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Surviving are three children, Jack Bastian, Hazel Green, Wis., V-Ann (David) Howard, Elgin, Ill. and Bob (Jolene) Bastian, Hanover, Ill.; nine grandchildren, Greg (Shelley) Bastian, Brian (Melissa) Bastian, Amy and Tara Howard, Casey, Chris, Brittany, Ryan and Nick Bastian; seven great-grandchildren, Abby and Alyanne Bastian, Breyana, Blake and Blair Bastian, Ben and Peyton Bastian. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially by her family and caretakers of recent years, Amy, Tara and V-Ann Howard. Through this care, she was able to achieve her wish of staying out of a nursing home. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Orville; two brothers, Allen and David Beadle and one sister, Violet Sanderson.
The son of Jacob and Eliza Bertsch, he was born Sept. 12, 1863 in Derinda Twp. On Feb. 14, 1889 he was united in marriage with Dora Shipton of Derinda. To this union was born one child Mrs. Glen (Florence) Hitt of Waterloo Iowa. His wife died on Feb. 8, 1892. Mr. Bertsch was married Oct 17, 1895 to Miss Ellen Toms. A child born of this union died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Bertsch made their home in Hanover for about five years later moving to Mora Minn. where Mr. Bertsch followed his trade as a contractor. Following their return to Elizabeth he continued in the building business erecting many houses here and building the present Odd Fellows hall and Elizabeth State Bank building. In 1909 Mr. Bertsch undertook the establishment of the Elizabeth State Bank of which he was President for 25 years until he resigned in 1934. He was an elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth and was a member of the Odd Fellows when the lodge was active here. Besides his wife Mr. Bertsch is survived by his daughter, two brothers Christ Bertsch of Galena, Otto Bertsch of Savanna; one sister Mrs. Wm. Dent of Chicago, three grandchildren; Mrs. Vivian Kruger and Miss Margaret Hitt of Waterloo Iowa, and Clarence Hitt of Jerome Ariz. (Freeport Journal Standard 9 Sep. 1938)
Jim is survived by his wife Joan of Massbach; a daughter, Nancy (David) Adams of Panora, Iowa; a son, Chuck (Rogene) Beyer of Elizabeth, Illinois; five grandchildren, Oether Adams and Fiance Bekah Carmon, Iris (Steve) Thill, Danielle, Stephanie and Brandon Beyer; two great grandchildren, Koen Thill and Lola Adams; one sister, Norma Smith of Savanna, Illinois. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers in-law, John Leland Smith and Donald Steensen.
Janis enjoyed being a homemaker and raising her children. She enjoyed doing cross stitch, reading, camping, fishing and gardening. Being outdoors was a pleasure to her. Janis will be dearly missed by husband, Matt; one son, Michael (Kim) Dunivan of Dubuque, Iowa; three daughters, Stephanie Hubbard of Stockton, Illinois; Amanda Bingham of Hanover, Illinois; Katrina (William) Longmore of Elizabeth; seven grandchildren; and two brothers, Reverend Paul (Leeta) Theiss of Bay City, Michigan; Reverend Terry (Eileen) Theiss of Pecatonica, Illinois; one sister, Lyn (Bill) Richard of Platteville, Wisconsin; Janis was preceded in death by her parents; infant twins, Michael and Michele; and an infant son, Adam.
CONRAD BAHWELL
- The death of Conrad Bahwell occurred at his home in Savanna at 5 o'clock Sunday evening after a lingering illness, the direct cause of his death being dropsy. In him Savanna has lost one of her most valued citizens for he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He had reached the age of 65 years when overtaken by the grim destroyer of all mankind of high and low degree. During the last hours he suffered greatly and death came as a swift relief. A wife and seven children are left to mourn their loss as is also a brother, Anton Bahwell of Galena, who was with him when he breathed his last and upon whom the blow falls as a terrible shock, there always having existed a strong tie of affection for each other. The decedent was a native of Hessen, Darmstadt, Germany and with his brother, Anton, came to Galena forty years ago where he engaged in the merchant tailoring business until twelve years ago when he closed his business here and removed with his family to Savanna where he continued in the same business while his health lasted. He has many warm friends in Galena who will hear of his demise with sincere regret.
Contributed by Pegy Walwarth - 13 Jan 1898 Galena Weekly Gazette
EMERSON BALBACH
, 89, Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Ill., formerly of Galena, Ill., died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at the nursing home. Visitation will be held from 12 Noon-1 p.m, Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Miller and Steinke Funeral Home, 235 South Bench St., Galena. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at the Miller and Steinke Funeral Home, Galena, with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Hall officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
W.G. BALE
, former prominent Galena Druggist died Saturday afternoon (April 16, 1938) in Waukegan where he had made his home in recent years. Mr. Bale was born on a farm near Iowa City IA. After his marriage to Florence Gratiot he moved to Galena and lived here for many years finally selling his drug store to A.J. Moes when he moved to Waukegan. Mr. Bale is survived by his widow, two daughters Mrs. Claire Sherry of Waukegan and Mrs. Mary Miller; five grandchildren, Mary Jane & Billy Sherry of Waukegan, Marilyn Miller, Meade Jr. and David Morris of Evanston. One daughter Mrs. Jeanette Morris died in 1829 and twin sons died in infancy. Burial in Webster City IA.
Freeport Journal Standard 18 April 1938
ROBERT T. BARKER
, 84, Warren, Ill., died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at FHN Memorial Hospital, Freeport, Ill. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 16 at the Hermann Funeral Home, Stockton. The Masonic Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at the Warren United Methodist Church, Warren. Burial will be held at a later date.
CHARLES BARTCH
, 75, well known farmer residing about a mile south of Stockton passed away this morning about 7 o'clock at his home following a lingering illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1865 and was united in marriage to Edna Marshman of Stockton. He leaves his widow, one son Louis at home and one brother George of Stockton. The body was taken to the Vanderheyden Funeral home and services will be Saturday at the Morseville church. Interment will be made at the Morseville cemetery.
ANTHONY BASSO
, 64, Galena, Ill., died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2004, at Mercy Medical Center, Dubuque, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 3-7 p.m., Monday, at the Miller and Steinke Funeral Home, 235 South Bench St., Galena, where the Parish Scripture Service will be held at 4 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Galena, with the Rev. Daniel Tranel, officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
ALICE B. BASTIAN
, age 82, of Hanover, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at the Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Elgin, Illinois, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Hanover United Methodist Church, Hanover, Illinois. Friends may call from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, Illinois. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. Alice was born December 6, 1923 in Galena, Illinois the daughter of Arthur and Cora (Young) Beadle. On August 8, 1943, Alice married Orville W. Bastian at the Galena United Methodist Church, Galena, Illinois; he passed away on March 12, 1989. She retired from the Savanna Army Depot in 1988, after working as an Inventory Specialist and Dispatcher. She first worked there during WWII, as many women did, providing a valuable labor force. She held membership in the Hanover VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Savanna Moose Lodge #1095, and NARFE (National Association of Retired Federal Employees). Alice enjoyed many things, including square dancing, caring for her home, both inside and out, gardening, traveling and watching hummingbirds. She enjoyed the many trips spent with family and friends going to the Gambling Boats in Clinton, Dubuque, and Elgin. Most recently, she enjoyed watching the Food Network. Her pet poodle Sammy, had been her companion after the loss of her husband Orville.
DOROTHY BEARSLEY
, 91, of Hanover, died Sunday (19 December 2004) at the Galena (Ill.) Stauss Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover with the Rev. Lynne Matthews officiating. Burial will be in the Log Church Cemetery in rural Hanover. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She was born Dec. 4, 1913, near Elizabeth, Ill., to Eugene and Myrtle Weston Hancock. She married Nelson Bearsley on June 20, 1930, in Warren, Ill. He died in 2000. She was a homemaker and also worked with Eaton Corp. for nine years, was a waitress and worked at the Savanna (Ill.) Army Depot during the Korean War. She was a member of the Hanover United Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie (Zane) Gillogly of Hanover; two sons, Larry (Mary) Bearsley of Savanna and Donald Bearsley of Tampa, Fla.; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Hanover VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, two grandsons, two brothers and five sisters.
ELKAN BEAVER
, 64, of Hanover, died early Wednesday of a heart attack at his home. He was the father of Mrs. Donald Cole and Miss Donna Beaver of Rock Falls. He was employed as a mechanic at the Savanna Ordnance Depot and was a veteran of the World War I. Surviving are three daughteres, Mrs. Donald Cole and Donna Beaver, both of Rock Falls, and Mrs. John Green, South Beloit; two sons, Frederick, Hanover, and Gary, Elroy Wis.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mike Keller, Beloit, Wis.; three stepsons, Donald Oyan, Madison, Wis., Stewart Oyan, Baraboo, Wis., and Walter Oyan, South Beloit; a brother, three sisters, and 11 grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Nadig Funeral Home, Hanover. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover.
Contributed by Melva Taylor from The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois June 25, 1959 - Thursday, pg 3 col 2
W.G. BELK
, 63, passed away Sunday morning (April 17, 1938) at 5 o'clock at his home in Stockton after an illness of many months. Wm. Belk the son of August & Augusta Belk was born in Germany Sept. 27, 1875. He was united in marriage to Mattie Wright and had resided in this vicinity for the past 22 years. He served for 18 years as section forman for the Chicago Great Western Railroad company retiring 2 years ago. He leaves his widow, three brothers Amos of Stockton, Fred of DeKalb and Frank of Detroit. Two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Reindesbacher of Stockton and Mrs. Martha Shade of Freeport. One brother Otto preceded him. Interment at Ladies Union Cemetery.
Freeport Journal Standard April 18, 1938
JACOB BERTSCH
a founder of the Elizabeth State Bank and one of Elizabeth's most popular citizens passed away about 4 o'clock Wednesday at his home here. Mr Bertsch who would have been 75 years old next Monday had been in poor health for the past two years but had been confined to his bed for about five weeks. Services were conducted this afternoon from the home with Rev. E.A. Ballis pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Galena officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Casket bearers were O.C. Daniel, Frank Rowley, Stanley McCoy, L.O. Graves, Walter Howarth and A.M. Groezinger. Honorary bearers were J.C. McKenzie, R.H. Reed, Robert Virtue, Andrew Meyer, Peter Gallagher, and S.M. Hoot.
JAMES EDWARD BEYER
age 74, of Massbach, Illinois passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006, at his home. Funeral Services will be held, 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2006 at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Massbach, with Reverend Steven Andersen officiating. Burial will be in the Massbach Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, Illinois. Memorials may be given to FHN Hospice, Freeport, Illinois and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Massbach. Jim was born on July 14, 1931, the son of Charles and Helen (Johns) Beyer in Massbach, He attended the Massbach Country School. In 1952, Jim served in the United States Marine Corp from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. On May 28, 1954, James married Joan Kirst in Clinton, Iowa. Jim and Joan settled in the Massbach area where he worked side by side with his father drilling wells and operating a threshing machine. Jim worked for the Jo Daviess Highway Department for twenty-nine years, retiring in 1995. He held memberships in the Stockton American Legion; the Hanover Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5300. He and Joan were members of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Massbach. Jim very much loved and enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, and raising “Sweet Corn”
GEORGE CASPER BIESMAN
- Well Known and Highly Respected Galena Citizen Expires After Long Illness
Was Proprietor of Leadmine Cigar Manufactory for Many Years ---Prominent in Masonic and I. O. O. F. Lodges
After a long illness, the soul of George C. Biesmann has taken its flight to
celestial realms above, and the tired body is at rest. Mr. Biesmann suffered
for many months of an incurable ailment and on Sunday morning, January 8th,
peacefully passed away and a city of friends join with his immediate family
in mourning his departure.
While it was long known that this genial, kind-hearted old citizen could not
again recover, yet his pleasant smile and friendly greeting was confidently
looked for at his home, by those with whom he was wont to chat for a few
moments when he was able to walk about his premises and both smile and
greeting will be missed.
George C. Biesmann was born in Germany, August 2, 1843, consequently was in
his seventy ninth year at his death. He arrived in New York, April 26, 1861,
settling in Sullivan County, where on May 15, he was married to Eva Louise
Heller, to which union nine children were born, 5 boys and 4 girls. On April
26, 1867, Mr. Biesmann with his wife and two children, Mrs. Biesmann's
mother and her two brothers, William and Charles Heller, arrived in Galena
which has since been their home. Mr. Biesmann became a full fledged American
citizen at the earliest possible moment, just five years and 29 days after
his arrival in this country and none can ever say that he was not at all
times a model citizen. In 1867, he with his brother in law, R. H. Heller
conducted the pleasure resort known as the Galena Garden, near the head of
Franklin street and in 1869 they started the Cigar factory which is now
known and the Leadmine Cigar Factory, on the hill moving to Main street in
1870, since which time it has been under his personal supervision until
incapacitated by illness and age from conducting it himself. Mr. Biesmann
became a member of Steuben Lodge, No. 321, I. O. O. F., in 1868 and served
as its secretary for twenty five years. In 1873 he became a charter member
of what is now St. John's Lutheran church and retained his membership up to
his death. In 1874 he first became a member of the Masonic organization and
rapidly took all the degrees in the various Masonic bodies, and as his was
an exceptionally bright mind, he held every office in the various Masonic
bodies for years, and was always in demand when work in the degrees was
being done, and until actually incapacitated by the infirmaties of age was
ready and willing to do what he could do for this order which he seemed to
love as much as life itself. He lived its teachings, and taught its precepts
to its fellow members by whom he was loved as loyally as he justly deserved.
In public life he held the office of supervisor and City Treasurer, which
positions he filled with credit.
Mr. Biesmann was married twice, his first wife departing this life in 1892,
after seven years of illness. In 1893 he married Mrs. Anna Hirst, who died
in 1913, since which time he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Emma
Heineke and during his long illness he was tenderly cared for by her, until
she too was taken seriously ill and since then the devotion of her husband,
Fred Heineke was such as could not have been excelled by any one, nor could
he have received better care at the hands of a trained nurse than he
received from him. Mr. Biesmann leaves to mourn his taking away, three sons
and one daughter, George, Louis, and Fred and Mrs, Fred Heineke, all of this
city and one stepson Raymond Hirst, also of this city, together with a host
of friends.
FUNERAL TO-MORROW AFTERNOON
The remains will be taken to Masonic Hall this afternoon and the funeral services will be conducted at that place tomorrow afternoon by the Odd
Fellows' Society and at the grave by the Masonic fraternity. Services at the hall will begin at 2:00 o'clock.
LOUISA (HELLER) BIESMAN
- wife of the well known cigar manufacturer, died at her home on Franklin street an hour after midnight this morning. She had
been a great sufferer. Seven years ago she was stricken with paralysis, and
for the last five years of her life was a helpless invalid. Mr. Biesmann was 48 years of age. Her maiden name was Louisa Heller, and she
was born Sept. 5, 1843, at Altenbritungen, Sachs-Meinningein, Germany. In
1861 she came to this country with her mother and brothers, landing at New York April 26th. On the 17th of March, 1863, she was married at Hortonville,
N. Y. to Mr. Biesmann, who had crossed the ocean on the same ship with her.
They came to Galena in 1867, and she resided here from that time until her death.
She was the mother of nine children, of whom seven survive. They are William
F., who assists in the management of his father's extensive business, Maggie, Richard, George, Louis, Fred, and Emma. She has four brothers,
Charles, of Galena, William, of Rice, Henry, of East Dubuque, and Richard of Dubuque. Her aged mother also survives and makes her home with Mr. Biesmann.
The deceased had been a member of St. John's Lutheran church ever since its
organization. She was a lady of admirable qualities, devoted to home and family and always considerate of the welfare and happiness of those about
her. While to her death was a release from suffering by all who enjoyed her
acquaintance the early demise of this excellent lady will be deeply mourned. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from St. John's church on Bench street.
JANIS LOUISE (THEISS) BINGHAM
age 53, of Warren, Illinois, formerly of Hanover, Illinois, died Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Memorial Service will be held 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Elizabeth, Illinois with a family gathering to follow in the church basement. Reverend Paul Theiss and Rev. Terry Theiss will officiate. Janis was born October 23, 1952, the daughter of Reverend Harold and Corrine (Stahlecker) Theiss, in Houston, Texas. Janis graduated from Woodstock High School, Woodstock, Illinois, Class of 1970. On April 7, 1982, Janis married Matthew Bingham in Woodstock, Illinois.
ANNA J. (HATFIELD) BIREN
, age 105, of Hanover died Friday, March 9, 2007 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home in Elizabeth.
Funeral Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover, Reverend Kendrick Matthews officiated. Burial took place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover. Visitations were held one hour prior to service on Tuesday, March 13, 2007, at the church. The family has requested that memorials be made to the United Presbyterian Church in Anna's memory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lawjonesfuneralhome.com.
Anna was born April 20, 1901 in Booneville County, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred and Alice (Piatt) Hatfield. Anna married Hobart Williams on April 17, 1917 he passed away on October 10, 1953. She was later married to Edward Biren on May 17, 1964, Edward died on October 30, 1976. Anna worked for the Hanover Woolen Mill as a Weaver and Seamstress. She also worked at Don's Tap as a Fry Cook and Bar Tender. She was a longtime member of the United Presbyterian Church in Hanover. She was also a member of the Ladies Circle at church. Anna enjoyed Sewing and Crocheting. Most of all Anna loved to spend time with her family.
Anna will be missed by her daughter Elsie Ruth Campbell of Hanover; one granddaughter, Bev Shaw (William Jones) of Moline; four grandsons, Joe (Linda) Reifsteck of Sterling, Jerry (Evelyn) Reifsteck of Freeport, John (Marcia) Reifsteck of Sterling, and Joel Allan (Molly) Reifsteck of Freeport; sixteen great-grandchildren; nineteen great great grandchildren; and one great great great grandchild.
Her parents; two husbands, Hobart and Edward; one son, Phillip Williams; and two daughters, Dorothy Reifsteck and Beverly Williams; one granddaughter, Jean Murphy; two sisters and four brothers, precede Anna in death.
Contrbiuted by Paula / Find-A-Grave / Obituaries: Prairie Advocate 03/14/2007
ALBERTUS BLASKER
, 84, Scales Mound, Ill., died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Scales Mound, with the Rev. Christopher Kuhn officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Galena, Ill
SANDRA K. (DAVIS) BOURRETTE
, age 65, of Hanover, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at her home in Hanover, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna, Illinois. Pastor Lisa Mapes will officiate. Burial will take place in the Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover. A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Savanna. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Safe Haven Humane Society in Elizabeth, Illinois or Mercy Hospice, Clinton, Iowa, in Sandra's honor.
Sandra was born June 27, 1941, the daughter of Clifford and Lillian (Lashelle) Davis in Savanna. She attended Savanna schools. In 1956 Sandra married Alfred Anderson. In 1986 Sandra married Tom Bourrette.
Sandra worked at the Savanna Army Depot for twenty-seven years, retiring in 2000. She is a past member of the Savanna Women of the Moose.
Sandra loved and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially having gatherings during the Holidays. Her family was her life; she would set aside her own needs to take care of theirs.
Sandra will be dearly missed by her husband, Tom of Hanover; a son, Patrick Anderson of Mt. Carroll; five daughters, Bonnie Engaldo of Savanna, Jody Carley of Mt. Carroll, Dena (Richard) Anderson of Gulf Port, Mississippi, Jeannine (Tony) Eldrenkamp of Clinton, Iowa, Tascha (Jeff) Tix of Dunkerton, Iowa; two sisters, Jeanine Mills and Debbie Garvey, both of Savanna; two step-sons, Jason of Hanover and Jeff (Fiance', Misha Dockens) of Hanover; two step-daughters, Penny Bourrette of Savanna and Patti Morrison of Hanover; twenty-three grandchildren and nineteen great grand children; and a very special life-long friend, Kay Holmbo of Hanover.
Sandra was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Anna Tix; one daughter in-law, Elizabeth Anderson; one brother, Junior Davis and two brother in-laws, Gerry Garvey and Tom Mills.
Contributed by Paula / Find-A-Grave / Obituary: www.funeralplan.com/lawjones/obits?id=94405
MYRTLE M. (CHAPMAN) BRECKENFELDER
, age 90, of Hanover, Illinois, died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover, Illinois. Memorials may be directed to the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover, Illinois in Myrtle's memory. Myrtle was born on September 29, 1915 in Hanover, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Mabel (Wearmouth) Chapman. She graduated from the Hanover High School and later from the Acme Business College in Lansing, Michigan. She married Robert G. Breckenfelder on September 21, 1940 in Clinton, Iowa. Robert died July 31, 1977 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Myrtle was homemaker who loved to take care of her family. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and was also a lifetime member of the Lions Club in Hanover. Myrtle liked to hunt and fish; she also enjoyed breeding and raising German Shorthairs. Survivors include one niece; Janice (Thomas) Fischer of Hendersonville, North Carolina; one nephew, William (Elaine) Foley Jr. of Fort Wayne, Indiana and one great niece, Michelle Fischer of Arden, North Carolina. Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband, Robert and one sister, Jean Foley.
Contributed by Juanita Lowrance at Find-A-Grave
GWENN V. BROWN
, age 71, of Freeport, Illinois, formerly of Hanover, Illinois, passed away on August 30, 2008, at his home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Florian Tiegs, Sr.will officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A memorial fund has been established in Gwenn's name.
Gwenn was born on November 29, 1936, in Freeport, Illinois, to Ellsworth and Lenice (Miller) Brown. He grew up and attended High School in Warren, Illinois graduating with the class of 1956. On July 10, 1958, Gwenn married Jean Ann Harkness in Dubuque, Iowa. Gwenn worked as a tree trimmer for a couple of years before starting his 38 year career with the Illinois Chicago Central Railroad. In his spare time Gwenn loved hunting, fishing, traveling, listening to country music, watching professional wrestling and spending time with his family, and especially the family gatherings.
Gwenn is survived by his wife Jean Ann; seven daughters: Pamela K. Brown-Heck, of Hanover, Illinois; Judith L. (Ken) Pope, of Bedford, Indiana; Kathryn J. Brown-Springer, of Freeport; Sandra M. Brown-Jones, of Freeport; Sharon L. Brown, of Freeport; Kimberly S. Brown, of Hanover; and Teresa E. (Billy) Eichmeier, of Freeport. Gwenn is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; and a brother William Burnell Brown, of Independence, Iowa.
Gwenn is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Gwendolen, a great grandaughter Courtney Heck, and a nephew Jimmy Brown.
Contributed by Paula / Find-A-Grave
SUSAN KING (TOWNSEND) BRYAN
, the eighth child of George N., was born on Feb. 16,1846, and died in Minneapolis On June 12, 1927. She married Wm. B.Bryan, of Stockton, Ill., a veteran of the Civil War and a prosperous farmer. They had beautiful country home near Hampton, IA., and were parents of six sons and two daughters, of whom the following survive. - Geo. Sherman Bryan, 1014 Fourth St., S. E., Minneapolis, Minn., Ray H.Bryan, Maple Hill, Iowa; Earnest Townsend Bryan, Estherville; IA; Irving Bryan, Estherville; Mrs. Winnona ( Bryan ) Howells, Minneapolis; Mrs.Olive A. (Bryan) Sharp,Minneapolis; and Earl Bryan, of Hampton, Iowa. (World Connect Website of Richard Hunsinger - The Warren Sentinel--Leader,Wednesday, November 2, 1932)
GLEN BUENING
, 95, 985 James St., Galena, Ill., died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at the Galena-Stauss Hospital and Healthcare Center. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at the Grace Episcopal Church, Galena. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
CLIFFORD L. BURKE
, 67, of rural Stockton died Sunday afternoon (24 Feb 1980) at his home, apparently of a heart attack. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Elizabeth, Ill., with burial in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Nadig-Law-Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Mr. Burke, a retired farmer, was a line welder at the Atwood Manufacturing Co. in Stockton prior to his retirement. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Mohwinkle; three sons, LeRoy of Stockton; Ronnie of Baltimore, Md., and Rick at home; three daughters, Mrs. Nathan (Connie) Norder and Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) Theiler, both of Brownstown, Wis., and Susan Burke of Monroe, Wis.; and 11 grandchildren.
Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa, 25 February 1980 DOB: 05 Sep 1912
ARNOLD G. BUSSAN
, 86, of 220 South Bench St., Galena, forme rly of Menominee, died Sunday, Sept.10, 2000, at home. Services wi ll be at 10a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Galena, with t he Rev. M Fitzgibbons officiating. Burial will be in the Nativity BVM Ceme tery, Menominee. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Furlong Fune ral Chapel & Crematory, Galena. Mr. Bussan spent all his life in the area farming, retired in 1980 a nd moved to Galena. He was born on Nov.19, 1913, in Menominee, son of L eo and Mary (Budden) Bussan. He married Mabel Snyder on Feb. 5, 1941 at S t. Michael's Catholic Church, Galena; she died on Aug.15, 1988. He w as a member of St. Michael's Church, Galena Knights of Columbus and the Na tivity BVM Holy Name Society. He was supervisor of Menominee Township f or many years, and director of the Menominee & Vinegar Hill Ins. Co. He a nd Harold Thiltgen maintained the Menominee Township roads for years. Sur viving are three sons, Bob (Carole) Bussan, of Menominee, Merlin (Merla) Bussan, of Beloit, Wis., and Steve (Maxine) Bussan, of New Diggings, Wis .; a daughter, Rosemary (Steve) Meyer, of Dubuque; eight grandchildren; th ree great-grandchildren, Dakota and Derrick Vaassen and Ryan Bussan; a nd a brother, Gerald Bussan, of Hazel Green, Wis. He also was preced ed in death by a son, Roger; two brothers, Eugene and Lester; two sister s, Elma Mavis and Leona King. In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe given to the Hospice of Dubuque. A very special thanks to Chrystal Muchow, a dear friend of the Bussan famil y, and The Dubuque Hospice Association.
From the website of Dave Halm/Rootsweb World Connect
EUGENE HERMAN BUSSAN
, 89, of Manor Care Health Services, formerly of East Dubu que, Ill., died at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at ManorCare. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ea st Dubuque, with burial in Nativity BVM Cemetery, Menominee, Ill. Frien ds may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Miller Funeral Home, 1185 Route 35 North, East Dubuque, where there will be a parish rosa ry at 5 p.m. He was born on Feb. 21, 1910, near Menominee, son of Leo a nd Mary (Budden) Bussan. He married Mildred C. Roth on Oct. 23, 193 4, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, East Dubuque. They farmed in Jamestown T ownship. Mrs. Bussan died Oct. 18, 1995. He was a member of St. Mary's Pa rish and its Holy Name Society. Surviving are two brothers, Arnold Bussan, of Galena, Ill., and Gerald Bus san, of Hazel Green, Wis.; nieces and nephews; and two sisters-in-law, Mr s. Bertilda Bussan and Mrs. Hilda Ricke, both of East Dubuque. He also w as preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Mary Agnes in 1939, a nd Jeanette in 1952; two sisters, Leona King and Alma Mavis; and a brothe r, Lester Bussan.
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