WILLIAM EDWARD SHUCK
, passed away suddenly while at work at the Shuck grocery,store, 326 Lincoln Way, at 10:45 o'clock Sunday morning. Funeral Services will be held at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr.& Mrs. Wilbur Bates 209 Lincoln Way, at 2 o'clock this afternoon where Mr. Shuck resided. The Rev. L.W. Walter, Pastor of St. Paul's Lurtheran Church, will officaiate and burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery.
William Edward Shuck was born in Palmyra Township on Mar. 19, 1882 and was the son of the late Mr.& Mrs. Daniel Shuck. In infancy he was baptized by his parents in the Lutheran faith. And later comfirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church by Rev. M. Ruthrauff. When a boy William attended the rural schools in Palmyra and continued his education at North Dixon High School from which he graduated in June of 1902. He spent practically his entire life in this localition expect for 5 years during which he resided in Blue Earth, Mn. William or Bill as he was know by many of his friens, was of a very happy disposition and was well liked by all of his friends. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Jacob, Paul, Miss. Mary Shuck, Mrs. Wilbur Bates, all of Dixon, Richard, of Mapleton, Mn. Clarence, of Beloit, Wi. and Mrs. Gus Fritz of Sterling.
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AMOS SIGLIN
, was born in Chesintill township, Northampton county, Pa., in the year 1826. He was the fifth child of a family of six children, having two brothers and three sisters. His oldest brother, who is the only surviving member of the family, is still living. He was left fatherless at the age of eleven. He then made his home with his sister, Mrs. Gilbert, until he was 26 years of age. He was married to Catherine Sutton Oct. 19, 1851. To them were born four children, all of whom were present at the funeral. Mrs. Siglin also survives. They morn the loss of an indulgent husband and father.
Mr. Siglin moved with his wife and two children to Illinois in 1855. He bought a farm in Willow Creek township, Lee county, and lived upon it for a number of years. He removed to Paw Paw some twenty-six years ago, where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred at his late residence Aug. 22, 1900. Mr. Siglin was an honest, industrious, energetic and useful citizen, honored and esteemed by his friends and neighbors, who speak of him in terms of the highest respect. He was a regular and constant attedant upon the services of the Presbyterian church for many years. He served the church in the capacity of trustee and treasurer, and took a deep interest in its welfare, but he did not unite with the church until January, 1899, when he was received into membership on confession of his faith in Christ.
He was always religiously inclined and never forgot the admonitions and prayers of a loving mother. He died in the faith of the gospel declaring his abiding trust in that Saviour whom he had accepted as his redeemer. He suffered much during his last illness, but bore all with great patience and resignation, and longed to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Having laid down the burdens of this life, he has entered upon the life immortal and into the inheritance which is incorruptible and fadeth not away.
Funeral services were held at his late residence on the afternoon of Aug. 24, the text being I Peter i:3-4. Rev. J. W. Mann preached the sermon. The remains were interred in the Ellsworth cemetery.
IN MEMORY OF BROTHER SIGLIN
The following resolution was unanimously adopted by Anchor Lodge No. 510, I. O. O. F., of which Brother Siglin was a member for the past twenty-four years of good standing, thereof:
Whereas, the allwise Ruler of the universe has in his infinite wisdom taken from our midst and from his family, Brother Amos Siglin, be it
Resolved, that in the death of Brother Siglin we lose a true and faithful brother and his family a kind and loving husband and father, and be it also
Resolved, that, we deeply sympathize with the bereaved family and extend to them our most heartfelt sympathy in this their great loss, but express the hope that even so great a loss may be overruled for good by Him who doeth all things well, and be it further
Resolved, that the charter of this lodge be draped in mourning for the space of thirty days and that these resolutions be spread upon the records of this lodge, also published in The Lee County Times, and a copy be sent to the family of the deceased brother.
D. R. McLaughlin, Secretary
Contributed by Marilyn Widler
CATHERINE (SUTTON) SIGLIN
- The funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Siglin, who died early Friday morning, was held in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. L. S. Evans officiating; burial was in the family lot at Ellsworth cemetery.
In the death of Mrs. Siglin this community loses one of its oldest residents, one who has held in high esteem by all. She was possessed of a winning personality and her character shown forth like the evening star. To know her intimately was indeed a pleasure and to those who did know her intimately, her departure will be most deeply felt.
Following is the obituary: Catherine Sutton was born in Northampton Co., Penn., Oct. 15, 1833. She was married to Amos Siglin, Oct. 18, 1851. Into their home came four children, Mary Elizabeth, now Mrs. Smith; and Dollie, now Mrs. Fisher, who were born in Luzerne Co., Penn., and William and Barbara, who were born in Lee Co., Ill.
The family, with Mrs. Siglin's father and mother, came to Illinois in 1855, bought a farm in Willow Creek township, and lived there until 1874. They came to Paw Paw forty-one years ago next December. For a year they lived in rooms over Mr. Hendershot's store, than bought a home, the lot being the one upon which the church now stands. After living there about three years, the house was moved and a new home built. Fourteen years ago this home was sold to the Presbyterian church; the house was moved back and is now the Presbyterian manse. The new church was built upon the site, which was Mrs. Siglin's home for many years. She then moved into the house which her father, Mr. Sutton, had built, and which he occupied until his death. Here she spent the last years of her life, a "shut in," most of the time, but happy in the companionship of her children, grandchildren and many true friends. She has been unusually blessed in having her daughters near her through all these years, and since her son has lived in a distant state, his visits home have been to her a great joy.
She passed away Friday morning, October 1, 1915. Although an invalid for years, the call came unexpectedly; she seemed unusually well on Thursday and that night seemed to sleep well until about midnight, when her daughter heard her, and going to her found her very ill. She suffered intensely for about three hours; then she quietly passed away. She leaves three daughters, one son, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Her husband preceded her fifteen years and a granddaughter, her little namesake, was called to her heavenly home when a little child.
Mrs. Siglin has been a faithful and consecrated member of the Presbyterian church for many years and ever since it was organized, she has been deeply interested in it, and as long as her health permitted, was an earnest and willing worker. While for the last few years she has been unable to attend the services, her interest has been just as deep. In the quiet of her home she worshiped her Heavenly Father studied his word and learned to trust him more and more. In a beautiful quiet way God was preparing her for the transition, and she was ready for the quick call when it came.
It was hard for her to give up the active duties of life and many times of late she has said, "I am no good any more." But her children and friends said, not so, for her life was a sweet benediction, a living witness to he power of Christ. Through years of suffering and weakness she was patient and there was no word of complaint. There was always a smile for those who ministered to her and a cheery welcome to all who came in to see her.
Her family will miss her deeply, a good mother has gone home, her friends will miss her, a good woman has finished her work here and gone to be with God, where sorrow and suffering can never touch her again.
Among those from away who were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Catherine Siglin were: Wm. Whipple and wife and Mrs. Thomas Marshall of Genoa; Dr. F. L. Smith and wife of Chicago; Wellington Smith of LaFayette, Ind.; Mrs. Ella Smith of Rochelle; J. T. Epla and wife, Robert Adrian and wife and Mrs. John Adrian of Hinckley.
--Submitted by Marilyn Widler
ALVA STEWART.. Death came suddenly, and without any warning whatever, to Alva T. Stewart, a well-known retired farmer of this city (Marshalltown, Iowa) at 10:30 Thursday night. (According to the perpetual calendar - this would have been the 6th of July). Mr. Stewart shortly after going to bed, and after making plans for the morrow, when he expected to arise early to go to the country. The death proved a profound shock among the family’s many friends here and in Taylor and Vienna townships, where Mr. Stewart lived for so many years before coming to town.
Mr. Stewart had never been known to complain of any trouble, and was the picture of health. He was up and about as usual Thursday, and spent the afternoon with old friends in the Woodbury block, where a club room is maintained, and where members meet to play checkers and whist.
Thursday night Mr. Stewart was making his plans to take his daughter Nellie to the old home place, eight miles north, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart, to spend the day picking cherries. Mr. Stewart had just finished telling his daughter that he wanted to get started by 5:30, so as to make the drive while it was still cool, when he went to his room to bed. Commenting to Mrs. Stewart on the delightful change in the weather Mr. Stewart was heard to gasp, and without a struggle was dead. Dr. Nichols and Dr. Boucher were both called at once, and both prounced valvular heart disease the cause of the death.
Mr. Stewart was a heavy owner of some of this country’s finest farm lands, possessing 700 acres of finely Improved farm land in Vienna, Liscomb, and Taylor townships, all of which could not be bought for less that $200 per acre.” [Note: Cousins this is something - because good farmland in Kiowa Co., OK, and Payne Co. OK in the 1970's was going for the same $200 per acre - Dot] To continue - “Mr. Stewart also owned his residence at 112 North first avenue, where he died (Marshalltown, Iowa).
Mr. Stewart was a native of Courtland county, New York, where he was born May 7, 1843. When a lad of 12 he came west with his parents, who settled near Dixon, ILL., and here their son Alva was reared to manhood. When the evil war broke out, and troops were called for, the four boys in the Stewart family responded, the s___ ___ [ there is a hole in the article and can’t put anything with it - dot] enlisted Aug. 1?, 1861 in ____ [another hole] company D, Thirty -fourth Illinois Infantry. He served thruout the war, being dischaged at its close, on July 5, 1865. Mr. Stewart participated in several engagements, including Shiloh, Bentonville, NC., Resaca, GA, and Liberty Gap. At Shiloh Mr. Stewart received a severe wound in his leg, and was in the hospital eight months. The wound never healed properly, altho sufficiently to permit the young soldier to return to duty. At the battle of Liberty Gap Mr. Stewart was again wounded, being shot in the same leg, near where the Shiloh wound was received, and in the the shoulder. The second wound in the leg had the effect of properly healing the first one.
Following the war Mr. Stewart returned to his old home near Dixon, and a year later, in 1866, came to the newer Iowa country, and settled in this county in Marion township. He lived there for about a year when he moved to Taylor, on the old farm that he still owns, eight miles north of town, on the Taylor-Vienna line.
On May 23, 1872, Mr. Stewart took a wife, in the person of Miss Dora Randall, a daughter of the late L.W. Randall, who died at his daughter’s home in this city last fall. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Stewart moved across the road from their farm into Vienna township, lived there for ten years, then went back to the Taylor township farm, where they remained until they came to this city three years ago.
Aside from his wife Mr. Stewart is survived by four children--three sons and a daughter. The sons are William R. Stewart of Taylor township; Charles H. Stewart, of Mountain Home, Idaho; and Burt A. Stewart, of Vienna township. The daughter is Miss Neillie Stewart, a teacher in the Anson school in this city. The son from Idaho is expected to reach the city Sunday morning.
Aside from his immediate family Mr. Stewart is survived by one half sister Mrs. H.H. Cully of Kewanee, ILL and one step sister, Mrs. Watson, of Malden, ILL [Note: could this be Elisa Rose listed in the 1850 Truxton, Cortland Co., census ? - Another note: John Bolton whom I feel was Alva T.’s youngest brother had passed away Mar. 28, 1910 in OK/TX? - Dot ]
Mr. Stewart has been a prominent farmer of the county for many years, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a republican in politics, and took an active part in the party, altho aside from holding township offices never sought office excepting at one time, about twelve years ago, when he received the republican nomination for county supervisor. After receiving the nomination Mr. Stewart’s health was not good, and he declined the nomination. Mr. Stewart had no lodge affilation, altho he was a member of the Frank M. Thomas post, GAR.
Although he was not a member of the First Baptist Church of this city, Mr. Stewart was active within the congregrational circles, and was a regular attendant at the services of the church. The funeral will be held from the church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock, rev. James Mcgee officiating. The church will be open to friends between 2 and 3. Interment will be in Riverside.”
Contributed by Dot Sipes - The Times Republic Iowa 7 July 1911
CHARLES STEWART
- Funeral services for Charles Stewart, son of Mr. & Mrs. John E. Stewart, who met death by accidental drowning Monday (July 4, 1949) will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Amboy Methodist Church with the Rev.Norman Miller officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Princeton.
Charles was born in Lee County March 21, 1927 and is a graduate of Amboy High School with the class of 1945. He has been helping his father on his farm in Sublette.
Survivors include his parents, five brothers; Harold of Sublette, Don W. of West Brooklyn, Cecil of Compton, Calvin of Rock Falls, and Warren of Amboy; three sisters, Mrs Dorothy Dyer of Amboy, Mrs. Mae Lee of Chesterfield,Ill. and Miss. Mary Stewart at home, and several neices and nephews.
The body will be taken to the church about noon Thursday from the Mihm funeral home.
Dixon Telegraph July 6, 1949
HAROLD E. STEWART
- Funeral arrangements are complete at the Preston-Schilling funeral home in Dixon for Harold E. “Bud” Stewart, 67, of 2500 River Rd., Rt. 1 Sterling, who died in his home following an extended illness.
Mr. Stewart was a machinist at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. where he worked for 50 years, until his retirement in 1979.
Mr. Stewart was born Feb. 9, 1914 in Leland, Ill., the son of Mr. Harry and Besse (Graves) Stewart. He was married to Martha I. Miller August 22, 1937 in Dixon.
Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Monday at the Bethel Evangelical Congregation church in Dixon. Burial will be at the Chapel Hill Memorial Park. A memorial has been established for the church.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday with the family present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife, a son, James L. Stewart of Sterling, a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Judy) Lavalle of Rock Falls, a sister, Mrs. William (Audre) Jewish of New Mexico and he is also survived by five grandchildren.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, Saturday, January 2, 1982, Page 4:3
