CARROLL COUNTY ILLINOIS OBITUARIES

Carroll County Obituaries A

HARRY "WAYNE" ABNEY , 89, of Savanna, died Monday at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the New Hope Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wayne Carvell officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. He was born April 14, 1914, in Ashland, Ill., to Edward and Anna Rohn Abney. He married Blanche Reeves on Oct. 26, 1937, in Keokuk. She died in 1994. He worked with CB&Q Railroad and Curtis Woodworking in Clinton where he repaired instruments. He later lived with his son, and daughter-in-law, Gary and Bonnie, for 10 years before moving to the nursing home last year. He was a member of the New Hope Assembly of God Church. Survivors include two sons, Gary (Bonnie) Abney of Thomson, Ill., and Roland (Dana) Abney of San Antonio; a daughter, Barbara Dauphin of Savanna; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the New Hope Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, two grandchildren, a half sister, four half brothers and a son-in-law.
Clinton Herald 10 February 2004

JOHN ACKERMAN an old and respected citizen of Mt. Carroll, blew out his brains with a 32-calibre revolver at his home Monday [05/06/1901] afternoon at 2:20 o’clock. He had been ill for several years and this made him tired of life. He bought a new revolver that morning, saying he wished to shoot rats. When found he was lying on the floor of his bed room, face downward, with a bullet wound in the top of his head. The old man, after purchasing the revolver, took it home and tested it but could not make it work. He took it back to the hardware store saying he had had a chance to shoot a rat but the gun would not work. Squire, the hardware man, showed him that it was at half cock and explained the workings of it. (The Sterling Daily Standard, May 8, 1901, page 8, column 3)
John Ackerman, an old resident of Mt. Carroll, committed suicide Monday by shooting himself with a revolver. He had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. E. Kentner, and had grown despondent by reason of poor health and failing faculties. He went to a hardware store and bought a revolver. Then going to his room he sat down on the bed and placed the muzzle of the pistol in his mouth pulled the trigger and the bullet went through his skull. He was dead when found a few moments later.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Weekly Gazette, May 10, 1901, page 3, column 4

JAMES L. ACREE , 77, of Savanna, died Sunday. Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. The Rev. Robert Bridges of the Calvary Baptist Church, Savanna, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family inurnment of ashes will be in the Sinnissippi Cemetery, Sterling, Ill He was born April 26, 1926, in Sikeston, Mo., to Henry and Velma Sisson Acree. He married Lucille McClintock on Nov. 18, 1949, in Rock Falls, Ill. He graduated from high school in Clover Bend, Ark., and attended college for two years in Arkansas. He served in the United States Army. He then lived most of his life in Illinois. He worked with Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling for 33 years before retiring in 1984. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara (Al) Ray of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Judy (Bob) Petty of Mount Carroll, Ill., and Mrs. Becky (Paul) Thorton of Rock Port, Texas; one son, Jim (Patty) Acree of Savanna; seven grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; one sister, Jessie (Steve) Cuipek of Vallejo, Calif.; three brothers, Ted (Lita) Acree of Vallejo, Tom (Linda) Acree of Dixon, Ill., and Bob Acree of Fairfield, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one great-grandson.
Clinton Herald 10 Februar 2004

BENJAMIN ADAMS - Funeral services for Benjamin Adams, 58, a Milwaukee Road food car inspector were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Law Funeral Home. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Mr. Adams died Monday night (August 6, 1962) in Savanna City Hospital, where he was admitted earlier in the day after suffering a stroke. He was born in Savanna, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Adams, and he married Louise Donnelly, Oct. 27, 1923. Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Louis Pazour, Savanna; two sisters, Mrs. George Asay, Mount Carroll and Mrs. Floyd Colwell, Savanna, and a brother, Richard G. Adams, Savanna.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 8, 1962 - Wednesday, pg 6, col 3

ETHEL (RAUSCH) ADAMS , of Lanark died Thursday night in Crestview Manor Nursing Home, Freeport, following an extended illness. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist Savanna. Mrs. Adams was born Feb. 10, 1901 in Fair Haven Township, Carroll County, daughter of John and Leonora (Mader) Rausch. She was married to Charles F. Adams June 22, 1929, in Chicago. They farmed in the Lanark area until his death Dec. 15, 1959. Mrs. Adams then moved to Lanark. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ralph J. (Oralou) Ruthe of Freeport. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Frank Funeral Home here. Mrs. Ralph Eaton of Mount Carroll will be the reader. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for the Cancer fund.
Contributed by Alice Horner (There is no date of death on this obituary, and her name isn’t on the Social Security Death Index either. This obituary was clipped out by someone who died January 1973, so it would have had to have been earlier than that)

MARTHA L. (BUNDY) ADAMS , 88, of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at Mercy Hospital in Dubuque. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Frank – Law – Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 6, at the Frank – Law – Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be directed to Luther Manor, 3131 Hillcrest Rd., Dubuque, Iowa, 52001. Martha was born April 17,1920, in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Roy and Amanda (McGinnis) Bundy. She attended Savanna High School. Martha was united in marriage to Samuel Adams in July of 1938 in Clinton, Iowa. Samuel preceded her in death on July 1, 1979. Martha was a homemaker and loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great – grandchildren. She was a member of the Savanna United Methodist Church, the Home Bureau, the Officer’s Wife’s Club, and the 4 C’s Club (Carroll County Country Couples). Martha enjoyed Painting and crafts, playing cards, reading, and was an excellent cook. Martha greatly enjoyed her time at Luther Manor in Dubuque, Iowa, and her family would like to thank the entire staff at Luther Manor for their kindness and consideration. Martha is survived by two daughters, Charlotte (Elmer) Merboth of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, and Maureen (Patrick) Vetricek of Dubuque, Iowa; one son, Samuel (Patricia) Adams of Lynn Haven, Florida; six grandchildren, thirteen great – grandchildren, and two great – great grandchildren. Martha was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, and two sisters.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

MINNIE J. ADAMS , 81, died Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the home of her sister, Mrs. George Wolfley, where she had been bedfast for several months. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wolfley home. Rev James A. Foard will officate, assisted by Rev. R.H. Seitner and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Mrs. Adams was born Jan 19, 1860 in Newport, Rhode Island and married here in 1882 to A.B. Adams, who was the County Clerk of Carroll County for 20 years until his death about 15 years ago. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Wolfley and Mrs. Susan Baldwin of Creighton, Nebraska.
Contributed by Linda Irwin Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois Date: Wed. Feb. 5, 1941

ALICE E. ADOLPH , 91, formerly of Fairhaven, Illinois, died Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick, Illinois. Burial will be in the Fairhaven Cemetery. A visitation will be held 10:00–11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick. Memorials may be given to the family in Alice’s memory. Alice was born January 16, 1914 in Odin, Illinois, the daughter of Willie and Edna (Brown) Rippy. Alice married Vernon J. Adolph on October 29, 1932 in Morrison, IL. Vernon passed away August 8, 1982, in Morrison. Alice drove a school bus for the Fairhaven school district for many years. She was a member of the Fairhaven Methodist Church, the Ladies Aid, and the Republican Women. Alice also taught Sunday school. She enjoyed knitting, all fancy needlework, and flower gardening. Alice especially enjoyed spending time with her family. Alice will be deeply missed by three sons; Vernon Jr. (Darlene) Adolph of Milledgeville, IL, Raymond (Judith) Adolph of Morrison, IL, Lawrence “Stan” (Margaret) Adolph of Aurora, IL; one sister, Agnes Adcock of Galesburg, IL; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Alice is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon; four brothers, two sisters, and one infant sister.

ERMA (PETTY) ADOLPH , 81 of Davis , California , formerly of Mount Carroll , Illinois died Saturday, December 31, 1994 in Sierra Conv. Hospital , Davis . Born January 11, 1913, she taught second grade in Mount Carroll for many years before retiring in 1978. She was a member of Hickory Grove Methodist Church . She moved to California in 1986. Survivors include one son, John Adolph of Dixon , California ; and one brother, Howard (Pete) Petty of Urbana. No services are planned. Transcriber’s Note: Her parents were Howard and Elsie (Devine) Petty. She married Loren Adolph; he died in June 1980.
Contributed by Alice Horner

LOIS A. (GROHARING) ADOLPH , 85, of Milledgeville died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at her home. The daughter of Charles and Myrta Mae (Cobb) Groharing, Lois was born on April 15, 1920, in Thomson and graduated from Thomson High School. Lois married Donald Adolph on Aug. 15, 1942, in Mount Carroll. She was a member of First Lutheran Church of Chadwick. She enjoyed quilting, sewing and embroidering, playing cards and reading. Lois was a great cook and did her home canning. Surviving are her husband, Donald; their children, Michael (Nancy) Adolph of Savanna, Larry (Pam) Adolph of Mount Carroll, Becky (David) Oberbillig of Rock Falls, and Kevin (Diann) Adolph of Chadwick; 11 grandchildren, Lisa (Jim) Ashby, Randall (Jane) Adolph, Melinda (Brian) Williams, Jennifer (Brian) Sturtevant, Amanda (Tony) Nampel, Kristine (Charlie) Faulkner, Brent Oberbillig, Brooke (Rick) Stangeland, and Ben, Corey and Morgan Adolph; 12 great-grandchildren; her brother, Fred (Ann) Groharing of Morrison; and her sisters, Myrtle Foltz of Lena and June (Wesley) Luckstead of Mission Hills, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church in Chadwick with the Rev. Marcia Strahl, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow at Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. today at McDonald-Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, 520 Holcomb Ave., Milledgeville. Memorial funds may be made in her name to American Heart Association, First Lutheran Church or Diabetes Foundation.
Contributed to Genealogy Trails by JoLyn Crofton-Kruse

LOREN ADOLPH , 70, of Mount Carroll, was dead on arrival at Savanna City Hospital Thursday evening. Born April 23, 1910 in Carroll County, he was the son of John and Lepha (Wright) Adolph. He married Erma Petty. Surviving are his widow; one son, John of Vacaville, Calif.; and two brothers, Vernon of Chadwick and Earl of Milledgeville. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

SVEA ADOLPHSON , 94, of Janesville, Wis., formerly of Savanna and recipient of the Illinois Teacher of the Year Award in 1962, died Tuesday, August 24, 1993 at Cedar Crest Health Center in Janesville. Miss Adolphson capped her 41-year teaching career -- 38 years in Savanna -- by winning the highest honor that can come to a teacher when she received the state award. According to a report in the local history book, “Carroll County, A Goodly Heritage,” an estimated 800 parents, teachers, students and friends attended a tea and open house in her honor at the Savanna High School to congratulate her for receiving the award. “In a statement accepting the honor, with a sense of humility and thanks, she said, ‘I am sure there are others who deserve it much more. I know I have stormed and scolded and been most unpleasant at times, but only because of my desire to impart knowledge to the students.’” An English teacher her entire career while also teaching some classes of French, she organized local chapters of Savanna High School of the National Honor Society and Future Teachers of America and served as an advisor to both groups.
She graduated from the Albion, Wis. Academy in 1918, then went to the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she graduated in 1922 with a bachelor’s degree. She went on to the University of Iowa where she received her master’s degree. Miss Adolphson moved to Savanna in 1925 where she continued teaching until her retirement in 1966. She was a lifelong member of the National Education Association and also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, American Association of University Women, Savanna Women’s Club and Peace Lutheran Church. She was born June 17, 1899 in Stebbinsville, Wis. To Charles and Augusta (Swenson) Adolphson. Surviving is one sister, Signe Fadness of Decorah, Iowa. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 26, in Edgerton, Wis., with Rev. Victor Prange officiating. Burial was in Jenson Cemetery, Edgerton, Wis.
Contributed by Alice Horner

VIRGIL M. ADRIAN , age 92, of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, June 11, 2006 at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 14 at the New Hope Assembly of God Church, Savanna with Interim Pastor Gary Abney officiating. Burial with full Military Rites accorded by the Savanna VFW#2223, will be in the Lost Mound Cemetery, rural Hanover, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Virgil was born December 30, 1913 in Cassville, Wisconsin, the son of Nicholas and Rose (Kelly) Adrian. He served in the United States Marine Corp during WWII. Virgil saw action at Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Saipan, Marianas Islands and during the occupation of Japan. He was a Purple Heart recipient. Virgil married Mary Castro – Rubio on January 26, 1962. Virgil was born on a canning farm. As he grew up, he worked with his family at the farm. He attended the Groom Country School. He broke and trained horses and helped his mom cook for all the farm hands. Virgil later traveled the west doing a variety of jobs during the “Great Depression” in the 1930s. He worked as a carman and a wrecker cook for the Milwaukee Railroad for thirty-five years until his retirement. Virgil was a lifetime member of the Savanna VFW #2223, a former VFW Commander and former VFW Chaplain. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards, growing holly hocks, cooking and camping. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Virgil will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary Cecilia Adrian of Savanna; six daughters, Virginia (Henry) Winter of Freeport, Illinois, Tammie Sipes (Tim Guenzler) of Savanna, Stacey (Richard) Morris of Peotone, Illinois, Susan (John) McCloy of De Witt, Iowa, Janice Tatar (Larry Rhea) of Freeport, Illinois and Toni Kinnaman of Sterling, Illinois; four sons, Raul (Christina) Rubio of Rock Island, Illinois, Martin (JoAnn) Rubio of Savanna, John (Kelli) Rubio of Davenport, Iowa and James Adrian of Loves Park, Illinois; thirty-four grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Eileen Brinkman, Carol (Bob) Vogt and Lois (Julius) Wiest, all of Cassville, Wisconsin and Violet Nickel of Lancaster, Wisconsin; and one brother, Alan (Pat) Adrian of Tewksbury, Massachusetts. Virgil is preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie McCune; two brothers, Harry and Francis; and four sisters, Vera Adrian, Margaret Bollinger, Leona Sweeney and Geniva Jack.

MARGARET (GERDES) ALBER , 98, of Milledgeville died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004 at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. Mrs. Alber ws born Aug. 2, 1906 in Prophetstown, the daughter of August and Tena (Meyer) Gerdes. She married Clarence Alber on Dec. 4, 1930. He died July 18, 1989. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Milledgeville, and the Ladies Aid Society. She enjoyed sewing/crocheting and baking. Survivors include two daughters, Lois (Dan) Nye and Ruth (Leland) Byson, both of Milledgeville; two sisters, Florence Webster of Freeport and Elsie Pilgrim of Milledgeville; two brothers, George Gerdes of Lanark and Robert of Tampico; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral is at 10:30 Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Milledgeville with the Rev. Kathleen Burheimer, pastor, officiating. Burial at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Sterling.

BERNICE (SOLT) ALBRECHT , 85, Savanna, died Friday at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Savanna Bible Church with Pastor Gardy Cronk officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. She was born March 9, 1919, in Savanna to Earl and Catherine (Roberts) Solt. She married Orville John Albrecht on July 3, 1935, in Morrison, Ill. He died March 3, 2001. During World War II, she was employed at the Savanna Army Depot. Later, she worked for the Savanna Garment Co., also also at Eaton Corp. in Savanna. She was a member of the Savanna Bible Church. Survivors include a son, Ronald Albrecht of Las Vegas, Nev.; five step-grandchildren; a sister, Melvia Law of Savanna; and special friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and three brothers. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to FHN Hospice, 773 West Lincoln Blvd., Freeport, Ill. 61032.
Clinton Herald 20 March 2004

MABEL (LAWFER) ALLANSON , 79, of Galena and formerly of Mount Carroll died at 10 p.m. Saturday in the Hazel Green Hospital in Wisconsin. Coincidentally, her brother, Myron Lawfer of Willow died within six or eight hours after her death. Funeral services for Mrs. Allanson will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m (CST) in the Frank Fruneral Home at Mount Carroll with Rev. John Main, Methodist pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Allanson, the former Mabel Lawfer, was born Nov. 14, 1875 in Willow, north of Mount Carroll, to Freeman and Lavina Lawfer. She was married Jan. 20, 1897 to Fred Allanson who died here in 1925. She moved to Galena eight years ago with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wattleworth. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles Wattleworth, Galena; and Mrs. Lawrence Hill of Verona, N.J.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Wallace of Kent and Myron of Willow who followed her in death by a few hours.
Contributed by Malva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 1, 1955 - Monday, pg 2 col

ANNA MARY (McCANN) ALLEN , was born June 13, 1851 in Conersville, Ind. When but 4 years of age she came with her mother to Ill. She was united in marriage to Walter W. Allen Sept. 1, 1869 in Morrison, Ill. There came into this home nine children, Della I. Spang of Hartely, Iowa., Rollo D. of Millidgeville, Clara M. Hahn of Sterling, Ill., Louis J. of Milledgeville, Gertie, deceased; Edith Imel of Fair Haven, Eva Todd of Milldegeville, Orville and Laura of Millidgeville. The deceased leaves to mourn over her departure beside her husband and father, two sisters Mrs. Ed. Duffy of Eagle Point and Mrs. June Barnhart of Chadwick, also the following half brothers and half sisters; Samuel Murray of Milledgeville, Mrs. Amos Schryver of Milledgeville, Mrs. Wm, Dieterle of Sterling, John Bracken of Milledgeville and Thomas Bracken of Sterling. Mrs. Allen resided in this town for 16 years and died Friday evening, Oct 18 (1912) at the age of 61 years, 4 months and 5 days. She was a member of the Baptist church here in Milledgeville, having united with that body March 17, 1895. For several years she has been attending the Brethren church when she could. Sometimes she would venture out when her physical condition was in a weakened state. On the Sunday evening of Oct. 8. She was present at the services on last Tuesday evening. Her interest in the service of the master was of comfort to her. The predominating element in the departed was her service for others and for her family. She virtually poured out her life for those about her, and it seems that she poured it out rapidly. She was kind and affectionate to her husband and family. Her work on earth is done, so far as we can see, yet the good deeds that she did ought to be a lasting lesson to all her children and many friends. Funeral at the Brethren church at 10:30 Monday morning, conducted by Z. T. Livengood assisted by Rev. W. A. Garber. Interment in South Elkhorn cemetery.

CLAIRE (HOLMAN) ALLEN of Oregon, an attorney in the Appellate Division of the Internal Revenue Service, New York City, 30 years, died Saturday afternoon at Rockford Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She retired in 1966 and moved to Oregon. She was a member and past president of Oregon Woman’s Club. Born January 13, 1911 at Mount Carroll, she was the daughter of Albert and Neva (Tomlinson) Holman. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Cammie Burright of Oregon and Mrs. Jack (Joyce) Hankins of Veedersburg, Ind. Two brothers preceded her in death. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Riverview Cemetery. The Rev. R. James Reid, pastor of Oregon United Methodist Church, will officiate. There will be no visitation. The body will be cremated. Farrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial fund has been established for Oregon Um Church and Oregon Volunteer Fire Department.
Contributed by Alice Horner

GEORGE THOMAS ALLEN age 65, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, with military rites accorded by the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post# 2223. Reverend Larry Thomson of the First United Methodist Church, Savanna will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in George's memory. George was born on July 10, 1942 in Washington D.C., the son of Claude T. and Mary E. (Ezzelle) Allen. George served his country in the United States Army. He married Sandra L. Grummitt on September 11, 1965 in Savanna. Sandra passed away on July 31, 2002. George served in the United States Army for twenty years, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. During his enlistment, George served two tours in Viet Nam and also spent time in Germany. He was transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia, where he was a Drill Instructor until retiring from active duty in 1980. After retirement, he was a Security Guard at the Savanna Army Depot, Savanna for over ten years. George was a lifetime member of the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post# 2223. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking, he was very handy. George will be missed by one son, Brian Allen of Savanna; one brother, Mack Allen of Lanham, Maryland; three sisters, Marie (Paul) Peacock of Orlando, Florida, June Dearstine of Glenn Dale, Maryland, and Irene Thompson of Superior, Wisconsin; one sister in-law, Ruth (Terry) James of Savanna; and several nieces and nephews. George is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sandra; two brothers, Don Allen and Gerry Carlson; and brother in-law, Bill Grummitt.
Obituary from Paul Koehler - Law Jones Funeral Home

GERTRUDE MALINDA ALLEN was born Dec. 3, 1880 at Como, Il and died at her home in Milledgeville Nov. 30, 1911 at the age of 30 years 1 1months and 27 days. She was the daughter of Walter W. and Annamary Allen of this city. Sixteen years ago the deceased came with the family into Milledgeville, where she has since resided. She was baptized by Rev. McKitrick during his pastorate in Milledgeville. The deceased leaves to mourn over her departure, father, mother, three brothers, Rollo, Lewis and Orville and five sisters, Mrs. John Spang of Hartley Iowa, Mrs. John Hahn of this city, Mrs. George Imel of Chadwick, Mrs. Kim Todd and Laura of Milledgeville, also a large number of relatives and friends. She has been an invalid all her life, and it is hoped that she has gone where sickness and sorrow is not known. The funeral was conducted on Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Brethren Church by Rev. Z.T. Livengood. Buriak was in the South Elkhorn cemetery.

SANDRA (GRUMMITT) ALLEN 55, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Memorial Services wereheld at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, August 4, 2002 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Savanna. Rev. Wayne Schneider officiated. Inurnment was in Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends were asked to call from 1:00-3:00 P.M. Sunday at the church. A memorial fund has been established in Sandy's memory. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna is in charge of the arrangements. Sandy was born Saturday, August 17, 1946 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Harold and Virginia (Thompson) Grummitt. She graduated from Savanna High School in 1964 and AIC in Davenport, Iowa. Sandy married George T. Allen on September 11, 1965 in Savanna. Sandy was a bartender at the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2223 for over ten years. She was the area coordinator for the Veterans Vans that provides transportation to area medical facilities for Veterans. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Savanna and the church altar guild; she was long time president of the Savanna VFW Auxiliary and was very involved in the VFW Post. Sandy has received many awards for her years of volunteer work. She enjoyed crocheting, collecting pig figurines, and studying her family genealogy. She loved being "Aunt Sandy" to Allison and Billy. Survivors include her husband, George of Savanna, IL; a son, Brian Allen of Savanna, IL; a sister, Ruth (Terry) James of Savanna, IL; a nephew, Bill (Laurel) Grummitt of Savanna, IL; two nieces, Jennifer (Bryan) Gallagher of Chicago, IL., Theresa James of Savanna, a great niece and nephew, Allison and Billy Grummitt of Savanna. Sandy was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Grummitt in 1986; a niece, Tami Jo Grummitt in 1988, her father, Harold in 1990 and her mother, Virginia in 1996.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

WELDON ALLEN , 90, of 3416 Lincoln Park Drive Galesburg, IL, died at 7:32 PM Monday January 15, 2001 at Marigold Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL. His funeral will be 2:00 PM Thursday January 18, 2001 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Daniel Siems officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Thursday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or the Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. He was born on October 12, 1910 in Savannah IL to John D. and Amy (Benson) Allen. He married Ethel Marie Seale in Thorntown IN on December 16, 1938. She survives. His interest in photography and motion pictures led him into the theatre business. He was the owner of the former Gala and Grove Theatres in Galesburg and part owner of the former Fort Drive-In Theatre in Macomb. He retired in 1969. He had lived in Galesburg most of his life. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1928 and from Knox College in 1932 with a degree in Chemistry. He was a 75-year member of First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Allen of Galesburg IL; a son, John Allen of Normal IL; three daughters, Donna Early of Naperville IL, Nancy Hammes of Loda IL, and Pamela Silkwood of Bloomington IL; a sister, Vivienne Fisher of Phoenix AZ; thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren

ISAAC ALLISON was born on the old Fisher Allison homestead in Elkhorn Grove, December 7, 1851. He lived in the vicinity of Milledgeville all his life. He died June 12, 1904 at the age of 52 years, 6 months and 5 days. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon and were in charge of the M odern Woodmen of which he was a member, Rev. J.W.McKitrick officiating. One son Ray Allison, four brothers and three sisters survive.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - scrapbook

JANE GILLELAND (VANBURSKIRK) ALLISON was born June 7, 1816 at Fairview, Guernsey County, Ohio and died June 13, 1904 at the residence of her daughter, Maria E. Musser of Diller, Nebraska. She lived to the age of 88 years, and 6 days. She emigrated to Thornhill Canada at the age of six years. She was married to Fisher Allison of Cumberland County, England in 1837. To this union thirteen children were born, seven of whom survive her. In 1840 she moved to Milledgeville, Illinois where she resided sixty years. She survived her husband twenty-six years. Mrs. Allison is the last survivor of the first M. E. Church organization at Milledgeville and is also thought to be the last survivor of the South Elkhorn church organization. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church for 72 years. Isaac VanBuskirk, her father was a soldier in the war of 1812.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - undated scrapbook clipping

RAY ALTENSEY - The death of Ray E Altensey took place at his home in East Carroll about 9 o'clock Thursday morning. Death was due to pneumonia, following an attack of influenza. Ray had been ill several days but felt much better and consdiered himself well enough to leave his bed and move about. His condition was not what it should have been to avoid the serious complication, and pneumonia soon developed. It was a serious case from the beginning and Ray was soon so ill that doubts were had that he could recover. Both lungs were affected and he grew worse rapidly. For two or three days, it was evident that he could not survive. In his last days he was delirious much of the time. He was given the best of medical aid and members of the family did all they could for his comfort and to aid him in the regaining his health, but it was a losing battle. Ray was born in Mt. Carroll and had continued to reside here. His age was 35 years, 2 months, and 20 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Altensey [Amanda Davis Altensey], his mother dying several years ago. For years he had assisted in teaming and was in the employ of drayment and teamsters, he working for Arthur Hoover when he was taken ill. Mr. Hoover assisted in every way possible through his illness and he feels a deep personal loss in the death of his friend. Surviving are the wife and two children, the aged father and two brothers, Roy and Harry Altensey. The funeral will be held from the home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock.
Contributed by Glenda Richter

AGNES (KUHLMAN) AMLING , officer and director of the former National Bank here, died suddenly this morning while en route to Freeport Memorial Hospital. The Amlings have been residents of Lanark since 1940. She was born Aug. 30, 1901, in Springfield, daughter of D. H. and Sophie (Ecks) Kuhlmann. On Sept. 4, 1926 she was married to Rudolph Amling in Melrose Park. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Floren (Agnes) Fox Jr., Lanark and Miss Thelma (should be Velma) Amling, Glen Ellyn; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mina Thiele and Mrs. Sally Endens, both of Melrose Park; and three brothers, Herbert and Rheinhold both of Melrose Park and Henry of Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in trinity Lutheran Church, Salem Township, of which she was a member. The Rev. Theodore Mahnke, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call at Frank Funeral Home here from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Contributed by Alice Horner (The date of death, April 22, 1968, has been handwritten onto this obituary.)
** Daugher Thelma listed above should be "Velma" per family researcher Donna Rife

ALLEN KENNETH ANDERSON , Alan Kenneth Anderson, age 53, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Monday, June 27, 2005, as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2005 at the Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church of Morrison, Illinois. Reverend Susan Davenport will officiate. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30, 2005 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt.Carroll, Illinois. Alan was born January 14, 1952, in Morrison, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Louise (Smith) Anderson. Alan graduated from the Morrison High School, Class of 1970. On June 29, 1996 he married Rita Rogers in Morrison. Alan was the Owner and Operator of Northern Illinois Diesel near Mt. Carroll for twenty-two years. When he was younger he worked for Spencer’s Automotive and Quality Ready-Mix, both in Morrison, Illinois. Alan was a member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison. He very much enjoyed spending time in his cabin in Montello, Wisconsin. He had fun fishing, traveling to Hawaii and was an avid Nascar Racing Fan. Most of all, Alan loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren, especially watching his granddaughters play softball. Alan and Rita loved going to the movies. Alan will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Rita of Mt. Carroll; his three sons, Michael (Dana Dunagan) Anderson of Morrison; Kevin (Genevieve) Remmers of Sterling, Illinois and Michael (Tami McCray) Remmers of Mt. Carroll; three daughters, Suzan Anderson of Morrison; Karmin (Drew) Bush and Kathy (Randy) Newstrand, both of Chadwick, Illinois; six grandchildren, Tory, Celeena, Aaron, Emily, Allyson and Noah; two brothers, Gerald (Monica) Anderson of Morrison, IL and David (Kathleen) Anderson of Rockford, Illinois. Alan is preceded in death by his parents.

ELIZABETH ANDERSON , 78, of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Mount Carroll , died Thursday, February 18, 1999 at her home. She was born May 10, 1920 in Mount Carroll . A homemaker, she had been a resident of Glen Ellyn since 1948. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Illinois in 1942. She was very active during her lifetime with the Musician’s Club, the Girl Scouts, the Republican Women’s Club, the League of Women Voters and community concerts. She also was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn. She was a founder of the DuPage Council for Child Development, which established the first non-profit title 20 daycare centers in DuPage County in the early 1970s (later adopted by the YWCA). Survivors include two daughters, Susan (Erich) Wise of Long Beach, California and Linda (Dick) Worcester of Wheaton; four granddaughters; and a twin brother, retired Col. William Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Anderson, whom she married in 1946, and brothers Tom and Bud Rhodes. A memorial service was held at First United Methodist Church in Glen Ellyn with Dr. E. Doyle Blanton officiating. Burial was private. A memorial fund has been established for the First United Methodist Church . (Transcriber's Note: Findagrave.com shows a photograph of her tombstone; she is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois.)
Contributed by Alice Anderson

HAZEL L. (GREEN) HAZEL , age 85, of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday, May 7, 2009 at her home in Savanna. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, May 11, 2009 at the Funeral Home. Hazel was born on January 10, 1924 in rural Savanna, the daughter of Enoch and Elizabeth (Monn) Green. She attended Savanna area schools. Hazel married William A. “Bill” Anderson on December 18, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa. Bill passed away on February 15, 1983. Hazel enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her children. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching “Nick at Night” on television. Hazel worked as an assembler at Eaton Corporation, Savanna, until her retirement in the 1980’s. Hazel will be dearly missed by her three sons, Albert Leroy (Jackie Ross) of Savanna, Samuel Enoch (Betty Stewart) Anderson of Savanna, and Richard Truman (Ruth Daniels) of Thomson, Illinois; daughter in-law, Ruth Anderson of Savanna; thirteen grandchildren, Hazel (Chad) Corbett of Savanna, Deanna (Lee) Stuart of Fulton, Illinois, Ardella (Lisa) Anderson of Clinton, Iowa, Jerry (Joan) Anderson of Savanna, Angela (Mike) Smith of Port Byron, Illinois, Pauline (Tim) Smith of Clinton, Cindy Anderson of Clinton, Elizabeth Anderson of Clinton, Sue (Dave) Hood of Little Rock, Arkansas, Sherry (Kendell) McNees of Sterling, Illinois, Laura Cox of Savanna, John Anderson of Little Rock, and William Anderson of Thomson; thirty great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; and one special great great-granddaughter, Madison Dyson. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William “Bill”; one son, Tabertas “Bub” Anderson; two daughters, Ellen and Leona Anderson; one great granddaughter, Samantha Stuart; five brothers and six sisters.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

HOWARD W. ANDERSON , 68, of Mount Carroll and formerly of Brownsville, Texas, died Wednesday at the Freeport (Ill.) Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. There will be a private memorial service at Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery in Rockford, Ill. Burial of ashes will immediately follow the service at the cemetery. The Rev. Tim Kenyon of the First Lutheran Church in Rockford will be officiating. He was born June 21, 1936, to Wendell and Dorothy Nelson Anderson in Moline, Ill. He married Juana Hernandez on Oct. 7, 1986, in McAllen, Texas. He and his wife recently moved to Mount Carroll. He graduated from Rock Island (Ill.) High School in 1954. He graduated from Augustana College in 1962. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Texas and Korea. Following his military service, he began working as a buyer with Union Carbide. He then worked as a senior buyer for more than 20 years with Marathon-Letourneau and its successor AMFELS, Inc., where he was in charge. He was a senior buyer with Union Carbide where he was in charge of ordering the manufacturing supplies to build oil-drilling rigs in the ocean. Survivors include his wife; one son, Howard Anderson Jr. of Dallas; one brother, John (Virginia) Anderson of Mount Carroll; and one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents and a stepson.

LILA FLORENCE (HARR) ANDERSON , 48, died at 3 a. m. At 3021 Pershing Boulevard. (Note: I believe this is in Clinton, Iowa.) The body is in the Pape funeral home. Funeral services are tentatively set for Monday in the funeral home. Mrs. Anderson was born as Lila Florence Harr November 19, 1900 in Savanna, Illinois. She was the daughter of John and Elsie Harr. She taught school in Savanna for 21 years, until 9 years ago. She was married to Harold Anderson at Marengo on December 24, 1940, and came here to live. (Note: I believe that was Clinton, Iowa.) She was a member of the First Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include her husband, her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Harr; two brothers, Loyal of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lloyd of Savanna, and one sister, Mrs. John Cohlmorgan of Freeport, Ill., two nephews and several aunts and uncles
Contributed by Alice Horner

LILLIAN B. (THULION) ANDERSON , age 87, Savanna, died Tuesday, December 23, 2003. Graveside services were held Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the Savanna Township Cemetery. Associate Pastor Lisa Mapes of the First United Methodist Church, Savanna, officiated. Burial was in the Savanna Township Cemetery. There were no visitations. Lillian was born February 13, 1916, in Savanna the daughter of Alfred and Sina (Tipp) Thulion. Lillian married Robert L. Anderson in 1934. She was a homemaker all of her life. Lillian was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a Lifetime member of the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She enjoyed going to yard sales, fishing, flea markets, and crocheting. Lillian is survived by, one daughter, June (Jerry) Legel of Lyndon; two sons, Robert (Barbara) Anderson of Savanna, and Alfred Anderson of Savanna; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-one great-grandchildren and seventeen great great grandchildren. Her parents, husband on April 8, 1980, four brothers, two sisters, and three grandchildren precede her in death.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

NEOMA L. (SCHUELER) ANDERSON , age 86, of Savanna, Illinois died Thursday, August 23, 2007, in the home of Shelly Sopkowski of Highland, Indiana. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna with Pastor Rick Zickefoose of Mt. Carroll Church of God officiating. Friends may call from 10-11:00 a.m. Tuesday, prior to the service. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Neoma's name to St. Jude's Hospital. Neoma Louise Schueler was born on December 5, 1920 in Garrison, Iowa to Nickolas and Silvia (Grimm) Schueler. She married Glen M. Anderson on March 17, 1935 in Savanna. He died on April 4, 1978. Neoma worked at the Savanna Proving Grounds, GE Manufacturing in Morrison, Illinois, many local restaurants and retired from Eaton Corporation in Savanna. She was also Mom to four special grandchildren; Shelly Sopkowski, Richard Wacker, Carey Wacker and Derek Von Essen. Neoma loved family get togethers. She enjoyed cooking and could feed an army. Neoma is survived by long-time companion, Eddie Blasko; three sisters, Frances (Susie) Cain of Atkins, Iowa, Millie Otdoerfer of Strawberry Point, Iowa and Helen Jacobus of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one brother, Russell Schueler of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Joan (Harvey) Talbot of Savanna, Illinois and Heloise (Perry) Caven of Sherburn, Minnesota; Seventeen grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by three daughters; Vicky in 1947, Glenda Wacker in 1967, and Barbara Disher in 2007; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three sisters, Evelyn Cargin, Lula Anderson and June Brown; three brothers, Johnny, Edward and Clifford Schueler.
Obituary from Paula Koehler (Find-A-Grave)

PETER STEVEN ANDERSON , age 43, of Watkinsville, Georgia, formerly of Savanna, Illinois, died suddenly in an automobile accident on October 7, 2005 in Watkinsville. Steven was born September 25, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Harold and Nedra Andersen. He was raised in Savanna, Illinois. In 1984, Peter graduated with a degree in business and finance from Northern Illinois University in Dekalb, Illinois. At a Chicago rooftop sunset ceremony in May of 1988, he married Anne Pinsker Miller of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Peter joined the Navy in June of 1988. His final posting brought him to the Athens area as an instructor at the Naval Supply Corps Training School in 1997. After retiring from active service, he and his wife Anne, an accomplished chef, chose Watkinsville as their hometown. In the beginning of his "retirement", Peter became manager of the event rental business at Ashford Manor while assisting his wife Anne in the development of a catering business. While a reserve officer, he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander, S.C., U.S.N.R. In January 2002, Peter and Anne realized their dream of opening Watkinsville’s first fine dinning experience. Le Maison Bleu thus was born on Greensboro Highway. After three and half successful years, Peter took his staff and his customers to an even greater dining experience with the opening of Maison Bleu in the Town Center Building, on Main Street in Watkinsville. In October 2002, Peter’s daughter Alana moved from California to join in the business venture. Together with Alana, he created an extensive herb and vegetable garden that served the freshest of goods to their restaurant and staples at their successful stand at the Watkinsville Farmers Market. Peter's demanding business sense, his desire to provide a superior experience for their customers, his shear joy of food, friends, life and love has insured the continued success for Maison Bleu. Not only directly contributing to a commercial Renaissance in the small Georgian town that he adopted, Peter had been, from its inception, the Chair of the Watkinsville Business Committee of the Oconee Chamber. His tireless advocacy and work for local downtown development will live on through his Restaurant and his many initiatives within that organization. Peter is survived by his wife Anne and daughter Alana Tamara Miller, his mother Nedra Hulseberg of Sabula Iowa, three sisters Kathy LaShelle of Hartland, Wisconsin, Sherry Andersen of Savanna, Illinois, Beth Andersen of Clinton, Iowa two brothers Harold Jr. of Charlotte, N.C. and Jeff of Savanna Illinois, his pets Jesse, Niki, Kysa, Saffie and Calla.He will be missed by many friends, the staff of Maison Bleu and the greater community of Watkinsville. His family wishes all those whom he ever touched and knew to enjoy a celebration of his life on Saturday October 15, 2005 at 7:00p.m. at Maison Bleu in the Town Center on Main Street in Watkinsville.

SAMUEL D. ANDERSON , 66, Galena, formerly of Savanna, died Thursday, October 14, 1982 in Galena-Strauss Hospital. He was a retired machinist for the Milwaukee Road and a World War II veteran. Born July 26, 1916 in Marcus, Ill., he was the son of Samuel and Nellie (Rodenbaugh) Anderson. He married Lucille Morton Aug. 7, 1967 in Savanna. Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis (James) Marken of Savanna; one son, Samuel Jr. of Sterling; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Clara Petsche of Stockton; sic grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and one brother, William of Savanna. Service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. The Rev. Jean Saltzman, pastor of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemtery. Friends may call 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

TABERTAS ANDERSON , 59, of Savanna, died Monday, April 11, 2005 in the Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford. Funeral services for Bub were held Friday, April 15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Private family burial will be at a later date. Visitation for Bub will be Thursday, April 14, 2005, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Tabertas was born October 2, 1945 in Savanna, the son of William and Hazel (Green) Anderson. On September 14, 1965, Bub was united in marriage to Ruth Noble. "Bub" grew up in the Savanna area, he worked eighteen years for the Milwaukee Railroad, thirteen years delivering milk for Bert Bogue of Mello Gold company, twelve years delivering papers for the Clinton Herald, three years working for Jody Prowant, five years with P.K. McGinnis Vegetable Market in Thomson, and four years operating a tractor on the Bimm McGinnis Farm. He was in the "Pool League" for seven years. "Bub" had fun collecting tin cans and old toy cars. He enjoyed going camping in his pop-up camper with the family. Bub was known for his great sense of humor, teasing and joking with friends and family. Bub will be deeply missed by his mother; wife, Ruth and two sons; John Anderson of Kansas City, Missouri and William Anderson of Savanna; four daughters, Tammy Thorpe of Rock Falls; Sue (David) Hood of Swifton Arkansas; Sherry (Kendall) McNees of Kalamazoo, Michigan; and Laura Cox of Clinton, Iowa; ten grandchildren and one on the way; two step-grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three brothers; Leroy and Sam Anderson both of Savanna and Richard Anderson of Chicago. His father; infant daughter, Joyce; a son-in-law, Frank Cox; and two sisters, Leona and Ellen Anderson, precede Bub in death.

WILLIAM A. ANDERSON , 62, of Savanna died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, Iowa. He was employed for 36 years by the Milwaukee Railroad and was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Savanna. Born April 1, 1920 in Savanna, he was the son of Samuel and Nellie (Rodenbaugh) Anderson. On December 19, 1939 he married Hazel Green in Clinton, Iowa. Surviving are his widow; four sons, Albert, Tabertas, and Samuel, all of Savanna, and Richard of Fulton, and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, three brothers and one sister. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Blanche Abney, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m. today at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.

IRENE (GEISZ) ANDRESON , age 100, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, Illinois, formerly of Chadwick, Illinois, died Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the Nursing Home. A Memorial Service will held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 25, 2006 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick. Reverend Marcia Strahl will officiate. Inurnment will be in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, followed by a time of fellowship and luncheon at the church. Irene was born July 2, 1906 in Chadwick, Illinois, the daughter of Conrad and Emma (Daehler) Geisz. Irene attended Emerson Country School in Rural Chadwick, and graduated, Class of 1924 from the Chadwick High School. On January 16, 1929, Irene married Jens D. Andresen in Clinton, Iowa. Jens passed away on October 14, 1985. Irene loved being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting and baking. Irene was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chadwick. Irene will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Darlene (Jack) Ladd Hogan of Farmington, Maine and Arliss Andresen of Fulton; one son, Harold (Kay) Andresen of Chadwick, Illinois; five grandchildren and five great grandsons. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Jens; a daughter, Doris; two grandsons, Randy and Rodney Andresen and two brothers, Reuben and Clarence Giesz.

ORA M. (ZINK) ANDRESON , 95, of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2006 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Chadwick. Pastor Robert Phelps of Pleasant Valley Church of God in rural Mt. Carroll and Pastor Josh Jensen of the Evangelical Free Church of Chadwick will officiate. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery. A visitation will be held 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick. Memorials may be given to the family in Ora’s memory. Ora was born March 2, 1911 in "Polsgrove" Mt. Carroll, Illinois, the daughter of John and Ada (Toepfer) Zink. On August 2, 1931, Ora married Nicolay Carl Andresen in Mt. Carroll. Reverend Andresen passed away January 30, 1980. Ora was a member of the Chadwick Evangelical Free Church in Chadwick. She was active with the Church Womens group and always willing to lend a hand. Ora enjoyed gardening flowers, crocheting and most of all having coffee with her friends.
Ora will be deeply missed by her son, Robert (Barbara) Andresen of Muscatine, Iowa; two daughters, Eileen (Robert) Diestelmeier of Freeport, Illinois and Jean Oberholzer of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Ora was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Andresen; two brothers and four grandchildren

MILDRED C. (JOHNSON) ANDREW , age 86, of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, March 12, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, Iowa. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Father Moises Apostol of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will officiate. Interment will take place at St. John The Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Savanna, Illinois. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until service time Thursday, March 16, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Mildred was born August 27, 1919 in Manson, Iowa, the daughter of Clinton and Caroline (Miller) Johnson. During her working career, she worked for the Eaton Corporation in Hanover, Illinois, retiring in 1980. Her many interests included her love of flowers, gardening, and her love of animals, especially her pet dog and cat. Mildred also enjoyed playing bingo and going to the gambling boat with friends. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge in Savanna, Illinois. Mildred will be deeply missed by her daughter Sherry Ernst and son, Darry (Rita) Andrew of Savanna, Illinois; six grandchildren, two-step great grandsons and seventeen great grandchildren. Mildred is preceded in death by her parents, one brother Dale Johnson, and sister in law Dorothy, one nephew James Johnson and a son in law James Ernst

CLARENCE APPEL , 61, Mt. Carroll, died Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Hospital in Madison, Wis. He was born May 29, 1905, the son of John and Mary Sack Appel. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Julius (Luella) Brown, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. John (Irene) Hartman, Mt. Carroll; two brothers, Arthur of Lanark and Henry of Chadwick. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Frank Funeral Home at Mt. Carroll. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday night.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette

ROSETTA VICTORIA (DINDERMAN) APPEL , age 93, of Lanark died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at home. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 29, 2007 at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark, with Pastor Brian Archer of the Cherry Grove Church of The Brethren officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, October 28. Rosetta was born February 13, 1914 at Mt. Carroll, daughter of Harvey Guy and Anna (Thompson) Dinderman. She married Arthur John Appel on December 25, 1936 in Dixon. She was a member of the Cherry Grove Church of The Brethren. Rosetta will be dearly missed by a son, Gordon (Susan) Appel of Lanark; two grandchildren, Justin Appel of Lanark and Justina (John) Smith of Benton, Louisiana; four great grandchildren, C.J., Coleman, Samuel and Jillian; one sister, Joan (Frank) Doyle of Warren. Her husband in 1974; her parents; two brothers, Howard and Harvey; and one sister, Iona Kruse, precede Rosetta in death.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

SCOTT APPEL , Private funeral services were held Monday afternoon (1 Aug 1977) for Scott Appel, 2, who died Saturday as the result of an accident at his home at rural Thomson. Services were held at the Lutheran Church, Chadwick, with the Rev. N. C. Andresen officiating and burial was in Chadwick Cemetery. Scott was born Feb. 27, 1975 at Sterling, the son of Ray and Jan Marie Hartman Appel. Besides his parents, he is survived by one sister, Beth; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hartman, Chadwick and Mrs. Grace Appel, Thomson and a gret grandmother, Ethel Miller, Chadwick.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 1, 1977 - Monday, pg 4

LULU (McCLAY) ARB - Services for Mrs Warren G. Arb, 210 South Third Street, who died Christmas Day, were held this afternoon in the Dalton Funeral Home with the Rev Maurice E Lesher of St Pauls Lutheran Church officiating. Miss Effie Grumsrup sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Abide With Me" accompanied by Harry Rohwer, Jr organist. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt Carroll, IL. Pallbearers were Glenn Mitchell, Leonard Stadel, Chester Adams, W J Eveym Ernest Arb, George Asey. Honorary pallbearers Edward Walsh, illegible, Major Howard McEleney, illegible, Ralph Tatem Glenn illegible, Here from out of town were Mr and Mrs Clark Babcock and daughters, Coralie and Gloria and Mrs John Collins and children Judy, Denny and Robert, J...all of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Robert Johnson and sons, Larry and Jerry and Mr and Mrs Clifford Hammell and Darryl Hammel all of Lafayette, Ind.
Contributed by Nance Huaracha

WARREN ARB about 74, native of Mount Carroll, died Tuesday at 10 pm at Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago. He had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Clark Babcock and her husband over a year and since his wife died shortly over a year ago. The body accompanied by the daughter and her husband, was brought to Mount Carroll Wednesday and was taken to the Christian Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements. Prior to living in Chicago the deceased resided with his wife in Clinton, Iowa. She is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Her maiden name was Luly McClay. Mrs. J. W. Ivey and Mrs. Luva Asay are nieces and Ernest Arb is a nephew. All are of Mount Carroll. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 pm at the Christian Funeral Home with the Rev. Maurice Lesber of St Paul Evangelical Church, Clinton, IA officiating.
Obituary Warren Arb, 74, a former Clinton resident, died Tuesday in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clark Babcock, Chicago. He had lived there a year. The body has been taken to the Christian Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, Ill, where funeral arrangements are pending. An employee of the Chicago and North Western railroad for many years, he also had been custodian of St Paul's Lutheran church, five years, 1940-1945. His wife, the former Lulu McClay preceeded him in death.
Contributed by Nancy Huarcha

WELDON E. ARB , 75, of North Lake, formerly of Mount Carroll , died Friday, October 22, 1993 at Elmhurst Extended Care Center , Elmhurst . Arb was born November 2, 1917 in Mount Carroll to Ernest Philo and Lulu Emma (Wires) Arb. He married Elisabeth Steigerwald on December 29, 1975 in Mount Carroll . He served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the European-African Middle Eastern Theater. Arb was a retired employee of the Milwaukee Railroad. He also was a 32 degree Mason in Cyros Lodge 188 AM & AF in Mount Carroll ; a member of Royal Arch, Sterling Chapter 57, R. A. M. and Sterling Commandery 57 K. T., both in Sterling; a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Freeport; Medinah Temple in Chicago; Brotherhood of Railway Car Men of Chicago; Loyal Order of the Moose 2101 in Bensonville; American Legion Post 1205 of Bensonville; Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2223 of Savanna; and Swords of Bunker Hill in Stockton. Surviving are his wife, Elisabeth of Northlake; one sister, Maxine Williamson of Sterling ; two step-daughters, Mrs. John (Hilda) Julitz and Linda Weber, both of Chicago; and two step-grandchildren, John and Julie. One son, Richard, his parents, and one brother, Harold Arb, preceded him in death. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home in Mount Carroll , with the Rev, Scott Stapleton, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Mount Carroll, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery , Mount Carroll . Military services will be conducted at the graveside.
Contributed by Alice Horner

NOEL LEE ARBUCKLE , age 73, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 15, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Reverend Gary Abney of the New Hope Assembly of God Church, Savanna, Illinois will officiate. Burial will take place in the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Illinois. Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2006 at the Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established in NoelÂ’s name. Noel was born January 22, 1933 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William F. and Edith L. (Dunlap) Arbuckle Sr. He married Ruth J. Burgess on November 21, 1952 in Mount Carroll, Illinois. Ruth died on November 28, 1984 at her daughters home in Round Lake Heights, Illinois. Noel worked with his father on the wrecking crew for the Milwaukee Railroad for many years. He later worked for Savanna Fabricators and then the Eaton Corporation in Savanna, Illinois. He also served as a security guard at Powerlab in Savanna, IL. He loved helping out the Savanna V.F.W. as a driver for the VeteranÂ’s Transport Bus and also enjoyed spending time at the V.F.W. with all of his friends that he had made throughout the years.
Noel was a quiet and generous man who loved his family very much. Shortly before his death, he told his children that he loved them and asked GodÂ’s blessing on them all. He told them that he loved God with all his heart and was ready to go be with God and his wife. Noel will be dearly missed by his two sons; Noel A. (Kay) Arbuckle of Verona, Wisconsin and Michael L. (Mindy) Arbuckle of Fort Dodge, Iowa; three daughters, Susan (Gerald) Thompson of Queen City, Missouri, Sallie (Mark) Jones of Mundelein, Illinois and Sheryl (Ed) McKeal of Queen City, Missouri; one brother, William Arbuckle and one sister, Norma Merdith; eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Noel is preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, and one brother, Ronald Rae.

DANIEL ARNOLD - Died in Carroll Co., Ills. September 15, after a short illness DANIEL ARNOLD, one of the early setters and a much respected friend and neighbor, leaving behind a widow and seven children. Age not given.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

HANNAH ARNOLD - Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Arnold, 72, who died Monday, January 23, 1940 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hazel Mathias, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren, of which she was a member, with the Rev. I. D. Leatherman, officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Hannah Senseman was born in July 1867 at Tippecanoe City, Ohio, and came to Carroll County when a young girl. She married Henry Arnold Aug. 21, 1890. He died Feb. 22, 1935. She is survived by four children, Mrs. Benjamin Mathias, Lanark; Mrs. Charles Noll, Milledgeville; Harold Arnold, Rockford; and Mrs. Harold Lenhart, Polo; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Roy Butterbaugh, Lanark; and one brother, J. F. Senseman of Tippecanoe City, Ohio.
Contributed by Alice Horner

SIMON ARNOLD - Died in the Carroll Church, Carroll county, Ills., Dec. 14, 1868, after a short but painful illness, sister MARY, wife of br. Simon ARNOLD, aged 27 y. and 4 ms. Funeral services from Heb. 4:9, by brs. Christian Long and Michael Bollinger She was a consistent member, and in her suffering and death, seemed to be entirely resigned to the will of the Lord. Alas, how soon these earthly ties are broken not a year has yet passed since our br. And sister were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, and now he is left alone and Mary has gone to try the realities of the eternal world. Her last, yet consoling words were, "weep not for me." Joseph Stitzel
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

DONALD ROBERT ASHBY , 68, of Thomson, died Tuesday, January 20, 1998 in Mesa , Arizona while wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona . He worked for Interstate Power Company for 43 years, retiring in 1991, and later worked for Erickson Paving. He was a graduate of York Township High School and had served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War where he received the Bronze Star. He was a member of the Thomson United Methodist Church , Donald Ashpole American Legion Post #1025, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and the Savanna Moose Lodge. He was past president of the Thomson Chamber of Commerce and served eight years on the Thomson School Board. He loved his grandchildren and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed hunting, especially deer hunting, spending time with his friends, and wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona , where he and his wife had been going for the past six years. Mr. Ashby was born March 11, 1929 in Savanna to Wayne P. and Florence ( Greeley ) Ashby. He married Jerry A. Meakins September 19, 1954 in Morrison. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Valareena DeSpain of Thomson; one son, John Kyle (Kelly) Ashby of Savanna; four granddaughters; one sister, Darlene (John) McCaughey of Shelbyville, Indiana; one brother, Fay D. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Wayne Ashby. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Thomson United Methodist Church with the Rev. Victoria J. Wakefield of St. Paul Episcopal Church of Savanna officiating. Burial was in Lower York Cemetery , Thomson.
Contributed by Alice Horner

FLORENCE (GREELEY) ASHBY , 77, Thomson, died Friday June 8, 1979 at Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. The funeral was Monday in Thomson United Methodist Church, with Revs. Brian Secor and Albert Ihne officiating. Burial was in Lower York Cemetery. She was born February 26, 1902 in Thomson, to George and Hattie (Holland) Greeley. She married Wayne T. Ashby. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Thomson. She was a past president and secretary-treasurer of United Methodist Women, and member of Legion Auxiliary, Black Hawk Grange, Carroll County Historical Society and Republican Women’s Club. Survivors include three sons, Wayne of Fullerton, Calif.; and Don and Fay, of Thomson; a daughter, Mrs. John (Darlene) McCaughey, of Shelbyville, Indiana; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and a sister.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JAMES GLENN ASHBY , 77, of Mount Carroll, died this morning at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, Iowa. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as April 1980.) He operated a grocery store in Mount Carroll for about 37 years. Born July 9, 1902 in Carroll County, he was the son of Don and Ada (Petty) Ashby. He married Mabel Smith Jan. 1, 1923 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Bette (Richard) Gillespie of Gainsville, Fla., Mrs. Norma (Paul) Struckoff of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Glenda (Gilbert) Spencer of Chadwick; one brother, Lyle of Chadwick; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Tony Hawkins, pastor of United Methodist Church of Mount Carroll, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARIAN D. (KUEHL) ASHBY , age 83, of Fresno, California, formerly of Thomson, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the St. Agnes Hospital in Fresno. A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Monday, April 7th, at the Thomson United Methodist Church, Rev. Paul Judd will officiate. Burial will follow at Lower York Cemetery in Thomson. Visitation will be held from 1 - 3pm Sunday, April 6th, at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. Memorials may be directed to the Salvation Army and the Disabled Veterans. Marian was born July 31, 1924, in Andover, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mary (Gelson) Kuehl. Marian was married to Wayne L. Ashby on June 5th, 1949. She enjoyed time with her grandchilren and with her family and friends. Marian was an exceptionally warm and loving person, caring for everyone, listening to and supporting everyone who needed help. She was an active member of her Church, Third Day Fellowship. Marian is survived by her son Bill (Tika) Ashby of Glendale, California; her granddaughter Erin Ashby and her grandson Matt Ashby of Glendale; and her neices, nephews, and great neices and nephews whom she loved very much. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Helen Smith and her husband, Wayne
Contributed by Paula Koehler (Find-A-Grave)

WAYNE L. ASHBY , 68, of Fresno , California , formerly of Thomson, died June 26, 1991 at St. Agnes Medical Center, Fresno . He was a turf-grass specialist for Northrup King Company. He was a member of the Faith Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge, Fresno . He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Ashby was born November 30, 1922 in Savanna to Wayne P. and Florence ( Greeley ) Ashby. He married Marian Kuehl June 5, 1949. Survivors include his wife; a son, William of Los Angeles, California; a sister, Mrs. Darlene (John) McCaughey of Shelbyville, Indiana; and two brothers, Donald and Fay Ashby, both of Thomson. The funeral was Saturday in United Methodist Church , Thomson with Rev. Bonnie Davies officiating. Burial was in Lower York Cemetery , where full military rites were accorded.
Contributed by Alice Horner

OPAL (MILLER) ASPINWALL , 216 S. Walnut Ave, Freeport, died Friday, Oct 17, 1980 at the Villas of Shannon Nursing Home. She was a piano teacher in Freeport for many years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Freeport Women's club.
She was born to Henry J. and Mary Elizabeth (Hyams) Miller in Carroll Co. She married Ralph Aspinwall in March 1940. He died Oct 28, 1971. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Jesse L. and J. Frank Miller.
Surviving is a brother, Harry E. Miller of Shannon, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1pm Tuesday at the Walker Mortuary. Burial in Lanark Cemetery
Contributed by Michaelene Smith

VERA (DIXON) AUBREY - Services for Vera Aubrey, 74, Mount Carroll, who died Monday in Morgan Nursing Home, Stockton, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Burial will be in Savanna City Cemetery. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives her date of birth as January 7, 1904 and date of death as June 1978.) She was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, Delores Flink, Mount Carroll, and Beverly Rowe, Mount Morris; a son, Glen Jr., Beardstown; three grandchildren a brother, Walter Dixon, Chagrin Falls, Ohio; and three sisters, Lois Richter, Mount Carroll, June Geu, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Carol Ann Schiro, Rockford. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DORIS (SCHRINER) AUDE , age 75, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois died, Saturday, July 8, 2006, at the St. Anthony's Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with Reverend David Vidler of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service, at the funeral home. Memorials in Polly's name may be given to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Carroll or the Mt. Carroll Ambulance and Fire Department.Polly was born, September 18, 1930 in Mt. Carroll, the daughter of Glen and Mae (Neis) Schriner. She graduated from Mt. Carroll High School with the Class of 1950. On September 24, 1950 Polly married Lester A. Aude, in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Lester died on June 16, 1994.Polly worked at Gambles Hardware Store, retiring in 1986. She was a longtime member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Carroll. Polly was also a member of the Royal Neighbors and the Deborah Circle at her church. She enjoyed helping with Meals on Wheels. Polly especially enjoyed helping people in need and loved spending time with her friends.Polly will be missed by one brother, Don Schriner of Savanna, Illinois; one sister, Alma Schriner of Clinton, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by two dear friends, Candie Bauch and Ron Carson.Polly is preceded in death by her husband, Lester; two brothers, Bob and Lyle; and two sisters, Donna and Betty.

DENNIS CHARLES AURAND , age 52, of Lanark, died at home following a short illness on October 2, 2003. Denny was born November 15, 1950 in Freeport, son of LaVerne Aurand and Dorothy Kubatzke (Arnold). Denny married Jill Darlene (Erickson) on September 4, 2002 in Freeport. He worked at Kelly Springfield for 10 years and as a Head of Security Guards for Lake Carroll from December 1990 to March 2001. He also served in the Army in the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1972. Denny's family includes his wife, Jill of Lanark; one son, Jeremy (Tara) Aurand of Rockford; one granddaughter, Kayley Aurand of Rockford; parents, Dorothy Kubatzke of Freeport, and LaVerne Aurand of Nora; two brothers, Gerald (Lynn) Aurand and Rick (Karen) Aurand all of Pearl City. His grandparents and two uncles precede him in death. Cremation Rites were accorded. There will be no services. Arrangements were made by the Leamon Funeral Home's, LTD in Lena.
Prairie Advocate

HARRY LE AUWAERTER was born, Harry LeRoy on July 19, 1925 the son of Harry and Lauretta (Harmon) Auwaerter in Keokuk, Iowa. This Iowa Farm Boy passed on to the Lord, April 1, 2006 in FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006 at the Funeral Home. Burial will take place in St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Savanna. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Harry served his country during World War II in the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2223. Harry worked as an Excavating Contractor, building golf courses, roads, housing sub-divisions, ski slopes and beautiful ponds. Harry is survived by his wife, Betty of West Chicago, Illinois; two sons, Robert (Carrie) Auwaerter of St. Charles, Illinois and Weston Hill-Auwaerter of Mt. Carroll, Illinois; two daughters, Sandra (Terrence) True of San Antonio, Texas and Sharon (Brian) Morrison of Houston, Texas; one sister, Patricia (LaVerne) Schier of Florida; five grandchildren; Michael (Amanda) True; Zachary True; Adaline Werthwein; Shannon (Jeffrey) Klien; Garner Auwaerter; two great grandchildren, Reese True and one to be born any day; and Susie. Harry is preceded in death by his parents and one brother

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