CARROLL COUNTY ILLINOIS OBITUARIES

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ROSWELL W. PACKARD , 93, a former Lanark businessman, died Friday, March 1, 1991, at Wausau (Wis.) Manor Nursing Home. He was former owner and operator of Packard Insurance Agency in Lanark. He was a graduate of Castle Heights Military School and Wayland Academy. He was a Navy veteran of World War I and during World War II, he served as a safety officer for the Savanna Ordnance Depot. A former member of Lanark School Board, he served as its president, and was a member of Lanark United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 357. He was a member of Lanark Masonic Lodge, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Capernaum Shrine No. 4, Olga Chapter 170 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Tebala Shrine of Rockford and Scottish Rite of the Valley of Freeport. Born in Lanark on Dec. 30, 1897, he was the son of Dr. Thomas and Etta (Van Alstyne) Packard. He married Ruth Sisler on Nov. 23, 1921 in Mount Carroll. She died Nov. 28, 1986. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Barbara (Thomas) Frey of Wausau; two grandchildren, Jonathon Frey of Long Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Susan (Ian) Kernan of Denver, Colo.; and one brother, Dr. Harold V. Packard. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lanark United Methodist Church. The Rev. Orville Cole will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. A memorial has been established for Lanark UM Church. There will be no visitation. Russell-Frank Funeral Home of Lanark was in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HELLEN LEONA PAGE , daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Herbert Page, was born in Rockford IL July 11, 1909 and died at the family home Sept. 27, at the age of 2 years 2 months and 16 days. The body was brought to Milledgeville to the home of William Calkins on Thursday evening. The funeral was conducted from the house on Friday afternoon at 2 by Rev. Z.T. Livengood. Interment was made in Bethel cemetery.

GLADYS M. (BAILEY) PANNELL , of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, previously of Savanna, Illinois died Tuesday September 30, 2003 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 3, 2003 at the Savanna Township Cemetery. Reverend Thomas Moe of the First United Methodist Church of Savanna will be officiating. Memorials can be made in Gladys name to the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois is in charge of arrangements. Gladys was born on May 30, 1917, to Roland and Katherine (Schumaker) Bailey. Gladys married Leonard L. "Tip" Pannell July 20, 1935 in Savanna. He preceded her in death in March 25, 1991. Gladys was a homemaker for many years and also worked at various part-time jobs in Savanna. She also enjoyed music and loved to dance. Survivors include one daughter; Sally Rae (Richard) Fuller of Milledgeville, Illinois; and eight grandchildren; James, Kathy, Julie, Michael, Mellissa, James, Richard and Sherri; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Gladys is preceded in death by her husband Leonard Pannell, one son James Eugene, one granddaughter Jodi Leigh, one grandson Donald Alan, one sister, and five brothers.
Prairie Advocate 8 October 2003

FLOSSIE (ELLIOTT) PECK , 82, of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday at Savanna City Hospital. She was a member of Mount Carroll Baptist Church, the American Legion auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Star. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date of death as October 1979.) Born Oct. 7, 1897 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of William and Jennie (Gillespie) Elliott. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date of birth as October 2, 1897, not October 7.) She married Blaine Peck, who preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, William of Big Pine Key, Fla., and Herbert of Mount Carroll; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Dana Martin, pastor of Mount Carroll Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ALPHA W. PETERSON , 82, of Savanna and formerly of South Elgin, Ill., died Saturday at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. The family will welcome friends into their home in Savanna anytime to share memories of him. There will be no visitation or funeral service. He was born Sept. 25, 1921, in Boscobel, Wis., to George and Bessie Pierce Peterson. He married Grace E. Pasold on Nov. 1, 1946, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He graduated from Boscobel High School. He was stationed in the Pacific during World War II while serving in the United States Air Force. He was the plant manager of Syntex until his retirement in 1980. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Linda (Mike) Kampschroer of Cary, Ill., and Mrs. Kim (Richard) Driggett of Elgin, Ill.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Neva Hanson of Madison, Wis., and Betty Klahorst of Covington, La. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Clinton Herald November 17, 2003

JAMES NELS PETERSON - Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Law-Jones Funeral Home for James Peterson 63, 119 Milwaukee St. Savanna IL, who died Saturday April 28 (1979) in Savanna City Hospital. The Rev. Paul Rucker, pastor of United Community Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in Savanna Cemetery. He was born July 22, 1915 in Savanna to Nels and Esther (Rumsey) Peterson. He married Mildred Shaw June 17, 1939 in Clinton.He was a retired carman for the Milwaukee Railroad, a Marine Corps Veteran of WW II and member of the VFW. Survivors are his wife, a son Larry of Savanna; four daughters; Mrs. Oliver (Joan) Cinnamon of Kankakee, Mrs. Janis Martin of Hustler Wis., Mrs. Larry (Carolsue) Bielema of Tucson AZ., and Lori at home, five grandchildren and two sisters, Mary Harry (Betty) Engleking of Savanna, and Mrs. Bessie Greene of Hollywood Calif.
Contributed by Lori Calloway

MILDRED RUTH (SHAW) PETERSON was the wife of James Peterson and mother of 4 natural children and 1 adopted child. There were Joan, Larry, Janis, Carol and Lori. She was one of 10 (?) surviving children of Bertram and Agnes (Wilson) Shaw. Her father had immigrated from England and her mother from Sweden. Her father died when she was 13 years old and during the depression years. Her sisters were Ethel and Wilma, her brother were Wilson,Truman,Bruce, Ben, Randall and Kermit (Bud). Not in this order either. I will update when I find the correct order. Truman had been a twin but the other brother died shortly after birth, and I believe there had been a girl infant that had died. She had a close relationship with all of her siblings. She was also a great mom and a great lady. She died of cancer. It was breast cancer that had metasized to her liver and lymph system and it was a brain tumor that lead to her demise. After a very short time from the discovery of the original cancer (6 months),she died at home, per her wishes. She had a visitation at Law Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Il, and a funeral service from the Community Church of Christ, she was creamated and buried with her husband James. She is missed by many.
Contributed by Lori Calloway - Find-A-Grave

NELS PETERSON 64, 317 Bowen street, died suddenly while riding home from work shortly after 4 p.m. Monday (July 10, 1949). Peterson, an inspector for the Milwaukee railroad here, was a passenger in a car driven by Paul Zink, a fellow employee. Zink said he was unaware of Peterson’s death until they arrived at his home. He was then rushed to the city hospital where he was pronounced dead. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Law funeral home, with the Rev. U.L. Gibson of the Community Church officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna cemetery. Mr. Peterson was born July 10, 1885 in Sabula, Iowa, the son of Soren and Margaret Thompson Peterson. He came to Savanna in 1913 where he had since resided. He was an employee of the Milwaukee railroad for 40 years. His wife, the former Esther Rumsey, died in July 1949. He is survived by two sons, Gordon and James, both of Savanna, three daughters Mrs. Raymond Philmlee, Mrs. Harry Engleking and Mrs. Bessie Green, all of Savanna, and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers.
Contributed by Lori Callaway from the Savanna Times

ZELMA (HASTINGS) PETERSON - Services for Zelma Peterson, 76, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Law-jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Peterson died Sunday at Rockford Memorial Hospital. (December 8, 1991) Zelma Hastings married Gordon Peterson Sr in 1935 in Savanna. He died in 1972. She was a member of Community Church of Christ and Women of the Moose. Survivors include grandchildren, Nancy Lee, D'Lo Miss.; Katrina, Kristina and katherine Hoist, all of Savanna; Gordon T III and John Peterson, both of Milwaukee, Wis.; and Carl Peterson, Savanna; a great-granddaughter; sisters Velma Gillogly, Lanark, Bea Wall, Mount Carroll, Edna Cullen, Leaf River, and Etta Davis and Inez Johns, both of Savanna; and a brother Merle Hastings, Savanna. She was preceded in death by a son and a daughter.
Memory Card: Born - Friday, August 13, 1915 / Died Sunday, December 8, 1991 - Services 10:00 AM Wednesday, Decemeber 11, 1991 Law-Jones Funeral Home Savanna, Illinois - Officiating Reverend Paul Bendit Community United Church of Christ / Gladys James, Organist - Pallbearers - Ron Ehredt, Dave Ehredt, Todd Hastings, Ron Glazier, Steve Glazier, Rob David / Burial Savanna Township Cemetery / Services Provided by Law-Jones Funeral Home
Contributed by Lori Callaway

CHARLES W. PETTY , a retired city policeman of Mount Carroll, died Tuesday night (October 1967) in Savanna City Hospital where he had been a patient for two months. He was born November 21, 1876 at Mount Carroll, son of James H. and Susan (Smith) Petty. On March 12, 1902 he married Della Ross at Mount Carroll. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Helen) Johnson of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Odell of Chicago; a son, Robert of Mount Carroll, three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death September 20, 1967. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Frank Funeral Home at Mount Carroll. The Rev. Earland Lilly, pastor of First Baptist Church here, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mount Carroll. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 Thursday night.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DELLA (ROSS) PETTY , a lifelong Savanna resident, died Wednesday afternoon in Savanna City Hospital. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives her death date as September 1967.) She was born May 14, 1883 in Carroll County, daughter of Joseph and Eliza (White) Ross. On March 12, 1902 she was married to Charles Petty in Mount Carroll. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Johnson of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Richard Adell of Chicago; a son, Robert of Mount Carroll; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Paul of Mount Carroll and Arthur of Rock Falls. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Frank Funeral Home here. The Rev. Earland Lilly will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DOROTHY (MILLS) PETTY , 85, of Savanna, Ill., and formerly of Mount Carroll, died Tuesday at her home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. The Rev. Mark Harkness, pastor of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service time Saturday at the funeral home. She was born Jan. 26, 1920, to Cloyd and Lura Mills in Wayne City, Ill. She married Charles Myers in February of 1941 in St. Louis. She and her husband lived in Danville, Ill., before moving to Mount Carroll. He died in 1957. She then married Robert Petty on July 29, 1961, in Mount Carroll. He died in 1981. She attended school in Wayne City and graduated from Mount Vernon High School. She worked as an assistant librarian at Frances Shimer College, Mount Carroll, for 30 years and at Eaton Corp., Savanna, for 10 years. She was a member of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church. Survivors include three children, Robert (Judith) Duncan of Brandon, Fla., Charles (Jeanne) Myers of Columbia, Md., and Stephen (Elizabeth) Myers of Dallas; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, one daughter and both husbands.

ELSIE (DEVINE) PETTY , formerly of Mount Carroll, died Sunday in the home of a son, Howard Petty, Urbana, where she had been residing. (Note: This obituary gives no date of death and no age at death.) The former Elsie Devine was born April 3, 1886 at Wessington Springs, S. D., daughter of James and Minnie (Schmaling) Devine. She married Howard Petty on March 24, 1904. Surviving, in addition to her son, are three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Ethel) O’Neal, Mrs. Jack (Doris) Zink and Mrs. Loren (Erma) Adolph, all of Mount Carroll; one brother, Howard Devine, Breckenridge, Minn.; one sister, Mrs. Betty Fox, Bullhead City, Ariz.; and four grandchildren. Service will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Frank Funeral Home here, where visitation may be made from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev. Donald Thomas, Methodist Church pastor, will officiate.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ESTHER (SMITH) PETTY , 86, of Mount Carroll, died this morning, June 19, 1986 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Mount Carroll. She was born in Carroll County on March 5, 1900, the daughter of Frank and Gertrude (Hartman) Smith. On March 7, 1918 she married Irvie Neuschwanger in Carroll County. He preceded her in death. She married Ernest Petty on October 18, 1951 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are two sons, Harry and Glen Neuschwanger, both of Mount Carroll; two daughters, Mrs. Doris (James) Lindsay of Rockford and Mrs. Betty (Kenneth) Kosher of Florida; one stepdaughter, Suzetta Holman of Arizona; one brother, Blaine Smith of Belvidere; two sisters, Mrs Harriett (Paul) Wilt of Thomson and Mrs. Alwilda (Conrad) Lily of Lockport; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two step grandchildren. In addition to both husbands, she was preceded in death by three brothers. Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. The Rev. Len Huff, pastor of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MRS. JAMES PETTY : Death entered another home in this city this morning, taking the wife and mother, Mrs. James H. Petty, robbing the household of a loving wife and mother but releasing the good woman from a long suffering. The announcement of her death was something of a surprise, as it came when hardly expected, and those not in the home were not prepared for the word that she was gone. Mrs. Petty had been ill for two years or more with heart trouble and complications. For about three months she had been confined to her bed. She was an almost constant sufferer and yesterday was a day of excessive pain. During the evening her physician was called, who eased her suffering to a great extent and she fell asleep. She thus rested during the night--simply slept away. At about 6 o’clock she breathed her last. Mrs. Petty was a little over 73 years of age. She had spent her entire life in this vicinity. About 22 years ago she and her husband retired from the farm on Preston Prairie, moving to this city where they have since resided. She is survived by her aged husband and five children, they being: Charles, Ernie, Mayme, and Mrs. Don Ashby of Mt. Carroll, and Mrs. Zella Conners of Anderson, Indiana. She also has two brothers and a sister: Gus Smith of this city, Bert Smith of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and Mrs. John S. Grove of Twin Falls, Idaho, and two half brothers, Charles M. Kingery of Chadwick, and Andrew J. Kingery of Mt. Carroll, also a half-sister Mrs. Louisa Cluck of this city. There are many other relatives and a legion of friends to mourn the loss of this estimable woman.
An obituary will be published later. There is much to be said as to her life in this community. She was a grand personage, known for years as a kind and sympathetic neighbor, a true friend, a genial companion, and her years of kindly administering to others is one of the greatest testimonials to her worth. All regret that she has been taken from us, but it is consoling to the family and friends that she is released from her long and trying illness. Complete arrangements for the funeral have not been made at this hour but we learn the services will be at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon. Further announcement will be made in our next issue.
Contributed by Alice Horner
Biography of James Petty

HOWARD PETTY , 79, of Urbana , died Sunday October 26, 1997 at Covenant Medical Center in Urbana . He was a graduate of Mount Carroll High School and received bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois . He was employed as an extension entomologist at the University of Illinois from 1941 – 1973. He was assistant director of the Cooperative Extension Service for the U. S. Department of Agriculture from 1973-1979 and received the Superior Service Award from the U. S. Department of Agriculture. In 1971 he was presented the Paul Funk Award for his work at the U. of I. and in 1992 was presented the Illinois Extension Agriculture Association Hall of Fame Award. He was a past chairman for the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of American and was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta and Epsilon Sigma Phi honorary societies. He was also a member of the Quaterback Club and the Rebounders Club at the U. of I. Mr. Petty was born November 15, 1917 in Mount Carroll to Howard B. and Elsie (Devine) Petty. He married Geraldine Bonner June 14, 1941 in Lake Villa . Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Joanne (Jack) Dukes of Waukesha, Wisconsin; Carol (James) Sollund of Karlstad, Minnesota, and Julia (L. B.) Casagrande of Brookline, Massachusetts; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Ethel O’Neal, Doris Zink, and Erma Adolph. Funeral services were held Thursday at Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana with Rev. dale Tutje officiating. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery , Champaign . Memorials may be made in his name to the American Heart Association.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ROBERT PETTY , 76, Mt. Carroll, died Tuesday at Freeport Memorial Hospital. (The Social Security Death Index gives this date as January 1980.) The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Frank Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with the Rev. Tony Hawkins, United Methodist Church pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Mr. Petty was born Feb. 28, 1903, in Carroll County, to Charles and Della Ross Petty. He married Dorothy Meyers July 29, 1961, in Mt. Carroll. He was a member of United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife; two stepsons, Tom Meyers, Columbia, Md., and Steve Meyers, Boston; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert Judy) Duncan, Brandon, Fla., two grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren: and two sisters, Mrs. Earl Johnson, Tucson, and Mrs. Margaret Adell, San Diego. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel, and a son.
Another Obit - Robert Petty, 76, of Mount Carroll, died Tuesday (January 1980, according to the Social Security Death Index) at Freeport Memorial Hospital following a short illness. He was a member of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church. Born Feb. 28, 1903 in Carroll County, he was the son of Charles and Della (Ross) Petty. He married Dorothy Meyers July 29, 1961 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are his widow; two stepsons, Tom Meyers of Columbia, Md., and Steve Meyers of Boston, Mass.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Judy (Robert) Duncan of Brandon, Fla.; two grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren;; and two sisters, Mrs. Earl (Helen) Johnson of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Margaret Adell of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel and one son. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Tony Hawkins, pastor of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for Mount Carroll United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WILLIAM PETTY , 54, of Mount Carroll, Carroll County State’s Attorney for 16 years, died Thursday at Freeport Memorial Hospital following an apparent heart attack. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as October 1980.) A member of the Illinois State Bar Association, he was a member of the American Legion, the Mount Carroll Masonic Lodge and president of Carroll County Historical Society. Born March 8, 1926 in Savanna, he was the son of Dr. Ray and Mabel (Poffenberger) Petty. He married Norma Patton Feb. 1, 1958 in Lanark. Surviving are his widow; one son, Thomas of Chicago; one brother, Dr. Richard Petty of Carson City, Nevada; and one sister, Mrs. Vivian Deets of Escondido, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Dana Martin, pastor of First Baptist Church of Mount Carroll, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JOE PHEIL , 89, of Lanark, died Wednesday in San Antonio, Texas while visiting his son. Coming to Lanark from Pennsylvania, he farmed in the Lanark area for many years. He was a member of Lanark Church of the Brethren. Born October 30, 1890, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Pheil. He married Vallie Shoup in Pennsylvania. She died in 1961. Surviving are one son, Robert of San Antonio, Texas; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Frank Funeral Home in Lanark with the Rev. Don Roberts, pastor of Lanark Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CHARLES PIDDE , age 73, of Thomson, Illinois, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2005 at home, with his family at his side, after an extended illness. A Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2005 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Thomson, Illinois with Pastor Michael Jones of the York Baptist Church, Thomson, officiating. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. Friends may call from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2005 at the Funeral Home. Monty was born August 4, 1932 in Amherst, Wisconsin, the son of Carl and Bernice (Whiting) Pidde. On October 9, 1959, “Monty” married Myrna Sander in Preston, Iowa. “Monty” served his country in the United States Army, he fought in the Korean War. Monty worked as a carpenter for over thirty years, he was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #790 and the American Legion Post #1025, Thomson. Monty enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. Monty is survived by his wife, Myrna; three sons, Guy Pidde of Fulton, Illinois, Cory (Diane) Pidde of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, and Curt Pidde of Thomson; two daughters, Kim (Joe) McCray of Mt. Carroll and Carrie (Duke) Hebeler of Thomson; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and two sisters, Pat (Virgil) Poage of Bremen, Georgia and Janet (Ron) Port of Lyndon, Illinois. Monty is preceded in death by both parents; two sisters, Connie Brewster and Carla Wyatt. Casket Bearers for Monty will be, Glenn Whiting, Steve Whiting, Terry McCunn, Jim Benzen, LeRoy Bailey, Mike Mulligon.

JOSEPH F. PIESEN , 77, of Lanark, died Tuesday evening at Freeport Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He attended Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., and Bethany Biblical Seminary in Chicago. He was pastor of Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren near Pearl City and the West Branch Church of the Brethren until retirement in 1979. However, he continued to serve as a part-time pastor several years for different congregations. He was a member of Lanark Lions Club and the Lanark Church of the Brethren. Born April 3, 1905 in Mason, Mich., he was the son of Francisco and Amelia (Gater) Piesen. He married Anna Schmidt in 1928. She died in 1937. In 1938, he married Elizabeth Zuck, who died in 1977. On March 2, 1979 he married Beulah Wilson. Surviving are his widow; one son, David of Cleveland, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn (Richard) Zuck of rural Lanark; one brother Julius of Cottonwood, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. In addition to two wives, he was preceded in death by one brother. Service will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Lanark Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Don Roberts, pastor, the Rev. Orville E. Cole, pastor of Lanark United Methodist Church and the Rev. Carl Myers, pastor of Elgin Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Frank Funeral Home in Lanark. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ALICE (ZIER) POPE of Lanark died Wednesday night in her home following a long illness. She was a Shimer College graduate and a retired school teacher. She belonged to the Lanark United Methodist Church. Born July 16, 1918, in Carroll County, she was the daughter of Raymond and Florence (Shore) Zier. She married Kenneth Pope in 1938 in Iowa. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Robert of Polo and Ronald of Milwaukee, Wis.; a duaghter, Mrs. Charles (Rena) Newburn of Springfield; two grandchildren; and a brother, Allen Zier of Lanark. Her parents and a grandchild preceded her in death. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Frank Funeral Home at Lanark with the Rev. Merle Hawbecker officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Contributed by Rebecca Newburn

CHARLES PORTS - On Wednesday evening July 13, 1898, at ten o'clock occurred the death of Charles Ports, son of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Ports who reside in the southwestern part of the town of Elkhorn Grove. The deceased was born in Elkhorn Grove, November 17, 1882, being at the time of his death 15 years, 7 months and 26 days of age. He was a member of a family of twelve children - three sisters, Mrs. Helen Schryver, Mrs. Minnie Grant and Miss Nellie Ports; eight brothers, John, of Fraer Iowa; Bert of Coleta IL, Will of Savanna; Frank of Coleta; James, Samuel, Emery and Jesse all of whom reside near Hazelhurst. The young man's death resulted from an accident which occurred July 10, an account of which was given in last week's Free Press. The sudden death was a great shock to the parents and other relatives. The funeral services were held at the Brick church in Eagle Point Township, Friday forenoon at 11 o'clock. Interment took place in the cemeteyr near the church.
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Mr. Editor: Sir - As there have been so many stories published in the paper about the sad accident which happened to my son Charley, along with some malicious lies that have been told in regard to it by persons who know better, I deem it my duty to let the public know the facts in the case. On Sunday afternoon by invitation, Charley and his younger brother Jesse went to visit Ernest Bowers, and they proceeded to the creek to play. Then Bowers proposed and did go to the house of his foster mother, Mrs. Bracken, and procured a firecracker about eight inches long called the "Cannon Ripper," and tried to fire it, but it failed to go off. He then went to the house and got a beer bottle, put about one fourth of a pint of powder in it, then put some paper in and the contents of the firecracker on top of the paper. He then laid the bottle on the ground and made a trail of powdere about two feet or more long from the mouth of the bottle. Then he told Charley to get hold of the bottle and throw it in the creek as soon as the fire reached it. But Charley at first refused to do so. Young Bowers then persuaded him that there was no danger in it as he had often done he same thing. Charley then got down in a sitting posture with his hands on the bottle. Bowers then lit a piece of paper and threw it on the trail of powder, and before Charley couldthrow the bottle it exploded. Bowers has confwssed to the above facts before witness.
O.J. Ports

RUTH (HAY) PRESTON , 89, a resident of Windsor park Manor in Carol Stream, who lived many years in Mount Carroll, died Saturday, November 18, 1995 in DuPage Convalescent Center in Wheaton. She had also lived in Delray Beach, Fla. She was born Sept. 23, 1906 in Carroll County. Her husband, Troy C. Preston, is deceased. A member of First Baptist Church of Mount Carroll, she was an active participant in the Women’s Guild. Surviving are two daughters, Susan (William) Faison of Schenectady, N. Y., and Carol (Byron) Powell of Wheaton; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. One sister, Helen Nordvall, also preceded her in death. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner

SAMUEL PRESTON - Died, at his home on Preston Prairie, October 16, 1897, Samuel Preston, aged 78 years, 10 months, 24 days. The immediate cause of his death was from taking a severe cold, settling in the vital organs of the body, which from age had become weakened until unable to throw off its effects, and death ensued. Mr. Preston was born in Hampshire County, Massachusetts in 1818. In 1835 he came to Bureau county, Illinois, with his father and remained there until the next year when he came to this county and took up the land which has since been the homestead of the Preston family and from which the Prairie takes its name. Their claim was the first taken up in what is now Carroll township. In 1844 he was married to Miss Sarah A. Garrett of Bureau county, and to this union five children were born, to-wit: Ellen E., Harriett, A., Ann M., Arthur G., and Laura, all of whom are married and all survive their parents. The mother died nearly two years ago and her death had a depressing effect on her aged husband, although he had a pleasant home with his son Arthur and family at the old homestead. Mr. Preston being one of the earliest settlers naturally took an interest in making the history of Carroll county, and was identified with all its public improvements and general welfare. He was a student of events and was quite an able writer on general topics, political, moral, and to a degree on religious subjects. He expressed his thoughts freely through the medium of his favorite county paper. Mr. Preston was a pattern of moral integrity, never using intoxicating liquors, tobacco or profane language. He was trusted by his friends and neighbors, who nearly always put him forward for the discharge of public duties. He was for eight years supervisor of his township, and was a leading member of the board. For a number of years commissioner of highways and as school director and school trustee was always active in promoting the interests of the trusts committed to him with zeal and fidelity. He was president of our county agricultural society during its balmiest days. His pet society however was the County Old Settlers Society of which he was president and the largest contributor to its literary and historical interests. When his demise is read by the old settlers many a silent tear will be shed and a sign follow with the thought others will soon follow. The funeral was held at the homestead Tuesday morning at ten o’clock with appropriate religious services conducted by Rev. Joseph P. Phillips of the Baptist church. The music was furnished by Mrs. Etta J. Smith, Kate Rosenstock, Capt. Becker and John S. Grove. Services opened by prayer; song, "Gathering home, One by One," reading of Mr. Preston’s favorite psalm, the 19th, song, "Lead Thou Me On." Then followed a most excellent and comforting sermon from the words of Isiah: "God we all do fade as the leaf," holding up the thought that the leaf never falls until it has left a substance for a successor; that while all things in nature are passing away, yet they remain the same. "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament showeth its handiwork the same now as in the beginning." The sermon closed with prayer and singing "Blest Be The Tide That Binds." The procession took up its line to march to Oak Hill.
Contributed by Alice Horner from the Carroll County Mirror 21 October 1897

SARAH ANN (GARRETT) PRESTON was born in Barlow Township, Washington County, Ohio April 16, 1824, and removed with her parents in 1838 to Bureau County, Ill., and there December 11, 1844 became united in marriage with Samuel Preston. Their children consist of one son and four daughters, all married and present at this funeral, except Harriet Aurilla, whose home is in Boulder, Montana. Mrs. Preston became religious early in life, and in 1854 united with the M. E. church in Mount Carroll. She was an ardent prohibitionist in its fullest sense, carrying out its principles by practice; and in religion and politics had decided opinions which she was fearless to express. For many years she had throat trouble, which made it difficult for her to swallow substantial food, causing her body to be much emaciated and the vital spark to slowly fade away September 8, 1896. The funeral occurred Friday afternoon, services being conducted at the house by the Rev. J. P. Philips. A quartette of singers from Mt. Carroll beautifully sung appropriate hymns. The attendance was large both at the home and cemetery, testifying to the high esteem in which Mrs. Preston was held by those who knew her, and an expression of sympathy with Mr. Preston and family. Rev. J. P. Philips has been called upon to preach the funeral sermons of three members of his church in the last three weeks: Mrs. Samuel Preston, Grandma Kenyon and O. P. Miles.
Contributed by Alice Horner

RUBY (MEYERS) PRITCHARD , 84, of Savanna, Illinois, died Friday, January 6, 2006, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Ruby’s body will be cremated and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Ruby was born on May 2, 1921, in rural Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of John “Shorty” and Laura (Bunzie) Meyers. She married Herbert L. Pritchard in 1935, in Missouri. Herbert passed away on July 11, 1969, in Dixon, Illinois. Ruby worked in the Dixon State School for over twenty years. Ruby’s hobbies included playing musical instruments. She especially enjoyed playing the piano, harmonica, keyboard, accordion, and the guitar. Ruby loved her music. Ruby will be deeply missed by four sons; Billy C. Pritchard of Savanna, Illinois, Roger Pritchard of Riverview Circle, Illinois, Herbert Pritchard of Riverview Circle, Illinois, Larry Pritchard of Dixon, Illinois; one daughter, Carol Stewart of Rochelle, Illinois; two brothers, Peter Meyers of Sterling, Illinois and Albert Meyers of Texas; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruby is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, and one brother, Robert.

MAUDE (PUTERBAUGH) PRUGH , 80, a resident of Lanark for many years, passed away at the Brethren nursing home at Mt Morriss, Monday at 5:30 p.m. Funeral services will be at the Frank Funeral home in Lanark at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday with the Rev. J B. Hamel, Brethren pastor, officiating. Committal will be in the Lanark cemetery. She was born April 3, 1871, in Lanark the daughter of Henry and Malinda Puterbaugh. She was married about 30 years ago to Isaac Prugh, who preceded her in death. Only survivors are nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Amy Anderson

EDITH MAE (COLEHOUR) PULLEY , 91, a resident of Corvallis for many years and for the past five years of Salem, died in Salem Sunday evening. The oldest of eight children of George Amy and Ida May Colehour Stanton, she was born Oct. 8, 1877, at Mt. Carroll, Ill. She was married to Ramon A. Pulley on Sept. 18, 1899, at Worthington, Minn. The couple made their home in Le Sueur, Minn.; Red Oak, Iowa; Ft. Collins, Colo.; and Cody, Wyo. prior to coming to Corvallis in 1911. For many years Mrs. Pulley was a dressmaker and later a furrier in this area. Mr. Pulley died Feb. 22, 1943. In 1963 she moved to Salem to make her home at the Willamette Lutheran Home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Corvallis and Salem. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Herigan, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Metta Kyle, Palos Verdes, Calif., Mrs. D. W. (Mabel) Hutchens, Tarpon Springs, Fla., Mrs. Catherine Crow, Los Altos, Calif., Mrs. C. P. (Georgia) Ellison, Corvallis, and Mrs. C. B. (Margaret) Howard, Portland; 10 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Nora Glenn, Corvallis; three brothers, Edwin and Chester Stanton of Chipley, Fla., and Paul Stanton of Colchester, Ill. and many nieces and nephews, including Irene Stanbrough of Corvallis. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church, NM Ninth and Monroe, Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Dr. John B. Houser officiating. Burial will be in the Crystal Lake Cemetery. McHenry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements."
Contributed by Bill Colehour

RAYMOND ALBERT PULLEY , passed away last night (Feb. 29, 1943) at his home after a long illness. Born at Mt. Caroll, Illinois on December 21, 1876, he lived there until he was nine years old and then moved to Shenandoah, Iowa, where he was in the laundry business. He came to Corvallis in 1911 and started the first electric shoe repair shop in the town. He married Edith May Stanton in 1899 in Worthington, Minnesota. He was a member of Corvallis Lodge 1413, BPOE, and a member of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Pulley is survived by his wife and six daughters Phyllis Harrigan of San Francisco, California; Metta Kyle, Medford; Mabel Gibson, now in the WAACs; Catherine Morrison of Sacramento, California; Georgia Ellison, Eugene; Margaret Howard, Portland. Also 10 grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Keeney funeral home. Rev. Hart of the First Baptist church will officiate."
Contributed by Bill Colehour

ALBERT B. PUTERBAUGH , 80, Milledgeville's oldest business man and a former member of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors passed away about 2:30 Thursday afternoon (30 November 1939) at his home following a lingering illness. Mr. Puterbaugh was one of the best known merchants in the county, having started a grain and live stock business in Milledgeville September 1, 1886. He celebrated his 53rd anniversary in business 3 months ago. For 21 years he was superintendent of the Methodist Sunday School. Ten years a supervisor from Wysox Township, he also had been a member of the county board of review for seven years. The son of Henry & Malinda Yontz Puterbaugh, he was born near Lanark March 28, 1859. He married Mary A. Bittner Feb 22, 1883 and they farmed near Lanark for several years. They came to Milledgeville when Mr. Puterbaugh went into business. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary this year. Besides the widow he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Virgil Bushman and Mrs. W.A. Litwiler both of Milledgeville; two sons, R.F. Puterbaugh Milledgeville and Harry E. Puterbaugh Oak Park; two brother Frank and William of Lanark; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Watkins Plymouth IN and Mrs. Maude Prugh, Mt. Morris; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church, the Rev. W.S. Feldwisch officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. In keeping with his request, his sons Robert & Harry E. Puterbaugh, his sons-in-law V.E. Bushman and W.A. Litwiller and two grandsons Harry Bushman and George Albers will act as pallbearers.
Freeport Journal Standard 30 November 1939

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
Also contributed by Amy Anderson

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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