DONALD J. KELLEY
- At Dysart, Iowa, Saturday, March 31, 1894, of lung fever, Donald J. Kelley, age 9 months and 6 days. Little Donald was the infant son of Fred and Alice Kelley, who for many years were residents of this place. Donald was a promising child until two weeks before his death, when he was taken ill with lung fever and congestion of the brain. The remains were brought to Milledgeville, where the funeral was held Tuesday forenoon, at the M. E. Church, Rev. F. L. Baldwin officiating. Interment took place in South Elkhorn cemetery.
ELIZA (DUNCAN) KELLY
- Savanna friends of “Grandma” Kelley were pained to learn of her death which occurred Thursday night (March 4, 1909) at 7:34 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Sherwood Bashaw, a few miles east of this city.
“Grandma” Kelley had been failing in health the past six months due to the infirmities of old age. For some days past it was realized that the thread of life was nearing its course and on the above night the end came peacefully and quietly.
Eliza Duncan was born November 12, 1833 at Berwick on the Tweed, on the Scottish boundries. She came to this country with her parents while still a babe, the family settling in New Brunswick and lived there until 1850 when they moved to this section settling in this city. In 1851 at Mount Carroll she was united in marriage to Thomas Kelley and this place continued to be their home until eight years ago when they moved to a cottage on the Bashaw farm where Mr. Kelley died some six years ago. Since that time the decedent made her home with her daughter Mrs. Bashaw, where she received the untiring and loving care of the latter she did all in her power to make her mother’s last years comfortable and happy, caring for her in her sickness and cheering her all along the way, and performing such acts of only a daughter could do for a loving mother.
Mrs. Kelley was the mother of five children, two of which died in infancy. Those survive are Mrs. Bashaw and Thomas of this city and Mrs. Anna E. Lee of Modesto, Calif.
Mrs. Kelly was widely known in this city and was a woman who was beloved by everyone. Her kind Christian character was always an inspiration to the friends and acquaintances who came in contact with her. She was always gentle and loving and one could not help but be drawn to her and feel the influence of such a blessed life. She believed in the golden rule absolutely and lived up to it.
As a wife and mother she was an ideal, instilling into the minds of her children the principles of true womanhood and manhood and now that they have reached man’s estate they bless her for her devotion.
She hath done what she could and her memory will ever be blessed by those who knew and loved her. She has lived a good life and having finished the journey here has crossed into the borderland where she is among the sansomed host awaiting the coming of other loved ones into Beulah land. To the children the Journal extends sympathy in the loss of their dear mother.
LYMAN KELLY
, 73, died early November 13, 1958 in his home in Savanna following a stroke. Funeral rites were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in a Savanna funeral home, the Rev. Donald T. Olson officiating, with burial in Savanna Township Cemetery.
He was born September 28, 1885 in Savanna, son of Thomas and Clara (Taylor) Kelly. He married Virginia Berry March 5, 1917, in Mount Carroll. He had been employed as a clerk at the Radke Hotel until he retired four years ago.
Surviving are his widow; one son, Robert L. Kelly of Savanna, two sisters, Mrs. Leland Carroll of Silvis and Mrs. Walter Frueh of Freeport.
THOMAS KELLEY
- known as “Uncle Tom,” passed away at his home in the country on Monday (April 27, 1903) at 12:30 p.m. after al illness of several weeks duration.
Thomas Kelley was born in Northamptonshire, England October 25, 1820. He came to this country in company with his brother in 1836, and settled in New Brunswick, finally coming to this city in 1850, which has been his home ever since. In 1851 he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Duncan at Mount Carroll, five children being born to them, two of whom having passed away. Those surviving being Mrs. Anna Lee of New York, Mrs. Emily Bashaw, and Thomas of this city.
Some years ago Mr. Kelley lost his eyesight, but never throughout all these years did he complain as to his lot. About a year ago Mr. and Mrs. Kelley moved into a cottage in the country, near the home of their daughter, Mrs. Sherwood Bashaw. There his last days were spent.
Perhaps there was no man better known to our residents than “Uncle Tom” Kelley and every one was his friend. In the many years in which he resided in this city and before he was united with the affliction which shut out the light of the world, he was always a familiar figure on our streets and one who had a cheery word and pleasant smile for all and even in the later years when he could no longer see the things about him, this same spirit is manifested. It always was a pleasure to him to have his friends about him and speak over the days gone by, and his patience never failed to make a helpful impression upon those who visited him.
Several weeks ago he was taken ill with stomach trouble and two weeks ago pneumonia set in, and it was realized that “Uncle Tom” was nearing the borderland. He was very patient under his affliction and thankful to those who administered to his needs. He was comforted in his sufferings by the presence of his gentle wife who so faithfully stood by his side throughout these many years, sharing his joys and sorrows, also the loving care of his children who were always looking after his welfare. For the pst two days he was much worse and on Monday last the bonds which bound him to this life were snapped asunder and “Uncle Tom” entered into his last peaceful rest.
To the sorrowing wife and children we tender our sincere sympathy. They have lost a kind and affectionate husband and father but they realize that their loss is his gain, and that his eyes now behold the glories of that place to which all must some time go when they are called from this life.
Mr. Kelley was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, who will be in charge of the funeral.
SILAS KELLOGG
- On Tuesday morning, Silas Kellogg, an old pioneer of this county who has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. A. G. Eastabrook, quietly passed away. The funeral was held on Wednesday at the Union church, and the remains of the old pioneer deposited beside those of his wife, who has rested in the cemetery at the Union for twenty years of more. Beyond the fact that he came to Elkhorn Grove in the early days of the settlement, half a century ago, we know but little of his life. He was born Oct. 5, 1804, and came here from New York state. We will doubtless be able to secure additional facts concerning his life for a future issue.
IDA (NAHIN) KIPNIS
- Mrs. Morris (Ida) Kipnis died here Saturday evening in her home. Death came at 9:30 p.m. Funeral arrangements were completed by the Frank Funeral Home and services will be held Tuesday in the First Funeral home, 2100 E. 75th St., Chicago. Burial will be in Waldheim Cemetery, Chicago. Mrs. Kipnis was born Dec. 21, 1892 in Russia, the daughter of Norman and Mildred Nahin. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Mildred, Rosa and Eleanor, all of Chicago, and a son, Robert, Tucson, Ariz.
MRS. JOHN KIRGIS
died Sunday evening, January 22, 1899, after a short illness at Bouton, Iowa, to which place he and his wife moved about two years ago. He was one of Jordan township's pioneer citizens, having lived in the vicinity since the fall of 1862. Mr. Krigis was born in Wurtenburg, Germany in 1822, came to New York in 1851, and remained in Pennsylvania and New York until his brothers, John and Matthias Dieterlie, advertised for their lost brother. He then being aware of their whereabouts, removed his wife and family to Illinois, at which place his brothers and sisters were found quite closely settled. He remained in that vicinity until two years ago and then moved to Bouton, at which place his children resided. Mr. Kirgis' half brother, John G. Dieterlie of Sterling, died five years ago, January 23, 1894, and he leaves but one brother, Matthias. He also ..........
ARMELLA I. KNEALE
, 101, passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, September 19, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born Armella Ida Cramer October 22, 1908, the fourth of seven children of George and Antonia Cramer, of Delano, Minnesota. Armella met her husband, Blendon A. Kneale, a native of Mount Carroll, at the Minneapolis School of Art. They were married in Mount Carroll January 1932, with Sackett Smith and Eleanor Downing as witnesses and with the Rev. R. H. Seitner officiating. Mount Carroll became their permanent home in 1937.
Armella was a popular art teacher to many students including a time at Frances Shimer College. Armella and Blendon were active and popular artists who enriched the Mount Carroll community and the Shimer campus with their humor, their creativity and their humanity.
The red barn on College Street was the family home from 1948-1968. With Blen’s death in 1968, art became the center of Armella’s life, and she continued to create works in a variety of media. She did some illustrations for “The History Of Carroll County” and was commissioned at the age of 85 to paint a wall-size mural of Carroll County for the Highway Branch of the National Bank of Mount Carroll.
She loved life in Mount Carroll, enjoying her many friends and neighbors. In 1994, she moved from Mount Carroll to Okawville; then to Ashville, North Carolina; and finally, in 2007, to St. Louis, Missouri.
She proudly maintained her membership in P. E. O. and, in her 90s, she was a member of a group of artists, the Wise Wild Women of Black Mountain. She loved people and people loved her. She lived, taught, and created based on a lesson she learned as a child from her father, “Look to nature and you’ll find the answer.” She loved teaching children how to observe the tiniest detail in nature. She derived immense pleasure from the frequent visits of friends who dropped in for a cup of coffee and from family members who were scattered across the States.
Armella continued to teach drawing to many students everywhere she lived. Her last work of art, done at age 101, was an oil painting of a bright and beautiful flower that was inspired by music.
Armella and Blendon had three sons, Collan Blendon of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Bernard Cramer of O’Fallon, Illinois and Arlan Grove of Jasper, Arkansas. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service in celebration of Armella’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 21 at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Carroll. Her son, the Rev. Bernard Kneale, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, plant a flower or give to a charity of your choice in Armella’s name.
HARVEY KNEISS
- Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon for Harvey Kneiss, 37, of Shannon who died Friday afternoon in a Freeport hospital where he had been a patient for one week. Mr. Kneiss was born on a farm near here on May 27, 1909, the son of Henry and Dena Kneiss, and was united in marriage to Miss Esther Heefner. He is survived by his widow, four children, Janet, Karen, Larry, and Phyllis, a twin brother, Henry, and a sister, Mrs. Esther Haugh, both living on farms near here, and his parents.
MARY KATHRINE (HOFFMAN) KNESS
, a daughter of Henry and Johannette Hoffman, was born July 18th, 1859 at Fair Haven, Ill. She was baptized in infancy and confirmed April 6th, 1873 at the St Paul’s' Lutheran church.
On December 14, 1876 she was united in marriage with George Kness, in which holy estate she lived with her husband for 47 years. To this union five children were born, the oldest of which died shortly after birth.
About two years ago symptoms of a dangerous disease were noticed and although all medical skill and loving and willing hands could do, was done. Mrs. Kness grew steadily worse, and after thirteen weeks of intense suffering, during which time she was confined to bed.
She passed into life eternal Thursday, March 27 at 11 a. m. at the age of 64 years, 8 months 9 days.
She leaves to mourn her departure her devoted husband George Kness, one son George Kness and his wife Fanny, nee Hartman, three daughters, Margaret, wife of William Kness, Johannette, wife of Henry Schleuning, Mary Louise, wife of Edward Hartman, eight grand children and a large circle of friends and acquaintances. Her only brother John Hoffman and parents preceded her in death years ago.
Mrs. Kness was a devoted wife, a loving mother and always had a kindly thought and deed for all with whom she came in contact. She was a faithful member of the congregation and the ladies aid and Missionary society of the St. Paul's Lutheran church. A good woman has gone to her reward.
Funeral services were conducted in St. Paul's Church Sunday March 30th by the Rev. M. Brown. Interment was made in the cemetery of the congregation.
FANNIE (HARTMAN) KNOESS
, 74, Dies in Sterling Early Wednesday Morning
Mrs. George (Fannie) Knoess, 74, of Chadwick, passed away Wednesday morning at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Sterling. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church of Chadwick, with the Rev. Kenneth Lein officiating. Burial will be in the Chadwick cemetery. Friends may call at Frank's funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday.
She was born on July 16, 1895 in Fair Haven Township to George B. and Rosa Rentschler Hartman. She married George Knoess on December 6, 1916.
She is survived by her husband; four daughters, Hilda Knoess, at home, Mrs. Joseph (Viola) Rath, Lanark, Mrs. Maurice (Helen) Becker, Shannon, and Mrs. Kenneth (Irene) Wood, Mt. Carroll; two brothers, George Hartman of Thompson and Charles Hartman of Lanark; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.
GEORGE KNOESS
, 85, Chadwick, father of two Mt. Carroll teachers, Miss Hilda Knoess of Chadwick and Mrs. Kenneth (Irene) Wood of Mt. Carroll, died Thursday, July 12 in Sterling Community General Hospital.
Funeral Services were held Saturday in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chadwick. The Rev. Raymond Kleinhaus officiated. Burial was in the Chadwick cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Bittner, Chester Kahler, Orval Rahn, Elwood Daehler, Charles Geisz and Elmer Weber.
George Knoess was born in Carroll County July 13, 1887, the son of George and Mary Hoffman Knoess. He married Fannie Hartman, Dec. 6, 1916. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Chadwick First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include four daughters, Hilda, Mrs. Irene Wood, Mrs. Maurice (Helen) Becker of Shannon and Mrs. Joseph (Viola) Rath of Lanark; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His wife and three sisters preceded him in death.
BRANDON RUSSELL KNOP
, 20, of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Marine Corps Intelligence Specialist, died Saturday, June 24, 1995, at Camp Pendleton.
Son of Edward P. and Connie L. (Dickman) Knop. He was born Thursday, April 3, 1975, in Clinton, Iowa, and graduated in 1993 from Savanna High School. While in school he was a member of the football team and wrestling squad, serving both as co-captain. His hobby was fixing cars.
He attended Marine Corps Recruit Training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, Calif., from March 14, 1994, to June 3, 1994, graduating as Honor Man of his platoon. Upon completion of recruit training, he attended Marine Corps Combat Training at Camp Pendleton from June 29, 1994, to July 21, 1994.
Upon graduating from MCT, he was sent to Virginia Beach, Va., where he attended the Navy/Marine Corps Intelligence Training course, graduating with the Military Occupational Specialty of Intelligence Specialist. After completing MOS school, he was transferred to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit at Camp Pendleton where he working in the Intelligence Section.
During his service he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, a Letter of Appreciation, the Meritorious Mast and two Certificates of Commendation.
He was meritoriously promoted to the rank of private first class on March 3, 1994, lance corporal on Dec. 2, 1994 and corporal on June 2, 1995.
Surviving family members include his mother of Savanna; his father of Davenport, Iowa; three brothers, Brad Knop of Sabula, Iowa, Brian Knop of Camp Pendleton and Brady Knop of Savanna; his maternal grandmother, Lucille Dickman of Savanna; one niece, Maria Knop; and one nephew, Matthew Knop.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Savanna with Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Hall CHC, USN, of Camp Pendleton officiating.
Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery at Savanna, with military honors conducted by the United States Marine Corps.
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, and from 10 a.m. Friday until time of service at the church. A memorial fund has been established in his name.
SARAH ANN (KNOX) STEFFENS
, was born in Butler Co., Ky, Jan. 12th 1823, and died in South Elkhorn, Carroll Co., Ill., Thursday, Aug. 24, 1893, aged 70 years, 7 months and 12 days. But four years of her childhood were spent in her native State, when she came with her parents to Illinois. For about ten years she lived with her parents in Sangamon County, then moved to SOuth Elkhorn where she lived with her aged sister till she died. Sarah Ann Knox was the fourth child in this family of nine children born to John and Rebecca Knox. She is the fourth member of the family to pass into the other world, her parents and oldest brother having preceded her years ago. The health of the de...... missing end of obit
WANDA L. KOSHER
, age 76 of Lanark, Illinois, died on Friday, June 19, 2009 at Big Meadows Nursing Facility, Savanna. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, Illinois. Reverend John Sgro of Lanark Church of the Brethren, Lanark will officiate. A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Lanark Cemetery, Lanark. Memorials may be given to Big Meadows Nursing Facility, 1000 Longmoor, Savanna, Illinois 61074 in Wanda’s memory.
Wanda was born on December 4, 1932, the daughter of Fred and Marjorie (McMahon) VanBuer in Savanna. She attended Savanna High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. She later attended Moline Business College, Moline, Illinois. Wanda married Richard Emmerson Kosher on December 9, 1950 in the rectory of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savanna.
Wanda worked as a secretary in an office at the Rock Island Arsenal and later for the Eaton Corporation, Lanark. Wanda and Emmerson moved to the Lanark area in 1952 and later moved to town in 1966. She loved her vegetable garden and enjoyed canning her own vegetables. She also enjoyed wintering in Florida, sewing, crocheting, and knitting.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Emmerson; one son, Pat (Julie) Kosher of Cornell, Wisconsin; two grandsons, Nathaniel (fiancé, Malory Mundt) Kosher and Christopher Kosher. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Frank VanBuer.
IVA OPAL KREIDER
, 89, of Rockford died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000, in Denver, Colo., from a stroke after a four-week illness. Born May 16, 1910, in Shannon, Ill., the daughter of Martin Luther and Pearl Adams Woessner. Lived 52 years in Rockford, coming here from Shannon. Married William T. Kreider in Shannon on Aug. 14, 1937. She was employed by the Rockford Board of Education as a school teacher for 25 years. Member of Third Presbyterian Church and the Davis Circle. Graduated from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb. Survivors include husband, William son, Dr. Larry W. Kreider of Golden, Colo. and two grandsons, Erik L. Kreider of Sunnyvale, Calif., and Scott L. Kreider of Denver. Services at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 14, in Third Presbyterian Church, Rockford, with the Rev. Dr. Murray Hanson, pastor, officiating. Burial in Shannon Brethren Cemetery. Visitation from 10 a.m. to service time Monday in the church. Memorials gifts may be given to Christian Education for Youth of Third Presbyterian Church, 1221 Custer Ave., Rockford, IL 61103. Burpee-Wood Funeral Home, 420 N. Main St., assisted the family with arrangements. 2-10-2
PRESTON L. KREIDER
, 70, 400 Thorpe St., Milledgeville, died Sunday evening (24 Jul 1983) in the Polo Nursing Home following a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Milledgeville Church of the Brethren with Rev. Peter J. Leddy, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Dutchtown Cemetery, Milledgeville. Friends may call at the Allen-Woodin Funeral Home, Milledgeville on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial has been established in his memory to the Church of the Brethren and the Milledgeville Fire Department.
Preston Kreider was born on April 20, 1913 in Shannon, the son of Asa and Etta Fox Kreider. On June 9 1938 he was united in marriage to Ruth Hoak. She preceded him in death on Oct. 24, 1980. He was a member of the Milledgeville Church of the Brethren, the Milledgeville Fire Department, the Carroll County Radio Patrol, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. He was a truck driver for the F.S. Petroleum Service in Lanark for 43 years retiring in March of 1978.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Larry (Sandra) Sarber, Galveston, Ind., Mrs. Walter (Sylvia) Lutz, Cedarburg, Wis., and Mrs. Rod (Sara) Herrick, Milledgeville; six grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Olie Mae Seng, Milledgeville. He was preceded by his parents, his wife, one brother and one grandchild.
WILLIAM THOMAS KREIDER
, 90, of Rockford died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000 in Denver, Colo. Born Jan. 24, 1910, in Shannon, the son of Samuel and Anna Heuermann Kreider. Lived 52 years in Rockford. Married Iva O. Woessner in Shannon on Aug. 14, 1937; she died Feb. 7, 2000. He was an educator in the Rockford School District. Member of Third Presbyterian Church, Tebala Shrine Temple and past district governor of Lions Club International. Graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s degree. Surivvors include son, Dr. Larry W. Kreider of Golden, Colo.,; and two grandsons, Erik L. Kreider of Sunnyvale, Calif. and Scott L. Kreider of Denver, Colo.
Services at 10:30 AM Monday, March 6, in Third Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Murray Hanson, pastor, officiating. Burial in Brethren Cemetery, Shannon. Visitation from 10 AM to service time Monday in the church. A luncheon/reception will be in the church dining room after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Lions of Illinois Foundation. Burpee-Wood Funeral Home, 420 N. Main St., assisted the family.
JOHN KRIDLER
died at his home in this city, Wednesday afternoon, June 30, 1897, after an illness extending over a long period. The funeral will be held at the family residence today, at 10:20 a.m., Rev. A. M. White, of Chicago, officiating.
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