AMANDA PUTERBAUGH , daughter of Henry and Malinda (Yontz) Puterbaugh, was born near Lanark, Illinois, March 24, 1853, and passed on to be with her Lord on February 4, 1933, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Emma Watkins of Plymouth, Indiana, at the age of 79 years, 10 months, and 10 days. The earlier years of her life were spent on the Puterbaugh farm north of Lanark and she later came with her parents to Lanark, where she lived until the home was broken up. Since that time she has lived with her brothers and sisters. She was one of a family of eleven children, four of whom have preceded her in death. Three brothers, and three sisters remain to mourn the passing of a sister who was loved by all alike. They are Frank and William, of Lanark; Albert B., of Milledgeville; Mrs. Maude Prugh of Mt. Morris; Mrs. Emma Watkins of Plymouth, Indiana; and Mrs. Ida Beidler of Chadwick. All these, with many other relatives and a great throng of friends, will miss the kindly association of one who filled a large place in their lives. Sister Puterbaugh united with the Brethren Chruch in Lanark on January 19, 1891, being baptized by Elder A. T. Livengood, then pastor of the Church. She remained faithful and true to her Lord and to all the interests of His church until she was called to share in all the glory of the church triumphant. Her hearing had been impaired from childhood, but through all these years had faith in God and her love for His Word never waned. Though she could not hear the Word preached, she was found in God's house and her place was seldom vacant at the Lord's table. Among the precious themes of God's word to her was the appearing of the Lord, for whose coming she longed. Two years ago she called for the elders of the church and received the rite of anointing with oil in the name of the Lord, from which service she received a great blessing. All that loving hands could do from brothers and sisters and friends could not stay the hand of death and she slipped away quietly to the other shore to join with loved ones and hear the, "well done, good and faithful servant." Every heart is made lighter, every tear is dried, and all alike find comfort the promises that God has made in His word to all His believing children. Peace to her until the resurrection morning when all the dead in Christ shall come forth to be with their Lord and share in the glory of the redeemed of God throughout eternity. Funeral services were conducted at the First Brethren Church in Lanark on Lord's Day afternoon, February 5, in charge of her pastor, Eld. Z. T. Livengood, with interment in the Lanark cemetery. The pall bearers were Brice Puterbaugh, Forrest Hawk, Robert Puterbaugh, William Litwiller, George Corbett and Raymond Messner. The music was furnished by the ladies' quartet from the church, consisting of Mrs. Verna Campbell, Miss Vada Grisso, Mrs. Clyde Lower and Mrs. C. C. Grisso, with Mrs. Harry Engles, accompanying.

Another Obit: Miss Amanda Puterbaugh, a former resident of this vicinity, passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank Watkins, at Plymouth, Ind. Miss Puterbaugh was 79 years old and is survived by her brothers, Frank and Will Puterbaugh, of Lanark, A. B. Puterbaugh of Milledgeville and her sisters, Mrs. Frank Watkins of Plymouth, Ind.; Mrs. Ida Beidler of Dixon, and Mrs. Maud Preugh of Mt. Morris. Miss Puterbaugh spent most of her life in and around the vicinity of Lanark and Milledgeville, leaving last May to make her home with Mrs. Beidler in Plymouth. Her body will arrive in Lanark about 9 o’clock Saturday [02/04/1933] evening. Funeral services will be held Sunday in Lanark in the home of W. H. Puterbaugh, at 2 o’clock, and at 2:30 o’clock in the First Brethren church, Rev. C. C. Grisso officiating, assisted by Rev. Z. T. Livengood. Burial will be in the Lanark cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, February 4, 1933, page 2, column 7

BESSIE ANNA PUTERBAUGH , daughter of B. F. and Ella Puterbaugh, was born Nov. 18th 1889, and died September 1st, 1895, age 6 years, 9 months and 13 days. The funeral services were conducted in the Church of God on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. Z. T. Livengood, assisted by Rev. Hickman, and the little lifeless form was deposited in the city cemetery to await the sound of the angel trumpet. Little Bessie was a sweet little child beloved by everyone who knew her, and she will be a valuable assession to the realms of bliss and eternal sunshine. Blessed be her memory.
Contributed by Amy Puterbaugh

COLLIN PUTERBAUGH : Funeral services for Collin Porter Puterbaugh who passed away Feb. 10, were held Monday, Feb. 13 in the Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Walter Bowman, pastor of the church, officiating and burial was made in the Lanark Cemetery. A quartet, Joe Piesen, Arnold Zuck, Richard Zuck, and Arthur Lotz sang, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Bowman. Mrs. Walter Kindell and Mrs. Ernest Burkholder were in charge of the floral tributes. Harold Manning, Joe Phiel, Virgil Royer, Theodore Erbsen, Edward Bast and Norman Warneke served as pallbearers. Collin Porter Puterbaugh, son of George and Kathryn (Sword) Puterbaugh, was born 3 ½ miles northeast of Lanark on March 3, 1870 and passed away quietly on Feb. 10, 1950, having nearly reached his 80th birthday. He was united in marriage to Lillie Newcomer on Dec. 22, 1892. With the exception of 4 ½ years during which he lived with his wife in California, his entire lifetime was spent in this community. On the thirty-first day of January in 1886 he was received by baptism into the fellowship of the Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren. From that day on, whether in the Cherry Grove church or in the Lanark Church, his was a life of consecration and devotion to his Lord such as churches are built upon. Besides his many friends and neighbors who will miss his industrious and cheerful personality, he is survived in death by his wife, Lillie, his brother George and nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EDWIN W. PUTERBAUGH , was born November 8th, 1866, on the old farm north of Lanark, and died July 10th at the age of 56 years, 8 months and 2 days. He was one in a family of eleven children, two died in infancy and eight survive the deceased. He was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. and Malinda (Yontz) Puterbaugh. On August 16th, 1888 he was united in marriage to Miss Saide H. Livengood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Livengood, by Elder D. M. Miller, the bride's grandfather. Brother Puterbaugh and his wife resided for a number of years on the old homestead farm north of Lanark. Later they purchased the Thomas Searle farm adjoining the city on the south and lived there, and later they built the present home, where they resided until the time of his death. He fell asleep in Jesus on Tuesday, at 12:40 p.m. at St. Francis Hospital in Freeport, Ill. He leaves to mourn over his sad and sudden departure, a wife, two children, Florence Truman and Brice Puterbaugh, and three grandchildren. Kenneth Truman, Marjorie and Edwin Puterbaugh, Robert Truman, his son-in-law, and Vivian Puterbaugh, his daughter-in-law. The deceased was a stock buyer in Lanark for many, many years, and was considered one of the best and most successful buyers in the whole county. He was also a stockholder and Vice President of the Exchange State Bank. In all of his business enterprises he proved to be a splendid success. He became a member of the First Brethren Church in February 1901, and he has been a very loyal and consistent member all these years, both financially and socially. The large men's class, of which he was a member and president, occupied very much of his talent and interest. He was a constant booster for this Keystone class. Of course he was a good citizen. He stood solidly for that which he believed to be for the best of the city and community. His departure has cast a gloom over the entire county. Very few persons had a wider circle of acquaintances and friends, and his going will be sorely felt by a host of friends. He has gone to his long, long home and his heavenly reward. The funeral was conducted from the First Brethren Church on Friday at 4 p.m., by pastor, C. E. Beekley, assisted by Elder Charles Delp and Z. T. Livengood. The funeral was one of the largest held in Lanark for a number of years. The music was furnished by Mrs. Iva Shaner Cashman, Mrs. Frank Peters, and Boyd Zuck
Contributed by Amy Puterbaugh

FRANKLIN PIERCE PUTERBAUGH , was born at Cherry Grove, Illinois, April 28, 1851, the eldest son of Henry and Malinda Puterbaugh, attaining the age of 93 years, 5 months and 25 days at his passing at the Nailor Nursing Home in Sterling, Wednesday, October 25, 1944. When a young man, he farmed for a few years, then moved to Chicago and worked in the Union Stockyards for a number of years when his hearing became affected. He then purchased a farm in the South and resided there until his health broke, then the family came to Lanark to make their home. He was married to Bertha Lutz of Shannon, December 24, 1876. Two children were born to them - Gertie and Iva. The later died in infancy and the former grew to womanhood and married George Gunzenhauser of Chicago. Of their four children, only one remains, Mrs. Elizabeth Richenbacher, the only living direct descendant of the deceased. He married again some time after the death of his first wife. This time he was wedded to Ida Tracy, October 18, 1887. Three children were born to this union. Two of them died in childhood, one grew to womanhood and passed away at the age of twenty-nine. This wife also passed away and he married the third time, this time to Jennie Tobin, on December 26, 1896. A child of this union passed away at the age of five years. This last wife passed away March 27, 1938 after a long illness. Mr. Puterbaugh's parents, five sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. Surviving him are a brother, William of Lanark; a sister Mrs. Maude Prugh of Mt. Morris; the granddaughter and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Frank Funeral home, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. E. Y. Knapp. Mrs. E. Y. Knapp was soloist with Mrs. Glenn Wise as pianist. Burial was in the family lot in the Lanark cemetery
Contributed by Larry Reynolds

GUY CHESTER PUTERBAUGH , 94, of 507 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, died Tuesday [03/21/1978] morning at Polo Continental Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Mt. Morris Church of the Brethren with Rev. Richard Witmer officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Brown-Seidel Funeral Home. He was born October 6, 1883 in Lanark the son of Calvin and Emma (Arnold) Puterbaugh. He married Pauline Risley in 1912 and she preceded in death in 1953. He farmed in the southeast section of Polo for many years.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 21, 1978, page 4, column 2

HENRY B. PUTERBAUGH ,was born at Welsh Run, Franklin county, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18, 1827, and died at his home in Lanark, Feb. 23, 1901. His age was 74 years and 5 days. The deceased came to Carroll county, Ill., with his parents in 1848; and was married to Miss Malinda Yountz, Feb. 21, 1850, by Elder Garner Moffett. This union was blessed with eleven children. Two died while quite young and nine are living and were present; namey, Franklin P., Albert B., William H., Edwin W., Amanda, Ella Hawk, Emma, Ida Beidler, and Maud. This union continued for more than 50 years. The wife having preceded the busband since last July. The deceased was the son of John Puterbaugh, and one of a family of eleven children. Four brothers survive him: David, Martin and Jacob of this vicinity, and Samuel, of Eagle Grove, Iowa. Mr. Puterbaugh was one of the early settlers of Cherry Grove township, and was largely and very prominently identified with the growth and development of the county. He took more than an ordinary interest in the schools of the county. He visited them frequently and never lost an opportunity to speak an encouraging word to the scholars. It was during these years that he also took a deep concern for the prosperity of the Sunday schools, and was an earnest and zealous worker in the same. He was not contented with sending the children, but went himself and invited others to come. He was very successful as a grain and stock buyer in this city, and was considered of the best farmers in the county. As a business man he was a decided success, and withal an excellent judge of livestock. The large and fruitful trade that he acquired while in business in this city corroborates this fact. As a citizen he was one of the very highest and noblest type- honest, industrious, frugal and temperate in his habits. He was a strong temperance and anti-saloon man, and sympathized very much with the unfortunate drunkard, and he did all he could to deliver them from the slavery of rum- taking them away from the accursed stuff, sending them home, and very strongly advising them to let it alone. There are many who can remember his good, sound instructions upon total abstinence. As a husband, he was devoted and true to the one he loved and led to the sacred marriage alter and plighted his troth to. Seldom does one see two live together for 50 years so completely united and devoted to each other. The longer this union grew the sweeter became the service of the one for the other, and when the heart-strings of deep affection were severed by the departure of the loving wife, desolation came the more rapidly upon the surviving husband. As a father - let the children speak, if speak they can, because of tears and deep emotion, that father was good to us, I have often heard them say. He was kind and tender and affectionate to his children. He loved children and sought their company. And what a tender love he had for his grand-children, and how in return they loved grandpa. He also had a strong attachment for young men, always desiring to see them do well and live right. The love and care he gave to his children was reciprocated, in the most excellent way in which the children attended him in his sickness and death. The funeral was held from the Progressive Church yesterday morning at 10:30, Rev. Z. T. Livengood officiating, assisted by Rev. Franklin Myers of the German Baptist Church, and Rev. Welty assisting. The congregation was very large, filling the church to its utmost capacity. Interment in Lanark cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds

ISABELL JULIA (WEEKS) PUTERBAUGH , a former Lena and Lanark resident, died Sunday in a Des Moines, Iowa nursing home. Mrs. Puterbaugh was born 94 years ago in New York state, daughter of J. D. and Ellen Weeks. They came to Lena when she was a child and she was raised by her sister, Mrs. S. J. Harris, after their mother’s death. She was an 1887 graduate of Lena High School. Her marriage to Sylva Puterbaugh took place in 1893. They resided in Lanark until his death at which time she moved to Des Moines to live with her daughter, Mrs. Ray (Amy) Haun. Survivors include her daughter; two sons, Ralph of California and Fred of Denver, Colo.; and sic grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service is being held in Des Moines with graveside services in Lena Burial Park on Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Webster Hobb, pastor of Lena Methodist Church, will officiate. Leamon Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements
Contributed by Alice Horner (Note: Isabell was born 31 August 1869 in New York, she died 25 November 1963.)

JEANIE (GODFREY) PUTERBAUGH , 77, died March 27, 1938 in Lanark. Born in Winterzel Iowa buried in Lanark Cemetery.
Freeport Journal Standard 16 April 1938

(JOHN) PORTER PUTERBAUGH , died Jan. 17, 1902, in Nampa (Canyon County), Idaho, of a complication of diseases, aged 41 years, 6 months and 7 days. He was born at Lanark, Ill., moving from there with his parents to McPherson, Kans. In August of 1901 he moved to Nampa, Idaho. He was married to Rebecca Ebbert Feb. 21, 1895. He leaves a wife and two orphan children they had taken to raise. He also leaves father, mother, four sisters and one brother. He united with the Brethren Church early in life. In 1895 he was called to the deacon's office, in 1897 to the ministry and in 1901 to the eldership. He was a faithful and active member in the church, which was dear to his heart. His life of piety and fidelity to the principles of his Master won for him the live and respect of all who knew him. Services in the Nampa Church by Brethren J. H. Graybill and Levi Shisler from I Sam. 20:3.
Contributed by Amy Puterbaugh

MABLE LUCILLE PUTERBAUGH , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin P. Puterbaugh was born Feb. 25th 1898, in Chicago, and died July 3d, 1903. She was therefore 5 years, 4 months and 8 days old. She was a strong, hardy and healthy child, very seldom sick, until about April 1st when she sustained just an ordinary fall from a tricycle. Soon after the fall she manifested serious symptoms and the very best physicians were consulted. The disease baffled them all. She fell asleep in Jesus on Friday morning. She leaves to mourn over her sad and early departure, father, mother, and two sister and numerous relative and friends. The funeral was conducted from the Progressive Brethren Church. Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Interment was made in the family lot in the city cemetery. Parties from the city accompanying the remains on the 5 o'clock train Saturday evening, were Mr. and Mrs. Franklin P. Puterbaugh and daughters, Gertie and Bertha, and Mrs. Godfrey, a sister of Mrs. Puterbaugh

MALINDA ELIZABETH (YONTZ) PUTERBAUGH , born September, 25th, 1831, Washington county, Md., and died at her home in this city, June 30th, 1900, making her age 68 years 9 months and 5 days. In 1838 the family came to Carroll county and located in the Cherry Grove township. Miss Yontz was married to Henry B. Puterbaugh February 21, 1850, by Elder Garner Moffett. This union was highly blest and eleven children brightened the new home. Two have gone on before awaiting the arrival of mother: namely Rosco and Ada. Nine are living and were present: Frank Puterbaugh of Chicago; Mrs. Ella Hawk of Rock Creek; Amanda, Emma and Maud of this city; Albert of Milledgeville; William of Cherry Grove, and Mrs.Ida Biedler and Edwin, also of this city. Sister Puterbaugh leaves to mourn over her departure, besides her own family, six sisters: Mrs. Polsgrove and Miss Yontz of Fort Scott, Kansas; Mrs. Bliss of Chicago; Mrs. Harmon of Haldane; Mrs. Miles of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. Marks of Davenport, Iowa, and 21 grandchildren living. The family resided in Cherry Grove township until the year 1888, when they moved to Lanark, into the home on East Locust Street. Sister Puterbaugh became a christian in the year 1889, and untied with the Brethren church at that time. He christian life has been very exemplary. Home duties and difficult hearing prevented her from attending the regular services as frequently as she desired. With all this she was loyal to her Master and solicitous for the good of the church. The hope of heaven was a source of great comfort to her, especially when the end of life drew nigh. She wanted to do all that the Master taught, and at her earnest desire she was annointed with oil according to James 5:13,18. As a wife and mother, none will know her devotion and love quite so well as the lonely and bereaved father and the broken-hearted family of children and grandchildren. Theses tender, yet affectionate ties of earth, have been severed. But the heavenly bonds are only closer and more strongly drawn, and if we prove true and faithful, and walk in a loving Savior's councils, will meet again in a better world, where friendship's ties are never broken, where all is joy and peace and unalloyed happiness. Mrs. Puterbaugh suffered intensely for the last two weeks. Kind and able physicians did all they could to bring relief and health, but the disease was too firmly located and secured its victim. She fell asleep in Jesus on Saturday at 10 a. m. At her bedside were all the children, except Mrs. Wm. Puterbaugh - her four sisters, Dr. Wales, the family physician, who comforted the family, and Rev. Z. T. Livengood. The verdict on every heart was, how patient was mother in her suffering. The funeral was conducted from the home on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock by Rev. Z. T. Livengood assisted by Rev. W. D. Furry. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in Lanark's beautiful cemetery
Contributed by Amy Puterbaugh

MARY (BITTNER) PUTERBAUGH , 79, a well known Milldgeville resident, passed away of a heart attack in her sleep at 6:30 Friday moring at her home. Funeral rites are planned for Sunday afternnon at 1:30 o’clock in the home and 2 o’clock in the Milledgeville Methodist Church. Interment will be in Lanark cemetery. Mary A. Bittner was born Jan. 21, 1861, in Somerset County, Pa., and came to Carroll County when a young girl. She was the last of a family of five children. She was married Feb. 22, 1883, to A. B. Puterbaugh, who passed away Nov. 30,1939. Mrs. Puterbaugh was a memeber of the Milledgeville Methodist Church, and was active in the Ladies’ Aid Society and other organizations when her health permitted. Two daughters and two sons survive, Mrs. W. A. Litwiller, Mrs. V. E. Bushman, and R. F. Puterbuaugh of Milledgeville, and H. E. Puterbaugh of Oak Park. There are seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral of Mrs. A. B. Puterbaugh, which was held Sunday afternoon in the Methodist Church in Milledgeville included: Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Dewalt and daughter Donnabell of Hammond, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred West and Mr. H. E. Puterbaugh and daughter Alice of Aok Park; Miss Cora Mark of Chicago; Mrs. Sadie Puterbaugh, Bryce Puterbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Truman, Will Puterbaugh, Frank Puterbaugh, Mr. and Mrs. George Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. Earl lego, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hower and son Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Royer of Lanark; Mrs. Kenneth Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Coffey of Polo; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allison of Sterling; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lego of Chadwick; Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Beebe, Lee Beebe, of Forreston, Mrs. Anna Lawton of Downers Grove; Rev. and Mrs. B.C. Holloway of Stockton; Mrs. Jacob Litwiller and son Lester, Mr. and Mrs. John Nasziger of Hopedale and Roy Litwiller of Morton.

Second Obit:
Mrs. Mary A. Puterbaugh, 81, widow of A.B. Puterbaugh was found dead in her bed at her home her about 8 a.m. this morning (April12, 1940). The discovery was made by Mrs. Lottie Bracken who has been keeping house for Mrs. Puterbaugh since the death of her husband on November 30, 1939. Mrs. Puterbaugh, formerly Mary A. Bittner was born in Somerset County PA January 21, 1861 and came to Carroll County when a girl. She was united in marriage to A.B. Puterbaugh 22 February 1883 by Rev. David Puterbaugh uncle of the groom. They celebrated their 56th anniversary in February. Mrs. Puterbaugh was the last member of her family. She is survived by four children; Mrs. V.E. Bushman; Mrs. W.A. Litwiler; and R.F. Puterbaugh of Milledgeville and H.E. Puterbaugh of Oak Park.
Freeport Journal Standard 12 Apr 1940

MARY ELIZABETH (BURKHART) PUTERBAUGH , wife of William H. Puterbaugh and daughter of David and Mary Burkhart, was born in Washington County, Maryland, on Novemeber 5, 1863, and departed this life in Chicago, Ill., where she had gone for medical treatment, Tuesday, May 12, 1914, at the age of 50 years, 6 months and 7 days. At the age of six she moved with her parents to Franklin County, Pennsylvania, where they lived about six years. They then came to Carroll County, Illinois, in 1876. She has lived in the vicinity of Lanark ever since. She and her husband and family moved to Lanark on December 12, 1912. She was one of a family of eight children, three boys and five girls. Her parents, her sisters and one brother have preceded her to the land of spirtis. Two brothers, N.C. Burkhart, of Anita, Iowa, and Harry J., of Lanark, Ill. are left. On February 3, 1885 she was united in marriage to William H. Puterbaugh, of Lanark. To this union were born Cora Maud, (twin) Goldie Edith who died at the age of one and one half years, Mary Eva, Lola June, Wilma who lived but seventeen days, Emma Verva and William Harlan. Five of these children with their father are left to mourn her departure. She was a good mother and wife, being greatly attached to her family. She always delighted herself in the company of her husband and children, and received from them their love and respect in return. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten by them. In June 1877 she and her husband accepted Christ in baptism and united with the Church of the Brethren. She always showed signs of her joy in the church services. Religion to her was a living reality. In the church we will miss her greatly. Let the family be comforted in the thought of their many happy past experiences and in the prospect of the resurrection and future union and happiness. On April 30 she and her husband went to the Wesleyan Hospital, Chicago, for medical treatment. On May 6 she was operated upon for a diseased condition of the mastoid bone. There seemed to be other complications which baffled the best medical skill and advice, and death followed on May 12. All was done that could be done to save her life, and she had a strong desire to get well and be with her family, but fate was otherwise, and we must bow beneath the stroke and submit it all ot our heavenly Father, who knoweth best and who doeth all thins well. May He comfort our hears. The funeral was held in the Church of the Brethrem, Lanark, Ill., at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. Eld. I. B. Trout....Internment in the Lanark Cemetery.
Contributed by Amy Puterbaugh

MARY PUTERBAUGH , daughter of George and Mary Catherine Barklow Fisher, was born near Pearl City, Ill., March 19, 1886, and died in the Deaconess Hospital of Freeport, July 22, 1939, at the age of fifty-three years, four months, and three days. She was the seventh of a family of nine children of whom seven remain, namely, Rose Shidler of Lanark, Lydia Bryan of Rice Lake, Wis., Sarah Hepfer of Pearl City, Maggie Ploeger of Lanark, Mattie Aurand of Chana, Illinois, George of Davis, Illinois, and a half-brother Ed Barklow of Joliet, Illinois. She was married to Charles E. Eby in December, 1901, and to this union were born five children, Galen of Rockford, Irene M. of Lanark, Edna Stoner of Forreston, George of Rockton, and Luella McKee of Oregon, Illinois. Her husband died November 1, 1910. She was married to William H. Puterbaugh July 20, 1915, and to this union was born one son, Rex, a student at Ames Agricultural College, Ames, Iowa. She was baptized into the Church of the Brethren at the Yellow Creek Church near Pearl City when a girl of twelve years. She has proven to not only to be an outstanding Christian Soul but very active in every phase of the Church work. She was also active in Community work and Study Clubs, and interested and active in Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She has for years been an outstanding Spiritual teacher in the Church School and interested very much in the Mission work both at home and abroad. She was very hospitable, entertaining in her home many people. One always felt at ease in this splendid environment. She has proven to be a companion and mother to Mr. Puterbaugh's children, Cora Corbett and Eva Royer of Lanark, June Lehman of Springfield, Verva Robinson of Morrison, and William H. of Sterling. Theirs was a splendid example of how two broken families could be and were welded together into perfect harmony and this joy and happiness of association has increased as the years have come and gone. The Christian spirit which existed in the home led the children of both families to appreciate the Christian life, many of whom are working actively in the Church. She leaves beside those mentioned before, her devoted husband, fifteen grandchildren, and other relatives and a host of friends. Her church has made a great sacrifice in her passing. The whole community is moved by this good woman's departure. The funeral was held from the local Church of the Brethren by the pastor, Rev. I. D. Leatherman. Burial was in the Lanark cemetery. The Ladies' Quartet sang two numbers, "Near to the Heart of God," and "Abide With Me." Mrs. Evelyn Zuck, Mrs. Kathryn Lotz, and Mrs. Hazel Mathias arranged the flowers
Freeport Journal Standard 26 July 1939

MINNIE (MYERS) PUTERBAUGH died about 7:30 last night at her home northeast of Lanark. She was the daughter of the late Rev. & Mrs. Franklin Myers and was a member of the Church of the Brethren. She was educated in Carroll County schools and taught before here marriage. Death followed a stroke about 8 months ago from which she never fully recovered. She is survived by her husband, twin daughters Mrs.Nellie Bechtold of Oregon and Pearl Puterbaugh at home. Another daughter Grace at home, a grandson and a brother Jesse Myers of Lanark.
Freeport Journal Standard 10 June 1938

Rex Puterbaugh passed away on August 13, 2003, while at home and surrounded by his loving family. His death was peaceful. Rex was born in Lanark, Illinois in 1917 and began his practice of veterinary medicine in New Castle, Indiana. In 1951, he moved to La Jolla with his wife Polly and their four sons. For the next thirty years, he was to be found serving La Jolla at the La Jolla Veterinary Hospital. He was a passionate golfer and a staunch member of the La Jolla Country Club. He is survived by his four loving sons, Bill, Jim, Geoff, and Kip, and by ten grandchildren. There will be a memorial service at La Jolla Country Club, Sunday, September 7, at 3 p.m.
San Diego Union-Tribune on August 17, 2003. Contributed by Amy Puterbaugh

VIVIAN (LICHTY) PUTERBAUGH , of Dayton, Ohio, a former Lanark resident, died Saturday night in a Dayton hospital following an extended illness. She was a member of First Brethren Church of Lanark. Born Aug. 28, 1893 in Lanark, she was the daughter of Milton and Ella (Arnold) Lichty. She was married to H. Brice Puterbaugh Aug. 4, 1913 in Lanark. He died in October 1968. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clayton (Marjorie) Berkshire of Dayton, with whom she resided; a son, Edwin of Ogden, Utah; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Frank Funeral Home, Lanark. The Rev. Paul Steiner, pastor of First Brethren Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WILLIAM HENRY PUTERBAUGH , of Lanark, died at 3 o'clock Monday morning in his home, after a long illness. He was born in Carroll County Feb. 27, 1863 and at his demise had reached the age of 85 years and 10 months. He had lived his entire life in the vicinity of Lanark, and was one of the town's eldest businessmen. He had been in the insurance and real estate business and retired only several months ago. Surviving are four daughters and two sons, who are: Mrs. George (Cora) Corbett, Mrs. Russell (Eva) Royer, of Lanark; Mrs. Galen (June) Lehman of Huntington, Ind.; Mrs. Dan (Verva) Robinson, of Morrison; William H.Puterbaugh of Sterling; Dr. Rex Puterbaugh, of New Castle, Ind. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Maud Prugh of Lanark, 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mr. Puterbaugh was preceded in death by his two wives, Mary Elizabeth Burkhart Puterbaugh, and Mary Eby Puterbaugh and two children in infancy. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Franks funeral home in Lanark, with the son-in-law, the Rev. Galen Lehman of the Brethren in Christ Church at Huntington, Ind. officiating. Interment was in the Lanark cemetery.
From the The Brethren Gospel Messenger - February 26, 1949. Contributed by Jan Ferrenburg / Margaret Shipley Hudson / Jacqueline Hudson Rootsweb World Connect

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