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URSULA B. CANTRALL
, was born July 28th, 1826, in Bradford county, Pennsylvania and moved to Illinois February 1858. She married David P. Cantrall June 5th, 1861 and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick, south of Lisbon, on Saturday, August 25th, 1894. She was converted about twenty-five years ago and has been a faithful member of the M. E. church and died in the faith. She was a good woman and a faithful mother, and has gone to her reward. Among those from abroad who were present at the funeral, which was held at the Methodist church last Sunday afternoon, were the following, besides the two daughters, who reside south of Lisbon, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick and Mrs. Nettie Whitman: W. B. Cantrall, Sanborn, Iowa; Y. M. Cantrall and wife of Milledgeville, Illinois; Y. M. is a son of David P. Cantrall; John Bull and wife of Milledgeville, Illinois. Mr. B. is a brother of Mrs. Cantrall; Mrs. C. L. Johnson, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri. She is also a sister of the deceased; Mrs. David Ruth, of Sterling, Illinois, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bull, mentioned above, was on the way to the funeral but arrived here too late, as she did not get here until Monday. - Lisbon (Iowa) Sun.
FRANK CANTRELL
- Died on Thursday evening, Oct. 21, 1886 of diabetes, Frankie, only child of Y. M. Cantrell, aged about six years. The little fellow was sick only a few days, and all that medical skill could suggest was done to save him, but to no avail. The family have the warm sympathy of friends in the sever loss.
CHARLIE CARLEY
of Mt. Carroll died Sunday at the home of his son Fred.
JOHN CHISHOLM
- was born in R_ss Shire, Scotland, on the 25th day of December, 1819, and died at his residence in Wysox Tp. Carroll Co., Ill., Oct. 11th, 1889.
He came to America about forty years ago and worked at his trade, being a stone mason. He was employed in different parts of the country, working for the Government at the Brooklyn navy yard, living in Virginia several years, and later being employed by the I. C. R. R. Co., in the construction of its lines. He worked for that Company in building its bridge across Rock River at Dixon, Ill., and came from there in to this neighborhood about 35 years ago, purchasing the section of land in Wysox Tp., on which he has ever since lived.
ELIZABETH (MALLERY) CLEMENTS
- At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Lawton, in Milledgeville, Ill., Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1896, Mrs. Elizabeth Clements, aged 67 years, 5 months and 22 days. Elizabeth Mallery was born at Liberty, Sullivan Co., N. Y. , June 3, 1829. December 19, 1844, she was united in marriage to James Clements, and to them eleven children, five sons and six daughters, were born. Her husband, three sons and two daughters preceded her to their eternal home. At the age of 14 years the subject of this sketch united with the Presbyterian church, of which she remained a faithful member until the year 1856 when she joined the United Brethren church and remained a member of that church until about three years ago she united with the M. E. church at Rolfe, Iowa, and in the spring of '95 she became a member of the M. E. church of this place. For the past few years the deceased had been in poor health, and for a few months prior to her death she had not been able to be about much. The funeral service was conducted at the M. E. church, Friday afternoon, Rev. F. L. Baldwin officiating. Interment took place in the South Elkhorn cemetery.
RICHARD COADY
, a highway maintenance patrolman for 27 years, died Friday morning (29 March 1957) at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport. The body was removed to the Frank Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home, the Rev. John Main, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Coady retired from the highway department seven years ago because of a heart condition. He lived in the Mt. Carroll area all his life.
Survivors are his widow, Josephine, a daughter, Mrs. Harold A. Kay, Claremont, Calif.; a son Rai Coady, Milwaukee, Wis.; two sisters, Miss Katherine Coady, Pomona, Calif.; Mrs. Margaret Gerfen, Denver, Colo.; and one brother Walter Coady, Mansfield, Ohio
DANIEL M. COATS
, 56 of Boise, Idaho formerly of Mount Carroll, Illinois died Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Springfield, Illinois. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Burial will take place in Center Hill Cemetery, rural Mount Carroll. Visitation will be held from 5:00 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. A memorial fund has been established in Danns memory.
Dann was born on March 2, 1953, the son of Cloy J. and Mary A. (Hall) Coats in Sterling, Illinois. He attended Milledgeville area schools and later graduated from Mount Carroll High School with the Class of 1971. After graduation he traveled the country and found a new home in Boise, Idaho. Dann married Sue Rattray on July 26, 1981 in LasVegas, Nevada.
Dann was a real estate agent for ERA West Wind for over twenty years. He started 1st Century Mortgage in 1995, where he was a loan officer. He was also an excellent finish carpenter. Dann was a loving father who devoted his life to his children from the day they were born. He enjoyed crosswords, reading and taking college courses; he loved to learn. He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hiking, running and biking.
Dann will be dearly missed by his daughter, Faere Elayne (Brad) Watson of Boise, Idaho; four brothers, Cloy J. (Teresa) Coats of Livermore, California, David A. Coats of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jack E. (Stacy) Coats of Clinton, Iowa, and Tim L. Coats of Livermore, California; three sisters, Jan S. Coats of Mt. Carroll, Patty A. (Jeff) Lessman of Lanark, Illinois and Nancy J. (Clinton) Sewell of Clarkston, Washington; eleven nieces and nephews; six great-nieces and nephews; and three uncles, Wendell (Helen) Coats of Mesa, Arizona, Keith Coats of Sterling, Illinois and Lyle (Margorie) Coats of Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Dann was preceded in death by is parents and his son, Eric Daniel Coats.
EZRA COBB
, Died at his home in Norfolk, Nebraska, June 17, 1891, Ezra Cobb, at the age of 78 years, 3 mo. and 24 days. Deceased was born in Harrisburg, Lewis Co., N. Y. Feb. 23, 1813. Moved to this place in 1858 and resided here and at Coleta from that time to 1885 since which time he resided at Norfolk, Neb. He was well and creditably known to the older residents of this place and was respected by all. His wife proceeded him, having crossed the river Jan. 17, 1890.
WILLIAM HENRY COLCORD
was born in Genesee Township, July 29, 1839, and died at his home in Coleta, Ill., at 7 o'clock Sunday morning, Aug. 7th, 1892.
He was married to Fianna V. Linerode, Feb. 16th, 1860. She and 10 children survive to mourn his loss - three sons and seven daughters.
Alice C., wife of Jas. L. Peugh, Eustatia V. wife of J. Fred Fahrenson, Annetta A., wife of G. A. Over, Edith B., wife of Wm. Deets, Earnest S., who married Miss Maud Pittman, Clayton, E., Nellie L., Alberta S., Glenn D. and Elzina G. Mr. Colcord was, without doubt the most widely known man in Genesee Township. He was the third white child born within its boundaries, where he grew to manhood and resided till his death. He was interested in local and general Political issues, and was an influential and consistent Republican, he has served the town as Supervisor 8 years, from 1884 0 1892, the last year acting as Chairman of the board, one term as Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk 3 years, Assessor 2 years. In 1884 he succeeded Henry Wickey as Post master, which office he held 4 years. At the time he was a youth, the schools of Genesee Township were not so well equipped or organized as now, but such was his ability and ambition that he succeeded in acquiring a good education. He taught school from 1878 to 1886, and again from 1891 to 1892. He was editor of the Coleta Journal until the first of this month. He was taken since about Oct. 1st, 1891, but though his looks showed him to be seriously ill, he continued his school till near its close; in April 1892 he went to Chicago and was examined at Rush Medical College by Dr. Senn, but was pronounced too weak for an operation. After his return he failed until the time of his death. At 10:30 Sunday morning an autopsy was held by Doctors Fraser, of Coleta, Gray of Milledgeville, and Hill, of Sterling, showing the cause of death to be cancer of the stomach. Through all of his long weeks of sickness he maintained a cheerful frame of mind and till nearly the last, looked forward to recovery. On the 4th of July, 1892, he professed his belief in Jesus as his savior, and his brother, G. W. Colcord, administered the ordinance of Baptism in the Christina church of this place. The funeral was held at the M. E. church at 2:30 p. m., Tuesday. It was one of the largest ever held in Coleta. Rev. Baxter conducted the services, assisted by other ministers of this town, The church was appropriately decorated and filled with beautiful flowers, contributed by friends. During the funeral service, all business in town aw suspended. The remains were interred in the Bethel cemetery, near Milledgeville.
ALICE CONAWAY
- At the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Murray, at Malvern, Ill., on Thursday, June 7, 1888, Mrs. Alice Conaway, aged 30 years, 1 month and 27 days.
ALICE CONAWAY
- On the morning of Feb. 4th (1893) at four o'clock, Mrs. Alice Conaway nee Wilcox, died at the home of her husband's mother, two miles North east of Coleta. She was born in Harden Co., Iowa, Oct. 19, 1862, making her 30 years, 3 months and 15 days old at the time of her death. Mrs. Conaway had been a resident on Illinois for ten years; three years ago she and her husband moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, but returned here last fall, owing to Mrs. Conaway's bad health, she being afflicted with consumption, but the change did her no good, and shortly after she arrived here she was taken to her bed and failed rapidly until death relieved her of her suffering. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at one o'clock at the Methodist church Rev. W. J. Byers officiating. She was buried in the Baptist cemetery near Milledgeville. Three years ago she united with the Methodist church and has been a faithful member ever since. Mrs. Conaway has had two children both of whom are dead. She leaves a husband to mourn her early death besides numerous friends.
MRS. DAVID COOP
who celebrated her 91st birthday last June, died Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John _____ , seven miles northwest of this city, The funeral is held today at two o'clock. Mrs. Copp was D. C. Busell's cousin.
MRS. WILLIAM COOPER
- daughter of George Rankin of this place died at her home in Cuba, Ill., Thursday.
WILLIAM A. COOPER
- At his home in Dubuque, Sudnay August 12, 1894, William A. Cooper, aged 23 years, 6 months and 19 days.
William A. Cooper was born in Preston, Filmore County, Minnesota, Jan. 23, 1871. About five years ago he came to Milledgeville and was for several months in the employ of the C.B. & N. Railroad Company as teleegraph operator. He again held the same position here about three years ago. Two years ago the 8th day of last June, he was united in marriage to Miss Ella Olmstead, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Olmstead of this place. With his wife he moved to Stoddard Wisconsin and from there to Dubuque, Iowa, about 11 months ago; whee he died, August 12 at about 3 o'clock of Cerebro-memingitis after an illness of 14 days.
During this time although his suffering was intense he seemed to have uppermost in his mind the welfare of his companion and babe which is about a year old. Besides his wife and infant son, he leaves a mother, a sister living in Slayton Minnesota and a brother in LaCrosse Wisconsin and many dear friends. The remains were brought to the home of Mr. C.H. Olmstead last Sunday evening and the funeral was conducted at the M.E. Church by Rev. F.L. Baldwin, assisted by Revs. J.O. Talley and J.E. Noftsinger at 2 o'clock Monday. Interment was in Bethel cemetery.
J.V. COTTA
, aged 64 years, who was one of the most prominent nursery men in Northern Illinois, died at his home,
last Thursday morning, after a continued illness of more than a year. Mr. Cotta was born in Germany. The funeral was
held Friday.
2nd Obit: John Valentine Cotta was born at Eisenach, Germany, June 6, 1835. He was a lineal descendant of the famous Cotta family of that place which took Martin Luther into their home when a student there. He came to America in 1854 and for several years made his home in Chicago, from which place he went to Dixon and where he was united in marriage with Miss Rosalie Moller, April 4, 1861. In 1863 they came to the vincinity in which he died, Rock Creek township, Carroll county, Illinois. To Mr. and Mrs. Cotta were born four sons and one daughter, all of whom with his wife, including a son-in-law, three daughters-in-law and eight granchildren, are the immediate family survivors. Our departed friend and brother was a diligent student and lover of nature and had a special fondness from early lfe, for the cultivation of certain products of earth. And thus the employment in which he was engaged in his boyhood home he pursued in the land of his adoption - the culture of fruit and flowers. His educated mind and taste led him to an appreciation of the beautiful and refined, and from these handiworks of God as seen above and around him he could well explain with the Psalmist "O Lord manifold are thy works! In wisdom has thou made them all; the earth is full of thy riches.: But now he has gone to the land of unfading flowers and where is "the tree of life: which bears twelve manner of fruit and yeilds her fruit every month." But the deceased as a man and as a christian has indellbly stamped himself upon his family and upon all who have been associated with him. He was received into connection with the Lutheran church when a young man in the fatherland and in communion with this branch of the church he remained a faithful, livberal and godly member until he was transferred to the church triumphant. He was one of the first members of the congregation organized at what was then and is still known as Maple Grove, and when the organization was removed to Lanark he continued his membership therewith. For a number of years
he was an office bearer in the congregation, and it was only last spring when on account of his physical infirmities, his official robes were laid aside to the great regret of his brother officers and congregation which he had so long and faithfully served. For more than a year proir to his death he was truly a child of affliction, but amid all the suffering incident thereto the christian grace of patience was evident. On a number of occasions to his pastor in the presence of his family and others did he freely express his submission to the divine purpose and his willingness and readiness to depart; and yet after all these months of sickness and patient waiting, some what unexpecteldy to the members of the family about him, on Wednesday morning, September 27, 1899, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 21 days, died the gentle and saintly spirit of John V. Cotta - the affectionate husband and father, a worthy and esteemed friend and neighbor, and a true brother in Christ, take its flight to scenes that know no sin, pain or death, to "God's right hand where there is fullness of joy and pleasure forevermore." The funeral services were held at the family residence at Nursery on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, and were conducted by the undersigned who spoke from Psalm 90:12. Rev. Rowland of the Dunkard church, a near neighbor, offered prayer. The church choir furnished the music singing four selections, three of which were by request of the famiy, being favorites of the deceased. The remains were laid away in the Lanark cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. "So he giveth his beoloved sleep." M. Colver, Pastor.
ROSALIE (MOLLER/MUELLER) COTTA
, was born on August 10, 1836, in Erford, Germany, In the year 1850 accompanied by her parents she left the home of her birth and came to Dixon, Illinois, where she resided until April 4, 1861, when she was united in marriage to John V. Cotta. They lived near Prairieville, Lee County, until 1863, when they moved to a farm in Rock Creek township in Carroll County, Here she lived with her husband surrounded by her children for many years, but as the family grew up they left home and on September 27, 1899, she lost her husband by death. The year following she left her old home and went to live with her only daughter, Mrs. George R. Knapp, of Forreston. For over six years the deceased had been sorely afflicted with rheumatism and dropsy. Though at times she suffered greatly and was unable to get about without the use of a wheeled chair, she was patient and cheerful through it all and was often heard to remark that she was thankful that her condition as no worse than it was. She loved to read and kept herself well posted on what was going on about her. For years she had been a member of the Lutheran church, In her every day life she lived her christianity and she is now at rest, free from the pain and sufferings which racked her body. During the past winter her great affliction seemed to take on a more serious nature and about four weeks ago it was deemed best to remove her to the Glove Hospital at Freeport, where she passed away Sunday morning, April 17, 1904, aged 67 years, 8 months, and 7 days. To mourn her death she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Knapp, of Forreston, and four sons, Theodore, of Freeport; Herman and Charles, of Rockford, and John, of Woodland. She also leaves one sister, Miss Dollie Moller, of Dixon, and three brothers. The remains were conveyed from Freeport to Lanark, where the funeral services were held from the Lanark church at 9:30 o'clock Wednesday forenoon. The interment was made in the Lanark cemetery beside her husband.
MRS. FRED COURTRIGHT
- Thursday, October 6th, occurred the funeral of Mrs. Fred Courtright, who died at her home near Milledgeville, Oct. 4th, 1898, at 7:30 p.m. The services were conducted by Rev. E. W. Annable, of Milledgeville, a short service being held at the house at 9:30 a.m. and the usual services at the Union church Interment was made in the Union Cemetery. Mrs. Courtright was but 23 years, 8 months and 4 days of age at the time of her death. She had been ill for sometime, but the end came very suddenly. At the age of twelve years she was confirmed in the German Lutheran church of which she was a consistent member till her death. She leaves a husband, one little boy four years old, a mother, three sisters and a brother to mourn her loss.
LEVI COURTRIGHT
was born in New Jersey, January 27, 1840, and died at his home in Coleta, Monday night Nov. 26 at midnight, of typhoid fever, He was 60 years and 10 months old. He was the son of Reuben Courtright and one of twenty-one children. When fifteen years old he moved with his parents to Genesee. In 1861, he was married to Sarah P. Franklin, who still survives him, and they settled on a farm three miles southeast of Coleta. To this union five children were born as follows; Mrs. Henry Finzel and Mrs. Howard Lester, of Milledgeville; Charles, who lives on the homestead; Frank of Coleta and Fred of Savanna. Nine years ago he moved from his farm to Coleta. For forty years he was a member of the Methodist church, joining at Hickory Grove. When he moved to Coleta, he joined by letter the church at that place. He was a good, honest man and no one can say anything but good of him. He was attached to his home and family. On election day he took to his bed, but was ill before then. Dr. Proctor did all that could be done for him. Friday night, Dr. A. E. McBride of Sterling met in consultation with him. The funeral was held at the home Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and at the M. E. Church, Coleta, at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. L. E. Dennis conducting the services. The interment took place in the Hickory Grove cemetery. The pall bearers were B. M. Beers, D. C. Overholser, C. E. Ackerman, Jacob Myers, Josias Nance and John M. Overholser.
MASON CRARY
the oldest child of Beach Crary died at his home near Alexandria, S. Dakota, Jan. 22, 1900.He was about 40 years old and unmarried. He was raised at Eagle Point, and made that place his home until about 15 years ago he move to Dakota.
JOHN CUNNINGHAM
- Funeral services were held Tuesday at the family home and the Brethren Church for John Cunningham, 40, who died Saturday at a Freeport hospital. The Rev. H. H. Rowsey officiated, assisted by Rev. T. J. Jernigan. Burial was at South Elkhorn Cemetery.
Miss Audrey Shipman sang "Have Thine Own Way, Lord," Mr. and Mrs. Glen Miller, Mrs. Henry Livengood, Mrs. Elmer Buffington, Mrs. Frank Fogel, Jr., and Mrs. Henry Rahn cared for flowers. Pallbearers were Elmer Buffington, Henry Livengood, Donald Anderson, Earl Adolp, Fenton Haugh and Frank Fogel, Jr.
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