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He was born in Galena Christmas day 1853 the son of A. F.E. Sanders and spent his entire life in this county. He was a member of the Fire Company #2 for 51 years and had served the city as night officer for a number of years. Mr. Sanders had never married and made his home on the Mississippi for a number of years. He is survived only by neices and nephews Mrs. Albert Stoffregan of Galena, Mrs. Clarence Willing of Dubuque, Mrs. Beta Beckman of Los Angeles CA, Charles Hansing of Kankakee, Homer, George and Fred Hansing of North Hollywood CA.
Mourning her death are the following daughters and sons: Laura (Mrs. J.T. Dauber) of Henry, Ill.; Rupert Sirr of Morris; Ruby Sirr of Morris; Mrs. Anna Bingham of Minneapolis; Lucas Sirr of Wabasha, Minn.; Katheryn (Mrs. J.H. Carter) of Bismarck, ND; Myrtle (Mrs William Kaley) of Chokio (MN); and Marion (Mrs. Troy Chambers) of Clarksville, Mo. One son, Leonard Willard, proceded her in death. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and by one brother, Joseph Burton of Lebanon, Oregon. Funeral services were conducted Wed afternoon at 3:30 from the Olson Chapel, Rev Fred A. Meske officiating. Burial was in Summit Cemetery. The pallbearers were C.L. Dolva, L.G. Morley, A.J. Slamen, Frank Ware, H. R. Schlatter and E.A. Judd.
Also surviving are two grandchildren and one great grandchild: Marlo Specht of Elizabeth, Illinois and Leslie Allen Specht Mary Lou Youngren of Rockford, Illinois Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Louise Sincock of Galena, Mrs. Elizabeth Frazer of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mr. Specht was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away on January 27, 1946, his parents, one brother, and two sisters. Mr. Specht resided in Galena all his life. As a young man, he learned the grocery business working for the H.C. Kuchemann and the John J. Genz Groceries. In 1921, with his son-in-law E.H. Alexander, he purchased the Genz Grocery Store, which he continued to operate as the Specht and Alexander Grocery for 16 years. He retired from active business in 1937. By serving the public faithfully for so many years, Mr. Specht was favorably and widely known. He was a devoted father with his primary interests being in his home and family. Mr. Specht will be removed from the Nash Funeral Home to his home on Jackson Street, where friends may call after 7:30 this evening. The funeral service will be held on Monday afternoon from the home at 2:00 o’clock to St Mathews Lutheran church at 2:30. Rev. T.J.F. Pagels, pastor of St. Mathews, will officiate the funeral and burial services. Burial will be made in the family lot in Greenwood Cemetary, Galena.
Survivors include her two sons, Ronald of Mustang, OK and Gerald Sr. of Ray City, GA; four grandchildren, Gregory of Yukon, OK, Shelly Tripp of Somonauk, IL, Sara Brown of Dallas, TX and Gerald Jr. of Memphis, TN; four great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brothers, Alton and LaVerne. Funeral time 11:00 A.M. December 11, 2001 on Tuesday at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. on December 10, 2001 Monday at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren, IL.
JOHN HENRY SANDERS
- Funeral services for John Henry Sanders 84 who died at 1 a.m. Saturday morning (May 21, 1938) in Finley Hospital Dubuque IA were held at 2 o'clock yesterday at the Nash Funeral Chapel with Rev. E.A. Ballis of the First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Sanders was rescued from his flooded cabin near Menominnee Station on the Mississippi bottom lands Friday by chief of police Roy Felderman and assistant fire chief Leroy Kraehmer by power boat and was removed to the Dubuque Hospital from Galena by ambulance. His plight was first discovered by Joseph Budden supervisor of Menominee twp. who enlisted Galena aid in rescuing Mr. Sanders.
Freeport Journal Standard May 23, 1938
BEULAH (BENNETT) SCHAIBLE
, age 91, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna, Illinois. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. A visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. one hour prior to service at the Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover. Memorials may be given to Big Meadows Nursing Home, 1000 Longmoor, Savanna, IL 61074.
Beulah was born on October 31, 1916, the daughter of Thomas and Harriett (Straight) Bennett in Rice Twp., Illinois. She married Vernon "Piggy" M. Schaible on April 22, 1933 in Galena, Illinois. Vernon passed away on December 28, 1990.
Residing in Hanover she was active in community affairs, raising a family and being a working parent. Over the years she worked at; Atwoods in Stockton, Savanna Army Depot, Sandman's Drug Store and Henschels Grocery Store in Hanover, the Hanover Woolen Mill, and then retiring from Eaton Manufacturing at Hanover, in 1978. Beulah was an active member of the VFW auxiliary. She enjoyed dancing, reading, cooking, gardening and playing cards mostly Pinochle. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Beulah is survived by her son and his wife, Neil and Hazel (Cooper) Schaible of Valparaiso, Florida; three grandchildren, Deborah Schaible of Crestview, Florida; Linda Schaible of Orlando Florida, Julie O'Born, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; four great grandchildren, Eric Hood and April Hood of Ransom, Illinois, Benjamin O'Born and Rachel O'Born of Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Beulah is preceded in death by her parents; Thomas and Harriett Bennett, her husband, Vernon "Piggy" M. Schaible, and an infant son, Dale Schaible in 1940.
A special thank you to Carol Unangst for all her help and assistance to Beulah and her family over the years.
Contributed by Paula / Find-A-Grave
MARIAN R. SCHAIBLE
, age 99, of Elizabeth, Illinois died Friday, March 16, 2007 at the Dubuque Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 20 at the Zion Presbyterian Church, Schapville, Illinois, with Pastor Dottie Morizzo and the Reverend Douglas Hall officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 19 at the Law-Jones Funeral Home, Elizabeth, with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m.. A memorial fund has been established in MarionÂ's name.
Marion was born April 7, 1907 on the family farm, rural Hanover, Illinois, the son of John and Anna (Krippendorf) Schaible. Marion attended the Pleasant Hill Country School and graduated from the Hanover High School with the Class of 1926. On October 27, 1966, Marion married Phyllis Turner.
He worked for Socony Vacuum Oil (Mobil Oil) for many years. Marion also drove school bus for the Elizabeth School District. He retired from Atwoods in Stockton after working several years.
Marion was a member of the Zion Presbyterian Church, Schapville, the Kavanagh Masonic Lodge, Elizabeth and was a 32nd degree Mason with the Freeport Consistery. He enjoyed woodworking, restoring antiques, dancing and going out to eat. He was an avid Green Bay Packers and Chicago White Sox fan. He had the fortune of throwing out the Â"first pitchÂ" on August 25, 2002 for his 95th birthday.
Marion will be dearly missed by his wife, Phyllis of Elizabeth; his daughter, Helen Kilgore of Elizabeth; son in-law, Joe Fosler of Freeport; nine grandchildren, Denise (Dan) Green of Galena, Herb (Cindy) Wilson of Monroe, WI, Julie (Robert) Nesbitt of Mukilteo, WA, Kevin (Margie) Schaible of Collinsville, IL, Kerry (Fran) Schaible of Cherry Valley, IL, Kelly (Stuart) Hendricks of Cherry, IL, Joanne Fosler of Freeport, K.C. (Wendy) Schaible of Rockford and Keith (Wendy) Schaible of Rockford; four step-grandchildren, Patrick (Sherry) Kilgore of Lebanon, PA, Michael (Monica) Kilgore of Dubuque, Charles (JoAnne) Kilgore of Albuquerque, NMand Joyce (Brian) Carlin of New Glarus, WI; 59 great grandchildren and step-great grandchildren; 24 great-great grandchildren and step-great-great grandchildren; a sister in-law, Doris Goff; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Marion is preceded in death by a son, Harvey; a daughter, Ruth Fosler; a son-in-law, Gordon Kilgore; four brothers, Wes, Bill, Ralph and Charles; and a sister, Myrtle Gamble.
Contributed by Paula / Find-A-Grave
EDNA BURTON CORBETT SIRR
, well known and beloved resident of Morris, succumbed at her home here on Sunday (August 1, 1937). She had been in poor health for a number of years but was seriously ill for only two days and word of her passing came as a shock to the family and to her host of friends and acquaintances. Edna Irene Burton was born in Scales Mound, Illinois on Sept 4, 1871, member of an early American family and one which figured actively in the history of this nation. Her great grandfather, Henry Willard, fought in the Revolutionary War. During the Civil War several members of the family fought for the North while others fought for the Confederate cause. From Scales Mound, Ill., the deceased moved to Fremont, Nebr., and from there to Dubuque, Iowa. She came to Morris 44 years ago and she had resided here ever since. She was united in marriage to Alexander Sirr on Dec. 12, 1894. The ceremony being performed at Morris by Rev. Tebbetts. Mr. Sirr passed away on Nov 3, 1920. Mrs. Sirr was a member of the Congregational Church and gave liberally of her time and efforts to its welfare. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, of the Women's Benefit Association, and of the Royal Neighbors.
Contributed by Mary Jo Freeman - Morris Minn. Newspaper
PETER WILLIAM SPECHT
, 74, retired Galena grocer, passed away from a heart attack at 7:05 o’clock Friday evening at his home at 201 Jackson Street, Seminary Hill, Galena. His sudden passing comes as a shock to his family and friends. Peter William Specht was born in Galena, Illinois on May 19, 1873, the son of Peter and Christina (Hess) Specht. He attended the Lutheran Parochial School and was a faithful member of St. Mathews Lutheran church. On May 30, 1894, he was united in marriage to Sophie Allen of Galena. The ceremony was performed at St. Mathews Lutheran church by Rev. August Klindworth. Mr. And Mrs. Specht celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1944. They were the parents of five children who survive: Mrs. Earl (Hattie) Alexander of Tampa, Florida, May Specht, at home in Galena, Allen Specht of Galena, Illinois, Mrs. Charles (Rocile) Youngren of Rockford, Illinois, Helen Specht of St. Petersburg, Florida,
MARVIN EDWARD SPRECHER
, age 83, of Hanover, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 29, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2007, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hanover with Father Everett J. Hiller as Celebrant and assisted by Deacon Dave Wilbricht. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover, with Military Rites accorded by the Hanover Veteran of Foreign Wars Post #5300. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2007, at the Law Jones Funeral Home in Hanover.
Brownie was born on May 20, 1924, the son of Art and Ethel (Strait) Sprecher in Spring Green, Wisconsin. He graduated from Lone Rock High School in 1943. Brownie served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. On October 21, 1950, Brownie married Margaret Fern Phillips in San Diego, California, and they recently celebrated their fifty-seventh wedding anniversary. Brownie worked as a security guard at the Savanna Army Depot until his retirement in 1987. During his retirement, Brownie enjoyed his many years as sexton of the Hanover cemeteries.
Brownie's favorite past-time was spending time with his family, whom he adored. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy, and he enjoyed having a special treat ready for them at each visit. BrownieÂ's other interests included playing cards and gardening. He was known for his generosity and was loved by all who knew him.
Brownie will be dearly missed by his wife Fern; four daughters, Linda Schoenmann of Dodgeville, Wisconsin, Brenda Sprecher of Lone Rock, Wisconsin, Diana (Tom) Taylor of Columbia, Missouri, and Pam (Eric) Wheelwright of Elizabeth, Illinois; one son, Perry Sprecher (special friend Jeannie Carter) of Hanover, Illinois; six grandchildren, Chad (Trang) Sprecher of Beijing, China, Brooke and Morgan Wheelwright of Elizabeth, Illinois, Tina (Jeff) Adams of Aurora, Missouri, Michele and Keria Sprecher of Hanover, Illinois; two great-grandchildren, Wil Adams and Zoe Sprecher; two step-grandchildren, Grant Taylor of Columbia, Missouri, and Gavin Carter of Hanover, Illinois; two brothers, Walter (Beulah) Sprecher of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and Milton Sprecher of Spring Green, Wisconsin; three sisters, Arline Pace of Altadena, California, Lorna (Wayne) Anderson of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and Lorene Erickson of Racine, Wisconsin; and sisters-in-law Lorene Sprecher of Plain, Wisconsin, and Florence Sprecher of Spring Green, Wisconsin.
Brownie is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Orville, Ervin, Harlan, and Lawrence Sprecher; sisters-in-law Mollie and Shirley Sprecher; brother-in-law Bob Erickson; and son-in-law Bob Schoenmann.
VIVIAN MAYLENE (COX) SPURGEON
, age 83, of Mustang, OK died on Friday, December 7, 2001 in Yukon ,OK. She was born August 6, 1918 in Apple River, IL the daughter of the late Ralph and Bertha (Blair) Cox. In 1940 she married Ralph E. Spurgeon and they spent 40 years in the Freeport area before moving to Oswego, IL. She traveled to Arizona for several years before living with her son in Mustang, OK for 8 1/2 years. She was a lifetime member of the Moose.
GEORGIANA (LANG) STUART
, age 87, of Hanover, Illinois died September 18, 2005 at the Morgan Memorial Nursing Home, Stockton, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held 12: noon, Friday, September 23, 2005 at Law-Jones Funeral Home, Hanover, Illinois, with Pastor Kendrick Matthews of Hanover United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Hanover. Friends may visit from 10:00-12:00 noon Friday, September 23, 2005 at the Funeral Home. Jean was born August 26, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Hudoba) Lang. On October 31, 1951, Jean married Jack H. Stuart in Hanover, Illinois, he passed away October 13, 2002. Jean was a homemaker and farm wife, she helped her husband with the grain and livestock on their farm in Hanover from 1951 till 2002. Jean enjoyed working on the farm, especially with the animals and loved being outdoors.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
