ELIZABETH KATHERINE (RAUTH) BICKELHAUPT , was born February 21, 1823 in Laudenan, near Reichelsheim, Hessia-Germany and died December 23, 1904 at the home of her son Adam in Center Hill of old age. Her age was 81 years, 10 months, and 2 days. In 1849 she came to this country to Pennsylvania, where she was married to Valentine Bickelhaupt and with whom she lived in happy wedlock until his death in 1892. In 1857 they moved to Carroll County, Ill., where the deceased is known to young and old and was respected by all. She loved her home and would not give up the same unless sickness made it necessary. Last winter she had a severe and long illness when she was tenderly nursed at the home of her son George by him and his family. When she took sick a little over a week ago at the home of her son, Adam, medical treatment and tender care of her sons and their families was of no benefit for the tired body that longed for rest. She is no more. Our loss is her gain. Six children were born to this union, 5 sons and 1 daughter. The daughter and 2 sons preceded the mother to the other shore. Jacob H., George F., and Adam Bickelhaupt are the surviving children. Besides these she leaves 7 grandchildren and 1 great grand child and many relatives and friends to mourn her departure. In 1851 at a camp meeting in Pennsylvania, under the auspices of the U. B. Church she was converted to God, she joined that denomination, serving her God in the simplicity of faith. When she came to Center Hill she was united with the Evangelical Association in which she was a member of good standing until the time of her death. The funeral services were held on December 25, Christmas Day at the U. B. Church in Center Hill where the pastor, F.W. Doede, preached to a large congregation from Rev. 14, 13. Rev. W. Oberheim also spoke some earnest and encouraging words to the bereaved family and congregation. The singing was rendered by the Lutheran choir of Mt. Carroll. Her body was interred in Center Hill cemetery where it will await the sound of the resurrection trumpet. May God bless the bereaved family and help them to a union above.
Contributed by Alice Horner

GEORGE F. BICKELHAUPT , was born in Franklin County, Pa., March 14, 1852. He came to this county with his parents, Valentine and Catherine Bickelhaupt, and 78 of his 81 years were lived in Carroll county. He was united in marriage to Louisa M. Lambert July 10, 1877. Three children brought happiness to their home: Eva, Charles and (Grover) Earle. He was a man highly respected for his sterling qualities of character. He was a good husband and a kind father. In 1891 he became a member of the Mount Carroll Methodist Church. His going was sudden, but a comforting one for him, long afflicted and unable to share the social and active life which meant so much to him. The community again bows in homage and respect as another pioneer passes from the scene. He will be greatly missed by his wife, who has tenderly cared for him in all his weakness and trial; and also by his two sons and daughter. He will be tenderly remembered by his many grandchildren also, and by his old friends. Funeral services were held at his late home Friday afternoon, in charge of his pastor, Rev. G. T. Nesmith. The remains were interred at Oak Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner. The date of his death was September 20, 1933.

HARRIET (OWEN) BICKELHAUPT , 90, of Mount Carroll died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004. at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. She taught in rural county schools and was a remedial reading teacher in the Mount Carroll School District. She also was employed by Community Consolidated, District 60, Center Hill as the secretary for many years. Mrs. Bickelhaupt was born Aug. 6, 1914, in Chicago, the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Hammond) Owen, and was raised by her grand­mother, Julia Hammond. She was a 1932 graduate of Mount Carroll High School and later Francis Shiller Junior College. She married Glenn Bickelhaupt on Sept. 4, 1939 in Oregon. He died March 13, 1977. She was a member of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church; National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution - Carroll Chapter; a 5O-year member of Isabel Chapter No. 322 Order of Eastern Star; past president of Carroll County Republican Women's Club; and a charter member of the American Hereford Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her famiIy and traveling. Survivors include a son; Charlie (Arlene) Bickelhaupt of Mount Carroll; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and John Owen; and a sister. Rosamond Owen. The funeral is at I p.m. Tuesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home. Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Mark Harkness officiating. Burial is at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Jan Roggy - Sterling Daily Gazette Dec 27, 2004

LOUISA (LAMBERT) BICKELHAUPT , 89, widow of the late George F. Bickelhaupt died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday (March 15, 1944) in the home of her son G. E. Bickelhaupt in Clinton, Iowa. The body will repose at the Shaddock Funeral Home in Clinton until Friday morning when it will be removed to the Frank Funeral Chapel here where funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. James A. Foard, pastor of the Methodist church, will officiate and interment will be in the Mausoleum at Oak Hill cemetery. Louisa Lambert was born Jan. 10, 1855 in Carroll County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert. She was one of the early graduates of Frances Shimer College after which she taught in the Carroll County schools. She lived in this community until seven years ago when she went to live with her son in Clinton. She was a member of the Preston Prairie Household Science Club and the Mount Carroll Methodist Church. Surviving besides the son in Clinton are a son Charles and a daughter, Mrs. Loomer Downing both of Mount Carroll; two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Graves of Savanna and Mrs. Howard Crouse of Pearl City; nine grandchildren and 15 great grand children. Preceding her in death were her husband; one brother and three sisters.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MAGGIE (MESSINGER) BICKELHAUPT , of Mount Carroll died Tuesday night (26 May 1970) in Good Samaritan Nursing Home here. She was born in Germany August 1, 1880, daughter of Ludwig and Elizabeth Messinger. On April 25, 1911 she was married to George Bickelhaupt in Mount Carroll. There are no immediate survivors. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Frank Funeral Home here, with the Rev. Earland Dilly, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARGARET MAE (GILLESPIE) BICKELHAUPT , of Mount Carroll died this morning (January 18, 1965) in Orchard Glen Nursing Home, Dixon. She was born June 26, 1877, in Mount Carroll, daughter of Robert and Margaret (Williamson) Gillespie and was married to Charles Bickelhaupt on May 3, 1903 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are one son, Glen of Mount Carroll and one grandson.Service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Frank Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Thomas, pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
Contributed by Alice Horner

PEARL (HIGLIN) BICKELHAUPT - Funeral service for Mrs. William (Pearl) Bickelhaupt, who died Thursday in Good Samaritan Center, was held this afternoon at Frank Funeral home. (The date of her death was December 23, 1976.) Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She was born August 8, 1891 in Carroll County, the daughter of John and Anna (Donaldson) Higlin. She married William Bickelhaupt in Mount Carroll Oct 22, 1925. There are no immediate survivors.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CHARLES BITTNER - Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Hope Evangelical church for Henry Bittner, 70, lifelong resident of Carroll county who passed away at 1:20 Tuesday morning at the farm home in Salem Township, west of Chadwick. The Rev. L. Phillips, pastor of the church will officiate at the services. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery . Henry Bittner was born February 1, 1867 in Elkhorn Grove township, the son of George and Dorothy Bittner. He was married on April 9, 1902 to Cora Cummings and they went to housekeeping and lived the 35 years of their married life at the farm in Salem township where he passed away. For the past 13 years Mr. Bittner was employed as gardener at the James Campbell home in Mt. Carroll . Surviving besides the widow are five daughters, Dorothy, Mrs. Leo Schleuning of Chadwick; Emma, Mrs. Hoyt Ferris, and Hazel, Mrs. Paul Saitwell, both of Savanna; Mrs. Mayme Mulford of Mt. Carroll and Helen, at home; four sons, George of Argo-Fa; Wellman of Milledgeville; and Robert and John at home. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren, and a brother, Charles, who makes his home with the family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister and one brother.
Contributed by Alice Horner Thomson Review, Thursday August 12, 1937

ROBERT BITTNER , 65, died Friday at home. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Frank Funeral Chapel in Mt. Carroll. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel. He was born June 19, 1923 in Carroll County, the son of Henry and Cora Cummings Bittner. He married Jeanette Queckboerner. Mr. Bittner was a member of the Chadwick Lutheran Church, the Freeport Masonic Lodge, the Savanna Moose Lodge, the Clinton Eagle Lodge, the Thomson American Legion, and the Mt. Carroll VFW. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Marna) Foltz of Seattle, Was.; four grandchildren; and three sisters, Dorothy Schleuming and Emma Ferris, both of Savanna, and Mrs. Milford (Velma) Miller of Mt. Carroll. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son, three brothers and two sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 21, 1989 - Friday, pg A2

GARY S. BONJOUR , 57, a life-long Savanna, Illinois resident, died May 9, 2008. He was born March 12, 1951 to Glenn and Jean (Scherman) Bonjour; graduating Savanna High School, Class of 1969. Gary married Patricia Vesely on December 6, 1980. He worked for Lutheran Social Services as a Youth and Family Counselor in Carroll County schools for 25 years. He was well known for his tireless service to the community. Savanna Bible Church will miss a faithful member and diligent Elder. Gary fished seriously, hunted successfully, and gardened prolifically. He enjoyed playing various musical instruments, camping at Willow, telling people about Jesus, and holding his family close. Gary is survived by his wife, Patty; his children, Alicia (Tony) Streeter of Iowa City, Iowa, Sarah (Randy) DeMeyer of Thomson, IL, Zachary (Krystal) Bonjour of Morrison,IL and Raymond Bonjour; his parents, Glenn and Jean Bonjour of Savanna; his brother, Randy (Susan) Bonjour of Oxford, IA; a grandbaby arriving in August and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Special thanks are due to the incredible physicians and medical staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Genesis West Medical Center and the entire community of friends, family and strangers who provided support in so many ways during Gary's battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation or Savanna Bible Church. Visitation will be held 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 13th, at the Savanna Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 14th, at First United Methodist Church in Savanna with Pastor Michael Meyer of Savanna Bible Church officiating. Interment will follow at Savanna Township Cemetery.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

C. WAYNE BROCK , 81, Mt. Carroll, died (23 Mar. 1985) Saturday at Big Meadows Nursing home, Savanna. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Frank Funeral home, Mt. Carroll. C. Wayne Brock was born July 17, 1903 in Savanna, the son of Frank and Mary Helfrich Brock. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Eve) Getz, Champaign and Mrs. Kenneth (Luella) Metz, Mt. Carroll.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 26, 1985 - Tuesday, pg A4

PRUDENCE E. (GROHARING) BROOKSTRA , age 92, of Thomson, Illinois, formerly of Fulton, Illinois, died Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the Eagle Point Nursing Center in Clinton, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Law Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Private family burial of the ashes will take place in the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. A memorial fund has been established in Prudence’s memory. Prudence was born on July 28, 1916, the daughter of Robert and Adeline (Dunshee) Groharing in Thomson. She graduated from Thomson High School and later attended Eureka College and the National Teachers College in Evanston, where she earned her Associates Degree. Prudence married Marvin Brookstra on October 7, 1941 in Thomson. Marvin died in 1983. Prudence was a homemaker, who loved taking care of her family. She also taught at Spring Valley School and in Pearl City, Illinois. She was a member of the Fulton Eastern Star and was a former Cub Scout Den Mother. She loved spending her retirement years in Sun City, Arizona, and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, golfing and bowling. Prudence will be dearly missed by one brother, Bruce Groharing of Thomson; three nieces, Jeanne (Jerry) Moshure of Camanche, Iowa, Lucille Atherton of Lanark, Illinois, and Marilyn Dykstra of Fulton, Illinois; six nephews, Bernard (Nadine) Groharing of O’Fallan, Missouri, Richard (Peggy) Groharing of Thomson, Donald (Jane Ann) Groharing of Kansas City, Missouri, Leland (Sue) Groharing of New Lenox, Illinois, Donald (Georgia) Brookstra of Davenport, Iowa, and Robert (Barb) Carpenter of Albany, Illinois; many great nieces and nephews; and many great-great nieces and nephews. Prudence is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin; her son, Edward; and two half-sisters, Pherna Dresbach and Bess Carpenter.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

EMMA I. (TRAUM) BUCHER , 77, of rural Mount Carroll , homemaker, died Wednesday, March 1, 1995 at Freeport Memorial Hospital in Freeport . Born Sunday, July 11, 1917, she was a daughter of George and Ella (Hartman) Traum. She and Harold Bucher were married February 19, 1940 in Clinton , Iowa , and farmed near Loran until their retirement in 1981. She was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of God, and enjoyed her hobbies and pastimes, gardening, quilting, and cooking. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Judy (Dean) Frederick of Mount Carroll; one son, Ronald (Barbara) Bucher of Chadwick; four grandchildren, Jan Frederick, Jodi Frederick, Lisa (Eric) Smith, and Tracey Bucher; and two great-grandchildren, Alex Smith and Courtney Frederick. Those preceding her in death were one granddaughter, Kimberly Bucher; four brothers, Glenn Traum, Ray Traum, Kermit Hartman, and Irvin Hartman; and two sisters, Edna Kahler and Mavis Linton. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Mount Carroll Church of God. Officiating will be the Rev, Eddie Hammond of Mount Carroll Church of God. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HAROLD G. BUCHER , 81, of Mount Carroll died Saturday November 28, 1998 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll . Born on February 19, 1917 in Berreman Township in Jo Daviess County, he was the son of Lee and Hattie (Schubert) Bucher. He married Erma Iretta Traum on February 19, 1940 in Clinton , Iowa . She died on March 1, 1995 in Freeport . He farmed and was a carpenter all his life in Berreman Township . He retired in 1981. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church of God and a past trustee for Berreman Township . He loved fishing on the Mississippi River with his friends. In his earlier years he enjoyed hunting. He is survived by one son, Ronald (Barbara) Bucher of Chadwick; one son-in-law, Dean Frederick of Mount Carroll ; three grandchildren, Tracey (Todd) Batten, Jay Frederick and Jodi Frederick; four great-grandchildren, Alex Smith, Carrie Smith, Courtney Frederick and Hunter Batten; one brother, Earl (Bernice) Bucher of Stockton; and one sister, Norma (Cid) Libberton of Stockton. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Judy Frederick; two granddaughters, Kimberly Bucher and Lisa Smith, and one brother, Robert Bucher. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Robert Phelps from the Pleasant Valley Church of God of rural Mount Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll . Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CARL S. BUCHHOLZ - Funeral services were conducted by the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls for Carl S. Buchholz, 509 9th Ave., Rock Falls, on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home with the Rev. Sampson Harris, pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville. Mrs. Wayne E Larson played the organ for the service. Pallbearers were Wertus Licht, Victor Buchholz, Hiram Halverson, Earl Buichholz, Sylvan Licht and Greg Warren. Flowers were cared for by Allen's.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 14, 1977 - Monday, pg 4 col 3

IVAN L. BURKITT , 45, formerly of Lanark, died Sunday (July 22, 1984) in his home in Mattoon of natural causes. Arrangements are pending at the Frank Funeral Home, Lanark.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 25, 1984- Wednesday pg A4

CHARLES BUSS , 65, of 102 E. Frank St., died this morning, Dec. 3 (1985), at his home after an extended illness. He was employed by Newell Companies in the receiving department. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Born in Shannon on Sept. 15, 1920, he was the son of Daniel and Vernie (Janssen) Buss. On June 7, 1947, he married Eileen Blair in Shannon. Surviving are his widow; one son, Steven; two daughters, Mrs. Jeannine (Michael) Hiveley and Mrs. Karen ( andall) Burkhalter; and his mother, Mrs. Vernie (Daniel) Buss, all of Freeport; three brothers, Joe and LeRoy, both of Shannon and Kenneth of Freeport; four sisters, Mrs. Lavonne (Fred) Christen of Pecatonica and Mrs. Evelyn (Clyde) Evans and Mrs. Florence (Marvin) Ruthe, both of Freeport, and Mrs. Betty (Jack) Heilman of Ridott; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister. Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Thursday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes The Journal-Standard; Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois

DONALD R. BUSS , 78, of Lanark died Friday, Oct. 13, 1998 at Boscobel Memorial Nursing Home, Boscobel, Wis., where he had resided the past year. He was a 1930 graduate of Lanark High School. Well known in the fishing tackle industry, he invented and manufactured BUSS BEDDING. He was a 50-year Mason at the Lanark Lodge, AF and AM. Born on August 26, 1911 in Lanark, he was the son of Clyde A. and Ione (Kampmeier) Buss. He married Lavone Lego on June 7, 1936. Surviving besides Lavone are: two daughters, Donna (Mrs. Irvin) Zier of Mayville, Wis., and Dolores (Mrs. Marvin) Gruhn of Lanark; six grandchildren; and one great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and twin great-grandchildren. No services have been planned. His body has been donated for research at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOE C. BUSS , 76, of Shannon, retired Shannon-area businessman, died Sunday, July 21, 1996, at Shannon. He operated a custom grinding business for many years, retiring in 1990. He had previously hauled milk, drove a school bus, hauled livestock for Clarence Asche, and also was a feed dealer. He and his wife then traveled around the United States, spending winters in Texas and Arizona. His memberships included Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon and the Good Sam Club. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and his hobby, stock cars. He and his brothers had owned a car which raced in Freeport. Son of Daniel and Vernie (Janssen) Buss, he was born Nov. 1, 1919, in Shannon. He and Evelyn Brinkmeier were married Aug 31, 1938, in Waterloo, lowa. Surviving family members include his wife; four sons, Ronald (Karyn) Buss of Belvidere, Randall (Betty) Buss of Minonk, and Ritchie (Linda) and Rick (Denise) Buss, both of Freeport; one daughter, Kay (Gene) Kerr of Shannon; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Kenneth (Alberta) Buss of Freeport; four sisters, LaVonne (Fritz) Christen of Pecatonica, and Evelyn Evans, Betty (John) Heilman and Florence (Marvin) Ruthe, all of Freeport; and two sisters-in-law, Norma Buss, Shannon, and Eileen Buss, Freeport. Preceding him in death was one son, Roger, two brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be 1:30 P.M. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church, Shannon, with the Rev. Larry Thomson officiating. Burial will be in Brethren Cemetery at Shannon. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Tuesday at Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon. A memorial fund has been established by the family.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - The Journal-Standard, Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois

JUDITH BUSS , 11, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Buss died Tuesday evening a Freeport Hospital where she had been admitted earlier in the day. She was born on Jan, 19, 1942, in Carroll County. Surviving are her parents; four brothers, Joe, Shannon, Charles and Kenneth, both of Freeport, and Leroy, Forreston; and four sisters, Mrs. Fritz Christian, Pecatonica and Mrs. Donald Petticrew, Mrs. John Heilman and Mrs. Marvin Ruthe, all of Freeport. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. In Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church, with the Rev. T. R. Morltz, pastors officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hlll Cemetery. Friends may call at Scharman Funeral Home. Miss Judith Ann Buss died Dec 1953
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - The Journal-Standard newspaper; Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois

KATE (VALKEMA) BUSS , 749 N. Brewster Ave., died in a local hospital early today (13 Sept. 1960). She had been hospitalized since Saturday. For the past several weeks she had been in a nursing home at Stockton The former Kate Valkema was born in Shannon Jan. 9, 1882, the daughter of George and Grace Valkema. Her marriage to Henry Buss took place Aug. 27, 1901. Her husband died in 1956. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Grace) Harnish, Stockton, and Mrs. John (Frances) Frey, Pearl City; one son, Calvin, Kansas City, Mo.; six grandchildren: six great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Dena Reinders, Holcomb, Ill. Four sons died previously. Service will be in the Walker Mortuary at 1:30 P.M. Friday. The Rev. Earl Hartman will conduct the service. Interment will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 10 A.M. Thursday.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - The Journal-Standard; Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois

LAWRENCE R. BUSS , 71, Freeport died Monday 22, 1999, at his home after an extended illness. A son of Noone and Fannie (Kirchoff) Buss, he was born Dec. 31, 1927, at Shannon. On June 12, 1975, he and Karen Jane Robinson were married in Freeport. He worked for RS&D Ready Mix for 17 years, and also drove a taxi in the Freeport area. He enjoyed country music and being with his family. Surviving are his wife; one son Ronald (Rose) Blaser of Freeport, four daughters, Ann and Treasa Buss and Bonnie (Jim) Haas, all of Freeport, and Wendy (Dale) Kluck of Loves Park; three sisters, Doris (Jack) Rea of Oregon, Joyce (Francis) McAuliffe of Freeport and Kathleen (Bennie) Fofter of Colorado Springs, Colo. and eight grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Lorraine. Cremation rites were accorded and a memorial service will be at 5 p.m. Friday at Freeport Baptist Church with the Rev. Kurt Strong officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Arrangements were made by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes

LOUELLA JANE (TEMPEL) BUSS , 83, formerly of 807 W. Chestnut St., died Saturday evening (18 December 1982), Stephenson Nursing Center where she resided for the past 11 years. She was a member of Florence United Methodist Church. Born May 17, 1899, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of Wesley W. and Dena (Hinders) Tempel. She married John G. Buss Dec. 1, 1921, in Freeport. He died Aug. 27, 1971. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alyce (Chester) Gantz of rural Freeport and Dolores Buss of Freeport; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Buss of Freeport and Mrs. Martha (Leo) Byers of Shannon; one grandson; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Gordon Geison, pastor of Florence United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established for Stephenson Nursing Center.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - The Journal-Standard; Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois

NONNE BUSS , 75, of 125 Avenue C, was dead on arrival Saturday at Freeport Memorial Hospital. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Born Oct. 25, 1903, in Iowa, he was the son of Joseph and Alice (Geerdt) Buss. He married Fannie Kerkhoff Dec. 4, 1926, in Shannon. She died April 7, 1962. He married Ann Sellung Aug. 1, 1964, in Freeport. Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Doris) Rhea and Mrs. Bennie (Kathleen) Foster, both of Oregon and Mrs. Francis (Joyce) McAuliffe of Freeport; one son, Lawrence of Freeport; two stepsons, Lawrence and Les Brokhausen, both of Freeport; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Max (Val) Floerke of Freeport; two sisters Mrs. Jake Fransen of Shannon and Grace Butzer (Buntjer of Freeport; 15 grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren;10 step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister and one daughter. Funeral service will be at 9:30 A.M. Tuesday at Walker Mortuary and 10 A.M. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Albert F. Rennell, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Florence Station Cemetery in Florence Station. Friends may call from 4 to 9 P.M. tonight at the mortuary where the scripture will be read at 7:30 p. m. A memorial fund has been established for St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - Nonne Buss died 17 Mar 1979
Source: The Journal-Standard; Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois

VERNIE V. (JANSSEN) BUSS , 93, a resident of Freeport Manor Nursing Center, formerly of 300 N. Park Blvd., died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1993, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 25, 1900, in Ogle County, her parents were Carl and Martha (Alderks) Janssen. She married Daniel Buss Dec. 18, 1918, in Carroll County. He died May 12, 1972. Formerly she worked in the cafeteria at Shannon Grade School. Active in the life of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was a member, she participated in the Armour Beavers Sunday school. Surviving are three sons, Joe (Evelyn) Buss and LeRoy (Norma) Buss, both of Shannon, and Kenneth (Alberta) Buss of Freeport; four daughters, LaVonne (Fred) Christens, Pecatonica, and Evelyn Evans, Betty (John) Heilman and Florence (Marvin) Ruthe, all of Freeport; four sisters, Helena Reinders, Forreston, Eldora (Oliver) Vietmeier, Lanark, Martena Nevenhoven of Arizona and Isabella Fossett of Polo; 33 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Eileen Buss of Freeport. Preceding her in death besides her husband were one daughter, Judith Buss; a son, Charles Buss; and four grandchildren. Funeral service will be 11 A.M. Friday at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steven Bullmer officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 P.M. Thursday at the Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home and from 10 A.M. Friday until time of service at the church. A memorial fund has been established.

2nd Notice - Services for Vernie V. Buss, 93, Freeport Manor Nursing Home, formerly of 300 N. Park Blvd who died Tuesday in Freeport Memorial Hospital, will be at I I A.M. Friday in Trinity United Methodist Church, where he was a member. Burial will be in Chapell Hill Memorial Gardens, with arrangements by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. He worked in the cafeteria at Shannon Grade School.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - Journal-Standard; Freeport, Stephenson, Illinois