Carroll County Obituaries

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AGNES (CLANCY) FAUTEUX , 77, of Mt. Carroll, died Jan. 1, 2005 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Fauteux was born May 7, 1927 in Mt. Carroll the daughter of Aaron and Ella (Myers) Clancy. She married F. Gene Fritz in 1950. She later married Wm. C. Fauteux in 1981. He died in 1989. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and Women of the Moose. She enjoyed spending ime with family and vacationing in Florida. Survivors include three sons, Craig Fritz of Ft. Lauderdale FL, Kerry Fritz of Boise, ID and Bradley Fritz of Fulton. Three daughters Valerie Remrey of Phoenix, Marla Adams of Oklahoma City and Susan Fritz of Mt. Carroll; four grandchildren. She was preceded by a brother in infancy. Services at Frank Law Jones Funeral Home. Burial at Hickory Grove Cemetery.
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CARROLL HARRISON FEEZER , a resident of Mt. Morris for more than 16 years passed away at his home on East Center Street last Saturday night following a long illness. He was a veteran newspaper man and was employed in the composing room of Kable Bros. and later as a desk editor. He learned the printing trade in Mt. Carroll under the direction of his uncle Cal Feezer, editor of the Mt. Carroll Mirror Democrat for many years and one of the best known newspapermen in the state. He has many outstanding interests. In recent years he has become widely known as a collector of pencils, literally thousands of which were received from individuals of all over the world including famous sports figures and men high in political and entertainment circles. Mr. Feezer was a lover of flowers and his flower garden just west of his home was one of the beauty spots of Mt. Morris. He was also interested in sports, especially in baseball, and was recognized as an authority on the sports. Carroll Harrison Feezer was born Dec. 26, 1888 in Mt. Carroll, Ill. He married the former Mae Ludwick of Mt. Carroll Dec. 15, 1909. She survives with one sister, Mrs. Lura McGrath of McComb. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church, Rev. Earl Edwards of Dundee, former pastor of the local church and life-long friend of Mr. Feezer officiated, assisted by Rev. Ridell Kelsey. Burial was made in Oak Hill Cemetery near Mt. Carroll.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 28 October 1946

ARTHUR C. FERRIS , age 79, of Savanna, Illinois, died July 1, 2005 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna, Illinois. Father Moises Apostol will officiate. Burial will be in the St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Savanna. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.. Tuesday, July 5, 2005 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, with a Scripture Wake Service at 7:45 p.m.. Art was born in Mt. Carroll, Illinois on February 24, 1926, the son of Hoyt and Emma (Bittner) Ferris. He attended the Savanna schools. Art married Carolyn L. Lema on September 29, 1943 in Savanna. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Art worked for the Milwaukee Railroad in Savanna; also the Savanna Army Depot as a pipe-fitter for nine years until his retirement; he worked at Savanna Appliance and Melendy’s Plumbing and Heating for over twenty-five years. He was an active Savanna Volunteer Fireman for thirty-five years. Art was a member of the Savanna American Legion Post #74, the Knights of Columbus and Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2223, and the Boilermakers Union of Illinois. He was always available to lend a hand to family and friends. Helping people was something Art loved to do. Arthur will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Carolyn; three sons, Jerry Ferris of Savanna, Ronald (Debbie) Ferris of Savanna, Todd Ferris of South Beloit, Illinois; one daughter, Nancy (“Bud”) Mix of Savanna; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Art is preceded in death by his parents.

CHARLES H. FERRIS , 71, died Saturday night (04 October 1952) at his home in Chadwick. He had been ill several years, and death was attributed to a heart ailment. The body was taken to the Frank Funeral home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Lutheran church. Rev. Earl Coble will officiate, and burial will be at South Elkhorn Cemetery. He was born Sept. 18, 1881, at Polo, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferris, and was reared and educated at Polo. He and Minnie Steinhagen were married May 8, 1904, and farmed until coming to Chadwick 15 years ago. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Melvin Straub and Mrs. Vernon Brandenburg, at Chadwick, and Mrs. Frank Healey, in Sterling; two sons, Lloyd and Ralph, of Chadwick; 14 grandchildren; three brothers, Henry and George, at Polo, and Harry, at Kansas City. Two daughters, one son, two brothers preceded him in death.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 6, 1952 - Monday, pg 2

JERRY ROBERT FERRIS ,age 64, of Savanna, Illinois, died at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 after a lengthy battle against Pancreatic Cancer. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2008 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna, with Father Dennis Atto as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral, Savanna. Jerry was born on January 8, 1944, in Savanna, Illinois, the son of Art and Carolyn (Lema) Ferris. Jerry attended St. John's Parochial School in Savanna through the eighth grade. He then graduated from the Savanna High School with the class of 1962. He was a four-time Illinois State Wrestler in high school and placed third his senior year. He later attended Knox College in Galesburg for a year. After high school, Jerry worked for the Milwaukee Rail Road for two years. He then served in the United States Army from 1966-1968 as a Sgt. Platoon Leader in Vietnam. He received the Army Commendation Medal for heroism and bravery in combat, the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with a Bronze Service Star. On October 18, 1969, Jerry married Virginia Kay Blair in Savanna. Jerry went on to work for Interstate Power Company in the Savanna and Clinton area, as an "Electric Lineman," for thirty-four years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna. Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. Jerry is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Kay Ferris of Savanna; two daughters, Stacy (Michael) Hall of Keller, Texas, Jamie (Brian) Valus of Westerville, Ohio; his mother, Carolyn Ferris of Savanna; two granddaughters, Kelsi Lee and Halli Rose Valus; a sister, Nancy (Bud) Mix of Savanna; and two brothers, Ron (Debbie) Ferris of Savanna, Todd Ferris of South Beloit, Illinois and many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Art; grandparents, Hoyt & Emma Ferris, Joseph & Carmella Lema and Aunt & Uncle Carmella and Harold Schmidt
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

JOANNE (WINKEL) FERRIS , age 71, of Savanna, Illinois, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at Bluff Terrace Nursing Home, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Deacon Ray Hilgendorf, Mercy Medical Center Chaplain officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Illinois. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Joanne was born on November 12, 1936, the daughter of Loran and Helen (Jones) Winkel in Clinton, Iowa. Joanne graduated from Clinton High School, Class of 1954. She married Elmer “Gene” Ferris on March 23, 1958, in Clinton, Iowa. Joanne worked as the receptionist for Dr. Simmons and Dr. Butler Optometric Center in Savanna for many years. She was a member of the Methodist Faith and the Navy Wife’s Club. Joanne was an avid Timberlake Playhouse patron. She enjoyed watching ice-skating and movies. Most of all Joanne enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Joanne will be dearly missed by her husband, Elmer “Gene” Ferris of Bluff Terrace Nursing Home, Clinton, Iowa; a son, Mark Ferris of Chadwick, Illinois; a daughter, Terry (Arlyn) Dykema of Chadwick, Illinois; three grandchildren; a brother, Richard (Nancy) Winkel of Clinton, Iowa; two sisters, Vicki (Kenneth) White of Clinton, Iowa and Debbie (Ronald) Ponstler of Davenport, Iowa; an aunt, Marney Malone of Camanche, Iowa; and sister-in-law Cindy Winkel of Davenport, Iowa. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Joshua Dykema; one great grandson, James Michael Weires; one brother, Thomas Winkel and an aunt, Delores Winkel.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

JOHN W. FERRIS , age 74, of Savanna, Illinois, died Monday, August 22, 2005 at the Mercy Medical Center-North in Clinton, Iowa. Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2005 at First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Burial will be in Lost Mound Cemetery in Rural Hanover, Illinois with Military Rites by the Savanna American Legion and Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jack was born March 17, 1931 in Savanna, Illinois the son of Charles and Nerrine (Coon) Ferris. Jack attended Savanna Schools, he graduated from Savanna High School Class of 1949. On August 21, 1955 Jack married Jean Mace in Savanna. Jack went to work for the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul-Pacific Railroad from 1949 to 1951. He served in the National Guard Unit in Savanna. When activated in 1951, he entered active military service in Fort Benning, Georgia. After completing Light and Heavy Weapons Infantry Leaders School, he was transferred to Camp Cook, California. There he served as First Sergeant, training recruits in basic infantry tactics. After his Honorable Discharge, Jack attended and graduated from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois in 1957.. Jack taught school at St. Clair Shores, Michigan, also served as head coach, football, and assistant coach of basketball and baseball 1957 – 1958. In 1958 Jack and Jean returned to Savanna where he taught and coached at Chestnut Park School. Jack played softball for several years in Savanna and sponsored a bowling team. He entered the automobile business in 1959 and became owner and operator of Ferris Motors, with Chrysler, Plymouth, Honda and Jeep dealerships in Savanna for fifteen years, and the Ford dealership, which he sold after five years. Jack went to work for the Quad City Nuclear Power Station in 1980-1982. Jack continued working as an Automobile Sales Consultant until retirement in 1998. Jack served as President of the Savanna Chamber of Commerce in 1977, Commissioner, Secretary and Treasurer of Carroll County Housing Authority from 1968-1980. He was an Appointed Counselor for Carroll County Probation Department from 1967-1972. Jack enjoyed being the Master of Ceremonies for many city and county functions. He was inducted into the "Shoot the Bull" Sports Hall of Fame in 1994. Jack was a member of the Mississippi Flyway Club Savanna; the Mississippi Masonic Lodge # 385; the Freeport Consistory; the Tabala Shrine; the American Legion Post # 148; the First United Methodist Church in Savanna and Lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Jack enjoyed drag racing the Ferris Motors Plymouth Hemi in the mid 1960’s, hunting, fishing, trapshooting, playing golf, traveling, reading and crossword puzzles. But, most of all he greatly enjoyed his family and friends. Jack is survived by his loving wife, Jean; one daughter, Kathryn (Carter) Lowry of Huddleston, Virginia; one granddaughter, Courtney Lowery and step-grandchildren, Mitch, Kristi, Michelle and Christopher; four brothers, Charles "Al" (Donna) Ferris of Savanna; Elmer "Gene" (JoAnne) Ferris of Chadwick, Illinois, Cliff (Sue) Ferris of Savanna and Larry (Carol) Ferris of Savanna. Jack was preceded in death by his parents.

ROY FERRIS , 89 of Indianapolis, formerly of Dixon and Rock Falls died Feb. 8, 2005. He was employed by DeKalb Feeds, Rock Falls as a millwright for years, retiring in 1980. Mr. Ferris was born Dec. 4, 1915 in Milledgeville, the son of Henry and Winifred (Waterbury) Ferris. He married Betty M. Shoemaker in 1942. She died in 1986. He then married Marie Gray in 1988. She died in 1995. He was a member of Lynhurst Baptist Church, Indianapolis and a former member of Morrisville IN Lions Club. Graveside services Monday at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon.

HORACE ADIN FETTEROLF , age 100, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois died, Sunday, December 30, 2007, at Big Meadows Nursing Facility in Savanna, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2008, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll, with Reverend David Vidler officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. A visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2008, prior to the service at the church. A memorial fund has been established in Horace's memory. Horace was born on August 22, 1907, in Perth, Kansas, the son of James and Margrete (Wetzel) Fetterolf. He graduated from the Mount Carroll High School, Class of 1925. Horace married Ruby Edlefson on September 21, 1935 in Manlius, Illinois. Ruby passed away on March 13, 1994. Horace owned and operated Fetterolf Plumbing and Heating in Mount Carroll for 35 years. When he retired, Horace worked in maintenance for Shimer College in Mount Carroll. He played the String Bass in the Clinton, Rockford and Quad City Orchestra for 30 years. Horace was a lifetime member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling. Most of all, Horace loved spending time with his grandchildren. Horace will be dearly missed by one son, Rodney (Dodie) Fetterolf in Dixon, Illinois; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Fetterolf of Belvidere, Illinois; five grandchildren, Deborah, Tammie, Brent, Brian and Andrew; and one great grandson, Kaden. Horace was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; one son, Berkley; two brothers, Luther and Arthur; and one sister, Vera.

VERA L. FETTEROLF , age 101, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Thursday, June 26, 2003 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Vera's Body was donated to science at Northern Illinois University in De Kalb, Illinois. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Vera was born September 17, 1901 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Reverend J. H. Fetterolf and Marguerite (Wetzel) Fetterolf. Vera received a Teaching Degree from the Wayne State Teachers College in Wayne, Nebraska. Vera taught school in Staunton, Virginia; Danville, Virginia; Mt. Carroll, Illinois and Librarian in Mt. Carroll. Vera was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Surviving Vera has a brother, Horace Fetterolf of Mt. Carroll, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers.

STANLEY R. FISCHBACH , 66, of Milledgeville died Wednesday, May 21, 2003, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and children who will carry on his legacy. Stanley Robert Fischbach was born on March 11, 1937, in Sterling, the son of Robert and Florence (Sauer) Fischbach. He was a graduate of Sterling Township High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Stanley was employed for 37 years at the former Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling, retiring as a nailroom machinist in 1995. He married the former Mary Louise Roanhorse on Dec. 23, 1997, in Mount Carroll. Stanley collected many "things" and enjoyed spending time with his family, cooking outdoors and traveling the back country roads to many destinations. Surviving are his wife, Mary; his daughter, Danella (Leland) Thompson of Milledgeville; his sons, Stacey (Deb) Fischbach of Milledgeville, Lonny (Amanda) Fischbach of Chadwick and Jon Thomas (Emily) Fischbach of Rock Falls; his stepmother, Mary Jane Fischbach of Milledgeville; his stepbrother, Greg (Joyce) Coleman of Milledgeville; 14 grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 9:30 am, at Dutchtown Church of the Brethren, Milledgeville, with the Rev. Rick Koch, pastor, officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation is Friday, May 23, 2003, from 5-8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls.
Daily Gazette May 23, 2003

BERNIECE (ARNOLD) FJELSTAD , 72, of Chadwick, died Saturday at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick. The Rev. Marcia Strahl of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church will be officiating. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. She was born Dec. 14, 1930, in Kellogg, Minn., to Robert and Elsie Sylvester Arnold. She married Arnold L. Fjelstad on Nov. 26, 1948, in Ferryville, Wis. She worked for several years as a receptionist with Dr. Jawurek's medical office in Chadwick and at the Good Samaritan Center in Mount Carroll, Ill. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chadwick. Survivors include her husband; four children, Rodney (Vicki) Fjelstad of Sterling, Ill., Randy Fjelstad of Valley, Wash., Mrs. Cheryl (Jerry) Pauley of Milledgeville, Ill., and Mrs. Catherine (William) Allen of Kingsville, Texas; nine grandchildren; and one sister, Betty DeFrang of Rock Falls, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one grandson.
Clinton Herald December 1, 2003

BRYON FLETCHER & LOUISA (JOHNSON) FLETCHER - Byron Fletcher was born in LeRaysville, Pa. June 1st, 1814. Died in Milledgeville, Ill. Oct. 14, 1892. Aged 78 years, 1 month, 13 days. Louisa Johnston was born in Orwell, Pa. March 14, 1816. Died in Milledgeville, Ill. Oct. 6, 1892. Aged 76 years, 6 months and 22 days. When Mr. Fletcher was 22 and Miss Johnston was 20 years of age they were united in marriage in their early home Bradford Co. Pa., They soon moved to Cattaraugus Co. N. Y. From there they came to Carroll co., Ill. in the Fall of '39. Here they lived until they were both called from this world. They were blessed with three children, two of whom are living, namely: Mrs. G. A. Root of Lanark, Ill. and S. J. Fletcher of MIlledgeville, Ill. Coming here in an early day they have been identified with the growth and prosperity of Carroll Co., and until the day of their death were much interested in its progress. They were kind and thoughtful parents, and made for their children one of the best of homes. They were obliging and charitable neighbors. Their long united earthly life was for only a few days separated by death, the husband following the wife out the world as if longing for her company.
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BURTON FLETCHER was born in Pike Township, Bradford County, PA, April 1, 1827 and died at the home of his son, L.B. Fletcher in Milledgeville, Feb. 5, 1905, age 77 years, 10 mts and 4 days. On March 16, 1852 he was married to Aurelia Humphrey of Hartford Conn. To this union were born six children, two of whom died in infancy and Mrs. Ida J. Johnson who died four years ago and Myron T., Emma A., and Lincoln B., who are still living. His wife died Oct. 11, 1877. On May 21, 1879 he married Alice Vale, who survives. He also has a brother, Riley Fletcher, living at Syracuse NY. In the fall of 1850 Mr. Fletcher came to Wysox Twp. and settled on the farm where he resided until the fall of 1902 when he moved to Milledgeville with his son. During his life he did a great deal of public work. In his younger years he taught school in the winter and farmed in the summer. After coming to this country he served severalyears as assessor and later he served a number of years as supervisor until compelled to resign because of his great affliction. When Burton Fletcher was in the prime of his manhood his eyesight failed and soon he was in total darkness. For over a quarter of a century he could not see the faces of his friends and loved ones whose voices he so quickly recognized. To one whose mind was ever grasping after truth and knowledge the loss of sight was a sore afflictin. In his youth he was a great reader and by listening to the reading of current literature and to the conversation of his family and friends he has until a short time ago kept well informed concerning current events. He loved to hear that right had triumphed over wrong. That the spirit of liberty was abroad in the world and of the marvelous discoveries in science. The funeral services were held in the Brethren church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, the pastor M.A. Witter officiating. The pallbearers were Y.M. Cantrall, J.F. Greenawalt, C.W. Allison, B.F. Neikirk, F.J. Goble, and WIlliam Calkins. Interment at the Union Grove Cemetery.

E. VIOLA (SMITH) FLETCHER was born March 28th 1856 in Carroll county, Ill., and died at 8:30 o’clock a.m. at the Augustana Hospital, in Chicago, September 7th, 1890, at the age of forty-three years, five months, and ten days. She was the eldest of two daughters of Henry and Phebe Smith She was married to Simeon J. Fletcher, on April 15th, 1875, with whom she lived a quiet happy life. No children were born of the union. Her father, mother, and only sister, Gertrude, have preceded her to the other world. Her mother died , March 5th, 1893. Gertrude died November 28th, 1893. The father died September 23rd, 1896. Sister Viola united with Brethen church, February 25, 1894 of which she continued a faithful member until death. She had been a great sufferer for several years but was very patient and even in the last trying ordeal from which she never fully rallied she was calm and resigned. There remains to mourn her loss a husband and George J. Smith, a cousin, who was raised in the family since he was five years old, and whose loss is that of a sister, so near must she have seemed to him. All who knew her and the departed father, mother and sister, bear testimony to the high esteem in which whey were held in the community. Her Christian grace and humility were quietly seen in considerate acts of helpfulness to those about her, and her quiet influence was ever felt in the work of her church, be it charity for the poor, or support for the missions, her assistance came unsolicited. Many blessings from her kindly heart took on tangible form into help rendered to the poor through our Chicago mission, which will fall under the promised blessing of the Lord. “in as much as ye did it unto the least of these my disciples ye did it unto me.” Thus passes out of this work and into a better one, the last member of a family who settled in Carroll county, Illinois, in 1853, who have lived nobly, prospered and have been honored and loved by a multitude among who she lived and moved as an example of practical Christian love and patience. The funeral services were held in the Brethern church in Milledgeville, Ill., at 2 o’clock p.m., Saturday, September 9th, 1899, conducted by Rev. J. J. Rapp, of the M. E. church, where after which the remains were laid to rest in Bethel cemetery.
Contributed by Bunny Horton
On December 23, 1900 Simeon Fletcher married Emma Smith, daughter of Charles and Sarah Elizabeth Trout Smith. It is believed that E. Viola and Emma were cousins

ESTELLA (RANSOM) FLETCHER was born on what is now known as the old Ransom farm in Elkhorn Grove Township, Carroll County, Illinois, September 10, 1857, and died in Milledgeville, March 18, 1899, at the age of 41 years, 6 months and 8 days. Her early life was spent in school and on the farm and later for several years she was employed as teacher in the public schools of the county. This active life developed in her an independence of thought and action, which was one of the characteristics of her nature and which, coupled with her sunny and buoyant disposition, was the inspiration to the many acts of kindness and helpfulness, for which many remember her, when sickness needed help, of sorrow consolation. She was united in marriage to Myron T. Fletcher, September 7, 1882, and with his resided in Milledgeville, with the exception of one years spent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, until March 1898, when they moved to their farm near Storm Lake, Iowa. Failing health soon thereafter caused alarm, and upon the advice of physicians, she with her husband returned to Milledgeville. When it was determined that her malady was a fatal one, she began the weary wait for the end with a fortitude and resignation, brightened by a cheerfulness, which were a marvel and consolation to her friends. Her religion was represented by deeds and not by a belief in creeds. She read and thought much and talked often of the new theological and sociological problems which are engaging the attention of so many scholars and thinkers at the present time, the solution of which she believed would result in the universal church, the general recognition of the fatherhood of God, he brotherhood of man, and the bettering of the condition of the common people. She had confidence in that Infinite and Eternal Energy through which we come and go, and which is with us alway. When she knew that her suffering tended to no distant end she felt great regret at being called thus early when life seemed to anger such bright prospects for happiness. The struggle which followed resulted in victory and from that time to the end she was uncomplaining and cheerful and felt that all would be well. "Sustained and soothed by an unfaltering trust," she approached her grave "like one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him, and lies down to pleasant dreams." To mourn her untimely death she leaves a husband, mother and three brothers, besides a large circle of friends. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Monday forenoon at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. . Rapp officiating, assisted by Rev. R. R. Teeter. Interment took place in the Union cemetery.
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RUGGLES FLETCHER was born in Pike Township, Bradford County, PA, Feb. 12, 1825. He died in Milledgeville Sept. 24, 1894, aged 69 years, 7 months and 12 days. He came to Carroll County in 1852, was married to Jane Tucker in Jan. 1855. Two children were born to them, Martha and Mamie, who with their mother, survive him. Mr. Fletcher was unassuming in manner, retiring in disposition, honest in purpose and unimpeachable in his integrity.Of him it could be truthfully said that his word was as good as his bond. Mr. Fletcher's occupation wsa that of farming until about seven years ago when he moved to Milledgeville with his family, and during these years he has been a firm supporter of the public school and the best interests of the village. He held the office of village trustee for a term of three years. The deceased had four brothers and two sisters. All have preceded him to their final resting place except two brothers, Mr. Burton Fletcher who resides in this township, and James R. Fletcher of PA. The funeral was held at his late residence, Wednesday forenoon at ten o'clock, and interment took place at the Union Cemetery. Rev. J.O. Talley conducted the services.

RUTH FLETCHER - At her home Monday July 15, 1895 of pneumonia, Ruth Hazel Fletcher, only daughter of L.B. and Sadie Fletcher, aged two years and three months. Little Ruth as born April 15, 1893. She had been in her usual good health until a little over a week ago when that dreaded disease, pneumonia attacked her. Several times during the week her life was despaired, but on Sunday morning the sympatoms indicated an immediate recovery and her parents and friends were correspondingly encourage. But the improvement was but temporary, and on sunday evening she was taken somewhat worse and failed rapidly until death relieved heer of her sufferings on Monday morning. Every thing possible was done to relieve the pain and restore the little sufferer to health, but this was not to be, and the God who gave her life took her home again. Baby Ruth filled a bright and pleasant place in the home and her happy, cheerful disposition won her friends wherever she went. she will be greatly missed. A short service was held at the house at one o'clock, after which the remains were taken to the Progressive church. Rev. J.O. Talley conducted the services. The floral decorations were very beautiful and were the work principally of the King's Chirldren. Two pieces with the name, Ruth, in green and white, several large wreaths and a great many bouquets were arranged in and near the pulpit. The remains were interred in the Bethel cemetery.

SIMON J. FLETCHER : The death of S. J. Fletcher occurred Sunday (April 21, 1901) at 5 o’clock p.m., in the Pacific hospital, Los Angeles, California, where he had been for about three weeks prior to his death. Early last December Mr. Fletcher was united in marriage to Miss Emma Smith, sister of Mrs. S. Livengood of Milledgeville. They left immediately for California, to spend the winter and visit relatives. Mrs. T. H. Knapp, of Azusa California being the sister to Mrs. Fletcher. The winter was being spent pleasantly by this couple, when Mr. Fletcher’s health began to fail, and it was found necessary for him to be placed in the hospital for treatment. The deceased at the time of his death, was 58 years of age, and had been three times married. For many years he was a prominent farmer in the town of Wysox, where he still owns a farm. The announcement of his death was received by telegraph by S. Livengood, Monday morning, and the sad news was a surprise to his friends in Carroll County. The body will be placed in a vault in Los Angeles, until April 18, when Mrs. Fletcher in company with friends will start for Milledgeville with the remains. Mr. Fletcher was a respected member of the Masonic fraternity, under whose direction the funeral service will be held, upon the arrival of the body. (April 1901 ) Contributed by Bunny Horton

The funeral services of S.J. Fletcher, who died in the Pacific Hospital, Los ANgeles, California, were held in the Brethren Church in Milledgeville, Ill., Wednesday, April 24, 1901, at one o'clock p.m. under the direction of the Knight Templars of Sterling, E.K. Jenkins being the Eminent Commander. They were assisted by the Blue Lodge. The Knights participating were: E.K. Jenkins, J.W. Niles, Alex McCloy, Chas. Clark, Chas. Windom, E.W. Blossom, James McCune, A.Davler, D.L. Miller, Harvey Keefer, Jacob Eisle, Dr. Beckwith, Will Lawrie, W.A. Marsh, F. Cochran, Fred Mason, Robert Hill, Bert Crawford, Elmer Crawford, Will Galt, S.T. Zeller, Prof. Chaplin, C.E. Bailey, T.P. Ruth, Dr. McBride. The funeral oration was delivered by Rev. R.R. Teeter. L.D. Fraser, Ray Freas, Mrs. Edith Holly and MRs. Lizzie Fike comprised the quartet that rendered several beautiful selections for the occassion. At the conclusion of the services at the church the funeral procession marched to the south end of Main street at which place conveyances were furnished them to ride to Bethel cemetrey. At the cemetery a beautiful service was conducted by the Masonic order. The deceased was born in the town of Wysox, Carroll County, June 1, 1842, being at the time of his death 58 years, 10 months and 6 days of age.
Found at the Sterling Library obituary collection

STEVEN LEON FLETCHER :Funeral services will be in Topeka Tuesday for a former Topeka man who was shot to death in Savanna, Ill. Monday night, authorities said Friday. He was identified as Steven Leon Fletcher, 40, formerly of 1209 N. Logan. Illinois authorities said they have not determined Fletcher's residence prior to his death, although he may have been living in Mitchell, S.D. Rootsweb - Kamm Genealogy - Steven Kamm

DELMAR L. FLICKINGER , 77, of rural Lanark died Thursday, October 1, 1991, at the St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, following a brief illness. Born October 21, 1914 in Lanark, he was the son of Lake and Luvia (Bashaw) Flickinger. He married Charlotte Rodermel in Lanark on April 4, 1936. A 1931 graduate of Lanark High School, he was self-employed as a farmer in the Lanark area all his life. Also, he was a longtime member of the farm bureau. Surviving are one son, Gary (Marilyn) Flickinger of Murray, Ky.; four daughters, Donna (Mrs. John) Heckman of Lanark, Diane (Mrs. Ray) Edwards of Maple Park, Cheryl (Don) Rosentreter of Bloomburg, Penn., and Madelon (Mrs. Ed) Wetter of Dixon; one sister, Violet Bates of Rockford; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant brother. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon. The Rev. Orville Cole will officiate. Burial will be in Brethren Cemetery, Shannon. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Bethel united Methodist Church’s Wesley Chapel, 217 S. Hickory, Shannon
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JOHN H. FLICKINGER , 66, of Riverview in rural Thomson, Milwaukee Railroad engineer, service station and trucking company operator, died Monday, July 24, 1995 at his home. He worked for the railroad several years, owned several service stations locally, was a pest control exterminator and also owned his own trucking company. He was a member of Four Square Church of the Open Door in Clinton, Iowa. He loved animals and the outdoors. Son of J. Harland and Besse (King) Flickinger Sr., he was born November 5, 1928 in Freeport. He and Marie Koch were married Dec. 30, 1965 in Omaha, Neb. She died Feb. 23, 1988. Survivors include his father, J. Harlan (Fern) Flickinger Sr. of Savanna; three sons, Greg (Cindy) Flickinger of Walnut Creek, Calif., Mark (Marsha) and Brian Flickinger, both of Savanna; nine grandchildren, Patrick, Brandon, Shauna, Shawn, Cassie, Kristin, Nicholas, Travis, and Racheal Flickinger; two sisters, Cynthia McNerney of Fayetteville, N. C., and Betty Ruth Zimmer of Phoenix, Ariz.; and one stepbrother, James (Sally) Flickinger of Savanna. In addition to this wife and mother, Besse Potter, one sister, Jane Frosch, died previously. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Pastor James Machen, assisted by Lowell Owesterborg of Four Square Church of the Open Door, will officiate. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery at Thomson. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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LAKE J. FLICKINGER , 96, of Lanark died Friday afternoon at Sterling Community General Hospital after a short illness. A Lanark native, he was born Feb. 17, 1886, the son of Noah and Rachael (Ettling) Flickinger. He married Luvia Bashaw on Nov. 25, 1909 in Chadwick. She preceded him in death April 18, 1980. He farmed near Lanark for many years and was later employed as a carpenter. He was a member of the Lanark United Methodist church and a charter member of the Carroll County Farm Bureau. He also served as director of the Farm Bureau for many years. He survived by a son, Delmar, of rural Lanark; a daughter, Mrs. Violet (Richard) Bates of Rockford; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his wife, five sisters and two brothers. Services will be at 1:30 P. M. Monday at the United Methodist Church in Lanark with the Rev. Orville Cole, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. A memorial has been established in his name for the United Methodist Church in Lanark.
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LUVIA (BASHAW) FLICKINGER , 93, of Lanark died Friday afternoon at the Villas of Shannon nursing home where she was recently admitted following a short illness. She and her husband observed their 70th wedding anniversary last fall. She was a member of the Lanark United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women of Lanark. She was born February 6, 1887 in Hickory Grove, the daughter of William and Luvesta (Davis) Bashaw. She married Lake Flickinger in Chadwick on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1909. Surviving are her husband; one son, Delmar of Lanark; one daughter Mrs. Violet (Richard) Bates of Rockford; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice (Donald) Asay and Mrs. Hazel (Leroy) Buckner, both of Lanark; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, a brother, and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Lanark United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Orville E. Cole, pastor of the church, presiding. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home in Lanark from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. A memorial has been established in her memory.
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MARIE E. (AUMAY) FLICKINGER , 90, of Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, formerly of Lanark, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1991 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was a resident of Good Samaritan Home for the past 4 ˝ years. She previously was employed by Grace College, Winona Lake, Ind., for 12 years. She was a lifetime member of First Brethren Church of Lanark, serving as deaconess. Born at Kent on July 11, 1900, she was the daughter of George and Etta (Brandt) Auman. She was married to Ralph M. Flickinger on Nov. 25, 1920 at Mount Carroll. He died April 3, 1962. Surviving are two daughters, Charlotte and husband, Robert Guenzler of Lanark and Joyce and husband James Yonker of Manistee, Mich.; three sons, Dwight and wife Barbara of Venice, Fla., William and wife Grace of Lanark, and Richard and wife Marilyn of Grants Pass, Ore.; two brothers, Harold Auman of Hamilton, Ind., and Orlo Auman of Mount Morris; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandson. Preceding her in death, besides her husband, were one sister and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Brethren Church with the Rev. Tom Schiefer officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Scharman Funeral Home, Shannon. Memorials have been established for First Brethren Church and Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner

RALPH FLICKINGER - Funeral service for Ralph Flickinger, who died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, (3 April 1962) will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Brethren Church of Lanark. The Rev. Clarence Stogsdill, pastor of the First Brethren Church of Milledgeville, assisted by the Rev. Richard Reynolds, pastor of the Milledgeville Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call at Frank Funeral Home. Mr. Flickinger was born May 6, 1899 in Lanark, the son of William and Fannie Livengood Flickinger. He married Marie Auman on November 25, 1920 in Mount Carroll. He farmed until 1946, then moved to town. He was employed by the Carroll Service Co. after he retired from the farm. He is survived by his wife, three sons, Dwight, William and Richard, all of Lanark; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Charlotte) Guenzler of Lanark and Mrs. James (Joyce) Yonker of Gary, Ind.; and 14 grandchildren. Flickinger was a member of the First Brethren Church where he was a deacon and a trustee.
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RONALD N. FLICKINGER , 72, of Lanark died early Sunday morning at Freeport Memorial Hospital following a short illness. (Note: the Social Security Death Index shows the date of his death as January 1981.) A retired Lanark merchant, he operated Gambles and Skogmo stores for more than 40 years. He was a charter member of the Lanark Lions Club, and member of the Lanark Commercial Club, Lanark Church of the Brethren, and a volunteer fireman. A veteran of World War II, he served in Okinawa and Shimaieshima. Born April 27, 1908 in Lanark, he was the son of John F. and Millie (Swigart) Flickinger. He married Beulah K. Lindsay Feb. 23, 1930 in Lanark. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Kay Pettinger of Lanark and Mrs. Sharmon (James)Farson of Sheridan; two brothers, John Harlan Flickinger of Savanna and Edwin Flickinger of Mount Carroll; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and an infant daughter. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lanark Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Don Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.
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LYSLE R. FOLTZ , 80, of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday Nov. 10, 2004, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Mark Harkness of the United Methodist Church in Mount Carroll will be officiating. He was born Oct. 30, 1924, to James and Agnes Patton Foltz in Mount Carroll Township. He married Vera Durward on March 12, 1947, in Fairhaven, Ill. He graduated from Mount Carroll High School in 1942. He farmed in Mount Carroll. He was a member and past president of the Mount Carroll School Board, Lanark (Ill.) Mutual Insurance board of directors and the Carroll County Livestock Feeders' Association. He also was a member of the Carroll County Board, Mount Carroll Lions Club and the Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation Board. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Hartman of Milledgeville, Ill.; four sons, Jim (Laurie) Foltz, Dennis (Katy) Foltz, Gary (Susan) Foltz and Ron (Marsha) Foltz, all of Mount Carroll; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers-in-law, Cliff (Norma) Durward of Thomson, Ill., and Irwin Larson of Morrison, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial fund has been established in his name for the Good Samaritan Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, granddaughter and son-in-law.

MYRTLE (GROHARING) FOLTZ , , 89, of Chadwick died Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at Lena Living Center in Lena. The daughter of Charles and Myrta (Cobb) Groharing, Myrtle was born April 23, 1916, in Thomson. Myrtle married Leroy Foltz on July 23, 1938, in Thomson. Leroy passed away April 11, 1991. Myrtle and Leroy farmed in rural Chadwick for 23 years. She also worked at the Royal Blue Grocery Store in Thomson. Myrtle enjoyed quilting, sewing and cooking, and loved spending time with her family and friends. Myrtle was a lifetime member of the Evangelical Free Church in Chadwick. She was a member of both the Women's Circle at the church and the Home Extension in Chadwick. Myrtle will be deeply missed by three sons, Gerald “Jerry” (Sandi) Foltz of Chadwick, Kenneth (Sandy) Foltz of Orangeville, and Keith (Marna) Foltz of Bothell, Wash.; one brother, Fred (Ann) Groharing of Morrison; one sister, June (Wes) Luckstead of Mission Hills, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy; four brothers; and seven sisters. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Evangelical Free Church in Chadwick. Burial will be at Chadwick Cemetery. Pastor Josh Jensen will officiate. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Evangelical Free Church in Chadwick. Memorials may be given to Chadwick Fire Department or Lena Living Center in Myrtle's memory
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EDNA (JOHNSON) FOX , died Wednesday afternoon in Eveningside Nursing Home, Morrison, where she had been a resident for eight years. (Note: The date of death, January 10, 1968, was written on the obituary.) Mrs. Fox was born April 8, 1890 in Woodland Township near Mount Carroll, the daughter of William and Mary (Adams) Johnson. She was married to Orville Fox on May 15, 1913. The couple owned and operated a grocery store in Lanark for about 26 years. Mr. Fox died in December 1948. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Randall (Helen) Tenley, Prophetstown; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Elmer Johnson, and a sister, Mrs. Louis (Zella) Cheeseman, both of Lanark. Funeral service will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. The Rev. A. Dean Lundstrom, pastor of the Congregational Church at Prophetstown, of which Mrs. Fox was a member, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.

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HENRY HERMAN FRANCKE , 95, of Mount Carroll died Friday at Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport, Illinois. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the date as December 1984.) He was a member of the Carroll County Farm Bureau and the United Methodist Church of Mount Carroll. Born Oct. 14, 1889 in Jo Daviess County, he was the son of Herman and Laura (Carey) Francke. On Jan. 24, 1916 he married Iona Bickelhaupt in Mount Carroll. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Ellen (William) Irwin of Freeport; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, two sisters, and one brother. Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Randall Brown officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 3 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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IONE (BICKELHAUPT) FRANCKE , 92, a resident of Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport, Illinois and former Mount Carroll resident who died Monday at Freeport Memorial Hospital, will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. (The year of death was 1982.) The Rev. Tony Hawkins will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established. She was a member of the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, Mount Carroll Community Club, Shimer Alumnae Association, Mount Carroll Home Extension and Preston Prairie Household Science Club. Born Sept. 15. 1889 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of Adam and Maria (Baker) Bickelhaupt. She married Henry “Hal” Francke Jan. 24, 1916. Surviving are her husband at Stephenson Nursing Center; one daughter, Mrs. Ellen (William) Irwin of Freeport; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
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MARY ELIZABETH (LAFLIN) FRANCK was born in New York City on the 27th day of May, 1837, and died at her home in Lanark, Illinois, on the morning of the 5th day of November 1906, at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 11 days. She was united in marriage to Charles W. Franck on the 10th of September, 1861, at Polo, Illinois. Mr. Franck departed this life on the 13th day of June, 1891. Five children were born to this union, two of whom died in infancy. The three surviving children are William L., Edwin C., and Miss Mary Christine. Mr. and Mrs. Franck became residents of Lanark nearly thirty years ago and have continually resided here. Previous to coming here to reside, they lived in Fremont or Elkhorn Grove. During a residence there of twenty years, like here, she formed many endearing and abiding friendships, the congeniality of which lasted to the end of life.
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ELSIE FRANK , Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Frank who died Saturday morning in the Savanna Hospital, were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, in the Frank Funeral Home at Mr. Carroll with the Rev. Wallace Johnson of the First Lutheran Church of Mt. Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mt. Carroll and friends may call after 8 a.m. on Monday. Mrs. Frank was born Jan. 23, 1893, at Savanna, the daughter of William Lartz and Bertha Frey. On Sept. 20, 1910, she married William Frank at Mt. Carroll. Surviving are two sons, William R. Frank, Endicott, N.Y.; Donald W. Frank, Mt. Carroll; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Maracella) Remrey, Mt. Carroll; Mrs. Jake (Grace) Johnson, Freeport; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one brother, Earnest Laratz, Mt. Carroll three sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Mildred) Wilcke of rural Mt. Carroll; Mrs. Hilda Phillips, Polo, and Mrs. Violet Rediske of Roundup, Mont. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son and two sisters.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 11, 1971 - Monday, pg 2

JOSEPH FRANK , a Savanna resident for 65 years, died this morning in Jane Lamb hospital where he had a patient seven days. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Law-Jones funeral home, with Rev. Robert Stevenson, Presbyterian minister, officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday. He was born Jan. 1, 1872 in Wurtemberg, Germany, the son of Antone and Maria Zeller Frank. An employee of the Burlington Railroad for 35 years, he retired in 1938. He was a charter member of the Savanna Moose lodge. Surviving are one son, Joseph of Clinton; a daughter, Mrs. Harry (Florence) Hall, Pasco, Wash.; a stepson, Daniel Ranslow of Clinton; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Johnston, Mt. Carrol; and three grandchildren; and a brother, Albert of Argo Fay. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers and two sisters.
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LANO LOUIS FRANK , age 73, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois died, Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at UW Hospitals, Madison, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2007, at the First Baptist Church, Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Pastor Bob Ziebarth officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. A visitation will be held 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. A memorial fund has been established in Lano's name. Lano was born January 10, 1934, in Chadwick, Illinois the son, of Louis A. and Lydia M. (Stadel) Frank. He graduated from the Chadwick High School, class of 1951 and went on to graduate from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Business in 1955. Lano also played trombone for the University of Illinois marching band where he played in the 1952 Rose Bowl. Lano served in the United States Army during the Korean War and then returned home and attended the Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, Illinois. On December 27, 1959, Lano married Lois Marie Hammen in Savanna, Illinois. Lano owned and operated Frank Furniture and Funeral Homes in Mt. Carroll and Chadwick with his brother, Sheldon. When they retired, the business had been in the family for over one hundred years. Lano was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Lions Club and the Mayfest Steering Committee, all of Mt. Carroll. He was an avid fan of the Chicago White Sox Baseball Team. Lano will be dearly missed by his wife, Lois of Mt. Carroll; a son, Lindsay (Delfa) Frank of Bell, California; a daughter, Liane (John) Ashenfelter of Bloomington, Illinois; two grandchildren, Elise and Zachary; and a brother Sheldon (Virginia) Frank of Mt. Carroll. Lano was preceded in death by both parents.

MARIAN (CHRISTIANSEN) FRANK , age 86, of Mount Carroll, Illinois, died Friday, August 19, 2005 at her home. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll. Pastor David Vidler will officiate. Interment will take place at the Upper York Cemetery in Argo Fay, Illinois. Friends may call from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll, IL. Memorials may be made to the Freeport Health Network (F.H.N.) Hospice, Freeport, IL. Marian was born July 12, 1919 in Laverne, Minnesota, the daughter of Chris and Christine (Jensen) Christiansen. On June 28, 1940 Marian married Donald William Frank at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Donald died on June 24, 1996 in Freeport, Illinois. Marian worked on a farm with her husband Donald in Mount Carroll her entire life. She also raised chickens on her farm and sold the eggs in town. She was an active member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Argo Fay Ladies Aide and the Carroll County Home Extension. Marian enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, sewing, painting and working outside in her yard. Marian will be dearly missed by her two sisters, Agnes Hislope of Sutter, California and Olga Foulk of Souix Falls, South Dakota; and many nieces and nephews. Marian is preceded in death by her husband Donald; two brothers, Harold “Doc” and Thor Christiansen and one sister, Esther Frank.

LARRY L. FRANKS , age 64, of Birchwood, WI died Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 16, 2006 at the New Hope Assembly of God Church in Savanna, IL, Rev. Gary Abney officiating, with interment in the Daggert Cemetery in Mt. Carroll, IL. Friends may call from 4 - 7 PM Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Appleyard's Home for Funerals in Rice Lake, WI and from 4 - 7 PM Sunday, October 15, 2006 at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, IL. Larry was born on March 5, 1942 in Geneseo, IL to Darrell and Ardith (Doll) Franks. Larry graduated from the Erie High School in Erie, IL in 1960. He was a police officer in Erie, IL, managed a Country Club in Erie, was the road commissioner in Erie and was also a salesman for Heckman Bindary. Larry was married to Deborah Dauphin on May 13, 1977 in Erie, IL. They moved to the Barron County area in 1978 where Larry worked for Williams Auction Service in Rice Lake, WI. He was on the Cedar Lake Town Board as a Supervisor and Chairman. Larry was also treasurer for the Rice Lake Music Parents for 11 years. Larry Franks is survived by his wife, Deborah Franks of Birchwood, WI; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Joette & Scott Friess of Cumberland, WI, Trina Franks of Hudson, WI and Traci Schatz of Moline, IL; 3 grandchildren, Michael, Matthew and Lillian; 2 brothers, David Franks of Erie, IL and Bruce Franks of Prophetstown, IL; 5 sisters, Darrelyn Mortenson and Karen Jepson both of Erie, IL, Debra Geerts of Fulton, IL, Lori Dornbush of Erie, IL and Candice Milem of Cordova, IL; and a special cousin, Roxie Watkins of Erie, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter.

JACOB FRANSEN , 75, passed away at his home Wednesday evening. Death followed a year’s illness. He was born Jan. 5, 1861 in Germany and was married June 15, 1888 in Holland to Miss Grietje Fry. The couple came to America in 1910 and since 1922 had resided in Bailyville. Surviving are his widow and children. Frank of Detroit, Mich., Henry, and Mrs. Marie Danekas of Byron, Ill., Harm and Jacob and Mrs. Grace Johnson of Shannon, Ill., Mrs. Marguerite Baumgartner, German Valley, and Mrs Jennie Crouse, Mt Carroll. One son preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home, and at 2 o’clock at the Reformed Church. Rev. J. H. Brandan officiating. Burial will be Crane Grove Cemetery.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - Freeport Journal-Standard; Freeport, Illinois; 1936

MARGARET (FREY) FRANSEN , died here Sunday (10 August 1958). The former Margaret Frey was born in Holland, Jan. 23, 1869, the daughter of John and Marie Frey. She was married to Jacob Fransen, June 15, 1888, in Holland. He died in 1936. Survivors include three sons, Jake of Shannon, Henry of Bryon, and Frank in California; four daughters, Mrs. Albert (Grace) Johnson of Shannon, with whom she had been living with, Mrs. Cord (Marie) Danekas of Byron, Mrs. Henry (Margaret) Boomgarden of rural Freeport, and Mrs. George (Jennie) Crouse of Clinton, Iowa; three brothers, Richard Frey of Freeport, one in Holland and one in Germany; two sisters, both in Holland; 32 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Three sons also preceded her in death. Service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Evangelical United Brethren Church, Shannon. The Rev. Robert W. Hartman, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Crane Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at Scharman Funeral Home Tues evening.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes - Freeport Journal-Standard; Freeport, Illinois; August 11, 1958 / (Monday) / Page 4

ALYSON H. FREDERICK , age 89, passed away quietly on the evening of March 31, 2006, in his long-time hometown of Savanna, Illinois. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the First United Methodist Church, Savanna, Illinois. Pastor Lisa Mapes will officiate. Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor's choice in Alyson's memory. Alyson was born February 17, 1917, in Nebraska, the fifth son of Oscar and Frankie May (Davis) Frederick. A graduate of Shannon High School, Alyson married Mary Margaret Doty of Savanna on January 30, 1944. Alyson was a career employee with the Milwaukee Railroad. He was a member of the Lanark Masonic Lodge #423 for 63 years and was an active member of the Tabala Shrine. Alyson was also a member of the Freeport Consistory and the Jo-Carroll Shrine Club. Alyson was an avid golfer and a supporter of numerous charitable organizations. Alyson was a loving and beloved family man who is survived by his son, Donald (Cynthia) Frederick of Burke, Virginia; three grandsons, Brian, Kevin, and Timothy; two granddaughters-in-law; great- granddaughter Ava Alyson Frederick; several nieces and nephews; a brother-in-law, and several sisters-in-law. Alyson was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and his four brothers, Oris, Yiett, Lynn, and Ward.

CECIL FREDERICK , aged 2 years, 7 months and 19 days and Cecil, aged 1 year, 1 month and 11 days, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Frederick, who reside on the Truman Johnston farm, two miles south of this place, died Monday evening, Oct. 26, 1896, of membraneous croup. The death of these two children occurred only three hours apart. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community to this, their great affliction. The funeral services were conducted at the house, Wednesday at 10 a.m., Rev. F. L. Baldwin officiating. Burial took place in Bethel cemetery.
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GEORGE W. FREDERICK was born in Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, August 11th, 1835, and died at his home near Flora, Clay Co., Illinois June 18th, 1905 and was buried Tuesday of last week, June 20th. He came to this county with his parents in 1856 and lived here until about twelve years ago when he with his family moved on a farm in Clay Co., where he has since lived. His health had been very poor and for years he was a great sufferer from Asthma. He leaves to mourn the loss a wife, one son, a brother M. H. Frederick of Milledgeville and two sisters Mrs. H. M. Heth near Milledgeville, and Mrs. W. W. Heth of Azusa, Cal.
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ISAAC FREDERICK - of Wysox, died at his home on Saturday the 26th. Mr. Fredrick was born in NOrthampton, Co., Pa., May 9th, 1806 and was therefore 85 years, 6 months and 17 days old. He was married to Jane Hannis, a sister of John Hannis of Coleta. In Luzerne Co. P., Feb. 1834. FOur children blessed this union two sons, George and Mill, and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Heath and Mrs. Henry Heath, all reside in Wysox, and are well to do. In the year 1853 the family moved from Luzerne COunty., Pa. to Carroll Co., Ill., where they continues to reside until the present. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Z. T. Livengood, of Lanark, in the Union church on Monday at 11:30 a. m. in the presence of many friends and relatives. The Progressive choir furnished most excellent music for the occasion.
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KATIE (STRAWSER) FREDERICK , Word has been received by relatives of the death of Mrs. Orie (Katie) Frederick of Kalamazoo, Michigan Saturday, May 2, in a Kalamazoo hospital. (Transcriber’s note: I can’t find her year of death, but it would probably have been before 1970.) The former Katie Strawser was born April 7, 1898 at Washington, D. C., the daughter of George and Catherine (Taige) Strawser. She came west with her parents in 1907 and lived in the Lanark area for many years. She was a sister of Edward Strawser of Lanark who passed away some years ago. Mrs. Frederick was a 1917 graduate of Lanark High School and also of Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. William (Barbara) Edwards; and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Nailor of Mt. Carroll, Mrs. Anita Hood of Ft. Pierce, Florida, and Miss Sally Strawser of Kankakee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 6, at Kalamzoo with burial in a Kalamazoo Cemetery.
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LENA (BARTH) FREDERICK , 74, Savanna, died Monday in Savanna City Hospital where she had been a patient for several weeks. Lena Barth was born April 4, 1888, in Washington Township to Henry and Caroline Barth. She married William Frederick who died in 1945. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Hugh Bell, Star, Idaho and Mrs. Emma Helscher, Matoma, Kan. Funeral services were held today in the Hunter-Fuller Memorial chapel, Savanna, with burial in Mosquito Hill cemetery. The Rev. Theo. Mahnke, Lutheran pastor, officiated.
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MABEL (DARE) FREDERICK , who resided at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. carroll for the past five years, died Wednesday June 23, at the home. Born on August 25, 1895 in Mason City Iowa she was the daugher of Frank and Ida (Moslander) Dare. She married Edward Frederick in Mason City and he died in 1954. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington. Survivors include a son, Forrest of Mishawaka IN; two daughters, Mrs. Shirely Lacy of Duart CA; and Mrs. William (Mary Lou) Young of Lanark; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Sterling of Woodstock, Mrs. Dora wagonblast of Blatimore and Mrs. Virginia Levey of Elgin. She was preceded by her husband and a sister. Burial in Bloomington at the Park Hills Cemetery.

MARY ELIZABETH FREDERICK - Mary Elizabeth, aged 2 years, 7 months and 19 days and Cecil, aged 1 year, 1 month and 11 days, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Frederick, who reside on the Truman Johnston farm, two miles south of this place, died Monday evening, Oct. 26, 1896, of membraneous croup. The death of these two children occurred only three hours apart. The grief stricken parents have the sympathy of the entire community to this, their great affliction. The funeral services were conducted at the house, Wednesday at 10 a.m., Rev. F. L. Baldwin officiating. Burial took place in Bethel cemetery.
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RAYMOND LEE FREDERICK , 62, of Bradenton FL, formerly of Milledgeville died June 7, 2005 at Manatee Mem. Hospital. He was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad in IL as a foreman; and by Sugar Creek Resort, Bradenton FL in maintenance, until retiring. Mr. Frederick was born April 19, 1943 in Milledgeville, the son of Walter and Iva Mae 9Seiple) Frederick. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. He married Sharon Dawn Shipman. He was of the methodist faith and a member of Masonic Lodge 345, Milledgeville. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Scott (Lynette) Frederick and Brent (Angie) Frederick, both of Milledgeville; one sister, Mary Anne Berns of Cedar Rapids Iowa and nine grandchildren.
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VIOLA (KLOEPPING) FREDERICK , 95, of Milledgeville died April 7, 2005 at CGH M edical Center, Sterling IL. Mrs. Frederick wsa born Feb. 16, 1910 near Lanark, the daughter of Ernest adn Mary E. (Orth) Kloepping. She amrried Herbert Frederick on Nov. 28, 1933 in Oregon IL. He died in 1990. Survivors include a son, Stanley of Milledgeville; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She ws preced by a son Roger; two grandsons, two brothers and a sister. Service at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milledgeville with the Rev. Kathleen Burkheimer officiating. Burial is at Bethel.

WILLIAM LEE FREDERICK - Funeral services for William Lee Frederick, 64, were held at 2:30 this afternoon in St. Peter’s Lutheran church with the Rev. Gerhard Fischer, pastor officiating. During the last rites a quartet composed of Mrs. E. D. Gantert, Mrs. Floyd Bleakley, Paul Swanson, and Harold P. Schmidt sang “Come Ye Disconsolate,” “In the Hour of Trial,” and “I Am But a Stranger Here,” with Mrs. Fischer as organist. Casket attendants were Glen Oberheim, William R. Kauck, Floyd Bleakley, Christian Streicher, William Reibel, and Fred Sattler. Burial was in the Mosquito Hill cemetery in the Ridge road north of Savanna. Mr. Frederick died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday at his home after a lingering illness with chronic heart disease. He had been bedfast for 10 days. He was the son of Reuben and Catherine Knadler Frederick and was born in Woodland township, Carroll county, June 14, 1881, and died at the age of 64 years and 24 days. His marriage to Lena Barth took place Oct. 28, 1905, in Clinton, Ia. Mr. Frederick served as a switchman for the Milwaukee railroad from 1908 to 1918 and served in the same capacity with the Burlington railroad for 22 years. He was a plasterer by trade and was in this business as a young man. Mr. Frederick suffered a badly mangled left arm when knocked from a railroad box car April 28, 1942. Mr. Frederick was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. He had a host of friends. Surviving are his window, three sisters, Mrs. Ella Funk, Mrs. Jennie Landrum, and Mrs. Anna Thompson one brother, John Frederick of Galena and many other relatives. Preceding in death were his parents, three borthers, Frank, Charles, and Elmer Frederick, and three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Dyer, Mrs. Lizzie Mears, and Mrs. Emma Thompson.
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ANDREW FREEDLY - Died near Mount Carroll, Illinois on the 22nd of March (1856) our dearly beloved brother Andrew Freedly, aged 33 years, 11 months and 17 days. His suffering lasted but a few days. But were very severe, (Inflammatory Rheumatism.) thus in a midst of life we are in death. Funeral-text; Rev. 14: 13.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from
"The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

HELEN E. (ZAHN) FRIEDERICH , age 86, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, formerly of rural Chadwick, Illinois, died Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Mt. Carroll. Reverend Wayne Schneider will officiate. Burial will take place at the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, rural Mt. Carroll. Friends may call from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 11, 2006 at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Helen was born August 10, 1919, the daughter of William and Minnie (Ziesche) Zahn in Fairhaven Township, Illinois. Helen attended Emerson Country School in rural Chadwick. On December 31, 1942, Helen married Percy L. Friederich, in the Trinity Lutheran Church Parsonage in rural Mt. Carroll. Percy passed away on June 1, 2003. Helen enjoyed being a homemaker, and helping Percy on the farm for twenty-nine years. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Helen enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, playing the organ, and mowing grass. Helen will be deeply missed by her brother, Frank (Grace) Zahn of Lanark, Illinois; many local nieces and nephews include; Vivian (Jim) Eaton of Mt. Carroll, Frank (Heather) Zahn, Jr. of Lanark, Norma Jean McColley of Lanark, Brenda Lee (Ron) Messenger of Lanark, Ida Elizabeth (Steve) Merkel of Chadwick, Christine Zahn of Lanark, Darlene (Victor) Karvelius of Belvidere, Illinois, Ward (Janel) Friederich of Savanna; and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Percy.

LORNA (GETZ) FRIEDERICH , 86, of Mount Carroll, died Monday at Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, Ill. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. The Rev. Lisa Mappes of Hickory Grove Methodist Church will officiate. She was born Dec. 12, 1917, in rural Savanna, Ill., to Lewis and Mina Acker Getz. She married Paul W. Friederich, Aug. 25, 1940, in Wacker, Ill. She dedicated herself to her home, family and farm life. >Survivors include one son, Ward (Janell) Friederich of Savanna, Ill.; two daughters; Mrs. Vivian (James) Eaton of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Darlene (Victor) Karvelius of Belvidere, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchidren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a sister and a brother.
Clinton Herald May 18, 2004

PERCY L. FRIEDERICH , 88, of Mount Carroll died Sunday, June 1, 2003, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mount Carroll. He and his wife farmed the family farm in Fairhaven Township for 29 years, until retiring. He then mowed lawns for many people. Mr. Friederich was born Dec. 14, 1914, in Fairhaven Township, the son of William and Mary (Volz) Friederich. He attended Hartman Country School. He married Helen E. Zahn on Dec 31, 1942, at Trinity Lutheran Church parsonage, rural Mount Carroll. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Mount Carroll. Survivors include his wife; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paul; two sisters, Clara Kahier and Mildred Violet; and a half sister,Johanna Poffenberger. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Mount Carroll. Burial is at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Mount Carroll Visitation is from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Arrangements were completed by Frank-Lawjones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll.
Daily Gazette June 2, 2003

CHARLES A. FRISBEE , was born in Delhi, Delaware county, New York, May 10th, 1823, and died at Chadwick, Ill., December 13th 1906. He received his education in the common schools of Delaware county and afterward learned the blacksmith's trade at which he worked for some years. He was married to Hannah Yeoman, Oct. 30, 1884, who now in the 84th year of her age survives him. In 1852 Mr. and Mrs. Frisbee moved west and engaged in farming, in which he continued until 1896 when he and his wife moved to this village. Mr. and Mrs. Frisbee were the parents of two sons, the one having preceded his father in death about a years ago, and the other son, H. M. Frisbee of Clay county, Iowa, with his mother survive. The funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. Y. Knapp. Interment was made in Chadwick cemetery.
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CHARLES FRISBEE , 65, of Shannon, who died Friday evening at Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison, Wis. following a long illness, will be l:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon, with the Rev. Russell Coats officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport. Friends may call form 7 to 9 p.m. Today at Scharman Funeral Home in Shannon. A memorial fund has been established. He was a retired employee of Shan-Agra in Shannon, veteran of World War II, and member of the Boyle-Hoy Legion Post of Shannon, where he was a past commander. He was also a member of Bethel United Methodist Church of Shannon, treasurer of Shannon Ambulance Association, and a past Lions Club member. Born October 27, 1916 in Stephenson County, he was the son of D. William and Bessie (Agney) Frisbie. He married Janet Tavenner Nov. 11, 1944 in Davis. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Daniel of Shannon and Donald of Freeport; one sister, Mrs. Mary (Clarence) Moring of Freeport; two brothers, Ted of Forreston and David of Polo; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson.
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ARTHUR B. FULRATH , 78, of 618 ˝ N. Main St., Savanna, died Tuesday, January 28, 1992, at Savanna City Hospital. He worked at the Savanna Army Depot before retiring and also worked at the North Island Depot in San Diego, Calif. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Mr. Fulrath was born Feb. 23, 1913 in Mount Carroll to George and Mae (Bolton) Fulrath. He married Bernice Straitt Dec. 25, 1935 in Savanna. He is survived by his wife. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. The body was cremated. Graveside services and burial will be held at a later date at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Savanna.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EMMA FULRATH , 23, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fulrath of Hanover died at 6 p.m. Saturday at the home of her parents. Her death followed an illness of two years with a complication of diseases. (Transcriber’s Note: I show this date as December 9, 1944.) Funeral services were conducted at 3 o’clock this afternoon in the United Brethren Church at Center Hill, with the Rev. S. A. Birdsall, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery . Services were planned for Monday afternoon but had to be postponed because of weather conditions. During the last rites Mrs. Robert Colehour sang with Mrs. Loyal Haar as the piano accompanist. Casket attendants were Albert Brunner, Alvin Seidenburg, Ray Smith, Charles Brunner, Preston Downing, and Loyal Haar. She was the daughter of Harry and Carrie (LaShelle) Fulrath and was born at Center Hill on December 14, 1920. Surviving are her parents, a sister, Mrs. George Weidman of Craig Manor, Hanover ( Illinois ), a niece, Judy Weidman, and other relatives.
Contributed by Alice Horner

GRACE (SHEEHY) FULRATH , wife of Logan Fulrath, a New York lawyer, died on Tuesday, June 17, 1952 in Doctors Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Fulrath, who was born here forty-seven years ago, resided at 965 Fifth Avenue. Surviving besides her husband are a son, Logan Fulrath, Jr., and two daughters, Misses Grace and Irene Fulrath, all of New York, and two brothers and a sister. Reposing in the Chapel of Brick Presbyterian Church, Park Ave. at 91st St., where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Interment Savanna, Ill. Sunday, June 22.
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HATTIE BERNICE (STRAITT) FULRATH , age 85, of Savanna, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998 at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. Graveside services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 22, 1998 at the Savanna Township Cemetery . Father Tim Seigel officiated. There was no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. (Transcriber’s Note: I have another source which states she was buried at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Savanna, where her husband was also buried; I don’t know which source is correct.) Harriet was born Saturday, November 30, 1912 in Galena , Illinois to Roy and Mae (Conley) Straitt. She married Arthur Fulrath December 25, 1935. Arthur died January 8, 1992. Bernice was employed at the Garment Factory in Savanna, and during WWII she was employed at the Savanna Army Depot. Survivors include three sisters, Fern (H. J.) Flickinger of Savanna, Rosemary ( Eugene ) Potter of Thomson, and Carolyn Kronberg of Lincoln , Nebraska , and several nieces and nephews. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one brother.
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HELEN (SMITH) FULRATH , daughter of William R. and Elizibeth Smith, was born August 30, 1846 near Chambersburg, Pa., and died November 27, 1913 aged 67 years, 2 months and 27 days. Sbe came with her parents to Carroll county, Illinois, in the year 1854 when a child of eight years, and has re­sided in Carroll county ever since, with the exception of about four year’s residence in Iowa. She was married to Adam Fulrath March 13, 1864 and to this union were born eleven children, six sons and five daughters, all living. There are also twenty-four grandchildren and a great number of relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She was converted at the age of thirteen in a cottage prayer meeting at Center Hill and united with the United Breth­ren church of which she remained a faithful member to the time of her death. Familiarly known as Aunt Hannah, she was greatly loved and respected by her family and all her acquaintances. She was a regular attendant at the services of God’s house whenever pos­sible, and nothing pleased her better than to be in a good spiritual meeting, whether in the prayer meeting, love feast .or regular preaching eervices. Her soul feasted upon the word of God, and her face beamed with light and joy under the preaching of God’s blessed word. She prayed and wept much over the condition of the unsaved. Often her soul travailed in agony over the unsaved and she offered the prevailing prayer of the righteous. Her home was always open to the tired and worn itinerant preacher and if ever the preacher found a welcome home it was at Sister Fulraths. She will be greatly missed in every way. In the home her husband will greatly miss a loving companion to cheer him in his declining years, children will greatly miss mother, and the home will be lonely, but her sweet spirit has gone to be at rest with God. In the church how greatly she will be missed. Not many fathers and mothers with us of her great piety and faith. Her kindness and suffering was of protracted duration and she suffered much for many weeks. All that kind hands could possibly do was done to minister to her com­fort and to make her as comfortable as possible. She fell asleep in Jesus about 2 o’clock November 27. Thus another saint of God has gone to receive the reward given, to the faithful. May husband, children and all her loved ones cherish her memory, and may all be so fortunate as to meet her on the side of the church triumphant. She was borne to her last resting place by her six Sons. The funeral was conducted from the Center hill U. B. church in the presence of a large concourse of relatives, friends and neighbors by Rev. A. X Harrison, Rev. E. E. Plumley assisting. The text was one of her own choice: Luke 23: 28; “Weep not for me but weep for yourselves and for your children.” A.X.H. (Contributed by Donald L. Boyd from the Christian Conservator December 24, 1913)

LAURA ELIZABETH (OBERHEIM) FULRATH , 103, Mount Carroll’s oldest resident, died Wednesday at Good Samaritan Center in Mount Carroll. She was a member of Center Hill United Brethren Church and was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society. Born Feb. 8, 1877 in Mount Carroll, she was the daughter of William and Susan (Smith) Oberheim. She married Peter Fulrath June 1, 1899, in Mount Carroll. Surviving are two sons, Harold of Mount Carroll and Curtis of Lanark; two daughters, Mrs. Lola (Max) Smith of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Mildred (Marvin) Moltmann of Count Carroll; one sister, Miss Grace Oberheim of Tucson, Ariz; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, two sisters, two brothers, one grandson and one great grandson. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Burial will be at Center Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

LOGAN FULRATH , 74, a New York City attorney and a Savanna, Ill. native, died Tuesday, March 18, 1975 in a New York City hospital. Services were Friday at Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City and Sunday at the Community Church in Savanna. Burial was in Savanna Cemetery. Mr. Fulrath was born Nov. 5, 1900 in Savanna, the son of William Russell and Irene Elizabeth (Smith) Fulrath. He started his law firm in New York City in 1944 and specialized in wills, trusts, and estates. He earned a doctor’s and master’s degree from the University of Chicago and a law degree from the Harvard Law School in June of 1929. Mr. Fulrath was a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and of the American College of Probate Council. Survivors include a son, Logan Jr., New York City; two daughters, Grace Healey in California and Irene, New York City; a grandson and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his wife Grace on June 17, 1952.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARY (POORMAN) FULRATH , 81, died early Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Nielsen, in Mt. Carroll. (Date of death was November 29, 1939.) She was born Nov. 29, 1858. (She was born in Pennsylvania, probably Centre County, and her parents were Henry and Jane [McElwain] Poorman.) Surviving besides Mrs. Nielsen are another daughter, Mrs. William Heinze of near Mt. Carroll and two sons, Flave and Vernon, both of East Moline. Funeral arrangements had not been announced late Wednesday.
Contributed by Alice Horner from The Thomson Review Nov. 30, 1939

WALTER WILLIAM FULRATH was born in Salem Township, Carroll County, Illinois on September 6, 1898, the son of Hiram Augusta and Hattie Bell (Neuschwanger) Fulrath. He married Mary Elizabeth Jones on November 28, 1918; she was the daughter of Newman Oliver and Nellie (Davis) Jones. She was born September 10, 1896 in Woodland Township, Carroll County, Illinois and died September 4, 1973 in Chadwick, Carroll County, Illinois. She is also buried at Oak Hill Cemetery. Their children were Dorothy Louise Fulrath, who married Merle E. Zink; Raymond LaVere Fulrath, who married Vivian Fulk; and June Elizabeth Fulrath, who married Merle William James.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Refer to my Rootsweb.com family tree, "The Downing, Bickelhaupt, and Preston Families of Carroll County, Illinois" for more information on this family, its ancestors and descendants.

LEE FUQUA - Funeral services under military auspices of the American Legion will be conducted for Lee Fuqua, 54, of North of Milledgeville who died Tuesday at 5:30 a.m. at the Katherine Shaw Bethea hospital in Dixon. He had been ill for more than a year. His body was taken to the Shirk funeral home in Milledgeville and the funeral will be from that chapel Thursday at 2 p.m. Rev. Charles Nettleton will officiate. The committal will be in the Chadwick cemetery. Mr. Fuqua was born in Coles county the son of John and Harriet Fuqua. He was reared and educated in Coles county. On July 8, 1937 he married Beulah Hoak at Clinton Ia. For 20 years or more Mr. Fuqua was a barber in Dixon, but the last few years he had been operating a small farm north of Milledgeville. He is survived by his wife, a brother, Earl of Mattoon; a sister, Mrs. Alec Hunt of Rockford. Mr.Fuqua was veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 26 July 1945

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