ELMER A. PAULEY , 83, of Mount Carroll , died Friday September 15, 2000 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee . He was born May 13, 1917 in Stephen , Minnesota to Earnest Lee and Edna M. (Schroepel) Pauley. He attended college in Crookston , Minnesota . During World War II he served in the US Army as a sergeant. On April 18, 1948 he married Wilma Gene Edwards at Cherry Grove Church in rural Lanark. He worked as a mechanic and milk hauler and most recently, as a Swiss cheese maker for Kraft General Foods in Milledgeville, retiring in 1982. His memberships included Mount Carroll Church of God, Mount Carroll American Legion Post No. 67 and AmVets of Illinois. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and bingo, but most important to him was his family. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Dana (Robert) Smith and Marna Pauley, both of Mount Carroll; one son, Allen (Linda) Pauley of Pensacola, Florida; four grandchildren, Erin Fritz, Marques Pauley, Kent Pauley, and Brian (Connie) Smith; one great-grandson, Hunter Smith; and one brother, Glen (Ruth) Pauley of Mount Carroll. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, William Pauley. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Church of God in Mount Carroll . Pastor Eddie Hammond from Crossroads Church in Sullivan , Indiana will be officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll , where full military rites will be accorded by Mount Carroll American Legion. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the church. Memorial may be given to the activity department of the Illinois Veterans Home or to Mount Carroll American Legion.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HIRAM ALLEN PAYNTER was born in Litchfield County Conn., Feb.6, 1820. Died Ja. 10, 1895 aged 74 years, 17 mos., and 4 days. Mr. Paynter came to Ogle Co., Ill., in 1836 and in 1837 removed to Elkhorn Grove, Carroll Co. On November 3, 1842 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Miller, of Canada. They began housekeeping at his late residence and have always resided here during their 52 years of married life. Mr. Paynter was converted and united with the M.E. Class of this place in 1846. Since that time, he has done his utmost to live a faithful and conscientious christian life and he certainly has succeeded, as can be testified by his large circle of friends. The funeral services were held at the South Elkhorn Church, January 13, at eleven o'clock, Rev. F.l. Baldwin officiating. A large concourse of friends gathered to show their estimation for their old friend and neighbor, who had lived among them so many years, and who had always been a friend to them, in the truest sense of the word. (Burial was at South Elkhorn cemetery).

TERRY L. PAZOUR , 51, of Holmen and formerly of Savanna, Ill., died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002, at his home. He was born May 22, 1951, in Savanna to Louis and Mary (Adams) Pazour. He was a truck driver in Houston, Texas, and then worked at Northern Engraving in Holmen up until his illness two years ago. Terry enjoyed every minute of life, especially spending time with family and friends.He was a very loving brother and uncle who will be sadly missed by all. Survivors include a brother, Robert (Lorna) Pazour of Houston; a sister, Barbara (Teman) Olson of Onalaska, Wis.; his grandma, Mary Pazour of Marion, Iowa; two nieces, Candy Olson of Coon Valley, Wis., and Mary Edna Pazour of Avalene, Texas; a nephew, Timothy (Lenora) Olson; one great-niece, Angela; three great-nephews, Teman, Brian and Parker, all of Coon Valley; his special buddy, Julie; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Seland Funeral Home in Coon Valley. Pastor Jack Mithelman will officiate, with burial in Coon Valley Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until service time.
LaCrosse Tribune December 3, 2002

LULU (RAY) PEAT , 87, of Mount Carroll, died Monday, August 21, 1989 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Mount Carroll. Born on February 3, 1902 in Lena, she was the daughter of Harry and Eva (Wingert) Ray. She married Thomas Peat on October 10, 1923. Surviving are two sons, Maclyn, of Skokie and Randall of Omaha, Neb.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Schmaling of Mount Carroll and Florence Sack of Maquoketa, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

LULU (RAY) PEAT , 80, of Mount Carroll, died Saturday evening at Savanna City Hospital. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the date as March 1981.) Born Feb. 28, 1901 in Ogle County, he was the son of John and Rebecca (Boyer) Peat. He married Lulu Ray Oct. 11, 1924. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Maclyn of Skokie and Randall of McLean, Va.; one brother, John of Rockford; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Tony Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

S. GLENN PEUGH , 93, of Milledgeville, died Tuesday morning (27 Jan 1987) at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton following an extended illness. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Allen-Woodin Funeral Home in Milledgeville with Rev. Brad Hardesty, pastor of the Milledgeville Brethren Church officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery in Milledgeville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in his memory. Mr. Peugh was born on April 13, 1893 in Milledgeville, the son of Samuel W. and Nancy Howe Peugh. On Aug. 23, 1921 he was united in marriage to Ethel Myers in Lanark and she preceded him in death on Nov. 22, 1948. He had farmed his entire lifetime on the farm he was born on and was active in farming until 3 1/2 years ago. The deceased was a member of the former Coleta Christian Church. He is survived by two sons; Richard Peugh of Lanark and Melvin Peugh of Milledgeville; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister and three brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - January 28, 1987 - Wednesday, pg A2

EFFIE (SCHREINER) PFOWTZ , Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday in the Burpee Wood Funeral home in Rockford for Mrs. Effie Pfoutz, 80, who died Thursday at 2 p.m. in Menlo Park, Calif. Mrs. Pfoutz was born in Lanark on Sept. 19, 1880, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Schreiner. She was married to David Pfoutz also of Lanark in 1904. They moved to Rockford to reside in 1911 and Mr. Pfoutz died there in 1949. Survivors includ two sons, David Bennett Pfoutz, Phoenix, Ariz.; G. Grederick Pfoutz, Roscoe, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Mae B. Manning and Mrs. Jean Manning, both of Menlo Park, Calif.; and a number of cousins including Rudolph Schreiner, Lanark. Burial will be in Willwood Burial Park in Rockford.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 30, 1961 - pg 2, col 3

MAJ. F.W. PICKING
Funeral services for Maj. Franklin W. Picking, 1112 S. Maple Ave., who was killed in action in An Khe, Vietnam, July 23 will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the Faith United Methodist Church. The Rev. Eldon Schriver, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. There will be no visitation. Funeral arrangements were completed by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established. Maj. Picking was piloting a plane in support of an Army Division when it was shot down over South Vietnam. He was an A-1 Skyraider pilot with the sixth Special Operations Squadron and was assigned to Pleiku Air Base, Vietnam, in February. He was credited with flying 35 missions during the month of May alone. He previously served in France, Germany and the United States. While stationed at Keesler, Miss., he was commander of an airman’s squadron. At Webb Air Base in Big Spring, Tex. He was instructor pilot and military training officer for undergraduate pilots. Maj. Picking was born Oct. 9, 1930 in Wagner, S. D., son of Ralph A. and Sophie (Janssen) Picking. He lived most of his life in Shannon. On March 2, 1952 he married Betty Cole in Shannon. A 1949 graduate of Shannon High School, he received his B. A. degree from Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa and was commissioned there in 1955 through the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Program. At college he was president of the Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity. Maj. Picking was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, N.C. Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Pandora, Jo Lynn, and Amy, all at home; his parents of Freeport; Robert of Grand haven, Mich., and Ronald of Chicago; and two sisters, Miss Dolores Picking of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Jerry (Judy) Lang of Bloomington.
Contributed by Alice Horner - The date 1969 was penciled onto this obituary.

LUCILLE MARGERY (SCHLAFER) PIERPER , age 100, of Pearl City died Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Lucille was born June 8, 1903 daughter of Ward & Sadie (Brandt) Schlafer. She married Alvin Pieper, May 2, 1929 in Elizabeth; he died August 15, 1976. She was a Graduate of Stockton High School and attended Dekalb Teachers College, and she had taught at several Country Schools. Lucille is survived by her son, Ivan (Darlene) Pieper of Pearl City; daughter, Carolyn (Lyle) Bremmer of Shannon; five grandchildren, Linda (Jim) Werkheiser of Lena, Janice (John) Hughes of Colorado Springs, CO, Wendell Fransen of Downers Grove, Joy (Jim) Readeker of Freeport, and Susan (Randy) Peterson of Kobe, Japan; two step grandsons, David (Laura) Bremmer of Dakota and Michael (Debbie) Bremmer of Moreno Valley, CA; 11 great grandchildren; and four step great grandchildren. Her parents, husband, son grandson and six brothers precede her in death. Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 5, 2003 at the Hermann Funeral Home in Pearl City. Visitations were held at 9:30 a.m. until time of service on Friday. Burial was in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport. A memorial fund has been established in her memory.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

VALIDA (FREDERICK) PIEPER , 90, of Freeport died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. The daughter of Earl and Emma (Heid) Frederick was born on June 10, 1915, in rural Mount Carroll. On May 24, 1933, Valida married Aaron Pieper. Mr. Pieper passed away on Nov. 29, 1983. Valida and her husband farmed most of their lives together. She worked at Structo for 25 years. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and growing roses. She loved her family and was the center of communications. Mrs. Pieper was a member of Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren in Lanark. Survivors include three daughters, Leanella (Duane) Kloepping of Lanark, Sandra (Harris) Thacher of Janesville, Wis., and Beverly (Lawrence) Derrer, also of Lanark; nine grandchildren,; David (Tracy) Kloepping, Michael (Mary) Kloepping, Bradley (Carol) Wiehr, Edward (Vicki) Meador, Rod Derrer, Debra Swanson, Todd Wiehr, Susan (Michael) Armstrong and Brenda (Rick) Stover; 14 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Bernita (Olen) McVicker of Camanche, Iowa. Preceding her in death were her parents; four sisters, Edith Taylor, Gwendolyn Adams, Ruth La Lone and Pauline Stoner; and two brothers, Maynard Frederick and John Frederick. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren in Lanark with Pastor John Ewing officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at Cherry Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name.
Contributed by JoLyn Crofton-Kruse

JANICE KAREN (HARVEY) HUBB PIPER , 62, of Savanna, died Sunday at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, Ill. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with the Rev. Wayne Carvell of the New Hope Assembly of God Church officiating. Burial will be in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the funeral home. She was born May 31, 1941, in Savanna to Jack and Beulah (Rogers) Harvey. She married Boyd Hubb in 1959. She later married Robert Piper on Feb. 27, 1982, in Cedar Rapids. She graduated from Savanna High School in 1958. She was a member of the New Hope Assembly of God Church in Savanna. Survivors include her husband, Robert Piper of Savanna; a daughter, Mrs. Susan (Brent) Rogis of DeWitt; a son, Kevin Hubb of Cedar Rapids; a stepdaughter, Sue Piper of Center Point; two stepsons, Steven (Sue) Piper of Albert Lea, Minn., and Dr. Scott (Dayna) Piper of Fort Dodge; and 11 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. A memorial fund has been established in her name.

KATHERINE (WATKINS) PIPER , 43, passed away last night at her home in Mt. Carroll. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in the Frank Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, the Rev. Younts of the United Methodist Church officiating, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Katherine Piper was born Aug. 16, 1924, in Wadley, Ga., the daughter of Allen and Kate Moxley Watkins. She married Dr. Cecil Piper on Dec. 6, 1947 in Birmingham, Ala. She is survived by her husband, daughter Patty, three sons, Allen, Bill and Russell, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Kate Watkins of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 20, 1968 - Saturday, pg. 2, col. 5

Milan W. PITTMAN , prominent Wysox township farmer, died at his farm home, one mile south of Milledgeville on Route 40, at 10:50 o’clock Wednesday [10/06/1937] morning. Death was caused from neuritis and rheumatism. Mr. Pittman had not been in the best of health for several years. His condition became serious two weeks ago, at which time his son, Forrest, was called from Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. At the time of his death Mr. Pittman was 62 years, nine months and 14 days old. He was born December 22, 1864, on a farm south of Coleta, the son of David and Hattie Pittman. He attended the schools in that vicinity. On September 2, 1886, he was united in marriage with Nora Peugh of the Coleta community. Following their marriage the couple went to housekeeping on a farm south of Emerson. In 1896 Mr. Pittman purchased the farm near Milledgeville, where they have since continued to make their home. He followed farming and real estate all of his life. Survivors are the widow and the son Forrest, three daughters, Mrs. Steward Cameron of Rock Falls, Mrs. Hazel Fogel and Mrs. Harold Kimmel of Milledgeville and one sister, Miss Clara Pittman of Sterling. Four grandchildren are also survivors. Two sons died in infancy.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 6, 1937, page 6, column 2

**Funeral services for M. W. Pittman will be held Friday [10/08/1937] afternoon from the home south of Milledgeville, with Rev. C. W. Marlow officiating. Burial will be in the Peugh Cemetery south of Coleta in Whiteside County IL.
** Second Obit

ALICE M. (BRANDT) PLAGER , 84, of Shannon , died Thursday, November 14, 1996 at the Villas of Shannon nursing home. Daughter of William and Hattie (Kortemeier) Brandt, she was born October 14, 1912 in Pearl City, and graduated from Shannon High School in 1930. She and Clark Plager were married February 20, 1935 in Pearl City . He died in 1978. She and her husband farmed before moving to Shannon . She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon , and the Women’s Missionary Circle and Truth Seekers Sunday school class of the church, She was also a member of the Shannon Women’s Club. Surviving family members include one son, Richard ( Nancy ) Plager of Freeport; a daughter, Mary ( Lowell ) Bicker of Baileyville; six grandchildren, Carla (Lance) Grisham of Lanark, Brenda ( Wayne ) Gullickson of Batavia, Mike (Kim) Plager of Pearl City, Beth (Tom) Dulee and Jodi (Jeff) Switzer, both of Bloomington , and Becky (Tim) Clark of Freeport; and 10 great-grandchildren. Two brothers also preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon with the Rev. Larry Thomson officiating. A private burial will be held prior to the memorial service at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport . There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established for Bethel United Methodist Church . Arrangements were made by Hermann Funeral Home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

JEAN M. (SMITH) PLATT , 61, of 1819 Lawrence Ave., Savanna, died Monday, August 5, 1991 at Big Meadows Retirement Home, Savanna. She was procurement officer at the Savanna Army Depot and Rock Island Arsenal for 32 years, retiring in 1985. She was past senior regent and recorder of Savanna Women of the Moose Lodge and president of the Savanna Women’s Bowling Association. A daughter of Allen and Nellie (Weidman) Smith, she was born January 12, 1930 in Carroll County. She and William D. Platt were married on August 28, 1955 in Mount Carroll. Surviving are her husband; one sister, Mrs. Hazel (Alan) Heisler of Mount Carroll; and three brothers, Wilmer Smith of Davis, Leroy Smith of Wichita Falls, Texas and Earl Smith of Mount Carroll. Her parents preceded her in death.\ Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with the Rev. Robert Schubert officiating. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DUDLEY PLUMER , 78, died Wednesday [08/18/1976] morning at his home in Milledgeville. Funeral services are tentatively set for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Frank Funeral Home, Chadwick. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 8 a.m. Saturday until time of services. It is requested that flowers be omitted. Dudley Plumer was born March 19, 1898, the son of Daniel and Leonora Smith Plumley. He married Helen Zugschwerdt and was a World War I veteran. Survivors include his widow; one son, Erwin of Durham, N.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Jeanette) Weinert of Phillipsburg, Kan.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preced by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds

CYRUS POLLARD , 95, of Lanark died Wednesday, January 15, 1997 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . Son of James A. and Etta (Billbro) Pollard, he was born October 4, 1901 in Wayne County . He and Velma Lucille Carroll were married December 18, 1924 in Fairfield . He was a minister 58 years, serving more than 50 years in the Mount Carroll region. He was a member of Mount Carroll Church of God. Surviving family members include his wife; two daughters, Marion (James) Myers of Lanark and Jean (Robert) Gerdes of Tampico; one son, Jack (Phyllis) Pollard of Lanark; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were six sisters and five brothers. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at Mount Carroll Church of God with the Rev. Robert Phelps of Pleasant Valley Church of God officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery .
Contributed by Alice Horner

BESSIE (KING) POTTER - Services were held today for Besse K. Potter, 97, of rural Thomson, homemaker, who died Saturday, September 24, 1994 in Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton, Iowa, where he had been a resident for 10 years. She was born December 14, 1896 to Lyman Walter and Sarah Ellen (Robbe) King in the living quarters of the Carroll County Courthouse where her grandfather, William P. Robbe, was the Carroll County Sheriff. Following the death of her husband, Loyde T. McNerney, she married J. H. Flickinger Sr. She later married Frank J. Potter who also preceded her in death. She lived most of her life in Carroll County where she was a member of Merton Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Fulton, and at one time was their Worthy Matron. She was a member and past president of the Donald J, Ashpole American Legion Auxiliary, Thomson, and held a membership in Thomson Women’s Club. Surviving are two daughters, Cynthia L. McNerney of Savanna and Betty R. Zimmer of Phoenix, Ariz.; one son, John H. Flickinger Jr., of Thomson; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Dora Sword of Mount Carroll and Genevieve (Joseph) Craig of Cresco, Iowa; and two brothers, Edwin R. King of Chadwick and Cecil F. King of Iowa Falls, Iowa. Preceding her in death, in addition to her husbands, were one daughter, Janet McNerney Frosch; two granddaughters, Frosch Izenstark; two brothers and two sisters. (Note: I don’t know who Frosch Izenstark refers to.) The funeral was held in Frank-Law Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. James L. Machen of the Church of the Open Door in Clinton, Iowa officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EUGENE G. POTTER , age 87, of rural Thomson, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at his home. Following his cremation a private funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2004. Inurnment was in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Savanna. Memorial can be made to American Legion Post Donald Ashpole #1025 in Thomson in Gene's name. Eugene was born on Sunday, January 28, 1917 to George and Ethel (Gaar) Potter. Eugene married Rosemary Straitt on July 4, 1942 in Clayton, New Mexico. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Eugene worked at the Savanna Army Depot, retiring in February 1975. Eugene was a member of the American Legion Post Donald Ashpole #1025 in Thomson. Eugene is survived by his loving wife, Rosemary; one son Robert (Barbara) Potter of East Moline; two sisters, Zerita Wagner of Freeport, and Lavonna (Lauren) Mitchel of Geneseo; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Gene will be greatly missed by all, especially his close friends and neighbors.His parents, and a brother Stacy Potter, precede Eugene in death.
Prairie Advocate 29 September 2004

FRANK POTTER , -- (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives Frank Potter’s date of birth as August 29, 1887 and date of death as December 1977.) Services for Frank Potter, 90, who died Friday night at Big Meadows, Savanna, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Law Jones Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lower York Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, where a Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m. Survivors include three stepdaughters, Janet Frosch, Park Forest, Cynthia McNerney, Iowa City, Iowa, and Betty Ruth Zimmer, Hampton, Iowa; a stepson, J. H. Flickinger, Clinton, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARY LEE POTTER , 81, of Thomson died Friday at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives her date of birth as March 15, 1899 and date of death as October 1980.) Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Frances (Floyd) LaShelle of Fulton, Mrs. Ardetta (Earl) Wallin of Rockford, and Mrs. Arlene (Ken) Starr of Thomson; four sons, Howard of Thomson, Merle of Shannon, Lee (Junior) of Champaign, and Fay of Freeport; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Sophia Grawe of Thomson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee, and two children. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DAVID GREEN PROCTOR , son of George R. and Mary G. Proctor, was born in Lawrence county, Ind., July 23, 1840, died at his home in Coleta Nov. 23, 1921. At the time of his death he was 81 years and four months old. When 15 years of age he moved with his parents to Whiteside county, Illinois, and with the exception of a brief period spent in Carroll county, he has made his home near Coleta. Of this time 40 years were spent on one farm in Genesee Township. He then retired to Coleta where he has since made his home. On Dec. 17, 1865, he was united in marriage to Sarah A. Hurless, to which union seven children were born, two preceding him in death, Ira R. and an infant son. The five living are: Cephas E., Alexandria, S. D.; George R., Nampa, Idaho; Mrs. Minnie Spang, Grand View, Idaho; Richard G., Sterling, Ill., and Elizabeth, at home. Besides the devoted wife and children he leaves to mourn his going sixteen grandchildren, tow great grandchildren and four sisters: Mrs. L. S. Crouch, Lapwai, Idaho; Mrs. William Brewer, Shenandoah, Ia.; Mrs. C. H. Manning, Coleta, besides a wide circle of friends and neighbors. About 46 years ago under the preaching of Ira J. Chase, evangelist, he confessed his faith in Christ and united with the Coleta Christian church. While not demonstrative, we hope he has heard the “well done” of the Master. We have met to do him honor and cherish his memory as a good citizen, sturdy and industrious, honorable and upright in his dealings, a good neighbor, friend, husband and father. The funeral service was conducted at the late home. C. W. Marlow, a friend of the deceased and a former pastor of the Christian church, preached the sermon. Rev. C. C. Hoffman assisted. Mrs. Rae[?] Kreider of Sterling rendered excellent service in song. A large number of friends and neighbors attested sympathy by their presence. Burial with appropriate service at Bethel cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, November 30, 1921, page 6, column 7

CRYSTAL M. (STEIN) PROWANT age 86, of Milledgeville died Thursday Dec. 16 2004 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Prowant was born Feb. 17, 1918 in Fairhaven Township, the daughter of Lawrence and Lepha (Hartman) Stein. She married William H. Prowant on Aug 3, 1935. He preceded her in 1984. They farmed in the Chadwick area until hey retired and built a home in Milledgeville. Chrystal always shared in the farm work. She had her own interests as well. She painted china, did ceramics, enjoyed needlework, quilted and was a seamstres. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, Chadwick where she volunteered when she was needed. She also helped out at senior activities and was a past member of the Women of the Moose. She enjoyed bowling, having many trophies to show for it, dancing and most of all, playing cards. She taught many card games to both her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bill nad Chrystal enjoyed traveling in their motor home and fishing. Chrystal is survived by her daughter, Shirley Aude Slothower (James) of Milledgeville; two grandaughters, Jill Laczko of Nashville TN and Jane Lowe of Chadwick; and three great grandchildren, Anne Lowe, Brian John Laczko and Stefanie Laczko. She was preceded by her parents, husband; one sister, Irene Stein Handel; one brother, John Stein; one son-in-law, Charles Aude; and one great grandaughter Erin Lowe.

Burial was in Fairhaven Cemetery.

WILMA JEAN (KRAMER) PROWANT , 73, of Savanna, died on Monday, October 30, 2000 at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2000 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna with the Reverend Bill Landis of the First United Methodist Church of Savanna officiating. Burial was in the Savanna Township Cemetery. Mrs. Prowant was born on Friday, November 26, 1926 in Whiteside County to William and Nettie (Spinka) Kramer. She married W. Dean Prowant Sr on July 5, 1945 in Clinton, Iowa. She worked as Meekers supper Club for Ballas Brothers and for numerous years at National Lock in Savanna. She lived and worked in Reno, Nevada for 14 years before retuning to Savanna. She was a member of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed her grandchildren, crossword puzzles, crocheting and especially her dog Tiffany. Surviviors include three sons, Dean (Diane) Prowant, Michael (Sandra) Prowant and Dan (Jody) Prowant , all of Savanna; seven grandchildren,..Brian (Vicki) Prownat, Brandon (Danita) Prowant, Michelle (Gordon) Hartman, Christoper (Carrie) Prowant, Jeffery Prowant, Shawn Prowant and Danny Prowant II; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Kimpel of Mendota and Shirley (John) Schneider of Lanark; two brothers, Lee (Louise) Kramer and Herbert (Iona) Kramer, all of Sterling; and numerous neices and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Contributed by Donna Rife

MARLYS (DUITSMAN) WIRTJES ISBELL PURITT , 69, of Minden, NV., formerly of Forreston and Stockton, died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Washeo Hospital in Reno, NV. She was born May 13, 1931, in Ogle County to Walter and Gladys (Stukenberg) Duitsman. In 1949, she graduated from Forreston High School. She married Donald Wirtjes in 1949, and later divorced. Her husband, Donald Isbell, whom she married in 1958, died in 1971. In 1984, she and Cletus Pruitt were married. He died in 1985. She and Donald Wirtjes renewed their relationship and lived together in Minden. For many years, she was a dietitian. Surviving are her mother, Gladys Ruter of Stockton; two children, Gary (Judi) Wirtjes of Grandview, TX, and Kevin (Lisa) Isbell of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; five grandchildren, Russell Wirtjes, and Amie, Angela, Amber and Clint Isbell; three sisters, Lola Mae (Harlan) Diehl of Forreston, Shirley (Kenneth) Williams of Eleroy and Faye (Glenn) Schneiderman of Baileyville; and her companion, Donald Wirtjes of Minden. Preceding her in death were her father and stepfather, George Ruter. Grave side service will be 11 A.M. Friday at Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton with the Rev. Brandon Woodley of Salem United Church of Christ in Eleroy officiating. Arrangements are being made at Hermann Funeral Home in Stockton. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Judi Wirtjes