, 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.
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.
CHAD DAVID BAUTSCH
, 23, of Galena, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Rockford Memorial Hospital, Rockford, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena, where military rites will be accorded. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at the chapel.
He was born Aug. 17, 1984, in Galena, son of Daniel and Judy (Deininger) Bautsch. He graduated from Galena High School, the class of 2002.
Chad enlisted in the Army in 2004 and served in operation Iraqi Freedom until his honorable discharge in 2008.
He was a student at Highland Community College and worked part-time at Boone's Place, Galena.
Surviving are his parents; a sister, Cassie (fiance, Matt), of Des Plaines; his fiance, Dee Dee, of Munich, Germany; his maternal grandparents, William (Faud) Deininger, of Galena; his aunts and uncles, Jerry (Debbie) Deininger, Patti (Dan) Murphy, David Deininger, E. Thomas (Joyce) Bautsch, all of Galena, Ronnie (LaVonne) Deininger, of Scales Mound, Sharon (Greg) Tranel, of Menominee, Joan (Leo) McGrane, of Englewood, Colo., Mary Bautsch, of Longmont, Colo., and Polly Baranowski, of Arlington Heights; and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents.
May 13, 2008 Dubuque Telegraph Herald
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
LOUIS H. BERG
91, of Galena, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at Galena Stauss Nursing Home.
A memorial service will be at 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Galena, where military rites will be accorded by the Galena Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
He was born on June 11, 1917, in Chicago, son of Louis and Charlotte (Beutin) Berg. He married Mary Ann Ermilio on July 26, 1938; she preceded him in death on Sept. 7, 2002, after 64 years of marriage.
He enlisted in the Army on July 23, 1943, and served as instructor on the building of floating bridges until his honorable discharge on Jan. 14, 1945.
He worked for several manufacturing companies until settling in with Rixson Manufacturing of Franklin Park, where he retired in 1981, after 25 years of service. In 1982, he and his wife moved to Galena to enjoy their retirement.
He was always there to lend a helping hand and never expected anything in return. He was part of a large family and was one of two still surviving. Louis loved his family and they meant everything to him. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are a son, Jack (Patricia) Berg, of Galena; three grandsons, John (Denise) Berg, of Joliet and Jimmy (Shannon) Berg and Joseph Berg, both of Galena; two great-grandsons, Kyle and Nicholas Berg, of Joliet; a sister, Millie (Bob) Englebretsen, of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; twin granddaughters, Janet and Jane Berg; and by 12 siblings.
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.
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)
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”
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.
RALPH L. BEYER
, age 88, of Stockton, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 26, 2008, at the Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2008, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda, Illinois, with Pastor Ann Ziegert officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 30, at the Law – Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth, Illinois. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda.
Ray was born September 10, 1920, in Derinda Twp, Illinois, the son of Henry and Laura (Streicher) Beyer. He attended the Logan School. Ray was united in marriage to Betty Reusch on December 21, 1944, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda. The couple farmed their entire lives in the Derinda area before moving to Stockton, Illinois, in 1997. Ray loved his farm and enjoyed the work he did on it.
Ray enjoyed hunting, trapping, and playing euchre with his family. He also took charge of the garden once the couple moved into town from the farm. Ray was a former member of the Trinity Lutheran Church Council and was a two term member of the Elizabeth School Board.
Ray is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife Betty of Stockton, Illinois; three sons, David (Vickie) Beyer of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Rodney (Terri) Beyer of Warren, Illinois, and Bradley (Bonnie) Beyer of Stockton, Illinois; five grandchildren, Leslie Beyer, Michael (Cory) Beyer, Stephanie (Randy) Sertle, Jeffrey (Angela) Beyer, and Andrew Beyer; five great – grandchildren, Hudson Ray Beyer, Bethany, Matthew, and Caleb Beyer, and Drew Sertle; three brothers, Elvin (Dee) Beyer of Sierra Madre, California, Maurice (Donna) Beyer of Elizabeth, Illinios, and Lee (Loris) Beyer of Elizabeth; one brother – in – law, Johnie Reusch of Elizabeth; three nephews, Wayne Beyer, Roger (Sherri) Beyer, and William (Theresa) Reusch.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother – in – law, Pearl and Bill Schuller, and two sisters – in – law, Lucille Reusch and Irma Beyer.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert
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.
LINA (PARSONS) BILKA
, 78, of Galena, died March 17, 2008.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where friends may call from 4 to
8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Galena.
She was born on Nov. 8, 1929, in Wayne County, W.Va., daughter of Dennis Earl and Gertrude (Marcum) Parsons. She was united in marriage to Raymond "Pete" Bilka; he preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2003.
She was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed her home and her years in Galena very much. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and cherished her beloved grandchildren.
Surviving are her daughters, Sharon (Gary) Lapidus, of Galena, Susan (Julio) Donis, of Chicago, and Sheryl Rae (Jeff) Holder, of Galena; her beloved grandchildren, Melissa, Bradley, Dayna (special friend, John), Jason, Kyle and Kayla; three brothers, Dennis Earl Parsons Jr., James (Virginia) Parsons and Phillip Parsons; two sisters-in-law, Helen Steffek and Bernice Bilka; and many nieces and nephews.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dan Parsons; and a sister, Jewell King.
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.
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.
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.
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IRWIN BISHOP
, age 88, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died Sunday, November 13, 2005 at the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 16 at the United Methodist Church in Elizabeth. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery, with full Military Rites. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth and one hour prior to service time at the church on Wednesday. Memorials may be given in Irwin’s name for the Elizabeth Fire Department and E.M.T’s.
Irwin was born May 11, 1917, the son of Orville Martin “O.M.” and Gail Virginia (Irwin) Bishop, in Elizabeth, Illinois. He graduated from Elizabeth High School, Class of 1935. Irwin served in the 9th Air Defense Command of the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Prior to and after his military service Irwin worked for J.C. Penney’s
in Rockford, Illinois where he received his early business training. Later he moved back to Elizabeth to take over the operation of the family business after the death of his father. The family business, Bishop’s Busy Big Store celebrated their 100th anniversary this year, having been in business from 1905 to the present. On June 21, 1953 Irwin married Aimee C. (Dinsmore) in Galena, Illinois.
Irwin was a member of the United Methodist Church of Elizabeth, the Elizabeth American Legion Post, and was also a member of the Elizabeth Cavanaugh Masonic Lodge. Irwin was an avid gardener and enjoyed fishing, bird watching, and dancing.
Irwin will be deeply missed by his loving wife Aimee of Elizabeth; two sons, David (Deborah) Bishop of Decorah, Iowa; Gary Bishop of Dubuque, Iowa; one sister Gwendolyn L. Schabel of Birmingham, Alabama; five grandchildren, Forrest and Meredith Bishop of Decorah, Iowa; Adam Bishop of Dubuque, Iowa; Adrianne Bishop of Cresco, Iowa; Anya Bishop of Waterloo, Iowa. Four great grandchildren Kirsten and Megan Basten of Dubuque, Iowa; Gage Bishop of Dubuque, Iowa; Carter Bishop Courtney of Cresco, Iowa. Two nephews also survive, Dr. Frank M. Schabel III and Dr. Stephen I. Schabel both of Charleston, South Carolina. Irwin is preceded in death by his parents and one brother William C. Bishop.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert
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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
HATTIE (SHUBERT) BUCHER
, 94, Lena, died ( 27 Oct 1984) Saturday in the Lena Continental Nursing home, Lena. Funeral services were held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Frank Funeral home, M. Carroll, with the Rev. Cyrus Pollard and Rev. George Reser of the Mt. Carroll Church of God officiating. Hattie Bucher was born on March 1, 1890 in Jo Davies County, the daughter of George and Anna Thein Shubert and married Lee Bucher on Sept. 16, 1915 in Jo Davies County.She was a member of the Berreman Church of God. Surviving are two sons, Harold, Mt. Carroll and Earl, Stockton; one daughter, Mrs. Sid Norma Libberton, Mt. Carroll; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Roy Doris Wybourn, Lena. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two sons, two great granchildren, five brothers and one sister.
Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 29, 1984 - Monday, pg A4
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
ALMA M. (BERLAGE) BUSSAN
, age 84, of Cuba City died Friday, April 25, 2003, at Southwest Health Center Nursing Home in Cuba City. Alma was born on July 24, 1918, in Guilford Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Schapier) Berlage. She married Arthur C. Bussan on September 14, 1944. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years; the last twenty years was for NAPA Auto Parts in Dubuque, Iowa. She retired in 1987. Survivors include her husband, Art Bussan, of Cuba City; two sons, Roger A. (Christine) Bussan, of Plain, and William H. (Jeannie) Bussan, of Platteville; a sister, Marie Smythe, of Dixon, Illinois; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Mark Bussan; and two brothers, Clement and Cletus Berlage. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2003, at ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH in Cuba City with the Reverend David Flanagan and the Reverend Jim Murphy officiating. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Galena, Illinois. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at the CASEY FUNERAL HOME in Cuba City where the parish wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Living Word Charismatic Movement in Dubuque, Iowa.
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.
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ARTHUR C. BUSSAN
, 90, of Cuba City, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Mercy Medical Center-Dubuque.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Cuba City, with the Rev. David Flanagan and Monsignor Charles Schluter officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Galena, Ill. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Casey Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cuba City, where there will be a parish wake service at 4 p.m. Friends also may call from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, at the funeral home.
He was born on Dec. 11, 1917, on the home farm near Galena, son of William and Caroline (Schnerie) Bussan. He married Alma M. Berlage on Sept. 14, 1944; she preceded him in death on April 25, 2003.
Art farmed for 46 years near Galena.
He graduated from Galena High School in 1935. He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Galena, St. Augustine's Church in Platteville, and St. Rose of Lima Church in Cuba City. He also was a member of the Eagle Club in Galena, the Galena Ambulance Service, St. Mary's Cemetery Board, and a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. Roger A. (Christine) Bussan, of Plain, Wis., and Deacon William H. (Jeannie) Bussan, of Platteville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by three sisters, Viola, Anna and Stella; and four brothers, Paul, Albertus, Bill and Harold
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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JOSEPH E. BUSSAN
, 96, of Galena, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at the Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community, Galena.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena, where a scripture wake service will be at 2 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus service will be at 5 p.m.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1912, in Galena, son of Clement and Anna (Kieffer) Bussan. He married Gertrude Reitz; she preceded him on death in August of 1997.
Joe was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Galena, and was a fourth-degree Knights of Columbus 696 member. He was one of the oldest-living members in the state of Illinois Knights of Columbus, serving for 80 years.
He enjoyed playing cards and was an avid Cubs and Bears Fan.
Surviving are three daughters, Helen (Merle) Gaber, of Dubuque, Joan Smith, of New Haven, Conn., and Barbara (Rollie) Swingle, of Elk Grove, Calif.; a son, Herbert "Herb" (Sue) Bussan, of Dubuque; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Eleanor Froschauer, of Blue Island, Mercedes Lynch, of Dubuque, Ruth Brashaw, of Stockton, and Ann Schreck, of Platteville, Wis.; and many nieces, nephews.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Cyril, Nicholas, Clement, Gregory, Louie and Philip and Herbert, in infancy; and three sisters, Pauline, Marian and Rose, in infancy.
LESTER GEORGE BUSSAN
, 87, East Dubuque formerly of Gale na and Menominee, died Saturday, Jan 6, 1996, at the Manor Care Nursing Center in Dubuque. Mr. Bussan was born in Galena on Feb 25, 1908, son of Leo and Mary (Budde n) Bussan. He married Bertilda Hoefer at Nativity B.V.M. Church in Menominee on Nov 2 3, 1937. He and his wife formerly farmed in the Menominee area and he w as a field supervisor for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association. He was a former member of the Nativity B.V.M. Holy Name Society, a long ti me member of the Jo Daviess County Farm Bureau and a member of the Jo Davi ess County Soil Conservation Board. After retirement he enjoyed fishing a nd playing cards. He is survived by his wife, Bertilda; four daughters, Mary Evelyn Freiburg er, Benton, Shirley (James) Houtakker, East Dubuque, Joyce (David) Bernin g, Mineral Point, and JoAnn (Nick) Tranel, East Dubuque, 23 grandchildr en and five great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; a daughter -in-law, Mary (Terry) Bussan Des Jarlais, Cuba City; and three brothers, E ugene Bussan, East Dubuque, Arnold Bussan, Galena, and Gerald Bussan, Haz el Green. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, John Bussan on J an. 19, 1977; and two sisters, Leona King and Elma Mavis. Services were held Tuesday, Jan 9, at St. Mary's church East Dubuque, wi th burial in Nativity B.V.M. Cemetery Menominee. The Miller Funeral Hom e, East Dubuque, was in charge of the arrangements.
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