ISAAC ELLIOTT , Another familiar figure has been removed from our midst by the grim destroyer of all mankind. Sturday morning at about 7:30 o'clock, Isaac Elliott passed away at the family home, corner of Fourth and Adams street. The news of Mr. Elliott's death was a severe shock to his many friends throughout the city. While it was known that he was in poor health and that he could not get well it was not believed that the end was so near and when the news was received this morning these who knew him best were loth to believe the tidings. Mr. Elliot's trouble as Bright's disease. He was taken quite seriously sick about a year ago, but recovered from that attack and was able to mingle with his friends. About a month ago he was seized with another attack and since then has been confined to the house a greater part of the time. Mr. Elliott was a man who was ..... from active work he frequently served as special police and in this way became well known to all. He was a man of a genial, friendly disposition, and for the young as well as the old always had a friendly word and consequently became well liked and today many expressions of sorrow are heard over his death. These traits in his character were also manifested in the home and among the members of his family, all whom were with in the last days of his voyage through life. He was given the best of care and attentions by his devoted wife and children and sank into rest surrounded by those who were near and dear to him. Isaac Elliott, son of Mr.a nd Mrs. Wm. Ellitt was born in County Monoughan, Ireland June 7, 1837. He came to this country when a lad of eight years, settling to New York. Two years later the family came to Savanna and Mr. Elliott had since been a resident here. At an early age he learned the occupation of a blacksmith and for thiry years was employed in the Milwaukee shops here. A few years ago he retired from active work. In APril 1860 he was married to Elizabeth Chapman, the ceremony taking place in Mt. Carroll, six children being born to this union, three of whom have passed away. Those who survive are one daughter, Edith, teacher of the grammer department in the Lincoln school and two sons Sheridan and Charles. He is also survived by two half brothers, one at Palagrove and another at Anthoney Kansas. Mr. Elliott was a man who was strictly honest in all his dealings. His mord was a good as his bond. He was courteous and obliging and was highly esteemed as a neighbor and friend. While he was strong in his convictions he nevertheless respected the opinions of others. He will be missed from our street sand one and all deplore his death. The Journal with many friends extend sympathy to the bereaved wife, and children in whom he was always kind. He who wasa the comforting will in time heal the wounded and bleeding hearts. Many of the old friends and neighbors of th elate Isaac Elliott gathered at the family home on Fourth street Monday to pay their last tributes of respect to his memory. Impressive funeral services were held beginning at 2 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Nicholas of the Presbyterian church. The Twentypthird Psalm was read and the sermon was from texts from different portions of the bible and remarks were very appropriate to the occassion. He also spoke of Mr. Elliott as a man both in public and private life and of the sympathy expressed for the bereaves family. The hymns "Lead Kindly Light" and "A. Few more Marching Weary," and "Bye and Bye" were sung by the choir compossed of Mrs. E.K. Stedman, Miss Abbie Fuller, George Futler and W.S. Wallace. The services at the grave were in charge of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias and were very imressive and attended by many of the friends who accompanied the relatives to the cemetery.. The pall bearers were members of the order as follows: W.H. Griffith, Charles Green, Julius Daphine, Chris Luttenborg, Chas. Sollow and R.K. Trader.
Contributed by John Elliott -- Transcribed by Christine Walters

JENNIE (GILLESPIE) ELLIOTT - Mrs. William Elliott died at 8:30 o'clock Thursday evening at her home on Clay St. of a heart attack with which she had been stricken but a few minutes before. She prepared supper earlier in the evening and was apparently alright. The heart attack ,which caused her death occurred as she was prepaing to go to bed for the night. Mrs. Elliott, who was very well known here was born in Washington township on Feb 24, 1856. She was 76 years old at the time of her death. She was married to Mr. Elliott fifty-one years ago and the couple made their home on a farm in Woodland township until 1908 when they moved to Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Elliott was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, one son Charles of Yorkville, four daughters Mrs. Earnest Putnam and Mrs. Blaine L. Peck of Mt. Carroll and Mrs. Frank Alban and Mrs. Fred Holloway both of Savanna and one brother; Issac Gillespie of Savanna. One son John, passed away several years ago and two children died in infancy. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home with Rev. R.H. Seitner in charge. Burial was made in Zion Cemetery Contributed by Linda Sturtevant Irwin - Thomson Revenue 28 Apr 1932

JENNIE (McCALL) ELLIOTT , 84 passed away at 6 o'clock this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chester Law north of Mt. Carroll. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon from the Christian funeral home in Mt. Carroll and at 2:30 o'clock from the Mt. Carroll United Brethern church, Rev Grover Foltz will offficiate and burial will be made in Zion cemetery, northwest of Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Elliott, formerly Miss Jennie McCall was born May 18, 1855, in Washington township, Carroll county, the daughter of James and Katherine McCall. On January 12, 1882 she was united in marriage with Thomas Elliott, who died in 1891. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Chester Law and Mrs. John Derrer, one brother, Richard McCall, Sr. and one sister, Mrs. Robert Carson, all residing in this community. She was proceded in death by her husband, one daughter, and her parents.
Freeport Standard Journal 08 Sept. 1939
Another Obit: Mrs. Jennie Elliott, mother of Mrs. Chester Law, was born the daughter of James and Katherine McCall. Surviving also is a daughter, Mrs. John Derrer, a brother Richard McCall, and a sister, Mrs. Robert Carson, all of Mount Carroll. Her husband Thomas Elliott died in 1891, also a daughter preceded her in death. Pall bearers were six nephews: Richard, James, Earl, David, Alvin, and William McCall.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Thursday, September 14, 1939
(Alice Horner’s note: No dates were given in the original obituary. According to the source Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, through Ancestry.com, Jennie Elliott was born May 18, 1855 in Washington Township, Carroll County, Illinois. She died September 8, 1939 in Woodland Township, Carroll County, Illinois, and was buried at Zion Cemetery, Woodland Township on September 10, 1939. Her parents were James McCall and Catherine Virtue)

JOHN ELLIOTT - Son of Local Persons Dies in Chicago.
Former resident of Mount Carroll succumbs at home in Chicago.
John Elliott, 49, well known former resident of Mount Carroll died last evening at 9:00 at his home, G440 South Richmond St, Chicago, following a paralytic stroke he suffered at 4:30 in the afternoon. Mr. Elliott is a partner in the Elliott and Sch… firm in Chicago. He had been at the stock yards during the day, remaining there until closing of the market. He had only been at his home a short time when he was stricken with paralysis and never regained consciousness. He was born in Woodland township. Mr. Elliott farmed for many years near Mount Carroll. Three years ago with his family he moved to Chicago. Mr. Elliott was well known through the county and respected by many friends and acquaintances. Surviving are the widow, five sons, William and Frank of Mount Carroll, Robert, John Jr., and Freeman, and one daughter, Mildred, all at home, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Elliott of Mount Carroll, four sisters: Mrs. Frank P. Alban and Mrs. Fred Holloway of Savanna, and Mrs. Ernest Putnam and Mrs. B.L. Peck, Mount Carroll, one brother, Dr. Charles Elliott, of Yorkville, and many relatives. The remains will arrive in Mount Carroll Tonight and be removed to the home of his parents in Clay Street where funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mount Carroll
Contibuted by John Elliott from the Savanna Times Journal Saturday May 24th, 1930 (Front page.)

JOHN ELLIOTT - Savanna relatives have received word of the death of John Elliott, who passed away at his home in Mt. Carroll Monday morning at five o’clock at the age of 77 years. He had been ill for several months and his illness was a trying one. Mr. Elliott was well known in this city, and formerly resided on his farm near Zion. Besides his family he leaves many relatives and friends to mourn his death.
Contributed by John Elliott - Savanna Journal 9/21/1904

MARY ANN ELLIOTT , 83, passed away about 5 o'clock this morning at her home in Mt. Carroll,, Illinois. She was the widow of the late Robert Elliott. She is survived by four sons Howard and Austin Elliott of Mt. Carroll; Sherman of Rockford, Illinois and Floyd of Savanna, Illinois and one daughter Mrs. James Simpson of Mt. Carroll. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon from the home and at 2:00 o'clock from the Lutheran church. Rev E. C, Dolbeer will officate and burial will be made in Zion Cemetery.
Contributed by Linda Sturtevant Irwin, Freeport Journal Standard, Saturday May 6, 1939.
[The obit does not mention that Mary Ann was the daughter of Alexand and Margaret Irwin, born in Hanover township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois.]

ROBERT ELLIOTT , of whose illness we have made frequent mention, passed away at 11 o'clock Sunday night, March 15, 1930 at the age of 77 years. The immediate cause of his death was nephritis. He had been in poor health for several years, buthad only been bedfast about a week. Robert Elliott was raised on a farm near Polsgrove where he resided until about 17 years ago, when he moved here, first to East Carroll and then to his present home on Clay street. He is survived by his wife and five children, four sons and a daughter; Floyd of Savanna, Howard and Austin of Mt. Carroll, Sherman of Rockford; and Erma (Mrs. James Shipman) of Mt. Carroll. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and at 1:30 from the Lutheran church, Rev. J.F. Fetterolf will officiate. Burial will be in the Zion cemetery.
Contributed by John Elliott March 17th, 1931 Carroll Co. Mirror Democrat **
Note.. Obituary says 15 Mar 1930 --- Newspaper says March 17, 1931 -- Cemetery listing says 15 Mar 1931. I believe the obituary is probably wrong !!

SADIE (KILTNER) ELLIOTT , 95, of Mt. Carroll, died Sunday in Villas of Shannon Nursing Home, Shannon. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Frank Funeral Home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Elliott was born Sept. 19, 1890, in Lanark, to John and Ellen Fischer Kiltner. She married Howard Elliott, Dec. 2, 1915 in Freeport. Survivors include a son, Galon of Roseville, Ill., eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two daughters

SARAH ELLIOTT - The subject of this sketch was born in Monaghan county Ireland May 4, 1825, and was married to John Elliott November 28, 1848, they remained in Ireland until the spring of 1863, when they immigrated to America arriving in Savanna, Illinois, about Sept. 15th ofthe same year, at which place they resided for five years. They then removed to Plum River and commenced farming and where they continued to live until February of last year when they removed to West Carroll. It was only a few days after they had become residents of this city when Mrs. Elliott complained of an ailment of her foot. The best of physicians wee employed, but her ailment continued to grow morse until the morning of October 2d, when she died. Mrs. Elliott had been a great sufferer for about five months, and often expressed a desire to depart and go to her Maker. She was born of christian parents who wee members of the Presbyterian church, and of which she became a member at the age of 18 years. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom survive her. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Black, assisted by Rev. Bell, and all that was mortal of Mrs. Elliott was laid to rest.
CARDS: To the neighbors and friends of West Carroll who aided and assisted us during the sickness and burial of our dear wife and mother, we tend our heartfelt thanks. (John Elliott & Family)
Second Notice: Mrs. John Elliott of West Carroll died Tuesday last. Mrs. Elliott with her surviving husband have spent nearly their entire business period of their life on their farm on Plum RIver, moving into the city last fall to enjoy a well earned rest. But it was of brief duration for Mrs. Elliott.
Funeral Notice: The funeral services of Mrs. John Elliott were held yesterday by Rev. J.S. Bell, assisted by Rev. Black and at their conclusion the remains were deposited in the family cemetery at Zion's Grove. We will publish a more detailed account next Monday.
Contributed by John Elliott - Dated Carroll Co Mirror 10 Oct. 1894 -- and Newspapers Oct 4 and Oct 8, 1894 -

T. E. ELLIOTT - A telegram was received Tuesday morning by Attorney F.E. Tripp from Clarence Center, New York which read as follows; Mr. Elliott died Monday afternoon, November 21st. Have notice inserted in Times for friends to please omit flowers. Will leave Chicago at 2 pm Wednesday afternoon. Funeral Thursday afternoon at 2 pm. Pall bearears: John Stoll, F.E. Tripp, F.S. King, John Campbell, Harry Otto, Frank Wells. This message came as a shock to the host of friends of this most highly esteemed aged resident of Preston. In fact it is impossible to realize that our good friend has answered his last roll carrl and has gone to join his comrades "over there". On August 22nd of this year Mr. Elliott passed his 91st milestone in life's journey. The first of October he and his good wife departed from Preston on a trip back to New York state for a visit with old time relatives and friends. Just before leaving Preston he called at the TIMES office to have the address of his paper changed to Clarence Center and he was seemingly in the best of health and stated that he felt fine. We remember congratulating him on his good health at his advanced age of 91. We never thought that we should never again see our friend alive foe he was exceptionlly active for his age. Mr. Elliott was one of the few remaining veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic whose ranks are rapidly growing thinner until the few remaining survivers are talking of holding ... last encampment. There is but ... veterans of the civil war how left ... Preston. Mr. Chas. Bemi. The remains will arrive at .... 6:30 Wednesday evening and will be brought to Preston to the late home of the deceased who is survived by his widow and an adopted son, Frank, of Spencer Iowa. Funeral services will be held at the Congreegational church of which Mr. Elliott was one of the leading members, conducted by the Pastor, the Rev. Mr. J. Robert Hoerner, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Attention is called to the fact that the request has been made for friends to omit flowers.
Contributed by John Elliott

THOMAS ELLIOTT - Died, in Woodland township, on Saturday night, March 21st, Mr. Thomas Elliott, aged about 42 years. The immediate cause of his death was inflammatory rheumatism, induced by an injury be sustained some time since by a horse he was leading out of the stable. Mr. Elliott was born in Scotland, and came to this country when a young man; he was a very quiet citizen, a good neighbor and a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. He was puried on Monday at Zion's Grove cemetery with religious services appropriate to the occasion conducted by Rev. Mr. Black, pastor at Zion. Mr. Elliott leaves a wife and two small children to mourn the loss of husband and father; so far as financial support is concerned he leaves them a good home, on a small farm, surrounded by kind neighbors, who will practically sympathize with them in their lonely condition.
Contributed by John Elliott - Carroll Co. Mirror, from March 27, 1891.
There are two errors. Thomas was born in Co. Monaghan, Ireland, not Scotland amd he had three children, not two.

WILLIAM THOMAS ELLIOTT - Funeral services for William Elliott of Mt. Carroll were held Sunday from the family home. The Rev. R. H. Sellner officiated at the burial in Zion cemetery. William Elliott, 84, well-known retired farmer and stock buyer, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday in his home after a lingering illness. William, the son of John and Sarah Elliott was born in Ireland. He died at the age of 84 years and six months. He came with his parents to Canada. Later he came to Savanna, then he moved to a farm in Woodland township. The deceased has been a resident in Mt. Carroll for over 30 years. He married Miss Jennie Gillespie on March 8, 1881. She preceded him in death April 21, 1932. Surviving are one son, Charles H. Elliott of Chicago; four daughters Mrs. E.T. (Bessie) Putnam and Mrs. B.L. (Flossie) Peck of Mt. Carroll and Mrs. Fred (Hattie) Holloway and Mrs. Frank P. (Mabel) Albany of Savanna; one sister, Mrs. Sarah McCall of Mt. Carroll. Mr. Elliott was preceded by two sons, John J. and Isaac Sherman, one daughter, who died in infancy, his parents, three brothers, Thomas, John, and Richard and two sisters, Margaret Ann and Elizabeth Jane.
Contributed by John Elliott

BONNIE SUE ELMORE , 37, of Savanna and formerly of Bloomingdale, Illinois, died Sunday, November 18, 2000 at her home. A memorial service was held in Bloomingdale, Illinois on Sunday, November 26, 2000. There will be no visitation. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna was in charge of arrangements. Bonnie was born Saturday, January 12, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd and Ericka (Schwizgebel) Isaacson. Bonnie was a homemaker. She loved boating and fishing and enjoyed arts and crafts. Survivors include a son, Tyler Elmore, at home; her mother, Ericka Isaacson of Bloomingdale, Illinois; two brothers, Terry (Julianna) Isaacson of Glen Ellyn, Illinois and Robert (Cathy) Isaacson of Geneva, Illinois. Bonnie was preceded in death by her father.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

HENRY ELSEY , was born in Epsom county, England, July 9th, 1837, and died at Hazelhurst, Ill., August 5th, 1920. He was the son of Henry Elsey Sr. and Eliza Loverage Elsey. When he was ten years of age, death entered the Elsey home, taking his father and mother, brother and sister, leaving Henry and one brother to be placed in an English workhouse, orphaned and friendless. In a few weeks his brother died and Henry was taken from the institution by an uncle, who paid his way to the United States. His uncle who came with him to (Rome), New York, died soon after arriving, leaving him penniless and among strangers. He worked on a boat on the Erie Canal for a while, and in 1850 came West, stopping for a short time at Elgin, Illinois before coming to Fulton, Illinois, where he worked in a sawmill for several years. Arriving at Eagle Point, Illinois in 1857, he made his home with Naaman Spencer. He became connected with the underground railroad, the purpose of which was to assist runaway negroes to escape to Canada. For two years, he made many trips from Fulton to Byron and Mt. Morris, helping many a negro and his family to gain their freedom. In the spring of 1861, when the call came for volunteers, he enlisted at Polo, Illinois in Company H, 15th Illinois Infantry. Later he served as corporal, commissary and 2nd Sergeant and Orderly Sergeant, Company B, 7th Illinois Cavalry. He was also a scout and courier for Generals Rosecrans, Denver and Grierson. Of his four years and six months of service, he spent only six months at home on furlough and one month when wounded by a musket ball, November 3rd, 1863 at Cold Water, Mississippi (near Memphis.) After carrying the bullet for nearly four years, it was removed by Dr. Walters of Milledgeville. Henry walked with crutches in his later years due to this wound in his right thigh. (He was awarded a $12 monthly military pension 21 Oct 1870, under applications 160,892 and 118,148.) After recovering, he worked as a carpenter and builder for several years. On Thanksgiving Day, 1870, he was married to Clarinda Spencer. Three children blessed the union, Mrs. Phila Booth of Aurora, Mrs. Mary Duffey and Allen S. Elsey of Eagle Point. He is survived by his wife, three children, five grandchildren, one great grandchild and many friends who learned to love and respect him. He conducted a store at Eagle Point for thirty years and was postmaster there for twenty years (appointed 22 Apr 1880); township clerk sixteen years; school director twelve years; Justice of the Peace four years; township collector one year; township school treasurer twenty-one years; and secretary and treasurer of the Eagle Point Insurance Company forty-seven years. (He was also the Secretary of the Spencer-Benham Reunion Association from its inception until his death). He united with the Milledgeville Brethren church under the pastorage of S. H. Bashor in 1893. Although of foreign birth no one loved the Star and Stripes and his county more than did Henry Elsey. During the past two months he suffered extreme pain, but tried his best to be patient, expressing many times to his friends and neighbors who were doing so much for him. His creed "The longer I live, the more I learn Of the struggles of souls toward the heights above, The stronger the truth comes home to me, That the universe rests on the shoulders of love, A love so limitless, deep and broad, That man has renamed it and called it God." Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Union church, in charge of the G.A.R. and the Women's Relief Corps. The sermon was preached by Rev. Sylvester Sanford, pastor of the Union church, and Mr. and Mrs. Sanford furnished the music. The church was crowded with friends to pay their last respects to one loved by all who knew him. The flowers were many and beautiful.
Contributed by Steve Schack Tri-County Press, Polo, IL, pg, 6, 12 Aug 1920

LULU MARIE ELSEY , daughter of Allen S. and Maude Elsey of Eagle Point, died on the evening of September 4, 1901, aged 5 months and 19 days. She was buried in the West Elkhorn cemetery, September 6, 1901, Revs. Gage and Teeter of Milledgeville, officiating. Four little girls acted as pall bearers. The were Vera Joiner, Jessie Quest, Blanch Hunter and Hepsibah Sprecher. The funeral was largely attended. Among those from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams and Mrs. Eveling Hegeman and children of Chadwick, Mrs. George Perry of Oregon and many relatives and friends from Milledgeville.
A Lily has been gathered to grace the bright banquet,
That on the Saviour's loving breat his trusting followers lay.
It blossomed but a little while in this bright world of ours,
When angel hands transplanted it,
To bloom in brighter bowers.
Contributd by Karen Fyock

CHARLES F. EMMERT - Mt. Carroll this week mourns the loss of one of its esteemed business men, Charles F. "Chuck" Emmert, who succumbed to a heart attack suffered in his bed early Saturday morning [1-18-1936]. Mr. Emmert had been in the grocery business with George Reedy since 1901, a period of 34 years. Mr. Reedy is expected to continue the business, one of the oldest in the city. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with burial in Oak Hill cemetery on the family lot.
Contributed by Pam Pickens - Thomson Review, pg. 2 Date: 1-23-1936

DAVID EMMERT - Died in Mt Carroll, Carroll Co. Ill. on the 30th September (1857), our much esteemed brother DAVID EMMERT, aged 53 years. He was at the time of his death about a half a mile from home; his son and several men were with him. As he was about returning to his house, he fell dead, apparently without a struggle. He settle in this country in 1839, and did much in building up the church here, and in improving the neighborhood. His death leaves a vacancy which can not be easily filled. He was called to the ministry about four years ago, and we trust he was instrumental in turning many from the error of their ways. He leaves a large community with a widow and eight children to mourn their loss. He was a kind husband and father in his family. His funeral was attended by a large procession. (C. L.)
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

MARTHA EMMERT - Died near Mt Carroll, Illinois December 26 (1861) , MARTHA EMMERT, daughter of Jonathan and Lydia Emmert, aged 9 years, 5 months and 16 days. Funeral services by br C. Long and Sisler from 1 Pet. 1: 24. "All flesh is as grass &c. S M E.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

CARL M. ENGEL , 81, Lanark, died Saturday [12/28/1974] morning at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Frank Funeral Home in Lanark with the Rev. Merle Hawbecker officiating. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery. Carl M. Engel was born Sept. 15, 1893 in Whiteside County, the son of Oto and Mary Johnson Engel. He married Alma Homan in [text not copied] And one sister, Mrs. Esther Schnulle of Mesa, Ariz. He was preceded by one brother and one sister.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 30, 1974, page 8, column 1

ROBERT A. ENGEL , 92, of Rock Falls died Wednesday Dc. 22, 2004 at CGH Medical Center. He was employed by National Mfg. Co. Sterling for 23 years prior to retiring and also operated a lawn maintenance service for many years.

Mr. Engel was born Oct. 2, 1912 in Milledgeville, the son of Otto and Mary (Johnson ) Engel.

Survivors include his former wife, Clara Engel; a son, Richard "Rick" (Cheri) of Sterling, three daughters, Evelyn (Robert) Johnston of Amarillo TX, Linda Roberts of Rock Falls and Kathy (Terry) Moore of Cortland; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded by a daughter, Laura Hoff, a son, Robert Jr. three sisters and six brothers. The funeral is at Mc Donald Funeral Home, burial at Fairmont Cemetery in Polo

Sterling Gazette

VIRGINIA BERYL EGGERS ENGLAND , 94, formerly of Savanna, Ill., died Feb. 23, at the Asta Care Center in Rockford, Ill. A private graveside service was held Feb. 26 at the Savanna Township Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Abbott of the York Community Church officiating. The Sundberg Funeral Home Ltd., Rockford, was in charge of arrangements. She lived in Savanna from 1967 to 1996.

Survivors include her children, Ruby Lee, Floyd England, Roger England, Larry England and Donald England; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters and two brothers.

Clinton Herald March 19, 2004

BETTY J. (PETERSON) ENGLEKING , age 80 of Alturas, California and formerly of Savanna, Illinois, died Friday, September 6, 2002 at the Modoc Center Skilled Nursing Facility in Alturas California. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Reverend Jim Deckert of the Community United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Betty was born on Wednesday, July 12, 1922 in Savanna, Illinois to Nels and Esther (Rumsey) Peterson. She graduated from Savanna High School with the class of 1941. She married Harry Fay Engleking on August 22, 1941 in Savanna. Harry died March 8, 1985 in Anaheim California. Betty worked at Burgess Battery and Structo Manufacturing in Freeport, Illinois. National Lock in Savanna and before her retirement as a cook at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Betty was a member of the Community United Church of Christ and several organizations of the church , the Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary, as an active volunteer of the Golden Meals and a past member of the Women of the Moose. Betty enjoyed bowling, playing cards, knitting and reading. Survivors include, one daughter, Dawn (Robert) Greene of Alturas, California; two grandchildren Kelly J. (Mark) Clark of Chino Hills California and Harry R. (Rochelle) Greene of Chino Hills California.
Contributed by Lori Callaway

FREDERICK ENGELKING - Funeral service for Frederick Engelking, 95, of Mount Carroll who died June 5, 1979 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll was Friday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Born February 2, 1884 in Mount Carroll, he was the son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Rausch) Engeling. Surviving are his widow, Barbara; one son, Harold, of Carbondale; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother, and two sisters.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CHARLES H. ENGLES - 67, died at 4:45 (DST) this morning at a Freeport hospital. He was born on May 2, 1886 in Wysox Township near Milledgeville. His parents were Joseph and Grace (Woodin) Engles. On February 17, 1914 he was married to Marie Weidman of Mount Carroll. A retired farmer, Mr. Engles had been working for the Carroll Service Co. until a few weeks ago. He was a member of the Lanark Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Howard Palmer of Mount Carroll, and Mrs. Claire Semple of Rockford; and two brothers, Clifford and Harry of Lanark.
Contributed by Alice Horner Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois Friday, September 18, 1953

ESTHER MARIE (RAHN) ENGLES , 93, of Lanark died Sunday, July 4, 1993 at Good Samaritan Center in Mt. Carroll. Born Dec. 4, 1899 at Lanark, she was the daughter of John and Emma (Dambman) Rahn. She married Harry Engles Oct. 2, 1928. He died Dec. 24. 1978. She was a graduate of Lanark High School. She was a member of First Brethren Church in Lanark. For 50 years she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Surviving are one sister-in-law, Ruth Rahn of Stillwater, Minn., and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death besides her husband were two brothers, Edward and Willard Rahn. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. The Rev. Jim Garrett of First Brethren Church in Lanark will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.

Contributed by Alice Horner

GRACE (WOODIN) ENGLES , 70, widow of Joseph Engles died at her home here Sunday morning at 4 o'clock. She had been ailing for several months but death was caused by shock and injuries incurred when she fell down a cellar stairway last Thursday . Services will be held at the family home Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 and at First Brethren Church at 2 p.m. Interment will be made at Lanark cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. G.T. Renk pastor.

Grace Woodin was born March 23, 1868 in Wysox twp. Carroll County the daughter of Ransom & Josephine Reynolds Woodin. She was united in marriage to Joseph Engles July 3, 1884. Since 1904 she had been a member of the Brethren Church. Surviving are three sons Charles Clifford and Harry all of Lanark, seven grandchildren and a brother Charles Woodin of Milledgeville. Mrs. Engles husband died about 12 years ago. She was also preceded by a son and two daughters.
Freeport Journal Standard 20 Jun 1938

HARRY ENGLES , 79, of Lanark died Saturday at Lake City Hospital in Lake City, Minn., after a short illness. (The date of death was January 24, 1978.) He was an electrician in the area for a number of years. He was born Oct. 22, 1898 in Carroll County, the son of Joe and Grace (Woodin) Engles. He married Esther Rahn Oct. 2, 1928, who survives. He was a member of the First Brethren Church of Lanark, a World War I veteran and a 50-year member of both the American Legion and the Masons. He was preceded in death by the parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Frank Funeral Home, Lanark, with the Rev. David E. Cooksey, pastor of the First Brethren Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MATILDA (HEID) ERBSEN , 86, of Shannon died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1993 at Villas of Shannon. She and her husband farmed in the Pearl City and Shannon area until retiring. She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Loran. Her hobbies included quilting, crocheting, and knitting.

Born in Loran on April 18, 1906, she was the daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (Katzenberger) Heid. On Feb. 4, 1925 she married Arthur Erbsen at Loran. He died March 1, 1972.

Surviving are two daughters, Ardath (Kenneth) Moll of Shannon and Norma (Clinton) Herrmann of Eden, Wis., one brother, John Heid of Stockton; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were four brothers and two sisters. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Ebenezer United Church of Christ with the Rev. Pat Linquist officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call form 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon. A memorial fund has been established.

Contributed by Alice Horner

ELMER ERVIN , 64, employee of the Milwaukee railroad, died at 6 pm Saturday in the city hospital where he had been a patient for three days. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday in the Fuller funeral home where friends may call. The Rev. T. Stewart Cleworth, pastor of the York Community church of Thomson, will officiate and burial will be in the Savanna cemetery.

Mr. Ervin was born March 28, 1894 in Carroll county where he has always lived. He was the son of George W. and Amelia Yeager Ervin. He is survived by his wife Doris, one sister, Miss Mae Ervin of Savanna, and six brothers, Lee, Charles and Merle of Savanna, Chester of Kenosha, Wis., John of Moline and Walter of Pennsylvania.

Contributed by Lynda McElhaney Balch

HENRY H. ERVIN - Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon for Harry H. Ervin, 65, in the Law Funeral Home. Rev. T. Stuart Cleworth, pastor of the Community church, had charge of the last rites.

During the services, E. D. Gantert sang "Old Rugged Cross" and "In the Garden," with Raymond Phillips organist. Casket attendants were Charles Nelson, William Roberts, Andrew Kuhn, Joseph Eerhardt, L. A. Galloway and William Hubbell. Burial was in Center Hill cemetery.

Among the out-of-town relatives at the funeral services were Chester Ervin of Kenosha, Wis., John Ervin of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ervin of Rock Island. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Yeoward and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Yeoward of Rock Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ervin of Mount Carroll.

Mr. Ervin died Wednesday afternoon at the Frank Yeoward farm home east of Rock Falls.

Harry Hurless Ervin, son of George and Millie [Yeager] Ervin, residing at 337 Bowen Street, Savanna, was born on a farm in Mount Carroll township, Illinois Aug. 23, 1875. He formerly resided in Savanna. Surviving are the aged parents, nine brothers, one sister, four step-sons, and other relatives and friends.

Contributed by Lynda McElhaney Balch

THEODORE ESHELMAN - 88, of Mt. Carroll , died on Wednesday April 27, 1994 at Morrison Community Hospital . Mr, Eshelman was born on April 7, 1906 in Mt. Carroll to William and Katie (Volz) Eshelman. He was a self-employed house painter and fur trapper for 42 years, retiring in 1968. Also, he operated Eshelman’s Gardens selling vegetables from home. Mr. Eshelman was a member of the National Fur Trappers Association. He is survived by four cousins, Helen Marth, Mary Boyd and Herman Volz, all of Mt. Carroll , and Mrs. Leroy Smith of Polo. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Services were held at graveside on Saturday, April 30, 1994 with Reverend Robert Downs from the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll officiating. Interment was at the Oak Hill Cemetery .
Contributed by Alice Horner

ANDREW ESHLEMAN - Died, in Cherry Grove Congregation, Carroll county, Ill., April 18th, 1872, Bro. ANDREW ESHELMAN, aged 52 years, 3 months and 24 days. He leaves a sorrowing widow and seven children to mourn their loss, which we hope is his great gain. He said he was ready and willing to die. His disease was lung fever. He was a Deacon, and we believe a faithful one, too; and he is now gone to reap the reward of his labors, and to enjoy the peaceful and happy abode of the blessed eternity, where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary are at rest. Funeral services by Bro. Henry Martin and Michael Bolinger, from Amos 4: 12.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

MARTIN ESHLEMAN - Died, Nov. 11, 1871, in Carroll county, Ill., of Dropsy, MARTIN ESHLEMAN, aged 60 years, 2 months and 27 days. He was a member of the church of the River Brethren. Funeral discourse by Rev. Trump, from Heb. 9: 27. and Rev. 14:13. He was confined to this home only about two weeks. He leaves a wife and seven children to Mourn their loss. Three of the children are married. (Samuel Eshleman)
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

EVANS - A son, born to Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Evans Saturday morning, died on Monday forenoon, and interment took place in the Lanark cemetery, Tuesday forenoon, Rev. J. E. Noftsinger officiating. The many friends of this family sympathize with them in this their sad bereavement.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated April 9, 1894

WILLIAM E. EVANS , 79, of Savanna, died Sunday. There will be no services; creamation rites have been accorded. Lemke Funeral Homes and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. He was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Stockton, Ill., to Herbert and Della Williams Evans. He graduated from Stockton High School in 1942. He worked with the Milwaukee Railroad for more than 30 years as a switchman in the Savanna rail yards. He retired on March 31, 1983.

Survivors include three sons, Steven (Lorrie) Evans of Chadwick, Ill., and Frederick and Cecil Evans, both of Savanna; three grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Carla Ellett of California and Melisa Michaels of Waianae, Hawaii; and one brother, Edward Evans of Freeport, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, his two wives, one daughter and one stepdaughter.

Clinton Herald January 27, 2004

HELEN LORRAINE EWING , 83, of Lanark died late Sunday afternoon, May 17, 1987 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Mount Carroll. At the age of 1 year she came to Lanark with her parents. A 1922 graduate of Lanark High School, she was employed as a telephone operator for 46 years in the Lanark telephone office before retirement. She was born Jan. 13, 1904 in Shepherdstown, W. Va., the daughter of Noble Samuel and Margaret L. (Moler) Ewing. Surviving is a sister, Mary Ewing, also a resident of Good Samaritan Nursing Center.

Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lanark United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Jacobs, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for the church. Arrangements were completed by Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark.

Contributed by Alice Horner

MARY MARGARET EWING , 85, of Lanark died Monday, Feb. 18, 1991 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Mount Carroll. She was employed at various businesses in Lanark, the last being the Gamble Store. In her 58th year of clerking, she suffered a stroke and had been a resident of Good Samaritan Nursing Center since Feb. 15, 1984. She was a member of Lanark United Methodist Church. She was born Oct. 1, 1905 in Lanark, daughter of Noble Samuel and Margaret (Moler) Ewing, and was a 1924 graduate of Lanark High School.

Cousins survive. A sister, Lorraine Ewing, preceded her in death in 1987. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lanark United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Bailey and the Rev. Orville Cole officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.

Contributed by Alice Horner

AMARILLA (ALLEN) OTIS EYMER , was born on the banks of Lake Erie, N.Y. Sept. 22nd, 1820, married Paul D.Otis at Savanna Ill. Oct. 15, 1839, with whom she lived until his death while in the military service of the United States at Savannah Tenn., 24th of March 1862.

In 1869, she was remarried to E.O. Eymer, who died Jan 2nd, 1893.

Eight children were born to her during her first marriage, six of whom survive her: Claude and Marvin, and Jennie Miller of New Mexico, Eliza Puterbaugh of Omaha, Caroline French of Kansas, and Mrs.Sarah M. Downs of Mt. Carroll.

Mrs. Eymer is said to be the first permanent female white settler in this township. Her first husband, Paul D. Otis, was the first white man to assume dominion over the territory now occupied by the city of Mt.Carroll. He was a hero of two wars, the Black Hawk and the War of the Rebellion. He enlisted on the 23rd of August, 1861 in Co.A 45th Ill., and died in service near Shiloh battle ground. Her son-in-law, John W. Puterbaugh, was killed at Shiloh while serving as a 2nd Lieutenant, Co. K 15th Ill. Infy.

Mrs. Eymer's death occurred March 18th, 1894 and was due to lung fever. She was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Mt. Carroll. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev.J.S. Bell and the remains deposited in Oak Hill cemetery last Tuesday.

A Later Date

We have since learned that the deceased was married at the residence of Samuel Preston Sr., - by Daniel Christian Sr.

ERASTUS DANIEL EYMER was laid to rest this afternoon in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mt. Carroll at 2 o'clock and at the M.E. Church at 2:30 with Rev E. K. Hester in charge. He was a man of strong character and was widely known. Mr. Eymer was a veteran of the Civil War. He was a member of the M.E. church at the county seat. For many years a resident of Mt. Carroll. Mr. Eymer visited Savanna on many occasions and also attended the old Sailor and Soldiers reunions.

Savanna Journal 22 Feb. 1928

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