AUGUST SCHAIBLE
- Freeport Journal Standard, November 11, 1938
THOMAS T. SCHELL
, was born in Lower Milford, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, April 24, 1834 and died August 5, 1904, at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 12 days. He seemed to be in usual health until a few months ago when a cancerous affection of the liver appeared to develop, and on the date above named passed peacefully on. September 22, 1855, he was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Knitz, who survives him. To this union were born nine children, two sons having preceded their father to the other world, five sons and two daughters and three grandchildren are now living. A year after their marriage he bought a farm in Pennsylvania where he carried on farming for nine years when he moved with his family to Illinois in March 1866, locating on the farm then known as the C. K. Williams farm just west of Polo and which he had purchased the year before, Three years later he sold this farm and moved to Polo where he lived fifteen years, being engaged in various kinds of business, but chiefly that of buying and shipping live stock. In the fall of 1883 he purchased the Inman farm of 400 acres near Milledgeville, Ill., and moved there with his family in the spring of 1884, adding later on about 200 acres more to his farm. Here he engaged in the continued farming and feeding cattle on a large scale to the time of his death.
HAROLD SCHINDLER
- Funeral services were held this afternoon for David Frederick, 76, who died Friday night, November 6, 1936 in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Schindler, in Mount Carroll. Services were conducted by the Rev. B. H. Rogers in the Bethel church, and from the Christian funeral home. Burial was made in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Frederick was the son of Adam and Catherine Frederick and was born in Freedom Township on June 1, 1860. He is the last of 11 children.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Harold Schindler of Mount Carroll, Mrs. Webster Wagner and Mrs. Lee Ervin, both of Savanna, and two sons Leslie and Earl, both of Mount Carroll.
PETER SCHOOLERY
- Last Monday morning, Peter Schooley of Hitt, died from the effects of a gathering on one of his legs, after an illness of a little more than two weeks. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and had no relatives in this state. He was a single man and had for several years rented a farm of "Peddler" Holmes, on which he died. On Thursday night of last week it was known that he had over a hundred dollars in gold in his trunk as one of his neighbors saw it when getting him a change of clothing. At the time of his death it was missing and no one seems to know where it went to. Some of his neighbors feel very much chagrined to think that such a disgraceful theft should be perpetrated in that community and would be glad to have the culprit brought to light and punished. The funeral took place at the Union church at ten o'clock, Tuesday, Rev. F. H. Lines officiating. There was large attendance at the funeral. Polo Press
PAULINA (LANE) SEARS
was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, July 10, 1811. She was the oldest of a family of two boys and girls. Her maiden name was Paulina Lane. She with her husband emigrated from Ohio to Indiana in 1830 where she resided until about five years ago, when she came to Milledgeville to live with her son, W. M. Sears, where she remained till her death. The deceased was brought up in the Presbyterian church, but about fifty years ago she and her husband united with the Chrstian or Disciple church of which they continued consistent members to the last. Paulina Sears was a woman of exceptionally strong contstitution living to the ripe age of 92years, 2 months, and 14 days. She died Thursday of dropsy after a severe illness of about six weeks. Only one of her children of eleven survive her, W. M. Sears. Rev. Marlow, the Christian minister of Coleta officiated.
MARTIN LUTHER SHEETS
, was born in Milledgeville, Illinois, January 12, 1851, and died in Springfield, Missouri, Wednesday, March 11, 1908, aged 57 years, 1 month and 29 days. The deceased was a son of D. G. and M. J. Sheets, residents of Milledgeville many years ago. Mr. Sheets was reared in that village and resided there until several years after his marriage to miss Jennie Finnegan. From Milledgeville they moved to Iowa in which state they made their home until a few years ago when they went to Missouri where they continued to reside until Mr. Sheets death. He leaves to mourn him a wife, and two daughters, two brothers, D. S. Sheets of Englevale, North Dakota and Riley of Minnesota, also three sisters; Mrs. M. J. Rapp and Mrs. J. L. Powell of Polo and Mrs. M. A. Bouton. Mrs. Rapp and Mrs. Powell were greatly shocked to hear of their brother's death. Neither of them was able to attend the funeral which was held at the family home , 456 SOuth Grant street, Springfield, conducted by Rev. J. W. Stewart, pastor of Grace M. E. Church. The interment was at Hazelwood cemetery and the services at the grave were in charge of the United lodge No. 5, A. F. & A. M. of which the deceased was a member.
JOHN ISAAC SHOEMAKER
, son of Cornelius and Sophia (Smith) Shoemaker, was born in York Township, Carroll county, Illinois, April 23, 1852, and spent his entire life in this community, passing away at his home in Thomson, Feb 23, 1932, aged 79 years and 10 months. February 27, 1877, he was married to Miss Victorine Smith, who survives him. To their union were born two daughters, Sadie, who died Aug 3, 1900 at the age of 24, and Bertha (Mrs. Ray Brenneman) of Thomson.
Besides his wife he is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Brenneman, a grandson, Sidney Brenneman, one brother, C. D. Shoemaker of New England, ND and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Ashbrook of Ashley, OH, and Mrs. Cyrena Dunshee of Thomson, also many other relatives.
Attending the services from out of town were the following: Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. George Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ashby, Mrs. Mary Dunshee, Mrs. Hallie Francke, Mrs. Bickelhaup, Miss Rose Klitz, [of] Mt. Carroll; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Riorden, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hansen, John H. Moyer, Mrs. [Myron Tibbetts -?-], Mrs. Belle Switzer, Kenneth Tibbetts of Fulton, Ill.; C. Lamb, Mrs. Madge Lamb Bower, James Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Duall, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Olds of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Melendy, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Orcutt, of Savanna; Mr. and Mrs. George Laughrin of Milledgeville; Mrs. Glenn Goble of Maywood; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Pape [Pope?] of Polo; Mr. and Mrs.Willilam Laycock of Davenport and Clayton Atherton of Rochester, Wis.
MARIAN SHOEMAKER
, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Shoemaker, passed away last Thursday evening at the home of
her parents near Hazelhurst. Marian was just in her young womanhood. There were few who knew that she was seriously ill
and the news of her death brought great sorrow to many for she was a girl who made friends everywhere. She had made a
short visit with friends in Iowa this sumer, returning home shortly after July fourth, not feeling very well. She went
to Wells school for review work to prepare herself for resuming her work as teacher this fall. On Monday, July 16,
she returned to her home, Ill, but still her condition was not thought serious. She was not in pain, only complained
of veing tired. It was not until the morning of her death that she was known to be in a dangerous condition.
A physician was summoned and it was learned that she was suffering from acute Brights disease. In spite of all that
could be done for her she passed away at six o'clock that evening. Marian Park Shoemaker was born April 29, 1881, and
died August 2, 1906, aged 25 years, 3 months and 3 days. Marian received her early education in the Eagle Point school
and after completing the work there she entered the Polo High school, graduating in the class of 1900. She attended
the United Brethren college at Toledo, Iowa, afterwards taking a course at Wells School, Oregon, to prepare herself
for teaching. For one year she was a successful teacher in the Gould school in Whiteside county, Marian was a
member of the Elkhorn United Brethren church and an earnest Christian girl. She was most active in all the work
of the church and she will be sadly missed there.
VICTORINE (SMITH) SHOEMAKER
, beloved and liked by all who knew her, passed away Saturday, March 3rd, after a brief illness. She was a resident of this community for practically sixty years, a lady highly esteemed in the York community and a friend to all. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Christian church with Rev. David E. Todd officiating, using the 90th Psalm. The male quartet, consisting of Joe Wilt, George St. Ores, Al St. Ores and E. O. Hemmer, with Harriet Smith as accompanist, sang. Casket attendants were: Harry Gaar, Lawrence Gaar, Herbert St. Ores, Fred Miller and Allen Witmer. Interment was in Lower York cemetery.
Victorine Smith Shoemaker was born in Horicon township, Warren county, New York, on Aug 19, 1852 and died at her home in Thomson, Ill., March 3, 1934, aged 81 years, 6 months and 14 days. She was the last of a family of 10 children born to Cabel [sic] and Matilda (Prouty) Smith. She grew to womanhood in her native state, coming to this vicinity to visit relatives from time to time, and here, on Feb. 27, 1877, she was married to John I. Shoemaker. They began housekeeping on the Shoemaker homestead, where they lived for many years, retiring in 1912 and moving to their new modern home in Thomson, where in 1927 they celebrated their Golden wedding and where Mr. Shoemaker died Feb 23, 1932. To their marriage were born two daughters, Sadie May, who died Aug 3 1900, and Bertha (Mrs. Ray Brenneman) of Thomson. Also surviving are a grandson, Sidney Brenneman, a son-in-law, Ray Brenneman, and several nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Attending the funeral services from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanson, Mrs. Frank Pluymley, Mrs. Tibbetts, Mrs. Belle Switzer [?] Dr and Mrs. W. H. Durkee and Mrs. Pearl Luckhart [?] of Fulton; Mr. and Mrs. William Laycock of Davenport; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Pratt, Mrs. Elizabeth Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Ashby, Miss Rose Klitz, of Mt. Carroll; Martin Willis of Libertyville; Mrs. Helen Wentling of Dixon; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Olds, Mrs. Clarence Messinger, Mrs. Maude Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Dernell, Clinton, Ia; Mrs. Carlson and son Stanley, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. George Laughrin [?], Milledgeville; Mrs. Glenn Goble, Elmhurst; Clayton Atherton, Rochester, Wis; and Miss Elva Emerson, Marion, Iowa
ALVERO SHUMWAY
- On Tuesday evening , Nov. 15th our quiet city was all covered with gloom, because of the sad intelligence of the death of Alvero Shumway, of Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chamberlin and Mrs. Shumway arrived with Mr. Shumway on Monday morning, Nov. 21st on the morning train. The funral services were conducted by Rev. Z. T. Livengood, in the Progressive church, on Monday afternoon at 2:30, in the presence of a very large concourse of friends. Mr. Shumway was 54 yrs. old. He died of a fatally degeneracy of the heart. 33 years ago he came to Milledgeville and taught two terms of school 2 1/2 miles west of town, In 1861 he married Miss Emily Manning, of Wysox. When Lanark first began, Mr. Shumway entered the drug business and continued for about 19 years. In June of 1891 he with his family moved to Tacoma, Washington. His health which had not been very good, seemed to improve after he went to Tacoma and he attended regularly to business. On the morning of the 15th inst. he as usual went to his office at about half past 10; he complained of a little illness soon after reaching the office, but went to work; he soon quit, and said to others near by, that he was not feeling very well. He started to walk across the room but began to sink; restoratives were administered, and he revived, and requested to be taken home. A carriage was called, and Shumway with his friends started home, but he expired before his residence was reached. He was laid to rest in the family lot in Lanark's beautiful cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Shumway of Polo, and Messrs. Shumway, of Rockford and Mr. Shumway, of Iowa, attended the funeral of their brother on Monday.
EUGENIA MARIA (PALMER) SHUMWAY
- We are called upon at this time to chronicle the end of a long and well spent life, passed in the service of others. While the death of Mrs. Shumway is a sad blow to many and will apparently retard the advancement of many noble causes in which she was interested, yet her life was filled with loving thoughts and acts and she could truly have said "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." And though her death brings great sorrow it seems very beautiful and fitting that she should so soon join the husband with whom she spent more than fifty-two happy years and who was called to his eternal home only about six weeks before her death. Mrs. Shumway had been in poor health for several months but two weeks spent recently with her daughter, Mrs. Wagner, at Green Bay, Wisconsin, seemed to prove very beneficial to her and it was thought that she might regain her health. Sunday morning, May 10, as she was preparing for church she was taken with an acute attack of peritonitis and grew rapidly worse until Friday afternoon at about three o'clock when she passed away. During her last illness she suffered greatly but was conscious most of the time and recognized her daughters and others who were at her bedside constantly. In spite of her intense suffering, she was as always, absolutely unselfish and thoughtful for others. The last words that she spoke while conscious were a message to her grandchildren, Perry and Eugenia Wagner. She said to her son-in-law, Mr. Wagner, "Tell them I want them to be good and worthy." Eugenia M. Palmer was a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. K. Palmer and was born at Aurora, Illinois, March 4, 1839. Her parents were natives of Canada but were pioneers of Illinois, coming to Aurora at a time when only one white family was living there. At the age of ten she moved with her parents to Milledgeville, Illinois, where he father was a practicing physician for many years and where she taught school for a short time. On October 17, 1855, Eugenia Palmer was
united in marriage to Romanzo G. Shumway, at the home of the bride in Milledgeville. In 1871 they came to Polo to make their home and had resided here since that time. Mr. and Mrs. Shumway were permitted to travel life's pathway together for more than fifty-two years. They were unusually happily mated. Mr. Shumway's excellent business ability and judgment were the means of his amassing considerable wealth which both himself and his wife with their kindly impulses took pleasure in using for the furtherance of many a good work. Mrs. Shumway was a woman of very beautiful character. Since her youth she had been an earnest Christian, wonderfully devoted to her church and every branch of its work using her influence and her means abundantly to carry forward the work. Her beautiful and kindly disposition made her loved by all. No matter how great her trouble or her suffering she was always ready to give a helping hand to one in need. Her gentle, kindly attitude toward all, at time when others would have held themselves aloof, endeared her greatly to everyone who knew her. She will be sadly missed but her influence for good cannot die and the lives which she has helped in so many ways cannot but be better for her helpful influence upon them. Mrs. Shumway was especially interested in missions and gave much of her time and money for that work. With the exception of three years, she was district president of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of Freeport district from the time of its organization in August, 1893, until the district was disbanded about a year and a half ago.
She was president of the Polo M. E. Woman's Home Missionary society since its organization in January 1894 until her death. She was also district president of the Foreign society for two years; a staunch supporter of both the home and foreign work. Her money made it possible for her to do untold good in that line of work and though her death seems a great discouragement to her co-workers, her help will not cease for she had made provisions for the furtherance of the work after her death. She was extremely anxious to hear the report of Miss Katherine Bassett who had spent three weeks at the Indian Mission school in New Mexico. Mrs. SHumway was interested in erecting new buildings for the work there but was unable to talk to Miss Bassett when she returned on Friday. The temperance cause was another work which Mrs. SHumway gave her hearty support. She had been a member of the W.C.T.U. for many years and was always active and helpful in that organization. For a time she was corresponding secretary for the Polo Union and at the time of her death was superintendent of evangelistic work. For fourteen years she was superintendent of the M. E. Sunday school. When others would have been idle and indolent, Mrs. Shumway was always busy extending a helping had to those in need and carrying forward the work of her Master. Her life was nobly spent and while we sorrow for her we must rejoice that she has come to her reward. There remain to mourn her death two daughters, Mrs.W. P. Wagner of Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Mrs. F. H. Suffel of Minneapolis, Minn. One daughter, Clara, died sixteen years ago. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Washington Knox of Hazelhurst.
Funeral services were held MOnday afternoon at two o'clock at the M. E. church and were conducted by Dr. A> E. Saunders, assisted by Dr. J. H. More. Although the weather was extremely inclement the church was filled with sorrowing and sympathizing friends. The choir sang appropriate hymns and Mr. H. H Williams of Chicago sang a beautiful solo. Dr. MOre offered prayer and Rev. Saunders rea Psalms 23 and 34 which were the last passages read to Mrs. Shumway during her conscious moments.
For his text Rev. Saunders took the first part of the eighth verse of the fourteenth chapter of Mark, "She hath done what she could." His sermon was a beautiful tribute to the character and the Christ-like life of the departed and an exhortation for all to follow her example and surrender entirely to Christ. He said that her wealth, her opportunities and her education made her one of the best and noblest Christian characters it has been his pleasure to come in contact with during his twenty years in the ministry. She was a magnificent illustration of what Christ can make of a life surrendered fully to him. She was esteemed so highly and loved so well because of her beautiful character which was the result of a lifetime of development under the influence of the holy spirit. We can never forget her kindliness, her gentleness, her evenness of temper, her sweet disposition. She did what she could to develop her mind. She was conversant with literature and with every current topic. Her busy mind was teeming with plans for furthering the highest good of her fellow men. Especially she gave her heart to the cause of missions. She followed the missionary to the foreign land and knew so well the conditions and the surroundings he must meet there. Every new book on the subject of missions was read and studied until it became a part of her being. Rev. Saunders spoke of Mrs. Shumway's faith in her Savior so often expressed and of her triumphant going home with her hand on her open Bible pointing to the fifth verse of the twenty-seventh Psalm. The Missionary societies to which Mrs. Shumway belonged attended the services in a body. The pall bearers were Harvey Antrim, Chas. Lindemann, H. L Guyer, John W. McIlnay and Charles Winders. She was laid to rest in Fairmount cemetery. Persons in attendance at the funeral from out of town were:
Rockford: R. H. Shumway, R. B. Shumway, Harry Shumway, Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Shumway, Mrs. R. H. Shumway, Jr., Mrs. F. E. Catlin, Mrs. LeRoy Shumway.
Hazelhurst: Mrs. G. W. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Knox
Green Bay, Wisconsin: Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wagner, Perry and Eugenia Wagner
Minneapolis, Minn.: Mr. and Mrs. F. H. SUffel
Milledgeville: H. C. Knox, Hon. D. C. Busell, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Wolfe, Homer Olmsted, J. F. Greenawalt, Mrs. George Hubbard, U. M. Cantrall
Mt. Morris: Mrs. B. E. McNeill, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rice, Mrs. Major Newcomer, Mrs. Harry Cushing....... end of obit missing
JEAN ELEANOR (TRONE) SIEBER
,age 79, of Mt. Carroll, died Monday, August 24, 2009 at FHN Hospital, Freeport. Jean Eleanor Trone was born May 23, 1930 in Browning Township, Schuyler County, the daughter of Carl A. and Bertha "Addie" (Kinnear) Trone. She attended Ridgeville Country School, was a graduate from the Rushville High School with the Class of 1947, and then attended Western Illinois University. She worked at the Savanna Army Depot where she and her best friend (Clairabelle Sack) met brothers and married. Jean married Richard "Dick" Sack October 11, 1952 in Rushville. He died May 3, 1969 in Mt. Carroll. Jean later married Bernard "Bernie" Sieber May 10, 1976. He died July 2, 1983.
Jean was very community oriented and did all she could to promote Mt. Carroll. She was a member of the Mt. Carroll United Methodist Church where she also was a member of the Methodist Women and the Church Circle. Jean participated by calling people for the funeral luncheons and took great pride in the wonderful meals that the Church prepared for the loved ones family and friends. She was a member of the Mt. Carroll Chamber of Commerce and a past President and Secretary. Jean has been a life member of the Green Hills Girl Scout Council and a member of PEO. She helped organize Sink or Swim to raise funds for building the Mt. Carroll swimming pool. Jean worked for the Mirror-Democrat, the Savanna Army Depot, Mt. Carroll Insurance Agency, G& E Cleaners and of course Siebers Jewelry Store, where she worked side by side Where she worked side by side with Bernie, until she was forced to retire because of her health. She coined the phrase, “We Take the Tim e To Care” in the store and was so proud that the town of Mt. Carroll also adopted it as their slogan. Jean never met a stranger and never forgot the people she met. She was fortunate to be able to travel before her illness confined her to home. She traveled to Switzerland to locate the homestead of Bernie’s family. Jean and “travel buddy” Betty Harms made many trips together, their favorite being Alaska. She traveled to California to visit Mark and his family, taking wonderful side trips to Monterey and San Francisco, where she experienced a real west coast earthquake. That’s an adventure she never forgot! Jean traveled to Ohio to visit Beth’s family, ventured over to our nations capital, Washington D.C. Jean traveled with Laurie’s family to Alabama for Mark’s graduation from flight school and there were many trips to visit her family home in Browning, Illinois. Last but not least, she took a ride on board the Twilight Paddle Boat down the Mississippi river, piloted by her cousin Dennis Tronne. Family was most important to her; she dedicated herself to keeping in
touch with siblings, cousins, nieces, nephews, school friends, co-workers, neighbors and friends. One of her favorite quotes was, “When it’s time to die, let us not discover that we have never lived” by Henry David Thoreau.
Jean will be dearly missed by two daughters, Beth Surrarrer of Freeport and Laurie (Jim) Foltz of Mt. Carroll; her son, Mark R. Sack of Mt. Carroll; six grandchildren, Pat (Keta) Foltz, Justin Foltz, Christopher Sack, Amy Sack, Laura Sack and Emma Surrarrer; three great grandchildren, Isabelle and Ellanore Foltz, and Cassidy Budimlija; two sisters, Madelyn Dunlap and Marcella (David) Taylor, both of Macomb; and her brother, Glen (Vivian) Trone of Walnut, IL. also survived by sisters in-law, Clare Sack, Shirley Trone and Gudrun Sack, her caregiver, Patty Derrickson and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many many friends who were just like family.
She is preceded in death by both parents; both husbands; her granddaughter, Kristen in 1981; four sisters, Nancy Trone, Mary Stambaugh, Clarice Dickerson and Lois Jones; and four brothers, Virgil, Carl Jr., Donald and Howard Trone.
MILES ELISHA SLIFER
, 55, father of Mrs. O.H. Etnyre, was found dead in the lavatory of the Argo-Fa condensary at 7:00 Saturday morning. The body was discovered by Clarence Foltz, an employee of the concern. Dr. Petty of Mt. Carroll and Coroner Schreiter of Savanna were called, and pronounced heart trouble and gas around the heart as the direct cause of death. There was no inquest held.
Miles Elisha Slifer, son of William and Martha Slifer, was born near Mt. Carroll Sept. 25, 1874 and died at Argo-Fa Feb. 8, 1930 at the age of 55 years, 4 months, and 13 days. He had lived in Carroll county practically all his life, and for the past 10 years had lived at Argo-Fa where he was employed as milk cooker at the condensary.
Three children, with the wife, survive, they being Galen of Freeport, Mrs. Esther Etynyre of Chadwick, and Florence at home. He leaves two brothers, Silva and Oscar, both of Mt. Carroll, one sister, Mrs. Ella Newell, with his parents having preceded him to the better world.
The funeral was held at the Argo-Fa M.E. church Tuesday afternoon at 2:00. The services were conducted by the Rev. W.H. Evans and Rev. Duvall, a former minister at Argo. Burial was made in the Oak Hill cemetery at Mt. Carroll.
GEORGE SLIFER
, of Wiltsey, Kansas died Monday of last week, Dec. 3rd, from a severe case of Typhoid fever, Mrs. Slifer was a brother to John and Charley Slifer of this locality, and lived here formerly. He worked for Beede Bros. of Chadwick at one time, also for Rugg Fletcher. He was about 45 years old. The remains were taken to the old homestead in Maryland for interment. Mr. Slifer left here about three years ago. The boys here received a telegram notifying them of the serious illness of their brother, and John left immediately for Wiltsey, and arrived in time to see his brother while yet alive, but has since taken sick, and he is down with a fever. Their friends here sympathize with them in the loss of their brother.
VIOLET IRENE (CARLSON) SLOAN
, age 91, of Shannon, Ill., died Saturday, September 5, 2009, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, Ill. .She was born April 22, 1918 in Joy, IL.,the daughter of the late Gustave and Cora (Wagner) Carlson.She was a 1936 Graduate from Joy High School in Joy, Il. She married Francis on May 1, 1937, he died October 18, 1988. Together they had farmed until 1968. She also had worked at the Shannon Nursing Home, had done home health care before retiring from Micro Switch. Violet loved her flower beds, gardening, her grandchildren and being a grandma to the neighborhood kids.She is survived by herThree Sons,Son-James (Carol) Sloan of Mims, Fla.Son-David (Karen) Sloan of Lanark, Ill.Son-Murray (Dale) Sloan of Titusville, Fla.One Sister,Sister-Nina Ahlf of St. Paul, Minn. Grandchildren; Jonathan Sloan, Jennifer (John) Scarpino, Denise (Jerry) Ihrig, Diane (Steven) Scofield, Dawn (Andrew) Rothschadl, Darci (Brian) Bauman, Anthony Sloan, Amy Sloan and Theresa Sloan.1-great grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Marvin and a great grandaughter.Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday at the Hermann Funeral Home in Shannon, Il. Funeral service will be at Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 9, 2009 , Rev. Brian Archer officiating. A memorial fund has been established for the Shannon Fire Department.
WILLIAM F. SNOOK
, 75, former resident of this city died Thursday in Ames Iowa, where he resided the past 25 years.
Funeral serivces will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the City of the Brethern Church in Mt. Carroll, with the Rev. Grover F. Foltz officating. Burial will be made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
William Snook was born July 12, 1864 in Iowa, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Snook Sr. He was married in Woodland on Oct 23, 1890 to Adella May Sisler, who survives.
He was a contractor while in Mt. Carroll and erected several business buildings and houses which still stand, as well as the public library building.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Vivan Smedal of Marshalltown, Iowa and Mrs. Neta Southern of Los Gatos, California, two grandsons, a sister, Mrs. Linnie Thomson and a brother, Ed Snook both living in the state of Oregon.
His daughter, Mrs. Neta Southern was the first woman to enter aviation and gave Amelia Airhart her flying lessons.
JOHN SNYDER
- Mrs. Elijah Olmsted attended the funeral of Mr. John Snyder of Sabula, Iowa, at that place, on
Tuesday. Mr. Snyder was an old friend of Mr. Olmsted's and at one time a resident of Milledgeville.
He died Saturday night, of heart disease.
MARGARET (MORHARDT) SOLT
, 29, died Saturday morning, October 22, 1938, in a Freeport hospital following a major operation. Her home was on a farm west of Mount Carroll. Funeral services were held this afternoon (October 24, 1938) from the Christian funeral home and the Lutheran Church with the pastor, the Rev. E. C. Dolbeer, in charge. Burial was made in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Margaret Morhardt Solt was born August 1, 1909 in Woodland Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Morhardt. Survivors are her father and husband; a daughter, Dorothy Jean, eight months old; three sisters, Mrs. George Rausch, Shannon; Mrs. Carrie Curboy, Massbach; and Mrs. Lucy Frederick, Mount Carroll; six brothers, William and Jacob of Stockton, Gus, Adam, and Paul of Mount Carroll, and Christian Jr. of Hanover.
JAMES GOLDEN SOULES
- died at Chillicothe, Mo., Wednesday morning, May 5th, of asthma. Mr. Soules was born in Milledgeville, July 1, 1857, and came to Buchanan county about thirty years ago, living here until about ten years ago. He was married to Ella Francis, July 3, 1881, in this county. He removed from here to Crawford county, where he lived about five years. He then entered the railroad business, and at the time of his death was a dining car conductor on the Milwaukee road with his home at Marion. He was subject to severe attacks of asthma for the past five years and was taken suddenly while on the train two days before his death, and never rallied. Besides a wife, one son, Leo M., aged 14, survives him. The remains were taken to his former home at Manilla, Ia., for burial. Deceased was genial and popular, and universally liked in Manilla and Marion and had a large circle of friends who mourn his untimely death. A brother, Anson Soules, is a well known resident of the county and was summoned to Marion by telegram announcing his death, and accompanied the remains to Manilla. The bereaved wife and son will remain at their home in Marion." The above is taken from a clipping handed to us by Mrs. Naaman Spencer.
MARIA SEDALIA (MORROW) STALLSMITH
- In Eldora, October 30, 1892, Maria Sedalia Morrow, wife of Frederick Stallsmith, aged 24 years. Mrs. Stallsmith was born in Sedalia, Mo. in the year 1868. When she was eight years of age she removed with her parents to Canada and from thence to Milledgeville, Ill., where she was married in August, 1887. In the Spring of 1891 Mr. and Mrs. Stallsmith removed to this city where they have since resided. Almost four weeks ago Mrs. Stallsmith was attacked with rheumatic fever and after much suffering passed away last Saturday night leaving a husband, two young children and a large circle of relatives and warm personal friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the First Congregational church, Rev. Evarts Kent officiating. The beautiful floral decorations and the house was filled with sympathizing friends bear witness to the esteem and affection in which she was held. Coming to this place a stranger, her winsome, gentle ways won her a warm welcome wherever she went. We commend the stricken husband and the motherless little children to the support and comfort of the Everlasting Arms.
AUGUSTA EMMA MATILDA STANDFUSS
, was born in Schneiderm___ Province, Posen, Prussia, September 3, 1864 and after an illness seven of seven days, died of pneumonia in her home in Dubuque, Iowa ____ruary 16, 1905. Aged 41 years ___months and 13 days. Her parents died when she was quite young thus leaving her in the care of strangers, She came to this country Oct. 12, 1889.____ NOvember 19, 1889 was married at the home of her uncle, J___ Schultz of Elkhorn Grove, Carroll County, Illinois, to Otto Carl ____man Standfuss, who left his Fatherland for her sake. The first ___ years of their married life was spent on a farm near by. They then moved to Dubuque, Ia. where they lived until God called her beyond the skies.
ALFRED STEFFENS
- At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. I. Eastabrook, near Milledgeville, Ill., Sunday, Oct. 25, 1896, of hear disease. Mr. Alfred Steffens, aged seventy-four years, nine months and seven days. Alfred Steffens was born in the township of Bertie, Upper Canada, Jan. 18, 1822. In the spring of 1840, he came with his parents to Carroll County, Illinois, being one of the earliest settlers in the county. On Oct. 24, 1855, he was married to Miss Ellen Hawes, who died Aug. 26, 1875, leaving him with three children: Mary Ellen, who has since died, Sarah Gertrude and Fred A. Those who had business dealings with Mr. Steffens cannot say too much in praise of his fairness. As a neighbor, he was highly respected and in his death a truly good man has been called to the better world. The deceased was the possessor of a large farm and beautiful residence in the southern part of the town of Elkhorn Grove, where he lived until about a year ago, when his health began to fail him and he commenced making his home with his daughter, Mrs. G. I. Eastabrook, who lives about three miles north-west of MIlledgeville. He continued to grow weaker until Sunday morning, Oct. 25, at five o'clock, when he died of heart disease. Rev. F. L. Baldwin, his pastor, visited him at the home of his daughter, Sept. 21, and found him quite comfortable and ready to talk. He related his experiences in this new west. He spoke of his dealings with men, that he had always tried to be honest and do right, but that since his sickness he had found that was not sufficient - God demanded something more. He said that he had settled the question and was ready to die when God called him, but regretted that he had neglected his salvation to so late a period in life. He expressed a desire to unite with the South Elkhorn M. E. church. His burial took place from the church, Tuesday, at 11 a.m., being conducted by Rev. F. L. Baldwin. A large number of friends were present. His remains were laid to rest in the South Elkhorn Cemetery.
C.J. STEFFENS
- The many friends of C. J. Steffens, formerly of Elkhorn Grove, Ill., will be pained to hear of his death, at his home near Hastings, Neb., on the morning of November 11th 1885, aged 46 years and 24 days. For more than a year he had........
EDWARD STEFFENS/STEFFINS
- of South Elkhorn died last Wednesday at the age of 72 years. He had been troubled with his heart and a paralytic affliction. He was one of the early settlers of Carroll County and was quite generally known throughout the county. The funeral services were held at the South Elkhorn church in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends.
LETTIE (KNOX) STEFFENS
, oldest child of F. M. and Susan Knox was born in Carroll Co., Ill., Dec. 15, 1858. July 11, 1885 she married Jesse Steffens in Hastings, Neb., and died at her home near that place, Dec. 19, 1895, aged 37 years and 3 days. Lettie possessed a bright and sunny disposition; always cheerful, always hopeful and always looking on the bright side; a kind, willing and efficient helper in the time of need. She believed in her God, and her many noble qualities of mind and heart have won for her a wide circle of loving and sympathizing friends. She leaves a husband and two little girls, Grace and Jessie, to mourn her loss which, to them, is irreparable, also a father, mother, three brothers and three sisters.
ORRINDER (MILLER) STEFFEN/STEFFENS , was born in the township of York Ontario, march 23, 1819, and died at her home in South Elkhorn, Illinois, Tuesday, February 15, 1898, aged seventy-eight years, ten months and twenty-two days. At the age of nineteen, she was married to Mr. Joseph Steffens, and in the spring of 1840 they removed to this place, where for fifty-eight years her life has adorned the home from which she was taken to the "house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens." She was converted at the early age of thirteen years, and in her Christian life of sixty-six years she maintained a firm and unwavering faith in her blessed Redeemer, She possessed a remarkably pleasant disposition and the sweet and patient spirit manifested during her last sickness was a marvel to all who were privileged to be with her. Her last words were, "Jesus is mine." Upon her marriage with Mr. Steffens, she assumed the responsible position of "mother" to his seven children by a former wife. How faithfully and well she fulfilled her duty and how fully it is appreciated, is best expressed by themselves. One of them, a man of three score and ten, , in a recent letter, writes; "I think of our dear mother almost all the time since I heard that she is ill. I have learned to appreciate her patience and kindness to us during those years when we most needed her care and example. I should love to kneel by her bedside, to take her dear hands in mine and thank her for all her love and kindness to us." Four of these children are still living - Ephraim, of Spring Valley, minnesota; Joseph, of Sacramento, California; Annie M. Moore, of the same place; and Edmund, of this place. Tenderest words of love and sympathy from all these absent ones reached the old home almost daily during the sad and trying times of sickness and death. Of the nine children born to Mrs. Steffens, two had gone on before to join the glorious band waiting to welcome her on the "sunny banks of fair Deliverance." Those tarrying a little longer are John, of Racine, Minnesota; Mrs. Lissa Clark, of Orange Vale, California; William, of Rowen, Iowa; Mrs. Laura Fahrney and Jesse, Of Hastings, Nebraska; and Hattie and Hiram, who have always remained with "Mother" on the old homestead. It was the blessed privilege of all these children, except John and Lissa, to be present and minister to "mother" during her last sickness. They, however, arrived in time to attend the funeral. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Shadford on Saturday, the nineteenth, at ten o'clock, at the South Elkhorn church. Then the loved form was tenderly laid away in hallowed ground, to await the call when "this corruptible shall put on incorruption and this mortal shall put on immortality." Life is over, death is sweet, Lay the lilies at her feet, Meet they rest upon her bier, She, who walked among them here. Gently fold her wasted hands, Smooth her hair in silver bands O'er the brow, where lines of, care Time hath wrought, so gently fair, Calm and still, no wild alarm, Stirs the heart, whose sweetest charm Lies beneath the churchyard sod; She hath known the widow's God. Off when worn with grief and pain, Could we feel her touch again It would soothe the aching brow, But no sigh she heedeth now. When we sink in death's last sleep, Other eyes the watch must keep; O'er her children's dreamless bed, Other eyes the tears must shed. But we would not call her back, More to tread life's dusty track; She hath done her life work well, Let the lily petals tell. In Memory of Sister Orrinda Steffens
GEORGE F. STOBER
, 78, died at 5 p.m. yesterday at his home in Mt. Carroll. He was a son of Charles and Louisa Dunz Stober. He married Nora Stakemiller Dec. 23, 1903. Surviving are his wife, one brother, John Stober of Mt. Carroll and six sisters, Miss Hazel Stober, Mrs. Louisa Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Shoemaker, and Mrs. Harriett Kluge, all of Mt. Carroll; Mrs. Rose Lorenzen of Clinton, Ia., and Mrs. Emma Steele Thomson.
EDWARD EVERETT STOWELL
was born June 23, 1864 at Mt. Carroll, Ill., and died at Pomona, California, Monday, Feb. 6, 1888, of consumption. He was buried there neath the sun-kissed skies, and the Progress of that city, comes to us with turned column rules, containing a long sketch of his life and a beautiful tribute to his memory. Requiescal in pace.
CHARLES E. STUART
, 80, long time resident of Mount Carroll and well known Carroll County lawyer, died Sunday at 2 a.m. (19 July 1959) in the Savanna City Hospital. He had been ill for 16 days. Mr. Stuart was born Dec. 4, 1878 in Savanna, the son of Daniel and Alice Bashaw Stuart. He married Alice Turnbaught June 8, 1910 in Mount Carroll. Mrs. Stuart died June 13, 1956. He is survived by a daughter Mrs. Mary Barquist, Grand Rapids, Minn., two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
A 1896 graduate of Chadwick High School, Mr. Stuart taught four years in rural schools near Chadwick. In 1904 he graduated from the University of Iowa law school. He practiced in Mount Carroll until ill health forced his retirement five or six years ago. Former Carroll County Assistant States Attorney and Master in Chancery, he served as president of the Carroll County Bar Association and had a 50-pin from the Chadwick Masonic Lodge and the Illinois State Bar Association.
The funeral will be Tuesday, 2 p.m. from the Frank Funeral Home, the Rev. Theodore Rodd, pastor of the Mount Carroll Methodist Church will officiate, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Masonic rites will e held at the cemeter. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. at .....
GEORGE SUTTON
one of the early settlers and prominent men of Carroll county, died at his home in Mt. Carroll at the noon hour last Thursday at the age of 80 years and 4 days. His death was caused by his falling on the icy sidewalks in front of his residence on Monday of last week whereby his left hip bone was broken in the joint and internal injuries also sustained therefrom. The fracture was reduced leaving him rest as easy as possible. The accident occurred on his 80th birthday. Mr. Sutton had been a resident of this county over fifty years. A half century ago he conducted a cooper shop in Woodland township, also in Elkhorn Grove where he is well known. Later he moved to Mt. Carroll where he became affiliated with public and private interests, always remaining a man of influence. He served the public many years as sheriff of Carroll county and during his reign had the distinction of officiating at the only hanging of a criminal in this county. This was in 1873 when Joe O'Neal, a murderer, paid the penalty of his crime on the gallows. Retiring from the official life Mr. Sutton devoted his time to private pursuits and so continued until struck down by the icy hand. As a soldier Mr. Sutton had one of the best records. Enlisting in Co. C. 92 Ill. Reg. he served three full years, was made a sergeant in 1862 and a lieutenant in 1864. He was mustered out in 1865. The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
EUNICE EVALINE (SWEEZY) MILLER BIGBEE
was born September 1, 1858, at Pavillion, Kalamazoo county, Michigan, and died at the home of her brother, Smith Sweezy, in Milledgeville Wednesday, June 20, 1906, aged 47 years, 9 months, and 19 days. The deceased had been twice married. She leaves to mourn her death five children, namely, Mrs. R. B. Myers, Miss Ethel Miller, Floyd Miller and Clyde and Reuben Bigbee. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. Susan Sweezy, a brother, Smith Sweezy, both of this place and a sister, Mrs. W. H. Gulliford of Sterling. Mrs. Bigbee had been a sufferer for several months with a cancer. The funeral services were conducted form the M. E. church Friday afternoon at 2:00, Rev. J. W. McKitrick officiating. The interment was made in the Bethel cemetery. Fraser & Fraser had the funeral in charge. The pall bearers were Roy Durstine, Wm. __acker, T. N. Fleming, H. H. Olm__ed, Y. M. Cantrall and V. G. Chaf__, W. H. Gulliford and family of Sterling were in attendance at the funeral. Mrs. R. A. Harlan returned to her home in Oregon last Friday evening after spending the week in the homes of Derrick Fryer and I. N. Evans.
JAMES SWEEZY
- On Wednesday Oct. 21st, 1891 at 4 o'clock P.M., Mr. James Sweezy, at his home in Milledgeville; aged 58. The deceased was born in Marion, Wayne Co., N.Y., January 3rd, 1833 and was married to Susan Sherman, July 4th, 1857. He came to Milledgeville from Nebraska, in April, 1860. A wife and three children who have reached maturity, are left to mourn his loss. The two daughters are both married. The son resides at home. The funeral will be today, Friday at 10 o'clock, at the Progressive church, under the auspices of the G. A. R., of which Mr. Sweezy was an honored member. Rev. Bashor officiates.
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