SARAH GESNER , who died at her home here(Nora) last Wednesday morning, was buried Friday in the Chelsea cemetery. A Large concourse of friends followed the reamins to their last resting place.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Warren Sentinel clipping - May 24, 1893

DELBERT BART GRAVES , 89, of Warren passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010, at FHN Memorial Hospital. Born on Jan. 29, 1921, in Nora, he was the son of Charles Mitchell and Ida Florence (Hayes) Graves. Bart attended Nora Elementary School, receiving the highest honor of a college scholarship upon graduation from eighth grade, as had his brother, Ben, before him. During their development years in Nora, they both worked alongside their father and grandfather raising tobacco. Together as teenagers, he and Ben joined Roosevelt’s CCCs, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and were sent to Milwaukee as part of a bridge-building crew. Bart married the love of his life, Zenna Pearl “Tootie” Harris of Benton, Wis., on Sept. 19, 1941 in St. Louis, Mo., and brought her to live with him at the family homestead in Nora, which he had already purchased from his grandparents when he was only 15. At that time, Bart was working as an automobile mechanic in Freeport and part-time with a small independent group of friends in the Chicago area constructing a small airplane that our government was interested in. Due to the approaching war, Bart enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps, but received a temporary deferment to complete his part of designing this aircraft. He entered the Corps in 1942, graduating with honors from its aircraft mechanic training in California, as the third highest of more than 9,000, to that date, graduates. He then served two years in the South Pacific theater where he earned the Legion of Merit Award for developing machinery enabling B-24 bombers to recalibrate carburetors in the field rather than having to return to a major airstrip after each bombing. After the war, he turned down an offer from a Boston aircraft corporation to remain in the Nora area with his family. Bart, Ben and their father worked together for Mac McCullough’s Auto Garage in Freeport for several years, during which time the two brothers built, owned and operated a garage in Nora. In 1960, Ben managed the garage and Bart went to work for Micro Switch Mfg. In 1962 he joined Newell Mfg. in Freeport and realized he had finally found the open opportunity to use his creative designing and engineering abilities resulting in what he referred to as a hobby they actually paid him for. Bart designed and built machinery in probably every processing department in the plant, including redeveloping existing machinery of several of the companies Newell purchased over the course his 38 years with what grew to be the Newell Rubbermaid Companies. Bart finally retired as Newell’s first emeritus just six months before turning 80 and having had been honored with corporate awards during his career, including several patents processed in his name. Bart was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Benton, Wis. In his early years he used to repair TVs and radios at his home and making house calls for many of his friends and neighbors. Bart received his GED after his start at Newell, and furthered his education through courses in Madison, Wis., and Freeport, where he once served on the board for Highland Community College. Delbert “Bart” is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Helen) Graves of Rockford and Gary (Patricia) Graves of Springfield, Va.; one daughter, Zenna Graves-Hawley of both Warren and Alexandria, Va.; five grandchildren, James Graves and Richard Graves, both of Rockford, Dana Dinderman and Michael Graves, both of Freeport, and Trent Tallman of Woodstock; six great-grandchildren, Laura and Lucas Dinderman, Benjamin, Heidi and Evan Graves and Zander Graves; four nephews, Charles Barton Graves of Freeport, Charles “Chuck” (Karen) Graves of Pearl City, Jeff Graves of Nora and John Graves of Freeport; one niece, Judy (Tom) Bergstrom of Warren; a few cousins in the Warren, Freeport and Stockton areas; and his beloved extended family in Benton, Wis. Delbert “Bart” was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Zenna “Tootie” on June 12, 2004; two sisters, Esther Meyers and Jean Frank; and one brother, Charles “Ben” Graves. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at Benton United Methodist Church in Benton, Wis. Pastor Rod Johnson will officiate at the service. Burial will be at Primitive Methodist Church Cemetery in Benton. Military respect will be presented at the gravesite by Benton VFW and Army representatives. A memorial fund has been established in his memory for Highland Community College and Alzheimer’s Association.
Conttributed by Alice Horner -- Journal Standard 9 Dec 2010

OTTO G. GREBNER , 86, a resident of this area for 70 years, died about midnight Wednesday in Savanna City hospital, where he had been a patient the past week. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Schapville Zion Presbyterian church, of which he was a member. The pastor, the Rev. Peder Carlson, officiated. Nadig funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Roy Winter, organist, accompanied Lewis Boettner as he sang, 'Gong Down the Valley.' Viola Kruger, Mrs. LaVerne Koester, Mrs. Vernon Virtue and Mrs. Sam Townsend were in charge of floral offerings. Pallbearers were Myron Kruger, Marvin Bohnsack, Lloyd Koehn, John Stephens and Marvin Stadel. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Grebner was born in Vel, Bavaria, Germany Sept. 29, 1873, a son of Nicholas and Maria Winter Grebner. He came to this country at the age of 17 and on Sept. 10, 1902, he married Lavina Dittmar of Woodbine. She died in 1956. The Grebners farmed and Mr. Grebner also was engaged in masonry until retiring and moving to Schapville in 1946. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leon (Olga) Dittmar of Scales Mound and Mrs. Carlyle (Marie) Eversoll of Schapville; a foster son, Harold Dittmar of Apple river; a brother, Herman, in Germany; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

CHARLES GUNDRY - Funeral services for Charles Gundry will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon from the Vanderheyden funeral home in Stockton. Rev. D.L. Hiatt will officiate and burial will be made in the Ladies Union Cemetery.
Freeport Journal 28 January 1941

FLORA (CAWTHORNE) GUNDRY - 72, wife of William Gundry, passed away at her home,1104 SOuth Chicago avenue, last night. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Walker mortuary, West Main street, Rev. Forrest W. Hoisington, pastor of Embury Methodist Church, will conduct the services and interment will be made in Ladies Union cemetery, Stockton. Friends may call at the mortuary. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cawthorne she was born in Galena Aug. 20, 1872. Her marriage to William Gundry took place Dec. 22, 1892. Besides her husband she leaves the following children: Mrs. L. J. (Alta) Vail, Mrs. Paul (Aliie) Pittges, Chicago; Edward Gundry at home, Five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. She was a member of Embury Methodist church.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Nov. 19, 1944 clipping

JANE GUNDRY , was born near Scales Mound April 17, 1851 and died in Warren October 10, 1917, aged 66 years 5 months and 29 days. On October 23, 1869 she was united in marriage with William Gundry. They lived on a farm until about 13 years ago when they moved to Warren where they might more comfortably live their remaining days and enjoy the fruits of their labor. December 4, 1907 her husband preceded her to the Great Beyond. About 12 years ago Mrs. Gundry was soundly converted in a series of meetings held at Warren since which time she has tried to live a true Christian life. Though not inclined to make strong professions, those knowing her best knew from whence came her power to bear with meekness and patience her long sickness. In her closing days she seemed to feed on the Bread of Life and enjoy communion with her maker, and thus she fell asleep and her spirit took its flight without a struggle. Mrs. Gundry leaves bereft two sons and two daughters, Joseph of Winslow; Mrs. James Westaby of Alexander, Iowa; Mrs. Albert Meyer and Harley of Warren, also eight grandchildren, two brothers and one sister and numerous relatives and friends. They have lost a good and kind friend and mother and true friend and neighbor. The funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the M.E. church, in charge of the pastor, assisted by the Rev. Clarence Miller of Chicago.
Contributed by Holly Van't Land

JOHN H. GUNDRY , 59, of Warren, died at 9 o’clock Tuesday night at St. Francis hospital at Freeport of injuries received when the car in which he and his wife were riding was struck by an Illinois Central train at Waddam’s Grove Monday morning. Mr. Gundrey suffered a head injury and Mrs. Gundrey suffered a compound fracture of the left wrist and other injuries. Her condition was reported to be slightly improved by hospital attendants. The Gundreys were on their way to Freeport from their home in Warren when the accident occurred. Mr. Gundrey was born in Rush Township, Jo Daviess county, and had lived most of his life in the vicinity of Warren where he was a farmer. He was married to Ella Mauhlkauch. Survivors, besides the widow, include one son, Sherman Gundrey, and one stepson, Barton Mauhlkauch, both at home; one brother, Joseph Gundrey of Escanaba, Mich., and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Westaby of Alexandria, Ia., and Mrs. A. B. Meyer of Warren.
Contributed by Holly Van't Land

JOHN GUNDRY , highly respected citizen of Warren, Ill., passed away Thursday evening after an extended illness. He was 76 years, 4 months and 17 days old at the time of his death. He had been failing in health for some time. Mr. Gundry was born in Cornwall, England, coming to this country at the age of 12 years with his mother, Mrs. Sarah Gundry. His early life was spent in Scales Mound, later coming to Warren, where he as since made his home. Mr. Gundry never married. Two brothers, Thomas and Richard, one sister, Mrs. Sarah Wilcox, ten nieces and three nephews are left to mourn his loss. A brother, William, Jr., and a sister, Mrs. Mary Webster preceded him in death.
Contributed by Holly Van't Land Warren Sentinel - Leader, vol 76, no 51 4 JAN 1933

JOSEPH THOMAS GUNDRY , well-known Warren resident, passed away quite suddenly at his home here Wednesday noon. Born on September 17, 1870, the son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Wm. Gundry, he spent his entire life in this community. He was married to Sadie Ford, who survives. Before moving into Warren, they lived on what is known as the old Holly farm at the north edge of town where, for many years, they were engaged in farming. Besides his widow, he is survived by two children, Marvin Gundry, of Warren and Mrs. William De Cock of Escabana, Mich. Two grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. A. B. Meyer of Warren and Mrs. Elizabeth Westaby of Alexander, Iowa, also survive. The body was taken to the Bartell Funeral Home, where funeral arrangements are pending word from relatives.
Contributed by Holly Van't Land

RALPH GUNDRY - Was born in Guilford, Feb 10, 1905, and died Dec 29, 1910, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gundry, residing five miles east of Warren, after a short illness of pneumonia. Aged 5 years, 10 months, and 10 days. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his parents, one sister and a brother. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 31, 1910, Rev. Enos Hold officiating and appropriate music was rendered by the ladies’ quartette. Interment was made in Elmwood cemetery. The following acted as pall bearers: Ray Crain, Charley Smeck, Lloyd Zeigle, Daniel Shadwalt.
Contributed by Holly Van't Land

RICHARD GUNDRY - Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the A.B. Meyer funeral home here for the late Richard Gundry, who passed away at a hospital at East Moliine, Ill. Sunday morning. He was born in Cornwall, England, April 20 1864, the son of William and Sarah Gundry. At the age of two years he came with his parents to America. The family settled at Scales Mound, and Mr. Gundry spent the greater part of his life farming near that place and Warren. He leaves one brother, Thomas Gundry of Warren, twelve nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Rev. Clarence Ploch of the Methodist church officiated at the funeral, and burial was made in the Scales Mound cemetery.
Contributed by Holly Van't Land Warren Sentinel - Leader, vol 87, no 25 Thursday, 8 JUL 1843

SARAH (POOLEY) GUNDRY - John Pooley, an old resident of Scales Mound, died at 2:30 Wednesday morning, of heart disease, with which he had been ailing for a long time. He was a brother of Mrs. Sarah Gundry, who lived but a mile or two from his home and whose death occurred less than forth-eight hours before, at 4 o’clock Monday afternoon. Her death was caused by dropsy. Mr. Pooley and Mrs. Gundry were members of a family of nine brothers and sisters, all of whom came to this country from Cornwall, England, in their youth and settled in Scales Mound township. Three of the brothers and one sister are now dead and the following still reside in Scales Mound Township: Robert, Richard, Henry and William Pooley, and Mrs. Newton Smart. Mr. Pooley was 76 years of age and had lived in Scales Mound since 1848. He leaves a wife, whom he had married in his native country, and seven children. Of four sons William H. lives at Forreston, IL, James at Scales Mound, John at Lohrville, Iowa, and Thomas, the youngest, lives at home. The three daughters are Mrs. Mary Bausman of Scales Mound, Mrs. Jane Gundry of Warren, and Ella E., who is unmarried. The funeral will take place from his late residence Friday at 10:30 o’clock. Services will be held at the Mt. Zion church and burial will be made in the Scales Mound cemetery. The funeral of Mrs. Gundry was held this forenoon. She was 68 years old and leaves a family of four sons and two daughters.
Contributed by Holly Van't Land

WILLIAM GUNDRY JR - born in Caubourn Cornwall England June 23, 1849, died at his home in Warren December 4, 1907, aged 58 years 5 months and 11 days. Accompanied by the rest of his family, the deceased came to this country in 1867. October 23, 1869 he was married to Miss Jane Pooley. Of this union two sons and two daughters were born: Joseph of Galena, Mrs. Elizabeth Westaby of Iowa, Mrs. Edith Gardner of Warren and Harley at home. Mr. Gundry successfully followed farming until 1906, when, with his family he removed to Warren and resided there until his death. He suffered from rheumatism and about 3 months ago had a very severe sickness from which he never fully recovered. Friday night of the week before last he was taken suddenly worse and gradually failed until the end, Wednesday night of the last week. The funeral occured last Saturday Rev. Enoch Holt of the M.E. Church officiating. Besides his immediate family he leaves to mourn his death three brothers and one sister. When a young man in England, Mr. Gundry gave his heart to God and lived until the end an exemplary life. He was well known in the community and was considered an honorably and useful citizen. In business affairs he was prompt and fair dealing in matters of public concern, he was always well informed. He leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances who will miss him as a friend and neighbor. - Warren Sentinel
Contributed by Holly Van't Land

WILLIAM GUNDRY , 77, passed away at his home, 1104 South Chicago avenue last night. He had been engaged in the contracting business in Freeport for many years. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Walker mortuary, West Main street. Rev. Forrest W. Hoisington, pastor of Embury Methodist church, will conduct the services and interment will be made at Stockton. Friends may call at the mortuary. Mr. Gundry was born June 21, 1867 at Stockton the son of John and Susan Gundry. He was united in marriage to Flora Cawthorne, Dec. 22, 1892. The wife passed away seven weeks ago. The following children survive, Mrs. L. J. (Alta) Vail, Mrs. paul (Allie) Pittges, both of Chicago; Edward Gundry, Freeport, with whom he had been making his home. A brother, Thomas Gundry, resides at Stockton. There are five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Cotnributed by Karen Fyock - January 7, 1945 clipping

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