CONRAD BAHWELL - After many days of weary suffering and pain, Conrad Bahwell, the elder, closed his eyes in the final sleep Sunday afternoon, January 9, 1898, at five o'clock. As is well known to our people Mr. Bahwell took to his bed some weeks ago, since which time he has suffered a great deal. His affliction was a complication of diseases, which finally resulted in dropsy and caused him to give up the fight. His last hours, however, were peaceful and final dissolution came as a welcome rest from the many days of pain which had been patiently endured. Mr. Bahwell was born in Hessa-Darmstadt, Germany, December 26, 1832 and he had thus just passed his sixty-fifth milestone of life's journey. He came to America when a young man, and settled in Galena the 18th of May 1857 and in that historic city began his business life. On Nov 26, 1859, he was married to Anna Schuk and fourteen children were born to them, eight of whom now survive. During his early years in Galena Mr. Bahwell was a successful merchant and tailor and stood high in business circles, but he encountered reverses, from the effect of which he never fully recovered, and he was never able to afterward to feel that life contained anything more for him than the common amenities of existence and duty to his family. In Sept 1883, he removed to Savanna, since which time the family have made this their permanent home. All surviving children were present at the time of death to mingle their tears of sorrow with those of wife and mother whose cup of bitterness, already full by the loss of six children, now runneth over. Mr. Bahwell was a man of kindly disposition and readily made friends with everybody. His refined taste and obliging manners were manifest to all and his familiar face will be missed in the community.The writer had known him for many years and we can well say with many other citizens, that a good man is gone. To the inmates of the darkened home we extend the hand of earnest sympathy. The funeral will take place from St Paul's church on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.

Another Obit:
Conrad Bahwell was born in Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany, 26 Dec 1832, the son of Nicolai and Anna Schaefer-Bahwell. He came to America in 1848 and then to Galena IL in 1857 with his brother Anton who had a saloon on Franklin St In Galena. Conrad was a tailor, like his father and was in business as: "Merchant, Tailor, and Dealer in Ready-made clothes, Gent's furnishings, Goods, Hats & Caps" on Main St in Galena. Conrad wed Anna Marie Schuk on 26 Nov 1859 in Galena IL and on the marriage certificate he had to swear that she was 18 years old. Anna was born in Darmstadt, Germany 7 Aug 1840 and came to the US with her family in 1852 at age 11 to Sandusky OH. Her parents died shortly after their arrival and Anna was left to care for her brother and sister, John and Kate Schuk. The Bahwell's moved to Savanna IL, Carroll county, in 1885 , to the top of Spinning Hill Road then to Chicago AVE and Conrad's tailor shop was on Main ST. Conrad died 9 Jan 1898, at age 65 of Dropsy and Anna died 23 April 1909 of Paralysis at age 69. Both died in Savanna and are buried in the Savanna Township Cemetery, section 7 lot 74.

Contributed by Peggy Walrath - Children of Conrad and Anna Bahwell, (all born in Galena IL):
Julia A. 1860-1861 Buried next to Bahwell grandparents at St Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Galena IL; Maria A. 1862-1864 buried next to Bahwell grandparents at St. Mary's Catholic Cem. Galena IL; Ida; Anna B. 5 Sept 1864-15 June 1922 Elgin IL, buried in Savanna IL. Married Abraham L. Wise and had 7 children. Anna and Abraham homesteaded in Minnewaukan ND and after Abraham's death Anna returned to Savanna; Jeanette E. 13 Sept 1866-18 June 1936 Savanna, IL. Married Hugh James and had 6 children; Theodore J. 4 July 1868-3 April 1950 Savanna, IL. Married Sarah Whisler and had 4 children. Ted was a painter/decorater, tax collector and fire chief for 12 years in Savanna; Conrad 22 May 1870-19 Aug 1921 Savanna, buried next to his parents. Conrad was City Editor of Savanna Times Journal newspaper; Amelia 1872-1873; Rudolph J. 1874-1876; Margrata F. 1876-1876; Harriett A. 23 Nov 1878-20 May 1932 Erie IL. Married Ralph Terry and had 2 daughters; Katherine P. 18 June 1880-9 Feb 1944 Savanna IL. Married Arthur Ferguson and had 5 children; Delores 30 March 1882-26 Feb 1972 Savanna, IL . Linotype operator on Savanna Times Journal newspaper; Walter H. 20 Jan 1884-5 Oct 1967 Savanna, IL. Married Amy Aadelan. Ad compositer on newspaper, mailman, toll-taker on Savanna/Sabula bridge.

CONRAD BAHWELL Jr. - Funeral Services Monday Afternoon - The funeral services for the late Conrad Bahwell Jr. who passed away yesterday afternoon, will be held from the family home on Chicago AVE Monday afternoon at 2:30. In accordance with his request, the services will be very simple, consisting of a prayer by the officiating pastor, Rev. G. W. Fischer, and his favorite song, "Whispering Hope" by a quartette. Six of the deceased man's nephews will act as pallbearers. Interment will be made in the family lot in the City cemetery.

OBITUARY
Conrad Bahwell, son of Conrad and Anna M. Schuk Bahwell, was born in Galena IL, May 22 1870, and died at his home on Chicago AVE, August 19, 1921, ages 51 years, 2 months and 28 days. He came to Savanna in 1884 and this city has since been his home. In 1885, at the age of fifteen years, he entered the services of the Savanna Journal as a printer and later became reporter and city editor, continuing this position with the Times-Journal until his death.

He is survived by his five sisters, Mrs Anna B. Francis of Freeport, Mrs Hattie Terry of Erie IL, Mrs Jennie E. James, Mrs Katherine P. Ferguson and Miss Delores Bahwell, of this city and two brothers, Theodore and Walter, both of whom reside in Savanna. He was predeceased to the grave by his father, who died in 1898 and his mother who passed away in 1909 and six brothers and sisters who are buried in Galena, having died in infancy. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the sorrowing brothers and sisters, who are left to mourn his death. He will be sadly missed, for he was a homeloving man and as faithful in his devotion to his family as he was in the performance of his duty. The Times-Journal office and printing rooms will be closed Monday August 22nd, from two to three-thirty PM during the funeral services of out late comrade, Conrad Bahwell.
Contributed by Peggy Walrath

A Humorous Story About Conrad Bahwell From the Times Journal 1895 Help wanted: We would like to hire a compositor, temporarily. Conrad Bahwell, has purchased a bicycle and the way he is being used by the treacherous thing, we do not look for him to be able to do much type setting for some time--perhaps never. The rule has been established that no two of the Journal force can learn to ride the wheel at the same time. He of course became the editor of this paper sometime later (Contributed by Peggy Walrath).

FRANCIS (DIEHL) BAILEY , age 92, of Savanna, died Friday, December 3, 2004 at Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, Georgia. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2004 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Savanna. Inurnment will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held 5 ­ 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Memorials may be given to St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in honor of Frances.

Frances was born November 30, 1912 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Frank and Caroline (Miller) Diehl. She married Ralph M. Bailey on August 22, 1932 in Galena, Illinois. After enjoying 63 years of marriage, Ralph passed away on September 19, 1995 in Dubuque, Iowa. Frances was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, crocheting and embroidery. She liked the challenge of playing Solitaire and was always entertained by a good wrestling match on television. Frances was a member of the Women of the Moose in Savanna. Frances will be deeply missed by her four sons, Ralph (Ruby) Bailey of Belleville, James (Judith) Bailey of Savanna, Herbert (Lois) Bailey of Folsom, California, and Jerald (Karen) Bailey of East Galesburg; her six daughters, Caroline (Bob) Ostrander of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, Mary (Frank) Townsend of Savanna, Norma (Roy) Williams of Mountain View, Missouri, Ruth (Larry) Neuendorf of Aurora, Linda (Bob) Malmquist of Buford, Georgia; and Lorraine Bailey of Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Thirty-nine grandchildren; Sixty-two great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Ralph and both parents, precede Frances in death.

Prairie Advocate December 8, 2004

GENEVIEVE (GARROW) BAILEY , age 90, of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, November 13, 2005 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, at the First United Methodist Church, Savanna with Reverend Thomas Moe of the First United Methodist Church, Savanna, officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Genevieve was born April 13, 1915 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Alvin and Mettie (Lego) Garrow. She attended Savanna and Hanover Schools. She worked as a Customer Service Agent for Central Telephone Company and later Sprint in Savanna, retiring in 1977. Genevieve was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Savanna, and the Savanna Women of the Moose since 1945. She enjoyed quilting, making porcelain dolls, sewing, handiwork and word puzzles. Genevieve will be deeply missed by two sons, Wesley Bailey of Savanna and Richard (Ramona) Bailey of Savanna; her daughter, Patsy Raab of Clinton, Iowa; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Wallat of Racine, Wisconsin. Genevieve is preceded in death by both parents; an infant grandson; a sister, Bernice Wacker; and a son-in-law, William Raab.

LENA (GARWICK) BAST , died at 8 o’clock Monday [01/22/1934] evening in her home one mile south of here after a long period of invalidism which followed an illness from infantile paralysis. Funeral services are to be held Thursday afternoon, at 1:30 o’clock in the home and 2 o’clock in the Hope Evangelical church. Interment will be made in the Chadwick cemetery. Lena Garwick was one of four children born to Fred and Margaret Dietz Garwick, on April 1, 1879 in Whiteside county. She was married on November 30, 1899 to William Bast. The widower and five children survive her. The children are Mrs. Lucille Rosenberry, Mrs. Hazel Hoffman and William and Wayne Bast of Chadwick and Mrs. Marcella Barber of Rockford. She also leaves one brother, Charles Garwick of Sterling. Her mother and two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Hope Evangelical church.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds -

DONALD EDWARD BAUCH , 79, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Thursday, March 2, 2006 at Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport, Illinois. He was born May 8, 1926 to Clement and Priscilla (Davis) Bauch in Freeport. Don and Mary L. Lindgren were married in 1947 in Freeport. He graduated from Freeport High School with the Class of 1945. Don was a member of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church. He owned and operated Bee Line Ready Mix in Mt. Carroll from 1956 to 1991 when he retired. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, traveling and making something from nothing. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, two daughters, Barbara (William) Sparboe, Mt. Carroll, Deborah (David) Seibert, Atlanta, Ga., and one son, Timothy (Candie) Bauch, Mt. Carroll; six grandchildren; three brothers, Robert (Rosemary) Bauch of Freeport, William (Margaret) Bauch of Pecatonica, Illinois and Davis (Carol) Bauch of Pecatonica; and one aunt, Eva Bauch of Freeport. Preceding him in death were his parents; his sister, Elizabeth Lavicka; and his brother, Stanley Bauch. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll with Rev. Mark Harkness officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll.

HENRY L. BAUM , 87, pastor of the Shannon Church of the Brethren for many years, died Saturday, November 25, 1939 at the home of his grandson, Emerson Baum, four miles south of Shannon. He had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Lanark Church of the Brethren, with burial in the Shannon Cemetery. The Rev. Baum was born on Sept. 16, 1852 in Petersberg, Pennsylvania, son of John and Elizabeth Metz Baum. When he was four years old he came with his parents to this vicinity, settling on a farm northwest of Shannon. On Sept. 16, 1875, his 23rd birthday, he married Catherine Royer. She was fatally injured in 1917 when a train struck the buggy in which she and her husband were returning home from church services at Shannon.

When the Rev. Baum entered the ministry, he as well as many other pastors of Brethren churches, served without pay. Besides serving as pastor of the Shannon church, he operated a farm near Shannon for years. The church building of the Shannon Church of the Brethren, of which he was a charter member, was torn down about three years ago and members of the congregation now attend services at the Lanark and Cherry Grove churches. He is survived by a son, Charles, of Tipton, Iowa, a grandson, Emerson, with whom he lived; a brother, Abe Baum of Shannon; a sister, Mrs. Annie Moore of Lena, and a great-grandson
Contributed by Alice Horner - Thomson Revue 30 Nov 1939

ROBERTA RUTH (COLEHOUR) BECKER , 82, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois passed away Friday, September 23, 2005 at the FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Pastor Lisa Mapes of Hickory Grove United Methodist Church in Wacker, Illinois will officiate. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery. Roberta was born October 25, 1922, the daughter of Robert Lovejoy Colehour and Ruth (Petty) Colehour in Mt. Carroll Township. She attended Mt. Carroll schools, graduating from Mt. Carroll High School, Class of 1940. On June 29, 1940 Roberta married Lloyd C. Becker at the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church in Wacker. Lloyd passed away on February 24, 2001. Roberta worked as a payroll clerk at Eaton Corporation in Savanna, Illinois for fifteen years, retiring in 1980. She was a part-time Secretary at the Center Hill School in rural Mt. Carroll. She also worked on the family farm in rural Wacker.

Roberta was a member of the Preston Prairie Club, the United Methodist Women’s Club, the Writers Circle and the Golden Girls. For many years, Roberta taught Adult Sunday School Class at the Hickory Grove United Methodist Church and sang in the choir. She loved singing, writing poetry and had two books of Poetry published. Roberta gave many programs at Church and Social Clubs in the Mt. Carroll area. Many of her poems were used at different dedications and special events. She was also an accomplished pianist and wrote music… Roberta loved and enjoyed her family and home life. She enjoyed traveling and playing cards. She especially loved her grandchildren; each baby was a blessing in her life. Roberta was very devoted to her husband and family. She had a great love for God, family, friends, church and Country- all were her priority in life. Roberta will be dearly missed by her three daughters, Nancy (Richard) Veith of Mt. Carroll, Linda (Harold) Bielema of Albany, Illinois and Mary Jo (James) Frederick of Mt. Carroll; two sisters in-law, Julie Colehour of Ft. Worth Texas and Cordelia Becker of Dubuque, Iowa; nine grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Lloyd; one great grandson and one brother.

IDA (PUTERBAUGH) BEIDLER , 64, died at 7:00 o’clock Tuesday [09/21/1933] evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Lego, three miles north of Chadwick following an extended illness from heart disease. She had returned to the Lego home two weeks ago after spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Raymond Messner, in Dixon. Funeral services will be at 2:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Progressive church, Lanark, Rev. Grisso officiating. Interment will be in the Lanark cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, two sisters, and three brothers: Maud Preugh, Mt. Morris; Mrs. Walkins, Ind.; A. B. Puterbaugh, Milledgeville; Edward and William Puterbaugh, Lanark. Her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Bernadine Phalen, are deceased.

Another Obit:
Ida Beidler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Puterbaugh was born August 31, 1867 on the Puterbaugh homestead at Georgetown near Lanark and passed away Thursday evening at the home of her son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lego near Chadwick. She with her family resided at one time in Lanark, moving to Polo after the death of her husband She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Lego and Mrs. Raymond Messner of Dixon, tow sisters, Mrs. Maude Prugh of Mt. Morris, Mrs. Emma Watkins of Plymouth, Ind.; three brothers, A. B. Puterbaugh of Milledgeville, Frank and William of Lanark. Her parents, sisters and brother, her husband, and one daughter Bernadine preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Saturday, a short prayer service at the Lego home preceding the service at the Progressive church in Lanark with the Rev. C. Grisso in charge. Committal was made in the Lanark cemetery
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, September 22,1933, page 2, column 4.

MERRITT BELLOWS , 91 of Flagler Beach FL. formerly of this area died Sunday July 10, 2005 at Daytona Beach FL. He was a retired Self-Employed auctioneer. Mr. Bellows was born Jan. 13, 1914 in Milledgeville. He married Pearl Morris in 1936.

Survivors include his wife, a daughter Kay Johnson of Flagler Beach; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were held in FL.

ETHEL BENSON , 96, of rural Mount Carroll, former schoolteacher, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 1994 at her home. A graduate of Illinois State University, she was a schoolteacher in country schools and for many years at Center School in Freeport. She was a member of Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Mount Carroll.

Born March 15, 1897 in Fairhaven Township, Carroll County, her parents were August and Anna Maria (Johnston) Benson. Surviving is one sister, Julia Benson, of Mount Carroll. Two brothers and three sisters died previously. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. The Rev. Scott Stapleton of First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contriuted by Alice Horner

GRACE (FULRATH) BENSON , 84, passed away Monday (14 October 1968) in a Chicago hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m in the Frank Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, the Rev. Earland Lilly of the Mt. Carroll Baptist Church officiating, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday between 7 and 9 p.m. Grace Benson was born July 5, 1884 in Mt. Carroll, the daughter of Adam and Hannah Smith Fulrath. She married Elmer Benson on Feb. 6, 1917. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Roscoe (Ruth) Almquist and Mrs. Orville (Gladys) Handel, both of Mt. Carroll; Mrs. Tim (Lois) Monahan of Chicago; two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Glen (Nellie0 Johnson of Mt. Carroll. She was preceded by her parents, husband, several brothers and sisters
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 15, 1968 - Tuesday, pg 6

HAROLD G. BENSON , 92, of rural Mount Carroll, died Monday, Oct. 15, 1990 at home. He was a farmer in rural Mount Carroll. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. He was born Oct. 9, 1898 in Fairhaven Township, son of August and Anna Maria (Johnston) Benson. Surviving are two sisters, Julia and Ethel Benson, both of Mount Carroll. Preceding him in death were three sisters and one brother.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Scott Stapleton of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call Wednesday at the funeral home from noon until time of service.

Contributed by Alice Horner

JULIA O. BENSON , 103, a resident of Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Mount Carroll the past year, died Wednesday, March 30, 1994 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. A schoolteacher, she taught at Country School in Mount Carroll and Center School in Freeport for many years. She was a member of the Stephenson County Retired Teachers Association.

Daughter of August and Anna Marie (Johnston) Benson, she was born October 12, 1890 in Woodland Township, Carroll County.

Surviving are cousins, great-nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were four sisters and two brothers. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. The Rev. Scott Stapleton of First Baptist Church, Mount Carroll, where she was a member, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.

Contributed by Alice Horner

VICTOR A. BENSON , age 64, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson, Illinois. Pastor Paul Judd of the Thomson United Methodist Church, Thomson, Illinois, will officiate. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Friends may call from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Memorials can be made to the Savanna Moose Lodge # 1095, Savanna, Illinois in memory of Victor Benson. Victor was born July 19, 1941 in Aurora, Illinois, the son of Leonard Axel & Edith Ida Benson. He was a graduate of the Batavia High School, Batavia, Illinois, class of 1959. Upon graduation from High School, Victor enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served from 1959 until 1962. Victor married Patricia “Pat” (Ellis) February 9, 1963 in Batavia, Illinois. Victor had worked as a dairy farmer his early life in Wasco, Illinois and later worked 33 years as an electrical lineman for the city of Batavia, Illinois until his retirement in 1996. Victor very much loved and enjoyed fishing, wood working, and spending time with his grand children and other family members. Victor was an active member of the Savanna Moose Lodge # 1095 and the Savanna V.F.W. Post # 2223, and was a Master Mason of the Batavia Masonic Lodge, Batavia, Illinois. Victor is survived by his wife, Pat of Thomson, Illinois; son, Brian (Lauri) Benson of Batavia, Illinois; daughter, Kimberly (Butch) Mobley of Thomson, Illinois; two grandsons, Nicholas & Zachary Benson of Batavia, Illinois, and one granddaughter, Hallie Mobley of Thomson, Illinois; two brothers, James (Sue) Benson of Batavia, Illinois, and Robert (Shirley) Benson of Remsen, Iowa. Victor was preceded in death by his parents.

ESTHER (MERCHANT) BISHOP , 82, of Chicago, died Feb. 1, 1985 at Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago. She was born Feb. 25, 1903 to Mark and Elsie (Petty) Merchant. She married Arden Dearbeyne July 10, 1948. He died June 29, 1957. She married Timothy Bishop Aug. 8, 1959. He died Oct. 6, 1966. The body was cremated. A private memorial service was held Feb. 9 in the home of a niece, Lois Toepfer, with Rev. Orville Cole of Lanark officiating, followed by internment of ashes at Oak Hill Cemetery. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Contributed by Alice Horner

BERTHA (VAN KAMPEN) BOELKENS , age 84, of rural Milledgeville, Illinois, died at home on Saturday, November 18, 2006, surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Reverend Herb Bollman of the Faith Reformed Church in Lanark, Illinois, will officiate. Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will be in the Schriner Cemetery, Lima Township, Illinois. Memorials may be given to the Faith Reformed Church, Lanark, Illinois, or to Gideons International in Bertha’s memory. Bertha was born on November 10, 1922, at home in Morrison, Illinois, the daughter of Timothy and Henrietta (Dykema) Van Kampen. She attended Southside and Northside Elementary Schools in Morrison and also attended Morrison High School. On February 18, 1943, she married Clarence Jean Boelkens at the home of the bride in Morrison, Illinois. Clarence died on October 31, 1999 at his home. Bertha worked briefly at Vaulkmen Furniture Factory in Morrison, Illinois. Bertha and Clarence first farmed in Fairhaven Township, Illinois and, in 1944 they moved to the Milledgeville area where they farmed for over sixty-one years. Bertha was a charter member of the Faith Reformed Church in Lanark, Illinois, where she also taught Sunday School. Bertha was a beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Bertha is survived by four sons; Delbert (Dorothy) Boelkens of Forreston, Illinois, Donald (Janice) Boelkens of Milledgeville, David (Janalee) Boelkens of Lanark, and Stanley Boelkens of Milledgeville; three daughters, Joyce (Randy) Stenback of German Valley, Illinois, Janet Winters of Milledgeville and Jane (Dana) Miller of Mt. Carroll; fifteen grandchildren, Michael (Angie) Boelkens, Daryl Boelkens, Brian Boelkens, Tim Boelkens and his fiancée Erin Heyen, Myra (Chris) Mullen, Jennifer (Toby) Taylor, Stephanie (Jeremy) Wilhelms, Charlotte (Daniel) Stoehr, Dee Ann (Marty) Heinrich, Randy Jr. (Dawn) Stenback, Heather (Frank) Zahn, Krystal Winters and her fiancée Tom Reuber, Samantha Winters, Kayla Miller, Shane Miller; twelve great-grandchildren, Destiny Zahn, Jacob Boelkens, Robert Stenback, Tymon Stoehr, Samuel Stoehr, Naomi Mullen, Carson Taylor, Brady Heinrich, Adeline Stoehr, Jack Stenback, Cooper Taylor, and Lily Mullen; one sister, Mary (Henry) Drolema of Sterling, Illinois; one sister-in-law, Ida Mae Stuart of Morrison, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews. Bertha is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Boelkens; two sisters, Hazel and Harry Davis and Julia and Elvin Norman; one brother, Harold Van Kampen; two nieces, Joanne Norman and Ruth Ann Groenewold; two nephews, Loren Tiesman and Bill Snyder; two sisters in-law, Bernice (Al) Faber and Florence (Marv) Wiersema and two brothers in-law, James Stuart and Wesley Kooi.

BURTON D. BOGUE - 70, died March 24, 1996 at his home in Savanna. He was the owner of Burt’s Restaurant in Mt. Carroll and the former owner of the Golden High Point Restaurant, Savanna. He enjoyed visiting, especially with the young people who frequented his business. He was born June 26, 1925 in Mt. Carroll to Glen A. and Hazel (Klitz) Bogue. He graduated from Mt. Carroll High School . A tailgunner in the United States Air Force during World War II, he was a member of the American Legion of Mt. Carroll. He is survived by a daughter, Cindy Bogue of Berea , Kentucky , a grandson, James R. Bogue of Monroe, Wisconsin; a sister, Betty (Tom) Richards of Glendale, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bill, and a sister, Joyce. No services were held.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HAZEL (KLITZ) BOGUE - 81, of Savanna, who died Wednesday at Big Meadows Retirement Home, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. (Note: The Social Security Death Index shows her death as June 1982.) The Rev. Jean Saltzman, pastor of First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. She and her husband owned and operated the Savanna Dairy Bar until retirement in 1967. Born March 28, 1901 in Mount Carroll, she was the daughter of Sam and Ida (Clevidence) Klitz. She married Glen A. Bogue February 14, 1922 in Savanna. Surviving are one son, Burt of Mount Carroll; one daughter, Mrs. Betty (Tom) Richards of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Floyd, and one sister, Florence Diehl, both of Savanna; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, and one daughter.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EDNA (BENDER) BOWMAN , 73, died from burns at 8:30 a.m. Sunday (26 Feb 1967) in Freeport Memorial Hospital, where she had been taken by ambulance from Lanark, following a fire in her home. According to Fire Chief Andrew Weisz, the elderly resident purposely set fire to her bed. Damage to the bedroom and furniture was estimated at $600. Edna Bowman was born in Salem Township, April 11, 1893, the daughter of John and Mary Ann (Roberts) Bender. She married Clayton Bowman on March 5, 1923, and he died in July of 1963. The couple farmed in the Lanark area until retiring, when they moved into Lanark. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ermon (Eva) Cass, of Viroqua, Wis. She was preceded by her parents, husband, two sisters, and five brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Frank Funeeral Home, Lanark. The Rev. William Kolenbrander, pastor of Faith Reformed Church, officiated and burial was in Lanark Cemetery. An Inquest will be held at a later date.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 28, 1967 - Tuesday, pg 2

NELLIE BOWMAN , 90, formerly of Mount Carroll, a 12-year resident of Pinecrest Manor Nursing Home at Mount Morris, died at Pinecrest Wednesday evening after a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 11, 1891 in Mt. Carroll Township, Carroll County, the daughter of Henry and Alice (Warfield) Bowman. She was a member of West Branch Church of the Brethren at Mount Morris. Her only survivors are nieces and nephews. Her body was cremated and the cremains interred in Hickory Grove Cemetery at Mount Carroll. Finch Funeral Home at Mount Morris was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established in her name for Pinecrest Manor.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DOROTHY (GREEN) BREUNING , age 78, of Savanna, Illinois, died Saturday, August 5, 2006 at her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at the Law Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Pastor Michael Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A general memorial fund has been established in Dorothy’s name. Dorothy was born April 12, 1928 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of Enoch and Elizabeth (Monn) Green. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy was a waitress at local area restaurants and she also worked at the National Lock Factory in Savanna, Illinois. She enjoyed camping and traveling, and visiting with her family and friends. Dorothy’s house was a gathering place, always full of family and laughter. She never turned anyone away, greeting everyone with open arms. She loved music; dancing, camping, going to garage sales with her loved ones and watching “Days Of Our Lives”. When you think of a beautiful nurturing person, you think of Dorothy Breuning. Dorothy is survived by three sons; Terry Tipp of Savanna, Illinois, David (Diana) Tipp, of Bettendorf, Iowa and Richard (Dee) Breuning of Mount Carroll, Illinois; five daughters, Lisa (Rick Chobar) Breuning, of Plainfield, Illinois, Tammie (Tim Guenzler) Sipes of Savanna, Gloria (Jim) Scott of Lander, Wyoming, Jeanette (Jason) Sturtevant of Savanna, and Peggy (Robert) Cini of Starkville, Mississippi; 21 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister Hazel Anderson of Savanna. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, six sisters and one son Ronnie Tipp.

JOHN CURTIS BRIGHAM , age 69, of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday, July 20, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at the Law Jones Funeral Home Savanna, with Pastor Lorraine Boucon officiating. Burial will be in the Lost Mound Cemetery, rural Hanover, Illinois (Jo Daviess County). Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 24th at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A general memorial fund has been established in John’s name. John was born September 16, 1936 in Aurora, Illinois the son of Arthur and Mary (McIntyre) Brigham. John graduated from Savanna High School, Class of 1954 and later attended Aurora College, Aurora, Illinois. He married Linda Noordhoff July 31, 1966 in Lanark, Illinois. Linda passed away on October 20, 2000. John worked as a Bank Officer at the Thomson State Bank in the Savanna Office, retiring in 2001. Prior to banking John worked as a Social Worker in Chicago and also in Carroll County. He previously taught Biology in Thomson, Illinois and was formerly the owner of Carroll County TV, Savanna, Illinois. John served as a member of the Savanna School Board and was also a past member of Savanna Rotary Club. John enjoyed fishing, gardening and reading, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. John will be dearly missed by; one son John (Julie) Brigham, Savanna, Illinois; three daughters, Kathy (Dale) Sima of Johnsburg, Illinois, Chris (Jack) Gaura, Chicago, Illinois, and Mary (Scott) Schulze, Crystal Lake, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and one sister Jean (Lyle) Webster, Savanna, Illinois. John was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Linda

HATTIE (RODENBERG) BRIGHT , age 73, of Pontiac, Illinois, formerly of Savanna, Illinois, died Saturday, January 21 at St James Medical Center, Pontiac. A Graveside Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna. Pastor Mike Meyer of the Savanna Bible Church will officiate. Memorials may be made in Patty's name to your favorite Church. Condolences may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Patty was born May 12, 1932 in Guttenburg, Iowa, the daughter of Oliver and Ruth (Johnson) Rodenberg. She worked in Drafting at the Savanna Army Depot from 1965 to 1994. Family was most important to Patty. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Patty also enjoyed working in the yard around her home. She will be dearly missed by her son, Steven Bright of Pontiac, Illinois; two daughters, Debra Sipe of Dubuque, Iowa and Julie (John) Handel of Thomson, Illinois; and a brother, Oliver Rodenberg of Davenport, Iowa; nine grandchildren and one great grandson . Patty is preceded in death by a son, Daniel Bright and both parents

EARL L. BRININGER , 67 of Tampico died June 16, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed by Northwestern Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1997. He was born March 8, 1938 in Savanna the son of Faye and June (Campbell) Brininger. He served in the Army in Germany. He married Ruth Reddington on March 14, 1959 in Hanover. He was a member of Coleta Fire Department and Goldwing Road Riders Assoc. He enjoyed playing pool and riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Steve, Terry and Earl; his mother June Brininger; two sisters Donna Noll and Beverly Kent and seven grandchildren.

MAE H. (FREDERICK) BROOKS , 84, of Savanna died Monday, Feb. 18, 1991 at Savanna City Hospital. She was co-owner of a restaurant in Savanna and also was cashier at several restaurants in Savanna and employed by the Savanna Army Depot. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Savanna, and Carroll County Council on Aging and a former member of Savanna American Legion Auxiliary. Born April 5, 1906 at Mount Carroll, she was the daughter of David and Mary (Robinson) Frederick. She was married to Frank Brooks on October 18, 1941 at Mount Carroll. He died in 1990. Surviving are one daughter, Betty (Gus) Behling of Conroe, Texas; one son, Robert Wagner of Savanna; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Cora Marken of Lena, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two brothers and two sisters, in addition to her husband. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with the Rev. Vincent Shindelar officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

FREDA B. (WILSON) BRYSON , aged 40 years, passed away at seven o'clock Monday evening in there home, two miles east of Milledgeville. She had been in poor health for several years but was not seriously ill until the past two weeks. Funeral arrangements are not made. Besides her husband, Mrs. Bryson leaves one son, Frank Thorpe, by a former marriage; her mother, Mrs. Mary Wilson of Chadwick; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Sears of Thomson and Mrs. Lucy Thorpe of McColl Junction, Nebr. She was a member of the Order of the eastern Star and the W.R.C Funeral service for the late Mrs. W. E.. Bryson, whose death Monday evening was a shock to her many friends in this community, as held at 2;30 o'clock Friday from the M.E. church here, The church was filled with relatives and friends, the members of Bernie chapter, attending in a body, had charge of the services at the grave. Rev. Wolf of Polo assisted by Rev. B. C. Holloway, officiated and paid high tribute to the memory of Mrs. Bryson in his comforting sermon. During the services the mail quartet of Chadwick sang beautiful hymns. The pallbearers were Ray Rahn, Clifford Dingman, A. L. Wahner, H. E. Erickson, A. B. Coyle, James Lee. Burial was made in the Union cemetery north of Milledgeville. The passing of Mrs. Bryson sorrow to the community and the loss of an esteemed resident. Freda B. Wilson, daughter of Francis and Mary E. Wilson, was born May 3, 1892, at Howa Falls, IA. When a small child the family moved to York county, Nebr., where she spent her early life. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith. she moved to Carroll county in the spring of 1908, finishing her education in the high school at Chadwick, later teaching school in the vicinity of Chadwick. Aug. 22. 1912, she was married to P. D. Tharpe of McCool Junction, Nebr., to this marriage was born one son Frank W Thrape. March 30, 1922, she was married to W. E. Bryson of Sterling, the following spring moving on a farm at Coleta. Here she taught the home school for three years. they then moved to Milledgeville where have since resided. She was an accomplished musician, taking an active part in both vocal and instrumental music. she was an active member of the O.E.S and W.R.C. May 23, 1932, she peacefully passed away after a rather troubled illness. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, W.E. Bryson, a son, Frank W. Tharpe, her mother, Mary E. Wilson of Chadwick, her sister, Mrs. L. R. Tharpe of McCool Junction, Nebr., a sister Mrs. G.. B. Sears, of Thomson, Ill., a niece, Miss Barbara Tharpe of McCool Junction, Neb., and a host of relatives and friends
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - May 28, 1932 Sterling Gazette.

WINTHROP ELERY BRYSON , 44, farmer residing east of Milledgeville died last Wednesday afternoon at the Sterling hospital where he had submitted to an emergency appendectomy. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the home with Dr. Bell officiating. Burial was made in Bethel Cemetery Milledgeville. Surviving are his widow, two children Arlyn and Leland; two stepchildren Marie and Donald Iler; his mother Mrs. Anna Bryson; a brother Pearle Bryson, Moorhead MN; and eight sisters, Mrs. Ira Johnson, Mrs. Herman Barthel, Mrs. Ross Peugh, Mrs. Hazel Winkey and Mrs. Fay Mott all of Sterling; Mrs. Fred Braid of Rockford, Mrs. Hanaford Bushman of Chadwick and Mrs. Geo. Myers of Milledgeville Funeral services for the late Wintrop E. Bryson, who died at the Sterling public hospital, will be held Friday from the home two miles east of Milledgeville. Dr. William Bell of Milledgeville, and Rev., Mr. Marlowe of Coleta will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel cemetery near Milledgeville. (Contributed by Margaret Mangers /Sterling Gazette Aug. 19, 1937)

JOHN S. & ELIZABETH BUCK - Fell asleep in Jesus in Spring Valley, Carroll county, Illinois, November 6, 1863, MARY BUCK, aged 19 years, 6 months and 28 days. Also on the 30th of same month - her 41st birth-day, ELIZABETH BUCK, mother of Mary E and wife of Elder John S Buck, and daughter of brother John Lutz, S. Ed. of the Herald of Shirleysburg, Pa. and sister Mary, his wife aged 40 years. Also on the 25th December following, Elder JOHN S BUCK, the husband and father of the before mentioned deceased, aged 42 years, 7 mo. 29 days.

That this family bereavement apparently so severe was ordained by an all wise Providence for the best of purposes we believe in the fullness of assurance, yet in the flesh we bewail their absence from us. They formerly resided in this village; both were in membership with the Aughwick congregation. About 15 years since they removed to the West, and finally settled where they died. Br John was elected to the ministry by the Cherry Grove church, were he labored faithfully and acceptably till death terminated his efforts. Sister Elizabeth, his spouse, our lamented daughter, was a dutiful child, affectionate wife and loving mother, a devoted follower of the Lamb, and endured to all with whom she became acquainted. Mary, her daughter, as an exceedingly exemplary girl, chaste and reserved in her demeanor, amiable and kind to all. Although not a member her faith was steadfast in the doctrines taught and practiced by the brethren. In her last illness she request to be baptized, but her disease made it impracticable; yet she died in the hope of a happy resurrection. Her parents at their death were enlivened with the same blessed hope of glory. At the death of the mother there were surviving the father and mother, five boys and one girl: this girl, about 14 years old, was the only one of the family that could attend the mother's funeral; the rest were all prostrate with fever, and more were expected to soon follow to the grave. The father did so shortly after, but we are happy to learn that the children were recovering. Br. Christian Long, who was a frequent visitor to the scene of affliction, writes us that it was truly a home of great mourning, of sorrow, distress and death; that the entire community became excited to sympathy, and that the funerals were the largest he ever saw. Thus in a brief period an orphaned children bereft of their natural protectors; but God will be their shield and their father. "The Lord has given, the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord !" every funeral occasion was well improved by the Brethren. (John Lutz - Shirleysdurg, PA)
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

GEARY KENNETH BUCKWALTER , age 55, Lincoln, Nebraska, died January 19, 2006, at Tabitha Hospice in Lincoln following a series of debilitating strokes. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 28, at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service was held in Lincoln January 22 at the Roper and Sons Funeral Services Chapel. A private inurnment will take place at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. Mr. Buckwalter was born July 13, 1950, in Freeport, the son of Kenneth and Cora Buckwalter. He graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1968 and attended Highland Community College in Freeport. He worked at Freeport Memorial Hospital, then was employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C. for a year prior to moving to Lincoln where he was the founder and co-owner of "Desserts 222" in downtown Lincoln. In 1987 he accepted a position with American Tool Company (formerly the Peterson Manufacturing Co., maker of Vice Grips as executive assistant to the president. He later served as director of human resources. Following the sale of the company to Newell-Rubbermaid, he left his position and opened the contemporary housewares and accessories store "Details, Details" in the Haymarket District of Lincoln that he operated until his death. Buckwalter was a world traveler, visiting India, South America and many European countries including Paris, France, where he lived briefly. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Kenneth (Corky) Buckwalter, Mt. Carroll, and three sisters, Nancy (Jonathan) Whitney, Thomson, Connie (Wayne) Michael, Freeport, and Debbie (Thomas) Kamper, Thomson; three nephews; four nieces and four grand-nephews and six grand-nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, grandparents Gustav and Johannah Seydel, Okabena, Minnesota, and Alva and Mary Buckwalter, Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Carroll Fire Department.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds -

KENNETH BUCK , 73, of Mount Carroll, died Thursday night at his home. (The Social Security Death Index gives the death date as October 1984.) He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Mount Carroll. Born March 30, 1911 in Mount Carroll, he was the son of William and Susie (Summerville) Buck. On Sept. 6, 1933 he married Helen Notz in Savanna. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Kenneth R. of Davis and Richard of Freeport; one brother, Howard, of Savanna; one sister, Mrs. Marian (Donald) Rush of Mount Carroll; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Steve Erickson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARY BUCK - Died in spring Valley, Carroll county, Illinois, at the residence of her father, Elder John S Buck, on the 6th October or November (1863), MARY E BUCK, aged 19 years, 6 months and 27 days. The deceased, last Autumn, came on a visit to her friends in Pennsylvania. She resided with her grand-father, the Senior Editor of the Shirleysburg Herald, till within twelve days of the death. She arrived home very sick with fever; and, in nine days her race was run, and she lay calm and peaceful in death. During the past Summer, she attended school at the Juniata Seminary in Shirleysburg. In her last hours she spoke kindly of her friends, teachers, and school-mates; but what is more important, she spoke of her duty to her soul and her God. She professed hopes of salvation in Jesus alone. It was her desire to be baptized: but her sickness was of such a nature, as to not allow her this privilege. She was willing to die, (desiring to die rather than live,) and her friends have good hopes that she has gone to sing with the angels, the echo of whose music she spoke of hearing, a little before her departure.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

ABRAHAM BUCKWALTER - The following from the Lancaster, Pa. New Era relates the story of the life struggles and death of a former Sterling citizen, who owned a dry goods store on east Third street where Amos Abrens house now stands, corner of Eighth avenue. Mr. John Buckwalter, of Bartville, has received a letter from Grand Springs, Sumner county, Kansas, stating that his brother Abraham Buckwalter, died at that place, from heart trouble, on October 8, 1899. The deceased had a remarkable experience. In 1852 he married Miss Good, of West Earl township, and went to Sterling, Ill. About that time a new railroad was built through the town and a big boom sprung up. Mr. Buckwalter entered the mercantile business, and, for a time, all went well, until the boom exploded, and he lost heavily in different ways. Then he went to Keokuk, Iowa, started a boarding house, but failed to make it pay. Mr. Buckwalter afterwards disappeared, leaving no trace of his whereabouts. Throughout the Civil war he was in the South, but escaped being pressed into the army. About seven years after his disappearance he made known his whereabouts to his brother, in Bartville. He was then in Little Rock, Arkansas, but in the letter he said he couldn’t tell why he disappeared, but that he suffered beyond human endurance. He then worked his way back to Sterling, Illinois. He was poor and downcast. His Lancaster county brother, above mentioned, sent him a draft for $300, the earnings of his harvest. The deceased then moved to Cowley county, Kansas, took up 160 acres of Government land, put up a hut and stocked the place. For a time crop failures, caused by drought, made his life a bitter struggle, but eventually his nerve and backbone resulted in success. In a letter to his brother, dated April 9, 1875, the Kansas farmer says his county (after a crop failure) has not received much aid, except what had been sent by personal friends. He was minus grain for his horses and meat for his family. Some of the counties were receiving aid from the Government from an appropriation of $150, 000. Flour sold for three dollars per cwt.; corn $1.25 to $1.50 per bushel; ham, 16 cents, and beef from 8 to 12 cents. The impoverished farmer had had no meat since New Year. He had lost his hogs from starvation. Newcomers in the vicinity, who bought land 20 per cent lower than the previous year, became discouraged and sold out. Several years after this Mr. Buckwalter moved to the place of his last abode, where he became successful in his ventures.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Gazette, November 20, 1899, page 4, column 1

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BUCKWALTER - Funeral services for Benjamin Franklin Buckwalter 86, who died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday (December 10, 1939) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Eisenbise were held Tuesday afternoon at the Frank Bros. Funeral Chapel in Mt. Carroll, Rev. J.H. Fetterolf officiating and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Buckwalter was born March 30, 1853 in PA son of Samuel and Elizabeth Buckwalter. He is survived by his daughter, three sons, Ray & Charles of Savanna and George of Lanark; a sister Mrs. Adam Ritenour of Chicago and three brothers Clayton, Elijah and Jacob all of Mt. Carroll.
Thomson Review 14 December 1939

CLYDE BUCKWALTER , 74, of Kennewick , Washington , formerly of Mount Carroll , died Sunday, October 24, 1993. He served in World War II. Mr. Buckwalter was born November 25, 1918 in rural Mount Carroll to Alva and Mary Ellen ( Douglas ) Buckwalter. He married Jackie Magnesen October 11, 1940 in Rockford . Survivors include his wife; one daughter, one son; and two sisters, Mrs. Leroy ( Doris ) Dusing of Coleta and Mrs. Randall (Clarice) Bloyer of Mount Carroll. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. The body was donated to science.
Contributed by Alice Horner

FLORENCE (KNEALE) BUCKWALTER , 95, of Loran died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1993 in Morgan Memorial Nursing Home in Stockton. A homemaker, she was also employed by Freeman Shoe Company in Beloit, Wis. Daughter of Charles Kneale, she was born Sept. 1, 1898. She married Alonzo Buckwalter in 1917 at Mount Carroll. He died Feb. 16, 1987 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are one son, Leslie Buckwalter of Loran; a granddaughter, Kaye (Robin) Taylor of Wrangell, Alaska; one grandson, David Buckwalter of Waltham, Mass.; and three great-grandchildren. A sister and one brother also preceded her in death. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Robert Schubert of First Brethren Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of service in Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

FRANK H. BUCKWALTER , 79, of Lanark died Wednesday morning at Freeport Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as April 1979.) He farmed for many years, then moved to Lanark and was employed at Green Giant Co. for 15 years. Born June 11, 1899 in Carroll County, he was the son of Jacob and Emma (Ritenour) Buckwalter. He married Sadie Kimpel Aug 2, 1930 in Lanark. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Robert of Lanark and Ronald of Mount Carroll; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Tom (Betty) Valenta of Benton, KY; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Donald and Henry, both of Mount Carroll; and two sisters, Elzora Buckwalter of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Wilma Bradford of Edwards, MO. He was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Frank Funeral Home in Lanark with the Rev. Paul Buettner, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOHN W. BUCKWALTER , 76, of Bothell, Wash., died Monday Oct.29 (2001). He served in the U.S. Navy and Army during World Ware II and the Korean War. He was born Oct. 25, 1925 in Woodland Twp. to Burt Gordon Buckwalter and Hazel Mae Yenney. He married Joyce Ann Marx Aug. 18, 1951 in Savanna. Survivors include his wife; two sons, John (Constance) Buckwalter of Tukwilla Wash., and Brad (Sonya) Buckwalter of Everett, Wash.; one daughter Lori Gilbert of Seattle, Wash.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister Wilma (Wilbur)Corbett of Savanna, and two brothers; Logan (Edna) of El Dorado Ark., and Dale (Carol) of Macomb. He was preceded in death by parents and two sisters, Orpha Buckwalter and Clara Reibel. Private services were held Wednesday, Oct. 31 at Bothell Funeral Home. The body was cremated. A memorial service will be held next spring in the Washington State Cascades. Memorials may be made to a veterans organization or veterans charity.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

LESLIE C. BUCKWALTER , 76, of Loran died Thursday Feb. 16, 1995 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. He was born to Alonzo and Florence (Kneale) Buckwalter on Feb. 22, 1918 in Beloit, Wis., and married Cecelia Griffin on June 19, 1966 in Savanna. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a lifetime member of the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars. He operated the Farmers Inn in Loran for many years. Surviving are one daughter, Kaye M. (Robin L.) Taylor of Wrangell, Alaska; one stepdaughter, Virginia (Eugene) Miller of Raleigh, N.C.; three grandchildren, Sarah, David B., and Susan Buckwalter, all of Marlborough, Mass.; three step grandchildren, Todd and Brett Miller and Michelle Gabel; and one step-great-granddaughter, Kristin Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one son, David C. Buckwalter. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. A graveside service will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll
Contributed by Alice Horner

M. ELZORA) BUCKWALTER , 94, of Mount Carroll, died Friday, July 28, 1995 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna where she was a resident. She worked as a practical nurse in Mount Carroll. During World War II, she worked at the Savanna Army Depot and later worked at the Caroline Mark Home in Mount Carroll. She was a member of the Carroll County Republican Women and enjoyed traveling on bus trips with senior citizens. She also enjoyed reading, bird watching, and visiting with family. Miss Buckwalter was born December 7, 1900 in Woodland Township, rural Mount Carroll, to Jacob and Emma (Ritenour) Buckwalter. Survivors include 19 nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Viola Hada of Rockford and Helen Weber of Mount Carroll; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with Rev. Eddie Hammond of the Mount Carroll Church of God officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner

M. MAXINE (HOCKMAN) BUCKWALTER , 72, of Apache Junction, Arizona , formerly of Morrison, died Friday, August 9, 1996 at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport , Iowa . She was a graduate of Mount Carroll High School and was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Morrison. Following her marriage, she and her husband resided in Mount Carroll until 1948 when they moved to Morrison. They lived there until moving to Apache Junction, Arizona in 1991. She loved and enjoyed her family and extended family. Mrs. Buckwalter was born November 21, 1923 in Mount Carroll to Roy and Emma (Wahl) Hockman. She married Theodore “Ted” Buckwalter January 9, 1943 in Mount Carroll . He died August 9, 1987. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Stephen (Beth) Miller of Santa Monica, California; one son, Stanley (Mary) Buckwalter of Morrison; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Roger (Carol) Kallenbach of Morrison; and two brothers, Robert (Alice) Hockman and Wayne (Marilyn) Hockman, both of Mount Carroll. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son and two brothers. Funeral services were held Monday at the Morrison Chapel of Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Bewley, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Morrison, officiating. Burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery , Morrison. A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Contributed by Alice Horner

RUTH ANN (BUCHER) BUCKWALTER , 92, died at 4 a.m Feb 16 at her home in Mt. Carroll. Funeral rites were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Christian funeral home in that city, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born Aug. 13, 1846 in Wrightville, Pa. Surviving are her husband and one daughter, Mrs Mamie Pfeiffer of Mt. Carroll. [-NOTE: Wrightsville is in both York and Warren Counties in PA.]
Contributed by Lori Gilbert - Thomson Review (Thomson, Illinois) February 23, 1939

SADIE (KIMPEL) BUCKWALTER , 88, of Lanark died Sunday, Oct. 23, 1994, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. A daughter of August and Anna (Maeckle) Kimpel. She was born Feb. 7, 1906, near Mount Carroll. She and Frank Buckwalter were married Aug. 2, 1930. He died in 1979. She was a former employee of the HiWay Cafe in Lanark and a member of Savanna Moose Lodge. Surviving are two sons, Robert Buckwalter and Ronald H. (Patricia) Buckwalter, both of Mount Carroll; six grandchildred, Beth Lanious of Chandler, Ariz., Kathy Begani of Wheaton, Brenda Smith of Rock Falls, Dean Buckwalter of Freeport, Ronald F. Buckwalter of Scott Air Force Base and Chad Buckwalter of Mount Carroll. three stepgranddaughters, Linda Witmer and Connie Shaulis, both of Lanark, and Carole Michael of Freeport; 11 great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Ruth Kimpel of Lanark. Also preceding her in death were one daughter, Betty (Tom) Valenta; one brother, Richard Kimpel; and one sister, Verna (Arba) Tubbs. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Russell-Frank funeral home in Lanark with the Rev. Robert Downs of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Donna Rife

JOHN P. BULL , was born in Wysox township, Bradford County, Pa., Mar. 11, 1833 and came to Carroll county in 1838. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Scoville of Whiteside county Dec. 20, 1860 [day and year difficult to read]. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bull. Mildred was born Nov. 18, 1861 [day difficult to read] and married David H. Ruth July 4, 1881, Myrtle born Feb. 1, 1869 [year difficult to read] and married Edward Lenhart March 11, 1886 [day and year difficult to read], two children having died in infancy. After leaving the farm Mr. Bull has resided in Milledgeville and after a long illness he died Dec. 5, aged seventy-three years and twenty-five days. He leaves a wife and two daughters and eight grandchildren to mourn his death. He was well and favorably known and respected by a host of friends. The funeral was held in the M. E. church Nov. [Dec.] 7. 1906, the services being conducted by Rev. L. P. Farrington. Interment was in Bethel cemetery.
Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Gazette, December 10, 1906, page 2, column 1

JOSEPH G. BULL , of 406 ½ 5th Ave., Sterling, passed away at Community General Hospital Tuesday evening after a short illness at the age of 73. Mr. Bull was born on a farm near Milledgeville, the son of Frank and Sarah Bull. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Bryson on Dec 23, 1922 Morrison. They resided Sterling-Rock Falls Area. He was preceded in death by his first Myrtle, his parents and one daughter, Mrs. James (Irene) Curry in 1932. He is survived by his wife; one son John Bull of Grand Detour; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Harry E Shiffer, pastor emeritus of Rock Falls Christian Church, officiating with burial in South Elkhorn cemetery of Milledgeville. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Funeral Notice:
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Allen Funeral Home for Joseph G. Bull of 406 ½ 5th Ave., Sterling. The Rev. Harry E Shiffer, pastor emeritus of the Rock Falls Christian Church, officiated with burial in South Elkhorn Cemetery, Milledgeville, Mrs. Roscoe Eades was at the organ. Pallbearers were Floyd Bowen, Frank Null, Harold McBride, Charles buyers, Harry Sulouf and Dan Welker. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Mary Shankel, and Mrs. Doris Stombaugh.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the July 27 & 30, 1960 Sterling Daily Gazette

MARY (SCOVILLE) BULL - The funeral of Mrs. Mary Bull, a lifetime resident of Carroll county, was held Friday [06/15/1928] afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Methodist church in Milledgeville. Rev. Knapp of Stockton, a former pastor of the church, officiated. The soloist was Mrs. J. D. Gulliford of Sterling. The remains were laid at rest in Bethel cemetery in the family lot. Out of town people who came to attend the rites were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Miller and daughter Marion of Cedar Rapids, Ia., Mrs. Andrew Miller of Vinton, Ia., and Mrs. Chas. Blackmer of Seattle, Wash., nee Nellie Ruth. Mrs. Mary Scoville Bull was born in Wysox township, Carroll county, Dec. 17, 1841, and died June 13, 1928 at Milledgeville. She was one of eleven children of James and Elizabeth Scoville, pioneer residents of Carroll county. Her early life was spent near Milledgeville on a farm with her parents. In 1860 Mary Scoville was united in marriage to John Bull, whose death occurred in 1907. To them were born four children, two of whom died in infancy, and two who survive their parents, they being Mrs. D. Ruth of Milledgeville and Mrs. Myrtle Lenhart of Hartley, Ia. Twenty-five years ago Mrs. Bull moved to Milledgeville, where she had since resided. She was an invalid for the last nine years of her life. Besides her two daughters Mrs. Bull is survived by two sisters, Mrs. C. H. Olmsted of Sterling and Mrs. Paulina Winters of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and seven grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the Sterling Daily Gazette, June 18, 1928

HATTIE (SMITH) BUNDY , 81, of Savanna died Thursday at Savanna City Hospital. Born March 19, 1901 in Mount Carroll Township, she was the daughter of Oscar and Adelia (Roberts) Smith. She married Grant D. Bundy Nov. 22, 1919 in Savanna. Among the survivors is a son, Jesse, of Savanna. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son and one sister. Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial will be at Center Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home until time of service.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MAX WILLIAM BUNDY , age 90, of Savanna, died Friday, July 15, 2005 in Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 18, 2005 at the Mt. Carroll Church of God in Mt. Carroll, Pastor George Reser officiated. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Friends were asked to call from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2005 at the Mt. Carroll Church of God. Memorials may be directed to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family on www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com Max was born September 25, 1914 in Savanna, the son of Roy and Amanda (McGinnis) Bundy. He graduated from the Savanna High School, Class of 1934. On August 2, 1943 Max married Mildred Kuchemann in Amityville, New York. Max served his country in the United States Army Air Corp. during World War II; while stationed in England he attended classes at Oxford University. He worked at the Savanna Army Depot as an Area Supervisor and an Ammunitions Instructor at the Depot Ammunitions School. He retired in 1975 after thirty years. Max also was a former Volunteer Fireman for the Hanover Fire Department. Max enjoyed hunting and collecting Native American arrowheads, fishing, hunting, model trains, hunting Morel mushrooms, gardening, and he was an avid Civil War History buff, reading every book he could. Max will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Mildred of Savanna; his son, Duglas Bundy of Kenai, Alaska; his daughter, Muriel (Karl) Rafferty of Mt. Carroll; six grandchildren; one sister, Martha Adams of Dubuque, Iowa. His parents; one brother, Duglas Bundy; two sisters, Gertrude Smith and Maxine Versluis, precede Max in death.

MILDRED (KUCHEMANN) BUNDY , age 86, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois died Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2006 at the Church of God, Mt. Carroll. Pastor Rick Zickefoose of the Church of God, Mt. Carroll will officiate. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, rural Mt. Carroll. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006 at the Church of God in Mount Carroll. Memorials may be directed to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place. Memphis, TN 38105 in Mildred’s name. Mildred was born July 4, 1919 in Galena, Illinois the daughter of Charles and Camilla (Graham) Kuchemann. She married Max W. Bundy on August 2, 1943, in Amityville, New York. Max died on July 15, 2005 in Freeport, Illinois. Mildred worked for the Savanna Army Depot as a Clerk Stenographer for more than 20 years. She was a longtime member of the Church of God in Mount Carroll, Illinois. Mildred graduated from Galena High School, class of 1937 and later graduated from Bayliss Business College in Dubuque, Iowa. She enjoyed crosswords, baking knitting and sewing. In her younger years, Mildred loved to dance the Foxtrot with her husband, Max. Mildred will be dearly missed by her one son, Duglas Bundy of Kenai, Alaska; one daughter, Muriel (Karl) Rafferty of Mount Carroll, Illinois; one sister, Marion Gerlich of Galena, Illinois; and six grandchildren Mildred is preceded in death by her husband, Max and two brothers, Robert and Gerald.

ANNA (CASSENS) BURKHOLDER , 86, rural Milledgeville, died Monday [01/27/1975] afternoon at Community General Hospital where she had been a patient for the past week. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Woodin Funeral Home in Milledgeville with the Rev. James Black, pastor of the Milledgeville Brethren Church, officiating. Burial will be in South Elkhorn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Anna Burkholder was born July 13, 1888 in rural Sterling, one of 16 children of George and Louise Schrader Cassens. She was baptized in St. John’s Church in Sterling. She married Jacob Burkholder at Dixon on Feb. 9, 1907. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Roy (Ethel) Smith, Mrs. Glenn D. (Caroline) Miller and Mrs. Marvin (Ruth) Cheeseman, all of Milledgeville, Mrs. Richard (Marcella Haney of Texas and Mrs. Benton (Hazel) ruff of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; two sons, Kenneth Burkholder of Sterling and Hase Burkholder of Mt. Carroll, 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Verhon (Louise) Schultz of Lanark; three brothers, Bernard Cassens and Theodore Cassens, both of rock Island and Art Cassens of Lancaster, Pa. She was preceded by her husband, four sisters, seven brothers, one son and one daughter.

- Funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Burkholder were conducted Thursday [] afternoon at the Woodin Funeral Home. The Rev. James Black, pastor of the Milledgeville Brethren Church, officiated. Mrs. Earl Woodin was organist for the service. Mrs. Lewis Glenn, soloist, sand “Just As I Am.” Robert Furgason of Mt. Carroll, Ivan Livingston, Carl Kackbarth, Lewis Glenn, Leslie Richter, and Kyle Turner served as pallbearers. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thorngren, Mrs. Kyle Turney, Mrs. Robert Schryver, and the Milledgeville Greenhouses cared for the floral tributes. Burial was in South Elkhorn cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, February 1, 1975, page 4, column 2

LARRY BURKHOLDER - Final services for Larry Burkholder, 19-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Burkholder of Lanark were held Sunday [07/04/1943] at the Church of the Brethren, wit h the Rev. I. D. Leatherman, pastor, officiating. The child passed away Friday en route to a hospital.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from The Sterling Daily Gazette, July 6, 1943, page 13, column 6

LOIS (SARBER) BURKHOLDER , 78, of Savanna, Illinois died Friday, October 28, 2005 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Private Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at the Elkhorn Cemetery in Milledgeville, Illinois, with Reverend Gary Abney officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Genesis Hospice Group of DeWitt, Iowa, in Lois’s name. Lois was born October 17, 1927 in rural Milledgeville, Illinois the daughter of Harold O. and Annie M. (Stone) Sarber. She graduated from Milledgeville High School, Class of 1945. She married Hase M. Burkholder December 22, 1945 in Milledgeville, Illinois. He died on July 21, 1981 in Savanna, Illinois. Lois worked as an aide in the Mt. Carroll Public Library for a number of years. She also enjoyed working alongside her husband on the family grain and livestock farm until she retired. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Lois will be deeply missed by her daughter, Peggy (William) Getz of Waynesville, Missouri; one son, Steve Burkholder of Lanark, Illinois; one brother, Wayne Sarber of Savanna, Illinois; one sister, Alice Shilling of Lanark, Illinois; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Lois is preceded in death by her husband Hase, and her parents.

ROBERT JACK BURKHOLDER - Funeral services for Robert Jack Burkholder, 44, of Lanark, who died Sunday [02/24/1974] evening, were held Wednesday in Frank Funeral Home at Lanark, with the Rev. Albert Rogers of Lanark Church of the Brethren, and the Rev. James Weber of St. Wendelin’s Catholic Church, Shannon, officiating. Organist was Mrs. Gerald Lower. Flower arrangers were Mrs. Robert Schriner, Mrs. Dean Miller, Mrs. Dean Meador and Mrs. Dorothy Hartman. Pallbearers were Robert Schriner, Richard Adams, Dean Meador, Craig Carroll, Donald Burkholder and Ellis Applegate. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 1, 1974, page 2, column 2

DAVID H. BUSHMAN was born in Wysox Twp., Carroll county, Ill., March 29, 1845 and died in Milledgeville, Ill., January 26, 1904, aged 58 years, 9 months and 27 days. In 1869 [12/13/1867 in Whiteside Co., IL, lic. 1952] he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Calkins, and to this union was born one child. His wife died in 1873. On November 24, 1875, he was married to Miss Mary Friend, who survives him. To this union was born also one child. He lived on the farm south west of Milledgeville until January 1892 when he removed to town and continued to reside here until his death. In 1888 he united with the Brethren church and remained one of its faithful members and supporters. In 1864 [06/18/1864, U.S. Army; Company G, 142nd Illinois Volunteer Infantry] he answered his country's call for defenders and entered the Union army and was mustered out at the close of the war [10/26/1864].

In his death he leaves to mourn his loss, a faithful wife, one daughter, one son, and two brothers, besides a host of friends. Brother Bushman was a faithful and loving husband, a kind and affectionate father, a pleasant neighbor, and an honorable and upright citizen. He will be missed not alone in the family circle, but by his many acquaintances, as well, who have associated with him for many years. And the sorrowing family may feel assured that they have the heartfelt sympathy of many friends. May the peace of God rest upon them. Funeral was conducted Friday [01/29/1904?] morning at 10:30 at the Brethren church by Rev. R. R. Teeter assisted by Rev. Z. T. Livengood of Lanark. Interment in the Bethel cemetery.

Funeral Notice:
David Bushman, one of the most highly respected citizens of Milledgeville, dropped dead in his home yesterday [01/26/1904] at about two p. m. Mr. Bushman had been down town for the mail and had stopped at a number of stores talking cheerfully and in his usual way with those present. He was at Fike and Beard's store last and finally said it was about time to go home and started homeward. He arrived at home handed a letter to his wife to read and went to the register to warm. Suddenly he put his hand to his head and exclaimed, "Oh My Head" and instantly dropped, falling so hard as to break the register. Mrs. Bushman ran to his assistance and Dr. Overholser and Freas were there in a few minutes but found him dead. The sad and sudden news spread quickly over our town causing the entire community to mourn the loss of one of her best and most highly respected citizens.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - from the Sterling Library Collection

GEORGE BUSHMAN - The funeral services over the remains of George Bushman were held here this morning [04/26/1910] at 10 o’clock and the remains were interred in Bethel cemetery. Mr. Bushman was forty years of age and was born and raised in this city. He is survived by his wife and several brothers and sisters. (Contributed by Larry Reynolds/Sterling Gazette 26 April 1910)

LYLE BUSHMAN - 85, of Sterling, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at CGH Medical Center. He was a self-employed contractor in the local area. Mr. Bushman was born July 20, 1922, in Coleta, the son of Homer G. and Minnie M. (Boughmon) Bushman. He married Bernice Honberger on Feb. 10, 1946, in Chadwick. He served in the Army Air Corps, as a C-47 pilot from 1942-1945 retiring, July 20, 1982, with the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Sterling. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Susan (Lynn) Hunt, of Todd, N.C., and Karen (Kerry) McMahon, of Springfield; a son, Brad Bushman, of Bloomington; a sister, Trudy Kunz of Gainesville, Fla.; five grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Monday at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Nancy Dvorachek, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial is at Fairhaven Township Cemetery, Chadwick. Visitation is from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers Published on: Saturday, December 22, 2007 Sterling Gazette Lyle Bushman

HARRY BUTTERBAUGH , 93, area farmer, passed away at The Johnson Nursing Home, Shannon Sunday, Sept. 26. He was born Nov. 2, 1871 in Dallas Center, Iowa, the son of Martin and Barbara Wolf Butterbaugh. They moved to the Lanark area when he was a child. He married Emma Miller, Dec. 15, 1897. She passed away in October, 1963. He was a member of the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren. He is survived by two sons, Homer, Kenosha, Wis. Harold, Council Bluffs, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Kruse, Walworth Nursing Home; one sister, Mrs. Kirby Thomas, Lanark; nine grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Besides his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers and one son Clyde. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Frank Funeral Home, Lanark, with the Rev. Edwin Rodebaugh officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds Sterling Daily Gazette, September 27, 1965, page 2, column 3.

BARBARA A. (SMITH) BUTTS , age 75, of Lanark died on Saturday, October 15, 2005 in her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Lanark, with Rev. Arthur Stees, interim pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Visitations will be held on Tuesday, from 4-7 p.m. at the Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. A memorial has been established in her memory in lieu of flowers.

Barbara was born on December 4, 1929, the daughter of Jacob Henry and Ethel Marie (Rogers) Smith. She was a 1947 graduate of Lanark High School. On September 21, 1950 Barbara married Edwin C. Butts. She was a retired secretary. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She restored antiques and also, loved camping and gardening.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Edwin of Lanark; two sons, Lawrence Steven (Sharon) Butts of Bloomington and Bradley Edwin Butts of Bloomington; two grandsons, Justin Michael Butts of Bloomington and Jody Matthew Butts of Bloomington; three brothers, Franklin Smith of Mt. Carroll, Fay "Bud" (Alvera) Smith of Lanark and Duane (Patricia) Smith of Lanark; many nieces and nephews. Her parents, one brother, and five sisters, precede Barbara in death.

EVA (YENNEY) BUTTS , of Hermiston (Oregon) died on Jan. 14, at the Good Shepherd Medical center in Hermiston at the age of 86. She was born on July 18, 1920 in Woodland Township, Carroll County, Ill., to Willie and Lillie Roberts Yenney. Eva was raised and attended school in Carroll County. She married George P. Widmar in 1937 and they lived in Hanover, Ill. George Widmar died in 1947. Eva later married George Butts in 1952. They moved to Hermiston in 1955 where she has lived since.George Butts died in 1960. Eva worked at Lamb Weston in Hermiston in the 1970s for several years. She enjoyed cooking, canning, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Hermiston Eagles Lodge # 2909 for more than 50 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Darla Terry, Hermiston; sons, Darwin Widmar, Hermiston, and George Butts, Bothell, Wash.; sister, Elenor Conley, Savanna, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Darin, George, David, Vonda, Darice, Daryl, Rhane, and Robbin; 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Eva was preceded in death by her husbands; grandson, Dana Terry; and nine siblings. A private burial will be held at the Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m., at the Hermiston Eagles Lodge #2909 at 160 N.W. Second St., Hermiston with a celebration gathering to follow. Those who wish may make contributions in Eva's memory to a charity of their choice. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

PAUL W. BUTTS - Funeral services for Paul W. Butts, 43, of Shannon, who died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday (3 Feb. 1943) in his home will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran church, Lanark, the pastor, Rev. T. B. Hersch, D.D., officiating. Burial will be in the local cemetery. Paul Butts, son of Ferdinand and Annie Butts, was born June 13, 1899, in Brainard, Minn. He married Delmar Palmer, who survives. Also surviving are four sons, Edwin, Ellis, Junior and Verel, his father, of Lena, and a brother, Frank, living north of Mt.Carroll.
Thursday, February 4, 1943 from the Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois.

HAROLD BUXTON , 69, of Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Mount Carroll, died Saturday at Mercy Hospital in Clinton. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as April 1982.) Born Aug. 13, 1912 in Rockford, he was the son of Roy and Anna (Flink) Buxton. He married Edna Rogers Feb. 27, 1936 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby (Harlan) Hass of DeWitt, Iowa and Mrs. Julia (Neil) Honzenga of Clinton; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.

Service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. David Hensely, pastor of Community Reformed Church in Clinton officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Contributed by Alice Horner