling, Ill., on January 4, 1863. She was the former Miss Harriet Hubbard, a daughter of Mary and Ferdinand Hubbard. On December 21, 1898, she was married and moved with her husband to Rockford, Ill., where they resided for 20 years. Both were active in the Rockford Second Congregational church. Besides Mrs. Silkett, survivors included three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be Monday in Forest View abbey at Rockford.
CAROLINE (WELLS) TOBEY
Mrs. Caroline E. Tobey, 70 years of age, formerly a resident of Sterling, died at the home of her son, Ernest Tobey in Rock Island last evening. The remains will be brought to Como for burial Thursday [11/06/1913]. Mrs. Tobey was an aunt of Mrs. Frank Briggs. (The Sterling Daily Standard, November 4, 1913, page 5, column 4)
The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Caroline Tobey have not been made and it is possible that the funeral will not occur until Friday [11/07/1913] or Saturday, the family waiting the arrival of her son, Marshal Tobey of Ft. Benton, Mont. Miss Carrie E. Wells was born on May 26, 1840 in Round Grove, and later resided for many years in Como. She was married to Charles Tobey on May 20, 1870, Mr. Tobey passing away on Jan. 1, 1899, and the following year, Mrs. Tobey moved to this city where she resided until a year ago, when she went to Rock Island and resided with her son, C. E. Tobey, 2200 Seventeenth street, where she died Monday [11/03/1913] evening at 8:15 o’clock, death being due to a complication of diseases, produced by old age. She is survived by two sons, C. E. Tobey of Rock Island, Marshal W. Tobey of Ft. Benton, Mont., and Mrs. Frank Jones of Rock Island. Seventy-two years of her life were spent in Whiteside county, Her friends are legion and sympathy is extended to the grief stricken relatives. (The Sterling Evening Gazette, November 5, 1913, page 1, column 7)
Nov. 11.—Mrs. Caroline E. Tobey died at the home of her son, C. Ernest Tobey in Rock Island, Ill., Nov. 3, 1913, aged seventy-three years, five months and eight days. Her death was due to a general breaking down, brought on by continued ill health. Caroline E. Wells was born at Round Grove, Ill., May 26, 1840. She was married to Charles Tobey at Como, Ill., March 10, 1870. To this union three children were born: Marshall W. of Ft. Benton, Mont., Mrs. Frank Jones and C. Ernest, both of Rock Island, Ill. With her husband, the deceased moved to near Corning, Iowa, in 1877, where the family resided until 1896, when they returned to Round Grove, where they resided until the death of the husband and father in 1900, since which time she has resided at her home 508 Eighth avenue, Sterling, Ill., until the past year which has been passed at the homes of her children in Rock Island. The remains arrived here Saturday [11/08/1913] and were taken to the home of Mrs. S. E. Chiverton, where the funeral was held at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. W. T. Butcher of Prophetstown preaching an able funeral discourse. Mrs. W. F. Millikan, Mrs. F. A. Bell, P. C. Riley and F. A. Bell sang “Sun of My Soul” and “I Will Meet You in the Morning”. The numerous floral offerings were very beautiful. The pall bearers were four nephews of the deceased: Clark, Frank, Fred and Ted McDearmon, also Elmer and Ralph Allen. The remains were laid away in the family lot in the Lyndon cemetery. Among those who came to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tobey, Mrs. F. Jones of Rock Island, Marshall Tobey of Ft. Benton, Mont., Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDearmon of Como, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Besse of Portland, Mr. and Mrs.R. W. Besse, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKenzie and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Briggs, of Sterling.
Ernest Tobey came to this place from Rock Island Friday to arrange for the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Caroline E. Tobey. Mrs. S. C Chiverton spent several days in Rock Island assisting in the care of Mrs. Tobey during her last illness.
Caroline E. Wells was born in Round Grove, Ill., May 6, 1840. She was married to Charles Tobey at Como March 10, 1870. Three children were born to them: Marshall W., Fort Benton , Mont., Mrs. Frank Jones and C. Ernest both of Rock Island. With her husband the deceased moved to Corning, Ia., in 1877 where they resided until 1896 when they returned to Round Grove where they made their home until the death of the husband and father in 1900. Since his death the deceased has resided at her home 508 Eighth avenue, Sterling, until the past year which she has spent at the homes of her children in Rock Island. Mrs. Caroline E. Tobey died at the home of her son, C. Ernest Tobey in Rock Island, Nov. 3, 1913 at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 8 days. The funeral was held at 2;30 o’clock on Saturday [11/08/1913] at the home of Mrs. S. I. Chiverton. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. T. Butcher of Prophetstown. Mrs. W. F. Millikan, Mrs. F. A. Bell, P. C. Riley and F. A. Bell sang “Sun of My Soul:” and “I Will Meet You in the Morning.” The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Four nephews of the deceased acted as pall bearers, they were Fred, Clark, Frank and Ted McDearman [sic], and Elmer and Ralph Allen. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Lyndon cemetery. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tobey, Mrs. F. Jones of Rock Island, Marshall Tobey of Fort Benton, Mont., Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDearmon of Como, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Besse of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Besse, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKenzie and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Briggs of Sterling.
A.S. TODD
- As was briefly announced in Wednesday's Standard, A.S. Todd died at 12:10 o'clock Wednesday. The funeral was held at the residence 610 West Third St. Friday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. Theodore Crowl of the First Congregational church officiating, interment was at Riverside.
A.S. Todd was born in Kilawog, Brown county NY April 21, 1843. He came west with his parents and settled on a farm three miels from Sterling where he grew to manhood. He received his education in the schools of this city and finished at the Dixon college. He moved to Sterling in 1873 where he went into the manufacturing business. He was burned out in 1877. He then moved his business to ROck Falls.
He was married to Louise Cooliss of Glenn Falls NY in April 1873. She died in 1874. March 14, 1876 he was again married to Caroline M. Kennedy. She with three children survive him. They are: Mae Todd of Chicago; Henrietta and William of this city. He has two sisters who also survive. They are Ida H. Todd of Chicago and Mrs. E.M. Jennings of Los Angeles CA.
He was stricken with paralysis June 6, 1896 and hs been in feeble health since that time. This obliged him to retire from business. January 28, he was stricken with apopletic stroke since which time he has gradually grown worse. Mr. Todd was known by nearly everyone in Sterling. For years he was amember of the Baptist church, his father in connection with Elder mason being one of the founders. Mr. Todd led the choir of the Baptist church for over twenty years. He then joined the Congregational church and was prominently identified with it for several years. He was a member of the Woodmen and also the Home Forum.
DONALD TORNOW
- Funeral services for Donald Tornow, 21, fatally injured in an auto crash early Saturday (09 Aug 1951) morning will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Tampico Christian church with the Rev. Ellis Beeman officiating.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in charge of the flowers and the military funeral in the Tampico Memorial cemetery.
He was born on Nov. 26, 1930, in Bureau county, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Tornow who live near Yorktown.
Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Delores and Patty, and a brother, George, at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fred Tornow of Tampico; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, Rock Falls, and several aunts and uncles.
ALICE (HUMPHREY) TRACY
- Relatives in the city received news Friday of the death of (Mrs) Charles Tracy, of Eads, Colorado, which occurred Sunday, January 17. Mrs. Tracy will be remembered as Miss Alice Humphrey, formerly of Morrison, a cousin of the Humphrey brothers of the city and vicinity.
SUSAN (HESS) TROUTH
, was born in Lancaster, Pa., November 8, 1858 and passed away in death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar V. Ebersole, 705 East Fourth Street, Sterling, Ill. early Saturday morning April 15, 1933, aged 74 years 5 months and 7 days. She was one of the twelve children, nine boys and three girls of Michael and Mary Eshelman Hess who have been noted in this community for the length of their lives in certain individuals. The oldest of their children was taken by death at the age of forty and one brother died during the famous gold rush in Alaska in 1898, but until Eli's death on September 16, 1920 at the age of 71 years many many years had passed without a death in the family. Zach and Jerry as identical twins at the age of 88 years celebrated their anniversary of their birth on March 16. At the time they were believed to be the oldest surviving twin veterans of the Civil War and their sister, Mrs. Mary Stauffer of Penrose observed her 90th birthday anniversary recently. Susan came west with her parents when she was nine years of age and recieved most of her elementary education in the Jordan township schools. She was united in marriage to Jacob Trouth at the parsonage of the Lutheran Church in Dixon by Rev. Luther L. Lipe, pastor, on January 18, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Trouth for the first two years of their married life lived on a farm in Palmyra township, Lee County when they moved to Dixon, where they lived for thirty years at 116 Noble Ave. To them six children were born, four of whom survive their mother. Roy was a soldier in the World War and died overseas. His body was brought home for burial in the Dixon Cemetery and three months later his sister Lillian, wife of John Freed passed away in death.
The surviving children of Mrs. Trouth are Anna, wife of Oscar V. Ebersole, Sterling, Stella, wife of John Hipple, Dixon, Bessie, wife of John Palmer, Dixon and George Trouth also of Dixon. Mr. Trouth, the father, was taken by death on August 21, 1929, the cause of his death being heart trouble. Besides the three daughters and one son, ten grandchildren survive their grandmother whom they loved dearly. Besides her brothers who are affectionaly known as "Uncle Zach" and "Uncle Jerry" her youngest brother, Theodore lives in Elgin,Ill and her sister, Mary, as Mrs. Mary Stauffer at Penrose. The following brothers preceded her in death, Benjamin Hess, Michael, Eli, Jacob, Ephriam and Emmanuel. Her only other sister, Emma, wife of Henry Mellinger, is dead. Mrs. Trouth was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Dixon and was a good and devout christian woman. She was one of simple tastes and habits and made the Word of God her only unfailing rule of faith and life. She loved flowers and always had a profusion of them in her garden. In her relationship in her home life she was always faithful to the degree of self-sacrifice. Since the death of her son and daughter so close in time in 1918, and her helpmate in 1929, she has not enjoyed good health. Two years ago in July she ceased to keep her home in Dixon, and went to live with her daughter in Sterling. Gradually her stength failed and she passed to the Home Eternal very peacefully. May her soul rest in Jesus in peace.
THEODORE J. TROUTH JR.
met a tragic death in Rock river Sunday night about 8:30 o'clock while attempting to swim to shore from an overturned boat which threw him and his two companions, Robert Flock and Willis Burr into the rough waters. They were attempting to get to a place of safety during the storm, which broke suddenly and with a fury that whipped up white-capped waves five feet high or more. Mr. Trouth, an excellent swimmer shouted to his companions to hand onto the boat, saying he would swim to shore. They called back and forth four or five times and each assured the other that everything was all right. During the vivid flashes of lightning the men on the boat could see Mr. Trouth swimming toward the shore of a nearby island. However, when the full force of the storm struck, the rain fellin such torrents that the noise of the wind and thunder prevented furhter communication. It was with great difficulty that the two men on the boat were able to work their way down stream to the home of W.P. Benson near the Rock River country club, where assistance was secured and a search instituted for Mr. Trouth. His parents moved to Sterling when he wsa but ... years of age. He graduated from Central school and attended Sterling township high school, where he gained considerable fame as an athlete. He attended Carthage college for two years and then took a course in Brown's business college and a year later graduated from the Wersham college of embalming. Mr. Trouth and his father went into the furniture and undertaking business at 319 First Avenue. After a year and a half the elder ? withdrew from the business and R.A. Tuckerman, a brother-in-law of the junior Mr. Trouth entered the business for a period of a year. Mr. Trouth then took full charge and remained in that location for about three years. He remodeled the building at 369 Second avenue and opened one of the largest establishments in northern IL at that place and remained there for a period of 10 years. About two years ago he remodeled the home at 104 West Fourth street into one of the finest and most modern funeral homes in this part of the state. The deceased was a very popular young business man and his friends are legion, not only in this community, but in many other places where he made contacts in business. He was kind and generous and many and unfortunate was given assistance by him. He was a man who made and kept warm friendships. His home and cabin were open to his friends. One of his closest friends best typified him in the statement, "He was a darn good scout." Besides his wife he is survived by his parents....
IDA M. (RICK) TROYE
, 1702 Griswold Ave., Sterling, passed away Friday afternoon at Colonial Acres Rest Home. Born Aug. 7, 1885 in Ustick Township, Illinois, she was the daughter of John and Christina Bristol Rick. Mrs. Troye had resided in this area her entire life and attended the Ustick Township and Morrison schools. She was united in marriage to George Troye, Aug. 23, 1945 at St. Louis Mo. and was employed by Community General Hospital for 17 years and retired in 1962. Was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Sterling. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Robert E. Troye of Sterling, William G. Troye of Reno, Nev., and Dan F. Troye of State Line, Calif.; one brother, George Rick of Morrison; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hiller and Mrs. Rose Gorzney of Morrison and Mrs. Andrew Vandenberg of Midland, Mich. There are 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her paretns and two brothers, John in 1938 and Harry in 1918. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p..m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Melvin Funeral Home, a Christian Scientist reader will conduct services, burial will take place in Grove Hill Cemetery at Morrison.
MARION S. TUNIS
, 54, died Thursday (4 February 1971) unexpectedly at his home of apparent monoxide poisoning, while he was working on a truck in his garage. Services will be held Sunday in the Lyndon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Preston Woods, officiating. Burial will be in Lyndon Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Gardner Funeral Chapel, Prophetstown, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Marion Sanford Tunis was born Nov. 23, 1916 in Chillicothe. He received his education in Chillicothe schools. He had lived in Lyndon since a small boy with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, Sr. Mrs. Johnson is his first cousin. He served in WW II and was stationed in Laredo, Tex., where he met and married Consuelo S. Villarreal, Nov. 23, 1946. He was employed as a truck mechanic with the Collinson Brothers. Survivors include the widow, one son, Clem, Moline; three grandchildren; several cousins. He was preceded by his parents, one half brother and two half sisters
STEVEN MICHAEL TUTTERROW
, 19, 2530 S. Main, Rockford, was fatally injured in an auto accident in Rockford late Friday afternoon (16 January 1976) . Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home with the Rev. David Beebe, pastor of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Steven was born in Sterling on Nov. 7, 1956, the son of Edward and Louise Tompkins Tutterrow. He is survived by his mother, Louise Tutterrow of Rock Falls; three brothers, Eddie of Sterling, Keith of Rockford; and David (Butch) of Lexington, N.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Tony (Phylis) Sullins of Lexington, N.C.; Karen of Rockford; Kathy and Kimmy, both at home in Rock Falls, and his maternal grandfather, Lawrence Tompkins of Rock Falls. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward on Sept. 25, 1972.
Contributed by Melva Taylor from the Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois February 17, 1938 - Thursday
Contributed by Robert Silkett Jr. - Note: the newspaper and date this obituary was run in the paper, is unknown. Based upon the Obituary’s content, specifically the amount of detail concerning Harriet Hubbard Tillson’s level of activity as a sorority housemother, I believe the obit to have come from the Columbia Missouri newspaper, as that is the site of the University of Missouri.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Express, November 11, 1913, page 8, column 2
Contributed by Donald Tornow - Daily Gazette August 11, 1951 - Monday, pg 2 col 4
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Gazette, Sterling, IllinoisJanuary 23, 1926 - Saturday, pg. 7, col. 4
Contributed by Tom Hess
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 24, 1968, Saturday, pg. 2, col. 3
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 5, 1971 - Friday, pg 2
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 17, 1976 - Saturday pg 4
