DANIEL FIKE - On Thursday, January 19, 1899, at his home in this city, occurred the death of Danile Fike, aged sixty-seven years, eight months and sixteen days. Mr. Fike was born May 3, 1831, in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, and spent the days of his youth on a farm, serving most of the time as a farm hand. In April, 1851, when he was scarcely twenty years of age, he was united in marriage to Catharine Ann Umble, of Fayette county, Pennsylvania, who survived him. To this union were born ten children, seven of whom are still living, viz, Elias, D., Sally, Silas M., Daniel D., Ida E., Catharine A. and Harvey E. Of the three dead, John died of scarlet fever in Pennsylvania; Mary died of diphtheria, June 6, 1878; and Mrs. Amanda Meyers, died March 18, 1893. There are living ten grandchildren. Until the fall of 1862, Mr. Fike followed the occupation of farming, but in November of that fall while splitting rails he accidentally cut his right foot open, making a wound that kept him confined to his bed until the following spring. From this date on, he was never able to work in the field on a farm, so the last few years he spent in Pennsylvania he made his living by doing teaming, and on account of his lame foot this kind of work was very hard for him to do, but his ambition and strong will power caused him to overcome obstacles that to many would have seemed insurmountable. In April , 1869, he moved with his family to this county and lived in a house on the telegraph road until the following November, when he purchased and moved to a farm about three miles west of Milledgeville, and this place he owned at the time of his death. He was a prosperous and successful tiller of the soil and remained on the farm until about seven years ago, he purchased in this city a very desirable property and moved here, becoming a good loyal citizen and a kind and obliging neighbor. He was an early riser and had the reputation of keeping one of the finest gardens in town. He took a pride in driving good horses and enjoyed driving out to his farm. He was kind to his family and always made ample provision for everything that would add to their comfort. He made his friends welcome and especially was this true at meal time. He was dearly loved by the children of the village, to whom he was always ready to speak a pleasant word. In early life, Mr. Fike united with the German Baptist church, but about fifteen years ago he identified himself with the Brethren church and remained one of its faithful and active members until death. He was looked upon by his neighbors as being a true Christian gentleman and was honest and upright in business. Although there had been at times considerable sickness in his family, he himself seemed to be blessed with good health until about a year ago he had symptoms of a paralytic stroke. His last sickness originated from a cold that he took when assisting his sons in the early part of December to fill the ice house connected with their store. No particular attention was given to the results of this cold until Tuesday, Jan. 10, he was seized with a chill while in his son's store. He went home and soon a physician was called. The trouble seemed first to be in his lame foot and so it remained until the first part of the following week when typhoid pneumonia set in and he continued to grow weaker until Thursday, January 19, at one o'clock, he became unconscious and so remained until death came to his relief at 5:20 that afternoon. His sickness was connected with but very little suffering and death came to him calm and peaceful, and thus ended a noble life. Uncle Dan, as he was called, will be missed by many besides his own family. The funeral services were conducted at the Brethren church by Rev. R. R. Teeter, assisted by Rev. Z. T. Livengood of Lanark and Rev. J. J. Rapp of the M. E. church of this city, Interment took place in the Dutchtown cemetery.
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ELLEN FIKE - At the residence of E. D. Fike, nine miles south of Lanark, May 28, 1885, Miss Ellen Fike, aged 27 years,2 months and 8 days. Miss Fike was born in Somerset Co., Pa., March 26th, 1858. She was confined to her bed only about one week. Drs. McPherson and Haller did all they could to relieve her but her physical powers had to yield to the "pale faced messenger." She was interred in the cemetery at the German Baptist church, Milledgeville, Ill., at which place the funeral was preached by Rev. Z. T. Livengood on May 29th, at 2 p.m. to quite a large congregation of citizens.
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MRS. JOSEPH FIKE - The death of Mrs. Joseph Fike, of Dutchtown, occurred last Thursday night. The deceased was born in Somerset Co. Penn., and moved with the family to Illinois in 1870, where she passed the remainder of her days. As a mother all of the maternal sympathies were in common; as a wife, she tenderly and devotedly loved those tics that bind man and woman in Holy union, and as a friend her exemplary life commanded due respect. Her death resulted from heart disease and dropsy. The funeral services were held at the Dunkard church, where in touching eloquence, Rev. J. Moore and Dr. Wrightsman spoke of the deceased in such sustaining terms that the bereaved friends could not but believe that, after all "She only sleepeth". Her remains, over which "tears of grief and sorrow flowed mingling down," were laid to rest in the Dutchtown cemetery.
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MARY S. FIKE - At the home of her father, a few miles west of Milledgeville, of typhoid fever, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1896, Miss Mary S. Fike, aged 18 years, 5 months and 26 days. Sister Mary Susan was the youngest daughter of Joseph J. and Susan Fike. She was taken sick with the dreaded disease, Typhoid Fever, July 28th. The best medical aid was summoned. No time nor pains were spared in the council of physicians with all the care and attention that loving hands could administer, the doctor staying at her beside whole nights at a time. On August 20th she called for the Elders of the church and was anointed according to the instructions of the "Apostle James." (See James 5:14) She expressed a desire to get well but was fully resigned to the will of the Lord. During all her sickness she was never heard to complain, but cheerfully bore her sufferings, kindly admonishing all her friends to prepare for death and eternity. Surrounded by a sorrowing father and loving brothers and sisters, on Tuesday, Sept. 1st, she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. Her mother preceded her to the spirit world three years ago. Sister Mary united with the German Baptist Brethren church on June 18, 1895, living an exemplary life until her death. The funeral services were conducted to the Brethren church, near Milledgeville, Sept. 3rd, by Elders I. Bennett Trout and the writer, in the presence of a large concourse of sympathizing friends and neighbors. The remains were interred in the cemetery near the church. In her death the church has lost a consistent member; the Sunday school, a regular attendant and devoted student; the family, a faithful, obedient child and loving sister; the friends, on who was loved and esteemed by all and the community has lost one whose amiable disposition was admired by all who knew her. While we deeply feel comforting hope and blessed assurance that our loss is her eternal gain. Our dear sister has but closed her eyes to the scenes of earth to open them to brighter scenes in heaven. Farewell, enjoy thy rest, bright soul. Tobias S. Fike
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SAMUEL J. FIKE , was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, January 20, 1820, and died at his home near Milledgeville, Illinois, April 30, 1906, age 86 years, 3 months and 10 days. April 14, 1844 he was married to Caroline Miller who with six children survives him. He united with the Brethren church in 1844 and in 1865 was called to the office of deacon, a position he filled with honor to the church and credit to himself. In 1870 he moved from his home in Pennsylvania to Carroll county, Illinois, where he resided until his death. Grandpa's last days were days of intense physical suffering but he bore it patiently with Christian fortitude. He was a man of strong convictions of duty and right, yet was noted for his kindly nature and genial disposition. Funeral services were held Tuesday at two p.m. in the Dutchtown church where grandpa worshipped so many years. He was laid to rest in God's acre by the church. Elder C. B. Smith assisted by Elder J. H. Moore of Elgin conducted the service..... missing end of obit.
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SILAS M. FIKE , son of Daniel and Catherine Fike, was born July 9, 1856, at Somerset, Pa., and passed away Nov. 31, 1943, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barber, Sterling, Ill., aged 87 years, four months, 24 days. He was united in marriage with Lydia Ann Hostetter, Nov. 8, 1880, who passed away Jan. 16, 1928. To this union were born three daughters, Amanda Barber of Sterling, Maud Hauger of Freeport and Mrs. Edith Shank of Coleta, who preceded him in death Dec. 5, 1928. He is survived by eight grandchildren Howard, Richard and Price Barber, Elery and Wayne Shank, Helen Johannsen, Ruth Sommers, Arthur Hauger; seven great-grandchildren, Shirley and Howard John Barber, Paul and Mary Johannsen, Shirley and Sherwood Shank, and one sister, Mrs. Ida Beard of Arlington, Va.; also a number of nieces and nephews. He came to Carroll county with his parents when 13 years of age, and resided on the farm west of Milledgeville until the fall of 1896, when he moved to Milledgeville where he engaged in the grocery business until he retired in 1923. Mr. Fike was a charter member of the Brethren church at Milledgeville, being on of a group of “thirty God fearing men and women” who “met and Organized” this church on July 14, 1884. In late years he made his home in summers on the farm wit his grandson (The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 7, 1943, page 7, column 5)

Funeral services for Silas M. Fike were held Sunday [12/05/1943] afternoon from the Milledgeville Brethren church, with W. S. Benshoff officiating. Wayne Hawkins sang two hymns, “Beyond the Sunset,” and “In the Sweet Bye an Bye,” accompanied by Lois Coleman. Mrs. W. L. Puterbaugh, Mrs. Burget Runnels and Mrs. Rose Allison were in charge of the floral tributes. The casket bearers were Price Barber, Elery Shank, Arthur Hauger, Martin Johansen, Wayne Shank and Carl Summers. Burial was in the Dutchtown cemetery west of Milledgeville.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 6, 1943, page 9, column 3

SUSANNAH (MILLER) FIKE , of whose death mention was made in last weeks Free Press, was born in Somerset Co., Pa., July 7th 1840. In 1850, when but 10 years old her father, mother, a sister and a friend staying with the family all died in one week from the scourge of Typhoid fever. January 18th, 1857, she was married to Joseph J. Fike and in the a=same year with her husband united with the Brethren's or German Baptist church, of which, she continued to be a consistent and devoted member. In the Spring of 1870 the family moved from Pa. to the farm West of Milledgeville, where she has since resided. She was the mother of nine children, six of which were born in Pa., and of which died when but a few weeks old. Those remaining are known as Albert, Lydia, John, Marcellus, Annio, Cora, Emma and Mary Susan. She was a sister to Elder D. M. Miller and Mrs. S. J. Fike of this place, a brother and sister live in Iowa, and a sister in Pa. Last February she was taken seriously ill, suffering from heart disease with other complications. However she soon recovered for a time, was able to be about the house and was quite cheerful. A few weeks before her death nervousness with dropsy set in; her last Sunday night on earth was a severe struggle between life and death she rallied again and hopes of her recovery were entertained on Thursday evening following seemingly improving, she fell asleep, resting well. About one o'clock in the morning June 26th, she was noticed to breath hard; then family was hastily summoned to her side, but all was over without becoming conscious, with out a struggle, a pain or pang her spirit was wafted to the shores beyond. So passed away one "whose ways were ways of pleasantness whose path were paths of peace;" and long will she be remembered as a n affectionate wife, a loving mother, a true Christian, and a kind neighbor. Harsh words were never known to pass her lips. "Upon her soul there never was a sordid stain. Modesty and kindness are two resplendent gems in her priceless crown. The world is better that she lived; Her death is Heaven's gain. On Sunday June 28th, her remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Dutchtown cemetery followed by a large concourse of sorrowing and sympathetic friends. Funeral services by Elder J. H. Moore, of Mt. Morris and Dr. Wrightsman, of Lanark.
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CLARENCE H. FILER , 87, of Shannon died Thursday, May 21, 1998 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . Son of Howard and Sadie (McNutt) Filer, he was born November 3, 1910 in Grundy Center , Iowa . On September 3, 1966 he and Anna Shuur were married in Rockton. She died May 8, 1992. He farmed in the Pearl City area many years, and attended Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren in Lanark. Surviving are two stepsons: Robert (Betty) Truckenmiller of Prophetstown and Donald (Kim) Truckenmiller of Shannon; his stepdaughter, Thelma Lessman of Shannon; and a sister, Ivey Smith of Rock Falls . Two sisters and one brother also died previously. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon, with the Rev. Larry Thomson of Bethel United Methodist Church , Shannon , officiating. Burial will be at Brethren Cemetery in Shannon . Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday to time of service at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
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ELWOOD L. FINKLE , age 81, of Coleta died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 at University of Wisconsin Hospital of Madison. Mr. Finkle was born November 28, 1922 in Jordan Township the son of Floyd and Bertha (Larkey) Finkle.He married Virginia Wombwell on January 13, 1946 in Dixon, IL. He farmed all of his life in the Coleta area. He enjoyed collecting antique tractors,gardening, fishing, bird watching, and carpentry. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Finkle of Coleta; three daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Leech of Milledgeville, Terri (Rick) Lund of Sterling, Cheri (Dan) Mizaur of Frankfort; one son, Lamont Finkle of Wichita, Kansas; twelve grandchildren, Shelly (Roy)Kappes of Chadwick, Jeff (Amber) Leech of Coal Valley, Kyle and Michael Leech of Milledgeville, Hillary Plog of Elk Grove Village, Jevon Plog of Sterling, Maggie Plog of Sterling, Derek, Madelyn, Dylan Mizaur of Frankfort, Wrylie and Tehya Finkle of Wichita, Kansas; three great-grandchildren, Brooke, Blake, Blayne Kappes of Chadwick; two step-grandchildren, Jennifer (Tim) VanZant of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kym Lund of Frazier, Colorado; and two step-great-grandchildren, Leah and Eric VanZant of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Visitations were Saturday, January 3, 2004 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Allen-Grennan Funeral Homes, Milledgeville Chapel. Funeral services followed at 4:00 p.m. at the Allen-Grennan Funeral Homes,Milledgeville Chapel with Rev. Polly Klimson, pastor of Coleta United Methodist Church, officiated. Burial will be at a later date. A memorial has been established in his memory.
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JAMES MADISON FINKLE was born in Delaware county, New York, June 15, 1852 and died at his home in Milledgeville, January 16, 1906. When only about three years old he with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Finkle moved to the farm purchased of W. Nichols and situated about five miles west of Polo. He was married July 4, 1882 to Miss Anna E. Peacock and to this union were born four children, Gilbert, Evalina, Edith and Claribel, all of whom live to mourn the departure of a loving friend and father. In 1887 Mr. Finkle with his family moved west settling near Creighton, Nebraska; from there he went to Iroquois, South Dakota; then to Sauk Centre, Minnesota and in January of 1905 he returned to Illinois.
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FREDDIE FINZEL - On Tuesday evening, June 23, 1896, Freddie, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Finzel, aged one year, 1 month and 24 days. Freddie had been sick only since last Friday, but during that time he had suffered considerably, the immediate cause of his death being convulsions. He was a bright child and will be greatly missed in his home. The funeral services will be held, today at the house at ten o'clock a.m. Rev. J. E. Noftsinger will conduct the services. Burial to take place at the Bethel Cemetery.
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CLARA ELIZABETH (PATCH) FLEMING - Many friends and relatives filled the home Monday [01/09/1933] afternoon to attend the funeral services of Mrs. George Fleming, conducted by Rev. George E. Cone, pastor of the Brethren church, and Rev. Marlow, pastor of the Christian church of Polo, a long time friend of the family and a former pastor of the deceased, who brought the message of comfort to the sorrowing ones, using for text, “To whom shall he go?” John 6:6-8. Miss Vivian Fike and Noel Hawkins sang, “Ivory Palaces,” “One Sweetly Solemn Thought,” and “Crossing the Bar,” with Mrs. W. S. Bell, accompanist. The casket bearers were W. W. Fike, William Milroy, Frank Deets, T. K. Schell, John Wade and M. A. Almy. Burial was in the Bethel cemetery, Rev. G. P. Ventura, who was recently pastor to the deceased, pronounced the benediction at the grave. Among those attending the funeral from a distance were: C. M. Fleming, Strasburg, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Carpenter of Sterling, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aiken and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Humphrey of Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Charles James of Erie, Mr. and Mrs. Elias Fisher of Rock Falls, Mr. and Mrs. James Patch of Franklin Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Patch of Amboy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Olin of Dixon.

Sketch of Life: Clara Elizabeth Patch, daughter of Dorothy and Jonathan Patch, was born near Coleta, Ill, Dec. 28, 1867, and died at her home in Milledgeville, January 7, 1933, aged 65 years and nine days. With the exception of a few years lived in Iowa and Nebraska, her life had been spent in the vicinity of Coleta and Milledgeville. She was united in marriage to George N. Fleming Oct. 2, 1888. to this union was born one daughter, Iva, now Mrs. Roe Dennis of Milledgeville, Ill. She is survived by her husband, George N. Fleming; a daughter, Mrs. Roe Dennis; four grandchildren, Leone Wallace, Donald, Wayne and Lavonne Dennis of Milledgeville; two brothers, Will patch of Coleta and James Patch of Franklin Grove. These, with many more distant relatives and a host of friends, remain to mourn her departure. Mrs. Fleming united with the Christian church of Coleta in the year 1887. Her confession was taken and she was baptized at the age of 20 by Rev. Carr. To this faith she remained true through her life.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, January 11, 1933, page 5, column 4

EDWARD BRUCE FLEMING - aged 14 years, 5 months, 6 days, son of Jasper Fleming. He was born November 23, 1876, and died April 26, 1891, at his home in Milledgeville. Buried from the Progressive church, Monday, the 27th, Rev. S. H. Bashor officiating. This is the second bereavement in this sorrow stricken family within a period of ten days, we having recorded last week the death of Mrs. Jasper Fleming, on Thursday, April 16, 1891.
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MRS. JASPER FLEMING - of Milledgeville, aged 51 years and 7 months. Pneumonia was the cause of her death. She was buried from the Progressive church Rev. S. H. Bashor delivering the sermon. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss, besides a large circle of friends and relatives.
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MARY SUSAN (DYER) FLEMING was born in Bradford Co PA, June 6, 1848 and died July 1, 1901. She came to IL in 1854 and was united in marriage to Henry H. Holt Sept. 29, 1866. To this union were born seven children, one died in infancy, the other six are still living and mourning the loss of a kind mother. Besides these she leaves a sister and an aged father who reside at Chadwick IL. On June 1, 1890 she was united in marriage to H.M. Fleming who mourns the departure of a faithful wife. She united with Brethren Church in 1889 and always remained one of its most devoted and hard working members. In her death, he family loses its best earthly friend, the community a good neighbor and the church a faithful sister. The funeral was held July 3 at 10 o'clock fromt he progressive church. Interment took place at Bethel Cemetery.

PAUL FLEMING , 55, died unexpectedly Monday at 2:15 p.m. of an apparent heart attack while working at the Brennan Cattle Co., where he was employed as a cattle buyer. Sercies are pending at the Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. Mr. Fleming was born Jan. 29, 1916, in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Rank and Mabel Hansen Fleming. He married Paula Morgan in Maquoketa, Iowa, Oct. 3, 1952. The couple had lived in Lanark since 1961. Mr. Fleming was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Shannon. Survivrs include the widow; one brother, Don, Omaha, Neb. He was preceded by his parents.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 23, 1971 - Tuesday, pg 2

WILLIAM JASPER FLEMING , was born near Bono, Indiana, March 4, 1834, and died at the home of his son Grant, near Milledgeville, Illinois, January 4, 1908, aged 73 years and 10 months. Mr. Fleming had been almost helpless since the latter part of last April but was in his usual health until the afternoon of Saturday, January 4, when he became suddenly worse about two o'clock and passed away that night at midnight. Mr. Fleming came to Illinois with his father's family October 12, 1848. They settled in Whiteside county and remained there during that winter. In the spring Mr. Fleming moved to Carroll county and resided in and near Milledgeville until his marriage, January 1, 1862, he was married to Miss Lilla Lois Johston who died April 16, 1892. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Fleming lived in Whiteside county two or three years, later returning to Carroll county where they spent the remainder of their lives. After the death of Mrs. Fleming, her husband resided with his son, Grant near Milledgeville. He leaves to mourn his death two daughters and two sons, Grant of Milledgeville, Mrs. Anna Wiles of Moundville, Missouri, Mrs. Clara Steinhagen of Norcross, Minnesota, William S. of Los Angeles, California. Edmund B. died April 26, 1891. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, January 8, at two o'clock in the Brethren church in Milledgeville, Rev. M. A. Witter officiating. Interment was in Bethel cemetery. All the children were present at the funeral but William of Los Angeles.
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RICHARD C. FLOMING , age 72, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Monday, October 10, 2005 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 13, at SS. John and Catherine Catholic Church, Mt. Carroll with Father Moises Apostol as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. A visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with a Scripture Wake Service at 7:30 p.m.. Memorials may be given in Richard’s name. Richard was born August 14, 1933 in rural Geneseo, Illinois, the son of John and Louise (Wyffles) Floming. He graduated from the Atkinson High School, Atkinson, Illinois. On April 11,1953, Richard married Norma J. Barton in St. Anthony Catholic Church, Atkinson, Illinois. Richard farmed in rural Mt.Carroll. He was a heavy machine operator for Tautz Brothers Excavating in Mt. Carroll. He owned and operated Floming’s Tap in Mt. Carroll for ten years. Richard sold farm equipment and structures in the Carroll County area. Richard and his dog B.J., enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He also had fun bowling, but most of all he enjoyed his family. Richard never met a stranger, he loved talking to people, and they enjoyed talking to him. Richard will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Norma of Mt. Carroll; three sons, Steven (Tonda) Floming of High Ridge, Missouri, Alen (Linda) Floming of Mt. Carroll, and Richard L. (Crista) Floming of Lanark, Illinois; three daughters, Sandra (LaMoine) Aude of Mt. Carroll, Karen (Steven) Phillips of Mt. Carroll, Jean Floming and fiance` Kenneth Reins of Chadwick, Illinois; fourteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, John (Pat) Floming of East Moline, Illinois; and two sisters, Marjorie Williams of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin and Dorothy Nelson of Nebraska. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Amanda Aude; and two great-grandchildren, William Naglosky and Ruth Naglosky.

WILLIAM MURRELL FLOYD , age 82, of Savanna died Sunday, October 21, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton. Iowa. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church, Savanna with Reverend Larry Thomson officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery with military Rites by the American Legion Post# 148, the Savanna VFW Post #2223. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Bill was born on April 1, 1925 the son of Murrel and Velma (Steinhofer) Floyd in Benton, Wisconsin. He graduated from Benton High School. In his youth, Bill earned the Eagle Scout Award of the Boy Scouts Of America. Bill served in the US Army from 1943-1946, during World War II in the China, Burma and India Theatre. He graduated from the University of Dubuque with a B.A. Degree in Business and also a graduate from the University of Illinois with a Masters in Education. On December 27, 1947, he married Charlene Gray in Dubuque, Iowa. Bill and Charlene moved to Savanna in 1950, where he was Teacher/Principle of the Avenue School. In 1957, Bill became Superintendent of the Savanna City Schools and in 1967 he was appointed the first Superintendent of the Savanna Unit School District. He retired in 1981 after thirty-one years in Education. Bill was a member of the Savanna First United Methodist Church, the Savanna American Legion Post# 148, the Savanna VFW Post#2223 and many other community and civic organizations. Bill is survived by his wife, Charlene; a son, Bruce (Karilyn) Floyd of Prairie du Chien, WI; grandchildren, BJ (Lynn) Floyd of Mackinaw, Jennifer Floyd of Plain City, OH and Julia Floyd of Portland, ME; great-grandchildren, Ainsley and Gabriel; and one sister, Glenellyn (Joe) Kammerude of Monroe, WI. His parents and two brothers, Stanley and David Floyd, precede Bill in death.
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HAZEL MAE (PITTMAN) FOGEL - 89, of RFD 1, Milledgeville was dead on arrival at Community General Hospital Tuesday evening (17 Sep 1985) . Funeral services for Mrs. Fogel will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Milledgeville with Rev. Gregory Mayer, the pastor, officiating, with burial in Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville. Visitation will be at the Allen Woodin Funeral home in Milledgeville on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. Mrs. Fogel was born on Dec. 10, 1895 in Coleta, the daughter of Milan and Nora E. Peugh Pittman. She was united in marriage to Guy Fogel in 1917, he preceded her in death. She attended Milledgeville Schools and DeKalb University and taught for a few years in the local area prior to her marriage. The deceased was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Milledgeville and a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star 492 of Milledgeville. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Hazel M. Geldmacher of Pensacola, Fla., and Mrs. William (Phyllis) Zugschwerdt of Elmhurst; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Kimmel of Milledgeville and Mrs. Belva Cameron of Sterling; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers, Lester and Lloyd in infancy.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 18, 1985 - Wednesday pg A4

JOHN M. FOGEL - Funeral services for John M. Fogel were conducted Thursday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church, the Rev. William Welk officiated at the service. Mrs. William Borth was organist. Robert Wagenknecht, Leo Alber, Robert Pilgrim, E. A. Sollenberger, Roland Bowers, and Harold Kimmel served as pallbearers. Mrs. and Mrs. Don Anderson, Floyd Daub, Mrs. John Graehling and Mrs. Sollenberger cared for the floral tributes. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 21, 1967 - Saturday, pg 2

MELVIN E. FOLK - age 88, of Lanark, died Thursday, July 8, 2004 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2004 at the Church of the Brethren, Lanark with Rev. Dan Rusmisel officiating. Burial was in the Lanark Cemetery. Visitations were from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2004 at the church. A memorial has been established in Melvin's name for the Lion's Club for the prevention of Blindness. Leamon Funeral Home's LTD., made all the arrangements. Melvin was born December 12, 1915 in Polo, son of Frank A. and Bertha G. (Rucker) Folk. On January 22, 1955 Melvin married Velma J. Fawcett. She preceded him in death on April 7, 1989. He then married Beneta (Saunders) Lawton on July 12, 1997. He was self-employed for 50 years in the Limestone & Gravel hauling Business. He was a member of the Lanark Church of the Brethren, the Lanark Lion's Club for over 30 yrs., and a lifetime member of the VFW. His hobbies were bowling, hunting, fishing, and card playing. Melvin's family includes his wife, Beneta of Lanark; two daughters, Sharon (Henry) Yoeckel of Lanark, and Sherry (Randy) Greene of Mt. Carroll; two sons, Larry Folk & special friend Peggy Fondek both of Lena, and Terry (Christine) Folk of Lanark; three step-daughters, Sandra (Larry) Lawson of Cedarville, Toni Lawton of Davenport, IA, and Jeanne Thulen of Clinton, IA; four step-sons, Arthur (Jane) Elmer Jr., of Machesney Park, Phillip (Nancy) Elmer of Freeport, David (Kaye) Lawton of Thomson, and John (Jane) Lawton of Albany; 38 grandchildren; 65 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; three sisters, Helen Schreiner of Sterling, Frances (Ray) Voss of Mt. Morris, and Viola Dykema of Polo; and many nieces and nephews. His widow Velma, parents, one grandson, three sisters, and five brothers precede Melvin in death.
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RUTH FOSTER , 98, of Mount Carroll, a retired school teacher, died Sunday Dec. 13, 1992 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mount Carroll. She retired in 1944, after teaching in Rockford public schools many years. After attending Shimer College in Mount Carroll two years, she graduated from Northwestern University in 1916. Her memberships included Mount Carroll United Methodist Church and Daughters of the American Revolution. Born Nov. 13, 1894 at Dakota, she was the daughter of Andrew Jackson and Nora (Zimmerman) Foster. Surviving are one nephew, Christopher J. (Doris Ann) Foster of Houston, Texas, and three great-nieces. Two brothers, Charles and Frank, preceded her in death. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. The Rev. Len Huff of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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SARAH J. (CLOPPER) FOSTER - Sarah J. Clopper was born near Albany, New York, Nov. 20, 1823, and died at the home of her daughter, Mima Swisher, Page Co., Iowa, April 9, 1903, aged 79 years, 4 months and 20 days. January 1, 1844, she was married to Wm. H Quivey and they moved to Carroll county, Illinois, in the fall of that year. Five children were born to them, namely: Mrs. Mima Swisher, Page county, Iowa; I. B. Quivey, Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Mary Robinson, Chadwick, Illinois.; Geo. Quivey, Waterloo, Iowa; Mrs. Sarah Wolf, Doyon, North Dakota; all of whom are living. The husband died December 17, 1854, and later, Mrs. Quivey was married to Thomas Foster. The deceased united with the Methodist church at the age of 16 and was a faithful member until her death. In 1875 Mrs. Foster moved to Iowa where she spent the remainder of her life. Her remains were brought to Milledgeville and buried in Bethel cemetery, Rev. C. A. Gage officiating.
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SONYA R. FOSTER , age 18, of Thomson, Illinois, died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa, as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Visitation will be held from 3 - 8 pm on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. A memorial fund has been established in Sonya's name. Sonya was born January 20, 1990, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Robert A. and Patricia L. (Anderson) Foster. She graduated from West Carroll High School with the Class of 2008. Sonya recently became engaged to Phil Hunt of Savanna, Illinois. She worked at the Super 8 Motel in Clinton, Iowa. Sonya was always happy and was a friend to everyone she met. She always looked for the good in people. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and going to the movies and waterparks. She loved spending time and playing with her niece Jacey. Sonya will be dearly missed by her parents, Robert and Pat Foster of Thomson; her fiance, Phil Hunt of Savanna, Illinois; two brothers, Robert Foster of North Carolina, and Justin Foster of Thomson; one sister, Carla Rice of Thomson; her grandparents, Carl and Pat Anderson of Thomson; one niece, Jacey Foster of Thomson; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and friends. Sonya was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, one sister, and one cousin.

LUCILE (NEUSCHWANGER) FRAHM , 84, of Sterling , formerly of Mount Carroll , died Wednesday August 18, 1993 at Trinity Medical Center , Moline . She was a beautician in the Mount Carroll and Rock Falls areas for many years. Born June 4, 1909 in Salem Township , Carroll County , she was a daughter of Ward and Blanch (Williams) Neuschwanger. On October, 17, 1937 she married Carl J. Frahm in Nashua , Iowa . He died June 2, 1982 in Princeton . Surviving are two sisters, Leta (Donald D.) Dickinson and Arleen (Judson) Grove, both of Mount Carroll . Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . The Rev. Len Huff will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery , Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 1 p.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis , Tennessee .
Contributed by Alice Horner

ANNA FRANKFOTHER , daughter of John and Catherine Fenton, was born Feb. 14, 1863, in Wood county, O., and died Dec. 7, 1943, aged 80 years, nine months and 23 days. She removed with her parents to the Coleta neighborhood when a young girl. In 1881 she was united in marriage to Martin F. Frankfother, to which union was born three children, one son Ivan being deceased. Soon after their marriage they moved to South Dakota, residing there seven years, after which they returned to the Coleta neighbor hood where they continued to live. Mr. Frankfother died Nov. 6, 1933. Mrs. Frankfother was for many years a member of the Grove Street United Brethren church, transferring her membership to the Main St. U. B. church in Coleta May 15, 1909. Those surviving are two sons, Elias R. of Coleta and William S. of Jordan township; 15 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; a large number of other relatives and a large circle of friends. (The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 14, 1943, page 7, column 5) Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Frankfother were held Thursday [12/09/1943] afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Main Street United Brethren in Coleta. Rev. J. A. Smith, pastor, was assisted by Rev. F. R. Wild, pastor of the Grove Street United Brethren church. Selections were sung by Mrs. Hugh Brown and C. W. Deets, who were accompanied on the piano by Mrs. Vera Heath. The floral tributes were in charge of Mrs. C. W. Deets and Mrs. Rufus Weber. Casket bearers were W. J. Hurless, F. R. Bushman, Ray Hines, W. G. Heide, Ward Hanna and F. R. Overholser. Burial was at the Bethel cemetery near Milledgeville.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 10, 1943, page 10, column 4

MARTIN F. FRANKFOTHER , 75, passed away at the family home in Coleta at 9:30 o’clock Friday [12/08/1933] night after an illness of about a year. Mr. Frankfother had been bedfast for more than three months. He was on of the old time citizens of Genesee township. Besides the widow, Mr. Frankfother is survived by two sons, E. R. Frankfother of Coleta and William S. Frankfother of Rock Falls; two brothers, George A. Frankfother of Manning, Iowa, and John C. Frankfother of Sterling; and one sisters, Mrs. S. H. [Cora Belle] Gipe of Coleta. Funeral services will be held at 1:20 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Main Street United Brethren church. A former pastor, O. E. Foster of Bethany, will conduct the rites, assisted by Rev. C. W. Perkins, pastor of the Main Street church, and Rev. L. V. Harrell of the Grove Street church. Burial will be in the family lot at Bethel cemetery.

OBITUARY:
Funeral rites for Martin F. Frankfother were held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon at the Main Street U. B. church, conducted by Rev. C. W. Perkins, pastor of the church, taking his scripture and sermon from Philippians. Misses Irene Boughman and Lettie Garwick sang two selections, “Asleep in Jesus” and “No Night There.” They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. A. H. Maxwell. The floral tributes were beautiful. The following friends of the deceased acted as casket bearers: F. R. Overholser, S. O. Crom, J. H. Snavely, L. E. Birdsall, W. G. Heide and R. E. Overholser. Interment was in the Bethel cemetery. The following friends from a distance were here to attend the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Young, Mrs. Earl Miller and Frank Fenton of Freeport. Martin F. Frankfother was born near Coleta, Ill., June 27, 1858 (Son of Elias & Catherine (Hurless) Frankfother) and died at his home in Coleta December 8, 1933, aged 75 years, five months and 11 days. He was married to Anna L. Fenton, October 30, 1880 and three sons were born to this union, one of whom preceded him in death. The deceased spent his entire life in the vicinity of Coleta, excepting seven years the family lived at Wessington, S. D. His occupation was that of a farmer, supporting his family by honest toil. About the year 1905 he accepted Jesus Christ and joined the United Brethren church, where he remained a faithful Christian until death. About one year ago, his physical health began to fail and during the last four months of his life he suffered much, but endured it all with a marked degree of Christian patience. His survivors are the widow, two sons, Elias of Coleta and William of Rock Falls; two brothers, one sister, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 9, 1933, page 3, column 8.

DONALD R. FRASER - Word has been received here of the death of Donald R. Fraser, a former resident which occurred October 27, 1940 in Wenoka, Oklahoma, where he had resided the past 36 years. He was 95 years old, having been born November 29, 1844 in Pictou, Nova Scotia. During the Civil War he enlisted August 9, 1862 in the 92nd Illinois mounted infantry and was discharged July 15, 1865. The last ten months of the war he was a prisoner in Andersonville prison. Mr. Fraser in his early days was editor of the Carroll County Herald in Mount Carroll, served as state printer expert under Governor Joseph Fifer, and was deputy Carroll County Clerk for a time under A. B. Adams. He went to Eufaula, Okla. In 1902 and moved to Wenoka in 1904 where he had been T. S. constable, U. S. commissioner of the 7th western district, postmaster for two terms, Wenoka city clerk and a justice of the peace. He retired about ten years ago. Funeral services were held October 23 in Wenoka where he was accorded military honors as a Civil War veteran. (Transcriber’s Note: Obviously this date or the date of death, or both, must be wrong, since the funeral service could not have been held before the death.) Mr. Fraser came to Carroll county with his parents in 1850 and settled in Salem Township in the Scottish settlement of Oakville. He is survived by his widow, Myrtle Hatfield Fraser; five daughters, Dorothy Steph, Jessie Fraser and Shirley Cartwright, all of Wenoka, and Fern Shafstall and Lute Fraser, both of Torrance, California; two brothers, W. Herd Fraser, of Torrance, and Tom of Missouri; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Contributed by Alice Horner - from the Journal Standard

GEROGE S. FRASER , was born in Wayne county, New York, August 25, 1825 and died at Canton, Ill., October 12, 1905 at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 17 days. Mr. Fraser came to Genessee from New York state in August 1849 where he lived about twenty one years. From there he moved to Sterling, Ill., where he lived until four years ago when he moved to Canton where he lived until his death. His remains were brought to Genessee for burial and were laid to rest in the Hickory Grove cemetery Sunday, October 15. Mr. Fraser was a brother-in-law of Elijah Olmstead of this place.
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LOTTIE FRAZER , of whose illness we have frequently mentioned, passed away at 10:30 this Saturday forenoon at the home of Mrs. James B. Williams, a sister, where she had been taken, from her home last Wednesday. Friends will know of Miss Frazer’s long illness, she having been operated on by Mayo surgeons for the removal of a goiter several years ago. She was relieved of the difficulty to a great measure and a few months ago returned to the great institution for treatment, there being a recurrence of the trouble. Returning, she did not regain her strength and a serious heart difficulty developed. Seven weeks ago she was taken bedfast and so remained, gradually growing worse until relieved by death. Miss Frazer was 61 years of age. She was born on the old homestead of Camp Creek and had been a resident of Carroll county all her life. She was the youngest of a family of six children, two of whom are already dead. Those surviving are Mrs. Williams and two brothers, J. H. And Thomas. Miss Frazer had been an almost lifelong member of the Zion U. P. Church and was a lady of splendid character and merited the esteem in which she was held. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the J B. Williams home. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DR. W.P. FRASER - At his home in Coleta, Whiteside County, Illinois THursday, July 2, 1896, Dr. W. P. Fraser, aged 68 years, Dr. W. P. Fraser, aged 68 years, 3 months and 28 days. Dr. W. P. Fraser was born in Wayne county, New York, March 4, 1828. His early boyhood days were spent in the easter States. On October 31, 1848, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A Walrad, also of Wayne county, New York. To them was given a family of six children, all of whom are living; Lorenzo D., of Milledgeville, Elma J. Linerode, John C., Hattie C. Miller, of Coleta, Stella E. Wick, of Genesee, and Fred M., of Coleta. Shortly after his marriage Dr. Fraser came to Illinois and has resided in Whiteside county ever since, part of the time in Coleta and part at his farm southwest of there. SInce last fall he has been living at his home in Coleta where he died. After coming to the west he began the practice of medicine and at this he was particularly successful. He was well known throughout the surrounding country, because of his extensive practice and the many friends which he had tells more plainly than anything else the character of the man. Possessed of a quiet, firm but sympathetic nature he had those qualities which would always bring friends and as he went about his duties caring for the sick and afflicted he taught more by example than by precept, what a kind and loving disposition can do for those in need. In Dr. Fraser, his wide circle of friends have lost a man who ever had their interests nearest his heart. Any little word or deed that could be said or done to benefit a brother was given so cheerfully and gladly that it was indeed a comfort to confide in him. In his home he will be greatly missed. To his children he was everything a father could be, always ready to share alike their joys and sorrows, to five a word of sympathy and encouragement. In him they lose a kind, affectionate father, a wise counselor and a true friend. Mrs. Fraser, who still survives her husband, has the sympathy of all in her bereavement. Dr. Fraser's last sickness was of short duration. He was apparently in his usual good health on Tuesday, June 30, and was working in his garden when unluckily he was tripped by a low wire fence and fell upon the ground. For an hour of so he seemed as well as usual, but he soon began to show signs of illness and on Thursday, at 12:50 p.m., he died. Dr. Fraser leaves two brothers, George and James, of Sterling, and two sisters, one at Des Moines, Iowa, the other a resident of Oregon. The two brothers were in attendance at the funeral. The funeral service was held at the home, on Friday, July 3, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Richardson, of the U.B. church officiating. A large number attended.
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DR. WILLIAM A. FRASER - died at his home in Morrison last Thursday in his 87th year. Mr. Fraser was an old settler in Carroll county having located in Salem township on a farm in 1851. He was father of Don R. Fraser Dep. Co. Clerk.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated March 28, 1902 Scrapbook Clipping

FRANK L. FREAS , a former resident of Milledgeville, Illinois, passed away at his home at Downers Grove, Illinois, Tuesday evening, April 7, after a lingering illness which covered a period of several months. The deceased was born July 20, 1859, at Lime Ridge Pennsylvania, and at the time of his death was 49 years, 8 months and 17 days old. In his native state Mr. Freas worked for a time at the carpenter trade but on coming to Chicago he took up the study of medicine after having graduated from a medical college. While residing in Chicago he held the position of deputy coroner for two years. On leaving Chicago he resided for a time in South Dakota. From Dakota he came to Milledgeville about five years ago where he resided until a few months ago when he went to Downers Grove. Dr. Freas had not been in good health for a year of more but for the past few months his condition became serious. For several weeks before his death he had been in a hospital in Chicago receiving the best medical aid. Dr. Freas had many warm friends in Milledgeville and vicinity who were saddened to hear of his death. He leaves to mourn, his wife who has been his companion for the past twenty-seven years and also several brothers in Pennsylvania. The funeral services were conducted from his late home at Downers Grove Thursday forenoon. The services were in charge of the pastor of the M. E. Church, Rev. Farmiloe, of which the deceased was a member. The remains accompanied by Mrs. Freas left Downers Grove on Thursday for Almedia, Pennsylvania, his old home, where funeral services and interment was made Saturday afternoon.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated 1908 Scrapbook Clipping.

DR. HIRAM BOWMAN FREAS , who ____ practiced medicine in and around Milledgeville for the past thirty years, died of heart disease at his residence early Sunday morning. Dr. Freas was born in Briar Creek township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, June 28, 1830. At the age of 26 years he began the practice of medicine in Nanticoke, Penn. In 1857 he was united in marriage to MIss Annie Inman. A daughter, now Mrs. J. E. Kelly, of Mendota, Ill., and a son blessed this union. In 1862 his wife and infant son both died. Oct. 25, 1863 he was married to Miss Mary E. Hayes. One daughter, Mrs. W. B. Holly, was born to them. Dr. Freas was one of a family of nine children, of whom three brothers (one his twin) and one sister still live, and with his faithful wife and daughter, mourn his loss. He died Feb. 14, 1897, aged 68 years, 7 months and 16 days. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, Rev. E. W. Annable, pastor of the Baptist church, preaching the sermon. Music was furnished by the Methodist church Male Quartette. The flowers were very beautiful; conspicuous among them was a large bunch of Calla lilies. The remains were laid at rest at Bethel Cemetery. Among the relatives present were Dr. Frank L. Freas, Deputy Coroner, Cook County; Mrs. Sadie Gibbons, and Mr and Mrs. H. B. Freas, all of Chicago; J. A. Weaver and wife of Brookville, and J. H. Hayes and daughter, of Sterling.
ANOTHER OBIT: Hiram Bowman Freas was born in Briar Creek, Columbia Co., Pa., June 28, 1830, he died at his home in Chicago, Oct. 8, 1907. He was married November 25, 1852, to mIss Margaret M. Brown who with five daughters and four sons now mourn the departure of a beloved husband and father. He also leaves eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Freas was the last member of a family of ten and had lived over 7 year beyond the allotted time of three score and ten, his age being seventy-seven years, three months and ten days. He and his widowed companion were granted nearly fifty-five years of married life together, having celebrated their golden wedding five years ago this fall. He had the joy of seeing all of his children grown and married, with families of their own. Mr. Freas made his home in Pennsylvania until about twenty-five years ago, when he came to Illinois. He was a man of kind and friendly disposition and is mourned by a large circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Chicago by the Rev. Satterfield and also at the home of his son, M. B. Freas, in Milledgeville by Rev. M. A. Witter. Interment was made at Bethel cemetery. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Members of the family from out of town who were able to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hatheway, Ottawa, Ill; Mrs. H. B. Freas, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Garrow, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Broa_nan, Mrs. Jennie Myers, and Mrs. Cora Miller, Chicago.
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KENNETH ROY FREAS , one of the twin sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Freas Thursday [10/07/1937] night, died at birth and was buried Friday in the Bethel cemetery at Milledgeville. The other twin is Keith Ray.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 11, 1937, page 5, column 2

MRS. GUY FREASE (DEETS)
- People of this village were greatly shocked this morning when it was announced that Mrs. Guy Freas (Frease) , had died at an early hour after an illness of a short duration. For some months Mrs. Freas had been complaining of kidney trouble and during the last two days her illness settled into acute Brights disease. Mrs. Freas was 20 years of age last July and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Deets of Coleta. She was united in marriage to Mr. Freas two years ago and besides her husband she is survived by one little daughter. Mrs. Freas was a very bright young lady and was an active member of the young people’s class of the Milledgeville Methodist church. Besides her own family Mrs. Freas is survived by her father and mother, three sisters, Anna, Axie and Gladys and one brother Clare. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church in Coleta. Rev. George Welch will officiate.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the Sterling Daily Standard, August 17, 1912

EDITH (KINGERY) FREEMAN - 79, died Sunday morning at Good Samaritan Center in Mt. Carroll following an extended illness. Funeral srvices will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll with Roger Treadway, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. Friends may call at the Frank Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Freeman was born Aug. 4, 1895 in Carroll County, the daughter of Andrew and Martha Ouhn Kingery. She married John Freeman on March 10, 1914 in Mt. Carroll. Survivors include one son, Ralph of Mt. Carroll; two daughters, Mrs. James (Blanche) Jones of Polo and Mrs. Lloyd (Marilyn) Kloepping of Mt. Carroll; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Noble of Mt. Carroll; and two brothers, Charles Kingery of rural Mt. Carroll and Theodore Kingery of Lanark. She was preceded by her parents, her husband, three sisters and two brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette August 4, 1975 - Monday

JOHN FREEMAN - Funeral services for John G. Freeman were held Tuesday in the First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Clifford Bauman officiating, clergyman. Organist was Mrs. Norma Lundgren. Pallbearers were Orion Stover, Howard Stover, Preston Kreider, Lawrence Kreider, Dwight Turner, and Robert Reiff, all of Milledgeville. Honoary pallbearers were Marion Schreiner, Kenneth Traum, Walter Bundy, Jack Richter, Henry Miller and Gustave Schmidt all of Mount Carroll. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 10, 1961 - Friday, pg 6 col 2

MARGARET E. (FOLTZ) FREEMAN , 97, formerly of Mt. Carroll, died Friday, August 23, 1991 at Parkview Home in Freeport. She was a member of First Lutheran Church of Freeport, and a former member of the First Lutheran Church of Mount Carroll. She was also a former member of the Preston Prairie Homemaker’s Club and the Sew-Sew Club of Mt. Carroll. She was a homemaker and helped her husband farm in the Wacker area until her retirement in 1948. She married William J. Freeman on Dec. 19, 1918 in Mount Carroll. He died Oct. 10, 1949. Born Nov. 5, 1893 in rural Hanover (Jo Daviess County), she was the daughter of Edward and Evaline (Moore) Foltz. Survivors include two sons, Donald W. and wife Marilyn, of Freeport; Robert G. and wife, Dianne of Rockford; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Clyde Foltz of Mount Carroll. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Arthur Stees officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EDNA (ARNOLD) FRITZ , 61, died at 1:30 p.m. today in her home at Mount Carroll. The former Edna Arnold was born Jan. 26, 1885, Mount Carroll, a daughter of Joseph and Agnes Arnold. She was married Oct. 10, 1906, to Roy Fritz in Mount Carroll. Surviving are her husband; a son, Harold, Beloit, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. James Beers, Rockford, Mrs. Wayne Smith and Mrs. Orville Heimbaugh, both of Mount Carroll, and a sister, Mrs. Harrison Wheeler, Springfield, Ill. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Methodist church here. The Rev. Frank Countryman, pastor, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. James A. Foard, Elgin, former pastor of the Mount Carroll church. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the Frank funeral home.
Contributed by the Mt. Carroll Library

F. VIRGINIA (MOORE) FRITZ , age 88, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Friday, August 01, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 4, 2008, at the Frank – Law – Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, with Reverend Mark Harkness of the United Methodist Church, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 11:00 am prior to the service Monday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be given to the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll or to the Heartland Pet Welfare. Virginia was born February 11, 1920, in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, the daughter of Ernest and Cora (Sommerville) Moore. She graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1938, and was an illustrator for the Waukarusa Year Book. Virginia married Thomas W. Fritz on May 2, 1942. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2006. Virginia helped with the family farm in Freedom Township. She also worked at the St. Francis Hospital in Freeport, Illinois, the Savanna Army Depot packing ammunition during World War II, and at the original Carroll County Health Department. Virginia was very involved in fund raising for the Mt. Carroll Swimming Pool and for the Hawk Boosters. Virginia was an animal lover who took in many stray cats and dogs. She had a flock of sheep, often bottle feeding the lambs from birth. Virginia will be remembered mostly as a devoted mother to her four sons. She was always there to take them to a practice, wash a uniform, or help with homework. Virginia will be dearly missed by her four sons, Jerry (Lynne) Fritz of Galesburg, Illinois, James "Jim" (Mickey) Fritz of Shannon, Illinois, Jack Fritz of Mt. Carroll, and Larry (Christy) Fritz of Mt. Carroll; eight grandchildren; thirteen great – grandchildren; and one brother, Ernest "Bud" (Jan) Moore of Elroy, Illinois. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and four sisters, Thelma, Helen, Irma, and Jeanette.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

MARGARET (FERRY) FRITZ , 78, died Wednesday in Freeport Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were today at 1 p.m. in the Frank Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll with Rev. Orville Cole officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Mrs. Fritz was born on Dec. 7, 1908 in Sterling, the daughter of William Ferry and Emma Nice. On Jan. 1, 1929 she was united in marriage to Alva Fritz. The deceased was a member of the Lanark Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, F. Gene Fritz of Mt. Carroll; two daughters, Mrs. Lyle (Dorothy) Royer of Cotter, Ark., and Mrs. Percy (Janet) Kleinschmidt of Glendale, Arizona; 11 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; and three sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Florence) Knox of Rock Falls, Mrs. William (Alice) Snider of Milledgeville and Mrs. Richard (Helen) Jones of Ore. She was preceded in death by one grandchild and one sister. (From Alice -- its already on Stephenson)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette 3 January 1987

ROY FRITZ , 93, Mt. Carroll, died Sunday (12 Juanuary 1976) at Good Samaritan Center, Mt. Carroll. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Frank Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll with the Rev. Tony Hawkins of the Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Roy Fritz was born Nov. 28, 1882 in Mt. Carroll, the son of Thomas and Katherine Stitley Fritz. He married Edna Arnold in 1906 in Mt. Carroll. He was a retired farmer and an auctioneer. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Catherine) Smith and Mrs. Orville (Margaret) Heimbaugh, both of Mt. Carroll and Mrs. James (Marcella) Beers of Rockford; one son, Harold Fritz of Beloit, Wis., six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife, one brother and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor -
The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 13, 1976 - Tuesday pg 4

SARAH J. (LAMBERT) FRITZ - The death of Mrs. George Fritz occurred last Saturday evening (November 12, 1938) about 9:45 in the Presbyterian hospital in Waterloo and was unexpected by her family and friends. On September 23, Mrs. Fritz was taken to the hospital to recover from a fractured bone, sustained in a fall at her home here. She apparently was recovering from the injury and plans had been made to bring her home from the hospital this week. Saturday evening she suffered a heart attack and passed away after a few minutes illness. Sarah J. Lambert was born October 4, 1850 on a farm in Illinois (Carroll County, Illinois). She grew to womanhood in her native state and was married to George Fritz on March 12, 1874 at Mount Carroll, Illinois. After six years they moved to Iowa and located on a farm in Bruce Township, south of town, where the son, Charles E. Fritz, and family now live. After eighteen years of hard work, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz decided to retire and accordingly they purchased a home in La Porte City and moved to town in 1898. Mr. Fritz died on May 25, 1930 and since that time Mrs. Fritz has continued to maintain her home but in later years has gone with her daughter, whose home in Balaton, Minn. during the winter. Surviving are two children, Charles E. Fritz, La Porte City; Mrs. Birt Kerstetter, Balaton, Minn.; two grandchildren, Roy Fritz, who lives on a farm west of town, and Miss Edna Fritz at home. The body was brought to the Barnhart & Johannsen funeral home and later was taken to the late residence where service was held Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock. Rev. Gaide, pastor of the M. E. Church, officiated and Mrs. F. E. Lehman sang appropriate selections. The casket bearers were J. B. Kerstetter, Simon Kerstetter, J. M. Weltzin, J. W. Kober, John Bolte and C. A. Fultz. Interment was made in the family lot in West View Cemetery.

THOMAS FRITZ , 89, of Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mount Carroll, died Friday, Nov. 10, 2006, at the nursing home. He was a lifelong farmer. Tom was born March 12, 1917, in Freedom Township, the son of Ward and Ethel (Williamson) Fritz. He was raised on the family farm. He is a 1935 graduate of Mount Carroll High School. He married F. Virginia Moore on May 2, 1942. Tom was a charter member of Mount Carroll Lions Club. As a Lion club member, he was proud to be involved in the acquisition of land that was later donated to the Mount Carroll School District for their athletic field. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling and was an avid golfer. He liked to watch the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears on TV. In his younger years, Tom was known as one of the area's top softball pitchers. He also was an umpire for many local baseball and softball games. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Jerry (Lynne) Fritz of Galesburg, James (Mickey) Fritz of Shannon and Jack Fritz and Larry (Christy) Fritz, both of Mount Carroll; a brother, Ronald Fritz of Mount Carroll; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruby Stiles. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Mark Harkness of Mount Carroll Methodist Church officiating. Burial is at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Joy Crofton-Kruse

CALEB JAMES FRITZENMEIER infant son of Shawna L. Fritzenmeier and Virgil Swift of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, was stillborn Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Illinois. Funeral Services were held at 9:00 A.M. Monday, December 1, 2003 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Burial was in the Alfolkey Cemetery, Alfolkey Illinois. There were was no visitation. Survivors include his mother, Shawna Fritzenmeier and his father, Virgil Swift of Mt. Carroll; maternal grandfather, James Fritzenmeier of Mt. Carroll, Illinois; maternal grandmother, Ruby North of Beloit, Wisconsin; Maternal Great Grandmother, Delores Byers of Forreston, Illinois; two maternal aunts, Renee Harmon and her special friend John Nelson of Lanark, Illinois; Amanda (Wael) Emara of Rockford, Illinois; several cousins, great aunts and great uncles.
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