L AMELIA LAIRD : Miss Amelia Laird was born in Carroll County, Ill., November 25, 1855 and died in Evanston, Ill., July 31, 1905. The greater portion of her life was spent in or near Lanark, Ill. The death of her sister, Mrs. Anne Harwood in 1855 (s/b 1885) left two small children, Francis and Annie, without a mothers care. During the succeeding her chief concern has been the care and guidance of these children, and it was her great delight to aid them in their preparation for lifes work. For much of the last decade, her responsibilities were greatly multiplied in the care of her aged and feeble mother whose last years were made brighter and happier by the faithful and unremitting care of her daughter; and in the discharge of these duties, though at times exceedingly onerous, no complaint ever escaped her lips. After the death of her mother in March 1904, she proceeded to carry out a long entertained desire to make a home for the young people while they were securing a college education. For this purpose they removed to Evanston and had lived there just one year up to the time of the funeral services, which were held at the home in Evanston August 2nd. She had made warm friends in Evanston who were glad to render all the service in their power during her last sickness. For several years she had been a sufferer from diabetes and her physician had warned her that she was in a very critical condition. But her intense energy had sustained her to the surprise of her many friends. During the last two weeks, her suffering was augmented by a carbuncle to which in her diabetic condition she succumbed. She had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for more than a score of years having united under the pastorate of Rev. C.A. Bucks at Lanark, Ill., and on her removal to Evanston, transferred her membership thither. It was her great desire to live to see her children graduate, but her disappointment was mitigated by the knowledge that her sacrifice had made it possible for them to continue their studies uninterrupted. Her remains were deposited in the family lot in Lanark amid a throng of her life long friends and acquaintances. Rev. A.C. Wakeman, former pastor, and Rev. I. B. Trout of Lanark, conducted the services. Contributed by Silver Parnell CHRISTIANA (ESHELMAN) LAIRD , was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania 3 May 1820. She removed with her parents to Carroll County, Illinois in 1847. In 1849 she was married to John Laird, with whom she lived in delightful union until his death in 1892. To them were born six children, four sons and two daughters. One son, Abrahm, died at the age of eighteen months and one daughter, Annie Harwood, died in 1885. Three sons, John, James and Joseph and one daughter, Amelia, survive her. Her son James reached here from Nebraska in time for the services, but John was unable to make the long journey from Washington to be present. Mrs. Laird lived in this community continuously since her removal from Pennsylvania in 1847. In the early days, she united with the Brethren Church at Arnold's Grove. Upon the organization of that church in Lanark, she became one of the charter members and remained a consistent and devoted member until her translation to the church triumphant 30 March 1904, age 83 years, 10 months, and 27 days. The funeral services were held on Saturday, the 2 inst. at the residence of her daughter, Amelia, with who she had made her home for several years past. The services were under the direction of Rev. I. B. Trout, pastor of the Brethren Church of which she was a member. Revs. D. Rowland of this city and A. C. Wakeman of Chicago also spoke at the services, the former having known her from his boyhood, and the latter in response to the expressed wish of the deceased. Few members of this community could be removed whose loss would be more keenly felt or more generally deplored. For several years, her health had been gradually failing, and many times she occupied her place in church when her appearance indicated that one less devoted would have remained at home. Her remains were deposited in the family lot in our beautiful cemetery to await the resurrection morn: Contributed by Silver Parnell Source: Lanark Gazetteer, Week of March 30, 1904 JOHN LAIRD , Mr. John Laird, a pioneer of Carroll County succumbs to the grip. The grip has added another victim to its already long list in the person of Mr. John Laird the aged father of the publisher of this paper, who passed peacefully away after a week's illness, on Thursday morning, January 21, 1892 at the age of 74 years, 7 months, and 21 days. BIOGRAPHICAL John Laird was born June 8, 1817, and was a native of Clark county Ohio. He was the seventh of eight children born to Joseph and Ellen Laird, who were born in Scotland and settled in this country (United States) shortly before the birth of the subject of this sketch. It was in 1838 (other sources say 1837) that the pioneer Scotch family continued their westward journey settling in Freedom township, Carroll county. Here they suffered all the privations that fell to the lot of the early settler. Galena and Chicago were almost their only markets for years. Here Mr. Laird (John) helped to transform the wild prairie into productive farms. In 1842 he was married to Miss Elizabeth B. Beatty, who survived only six years. He continued to reside in Freedom township and in 1849 was again married, this time to Miss Christina Eshelman, who survives him. Mr. Laird was the father of eight children, four of whom, William R., Mary E., Sarah A., and Abram, have preceded their father to that other shore. Of the others, John E., Amelia and Joseph reside at home and James M. is married and lives at Superior, Nebraska. Though Mr. Laird was little known in public affairs, his integrity, honor and industry made for him an enviable reputation among his neighbors among whom he numbered many friends. He was a good financier and by industry and frugality amassed a competency with which to keep him and his good wife in their declining years. Although he was not a member of any religious organization until three years ago when he joined the Brethren church it would be difficult to say when he became a Christian as his whole life seemed to be ordered according to the Golden Rule. Though he took no active interest in politics he was a patriotic citizen and fulfilled his duty to the government by voting for what he believed to be her best interests. He was Republican in his principles and voted for William Henry Harrison in 1840 and Benjamin Harrison in 1888. In 1874 Mr. Laird retired from active work on the farm and moved to Lanark to enjoy the fruits of his early labors in peace and quietness. Here he led an uneventful but happy life. Eight years ago he became afflicted with what his physicians called rheumatism of the nerves and paralysis. At first only his right hand and arm were effected. In the course of years the disease spread to all parts of his system making him almost helpless. However he retained his mental vigor until the last few days of his fatal illness when at times his mind wandered. His appetite, too, was usually good and notwithstanding his almost helpless condition, but for an attack of the grip he might have enjoyed a much longer lease of life. During all those years of helplessness and suffering the deceased displayed rare patience and sweetness of temper and his wise counsel and genial presence will be sadly missed in the bereaved household. Seldom indeed does a father keep his children about him for so long a time as the deceased has kept some of his children. During all their life they were never separated more than a month at a time and these separations were of infrequent occurrence. Thus there was a bond grew up between them which was something more than the simple relationship of parent and child. And now that he has gone to his eternal rest a great prop has been removed and the loss is twofold, that of a comrade and friend and a parent. The funeral which was held Saturday, January 23rd at the family residence was conducted by Rev. David Rowland; assisted by Rev. Frank H. Gardner. A large number of the old friends and neighbors followed the mortal remains to their last resting place in Lanark's beautiful cemetery. Contributed by Silver Parnell Lanark Gazetteer, week of January 24th 1892 JOSEPH LAIRD , Joseph Laird a lifelong resident of this vicinity, passed away as the result of a sudden heart attack at the County Farm Monday evening (July 12, 1937) at the age of 76 years. He was raised on what is now known as the Rev. Frank Sword farm, his father being the owner of the farm in an early day. Mr. Laird was of a retiring nature and was respected by all. He lived for the past number of years at what is now known as the Lanark Guest House. Within the past months he was practically helpless, being afflicted with dropsy. He was cared for by Joe Tanley in the above place until two months age when he was taken to the County Farm. Mr. Laird was on of a family of five of whom one brother and two sisters preceded him in death. James Laird of Superior, Nebraska Remains. Other relatives are: a niece, Mrs. Anna Harwood Delthelm and four nephews, Frank Laird, Francis Harwood, Joseph Laird and John E. Laird. He leaves a number of distant relatives and acquaintances besides those mentioned above. A short funeral service was held at the cemetery, conducted by Rev. I. D. Leatherman, at 10 o'clock this (Wednesday) morning. Robert Royer sang two numbers, "When They Ring Those Golden Bells" and "Sunrise." Contributed by Silver Parnell Lanark Gazetteer, Lanark, IL, Wednesday, July 14, 1937 DAVID MORRIS LAMOREUX - he deceased was the second youngest son of Samuel and Pheobe Lamaroux, of Rock Creek township, Carroll Co., Illinois. Mr. David L. was born April 10, 1871, and died July 7th, 1893 - came to his death by taking an overdose of laudanum. The funeral services were preached by Rev. Gardener, of Lanark. The burial took place at the Union cemetery. Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping MARIE (KITTEL) LAMOREUX , 80, of Lanark, a former schoolteacher, died Saturday, Aug. 3, 1991 at home. A graduate of Casselton (N.D.) High Scholl, she attended Valley City (N.D.) State Teachers College from 1928 to 1930 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1933. She taught secondary school English and public speaking at Hazen, N.D. and Savanna, where she met and married Russell E. Lamoreux on July 5, 1939. She was a member of Lanark United Methodist Church, Carroll County Home Extension and Rock Creek Grange. She was associated with the Hospice of Northwest Illinois. Born Feb. 1, 1911 in Casselton, she was a daughter of Martin G. and Mary (Gerstmann) Kittel. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paula Thomas of Charlevoix, Mich., and Mrs. Gretchen (Roy) Wallander Jr. of Boalsburg, Pa.; two sons, John and Louis, both of Lanark; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Ruth M. Kittel and Mrs. Anne (William) Reese of Los Gatos, Calif.; and two brothers, Martin "Bud" Kittel of Waldport, Ore., and Louis Kittel of Newport, Ore. Her husband preceded her in death on Jan 12, 1991. Funeral services were held today at Lanark United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Bailey and the Rev. Orville Cole officiating. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery. Memorials have been established for the Lanark Fire Department and Lanark United Methodist Church. Arrangements were completed by Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. Contributed by Alice Horner RUSSELL E. LAMOREUX , 83, of Lanark, a community leader, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 1991 at University Hospital , Madison, Wis. He was a graduate of Lanark high School and a 1930 graduate of the University of Illinois, College of Agriculture. He taught vocational agriculture and coached wrestling in Gibson City and Savanna. While at Savanna, he met and married fellow teacher Marie E. Kittel on July 5, 1939. After marriage, he returned to the family farm in Lanark. From 1942 to 1946, he served with the Army in the Pacific. He was a longtime Sunday school teacher, lay leader and member of the Lanark United Methodist Church. He was first and present master of the Rock Creek Grange and a 50-year member of the Grange and the Carroll County Farm Bureau; member of the American Legion, the Lanark Lions Club, the Lanark Masonic Lodge, the local school board, the Carroll Service Board and Hospice of Northwest Illinois. He was a former member of the board of trustees of the Lanark Fire Protection District. He was a state director for the Illinois Agricultural Association (1959-1964) and the Illinois Farm Supply (1967-1973). He received the 1980 Award of Merit from the University Of Illinois Agricultural Alumni Association. He contributed articles for the 1986 publication “The History Of Illinois Centennial Farms” and “Carroll County, A Goodly Heritage, Sesquicentennial Edition, 1968.” Born Oct. 31, 1907, on the family farm at Lanark, he was the son of Edwin and Alvina (Baumgart) Lamoreux. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Paula Thomas of Charlevoix, Mich., and Mrs. Gretchen (Ray) Wallander of Boalsburg, Pa.; two sons, John and Louis, both of Lanark; and 12 grandchildren. Preceding him in death were one brother, Walter, and one sister, Hattie Warfel. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lanark United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Bailey and the Rev. Orville Cole officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call at Lanark United Methodist Church from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday or 9 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday. The family will be present at the Tuesday hours. Memorials have been established for the Lanark United Methodist Church, Lanark Fire Department and/or Carroll County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Fund. Arrangements were completed by Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. Contributed by Alice Horner WENDELL ALVIN LAMZ , 73, of rural Mount Carroll, formerly of Plato Center, died Monday, May 12,2003, at his home. He was a farmer and also was employed by D.Hill Nursery, Dundee and George Kay & Associates, Geneva, as a landscaper, retiring in 1993. Mr. Lamz was born June 27, 1929, in Dundee, the son of Albert and Anna (Frenck) Lamz. He served in the Army. He married Lois A. Dahlke on April 3, 1954, in Union. He raised wild game and had a good sense of humor. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Wendy (Steve) Kincaid of Durand and Cindy (Jerry) Jensen of Elgin; a son, Gary Lamz of Elgin; a brother, Eldon (Ruth) Lamz of Nekoosa, Wis.; a sister, Lucille Schuring of Green Lake, Wis.; a sister-in-law, Alta Lamz; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother. The funeral is at 11 am. Friday at St.Peter's Lutheran Church, Savanna, with the Rev. Wayne Schneider officiating. Burial is at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Visitation is from 3-8 p.m. Thursday at the church. Arrangements were completed by Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Memorials have been established to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Savanna, and the American Red Cross Association. Daily Gazette May 13, 2003 DEMORIS (SISLER) LANTZ , 91, of Mount Carroll died at her home Sunday [2-21-1954]. Mrs. Lantz was born Sept. 24, 1862, in Mount Carroll, the daughter of William Sisler and Jane Ewing Sisler. Surviving are two sons, Everett and Theodore, both of Mount Carroll; three daughters, Mrs. Fay Stakemiller of Mount Carroll, Mrs. Howard Unger of Battle Creek, Mich., and Mrs. Oscar Gutter of Chicago. She also had six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday from the Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll, with the Rev. O. L. Barker officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributed by Pam Pickens - Freeport Journal-Standard, pg. 5 Date: 2-22-1954 FLORENCE (JONES) HANNA BLAIR LANTZ , age 96, of Mt. Carroll, died Friday, January 25, 2002 at Morrison City Hospital, Morrison, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2002 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll with Reverend Dan Cunningham of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. just prior to the Service. Memorials may be given in Forence's name to the Mt. Carroll Ambulance Association or the Good Samaritan Bus Fund. Florence was born June 22, 1905 in Woodland Township, rural Mt. Carroll, the daughter of Newman O. and Nellie Sophia Davis Jones. She married Vere Hanna July 4, 1923 in Coleta, Illinois. She and Vere owned and operated Hanna's Restaurant in Mt. Carroll until moving to California to operate a restaurant. Vere died Setember 11, 1945 in Los Angeles, California. Florence then married Lyle E "Jack" Blair on December 18, 1946 in Oswego, Kansas. He died July 7, 1959 in Del Rio, Texas. Florence later married Orville W. Lantz on April 2, 1969 in Dixon, Illinois. He died January 29, 1998, in Mt. Carroll. While in Mt. Carroll, Florence had worked at the Caroline Mark Home, Shimer College and Grimm's Dairy Bar. Florence enjoyed crocheting, bowling and playing solitaire. Florence's family includes a brother, Thomas (Mildred) dJones of Freeport, Illinois; a sister, Margaret Richter of Savanna, Illinois; a brother-in-law Aaron Lantz of Freeport, Illlinois; and several nieces and nephews. Florence is preceded in death by her parents; three husbands; three sisters; and four brothers." GERALD L. LANTZ , age 71, of Chadwick, Illinois, died Sunday, December 14, 2008, at C.G.H. Medical Center, Sterling, Illinois. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial gathering will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2008 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Gerald was born on November 22, 1937 in Dixon, Illinois, the son of Leonard C. and Gladys G. (Hartman) Lantz. Gerald attended school in Mount Carroll, Illinois. He served in the United States Navy from 1954-1957. Gerald married Lucille Rekenthaler on November 22, 1962 in the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, Mount Carroll. Gerald drove truck his entire life. During his trucking career he was an owner operator and drove for various other trucking companies in the area. He also drove a tour bus for R.C. Smith, Morrison, Illinois for a few years. Following retirement in 2002, Gerald enjoyed working for the Mississippi Belle II River Boat Casino, Clinton, Iowa, driving a shuttle. He was an avid fan of Milwaukee Brewers Baseball and Green Bay Packers Football. He enjoyed watching old war movies and westerns, starring John Wayne and Clint Eastwood. Most of all, Gerald enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Gerald is survived by his wife, Lucille of Chadwick; one daughter, Kimberly Gratz of Viroqua, Wisconsin; two sons, Gerry Lee Lantz of Mount Carroll and Gregory L. (Shelly) Lantz of Chadwick; eight grandchildren, Nathan, Nicole, Cassidy, Jennifer, A.J., Jacob, Hailey Jo, and Kyle; and one sister, Judith (John) Armstrong of Thomson, Illinois. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents. Contributed by Lori Gilbert ORVILLE LANTZ , 85, of Mount Carroll , died Thursday January 29, 1998 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll . He worked as a crane operator for Midwest Operating Engineers and was a World War II Army Veteran and a member of the Operating Engineers Union. Mr. Lantz was born September 7, 1912 in rural Mount Carroll to Everett and Abbie (Beck) Lantz. He married Florence Jones April 2, 1969 in Dixon . Survivors include his wife, a step-son, William Paulsen of Davenport , Iowa ; four step-children, and one brother, Aaron Lantz of Freeport . He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one brother. Funeral services were held Sunday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev, Charles Thompson of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mount Carroll officiating. Inurnment will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery at a later date. Contributed by Alice Horner JOHN D. LARSON , 51, a lifelong resident (Chadwick), died Saturday at 3:09 in Veterans Administration Hospital, Clinton Iowa after a lingering illness. John Larson was born Dec. 2, 1911, the son of John and Edith Greenwalt Larson, in Chadwick. On AUg 10, 1952, he married Mary Edwards in Leaf River. He was a member of the Chadwick American Legion Post and a veteran of WW II serving in the European Theater. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Ginger Ann and Joe Renae at home; one son, John at home; one step-daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Nancy) Seelye, Leaf River; two step-grandsons; three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Lavon) Hartleb, Murphysboro, Mrs. Alvin (Verna) Hook, Milledgeville and Mrs. Ralph (Ruth) Ferris, Chadwick; one brother, Charles, Chadwick; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, one sister and 3 brothers. Services will be held Tuesday in the Frank Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Horst of the First Lutheran Church officiating. Burian in the Chadwick Cemetery. Daily Gazette 24 November 1963 AUSTIN W. LARTZ , 76, of Mount Carroll died Sunday, November 15, 1998 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . A son of Ernest H. and Bessie Caroline (Keller) Lartz, he was born Friday, March 17, 1922 in Mount Carroll Township . On February 4, 1950 he and Betty L. Imel were married in Mount Carroll . He farmed near Pearl city many years until retiring in 1987, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lanark. He enjoyed gardening and traveling, and after retiring he loved visiting the farm and following his grandchildren’s sports activities. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Marcia (Greg) Derrer of Lanark and Linda (Robert) Broshous of Stockton; three sons, tom (Ralene) Lartz of Pearl City, Jim (Barb) Lartz of Lena and Scott (Luanne) Lartz of Pearl City; 13 grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, and Jonathan Derrer, Millicent and Nicolette Broshous, Jess, Beau, and Kelsey Lartz, EllaJo (Robert) Almasy, and Levi, Samantha, Ethan, and Tristan Lartz; one sister, Alta Paxton of Savanna; and one brother, William (Gladys) Lartz of Chadwick. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Randall J. Lartz in infancy; and one brother, Walter Lartz. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Kim Lee-Brown of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for Trinity Lutheran Church of Lanark. Contributed by Alice Horner BERTHA (FREY) LARTZ , 77 of Argo-Fa, formerly of Savanna, died suddenly of a heart attack at 9:45 p.m. Sunday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Frank, in Mount Carroll. She had been in good health up to the time of her death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Fuller Funeral Home in Savanna where friends may call. Bertha Frey, daughter of Herman and Mary Frey, was born Jan. 29, 1868, in Galena, Jo Daviess County. She died at the age of 77 years and five days. She was united in marriage to William Lartz on Dec. 24, 1887. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom survive. Mrs. Lartz was a member of Riverside Rebekah lodge of Savanna and St. Matthew’s Lutheran church of Mosquito Hill. She had a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lartz celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 24, 1937. Surviving are one son, Ernest H. Lartz of Thomson, six daughters, Mrs. Albert (Ella) Frank and Mrs. Austin (Hilda) Phillips of Savanna, Mrs. William (Elsie) Frank and Mrs. Wayne (Mildred) Wilcke of Mount Carroll, Mrs. Violet Rediske of Roundup, Mont., and Mrs. William (Erma) Marr of Sterling, 16 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. A.H. Sisler of Eugene, Ore., Mrs. Frank Fox of Bradley, Mich., Mrs. Mary Cooley of Mount Carroll, and Mrs. George Ring of Savanna, and one brother, Sam Frey of Savanna. Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Rediske are twin sisters. Preceding her in death were her husband who died in March, 1938, twin sons who died in infancy, her parents, one brother, Fred Frey, and one sister, Mrs. John (Augusta) McGinnis. Six grandchildren are in service. They are Ensign Raymond Radiske, Navy air service, Corpus Christi, Texas, Lieut. Marie Rediske, Army nurse corps, Tacoma, Wash., William Robert Frank, Navy, seaman second class, Southwest Pacific, Lieut. Billy Marr, Army, Camp Maxey, Texas, Pfc. Lavern Bernardin, Las Vegas, Nev., soon to be transferred to Lincoln, Neb., and Pfc. James Curry in Hawaii. Contributed by Jim Klingler BETTY LARTZ , 77, of Mount Carroll died Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mount CarrolL She was employed by Shannon Nursing Home for 17 years in food service and was a homemaker.Mrs. Lartz was born May 25, 1927, in Thomson, the daughter of Cecil and Josephine (Sour) Imel. She was a 1945 graduate of Thomson High School She married Austin W. Lartz on Feb. 4, 1950, in Mount Carroll Township. He died Nov. 15, 1998. She was a Sunday school superintendent for a number of years and enjoyed cooking and spending time attending her grandchildren's school events. Survivors include two daughters Marcia (Greg) Derrer of Lanark and Linda (Roben) Broshous of Stockton; three sons, Tom (Vicki) Lartz and Scott (Luanne) Lartz, both of Pearl City, and Jim (Barb) Lartz of Lena; a brother, Warren (Linda) Imel of Stockton; a sister, Geneva (Dale) Stadel of Lena; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son. The funeral isat 10:30 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lanark, with the Rev. Kim Lee-Brown of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Burial is at Oak HilI Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Visitation is from 4-6 p.m. Thursday at Frank-Law-Jones Contributed by Jan Roggy - Sterling Daily Gazette December 15, 2004 WILLIAM HORACE LARTZ , 89, of Fairhaven Township, rural Chadwick, Illinois, died, Sunday, August 21, 2005 at his home. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 25, 2005 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Chadwick, Illinois. Burial will be in the Fairhaven Cemetery. A visitation will be held 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick. Memorials may be given to the family in Bill’s memory. Bill was born June 11, 1916, the son of Ernest and Bess (Keller) Lartz, in rural Savanna. Bill worked on a farm most of his life. He was known and respected for his hard work and good nature. During the 1930s, he was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. On January 28, 1942, Bill married Gladys Bailey in Fulton, Illinois. Gladys passed away July 15, 2000. Bill and Gladys enjoyed their time together, they danced, traveled and had many fond memories. They enjoyed the simple life, loving each other and their family very much. Bill looked forward to his morning coffee stops in Morrison or Thomson, he was proud to be “President” of his Coffee Clubs. Bill will be deeply missed by his children, Ronda (Gerald) Borgmann of Morrison, IL; Larry (Leanna) Lartz of Rock City, IL; Ernest (Phyllis) Lartz of Shoreview, MN; and Douglas Lartz of Davenport, IA; one sister, Alta Paxton of Fulton, IL; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gladys Lartz; two brothers Walter and Austin Lartz; and a grandchild, Tammy Lartz. ALMA M. (EVERSOLL) LaSHELLE , 91, of Savanna, IL died Tuesday, December 14, 2004 in Big Meadows Nursing Home. Born March 8, 1911 in Muscatine, Iowa. Daughter of Louis and Ruth (Montgomery) Eversoll. Married Earl "Mike" LaShelle in 1930 in Mt. Carroll, IL. Alma formerly worked at Eaton Corporation and the Ratbee Hotel. Survivors include sons, Earl J. (Ann), Gary, and Rick (Jo); daughters, Bertha (Don) Rodgers, and Donna (Jack) Ferguson and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Predeceased by husband, 3 daughters, 2 sons, parents, brothers and sisters. Services will be Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Calvary Baptist Church, 916 Viaduct Road, Savanna, IL with Reverend Robert Bridges officiating. Burial in Savanna Township Cemetery. DONALD BURDETTE LaSHELLE , of Savanna died Thursday [5-12-1977] at Savanna City Hospital. He had retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service and was a partner in the LaShelle and Sons Fish Market at Savanna. Born Nov. 10, 1911, at Savanna, he was the son of Bert and Hattie (Green) LaShelle. He married Dora Hutchings Jan. 5, 1945, at Southampton, England. She died Oct. 10, 1975. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Dorothy LaShelle of Savanna; three sons, Donald, Robert and David, all of Savanna; a brother Wilmer (Pete) and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Keehner, both of Savanna. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, with the Rev. Richard Johnson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Contributed by Pam Pickens - Freeport Journal-Standard, pg. 10 Date: 5-13-1977 EVERETT E. LaSHELLE , age 73, of Thomson, Illinois, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center - South in Clinton, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Thomson, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at the Law - Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. A memorial has been established in Everett’s name. Everett was born January 22, 1936, in Thomson, Illinois, the son of Ernest E. and Eliza J. (Harding) LaShelle. Everett served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He also served in the Army Reserves in Freeport, Illinois. Everett was united in marriage to Lorel King on February 17, 1968, in Rock Falls, Illinois. Everett was a self employed truck driver for most of his life. He also worked as a truck mechanic for Eagle Stores and worked highway construction in Illinois. Everett was a Past Commander of the Thomson American Legion and was also a member of the Thomson Methodist Church. He loved to garden and cut wood with his sons, and he loved family gatherings and always made the BEST potato salad for them. Everett was very active with the Thomson Melon Days and organizing the Thomson Community Dinner. Everett is survived by his wife Lori LaShelle of Thomson, Illinois; three sons, Everett (Angie Renkes) LaShelle of Morrison, Illinois, James “Boomer” (Kristi) LaShelle of Fulton, Illinois, and Joseph (Brenda) LaShelle of Mt. Carroll, Illinois; ten grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald (Deana) LaShelle of Fulton, Illinois, and Frank (Joyce) LaShelle of Thomson; one sister, Mary Lou Houzenga of Thomson; as well as many nieces and nephews. Everett was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Leroy LaShelle; and one brother - in - law, Leland Houzenga. Contributed by Lori Gilbert FLOYD L. LaSHELLE , 84, of Fulton, died Sunday at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fulton Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Stanley Bomgarden, pastor of the Fulton Presbyterian Church, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Fulton Township Cemetery. He was born May 23, 1919, in Wacker, Ill., to John R. and Rose E. Warfield LaShelle. He married Frances M. Potter on Sept. 21, 1940, in Clinton. He was educated in the Hickory Grove and Plum Grove schools in rural Carroll County, Ill. He attended Savanna High School, Savanna, Ill. He was employed with Carstensen Freight Lines, Inc., Clinton, as a truck driver. He was a member of the Fulton Presbyterian Church. He was a former member of the Fulton Lions Club. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Sandra (Jeff) Shadle of Ohio, Ill.; two sons, Gary (Mary) LaShelle of Oroville, Wash., and Ronald (Mary) LaShelle of Albany, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and Harbor Crest Nursing Home. He was preceded in death by one grandson, two sisters and two brothers Clinton Herald October 28, 2003 GERALD LEE LaSHELLE , age 71, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2006 in Veterans Administration Medical Center, Knoxville, Iowa. A Private Memorial Service will be held at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Reverend Robert Bridges of Calvary Baptist Church in Savanna will officiate. Memorials may be forwarded to Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Condolences may be given to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com. Gerald was born on November 19, 1934, the son of Wilmer Jess "Pete" and Jean (Morgan) LaShelle in Savanna, Illinois. He graduated from Savanna High School. Gerald served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Gerald worked for the Savanna Police Department for several years; the Carroll County SheriffÂ’s Department as an Auxiliary Deputy for eight years; the Illinois Department of Conservation; spent time as a Commercial Fisherman in Savanna and for a while he lived and worked in Las Vegas driving a Limousine. Gerald enjoyed fishing and his best friend, Nibs the dog. Gerald is survived by his brother, James (Judith) LaShelle of McHenry, Illinois; several cousins of Savanna, Illinois. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents. Contributed by Larry Reynolds ERVIN LAWHORN : Graveside service for Ervin F. “Dude” Lawhorn, 87, of Lanark, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lanark Cemetery. The Rev. James Medendorp, pastor of Faith Reformed Church, Lanark, will officiate. Friends may call tonight from 6 to 8 at Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark, where a Masonic service will begin at 7:30 p.m. He died Saturday, April 5 in Orange City, Fla., after a brief illness. For over 30 years, Lawhorn was an automobile dealer in Lanark. He was a 50-year member of the Lanark Masonic Lodge and member of Tebala Shrine, Rockford. Lawhorn was one of the original trustees of the Lanark Fire District when it was formed. On April 8, 1898 he was born in Stockton, the son of Mr. And Mrs. William T. Lawhorn. He married Orpha Stutsman July 30, 1938 in Winona, Ind. Surviving is his widow. He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother. A memorial fund has been established for the Shriner’s Crippled Children’s Hospital. Contributed by Alice Horner - (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the year of death as 1986.) 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 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 ABRAHAM LIVENGOOD was born September 22d, 1822 in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, died at Milledgeville, Illinois, Feb. 13, 1890, aged 67 years, 4 months and 21 days. Mr. Livengood moved to Carroll county and Wysox township in 1854, where he lived continuously until the time of his death. The deceased was married in 1844 to Miss Anna Myers in Pennsylvania, who died some years later. He was married a second time to Miss Fannie Myers, a sister of his first wife, in 1848, also in Pennsylvania, both ladies being sisters of Mr. Henry Myers, of this place. As a result of the first union there were two children born, Henry of Milledgeville, and Elias, of Lanark, and of the second union there were eleven children born, Zachariah T., Lanark; and Joseph, Mrs. Mary Walker, A. Lincoln, David, Mrs. Anna MIller, William C., Ella, Johnnie, Samuel and Edwin, all of Milledgeville, except David and Johnnie, who preceded their father across the river. Mr. L. removed to Milledgeville in 1887, but had been in the general merchandise business since 1885, doing business under the firm name of Knapp & Livengood. The deceased was a member of the German Baptist or Dunkard church, of which he had been a member for many years. When the division of the Dunkard church took place four or five years ago Mr. Livengood went with the progressive part, he being one of the 30 members who formed the first Progressive church in this place. Perhaps there is not another man in the community who had so many friends and so few enemies, and there is nothing but words of praise heard for one who in life possessed so many of those virtues which tend to raise humanity up, and help one over the rough places. In the church of which Mr. Livengood was a member he will be greatly missed, both for his presence and for the bountiful manner in which he contributed to its support, he being one of the largest donors. Although the deceased subscribed liberally to the building fund of the present beautiful church edifice at this place, yet in life he was not permitted to enter its portals after its completion. From every side come words of regret at the death of Mr. L., and the universal verdict is that a man of strict integrity and one who was supremely honest has been taken from our midst. Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping 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. Another Obituary: Joseph Livengood, the son of Abraham and Fannie Livengood, was born in Centerville, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, January 4, 1853, and came to Milledgeville with his parents when about a year old. He was reared on a farm and very naturally when he grew to manhood he continued to follow that occupation. November 24, 1874, he was united in marriage to Susan Miller, daughter of Elder and Mrs. Daniel M. Miller. To this union two children were born, a son William, and daughter Edith. Mr. Livengood engaged in farming near MIlledgeville and remained there until eight years ago, when he with his family moved to Palouse, Washington, where he engaged in the grain business, which occupation he followed for two years. With a view of bettering his location, about six years ago he moved to Seattle, Washington. There in company with his son he became a member of the Spokane Grain Company, holding the office of vice president. The company built up a good trade in wholesaleing and retailing grain, the deceased being actively engaged in this business up to the time of his death. Mr. Livengood's illness, which caused his death, was of short duration. On the night of June 1st, he was taken sick with severe pains and chills. The attack was not considered of a serious nature and in a few days he recovered sufficiently to be walking around. Symptoms of appendicitis became evident and Tuesday, June 9th, it was agreed that it would be best to have an operation performed. The operation was performed June 9th, and it was from the effects of this that he died Friday, June 12, 1903. The deceased was a member of a large family, his brothers being Elias and Rev. Z. T. , of Lanark; Samuel, Lincoln and Henry, of Milledgeville; Ed., of Pendleton, Oregon; and William, of Seattle, Washington; the sisters being Mrs. Henry Walker and Mrs. Wilse Miller, of Milledgeville; and Mrs. Samuel Flickinger, of Morrill, Kansas. These brothers and sisters, together with a wife, son and daughter are left to mourn his departure. Mr. Livengood was a good man, always kind to his family and to his associates. It was a pleasure to him to do acts that would give comfort and enjoyment to others. He was a member of the Progressive Brethren church and bore evidence of being a true christian gentleman. Funeral services were held in Seattle Monday and that night the family left with the body for Milledgeville where the funeral services will be held in the Progressive Brethren church, Saturday forenoon, June 20, at 10 o'clock, Rev. J. O Tally, officiating, assisted by Rev. R. R. Teeter. Six brothers of the deceased will be the pall bearers. Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping ROSE M. (DAMBMAN) LIVENGOOD , life-long resident of the Milledgeville - Lanark area, died Saturday morning in a Moline hospital. Mrs. Livengood, who was a member of the Milledgeville First Brethren church and of the church's Missionary society, was born July 21, 1883 at Lanark, daughter of William and Mary (Peters) Dambman. She married William Livengood on Dec. 4, 1907 at Lanark, He preceded her in death. Left to mourn her passing are a son, Henry of Chadwick; a daughter, Mrs. Fenton, (Marian) Haugh of Milledgeville; 3 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at 2 P.M. Monday afternoon in the First Brethren church at Milledgeville with the Rev. James Rowsey officiating. Burial was in Lanark cemetery. COntributed by Karen Fyock - Clipping Nov. 16, 1967 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 WALLACE LIVENGOOD - of Milledgeville, died suddenly at his home Saturday morning. He had apparently been in good health up to this time. He was the son of Henry and Amanda Livengood and was born August 30, 1879. He married Miss Rose Dambman December 4, 1907. Surviving are the widow, a daughter, Mrs. Fenton Haugh, a son, Henry, a sister Alice and a brother, Charles and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Brethren church Milledgeville, Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in the Lanark cemetery. Contributed by Karen Fyock - Clipping April 24, 1947 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 ZACHARY TAYLOR LIVINGSTON - Funeral services for the Rev. Z. T. Livengood of Lanark, one of thecounty?s oldest residents, were held Tuesday afternoon at the home,with the Rev. G. T. Ronk, pastor of the Lanark First Brethren church,officiating. Burial was made in the Lanark Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Livengood died at his home in Lanark at 1:30 Sundaymorning after being ill for two weeks. He was 87 years old and helived in this county for more than 80 years. His death occurred onthe morning of the day the cornerstone for the new Brethren church inMilledgeville was laid. The Rev. Livengood founded the Milledgevillechurch in 1889 and the original building was destroyed by fire lastwinter. It is now being rebuilt. Zachariah T. Livengood, son of Abraham and Fannie Livengood, was bornDecember 13, 1849 in Somerset County, PA., and came to this countywith his parents when four years old. He lived in the vicinity sincethat time, except for a little more than two years when he lived inNebraska. He was one of the first pupils in Lanark?s first school.He was married to Belinda Hauger on November 26, 1872. One son, John,was born to this union. Rev. Livengood was the founder of three churches, the Bethlehem churchin 1884, the Milledgeville church in 1889, and the First BrethrenChurch of Lanark in 1890. He was ordained twice, first by the Rev. J.H. Moore of the Methodist Church in 1881, and by the Rev. H. R. Haleyof the Brethren church. The last ceremony was held in the DutchtownChurch. A year after establishing the Milledgeville church, Rev. Livengoodestablished a mission in Lanark with a membership of seven. Serviceswere first held in the Baptist church and later in the Congregationalchurch, which stood where the present First Brethren church is nowlocated. The lot was purchased in 1895 and the present buildingerected in 1909. Rev. Livengood then returned to Milledgeville wherehe served as pastor for six and one-half years, when he moved toCarleton, Neb., where he served as pastor two and one-half years. Hethen retired from the ministry. His vacations were spent inmissionary work in various states. During his long career, Rev. Livengood performed 225 marriageceremonies. Even though retired from active work, he had continued toperform marriage ceremonies until ill health forced him to stop. Mr. Livengood retained vivid memories of many important occurrencesduring his lifetime, especially of the Lincoln-Douglas debate atFreeport in 1858, the coming of General Grant to Galena, theassassinations of Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley, and many otherhappenings of the years past. On his 87th birthday last December, heattended church services in the church where he was first pastor andserved for many years. He is survived by his son, John, and by three brothers, Lincoln,Samuel of Milledgeville, and Ed who lives in California. Contributed by Alice Horner - Thomson Review 27 May 1937 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 , died Wednesday at the home of his father, William Lockett, near Milledgeville, after an illness lasting the greater part of a year. The funeral will take place on Friday at 1 o'clock at the village church in Emerson where Rev. Mr. Gey___ of the Fourth street M. E. church will conduct the service. The deceased was born near Milledgeville on April 22, 1882, and was one of a family of seven children, all whom survive their brother. He spent his early _____ Milledgeville and on May 26, 1904, was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Petty of Emerson who with two little daughters survive the husband and father. Mr. Lockett ___ never been robust but was able and lead an active life up to December of last year when he began to fail and tuberculosis claimed him. his father, a step mother and six brothers and sisters survive as follows: Frank of Sterling; Benjamin and Albert of Pauline, Iowa; Mrs. Sidney Milroy of Milledgeville, Mrs. S. F. Hutchins__ of Lanark and Miss Mattie Lockett. After his marriage Mr. Lockett and his wife made their home in this city for four years and then for two years had their home at Emerson. He had a wide acquaintance in Sterling and many friends will be deeply grieved to learn of his death. Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated Feb. 21, 1910 Scrapbook Clipping 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. 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.) THEODORE E. LOTZ , 74, of Chadwick, well known veterinary surgeon, died at noon Monday of a heart attack while on a call at the Dean Alemanon farm home about eight miles south of Chadwick in Whiteside County. He was about to enter his car when stricken. His body was taken to the Frank Funeral Home and at 4 p.m. Wednesday was returned to the family home where friends may call. Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the First Lutheran Church of Chadwick, the Rev. Earl Coble officiating. Burial will take place in the Chadwick Cemetery. Dr. Lotz was born June 29, 1877, in Fair Haven Township, the son of Theodore and Elizabeth Lotz. He attended the rural schools in Fair Haven Township, the Dixon Business College and was graduated from the Chicago Veterinarian School in 1913. In 1920 he was united in marriage with Bertha Lorke at Sterling and they had resided in Chadwick since 1917. Surviving with the widow is one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Iona) Stengal of Chadwick. He also leaves one brother, John Stengel of Lanark; one sister, Mrs. Anthony (Mary) Strauch of Belvidere; one grandson Gregory Stengel of Chadwick and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, Mrs. William Strauch and two brothers, William and Henry Lotz. Dr. Lotz was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Chadwick and of the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Association. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 2, 1952 - Wednesday, pg 2 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 Surnames A Surnames B Surnames C Surnames D Surnames E Surnames F Surnames G Surnames H Surnames I Surnames J Surnames K Surnames L Surnames M Surnames N Surnames O Surnames P Surnames Q Surnames R Surnames S Surnames T Surnames U Surnames V Surnames W Surnames X Surnames Y Surnames Z