 LARRY JOSEPH LACINA
- age 67 of Thomson, Illinois, died on Friday, August 14, 2009 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Larry has chosen to give the gift of body donation. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson. Reverend Dave Davies will officiate. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Unity Hospice of Western Illinois, 1201 7th Street, Suite 101, Rochelle, Illinois 61068 in Larry’s memory.
Larry was born on September 16, 1941, the son of Edwin L. and Helen R. (Matney) Lacina in Gilman, Iowa. Larry attended Gilman area schools. Larry married Kathy Buchanan in May of 1959. He was later married to Helen Leslie Kuhlemier on September 16, 1982 in Clinton, Iowa.
Larry was a dedicated individual to his family and work. Larry worked in several different occupations in is early years. He worked for the Gilman Stock Yard in Gilman, Iowa; he also drove truck for Pepsi Cola and delivered fuel oil. Larry’ s career was with Ralston Purina in Clinton, Iowa, until retiring in 1996. He enjoyed gardening, riding his scooter and watching television, especially Bonanza and Gun Smoke.
Larry will be dearly missed by his wife, Helen of Thomson; four sons, Kevin Joseph Lacina, Larry Joseph Lacina Jr.; Michael Leslie and Dylan Lacina; two daughters, Kimberly Leanna (Dale) Conner and Korena Wanita (Jim) O’Cain; five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; two brothers, Edwin Lacina of Gladbrook, Iowa and Francis (Michelle) Lacina of Belleville, Illinois; three sisters, Mary (Clem) Mundel of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Helen Stewart and Judith Kent both of Marshalltown, Iowa.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents, and an older brother, Gene Lacina.
ALBA LAMAREUX
- One of our old citizens, Alba Lamareux, has passed away. The deceased came to this county when a boy, from Pennsylvania, with Uncle John Kridler. By his industry and honesty he accumulated a large property. Mr. L. had been sick about three years. A year ago last fall he went to Colfax Springs and from there to Eureka Springs, in hopes of regaining his health, but without avail.
Alba Lamareux was born in Plymouth, Luzerne county, Pa., May 31, 1824, and died at his residence in Wysox township, August 30, 1890 , aged 66 years, and 3 months. Sept 15, 1866, he was married to Miss Ellen J. Robinson. He leaves a wife, three sons and three daughters to mourn his absence. The deceased came to this state in 1854, and settled on the farm where he died. Thus another of the early settlers of this county has made a pillow of his cares and laid down to rest. It is not necessary that we should go into a detail of the many excellent qualities that adorned and beautified the life of Alba Lamareux. In him was embodied that integrity of purpose, honesty and unrightness in all the relations of life, that commanded the respect of all with whom he came in contact. The funeral services occurred at Union church, conducted by Rev. H. D. Dennis, of Rockford, and were largely attended. The remains were interred in the cemetery near by. A good citizen, a kind neighbor, an affectionate husband and father, lies in the sweet calm of death. May God's benediction rest on the sorrowing ones.
JAMES LANDPHERE
- The subject of this sketch, James Landphere, was born in the state of New York in 1824, and died at the residence of his son-in-law, B. W. Merriam, in Milledgeville, Ill., Thursday evening, August 21, 1890, at 10:30 o'clock, aged 66 years. He come to Illinois from New York about 1840, and settled near Sharon, Whiteside County. At this place Mr. Landphere was for many years engaged in the general merchandise trade. He was also for a number of years engaged in the drug business at Prophetstown. Selling out at Sharon, Mr. L. removed to Hillsdale, Ill., where he again embarked in the general merchandise business and continued in that until about five years ago, when failing health compelled him to desist. About two years ago Mr. Landphere came to Milledgeville and has since made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Merriam. Since coming he has been a great sufferer, his mind finally failing. He was made a Mason in 1855, and was a charter member of Bolin Lodge No. 412, A. F. & A. M., of Springhill, He was buried with Masonic honors, the lodges of Prophetstown, Erie and Springhill participating. The deceased was a man who in life possessed many warm friends, and they turned out in large numbers at his funeral to pay their last respects to the dead. His remains were taken to Springhill Saturday and were buried Sunday, Rev. Baxter, of that place officiating. The deceased leaves two living children, Mrs. B. W. Merriam, of this place and Mrs. A. J. Brown, of Coolidge, New Mexico; his wife and one child having died several years previous.
MARY LANDIS
, the eight-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Landis, died in Old Town Friday morning last, of scarlet fever. The funeral services occurred the same day at the Brick church. Mr. and Mrs. Landis have the sympathy of the entire community in their bereavement.
JOHN P. LANDON
, died at Telluride, Colorado Saturday evening, April 21, 1900. John P. Landon was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Miles V. Landon, both Ogle County pioneers. He was born January 1, 1850, in Elkhorn Grove, Carroll County. He was a bright, intelligent boy, and after due course at school and college he graduated from Bellevue College and Hospital, New York City, in the springs of 1874 and '75. In May 1875. he was united in marriage with Miss Carrie S. Woodruff, of Eagle Point. For several years, from Sept. 1875, to May 1881, he made his home in Polo and practiced medicine there. He then went to Colorado, where he has since resided. He was quite successful in his profession and was, up to the time of his death, surgeon for one of the Colorado railroads. The deceased was a cousin of Mrs. George Crombie and Mrs. C. H. Sunderland, both of this place. The remains were brought from Colorado to Polo, last Saturday afternoon, where a brief funeral service was held. The following obituary notice of the deceased as given below is taken from the Telluride, Colorado Daily Journal of April 23: Saturday evening at precisely 10:30 there passed to the unknown beyond one of the most honest, fair minded, liberal, kindhearted soul that ever found habitation in the human body. Utterly unconscious of the transformation, and of all things surrounding him, at that hour Doctor John P. Landon breathed his last. All about his dying couch were grouped sorrowing friends, and among the company watching the dying man not an eye was dry. The writer has known Dr. Landon intimately for twenty years, their relations have been as close, as those of brothers. We knew him perfectly and willingly confess to an utter inability to bring into service words that will form a fitting obituary. No one the wide world over can be found who has for him an unkind word. Large hearted, liberal to a fault, a finished gentleman, a polished scholar possessed of those attributes that draw people to him. He was everywhere sought out and made a guest of honor
at the functions of all sorts, social and otherwise. Possessed to an eminent degree of those attractive traits of character, like son many others, he lacked the strength to curb and control his social instincts and permitted habits to develop that eventually carried him off --- a complication of kidney troubles. in indulging these habits was his only weakness, the only wrong he ever did. Dr. Landon was fifty years of age the first day of last January. He was born and raised at Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, about 100 miles west of Chicago, to which place the remains will be sent to repose with those of relatives gone before, in the family burying plot. He was a graduate of the Bellville Medical and Surgical Institute and of other schools and special courses and was universally conceded to be the most competent and successful man of his profession in southern Colorado. In the pioneer days of Rico, twenty years ago, he located in that camp, coming from that town to Telluride in 1897. In those early days when the only means of transportation was on horseback in summer and on snow shoes in winter, no call was too exacting, no trip too perilous for him, when illness or accident to a fellow man required his attention The call might involve a fifty-mile snow slide, yet he never hesitated, and no thought as to the possibility of remunerative fee entered his mind. He simply went, relieved suffering and saved many a life. It is disheartening to know that so skilled a physician, a man possessed yet such noble instincts, would be thus cut off in the prime of life. But all things considered, the physical and mental suffering that has of late been his lot, it is better so. For some weeks he has been in very poor health and had failed rapidly, yet he kept about, only taking to his bed last Tuesday. For three nights previous to this the writer had spent the night with him in his rooms, at his request. At that time he was ominous of the outcome of his trouble, and freely intimated that he felt he was taking to his bed for the
last time. Faithful and devoted friends were constantly with him and everything that was possible was done to alleviated his sufferings and if possible to restore to him sufficient strength to go to Denver where he felt that possible his old friend, Doctor Eskridge, might help him. But the constitution was wrecked and gone. During Wednesday and Thursday his suffering was great, but not a word of complaint escaped his lips, all day Friday and most of Friday night he was in a delirious that at times was violent and pitiful to watch. At 4 o'clock Saturday morning he lapsed into a state of unconsciousness and sinking steadily from that time until dissolution came, he knew nothing and was insensible to suffering.
MARTHA J. LANDON , was born in Owego [Tioga county], New York, Nov. 15, 1831, being at the time of her death 67 years and eight days of age. When 16 years old she came to Carroll county in company with her parents, and two years afterwards, 1849, she was united in marriage to Geo. W. Landon whose death occurred in June 1896. They established their home in Elkhorn Grove, being among the earliest settlers of that locality. The deceased was the mother of six children, all of whom are living, viz.: Mrs. Amy Sunderlin, Elkhorn Grove; Mrs. L. Brown, Dixon; Asa A. Landon and G. I. Landon both of Elkhorn Grove; Mrs. Capitola Lewis, Sycamore, Ill.; Mrs. Polly Crombie, Milledgeville. Mrs. Landon was one of a family of nine children, all of whom are deceased except, Mrs. Fannie Hageman, of Lanark. The deceased was kind mother and as one of the children expresses she always did more for others than she did for herself. She was enjoying good health until a week before her death when she was stricken with typho-pneumonia, which was the cause of death. The funeral services held at her late home, Friday, Nov. 25, Rev. Z. T. Livengood, of Lanark, officiating. All of the children were present at the funeral. The remains were laid to rest in the Lanark cemetery. MILES Z. LANDON
- Ex-Sherriff Miles Z. Landon, an early and prominent settler of this county, passes away at Denison, Iowa.
WILHELMINA (LORKEY) LAUFER
- maiden name Miss WIlhelmina Lorkey, was born in Sneidermiihle, West Prussia, Germany, September 29, 1897, where she spent the early part of her life. Her mother died while she was yet a small girl, leaving the father and family to the world alone. In 1859 she was united in holy matrimony to Martin Baumgart of that place. Mr. Baumgart died shortly after the union, leaving an infant son. In 1862 she and her brother John came to this country and settled in Whiteside county, Illinois, In 1866 she was again united in marriage to Adam Laufer of near Chadwick, They together moved to a farm south of Chadwick, where until eight years ago, they made it their home They next moved to Milledgeville where they remained until her death which occurred August 12, 1903 at the age of 65 years, 10 moths and 14 days. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband, one son Gustava Baumgart of Chadwick, three sisters Mrs. Augusta Bort of Sterling, Mrs. Paulina Winkey of Coleta and Mrs. Antena Hartman of Chadwick, three brothers John and Gustave Lorkey of Coleta and Edward D. Lorkey of Milledgeville and a host of relatives and friends her parents and five brothers and sisters have preceded her in death. Mrs. Laufer was an invalid for forty years. She rarely complained of her pain but bore things bravely. Mrs. Laufer was united with the Evangelical Lutheran church at the age of eleven years and has lived true to her God and church to the best of her ability until death carried her to that world where there is no sorrow, pain or death. Mr. Laufer was a faithful mother, wife and neighbor as those among whom she has lived will say.
ELIZA JANE LEIGH
who for many years resided on a farm near Milledgeville passed away Nov. 22, at the home of her son, Theron Prindle in Steamboat Rock, Ia., aged about 72 years. Cancer of the bowels caused her death. She was twice married, one son from the first marriage, Theron Prindle, and three sons and one daughter, Dr. Henry Leigh, Joseph Leigh, A. C. Leigh and Mrs. H. J. Wilson, from the second marriage surviving her. The funeral and interment were in Steamboat Rock.
GEORGE C. LEIGHTY
was born October 28, 1840 and died June 6, 1900, at his home a mile east of Milledgeville, aged 59 years, 7 months and 3 days. He enlisted April 25, 1861 in the 12th Pa. Vol. Inf. After receiving an honorable discharge, he enlisted in Co. I,1 West Va. Cav. and received his honorable discharge June 8, 1865, having served four months and thirteen days. He took part in the battles of Phillipi, Beaverly, Cheat Mountain, Great Bethel, Fair Oaks, Cedar Mountain, second battle of BUll Run, Chantilly, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Winchester, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spottsylvania and Cedar Creek. He served under Generals Sheridan, Pleasanton, Averill, Custer and Kilpatrick. The deceased leaves a wife and one son, Charlie, aged eighteen years. Twenty-one years ago last August 2, George Leighty and his wife were united in marriage. They resided for one year in Pennsylvania and the rest of the time have been residents in the vicinity of Milledgeville. He was employed as a laborer but since last fall has been unable to do any work. His death was caused by a cancer. During his illness members of the G. A. R. have done all that could be done to relieve his sufferings and make him comfortable. The funeral was held in the Methodist church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. J. . Rapp officiating. The remains were laid in the West Elkhorn cemetery. The G. A. R. were out in a body to attend the funeral. His wife and son have the sympathy of the community.
MARY E. (WALTERS) LESTER
was born in Lowden County, Virginia, September 22, 1826, and died at her home in Elkhorn Grove township, Carroll County, Illinois, May 17, 1904, aged seventy-eight years, seven months and nine days. At the age of six years she moved with her parents to the state of Ohio, where she grew to womanhood. On the 16th day of January 1851, who was united in marriage to Samuel Lester. This union was blessed with six children, two, however, died in infancy. The surviving children who are left to mourn with the aged husband are John, William, Howard and Benjamin. In the year 1866, they moved with their family to the town of Elkhorn Grove where the deceased resided permanently until called away by death. In the passing away of Mrs. Lester, the community loses a good woman. Early in life she joined the Society of the Friends and lived an upright christian life. She was a noble wife, a kind mother and universally lived and respected by all with whom she came in contact. She had enjoyed fairly good health until the past year when it was apparent to her relatives and friends that she was failing. The funeral services were held from the South Elkhorn church, Thursday at 2 o'clock p.m., Dr. J. H. More of Polo officiating. The interment was made in the South Elkhorn cemetery. The pall bearers were Ed Sarber, I. T. Olmsted, George McElhaney, Walter Knox, John Ports and B. F. Dunmore.
NORMAN LEWIS
had a second stroke of paralysis Tues. of last week while sitting at the dinner table. July 7, 1901, he was stricken and was in an unconscious condition for 21 days, but rallied and has been able to be up town and look after his business matters since then. Mr. Lewis died Wednesday.
OLIVE (RANSOM) LICHTY
, aged 47 years, 4 months, and 22 days, sister of Mrs. M. T. Fletcher, died of nervous fever at her home in Falls City, Nebraska, Tuesday Dec. 22, 1896, and the funeral services were held the following Thursday.
MAYNARD LINDSAY
- a resident of the Canyon View Center [Tucson, AZ], passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Maynard was born in Lanark, Illinois on August 25, 1910. He recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Maynard was born to James Monroe Lindsay and Emma (Tallman) Lindsay. Maynard married Vera B. Grisso on August 10, 1945 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa after being honorably discharged from the Army after serving in World War II as a Technical Sergeant. Maynard worked in Cedar Rapids as a welding foreman at Barnard and Leas Manufacturing Company for 33 years, retiring in 1978 to Tucson with his wife. Maynard is survived by his won, Darrell (Debbie) of Colfax, Iowa; two nieces, Linda (Jack) Minder of Cedar Rapids, Lisa (Mike) Dobson of Granger, Indiana; two grandchildren, Jeff Lindsay and Jenifer Pearson of Prairie City, Iowa and five great-grandchildren, Trey, Cade and Tori Lindsay and Kaleigh and Tiernan Pearson. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a brother, Marvin Lindsay and a nephew, Jim Lindsay. Maynard is also survived by all his friends that met morning[s] at McDonald’s at Swan/Sunrise, including but not limited to: Old Joe, Hayley, Delores and Winston, Howie and Patty, the Deacon, the Preacher, the Millionaire, FedEx, the Sailor, the Sheriff, Jim, Ray, Lavonne, Betty, Tim and Art. A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2010 at East Lawn Palms Cemetery in Tucson. Arrangements by East Lawn Palms Mortuary.
LOIS LINDSEY
- Funeral services for Mrs. Robert J. (Lois) Lindsay, 64, of Lanark who died Thursday in Savanna City Hospital, was held Saturday afternoon in Frank Funral Home at Lanark. the Rev. Merle Hawbecker, retired minister of Lanark, and the Rev. Albert P. Rogers, pastor of the Lanark Church of the Brethren of which Mrs. Lindsay was a member, officiated. Organist was Mrs. Wayne Derrer. Flower attendants were Mrs. Lyle Smith and Mrs. Dennis Lotz. Pallbearers were James Lindsay, Clarence Lotz, Francis Engles, Leslie Fulrath, R. N. Flickinger and Donald Adams. Burial was in Lanark Cemetery.
ELIZA C. LOGUE
- On Tuesday, April 10, 1888, at her home in this city, Mrs. Eliza C. Logue, aged 28 years, 2 months and 10 days.
JACOB LOHR
of Mt. Carroll was born in Union Co., Pa., June 18, 1819 and died July 3, 1904 at the age of eighty-five years and fifteen days. He was married to Margaret Merrick of Pa., Sept. 16, 1837 with whom he lived nearly 67 years. To this union were born seven children, 6 sons and 1 daughter, two of whom were killed in the war of the rebellion. Five children, 23 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren are living. His wife who is 88 years old still survives him. Jacob Lohr was one of the most conscientious, christian gentlemen ever striving to serve the Lord. He belonged to the Lutheran church and was always found there rain or shine unless unable to attend because of sickness. He was a ardent worker in the cause of temperance and against all that was evil. His daily life was an example of what he professed and prayed to be. A day never passed but what he looked to and asked of the Lord for help. Not only did he continually pray for himself but for the salvation of others. For years he was known throughout Carroll county as a sale crier. His work is finished and to him the Master can say, "Well done thou good and faithful servant" come and be seated at My throne. The funeral services were held at the Lutheran church Tuesday under the charge of Rev. W. J. Funkey. The church council, the ladies of the w. C. T. U. and many sorrowing friends furnished many beautiful floral offerings. The remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery.
SARAH (PTERBAUGH) LOHR
was born in Mt. Carroll, Ill., July 3, 1852 and died September 28, 1903 at the age of 51 years, 2 months and 25 days. Mrs. Lohr was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Puterbaugh formerly of Mt. Carroll. Her father died when she was quite young. Her mother, now Mrs. Susan Roderick still lives and is at Belvidere, Ill. The deceased was married to Solomon Lohr May 10 , 1870 to whom were born four children. Charley of Pocahontas, Iowa, Mrs. W. L. Puterbaugh of Milledgeville and Misses Sue and Anna Lou of Mt. Carroll all of whom now deeply mourn the departure of their dear mother.
JULIUS LONGWAY
for many years a resident of Savanna, died at the county house last Sunday Feb. 21. He was seventy-six years of age and came to this country from Canada nearly forty years ago.
IRA LOWELL
, The people of Lanark were greatly shocked Tuesday to hear of the sudden death of Ira Lowell of this city. he was down town in the morning, went home and handed the morning paper to his son and turned to pass into the next room, but fell dead in the doorway. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church in charge of Shiloh Post, G. A. R.
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.
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.
REUBEN LOWER
, died at his home in Brookville, Ill., June 5th, 1892. Mr. Lower was born in Pax_on, Dauphin Co., Pa., and moved to Ogle county, Il., in 1856, where he has since resided and closed his earthly career at the age of 72 years, 11 months, and 17 days. His widow, 10 children, 25 grand-children and one brother and many other relatives mourn his departure. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Johnson of Forreston, and Rev. B. F. Ludy of Brookville.
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.
EDWARD LOWNS
who with his family visited here, last October, died at his home in Los Angeles, Cal., June 4th. Mrs. Viola Lowns, his wife and little daughter, accompanied the remains to his boyhood home, Philadelphia, Pa., for interment. Mrs. Lowns is a daughter of the late Albert Healy of this place. Her many friends sympathize with her in her great bereavement.
ELIZABETH (McNAMMER) LOWRY
- Tuesday, June 17, 1890 occurred the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Lowry, widow of the late John Lowry, at her home 1 1/2 miles east of Milledgeville, after an illness of one week, at the age of 70 years. The funeral services were held at the South Elkhorn church, the following Wednesday, Rev. A. C. Gruber officiating. After which the remains were interred at the South Elkhorn cemetery. Mrs. Elizabeth McNamer Lowry was born in Kentucky in 1820, and came to Illinois in 1840. She was married to Mr. John Lowry in 1844. Mrs. Lowry was the mother of six children of whom four are living, namely, Mrs. Rio Wheland, Mrs. W. J. Kelley, Wesley, of Milledgeville and John, of California. Mrs. L. has been a member of the M. E. church for a great many years.
MELISSA (EATON) LOWRY
- was born in Otsego Co., New York, Nov. 10th, 1810, belonging to the eighth generation of the Eatons who came over in the Mayflower, that ship of fragrant memory to every true and noble American who is devoted to liberty, -- liberty to worship God according to the dictates and guidance of a God enlightened conscience. She came west in 1836, sixty-three years ago, and settled on farms preempted by her father. She was married to William Lowry, April 17th, 1843. To this happy union of two true American hearts and lives, were born five children, three girls and two boys. Of these children, John W., died in 1854 at the age of three years. The surviving children are Mrs. Alice Hart, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; Mrs. Clara Huntley, of Stanton, Nebraska; Mrs. Elizabeth Worden, of Sibley, Iowa, and Elijah on the old homestead. Her husband, who was a devoted member of the South Elkhorn M. E. church, died Sept. 11th, 1879, aged sixty-nine years, lacking a few months. She did not join the Methodist church with her husband, for her views were slightly different from those of the pioneer Methodist preacher, and true to her Mayflower ancestry and heritage, she maintained the independence of conscience to worship God according to the direction of her own heart and soul, yet she was a frequent attendant upon these Methodist services in company with her husband, for she was a true helpmate and loyal companion of the one man of her choice. In her home she was an affectionate mother, a true wife and a remarkably industrious worker. She was gifted with a robust constitution and her capacity for work and endurance were the wonder and admiration of all her neighbors. This vigorous constitution has been bequeathed to her children, and we wish for them the same noble span of life which was here , -- almost, lacking one short year, of being four and one-half score years. Last Wednesday morning, she took a walk about the garden and barns. She came in about nine o'clock, lay down upon her bed for a little rest and fell into a sleep which had no more waking on earth, but on Saturday evening just as the sun was sinking toward the western plains her eternal morning dawned, let us hope "on the plains of peace beyond the toiling and the toiling." THe obsequies occurred from the South Elkhorn church, Monday morning at eleven o'clock, Rev. J. J. Rapp being the officiating clergyman, She was laid in her last earthly couch in the cemetery near the church. To the relatives and friends we extend our sincere sympathy.
WILLIAM WESLEY LOWRY
was born March 15, 1849 and died of paralysis February 28th, 1907, aged fifty seven years, eleven months, and thirteen days. He was one of a family of seven children, being the sons and daughters of John and Elizabeth Lowry, who have preceded him in death. Also two brothers and one sister, namely: Augustus, Hiram, and Martha. Those who are living to mourn the loss of those who have preceded them in death are John H. of California, Mrs. Clarinda Ward and Mrs. Annie Kelley of Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Lowery was an inmate of the state institutions for the insane for the past sixteen years. He was never married and his parents have both preceded him to the grave. He lived formerly in this vicinity and is a cousin to Lige Lowry of Fulton also to Willis and Eugene McNamar and Mrs. Wm. Sweet of Sterling, and Mrs. Ed O'Kane of Polo. The funeral services were held at South Elkhorn church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and were in charge of Rev. Warrington of the M. E. church.
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