WELCOME TO THE LEE COUNTY ILLINOIS OBITUARIES CHARLES ELIJAH DECKER
, 89, Norman, Okla., died Saturday at 1 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Norman, Okla., following which the body will be brought to the Oak Wood Cemetery at Dixon for burial. Graveside services will be conducted at the Dixon cemetery, the Rev. Sidney Bloomquist, Aurora, former pastor of the Dixon and Polo Methodist churches will officiate. Local arrangements were completed at the McNabb Funeral Home in Polo. Dr. Decker was born at Dixon on Sept. 27, 1868, the son of Henry and Emogene Decker. He was a professor of geology at the University of Oklahoma and was honored during the March 11 annual meeting of the society on economic Paleontologists and Mineralogists in Los Angeles, Calif., when he was elected to honorary life membership of the group. He received his bachelor of arts degree in 1906 and his doctor of philosophy degree in 1917 from the University of Chicago. He received his second degree while instructor in geology at the University of Oklahoma. He became professor emeritus at the University of Oklahoma in 1943. In 1953 at the age of 85, Dr. Decker started a five year research program for a study of grapolites and became a world authority in that field. He was a charter member of the SEPM which honored him in March. He was a past president of the Sigma Gamma Episolom of the Oklahoma academy of science. He was married on Sept. 30, 1955 to Ethelene Collins, she survives. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. W. G. Greig, Polo; Mrs. Miriam Beech, Highland Park, three nieces and nephews, and 15 greatnieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, who died in 1954 and one sister, Miss Ada Decker.
TIMOTHY M. DEES , 63, of Virden, formerly of Amboy, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1944, in Hamilton, Ohio, the son of Homer and Thelma (Debolt) Dees. He married Connie Rouland Dec. 10, 1965, in Las Vegas. He was employed by Deans Foods/Bay Valley Foods for more than 30 years prior to retiring in October 2006. He was a veteran of the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Rock River Chapter of Vietnow and Dixon VFW Post 540. He was an avid fisherman and St. Louis Rams fan. He is survived by his wife of Virden; a son, Jeff (Carol) Dees of Mount Morris; three grandchildren, Savannah, Halie and Jaycie; four brothers, Jim Dees of Amboy, Tom (Judy) Dees of Texas, Danny Dees and Ken (Sarah) Dees, both of California; a sister, Jane Duvall of California; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Noreen Rouland; and sister-in-law, Judy Bruley, both of Virden. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Michelle Kellen; and four sisters, Sally McKnight, Linda Barnett, Jackie Russell and Pat Allison. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy, with the Rev. Jack Smith officiating. Burial with military honors by the Amboy American Legion Post will be in Prairie Repose Cemetery in Amboy. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. JACOB DITZLER
, 77, passed away at 8 a.m. Friday, at Orchard Glen Nursing home, Dixon. He had been in the trucking business since 1936. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, at Brown-Seidel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Daniel Doty of the Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Dixon. He was born. Sept. 20, 1892, in Littleston, Pa., the son of John and Sara Hostetter Ditzler. He married Katie Reigel, Aug. 7, 1912, in Littleston, Pa. Survivors include the widow, three sons, Boyl, Harold and John, all of Polo; five daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Mary) Fox, Polo; Miss Ditzler, Mrs. Arthur (Edna) Cooper, Mrs. Conrad (Betty) Urdick and Mrs. Vern (Jean) Cassen, all of Rockford; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
NINA MORRISON DOUGLASS
, the subject of this brief memorian, whose sudden death was noted in the Reporter last week, was born January 4th, 1848 at Dixon , Illinois , her maiden name being Nina MORRISON.
She was united in marriage to Mr. E.F. DOUGLASS July 10th, 1873 at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin . They made their home the following three years at Necedah , Wisconsin , then taking up their residence at Postville , Iowa , where Mr. DOUGLASS was in business.
In the year of 1885, she came with her husband to Dysart, where they have since continued their home. Mrs. DOUGLASS assisted her husband in the conduct of his drug store here, and also assisted in the post office when he was postmaster.
Mrs. DOUGLASS was most active in the church, social and lodge circles of our city and community, being affiliated with the Presbyterian church. She affiliated with the order of Eastern Stars in Vinton, and later when the lodge was organized at Dysart, she became a charter member of the local Chapter. She was an honored Past Worthy Matron; having been presented with her jewel at the ceremonial program in February, 1923. She was also a charter member of the Hearthstone Circle of Dysart.
Mr. and Mrs. DOUGLASS were never blessed with children in their home, yet their fifty-two years of travel down life’s pathway have been happy ones. On July 10th, 1923 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, holding open house during the afternoon and evening, when a large number of friends called to greet them and wish them continued joy and happiness.
Mrs. DOUGLASS’ friend were numbered by her acquaintances, to know her was to lover her, and she will be greatly missed by the sorrowing husband, other relative and friends.
Funeral services were held from the family home in Dysart last Friday afternoon at two o’clock, being in charge of the Dysart chapter O.E.S., the order also having charge of brief services at the grave. The casket was banked with beautiful floral offerings, attesting the high esteem in which deceased was held.
Among those from out of town to be present for the obsequies were: Miss Marjorie BURLINGAME, Alhambra, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Thos GALLAGHER and son Douglass of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. C.R. STEVENS of Chicago, Mrs. R.N. DOUGLASS, son Ray and daughter Ruth of Postville, F.L. MORRISON of Minneapolis, the later being a half brother of Mrs. DOUGLASS. Mr. and Mrs. R.W. WAITE and Mrs. S. CREPS of Waterloo , Mr. and Mrs. John MARSAU of Traer, and Mrs. C.C. GARDNER of Des Moines .
APPRECIATION -- At this time words are inadequate for my sincere expression for the many kindnesses which were extended to me by the numerous friends in my sad hour at the time of the death and burial of my dearly beloved wife. The many kind acts of neighbors and friends, the assistance of the O.E.S. members and other organizations, the singers, pall bearers, those who tendered the beautiful flowers, those who gave of their time and lent assistance in any way. I appreciate your assistance and I say thank you from the depth of my heart. E.F. DOUGLASS
NINA L. DUNN
, 77, of Dixon , died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at her home after a short illness. She was employed by Stewart-Warner, Chicago , for 20 years, retiring in 1993. Nina was born Aug. 8, 1930, in Jellico , Tenn. (Campbell County) , the daughter of Robert and Elizabeth (Perkins) Young. She married Carl Gilreath in 1945. He preceded her in death. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church , Dixon . Survivors include two granddaughters, Catherine Russi Bell of Sterling and Sylvie Milam (Jeffrey) Heller of Oregon; a grandson, Nicholas Russi of Dixon ; three great-grandchildren, Kristen Russi and Juwon and Jahrod Bell; two stepdaughters, Charlene Dunn (Fernando) Mendez of Liberty, Mo., and Susan Dunn Gibb of Greenwood , Miss. ; seven stepgrandchildren; and six step great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by two daughters, Francis Lynn Gilreath and Jane Milam; a stepson, Joseph Dunn; two sisters; and four brothers. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Northside Baptist Church , Dixon , with the Rev. Daniel Bentz, pastor, officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon . Graveside service is at 11 a.m. Thursday at Jellico Cemetery , Jellico , Tenn. A memorial has been established to Northside Baptist Church , Dixon .
DONALD THOMAS DUSING
graduated from Mt. Morris High School in 1938Donald served in the Navy from 1944-1946. During WW2 serving in the south Pacific. He worked at Kable News in Mt. Morris Illinois. He married Maryalyce Olsen on June 14, 1941. They had five children, 2 sons Douglas and William, and 3 daughters, Janis, Sue, and Norma. He was a member of Mt. Morris Trinity Lutheran Church. He was very active in many community clubs, and organizations.
CHARLES WELLS DUTCHER former Dixon man, who for the past eight years has been a keeper at the state penitentiary at Joliet, passed away at that institution Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, death resulting form pneumonia, after a short illness. The remains have been brought to his city and funeral services will be held at Preston's chapel at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Oakwood. Mr. Dutcher, for a number of years operated a large farm east of Dixon, going to Joliet in 1914 to accept a position. He was born in Amboy in 1856. He is survived by a son, Everett, of this city, a daughter, Mrs. Stella Godfrey, of Rockford. Mrs. Dutcher passed away eight years ago. A brother, Walter A. Dutcher, of Sioux Falls, S. D., also survives. The Elks will have charge of the services at the grave, and are asked to meet at their club rooms at 2 o'clock to attend in a body. DELIA (STRONG) DUTCHER - Funeral services have been held for Delia S. Dutcher, 89, a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood for 70 years and a charter member of the organization's N.H. Chapter of Stockton. A native of Illinois, Mrs. Dutcher came to Stockton in 1947 when her husband, E. C. "Hank" Dutcher, was named manager of the then-new J. I. Case Co. plant. Dutcher, who retired in 1958 after 40 years with the farm implement company, is in a Lodi convalescent hospital. Until she was stricken last year by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Mrs. Dutcher led an active life. And even when the disease hampered her activities and robbed her of her voice, she remained alert, said her daughter, Sally Mulholland of Stockton. "She was a special lady," added the daughter. In addition to her long affiliation with P.E.O., a women's educational and philanthropic organization, Mrs. Dutcher was a member of Nichiren Shoshu of America, a Buddhist group. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, her daughter, four grandchildren, all of Stockton, and one great grand-daughter. EVERETT CLOSE DUTCHER , 96, of Stockton, died Tuesday in a Lodi convalescent hospital. A native of Illinois, Mr. Dutcher had lived in Stockton since the late 1920's. He retired after 42 years as plant manager for J. I. Case Co., in Stockton. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Ben Ali Temple, San Joaquin Shrine Club, Elks Lodge No. 218, Scottish Rite Temple 32nd Degree and the High Twelve Club. He was a 70-year member of the Stockton Masonic Lodge No. 7, a founding member of the Karl Ross American Legion Post No. 16 and a member of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce. During World War I, he served in the U.S. Army in France. He is survived by his daughter, Sally Mulholland of Stockton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Private funeral services have been held. Martin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Ill. SUSAN A. (KENNEDY) DUTCHER , of 307 East First street, passed away at the Dixon hospital at 8:30 o'clock Monday evening, death following an operation for abscess, from which gangrene developed. Her passing was very unexpected and is a decided shock to her family and her many friends. Funeral arrangements can not be completed pending word from distant relatives, and accordingly will be announced later. Sarah (s/b Susan) A. Kennedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy, was born near Mt. Morris, Ill., March 20, 1858. She was married to Charles W. Dutcher on Nov. 27, 1879, and with the exception of six years spent in Louisiana and Texas, the entire married life of the deceased has been spent in Ogle county and Dixon. She is survived by her husband; two children, Mrs. Stella Godfrey and Everett Dutcher, both of Dixon; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Bowers of Hardwick, Minn., and a brother, Stephen Kennedy of Luverne, Minn. Early in life the deceased became a Christian and at the time of her passing was a member of the First Christian church of this city. A host of friends will mourn her death and will console with the bereaved family. Funeral Wednesday - The funeral services will be held from the late home on East First street Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Rev. S. E. Fisher will officiate and interment will be made at Oakwood cemetery
LYLE B. DREW
, 85, of Dixon, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999 at his residence.
The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Preston-Schilling funeral Home with the Rev. Hollis Parlowe, pastor of Dixon Church of God of Abrahamic Faith, officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with the family present from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
A memorial has been established to God's Little Acres, Harmon.
Mr. Drew was born on July 9, 1914, in Dixon, the son of Ross C. and Grace (Brenner) Drew. He married Katherine Fulk on April 29, 1938. She survives. He was employed by Rock Island Transfer as a truck driver for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1971.
Survivors include a son, Steven C. (Michelle) Drew of Dizxon; a daughter, Nancy (David) Johnson of Dixon; two brothers, Leon Drew of Franklin Grove and Elwyn (Laola) Drew of Dixon; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, a son and a grandson.
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