JOSEPH LAWTON - The citizens of Milledgeville were profoundly grieved Tuesday morning about 9 o'clock upon hearing the sad and sudden news that Postmaster Joseph E. Lawton had fallen about twelve feet when trimming a tree on the front of his residence lawn and was picked up unconscious and carried into his home. Dr. Overholser was immediately called and arrived in a moment only to find, as he believed a fatal injury which proved to be too true as Mr. Lawton never regained consciousness and died about ten o'clock (8 August 1911), an hour afterward. Mr. Lawton arose early Tuesday morning as was his usual custom of doing and went to the post office to attend his official duties. He returned about 8 o'clock to have Mrs. Lawton treat his eyes after which he secured a ladder and went to trim a tree on his front lawn. While doing so a number of citizens passed by, one of whom was D.C. Busell who told him he better get down and let someone more able do that work. It is not known just how or what caused him to fall. The last account of anyone seeing him before he fell was by Miss Matie Hubberd who saw him descending from the top of the ladder. In a few seconds a crash was heard by W.F. sunderland from his Fotograph gallery nearby. Mr. S. Heard several groans and finally looked out and saw Mr. Lawton lying on the ground and quickly ran to him finding him then unconscious. He was picked up by Messrs. Sunderland, Dr. Overholser and our foreman Mr. MaGill and Mr. Chapman and carried into his home. An examination showed he had fallen on his head producing a concussion of the brain. Dr. Staley of Freeport was sent for but Mr. Lawton died about an hour before he arrived. As the word quickly traveled throut our little city an expression of sadness was manifested upon the face of every person who heard the sudden and shocking news. A more general and deeper gloom was never before cast upon the hearts of the people of Milledgeville, and it was a day of sighing and mourning over the death of one of our most highly respected and honored citizens, for Mr. Lawton was recognized as such a man by the entire community who deeply mourn his sudden departure. Deceased was at the time of his death the oldest living business man in Milledgeville. He was born on the farm east of Milledgeville now occupied by Wm. Schnell. When about 18 years of age he came to Milledgeville and clerked in R.G. Shumway's drug store several years, after which he clered for Dr. Walters, later becoming a partner with him in the drug business. In 1886 they bought and had built the building which Mr. Lawton has occupied ever since. At the death of Dr. Walters some years ago Mr. Lawton became sole proprietor. Mr. Lawton has been connected with the Milledgeville post office the past 35 years, a number of years as deputy under Dr. Walters and the past 15 years was postmaster himself. As a business man and postmaster he has always been very obliging and accomodating, even under the most trying circumstances, and was always ready cheerfully to do any possible favor. Mr. Lawton was born October 7, 1848 and was 62 last October. He will be greatly missed by the old soldiers who always went to him with pension vouchers. He will also be greatly missed at the post office by the general public upon whom he has waited these many years, but the greatest and saddest vacancy will be in the home where all his earthly joys, sorrows and happiness were shared by a devoted and affectionate wife and daughter that he dearly loved who deeply mourn the loss of husband and father but who hope and await a joyful meeting where sorrows are unknown. Mr. Lawton always manifested a deep interest in church and Sunday School work. He was librarian of the M.E.S.S. for over 35 years and attended every Sunday for 13 years without a single omission. He has been a Mason ever since he was 21 years old and will be muried under Masonic rites. Funeral will be held at the M.E. church tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. Meet at the house at 1:30. Services in charge of local pastor, Rev. Hewitt.

Second Notice: Joseph Lawton was born October 7, 1848, just east of Milledgeville in the houes now occupied by William Schell. He was the fourth child of a family of six children born to Charles and Caroline Lawton. His four sisters died in childhood, and the brother William Lawton of Akron Ohio is still living. He was married to Miss Anna Clements Jan. 3, 1892, it being the first Sunday evening after the dedication of the Milledgeville Methodist church. When about 18 years of age he came to Milledgeville to clerk in R.G. Shumway's drug store. He later became partner with Dr. F. H. Walters in the drug business. After the death of Dr. Walters, Mr. Lawton became the sole proprietor. He has been connected with the Milledgeville Postoffice either as deputy or postmaster ofr the past 35 years; being postmaster with the exception of four years during a period of 22 years. He also held the office of Justice of the Peace for several years. He was deeply interested in the work of the Methodist church, and loyal in the support. For over 35 years he held the office of Librarian in the Sunday School. During this time he was seldom absent, and for the last 15 years was absent only three Sundays. For a time he wsa teacher of a class of girls. Since the organization of the Sunday School Missionary Society he has acted as its treasurer. For several years he has served as a member of the Board of Trustees of the church. Mr. Lawton has been a Mason ever since he was 21 years of age. He was one of the charter members of the modern Woodmen and also a member of the Mystic Workers. Mr. Lawton met his death by falling from a tree Tuesday morning, Aug. 8th 1911. The entire community mourns the departure of one of its most highly respected citizens, probably there was no man better known and beloved. He will be greatly missed by the public which he has erved so faithfully those many years. Few men loved their home and home ties more than he. It is there that his loss will be most felt by his loving wife and daughter Fern. Burial in South Elkhorn Cemetery.

I. D. LEATHERMAN - Word was received Saturday [03/16/1974] morning by the Rev. Albert Rogers, pastor of the Lanark Church of the Brethren of the death of the Rev. I.D. Leatherman, 82. The Rev. Leatherman was a retired Church of the Brethren minister and a former pastor of the Lanark Church of the Brethren. He died in a Brethren Nursing Home at Greenville, Ohio where he had been a resident for several years. Graveside services will be held in the Lanark Cemetery Tuesday [03/19/1974] at 11 a.m. The Rev. Leatherman was born in 1891. He married Sophia Broadwater on Oct. 29, 1915, she was killed in an auto accident, Feb. 24, 1938. He then married Mrs. Orpha Keever on Aug. 12, 1939. After her death he married Mrs. Ruth Forney. The Rev. Leatherman was pastor of the Lanark Church of the Brethren from 1931 to 1942. After leaving Lanark he was a traveling evangelist for a number of years before taking another charge. Survivors include his widow, one son, John, Huntington, Ind.; two step sons, Dale Keever, Elmhurst; Gordon Keever, Greenville, Ohio; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death, in addition to his two wives, by one daughter.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 18, 1974, page 2, column 1

SOPHIA (BROADWATER) LEATHERMAN - Funeral services for Mrs. I. D. Leatherman were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in the Church of the Brethren with over 1,000 persons attending. The Rev. J. Clyde Forney, of Elgin, former Lanark minister officiated, assisted by the Rev. G. T. Ronk, pastor of the First Brethren church. Pallbearers were Elmer Zuck, Truman Royer, R. M. Livengood, Roy Frey, Virgil Royer, and Albert Helsinger. A quartet, composed of Robert Royer, Allen Engles, Paul Kampmeier, and Claire Mathias sang with Miss Beatrice Burkhart as accompanist. The large number of floral wreaths were cared for by Mrs. Neil Atherton, Mrs. Hazel Mathias, Mrs. Besse Bowers, Mrs. Vera Helsinger, Mrs. Mae Stitzel and Mrs. Vallie Pheil. Burial was in the Lanark Cemetery. Sophia B. Broadwater, daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Drury Broadwater was born Dec. 9, 1888 in Preston, Minn. She married I. D. Leatherman in Chicago Oct. 28, 1915. They lived in Chicago eight years while he was attending school, then moved to Minneapolis, Minn., where he filled a pastorate for four years, then moved to Grundy Center, Iowa where they lived seven years, then to North Des Moines, Iowa, for two years and then moved to Lanark where they have lived for seven years. Mrs. Leatherman is survived by her husband, two children, John, a student at North Manchester College in Indiana, and Eleanor at home and sic brothers and sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Wiend, Oak Park, Mrs. Olive Wubbles and Robert of Corvallis, Oregon; Mrs. Ruth Mouw of Harmony, Minn., Mrs. Ula Reusink, of Preston, Minn., and Floyd of Preston, Minn.

FUNERAL: The body of Mrs. I. D. Leatherman will lie in state at the Church of the Brethren from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. I. Clyde Forney, of Elgin, former Lanark minister, officiating, assisted by the Rev. G. T. Ronk, pastor of the First Brethren Church. Members of the local and county Ministerial organizations will attend and the members of the Ministers’ Wives’ association of which she was secretary. A male quartet composed of Robert Royer, Allen Engles, Paul Kampmeier, and Claire Mathias will sing accompanied by Miss Beatrice Burkhart at the piano. Pallbearers will be Truman Royer, Roy Frey, R. Livengood, Virgil Royer, Albert Helsinger, and Elmer Zuck. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CHARLES LEDERMAN - Had been ill for week; friends may call at Otto Haas Home. Charles Lederman, 73, well known resident, died at 10 a.m. today at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Haas, in North Main Street. His death was due to a complication of diseases. He had been bedfast for the past week. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Friends may view the body at the Haas home. Mr. Lederman had been a resident of Savanna for many years and was employed for several years in the city street department and served until last spring when he was forced to retire due to ill health. He was a member of Savanna Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose, and the Modern Woodmen. Surviving are one son, John of Savanna, four daughters, Mrs. Otto Haas and Mrs. Charles Conley, both of this city, Mrs. H. A. Fitzsimonds of Cassville, Wis., and Mrs. William Vanderbilt of Lynxville, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Mary Schneider of Davenport, two half-brothers, Max Stubbie of Savanna and John Stubie of Paradise, Kan., and two half-sisters, Mrs. George Barth and Miss Edith Stubie, both of this city. Mrs. Lederman died several years ago. Funeral services conducted Sunday at 2:20 p. m. in the Fuller Funeral home for the late Charles F Lederman, 72, were largely attended. Rev. Gerhard P. Fischer, pastor of St. Peter’s Lutheran church, officiated at the last rites Mrs. A. E. Ferguson sang “In the Garden” and “Sometime We’ll Understand,” with Miss Mina Haas as the pianist.Casket attendants were Lee Daly, Jens H. Schmidt, Robert E. Lammers, Robert G. Johns, Charles Dwinnells, and Glen Fulrath. Burial was in the family lot in Center Hill Cemetery. Mr. Lederman died Friday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Haas, in the north Main Street. He was born on a farm in Washington Township. Mr. Lederman had resided in Savanna for 38 years. For 20 years he was employed by the city street department. The deceased was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and Modern Woodmer. Surviving are one son, four daughters, six grandchildren, two half-sisters, and two half-brothers. Preceding him in death were his wife, half-brother, and a half-sister.
Contributed by Jim Klingler

MARY ELIZABETH (OBERHEIM) LEDERMAN - Mrs. Lederman Dies After Two Years Illness
Funeral Will Be Held at St. Peter’s Church on Thursday
Mrs. Charles Lederman, 57, a resident of Savanna for the past 30 years, died last night at 11 o’clock at her home in north Main street, after an illness of more than two years. Her death was due to nephritis and complications of diseases. Mrs. Lederman had been bedfast for the past several months and although she suffered considerably during her illness, she died peacefully. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at St Peter’s Lutheran church, Rev. Gerhard Fischer officiating. Burial will be made in Center Hill cemetery. The deceased was born in 1873 at Mount Carroll, Ill. She was married to Charles Lederman and a few years afterwards came to Savanna which had been her home for 20 years. Mrs. Lederman was a member of the Lutheran church. She was known to many in Savanna and community. Besides the husband she leaves one son John Lederman of Savanna, four daughters, Mrs. Harry Fitzsimonds of Platteville, Wis., Mrs. William Vanderbilt of LaCrosse, Wis., Mrs. Charles Conley of Savanna, and Mrs. Otto Hass at home, five grandchildren, one brother, Foster Oberheim on Nevada, Ia., other relatives, and a host of friends. The remains were removed this afternoon from the Fuller funeral home to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Conley, 1243 north Main Street, where the body will be in state.

2nd Notice

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Charles Lederman who died Monday night at 11:00 at her north Main street home, were held yesterday afternoon with Rev. Gerhard Fischer officiating. The last rites were largely attended by relatives, friends, and acquaintances. Many floral offerings covered the casket and grave. Short prayer services were held at 2:00 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conley in north Main street, a son-in-law and daughter of the deceased. Mrs. E.D. Gantert sang “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.” Funeral rites were held in St. Peter’s Lutheran church at 2:30. The pastor chose his funeral sermon the first epistle of Peter, chapter 1:3-5. His words were comforting to the bereaved children and relatives. A quartet composed of Mr. and Mrs. E.D. Gantert, Mrs. Floyd Bleakley, and Albert Schoening sang “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Just as I Am,” and Asleep in Jesus.” Mrs. Gerhard Fischer was the organist. The casket was carried by Robert Sigafus, Albert Alcorn, Henry Moltfan, Frank Roberts, Virgil Hammen and James Plattenberger. After the church services the funeral cortege went to Center Hill cemetery where burial was made. Out of town relatives at the funeral were Rev. and Mrs. William Oberheim and John Oberheim of Mount Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gates and son, Lloyd, and Louis Brineger of Willow, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. William Lartz of Argo Fa, Mrs. Earl Alcorn of Moline, Ill. Mrs. And Mrs. Harry Fitzsimonds and daughter, Marian Alice, of Cassville, Wis., Mrs. William Vanderbilt and son, Billie, of LaCrosse, Wis. Mary Elizabeth Oberheim, daughter of John and Emma Jane (LaShelle) Oberheim, both deceased, was born Oct. 17, 1873, at Mount Carroll, Ill., and died in Savanna, Ill., on Feb. 9, 1931, at the age of 57 years, three months, and 12 days. She was reared and educated in Mount Carroll. On March 21, 1889, she was united in marriage to Charles Lederman. Mrs. Lederman and family came to Savanna 30 years ago which had since been her home. Five children were born to the union and are all living. They are Myrtle, Mrs. Henry Fitzsimonds of Cassville, Wis., Stella, Mrs. William Vanderbilt of LaCrosse, Wis. and Boyd Lederman of Savanna, besides a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Her parents and a brother preceded her in death. Mrs. Lederman was well known and respected in Savanna and community. She was always doing good for someone else. Mrs. Lederman united with the Lutheran church a number of years ago. She had been in ill health for more than two years and was bedfast for a few months. Her death was due to nephritis and complication of diseases.
Contributed by Jim Klingler

EDDIE ORLAND LEE
The Salt Lake Tribune of August 17 announces the death of Eddie Orland Lee, an attorney at Salt Lake for the past 35 years, who died at Long Beach, Calif., he being out there for his health. The Tribune says he went there with Mrs. Lee to spend the winter, but returned to Salt Lake City in July, but his health immediately became worse and they returned to the beach. Word received yesterday from Long Beach, Cal., announces the death of Eddie Orland Lee, prominently identified with the legal, business and social activities of Salt Lake for the last thirty-five years. Mr. Lee was born September 16, 1855 in the Province of Quebec, Canada. When he was 10 years of age his parents moved and settled on a farm near Mt. Carroll, Ill. He attended the district school at that place and later the Mt. Carroll high school. Afterward he graduated from the University of Illinois in 1878 as a bachelor of arts. He studied law privately in the office of Hon. James Shaw at Mt. Carroll and was admitted to the bar in Illinois in 1881. He practiced there until 1885, then moved to Sidney, Neb., at which place he was prosecuting attorney for Cheyenne county for two years. He continued practice in Nebraska until he moved to Salt Lake in January, 1891. Here he formed a partnership under the name of Lee and Post. Later, in July 1892, he and his lifetime friend, Hon. Hiram e. Booth, former United States attorney for the district of Utah, now residing in Los Angeles, Cal., organized a partnership under the name of Booth & Lee, which was subsequently extended by the addition of John G. Gray, making the firm name Booth, Lee & Gray, which firm by the retirement of Mr. Gray and the association of Hon Morris L. Ritchie, dean of the judicial bench of the state of Utah, became Booth, Lee & Ritchie. With various modifications as to membership, this is perhaps the oldest legal firm in the intermountain west. Other members of this firm not now connected are Joseph L. Lewisohn and Dale H. Parke, now practicing in San Francisco and Los Angeles, respectively. At the time of his death, Mr. Lee was active senior member of the firm of Booth, Lee, Badger, Rich & Rich, composed of himself, Carl A. Badger, Benjamin L. Rich and H. A. Rich, Mr. Booth having ceased his active connection with the firm in 1921. Mr. Lee’s practice was entirely civil and confined to corporation, mining, and probate law. He seldom appeared in court, but devoted himself to consultation and office practice. He was married August 20, 1884 to Jennie Cummings, who survives him. They had no children. Also surviving him is a brother, L. D. Lee of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Lee went to California in the winter and stayed until July, at which time he felt sufficiently recovered to return home, with the expectation of resuming practice. A week ago, however, his condition became manifestly serious and he was hurried to the coast, with the hope that a lower altitude and rest would restore his vigor. It is expected that Mrs. Lee will return to Salt Lake with his body at an early date. Some of our people will remember the Lee family. The brother spoken of, L. D., was once in the grocery business in the building now occupied by A. L. Edwards. Both of the Lee boys went to high school here.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ELIZABETH (DEARSHAW) LEHMAN , a lifelong resident of Shannon, died Thursday (1974) afternoon in Johnson Nursing Home here,. She was born January 13, 1875 in Ogle County, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Dearshaw. She was married to Samuel J. Lehman April 20, 1898 in Summerville, Tenn. He died in 1952. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. R.L. Kistler, Tampa, Fla., Mrs. Simon J. Abels, Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Ralph H. Scharman, Shannon; 5 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren with Rev. Russel L. McInnis and Rev. Merle Hawbecker officiating. Burial will be in Shannon Cemetery. Friends may call at Scharman Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOANNE (ZUBATY) LINDEMAN , 65, of Savanna, died Wednesday at Mercy North Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Savanna with the Rev. Moises Apostol officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. She was born Dec. 11, 1939, in Savanna to Joseph and Eleanor Manning Zubaty. She married Jim Lyman. He died within the first year of their marriage. She then married Francis E. Lindeman on March 11, 1960, in Lincoln, Ill. He died in 1982. She worked with Interstate Power Co. and Alco (Elkay) Dispensing, both in Savanna. She was a member of the Women of the Moose in Savanna and the Savanna Fire Department Cinderettes. Survivors include her companion, Milo Reed of Savanna; five sons, Carl Lindeman of Savanna, Mike Lindeman of Savanna, Ron Lindeman of Cedar Rapids, Brian (Tori) Lindeman of Thomson, Ill., and John (Michelle) Lindeman of Rockford, Ill.; one stepson, Tom (Janelle) Lindeman of Albany, Ill.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Jan (Marshall) Dahl of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Kay (John) Letcher of Thomson, Mrs. Diane (Fred) Mayhall of Thomson and Mrs. Marsha (Calvin) Schneider of Fulton, Ill. She was preceded in death by her two husbands and her parents.
Clinton Herald 13 January 2005

CATHERINE BAER LINKER : Services for Mrs. Catherine Linker, 84, who died Friday morning in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Michael, Lanark, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Frank funeral home, Lanark, with the Rev. Romaine Tenney, Brookville pastor, officiating. Mrs. Linker was born Sept. 17, 1865, in Germany. She was married in Germany to John Baer in 1888. He preceded her in death and in 1896 she came to the United States, coming to Lima township in Carroll county. She was married in 1897 to John Linker in Lima township. Surviving are a son, Louis Baer, Durand; two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Volz, Polo, and Mrs. Michael, Lanark; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Anna Keilman, Mount Carroll, and Mrs. John Linker, Sterling; a sister, Mrs. Anna Dampman, Scales Mound; two brothers, Karl Kimpel, Rockford, and August Kimpel, Lanark; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Elaine Jenkins

FRED THOMAS LIVENGOOD only child of Fred and Helen Livengood was born September 18, 1914 and died after an illness of but two days Jan 20, 1917, age 2 yrs 4 mos 3 days. He leaves to mourn his departure his parents, grand parents and many other relatives. He was preceded to the home beyond by his grand mother Livengood May 20, 1916. Tom's pilgrimage on earth was of short duration but he endeared himself to all who knew him and those who knew him best will have many fond memories of his short life. His going home is an incentive to those of us who remain a little longer to more earnest Christia living that we may meet him in the heavenly home. When the master was on earth he said "??? for the little children to come unto him and forbid them not for of such was the kingdom of heaven." The funeral services were held at the home of, Monday afternoon Jan. 22, 1917 in charge of Rev. Snyder. Mr. Snyder took as his test, Luke 4:18, "He hath sent me to comfort them that mourn." The scripture lesson was, II Sam. 12:18 23 and Luke 10:13 16. Mrs. Thomas Schell and Mrs. Ward Crom accompanied by Miss Ruby Deets at the piano sand, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," and "After." Pall Bearers: Messrs. Ray, Glenn Gay and Cloy Deets. Burial at Bethel cemetery.
Contributed by Bunny Horton

HELEN (HARRISON) LIVENGOOD - Gloom has been cast over Milledgeville by the death of Mrs. Fred Livengood which occurred Sunday afternoon at a Freeport hospital, following major surgery last Tuesday. Her maiden name was Helen Harrison and she was born March 24, 1895. south of this village. her marriage to Fred Livengood took place at Sterling in 1913. He survives, as do a daughter, Miss Irene Livengood, of Chicago, her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison, of Sterling, two sisters, Miss Phrona Harrison, of sterling, Mrs. Geroge W. Balmar, of Morrison, and her father-in-law, Samuel Livengood, with whom she and her husband had lived since their marriage. One son preceded her in death twenty-three years ago. Mrs. Livengood was active in civic and church work, being a past president of the Milledgeville Woman's club, a member of Bernice chapter of the Easter star and active in the Brethren church. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Brethren church, following short services at the home at 1:20 for the relatives.
Contributed by Bunny Horton

IDA MAY (SMITH) LIVENGOOD was born near Stratford, Iowa, on June 13, 1867. While she was yet young both her parents died. From the time she was about eight years of age until coming to Milledgeville, Ill., in about 1885, her home was at Lancaster, Ohio. She was one of a family of eleven children, having eight sisters and two brothers, as follows; Josephine Hester Smith, Columbus Ohio, Mary Elizabeth Cornfield, Columbus Ohio, Julia Augustus Smith who died at Lancasater Ohio in 1894; Frances Jeanette Lynde, Stratford, Iowa; Mrs. Emma Fletcher, Milledgeville, Ill; George B. Smith, Lancaster Ohio; Evaline L. Knapp, Azusa Calif; Olive Jennie SMith, Columbus Ohio; Quincy A. Brunner, a twin sister who died at Stratford in October 1908; and Charles Henry Smith whose home is in New York. On January 10, 1893 Ida May and Samuel Livengood were married, and since that time her home was at Milledgeville. To this union was born one son, Fred Thomas Livengood. Mrs. Livengood departed this life on May 30, 1916, aged 48 years 11 months and 17 days. In 1887 she united with the Brethren church, since which time she lived an earnest Christian life. For many years she was a member of the church choir. From the beginning she was a willing and an able worker in the Sisters' SOciety of the church, was vitally interested in all the church's activities, untiring in her faithfulness to the work. For a number of years she was an efficient teacher in the Sunday School. Her departure is sincerely mourned by her husband and son and near relatives and by a host of friends to whom she endeared herself. The funeral was held at Brethren church Thursday June 1 at 2:30, the attendance was the largest ever recorded at the church. The sermon was by Rev. M.J. Snyder. Interment at Bethel Cemetery. Pallbearers were C.A. Straka, W.W. Fike, Virgil Bushman, J.E. Miller, O.M. Meyers and C.D. Miller. Mrs. Miles J. Snyder and Mrs. Thomas Schell sang, "Rock of Ages", One Sweetly Solemn Thought and Some Sweet Day.

JOSEPH LIVENGOOD , formerly of this place but recently of Seattle, Washington, died Friday, June 12, 1903 of appendicitis. Mr. Livengood had always beenin the best of health up to within a week prior to his death, when he took sick with pain in his bowels. He did not think it of a very serious nature and did not send for a doctor for several days after which he became alarmed and a physician was sent for. The doctor at once discovered the trouble and an operation was performed but it only resulted in death as above stated. Joseph Livengood was born in Somerset county, Pa., January 4, 1853 and died in Seattle Washington, Friday June 12, 1903 at the age of 50 yrs., 5 mos and 8 days. He came to this country, when but a child, with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Abram Livengood. Mr. and Mrs. Abram Livengood settled in Dutchtown, where they lived till 1890, 13 years ago, when they moved to Milledgeville. After living here a couple years Abram Livengood died and his wife now lives with her daughter, Mrs. Wils Miller. On Nov. 24, 1874 Joseph Livengood was married to Susan Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Miller. They moved on a farm 3 miles south of Lanark and lived at several other places ntil about eight years ago they moved to Palouse, Washington and from Palouse to Seattle about three years where they hav since lived. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Livengood, a daughter Edith and a son William. His son has for the past few years been a business partner with his father. William was married a couple years ago to Miss Edith Griswold of this place. While living in Carroll county Mr. Livengood was engaged in farming but in Palouse and Seattle he was a grain dealer and paid considerable attention to raising horses, having 80 head last spring. As a man, a citizen and a neighbor, Joseph Livengood was a model. He lived an upright conscientious christian life. He joined the Progressive church when but a young man and was always a devoted worker in the church and Sunday school, as well as one of the leading members of the choir. He was a man of noble character and followed closely the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do to you." He lived for the good of others as well as for himself and was always ready to lend a helping hand when he could, in fact he would sacrifice his own welfare and interests for the good of others. Such a man was Joseph Livengood. The expressions of kind words and noble deeds for Mr. Livengood are universal and though he is gone, they will ever stand out as living monuments in praise of him. As a husband and a parent he was truly and lovingly devoted to his wife and children, who are left to mourn he loss. Aside from his family, his mother, Mrs. Fanny Livengood, seven brothers and three sisters mourn the early departure of their beloved son & brother, Henry, Lincoln & Samuel, Mrs. Henry Walker and Mrs. Wils Miller of Milledgeville, Elias and Z.T. of Lanark, Mrs. Samuel Flickinger of Morrill, Kansas, William of seattle, Washington and Edward of Pendleton, Oregon. Two are dead, John died when a couple years old and David died at the age of 17. The remains and family are expected to arrive Friday and the funeral services will be held at the Brethren Church Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock. The services will be conducted by Rev. J.O. Talley of Chicago after which the remains will be laid to rest in the Dutchtown cemetery to await the resurrection morn.

VIVIAN (ROBINSON) LIVENGOOD died at a Freeport hospital at about 6 a.m. today (March 20, 1962). She (Vivian) was born on August 17, 1891 in Sunnyside, Ga., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Robinson. She came to Lanark with her parents as a small child. She married Oscar Isenberger. He died in 1918. She married Robert Livengood on March 18, 1920 in Lanark. She is survived by her husband; one son, Robert Isenberger of Sioux City, Iowa; three daughters, Mrs. William Craig of Akron, Ind.; Mrs. (Beatrice) Robert Royer of Elgin, Mrs. (Mildred) John Eckerle of LaGrange park; and a half-brother, Edgar Herrmann of Des Plaines; her mother, Mrs. Rose Hermann of Lanark; a sister, Mrs. June Knorr of Lanark, 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Frank Funeral Home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WILLIAM LIVENGOOD Graveside services for William M. Livengood, 85, who passed away at his home in Seattle, Wash., will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the Lanark Cemetery. Mr. Livengood was born in Milledgeville and lived here until he was about 25 years of age, when he moved to the state of Washington to go into the grain business with his father. He was married to the former Edith Griswold, May 23, 1901 in Milledgeville in the Lutheran Church which at that time was the Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Livengood is survived by a son, W. Joe Livengood, and three grandchildren. Relatives here include Mrs. Harry Hawgh, Miss Iva Livengood, Mrs. John Warren, and Mrs. Harvey Pilgrim.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 31, 1961 - Wednesday, pg 6

WILLIAM LIVINGSTON , was born February 15, 1836 at Ballyman, County Antrim, Ireland, and passed from this life December 10, at his home in Thomson, at the age of 91 years, 9 months and 25 days. With a sister he came to the United States in 1854, the voyage across the ocean taking five weeks, and until 1862, he had made his home in western New York. A few years after his arrival there, he was married to Miss Margaret Bryson, who died a year later, leaving an infant daugher, Margaret, who is now Mrs. P. J. Bennett of Glen Ellyn. He contracted a second marriage in July, 1861 with Miss Ellen Rowan of Batavia, N. Y. and in 1862 they came to Lyons, Iowa, where they resided for a short time, moving from that place to Fulton. To this marriage were born five girls, Jennie, Ella, Minnie, Katherine and Elizabeth. Of these Mrs. Jennie Wilt of Thomson and Mrs. Elizabeth Leahy of Rockford are living. Following the death of his second wife he was again married September 3, 1874 to Miss Rachel Tigh, and the following year came to Carroll county and lived on a small farm on the Sandridge for more than 20 years. During this time he followed his trade of shoemaker driving back and forth daily to his shop in Thomson. Six children were born to this last marriage: William of Sunnyside, Wash; Adam of Mabton, Wash.; Frank, now in Colorado, Ada, (Mrs. Will King) of Rockford; Fenie (Mrs. Lloyd Mathers) of Aurora and Harold of McCook, Nabr. As his sons grew up and left home, Mr. Livingston abandoned farming and moved to Thomson where he purchased a home and continued to work at his trade until advancing years and failing eyesight caused him to retire. For three years he was totally blind, an operation finally restoring the sight of one eye so that he was again able to find his way about and to read the papers, which was a great comfort to his declining years, as he was always greatly interested in public affairs. For the past year he had been failing in health and since last spring he had been confined to his bed. Besides his wife, he is survived by nine children, 25 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Two sisters in this country and a brother in Ireland passed away only a few years ago, all having attained an age of more than 80 years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at his late home and were conducted by the Masonic order of Thomson, of which he was a member. The Rev. A. C. Lillie, pastor of the Baptist church officiated. "Rock of Ages" was sung by the Masonic quartet of Fulton, E. C. Snyder, Mino Flikkema, the Rev. Joel Gustafsen and J. M. Fay. The hymns "Going Down the Valley" and "By Silpam's Shady Rill" were sung by a mixed quarted from the Baptist Church. Two sons-in-laws of the deceased, Lloyd Mathers and Will King, a grandson-in-law Henry Benters, and three grandsons, Duane King, Jason and Leonard Bennett, acted as pall bearers, and the body was taken to the Lower York cemetery, east of town for burial.
Contributed by Karen Turner Thomson News. Byline: Mrs. K. C. Whitney, Correspondent--Phone 24-130

ALBERT E. (BERT) LOCKETT died early Monday morning (Feb. 7, 1957) after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held Wednesday of this week in the Methodist church with Rev. Jack Rampelberg of the Congregational church delivering the sermon. Albert E. Lockett, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lockett, was born August 28, 1886 at Milledgeville, Ill. He grew up and spent his boyhood around Milledgeville, at the age of 20 or 21 he moved to ???. He was married to Bernice Harms on Oct. 17, 1933. To this union three children were born. He and his family moved to Rowan (Iowa) in 1942. He was preced in death by one sister, Della Milroy and three brothers, Frank, Bill and Ben. He is survived by his wife; three children; Bonnie; Bill and Violet, and two sisters, Mrs. Josie Hutchison, Milledgeville and Mrs. Mattie Stouffer, Polo IL.
Contributed by Gary Shaw

JAMES HOWARD LOCKETT - Word was recently and surprisingly received of the death of James Howard Lockett formerly of Milledgeville. Mr. Lockett had been presumed dead since his departure to the California Gold Rush in 1850. In a letter recently received by his son Will Lockett it seems Mr. Lockett not finding his riches in the gold fields returned to his native Kentucky until the time of the War of the Rebellion. He enlisted and served with Company A 10th Kentucky Calvary CSA until the end of the late war, he then settled in Natchez Mississippi where he resided until the time of his death. His Burial took place in the CSA Cemetary in Natchez on 5 Nov 1893. He was the father of Mrs Ephraim , Elvira, Pay, Mrs . George , Isabella ,Green and Mr. Will Lockett all of Milledgeville.
Contributed by Gary Shaw

JAMES WILLIAM LOCKETT , lifetime resident of Milledgeville, died Sept. 25 1916 in his Millegeville home. Mr. Lockett was born Sept. 24 1850 in Elkhorn grove to the late William Howard and Juliamiah Webster Lockett. He was married to Josephine Hendrick on 31 Dec 1874 in Milledgeville. She proceeded him in death in 1892. He is survived by daughters Della, Mrs Sidney Milroy, Josephine, Mrs Seth Hutchison amd Mattie, Mrs Howard Stouffer. Sons Albert and Benjamin of Iowa. He was proceeded in death by two sons, Franklin and James W. Burial will be in South Elkhorn Cemetery.
Contributed by Gary Shaw

JOSEPHINE (HENDRICK) LOCKETT died Oct. 5 1892 of dropsey.She was born March 29 1854 in Glenville Schenectady County New York. She moved with her parents to Michigan and in 1854 to Milledgeville, where she had since resided. She was married to James William Lockett 31 Dec 1874. Seven Children were born to them, four sons and three daughters who are left to mourn her loss. They are daughters Della, Josephine, and Mattie, and sons Franklin,James, Benjamin and Albert all of Milledgeville. She was the eldest daughter of Henry H. Hendrick and the late Ellen Dean Hendrick, and sister of Everett Hendrick of Idaho, William C. of California, Mrs Isabelle Puckett of Chicago and Ernest L. Hendrick of this place who still survive her.
Contributed by Gary Shaw - From the Milledgeville Free Press, Milledgeville Ill Thursday Oct 13 1892

DAVID LONG - Died in Mount Carroll, Ill., May 6 (1862) , br DAVID LONG, son of Elder Christian and sister Susanna Long, aged 18 years, 6 months and 13 days S. M. E.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - with thanks to Dennis from "The Monthly Gospel Visitor" (1851-1873)

GEORGE WILLIAM LONG , son of Geo. and Catherine Long, born in Dolphin [Dauphin] County, Pa., Sept. 11, 1843, died at his home in Pasadena, Calif., Feb. 17, 1935. The family moved to Illinois when George was but a small boy. Dec. 12, 1867, he married Mary Ann Eby. To this union were born six children. Following the death of his first wife, he married Mary Ann [Baum] Buckwalter, May 27, 1882. Two children came to bless this marriage. He issurvived by his widow, two daughters, five sons, one sister and one brother. He had been a resident of Pasadena for 16 years. He was a member of the John Godfrey Post, G.A.R., of Pasadena. As a young man he united with the Church of the Brethren and was a highly respected and greatly loved member of the Pasadena congregation. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery, Pasadena (Ca)
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

THELMA V. (WILLIAMS) LONG , 84, of ROckford, formerly of Thomson, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at Bickford House Assisted Living Center, Rockford. She was employed as a waitress in many restaurants throughout the area and by General Electric, Morrison. Mrs.Long was born Jan. 27, 1921 in Mountain Grove, MO, the daughter of George and Mary (Thomas) Williams. She attended schools in Missouri and Illinois. She married Ellis E. Thomas in 1937. She later married Charles E. Long on July 8, 1945 in Henry. He died Sept. 1, 2001. She enjoyed flowers/vegetable gardening and spending time with her family. Survivors include five daughters, Myrna St. Ores of Thomson, Cathy (Kenneth) Edge of Rockford, Joan (Larry) Laing of Spragueville, Iowa and Kimberly Medlen and Kelly Michel, both of Basalt, Colo.; two sons, David (Julia) Thomas of Cordova and Robert (Ruthey) Pitts of Elberton, Ga.; a sister, Hazel Weber of Rockford; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded by a daughter Jeanne Behrens; four sisters, six brothers and a granddaughter. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Sunday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, burial at Chadwick cemetery.

GERALD STONER LOWER , 80, of Lanark died Saturday (Nov. 1980) afternoon at his home. A retired, lifelong farmer, he owned and farmed the same land his great-grandfather received from the government. He served on the board of directors of the Exchange State Bank of Lanark and as a member of the Lanark Church of the Brethren, where he served as deacon. A 50-year Master Mason, he was also a member of the Lanark Lions Club, Carroll County Farm Bureau and National Cattlemen’s Association. Born June 5, 1900 in Carroll County, he was the son of George C. and Elizabeth (Stoner) Lower. He married Dorothy E. Rupp June 8, 1937, in Lanark. Surviving are his widow; and one sister, Mrs. Bernice (Myron) Kem of Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lanark Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Don Roberts, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Frank Funeral Home in Lanark where a Masonic service will be held at 8:30 p.m., and after 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church until time of service. A memorial fund has been established for the Lanark Church of the Brethren.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOSEPH F. LOWER , 75, of Lanark died late Saturday afternoon at his home after a long illness. The first Pioneer hybrid seed corn salesman in the state of Illinois, he was employed by the company for many years. He was a 1926 graduate of Lanark High School. Recently he farmed with his son and grandson near Lanark. He was instrumental in forming the Lanark Fire Protection District and was a 50-year member of the Lanark Blue Lodge, and a member of Freeport Consistory, Tebala Shrine, Rockford, and Lanark Church of the Brethren. Born June 27, 1908 near Lanark, he was the son of Jacob F. and Minnie D. (Michael) Lower. He married Ruth Eckerle Aug. 20, 1930. Surviving are his widow; one son, R. Dean Lower of rural Lanark; one sister, Irma Colehour of De Land, Fla.; one brother, Rex B. of Lanark; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lanark Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Don Roberts, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARY ANN (BAUM) BUCKWALTER LONG , daughter of John and Elizabeth Baum, was born in Pennsylvania Jan. 3, 1850. She passed away at her home in Pasadena, Calif., May 15, 1937, aged 87 years, 4 months and 12 days. In early girlhood she united with the Church of the Brethren and lived a faithful and helpful Christian life. She was a good mother and wife and a splendid neighbor and friend to all. In 1875 she was united in marriage to Amos Buckwalter, who died in 1878. They had one child, Bertha K. Gibbel, now of Pasadena. In 1882 she married George W. Long, who died in 1935. To this union were born two children. Surviving are six children and step-children, Will, Harry, Charles and Roy Long, Mrs. Edith Hardesty and Mrs. Bertha K. Gibbel. Two brothers and one sister also survive. Services were held in the Reynolds and Eberle chapel May 17 with Brethren Forest S. Eisenbise and C. C. Kindy in charge. Interment in the Mountain View Cemetery (Pasadena, Ca)
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

GEORGE HAROLD LOOMIS , was born in Leavenworth Co Kansas on April 3, 1889 and died in Los Angeles, Calif. Sunday, August 27, 1911, at the age of 22 yers, 4 mos and 24 days. Most of his life was spent in Milledgeville, Illinois and there he finished his common school education. Five years ago he went to Los Angeles and entered the Polytechnie High School and lacked but five months of graduating when his health failed. For three and a half years he tried to regain it, but the "grim Reaper" had numbered his days. For months ago he established himself in business and was most successful, showing a wise, conservative turn of mind. His devotion to this mother and to his grandmother was most beautiful and remarked by everyone. A life like George's is the most complete sermon that can be given to all who knew him. George had one of those loving, kindly dispositions, gentle and manly. "To know him was to love him". One can not tell in words, for words are inadequate to tell of his beautiful character. His was a perfect young manhood. The Funeral Services were held at the home of his mother Tuesday August 29th, conducted by Rev. Doctor Ezra A. Healy of the University of Southern California. The song series was most touching. It was given by the Misses Hahn and Cooper and included - Lead Kindly Light and I Shall See Him Face to Face and Near My God To Thee. After the services the funderal car conveyed all to beautiful INglewood Cemetery that gently slopes to the Great Sea and there in the velvet green, under a multitude of magnificent flowers we left him. God's will be done. Beside the bereaved mother, there are left to mourn the loss, his grandmother, Mrs. Martha E. Healy; his aunts, Mrs. Clara Harding, Mrs. C.C. Toms, Mrs. Viola Lownes, all of Los Angeles, an aunt, Mrs. A.J. Robinson of Azusa California, Miss Veola Lownes, a cousin of Los Angeles, Dr. Merrill Hawkins, a cousin of Seattle Washington and a brother Joe John Bingaman of Polo IL. George Loomis was well known to Milledgeville people, and will always be remembered for his kindly disposition and quiet unassuming manner. His life was always associated with that which was good. Of a kindly nature, it was always his pleasure to be of service to others and many remember him for the little deeds of kindness which he did. Among the young people hi was an influence for the right and was popular because of his genial, happy nature. Among the older people he was a favorite because of the respect and consideration shown them. The many friends in the community extend deepest sympathy tot he bereaved mother and relatives.

JANET (HARRIS) LOPEPARO , 61, of Mt. Carroll died Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at he Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Janet was born April 18, 1943 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Ivan and Lulu (Berry) Harris. Janet attended Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska. She taught school in South Dakota. Janet married Louis Lopeparo and they settled in Mt. Carroll. She enjoyed her family and friends, fishing, and fun on the gambling boats. Janet is survived by her husband, Louis; her mother; one brother, George (Ruth) Harris; two sisters, Carol (Kenneth) Aten and Linda Harris, all of Grand Island, Nebraska. Her father and a brother, Wayne Harris, precede Janet in death.
Prairie Advocate 30 October 2004

KATHRYN (STITZEL) LOTZ , 94, 1225 Greencroft Drive, Goshen, Ind. died at 12:15 a.m. today (11 Sep. 2001)at Greencroft Healthcare. She had been in declining health since February. She was born Jan. 30, 1907, to David and Addie (Puterbaugh) Stitzel. She married Leo William Lotz on Sept. 5, 1928, in Lanark, Ill. He died March 28, 1971. Lotz moved to Goshen in 1990 from Fort Wayne. She had lived in Lanark for 78 years. She graduated from Lanark High School and studied music at Frances Shimer College in Mount Carroll, Ill. She was a homemaker and had farmed with her husband. She was a member of Goshen City Church of the Brethren, a former member of Lanark Church of the Brethren and its women's fellowship. She was also a charter member of Home Extension. She is survived by a daughter, Marilee (Mrs. Walter) Gilliland, Goshen; two sons, Arthur Lotz, Bloomington, and Duane Lotz, Las Vegas, Nev.; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ralph Stitzel. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home. Services are set for 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Ed Carl of Goshen City Church of the Brethren will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery in Lanark, Ill. Memorials may be made to Heifer Project International or One Great Hour of Sharing
Contributed by Amy Anderson

LEO WILLIAM LOTZ , of Lanark died Sunday morning in his home. Mr. Lotz, a member of Lanark Church of the Brethren, retired from farming in 1958. Born Dec. 3, 1899 in Chadwick, he was the son of William and Emma (Schleunning) Lotz. On Sept. 5, 1928 he married Kathryn Stitzel in Lanark. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Arthur of Bloomington, Ind., and Duane of Winslow; a daughter, Marilee of Fort Wayne, Ind.; five grandchildren; a brother, Clarence of Lanark; and a sister, Mrs. Hugh (Lucile) Avery of Savanna. A brother preceded him in death. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Frank Funeral Home here. The Rev. Kenneth Hollinger, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call form 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner - (Note: The date March 28, 1971 has been penciled onto this obituary.)

RILLA (SUDERS) LOWER , daughter of George and Mary Suders, was born at Chambersburg, Pa., November 28th, 1867 and passed away at her home on South Broad Street, Lanark, Illinois at 4:20 A.M. November 2nd, 1946. On December 6th, 1896 she was united in marriage to Eli L. Lower, who preceded her in death December 26th, 1923. She came to this community in her early girlhood and has resided here continuously since, living on the old Lower homestead southwest of Lanark from 1896 until the fall of 1902 when she with her husband moved to Lanark where she has since resided. She was the last member of her family, her father, mother, and sister preceding many years ago. For many years she has been an active member of The First Brethren Church, where services here held Monday, November 4th at 2:30 P. M. conducted by the Rev. McCartney-Smith, with burial in the Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JANE D. (HATHEWAY) LUCAS , 65, Mount Carroll, died Thursday at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Ill. Graveside funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Pastor Rick Zickefoose of the Mount Carroll Church of God will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. She was born Aug. 9, 1938, in Des Moines to Albert and Viola (Radden) Hatheway. She married Warren Ray Lucas on Feb. 14, 1959, in Mount Carroll. She was a graduate of Savanna High School in 1956, and attended college for two years to study music. She was a member of the Mount Carroll Church of God. Survivors include: one daughter, Sheryl Bathke of Tucson, Ariz.; three sons, Rick Lucas of Tucson, Randy (Annette) Lucas of Mount Carroll and Kevin Lucas of Mount Carroll; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and an infant daughter. Memorials may be given in Jane Lucas' name to the Mount Carroll Church of God or the Carroll County Humane Society.

MARVIN G. LUCAS , age 75, of Thomson, Illinois, died Sunday, May 18, 2008 at the Harbor Crest Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, Fulton, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2008 at the Evangelical Free Church, Clinton, Iowa. Reverend Thomas Loyola will officiate. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson, with Full Military Rites accorded by the Thomson American Legion. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. A memorial fund has been established in Marvin’s name. Marvin was born on September 27, 1932 near Sperry, Iowa, the son of Harry and Stella (Ruschill) Lucas. He was a graduate of the Sperry High School, Class of 1950; Burlington Community College, 1952; and Parson’s College, Fairfield, Iowa, 1956. Marvin served in the Unites States Army from 1953 to 1955. On May 25, 1958, Marvin married Roxanne Mussmann. From 1958 to 1961, Marvin worked as a high school business teacher in Martell, Iowa, where he also coached sports. Marvin served as an Executive Vice President for the Citizens State Bank, Hopkinton, Iowa from 1961 to 1970; the Thomson State Bank, Thomson, until 1982; and the First Illinois National Bank, Savanna & Mt. Carroll, until his retirement in 1994. Marvin never took loaning money to folks lightly and always watched out for his client’s welfare. He owned York Estates Land Development with his wife, Roxanne. Marvin is a member of the Evangelical Free Church, Clinton; a past member of the Thomson School District Board of Directors, Carroll County Bankers Federation, YMCA Board of Directors, Thomson Lions Club and Thomson Rotary Club; past commander of Donald J. Ashpole American Legion Post #1025; and a member of Lynwood Links Golf Club. He enjoyed working outdoors in his garden, raising vegetables, flowers, and cacti. Marvin was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed attending their football games. He also volunteered his time at Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. Most of all, Marvin enjoyed his family. Marvin will be dearly missed by his wife, Roxanne of Thomson; two sons, Dana Lucas of Clinton and Kenneth (Jennifer) Lucas of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; and a daughter, Tracy of Clinton; five grandchildren, Abby, Nick, Sarah, Samuel and Vivian; two great granddaughters, Chelsey and Haleigh; two brothers, Allen (Betty) Lucas of Crawfordsville, Iowa and Russell (Jean) Lucas of West Burlington, Iowa; and three sisters, Erma Baker of Sperry, Iowa, Shirley (Lester) Granaman of Sperry, Iowa and Marcile Walker of Flagler Beach, Florida. Marvin is preceded in death by both parents; two brothers, Lloyd and Wilbur; and a sister Hazel

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