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BESSIE (HOY) BARDEN
was born September 17, 1863 at Redbank, New Jersey, and died at Crawford, Nebraska, Wednesday, January 4, 1905, aged 41 years, 3 months and seventeen days. The deceased had been a resident of Shabbona, Illinois, for the past two years. She had not enjoyed good health for a number of years, but for the past few months the condition of her health became of a more serious nature and a short time before Christmas in company with her husband and son she went to Crawford, Nebraska, thinking that perhaps the change would be beneficial but a severe attack of pneumonia in her weakened condition brought about fatal results which terminated in death at the time stated above. Mrs. Barden was a lady who had a large circle of friends having made her home at Oregon, Polo, Milledgeville and Hazelhurst. She had many admirable qualities and was a devoted mother to her only son, Willis, who was her first thought. She also leaves to mourn, an only sister, Mrs. O. E. Miller, of Polo. The remains were brought to Oregon, Illinois, where the last sad rites were held Saturday, January 7, at 2 o'clock at the home of James Barden. The interment was made in the Oregon cemetery. The officiating minister was Rev. Fred Stone, pastor of the M. E. church, Mr. and Mrs. O. Miller and son, Paul, and Mrs. Charles Brubaker all of Polo and Mrs. D. W. McPherson and Mrs. John Zendt of Hazelhurst were in attendance at the funeral.
ALFRED BARNES
was born in Fabius township, Onondago county, New York, Nov. 28, 1824. His father was Truman Barnes and his mother Azuba Barnes. When Alfred was eleven years old, he hired out as an apprentice in a woolen factory. In 1848, he married Adeline Olin, with whom he enjoyed a long and happy married life. They had six children, five of whom still live,while one, Sarah A., died in infancy. The names of those living are Mrs. Mary Sowles, Mrs. Eveline Hall, Mrs. Henrietta Connor, Eugene E. Barnes and Miss Emma E. Barnes who still lives at home. IN 1854, Mr. Barnes moved to Illinois, where he has since lived. In March, 1898, he and his wife with many of their family, celebrated their golden wedding, having enjoyed fifty years of married life. At the age of seventeen years, he was baptized and joined the Congregational church, In 1865, he united with the M. E. Church, which has been his religious home ever since. Last Wednesday afternoon, J. E. Milroy and his pastor, S. C. Bennett, being present, he gave his last testimony as a Christian in these words: "It is all right if I stay, or if I go to the other side." Under his influence, all of his children have joined the M. E. church and today are lively members of the same. His life as a whole was a testimony to the peaceful form of Christianity. On Sunday, Dec. 4, 1898, at 2:30 p.m., in the presence of his wife and many of his children, he passed away to the life to come, having lived seventy-four years and one week. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church in Coleta, Tuesday forenoon at 11 o'clock, Rev. S. C. Bennett officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery near Milledgeville. In the death of Mr. Barnes, Genesee has lost one of her most influential citizens.
JANE ANN BARNHART
was born in Lew Beach, Ulster County, New York, March 29, 1833. On November 4, 1858 she was married to Ruben P. Buckingham who died in March 1878 leaving Mrs. Buckingham a widow for the last 27 years of her life. But one child was born to this union Mrs. Maud Allison of Milledgeville with whom Mrs. Buckingham made her home until her death. Fifteen years ago she and her daughter came to Milledgeville from New York and have lived here since that time. She had four brothers and three sisters only two of whom are living, Mrs. George Joscelyn of Forrest City, South Dakota and Mrs. Maria Walters of Milledgeville, Ill. Mrs. Buckingham was a great sufferer during the later part of her life being a victim of the dread disease tuberculosis, but in her suffering she was sustained by a living faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Over thirty years ago she united with the Presbyterian church in New York and during the intense suffering of her last sickness she found her Lord ever ready to comfort hr. She talked much of the home beyond where there would be no more nights of suffering and was glad to have her christian friends united in prayer with her. Direct answers to prayer were daily experiences with her in her last days, one of the most noticeable being the peaceful death that came to her. She slept quietly away departing from this life at 10:50 last night, January 9, 1906. Her age was 72 years, 9 months and 10 days. During her illness she was tenderly cared for by her daughter Mrs. Allison and sister Mrs. Walters who were with her when the end came. Funeral services will be held at the house at two o'clock p.m. Thursday, Rev. M. A. Witter officiating. The remains will be taken to Canastota, Madison Co., New York for interment.
FRANK BAER
, one of the old settlers of Sterling, passed away yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, after several months of illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, by Rev. Theodore Crowl of the Congregational church. Friends are requested not to send flowers. Mr. Baer was born in Essendorf Stadt, Germany, April 11, 1828 and came to America in 1854, locating in LaSalle, Ill. In that city he married Miss Caroline Derr, in 1857, and they came to Sterling thirty-one years ago, this city being the family home ever since. Mr. Baer was a butcher by trade and he conducted a market in this city until eight years ago, when he retired to enjoy the well earned ease of old age. He was always highly regarded and was the center of a large circle of life long friends who mourn his death with genuine sorrow. Besides his venerable widow, six children survive him, as follows: Mrs. Frank Oppold, of this city, Mrs. T. K. Fisher and Mrs. E. L. Trauger of Chicago; Mrs. Walter Stockle, Mrs. Harry Carter and ...... end of obit missing
SETH BARDEN
, aged seventy-five years, ten months and fourteen days, died at his home in Oregon, Ogle County, Sunday forenoon, March 19, 1899, of stomach trouble. Mr. Barden was born in Ontario, Canada, and came to the United States in 1862, and for the past fifteen years he had been a resident of Oregon. He leaves a wife to whom he was married fifty-four years ago; one daughter and three sons, the youngest being E. M. Barden of this city. The funeral service was held in Oregon, Tuesday, Rev. F. L. Baldwin officiating.
MRS. DANIEL BELDING
- At his home in this village, Sunday, April 29, 1894, of progressive paralysis, Daniel Belding, aged eighty-one years, two months and twenty nine days.
MRS. L.C. BELDING
- We learn that Mrs. L. C. Belding, formerly a resident of this place, died in California in February, but her friends her did not learn of her death until quite recently. Mrs. B. was well known to our old citizens.
LEMUEL C. BELDING
for many years a prominent citizen in this part of Carroll county, died at his home at Boone, Iowa, on Friday, Oct. 26. The week before he had visited with friends here and returned home in his usual health. Mr. Belding was well-known throughout the county. He was about 68 years of age at his death.
REV. JAMES BEAN
died at his late home in Lanark, Saturday, April 20, 1895, after an illness of but two days, aged about 68 years.
JULIA ANN (WATT) BENTLEY
was born April 18, 1835 in St. John, New Brunswick, and died at her home in Milledgeville, Ill., Monday, Feb. 17, 1908, at the age of 72 years, 10 months and 29 days. Her early life was spent among the strenuous pioneers of this country, her father being a ship builder. She was married to Edward C. Kelley, April 24, 1853. To this union were born eight children. They came to Milledgeville, Ill., May 7, 1868, but on the journey the family contracted small pox and only one month after their arrival Mr. Kelley died. In 1871 Mrs. Kelley was married to John Bentley. To this union were born five children. Five children preceded her in death. Those left to mourn the loss are the husband and eight children, twenty-one grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The surviving children are Clarence E. Bentley of Polo, Ill., Wm. W. Bentley of Azusa, Cal., Sarah A. Eastabrook and George W. Kelley of Freeport, Ill, James E. Kelley of Chicago, Ill, Henry H. Kelley and Carrie W. Stowe of Morrison, Ill. Horace H. Kelley of Rock Falls, Ill. In early life Mrs. Bentley united with the Baptist church but on her arrival at Milledgeville she united with the Methodist church and always remained a faithful member. She was also a member of the Woman's Relief Corps and has been Chaplain of that order since its organization, with the exception of two years. Perhaps no woman in Milledgeville was more generous, sympathetic and helpful to those in trouble than Mrs. Bentley. She had a kind word for everyone and always knew the helpful thing to do or the cheery word to say to those in sorrow. Mrs. Bentley was a true wife and faithful mother. She will be greatly missed, not only by her aged husband, her many children and grandchildren, but by a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock and were in charge of Rev. L. P. Warrington. Interment in Bethel cemetery.
CHARLES H. BENNETT
- of Elkhorn Grove, one of the old soldiers of this section, died last Friday aged 46 years. A full account of the sad affair is given by "I Know." Mr. Bennett was a member of Rock Creek Lodge I. O. O. F. and of Shiloh Post No. 35 G. A. R., of this place which societies conducted the funeral exercises.
CHARLES BRATTEN BLOUGH
- At Mount Carroll, August 16th, 1894, Charley Bratten Blough, age fourteen years and 9 days, son of Joseph Blough and adopted son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bratten. Interment took place in Hickory Grove Cemetery, the funeral services being conducted by Elder George Zollers.
MELVA L. (WEBB) BLUMER , 89 of Morrison, died Monday, February 5, 2007 at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home. She and her husband farmed in the area. Mrs. Blumer was born August 24, 1917 in Humansville, MO, the daughter of Robert and Velma (Woods) Webb. She married George W. Blumer on May 3, 1947 in Muscatine, IA. He preceded her in death. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was also preceded by three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be at 10 AM, Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Schilling Funeral Home with Reverend Wesley S. Dickson, Pastor of Coleta United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Milledgeville. Visitation will be from 9-10 AM, Saturday at the Funeral Home LELAND BOOTH
, 70, Rockford, died Tuesday morning (4 Sep 1973) at St. Anthony's Hospital, Rockford. He was a former Lanark resident. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 3910 N. Rockton, Rockford. The Rev. W. Ralph Martin, pastor of Memorial Baptist Church, Rockford, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home Thursday from 7-8 p.m A memorial fund has been established and the family requests no flowers.
Leland Booth was born Jan. 27, 1903 at Alexander, Minn., the son of Frank and Harriett Peacock Booth. He married Helen Martin on May 8, 1937 at Belvidere. The couple lived in the Shannon and Lanark area before moving to Rockford 30 years ago. He had been an employee of Burns Detective Agency in Rockford before retiring one year ago.
Survivors include his widow, three duaghters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Springham, Rockford; Mrs. Wilbur (Beverly) Kruse, Kent; Mrs. Russell (LaNae) Spelle, Rockford; two sons, Robert, Morrison; Charles, Beloit, Wis.; 16 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Sarah) Taylor and Mrs. Frank (Arvilla) Rice, both of Rockford.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, one sister and one brother.
EMMA (CRABTREE) BOSSIEUX
- Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Brethren Cemetery at Shannon for Mrs. Emma Bossieux, 89, who died at the Orange, Va., where she had been making her home. The Rev. Merle Hawbecker, pastor of the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren will officiate. rs. Bossieux was born near Shannon, the daughter of Mathew and Elizabeth Crabtree. Survivors are one son, Eugene Bossieux Jr of Orange, Va., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bossieux Jr. accompanied the body here.
CHRIS BOYER
- was born February 24, 1856 in Manor township, Lancaster county, Pennsyl.vania, and died at his home near Alden, Iowa, January 20, 1908, aged 51 years, 10 months and 26 days. Mr. Boyer came west with his parents in 1871, settling in Carroll county where he was married September 28, 1887, to Carrie E. Oler. In 1890 they moved to Alden, Iowa, and settled on a farm where they lived until Mr. Boyer's death. The wife and one son are left to mourn his death. Two sons preceded him to the grave, one is buried in Illinois and one at Alden, Iowa. He is also survived by one sister and one brother.
FLORENCE BRADWAY
- Died, at the age of two years and four days, Florence Ethel Bradway, daughter of Flavius J. and Maggie Bradway.
Little Florence was born Nov. 24, 1895, and died Nov. 28, 1897. On November 7, she was taken sick with scarlet fever, which was followed by an attack of diphtheria. All was done for her that skilled physicians, and loving nursing could do, but death claimed her as his victim. Alas, he respects neither tears nor sorrow, nor the parents' homes of a fond tomorrow. This came upon the parents as a specially sad blow, for it was only in January 1894, that they buried their little daughter, Hazel. They have the sympathy of many friends and neighbors, in their great sorrow.
Owing to the nature of the disease, there was no funeral services held, and on November 29, the remains were laid to rest in the Union Cemetery.
HAZEL JANET BRADWAY
only child of F. J. and Maggie Bradway. Little Hazel Janet was born December 21st 1893, and died Jan. 17th, 1894. Funeral services were held at the Union church, Friday, Jan. 19th, conducted by the pastor of the Progressive church, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near by.
JOHN BRADWAY
- There occurred in Milledgeville Friday, December 27, 1907 the death of John Bradway, aged 73 years 4 months and 26 days. Mr. Bradway was born in Erie county, Pennsylvania August 1, 1834. He grew to manhood in the state of his birth and when 21 years of age came with his parents to Illinois and settled in Elkhorn Grove where he lived continuously until four years ago, he moved to Milledgeville. The deceased leaves to mourn his death two brothers, Benjamin of Springfield, Missouri, and Henry of Milledgeville, and three sisters, Mrs. Snovel, Mrs. Sargeant and Miss Mary Bradway, all of Milledgeville, He was widely known and had a large number of warm friends. He did not seek popularity, but his kindly feeling toward his fellowmen won their respect. He was an honest and well meaning man in all his dealings. For twenty-five years prior to his death he was afflicted with rheumatism of a severe form that made it impossible to perform manual labor. In addition to this great affliction he was deprived of his hearing to quite an extent which made it difficult for him to carry on conversation easily with others. Mr. Bradway suffered from the effects of a fall not many weeks ago, and then he was taken down with a severe attack of pneumonia two weeks prior to this death which was the direct cause of his death. There has passed from this community a man against whom naught can be said. A good citizen has made a faithful race. Funeral services were conducted at the Union church Sunday forenoon by Rev. M. A. Witter, pastor of the Brethren church of Milledgeville.
LESTER BRADWAY
was born in Massachusetts, December 30, 1800. With his parents he moved to New York 1810 where he resided until 1833 when he moved to Pennsylvania. He came to Carroll county Illinois in 1855 and settled near Elkhorn Grove where he died Dec. 30, 1889 being 89 years 10 days of age at the time of his death. He married Harriet Jenkins in 1822. Twelve children were born to them of whom six sons and five daughters survive him. The funeral occurred Wednesday at the Union Cemetery north of Milledgeville.
EDNA M. (FERRIS) BRANDENBURG
, age 86, lifelong resident of Chadwick, Illinois, died, Tuesday, February 17, 2009, at Carroll County Good Samaritan, Mt. Carroll. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 20, 2009, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick, with Reverend Marcia Strahl officiating. Burial will follow in the Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon – 1:00 p.m.. on Friday, February 17, 2009, prior to the service at the church.
Edna was born on May 20, 1922 in Chadwick, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Minnie (Steinhagen) Ferris. Edna graduated from Chadwick High School with the Class of 1941. Edna married Vernon Brandenburg on March 20, 1946 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick. Vernon died on December 22, 1992.
Edna worked for F.U. Bogatt Company in Sterling and then the Sterling Rock Falls Clinic for many years in the Bookkeeping Department. She later worked for the City of Rock Falls Utility Department until she retired.
Edna was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Chadwick and the Chadwick American Legion Auxiliary. Edna was a member of the Nu-Club, which started at Woolworth Department Store. She met with the club every month for the past forty-five years.
Edna is survived by one daughter, Nancy Huebl of River Grove, Illinois; and one brother, Lloyd (Violet) Ferris of Lena, Illinois.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernon; one son, Loren; four sisters, Ida Ferris, Florence Bealer, Dorothy Straub, and Ruth Healy; and two brothers, Foster and Ralph Ferris
DELIA BRODOCK
- Saturday, Nov. 11, 1893, little Delia Brodock, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brodock, at the age of 2 years and 9 days. Little Delia had been ill only a few days and her sad departure was a most crushing trial to the loving parents, but they have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Funeral services, conducted by the pastor of the Progressive Church, were held at the family residence at 1 o'clock p.m. Sunday, after which the remains were interred in the South Elkhorn cemetery.
MARY ELIZABETH BOUMAN
- On last Friday morning, June 24, 1898, Mrs. Edward Paul received a telegram announcing the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Bouman, of Franklin county, Pennsylvania. To mourn her loss she leaves a husband, two sons and three daughters; two sisters, Mrs. Tobias Haugh, of Milledgeville, Illinois, and Mrs. William Railling, of Franklin county, Pennsylvania; and one brother, Mr. Samuel McClannahan, of Dixon, Illinois. She was a member of the Mennonite church for thirty years and died trusting in her Saviour. We hope our loss is her gain. She was fifty-five years, six months and twenty-four days old.
ABRAHAM BOYER
, was born December 12, 1827, in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania where he resided until about the year 1860. He then with his family moved to the state of Indiana where they resided until the year 1870. He then with his family came to Illinois and located in the town of Elkhorn Grove, in Carroll county, After the death of his wife on November 22, 1885, he broke up housekeeping and made his home with his children until the date of his death which occurred March 15, 1903 at the home of his son David. He was at the time of his death 75 years, 3 months and 3 days old. He was married in his native state to Susanna Way, August 7, 1851. Five children were born to their union, four of whom are living, Mrs. Barbara McElhaney and David, who reside in Elkhorn Grove, and Mrs. Ella Lutz and Christian of Alden, Iowa, William having died in infancy. The subject of this sketch has always lived an honorable and up right life. In the year 1867 he and his wife united with the Brethren church, and he held to that faith until the time of his death. The remains were conveyed to the Union church followed by a large assembly of neighbors and friends of the deceased. Rev. Teeter of the Brethren church of Milledgeville officiated and preached a very interesting sermon. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near by, beside his wife, who preceded him seventeen years.
CORA B. BRASS
- At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Curtis, in Wood River, Nebraska, of a tumor, February 6, 1900. Mrs. Cora B. Brass aged 32 years, 7 months and 13 days. Mrs. Brass was born in Milledgeville, Illinois, June 23rd, 1867, and will be remembered by numerous friends.
LEVI BRAY
, an old and highly respected citizen of Lanark, died very suddenly at five o'clock Friday morning. He had complained somewhat the day before, but nothing serious was at first anticipated. Mr. Bray was one of the old residents of Carroll county and for many years lived on a farm south of town, He finally moved to the city where he has lived a number of years. He served two years as member of the Legislature from this district and has held a number of minor offices in the town of Lanark. Mr. Bray was a very positive and candid gentleman and had an extensive acquaintances throughout the county. He had many warm friends in Lanark is social and political life who mourn his early death. The funeral services occurred Sunday afternoon and were conducted by the masonic lodge of which he was a member.
ELMER BROCK
, 67, of Mount Carroll, died Saturday (1 March 1980) in the Savanna Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Frank Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Hawkins, pastor of the Mount Carroll Methodist Church officiating with burial in the
Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with masonic services being held at 8:30 p.m.
He was born March 13, 1912 in Woodland Township, the son of Frank and Mary Helfrisch Brock. He was united in marriage to Lula Johnston on May 24, 1942 in Lanark. He was a member of Mount Carroll Methodist Church, a Past Master of the Cyrus Masonic Lodge, past patron of the Ola Chapter Order of Eastern Star and the Freeport Consistory.
He is survived by his wife, Lula; one son, Tom of Wichita, Kansas and one granddaughter; one brother, Wayne of Mount Carroll and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Eva) Getz of Champaign and Mrs. Kenneth (Luella) Metz of Mount Carroll. He was preceded by his parents and two brothers.
BOYD H. BRUNDAGE
, a former resident of this county died at Luther, Iowa. In 1878 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Roderick of Milledgeville.
HATTIE HAZEL (EITEMILLER) BUNTLEY
,the only daughter of William and Aletha Hermance Eitemiller was born in Milledgeville on December 24, 1885 and died Sunday May 3, 1908, at the age of 22 years, 4 months and 9 days. Her whole life has been spent in Milledgeville where she was known and loved by all both old and young for her loving disposition and many amiable qualities. She completed the course of Milledgeville public schools, with the class of 1904, being one of a class of five. For two years she taught school very successfully and then went into the post office where she proved her efficiency while her pleasing manner and never tiring accommodations won for her a host of friends. On the 18th of March, 1908, she was united in marriage to LeRoy E. Buntley, also of this place and all predicted for them a very happy and prosperous future and the few weeks which have just passed were as happy as was possible with two congenial natures and loving hearts joined together. On Sunday morning May 3, the people of his community were greatly shocked to know that Hazel had passed away. She leaves her husband, mother and brother besides other relatives and a host of friends by whom she will be greatly missed. The funeral services were held at the M. E. church yesterday afternoon in the presence of a crowded house, the pastor, Rev. L. P. Warrington officiating. The text was taken from Jeremiah, 15th chapter and 9th verse - "Her sun is gone down while it was yet day." The music was furnished by Messrs. C. E. Johnston and Ray Freas and Mrs. Ray Freas and Mrs. C. A. Straka and its titled as follows: "Thy Will Be Done," "One Sweetly Solemn Thought," "Home At Last." The pall bearers were Messrs Edward Miller, Noel Hawkins, Harry Puterbaugh, Frank Brand, Ray Deets and Jacob Chambers, Jr. The floral offerings were abundant and most beautiful which in connection with the large concourse of people present to pay their last respects to the departed was ample evidence of the high esteem and universal respect in which she was held. Hazel Eitemiller was a model young lady, None knew her but to love her for her kind and charitable disposition with a love for all and malice for none. To do right was a marked characteristic of her every day life and her death brings sadness to all. Interment was made in South Elkhorn cemetery east of town.
ELSIE KATHRYN (LONGFELLOW) BUNTLEY , 89 of Houston, formerly of Sterling, died Sunday, March 20, 2005 at Spring Branch Hospital, Houston, following an extended illness. Mrs. Buntley was born January 13, 1916, the daughter of Earl Leslie and Mertie E. (Ebersole) Longfellow. She attended Rock Falls schools, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago and received her registered nursing degree from Jane Lamb Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. She married Nevin Harold Buntley on June 29, 1940. He died January 8, 1992. Survivors include a son, Daryl (Sandy) of Senoa, Arizona; two sisters, Maebelle Good of Houston and Mertie Jeanne Schmitt of Rock Falls; two grandchildren, Alexis and Noah, and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcia in infancy and a son, Norville. Her remains were donated for research at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston. Burial is at a later date at Milledgeville Bethel Cemetery. NATHANIEL H. BUNTLEY
, passed away at his home two miles south of Milledgeville at one o'clock Wednesday morning. September 5, 1906 with valvular heart trouble and dropsy. He had been ailing the past three years with heart trouble and the past year he was compelled to give up his work but was able to be around until four weeks before his death. He was born in Sandusky county, Ohio, May 21, 1846 and spent all of his time at home on the farm until 1865 when he came west to Coleta, Ill., with his folks. He lived there until March 28, 1874 most of the time working on the farm, when he was married to Sarah B. Wetzel. To this union were born six children, Mrs. Porter Heth, Elmer, Clarence, Roy, Estella and Harry. His wife and five children survive him, Elmer having died at the age of two years. He also leaves two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Sarah Crom of Pierson, Iowa, Mrs. Lydia Crom of Newport, Missouri, S. H. Buntley of Sheldon, Iowa and Frank Buntley of Coleta., Ill. In the spring of 1875 he bought and moved on the old homestead, living there at the time of his death. He was a faithful and intelligent farmer, never believed in going much and always said his enjoyment was at home. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock on the lawn in front of the home, and were conducted by Rev. C. A. Gage of Rock Falls, assisted by Rev. J. W. McKitrick. The remains were laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery.
NEVIN HAROLD BUNTLEY , 78 of 9345 Waterville, Houston, Texas, died Wednesday, January 8, 1992 in Houston. Cremation rites were accorded. Burial will be at Bethel Cemetery, Milledgeville, Illinois at a later date. A memorial has been established to the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, Illinois and the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society. Mr. Buntley was born Thursday, December 10, 1914, in Millegeville, the son of Ernest LeRoy and Blanche (Shriner) Buntley. He attended Milledgeville schools, graduating from Milledgeville High School in 1932. He married Elsie Kathyrn Longfellow June 29, 1940. He served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II, being discharged in 1945. Following his discharge, he worked for RB &W in Rock Falls. He and his wife moved to Houston, Texas, when he retired in 1977. He was a member of the Rock Falls Chapter #706 Order of the Eastern Star; a life member of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society; and a member of the Sterling First United Methodist Church until he moved to Houston, where he was a member of Terrace United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of Houston, Texas; two sons, Norville, Houston Texas, and Daryl (Sandy), Bolingbrook, Illinois; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by one sister, and one daughter in infancy. HULDAH F. BUSELL
, On Monday, March 10, at 3 o'clock a.m. occurred the death of the subject of this sketch, at the home of her son, D. C. Busell, 3 miles north of Milledgeville, after a lingering illness brought on by paralysis, and was buried Wednesday, at 10:30 o'clock, from the residence of her son Rev. Lee of Lanark, officiating. The remains being interred in South Elkhorn cemetery. Huldah F. Page was born in Rochester, NEw Hampshire, May 26, 1812. At 6 years of age when removed to her parents to Sandwich, N. H. In June, 1836 she was married to James L. Busell, and removed to Illinois near Dixon, in 1855, and to Carroll county, in 1856. In 1877 her husband died, and she has since resided with her only son. Ad a result of the above union there were four children born, of whom our townsman, D. C. , is the only one now living. In 1841, at the age of 29, Mrs. B. was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she remained a consistent member to her death. Mrs. B. has two sisters living, Mrs. Copp, of Rock Creek township, and Mrs. Blake, of Amboy.
GEORGE W. BUSHNELL
- Died - At Vinton, Ia., Nov. 28, 1891, George W. Bushnell, aged 83 years, 10 months and 24 days. Mr. Bushnell was born in Claverack, New York, Jan. 4, 1805. In 1834(?) he married Miranda Burton, of Hillsdale, N. Y., who now survives him. They lived together over 57 years, and had two daughters and one son. Only one daughter, Mrs. Ira Scoville, now lives to mourn the loss of a loving father. In 1854 he moved with his family to Milledgeville, Illinois, where he lived until 1882, when he moved to Vinton, Ia., which was his home until the time of his death. He had ability, integrity and veracity, and seemed to live not alone for those who loved him, but for all whom he might comfort and help. He was universally loved by all who knew him, and as long as health would permit, was always to be seen in his place at church services. During his long illness he was a model of patient resignation and uncomplaining endurance. Conscious of death's near approach he said he was ready and waiting for the Master's call. The funeral service was conducted at the residence of Ira Scoville, by Rev. Edmondson, pastor of the Baptist church, Sunday Nov. 29, at 3 P.M., after which the remains were taken to Milledgeville, Ill., for interment.
LEO BUSHNELL
- who for the past week lay at the point of death of pneumonia, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Alice Bushnell, on First avenue, Saturday evening at 7:20 o'clock. The young soldier boy made a heroic fight for his life, and though all possible means were taken to save him, nothing could be done. The mother of the young man is prostrate with grief. The deceased was taken ill a week ago last Friday night, and from the very first it has been thought that he could not recover. He was delirious most of the time during his illness, and was under the impression that he was in Porto Rico. He begged to be brought home, and at all times suffered intense mental agony. He did not return to consciousness before he died. Leo Henry Bushnell was the only son of W. H. and LIce Bushnell, He was born in Milledgeville, Sept. 2, 1878, and came to this city with his mother about six years ago. His father died Feb. 18, 1882, at the family home near Milledgeville. At the time of the braking out of the war, Leo was a member of Company E. He desired very much to enlist with the volunteers, and, thought his mother wished him to remain at home, she finally gave her consent. He was with the boys all through the war and bore the hardships with them bravely. He was popular with his fellows, generous, kind hearted and thoughtful, and at no time showed any but the bravest of spirits. He took his lot philosophically and was at all times cheerful. He kept his health until about a week before the company saied for home, when he became ill, and it was necessary that he with a number of others, be left on the island, where they could be given much better care than on board the ship. It was some time before he was able to sail from the island. He landed in the stated in October and was for some time in the government hospitals, where he was given excellent care. He was finally allowed to come home, arriving in Sterling on Christmas day. He rapidly recovered from his illness, though he failed to gain the strength sufficient to tide
him over the attack of pneumonia. His death has caused gloom to fall over the entire company, and, indeed, over the entire city, He was well known, popular and greatly beloved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Presbyterian Sunday school and a student of the Sterling Business College, both before and after the war. He was bright in his studies and his future was most promising. The funeral services were held at the house, Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. F. Horton, of the Presbyterian church. The members of Company E. with arms and in uniform turned out. A firing squad was chosen from its membership which fired a minute over the grave. The Keystone band generously donated its services. The Grand Army also attended in a body. The interment took place in Riverside cemetery.
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