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AARON SMITH - “Uncle” Aaron Smith, one of the most widely known men in Mount Carroll and Carroll County, died of pneumonia this Saturday morning, February 17, 1912 at his home in Mount Carroll following an illness of a few days. Mr. Smith was born in Washington County, Maryland May 13, 1843, and came to Carroll County with his parents 66 years ago. In his early life he taught school, which he followed for 22 years. He was married February 9, 1865 to Rebecca J. Sisler, who died in 1906. Five children were born to them: Agnes Lenora (Mrs. D. H. Hill) of Elkton, Colorado; Grace L. (Mrs. George W. Lutts) of Coleta; Lille B. (Mrs. George H. Smith) and Mellie G. (Mrs. Byron Everhart) both of the latter of Mount Carroll; and Mary M. (Mrs. L. H. Feezer), who died in 1898. After his marriage he lived in Woodland Township until 1872, when resigned the offices of constable, assessor, school trustee, and postmaster and moved to Mount Carroll where he taught at the West Carroll school for three years. He was deputy sheriff for 14 years under the late George F. Sutton, and as such officer assisted in the execution of Joe O’Neal, the Whiteside County murderer, who was hanged in Mount Carroll. He served as alderman, and city clerk and held the office of assessor for five years in Woodland Township and 33 years in Mount Carroll Township. He has held this office continuously since 1887.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Savanna Journal, Savanna, Illinois Wednesday Evening February 21, 1912
Alice Horner’s note: This obituary does not provide burial information but I show he was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll, Illinois.

ALVIN E. SMITH - Services for Alvin E. Smith, 18, who died Tuesday morning in the home of his parents, will be held at 2 Friday in the Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. O. L. Barker, pastor of the United Brethren Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. He was born in Mount Carroll, the son of Mr. and Mrs. K. Blaine Smith and had lived here all his life. (Alice Horner's note: I show his date of birth to be July 13, 1936.) Surviving are his parents, a brother William Smith of Mount Carroll, and a sister, Mrs. DeWalt Keefer of Columbus, Ohio.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Thomson Review, Thomson, Illinois Thursday, May 6, 1954

AMELIA (STEARNS) SMITH , 94, pioneer resident of Carroll county, died Saturday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of her daughter, MRs. Rush Carroll, in Argo Fa. Her death followed a two day illnes with pneumonia. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon. A short prayer service was held at the Carroll home at 1:30 and last rites in the Argo Fa Methodist church at 2 o'clock. Rev. G. T. Nesmith officiated. Burial was in the Argo Fa cemetery. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Stearns, Amelia Stearns Smith was born in Norfolk county, N.Y., Sept. 25, 1843, and died at the age of 94 years, three months and 29 days (22 January 1938). When 10 months old she came west with her parents. Traveling by boat on the lakes they made the trip to Chicago in five weeks and came to carroll county in a horse drawn wagon. The family settled at Hickory Grove, southeast of Savanna, and later moved to Oakville, south of Carroll. The deceased attended the Oakville and Mount Carroll schools. At the age of 16 she started teaching in Fair Haven township. Her marriage to Rev. Jeremiah Hall took place on Nov. 12, 1861. They were the parents of two sons, Frank, deceased, and Wilbur living in Thomson. Rev. Hall died Sept. 15, 1865. Her marriage to Edwin Smith took place on April15, 1875. They were the parents of four sons and one daughter. Three sons, WIlliam, George and Bert, precededtheir mother in death. The other son, Fred, resides in Thomson. The daughter Mrs. Rush Carroll, lives at Argo Fa. She is survived by seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Sterling Daily Gazette January 27, 1938
SECOND OBIT:
Mrs. Amelia Smith, 93, one of the oldest residents in Carroll County, and for several years the oldest resident of York Township, passed away Saturday evening, January 22, 1938 at 6 o’clock at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rush W. Carroll, prominent farmers of York. Mrs. Amelia Smith was the youngest child of John and Sophia Stearns and was born in Norfolk Township, St. Lawrence County, New York on September 25, 1843. When she was ten months old her parents left Ogdensburg, New York by boat, and sailed through the Great Lakes for Illinois. They reached Chicago after five weeks on the water, Chicago at that time was a mere village. Here Mr. Stearns hired a four-horse team and wagon to bring his family and belongings to Hickory Grove (near Mount Carroll, Illinois) to the home of his brother, Elijah Stearns. At that time Mount Carroll boasted a few dwellings but very little business. Savanna had a few houses and one grocery. There were no railroads. The family arrived here in the month of July and very soon the mother sickened and died from malaria fever on September 4, leaving three children, the oldest a girl of 11, a boy 9, and Amelia 11 months old. They lived with their uncle until spring when the eldest of the children took upon herself the care of the home and the place of mother to Amelia. Two years later the father homesteaded a quarter section of land located one and one-half miles east of Oakville. Amelia attended school at Oakville in a large one-room log school house, at the age of 5 years. Her first teacher was Miss Amanda Vanalatine. She continued her studies here until 16 years old, the Oakville School being the only one in the township, and had an enrollment of 40 pupils. At this age she taught one term of school in Fair Haven Township; she being the second teacher at this new school, the first teacher being Miss Celia Lathrop, later Mrs. Timothy Dunshee. She received a salary of $12 per month, paid $1 per week board. She boarded at the Lawson Bancroft home. Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft were the grandparents of Miss Martha Ashby, one time county superintendent of schools. She then attended school at Mount Carroll with Prof. and Mrs. Hayes instructors. She boarded with Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. William Stouffer. She did not graduate as of today, but her intelligent mind spoke for the splendid work she did in school as pupil and teacher. She again taught school until her marriage to Rev. Jeremiah Hall, November 12, 1861, a minister of the Free Will Baptist Church at Greenvale, Jo Daviess County. To this union two children were born, Frank, deceased, and Wilbur of Thomson. Mr. Hall died September 15, 1865 and was buried in the cemetery near Stockton. She with her two young sons came to Carroll County to the home of her sister, Mrs. Gould Stevens and again began teachering in the Rock Creek Township. Among her pupils were the Spealmans and Davises. At this time there was no Chadwick. April 15, 1873 she was married to Edmond Smith, a veteran of the Civil War. To this union five children were born: William, George, and Birdie, deceased; Fred, residing in Thomson; and one daughter, Anna, who is now Mrs. Rush Carroll, of near Thomson. In 1875 they purchased a farm near Ideal that has since remained in the Smith family. The deed shows only one transfer between the government and the Smith family, that being to a Lewis Olney. Mr. Smith passed away in 1903 and two years later she left the farm and lived in Ideal vicinity until 1918 when the son William built a modern house at Argo-Fa and with his brother George, and their mother enjoyed its comforts. She has seven grandchildren living, namely Mrs. Ilva Smith Turney, of near Chadwick, Mrs. Florence Smith Golding of Newark, New Jersey, Ernest Smith, Ivan Carroll of Morrison, Mrs. Ruth Carroll Gelwicks, Robert Carroll, and Mrs. Pearl Hall Robinson of Denver, Colorado. There are also two great-grandchildren, Marjorie Ann Smith and David Ivan Carroll. In the early pioneer days little land was cultivated and there being no fences, travel across country was in whatever direction one might think easiest. There were no bridges and all streams were forded. Mrs. Smith lived a most useful and interesting life; she lived to see the raw prairies changed to fields of waving grain; the log school houses to modern buildings; travel by boat or horses and oxen team to the automobiles and now the airplane. She enjoyed to the utmost conversing with friends. Mrs. Smith was a devout church worker and was a member of the original Baptist church that had its headquarters at Argo. Later when the York Baptist Church was organized she became a member and has always been most ardent in church affairs. Of late years her advanced age necessitated her staying indoors, but at all times she retained an active interest in the affairs of today, as well as always being ready to entertain friends with views of days long past into memory. Funeral services for Mrs. Smith were held at 1:30 p.m. in the home of her daughter, and at 2 o’clock in the Argo-Fa Methodist Church. Rev. G. T. Nesmith, pastor of the church, officiated. Mrs. Clarence Van Buskirk of near Lanark sang “No Night There” and “Rock of Ages.” Miss Vivian Sack accompanied her at the piano. Pallbearers were Raymond Carroll, Charles Sack, Joe Melendy, and Nino Kenyon of Argo, and H. L. Rawlins and K. B. Carpenter of Thomson. Burial was in the Upper York Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gaar and Mrs. Wesley Sack were in charge of the floral offerings. Among those from out of town who were there to attend the last rites were Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Roderick, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Rahn of Lanark, Mrs. Fred Smith of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gelwicks of near Milledgeville, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Turney of Chadwick, and Ivan Carroll of Morrison.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Chadwick Review, Chadwick, Illinois Thursday, January 27, 1938

ANNA ELIZABETH (HARTMAN) SMITH , died Tuesday morning, October 30, 1956 in East Moline. (Alice Horner’s note: Her full name was Anna Elizabeth, and she often used Elizabeth as a first name.) She was born in Germany October 31, 1870, the daughter of John and Margaret (Kauffenburger) Hartman. She was married to Lewis Smith. He preceded her in death in 1950. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Earl Wachtel of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Giles Elliott of Denver; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Smith of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Albert Airhart of Gary, Minnesota; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. John Main, pastor of the Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemeter
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois Wednesday, October 31, 1956

ANNA MARIE SMITH , 81, of 113 Van Buren Street, died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 1963 in Savanna Hospital where she had been a patient for several weeks. Funeral service will be 1:30 Saturday in Law Funeral Home with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll, Rev. H. David Conway, pastor of First Methodist Church officiating. The former Anna Marie Saltow, native of Carroll County, was born April 23, 1881, daughter of Frederick and Sophia (Oswald) Saltow. She was married to Owen Smith May 3, 1905 at Zion. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Ruth Smith of Savanna, two brothers, George Saltow of Thomson and Will Saltow of Polo, and one sister, Mrs. Ella Keller of Freeport. She was preceded in death by her husband on February 27, 1963, and by her parents.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Times Journal, Savanna, Illinois Thursday, March 21, 1963

BERNARD SMITH , 54, of Savanna, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and who has relatives in Mount Carroll, are being interred in Oak Hill cemetery here this afternoon. The self-inflicted gunshot wound caused the death of Mr. Smith, according to a verdict returned at an inquest conducted at the Fuller Funeral Chapel in Savanna Sunday by Coroner J. S. Schreiter. Smith was found dead by his wife Sunday morning in a store room near his apartment in the Wagner building on Main Street in Savanna, a 16-gauge shotgun found nearby. (Alice Horner’s note: Another account, from the November 19, 1936 edition of the Thomson Review, Thomson, Illinois states that he committed suicide due to despondency over ill health.) He was born in Woodland Township, Carroll County October 5, 1882, son of Elias and Margaret (Orr) Smith, and was married to Neva Force of Mount Carroll. Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Florence Deyo of Chicago, Mrs. Ted Douglas of Savanna, Mrs. Philip Schuyler of Waukesha, Wisconsin; a son Robert Smith of Savanna; six grandchildren; three brothers, Howard and Lewis of Mount Carroll and Owen of Savanna; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Palmer of Lanark and Mrs. Roy Moore of Mount Carroll. His parents and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held today at 2:30 with the Rev. R. J. Synwolt in charge. The rites were held at the Fuller Funeral home, after which the body was brought here for burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Tuesday, November 17, 1936

C.B. SMITH , a distinguished lawyer of the Mt. Carroll bar died at the residence of his son Frederick about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. For years Mr. Smith has been a great sufferer from rheumatism and chronic catarrh, but has by his courageous efforts, kept up and looked after his law practice until the last six months. Mr. Smith was able to sit up in a chair in his room until Sunday last, when he did not arise as was his custom. Since that day he has rapidly declined. Mr. Smith has been prominently identified with all the important litigation of this county for over a third of a century, including the famous Racine and Mississippi railway frauds. An informal meeting was held in Judge Patch's office last evening. Among others present ex-officials, who appointed Messrs Hunter, Hazzen and Becker, a committee to present suitable resolutions for the action of the circuit and county courts; also a committee of reception, consisting of Messrs Hoffman, Alleman, Renner, Eaton and J. S. Grove. Members of the bar, county officers and ex-officials of the county were requested to attend the funeral in a body, which will be held in the Baptist church tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. The funeral services will be in charge of the Masonic fraternity. We will present more details in our Monday edition.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Feb. 14, 1894 handwritten date

Charles Leslie SMITH - Funeral services for Charles Leslie Smith, 52, native of Mount Carroll, were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Trinity Lutheran Church at Mount Morris, and the body was then brought to Mount Carroll for burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Smith died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 1942 in his home at Mount Morris. He had been ill with a rare blood disease for several months. Mr. Smith was born October 13, 1889 in Mount Carroll, son of Norman and Ida Smith. He was married March 25, 1926 to Miss Grace Smith of Mount Carroll. For some time he was engaged in the plumbing and heating business in Mount Carroll, but for the last 12 years had been circulation manager of the Kable News at Mount Morris. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Norman and James, at home; his parents; one brother Vale E. Smith of Mount Carroll; and one sister, Miss Dorothy Smith of Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Contributed by ALice Horner - Chadwick Review, Chadwick, Illinois Thursday, January 22, 1942

Charles E. SMITH , 80, lifelong resident of Mount Carroll and retired hardware dealer, died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 1953 in a Moline hospital. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Frank Funeral Home, Rev. Ralph P. Blatt, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating, and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born March 18, 1873 in Mount Carroll, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Patton) Smith. He was married in 1896 to Linnie Fisher, who died in 1933. He was married in 1935 to Genora Phillips, who survives. Besides the widow, he is survived by a son, Leighton Smith of Tacoma, Washington; four grandchildren; four brothers, Frank of Thomson, Jesse and Ray of Mount Carroll, and Rev. Royal Smith of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Hattie Gehr of Mount Carroll. A sister, Miss Vere Smith preceded him in death.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror-Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Thursday, July 16, 1953
(Alice Horner’s note: He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mabel Smith, who was born October 4, 1898 and died April 18, 1910. She is also buried at Oak Hill Cemetery.)

CLARA NAOMI SMITH , little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Smith of this place, died this morning at six o'clock after two week's illness. It was one year and six days old.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - October 28, 1903 - Scrapbook Clipping

CLOYD SMITH - Funeral services are being held in Rockford today for Cloyd C. Smith, 50, son of Otho Smith of Mount Carroll, who died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, October 15, 1940 at his home in Rockford. Cremation will follow the services. Mr. Smith, who was plant engineer of the Woodward Governor Company, formerly was Superintendent of Schools in Stillman Valley for 10 years. He was born January 7, 1890 near Mount Carroll and had resided in Rockford the past ten years. He was a member of the Court Street Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Pearl, a son David, and two daughters, Lois and Nancy, all of Rockford, and a sister Amy Smith of Mora, Minnesota.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Thursday, October 17, 1940

CLYDE W. SMITH , 79, of rural Mount Carroll died Monday, September 22, 1997 at Samaritan Hospital North in Clinton , Iowa . Son of Elmer and Lillian (Mummert) Smith, he was born January 19, 1918 in Radnor Township in Peoria County . He attended Mount Carroll schools. On March 31, 1942 he and Arlie Messmer were married in Savanna. He farmed most of his life in Carroll County , retiring in 1978, and was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mount Carroll. He enjoyed inventing, welding, mowing, and doing volunteer work. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Surviving him are his wife; two sisters, Dorothy (Harold) Rogers and Darlene (Donald) Kaufman, both of Mount Carroll ; and one brother, Floyd “Bud” (Charlene) Smith of Clinton, Iowa. His daughter, Janet, died in 1977. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Chuck Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . A memorial fund has been established for First Evangelical Lutheran Church .
Contributed by Alice Horner

D. SACKETT SMITH , 75, of Mount Carroll , died Wednesday, February 20, 1985 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. He was the former owner of Miles Lumber Company in Mount Carroll , former president of Mount Carroll Lions Club and a former alderman. Smith was a trustee for the Caroline Mark Home in Mount Carroll and member of the Theta XI Fraternity. Born April 16, 1909 in Mount Carroll , he was the son of John and Mary (McKernan) Smith. He married Eleanor Downing on November 1, 1934 in Canton . Surviving are his widow; two sons, Randy and Judson, both of Mount Carroll , and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll . Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery . Friends may call from 8 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established for the Caroline Mark Home
Contributed by Alice Horner

DANIEL SMITH was born in Washington county, Maryland, April 13, 1826 and died Wednesday May 2, 1906, aged 80 years and 20 days. He was united in marriage to Phoebe Dodd, June 3, 1849. To this union were born five children, Albert of Omaha, Nebraska, Amzy of Beaman, Illinois, Oscar of Polo, Illinois, Esther of Milledgeville, Illinois and Angeline who died at the age of twelve years. Mr. Smith was a member of the Methodist church, but on account of loss of hearing and ill health for several years he has been unable to attend church. After a long and severe affliction on May 2nd he passed to his long home. The funeral services were held at 2:39 p.m. May 4th in the Methodist church conducted by Rev. J. W. McKitrick.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

DAVE B. SMITH - Our citizens learned yesterday of the death of D. B . Smith which occurred at his home in Mt. Carroll Wednesday last. The primary cause of his demise was a gunshot would received at Pittsburg Landing while serving his country as a soldier and from which he never fully recovered. Not long ____ he took a severe cold and has failed ______ until his death. Dave Smith was well known in our village where he worked at his trade and from whence he enlisted. After the war he came home crippled and weak and his services were recognized by his election to the office of Circuit clerk and Recorder which he held for sixteen years. His wife died at Mr. Carroll and after a period Mr. Smith married the lady who survives him. He leaves several children one of whom, Benjamin, will be well remembered at Fremont where he was a member of the family of A. H. Healey. The personal acquaintance of the publisher with Mr. Smith was very slight, but those from whom we draw our information have naught, but good to say of D. B. Smith. In his death this county losses one of its best citizens and one who will be deeply mourned. The funeral occurs today and is conducted by the masonic fraternity.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Dec. 4, 1890 Handwritten Date

DUANE SMITH , 70, of Thomson, died Thursday (Nov. 9, 2006) at Mercy North Hospital, Clinton. Burial will be in the Lower York Cemetery, Thomson. He was born Oct. 4, 1936, in Thomson, to Donald and Dora Eacker Smith. He married Barbara Drexler in Clinton on Oct. 31, 1964. She died in 1976. On June 11, 1977, he married Shirley Dusheck in Clinton. He graduated from Thomson High School in 1955. He was employed at International Paper, Clinton, for 39 years, retiring in 1998. He later worked as a caretaker of 54 apartments in four communities and also donated his time doing odd jobs for the elderly and anyone in need. Memorials can be given in his name to fight breast cancer. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Denise (Steve) Horner of Wilton, Kathy (Michael) Proctor of LaVerkin, Utah, and Sherami Kenworthy of Clinton; a son, Scott (Tara) Smith of Clinton; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife and both parents.
Contributed by Joy Crofton-Kruse

EARL F. SMITH , age 64, of rural Mt. Carroll, died Monday, January 19, 2004 in the Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 22, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Carroll, with Reverend David Vidler officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery, rural Mt. Carroll. Visitations were held from 6:00 ­ 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be given his name. Earl was born January 26, 1939 in rural Mt. Carroll to Allen and Nellie (Weidman) Smith. He graduated from the Mt. Carroll High School with the Class of 1956. Earl and Janice Dittmar were married in 1958 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mt. Carroll. He chose farming as his occupation. Earl sold Pioneer Seed Corn and also ventured into real estate sales for Johnston Realty, and then branched out on his own in real estate. Earl was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was a longtime member of the Carroll County Livestock Feeders, the Carroll County Board of Review, the Mt. Carroll City Council, the Mt. Carroll School Board, the Carroll County Board, the Carroll County 4-C's Club, and the Mt. Carroll Lions Club. Earl also enjoyed volunteering with the 4-H club. He loved piloting airplanes, and building model airplanes. Earl relaxed with his gardening and drawing. Earl is survived by his loving wife, Janice; two sons, David (Amber) Smith of Lanark, Geoff (Robin) Smith of Dixon; one daughter Leigh Ann (Bill) Piper of Lanark, eight grandchildren; Melissa, Ben and Ashley Piper, Erin, Erika and Emily Smith, Alexis and Jedediah Smith; and two brothers, Leroy (Delores) Smith of Wichita Falls, Texas and Wilmer (Doris) Smith of Rock City. Earl's parents, two sisters; Hazel Heisler and Jean Platt precede him in death.
Prairie Advocate January 28, 2004

EDNA SMITH of Lanark, passed away about 8:45 o'clock this morning at a Freeport hospital. Her death was due to embolism. She submitted to an operation recently and within a few days would have left for her home. She was born at Lanark on Oct. 1, 1897, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. For some time she had been employed at the Top Notch in Freeport. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Louella Freeport; Lois at home and four brothers, Jacob, John, Clarence and Kenneth, all of Lanark.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Aug. 26, 1931 Handwritten date

EDNA (SEIPLE) SMITH , 76, of San Dimas, California, formerly of Mount Carroll, died Monday, October 24, 1994 at her home in San Dimas. She was a daughter of Harry and Mary Elizabeth (Newell) Seiple, born May 14, 1918 in Mount Carroll . She graduated from Mount Carroll High School in 1936. On June 11, 1936 she and Clifford Smith were married in Mount Carroll . He died June 13, 1959. For 19 years she worked in the business office and as a payroll clerk at Methodist Hospital of Southern California in Arcadia , California . She attended Sierra Madre Congregational Church in Sierra Madre, California for the past several years. She enjoyed embroidering. Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Nichols of San Dimas, Diana (Edward) Horn of Hesperia, California, and Pamela (Randy) Williams of Fairfax, Virginia; six grandchildren, Kimberly, Sandra, Aaron, and Christopher Holland, and Kevin and Heidi Williams; three sisters, Lu Williams of Burlington, Wisconsin, Gladys Brown and Virginia Charneski, both of Thomson; and one brother, Harry (Barbara) Seiple Jr. of Freeport. Two sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery , Mount Carroll . Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ELEANOR (DOWNING) SMITH : Service for Mrs. Eleanor (Downing) Smith, 75, of Mount Carroll, was held at 11:00 a.m. today at Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. The Rev. Ken Samuelson, pastor of First Baptist Church, Mount Carroll officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. She died Saturday (September 14, 1985) at her home. Memberships included First Baptist Church, Mount Carroll Community Club and the DAR, Oakville Country Club and Friends of Education of Women. Born in Mount Carroll on March 29, 1910, she was the daughter of Clifford and Jennie (Ross) Downing and stepdaughter of A. J. Miles. She married Sackett Smith on November 1., 1934 in Clinton. Surviving are two sons, Randy and Judson, both of Mount Carroll; one sister, Hazel Stiteley of Glen Ellyn; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one step-sister in addition to her husband.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ELIZABETH (STOUFFER) SMITH wife of Rev. W. R. Smith, died at the home of her daugher Mrs. A. Fulath, near Mt. Carroll, IL, November 18th, 1884, aged 65 years, 1 month, and 28 days. Some four years ago she was suddenly struck down by paralysis, losing her speech and becoming a very helpless invalid, suffering greatly, but through the promised grace given her she was enabled to patiently endure her deep affliction, receiving the best of care and nursing by her near relatives. She was converted to God in early life and cast her lot with the church of the United Brethren in Christ, of which she remained a faithful, exemplary and worthy member until death. “Safely she has passed the river.” She leaves an aged companion, with whom she has amply shared the joys and sorrows of earth these many years, one son, and four daughters to mourn her departure from earth. - J. J. Margileth (Contributed by Donald L. Boyd)

ELIZABETH (FULRATH) SMITH , 84, died at 8 a.m. today, September 22, 1950 in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Bailey, 512 Main Street, Savanna, following an illness of more than a week. Funeral services will be held at 2 on Sunday in the Christian funeral home, Mount Carroll, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery there. For the past eight years she made her home with Mrs. William Sprecher at Mount Carroll, where she was taken ill and then removed to the Bailey home in Savanna. She was born in 1866, daughter of George and Margaret Fulrath. Mrs. Smith spent most of her life in and near Mount Carroll. (Alice Horner’s note: Her full maiden name was Anna Eliza Fulrath. She was born May 20, 1866 in Mount Carroll Township, Carroll County, Illinois. Her mother’s maiden name was Margaret Seiple. She was married to George W. Smith. He was born November 14, 1866 and died September 7, 1938.) Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William (Iva) Bailey, a grandson, William Bailey Jr., a granddaughter, Miss Betty Bailey, and a great-grandson, William Bailey, all of Savanna, and a brother, Peter Fulrath of Center Hill (Mount Carroll Township). Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, a son Fred, and several brothers and sisters.
Contributed by Alice Horton - Times Journal, Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois September 22, 1950

EMERY E. SMITH , 80, retired Mount Carroll farmer, died Tuesday, July 2, 1963 in Freeport Memorial Hospital following a long illness. (Alice Horner's note: Emery F., not Emery E. is carved on his tombstone; I don't know which middle initial is correct.) He was born January 7, 1883 in Mount Carroll Township, son of William and Sarah (White) Smith. He married Pearl Sisler on November 1, 1905. Surviving are his widow, who resides in the Johnson Nursing Home, Shannon; two sons, Wayne of Mount Carroll and Hobert of Rock Falls; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Daniel (Hattie) Etnyre, of Lanark. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a grandson. Funeral services were held Friday in the Frank Funeral Home with Rev. Darold Coppernoll, pastor of the United Brethren Church, officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror – Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Thursday, July 11, 1963

ETTA SMITH - Funeral services forMrs. Etta Smith, 83, were held Saturday in Freeport. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Smith lived in Mt. Carroll for many years but had made her home in Freeport with a daughter for the last three years. Surviving are two daugthers Miss Edna J. Smith and Mrs. E.D. Allington of Freeport; a son, George Porter Smith, Freeport; two stepsons, Ben L. Smith, Mt. Carroll and Harry Smith of Los Angeles; and a stepdaughter Mrs. H.E. Kennedy of Blue Rapids KS.
Thomson View 11 Jul 1935

EUGENE F. SMITH , husband of Miss Florence Swift, Savanna, brother-in-law of Russell Swift, died in Los Angeles, Cal., aged 46 years. He was buried there. Surviving are his widow and one son, Vernon, two brothers and five sisters. (Alice Horner’s note: The California Death Index, 1940-1990 doesn’t show this death or anyone named Eugene Smith dying anytime near this date in all of California.)
Contributed by ALice Horner - Daily Times Journal, Savanna, Illinois December 7, 1944

FRANK SMITH , was born in Washington county, Md., July 1, 1860, and came to Carroll county when only four years of age. He died at Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dec. 31, 1886, and was buried at South Elkhorn, Jan. 11, Rev. Lines officiating.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

FRED SMITH , were held Monday afternoon in the Christian Funeral Home for Fred Smith, 46, native of Mount Carroll Township, who died about noon Saturday, March 18, 1939 in East Moline, terminating a week’s illness of pneumonia. He was the son of George W. and Eliza (Fulrath) Smith and was born April 14, 1892 on a farm six miles southeast of Mount Carroll, near Wacker. He was known to many here. Surviving are his mother, a sister, Mrs. William (Iva) Bailey, and his wife, Mrs. Eva (O’Heron) Smith, all of Savanna and many other relatives. His father preceded him in death last September.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Thursday March 23, 1939

GARY SMITH , 59, of Milledgeville, died Friday at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Ill. Funeral services were 10 a.m. today at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milledgeville, with the Rev. Kathy Burkheimer officiating. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, Milledgeville. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery, Milledgeville. He was born Aug. 30, 1944, in Freeport to Franklin and LaVon Deets Smith. He married Patty Hovey on June 27, 1981, at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Milledgeville. He graduated from Milledgeville High School. He owned and operated Smith Trucking in Millegeville for 25 years. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Smith of Milledgeville; his father, Franklin Smith of Milledgeville; and two sisters, Mrs. Judith (Richard) Petersen of Fulton, Ill., and Mrs. Cheryl (Ronald) Lartz of Milledgeville. He was preceded in death by his wife, his mother, a brother and a niece. A memorial has been established with the Milledgeville Fire Department.
Clinton Herald 30 December 2003

GLENN SMITH , 88, of Mount Carroll died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at Morrison Community Hospital. He owned and operated Smith Decorating, Mount Carroll, for many years until retiring. Mr. Smith was born June 16, 1914 in rural Mount Carroll, the son Orville and Cora (Fulrath) Smith. He was a 1933 graduate of Mount Carroll High School and attended Chicago Trade Institute for Refrigeration. He married Florence E. Schneider on Aug. 20, 1938, of rural Mount Carroll. He enjoyed spending time with his family and dancing with his wife to all types music. Survivors include his wife; a son David E. (Jan) Smith of Mt Carroll; two grandchildren; and twogreat-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mabelle Gillespie. The funeral is at 11 am. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Lis Heymans of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial is at Oak Hill Cemetery Mount Carroll, Visitation is from 9-11 am. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to the Mount Carroll Ambulance Association and Mount Carroll Fire department
Sterling Gazette June 13, 2003

GENORA (PHILLIPS) SMITH , 92, died Friday night in the savanna Hospital . She had been a resident of the Caroline Mark Home at Mount Carroll for the past seven years. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 p.m. in the frank Funeral Home at Mount Carroll with the Rev. Earland Lilly of the first Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mount Carroll . Mrs. Smith was born in Mount Carroll , March 23, 1874, the daughter of Charles and Henrietta Sieferth Phillips. In June 1935 she married Charles E. Smith who preceded her in death in 1953. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and Order of eastern Star. Surviving are nieces and nephews
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - From Margaret Oct 11, 1966 Gazette

GEORGE W. SMITH , 71, succumbed to a heart attack Wednesday afternoon, September 7, 1938, while pumping a pail of water at the Ed Grenoble farm, southwest of Mount Carroll. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. The deceased was born at Center Hill November 14, 1866 and had spent his entire life in that vicinity. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. William Bailey, and a son Fred, both of Savanna; two brothers, John and Charles, both of Center Hill; and a sister, Mrs. Earl Bancroft of Dubuque, Iowa. Services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 from the Christian funeral home with the Rev. R. H. Seitner in charge. Burial will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. (Mirror – Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Thursday, September 8, 1938)
Last rites for George W. Smith, who passed away suddenly last Wednesday at the Grenoble farm, were conducted on Friday afternoon at 2 at the Christian funeral home. The casket was attended by Fred Strauch, William Holy, Lewis Getz, Jesse Smith, Ferd Grim, and Davis Crouse. During the services Mrs. Edith Smith sang sacred hymns, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Mary McGrath. Interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror Democrat, September 15, 1938

GORDON B. SMITH , age 88, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, passed away at The Atrium on Thursday, August 9, 2007 in Rockford, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Pastor Mark Harkness of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. A visitation will be held from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Monday, August 13, 2007 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home. Memorials have been established for the Mt. Carroll Methodist Church and Friends of the Mt. Carroll Public Library. Gordon was born on September 30, 1918, the son of Benjamin and Edith (Buckwalter) Smith in Mt. Carroll. He attended Mt. Carroll schools and graduated with the Class of 1936. Gordon enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Upon his discharge, he returned to Mt. Carroll and married Maxine Smith on May 30, 1946. Maxine died March 11, 1998. He was elected to seven terms as Circuit Clerk of Carroll County and served in that capacity for 31 years, holding the office of President of the Illinois Circuit Clerk’s Association in 1975. After retiring from public service, he worked as a real estate broker and appraiser until 1997. Gordon was a 60 year member of the Mt. Carroll American Legion, and a member of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church and the Mt. Carroll Cyrus Masonic Lodge. He was an avid tennis player and golfer and enjoyed reading and playing the piano and organ. He was a lifelong Illini, White Sox Baseball, and Chicago Bears Football fan and took great pleasure in spending time with his family and friends. Gordon will be deeply missed by his daughter, Barbara Smith Brierton, and granddaughter; Raegan Brierton, both of Mt. Carroll; his brother, David (Kay) Smith of Sever Hills, Florida; his sister-in-law, Gladys Smith, of Cambridge, Illinois and his brother-in-law, Gene Teeter of Mt. Carroll. In addition to his wife, Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wilda Smith Miller.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

"HARL" HAROLD SMITH , 57, former Carroll County treasurer, died late Monday afternoon, March 13, 1933 following a brief illness of pneumonia. (Alice Horner’s note: The Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950 shows a Harl D. Smith dying on this date in East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois.) He was born in Freedom Township December 19, 1875, the son of Elias and Margaret (Orr) Smith. Mr. Smith had lived his entire life in Carroll County and had resided in Savanna the past 35 years. Mr. Smith was married to Miss Bertha Edwards September 28, 1898. He had served as county treasurer for one term and as deputy treasurer to his wife the past two years. Besides his widow, Mr. Smith is survived by his father, Elias Smith of Mount Carroll; two sons, Clyde and Paul, both of Savanna; four brothers, Owen and Bernie of Savanna, Lewis and Howard of Mount Carroll; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Palmer of Lanark and Mrs. Roy Moore of Mount Carroll, and one grandson. A son Hartley preceded him in death a year ago. (Alice Horner’s note: The Illinois Statewide Death Index 1916-1950 shows Hartley Harl Smith died May 19, 1932 in Savanna.) Funeral services will be held from the home in Savanna at 2 p.m. Thursday after which the body will be brought to Mount Carroll for burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Services at the grave will be in charge of the IOOF.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Wednesday, March 15, 1933

HARRIET (RITCHIE) SMITH , age 107, of Savanna, Illinois. Carroll County’s oldest resident passed away on Friday, June 9, 2006 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, Illinois. Pastor Tom Moe of the First United Methodist Church of Savanna will officiate. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Savanna Township Cemetery, Savanna, Illinois. A general memorial fund has been established in Harriet's memory. Harriet was born on April 18, 1899, the daughter of William and Elva Olive (Swift) Ritchie in Washington Township, Illinois. Harriet attended the country school at Marcus, just north of Savanna, Illinois. She married Fred B. Smith on January 1, 1940 in Galena, Illinois. Fred passed away September 2, 1970 in Rockford, Illinois. Harriet was a homemaker and enjoyed babysitting for many years of her life. She also enjoyed crocheting and tatting. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Savanna, Illinois, and former member of the Milwaukee Woman’s Club. Harriet will be deeply missed by a stepdaughter, Phyllis Schroeder of Estes Park, Colorado; several step-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews along with great nieces and nephews. Local survivors include nieces, Marcile Jones of Fulton, Illinois, Lois Kroll of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, Eunice Bowers and Ruth Ermel, both of Savanna, Illinois; and Betty Myer of Plymouth, Minnesota; two nephews, Boyd Ritchie of Savanna, Illinois and Gene Lurdy of Burr Ridge, Illinois. Harriet is preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred; step-son Wayne Smith; two sisters, Berneice Lundy and Dora Ensch; three brothers, Oran, Earl and Clifford Ritchie; and nine nieces and nephews.

HARRIETT MARIE (RUSSELL) SMITH age 82, of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Illinois. A Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll, a visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service, Pastor Rick Zickefoose from the Church of God will officiate. Cremation rites will be accorded. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll Harriet was born August 19, 1926, in Geneseo, Illinois, the daughter of George and Anna (Covell) Russell. She married Robert L. Smith December 6, 1946, in Moline, Illinois. In addition to helping on the family farm she worked at General Electric in Morrison, Illinois, Elkay in Lanark, Illinois, and Atwoods in Mt. Carroll until retiring in 1988. Harriet enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing, and crocheting. But most of all she loved the time she spent with her family. Harriet is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, Robert L. Smith; two sons, Richard (Mary) Smith of Shannon, Illinois, Robert B. Smith of Mt. Carroll; three daughters, Beverly (Jim) Wickland of Rockford, Illinois, Barbara (Gerald) Schubert of New Boston, Illinois, Sharon (Tim) Spahr of Galesville, Wisconsin; nine grandchildren; a step-grandson; sixteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Leon (Emma Jean) Russell of Cordova, Illinois, Larry (Linda) Russell of Fulton, Illinois. Harriet is preceded in death by her parents; one brother Sherman; and a great grandchild.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

HAZEL W. SMITH , 90, of Mount Carroll died Wednesday Oct. 17. 1990 at Big Meadows Nursing Center, Savanna. (The Social Security Death Index gives her date of birth as October 5, 1900.) Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
2nd Obituary: Hazel Smith, 90, of Mount Carroll, died Wednesday October 17, 1990 in Big Meadows Nursing Center, Savanna. The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mount Carroll, with the Rev. Len Huff of Mount Carroll Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Miss Smith was born October 5, 1900 in Mount Carroll to Thomas J. and Alma (Smith) Smith. She was a homemaker in her home. She was a member of Jacobstown Community Club. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Leslie (Lillian) Eaton of Savanna and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister.
Contributed by Alice Horner Carroll County Review, Thomson, Illinois Wednesday, October 24, 1990

HENRY SMITH - In Lanark, on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1896, Mr. Henry Smith, aged 66 years 22 months and 6 days. Mrs. Smith was born in Bradford Co. PA October 17, 1829 and moved to Carroll Co. in 1853. He was married to Miss Phebe Umphrey in Ausut 1855. Two daughters were born of the union; E. Viola, wife of S.J. Fletcher and gertrude (deceased) wife of A.J. Wood. The wife and mother preceded her husband to the grave, she having died on March 5, 1893. There remains therefore of the family, a daughter, besides two brothers and three sisters of the deceased, who live in Bradford Co PA, and also a nephew George Smith who on account of having lived in Mr. Smith's family since a small child, was to him as a son. Mr. Smith was bo vocation a farmer, having lived on a farm the greater portion of the time since he settled in the state in 1853, up to nine years ago when he retired to Milledgeville, where he had his home at the time of his death. Mr. Smith may be said to be a pioneer in Illinois and hence claimed a very large circle of friends, having witnessed the development of the country from the broad prairies to thickly settled, and highly cultivated farms. The deceased lived a rather retired, and very consistent life, and was much loved by all his acquaintances. A man of strict integrity and honor, very exemplary in all his deportment, and helpful to all around him. When he left his home on Tuesday afternoon to hear the addresses to be delivered in Lanark in the evening, he appeared so buoyant and happy, that it was with difficulty that we brought ourselves to realize the he was dead; so suddenly has a good man passed away. He was taken suddenly ill while listening to an address being delivered, las Tuesday, sept. 22 and almost immediately became unconscious in which state he continued until death, which occurred about noon on Wednesday. He was buried in Bethel Cemetery.

HOBERT E. SMITH , 88 of Morrison died Wednesday Feb. 23, 2005 at his home. Funeral services are set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday Feb. 26, at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Schubert of Center Hill United Brethren, rural Mt. Carroll. Burial is at Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Hobert was born July 27, 1916, the son of Emery and Pearl (Sisler) SMith in Woodland Twp. rural Mt. Carroll. He attended Mt. Carroll High School. Hobert married Thelma Fulton on Oct. 9, 1937 in Clinton Iowa. He began farming with his fther at a young age. Hobert worked as an upholster for a number of yers. As a hobby, he would buy used furniture, reupholster it and sell it for a profit. Hobert worked for GE as a press operator for 18 years, retiring in 1982. He enjoyed cooking and traveling. Hobert wsa known for canning meat and making homemade noodles for his family and friends. He and his wife enjoyed traveling all over the US. Hobert wa a mmber of Center Hill Brethren church. Hobert will be deeply missed by his wife, Thelma of Morrison, one son Lyle of Morrison; two daughters, Judy (Larry) Heath of Morrison and Diane (Bob) Frankfather of Rock Falls; 19 grandchildren adn 37 great-grandchildren with two great-grandchildren on the way. Hobert was preced in death by his parents; one daughter, Carol Meyers; one son, Gary; one brother Wayne and one great grandaughter, Jordynn Eckel.

JACOB H. SMITH , 74, retired manager of the Farm Service Plant Food firm here died early today in Savanna Hospital. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Frank Funeral Home here with the Rev. Merle Hawbecker officiating. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Jacob H., son of George and Lucy Sturtevant Smith, was born April 16, 1899, at Shannon. He married Ethel M. Rogers in Mt. Carroll Oct. 23, 1920. The couple farmed in this community for 30 years before retiring to town 17 years ago. He retired as plant food company manager in 1968. Surviving are his widow, four sons, Franklin, Milledgeville, and Francis, Fay and Duane, Lanark; five daughters, Mrs. Otto (Betty) Kniss, Shannon, Mrs. Edwin (Barbara) Butts, Mrs. Caroll (Alice) Landherr and Mrs. Ruty Dyer, Lanark, and Mrs. Delvin (Donna) Bausman, Mt. Morris; 31 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, two brothers, John, Lanark, and Kenneth, Dixon. A daughter, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, four sisters and a brother preceded him in death
Clinton Herald December 3, 1973

JONATHAN IRVIN SMITH - At the home of his father in Haldane, March 9, 1895, of consumption, Jonathan Irvin Smith, aged 19 years, 8 months and 11 days. Jonathan Irvin Smith, son of Albert and Elizabeth Smith, was born in Haldane, Ill. He was converted about two years ago in Polo and Joined the M. E. Church. One year ago this spring with his father and family, he moved to Milledgeville and engaged in the restaurant business, but he failed in health and was compelled to seek it in a different climate and in July left Milledgeville for the west. He returned to his home near Haldane about five weeks ago. Gradually he failed, and Saturday, March 9, 1895, Irvin passed away, but died in the triumphs of faith. The funeral took place at the T. B. Church in Haldane, Tuesday, March 11, at eleven o'clock. Judging from the large gathering of young people at the last sad rites, he had many friends. The Polo M. E. choir were in attendance and took charge of the music. Rev. F. L. Baldwin, of Milledgeville, assisted by Rev. Trump, of Polo, officiated.
COntributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

K. BLAINE SMITH , 85, of Mount Carroll died Thursday, October 22, 1987 in Northwoods Nursing Cemetery, Belvidere. A funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Frank Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, with the Rev. Robert Schubert, Woodland United Brethren Church officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll. He was born May 25, 1902 in Woodland Township, to John and Gertrude (Hartman) Smith. He married Laura Emery on January 1, 1924. She died in 1985. He was a member of Woodland United Brethren Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Rawson of WInterhaven, Florida; two grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Harriett) Wilt of Thomson and Mrs. Conrad (Alwilda) Lillie of Texas. He was preceded in death by two sons, four brothers, and a sister.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Carroll County Review, Thomson, Illinois Wednesday, October 28, 1987

LAURA (EMERY) SMITH , 80, of Mount Carroll died Sunday, July 14, 1985 in Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Mount Carroll. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Frank Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Schubert, Woodland United Brethren Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mrs. Smith was born October 22, 1904 in Mount Carroll to William and Alice (Souder) Emery. She married K. Blaine Smith January 1, 1924 in Mount Carroll. Mrs. Smith was a member of Woodland United Brethren Church. Survivors include her husband of Belvidere; a daughter, Margaret Rawson of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; two grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, four brothers, and two sisters.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Clinton Herald, Clinton, Iowa July 15, 1985

LAYTON C. SMITH , 92, of Lanark, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, at his home. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Russell-Frank Funeral Home, Lanark, with the Rev. Rod Dye, pastor of Lanark United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Lanark Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Mr. Smith was born Feb. 7, 1907 in Platteville, Wis., the son of Roy L. and Matilda (Carmen) Smith. He married Amy Bernice Clinger on July 15, 1928. She died June 13, 1978. He served in the Army from January 1943 to November 1946 in the European Theater of Operations. He was employed by Savanna Army Depot for 27 years prior to his retirement. He then owned and operated a refrigeration and air conditioning service business. He was a member of the American Legion for 53 years. Survivors include two sons, Carl R. (Patricia) Smith of Lake Carroll and Gerald E. (JoAnne) Smith of Polo; a sister, Jeanette Fellows of Evansville, Wis.; a brother, Thomas Smith of Kailua, Hawaii; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Smith.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent Sterling Daily Gazette Sunday, Nov 7, 1999, A5:1

LEE SMITH , a former Mt. Carroll boy, will be held from the Baptist church in Savanna at 1:30 Friday afternoon. The burial will be made in the Center Hill cemetery and the casket will be opened at the grave for those who wish to view the remains. It is probably that many friends from Mt. Carroll will join the relatives in going to Savanna to attend the funeral. No particulars have been given us as to the exact cause of Lee’s death, it being known only that he died soon after the operation had been performed for removal of the tonsils, in the Washington Boulevard hospital in Chicago. He came through he operation in nice shape, according to the telephone communication to his uncle, William Robbe, in Savanna, and seemed to be getting along nicely until about three o’clock Wednesday morning when he took a sudden turn for the worse and passed away at about 4:10. News of his death was a profound shock to his relatives and friends, as it was not realized that he was in a serious condition. Although he has not been strong since early childhood, he seemed to have gained in the past few years, and was apparently all right except for the infection in his tonsils. He had been in the hospital for the past ten days or two weeks receiving treatments, and spent the past weekend in Savanna at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Robbe, with whom he made his home. He was born in Mount Carroll on August 11, 1897, and had attained the age of 26 years, 2 months and 6 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith. His mother died when he was about six years of age, since when he has lived the greater part of his life with his mother’s sister, Mrs. William Robbe of this city. His father passed away about ten years ago. He is survived by two brothers, Max, who lives at Wacker, and Allen, who makes his home with his uncle John Smith in the country.
Contributed by Alice Horner. Date of death was 17 October 1923.

LEWIS SMITH , 77, Mount Carroll police officer who was overcome by smoke and gas early Tuesday when his home burned, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday, January 6, 1950 in Savanna city hospital, where his wife is also a patient and is reported improving. Both were rescued Tuesday by Mount Carroll fireman and a resuscitator was used to revive Mr. Smith before his trip to the Savanna Hospital. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Frank Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. An inquiry was held this morning by Dr. H. C. Pauley, Savanna to determine cause of death. Mr. Smith was born July 1, 1872 at Mount Carroll, son of Elias and Anna Margaret (Orr) Smith. He was married February 12, 1896 to Elizabeth Hartman. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Wachtel of Mount Carroll and Mrs. Giles Elliott of Johannesburg, California; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Howard of Mount Carroll and Owen of Savanna; two sisters, Mrs. Ivy Palmer and Mrs. Roy Moore, both of Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Times Journal, Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois Monday, January 9, 1950

LOLA M. (FULRATH) SMITH , 94, of Mount Carroll died Friday, January 26, 1996 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . The daughter of Peter and Laura (Oberheim) Fulrath, she was born November 29, 1901 in rural Mount Carroll Township . She married Max D. Smith on June 14, 1920 in Clinton , Iowa . She was a homemaker, a member of the Mount Carroll United Methodist Church and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include her husband, Max; two daughters, Maxine (Gordon) Smith and Betty (Gene) Teeter, both of Mount Carroll; one son, Albert “Bud” (Gladys) Smith of Cambridge; one sister, Mildred (Marvin) Moltmann of Mount Carroll; one granddaughter, Barbara (Ronald) Brierton of Rockford, one great-granddaughter, Raegan Brierton of Rockford; six nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . The Rev. Bill Blomberg of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll . Friends and family may call from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

LORENZE EMMA (HALLETT) SMITH was born in Steuben county, New York, December 19, 1823, and died at Milledgeville, Ill., October 23, 1895, aged 71 years, 10 months and 4 days. Her grandfathers were among the earliest settlers of western New York, and knew the privations of a pioneer life. Her father Elijah Hallett, served with distinction in the was of 1812, and from injuries and exposure received at that time he died, a few years after the birth of his daughter, Lorenze leaving a large family of small children and but small means for their support, but in those days neighbors were kind and the boys of the family were willing to work, and so the family was kept together. Her mother was Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph Moore, and was of Irish decent. Soon after the death of her first husband she married his brother, Nathan, but a few years after this he became crippled and always remained so. The early years of Lorenze were spent in work as indeed was all her life. There were no free schools and her education was limited. Her text books was Webster's speller and the old English reader, that had done duty for all the family, but after she was married she mastered the rudiments of knowledge. As soon as she was old enough she began earning her own living at 50 to 75 cents a week. At the age of 18 she joined a Baptist church, and Feb. 19, 1843, she was married to Abram Snider. To this union was born a son, William H., Dec. 8, 1844, but her married happiness was short. March 27, 1846, Abram Snider was drowned while piloting a raft down the Canisteo river, and the young widow again took up the burden of life and supported herself and child by the work of her hands. She was married to Thos. J. Smith, June 10, 1849, living near Bath, New York. A new home was built and life was happy. Here her son, William Snider, died, Sept. 19, 1850. And here was born George W. Smith, Sept. 13, 1851, and Thomas. J. Smith, Jr. May 27, 1854. Financial reverses came and the family emigrated to Illinois, making the long trip in wagons, arriving at the new home in October, 1854. They located in Genesee township, Whiteside county, Here Stephen A. Smith was born Nov. 8, 1862, Feb. 17, 1866 George W. died and Thos. J. was married to Harriet Wallace on Dec. 25, 1873. In 1874 the husband becoming feeble, the farm was sold and the family moved to Como, Ill. Here her husband died, Jan. 4, 1876. In 1887, she with her son moved to Milledgeville. April 12, 1891 Stephen A. was married to Mattie Wine. The mother continued her home with her son until her death.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

LUCINDA W. (SEALES) SMITH was born in North Carolina, May 15, 1808, her maiden name being Seales. In 1825 she married James W. Dalton, the result of the marriage being three children, two daughters and one son. Mr. Dalton died in Natchez, Miss., while there on business. The widow and children then moved to Kentucky and from there to Scotland county, Missouri. From the latter place she moved to Galena, Ill., in 1836. In 1837 she was married to Harry Smith, at Scales Mound, Wis. He being at that time engaged in the smelting business at White Oak Springs. In 1840 they moved to Elkhorn Grove, residing there constantly since. Their first residence was a primitive log cabin but soon after their arrival they moved into the present residence, it being the first frame house in that section, and considered at that time a grand affair. The result of the second marriage was five sons, Samuel S., T. Garland, Frank, Albert Henry, and John Q. A., all of whom are living, as is also Mary E., a daughter by the first marriage. Samuel S., Frank and Albert Henry, are located in Denver, Co., the first two being physicians and the latter a mining expert, John Q. A. is in the mining business in California, "Tip" Garland resides on the old homestead. Mary E. married Eber Woodruff and resides at Fort Sheridan, Ill. She (Mrs. Smith) died Jan. 3rd, 1891, aged 82 years, 7 months and 18 days surviving her husband almost nine years. The funeral was held at the residence and the interment was at the Union church cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

LUCY (STURTEVANT) SMITH , 63, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, died at 3:45 a.m. today at her home on North Broad Street, Lanark, Il. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon, with burial in Spring Valley cemetery. The former Lucy Sturtevant was born in Cherry Grove, in January 1875. Surviving are her husband; six children, Mrs. Luella McMinn, Waterloo, Iowa; Kenneth Smith, Hanover, and John, Clarence and Jake Smith and Mrs. Lois Lindsay of Lanark, and 16 grandchildren. One daughter preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Royal Neighbor Lodge.
Submitted by Linda Sturtevant Irwin, clipping dated 03 July 1939

MARIAN (EMERY) SMITH , 79, of Mount Carroll, died June 6, 1979 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, Women’s Relief Corps and Royal Neighbors. Born November 26, 1899 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of William and Alice (Sauders) Emery. Surviving are one son, Francis of Chicago; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Florence) Melendy of Savanna; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Blaine (Laura) Smith of Mount Carroll. Funeral service was Saturday at Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Tony Hawkins, pastor of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MARTHA E. (JONES) SMITH - The death of Mrs. Joseph Smith occurred at Mount Carroll Sunday morning December 10, 1899. The lady was well and favorably known in Savanna and surrounding county, as she was a pioneer resident of the county. Her death was not unexpected as for weeks past she has been on the decline. The cause of her death was paralysis with which she was attacked five years ago. Mrs. Smith was born in Prince George County, Maryland June 1824, and came to Carroll County in 1854. Besides the husband, six children are left to mourn. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon at 1 p.m., conducted by Rev. Wm. Bears and the remains were laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Savanna, Illinois Wednesday December 13, 1899

MARY E. (HENDERSON) SMITH - The death of Mrs. Samuel Smith at her home on North Main Street Friday afternoon, May 27, 1904 brings sorrow to many hearts, not alone in the family circle but to the friends and neighbors with whom she has long been associated. She was a woman who was devoted to her home and no place on earth was dearer to her than this small kingdom over which she ruled with a loving hand – counseling and guiding her children into the path of right and truth. To the bereaved husband, her loss is indeed a sorrow which cannot soon be overcome. But still there comes the comforting thought that the beloved wife who has been his faithful and true companion in all the years of their wedded life has gone on to a fairer land where she is free from the pain and suffering which she has patiently endured for weeks past. The heart broken children can also find comfort in the thought that throughout their lives the mother’s love never failed and they can look back into the years of childhood when with tender and loving hands, she guided their footsteps and attended them in days of sickness with such a care as mother only can give. What a comfort indeed are the sweet memories which are associated with our beloved departed who has only gone on before to welcome the coming ones into the land of glory. Mrs. Smith was a kind and helpful neighbor and friend. In the sick room her aid was invaluable and many are there whom she has nursed and cared for when sickness had taken hold of them. The influence of her life is a blessed one and will be tenderly cherished as a monument to her memory. “She being dead, yet speaketh.” Her last days on earth were fraught with great suffering, but throughout all she was cheered and comforted by the tender care of her family, and especially her husband, who for eight weeks has not left her side, but was constantly administering to her every want. Mary Henderson was a daughter of Carroll and Elizabeth Henderson and was born in Carroll County about one mile east of Polsgrove Mill in the year 1854, August 12. She resided in this vicinity until her marriage with the exception of two years spent in Mount Carroll, where she attended the Academy. (Alice Horner’s note: This was the Frances Shimer Academy, part of Frances Shimer College.) As a girl she was a favorite, kind to all, as a mother, patient and true. Miss Mary Henderson was married to Samuel S. Smith January 1, 1875. To this union was born six children: Mrs. Charles Brock, John and Ivy of Savanna, Mrs. Hattie Ivey and Mrs. Joe Hood of Mount Carroll, and one who passed away some nine years ago and is laid to rest in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, where the remains of wife and mother will be laid to rest. (Alice Horner’s note: Pleasant Valley Cemetery is now called Deeds Cemetery.) The funeral will take place Sunday from the house. There will be a prayer at 8:30 after which they will go to Bethel Church in Pleasant Valley where there will be a funeral sermon at 12:30 where a great many years of Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s married life was spent in this vicinity. She is also survived by one sister, Izora Myers and one brother, Robert Henderson, and her mother, Mrs. Carroll Henderson. The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to Mr. Smith and family in their affliction.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Savanna Journal, Savanna, Illinois Wednesday June 1, 1904

MARY (FULRATH) SMITH , a lifelong resident of this community, passed away Friday night [7-21-1944] at 11:30 at her home five miles west of the city. Her maiden name was Mary Fulrath and she was born in February, 1869, near Mt. Carroll. She was married in August, 1891, to Charles E. Smith, who survives as do a son, Raymond, at home, one daughter, Mrs. Claude Wilcox, of Mt. Carroll, a brother, Peter Fulrath, and a sister, Mrs. Eliza Smith, of Mt. Carroll. There are three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Center Hill church, Rev. Stanley Birdsall officiating. Interment will be made at Center Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Pam Perkins - Freeport Journal-Standard, pg. 8 Date: 7-22-1944

MARY SMITH , 66, died at 7 a.m. Sunday March 16, 1947 in her home at Mount Carroll, and funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Frank Funeral Home in that city. The Rev. James A. Foard of Elgin and the Rev. Frank Countryman of Mount Carroll officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Smith was born December 16, 1880 in Galena, but had spent most of her life in Mount Carroll. Surviving are two sons, Claude of Glen Ellyn and Sackett of Mount Carroll; three grandsons and a sister, Mrs. Maude Pickhardt of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Smith.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Chadwick Review, Chadwick, Illinois Thursday, March 20, 1947

MARY JO (McCARTHY) SMITH , 56, of Thomson, a former resident of Mount Carroll and Maquoketa , Iowa died Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at her home. She was born May 16, 1943, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Keller) McCarthy. After attending Maquoketa schools, she graduated from Shimer College in Mount Carroll in 1962. She and Randy Smith were married August 29, 1964 in Maquoketa. At the time of her retirement in 1994, she had been an English teacher in the Mount Carroll , East Central and Savanna schools for 17 years. She owned and operated Oakville Country Club near Mount Carroll , and more recently, Lynnwood Lynks and Lodge near Thomson. Her family said she enjoyed reading, playing golf and spending time with her family. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Educators Society, and was a former member of both the Timber Lake Theater Board of Directors and Chadwick School Board. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Keller (Rhett) Coatney of Thomson; one son, Todd (Cara) Smith of Thomson; and one step-grandson, Chad of Florida. Her parents died previously. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Dan Cunningham of Mount Carroll Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll . Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for Samaritan Hospice and Homecare and for Carroll County Cancer Society.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MAXINE E. SMITH , 76, of Mount Carroll died Wednesday March 11, 1998 at Freeport Memorial Hospital . Daughter of Maxwell and Lola (Fulrath) Smith, she was born Wednesday September 28, 1921 in Wacker. She and Gordon B. Smith were married Thursday, May 30, 1946 in Mount Carroll . She was secretary to the superintendent of schools at Mount Carroll High School for 28 years, and she also worked at Savanna Army Depot and Shimer College . She was a member of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church and Chapter G. A. PEO. She enjoyed playing golf, playing bridge, and water color painting. Surviving her are her husband; a daughter, Barbara (Ronald) Brierton of Rockford; a granddaughter, Raegan Brierton of Peoria ; her father of Mount Carroll ; a sister, Betty (Gene) Teeter of Mount Carroll; and a brother, Albert (Gladys) Smith of Cambridge. Her mother died previously. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll with the Rev. Len Huff officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mount Carroll .
Contributed by Alice Horner

MAXWELL D. SMITH , 99, a Mount Carroll businessman, died Thursday October 8, 1998 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll . Son of Albert and Elizabeth (Bowers) Smith, he was born in Salem Township Monday October 2, 1899. On June 14, 1920 he and Lola Mae Fulrath were married in Clinton , Iowa . She died January 26, 1996 in Freeport . He was a partner in Moltmann-Smith Ford & Mercury dealership from 1949 until retiring in 1974. He then continued working at the dealership 10 years. He operated a repair shop in Wacker prior to the dealership. When he moved to Mount Carroll in 1926, he was a mechanic for Petty and Richter dealership, Petty and Holman dealership, and Holman’s dealership, all of Mount Carroll , and Kluck’s dealership in Savanna. His family said he was very dedicated to his work. He was a member of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church and Mount Carroll Lions Club. His pastimes were golfing, gardening and bowling. Surviving are one daughter, Betty (Gene) Teeter of Mount Carroll; one son, Albert “Bud” (Gladys) Smith of Cambridge; a son-in-law, Gordon Smith of Mount Carroll ; one granddaughter, Barbara (Ronald) Brierton of Rockford; one great-granddaughter, Raegan Brierton of Rockford ; and several nieces and nephews. His parents; wife, daughter, Maxine Smith, and three brothers, Lee, Allen, and Paul Smith died previously. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mount Carroll . Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mount Carroll . The Rev. Nancy Blade of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church will officiate.
Contributed by Alice Horner

NELLIE (WEIDMAN) SMITH , 87, of Mount Carroll, died Sunday June 11, 1989 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Mount Carroll. She was a member of Center Hill United Brethren Church, its Ladies Aid Society and the Missionary Society. On April 14, 1902, she was born in Center Hill, the daughter of Lewis and Mamie (Meister) Weidman. She married Allen Smith in Mount Carroll on Dec. 21, 1922. Surviving are three sons Wilmer of Davis, Leroy of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Earl of Mount Carroll; two daughters, Hazel (Mrs. Alan) Heisler of Mount Carroll and Jean (Mrs. William) Platt of Savanna; a brother, Raymond Weidman of Freeport; a sister, Margaret (Mrs. Haven) Noser of Mount Carroll; 13 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a grandson and three brothers. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Center Hill United Brethren Church. Burial will be in Center Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Funeral Home, Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner

NORMAN C. SMITH , veteran Mount Carroll business man, died Thursday in Sparta, Illinois in a nursing home. (Alice Horner’s note: I can’t determine from this whether he died May 20, 1954, or the prior Thursday. I don’t have the original newspaper clipping; I’m transcribing an obituary someone else typed up previously.) He was 88 years old. Mr. Smith had resided in Sparta about two years where his son Val is in the plumbing business. Mr. Smith was a tinsmith and in the hardware business nearly 60 years in Mount Carroll. He is best remembered by his whistling as he walked down the street and the little dog which was his constant companion. His wife preceded him in death after being burned in a bonfire at her home three years ago. He was born December 1, 1865 in Pennsylvania, son of John A. and Mary (Haynes) Smith and came here when 12 years old. He was married January 2, 1889 to Ida Plasch. Surviving are the son Val in Sparta; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Teschner of Waco, Texas; six grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Alice Horner’s note: His obituary doesn’t give his burial information but he was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll, Illinois.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Mirror Democrat, Mount Carroll, Illinois Thursday, May 20, 1954

ORLO W. SMITH , a former resident of Mount Carroll, died today at Upper Sandusky, Ohio, where he had been residing for the past 16 years. He was born September 17, 1896 in Mount Carroll, son of Frank and Gertrude (Hartman) Smith. Surviving are his widow, Myrtle; a son, Francis of Chicago; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Melendy of Savanna and Miss Jeanette Smith of Chicago; four brothers, Lloyd of Thomson, Blaine and Paul of Mount Carroll, and Donald of Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Petty of Mount Carroll, Mrs. Harriet Wilt of Thomson, and Mrs. Alwilda Lillie of Lockport. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll. The Rev. John Ross, pastor of Mount Carroll United Methodist Church, will officiate. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (Alice Horner’s note: His obituary doesn’t provide his burial location, but Findagrave.com shows it to be Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll, Illinois.)
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois February 12, 1968

OSCAR P. SMITH , of Polo, killed himself last Thursday morning about nine o'clock by shooting himself in the head with a revolver he had bought at a hardware store about eight o'clock that morning. No real cause for the rash act has been given to the public. Mr. Smith lived in Milledgeville a number of years and run a grocery store in the building occupied by Leah Kelley he at the time using the north side and Miss Kelley the south side of the building. He did quite well and was well liked by the people of Milledgeville. He was of a jovial disposition and a generous hearted fellow. His many friends of this community were sorry to hear of his sad ending. he sold out his business here several years ago to C. E. Derr and then moved to Polo where he has since resided and clerked in a store. Oscar P. Smith was born March 18, 1859, near Milledgeville, where he lived on a farm until 1891. He died September 20, 1906 and was 47 years, 6 months, and 5 days old. He was married to Fannie Frink, December 20, 1882. To this union two children were born, Marjory now Mrs. Shrader and Clifford. (Undated Scrapbook clipping)
We the undersigned jurors, sworn to inquire into the death of Oscar P. Smith on oath do find that he came to his death by a shot from a revolver in his own hand while temporarily insane. His death occurring at his own home between the hours of eight and nine in the morning of September 20, 1906. Oscar P. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smith, was born near Milledgeville, March 18, 1859, and it was in that community he grew to manhood following the occupation of farming until 1891 when he moved to Milledgeville and engaged in the grocery business and he followed that occupation continuously until 1901 when he with his family moved to Polo and again conducted a grocery store for several months when he disposed of his stock and since that time he was employed clerking in various stores, but for more that two months prior to his death he had been soliciting insurance for the Union Central Life Insurance company. December 20, 1882, he was married to Miss Fannie Frink and to this union two children were born - a son, Clifford, and a daughter, Marjorie, now Mrs. Wesley Shrader, both being of Polo.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook clipping

OSCAR WILLIAM SMITH , 68, died at 11:10 Friday Night at his home in Center Hill west of Mt. Carroll. Services were held Sunday afternoon in the home with Rev. R.H. Sietner officiating. Burial was in Center Hill Cemetery. He was born Jan. 13, 1871 in Carroll Co. son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith. On June 29, 1889 married Azelia (s/b Adelia) Roberts. Surviving are his widow, four daughters - Mrs. Grant Bundy, Mrs. John Foley of Savanna, Mrs. Verne Groharing and Mrs. Martin Ehredt of Massbach, 11 grandchildren, three brothers, Elmer, Orville and Emery of Mt. Carroll and one sister Hattie Gillogly. (The Thomson Review 11 May 1939)

OWEN SMITH - Funeral services for Owen Smith, 88, who died at 7 p.m. February 27, 1963 in Savanna City Hospital, were held Saturday afternoon in the Law funeral home. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Mount Carroll. Born March 30, 1874 in Woodland Township, he was a son of Elias and Margaret (Orr) Smith. He married Anna Marie Saltow of Savanna on May 3, 1905. He had been employed by the Northwestern Illinois Utilities Company prior to retiring. Survivors include his widow; a daughter Ruth of Savanna; a brother Howard of Mount Carroll and a sister, Mrs. Roy Moore, also of Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Message bodyThomson Review, Thomson, Illinois March 7, 1963

OTHO SMITH , 82, died at 10 p.m. December 29, 1942 in St. Francis Hospital, Freeport, where he had been a patient for several weeks. Funeral services were held at 2 Friday in the Frank Funeral Home in Mount Carroll, the Rev. J. A. Foard officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born November 28, 1860 in Pennsylvania and came to Carroll County as a young man. He operated a farm near Mount Carroll for many years, retiring about 20 years ago and moving to the city. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Walter Smith of Mora, Minnesota. His wife, the former Lizzie Crippen, and a son Cloyd, preceded him in death.
Contributed by Alice Horner (Note: Both the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 and the Prairie Farmer’s Reliable Directory of Farmers and Breeders of Carroll County, Illinois, published in 1917, show his wife as Elizabeth Mehaffey.)

PEARL (SISLER) SMITH , 78, of Mount Carroll, died Friday October 16, 1964 in a Freeport hospital after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Frank funeral home here. The Rev. Donald Coppernoll officiated and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Pearl Sisler was born November 21, 1885 in Carroll County, daughter of Dorsey and Mary (Orr) Sisler. Surviving are two sons, Wayne of Mount Carroll and Hobert of Rock Falls; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Alma Zillhart of Mount Carroll, Mrs. Wave Atherton of Shannon, Mrs. Ethel Pauley and Mrs. Ora Randecker, both of Mount Carroll; and three brothers, Charles of Mount Carroll, John of Pekin, and Ellis of Fort Morgan, Colorado.
Contributed by ALice Horner - Chadwick Review, Chadwick, Illinois Thursday, October 22, 1964
(Alice Horner's note: Pearl (Sisler) Smith was the wife of Emery E. Smith.)

PHOEBE (UMPHRY) SMITH - Died Sunday, March 5th, 1893, Mrs. Phebe Smith, wife of Henry Smith, at the age of 59 years 6 days. Deceased was born in Simsburg Conn., Feb. 28, 1834, moved to Carroll Co. Ill., when 5 years old. Her maiden name was Umphry. She was married to Henry Smith in Aug. 1836. She leaves a husband and two married daughters to mourn her sad departure. Being among the early settlers here, they enjoyed a large acquaintanceship and the high esteem in which they were held by the entire community was abundantly attested by the large concourse of friends who were in attendance at her funeral services. The departed was a very devoted Christian, whose good works was known by all. Charitable almost to a fault, ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. She always felt a deep interest in the young which was beautifully expressed in her kindly attentions and contributions to their pleasure and happiness. The esteem in which she was held by the school was most appropriately shown by the rich floral decorations which were contributed by the pupils of the high school for the occasion. The funeral services were held at 10:30 o'clock on Tuesday, March 7th, of which she was a member. Services were conducted by the Pastor, J. O. Talley.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

LEE AMOS SMITH , of Savanna, a retired railroad employee, died Thursday, February 1, 1968 in Crestview Manor Nursing Home, Freeport, where he had resided since August of 1967. He was born October 18, 1883 in Iowa, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Surviving is his widow, Neva. Funeral services are pending at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna.
Contributed by Alice Horner Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois February 2, 1968

SAMUEL SMITH , one of Savanna’s best known residents and former tax collector of Savanna Township, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Nelson, on North Main Street shortly after the noon hour today, following an illness covering a period of several years. (Alice Horner’s note: This obituary does not provide his date of birth but his tombstone photo on Findagrave.com shows it as September 18, 1852.) Mr. Smith was a member of an old and well known family in Carroll County, and had a wide acquaintance here and in the vicinity. For a number of years he resided on a farm and then came to Savanna to make his home and where he opened a livery barn which he conducted for many years but later on account of poor health gave up the same. His wife passed away several years ago and he has made his home the greater part of the time with his daughter, Mrs. Nelson. (Alice Horner’s note: His wife was Mary [Henderson] Smith; they married on January 1, 1875 according to her obituary, but December 31, 1874 according to the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900.) A few years ago his health began to fail and he never recovered fully although he was able to be about the house. Several weeks ago he was taken worse and he failed rapidly until today when death mercifully relieved his suffering. Mr. Smith was an honest man, faithful as a friend and parent and his death will be mourned by those who were bound to him by ties of kinship. He leaves the following children: Mrs. Charles Brock of Sandridge (Alice Horner’s note: This is south of Savanna.) Mrs. Joe Hood, Mrs. Edward Nelson, and one son, John, the latter being residents of this city. He also leaves a number of sisters and brothers to mourn his passing, among them being Mrs. J. H. Jones of this city. ( Weekly Journal, Savanna, Illinois August 9, 1920) The funeral of the late Sam Smith was held this afternoon at 1 p.m. at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ed Nelson on North Main Street and was attended by many of the neighbors and friends as well as relatives. Rev. Davis Cruse read the burial rites and a quartet composed of Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Ferguson, and Messrs Fuller and Madson furnished the music. The body was then taken to the cemetery at Pleasant Valley, where interment was made. (Alice Horner’s note: Pleasant Valley Cemetery is now called   Deeds Cemetery.)
Contributed by Alice Horner - Weekly Journal, Savanna, Illinois August 11, 1920

SAMUEL BRIDGES SMITH , passed away Sunday morning at four o’clock at the home of his niece, Mrs. Emma Hall at 333 Oak Street , Clinton , Iowa . Death ended for him a helpless struggle, and many times within the past few years he had wished that his passing was closer at hand. Always active and of good health, he suffered a paraletic stroke in 1919 and since that time he has been an invalid, and has not been able to leave his bed for the last five years. Following his stroke he was cared for by his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Schmaling until her health gave way and following her death he has made his home with his niece, Mrs. Hall and she has done everything to make his last passing days as comfortable as possible. Mr. Smith was on eof our early business men in Thomson and throughout his long life was one of the most familiar figures upon our streets for many years. For years he resided on the banks of the slough and built himself a nice comfortable home with a large open fireplace and spent his time with nature, in the woods and on the waters. While his passing is regretted, yet all realize that it is the best, as the future held forth no pleasures – just innumerable days in bed, suffering with pain and helpless as a child. Samuel Bridges Smith was born in Waterbury , Vermont on September 30, 1841 and passed away May 3, 1925 in Clinton , Iowa . His early youth was spent in the east, and following their removal from there he resided in York Township until five years ago. At the outbreak of the Civil War he enlisted in Company C, 92nd Illinois Infantry and in the spring of 1864 was assigned to Kilpatrick’s Cavalry. He made the famous march to the sea with Sherman . On May 18, 1870 he was united in marriage to Miss Elsie Burt. To this union, three children were born, Hattie May, Ernest, and Elvia (Mrs. Alfred Schmaling), all of whom preceded him in death as well as his wife. He is survived by two nieces, Cara Swaney of Chicago and Mrs. Hall with whom he made his home, and a nephew, Charles Brown of Dubuque . Funeral services were held at the Hall home in Clinton at two o’clock on Tuesday afternoon with burial in the Dunshee cemetery. Rev. E. G. Hunt of Chicago officiated. As many of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic as were able attended in a body.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Note: The Dunshee cemetery was renamed the Lower York Cemetery.
From Thursday, May 9, 1925 Thomson Review

SHARON SMITH , 19, died Saturday in her home west of Chadwick. Funeral rites will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the First Lutheran Church by the Rev. Raymond Kleinhaus. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette October 2, 1972 - Monday, pg 2

MRS. THOMAS SMITH , 65, died Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in her home west of Mt. Carroll. Death followed a paralytic stroke which occurred at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home with the Rev. J. H. Fetterolf, pastor of the Mt. Carroll Lutheran Church in charge. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carroll. Survivors are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Leslie Eaton of Portage, Wis., two step daughters, Mrs. Alma Schmidt of Mt. Carroll and Hazel Smith at home; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Bickelhaupt and Mrs. Jennie Campbell, both of Mt. Carroll; and a brother, Isaac Gillespie of Savanna.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois December 30, 1937

THOMAS JAMES SMITH , 88 a Civil War veteran, father of Mrs. William R. Fulrath, residing in Melrose Court, died Sunday evening March 16, 1930 at 7 at his home in Mount Carroll. Had he lived to next December he would have been 88 years old. He was born in Maryland. He served in the Civil War for three years with the 92nd Illinois Infantry. At the close of the war he settled on a farm near Mount Carroll where he lived more than 20 years, then moved with his family to Mount Carroll where he resided for almost 40 years. Surviving are three sons: Thomas Jr. and Lawrence of Mount Carroll, George of New Richmond, Wisconsin; and two daughters, Mrs. Harry Slick of Mount Carroll and Mrs. W. R. Fulrath of Savanna; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other relatives. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 from the family home in Mount Carroll with Rev. Buckwalter in charge and interment in the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery, Mount Carroll.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Daily Times Journal, Savanna, Illinois March 17, 1930
Alice Horner's note: I show his date of birth as December 4, 1841, so he was already 88 years old when he died.

THOMAS J. SMITH , 76, lifelong resident of Mount Carroll, died at 12:15 p.m. Friday September 11, 1953 at his home here after a long illness. Funeral services for him were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Frank Funeral Home, and burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born March 17, 1877 in the same house where his death occurred. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Leslie Eaton, Mrs. George Schmidt, and Miss Hazel Smith, all of Mount Carroll; four grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. W. R. Fulrath of Savanna and one brother George of New Richmond, Wisconsin.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Chadwick Review, Chadwick, Illinois Thursday, September 17, 1953

VAL E. SMITH , of Sparta, a former Mount Carroll resident, died Wednesday at St. Clements Hospital, Red Bud. Born Dec. 30,1891, in Mount Carroll, he was the son of Norman and Ida (Plasch) Smith. He married Gladys Metzger May 27,1914, at Lanark. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Paul of Shorewood and Ronald of Mazon; a daughter, Mrs. Lolita Manring of Glendale, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great - grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Teschner of Brooksville, Fla. A son and a brother preceded him in death. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Oak Hill Cemetery here. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Saturday until time of service at Frank Funeral Home.
Contributed by Pam Pickens - Freeport Journal Standard, pg. 10 Date: 1-6-1977

VERNE BELLE SMITH , 68, passed away early Wednesday (24 Dec 1952) in her home at Mount Carroll, where she had lived all her life. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Hattie Gehr, Mount Carroll; five brothers, Ray and Charles Smith, both of Mount Carroll; the Rev. Royal Smith, Ohio, Ill.; Frank Smith, Thomson; and Jesse Smith, Lanark. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Frank Funeral Home. The Rev. O. L. Barker will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 26, 1952 - Friday, pg 2

WASHINGTON C. SMITH - In this city Thursday, Oct. 1, Washington C. Smith, aged about 45 years. The deceased was only sick four days when death came to his relief. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church Saturday, conducted by Revs. Gwinn and Ellis, after which a large concourse of relatives and friends accompanied the remains to its last resting place on the hill.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

WASHINGTON SMITH - Accident:
Thursday afternoon, Mr. Washington Smith, who lives on the Savanna road, about five miles from this city, was badly hurt by his team at the Mount Carroll Mills. He was leading his mules up to the mill when they frightened and throwing him down drew one wheel of the heavy wagon over him. The wheel injured his spine, producing total paralysis of both lower limbs. He was taken up and carried into the Taylor House and Dr. Rinedollar was called, who did all in his power to ascertain the extent of the injuries and relieve the man. Later in the day Smith was removed to his farm. Friday the doctor visited him and subjected the injured parts to the action of an electric battery, and was gratified to find afterwards that the patient had some sensation in his limbs, though unable to move them in the least. The Dr. is hopeful that he will be able to recover the partial use of the paralyzed members but is of the opinion that the effects of the concussion of the spinal cord will be permanent. It was a narrow escape and if Mr. Smith regains his feet at all he may be very thankful.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Carroll County Herald, Mount Carroll, Thursday, May 31, 1877 Mr. Washington Smith, on account of whose serious injury we gave last week, died at his home Tuesday, June 5, at 3:30 o’clock p.m. He improved very perceptibly from the time he was carried home after the accident, until 9 a.m. Sunday when hemorrhage of the bladder commenced and he failed very rapidly. Dr. Rinedollar called Dr. Shimer for consultation and the two used every endeavor to relieve and improve his condition, but all to no purpose. Monday the physicians told him that he had better adjust his personal affairs, for the chances of life were very slight. He made his will and put his matters to right as much as possible. Deceased leaves a wife and several children. The funeral occurred at the house at 10 a.m. yesterday.
COntributed by Alice Horner - Thursday, June 7, 1877
Alice Horner’s note: I show his name as William Washington Smith.

WILLIAM M. SMITH - Funeral services were held this afternoon for William M. Smith, 88 pioneer resident who died Sunday morning at 1:30 o'clock in the home of Ward Gillespie, near Mt. Carroll. Services were held in the home of a son, Orville, with the Rev. R.H. Seitner, pastor of Mt. Carroll First Baptist church in charge. Burial was made in Oak Hill cemetery. William Smith was born Dec. 2 1849, near Mt. Carroll and his entire life was lived in this community. His wife preceded him in death a number of years ago. Surviving are four sons, Orville, Oscar, Elmer, and Emery, all of Mt. Carroll and a daughter, Mrs. Chester Gillogly, Lanark.
Freeport Journal Standard 06 Sept. 1938

WILLIAM H. SMITH - The Sterling Herald of last week contains the following in relation to the death of a former resident of Milledgeville: William H. Smith, known familiarly to all his friends - and they were many - as "Billy" after many months to tedious waiting and struggle against the inevitable, passed quietly and happy through the vail between, on last Wednesday at high noon. During all the many years of his residence among us he was never known to deviate from the narrow path of a true gentleman, nor to shrink from any act of kindness to his fellows. Always courteous, always with a word of good cheer and help for all, makes his place a hard one to fill. From the Gazette we clip the following: "He was born in Cayuga county, New York, on November 29th, 1839. In 1848 he came west to Milledgeville and in 1856 he removed to Sterling, where he engaged in the live stock and commission business for a number of years. In 1872 he entered the service of the American Express Company as messenger, and in December, 1879, was put in charge of the office here. About a year ago he was taken down with la grippe and from that disease he never fully recovered. He went to Denver last fall in the hope that the change of climate would prove beneficial, but returned in a short time with his health unimproved. After this he steadily sank until the end was reached today. He leaves a wife and twelve-year old son, Fred, to mourn his untimely end. He was a member of Pearl Lodge No. 148, A. O. U. W., and also of the Legion of Honor.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated About Feb. 4, 1891 Handwritten Date

WILLIAM ROBINSON SMITH was born near Chambersburg, Pa., May 14, 1814 and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adam Fulrath, March 1st, 1893, aged 78 years, 9 months, and 17 days. Father Smith was married to Elizabeth Stouffer in the year 1838, who preceded him to the better world November 23rd, 1884. He emigrated to the state of Illinois and settled in Carroll County in the year 1855 where he remained about nine years, when he removed to Jones Co., Iowa, remaining about five years and then returning to Carroll County where he spent the rest of his life. Father Smith was converted about fifty-four years ago, and joined the United Brethren Church in which he lived a strict conscientious Christian life, adorning his profession by letting his light shine in actions of righteousness. Having Quarterly conference license, he frequently preached, as the Spirit gave utterance, and the people were glad to hear him. In the last two years of his life he became quite a helpless invalid, having lost his hearing, speech and memory, caused by sunstroke and partial paralysis. It was a burden to himself and doubly so to those who attended him. But a dutiful daughter and son-in-law kindly and patiently cared for and nursed this aged father. Surely they will have their reward! One son died in the defense of his country; and four daughters and one son, with a number of grandchildren, are left to mourn his departure. But in the sweet by and by if faithful, they will all meet on that beautifuf shore. A large concourse of people listened to a sermon from Rev 14:13 by Rev. E.T. Smith, assisted by the writer John J. Margileth. (Contributed by Donald L. Boyd)

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