Carroll County Obituaries P JACK W. PASCHAL , age 76, of Savanna, Illinois, died Saturday, May 16, 2009, at the Genesis West Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at the Law – Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Burial will follow at the Lanark Cemetery in Lanark, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, at the Law – Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Memorials may be directed to the family. Jack was born on July 26, 1932, at home in Coleta, Illinois, the son of C.W. “Pat” and Bertha (Wickerts) Paschal. “Pat” was a prominent businessman in the Savanna area. Jack attended school in Carroll County. He married Janet Holtshopple on October 22, 1955 in Monroe, Wisconsin. He recently married Cindy Kingery in Davenport, Iowa. Jack was a life long farmer and livestock dealer in the Savanna area, and enjoyed going to livestock auctions and auctioneering competitions. He raised cattle for many years, and he and his children showed cattle at County Fairs. Jack enjoyed traveling, especially to Branson, Missouri, and to Richland Center, Wisconsin, to watch rodeos. Jack also liked to watch Professional Bull Riding on television. He was a life long New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs fan. Jack enjoyed gardening, being outdoors and taking walks, classic country music, working with Cindy on the farm, and watching horse races. Jack is survived by his wife Cindy Pachal of Savanna, Illinois; one daughter, Lynn (Garry) Harms of Monroe, Wisconsin; two sons, Dirk (Ann) Paschal of Gurnee, Illinois, and Ryan Paschal of Monroe; three granddaughters, Morgan Harms, Emily Paschal, and Amity Paschal; two great – grandsons, Gavin Robinson and Oliver Schmelzer; two sisters, Vi (Kenneth) Ranker of Burlington, Wisconsin, and Ruth Carey of Savanna; one brother, Earl (Grace) Burmeister of Lanark, Illinois; and his first wife, Janet Paschal of Monroe, Wisconsin. Jack was preceded in death by his parents. Contributed by Lori Gilbert LUCY A. (BRUBAKER) PAYNE , was born in Berreman Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, September 13, 1850 and departed from the scenes of this earthly life at Shannon, Illinois, on Thursday forenoon March 2, 1922, at the age of 71 years, 5 months, and 19 days. Her early life was spent in the parental home at the place of her birth, where she attended the public school and also the Sunday school of the Methodist church at Willow. In 1867, she was united in marriage to David Payne, with whom she shared life's joys and sorrows for fifty-four years. In 1917, they had the rare privilege of celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Soon after their marriage ,they located in Spring Valley, where they remained until 1896, when they decided to retire from the activities of the farm and spend their declining years in Shannon. Mr Payne died November 29, 1920. Three children were born unto them, all of whom survive. They are James W. Payne, William H. Payne and Ora Belle Payne. There also remain two grandchildren and one great grandchild ,which was born only a few days before the great grandmother passed away. Mrs. Payne also leaves one sister, Mrs. Isabelle Clarke and one brother, Hiram Brubaker, both of Winslow, Illinois. After her marriage, Mrs. Payne attended the Spring Valley Sunday school and church services and when the family located in Shannon , she attended the Bethel Sunday school and was a regular attendant and when her physical condition did not permit her to attend any longer she became a member of the home department of the shool. She was a charter member of the Woman's Relief Corps and remained an active member until the organization disbanded. The departed was a patient suffered for a decade, but soon after her husband's death her ailments became more critical, confining her to her home most of the time. Hardly three weeks ago there was a serious development in her ailment, which caused her to remain in bed. She was willing to live and ready to die. She was a good woman, kind, affectionate, loyal and devoted. The home and the neighborhood will be lonesome without her. She will be missed. Her death makes a vanacy that can never be filled. She is not her, but is risen. "For her the long long night is past, the morning comes at last" The funeral services were held on Sunday aftersoon at Bethel Evangical church and were largely attended. The were conduced by Rev. Henry Baum and Rev. J. G. Finkbeiner. From the clippings of Mattie Brinkmeier Sturtevant, Submitted by: Linda Sturtevant Irwin CATHERINE (HANSE) PETERS , 82, passed away about 3:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, March 29, 1941, at the home of her niece, Miss Etta Horner, in Lanark, where she has made her home for the past year and a half. Mrs. Peters was born in Germany in 1858. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. Her husband, the late Conrad Peters, passed away in 1900. Three sisters also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon from the home of the niece, Miss Etta Horner, and at 2:30 o’clock from the Church of God. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery. Contributed by Alice Horner CONRAD PETERS was called hence from this earth life by the messenger of death Saturday morning May 12th, 1923, at six o’clock, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Lamoreux, where he was making his home at this time. With the rising of the “Queen of the Day”, his life’s sun went down to rise on the other side, there to shine forever. Father Peters was born in Sellenroth, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, January 21, 1829, where he grew up to manhood. He was united in holy wedlock to Miss Katherine Rister on March first, 1854, who as a faithful companion walked by his side till she was removed by the icy hand of death on the 12th of August, 1899. Son after their marriage, in the same year, they left their native fatherland and together with his mother, brothers and sisters, came to this country and located in this community, where he has since resided, and was the second oldest person in Carroll County when he died. To this happy union ten children were born, of whom eight are living. One son died in infancy, and Conrad in prime of manhood at the age of forty-one years. The children living are George and Henry, of Lanark; John, of this community; Edward, of Waterloo, Iowa; Katherine, Mrs. F. J. Goble, of near Milledgeville; Lizzie, Mrs. W. J. Lamoreux, of this community; Mary, Mrs. John Shildwahter, of Lanark; and Adelaide, Mrs. Henry Scharman, of Shannon. There are also twenty grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild, by whom he will be greatly missed. Mr. Peters was a successful farmer, strictly honest in his dealings with his neighbors, and by earnest toil and economy he became the owner of fine farm property. Since the death of his good wife, he made his home with his children who kindly and tenderly cared for him. He was happy to know that he was always welcome in all of their homes. In his parental home he received a good Christian training and confirmed in the Lutheran church at the age of fourteen years. Since then he has held membership in that and the Evangelical church respectively. In the later years and months of his life he often expressed a desire to go home to God, assuring his loved ones that he was ready to go and be with Jesus his Savior. His end was peace. He reached the age of 94 years, 3 months, and 21 days. The funeral services were held on Tuesday at 1 p.m., from his late home and at 2 o’clock from the Trinity Evangelical church; and his mortal body was laid to rest beside his wife in the cemetery near the church. The following grandsons served as pall bearers: Howard Goble, Harry Shildwahter, Howard Peters, Ralph Lamoreux, Robert Peters, and William Peters. Flower bearers were: Mrs. Lillie Deets, Mrs. Hattie Livengood, Mrs. Maude Cheeseman, Mrs. Carrie Diffenderfer, Mrs. Verna Barnes. The music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Garman, of Brookville, who sang several beautiful selections, and Mrs. Albert Cashman who presided at the organ. The services were in charge of Rev. J. H. Johnson of Ashton, Ill., a former pastor of Brookville, who spoke from the text, Psalms 91: 16. He was ably assisted by Revs. Z. T. Livengood and N. H. Willison. From the Lanark Public Library contributed by Alice Horner. CONRAD PETERS JR. - On February 3d, 1900 the redeemed spirit of Conrad Peters Jr. took its flight to the eternal abode of God’s children. He was born in Carroll county, Ill., August 11, 1857, his age therefore being 42 years, 5 mo. And 28 days. On March 28, 1882 he was married to Miss Katherine Hanse, his now sorrowing widow; to this union God gave one son who died in infancy. During a special meeting held at Maple Grove school house some three years ago, he with others gave his heart and service for time and ternity to God, and he became a member of the United Evangelical church of which he remained a faithful member until his death. His jovial disposition, his kindly spirit made him a favorite among the young people and won for him a large circle of friends and admirers, and yet amid all this gaiety he never sacrificed his dignity as a Christian. To know him was to love him. As a neighbor he was obliging and self sacrificing. Nothing was too kind for him to do. To alleviate all suffering and sickness, and with utter forgetfullness of self he ministered to comfort of those around him. The service of the Lord was a delight. Nowhere did he feel as much at home as in the sanctuary of the Lord. Worshipful in song, prayer testimony. No trifling things kept him away from prayer or public worship. He was an attentive listener and applied the truth of God’s word to his own heart and life. That which gave peculiar emphasis to his testimony was his conscientiousness and consistent Christian life almost to close of life. In song, he loved to sing those blessed hymns which had cheered his drooping spirit, relieved his soul and had driven away feelings of dispair that would seem to creep over him because of his continued suffering and his confinement to his home. For three long years he has been a sufferer more or less, and yet amid all, he bore up bravely and never murmured or complained. In his death the church and Sunday school have lost a faithful and consistent member, he being treasurer of the Sunday school for nearly four years; the community a faithful citizen, and his wife an affectionate companion. He leaves to mourn his untimely departure a wife, a father, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held in the Maple Grove United Evangelical church, conducted by Pastor H. H. Moser, assisted by Rev. D. Rowland and Rev. J. W. Michael. From the Lanark Public Library contributed by Alice Horner. GEORGE PETERS - son of Conrad and Catherine Rister Peters, was born November 19, 1855 in Rock Creek Township, Carroll County, Illinois. He died in Lanark on October 24, 1936, aged 80 years, 11 months and 5 days. On December 12, 1878 he was married to Mary E. Deibler. To this union were born five children, all still living. They are Mrs. Gertie M. Roth, Harry F., William W., Lloyd E. and Mrs. Carrie J. Diffenderfer, all of Lanark. The wife and five grandchildren, as well as two great grandchildren, also survive. George was the eldest of nine children. Surviving him are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Catherine Goble, Milledgeville; Mrs. Henry Scharman, Shannon; Mrs. John Shildwahter, Lanark; John, of Milledgeville; and Edward of Waterloo, Iowa. Preceding him in death are Conrad C., Lanark; Henry C., Freeport; Mrs. Walter Lamoreux, Lanark; and an infant brother. Several years ago he became a member of the First Brethren church of Lanark, in which faith he lived to the hour of his death. For three years he was the treasurer of the Sunday School and was very faithful in attendance. Of late he expressed deep regret that advancing age and infirmities had denied him this privilege. He was active in community affairs, having been an officer of both local telephone and insurance companies. He served as highway commissioner for a number of years. He has the respect of the entire community for his kindness and good will to all. An able man has passed from among us, one of ripe wisdom and full of years. The funeral was held at the First Brethren church, in charge of the pastor, Rev. G. T. Ronk. Six nephews acted as pallbearers -- Howard Goble, Ralph Lamoreux, Robert Peters, Harry Shildwahter, Harrison Barnes, and Ray Deets. Many and beautiful flower offerings banked the casket, showing the respect and love of the community. This obituary came from the collection of the Lanark Public Library, Lanark, Illinois and was transcribed by Alice Horner. MRS. (RISTER) LLOYD PETERS , 53, passed away very suddenly at her home on South Broad Street Wednesday afternoon at 1:10 p.m. Mrs. Peters had suffered a stroke some time ago but was so much improved that she had been able to take short rides. Mrs. Peters was born in Rock Creek township May 13, 1895, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rister. She was married to Lloyd Peters in 1916. To this union one daughter was born. She was a member of the First Brethren Church. Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Ruth, Mrs. Max Sisler, one grandson, Douglas Sisler, two sisters, Anna, Mrs. George Geison, Rosemary, Mrs. Harve Hepner of Lanark, and two brothers, William of Chadwick and Henry of Lanark. Funeral services will be held at the First Brethren Church Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with Dr. L. O. McCartneysmith officiating. Contributed by Alice Horner MARY (SNOVEL) PETERS , was born at Schuylkill, Penn. February 22, 1840 and died at Lanark December 25, 1906. She was 66 years, 10 months and 3 days old. She came to Carroll County, Illinois with her parents at the age of nine years and lived near Brookville. She was married to John Peters, March 3, 1863, at Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Their early married life was spent in Elkhorn Grove near Freemont. They moved to Freedom Township in 1884 and continued to reside there until one year after the death of the husband when the family moved to Lanark where she resided until the time of her departure. To this union were born seven children, namely: Reuben, Frank, Melinda (Bowman) John, Albert, Laura and Edward. Two daughters from Mr. Peters’ first marriage remain to mourn over the departure of Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Della Shaffer and Kate Kline. The illness of sister Peters dates back near the time of the death of her husband which was a severe stroke upon her physical condition. Judging from her sorrows, the deceased must have lived very happily with her husband as the separation seemed to rob her of much of her former hope and ambition. The sickness was long and severe. Many times did the family think the end had come but good care and able medicinal aid would rally her again and brighten future hope. Sister Peters was strongly attached to her family, and her greatest care was their comfort. She was a member of the Evangelical Church and loved and trusted her Savior to the end. The deceased leaves to mourn over her departure, besides her children, five brothers: John, George, and Columbus Snovel, of Lanark; Nelson of Grundy Center, Iowa; and Marcus of North Dakota; also two sisters, Mrs. Peter Brown of Milledgeville and Mrs. Bowers of Iowa. The funeral was held at the Progressive Church today (Thursday) at 1:30, Rev. Z. T. Livengood officiating. Internment in Lanark Cemetery. This obituary came from the collection of the Lanark Public Library, Lanark, Illinois and was transcribed by Alice Horner. ERDA LUCILLE PIERCE , 64, of Pompeys Pillar, Montana, died in a Billings hospital Sunday (July 17, 1966). She was born in Shannon, Ill. November 15, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Forney. They moved to Osborn at Huntley Project in 1911. She graduated from Billings High School in 1920. She attended State Normal Scholl in Dillon and taught school at Waco, Independence School on the Billings Bench and Central School at Lockwood. She was married to Henry Pierce at Pompeys Pillar, January 11, 1924. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church at Custer. Surviving is the widower, three sons, Bill and James of Pompeys Pillar, Walter of 2625 Broadwater Ave, Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Boyle Saxby of Carmichael, Calif., and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday from Smiths Funeral Chapel with Pastor Richard W. Knapp, Seventh Day Adventists Church, officiating. Burial will be in Mountview Cemetery. Contributed by Alice Horner IVY MAE (TAYLOR) PLATTENBERGER , 58, died Wednesday at her home in Savanna. She had been seriously ill for the past week. No funeral arrangements had been announced at the time of going to press. Iva Mae Taylor, daughter of William H. and Harriet Wells Taylor was born March 27, 1879 in Woodland township, and spent all hr life in this community. She was married to Phillip Plattenberger 38 years ago. Surviving are her husband; a son, P.H. Plattenberger, Savanna; and three daughters, Mrs. James O. Thulen and Mrs. Leo Bailey of Savanna, and Mrs. Clem Hoy of Thomson. Thomson Revue 29 April 1937 Funeral services for Mrs. James Plattenberger of Savanna, who passed away last Wednesday morning following a weeks illness, were held last Friday afternoon in the Methodist church in Savanna at 2:30 the pastor, Rev. Royal Synwolt, officiating. A mixed quartet sang a number of selections. Mrs. Plattenberger was the daughter of William and Harriet (Wells) Taylor and was born March 27, 1879 in Woodland township, anf for the past 35 years had lived in Savanna. She had been in ill health for several months, but was taken seriously ill a week before she passed away. Surviving are her husband, one son Phillip, of Savanna, three daughters Mrs. Clem Hoy of Thomson, Mrs. James Thulen and Mrs. Leo Bailey of Savanna, a brother and 12 grandchildren. The Thomson Revue 6 May 1937 (Note the first notice says she was married to Phillip Plattenberger and the funeral notice states she was Mrs. James Plattenberger... EDELTRAUD POCIEHA , age 67, of Mt. Carroll, died Monday, February 27, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center-North in Clinton, Iowa. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Friends may call from 1:00-2:00p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006 prior to the Memorial Service. Edeltraud will be laid to rest next to her husband, Ronald in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Edeltraud was born December 13, 1938 in Berlin,Germany. During her school years she blossomed into a talented artist. Edeltraud painted beautiful scene scapes which included Castles in Berlin and her personal favorite, the "Last Supper". In Berlin she met Ronald W. Pociecha, they married and he brought her to the United States. Ronald passed away July 12, 1991. Edeltraud was an accomplished seamstress, she made Altar Banners and Altar Linens for her church. Edeltraud is survived by one sister in-law, Beverly (Melvin) Hohn; three brothers in-law, John (Pat) Pociecha; Thomas (Helen) Pociecha and William (Karen) Pociecha; one aunt, Julianna Muszumanski; nieces, nephews and many friends.Edeltraud is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ronald and one son, Michael. BERTHA (CLAGETT) POFFENBERGER , 83, of Mount Carroll, died Friday at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Carroll County United Methodist Church, Mount Carroll DAR, and Rockford Women of the Moose. (The Social Security Death Index gives her date of death as May 1982.) Born Aug. 9, 1898 in Ottawa, she was the daughter of Fred and Flora (Gregg) Clagett. She married Walter Poffenberger Aug. 7, 1955 in Rockford. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Loyce (William) Plummer of Freeport; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Sutton, and one granddaughter. Service will be 1 p.m. Monday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. Graveside service will be 3 p.m. Monday at Willwood Burial Park in Rockford. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Contributed by Alice Horner MARY (EDWARDS) POFFENBERGER , 77, of Mount Carroll, died Saturday (17 April 1982) in the Savanna Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Cyrus Pollard, pastor of the Church of God, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. Visitation is from 7-9 p..m Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Poffenberger was born Dec. 9, 1904 in Carroll County, the daughter of Mahlon and Eliza (Haynes) Edwards. She was united in marriage to Ernest Poffenberger on Feb. 3, 1953 in Mount Carroll. She was a member of the Mount Carroll Church of God and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by one brother, Chester Edward of Chadwick, two sisters, Mrs. Edna Huddleston and Mrs. Myrtle Gray, both of Savanna and one niece, Christeen Edwards of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters and four brothers. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, April 19, 1982 - Monday, pg A4 GERTRUDE E. (PONTNACK) POFFENBERGER , 82, of Lanark , Illinois died Tuesday, November 16, 1999 at Villas of Shannon. She was born on March 29, 1917 in Milledgeville , Illinois to August and Elizabeth (Kramer) Pontnack. On October 8, 1938 she married Leo E. Poffenberger in Clinton , Iowa . She and her husband farmed near Lanark until retiring. She also worked at the Hi-Way Café and Rolling Hills. She was a member of First Brethren church, where she was a member of the Naomi Circle and taught Sunday School for 32 years. She was a member of Rolling Hills Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband of Lanark; four sons, LaMoille (Catherine) Poffenberger of Lanark, Eugene (Donna) Poffenberger of Freeport, Raymond (Susan) Poffenberger of Shannon, Lowell (Barbara) Poffenberger of Macomb; one daughter, Beverly (John) Alvey of Rockford; one sister, Margaret (Emmert) Duitsman of Florence Station; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Earl and Clifford Pontnack, one sister, Mildred Wissmach; twin sons at birth; one grandson, one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter. The funeral was Friday, November 19, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Brethren Church of Lanark, officiated by Rev. Jim Garrett and Rev. Robert Schubert. Burial took place at Lanark Cemetery . Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Russell-Frank Funeral Home in Lanark, and after 9:30 a.m. Friday at the church. A memorial has been established in her name for the First Brethren Church of Lanark and the Lanark Fire Department. Contributed by Alice Horner GLEN W. POFFENBERGER , 74, of Thomson, Navy veteran, died Monday, September 27, 1993 at Wood’s Memorial Veteran’s Hospital, Milwaukee , Wisconsin . He was an employee of the City of Mount Carroll in the Street Department, had operated Poffenberger’s Clothing Store in Mount Carroll , and had worked at the Savanna Proving Grounds. A Navy veteran, he served during World War II. Memberships included Thomson American Legion, Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars and Savanna Moose Club. Son of Fred and Joanna (Friederich) Poffenberger, he was born July 29, 1919 in Mount Carroll . He married Phyllis Foley in 1985. She died in 1986. Surviving are one sister, Alta Phillips of Mount Carroll ; three nephews, Michael (Susan) Phillips of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Bradley (Rosemarie) Phillips and Steven Phillips, both of Mount Carroll . A memorial service with full military rites accorded by the Thomson American Legion Post will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery , Mount Carroll . The Rev. Christopher Burcham of the Center Hill United Brethren Church in rural Mount Carroll will officiate. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll , where a prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Cremation rites have been accorded. Contributed by Alice Horner LEO POFFENBERGER , 87, of Lanark died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Good Samaritan Nursing Center in Mount Carroll. He was born May 19, 1917, in Mount Carroll, the son of Porter and Lucy (VanBuskirk) Poffenberger. On Oct. 9, 1938, Leo and Gertrude Elizabeth Pontnack were married in Clinton, Iowa. After graduating from Mount Carroll High School, he worked for Shimer College and Glen Gerry Riding Stables. He farmed in Carroll County and was a part-time Lanark Police Officer. He retired from Kelly-Springfield Tire Co. He was a member of First Brethren Church in Lanark. Mr. Poffenberger was a former president and secretary of the Kelly-Springfield Retirees Club. A great part of his life was buying and selling antiques and going to flea markets. Surviving are four sons, LaMoille (Catherine) Poffenberger of Lanark, Eugene (Donna) Poffenberger of Freeport, Raymond (Susan) Poffenberger of Shannon and Lowell (Barbara) Poffenberger of Macomb; one daughter, Beverly (John) Alvey of Rockford; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Margaret Duitsman of Freeport. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife on Nov. 16, 1999; twin sons; one granddaughter; and one brother, Wayne Poffenberger. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Brethren Church with the Revs. Arnie Owens and Robert Schubert officiating. Burial will be at Lanark Cemetery. From the Journal Standard SAMUEL POFFENBERGER - On Sunday last while attending the funeral of Major Nase, Mr. Samuel Poffenberger was taken suddenly ill with a stroke of apoplexy. He was carried to his home and everything possible was done for his relief. It was, however, unavailing; he lingered until Wednesday morning at nine o' clock, when death terminated his existence. Mr. Poffenberger was one of the early settlers of Carroll County, coming here when the county was but thinly settled. He was about 78 years of age Posted by unsigned person on Rootsweb Carroll County List Contributed by Mark Hayden, from the Carroll County Mirror, Friday October 24, 1879 From a news column - **Samuel Poffenberger was married to Catherine Shamel. His parents, Henry Poffenberger & Mary Ann (Lantz) were married on August 3, 1809. 1850/60/70 show his year of birth 1812 / 1806/ 1806. With this information he can't be thd son of Mary Ann Lantz. BEULAH LUCILLE (CORBETT) PRATT - age 92, of Savanna, Illinois died on Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna with Pastor Larry Thomson officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009, for two hours prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Beulah was born on June 21, 1916, the daughter of Samuel and Mae (Davis) Corbett on the family farm in Washington Township, Savanna. She graduated from Savanna High school, Class of 1933. Beulah married George Edward Pratt on January 7, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa. George died on March 5, 1968 in Alamagordo, New Mexico. Beulah was employed as a cook by various restaurants in the area. She worked at Grimm’s Café, Savanna, the Hanover Café, Hanover, Illinois and The Indian Head Supper Club, Savanna. Beulah enjoyed sewing and quilting. Most of all, Beulah loved spending time with her family and friends. Beulah will be missed by three daughters, Dorothy Oliver of Huntsville, Alabama, Judy Dunn of Thomson, Illinois, and Dinah Tharp of Pittsburg, Oklahoma; two sons, James (Wanda) Pratt of Yankton, South Dakota, and Herbert (Sandra) Pratt of Thomson; one daughter in-law, Betty Pratt of Lakeland, Florida; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; and one brother, Russell (Joyce) Corbett of Savanna, Illinois; two sisters in-law, Marcella Corbett of Waunakee, Wisconsin and Wilma Corbett of Savanna; and many nieces and nephews. Beulah is preceded in death by her husband, George; two brothers, four sisters, one son; four sons in-law and one grandchild. Contributed by Lori Gilbert DAVID FRANK PRIMAK , age 56, of Savanna, Illinois and Carson City, Nevada, died suddenly at home Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. Burial will be in Spring Lake Cemetery, Savanna. Visitation will be held 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2008 at the Funeral Home. David was born December 3, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Joseph and Dorothy (King) Primak. He married Angeline McColley July 23, 1993 in Morrison, Illinois. David worked for various railroads, starting out as a carman, then becoming a manager, and currently was working as a safety specialist, investigator and inspector for the railroads in the state of Nevada. David was a member of the Capital Christian Center Assembly of God Church in Carson City, Nevada and the Assembly of God Church in Savanna. He was a railroad enthusiast and loved his corvette. David will be dearly missed by his wife, Angie Primak of Savanna and Carson City, Nevada; four step-sons, Brian Case, Wendell Case, Philip (Shannon) Case and Jonathon Case, all of Savanna; three grandchildren, Justin, Samantha and Zachary; his mother, Dorothy Primak of Livonia, Michigan; two brothers, Arnold (Bonnie) Primak of New Boston, Michigan and Mark (Hanne) Primak of Temple, Georgia; and two sisters, Marilyn (Mike) Masteranni of Bear Lake, Michigan and Carole Flevaris of Farmington Hills, Michigan. David is preceded in death by his father, Joseph. Contributed by Lori Gilbert BESSIE PUTNAM , 77, of Mount Carroll died Monday in Methodist Hospital, Madison, Wis. where she had been a patient for 2 weeks. She was born Sept. 16 1885 in Woodland Township, Carroll County, daughter of William and Jennie Gillespie Elliott. She married Ernest Putnam who died in 1943. Mrs. Putnam taught school in the rural area for a number of years. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. B.L. Peck of Mount and nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2:00 PM at Frank Funeral Home with the Rev. James Green, Pastor of the First Baptist church officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Contributed by John Elliott - from the Carroll Co. Mirror Democrat May 30th, 1963. Surnames A Surnames B Surnames C Surnames D Surnames E Surnames F Surnames G Surnames H Surnames I Surnames J Surnames K Surnames L Surnames M Surnames N Surnames O Surnames P Surnames Q Surnames R Surnames S Surnames T Surnames U Surnames V Surnames W Surnames X Surnames Y Surnames Z