Carroll County Obituaries
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CATHERINE (HALLETT) DAVIS , was born in Wayne County, New York, August 2, 1819, and ided at her home in Milledgeville, February 28, 1897, at the age of seventy-seven years, six months and twenty-six days. She was one of a family of five children and the second to go. Two sisters and one brother - Mrs. Ann Hilton, of Vinton, Iowa; Mrs. C. E. Olmsted, of Milledgeville; and Horace Hallett, of Wolcott, New York - survive her. She was married to Isaac Davis at Wolcott, New York, Dec. 11, 1838. Mr. Davis died in 1881. From this union were born to them seven children, five sons and two daughters. One, James, died when quite young. The other six, Theodore, Thaddeus, Edward, Charles, Mrs. Emma Shumway and Mrs. Flora Robinson, still live to mourn the loss of their beloved mother. She has twenty-two living grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. One of her grandchildren, Ellis, has been with her during her last days to comfort and care for her as best he should, which duty he has performed cheerfully and tenderly. She was one of the early settlers of this section of country, having moved west with her husband and family in 1855, and has spent nearly all those years in Milledgeville. She was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed and many, many of the older people of this village could tell you of brows soothed, beds smoothed and loved ones prepared for the grave by her ever willing hands. She had one very prominent characteristic, that of seeing some good in every person, speaking only of the good and never forgetting any little kindness shown to her. She had a great desire to die in her own home. The dearest spot on earth to her was "home sweet, home". She fell asleep without a struggle, Sunday morning, heart trouble being the cause of her death. The funeral was conducted at the M. E. Church by the pastor, Tuesday, March 2, at 2 p.m., and her remains were place by the side of her husband in the Dutchtown Cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping.

CHRISTOPHER DAVIS , was born in Franklin Co., Pa., October 21 1840. He was a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Rinedollar) Davis of the same county. These parents arrived by boat at Savanna, Carroll County, Ill., in 1852, and from there came to Mt. Carroll, where the father opened a blacksmith shop. This he conducted until he was seventy-two years old, when he retired. Christopher being the eldest of ten children was educated in the schools of Mt. Carroll, with one term at the Seminary, (now Frances Shimer Academy.) When nine years old, he began working on a farm in the summer and attending school in winter, and continued until he was sixteen. After this he devoted his life to farming. In 1861, he enlisted in the War of the Rebellion in the First company formed in Mt. Carroll, but on account of his mother's health he was excused. On August 6, 1862, he enlisted in Company C., Ninety-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry and served with that regiment until mustered out at Concord, North Carolina, July 7, 1865. Although he saw much service, he was neither wounded or taken prisoner and was only absent from his command five days on account of sickness. He was in many Skirmishes and in Georgia with Gen. Sherman in his march to the sea. In 1865 he returned to Mt. Carroll, rented a farm, and began working for himself. On Dec. 22, 1865, he was united in marriage to Mary J. Zuck. After his marriage Mr. Davis continued the occupation of farming in Fairhaven, Woodland and Salem townships, finally settling on their present farm in Salem. Politically Mr. Davis was a republican and belonged to Nase Post, No. 80, G. A. R. of Mt. Carroll. Mr. Davis was a member of the Methodist church, having united in September, 1890, under the ministerial of the Rev. G. B. Miller. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Davis -- Thomas, who died Sept. 20, 1909; Sarah E. at home; Nellie S., now Mrs. Newman Jones of Savanna, Ill.; Charles F., of Wysox, Carroll county, and Mrs. Mae Altensey, of Mt. Carroll. Christ Davis as he was familiarly known was one of the pioneers of Carroll County and saw the country grow from its virgin state to its present state of prosperity. He was a man of integrity, the soul of honor, a good neighbor and a lasting friend. He was a brave and gallant soldier, and nothing pleased him more than to recite incidents of the war with his old comrades at arms. He rarely failed to attend their many reunions. But he has been called to the Grand Reunion on the other side. It can be truly said, the world is better for his having lived. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. E. K. Hester, assisted by Rev. B. H. Rogers. Remains interred in Oak Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Glenda Richter - Obituary dated 23 Sep 1928 -- Newspaper unknown

DAVID DAVIS was born March 9, 1815 - Died June 26, 1886
Contributed by Karen Fyock

GLENN DAVIS , 78, of Mount Carroll, died Sunday at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Mount Carroll. A barber for 55 years, he was a member of the United Methodist Church. Born March 26, 1902 in Mount Carroll, he was the son of Alexander and Gracie (Powers) Davis. He married Helen Eshelman Jan. 1, 1920 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Grace Marth of Mount Carroll; two half brothers, Edward Davis of Freeport and Richard Davis of DeKalb; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred (Ralph) Rogers of Mount Carroll, Mrs. Esther (Earl) Derrer of Lanark; two half sisters, Margaret Davis and Beth Rasmussen, both of Tucson, Arizona; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Burial will be in Oakville Cemetery in rural Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JEAN M. (COTTRAL) DAVIS , 80, of Savanna, died Saturday at Mercy North Hospital, Clinton. Cremation rites will be accorded and a funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna, with the Rev. Moises Apostolas officiating. Inurnment will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with a rosary service at 7:30 p.m. She was born July 4, 1923, in Savanna to Max and Irene Rush Cottral. She married Laurence Davis on July 2, 1949, in Savanna. He died in 1994. She was a Savanna High School graduate. She was a homemaker. She also worked as a clerk with the Milwaukee Railroad, the Savanna Army Depot and Great Lakes Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, the Catholic Women's group and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). Survivors include a son, Patrick (Carlotta) Davis of Lanark, Ill.; five daughters, Lauri Wallette of Maquoketa, Mrs. Paula (Glen) Ivey of Fort Bragg, Calif., Margo Ford of Savanna, Mrs. Barbara (John) Francke of Hanover, Ill., and Diane Davis of Phoenix, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Dan (Patricia) Cottral of Hanover, Ill.; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Cottral of Savanna. She is preceded in death by her husband, three sons, a brother and a sister.
Clinton Herald December 8, 2003

LOIS (CARBAUGH) DAVIS , Funeral service for Mrs. Millard (Lois) Davis of Fulton, formerly of Lanark, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Frank Funeral Home here. (Note: The date Nov. 20, 1970 has been penciled onto this obituary.) The Rev. Edward Tucker of Albany will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon at the funeral home. Mrs. Davis died Tuesday night in an Iowa City, Iowa hospital. She was born in Lanark Dec. 10, 1923, daughter of Earl and Ethel (Fisher) Carbaugh. On Dec. 13, 1941 she was married to Millard Davis in Kahoka, Mo. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Brian, Robert, and Evan, all of Fulton; three grandchildren; her parents of Lanark; and three brothers, Glen of Los Angeles, Calif., Wayne of Shannon, and Harlan of Lanark.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARCELLA M. (HARTMAN) HANNA DAVIS , age 98, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 29, 2008, at the CGH Medical Center, Sterling, Illinois. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 1, 2008, at SS John and Catherine Catholic Church, Mt. Carroll, with Father Dennis Atto officiating. Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held 5:30 –8:00 p.m, Friday, October 31, 2008. at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice in Marcella’s memory. Marcella Maurine Davis was born September 24, 1910, in Mt. Carroll, the daughter of Phillip and Jessie (Sisler) Hartman. She attended school in Mt. Carroll. Marcella was united in marriage to Donald W. Hanna September 1, 1930. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1932. Marcella later married Richard D. Davis on August 25, 1936, in Clinton, Iowa. He preceded her in death on February 9, 2000. Marcella worked as a telephone operator and as aclerk at the Mt. Carroll Pharmacy and Five & Dime Retail Store, but she loved being a homemaker. She loved to make cookies at Christmas and also made great pies. Marcella was a member of the SS John and Catherine Catholic Church in Mt. Carroll. Marcella is survived and lovingly remembered by one son, Kim (Vicki) Davis of Sylvania, Ohio; three daughters, Gwendolyn (Guy) Asay of Lanark, Illinois, Delores Davis of Marion, Iowa, and Pamela Zinanni of Rock Falls, Illinois; fourteen grandchildren, seventeen great – grandchildren, and five great – great – grandchildren; one brother, Arlan (Joann) Hartman of Normal, Illinois; two nieces and three nephews. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, one brother, Marvin Hartman; and one son – in – law, Rolland Davis.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

MARY JANE (ZUCK) DAVIS , the subject of this sketch was born in Freedom township, Carroll County, Illinois May 4th 1850, and spent her entire life in her native county. On December 22, 1868 she was united in marriage to Christopher Davis, who preceded her in death six months and four days. To them were born five children, four of whom survive their parents. Those who survive being Sarah of Mt. Carroll, Mrs. Nellie Jones of Savanna, Mrs. Mae Altensey of Mt. Carroll, and Charles F. of Wysox. Thomas H, the eldest son meeting death by a fatal accident twenty years ago. Beside their own family, they were foster parents to Mr. George Beck of Savanna, Mrs. Iva Feezer of Chicago, and Mrs. Hattie Lantz of Mt. Carroll, who were nieces and nephew, to whom they extended the same love and devotion as to their own children. Besides these are eleven grand children and nine great grandchildren. Others [sic] than her immediate family there remains Mrs. Mary Sutton of Mt. Carroll and Mrs. Ellen Shore of Versailes, Missouri, both of whom were sisters of Mr. Davis. When Mr. and Mrs. Davis were married they rented a farm in Salem Township, which they afterward purchased and which they owned at the time of their deaths. In early life Mrs. Davis was converted and became a consistent member of the Methodist church during her life. Mrs. Davis was a woman of high social qualities and a kind and friendly nature, cheerful and happy, being an inspiration to all those with whom she associated. As a friend and neighbor she was held in the highest esteem and many are the expressions of sorrow at her departure. But now that she is gone, we can console ourselves with the thought that she fought a good fight, that she kept the faith—that her reward is secure. The passing of Mrs. Davis marks the sixth death in the relationship, in less than four years. Funeral services were held in the home on Cole Ave., Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM. Reverend William H Evans, officiated. Interment was made in Oak Hill cemetery
Contributed by Glenda Richter

T.D. DAVIS - Aged Citizen Passes to His Rest After Suffering Long Illness - T.D. Davis, one of our most respected citizens died at his home on SOuth Main street Thursday evening about seven o'clock. Mr. Davis has been a resident of Mt. Carroll for many years and has always been looked upon by his townsmen with the greatest respect and admiration for his many qualities of worth and Sterling manhood. In early life Mr. Davis followed the occupation of a farmer. Later he moved to this city and became identified with the interests of the town, He served as county clerk and as county treasurer, filling each office with exceptional ability. Mr. Davis was also employed in the FIrst National Bank of which institution he was a trusted clerk and valued assistant. Mr. Davis in early life embraced the christian religion and for the remainder of his years followed the teachings of his Master. As a member of the Baptist church he was looked upon as one of that body's staunchest pillars. His life was spent in accordance with the teachings of Christ as he found them in the Bible, and as they were explained to him by the pastors of the church. Mr. Davis has been failing for months past, but all his sufferings were borne with a manly fortitude and christian patience seldom equaled. Of late his mind had failed him somewhat and his decline has been rapid. Death came to him at last and the aged man passed peacefully to his eternal rest. - Mt. Carroll Mirror. Funeral services were held on Saturday evening at 4:30 from the home. Rev. J. P. Phillips officiated.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Aug. 7, 1902 Scrapbook Clipping

WILLIAM DAVIS , 81, of Mount Carroll, passed away this morning at Lake Clare Hospial, Monroe, Wis. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 at the Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, the Rev. Donald Thomas of the Methodist Church officiating, with burial in Zion Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7 to 9. William Davis was born Oct. 23, 1885 in Freedom Township, the son of William and Catherine Wolf Davis. He married Belle Eshelman Carley Dec. 19, 1922 in Mount Carroll. He was preceded by his parents, wife and two sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 26, 1967 - Wednesday, pg 6

JAMES FRANCIS DEARBORN , 75 of Savanna, Illinois, died Friday, April 24, 2009 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna with Reverend Michael Wey of the First Presbyterian Church, Savanna officiating. Military rites will be provided by the Savanna V.F.W. Post #2223, Savanna. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2009, prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment of his cremated remains will take place in the Elmwood Cemetery, DeWitt, Iowa at a later date. A memorial fund has been established in James’s memory. James was born on February 7, 1934, the son of Frank Arnold and Blanche Marie (McCallister) Dearborn in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended high school in DeWitt and after graduation he served his country in the United States Navy. He served from 1952 – 1955, as a machinist stationed aboard the U.S.S. Laertes. He then served in the U.S. Naval Reserves until 1966. He was first married to Beverly Huber in 1957 in DeWitt, Iowa and they were divorced in 1966. He later married Linda M. Bock on June 30, 1990 in Dixon, Illinois. Linda died on July 16, 2008. James was employed as a machinist for Caterpillar in Mount Joy, Iowa and W.A. Whitney in Rockford, Illinois. He also owned and operated Dearborn Salvage in DeWitt, Iowa for three years. After he moved to Savanna, he operated Jim’s Small Engine Repair out of his home in Savanna for the past ten years. He enjoyed fishing, crosswords and tinkering in the garage. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. James will be dearly missed by two daughters, Debbie (Pat) Connor of Savanna and Patti (Sam) Jackson Jr. of Savanna; three sons, Terry Dearborn of Lanark, Illinois, LaVern Dearborn of Newton, Iowa, and Kent Dearborn of Polo, Illinois; two step-sons, Jim (Angela) Wakefield of Savanna, and John Wakefield of Buffalo, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Rich Dearborn of Davenport, Iowa; and three sisters, Milly Fisher of DeWitt, Barb Pearl of Orange Grove, Texas, and Judy (Richard) Marburger of Green Island, Iowa. James is preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Linda.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

LINDA M. DEARBORN , age 62, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. Cremation rites have been accorded. Linda was born August 10, 1945 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of Howard and Darlene (Morris) Bock. On June 30, 1990, Linda married James "Jim" F. Dearborn in Dixon, Illinois. Linda worked as a self-employed housekeeper and as a Certified Nurses Assistant at Big Meadows Nursing Home for many years. Linda enjoyed collecting teddy bears, reading books by Danielle Steele, cooking and baking, gardening, sewing, crocheting, and she was learning the art of quilting. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. Linda will be dearly missed by her husband, Jim of Savanna; three sons, James W. (Angela) Wakefield, Savanna, John Paul Wakefield of Buffalo, Missouri, Loren M. Wakefield of Iowa; three step-sons Terry Dearborn of Lanark, Illinois, Kent (Florence) Dearborn of Polo, Illinois, and Lavern Dearborn of Iowa; two step-daughters, Debbie (Pat) Connor of Savanna, Patti (Sam Jr.) Jackson of Savanna; four grandchildren, Robert Wakefield of Buffalo, Missouri, Jeanetta Dawn (John) Falciano of Springfield, Missouri, Tenney Ann (Robert) Sudden of Buffalo, Missouri, Jasmine Wakefield of Buffalo, Missouri; ten step-grandchildren, Allen Dearborn of Lanark, Eric (Rachel) Connor of Albany, Illinois, Patrick (Kristin) Connor of Savanna, Krissy (Jimmy) Wolber of Dixon, Illinois, Amy Shugars of Sterling, Illinois, Rose Dearborn of Dixon, Kent Jr. (Re Ann) Dearborn of Polo, Michael and Breanne Dearborn of Polo, James A. Dearborn of Lanark, Illinois; four great grandchildren, Destiney Wakefield of Buffalo, Josh and Jadda Falciano, of Springfield, Missouri, Nicholas Sudden of Buffalo, Missouri, and one due in October; six step-great grandchildren, Chase and Caleb Shugars of Sterling, Seth and Emily Wolber, of Dixon, Aniah Dearborn of Dixon, newborn Zander Dearborn of Polo, and one due in December; and two sisters, Irene Schultz, Peggy (Jim) Kane; and one brother Terry Bock of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. Linda is preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

ALVA J. DENT , age 49, died Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Cremation rites will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 27, 2007 at the Savanna Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois, with Reverend Marsha Wilfong of the First Presbyterian Church, Bellevue, Iowa officiating. Al was born on July 7, 1958, the son of Charles and Lillian (Dawson) Dent in Iowa City, Iowa. Al worked at Skyline Center in Clinton, Iowa for over thirty-three years. Al enjoyed playing cards and watching television. He especially enjoyed watching "Walker Texas Ranger". Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Al is survived by a brother, Paul (Deborah) Dent of Bellevue, Iowa; two sisters, Sarah (Gerald) Heath of Clinton, Iowa and Irene (Ted) Pope of Poteau, Oklahoma; three nephews Jered Dent of Bellevue, Iowa, Gerald Heath, Jr. and Aaron Heath both of Clinton, Iowa; one niece Erica (Andrew) Browns of Dubuque, Iowa. Al is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Tom and Gene.Al's family would like to thank Skyline Center, Big Meadows Nursing Home and Genesis Hospice for all their help and kindness to our family.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

LETA A. (NEUSCANWANGER() DICKINSON , 92, of Mount Carroll died Sunday, December 20, 1998 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . A daughter of Ward and Blanche (Williams) Neuschwanger, she was born Sunday, September 30, 1906 on the family farm in Freedom Township in Carroll County . On November 7, 1929 she and Donald D. Dickinson were married in Morrison. He died December 23, 1993. After graduating from Mount Carroll High School , she attended Brown’s Business College in Sterling . She and her mother operated a tea room in the family home from 1931 to 1942. She then worked at Mount Carroll National Bank until March 1969 when she and her son William purchased a department store in Mount Carroll . She retired from Dickinson ’s Clothing store in 1988. She was affiliated with the First United Methodist Church , and was a member of the Naomi Circle and Methodist Women. She was a member and former treasurer of Carroll County Republican Women’s Club. Her family was her first love, and she also liked to raise flowers and enjoyed baking and cooking meals for friends in need. Surviving are one daughter, Jane D. Frank of St. Charles , Missouri ; two sons, Donald R. (Cheryl) Dickinson of Aurora and William J. ( Elizabeth ) Dickinson of Rockford; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Arlene Grove of Oregon. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; and one sister, Lucille Frahm. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery at Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 10 a.m. Monday to time of service at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Mount Carroll United Methodist Church or Mount Carroll Education Foundation.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CARROLL ROBERT DIMMICK , age 79, of Thomson, Illinois, died on Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson with Reverend Bonnie Davies officiating. Burial will be in the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Carroll’s name. Carroll was born on May 1, 1929, the son of Benjamin Delbert and Bernice (Schade) Dimmick in East Troy, Wisconsin. Carroll graduated from York Community High School with the class of 1947. In Carroll’s younger years he received the nickname of “Jug.” He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean War, earning the rank of staff sergeant. On October 16, 1953, Carroll married Helen Mae Rapp in Prophetstown, Illinois. Carroll was a lifetime carpenter and for a period of time owned and operated “Dimmick and Sons Construction” working side by side with his sons. Carroll was a member of Thomson United Methodist Church and Thomson American Legion. He was an avid hunter; he enjoyed working in his garden and spending time outdoors. He loved nature and woodworking. Most important to Carroll was spending time with his family. Throughout his life he always practiced his mother’s advice, which was “never lose your sense of humor” and he shared this philosophy with his family. Carroll will be dearly missed by his wife, Helen Dimmick of Thomson; a daughter, Patricia (John) Benson of Iowa City, Iowa; three sons, Craig (Kathy) Dimmick of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, Curt (Alana) Dimmick of Baker, Nevada, and Kevin (Connie) Dimmick of Mt. Carroll; ten grandchildren; Tina (Greg) Pallardy, Tammy (Matt) Hale, Tracy (Kelcy) Hutchison, Kierstin, Kyler, Kaileine, and Koltin Dimmick, Allison, Ryan, and Jered Benson; four great-grandchildren, Grayson Hale, Kailyn Hutchison, Jack and Drew Pallardy; a brother, Ben (Elsie) Dimmick of Camanche, Iowa; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Carroll was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nellie Moeszinger; and a brother John Dimmick.Death date: July 2, 2008
Contributed by Margaret Mangers

HOWARD DINDERMAN , 74, of Freeport died Sunday September 1, 1996 at his home following an extended illness. Son of Guy and Anna (Thompson) Dinderman, he was born September 25, 1921 near Mount Carroll . He married Bette N, James October 28, 1941 in Mount Carroll . He farmed most of his life in Carroll County and surrounding areas. Surviving are his wife, Bette of Freeport ; two sons, Larry ( Sandy ) Dinderman of Hamilton, Montana, and Michael (Gianna) Dinderman of Kent; one daughter, Mari Ann (Dale) Runkle of Shannon; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; mother-in-law Helen James of Freeport ; three sisters, Rosetta Appel and Iona Kruse, both of Lanark, and Joan (Frank) Doyle of Warren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey Dinderman. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Offenheiser-Schwarz Funeral Home in Pearl City , with the Rev. Robert Phelps of the Berreman Church of God officiating. Burial will be in Arnold ’s Grove Cemetery near Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Pearl City . A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARJORIE Z. (COLBERT) DOBSON , 90, formerly of Shannon, passed away December 31, 2003 at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born February 16, 1913 at Shannon, she was the daughter of Espie and Della (Bicker) Colbert. She and Bill Dobson were married in Shannon on July 8, 1967. After spending her early years as a farm wife, she was employed at Fairbanks and Morse and then at Western Newell. She was a 1931 graduate of Shannon High School. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Isabell Chapter of The Order Of The Eastern Star of Lena & Legion Auxiliary of Shannon. She is survived by one son, Roger (Martha) Carson of Freeport; two granddaughters, Lisa (Kevin) Hess of Van Meter, IA, and Teresa (Greg) Hes of Granger, IN; two great grandsons, Carson and Justin Hess; one brother, Weston (Gladys) Colbert of Shannon; two sisters, Cleo Bishop and Virginia Sieberhagen both of Shannon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services were held Monday, January 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon. Burial was in the Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitations were from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at the Funeral Home. A memorial has been established for Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon, the Shannon Fire Dept., and Shannon Legion Auxiliary. Hermann Funeral Home completed arrangements.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

JAMES A. DORNBUSH , age 68 of Mt. Carroll, Illinois passed away Sunday December 23, 2007 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday December 28, 2007 at 1:30 pm from the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Pastor David Vidler of the 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Carroll officiating. A Visitation will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 pm prior to the service. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Jim's name. Jim was born on March 17, 1939 in Morrison, Illinois, the son of Steve and Marie (DeVries) Dornbush. Jim attended Thomson High School and graduated from Mt. Carroll High School with the class of 1957. On September 1st, 1979, Jim married Ila White in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Farming was Jim's occupation most of his life. Most recently he worked for the Rockwood State Park in Morrison, Illinois. In his spare time Jim loved yardwork, gardening and cooking, but most of all spending time with his family. Jim will be missed by his wife Ila, a step-son Donald James (Connie) Keckler of Lanark, a step-daughter Laura Curl of Clinton, Iowa, his sister Nancy (Bob) Schroeder of Mt. Carroll, four Grandchildren and five Great-grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a step-grandson Daniel.

VIOLA (CONAWAY) DORTY - Mrs. William E. Dorty who had been in poor health for a years or more with consumption, passed away at her home south of Milledgeville at midnight Saturday, May 23, 1908. Viola Conaway was the daughter of Wellington and Harriet Conaway and was born February 26, 1868, in Genessee township near Coleta. On reaching womanhood she was united in marriage to William E. Dorty and to this union were born five children, Nellie, Lottie, Hattie, Frank and Ida. The children are all in the home and will greatly miss their mother who tenderly cared for her loved ones until her feeble health caused her to lay down her household cares which were taken up by the oldest daughter. After her marriage Mrs. Dorty resided for three years at Clinton, Iowa and from there the family removed to near Guthrie, Oklahoma, where they lived for twelve years. Three years ago they returned to Milledgeville where they made their home for one years. Their home is now on the Truman Johnston farm. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in Milledgeville on Monday at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. Warrington was the officiating pastor. The pall bearers were Henry Wolber, Milo Pittman, Jabez Todd, Porter Heth, Ed Dale and Mr. Finzel.
Contributed by Karen Fyock

BETTY JANE (PHILLIPS) DOTY , age 90, formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois passed away peacefully, Monday, August 27, 2007, at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Reverend Mark Harkness of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Friends may call from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established in Betty's honor. Betty was a beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, she was born November 20, 1916, the daughter of John H. and Dorothy (Wilson) Phillips. She graduated from Mt. Carroll High School. On April 5, 1946, Betty married William L. Doty in Mt. Carroll. William passed away on October 17, 1996. Betty dearly loved being a homemaker and raising her family. She was a member of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time gardening and raising African Violets. Betty will be dearly missed by her son, Tom (Teresa Devine) Doty, and Teresa's daughter, Lauren Devine all of Galesburg, Illinois; granddaughter, Jessica (Jeremiah) Strong and grandson, David Doty. Betty was preceded in death by her, husband, William; a daughter, Barbara and one daughter in-law, Sheila (Monn) Doty.

HANNAH AMANDA (TALBOTT) DOTY - Tuesday evening, April 21, 1908, at the family home in Kimball, South Dakota, after a protracted illness lasting since December, Mrs. Aaron Doty departed this life. Miss Hannah Amanda Talbott was born March 26, 1836, in Ogle county, Illinois. She received her education at Mt. Morris Seminary and at John Frisbee's Normal School near Polo. She taught several years. Gap Grove in Lee county, the Prairie school in Carroll county, the Barclay school in Ogle County and Talbott school in Whiteside county all have citizens who were her pupils previous to 1860. She was married to Aaron Doty at the home of her father, James Talbott, March 6, 1860, Rev. S. A. W. Jewett and Z. D. Paddock officiating. Soon after their marriage they moved to Clarksville, Iowa, where they still have a large farm. They lived there twenty-three years this being the birthplace of their seven children and the burial place of four of them. These who are left to mourn the loss of a good mother are Mrs. W. L. McCrerry of Kimball, South Dakota, Mrs. Rev. Brown of Kadoka and J. T. Doty of Kimball. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church on Wednesday by Rev. David Burr and Rev. H. C. Graf. A quartet consisting of Mesdames Bowles and Rose and Messrs. Lumbard and Bowles furnished the music. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers brought by loving friends. The pall bearers were members of the G. A. R. The remains were accompanied to Clarksville, Iowa, by the husband, daughter, Mrs. Brown and son J. T. Doty where a large congregation of old friends met to pay their respects to one who had hosts of friends where ever she lived. Besides her immediate family she leaves two brothers, Oliver Talbott of Polo and Samuel of Jordan, also two sisters, Annetta and Amelia Talbott of Sterling. She was converted at Barclay schoolk house in 1852, the services in charge of Father Healey. A kind and loving mother, a generous neighbor and with all a good Christian woman has finished her work and gone home.
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JOHN D. DOTY , 81, of Chadwick, who retired from farming in the Chadwick area and was then an insurance agent, died Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1995 at Samaritan Health System North in Clinton, Iowa. He had been a resident of Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna the past several years. He was a member of Chadwick Evangelical Free Church. His pastime was watching sports. Surviving family members include two sons, Joe Doty of Chadwick and Jack (Sibyl) Doty of Mount Carroll; four grandchildren, Chad, Andrew, Alicia and John Doty; and two brothers, Robert (Irma) Doty and William “Bill” (Betty) Doty of Mount Carroll. One son and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Chadwick, with the Rev. Walter Schuble of Chadwick officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be 10 a.m. Saturday to time of service at the funeral home.
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PAUL C. DOTY , 76, of 2410 Rainbow Ave., Bloomington, died at 6:10 p.m. Monday (June 22, 1998) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal. He will be cremated. His memorial service will be held at a later date. Beck Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. Mr. Doty was born July 26, 1921, in Savanna, a son of Clarence and Frances "Fanny" Schroeppel Doty. He married Ruth Ehredt on Sept. 8, 1943, in Savanna. She survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Linda Amy (Peter) Haas, Normal; and Jill (Calvin) Doty-Russell of Indianapolis; two sons, Terry Lee (Diana) Doty of Orlando; and Dana Richard (Sarah) Doty, DeKalb; three sisters, Dorothy Viele of Miami Beach; Almeta Cottral, Savanna; and Ruby Doden, Morrison; two brothers, Glen Doty of Winter Haven, Fla.; and Wayne Doty, Savanna; and 10 grandchildren. Mr. Doty was a manager for the First Mississippi Fertilizer Co. in Minonk. He retired to Winter Haven and was a real estate agent. He was a member of Mississippi AF & AM 385 and Scottish Rite Bodies of Bloomington. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a master's degree. He received a Gold Scholastic Key from the U of I, a Silver Star and two Bronze Stars. He served in the Army in Patton's 10th Armored Division in World War II.
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ROBERT SHANNON DOTY , 83, Grain Valley, MO, died on Friday, August 20, 1999, at his vacation home at Lake of the Ozarks. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 23, at the Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley; burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 22, at the funeral home. The family suggests contributions to the Grain Valley Historical Society or the Blue Springs Christian Church Building Fund. Bob, a descendant of Daniel Boone, was born on May 21, 1916, in Savanna, IL, the son of William and Rebecca (Teeter) Doty. He came to Kansas City in 1936, making the YMCA his first home. He trained in the Army Air Corps' Aerial Photography Unit and served in the 38th Pursuit Group during WWII. Bob married Erma Baumgardner on September 29, 1946, and they enjoyed 53 wonderful years together. He farmed for a while and worked for several different companies including International Harvester and RCA. He was a rural mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 25 years, retiring in 1980. Bob had been a member of the American Legion Stanley Pack 499 for 44 years. He was also a member of the Grain Valley Historical Society, the Rural Letter Carriers' Association, and the Boone Family Descendants. He served as an elder, a deacon, and chairman of the board of the Grain Valley Christian Church. He was a volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs. Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a bird enthusiast and a history buff. He also enjoyed photography and was an avid reader. Bob was always curious and quite the conversationalist. He never met a stranger. Bob & Erma were able to travel the world, visiting Greece and Europe. He especially enjoyed a trip to Yosemite National Park. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; one sister; a son, Robert L. Doty, on January 30, 1999; and a granddaughter, Audra L. Doty, on October 9, 1979. His survivors include his wife, Erma Doty, of the home; two sons, Larry Doty and his wife, Sandie, Lee's Summit, MO, and Dennis Doty, Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Kathy Doty, Grain Valley, MO; and a daughter-in-law, Donita Doty, Blue Springs, MO; a Greek son, Costas Kotzambasis; seven grandchildren, Lance Doty, Chris Doty and wife Toni, Erin Doty, Robyn Doty, Landon Doty, Troy Doty, and Nick Jackson; and three greatgrandchildren, Tyler, Anthony, and Alex; and many relatives and friends. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. (Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO)
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SHEILA (MONN) DOTY , 51, of 518 Columbus Ave. Galesburg, IL, died at 6:22 AM, Sunday at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday August 22, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Norman Myer, First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg, will officiate. Burial will be at 1:30 PM Wednesday in the Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna IL. Friends may call from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Chapel. She was born on August 15, 1949 in Savanna IL to Milo and Elizabeth (Fallon) Monn. She married Tom Doty in Savanna on September 1, 1973. He survives. She had been a teller at the Galesburg Midwest Employees Credit Union for seven years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Galesburg and a former member of the American Business Women's Association. She is survived by her husband; mother, Elizabeth Monn of Phoenix, AZ, one son, David Doty of Galesburg, IL; one daughter, Mrs. Jeremiah (Jessica) Strong of Monmouth, IL; one sister, Mrs. Len (Trish) Norten of Phoenix, AZ and one niece, Kelsey Norten of Phoenix, AZ.

WAYNE BENNETT DOTY , third son of Harvey and Pearl Nipe Doty, was born September 10, 1915 in Mt. Carroll township and departed this life at the St. Francis Hospital in Freeport, Illinois on July 14, 1926, aged 10 years, 9 months, and 4 days. Thus death brought relief after a long period of suffering. Wayne was taken sick in May 1920, which sickness left him a cripple. Through these long years he has been a patient sufferer, bearing his cross with a courage that was inspirational to all. To know him was to love him, and his death as left a vacant place that can never be filled. Everything possible was done for his relief and it was in a final effort to make it possible for him to walk and play as other children walk and play that death stepped in and interfered with the plans of man. But all is for the best and he is now at rest with God, where no pain or suffering is known. Wayne was a regular attendant in the Methodist Sunday School in this city, and took a great interest in the work, having just last Sunday received a pin, of which he was very proud, as an award for regular attendance. He leaves to mourn his demise his sorrowing parents, three brothers Joseph, Arthur, and John, and one sister, Margie, besides a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 from the home and 2 o’clock from the M. E, Church in this city, Rev. Hester conducting the service. Burial was made in the Wacker cemetery

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WILLIAM L. DOTY , 83, of Mount Carroll died Thursday October 17, 1996 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll . Son of William Shannon and Zella (Teeter) Doty, he was born Tuesday, October 29, 1912 at Mount Carroll . He and Betty J. Phillips were married April 5, 1946 in Mount Carroll . He graduated from Chadwick high School in 1931, and served in the Army during World War Ii in the European Theater. He was an ammunition handler at Savanna Army Depot for 30 years, retiring in 1971. His memberships included Mount Carroll United Methodist Church , the American Legion, and he was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He raised show dogs, poultry and pigeons. Surviving family members include his wife; one son, Tom (Sheila) Doty of Galesburg; two grandchildren, Jessica and David Doty, both of Galesburg , and a brother, Robert (Erma) Doty of Grain Valley, Missouri. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara, a brother, John, and a sister, Jean. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev, Bill Blomberg of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery , Mount Carroll . There will be no visitation.
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