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MARGARET (GAUHIER) GALLAGHER
- Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Gallagher, who died Saturday at the home of her son-in-law, Gottlieb Krohmer on Summit Street, were held Tuesday morning at 8:30 from the Furlong Chapel home to the St. Michael’s church at 9 o’clock. Mrs. Gallagher’s body was taken to the receiving vault at Greenwood cemetery and will be removed later to Apple River for interment. Formerly Margaret Gauhier, she was born in Sinsinawa, Wis. on March 4, 1860. She was married to Thomas Gallagher at Apple River and lived most of her life in Rush township. About a year ago Mrs. Gallagher came to Galena to make her home with her son-in-law. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Frank Hoy and Mrs. Thomas Cosgrove, both of Stockton, Mrs. Clarence Kent of Warren, Mrs. Maurice Purdue of Rockford, and Mrs. Samuel Krohmer of Galena; three sons, William of Warren, Thomas of Shullsburg, Wis., and Vincent of Rockford, two brothers-in-law, Edward of Moville, Iowa, and William of South Dakota; two sisters, Mrs. Julia O’Rourke and Mrs. Lula May, both of California; 44 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Gallagher in 1913, and by two daughters, Elizabeth and Mrs. Gottlieb (Agnes) Krohmer.
MARY E. (MURRAY) GARDNER
passed into eternal rest at 1:45 Wednesday morning after
an illness which was of a serious nature for the past week.
Miss Mary Murray was born in Ireland in 1826. When three years of age she came to the
United States and has been a resident of Galena for 63 years. In 1850 she was married at
Vinegar Hill township. To this union ten children were born, four of whom survive, namely
Mrs. Will Rouse, East Galena, Mrs. T. W. Whitby, Dubuque, Ia; Willis Gardner of St. Paul and
Miss Margaret who has made her home with her mother. Mrs. Gardner's husband preceded her to
the grave 17 years ago this coming March. Besides four children the deceased is survived by
twenty-three grandchildren and seven great grand children.
Mrs. Gardner possessed an unusual amount of character which made and held many
friends. Her vitality and will-power kept her continually interested in her home and
surroundings until the very last.
The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon from the late home on the corner
of Bench and Perry streets to St. Mi[ch]ael's Catholic church at 3 o'clock. Interment will
be made in the German Catholic cemetery.
AMOS E. GATES
- age 57, of Hanover, Illinois, died Saturday, June 28, 2008, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 2:00 pm at the Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover. Reverend Lynn Matthews of Hanover United Methodist Church will officiate. A memorial fund has been established in his Amos's memory.
Amos was born on November 13, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois, the son of Amos E. and Beverly (Reidel) Gates Jr.. He attended school in Springfield, Illinois.
Most recently, Amos was employed at Blacks Railroad Transit, where he transported railroad employees from destination to destination. He previously worked at Excel Automotive in Stockton, Illinois and as maintenance for the Carrollton Inn in Mount Carroll, Illinois. Amos loved being outdoors and enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing, especially for catfish and carp. Amos also loved listening to music, he enjoyed music from the 50's through the 80's. Most of all, Amos cherished the time he spent with his family.
Amos will be dearly missed by his fiancé, Ericia A. Misenar of Hanover; two children, Amos E. Gates IIII and Victoria Marie Gates, both of Hanover; mother, Beverly Hahn of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; one brother, Jim Gates of Milwaukee; sister, Cathy Skilling of Somerset, Kentucky; a half sister, Cindy Commbe of Springfield, Illinois; mother and father in-law, George and Emily Misenar of Stockton; two sisters in-law, Jennifer Upmann of Mount Carroll and Connie (Chad) Larson of Stockton, Illinois; and many nieces and nephews.
Amos was preceded in death by his father, Amos.
ALFRED J. GEIGER
- age 81, of Elizabeth, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home. A Funeral Service will be held Monday, October 27, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Burial will follow in the Lost Mound Cemetery, rural Hanover, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 3 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 26, at the Law - Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Elizabeth Nursing Home.
Alfred was born March 31, 1927, in Cascade, Iowa, the son of Joseph J. nad Madeline (Schmitt) Geiger. He attended school in the Hanover area. Alfred was united in marriage to Irma "Jean" Potter on October 14, 1950, at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hanover. She preceded him in death on June 15, 2003. Alfred served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
Alfred farmed his entire life in the Elizabeth and Hanover areas, mostly in Elizabeth. He enjoyed farming very much and was dedicated to his farm.
Alfred is survived by one brother, Joseph Geiger of Hanover, Illinois; two brothers - in - law, Johnnie Reush of Elizabeth, and Ed (Katie) Potter of Hanover; two sisters - in - law, Betty (Bill) Sheperd of Hanover, and Mickey (Norm) Vanderheyden of Stockton, Illinois; two nieces, Kathey (Jerry) Mapes of Stockton, and Janet Wenzel of Galena, Illinois; and one nephew, Bill (Teresa) Reusch of Rockton, Illinois.
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Irma "Jean", and three sisters, Dorothy in infancy, Lucille Reusch, and Marie McCoy and her husband Edward.
CLARA LOUISA (FUCHS) GEIGER
died at her home on High street Wednesday evening at 10 o'clock. Her death was attributable to blood poisoning, which was caused by a splinter that entered her hand some weeks ago. She was 55 years of age. She was a kind mother and of a loving disposition, and will be mourned for by many friends in the community. Mrs. Geiger was born Aug 9, 1841, in Minden, Prussia, and came to this country with her parents and made her home in Detroit until her 19th year when she came to Galena. She was married to George Geiger Nov 3d, 1864. Her maiden name was Clara Louisa Fuchs. Six children were born to them, two of whom survive--August and Emma, and three step-children--Fred of Galena, Mrs. Kate Broderecht of Guilford and Mrs. Sophia Heckelsmiller of Bellevue. Her husband died three years ago. The funeral will be held from the house at 1:30 to-morrow afternoon, thence to St. John's Lutheran church. **************************************2 Sep 1886, Galena Daily Gazette Mrs. Geiger, mother of Geiger Bros., the stone masons, died at her home on High street at 1 o'clock this morning at the ripe old age of 89 years. Her husband had been dead for a number of years. The deceased was one of the oldest and most highly esteemed residents of Galena, and her death will be generally lamented. The funeral will take place from the house to-morrow at 1 o'clock pm, and the remains will be laid to rest in Greenwood cemetery.
GEORGE GEIGER
- After a Lingering Illness he Passed Away Friday Evening George Geiger died at his residence on High Street Friday evening at 5:30 o'clock. He had been ill for months with ulceration of the stomach and was a great sufferer. He had lived in Galena nearly forty years and was widely known and highly esteemed. Hewas a member of Steuben lodge, No. 321, I. O. O. F., and of the Harmonie society. Mr. Geiger was born January 23, 1827, in Bervangen, Groshertzung-Baden. He left Germany for the United States in 1854 and settled in Iowa, where he lived two years. Then he came to Galena and bought a farm in Rice, on which he lived for a number of years, in the meantime working at his trade, that of a stone mason, in Galena. For several years it was his daily practice to walk form his home to Galena, a distance of nine miles, in the morning, and to walk back again when his day's work was done. Of recent years he has lived on High street, where he had an extensive vineyard. He was for a number of years janitor of the Central school building. In Galena twenty-nine years ago he married Miss Louisa Fuez, who survives him. He also has five children, of whom Mrs. Brodrecht lives in Guilford township, Mrs. Heckelsmiller in South Dakota, Fred. and August Geiger in Galena, and one daughter, Emma, at home. Mr. Geiger also has three brothers -- Martin, of Leavenworth, Kansas, Gottlieb, of Kansas City, and Adam, who is in Germany. The funeral will be held from the family residence Monday at 1:30 o'clock, Services at St. John's Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock. The Odd Fellows and Harmonie society will attend.
LEWIS GEORGE
- Died at his home in this city Sunday morning about 4:30 o'clock, of pneumonia, after an illness of a few weeks. The deceased was born in Ohio, Dec. 16, 1814, and together with his folks came to Galena in 1827. From there they moved to East Fork, and lived at a lead blast furnace, where they kept boarders. In 1829 they moved again to what is known as the Hiram Hunt farm, south of Hanover. Here they lived until the scare of the Black Hawk war, in 1831, when they again moved back to Galena. Louis enlisted and served through the war. In 1832 they moved back to Hanover and took up claim on what is now the Story farm, on the road to Savanna. Two years later he won and married Miss Mary Ann Robinson, who died in 1879. To them were born six sons and as many daughters. Immediately after their marriage they moved to Nauvoo, Ill., where they lived for five years. In 1843 they moved to Elizabeth, where Mr. George was employed in the lead mines. From there to Blue River, Wis., and back to Hanover in 1855, where he spent the remainder of his life, plying his trade as a plasterer. He enlisted in the union army in 1863, left Mt. Carroll in December of that year, and served in the 45th regiment, Co. D till the close of the war. He was actively engaged in several important battles, including Jackson, Thompson's Hill, Vicksburg and others. He was married again in 1887 to Ellen Calloway to whom was born one child. They survive him together with the children by his first marriage. Of these two daughters are present, Mrs. Bowden, of Savanna, and Mrs. Stoker, of Elizabeth, the rest being in Kansas, Nevada and California. The funeral services took place Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Wm. Gardner. The interment was made in the Hanover cemetery.
MARIAN C. (KUCHEMANN) GERLICH
- 89, of Galena, died at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at the Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community, Galena.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Miller & Steinke Funeral Home, Galena, with pastor Stacy Cavanaugh officiating. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial wil be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena.
She was born Feb. 26, 1918, near Galena, daughter of Charles M. and Camilla (Graham) Kuchemann. She married Edwin G. "Nubs" Gerlich on Oct. 10, 1945, in Galena. He preceded her in death on July 24, 2004.
She formerly was employed at Interstate Finance in Dubuque. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star.
She loved dancing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and did much sewing for her family. She was an excellent cook.
Surviving are her children, Norma (Rick) Weis, of Galena, Lorene (Art) Cripps, of Exeter, R.I., and Marvin (Kathy) Gerlich, of Galena; six grandchildren, Stefanie and Christopher Weis, Amy and Ryan Cripps, and Anna and Austin Gerlich.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Gerald and Robert Kuchemann, and a sister, Mildred Bundy.
FRANKLIN VICTOR GLASKER
- Funeral services for Franklin Victor Glasker, 75, who died at his home here Sunday, will be held Wednesday at 8:30 from the family home to St. Mary's Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Rev. J.K. Nilles will officiate and interment will be made in St. Mary's cemetery.
Mr. Glasker was born in Lengrich, Germany, April 12, 1864 and came to this country when he was 16 years old. He was a farmer in Menominee Twp. until 23 years ago when he moved to Galena, where he had lived ever since. Mr. Glasker was married to Mary Ann Kaiser July 16, 1889 at St. Mary's church Menominee. He is survived by two sons, Bernard and Edward of Galena, five daughters, Mrs. Joe Weydert of Menominee; Mrs. wilbur Weiderholt of Cuba City Wisc; Mrs. Ray Werner of Scales Mount; Mrs. Joe Mensen and Miss Helen at home. He was preceded by his wife less than a year ago, and by one sons who died in infancy.
MARY (KAISER) GLASKER
- Funeral services for Mary A. Glasker who died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday morning (April 24, 1938) at her home on Franklin St. after a lingering illness will be Wednesday at the home at 8:30 to St. Marys church at 9 a.m. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Mrs. Glasker the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Gerhardt Kaiser was born in Germany May 21, 1866 and came to this county with her parents as a young girl. She was married July 16, 1888 in St. Mary's Church Menominee to Frank Glasker. They followed the business of farming until they retired a few years ago and moved to Galena. She was a member of St. Marys Catholic church and of the Altar & Rosary society.
Mrs. Glasker is survived by her husband and seven children Bernard, Mrs. Joseph Mensen, Edward and Miss Helen all of Galena; Mrs. Joseph Weydert of Menominee. Mrs. Wilbur Wierderholt of Cuba City WI, Mrs. Raymond Werner of Scales Mound, a brother John Kaiser of Dubuque IA and 13 granchildren. One son died in infancy.
MARY MAUDE (MONTGOMERY) GLASS
- wife of Frank Glass, died in their home in this city, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1905, after a lingering illness of consumption.
Deceased, whose maiden name was Maude Montgomery, was born at Galena, Ill., Jan. 7, 1874. She came to Neillsville with her mother,
Mrs. Amanda Montgomery, when a girl. Feb. 9, 1896 she was married to Frank Glass and they have lived here and at Grand Rapids since.
Four children were born to them, three of whom are resting at their mother's side in Neillsville's cemetery. A little girl, nearly three years old
survives, with the husband, mother and brother Will Montgomery. The funeral was held at the M.E. church Saturday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Campbell officiating. Mrs. Glass was loved by all who knew her. As long as her health permitted she was helpful to everyone and especially assisted in the church
work of the Methodist church. At the time of the death and burial of his wife Mr. Glass' mother's residence was quarantined
on account of diphtheria, cutting him off from their assistance and comfort. He and the mother and brother of the deceased wish to thank the neighbors who did much to assist them in their time of trouble.
WILLIAM E. GOODWIN
died at his home in Guilford, of lung trouble, aged 70 years. He leaves a wife and 8 children; 7 daughters and 1 son; to mourn his loss. 'His race is run, his home is reached, All earthly struggles gone. A while we weep and linger here, Then follow to the tomb. "A Friend"." Galena Weekly Gazette, 24 Jan 1889
HARRY E. GRAHAM
, 64, Warren Twp. highway commissioner for the past 15 years passed away suddenly Tuesday following a heart attack he suffered while visiting at the home of Manley Smith, a relative, residing near Apple River. Mr. Graham was born near Galena July 8, 1875 and on Maych 9, 1898 was united in marriage to Miss Estella Mae Trudgian.
Surviving are three children, Alvin Graham residing near Apple River, Mrs. Fred Hopkins of Elizabeth, Mrs. Melvin Henze, of Davis; five grandchildren; three brothers, Thomas and George Graham of Galena and Joseph Graham of Darlington Wisc. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church in Warren at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. A.A> Meyers will officiate and burial will be made in the Scales Mound cemetery.
MABEL (TRICKLE) GRAHAM
, 100, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at the Galena-Stauss Senior Care Community.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Miller and Steinke Funeral Home, Galena, with the Rev. Stacy Cavanaugh officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
She was born on Feb. 9, 1907, in New Diggings, Wis., daughter of Elmer and Verna (Binger) Trickle. She married Walter A. Graham on July 28, 1944, in the Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua, Iowa; he preceded her in death on Nov. 26. 1956.
She graduated from Benton (Wis.) High School and worked at Bowman's Grocery Store in Benton prior to her marriage.
Mabel loved a good game of euchre and spending time with her family and friends.
She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church and an honorary member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
Surviving are a daughter, Linda (Mark) Willy, of Galena; three granddaughters, Michelle (Chris) Kieffer, of Rosendale, Wis., Marsha Cordle, of Pottsboro, Texas, and Megan (Chris) Brandt, of Appleton, Wis.; four great-grandchildren, Jared Kieffer, Zachary and Jacob Cordle and Jenna Brandt; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Billie Larson and Helen Nelson.
She also was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Claude and Harold Trickle; a sister, Edith Cruse; and a grandson-in-law, Darren Cordle.
HARRIET AUGUSTA GRAVES
, daughter of Philander and Harriet Graves, born at West Martinsburg, N. Y., Jan 27, 1839, died at Stockton Sept 7, 1924 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Peters, Stockton, Ill, aged 85 years, 7 months, 11 days. On June 15, 1857 she was united in marriage to Lester Delos Pitcher at Martinsburg, N. Y. To this union were born four children, namely: Richard Everett Pitcher, Mary Lavinia Peters, Grant Washburn Pitcher, one son dying in infancy. Mrs. Pitcher with her husband came to the state of Illinois in 1860, locating one mile west of what was later founded as Pitcherville, Ill, a post office being established in 1868 named Pitcherville, Ill.Mrs. Pitcher acted in the capacity of the postmistress at the Pitcherville for a period of many years until Stockton, Ill was founded and the post office at Pitcherville was discontinued.
Mrs. Pitcher came to Stockton soon after and has made her home here most of the time since. She was of an unusual bright and cheerful disposition, scattering sunshine everywhere. Ever ready to help bear the burdens of those in trouble or grief with a pure Christian spirit. She was converted at the age of 16 and was then taken in full member of the Methodist church at Martinsburg, N. Y. She served as nurse for many years administering to the sick in many homes where her kindness is still remembered, for her keen sense of wit, her power of repartee which persisted even in her final illness; her unfailing courtesy, patience and love was manifested to those who so kindly administered to her every want for comfort. The welfare and comfort of her family and loved ones was uttermost in her mind. Her illness was of only a few months. She bore it in a Christian spirit, never a murmur or complaint, trusting in Him who doeth all things well. She is resting safe in the arms of Jesus.
Deceased leaves to mourn her loss, one sister Mrs. Mary Rose, Lowville, N. Y., one brother Adelbert C. Graves, formerly of Chicago. One brother Phylander Graves, passed away last August at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles G. Bird at Oak Park, Ill. There remain three children: Richard Everett Pitcher, Kansas City, Mo, Grant Washburn Pitcher, Artesian, S. D., Mary Lavinia Peters, Stockton, Ill; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren, besides a vast number of friends which was so fully manifested by their constant attention and acts of kindness, also the profusion of beautiful flowers to cheer the sick which was greatly appreciated by her and family.
CARL ROBERT GREENE
, 66, Bryson, Texas, died Friday, March 21, 2008 in Graham, Texas. He was born on Dec. 9, 1941 in Galena, Ill., the son of Bernard Greene and Bernice Greene Estavillo. He married Doris Jean Childress on Oct. 28, 1961 in Galena. He was a self-employed carpenter.
Survivors include his wife, Doris; children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Karla and William Windhorst, Debra and Scott Stubbs, Tammy and Billy Griffin, Janet and David Manning, Brittany Greene, Brandon and Michelle Greene, Heather and Myron McGinnis, Jonathon and Brandi Windhorst, Morgan Manning, Jacob Griffin, Casey Windhorst, Dakota Stubbs, Rebecca McGinnis, Kallie Greene, Connor Greene and Carter McGinnis; and brothers, Charles DuBord and Richard Greene.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Sallie Greene, Ronnie DuBord, Patricia Ertmer, Darline Harwick, Terry Greene and Kenny Greene.
Services were held March 25, 2008 in the First Baptist Church of Bryson, with the Rev. Milton Capps of Bryson, officiating.
KENNETH B. GREENE
, 67, Galena, Ill., died Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 at the Finley Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa.
He was born on Dec. 15, 1940 in Galena, the son of Bernard and Bernice (Wasson) Greene. He married Kathy O'Hare on June 20, 1964 at St. Mary's Church in Dubuque.
He was a welder at John Deere Dubuque Works for 30 years until his retirement in 1999. He loved the outdoors hunting and fishing, loved to travel, especially spending his winters in South Padre Island. He loved spending time with his children, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was involved in Boy Scouts serving on the board of Troop #95 and was a leader of the Webelos.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; two sons, Scott (Theresa) Greene, Galena, and Kenny (Cathy) Greene, Marshfield, Mo.; five grandchildren, Melissa (Kevin) Phillips, Jacksonville, Ark., Chad (Jo) Greene, Salina, Kan., Britney Greene, Lebanon, Mo., and Matthew and Timothy Greene, both of Galena; and three great-grandchildren, Nicholas and James Greene and Kaitlyn Phillips.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and three sisters.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, 100 Carol-don Court, Galena.
Services will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 25, 2008 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Galena.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice of Dubuque, the fifth floor at Finley, Dr. Mark Hermann and Dr. Lloyd Callaway.
RALPH SIGMUND GROEZINGER
, age 94 of Elizabeth, Illinois, died on Friday, November 7, 2008 in the Elizabeth Nursing Home, Elizabeth, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2008 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Derinda, Illinois with Pastor Ann Ziegert officiating, there will be an hour visitation prior to the funeral services at the church. Burial will be in the Derinda Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth. In Lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to the Trinity Lutheran Derinda Elevator Handicap Accessibility Project in Ralph’s name.
Ralph was born October 9, 1914 on the family farm in Derinda Township, Illinois, the son of Samuel and Caroline (Rath) Groezinger. He was baptized October 28, 1914 by Pastor H. Streeb at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed by Pastor Rudolph Reichen on November 11, 1928 at Trinity Lutheran Church. He attended Bethel School, rural Elizabeth through the eighth grade. On September 10, 1940, Ralph married Lillian Marie Albrecht in Massbach, Illinois.
Ralph and Lillian farmed in rural Elizabeth, Derinda Township until retirement. They moved to Elizabeth in 1979 and retired from farming in 2001. Ralph also worked for Cobine Equipment in Elizabeth and repaired many hay balers in the area.
Ralph served on Elizabeth Creamery Board, Trinity Lutheran Church Council, and Derinda Township Election Committee. He was devoted to his family as a husband, father and grandpa.
Ralph is survived by his wife, Lillian; two sons, Allen Groezinger of Freeport, Illinois and Richard (Monica) Groezinger of Elizabeth; two daughters, Mae Ann (Bill) Hatfield of Elizabeth and Joyce (Keith) Morhardt of Elizabeth; fifteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchild and a sister LaVerne Schnitzler of Elizabeth
MELDON A. GRUDE
, age 82, of Elizabeth died on Thursday, September 6, 2007, at the Elizabeth Nursing Home in Elizabeth. A Funeral Service was held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 10, 2007 at the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church in Schapville, with Reverend Dottie Morrizzo officiating. Burial was in the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church Cemetery. A visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Meldon was born on March 29, 1925 the son of Anton and Lillie (Brickner) Grube in Elizabeth. Meldon attended Elizabeth area schools and graduated from the Elizabeth High School with the Class of 1943. Meldon married Evelyn M. Scadden on August 29, 1953 in Cuba City, Wisconsin. Evelyn died on August 31, 1999. Meldon farmed on the family farm, which has been in his family for 151 years. He owned and operated the Elizabeth Feed Mill for seventeen years. Meldon was a past member of Elizabeth School Board and was an honorary member of Future Farmers of America. He was also a fifty-year member of the Elizabeth Masonic Lodge and was a past Sunday School Superintendent at the Schapville Zion Presbyterian Church. He was also active in the Jo Daviess Soil and Wildlife Conservation programs. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Meldon is survived by five sons; Charles "Chuck' Grube of Belaire, Florida, Donnie Grube of Janesville, Wisconsin, Loren Grube of Galena, Carl (Karla) Grube and David (Peggy) Grube all of Elizabeth; three daughters, Leah (Sergio) Cam of Long Beach, California, Jane (Eldon) Young of Glenwood, Iowa, and Joyce (Myles) Hegstrom of Perry, Iowa; sixteen grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. His wife Evelyn; an infant daughter, Jean; one brother, Floyd; and one sister, Arlene Peterson, precede Meldon in death.
Contributed by Alice Horner from Tuesday, January 23, 1940 Freeport Journal Standard
Contributed by Paula / Find-A-Grave
Contributed by Lori Gilbert
02 Sep 1896, Galena Daily Gazette
RICHARD GILLIES
- age 84, of Hanover, Illinois, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Mercy Medical Center Dubuque, Iowa, Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2006 at the Hanover United Methodist Church Hanover. Reverend Lynne Matthews will officiate. Inurnment will take place 11:00a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006 in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover with Full Military Rites accorded by the Hanover VFW. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2006 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover. A memorial Fund has been established in Dick’s name. Dick was born January 29, 1922 in Naples, South Dakota, the son of George and Alice (Kroppe) Gillies. He served in the United States Army during World War II, stationed in Italy.
On December 16, 1950 he married Sylvia Gallop in Watertown South Dakota. Dick worked at the Savanna Army depot until his retirement in 1973. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Fan and Green Bay Packer Football fan.
Dick will be dearly missed by his wife, Sylvia of Hanover; three children, Gene (Debra) Gillies of East Dubuque, Illinois, Rick Gillies of Anniston, Alabama and Jolene (Dale) Horsfield of Ft. Myers, Florida; five grandchildren; four step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a sister, Clarine Peterson of South Dakota. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Marie Thompson. .
RONALD E. GIROT
, 65, of Sanger, Texas, formerly of Hanover, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2008, at his home in Sanger.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, with Pastor Lynn Matthews, of the Hanover United Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the funeral home.
He was born on Aug. 2, 1942, in Elizabeth, son of Vincent J. and Margaret A. (Haas) Girot. He married Jamie L. Croffoot on Aug. 30, 1980.
Ron and Jamie lived on a farm in Sanger where he enjoyed working with his cattle and tinkering in his workshop. Ron was especially proud of his John Deere and International Harvester tractors, which he and his friend "Yogi" fixed up and painted to look like new. In his younger years, Ron enjoyed drag racing.
Ron was a mechanic for Ski Hi Mechanical in Fort Worth, Texas, where he also restored antique cars. He owned and operated Ron Girot Building and Land Improvement in Hanover for over 10 years. While he lived in Hanover, Ron was a local police officer and later became chief of police.
He always looked forward to coming home to Hanover and joining his family and friends for pizza at Manny's Pizza in Savanna. Ron will be dearly missed by his friends and family and his special canine buddies, Yogi, Toby and Fugi.
Surviving are his wife, Jamie; a son, Paul (Debra) Girot, of Elizabeth; three daughters, Rogene (Chuck) Beyer and Peggy (David) Grube, both of Elizabeth, and Kim (Edwin) Johnson, of Hanover; fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph (Rose) Girot, of East Dubuque; two sisters, Stella Holland and Lois Miller, both of Hanover; a special nephew, Randy Madigan, of Princeton, Iowa; and numerous other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Todd; a sister, Luellen Klemme; and three brothers-in-law.
Contributed by LeRoy / Find-A-Grave/
Freeport Journal Standard 26 April 1938
Pallbearers: Edmund and Cletus Weydert; Arnold and Albertus Glasker; Joseph and Vincent Kaiser.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert - note: William E Goodwin was born about 1819 in Missouri and died 5 Jan 1889 in Guilford Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. He married Messina [Gordon] Johnson 27 Oct 1842 in Lincoln County, Missouri. He enlisted as a Private in Company F, 96th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 04 September 1862 and received a disability discharge on 15 September 1863 in Chicago. He fought in several battles during the Civil War in the Tullahoma Campaign in Tennessee.
From the Freeport Journal 2 August 1939
Contributed by Wendy Fjelstad - Stockton, IL September 17, 1924
FRANK A. GRAY
, age 79, of Hanover, Illinois, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at the Elizabeth Nursing Facility in Elizabeth, Illinois. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover, Illinois. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover. Military Rites will be accorded by the Hanover Veterans of Foreign War Post #5300. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. In lieu of flowers memorials may be donated to the Hanover Ambulance Association or the Tabala Shrine in Freeport, Illinois in Frank's memory.
Frank was born on June 22, 1927, the son of Homer and Bernice (Barnes) Gray in Hanover, Illinois. He attended Hanover High School and graduated with the class 1945. Frank served with the United States Navy from 1945-1946. Frank Married Lavonne "Bonnie" Anderson on September 7, 1947 in Hanover, Illinois. Bonnie died on February 13, 1984.
Frank farmed his entire life in the Hanover area. He was a Cattle Buyer for Dubuque Packing Company in Dubuque, Iowa for over 20 years. Frank was a lifetime member of the Hanover V.F.W. and the Elizabeth Masons. He was a past member of the Hanover Methodist Church and the Tabala Shrine in Freeport, Illinois. Frank was also active with the Jo Daviess County Housing Authority. He enjoyed spending time will all kinds of animals, especially horses. Most of all Frank loved spending time with his family.
Frank will be dearly missed by two sons, Allen F. (Laura) Gray of Hanover, Illinois and Charles A. "Gus" (Carrie) Gray of Westminster, Colorado; one daughter, Shelly A. Gray of Island Lake, Illinois; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Bonnie.
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ROSEBUD HYINK GRISHKOWSKY
, 80, of Dubuque, Iowa formerly of Hanover, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Monday morning, March 17, with her beloved husband and helpmate at her side as he always was. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 8393 South Derinda Road, Elizabeth, with Pastor Kurt Hansen and Pastor John Sorenson officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Law-Jones Funeral Home, 202 Monroe Street, Hanover, or at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at Trinity Lutheran Church prior to the service. Rosebud was a member of the Trinity and St. Paul Lutheran Parish and an associate member of the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Dubuque, Iowa. A memorial fund has been established in Rosebud's name.
Rosebud L. Hyink was born in Chicago on March 6, 1928, the daughter of Benjamin and Agnes (Bruzek) Hyink. She grew up in Palos Park, Illinois and graduated as Salutatorian of her 8th grade class from the Palos Grammar School, District 118 in 1941. Her baptism was in the early years of her life in the Palos Park Community Church where she faithfully attended Sunday School, worship services and held leadership positions in the youth groups.
Rosebud attended and graduated from Lyons Township High School in La Grange, Illinois. She was found to have positive tests for rheumatic fever when ready to enroll in pre-med studies which necessitated a period of recovery. During this time, Dr. Samuel S. Leavitt taught her the essentials of pre-med and then trained her to work as his assistant for more than two years. His offices were in Orland Park and Palos Heights, Illinois. Wanting to return to school, Dr. Leavitt was influential in arranging for Rosebud to begin nursing studies at the Presbyterian Hospital, which later merged into Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital. She graduated in September of 1952 and received the highest award, "Best Nurse in the Class." She was not only President of her senior class but also of the more than two hundred members of the entire student body.
Rosebud became a registered nurse. She worked at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois, from October to January of 1953, when she transferred to the University of Dubuque to continue her studies. She married Henry John Grishkowsky on June 19, 1954, in Palos Park, Illinois, and they made their first home in Dubuque, Iowa, where Henry had to finish his senior year at Wartburg Seminary and Rosebud needed another semester to graduate. She graduated with honors in January of 1955. As an R.N. she worked for the Dubuque Visiting Nurses, and as a lab assistant in the Science Department and a school nurse at the University of Dubuque.
After both graduated, Henry was ordained at Zion Lutheran Church, Beulah, North Dakota, with a Master's Degree in Theology. In 1955, Henry and Rosebud moved to Hanover, Illinois, where Henry was called to serve at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hanover and Trinity Lutheran Church in Derinda. Just prior to retirement, after serving for 42Ѕ years in the same parish, Pastor Henry was honored with an award of Pastor Emeritus from the congregation.
After retiring Rosebud and Henry moved to Dubuque, where they lived in a townhouse at Sunset Park Place. Rosebud and Henry enjoyed their new home, but always missed their church families left behind. Rosebud underwent many major surgeries, the most debilitating being the one that removed most of her stomach because of severe ulceration. She was hospitalized many times through the years. Her health remained frail, but she was also able to live at home with the special help of her loving husband and caregiver, and the help of many nurses and therapists from community services.
Rosebud had a passion for life; even the simplest of things gave her joy. She was very talented and artistic, with a flair for writing, storytelling and creating beautiful flower arrangements at the churches during their years of service. She enjoyed helping people, cooking and sharing nursing skills, and she was much loved by all who knew her. She was always gracious, loving and appreciative to all who offered her care.
She is survived by her husband, Henry, one brother, Byron Hyink, of Yorkville, Illinois; three Grishkowsky brother-in-laws; nieces; nephews; cousins and many very special friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Special thanks for the love and compassion shared with Rosebud by the many nurses at Finley Hospital, Finley Rehab, Visiting Nurses and Finley Homecare. Thanks also to Dr. Hillard Salas, Dr. Keith Shaw, Dr. John Chapman and his wife, Mary Jo, and all of the Dubuque Internal Medicine doctors who served Rosebud so well. Thank you also to Pastor John and Mona Sorenson for their spiritual care and visits. Through the years Rosebud and Pastor Henry have been blessed with the friendship, love and caring help of many wonderful friends, especially Bernita and Jim Gilbertson, Sandy and Steve Heer, and Kathy and Charles Davis, during their most recent years in Dubuque.
Thanks be to God for Rosebud's many years of sharing love and feeling loved in return.
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