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DOROTHY YAHNKE
- 72, RR 1, Penrose Rd., Dixon, died ( 14 Aug 1984) Tuesday at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Maple Leaf Cemetery in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. The Benson-Brown-Seidel Funeral home was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established in her memory. Dorothy Yahnke was born on June 16, 1912 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Surviving are two sons, Murray Baillie, Dixon, and Donald Baillie, Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Winifred Bastien, Petrolia, Ontario, Canada and Marie Bastien, Windsor, Ontario, Canada; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 15, 1984 - Wednesday, pg A4
JACOB JOSEPH YETTER
- The funeral of J. J. Yetter, 75, an Ogle county supervisor for 18 years who died at his home in Stillman Valley at 5 o'clock Saturday morning (June 30, 1945), after an illness of 3 months duration was held this afternoon at the Rock of Ages Funeral home here (Byron). The Rev. Guy Cox Pastor of the Stillman Valley Congregational church officiated and burial was in the Steward (Lee County) Cemetery.
Mr. Yetter had engaged in farming for many years but in recent years operated an automobile service station in Stillman Valley. He was born April 12, 1870 in Steward where he lived for 40 years but had resided in Stillman Valley the last 35 years.
His marriage to Mary Critchlow took place Sept. 19, 1894 in Slippery Rock Pa. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year.
Besides the widow he is survived by two sons, Ralph, Stillman Valley and Clarence, Rockford; four grandchildren, Pvt. Robert in the Phillippines; Staff Sgt. Mervin in China, Miss Mary Yetter, Stillman Valley and Mrs. Barbara O'Bannon Rockford and four greatgrandchildren.
MAGDALENA (SCHOENHOLZ) YETTER
- The Pale Horse and Rider again invaded our little city, this time claiming as a victim, Mrs. John Yetter, who succumbed to his onward march on September 29 (1899). Deceased was born in Bavaria, Germany, in 1835 and came to this country in 1854. In 1857 she was united in marriage to John Yetter, at Hennepin, Putnam County, and moved to Willow Creek in 1859, where they resided until 1896, when they moved to Steward, where they have since made their home.
She leaves, besides her husband to mourn her loss, the following children: John P., of Steward; Carl, of Willow Creek; Lena Clinite, of Sterling; Mary Van Patten, Ben and Fred, of Davenport; George, of Minnesota, and May Hough, who resides at home. The funeral services occurred Monday, and were conducted by the following ministers: Revs. Warrington, of Steward; Busse, of Chicago; Clinite, of Sterling; Suhr, of Ashton; Able, of Wyanett; Tibbles, of Rochelle. Six sons acted as pall bearers.
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Mrs. John Yetter died at her home in Steward, Friday evening, September 29th, at half-past five o'clock, of typhoid pneumonia, aged about 64 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Yetter are among the early settlers of Lee county, but have resided in the village of Steward but a few years. The deceased was a lady well known and highly respected.
She leaves a husband, six sons and three daughters: John, Charles and Jacob, of Alto township; George in Minnesota; Benjamin, Frank and Mrs. Van Patten of Dubuque, Iowa; Mrs. W. H. Clinite, of Sterling, and Mrs, Robert Hough, of Steward. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at the Methodist church, the pastor and three other ministers officiating.
Submitted by Marilyn Widler
GERTRUDE YOUNGMAN
, 90, formerly of 209 Lincoln Way, died this morning in Orchard Glen Nursing Home, following an extended illness .Arrangements are being completed at the Preston Funeral Home.
Dixon Evening Telegraph, October 6, 1971
Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, in the Preston Funeral Home, for Atty. Gertrude Youngman,. 90, who died Wednesday in Orchard Glen Nursing Home, following an extended illness. She was born July 21, 1881, in Ogle County, the daughter of Stephen C. and Mary E. Woolley Youngman. She attended Dixon High School, graduated from Coppins Business College in 1906, and was admitted to the Illinois Bar Association in 1923. She was formerly a U.S. Pension Attorney, Probate Court Worker, a member of the Lee County Bar Association, a member of the National Association of Women Lawyers, a member of the Lee County Advisory Board, a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Dorothy Chapter where she was a past matron, and past worthy high priestess; a member of the Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, a member of the U.S. Descendants of Civil War Veterans, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the Corinthian Shrine No. 40. Dr. Malcom D. Ludy, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate at funeral services. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday morning until the time of service.
Contributed by Julia Johnson
IDA YOUNGMAN
, died suddenly at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Youngman 715 Nachusa Avenue, at 1:30 o’clock this morning, death resulting from inflammation of the stomach and bowels. The funeral arrangements will be announced later. The death of Miss Youngman has caused shock among all of her friends, because of its suddenness and her popularity. She has been employed at the Missman confectionery for several months, where her charming and happy personality made her a favorite with the patrons. The same qualities surrounded her with countless friends during her childhood and young womanhood, and the bereaved parents have the sympathy of all at this time. The deceased was born in Dixon township April 10, 1889, and has lived in or near Dixon all her life, receiving her education in the Dixon schools and graduating from the Dixon high school with the class of 1908. She is survived and mourned by her parents, a sister, Miss Gertrude Youngman, at home, a brother Wm. C. of Rockford, an aunt, Mrs. W.C. Jones, and an uncle, W.W. Woolley, all of this city. She was a conscientious member of the Presbyterian Church and took an active interest in the O.E.S. to which she belonged.
Contributed by Julia Johnson
MARY (WOOLLEY) YOUNGMAN
The funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Youngman was held at the Presbyterian Church Thursday afternoon, Rev. J. Franklin Young conducting brief but impressive services. Pall bearers were W.H. Winn, Glen Coe, Clark W. Rickard, Will Ware, and Harry Quick. Relatives from out of town who attended were: Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Youngman, Mrs. George O’Brien, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Youngman, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Youngman, Mrs. and Mrs. George C. Youngman, Misses Helen and Leona Youngman all of Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. Youngman of Chicago, Mrs. Walter L. Klewin of Rochelle, and William Landsden of Kings, Chester E. Youngman, who is residing in Linden, N.J., was unable to attend his grandmother’s funeral.
Contributed by Julia Johnson
STEPHEN W. YOUNGMAN
one of Dixon’s best known residents and for many year prominent business man of this city, passed away at his home, 715 Nachusa Avenue, at 9:30 Sunday morning. Death was due to vascular heart trouble and complications from which he had suffered for two years, although being confined to his home for the past four weeks only. He was born in Williamsport, Pa., April 19, 1847 and was nearly 72 years of age. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Cuba, N.Y. where they remained for about two years, then coming west to Rockford, Ill., where they remained until 1868. In 1863 Mr. Youngman and his next younger brother, Alfred M. Youngman, enlisted in Company E. 141st Illinois Infantry, from which they were honorably discharged. They then re-enlisted in Company O. 11th Illinois Cavalry, in which company they served until the close of the Civil War.
Came Here in 1868 Lodge Affiliations Contributed by Julia Johnson
Dixon Evening Telegraph, October 7, 1971, Dixon, IL
Dixon Evening Telegraph, October 19, 1911, Dixon, Illinois
Dixon Evening Telegraph, January 5, 1935, Dixon, Illinois
He came to Dixon in 1868 and was married September 21, 1871 to Miss Mary E. Woolley. He is survived by his widow, Mary E. Youngman, and daughter, Miss Gertrude G. Youngman, residing at home. His son, William Calland Youngman of Rockford, one son, one daughter, and three brothers proceded him in death. He also leaves to morn his death, two sisters, Mrs. J.M. Brokaw of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. and Dr.. G. VanZandt and one brother, Charles B. Youngman of Chicago. Six nieces and eight nephews also survive, as follows, Mrs. D. S. Day of Minneapolis, Guy E. Youngman and Roy T. Youngman of Chicago. Albert L. Youngman of Denver, Col., Fred Youngman of Roundhead, Mont., Mrs. Kellogg Smith of Kansas City, Mo., Raymond Brokaw of Van Wert, Ohio, Clyde Brokaw of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Leroy Drew of Dayton, Ohio, Miss Gladys Jones, Elmer C. Jones, and Harold Jones of this city. Eight grandchildren also survive.
Mr. Youngman was a member of Dixon Post No. 299. G.A.R., Friendship Lodge No. 7. A. F. & A. M. Nachusa chapter No. 56 Dixon Commandery No. 21. Dorothy Chapter, No. 371, O.L.S. Dixon Lodge No. 799 B.P.O. Elks also the Freeport Consistory and the Rockford Shrine. The funeral which will be charged of Friendship Lodge will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late residence, and at the Presbyterian Church at 2:30, Rev. Jesse M. Todwell, officiating. Interment will take place in Oakwood.
Dixon Evening Telegraph, Monday, March 10, 1919, Dixon, Illinois
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