Carroll County Obituaries
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DORIS ESTHER (SCHINESS) MALONEY , 65, Milledgeville, died Sunday (26 Feb 1984) at Community General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Allen Woodin Funeral Home, Millegeville, with the Rev. Tony Hawkins, pastor of the Milledgeville United Methodist Church, and Rev. Clark Moushon, pastor of the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be in the South Elkhorn Cemetery, Milledgeville. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Doris Maloney was born on Jan. 30, 1919 at St. Augustine, Fla., the daughter of Edwin and Sadie Schinness. On Jan. 3, 1939 she married Fayette Maloney in Florida. They moved to Milledgeville in 1941 where they have since resided. She was a baptized member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, St. Augustine and a member of the United Methodist Church, Millegeville. Surviving are her husband, two sons, Ray, Mechanicsburg, Penn., and Theodore, Helena, Mont.; and three grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 27, 1984 - Monday, pg A4

LIZZIE MALONEY - W. G. Millard informs us of the death of Miss Lizzie Maloney, who formerly resided near this place. She died at Denison, Iowa, of typhoid fever and was buried on Thanksgiving day. Doubtless there are many friends who have not heard of her sad death. Miss Maloney was highly educated and engaged in teaching at the time of her death. She was a universal favorite and a member of the M. E. church, and her death was a sad blow to family and friends. She was about 22 years of age.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated 1889 Scrapbook Clipping

Z.D. MARKS - At his home in Pilgrim, Missouri, of heart trouble, Mr. Z. D. Marks, at the age of 76 years. Deceased will be remembered by the old settlers of Carroll county, having previous to about 11 years ago, resided at Brookville and Elkhorn Grove for about 50 years. He was the father of Rob. Marks, Portland, Oregon; Henry, of Amboy, Ill. Luna Boyle, of St. Paul, Neb., and Ellenear Bingaman, of Bryant, Colorado. His two oldest children, Dennis and Lavina, having preceded him to the other world a number of years ago. At his first marriage, Miss Ellen Reynolds, of Lanark, became his wife, who died about 22 years ago. Deceased was a good man and well like by all who knew him.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

F.R. MASTIN - Died at his home in Lanark on Tuesday morning Nov. 17, 1884, F. R. Mastin, aged 75 years, 4 months and 12 days.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

FLOSSIE BELLE MAXWELL - Sunday, Oct. 8th, 1893, Flossie Belle Maxwell, aged 8 years, 7 months and 22 days. Flossie was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Maxwell. She was a very talented child, she was a member of the King's Children, among whom her sweet and loving disposition wielded a most wholesome influence. I need hardly say, the King's Children deeply mourn her sad departure. But Flossie has gone to the Kingdom where she shall ever behold the face of our Lord and King. A short funeral service was held at the family's residence, Monday, Oct. 9th, conducted by her Pastor, Rev. Talley. A funeral sermon will be preached in the church in the near future which will be announced in due time. the remains were interred in the Baptist cemetery, south of town.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

WILLIAM McCOMBS died at her home in Milledgeville Wednesday morning, September 2. The deceased had been a great sufferer for the past seven years with chronic rheumatism. For several years she had been unable to walk and for three months she had been confined to her bed suffering intensely. Emma Hawkins was born in the state of Indiana 51 years ago last April. The most of her life had been spent in Carroll county, Illinois. She was a kind and affectionate wife and mother and was a true Christian woman. Besides her husband and three children, Mrs. Stella Carpenter of Coleta and Alice and Virgil in the home, she leaves to mourn, her mother, Mrs. Yeager of Coleta, and three brothers and two sisters, Jas. Hawkins of Polo, Ollie Hawkins of Oregon, Howard Hawkins of Milledgeville and Mrs. Wm. Meakins and Mrs. Jacob Chambers of Milledgeville. The funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 on Friday afternoon and from the Progressive church at 2:00.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

WILLIAM CLARENCE McDEMAND was born in Ontario, Canada, near Port Burwell, October 25, 1858, and died at Lincoln, Nebraska, September 29, 1899, his age being 40 years, 11 months and 4 days. Mr. McDermand was the eldest child of a family of seven children of whom two died in infancy, and the rest still survive. He was raised on a farm until the age of eighteen when he went to Kansas, where in time he became a citizen of the United States. After four years he returned to Canada, where he stayed for sometime, but about the year of 1887 he located in Nebraska, where he took up railroad work which he has since followed. On April 17th, 1889, at Hastings, Nebraska, he was married to Alice Knox, from which union four children were born who are left to mourn his loss, they being Percy, Ross, Clara and Glen. The deceased has always enjoyed good health, and was sick only a few days, when he was called away. He was a loving husband, a kind father, and a man of whom friends and neighbors always had a good word. He was a member of the Knights of Phythias and Order of Railway Conductors. His remains were shipped east last Saturday and taken to the home of his wife's father, Marion Knox. The funeral was held at the South Elkhorn church, Tuesday, October 3, 1899, Dr. J. H. More, of Polo, officiating. Interment took place in the South Elkhorn cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

ANDREW J. McELHANEY - was born in Chester Co., Pa., July 7, 1829, and died at the home of his son, Clinton C. McElhaney of Rock Falls, Ill., March 2nd, 1905, aged 75 years, 7 months and 25 days. The deceased spent his boyhood days near the place of his birth when he grew to manhood he went south and spent a year with his brothers who resided in Macon Co., Ala. He came to Illinois in 1854. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Boyer July 4, 1859. Three children were born, one of whom, Francis Marion, died in childhood. The surviving children are Clinton C. McElhaney of Rock Falls, and Emma M. Bell of Milledgeville. Besides his wife and children, he leaves to mourn, one brother and two sisters who reside in Pennsylvania. Mr. McElhaney spent thirty-four years of his married life in the vicinity of Elkhorn Grove, where he resided until his death. He was thoroughly honest and upright in his dealings and was sustained by a firm trust in God. He was a member of the M. E. church. His sickness lasted but a few weeks, during which time he was remarkably patient. Though he grew tired physically, he was very much at peace spiritually, and seemed even happy, while he waited anxiously for the sweet rest of the Christian. The sweet expression on his face during the last few days of his life will be a lasting picture in the minds of those who ministered to his wants. His family have lost an affectionate husband and father. The funeral services were held at South Elkhorn church on Saturday at 11 o'clock and conducted by the pastor, Rev. Gage of Rock Falls. The sermon was an excellent one. The thought carried through was "The Completed Life," from Job 5:26. Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in, in his season. Also Psalms 17:15. As for me I will behold thy face in righteousness. I shall be satisfied when I awake in thy likeness. The singing was very appropriate and much appreciated. The pall bearers were Cyrus Fahrney, I. T. Olmsted, J. H. Ports, George Wagner, J. E. Sarber and Benj. Dunmore.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

CARRIE ELIZABETH McELHANEY - eldest child of George and Barbara McElhaney, was born in carroll County at the home of Grandpa McElhaney, Oct. 19, 1874, and died at her father's home in South Elkhorn, at 5:30 o'clock, on the morning of June 26, 1894, aged 19 years, 8 months and 7 days. Since early childhood Carrie's familiar for has daily been seen wending its way to our school, where she with so many of her loved schoolmates were laying foundations for future usefulness. She was a cheerful worker, always ready to lend a helping hand in time of trouble and sickness, and had a bright smile and a pleasant greeting for all whom she met. On the evening of Jan. 10, 1893, during the pastorate of G. I. Larash, who was conducting revival services at this place, she felt the need of a Savior and was the first to kneel at the alter and accept Him. She was a positive Christian both in testimony and life, an earnest and conscientious worker, was cheerful and unselfish and deserved the host of warm friends who mourn her death. Deceased was taken with LaGrippe Mar. 10, 1894. .......... The one that has gone to her eternal resting place, has left a kind father and mother and two loving sisters to mourn her departure. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Baldwin, at the South Elkhorn church yesterday afternoon, in the presence of relatives and a great multitude of friends. Interment took place in South Elkhorn cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Portion of the obit unreadable. Undated Scrapbook Clipping

JOSEPH McELHANEY - Word was received here Wednesday forenoon from Sterling that Joseph McElhaney had died at 11 o'clock. Mr. McElhaney has been a sufferer for several years from consumption and made a valiant fight for life but to no avail. He had to succumb at last, and meet the common fate of all men. Joseph McElhaney formerly resided at South Elkhorn Grove and is well known and respected by many friends in this part of the county. He made the record during the late war of a brave soldier, and at the time of his death was receiving a fair income as a pensioner. He was about forty-one years of age.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated Scrapbook Clipping March 24, 1886

ADDIE McHAFFEY - Word was received here Monday morning by telephone that Mrs. Addie Mchaffey, who has resided for some time at Miles City, Iowa, had died on Sunday evening, Dec. 19, and would be buried on Tuesday. She was a sister of Gardner Crawford, of Elkhorn, and formerly resided at that place.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated 1887 Scrapbook Clipping

J.S. McKIBBEN , a nephew of James McKibben of our city, died a day or two ago at Omaha, Neb., of congestion of kidneys and lungs. He was about 30 years of age. The remains arrived on the 10:28 train and were taken to South Elkhorn three miles east of Milledgeville, for interrment. - Sterling Gazette, November 28
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Scrapbook Clipping

ROBERT McMILLAN , 73, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday at his home. Dr L. B. Hussey, deputy coroner, conducted an inquiry at the home and stated death was due to a heart condition. The body was removed to the Woodin Funeral Home where Masonic rites will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Chicago at 2;30 p.m Friday. Mr. McMillan was born July 5, 1883, in Livingston County, Illinois, the son of John and Elizabeth Lawrence McMillan. He was a retail grocer in Riverside until he retired and moved to Milledgeville in 1950. He was a member of the Candida Masonic Lodge 927 in Chicago, IOOF No. 141, West Irving Park Rd., Chicago. Survivors are his widow, two brothers, William McMillan, Coldwater, Mich., and John McMillan, Mendota.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor Sterling Gazette April 4, 1957 - Thursday, pg 2

WILLIAM J. MERTZ - Last Saturday afternoon William J. Mertz died at his home in this city. He was suddenly attacked on the previous Tuesday evening with neuralgia of the heart. Dr. Rinedollar was called in and applied such remedies as gave relief, and his many friends thought he would be around in a few days, all right again. Soon after eating his dinner on Saturday he had a relapse, and in a short time died . (Carroll Co., Mirror)
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated Feb. 16, 1889 Scrapbook Clipping

JOHN G. MIATKE , age 76, of rural Chadwick died Tuesday, February 20,2007 at University Hospital, Iowa City. Mr. Miatke was born May 22, 1930 in rural Milledgeville the son of Charles Eugene and Florence Ruth (Bellows) Miatke. He married Lila DOrlene Kahler on December 31, 1949 and she died December 4, 1972. He then married Margaret Onley on January 1, 1974 in Orangeville. John was a member of Milledgeville United Methodist Church and enjoyed horses, woodworking and being outdoors. He loved the morning sunrise and was an avid Bears and Cubs fan. He had farmed in the Lanark, Sterling and Prophetstown area for 34 years retiring from farming in 1972. He then went to work for Moormans Feed Company in 1972 and retired 1981. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Shirley Mauldin of Lanark, Mary Miatke of Renton, WA, Linda Ludwick and Julie (Ray) Mumford of Freeport; five sons, John Miatke Jr. of Shannon, Donald (Ruby) Zell of Arkansas, Michael (Crystal) Zell of Oregon, Kenneth Zell of Woosung and Raymond Zell of Milledgeville; brother, Robert Miatke of Rock Falls; numerous grandchildren; and great grandchildren. His first wife; two sisters, Ada Loos and Velma Adolph; and three brothers, Kenneth, Gene and Darrell Miatke, precede John in death. The funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2007 at McDonald-Allen-Grennan Funeral Home in Milledgeville with the Reverend Bruce Janes officiating. Burial followed at Bethel Cemetery. Visitations were Friday from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to the American Lung Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com.
Prairie Advocate February 2007

BERNADINE (CUNNINGHAM) MORRIS , 105, of Lanark, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Good Samaritan Society, Mount Carroll, where she resided the last seven years. Bernadine was born Feb. 2, 1905, in Lanark, the daughter of Howard and Elnora (Grisinger) Cunningham. Bernadine graduated from Lanark High School in 1923. On March 5, 1932, Bernadine married Robert L. Morris in Lanark. Robert passed away on June 16, 1989. Bernadine was much more than a homemaker. She loved her rose garden and doing needlepoint and crewel work. She made many beautiful items for the Methodist Women’s annual Bazaar. She enjoyed playing bridge with a wonderful group of ladies. Bernadine’s first love was her grandchildren, she and Bob spent many hours attending cattle shows during the summer and athletic events during the school year. Surviving is her daughter, Susan (Clark) Miller of Lanark; four grandchildren, Sara Shetter of Shannon, Robert (Susan) Shetter of Sterling, JoAnne (Rod) Guentner of Lanark and Deanna (Tom) Ames of Lanark; seven great-grandchildren, Chase, Ty and Marcus Shetter, Cordell and Sydney Guentner and Erykah and Isabella Ames. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert; daughter, Mary Ann; two sisters, Mary and Sarabel; and two brothers, John and Frank. A private family graveside service will be held at Lanark Cemetery. Pastor Kathryn Ling will officiate. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name. Arrangements were completed by the Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark.
Contributed by Alice

DAVID MORRIS , an old and highly respected citizen who lived north of Milledgeville was crushed to death at 7:30 this morning by a vicious bull. He was leading the animal from his tenant house to where he lived and when he came near home from some cause the animal got him down and was crushing him against a bank of earth. His wife heard the screams of her husband and the noise made by the bull and went quickly with their big Mastiff dog to the scene and with the dog was able to drive the bull away. Mr. MOrris was taken to the house and Dr. Wales of Lanark sent for but death occurred before the doctor arrived as he lived only three quarters of an hour after the accident. The bull had crushed his ribs in and mashed him in a horrible manner. The news of Mr. Morris death is sadly received everywhere as he was one of the noblest men in Carroll county, loved and respected by everyone that knew him.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated Nov. 4, 1903 Scrapbook Clipping

EALY (GROB) MORRIS , 85, of rural Chadwick, died Monday, March 18, 1991. At Community General Hospital, Sterling. A native of the St. Louis area, she was born September 19, 1905. She was a graduate of Illinois State University and taught school at Mount Morris prior to her marriage. She was married to John K. Morris on April 3, 1937, and resided on the Morris farm at Chadwick the rest of her life. She was a lifelong member of P. E. O. Sisterhood. Surviving are her husband of Chadwick, a former state representative; and her daughter, Patricia Schmidt, and two grandchildren, John Morris Schmidt and Sally K. Schmidt, all of Glen Ellyn. One son, John F. Morris, preceded her in death. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Lanark Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Bailey of Lanark United Methodist Church officiating. There will be no visitation. The family requests there be no flowers or memorials. Russell-Frank Funeral Home of Lanark was in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOHN K. MORRIS , 85, former Illinois State Representative and lifelong farmer, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 1995 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. He was born June 3, 1909 in Rock Creek Township to George R. and Amy (Kenyon) Morris. On April 3, 1937 he married Ealy F. Grob, who died in 1991. A 1928 graduate of Lanark High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois in 1932, where he was president of Sigma Nu Fraternity. In addition to a lifetime of farming, he was a local school board member; he was Justice of the Peace from 1936 to 1952; he served as a State Representative for the State of Illinois from 1947-1967; and was on the Illinois State Tax Appeal Board from 1967 to 1980. His career was acknowledged and honored by the 4-H club; Grange; Illinois Forage and Grassland Council; State of Illinois Pork Producers; and the Prairie Farmer Master Farmer Award for “leadership and distinguished service to American agriculture.” He was listed in “Who’s Who, Second Edition in American Politics, 1969 to 1970.” Surviving is one daughter, Patricia Schmidt; and grandchildren, John Morris Schmidt and Sally K. Schmidt. Preceding him in death was his son, John F. Morris. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lanark Cemetery with the Rev. Orville Cole of Lanark Methodist Church officiating. There will be no visitation. A memorial has been established for the Lanark Public Library. Arrangements were made by Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Chadwick.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOHN FREDERICK MORRIS , 20, son of State Rep. John K. Morris (D-Chadwick), was killed Sunday, April 13, 1958 when his car went out of control near Lanark and struck an embankment. Chief Deputy Sheriff Harry Miller of Carroll County said Morris apparently fell asleep at the wheel. The wreckage and body were discovered about 4 a.m. Sunday by an unidentified Milledgeville area youth. According to a coroner’s inquest Sunday the boy died of a broken neck and skull fracture. The badly damaged Morris car was on the left side of the road. It is believed to have struck the abutment, glanced off and careened across the road and plowed along the embankment before stopping. The front end was pushed back nearly to the front seat. Morris and a companion, Wayne Roger of Lanark, had been to Freeport Saturday evening. He dropped the Rogers boy at home and proceeded toward his home. The accident apparently occurred about 3 a.m. as he was traveling south on Telegraph Road. Morris was born January 20, 1938 in Freeport, the son of John and Ealy (Grob) Morris. Surviving are his parents; one sister, Patricia, at home; and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. George Morris of Lanark. He was a 1956 graduate of Lanark High School and was a member of Lanark Church of the Brethren. He attended the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana one year and had recently been engaged in farming with his father. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Frank Funeral Home with the Rev. Lorrel F. Eikenberry, former pastor of the Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 o’clock tonight.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois April 14, 1958

MINNIE P. MORRIS , was born in Carroll county, Ill., February 10th 1875, where she grew to woman hood, was educated and spent several years in the capacity of a school teacher. She came to Reinbeck, Nov. 27, 1895, and was married to F. R. Bennett, with whom she spent a little more than three and one-third years of happy wedded life. Soon after coming to Reinbeck she entered into social and Christian work and in this way she soon gathered about herself a large circle of friends. Some seventeen months since, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett was gladdened by the advent of a bright baby daughter, who is left to mourn her loss, along with the husband, parents, three brothers and two sisters and numerous other relatives and friends in Iowa and Illinois. When she was sixteen years of age her eldest brother, Charles led her to the Savior and she was most happily converted and ever after her religious life was a joy to herself as well as to others. She sought and found a home in the Methodist church and ever remained a faithful member of that church. Five weeks ago she was taken with what proved to be typhoid fever. All that love and skill could devise was done to break the disease, but without avail. On last Thursday morning, the brightest morning in all the winter, just as the orb of day began to pour its golden light through the gates of the east, her soul suddenly left its tenement of clay for she realms of eternal day. The span of her life was 24 years, 1 month and 13 days. By nature Mrs. Bennett was affectionate and gentle. These native qualities were burnished by grace and culture until she became one of the most lovely characters that is met on earth. I think that it is true that the number of those who mourn today equals the number of her acquaintances. Heaven has gained all that we have lost. Till our summons comes let us with diligence prepare to meet her and our ever adorable Lord, whom she so lobingly served. The subject of the funeral address by her pastor was; "She hath done what she could."
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated 1899 Scrapbook Clipping

ROBERT L. MORRIS , 83, a Lanark attorney, died Friday morning, June 16, 1989, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Since 1931 he was an attorney in Lanark. Active in politics, he campaigned for Franklin D. Roosevelt and for many years was city attorney in Lanark. A 1923 graduate of Lanark High School, he also graduated from Beloit College in 1927 and in 1930 from Harvard Law School. He was a member of the American Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association. The son of George R. and Amy (Kenyon) Morris, he was born in Lanark on July 19, 1905. He married Bernadine Cunningham in Lanark on March 5, 1932. Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Susan Jane (Mrs. O. Clark) Miller of Lanark; four grandchildren, Sara L. Shetter, Robert C. Shetter, JoAnne M. Shetter, and Deanna J. Miller; and a brother, John K. of Chadwick. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Mary Ann Morris. Service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Lanark United Methodist Church. The Rev. Mark Jacobs will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ANNA MORROW - At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, Thursday, February 15, 1894, of consumption, Mrs. Anna Moyer, aged 19 years, 10 months and 28 days. Anna Taylor, the youngest child of James and Josephine Taylor, was born in Whiteside County, Ill., March 17, 1874. She was married to George E. Morrow, December 10, 1891, and to them two children were born, one, Little Lloyd, who died in December of 1892,and an infant daughter who is left motherless. The deceased united with the Baptist church of Milledgeville one year ago, and has been a firm believer in her Savior since that time. Two brothers have preceded her to that home of eternal rest. May dear relatives and friends are caused to mourn on account of the untimely death of one who was loved by all who formed her acquaintance, but all may entertain the joyous hope of meeting Anna in that home where there will be no sorrow. The funeral services were held at the South Elkhorn church, last Saturday afternoon, with J. E. Noftsinger officiating. Interment took place in South Elkhorn Cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

INFANT MORROW - The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morrow died Sunday morning, at 4 o'clock. The funeral service was held at the Baptist church, Monday, at 1 o'clock, Rev. N. B. Wood officiating.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated Dec. 25, 1892 Scrapbook clipping

PEARL ANNA MORROW - Blessed are they that die in the Lord." Pearl A. Morrow, second child of George and Nettie Morrow, was born October 8, 1893, and died April 5, 1894, at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, who have taken care of the dear little one since her mamma left. Pearl, as her name indicates, was too fair for this earth, hence God took her to blossom in a fairer garden than this one. It was only seven weeks since her dear mamma departed this life, and now Pearl has gone to join her and the friends who have believed and have gone to be with our God. Weep not, dear friends, she has only gone before to that beautiful home of the pure in heart. Let us who remain but for a short season, strive to meet her where no clouds, no tears and no sorrow ever come. Her body was laid to rest in South Elkhorn cemetery, Rev. J. E. Noftsinger officiating at the services, which were attended by many sympathizing friends.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

HILEN MORSE - Funeral services for Hilen Morse, 66, who died Thursday, Sept. 7, were held Saturday afternoon at the Law funeral home in Savanna with the Rev. T. Stuart Cleworth officiating. Burial was in the Savanna cemetery. Mr. Morse was born Aug. 14, 1873 in Morseville, Ill., the son of Harrison and Caroline Morse. He had lived in Savanna the past 52 years. His wife, the former Miss Bertha Best died in 1917. Mr. Morse was employed as a teamster for many years and also was employed in the freight department of the Milwaukee railroad for a time. Surviving are two sons, Lyness and Lawrence Morse; one grandson, Richard Morse; and a sister, Miss Nellie Morse, all of Savanna.
Contributed by Pam Pickens - Thomson Review, pg. 5 Date: 9-14-1939

ROBERT LEROY MOSCRIP was born near Delhi, Delaware County,New York, Feb. 3, 1835. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D. S. Hollewell, in Milledgeville, Ill., Aug. 20, 1896, after a protracted illness from Bright's disease, from which he had suffered more or less for a number of years. The deceased was one of a large family reared by William Moscrip and his wife, Ruth Carpenter Moscrip. In his youth he learned the trade of a carpenter, which he followed until his removal from New York he was married, in 1858, to Jane S. Yeoman. They settled in this state at Rockton, Winnebago County, from which place they returned in 1860 to his native state. When the Civil war occurred he became a member of the 101st N. Y. Vol. Inft. and went with his regiment to the front. This regiment was commanded by count Lugui Di Fardelli, an Italian nobleman of some military reputation in Europe, and was attached to the division commanded by Gen. Phil. Kearney. He served through McLellan's Peninsular Campaign and the operations previous, taking part in nearly all the battles fought under that general. He bore his part in the fierce fights and weary marches of the great retrograde movement from before Richmond to the James River, reaching Harrison's Landing in command of his company as orderly Sergeant, every commissioned officer belonging to the company having been killed, wounded or otherwise unfitted for duty. The exposure, hardships and semi-starvation endured in this retreat, induced an attack of chronic diarrhea and he was sent to the hospital at Fortress Monroe, where he remained for six months, when he was discharged as incurable and came to Ogle, county, Ill., where his family had preceded him. Recovering partially from his illness he again enlisted, this time in the 142nd Ill. Vol. Inft. commanded by Col. Morton D. Swift, of Polo, between whom and Mr. Moscrip a warm friendship existed throughout the remainder of their lives. He was made Color Sergeant of this regiment and remained with it until the expiration of his term of service, when he again returned to Illinois, resuming his trade of carpenter. He lived for many years at Eagle Point, holding at different times the offices of Town Clerk, Collector and Justice of the Peace. In 1886 he suffered the loss of his wife whose death he has deeply and sincerely mourned. Since 1893 he has spent a portion of his time at Quincy, Ill, as an inmate of the Soldiers' Home besides making an occasional trip to New York for the purpose of visiting his aged mother who survives him. Four children survive him: Charles E., Frank A., Walter W. S., and Mabel, wife of D. S. Hollewell. One child, Robert W., died in 1869.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

RAYFIELD A. MOSHURE , age 78, of Mt. Carroll, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at FHN Hospital, Freeport. A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Cremation will follow the service and burial of ashes will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday August 31, 2009 at the Funeral Home. Rayfield was born December 16, 1930 in Chicago, the son of Richard and Ella (Hovorka) Moshure. While in his teens, his family moved from Chicago to Mt. Carroll. He is a 1949 graduate of the Mt. Carroll High School. On December 2, 1951, Rayfield married Alice Elizabeth Walter in Lanark. Rayfield worked with his family operating Moshure’s Auto Rebuilding in Mt. Carroll for many years. Their company slogan was “If You Want a Friend, Be One”. Rayfield had fond memories of operating the projector at the Mt. Carroll Movie Theatre while in high school. He had also worked for Pinkerton Security. He was a member of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church, the Mt. Carroll Volunteer Fire Department and a past member of the Savanna Moose Lodge. Rayfield enjoyed spending time with family and friends in Mt. Carroll. Rayfield will be dearly missed by two sons, Arthur (Linda) Moshure of Freeport and Jerry (Jeanne) Moshure of Camanche, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph (Florence) Moshure and Gene (Judy) Moshure, both of Mt. Carroll; and a sister, Vivian (Dick) Rycus of Portland, Oregon. Rayfield is preceded in death by his wife and both parents.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

DOROTHY L. MOTTIN , 55, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2009, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral service and her cremated remains will be taken to Alaska. A visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Dorothy was born on November 3, 1953 in Savanna, the daughter of Edward L. and Maxine I. (Aiken) Hebeler. She graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1971. Dorothy married Bruce L. Mottin on September 16, 1972 in the Community Church, Savanna. Dorothy was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. Before she was a fulltime mom, she was a waitress in local restaurants and worked in various factories. She loved Alaska, and was currently constructing a home in Soldotna, Alaska with her husband, Bruce. She enjoyed spending her time watching the eagles soar overhead and fishing off the back of their boat. Dorothy and Bruce also enjoyed fishing for monstrous Halibut and crabbing for Alaskan King Crab. Dorothy spent her free time doing crosswords, reading, and playing Bingo. Most of all, Dorothy loved spending time with her family. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Bruce; two sons, Michael (Kathy) Mottin of Course Gold, California, and Bruce (Angela) Mottin of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; one step-daughter, Dawn Rowane of Troy, Illinois; four grandchildren; three brothers, Ed Hebeler of Savanna, Frank (Jolinda) Hebeler of Lanark, Illinois, and Alfred (Denise) Hebeler of Loves Park, Illinois; four sisters, Anna K. Hubble of Savanna, Shirley (Jack) Lieffort of Savanna, Karen Hintgen of Gooselake, Iowa, and Shelly Kratzenberg of Madison, Wisconsin. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, John Hebeler; and one sister, Joyce Dewey.
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LULU (GIFE) MOYER , 68, of 1123 Lewis St., DeKalb, died Wednesday evening in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. Ellwood I. Peterson, pastor of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Rockford officiating, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mt. Carroll. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Moyer was born on June 16, 1902 in Milledgeville, the daughter of David and Carie Cheeseman Gipe. She was united in marriage on Dec. 15, 1927 in Dubuque, Iowa to Ray T. Moyer. The couple farmed west of Chadwick till 1942; then moved to Savanna for one year and then to Sterling in 1943. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of DeKalb and a former member of the OES of Chadwick. Mrs. Moyer is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Jean) Rippi of DeKalb, and Mrs. Richard (Carol) Baer of Rockford; one brother, Elwood Gipe of Chadwick and seven grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents and her husband on Nov. 29, 1966.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 3, 1970 - Thursday, pg 2

GEORGE MULL - At his late residence near Milledgeville, Friday, March 8, 1895, of paralysis, George Mull, aged 62 years, 11 months and 1 day. George Mull was born in Bakersville, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, April 7, 1832. When about twenty-one years of age he was united in marriage to Miss Esther Flick, and to them eight children were born, three of whom are now living, Susannah Bushman, Mary Ann and Sylvester. Mr. Mull came west in 1862, first locating in Lanark, where he remained only six months. He then settled near Coleta, Whiteside county and remained there until 1877, when he removed to the place owned by him at the time of his death. His first wife died Dec. 4, 1887, and on Nov. 2, 1880 he was united in marriage to Miss Katie Brugh, who still survives him. For a number of years the deceased had not been actively engaged at manual labor on his farm, but had been merely overseeing affairs. He was apparently in his usual good health up to nine o'clock last Thursday evening, when he was attacked by a stroke of paralysis, and died at one o'clock, Friday morning, being sick only four hours. Mr. Mull was a quiet and peaceable citizen and his presence in his neighborhood will be greatly missed. He spent last summer in Pennsylvania visiting the scenes of his boyhood days, and was permitted to bid his old companions a final farewell, The funeral services were held at his late residence, last Saturday forenoon, Rev. J. H. Grimm officiating, assisted by Revs. A. Z. Harrison and J. W. Courtright. His remains were laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery which is only a few rods from where he spent the past eighteen years. May his sleep be a peaceful one.
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J.N. MUSSER - C. W. Allison left Saturday for Diller, Neb. to attend the funeral of J. N. Musser who was buried Sunday. Mr. Allison is not expected home till the latter part of this week.
OBITUARY: From The Diller Record, Diller, Nebraska - Last Sunday morning the many friends of Jennie A. Musser were shocked and grieved to learn of her death which occurred that morning at four o'clock. On March 30th she was taken down with typhoid pneumonia, the best medical skill was employed, an experienced nurse was called, all that love could do - and what will love not do?- was done for her. But death had sought her in the full bloom of her young womanhood and it was soon evident that she was beyond the reach of love to save. On last Sunday morning, April 17th, she closed her eyes in death, and solved for herself the great mystery of life. She was loved and esteemed by her associates for her noble character and high ideas. As a young woman she won the confidence of all with whom she came in contact, by her devotion to the interests of others. The funeral took place from the Methodist church, on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Mills of Diller preaching a very appropriate sermon from the text found in Jeremiah 15-9, "Her sun is gone down while it was yet day," to a crowded church, almost the entire community thus paying the last sad tribute of respect to one whom they loved. Six of Miss Jennie's most intimate young lady friends, Misses Effie Diller, Berenice Welton, Lulu Graves, Mearle Kennedy, Virge Wright and Addie Miller acted as pallbearers. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. At the close of the exercises at the church a large funeral cortege wended its way to Prairie HOme Cemetery where the body was laid to rest. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community. Jennie Allison Musser was born September 4th, 1883, in Twin Grove, Green county, Wisconsin and died April 17th, 1904, at the age of 20 years, 7 months and 13 days. She moved with her parents from Twin Grove, Wisconsin, to Diller, Nebraska, in the spring of 1899. She attended the Milledgeville, Ill. High School previous to moving to Diller at which place she finished her course in the class of 1900. Since that time she has been one of Jefferson county's most successful teachers. She was a niece of Isaac and Wesley Allison of this place.
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