Carroll County Obituaries

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LOTTIE A. HAGEMAN , was born June 15, 1865, in Wysox, Carroll county, Ill., died January 14, 1888. Age 22 years 6 months 29 days. She was the oldest daughter of John and Emeline Hageman. Her father John Hageman, had preceded her in death only since last July, both having died of consumption. Of the family the mother and four children still remain to bear the sorrows of life without either husband or father to counsel in business and make home pleasant and joyous. The aged grandparents of the deceased, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer, are living with their daughter, Mrs. Hageman, to lighten the cares and perplexities of her remaining days. The remains were silently laid to rest in the cemetery of the M. E. church at Chadwick, January 16, at 11 o'clock a. m. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Z. T. Livengood.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping

MONROE HANABARGER , 14, Lanark, died at 2 o'clock Sunday morning at the Savanna Hospital as a result of injuries he received when he fell from a tree. At an inquest conducted by Coroner J.B. Schrenter it was learned that young Hannabarger had been attempting to emulate "Tarzan" by leaping from limb to limb from a tree. Injuries included a compound fracture of the right arm, injured side and his right kidney broken into two pieces. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in the Baptist church at Fillmore IL. ( Thomson Review 26 August 1937)

EDWARD JAY HANNA - The funeral of Edward Jay Hanna, aged one year, five months and twenty-three days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hanna, was held Sunday at the Otter Creek church, The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. McKim. The pall bearers were Myrtle Vinson, Lizzie Proctor, May Miller and Blanche Bender.
Contributed by Karen Fyock (Sept. 19(?), 1899)

FRANK HANNA , 84, of Sun City, Ariz. Who was a native of Milledgeville, died Monday [12/02/1974] at an Indiana Nursing Home where he had been a patient for the past month. Graveside services were held Wednesday at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. He is survived by his widow, Edna; a daughter Mrs. Robert (Francis) Hays; and a son George, of the Chicago area. He is also survived by several grandchildren; a brother, Clarence, of Scottsdale, Ariz; and a number of nieces and nephews in this area.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 5, 1974, page 8, column 1

HARRY ELSWORTH HANNA - Friday morning, January 18, 1901, Harry Elsworth, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Hanna of Milledgeville, died, aged 4 months and 27 days. The cause of little Harry's death was lung fever from which he suffered only a few days. This is the third child that these bereaved parents have laid to rest in the past few years, and now as they are left alone without the innocent smiles of these cherished darlings, the only cheering hope is the thought of some day meeting them where there is no sting of death, but all is eternal bliss. Mr. and Mrs. Hanna have the sympathy of a large circle of friends to whom they extend thanks for helpful assistance rendered and kind words spoken during the sickness and death of little Harry. The funeral services were held at the Brethren church, Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, Rev. R. R. Teeter officiating. Interment took place in the Bethel cemetery.
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JAMES HANNA - Funeral services for James Hanna will be held at 1:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Teeters in Milledgeville. Rev. C. W. Manlowe of Coleta will conduct the services and burial will be in Bethel Cemetery. Mr. Hanna was born near Milledgeville July 19, 1858. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Harry (Inza) Teeters of Milledgeville and one son, Ward Hanna, of Coleta. His wife, formerly Miss Mayme Woessner, passed away in 1923. (Transcriber’s note: Actually she passed away December 30, 1922; I have a copy of the death certificate.) Mr. Hanna had been in failing health for several years and had spent a number of past winters at Hot Springs, Ark. His death occurred yesterday (September 10, 1940) at the home of his son-in-law and daughter.
Contributed by Alice Horner

RILEY HANNA , 62, died Saturday [11/27/1943] at his home in Mt. Carroll, as the result of a stroke suffered about two weeks ago. He was born in Winfield, Kans., Aug. 10, 1881, the son of Anthony and Catherine Hanna. In 1901 he was united in marriage with Pearl Walck, who died Dec. 6, 1932. He was later married to Euthallia Law. He is survived by his widow; three sons, Donald Hanna, in the U. S. navy and stationed at Norfolk, Va.; Vere, of Hollywood, Calif.; Harold, of Mt. Carroll; one daughter, Mrs. Warner Spahr, of Mt. Carroll; one sister, Mrs. John Morgan, of Mt. Carroll, and his mother Mrs. Catherine Hissong, of Mt. Carroll, and one grandson. The body is at the Christian funeral home in Mt. Carroll.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, November 29, 1943, page 7, column 7–8

ROBERT G. HANNA - On Monday morning October 4, 1897 in Wysox Twp., occurred the death of Robert G. hanna, only son of Wm. E. and Emma B. Hanna. Robert was born June 8, 1896 being at the time of death on year, 3 months and 26 days old. He began to feel indisposed last Saturday afternoon and everything tat could be done was done, but the Angel, Death had come to claim him and spirit took its flight to the home where it will be free from all the troubles of the earth. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Z.t. Livengood of Lanark, at 2 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in the Otter Creek church. The remains wer laid to rest in the Bethel Cemetery.

ELMER L. HANS , age 86, of Thomson died Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at Mercy Medical Skilled Care, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 10, at Hope United Methodist Church in Chadwick. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick with Military Honors accorded by the American Legion Post #1025. Friends called from 5-8 p.m. Friday, November 9, at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson. Friends also called an hour prior to the funeral service from 9:30­10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 10, at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Elmer's name. Elmer was born Friday, March 25, 1921 in Ideal, the son of William J. and Neva (Atherton) Hans. He was a 1939 graduate of the Thomson High School. Elmer married Arletta Hartman on September 1, 1944 in Ideal. Arletta died June 2, 1982. Elmer was a Veteran, having served four and one-half years in the Army Air Corps, including two and one-half years in CBI (China, Burma, India). Elmer had numerous trips into China and received the Nationalist Chinese War Medal for service in China. He also served in the 3rd Air Depot Group of the 10th Air Force. He was medically discharged as a Master Sergeant on December 7, 1944. Elmer farmed for forty-five years on the family farm near Ideal. Elmer's memberships include the Hope United Methodist in Chadwick, Donald Ashpole American Legion Post #1025, Lifetime Member Disabled American Veterans Rock River Valley, Lifetime Member Carl F. Moershel Iowa Basha (CBI Veterans Association), Savanna Moose Lodge #1095, Board Member and President of the Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association, Member National Livestock Feeders Association, and a Charter Member National Cattlemen Association. Elmer was also very active in his community where he served on the Thomson School District 311 (10 years President) and the Argo Fay School Boards, along with the Northwest Division of Illinois School Board's Advisory Committee. He also served two terms on the Carroll County Board. Survivors include two sons, Terry and his wife Kathy of Fulton and Ronald and his wife Judy of Thomson; one daughter, Julie Lindstrom and her husband Steven of Fulton; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Manning of Thomson. His parents; wife, Arletta; and special friend, Betty Handel, preceded Elmer in death.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

JOYCE (McDONALD) HARTWICK , age 72, of Mt. Carroll, died Friday, June 7, 2002, at her home. The funeral services for Imogene were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2002, at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Pastor Dan Cunningham from the First Baptist Church officiated the service. Friends were asked to call at the visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Imogene will be cremated after the services and inurnment will be at a later date. Imogene was born on Sunday, January 19, 1930, to Robert and Ethel (Le Master) McDonald, in Martinsburg, West Virginia. She graduated from the High School in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in 1948. Imogene married Marvin Hartwick in December of 1949 in Rockville, Maryland. Imogene had worked at the Mt. Carroll National Bank through many ownership changes as Assistant Vice President. She retired in 1997 after 28 years. Prior to working at the bank she worked as an agent for the Savanna Greenhouse supplying plants and flowers for the Mt. Carroll area in the 1960's. Imogene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mt. Carroll and the church choir. She was treasurer for the Senior Citizen Housing in Mt. Carroll. Imogene loved flowers, gardening, and animals. She never said a bad word about anyone and always had a smile. She enjoyed making friends. Imogene is survived by her husband, Marvin of Mt. Carroll; four sons, Ronald (Terry) Hartwick of Alpharetta, Georgia, Alan (Barbara) Hartwick of Carbondale, Illinois, Terry (Rosie) Hartwick of McKinney, Texas, and Jeffery (Dawn) Hartwick of Murphysboro, Illinois; six grandchildren, Matthew, Cassandra, Brianna, Ryan, Cortnae, and Rhiannon; one sister, Ruby James; and three brothers, Bob, Eugene, and Wally McDonald. Her parents and one sister, Juanita, preceded her in death.
contributed by Lori Gilbert

DELBERT HATFIELD , 62, died Saturday night in his home following a long illness. A resident here most of his life, retired as an employe of the Palisades State Park 10 years ago. Surviving are his widow, Helen; three sons, Delbert, David, and Leroy, all of Savanna; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon McFadden, Savanna, and Mrs. Percy Vestermann, Mount Carroll; and two sisters, including Mrs. William Dennison, Elizabeth. Arrangements are being completed in the Law Funeral Home.
Contributed by Melva Taylor

STELLA MARIE (TIPP) HATFIELD , age 77, of Savanna, Illinois, passed from this life Saturday, August 23, 2008, at her home in Savanna surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial will follow in the Center Hill Cemetery, rural Savanna. Visitation will be held from 11:00-2:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in Stella’s memory. Stella was born December 9, 1930, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Albert James and Phoeba (Sigafus) Tipp. She graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1949. Stella married Norman L. Hatfield on June 18, 1949, in Savanna. He died on October 19, 1994. Stella worked as a waitress and for the Avenue and Lincoln Schools in Savanna as the playground supervisor and in the lunchroom. Stella enjoyed collecting cookie jars, playing bingo, crocheting, and watching her grandchildren play baseball, and was also a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers. She also was a Scout Leader and kept bowling records. Many children of all ages in Carroll County called her Mom and Grandma. She had a good heart and a never ending supply of love. Stella is survived and lovingly remembered by one son, Michael (Mary) Hatfield of Fort Wayne, Indiana; seven daughters, Belinda (Don) Atherton of Savanna, Deborah Gilmore of Savanna, Nancy (Larry) Wagner of Joy, Illinois, Lydia (Ray Andrews) Robinson of Savanna, Dale Marie Kubin of Angleton, Texas, Susan Franzen of Sabula, Iowa, and Sharon (Julien) Holmbo of Savanna; one adopted son, Norris Huddleston of Savanna; twenty – five grandchildren, twenty – two great – grandchildren; and two sister’s in – law, Gwen Tipp of California, and Clarissa Clements of Gastra, Michigan. Stella was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, two sisters, three granddaughters, and one great- granddaughter.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

EDWIN HATHEWAY , third son of James and Miranda Hathaway, was born in Hambden, Geauga county, Ohio, January 19, 1832 and died October 15, 1891, after a protracted illness of more than three years. He had advantages of local schools and a course at Hiram College and early followed teaching in Ohio, and came to this state and taught school at Belvidere in 1852, and in his early days he was a school mate and friend of James A. Garfield who was none his superior in mental ability, as Mr. Hathaway was a man of marked ability and of exceptionally good judgment. Subsequently was prominently interested in schools of Fair Haven and Carroll county. In 1856 he became a resident of Fair Haven, and since he has been a resident of that town, prominently identified with its growth, interests and development, and has shared many positions of honor, trust and confidence of citizens of the town and county too well known and appreciated to need mention here. In 1858, he married Miss Flora Downs, a daughter of one of the early and most respected settlers of Carroll County. She died in 1884, leaving eight living children, the eldest Mrs. Hattie Hoffman then a resident of the state of Kansas, the youngest an infant. By the death of his estimable wife, the care of a large family of young children devolved upon him, and in great attachment to them, he has been blessed with their care and society in his years of sickness and helplessness. All his children were present at the funeral except his second son Fred, a resident of Kansas and temporarily in Colorado, who was not privileged to be present. Of his immediate family all the survivors of the same, Hon. Newton Hathaway of Ohio and Mrs. Corbett and Miss Hathaway of Savanna were present at the sad rites of burial.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping

MRS. ED HATHEWAY - Died, at her home near Black Oak, Saturday, May 17, 1884, Mr. Ed. Hathaway, of dropsy. Deceased was the daughter of Father Downs, of this place. Funeral Sunday at Black Oak church.
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LEO EDWARD HATHEWAY , age 62, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at his home in Savanna. Visitation will be from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2002 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. A prayer service will follow visitation. There will be no funeral service or burial of ashes. Leo was born on Friday, April 21, 1939 in Clinton, Iowa to Perley Jay and Lillian Martha (Kaczinski) Hatheway. He graduated from Hanover High School, Hanover, Illinois with the class of 1956. He graduated from the Morrison Institute of Technology in 1977. He married Betty Jo Carroll on August 18, 1957 in Morrison, Illinois. Leo worked as a Semi-Truck Driver for Kness Trucking in Chadwick, Illinois for the past fifteen years and was previously a milk hauler and farmer in the Thomson, Illinois area. Leo was a member of the Shannon Baptist Church, Shannon, Illinois and the Savanna Moose Lodge. Leo enjoyed driving semi-truck, gardening, cutting wood, hunting, fishing, bowling and especially loved his family. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hatheway of Savanna; three daughters, Twila (Arlyn) VanBrocklin of Argo Fay, I llinois, Tina (Eldon) Bardell of Argo Fay, Illinois and Teresa (Gerald) Bonjour of Savanna; three sons, Perley "Pat" (Susan) Hatheway of Lanark, Illinois, John Hatheway of Poke City, Florida and Leo (Deb) Hatheway, Jr. of Dixon, Illinois; seventeen grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five step great grandchildren; one sister, Mary Douglas of Albuquerque, New Mexico; two brothers, Robert (Charlotte) Hatheway of Tullahoma, Tennessee and Ronald Hatheway of Fulton, Illinois. Leo was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Dwaine Hatheway and one grandson, Bradley Hatheway.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

MINNIA (HURLESS) HATSHORN , Mrs. James Hartshorn of Milledgeville died at 10:30 a. m. Thursday [10/07/1937] in the St. Francis hospital, Freeport, where she had been a patient seven months. During the past year Mrs. Harthorn had been ill. The body was brought to the home of her father, John Hurless in Milledgeville. Funeral arrangements are not completed. Minnia Hurless, daughter of John and Lea Hurless, was born April 5, 1886 in Coleta and lived in and around Coleta and Milledgeville all her life. She was married January 7, 1933 to James Harthorn. Besides her husband she leaves her father and one sister, Mrs. Frank Schreiner of Milledgeville. (The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 7, 1937, page 8, column 2)

Funeral services for Mrs. James Hartshorn were held Saturday [10/09/1937] afternoon from the Shirk chapel in Milledgeville, Dr. W. S. Bell officiated. Wayne Hawkins sang tow selections, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Hawkins. Burial was in the Hazel Green cemetery. The casket bearers were: John Foley, Paul Kreider, Lavern Rick, Lee Whorley, H. H. Nicholas, and Wayne Spear. Minnia Hurless Hartshorn was born April 5, 1886, the daughter of John and Leah Hurless in Clyde township, near Coleta, where she lived most o f her life. She was married to James Hartshorn January 7, 1933, she passed away October 7, 1937 at St. Francis hospital, Freeport, at the age of 51 years, 5 months, 12 days. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, John Hartshorn, her father, John Hurless, her sister, Mrs. Frank Schreiner, one niece Lucille Schreiner. She was preceded in death by her mother, brother and niece.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 12, 1937, page 9, column 1

MARIAN (LIVENGOOD) HAUGH , age 91, of Milledgeville, died Thursday, February 22, 2001, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. Funeral Services took place at the Milledgeville Brethren Church on Saturday, February 24, 2001 at 11:00 am. A visitation was held one hour prior, also at the Milledgeville Brethren Church. Rev. Michael Lawyer, of the Trinity Lutheran of Mount Morris, officiated. Burial concluded at the Lanark City Cemetery, Lanark. Mrs. Haugh was born on June 11, 1909, in Carroll County, the daughter of Wallace and Rose (Dambman) Livengood. She married Fenton Haugh on January 28, 1932, in the Milledgeville Brethren Church. He preceded her in death. Marian and Fenton farmed in the Milledgeville area for many years, before retiring from the Paint Spot in Milledgeville. Marian was also a member of the Milledgeville Brethren Church, current president of the WMS, and was the church organist for over 40 years. Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Sharon (Richard) Martin of Oakfield, WI, Mrs. Sheree (Ed) Novotny of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Margaret Livengood of Chadwick; and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and sister-in-law, Henry and Frances Livengood; and one nephew, Sheldon Livengood. Arrangements were completed by the Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, Milledgeville.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

ABIGAIL FRANCES HAWKINS - The aged Mrs. Abbigal Hawkins of this place died last Monday [03/26/1900] morning about 8 o’clock, being sick only five days. She was 75 years and a few months old and lived by herself for several years, having no relative to live with, but has been looked after and cared for by friends, who were many. The funeral was held in the Progressive Church, Rev. Mr. Teeter conducting the service, after which she was laid to rest in the Union cemetery, about four miles north of town. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Gazette, March 30, 1900, page 3, column 2

ABBIGAL (BACON) HAWKINS , was born in Mass. October 18, 1824, and died March 28, 1900, aged 75 years, 5 months and 8 days. She was married to Joseph Hawkins in 1840. They owned their home in Springville, New York, for many years where their two children were born and where the daughter is buried. They came west in 1879 and made their home with their son, James Oscar, who died in February, 1895, at Colorado Springs, Colorado. The husband was laid to rest about twelve years ago at Half Day, Lake county, Illinois. One grandson, G. Merrill Hawkins, is the only near relative remaining. Several second cousins at Springville, New York and One H. F. Norris of Milwaukee, has been more a son than a cousin. "Grandma Hawkins" as she was called, was of a modest, retiring disposition, very kind and thoughtful of others. She united with the Presbyterian church while young and has ever lived a consistent member. The funeral was held at the Brethren church, Tuesday at 2 p.m., the services being conducted by Rev. R. R. Teeter who spoke from the text, Job 14:14. Interment took place in the West Elkhorn Grove cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock

EDNA ELIZABETH (OLMSTED) HAWKINS , daughter of Ira J. & Henrietta (Johnston) Olmsted, was born on the homestead where her brother Milton now resides, July 24, 1891. She moved to Milledgeville with her parents in 1908 and completed her education in the Milledgeville schools. Her mother passed away July 2, 1910. Afterwards she kept her father's house until her marriage on January 19, 1911 to Bernie Hawkins. To this union were born two children, Harold Paul and Blanche May. A year ago they m oved to a farm west of town, where with high hopes for a long and happy life together, they were building a new home, which now is never to know its mistress. October 26, 1916 she turned away from all the plans and aspirations that youth had whispered to her and journeyed out from this world, having lived in it but the brief space of 25 years 3 months and 2 days. Her father died August 7, 1914. There remain to mourn, her husband and one brother, besides the little children too small to grieve or to remember in the later years the fair haired young mother who left them so early. Services were held at the home Sunday afternoon in charge of Rev. Goerge W. Welch assisted by Revs. Miles J. Snyder and O.F. Shaw. The singers were Mrs. Edith Holly and Mrs. C.A. Strake. Pall bearers were Messrs. C.C. Goldthorpe, Howard Goble, Ward Deets, Robert Puterbaugh, Vernon Todd and M.R. Bernheisel. Burial at South Elkhorn Cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds

MAUDE (FLYNN) HAWKINS , widow of Noel Hawkins and widely known in Milledgeville circles, passed away at 1:50 a. m. Tuesday [08/13/1946] following a lingering illness at the A. H. Rosenberry home in Coleta. Mrs. Hawkins, who had been Milledgeville correspondent for The Sterling Gazette for 18 years was forced to give up her work about May 20 because of her health.The body will be removed from the Melvin funeral home in Sterling to the Rosenberry home Wednesday evening. Funeral services will be at Sacred Heart church in Sterling at 9:30 a. m. Friday, with the Rev. Fr. Ambrose Weitekamp, of Tampico officiating. Committal will be in Bethel cemetery, Milledgeville. Mrs. Hawkins was born at Dubuque, Iowa, Sept. 19, 1889, the daughter of William and Mary Ann Flynn. She came to Milledgeville about 40 years ago and was married to Noel Hawkins at Freeport in October, 1909. Mr. Hawkins passed away Feb. 27, 1935. Mrs. Hawkins employment for many years as an operator for the Milledgeville Mutual Telephone company, as correspondent for 18 years for The Gazette, and for many years agent for insurance companies, made her one of the most widely known women of the Milledgeville community, and through all this came to have a very wide circle of friends. She also operated a ready-to-wear shop about 11 years ago. Mrs. Hawkins was a woman of good business ability. In the rearing of her family of six children following the death of her husband, she accomplished a task well done. Through her sacrifice and untiring work she met all the problems which came and solved them. She was friendly to all and had a personality which was admired by all. She never shirked in any job before her and was a tireless worker in all her undertakings. Those of The Gazette staff who were co-workers with her from time to time will testify to this. Her writings and her pleasant voice over the phone will be missed by many. She practiced tolerance of the ideas and viewpoints of others, and never attempted to dominate a situation, and believed all controversial matters which arose could be settled justly for all concerned minus harsh feelings and too quickly spoken words. She was an unexcitable person and cool headed in all situations. She was patient in her last serious illness, and received tender care at the home of her sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rosenberry in Coleta, where Mrs. Rosenberry and a daughter of the deceased, Miss Jewell Hawkins gave constant attention, assisted at times by other members of the family of the deceased. Mrs. Hawkins realized fully only a few weeks ago that there was nothing medical science could do for her, and she became fully resigned to the situation. Up to the last two weeks she was rational and at time since then. She enjoyed the flowers and cards sent her and the short visits paid her. She was completely bedfast the last few days. The following children survive: William of Freeport, Noel of Sterling, Mrs. Gerald Laughlin of Mount Carroll, Mrs. LaVerne Schoaf of Rock Falls, Jewell of Milledgeville and Dorrance of Freeport. There are eight grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. T. E. Taylor of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. J. F. Gould of Cleveland, Ohio, who also survive.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the The Sterling Daily Gazette, August 13, 1946, page 7, column 1

ALBERT S. HEALEY , son of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Healey, was born in Ogle county, Illinois October 20, 1873, and died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 6, 1898 . aged twenty-four years, four months and sixteen days. His entire life was spent at the home of his parents, with the exception nearly three years which were spent in Iowa. As a child, youth and young man, he was of a quiet and unassuming disposition, yet at all times filled with ambition to rise high in the work life. Always of a kind and gentle nature, no one remembers a single instance where he gave the slightest indication of irritability, and the spirit of anger never entered his soul. His early education was obtained in the district schools but after reaching his majority he went to Cedar Rapids Iowa where he perfected himself the line of work in which he was engaged at the time of his demise. While at Cedar Rapids he endeared himself to all who became acquainted with him., by his kindly disposition and honest, manly character. He was in the employ of the general offices of the B. C. R. & N. railroad. His employer says of him, "He was one of the most competent and faithful employees in the offices, always cheerful and attentive to duty, and has always been known as an exemplary young man. Three years ago, Albert was stricken with acute tonsilitis. He suffered the most excruciating agony for many weeks and when be was finally relieved, be was left in an emaciated condition. In the mouth of February 1897, he suffered another severe attact and his rapid decline in mental and physical health can be dated from that time. While this was apparent to his brothers, still they hoped that time would eradicate all trace of the disease, but it did not. It was not long before Albert began brooding over his condition, and this continued until he ended his own life to escape the dreadful curse under which he had been laboring so long. No one but God knows of the mighty struggle he had for an entire year, and no one who knew this sweet, pure and nob1e life will hold him responsible for his last earthly act. While Albert had never identified himself with the church, he was a regular attendant upon its services, as well as those of the Sunday School and League, and lived a true, consistent Christian life

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ANNIE (BARTHEL) HEALEY
, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barthel, was born at Milledgeville, Ill., June 23, 1869. Her life was spent in the vicinity of her birthplace. The daughter of parents who idolized their children, and who were abundantly able to provide the luxuries, as well as the necessities of life, Mrs. Healey was given an excellent education. In her home, her her happiness centered. Surrounded by such benign influences she grew to maturity, the light of the home, a leader in church and social life, and to her asociates an example of exalted womanhood. In December, 1891, under the pastorate of Rev. A. C. Gruber, she became a member of the M.E. Church of Milledgeville. She lived an earnest, consistent christian life, and as surely as the christian's faith is well founded, so surely is she at present with the ransomed, singing the anthems of heavenly throngs, music whose majestic harmony might enthrall us, were not our human senses too gross to catch the vibrant melody, separated from us, as it is, by only that mysterious veil. December 27, 1893, at her home, she was united in marriage to Frank F. Healey of Milledgeville. She pledged her love to a young man in every way fitted to be her companion through life, and together they began the journey to our common goal - the grave. But surrounded with the love and best wishes of many friends, with radiant prospects of a happy, useful life before them, they thought not of the termination so soon, so sadly soon to come. Early last spring, Mrs. Healey's health began to fail. All that love, all that money, all that medical skil could do, was done, but without avail. A change was advised, and accompanied by her husband, Mrs. Healey, last August, went to Boulder, Col. Her mother soon followed, but despite the ender care of husband and mother she slowly sank, until at 8:45 o'clock Friday morning, Nov. 30, 1894 peacefully and beautifully as in the morning the stars gather about them their mantle of light, her spirit, with angels, took its heavenly flight. At her bedside when she died, were her mother, sister, Mrs. Chas. Geldmacher, her husband and her husband's mother, Mrs. Horace t. Healey. The remains were sent to Milledgeville, and the funeral was held at the M.E. church Sunday afternoon, Dec. 2, 1894 with Rev. F.L. Baldwin, assisted by Rev. J.O. Talley, conducted the service. Rev. Baldwin delivered an impressive sermon, to one of the largest audiences that ever assembled in Milledgeville. In Bethel cemetery now lies all that is mortal of one whose short life has been a blessing, a life whose influence will not cease.

BENJAMIN F. HEALEY , was born September 18, 1870, at Boone, Ia., son of Horace T. and Sarah Healy. He received his education in his home community but resided most of his life in Milledgeville and this community. On September 18, 1900, he was united in marriage to Nellie Brand. This happy union was blessed with four children, of whom three survive their father. Mrs. Healy preceded her husband in death, passing away in 1932, and one daughter Thelma died in 1924. Mr. Healy was well known in this community, having been a stock dealer in Milledgeville for many years. He had been in ill health for some time and after a lingering illness passed away on Sunday, July 14, 1946 at the age of 75 years, none months and 26 days. He leaves to mourn his loss one son, Horace R. Healy of Sterling, two daughters, Mrs. Dwight Allen of Sterling and Mrs. Kenneth Clark of Prophetstown; three grandchildren, Gary Lee and Gene Allen, and Bradford Jamison; three brothers, James Healy of Milledgeville, Frank Healy of Williamsport, Pa., and Virgil Healy of Gainsville, Florida; besides other relatives and many friends.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, July 19, 1946, page 5, column 1

DWIGHT HEALEY D. D. father of Rev. S. S. Healey of Rock Falls pastor of the Congregationalist Church died at Elgin Tuesday evening and was buried at Polo his old home Friday. He was the father of ten children who reside in different parts of United States. There were five daughters and five sons. The wife of the deceased died a number of years ago. Mr. Healey had been ill for some time with cerebral softening. He was one of the most intelligent men of the United Brethren church and will be greatly missed by his many friends. He leaves a brother H. T. Healey of this place and sisters Mrs. Waterberry, of Polo, Mrs. Brocks and Mrs. Fender of Nebraska to mourn his decease.
Death - 1902

HORACE I. HEALEY , was born in Buffalo, N. Y. April 22, 1843. He died at the old homestead near Milledgeville, March 5, 1915 at the age of 71 years, 10 months and 17 days. Mr. Healey was the son of Rev. Sullivan H. Healey and Emmiline Morgan Healey, pioneer residents of this section. He was brought to Illinois by his parents in 1845. The family first settled at Eagle Point, but in the fifties they moved to Whiteside county to a farm just west of the Steuben school. They lived there when the Civil war broke out and he was among the first in this section to enlist. He was assigned to Co. A, 55th Ill. Vol Inf. Upon his return to his old home in 1866 he married Sarah J. Scovillle, daughter of James and Elizabeth Scoville, also pioneer residents of this section. A large family was born to this union of which there remaining to mourn the death of the father are five sons and two daughters. the mother passed to her eternal reward in Oct. 1900. Of Mr. Healey’s brothers and sisters but two remain to mourn his death, Wayne J. Healey of Byron, Ill., and Mrs. Ella Waterbury of Los Angeles, Cal. Mr. Healey was a generous and accomodating neighbor. His admiration for and love of his country knew no bounds. He became a member of the M. E. church shortly after the close of the war and remained an earnest believer and zealous worker in that denomination. He was laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery. The Masons had charge of the services.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the Sterling Daily Standard, March 11, 1915

SARAH J. (SCOVILLE) HEALEY , of Milledgeville died Wednesday [10/24/1900] afternoon at 3:45 o’clock from the effects of the terrible accident which befell her a few days ago. Last Saturday afternoon about 4 o’clock as Mrs. Healy stood in her door yard attending a bonfire, her clothing caught fire. She was horribly burned all over the body, and the injuries were especially bad above the waist. Dr. Grey, the family physician, was summoned and everything was done to alleviate the sufferings of the unfortunate woman. But all of no avail. On Tuesday night a consultation of physicians was called, but the combined effort of medical skill could accomplish nothing. Mrs. Healy will be buried Friday afternoon. The funeral services will be held at the house at 1 o’clock and at the Milledgeville Methodist church at 2. The Rev. F. L. Baldwin of Lockport, formerly of Milledgeville, will be the officiating clergyman. Sarah J. Scoville was born in Carroll county Nov. 29, 1843, and was married in June, 1866, to Captain H. J. Healy. Captain and Mrs. Healy lived on a farm near Milledgeville until about a year ago, when they built a handsome residence in Milledgeville and moved into it. Mrs. Healy’s family were old settlers in Carroll and are well know to everybody in that vicinity. Mrs. Healy leaves her husband, seven sons and two daughters to mourn her tragic death. The sons reside in all parts of the United States, from New York City to Wyoming. The deceased was a sister to Mrs. E. C. Winters and Mrs. Mitta Millard of Rock Falls. Hundreds of friends join in the expression of heartfelt sympathy for the members of the sorrowing family at this time. Mrs. Healy was a lovable, motherly woman who was admired and respected by all who knew her. She was of a happy disposition and even tempered and made friends wherever she went. She was an ideal wife and a perfect mother. Her sad death has cast a gloom over the entire village of Milledgeville.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Standard, October 25, 1900, page 1, column 3

Mrs. Sarah J. Healey, whose tragic death was announced in last week's issue, was born near Coleta, Ill., November 29, 1843, and died at her home in Milledgeville, Ill., October 24, 1900. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Scoville, pioneers of Whiteside county, Her early life was spent near Coleta where she attended school. Later she attended the Rock River Seminary at Mt. Morris where she graduated. She taught the Steuben school in Genesee. On June 17, 1866 she was married to Horace T. Healey, After their marriage they lived for two years near Polo, Ill. They moved to Boone county, Iowa, where they resided four years. In 1877 they removed to South Elkhorn where they resided until last spring, when they moved to Milledgeville. Mrs. Healey's life has been one of pronounced activity. Few have done more in so short a life. Her strong personality, positive in its nature has made itself felt to such an extent that her influence will long endure. It seems an ill fate that her death should come about in such a terrible and awful manner. Her chief delight was in being at the bedside of the sick and suffering and at her old country home she is chiefly known in that way. She always delighted to have her friends with her in her own home. Her visiting was mostly confined to those who needed her help and comfort. She was the mother of a large family, nine children surviving. Her family is well scattered. The members are as follows: H. G. , of New York City; Frank F. , of Williamsport, Pa.; Virgil, of Chicago; Benton, Clifford, Floyd, Mabel and Hazel of this city and James of Ogden, Utah. Aside from her husband, brother and sisters she has left a very large circle of friends to mourn her death. To write further of her energetic, busy career would be but to reiterate that which is already known throughout this and surrounding vicinities. The funeral was held in the Methodist church, Friday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. J.H. Moore, of Polo, assisted by Rev. Gage and Teeter, of this city, officiating. The funeral was under the auspices of the W. R. C. of which she was a member. The burial, in the Bethel cemetery south of this city, was according to the ritualistic services of that order. Relatives and friends from Morrison, Sterling, Galt, Rock Falls, Coleta, Polo, Mt. Morris, Shannon and other neighboring towns were present at the funeral. A noble woman, a loving mother, a kind and a friend to all who have had the good fortune to have made her acquaintance, has passed out of this life.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping.

Fatally Burned - Mrs. Horace T. Healey's Terrible Fate - After Four Days of Intense Suffering Death Relieves Her - Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Healey, wife of Horace T. Healey, a retired farmer, of this city, carried a basket of papers back of the barn and set them on fire. The wind blew the burning paper against her clothing and in a moment's time her apron and dress were a mass of flames. The frightened lady ran screaming to the home of her nearest neighbor, Mrs. Kate Morris, who had just returned from C. E. Derr's well with a pail full of water. Mrs. Healey ran up to Mrs. Morris, crying, "Save Me!" Mrs. MOrris snatched a piece of carpet and threw it over the shoulders of the suffering woman, but it was not large enough to smother the fire. Mrs. Morris then thinking of the pail of water ran for it. Bu this time the pain caused by the fire had become so intense that Mrs. Healey frantically ran about, and having lost all presence of mind ran toward a plum tree and began grasping at it. The first pail of water failing to extinguish the fire, rain water in a barrel near by was used. Although suffering intense pain she was able to walk to the house. Dr. W. A. Gray was called immediately, and upon examination found the surface of the body burned continuously from the waist to the shoulders. Her hands and arms were also badly burned. All that was possible was done to relieve her from the severe pain caused by the burns, and for a time it was difficult to determine the extent of the injuries, but soon it became evident that the outer skin had been so destroyed that the case was a serious one. Not until Tuesday night did it become a certainty that she could not recover. At this time Dr. Henry Wales, of Lanark, was called to consult with Dr. Fray, and from that time until death came to her relief at 3:45 Wednesday afternoon, all hope of her recovery was abandoned. In the death of Mrs. Healey a family loses a kind wife and an affectionate mother and the community loses a noble woman. The funeral will be held, Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the M. E. church. Clifford Healey arrived from Galesburg this morning and his brother, Virgil, arrived from Chicago, last night to attend the funeral of their mother. Other two sons, H. G. and F. F. Healey, of New York and Williamsport, Pa., will arrive tonight. Word of the mother's death could not be sent to the other son, James, who is in some unknown point in the west. Ira Scoville, of Grundy Center, Iowa, arrived also this morning.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Burned Oct. 29, 1900 - Died Oct. 24

ALBERTA (FISCH) HEFFELFINGER , 59, formerly of Chadwick, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. She was born Oct. 23, 1941, near Ideal in Carroll County to Harry and Edna (Bowers) Fisch. She married Ronald Heffelfinger Oct. 12, 1960. She attended country schools and graduated from Milledgeville High School. She was employed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture as a food inspector in nursing homes, hotels and other places. For many years she worked at the Chadwick Public Library and was the librarian for a number of years. She enjoyed writing the lessons of her life as well as poetry. She lived in Chadwick, Milledgeville, Aurora and other cities. She had been confined to a nursing home for about six to eight years. Survivors include one daughter, Rhonda Stead; one granddaughter; one brother, Maurice Fisch of Sterling; and one sister, Janice (Dean) Wilson of Kansas City, Mo. Her parents and a half brother, Harry Fisch, preceded her in death. Her body has been donated to science. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

CHARLES HEFFELFINGER , of Chadwick was dead on arrival at Sterling Community General Hospital Monday morning after an apparent heart attack. (August 1975) Born Sept. 7, 1911 in Milledgeville, he was the son of John and Caroline (North) Heffelfinger. He married Mildred Queckboerner April 4, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa. Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Janssen of Chadwick; three sons, Kenneth of Sterling, Ronald of Chadwick and James of McHenry; four brothers, Edgar of Detroit, Mich., Robert of Sterling, Percy of Rock Falls, and Tom of Savanna. Also, four sisters, Mrs. Art (Harriet) Pruatt of Boise, Idaho, Mrs. Otho (Lena) Summers of Rock Falls, Mrs. Mary Lego of Lanark and Mrs. Alfred (Helen) Hendricks of Chadwick; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in First Lutheran Church here. The Rev. Ray Kleinhaus, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Frank Funeral Home here. A memorial fund has been established.

PATRICIA HEFFELFINGER , 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Heffelfinger of Chadwick and formerly of Milledgeville, passed away Friday at St. Francis hospital, Freeport. Patricia was born Sept. 13, 1935, at Milledgeville. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, Gerald and Terrance, one sister Karen Sue; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Strawsen of Lanark and her paternal grandfather, John Heffelfinger of Chadwick. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Alfred Hendricks home in Lanark. Burial will be in the Lanark cemetery.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 5, 1949 - Saturday, pg. 2, col. 3

CORNELIUS HEGEMAN - Died - Cornelius Hegeman, of Lanark died Friday and was buried Sunday. March 18, 1904
Contributed by Karen Fyock

JOHN HEGEMAN - On Thursday evening, July 7, 1887, at his residence near Chadwick, John Hegeman passed from earth, after a lingering illness of several years from consumption.
Undated scrapbook clipping.

IDA HERRING , 66, of Savanna, died in the Savanna hospital Saturday afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Fuller funeral home with burial in the Savanna cemetery. The former Ida May Arnold, a daughter of Joseph and Martha Arnold, was born in Hopkington , Ia. on July 13, 1870. On Feb. 15, 1889 she was married to John Herring in Lincoln , Neb. They came to Savanna in 1891. Surviving are the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Gillogly, and a granddaughter, all of Savanna; and two brothers, Frank H. Arnold of Empire, Calif. , and William H. Arnold of Chicago .
Contributed by Alice Horner - Thursday January 28, 1937 edition Thomson Review

GEORGE HINES , 61, of 69 Freeman Street, Milledgeville died Monday afternoon in Community General Hospital in Sterling. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced upon completion by the Allen-Woodin Funeral Home in Milledgeville.
Contributed by Margaret Maners - Mar 31, 1987 Daily Gazette

BETTY (HIGLEY) HENSAL , age 79, of Mt. Carroll, died Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. Cremation took place and a Memorial Service was held 7 pm Thursday, February 22, 2001 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. "BJ" was born December 8, 1921 in Dixon, Illinois, the daughter of Austin and Kathryn (Wentling) Higley. She married Paul S. Hensal January 2, 1950 in Princeton, Illinois. He died December 8, 1984 in Savanna. "BJ" worded as a beautician operating Betty Jayne's Beauty Salon in Mt. Carroll, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Mt. Carroll. She enjoyed playing bridge, crocheting, painting and traveling. "BJ's" family includes a son, Jeffrey Hensal of Mt. Carroll; two grandsons, Nathan and Austin Hensal; and three step-grandchildren, Matt, Sara and Emily. Preceding "BJ" in death are two sisters, Kathryn Bertsch and Maxine Miller.
Contriubted by Lori Gilbert

GEORGE W. HODGE was born in Edinbridge, Kent County, England, May 24, 1838. He came to the US in 1858 and returned to England soon after. He made a second voyage in 1863. He settled in the town of Elkhorn Grove, Carroll county Ill., where he resided until the time of his death, 64 years 5 months and 13 days old. He was married to Mary Catharine Hawk Sept 18, 1865 and to their union ws born five children, one of who died in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. Harriet Ann Domdey, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McGinnes, Mrs. Jane Lorine Domdey and James Leonard. The deceased was converted about 32 years ago in the old South Elkhorn M.E. church during the revivals held by Rev. Joseph Wardel and soon after united with the M.E. church and has from that time until the death, lived a true, conscientious christian life.
Sterling Library Obituary Collection

JAMES HODGE was born in Lyons Fields, Kent Engladn on Jan. 1, 1845. When he was 19 years old he with his brother George, came to this country and settled in Carroll county, where he has since resided. On Jan. 5, 1876 he was married to Martha F. Keckler, to which union there was 3 children born, John Albert, Wm. Henry and ALice May all of whom are living. He, with his wife, united with the church in June, 17 years ago, of which he remained a faithful member. He had been afflicted for about 14 months, the greater part of which he suffered much pain, though he bore it patiently, and seemed to realize for the past several weeks that the end was drawing near. There remains of the family, two sons, a daughter, two brothers in England, and his brother George, a sister Emily in this country and a large circle of friends. He was a kind husband and father, faithful in all his relations in life, and much esteemed by those who knew him as neighbor and friend. He died at his home at 12:20 a.m. July 22, 1896. Funeral services were at the South Elkhorn church July 23, Rev. J.O. Talley officiating. Burial at South Elkhorn cemetery.

JUNE (KRAMER) SCOTT HODGE With her son and granddaughter by her bedside, on Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at 7:50 a.m. in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, June Elizabeth Scott-Hodge took her Savior’s hand and walked on the streets of heaven. Born on June 15, 1914, in Milledgeville, to Emma (Diehl) and Harry Kramer. Graduated from Milledgeville High School . She met and married Howard Scott in 1936 in Polo. He passed away in 1966, while living in Forreston. After he passed away, June went to work at Micro Switch, Freeport , for a few years. She then took a position at the Dixon State School in the audiology department, retiring in 1979. In 1979, she married Clarence Hodge in Dixon . They enjoyed many years together in Florida and numerous travels together. Clarence passed away in 1991. June then moved back to Freeport until 1997, when she went to live with her granddaughter in German Valley . After two years, when the family moved to Pennsylvania , she moved to Machesney Park to live with her son and daughter-in-law. June currently was a member of Beth Eden United Methodist Church , Rockford , and previously a member of Community Reformed Church, Freeport . Survivors include one daughter, Sharon (Dean) Musser of Freeport; one son, Michael (Darlene) Scott of Machesney Park; stepchildren, Frances (Don) Wiseman of Franklin Grove and Dallas (Bev) Hodge of Sterling. Grandchildren, Brian (Karen) Musser of Lafayette , Ind. , Corinne (Todd) Gray of Auburndale , Fla. , Deborah (Mark) Symonds of Chicago, Eric (Becky) Musser of Newport News, Va., and Todd (Iris) Scott and Christopher (April Cooper) Scott, all of Machesney Park; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother-in-law, Hale (Noreen) Scott of Forreston; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Howard Scott and Clarence Hodge; brothers, Arnold and Elwood; and one sister, Marvel. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at Walker Mortuary, 321 W. Main St. , Freeport . Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at Beth Eden United Methodist Church , 3201 Huffman Blvd. , Rockford . Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens , Freeport . In lieu of flowers, memorials to Beth Eden United Methodist Church would be appreciated.
Contributed by Pat Esterday - Taken form: The Dixon Telegraph, Monday, September 10, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 1 – 2

HARRY PRENTICE HODGES - At Fair Haven, Carroll County, on Friday, March 17, 1893, Harry Prentice Hodges, aged 7 years, 4 months and 22 days.

Harry Hodges was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodges, and was born Oct. 25, 1885. He had been ill with scarlet fever when he was also stricken with that dread disease, diptheria, and although all was done for him that was possible, death was inevitable and he was called away after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services were held last Saturday at Fair Haven.

AARON HOFFMAN - We learn of the death of Aaron Hoffman of Black Oak, who died at his residence on Wednesday, at 11 o'clock p. m. He was only sick a few days, but his case presented such alarming symptoms from the beginning that little hope was entertained of his recovery. The funeral services will be held today at 10 o'clock from his late residence.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - obituary April 13, 1887

DONALD A. HOFFMAN , age 74, of Savanna, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at the Finley Hospital, Dubuque, Iowa. Don was born on May 3, 1934, the son of Elmer and Mabel (Clay) Hoffman Washington Township, rural Savanna. Don served his country in the United States Navy. He was stationed aboard the Bon Homme Richard Aircraft Carrier. Don was married to JoAnn A. Beyer on January 17, 1959 in Stockton, Illinois. Don worked for Hoffman Building Service and later became a partner in Doty and Hoffman Excavating and Quarry, both in Savanna. He also enjoyed many years of farming. Don cherished spending time with his grandchildren and visiting with the “Coffee Clutch”. He treasured telling stories to family and friends. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and driving around the countryside. Don will be dearly missed by his wife, JoAnn of Savanna; two sons, Mark (Ann) Hoffman of Troy, Missouri and Allen (Karen) Hoffman of Savanna, Illinois; and one daughter, Becky (Kurt) Rath of Elizabeth, Illinois; five grandchildren, Michael, Elizabeth, Glenn, Katie, and Kirk; and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert, and one sister, Mary Lou Hoffmann.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

EDWARD HOFFMAN , died at the residence of his father on Friday last at 10 o'clock of pleural pneumonia. He had been seriously sick but a short time. He was in his 26th year. His father, Aaron Hoffman, was taken dangerously sick abut the time of his son's death and on Saturday he was not expected to recover.
Contributed by Karen Fyock (Apr 8, 1887/4?)

HENRY HOFFMAN - The deceased was a well known citizen in Fair Haven and the county for years but of late years, being unable to leave home, he has been seen very little in town. The last few years he did not go out anymore. Those who were more intimately acquainted with him will remember him as a good hearted jovial man. There was something in his nature which would go out to cheer up his surroundings. The writer always enjoyed his company for his good humor and wit. He had the faculty of cheering up others. Of late years he suffered with an affliction which was very annoying and painful and as a last resort he submitted to an operation from the effects he never recovered. Besides his own affliction he extended the sympathy of a husband to his wife who has been an invalid for years and has also become totally blind. But they have always had the consolation and assistance of Mr. and Mrs. George Knoerz [Knoess] who always did the best possible for their comfort. The deceased was born in Freienseen, Hessen Darmstadt Germany, March 30, 1829. Died at Freeport Hospital, Freeport Ill., Friday, Aug 29, 1902 and reached the age of 73 years, 4 months and 29 days. In 1856 he united with Johannette Hilt, his now surviving widow. A year later they left for America to try their fortunes, locating near Chicago. In 1858, a year latter, they came to Fair Haven where they have since resided. Mr. Hoffman met with desired expectations in his new adopted country and has been successful in providing a comfortable home. Besides the aged widow an only daughter, Mrs. George Knoerz [Knoess] survives. A son, the oldest of their two children, John G., died Jan 14 1882. He had become a grown up young man and been married several years, left a widow but no children. She too a number of years latter passed to the beyond. Funeral services were held on last Sunday from his late home which is only a short distance from the Lutheran church. Services were held at the church conducted by Rev. J. G. Diekhoff and aided by Rev. Gamber of Chadwick. The Funeral was largly attended by many friends and neighbors to pay their last tribute to the departed.
Contributed by Ron Geison

JOHANNETTE HOFFMAN - LIFE'S JOURNEY ENDED - Again has summoned one of those patient sufferers who has been an invalid for a number of years, Mother Jeanette [Johannette] Hoffman. The death summons came Sunday January 15, [1905] at the home of her daughter Mrs. Geo. Knoersz. The deceased was born Dec. 16, 1817 in Freienseen Hessen Darmstadt, Germany. In 1857 she was united in marriage to Henry Hoffman who departed this world several years ago. A year later 1858 they came to America, made their home one year near Chicago. The following year they came to Fair Haven where they have since resided. Their family consisted of one son and a daughter. The son died about twenty-two years ago. The daughter Mrs. George Knoerz and four grandchildren are the only surviving members of her family. The deceased became blind about six and a half years ago. She was also very feeble in health and during this time was confined to her bed. During all these years she required the care and attention of a helpless person. This burden was born by the family with patient endurance. Everything was done for the helpless mother that could be done. She lived to be 87 years and 1 month old. The funeral was held on Tuesday Jan 17 from her late home. Services were held in the Lutheran church west of town of which she was a member. Rev. J. W. Paetznick of Chadwick conducted the funeral service.
Contributed by Ron Geison

MARTHA (TOBYNE) HOFFMAN , was born in Wayne County, Mich., August 2, 1818, and died in Coleta, March 3, 1901, aged 83 years, 7 months and 1 day. She was the second oldest of a family of thirteen children, two of whom are living, Mrs. Polly Hayden of Manchester, Ia. aged 84 and Mrs. Rhoda Bronson of Coleta, aged 64. In 1828 she moved with her parents to Sr. Joe County, Mich., where at the age of 18 she was marred to George Hoffman. In the spring of 1836 they moved overland with an ox team to Illinois, settling in Genesee Grove, where by many years of hard labor and industry they acquired a large farm and established a comfortable home. To this union were born two sons, Henry of Sheriden, Ill., and George D. of Coleta. Four years after the death of her husband which occurred in 1874 she moved to Coleta, where she resided until her death. Her christian experience dates back 63 years when she consecrated herself to Christ and united with the Christian Church. She was one of the first to be baptized by immersion in the history of this county.
Contributed by Karen Fyock

OLIVE H. HOFFMAN ,85, 109 Main St., Mt. Carroll, died Nov. 11, 1992, at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick. Cremation rites will follow. Interment will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Chadwick Cemetery. Miss Hoffman was born March 11, 1907, in Fairhaven Township, near Chadwick, the daughter of Joel and Mary Helen (Altensen) Hoffman. she had been employed as a housekeeper. she was a member of the Hope Methodist church, Chadwick. She is survived by two nephews, Harlan Merkle of Chadwick and Rodney Steiner of Davenport, Iowa. She was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Nov 12, 1992 Sterling Gazette

JEREMY J. HUBBARD age 25, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died July 19, 2008. A Funeral Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Frank-Law Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with Pastor Kathryn Ling of Lanark United Methodist Church officiating. A private burial service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. A memorial fund has been established in Jeremy’s name. Jeremy was born on October 25, 1982, the son of Bradley and Connie K. (Holm) Hubbard in Sterling, Illinois. Jeremy Graduated from Mt. Carroll High School with the Class of 2001. He was a Truck Driver for Moring Disposal. Jeremy enjoyed riding Motorcycles and ATV’s, hunting, watching DVD’s, and collecting unique knives. He chrerished celebrating holidays with friends and family. Most important to Jeremy was spending time with his children.Jeremy was a very loving father. Jeremy will be dearly missed by his son, Colin Hubbard of Milledgeville, Illinois; two daughters, Carissa Hubbard of Milledgeville, and Lilly Hubbard of Stockton, Illinois; one step-son, Patrick of Stockton; mother, Connie (Robert) Robbe of Bulverde, Texas; father, Bradley (Dana) Hubbard of Oregon, Illinois; a brother, Brad (Special Friend, Michelle Lawton) of Mt. Carroll; a sister, Michelle (Dan) Rook of Warrenville, Illinois; a step-brother, Justin Snyder of Oregon, Illinois; maternal grandparents, Richard and Shirley Holm; paternal grandparents, Lawrence Hubbard and Bill and Dorothy Shearer; maternal step-grandmother, Norma Robbe, three nephews
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

LEILA G. (RUSSELL) HUBBARD - At her home near Milledgeville, Tuesday, March 5, 1895, of typhoid pneumonia, Mrs. Leila G. Hubbard, aged 39 years, 3 months, and 10 days. Leila G. Russell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Russell was born in LeRaysville, Bradford county, Pennsylvania, Nov. 25, 1855, and came to Carroll county, Illinois with her parents in June 1856. She was educated in the public schools of this county, and for several terms was a teacher in the Milledgeville schools. On December 6, 1877, she was united in marriage to George Hubbard, of Milledgeville, and to them four children were born, the oldest being a son now 17 years of age and the youngest a daughter, only two years old. Her death occurred at 11 o'clock Tuesday evening, March 5, having been sick but one week. She leaves to mourn her departure, a father, mother, two sisters, a brother, a beloved husband and four dear children. The deceased was a dutiful with and mother, always having in view that which would add to the comfort of her children, and it seems sad, indeed, that she has been taken from them when a mother's care is so much needed, but the Allwise Creator knows what is best, and we know that all will be well, The funeral service occurred at the M. E. church, Thursday, at two o'clock, Rev. F. L. Baldwin officiating. Interment took place in the Bethel cemetery. The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the relatives in this their time of bereavement.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping

MINERVA HUBBARD wife of Nelson Hubbard, Esq., residing 14 mile northwest of Milledgeville, died at her home, Wednesday, Dec. 23, and was buried at the South Elkhorn Cemetery, Friday, the 25th, the funeral services being held at the Milledgeville M. E. church, Rev. A. C. Gruber, officiating. The deceased was, at the time of her death 67 years of age, being born in Kentucky in 1823. In 1840 she removed to Illinois, where she married. Mrs. H. was a consistent member of the M. E. church for a long term of years. Besides her husband, she leaves four children to mourn her loss, namely: Mrs. Evan Bidlack, of Manilla, Iowa, George, Mrs. Y. M. Cantrell and Miss Frank, of Milledgeville. Mrs. Hubbard will be mourned as a kind and loving wife and mother and an obliging neighbor.
Contributed by Karen Fyock (Died 1891)

NELSON B. HUBBARD - died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. T. Bidlack, in Manilla, Iowa, Nov. 9th, 1896, of Bright's disease. Mr. Hubbard was born at Grosse Isle, Wayne Co., Michigan, Sept. 21, 1822. Came to Sterling ____ in 1835. Married in 1844 to Miss Minerva McNamer, and lived in the vicinity of Sterling, following the occupation of a farmer until about 6 years ago, when his wife died. He then came to Manilla where he has since made his home with his daughter. Mr. Hubbard has been in poor health for several years and was confined to his bed four months ago, where he suffered intensely, but bore it with Christian fortitude until death relieved him. His daughter, Mrs. Bidlack, was very kind to him, doing all in her power to make his closing days as comfortable as possible. Mr. Hubbard was the father of four children, all, with the exception of Mrs. Bidlack, residing near Milledgeville, Ill. He has been a member of the Methodist church since 1857. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. R. E. Conrey, at the M. E. church, Tuesday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in the Nishnabotna Cemetery, - Manilla Advocate
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping

RUSSELL HUBBARD was born at Milledgeville Nov. 14, 1878 and died at Pasco, Washington May 11, 1902. His life was spent in the vicinity of his birthplace until Feb. 1900 when he went to Walla Walla WA and last January to Pasco where he met death Sunday by being overcome by Gasoline. Russell was of a quiet and retiring disposition and a boy of whom all thought very highly. He graduated from the Milledgeville High School in 1898 and started out to make his mark in the world but death stayed his hand and ceased his labors all too soon. The funeral was held from the home at the M.E. Church Friday at 3 p.m. and was largely attended. He was laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery.

Another Notice: Russel Hubbard of Milledgeville was killed in a railroad round house in Walla Walla, Washington, early Monday [05/12/1902] morning. The young man was the son of George Hubbard of Milledgeville, and left that place for the west in 1898. He was employed by the railroad company in the round house and was run over by an engine being taken into the house. The body was shipped to Milledgeville, and the funeral was held at the home in that city at 3 o’clock this afternoon the body arriving early this morning. The full details of the accident are not known here. Russel was a graduate of the Milledgeville high school and was a member of the Milledgeville lodge, Knights of the Globe. He was a young man of twenty-four years, quiet, steady and of good habits. His genial, sunshiny disposition won many friends wherever he went, and his sudden and awful death comes as a great shock to his friends in Milledgeville and vicinity. He leaves his father and three sisters. His father received a letter from him about a week ago, in which he said his position in the round house was a very dangerous one, and that he homed to get another in the near future. Fate decreed otherwise, however, and he died in the faithful execution of his duties.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Gazette, May 17, 1902, page 3, column 4

DOROTHY (MERSHON) HUBER , 63, of Mt. Carroll passed away at Savanna Hospital about 8 p.m. Thursday night after several days of hospitalization following a heart attack. Services will be held in Mt. Carroll at 2 p.m. Sunday at Frank Funeral home here with the Rev. Earland Lilly of the Baptist Church officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 Saturday at the funeral home. She was born in Mt. Carroll Oct. 22, 1907, the daughter of Glenn and Grace Dresbach Mershon and married Bert Huber on Dec. 23, 1933 at St. Charles, Ill. Surviving is her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Judy) Wolfenbarger of Hoisington, Kansas; Mrs. James (Jane) Green of Milwaukee, Wis.; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. John (Jeanette) Teeter of Deerfield, Ill.; Mrs. H. C. (Mildred) Rosenstiel of Fresno, Calif. She was preceded by her parents and one brother.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 6, 1971 - Saturday, pg 2

NAOMI (FOLEY) HUFFINE , age 57, died Friday, February 15, 2008 at her home in rural Savanna, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family,. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with Reverend Mike Meyer of the Savanna Bible Church officiating. Burial will be in Spring Lake Cemetery, Savanna. Friends may call from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, February 18 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Naomi’s memory. Naomi was born on February 21, 1950, the daughter of Harold and Maxine (Avery) Foley. She attended and graduated from the Savanna High School with the Class of 1969. Naomi married James Huffine on June 28, 1969 in Savanna. Naomi worked for several years as a line leader for Swiss Colony in Savanna. She had a knack for decorating and was very creative with interior design. She was fond of collecting antiques and dolls. Naomi also enjoyed camping, fishing, listening to music and playing various instruments, especially her keyboard. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and relaxing on her deck. She will be dearly missed by her husband, James of Savanna; two daughters, Trisia (Greg Barr) Wilkinson of Savanna, and Jammie (Bob) Barten of Savanna; nine grandchildren; her mother, Maxine Foley; one sister, Janell (Ward) Friederich of Savanna; one brother, H.T. (Kelly) Foley, of Savanna; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Naomi was preceded in death by her father, Harold.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

ALLEN HICKMAN HUNTER - At his residence in Elkhorn Grove, Carroll county, Illinois, Tuesday, May 7, 1895, Allen Hickman Hunter, aged 51 years and 10 months. The deceased was born in the town of Eagle Point, Ogle county, Illinois, in July, 1844, and was the son of Henry Hunter, who settled in Elkhorn Grove in 1839, being one of the earliest settlers. In 1877 Allen was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gorman, who with two daughters, Ella and Mattie, still survive him. Mr. Hunter was one of a family of eleven children, four brothers and three sisters of whom are living. Not until the day of his death did he show any signs of being ill, and then was sick only from six in the morning until about two o'clock in the afternoon. The funeral was held at his late home, Thursday, May 9, at two o'clock in the afternoon, after which interment took place in the South Elkhorn cemetery.
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ABNER RAMAGE HURLESS son of George and Susannah Hurless was born in Holmes county, Hio, August 7, 1829, died at Milledgeville, Il. Feb. 8, 1907 at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 1 day. He married Miss Elizabeth Kilmer in his native state, and a few years later, came with his little family to Whiteside county. fifty-one years ago. Seventeen years ago he moved to Milledgeville where he had lived ever since with the exception of three years spent in Nebraska. His first wife died April 16, 1882 she was the mother of eight children, of which number seven remain as follows: Isaac F. of this vicinity, Cyrus N. of Fulton, Meless who is unmarried, Delila, wife of James Scanlan, of Rock Falls, Minerva, wife of Ollie Hawkins of Coleta, Della, wife of Walter Woodin of Eagle Point and Anna, wife of Charles Cronister near Sterling. Eight years ago Mr. Hurless married Miss Lottie Tinker of Nebraska who with the two children Claud R. and Elza O. survive him. He enlisted in the service of his county Sept. 1862, in company H. 75th regiment Ill. Vol. Infantry and was elected 2nd Lieutenant. He was in several bloody engagements lost the sword presented him by his company when taken prisoner at Stone River. He resigned from the army on account of ill health and was mustered out April 1863. He was converted in the state of Ohio in early manhood. In later years he connected himself with the United Brethren church and never joined any other. For some years the zeal of his early life was suffered to wane, but he never swerved from principle was scrupulously honest and devoted to the real in Christian profession. The... end of obit missing.
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ANNA (CONAWAY) HURLESS of Coleta, passed away at 2 o’clock this morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. L. Meackins, at Milledgeville, after an illness of two months. Mrs. Hurless had been in poor health for a long time and had just returned from a motor trip with her sister, Mrs. Meakins, through the western states in hopes of benefiting her health. Besides her husband, William J. Hurless, there are left to mourn her loss a son Ray, a daughter Nellie, her aged mother, Mrs. Harriet Conaway and two sisters, Mrs. Ed Carbaugh, of Coleta, Mrs. J. L. Meakins, of Milledgeville, and a brother, William Conaway, of Coleta. Mrs. Hurless is well known in this community and the family have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement. Funeral services will be conducted at the J. L. Meakins home in Milledgeville at one o’clock and at the Liberal U. B. church in Coleta at two o’clock on Saturday [08/11/1917] afternoon. Rev. Sylvester Sanford, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. George Auman of the Radical church of Coleta, will have charge of the services. Burial will be made in Bethel cemetery near Milledgeville. A more complete obituary will appear later.
- The funeral services for Mrs. William Hurless (Anna Annetta Conaway) were held Saturday [08/11/1917] afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Liberal U. B. church in Coleta, conductedby Rev. Sylvester Sanford, assisted by Rev. George Auman, pastor of the Radical U. B. church. Songs were sung by Mrs. Ralph Overholser and Mrs. Arthur Maxwell. Burial was at the Bethel cemetery near Milledgeville. The following acted as pall bearers: H. T. Meakins, D. W. Deets, Arthur Deets, E. S. Colcord, R. E. Overhosler and F. R. Overholser. Anna Annetta Conaway was born July 2, 1875, near Coleta. She spent her girlhood on the old home place and on Oct. 22, 1895, she was united in marriage to William Hurless. To this union was born two children, Raymond Guy and Nellie Isabelle, who with the husband survive her. She departed this life Aug. 9, 1917, being 42 years, 1 month and 7 days of age at her death. The departed had been in ill health for the past year, and thinking a different climate might work a change the family decided on an automobile trip to the Rocky mountains. It was soon seen after reaching the west that she was slowly sinking, and a return trip home was speedily planned. Then began the long journey back to home and friends and the fight with the grim monster death. It seems that she must have made a superhuman effort to reach home and kindred and friends and say goodbye for the last time on earth. The deceased was a member of the Liberal U. B. church and an active worker, always ready to do her full share when called upon. This fine trait of her character was shown in her home and in the community at large. She will be missed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband and children, her mother, Mrs. Harriet Conaway, one brother Wm. Conaway, at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Nina Meakins, of Milledgeville, and Mrs. Alice Carbaugh, of Coleta. The entire community extend their sympathy to the family.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, August 14, 1917, page 4, column 4

CATHERINE HURLESS was born in Holmes county, Ohio, Sept 12, 1833, and came to Whiteside county, Illinois, in 1855, she was converted at the primitive schoolhouse at Hazel Green the same year and joined the United Brethren church in which relation she remained to her death. She was married to Elias Frankfother Sept. 12, 1867, and died July 14, 1901, at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 2 days. She was the mother of seven children, Four boys and three girls, one of the daughters, Sarah having preceded her to the grave. Of a family of ten children she was the seventh to quit the flesh and cross to the beyond, leaving three brother, Abner of Humbolt, Neb., Martin, of Chicago and Parker of Bureau, Ill. The surviving children are Martin and James of Coleta, Mrs. Sue Ackerman of Clark, S. D., Cora Gipe of Otter Creek and George and John unmarried. Her husband and family are assured of the sympathy of the whole community. Mrs. Frankfother was faithful to her family, social and christian life, and died in bright prospects of a blessed resurrection. The children were all permitted to visit her in her last days, and all but one, Martin, who was taken sick, were present at the last sad rites of her remains. The funeral was held Monday Juy 15, 1901, in the grove just west of the house on the old reunion grounds, a most beautiful spot to assemble to pay the last sad rites to one we loved so well, The sermon was preached by Rev. E. E. Plumley, who took for his test 2 Co. 5-1. "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." He was assisted by Rev. Groff. The remains were laid to rest in the old Hazel Green cemetery, there to await the resurrection morn. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family.
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CEOGAS HURLESS - The Whiteside Sentinel has the following on the death of Cephas Hurless which occurred at Coleta, Friday, November 14 (1884). He was born in Holmes County, Ohio, October 24, 1827; his boyhood days were passed on a farm and at the age of twenty-one he was married to Elizabeth daughter of Martin and Barbara Overholser, with whom he lived fourteen years. Six children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy and four - Mrs. D. G. Proctor, Mrs. H. C. McCray, Mrs. Joseph Bushman and George Hurless, still live near Coleta. In (10 October) 1862 he was married to Tabitha A. Winters; this second marriage was blessed with eight children, four of whom have died, and four - James, Belle, William and Roy still live with their mother. Mr. Hurless moved to Illinois in 1854 and purchased a farm near Coleta, where he lived for a few years till active, public life made it necessary for him to leave the farm and move in town where he resided at the time of his death. He united with the United Brethern church when nineteen years old and was a zealous worker in the church all the rest of his life; he was in the active ministerial work for two years, one year on a charge in Will county and one year in Carroll county; since which time he sustained a local relation, preaching to fill vacancies when and wherever most needed. He was elected supervisor and justice of the peace many times in Genesse, which offices he filled at the time of his death. As an officer he was true to his trust,; he zealously adhered to the principles of justice in all his counsels and decisions, and while he guarded the majesty of the law with jealous fidelity, he never failed in his noteworthy kindness to see that stern justice was well tempered with mercy. While he stood by those who stood by him and held in the highest admiration a true and tried friend in his official capacity he knew no difference between friends and foes; and the poor were as strong as the rich. He was president of the Coleta board of school directors nearly three years, and during that time he never hesitated to aid those in charge of the school in every possible way. As a neighbor, he was ever accommodating, as a citizen, upright, as a husband, loving, as a father, kind almost to a fault, as a christian, exemplary, as an office, true and honest, and as a man worthy of the confidence of his fellow man. The loss to Coleta is keenly felt, to his family it is irreparable. While he has left them well provided with this world's goods, he's gone and there's none to take his place. While friends are ready on every hand to ____ to their wants, their's are not the hands of a provident father. While friends will speak kind words to the fatherless children, the voice they would be most delighted to hear is forever still. We may enter his office as of your, but we will find it vacant; we may await his coming, but we will wait in vain; we may earnestly desire his counsel, but silence will mock our longing, we may realize our loss but time alone will reveal it fullness. He has gone; everybody's friend has gone and will return to us no more.
Contributed by Karen Kyock - Whiteside Sentinel (Cephas Hurless was buried in Hazel Green Cemetery Whiteside County IL)

DENA HURLESS , 59, wife of Frank H. Hurless, junior editor of the Mt. Carroll Mirror-Democrat, died at 10 o’clock Sunday [02/17/1929] night at her home in Mt Carroll. She had been in poor health for six months past, but was up and about as usual until Saturday, when she suffered a paralytic stroke. A second stroke that came upon her about 6 o’clock Sunday evening caused her death four hours later. Funeral services will be held at the family home on Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock and interment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery, Rev. R. H. Seitner will officiate.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the Sterling Daily Gazette, February 19, 1929

JAMES A. HURLESS , son of Cephas and Tabitha Hurless, was born Aug. 15, 1865 and departed from this life, Nov. 29, 1895 being at the time of his death 30 years, 3 months and 14 days old. His boyhood days were spent in and about Coleta Ill, and at the age of 11 years he confessed Christ and joined the U.B. church at that place. In November 1884 his health began failing, when he went to Philadelphia pA to receive treatment. After his treatment it was thought he would regain his health, yet (being an epileptic) the benefit he received was but of short duration when his disease returned more violent than before treatment, he again was taken to Chicago where a specialist again treated him but to no preceptible benefit; he returned home and not being able to perform manual labor hemade his home principally with his mother. He was very fond of baseball and with Martin V. Overholser (who preceded him to the grave one year) in the box the boys never knew defeat, being called to several places to participate in games where a good battery was needed. In the fall of 1891 his disease became so much more violent that ti was deemed necessary that he be sent to a hospital that he might have better treatment than was possible for him to receive at home, when on Jan. 1, 1892 he was removed to Elgin IL, where he remained until death relieved him of his sufferings. Thus ended the life of one who can say as he enters the pearly gates of the great beyond " I have come up under great trials and afflictions, yet with all these trials Christ has been my only solace and comfort, therefore a crown and a start await me in heaven."
Contributed by Karen Kyock

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