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TAMELA RUTH BALES
,age 48, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2008, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Cremation Rites have been accorded. A memorial fund has been established in Tamela’s memory.
Tamela was born April 18, 1960, in Sandwich, Illinois the daughter of Charles H. and Martha F. (Legerwood) Bales. Tamela was a member of the Emanuel Baptist Church in Sandwich where she accepted Christ at the early age of eight years old. She graduated from Sandwich High School.
Tamela was a lover of all animals, and devoted most of her life to rescuing unwanted or hurt animals, including Sugar the three legged dog and Cocoa her wild cat; among many other strays as well. She had many special friends dead and alive from the East Coast to the West Coast.
Tamela is survived by her mother, Martha Betsinger of Thomson; five children, Marari Boardman, Alonzo (Ashley) Boardman, Layla Keefe, Christian Keefe, Gari Keefe; three grandsons, Derik, AJ Boardman and Lucius D. Keenan; sister, Pamela (Jerimiah) Speer; Niece, Deveri (Kori) Brown and their children Sevrin, Trinity, Jessika, and Kaylee Brown.
Preceded in death by her father, Charles; brothers, Jimmy Bales, and Chad Woods; her precious niece Angela Bales; step-father Lester Betsinger.
MARGIE LEE (BEST) BARKLOW
, 53, of Lanark, died Monday January 4, 1999 at her home after a brief illness. A daughter of Richard and Bernice (Lee) Best, she was born May 3, 1945 in Newport , North Carolina . In 1963 she and Eugene Barklow were married. She was a member of First Brethren Church in Lanark. Her family described her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Surviving are her husband; two children, Glen Barklow of Chicago and Suzanne (Bill) Wisely of Lanark; one grandson, Austin Eugene Wisely of Lanark; one sister, Marie (Cecil) Boyette of laGrange, North Carolina; one brother, Frank (Linda) Best of Newport; her ex-sister-in-law and lifelong friend, Sue Hubbard of Newport; her father and mother-in-law Victor and Doris Barklow of Pearl City; her husband’s family, Calvin and Judy Barklow of Freeport, Marvin and Laurie Barklow of Pearl City, and John and Trudy (Barklow) Peterson of Lena; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were one sister, Frances Gray; and two brothers, James Best and Richard Best. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Brethren Church in Lanark with the Rev. Robert Schubert officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery . Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. A memorial fund has been established.
LEILA M. (BUSHMAN) BAUGHMAN
,83, died Thursday October 23, 2008 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Leila was born on September 23, 1925 in Milledgeville the daughter of Nelson and Clara (Hubbard) Bushman. She married Lloyd Baughman on April 26, 1947 in Milledgeville. Leila, a homemaker, was also employed at the Milledgeville Veterinary Clinic, Milledgeville State Bank and Polhills Inc. for several years. She is a member of the United Methodist Church in Milledgeville, Milledgeville Woman's Club and American Legion Auxillary.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd of Milledgeville; three daughters, Sherri (Jim) Bertolet of Bloomington, Jan (John) Tomczak of Sterling and Sue (Lou) Lamoreux of Lanark. three sons, Jim (Tammy) Baughman of Eagle River, Wis., Jeff (Jeanette) Baughman of Campbellsport, Wis. and Scott (Jackie) Baughman of Sheboygan, Wis., two brothers, David (Harriet) Bushman of Milledgeville and Lynford Bushman of Callifornia, sixteen grandchildren, Josh (Leah) and Andrea Baughman, Kristi (Bob) Rice, Josh and Jeff Bertolet, Corey (Jennifer) Kendall and Marcy (Scott) Lenox, Calli (Braden) Curtis, Cara, Nathan and Zach Lamoreux, Tamara and Tyson Baughman, Travis, Sarah and Matthew Baughman, step-grandchildren, Michelle (Roger) Miller and Jennifer Tomczak. eight great grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Russell, George, Salem, Howard and Henry, her sister Dorothy Rick and grandson, Jason Kendall.
Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Sunday November 2, 2008 at the United Methodist Church in Milledgeville with Reverend Dan Sturtevant officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 1:00 PM -3:00 PM before the memorial service at the church. At Leila's request her body has been donated to medical science.
ALMA MAE (ZINNEL) BICKELHAUPT
, 96, of 845 5th Ave. S., died Wednesday in her hom e. A private funeral for the immediate family will be held with the Rev. J ohn Heschle, St. Ann's Episcopal Church, officiating. There will be no vis itation. Entombment will be in Clinton Memorial Park Cemetery. Schmitz Fun eral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bickelhaupt was born Sept. 1 8, 1891, in Chadwick, to Fran and Ida Shore Zinnel. She married Grov er E. Bickelhaupt, Oct. 2, 1911, in Savanna. He died in 1962. She was a me mber of St. John's Episcopal Church, Chapter HV, P.E.O.; Order of Easte rn Star and Agatha Auxiliary of Jane Lamb Health Center. Survivors inclu de a son, Robert, and a daughter-in-law, Frances, of Clinton; two granddau ghters; and three great-grandchildren.
CHARLES ELMER BICKELHAUPT
, former area farmer, died Thursday (September 24, 1964) in a Dixon nursing home. He was born Nov. 23, 1870 at Mount Carroll, son of George S. and Louisa (Lambert) Bickelhaupt. He married Mae Gillespie March 3, 1903 in Mount Carroll.
His widow, one son, Glen, and a grandson, all of Mount Carroll, survive. Service will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. In the Frank Funeral Home. Rev. Donald Thomas, Methodist Church pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FLOYD C. BICKER
, 71, of 1027 S. Park Blvd., Freeport, a retired Freeport area businessman, died Thursday afternoon at Freeport Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as June 1983.) For more than 30 years he was a petroleum dealer, serving many years as an agent for Kelley-Williamson Oil Co. He was a prominent Mason, receiving the 32nd and 33rd degrees. He received the Meritorious Service Award from the Illinois Masonic Council in 1963 and held the Knights of the York Cross of Honor. His memberships included Excelsior Lodge, Freeport Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons, Freeport Council of Royal and Select Masters, Knights Templar, White Shrine of Jerusalem and Scottish Rite Bodies. He was educated in area schools and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
Born April 5, 1912 in Floyd County, Iowa, he was the son of Edward J. and Martha (Brindmeier) Bicker. He married Mildred Crouse in Lanark on February 15, 1935. She died February 19, 1964. On July 2, 1965 he married LaRue Matzke. Surviving is his widow. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Faith United Church with Dr. George Jacobs, pastor, and the Rev. Glenn M. Wagner, associate pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home where a Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. Memorials have been established for the American Cancer Society and Faith United Methodist Church.
EARL BICKSLER
, 608 Lincoln Park Blvd., Rockford, a former Shannon resident, died Friday afternoon, June 17, 1965, in Veterans’ Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin. He was the brother of Miss Lola Bicksler of Shannon. Arrangements are pending.
CYRUS PORTER BICKSLER
, 76, a lifetime resident of the Shannon area, died last night about 10 p.m. at his home, a mile north of Shannon.
He was born March 20, 1872, in Carroll county, the son of George and Mary Bicksler. He was married Feb. 23, 1898, to Clara Woessner. He was a member of the E.U.B. church.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Grace TerHark of Shannon and Mrs. Evelyn Robert of Lanark; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Albert, Mrs. Katherine Welker and Mrs. Cora Young, all of Rockford. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
The body is at the Scharman funeral home. Funeral Arrangements are incomplete.
LOLA BICKSLER
, a retired Shannon telephone operator, died suddenly Thursday evening, January 12, 1967, in Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was born May 1, 1900, the daughter of John and Rosa (Hoy) Bicksler. Surviving are three brothers, Archie of Egan, John of Belvidere, and Lee of Palmyra, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by a brother Earl in June of 1965. Funeral service will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at Scharman Funeral Home in Shannon. The Rev. R. W. Hartman, pastor of Shannon Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church will officiate. Burial will be in Brethren Cemetery in Shannon. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening from 7 to 9.
CAROL J. (MILLER) BIELEMA
, 72, of Thomson, IL, died Thursday, October 27, 2005 at her home.
Carol was born July 13, 1933 in Milledgeville, IL to Fred L. and Wilma C. (Wade) Miller. She was educated in the rural Carroll County grade schools and was a 1952 graduate of York Community High School in Thomson. She married Merle J. Bielema on June 9, 1956 in Thomson. Carol had worked for the Savanna Savings, Building & Loan and also at the Thomson State Bank as a teller. She was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton, IL and belonged to the church's Rebecca Society and choir. She was a member of the Carroll County Home Extension Group; the Thomson Women's Club; was a past President and life-time member of the Thomson PTA; the Tuesday Afternoon Bowling League at Fulton Lanes. She enjoyed camping, flower gardening and bird watching, as well as following her grandchildren's activities.
Survivors include her husband, Merle; two daughters, Brenda (Mrs. Randy) Atherton of Thomson, IL and Beth (Mrs. Joe) Caven of Clinton, IA; one son, Bruce (Lori) Bielema of Thomson, IL; seven grandchildren, Erin, April, Audrey and Evan Atherton; Annette, Brooke and Courtney Bielema; one great granddaughter, Graicie; three sisters, Mrs. Iris Eye, Mrs. Janice Brunner and Phyllis (Mrs. Gene) Halfman, all of Thomson, IL; two brothers, Ivan (Barb) Miller of Milledgeville, IL and Richard (Karen) Miller of Thomson, IL; many nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Wilma Huizenga of Fulton, IL; one brother-in-law, Henry Bielema of Fulton, IL.
Burial at Lower York.
J. DONALD BIELEMA
, 81, of 1511 Fourth St., Fulton, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at his home. He was a lifetime farmer, first in the Garden Plain area, then in rural Mount Carroll area for 40 years.
Mr. Bielema was born Feb. 29, 1920, in Ustick Township, Whiteside county, the son of Clarence and Ann (Balk) Bielema. He attended rural Whiteside County schools. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He married Ella Mae Huizenga on Feb 24, 1948, in Garden Plain. She died April 19, 1988. He then married Esther Barsema on Sept. 15, 1990, in Fulton. He was a member of First Reformed Church, Fulton, Mount Carroll American Legion, Carroll County Farm Bureau and former member of Fulton Country Club and Spring Valley Reformed Church, Fulton.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Judy (John) Eaton of Mount Carroll and Cindy (Kurt) Beck of Savanna; a son, David (Donna) Bielema of Mount Carroll, a step-daughter, Marcia Renkes of Morrison; a stepson, Dale (Carol) Wiersema of Minneapolis; two sisters, Ruth (Robert) Venema of Fulton and Esther (David) Ebbers of Morrison; three brothers, Howard (Doris) Bielema of Morrison, Stan (Marge) Bielema and Kenneth Bielema, both of Fulton; seven grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Philip Sneller, pastor of First Reformed Church, Fulton, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Visitation will be from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
MARY K. (McCARTHY) BIMM
, age 86, previously of Savanna, Illinois, died Monday, April 27, 2009 at the Carlisle Wellness and Rehab Center, Carlisle, Iowa. A Funeral Mass will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Memorials may be given in Mary's name for Carlisle Wellness and Rehab Center.
Mary was born on January 23, 1923, the daughter of John and Martha McCarthy in Savanna, Illinois. Mary enjoyed her childhood and loved growing up in the small river town of Savanna. Mary married Kenneth Bimm, her high school sweetheart on December 4, 1943, in Aberdeen, Maryland, prior to him being sent overseas to fight in World War II. He walked four miles every night to call on Mary. Kenneth passed away on October 9, 1992.
Mary was a homemaker who cherished the time she spent raising her family. Mary and her husband owned a large Victorian home and Mary's mother stayed with them. Holidays were always celebrated in grand fashion. She loved her home and those who shared it with her. Mary had fond memories of traveling the Mississippi River on the steamboat, The Delta Queen, with Kenneth. Mary also enjoyed antique collecting, playing the piano and pump organ, and sharing her life with her sisters Patricia and Fuss. Most recently, Mary developed a love of art and gained confidence through her expression in art.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth; her son, Craig Bimm; her daughter, Patricia Carr; a sister, Patricia Merz; and a brother, Morris McCarthy.
Mary will be dearly missed by her son in – law, Bob Carr of Ankeny, Iowa; three grandsons, Aaron (Jackie) Kreuder of Bondurant, Iowa, Josh (Jennifer) Kreuder of Savanna, Illinois, and Cash Bimm of Clinton, Iowa; her granddaughter, Amanda (Rodney) Kreuder of Ankeny; three great – grandchildren, Kiersten, Kelsey, and Jackson Kreuder; a sister, Florence "Fussy" Remrey of Savanna; and a nephew, Rod McCarthy.
TIMOTHY M. BIMM
, age 57, of Savanna, Illinois, died Thursday, December 25, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Pastor Wayne Carvell from Church on a Hill will officiate. Cremation Rites will be accorded. Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday December 29, 2008 at the funeral home
Tim was born on October 9, 1951, the son of William and Gladys (Brock) Bimm in Pendalton, Oregon. He attended Savanna High School graduating with the class of 1969. Tim worked for Metform in Savanna, as a Secondary Operation Technician for over 29 years. Tim married Robin E. Eagle on December 9, 1991, in Mt. Carroll, Illinois.
Tim was a member of the Planetary Society. He enjoyed reading science fiction novels from his favorite authors such as Ray Bradbury, J. R. R. Tolkien, Isaac Asimov, and H. G. Wells. He also adored watching his favorite science fiction movies such as “War of the Worlds”, “The Day the Earth Stood Still”, and the original Star Trek series shows with his grandchildren. Tim loved to utilize his mechanical mind when building projects for his wife and home as well as the challenge of keeping his yard mole and dandelion free. Tim adored his wife and family as well as his dog Boliver, who was always there to greet him when he came home from work and relax with him at night.
Tim will be dearly missed by his wife Robin of Savanna, Illinois; two step-sons, Robert Hunter of Belvidere, Illinois, Donald Hunter of Noblesville, Indiana; two step-daughters, Tina (Dan) Atherton of Chillicothe, Illinois, Robin Hunter of Des Moines, Iowa; his grandchildren Athei, who called him, Pa; Nicholas, Brittni, Casey, Rachel, Amanda, and Blair, who called him PaPa; two brothers, Robert (Lorna) Bimm of Bettendorf, Iowa, John (June) Bimm of Thomson, Illinois; two sisters, Barbara Geisler of Fulton, Illinois, and Dena (Mike) Olson of Savanna, Illinois and many nieces and nephews.
JOHN BITNER
- was born on January 1, 1858 in Rock Creek Township, Carroll county, Illinois. He died very suddenly of heart disease at Sand Slough near Savanna, Illinois on February 12, 1931. His age was 73 years, 1 month and 11 days. Mr. Bitner's entire life was spent in the township of Rock Creek. On December 23, 1880 he married Miss Ellen Beck, of Lima township, Carroll county, Fifty full years of wedded happiness followed the death only came to break for the present this most happy relationship. Shortly after the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Bitner they began to establish themselves upon their farm. They prospered and for almost thirty years they lived the active, useful life of the farmer. About twenty one years ago Mr. and Mrs. Bitner moved to Lanark where they have made their home. Mr. Bitner was a most generous man. His home was always open to his friends and relatives and to any who might stand in need. He had a most winning personality and a kindly spirit toward all. He was a faithful member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church and when his health would permit he was present at the services of the church. He was a lover of the great out of doors and found great pleasure in going for an outing near a stream of water accompanied by some of his friends. He was a man of clean habits and speech. His sterling integrity was admired by all. To his wife he was a most faithful husband, to his relatives a sincere helper; to his friends a comrade and advisor; to his church a fruitful, steadfast source of strength. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ellen Beck Bitner and many more distant relatives. To these we must add a community of friends. It is with sorrowful hearts that we bow to the will of Almighty God and say farewell to the one whom we loved. Due to the great number attending the funeral series of Mr. Bitner, the services were held in The Church of the Brethren. Rev. Maurice E. Lesher preached the sermon and Rev. G. E. Clark read the scripture and offered prayer. Two hymns were sung, "Abide with Me" and "Nearer My God to Thee." Both of them were favorites of Mr. Bitner. The following acted as pall bearers: Harry Bohrer, Oscar Rahn, Erwin Lawhorn, Raymond Zier, Leslie Merchant, and William Miller of Brookville. Interment in Lanark cemetery.
Ellen BITTNER
, 93 died about 7:30 o'clock Friday morning in the Morgan Nursing home at Warren after an illness of about three years. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Frank Funeral chapel in Lanark. Rev. David Melbye pastor of the Lutheran church will officiate and burial will be made in the Lanark cemetery. Mrs. Bitner was born Dec. 10, 1855 in Lima township, Carroll county, the daughter of George and Ellen Reints Beck. On Dec. 23, 1880, she was united in marriage to John Bitner, who died Feb. 12, 1931. Mrs. Bitner was the last of a family of eight children. She leaves a number of nieces and nephews in the Lanark area. She was a member of the Lanark Lutheran church.
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.
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.
GLENN BICKELHAUPT
, of Mount Carroll, a member of the Carroll County Board, died Sunday morning, March 13, 1977, at Morrison Community Hospital after a short illness. He was a farmer, a Republican precinct committeeman in Carroll County and a member of the Mount Carroll Masonic Lodge.
Born March 4, 1910 in Carroll County, he was the son of Charles E. and Mae (Gillespie) Bickelhaupt. He married Harriet Owen on September 4, 1939 in Oregon. Surviving are his widow; one son, Charles of Mount Carroll; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. Tony Hawkins of the United Methodist Church will officiate, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Tuesday to the time of service at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. tonight
DOROTHY (NEUSCHWANGER) BONJOUR
, 60, rural Mount Carroll, died today at home. The private funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. The Rev. Roger Treadway of Mount Carroll Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Center Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
She was born November 30, 1917 in Mount Carroll, to Charles and Ruth (Asay) Neuschwanger. She married Eldin Bonjour May 29, 1937 in Mount Carroll. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Eastern Star Lodge.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gerald of Hanover, and Pierre of Stanbury Park, Utah; three brothers, Guy of Hardy, Ark., Freeman of Albuquerque, N. M., and Fay, of Chestertown, Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Geneva) Duffield, of Elgin, Illinois, and Mrs. Donald (Charlotte) Baus, of Stockton, Illinois, and two grandchildren.
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.
HARRY L. BOUSMAN
, age 89, of Savanna, Illinois, died Monday, November 10, 2008, at the Trinity Pathway Hospice in Bettendorf, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 14, 2008, at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Burial will follow in the Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery in Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9 – 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the Church. Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church, Savanna, or to the Family in Harry’s memory.
Harry was born May 20, 1919, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Edward and Ida (Denny) Bousman. He attended the Walnut Grove School. He live most of his life in Savanna where he had many friends and was always close to his family. Harry proudly served in the United States Army during World War II.
Harry worked at the Savanna Ordinance Depot for thirty – three years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Savanna First United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the American Legion in Savanna and was a member of NARFE, a civil service organization. Harry loved watching the eagles fly near the Mississippi River, was a country music fan, and loved being with his family.
Harry is survived by one brother, Robert (Lena) Stenback of Freeport, Illinois; six nieces and nephews, Carol (David) Guss of Rock Island, Illinois, Jack (Gloria) Stenback of Kingman, Arizona, Randall (Joyce) Stenback of German Valley, Illinois, Fran (Ed) Hamilton of Caneyville, Kentucky, Roxanne Bousman of Milan, Illinois, and Debi Stenback of Freeport, Illinois; seventeen great nieces and nephews, twenty – six great great – nieces and nephews, and nine great – great – great – nieces and nephews.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, John “Ed” Bousman and William Cecil “Billy” Bousman, one niece and one great niece.
ARTHUR C. BRINKMEIER , of Shannon, a retired farmer, died Tuesday night, April 17, 1973 in Lena Continental Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of Salem United Church of Christ at Loran. Born November 17, 1893 in Carroll County, he was the son of Henry and Louisa (Steineke) Brinkmeier. He married Lydia Beyers December 29, 1917 in Pearl City. Surviving are his widow; seven daughters, Mrs. Joe (Evelyn) Buss of Shannon, Mrs. Glenn (Elaine) Bicker of Lanark, Mrs. Glenn (Myrna) Kampmeier and Mrs. William (Arlene) Camerer, both of Freeport, Mrs. Clarence (Doris) Ditsworth of Ridott, Mrs. Keith (Betty) Koehn of McConnell and Mrs. Gene (LaVonne) LIphart of South Wayne, Wisconsin; five sons, Verlin of Monroe Center, Mervin of Nora, Jerald of Lyndon, Dennis of Eleroy, and Keith of Clinton, Iowa; 61 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Mattie) Sturtevant of Shannon and Mrs. Erwin (Cora) Albright of Lena. He was preceded in death by a daughter, two sons, three brothers and a sister. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Offenheiser-Schwarz Funeral Home, Pearl City. The Rev. Franklin Silas, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established. AUGUST BRINKMEIER
, died at Lanark,Il. at the home of his son, Dietrich Brinkmeier. The death took place at 12:30 o'clock Friday morning, July 28. He was born in Calldorf, Lippe Detmold, Germany on June 25, 1835.
The following children are left to mourn his loss; Gust Brinkmeier, Marion Junction, South Dakota ,George Brinkmeier, Henry Brinkmeier, Charles Brinkmeier, Fred Brinkmeier of Pearl City, Il. Mrs. Mary Hasselman, Pearl City, Il. and Mrs. Minnie Busch, Freeport, Il.
Funeral services will be held at St. John's Evangelical church, Freeport, at 1:30 o'clock on Monday afternoon. The Rev. Charles Hoffman will officiate. Burial will be made in the city cemetery.
ELIZABETH MAE (BOUSMAN) BRINKMEIER
, age 71 of Savanna, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 16, 2006. Friends may gather for a time of sharing from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2006 at the Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2223 in Savanna. Inturnment will take place in the Lost Mound Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers a general memorial fund has been established in Betty's name. Oneline condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Betty was born on August 9, 1935 the daughter of William and Bernice (Bailey) Bousman in Savanna, Il. She attended Savanna area schools. On August 8, 1951, Betty married Dale E. Brinkmeier in Mt. Carroll. She worked in the Savanna area doing factory work, tending bar and cooking for several establishments. Betty was a life member of the Savanna VFW Post #2223, and a longtime member of the Savanna Moose Lodge #1095.
Betty loved spending time with her family and her dog, Tasha. Betty enjoyed crafts and traveling, she was always available to help a friend in need.
Betty is survived by a daughter, Dalene K. (Gerald) Skimhorn of Savanna; three sons, Ralph W. Brinkmeier of Savanna, Dale W. "PeeWee" Brinkmeier of Savanna and Todd E. Brinkmeier of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren; and one sister, Charlene O"Neil of Savanna.
Her parents; one son, Dwayne "Skipper" and one brother, Wayne, precede Betty in death.
HAROLD ALVIN BRINKMEIER
, 84, of rural Mount Carroll, passed away on November 18, 2008 at Pleasant View Nursing Home in Morrison, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 am, Saturday, November 22, 2008, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mount Carroll, with a visitation for one hour prior to the service at the church. A Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Friday, November 21, 2008 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll with a Masonic Service being held at 7:00 pm. Burial will take place in Oakhill Cemetery, Mount Carroll with military rites accorded by the Mount Carroll American Legion Post #67.
A loving husband, proud father of three sons, and a grandfather, World War II veteran, farmer, and agricultural extension agent for 30 years, Harold blessed those that knew and loved him with wonderful memories. Harold was born February 22, 1924 on the family farm at Loran, Illinois, the son of Dan and Anna (Bleymeyer) Brinkmeier. He grew up during the Great Depression and cared for his mother and sisters after the death of his father in 1941, and attended schools in Pearl City and Freeport. Harold was confirmed at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pearl City, Illinois, and was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll. He served in World War II as a first lieutenant and bombardier on a B-24 Liberator bomber, flying 33 combat missions with the 451st bomb group of the 15th Air Force over heavily defended targets in southern Europe. He earned his Bachelors in agriculture from the University of Illinois in 1949, and worked for the Carroll County Farm Bureau in Mount Carroll as assistant farm advisor, taught vocational agriculture, and helped develop rural youth and 4-H programs. On May 20th, 1950, he married Hazel Dauphin in Savanna, Illinois. From 1950 to 1954 he worked as a field agent for Quality Milk Association, and went on to become Lee County assistant farm advisor at Amboy, Illinois. In 1956 he moved his young family to Lincoln, Illinois to become Logan County farm advisor. In 1967, he received his Masters in extension education, and he and his family returned to Carroll County, where he became county extension advisor, a position held until his retirement in 1983. He also fulfilled his life’s dream by buying a small farm just south of Mount Carroll where he lived and worked with his family until the end of his life. He was especially proud of his herd of Shorthorn cows. After his retirement from the Extension Service, he served two terms on the Carroll County Boards, and was board chairman. He also continued to work as a crop and hail adjustor for Country
Companies Insurance. He was active in a large number of local civic organizations, including Rotary, Lions Club, Toastmasters, Moose, VFW, American Legion, the World War II Combat Flyers group, and was a Mason for 50 years.
Harold will be remembered for his sense of humor, his fondness for telling jokes and stories, his generosity, his willingness to converse and share ideas, and his unwavering devotion to his family. He will be dearly missed by Hazel, his wife and constant companion of 58 years; his three sons, Greg (Georgia Hartman) of Portage, Wisconsin; Dan of Mount Carroll; Brian (Linda Johnson) of Mount Carroll; and his four grandchildren, Loran (Brittney) Brinkmeier of Thomson; Christie (Brian) Kapel of Portage, Wisconsin; and Jennifer and Carrie Brinkmeier of Mount Carroll.
He was preceded in death by his father Dan, his stepfather Wayne Althafer, and his mother Anna, as well as his sisters Beatrice and Marian
RALPH BRINKMEIER
, of rural Chadwick was found dead in a corn crib at his farm home about 5:45 Tuesday afternoon, January 15, 1957 apparently the victim of a heart attack. He had been working in the crib during the afternoon. He was born February 20, 1903 near Shannon, the son of Henry and Louisa Brinkmeier. He married Esther Ernest March 14, 1929 at Freeport.
Survivors include: his wife; eight sons, Dale in the service in Texas, Doyle in the Navy, Dean of Chadwick, and Eugene, LaVerne, Myrnice, Gary, and David, all at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Huizenga of Fulton, Illinois, and Linda at home; three brothers, Henry of Pearl City and Arthur and Daniel, both of Shannon; two sisters, Mrs. John Sturtevant of Shannon and Mrs. Ervin Albright of Lena; and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Frank Funeral Home.
ANDREW J. BROCK
, son of the late Ephriam Brock, who at one time resided on the farm now owned by Samuel Peugh, died at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago last Thursday. The body was brought to Sterling where the funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the home of his niece, Miss Belle Ferguson. On Saturday forenoon the body was conveyed to Bethel Cemetery near Milledgeville where interment took place about 11 o'clock. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil war. He belonged to Company H, 55th Illinois regiment. Mr. Brock was well known to the older people in this vicinity, being a pupil at the
Hazelgreen school. Mrs. Oscar Millard of this place was one of his teachers. For many years he had been a resident of Chicago. He was about sixty years of age. He is survived by his wife who is in the state of Washington caring for her aged mother. Mr. Brock's only son, aged 24 years, fell a victim to yellow fever whilein New Orleans last fall and was the first one to die from that dreaded disease. The services at the grave were in charge of Rev. J. W. McKitrick. The pall bearers were Wm. Clakins, H. T. Healy, Jonathan Patch, W. F. Sunderland, J. B. Hart and George Ehnt.
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Andrew J. Brock -- Succumbs to Cancer at Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, This Morning (May 25, 1906 paper date)
Andrew J. Brock, well known in this city, died early this morning in the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago as a result of cancer with which he has been afflicted for some time. In January he entered the hospital where he had several operations performed but derived but little relief. The body will be brought to this city this evening on the Sterling passenger by a nephew, Mr. A. A. Brock of Chicago, and from the train will be taken to the home of Miss Belle Ferguson at 609 Avenue E where the funeral service will be held at 4 o'clock on Friday afternoon by Rev. W. W. Diehl, who will officiated in the absence of Rev. Mr. Crowl, of whose church the deceased was a member. On Saturday morning the body accompanied by friends will be taken to Bethel Cemetery, three miles southwest of Milledgeville where the family burial place is located and will be interred there with military honors by the G. W. R. from Milledgeville which will meet the cortege at the cemetery. Andrew Jackson Brock was born in Lawrence county, Ind., on October 12, 1843. When he was but a small child his father came west and established his home on a farm near Milledgeville, where he remained for the remainder of his life. The deceased grew up there and within a few months of the breaking out of the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in Company H, Fifty-fifth Illinois Infantry, and served as a soldier until the close of the war. After his discharge from the service he came to this city, where with his brother, he was in the mercantile business for a short time. The remainder of his life has been spent on the road as a commercial traveler. For a time he lived in Iowa, and has from time to time, spent considerable time in this city. During the latter part of his life he has made his home in Chicago where his wife who survives now resides. Mr. Brock had but one son, Herbert, who like his father was a commercial traveler. Last year the young man was stricken with illness while in New Orleans and died there as it was afterward proven from the dread yellow fever. He was one of the first victims of the disease there, which later became epidemic. In the passing of Mr. Brock, his generation of the family have all gone to their last home. His relatives in this city are Miss Belle Ferguson and Mrs. F. R. Stoddard, nieces, and Hon. V. S. Ferguson, a nephew. Mr. Brock was a kindly man, full of cheerfulness and one of the most entertaining companions. He had many friends and deserved them all. Two years ago he united with the Congregational church at Sterling and has been a faithful member of that church up to the time of his death.
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.
E.F. BROCK
, formerly for many years a well-known and highly respected resident of Sterling, died in Chicago, on Sunday, March 12. Mr. Brock was born at Bono, Lawrence county, Ind., March 26, 1838. He came to Carroll county, Ill., in 1848, where he resided until about 1860, when he located in Sterling and entered the employ of the late D. M. Crawford. In the times of the war he was engaged in provost marshal duty. During the intervening time, until recently, he made his home in Sterling. A widow and five grown sons survive him. Fred Brock, as he was usually known, had a wide circle of friends. He was richly endowed with a broad and general information, a conversationalist both entertaining and instructive, and was attractive in both manner and person. The funeral was held from the house of his sister, Mrs. A. S. Ferguson, on the 14 inst. - Sterling Gazette
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ANNA M. (TARNER) BURNS
, was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, August 13, 1877, and died at Savanna, Illinois, January 26, 1905. She came west in 1892 and was married to Daniel Burns of Milledgeville, Ill., December 24, 1895, where they lived two years. In 1897 they moved to Savanna and made that their home up to the date of her death. She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, one daughter and two sons, a father and two brothers. Her father traveled 1100 miles to be present at the funeral. One brother, who lives in the east was unable to be present. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock conducted by Rev. J. W. McKitrick. Interment at Bethel cemetery. The pallbearers were Denver Hollewell, R. B. Meyers, Roy Durstine, H. M. Gault, O. M. Meyers and John Heitzman.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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