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MARY A. SAGNER - THOMSON REVIEW PAYS TRIBUTE TO DR. MARY, WHOSE DEATH THEY MOURN
The village of Thomson and its territory of no small radius has indeed suffered a great loss in the passing of Doctor Mary Sagner, who for 26 years gave of her services, both professionally and as a community welfare citizen to the highest degree. She was a part of that people and shared their joys and their sorrows. She saw the new born welcomed into homes and smiled. She saw tiny lights as well as the others flicker and extinguish. She dropped a tear of sympathy. Her mission was that of human aid. She gave her all to her professional career, and now Dr. Mary is only a sweet memory but one that will long linger with those whom she e ministered, so untiring, devoting her life to bettering the lives of others.
Obituary
Mary A. Sagner was born in Grunwald, Schlesien, Germany, Apr. 20th, 1879, and departed this life Friday, Feb. 7, 1930 at Jane Lamb hospital, Clinton, at the age of 50 years, 9 months, 17 days. At the age of seven years she came to America. She was a graduate of Thomson's high school, after which she attended the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the Keokuk Medical Institute, Keokuk, Iowa. She then returned to Thomson where she entered into partnership with Dr. F. E. Melugin, with whom the greater part of her 26 years medical practice was served. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Ida Weber, and Mrs. Henry Lohmeier, Thomson, one brother, Julius Sagner of Waukegan, Ill., and a half brother, Emil Schildler of Mt. Carroll, Ill. The funeral services were held Monday the 10th, and were largely attended by many professional as well as loving friends. Interment was in Lower York cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner, received by Kathy Campbell
Obituary, 20 Feb. 1930, The Thomson Review, Thomson, IL, p. 9.

MYRTLE (KRAUSE) SCHALL , 83, former Mount Carroll resident, died Monday June 11, 1979 at Four Seasons Nursing Home in Elgin. She was born November 26, 1895 in Minnesota, daughter of Julius and Delilah (Eaton) Krause. She married Charles Schall May 22, 1915 in Minnesota. She was a member of the Mount Carroll Methodist Church, Wa Tan Ye Club, and a charter member of the Thimble Club. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joy Jilliox, Maplewood, New Jersey, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one daughter. Private graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist Church, with the Rev. Tony Hawkins officiating.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CECIL R. SCHREIBER - age 62, of Chadwick, Illinois, died Monday, March 30, 2009, at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2009, at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Chadwick, Illinois. Burial will follow in the Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2, at the Law – Jones Funeral Home in Chadwick. A memorial has been established in Cecil‘s name. Cecil was born May 6, 1946, in Maquoketa, Iowa, the son of John and Irma (Kanneberg) Schreiber. He attended school in the Sabula, Iowa, area. He worked most of his life as a truck driver. He enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, but mostly he loved spending as much time with his grandson Jared as possible. Cecil is survived by one daughter, Amy (Randy) Beyer of Elizabeth, Illinois; one son, Cecil Schreiber Jr. of Steward, Illinois; one grandson, Jared Beyer of Elizabeth, Illinois; three step – grandchildren, LaRae Beyer, Katie Beyer, and Karl Beyer, all of Mt. Carroll; two sisters, Sherri (John) Campbell of Maquoketa, Iowa, and Madonna Garien of Clinton, Iowa; and two brothers, Kenneth (Mary) Schreiber of Clinton, Iowa, and David Schreiber of Maquoketa, Iowa. Cecil was preceded in death by his parents.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

ANNA SCHREINER - Funeral services for Mrs. Wesley (Anna) Schreiner were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church, with the Rev. William Welk officiating. Mrs. Paul Sites was organist. Serving as pallbearers were Omer Murray of Chadwick, Clarence Geison of Rock Falls, Faye Reitzel of Sterling, Clarence Alber, Louois Gerdes, and Raymond Woodin. The floral tributes were cared for by Mrs. Fred Rohde, Mrs. Leo Schryver, and Mrs. Harry Bushman. Interment was in the Chadwick Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 9, 1970 - Wednesday, pg 2

CATHERINE (PETERS) SCHREINER , was born in Sellrod, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 9, 1836 and peacefully passed away at Lanark, Ill. Tuesday Dec. 19, 1911 at 11:30 a. m. at the age of 75 yrs. 3 mos. 10 days. In 1848 she with other members of the family came to America, and located in Rock Creek Twp. Carroll Co., Ill. And has ever since resided in this vicinity. In May 20, 1855 she was united in marriage to Peter Schreiner and for 44 years they shared life’s joys and sorrows together. About twelve years ago he preceded her in death and since that time she has made her home with the children. Seven children, three sons and four daughters, were born unto them, all of whom are living and all were present at the funeral. They are: John P., Mrs. Christina Bergeman; Mrs. Adelaide Wilhelm; Wesley G.; Mrs. Melinda Michael; Mrs. Rosa Bloyer; and Albert A., all of Carroll county. In 1856 she entered the Christian life under the labors of Rev. R. Dubs, united with the Evangelical church, and remained a faithful member of the church of her choice up to the time of her departure. She was a charter member of the Middle Creek Evangelical Church. The cause of her somewhat unexpected death was pleuro-pneumonia with which she suffered nine days. Early in her illness she seemed to realize that her time had come and she committed herself and her loved ones to the Lord. She leaves to mourn her death three sons, four daughters, ten grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, besides other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Middle Creek Evangelical church and were conducted by Rev. R. S. Welch, of Brookville, and Rev. J. G. Finkbeiner, of Freeport.
This obituary came from the collection of the Lanark Public Library, Lanark, Illinois and was transcribed by Alice Horner

ELIZABETH (RAHN) SCHREINER , was born in Schnutten Kreis Schotten Landgaricht, Ulrichstein,, Germany January 6, 1813 and died a peaceful death of old age in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Lindeman on Monday morning at 5:00 o’clock March 6, 1899, age 86 years and 2 months. She was married to Geo. Henry Schreiner in 1835. This union was blessed with eleven children, four of which preceded her to the spirit world. Her husband died September 4, 1890. The seven children surviving are as follows: Peter, Warner, Theodore, Geo., and Mrs. Mary Lindeman of Elkhorn Grove, John of Lanark, and Christena Kemmerling of Kitchcock, Texas; two brothers, John and Henry, 27 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Father and mother Schreiner came across the sea in the fall of 1846 and the same year in company of five other families -- Conrad Rahn, Geo. Rahn, Warner Miller, George Mertz, and Peter Funk came to Chicago per ship from New York and from there per wagon to Mt. Morris and settled on the old Enkene farm on the bank of Middle Creek in Lime Township, Carroll County, Illinois. Mother Schreiner knows what it means to be a pioneer, she was a hard worker in her time. The last fifty-three years of her life she spent within a very short distance of her landing place. She converted in 1848 under the labor of Rev. Simon Tobias….
Contributed by Alice Horner - This is a partial obituary, but the names of her children and the important dates are there.

JOHN C. SCHREINER - Funeral services for John C. Schreiner, 84, well known pioneer resident of this community, who passed away at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Schultz in Chadwick on Sunday evening at 8:50 o'clock, following an extended illness, were held from the Schultz home at 1:30 and from the Hope Evangelical church at 2:00 o'clock yesterday afternoon. His death was attributed to complications and infirmities brought about by old age. Interment was made at the Chadwick cemetery, the Rev. S. G. Eberly officiating.

Obituary - John C. Schreiner was born in Salem township, May 14, 1851, the son of Carl and Elizabeth Schreiner, pioneers in Carroll County, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. T. F. Schultz, Chadwick, Dec. 8, 1935, at the age of 84 years, 6 months and 25 days. The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Kathryn Rahn on Nov. 30, 1873 and to this union 14 children were born, 8 sons and 6 daughters. When a young man, he moved on to a farm west of Chadwick where he and his young bride started out in life together. They resided there for many years, where they were blessed generously with material things. In 1895 they moved to Chadwick where he assisted N. H. Hawk in the elevator business, as well as buying stock for several years. For almost 30 years he also spent a considerable portion of his time as an auctioneer, being considered one of the best in his day. Both Mr. and Mrs. Schreiner united with the Evangelical church during the year of their marriage, and the deceased was for many years a leader in his church, holding important offices such as assistant class leader, stewart, and president of the official board, later position which he retained for several years. In all these offices, he is known never to have betrayed the trust confered upon him. The deceased was a kind, loving husband, father, friend and neighbor, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him in a personal way. He is survived by his widow, Kathryn Schreiner; five daughters; Mrs. Viola Weber, Mrs. Alice Schultz, Mrs. Cora Geison, all of Chadwick; Mrs. Mable Edgerton, Hanover, and Mrs. Pearl Kirkey of Waterloo, Ia.; five sons: Harry J., of Chadwick, Robert of Chicago, Raymond of Savanna, and Chester and Lester of Davenport, Ia.; one brother: W. W. Schreiner of Chadwick; 25 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives. One daughter, Clara, died Jan. 4, 1929, and one son, Levi, passed away Feb. 15, 1935. Harvey and Jessie died in infancy. Funeral services were conducted from the Schultz home at 1:30 and from the Hope Evangelical church at 2:00 o'clock, with the Rev. S. G. Eberly officiating. He was interred at the Chadwick cemetery. Music was furnished by Mrs. Chas. Honberger and Mrs. W. B. Schreiner, the latter from Dixon. Pallbearers were Homer Geison, Robert Geison, Ward Weber, Vernon Weber, Kermit Schultz and Thomas Schultz, grandsons of the deceased.
Contributed by Ron Geison

KATHERINE (RAHN) SCHREINER - Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine R. Schreiner, 93 who died at 1:30 p. m. April 25 in the Moline hospital, were conducted at two o'clock Sunday afternoon in Hope E. U. B. church, of which she had been a member for many years. The Rev. T. R. Moritz officiated, and burial was in Chadwick cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Rahn, Evan Rahn and Mrs. Charles Honberger sang "Ivory Palaces," "No Night There" and "Good Night here, Good Morning up There," accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Lottie Rahn. Pallbearers were six grandsons of the deceased, Thomas Schultz of Freeport, Robert Kirkey of Waterloo, Ia., Vernon Weber of Lanark, Gerald and Marvin Schreiner of Mt. Carroll and Robert Geison of Chadwick. Floral tributes were in charge of Mrs. Charles Spealman, Mrs. William Wagner and Miss Ida Lehr. The former Katherine Rahn was born Feb. 7, 1854, at Elkhorn, Ill., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rahn, and she lived in the vicinity until her marriage to John C. Schreiner on Nov. 30, 1873. They made their home on a farm west of Chadwick until 1895, when they moved to the village. To this union were born 14 children, of whom ten survive. Mrs. Schreiner joined Hope church in the year of her marriage, 74 years ago, and was a loyal and tireless church worker until she became ill about 13 years ago. Since that time she has been a patient in the hospital where she died, following a stroke. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Viola Weber, Mrs. Alice Schultz and Mrs. Christy Geison of Chadwick, Mrs. Harry Kirkey of Waterloo, Ia., and Mrs. Irwin Edgerton of Albany; five sons, Harry of Sterling, Robert of Dixon, Raymond of Savanna, Chester of Davenport and Lester of Chicago; 25 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, on Dec. 8, 1935, and by three sons, Harvey, Jesse and Levi, and one daughter Clara. Members of her immediate family who came from out of town for the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Schreiner of Sterling, Robet Schreiner of Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Edgerton of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kirkey, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hartman and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kirkey of Waterloo Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Chester Schreiner of Davenport, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schreiner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Schreiner and Mrs Charles Jones of Savanna, Marvin Schreiner of Mt. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bogott and daughter and Mr. and Mrs LeRoy Patch and daughter of Milledgeville, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schultz and family of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Geison and Carmen of Blackhawk village, Miss Helen Weber of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Weber of Lanark. Other relatives and friends came from Savanna, Lanark, Shannon, Milledgeville, Polo and Mt. Carroll.

Card of Thanks - We wish in this way to express our sincere appreciation to everyone who in any way assisted us following the death of our beloved mother, Mrs. Katherine Schreiner. Your expressions of sympathy and deeds of kindness always will be remembered. ---- The Family.
Contributed by Ron Geison

MARION P. (GEISON) SCHREINER , age 91, of Chadwick, Illinois, passed away, Friday, November 7, 2008 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Hope United Methodist Church, Chadwick, Illinois with reverend Melwyn Alagodi officiating. Burial well take place in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the Church. Memorials may be made to the Hope United Methodist Church of Chadwick, Illinois in Marion’s name. Marion was born on March 24, 1917 the daughter of Christopher and Cora Emma (Schreiner) Geison in Chadwick, Illinois. She graduated from Chadwick High School Class of 1935 and later graduated Cosmetology School in Chicago, Illinois, in 1938. On February 17, 1940, Marion married Merlyn Donovan “Mindy” Schreiner in Chadwick, Illinois. Marion farmed with her husband in the Chadwick area for over thirty years. Marion worked at Guenzler’s Dry Cleaners in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, was a clerk at Chadwick Grocery Store and sold Avon for thirty years. She was a member of Hope United Methodist Church, Chadwick, Carroll County Home Extension Organization, Chadwick Women’s Club, Hospice Volunteer, Carroll County Republican Women, and she was a Sunday School teacher from age fifteen to eighty years old. Marion was also active with the church in many other ways. She enjoyed spending her free time reading and doing embroidery work. Marion also loved to bake. Everyone expecially enjoyed her angel food cake and pies. Most important to Marion was spending time with her family. Marion will be dearly missed by her two daughters; Darla Krzyzak of Middletown, New York and Angela (Morris) Harms of Rockford, Illinois; five grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred Bogott of Chadwick, Illinois. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Merlyn and two brothers, Homer and Robert Geison.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

PETER SCHREINER , whose name is so familiar in this community and whose mortal part lies before us in the semblance of sleep, whose loss we mourn and whose memory we honor, was the eldest son of Geo. and Elizabeth Schriner. He was born in Schmitten Gross, Heryogthein, Hessen Darmstadt, Germany December 11, 1835. He came with his parents to America when eleven years old, his parents settled in Rock Creek Twp. Lived and died there, his mother passing away in March last at an advanced age. Peter has lived in Carroll county all of his life. He was married to his sorely bereft widow who was Miss Catherine Peters, May 20th, 1855 and with her has experienced the joys and sorrows of nearly forty-five wedded years. From his union has been born seven children. Three boys, John and Wesley, who are married and live close to the old home and Albert who lives at home, and four girls, Mrs. Fred Begeman, Mrs. Charles Michael, who live in the vicinity, and Adeline and Rosa, who are at home. Nine grandchildren constitute the offspring of the second generation. Besides his immediate family, Mr. Schriner leaves four brothers, Theodore, Werner, Geo. And John, who together with two brothers-in-law, Conrad and Henry Peters, acted as pall bearers at the funeral. And two sisters, Mrs. Lindeman of Middle Creek and Mrs. Kemmerling of Texas, who was the only one of the family not able to be present at the funeral. The sickness that resulted in Mr. Schriner’s death was anemia, or lacking of the blood and dates back to about 14 months ago. The disease seemed to yield to treatment at first, and he seemed to rapidly regain his wonted health. But a relapse in February and March destroyed the bright prospect and in spite of skillful treatment and tender care, on the evening of June 19th, surrounded by his family and friends, his previous life went out and he lay down in his sleep at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 8 days. Mr. Schriner was one of the pioneers of this western world to whom the previous generation owes so much. He knew of the hardships and privations of those who first turned the soil of these prairies and who at the same time laid the foundation of our present growth and prosperity. But if he was familiar with the difficulties and disadvantages of the earlier times he knew also of the dawn of prosperity, and lived to reap the rich fruit of his early toil. He was greatly rewarded for his patience, endurance and faith and success poured her rewards into his lap. He was a prosperous man, far sighted, shrewd, frugal and independent. He planned for large results and his faith and foresight were justified by the result. He was known far and near as a successful farmer and stock raisers and yielded a wide influence in these spheres. He was one of the largest land owners in Carroll County. Mr. Schriner was a Christian man, a believer in the Bible and in an experimental knowledge of saving grace. He was converted in early life and lived a life of faith and prayer. He believed in the church and ministry; was a regular attendant at the services and his house was the preachers’ home when they chose to make it such. His door was always open. He was especially interested in his home church and took great pleasure in its recent improvement. He was a mighty man in prayer. His fervent prayers would be filled with such unction and power that it seemed as if everything must yield to them. He was an office bearer in the church, having served in the office of class leader and trustee for a great many years. His last attendance at church was April 30, when he partook of the holy communion and greatly rejoiced in the privilege. He was a member of the Middle Creek Trinity Church, of the United Evangelical church. (Transcriber’s note: There are apparently words or sentences missing here.) Mr. ….. Ill and when after a period of his old time vigor the relapse came he seemed to have a preminded that he would not get well. He said so again and again to different members of his family but always said it with the feeling that it made no difference. It was all right the Lord’s will be done. He had a very clear evidence of his acception with God and a bright hope of immortality. He was very patient, perfectly resigned and suffered but little pain. The community has suffered a great loss as he was a kind neighbor and a good citizen. His funeral was held Thursday, June 22, at Middle Creek Church. The pastor Rev. J. W. Michael conducted the sermon. The deceased had selected his own funeral text. W. H. Fouke spoke in English and J. W. Michael in German.
This obituary came from the collection of the Lanark Public Library, Lanark, Illinois and was transcribed by Alice Horner.

CARL SCHRINER , one of the oldest citizens, of the state and a pioneer of Carroll county, died at the home of his daughter Eliza Shriner was born in Germany Oct. 11, 1811 and has been a citizen of Carroll county since 1848. He was a Christian gentleman and father of the Blackoak Evangelical church. He leaves behind five stalwart sons who are prominent in Carroll county and one daughter Eliza. Mr. Schriner was a true gentleman, an honest citizen and an honor to the county in which he lived.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Gazette, July 28, 1904, page 5, column 2

LILLIE (WOODIN) SCHRINER , 75, passed away about 7:45 this morning at her home on East Pearl St. She had been bedfast the past two months. Tenative arrangements for Thursday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church Rev. Walter E. Koepf will officiate and burial will be in Lanark Cemetery. Formerly Lilile Alice Woodin, she was born at Fremont IL May 14, 1864. Her husband the late Wesley Schriner passed away in 1932. She is survived by a son Wesley of Brookville and two grandsons. Mrs.Schriner was a member of the Lutheran church. (From Larry Reynolds)

DOROTHY MAE (MERCHANT) SEILER , age 86, of Savanna, Illinois, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at Big Meadows Nursing Facility in Savanna. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna, with Reverend Larry Thomson officiating. Burial will be in the Lanark Cemetery, Lanark, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2008 at the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. A memorial fund has been established in Dorothy’s memory. Dorothy was born July 27, 1922 in Elroy, Illinois the daughter of Charles Frank and Edna Erna (Miche) Merchant. She graduated from Freeport High School. Dorothy married Howard Duane Seiler on May 17, 1947 in Decorah, Iowa. Howard passed away January 3, 1978 in Clinton, Iowa. She worked for the Savanna Army Depot, Savanna Garment Factory, Clinton Engines in Maquoketa, Iowa, Sabula Speaker Factory in Sabula in Sabula, Iowa, and later worked for the Eaton Corporation as a line worker. Dorothy was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Savanna. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers, gardening and being with her grandchildren. Most importantly she loved her church and her family. Dorothy will be dearly missed by her son, Vernon (Nancy) Seiler of Elkhorn, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law, Selene Seiler of Byron, Illinois; two daughters, Sandra (Freddy) Goetz of Savanna, Kathy (Bob) Hull of Olney, Illinois; nine grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; son, Roger; great-granddaughter, Hannah Willis; two brothers and three sisters.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

REUBEN HARVEY SEITNER JR. , age 86, of Mt. Carroll, IL, died April 13, 2009, at Good Samaritan Center, Mt. Carroll. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, April 18, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, Mt. Carroll with Reverend Jim Green and Reverend Bob Ziebarth officiating. Reuben (Bud) was born in Morris, IL, on Dec. 21, 1922, the son of Rev. Reuben H. and Ruth (Hanson) Seitner. The family moved to Mt. Carroll in 1926 when Reuben Sr. became the pastor at First Baptist Church. Bud graduated from Mt. Carroll High School in 1940 where he was active in music, football, and basketball. He attended West Point before attending Coe College. His education at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, IA, was interrupted by WWII where he served as a tank driver in Company B, 753rd Tank Battalion, 36th Infantry Division, U.S. Seventh Army. Bud was wounded twice and received two purple hearts and the bronze star for valor. He began the war as a private and finished it as a 2nd lieutenant. After the war, Bud returned to Coe where he was active in Student Affairs and President of the Student Body. He finished his education at Coe College where he met and married Kathryn Loomis on Jan. 31, 1947. The couple moved to Mt. Carroll upon college graduation where Bud's career included being an agent for Equitable Life Insurance, teaching and working for Shimer College, and eventually owning and operating Seitner Chevrolet, Buick, and Pontiac. In addition he worked at Campbell Center, was on the Mt. Carroll Cemetery Board and the Foster Court Board of Directors. Music was an important part of both Bud and Katie's lives. Bud directed the 7 Last Words, Messiah, choirs at First Baptist Church, Lutheran Church, and Methodist Church. He was dedicated to Katie's musical performances where he could be found back stage "holding her purse." Bud (Papa) enjoyed music, his yard, his pipe, and his dogs--always Cocker Spaniels. He proudly supported and followed the athletic careers of his grandchildren wherever they played. Bud was a 63 year member of the American Legion and a life long member of the First Baptist Church serving on various church boards. Bud was preceded in death by his parents and wife Kathryn. Bud will be dearly missed by daughters, Sarah (James) Wheeler, Susie (Davis) Ostrum; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Brian) Wurster, Mary Kathryn (Joe) Hansen, Clayton Ostrum, Colton Ostrum; 3 great-grandchildren, Andy and Emily Wurster, and Reuben (Ben) Hansen; one sister, Elizabeth (Betty) Phillips of Silver Springs, Maryland; and several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

CAROLYN ANN (BALLAS) SIEVERT , age 85 of Mt. Carroll, Illinois died January 10, 2009 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Mt. Carroll. A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at SS John and Catherine Catholic Church, Mt. Carroll, with Father Dennis Atto as Celebrant. Visitation will be held 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll. Carolyn was born February 28, 1923 in Savanna, Illinois, the daughter of John D. and Lucy (Basile) Ballas. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic Grade School in Savanna. Carolyn graduated from Savanna High School with the Class of 1941. She married Robert Sievert on April 25, 1942 in Savanna. Carolyn was a homemaker and a devoted mother to her children. She and her husband, Bob, owned and operated Sieverts in Mt. Carroll from 1947 to 1988. Carolyn was a member of SS John and Catherine Catholic Church and the Ladies Society of the Church. Most important to Carolyn was family and friends. She was an avid Notre Dame fan, enjoyed watching sports, boating, golfing, playing bridge with her friends, and watching her daytime stories. Carolyn will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. She leaves her husband, Bob, of Mt. Carroll; two daughters, Lucia Sievert of Long Beach, California and Michelle Sievert of Appleton, Wisconsin; two sons, Robert "Bobby" Sievert of Mt. Carroll and Ronald "Ronnie" Sievert of Sedona, Arizona; five grandchildren, Katie (John) George of Salida, California, Kelly (Harold) Tanalepy of Sacramento, California, Larry (Christy) McNertney of Hughson, California, and Trevor and Matthew Pearce of Appleton, Wisconsin; and six great grandchilren. She is preceded in death by a dear daughter, Joan her parents, three brothers, and one sister.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

HAZEL (SCHLEUNING) SPITTLER , 31, of Mount Carroll died at 11 a.m. Sunday at St. Francis Hospital, Freeport, where she had been a patient. (Her date of death was April 23, 1939.) Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday afternoon at Frank Bros. funeral home in Mount Carroll. The Rev. James A. Foard, pastor of the Mt. Carroll M. E. church, officiated and burial was in Ladies Union Cemetery in Stockton. Hazel Schleuning Spittler was born May 21, 1907 in Chadwick, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Schleuning. Surviving are her father, husband, two daughters, Alice and Ruth; four sons, Robert, Francis, Richard and John, all at home; three sisters, Mrs. Viola Mapes, Mrs. Luella Aurand, both of Stockton; and Mrs. Lolita Blish of DeKalb; and one brother, Harold of Stockton.
Contributed by Alice Horton

KENNETH CHARLES STEEN , age 80, formerly of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, died Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 11, 2005 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll, Illinois. Pastor John Moe of Temple Baptist Church, Rockford, Illinois will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Mt. Carroll, Illinois with Military Rites by the Mt. Carroll American Legion Post. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2005 at the Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Memorials may be given to the family to be used for Juice for Jesus or the Temple Baptist Church building fund in Rockford, Illinois. Kenneth was born November 30, 1924 the son of Charles and Mae (Cook) Steen in Des Moines, Iowa. On December 28, 1946, Kenneth married Helen Randecker in rural Mt. Carroll. He attended Mt. Carroll schools and received his G.E.D. Kenneth was in the United States Navy during World War II, he served on the USS Thurston, an attack transport ship. Kenneth took part in the invasion of Normandy during the war. He attended Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tennessee, graduating in 1959. Kenneth dedicated his time to Rescue Mission Work all around the United States until 1975. Kenneth and Helen moved to Tallahasee, Florida where he worked for the Sherriff's Department, retiring in 1986. In 2002 they moved to Rockford, Illinois. Kenneth enjoyed golfing, and had a great love for dogs. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois and the International Union of Gospell Missions in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a member of the Rockford American Legion Post #1207. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Helen; four sons, Alan Steen of Columbus, Ohio Steven Steen of Columbus, Ohio, Paul (Rita) Steen of Rockford, Illinois, and John (Tina) Steen of Sunbury, Ohio; two daughters, Janelle (Roger) Haas of Elizabeth, Illinois and Barbara (Bill) Mulford of Bolingbrook; twenty-two grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles Steen, a daughter in-law, Anne Steen; one brother, Harold Steen and a sister in infancy, Lillian Steen, and a step-father, Mark Nicklas.

IDA OLIVA (TAYLOR) STEPHENSON - Former York Resident Dies In California At Age Of 102
Mrs. Ernest Whitney received a message this week telling of the death Dec. 25 of her aunt, Mrs. Ida Stephenson of El Cajon, Calif. Mrs. Stephenson, who had observed her 102nd birthday last May, died at midnight Christmas day in an El Cajon hospital where she had been a patient for two days, during which time she had been in a coma. Funeral services were held in Alpine, Calif., with burial in the Alpine cemetery beside her husband and a son. Ida Oliva Taylor was born May 19, 1852, in Kane county, Illinois, near the present town of Palatine, daughter of Alonzo and Diane Barber Taylor. The following fall the family moved to York township in Carroll county where they lived for a time at the settlement known as Bluffville, located at the point of the bluffs northeast of Thomson. Mr. Taylor was employed on the N. D. French farm. The family later purchased a farm three miles north of Thomson and here the parents spent the rest of their lives. Ida received her education in he country schools and later attended the old Fulton College. After this she taught school in Whiteside and Carroll counties until about 1886 when she went to North Dakota and took up a claim in that newly-opened territory. Here she also taught school for a time. On Dec. 30, 1888, she was married to William S. Stephenson, a former resident of Thomson and of Chadwick. (Mr. Stephenson was a nephew of Dr. Snow, one of the early residents of the Chadwick community.) In 1892 Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson disposed of their property in North Dakota and went to Alpine Calif., where they farmed for many years. Mr. Stephenson died in 1941, and soon after that his widow sold the farm and purchased a home in El Cajon where she has since been cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Lena Williams. Until a few years ago when she fell from her chair and suffered a broken hip, she had been quite active. She retained her memory to a remarkable degree and having gained her "second sight" was able to read without glasses, but was unable to walk. She united with the York Baptist church in her youth, and after going to California became a charter member of the Alpine church. Surviving are her daughter; a son, George Stephenson of Coronado, Calif.; a grandson, Roy Stephenson; a great grandson, and several nieces and nephews. A son, Hugh, died years ago while a student at the University of California, and a grandson, Frank Williams, was killed in World War II when his plane was shot down in Belgium
Contributed by Pat Juon - Thomson Review 13 January 1955

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