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Phil Mitchell
1846-1928
 

Phil Mitchell was born in Georgetown, Scott County, Kentucky, on November 30, 1846, the son of Philemon Libby and Catherine Norris(Hall) Mitchell. Having come to Rock Island with his parents in the autumn of 1856, when he was less than 10 years old, he attended the public schools of the city. Later, going abroad, he studied at Dresden, Germany.

In 1877, Phil Mitchell married Miss Ella Judd, a daughter of Dr. F. H. and Harriet J. Judd, pioneer residents of Rock Island. Their marriage took place at the residence of the bride’s father,then in Janesville, Wisconsin. Six sons were born to this union, namely, Philemon Leon, who died in infancy, and Ben J., Leon W., Ardo W., Robert C. and Frederick L., who survive.

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home on October 24, 1927, with an open house in the afternoon and a family dinner in the evening.

At the age of 80 years Mr. Mitchell retired from the presidency of the State bank of Rock Island, his resignation going before the Board of Directors of the bank, January 12, 1927. At that time he had served longer than any bank president or cashier in Illinois who was still in active service, having been president of the State bank since 1905.

Always interested in historical collections and facts, Mr. Mitchell was for many years active in the Rock Island County Historical Society, at one time serving as president of the organization. He was also a prominent member of the Illinois State Historical Society.

One of his fondest recollections was while he was still a boy, of seeing Abraham Lincoln and hearing him speak when the latter paid a visit to Rock Island and was at the County court house.
Funeral services for Mr. Mitchell were held at 3 o’clock, November 8, at his home, 720 Twentieth street, Rock Island. They were in charge of Rev. Edward Williams, pastor of Broadway Presbyterian church. Interment was in the family lot in Chippiannock Cemetery.

The following is an editorial from the Rock Island Argus of November 7, 1928:

PHIL MITCHELL

In the death of Phil Mitchell Rock Island loses one of its grand old men.
His residence here dates back to the late “fifties,” before the outbreak of the Civil war. His life in this community has been honorably lived from the time of his advent, a Kentucky youth entering upon a new environment.

His career has been devoted to banking, and the bakers of this community and indeed of this state looked upon him as the “dean” of their calling and paid him the honor that was his due.
Perhaps his outstanding characteristic was his whole hearted devotion and loyalty to Rock Island. As a financier, associated for a long period of years with Rock Island’s oldest banking institution, his connection being traceable to the days of his boyhood when he swept the counting room and performed other humble tasks, he was intimately acquainted with actual business conditions here, and it is greatly to his credit that on many occasions when the future of some important Rock Island mercantile or industrial enterprise was at stake, he would go as far as a conservative baker could in extending financial help in time of need. There was never any question where Mr. Mitchell stood in such times of crisis.

Many a Rock Island merchant and manufacturer has had cause to be grateful to Mr. Mitchell for carrying them through difficult situations. In his capacity as a banker Phil Mitchell possessed the entire confidence of the people. They had a genuine respect not only for his high character, but for his judgment, and frequently had resort to him advice and guidance in the conduct of their business affairs. His knowledge of banking was acquired in the school of experience like his father before him,and what he thus came to know was at the disposal of all who consulted him.
Ardently attached to Rock Island,he made himself familiar with its rich historical background. In this field of investigation he was supreme, and as the years passed he assembled the most valuable collection of historical data having to do with Rock Island’s pioneer period. He was fond of discussing the event and personages of a by-gone day and was recognized as an authority on this domain. He experienced much pleasure in attending the annual gatherings of the Old Settlers’ association of this county, an organization which he served as president. He was instrumental in restoring the home of Colonel George Davenport, noted pioneer of this locality,located on the Rock Island arsenal island, and did much to encourage and assist those who interested themselves in preserving for the benefit of posterity the facts about Rock Island’s past.

Before old age descended upon him,Mr. Mitchell was a lover of such sport as hunting and fishing, and he was directly responsible for the provision in the law creating a game refuge on the upper Mississippi extending to the north as far as Wabasha, Minn., that the southern terminus of this stretch of river should be established at Rock Island.

To the end Mr. Mitchell displayed those qualities of optimism and fortitude which had always distinguished him. He ever faced life bravely, and faltered not as his steps drew near the goal of mortal existence. He had risen by his own exertions from boy of all work around a bank to be the honored head of the institution, and to fill executive posts also in other business concerns of considerable magnitude. His sound commonsense and his habit of industry and attention to the details of his business made him what he was in the world of finance.

It was inevitable that such a man would bind himself many sincere friends. Those who were his intimates valued their privileges very highly.

The name of Phil Mitchell is indelibly impressed upon the City of Rock Island, and that name is the synonym for a character that was unsullied, and for qualities which entitled him to eminent standing as a citizen and as a leader in the business life of Rock Island for many years.
He had now become a party of the history of this community to which he was always so much attached, and the example of loyalty to the interests of his home city which he set will be long remembered by the people of Rock Island.

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WALTER A. GREMONPREZ

East Moline __ Funeral services for Walter A. Gremonprez, 81, of East Moline , will be at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Anne Catholic Church, East Moline . Entombment will be in St. Mary’s Mausoleum, East Moline . Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Van Hoe Funeral Home Ltd., East Moline , where a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Mr. Gremonprez died Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, at his home, surrounded by his family. Memorials may be made to Trinity Pathway Hospice or for Masses. Walt was born Dec. 30, 1925, in Moline , the son of Adolph and Clara (Schatteman) Gremonprez. He was a graduate of United Township High School class of 1943. He served in the U.S. Air Forces during World War II. He enlisted as an aviation cadet in 1944 and graduated navigation school in 1945 as a second lieutenant. He served in the Air Force Reserves from 1946 to 1951. He married Mary Alice Collins on June 19, 1948, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, East Moline . He worked at John Deere Harvester Works, East Moline , for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He was a long-time member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, East Moline , and UAW Local 865. Walt loved woodworking and built the house that he and Mary Alice lived in for more than 50 years. He loved traveling with family. He was to Europe and Mexico many times. He enjoyed playing rolle-bolle and was a member of Hand in Hand Rolle-Bolle League. He was happy in his yard and garden. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Mary Alice Gremonprez of East Moline; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Greg Wegner of Grand Detour, Annette and Steve Wilson of Moline, Joan and Jim Kramer of Fulton and Amy and Darren Hart of Hampton; son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Laurie Gremonprez of West Bend, Wis.; grandchildren, Katie, Joe and Kimi Wegner, Sarah, Eric and Andrea Fremonprez, Nick DeVolder, Megan Wilson, Joshua and Bridget Gooch and Lauren Hart; eight step-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter "on the way." sisters and brother-in-law, Elaine and Earl Hunt of East Moline, JoAnn (late Larry) Burns and Karen and Larry Dellitt of Moline. He was preceded in death by his parents.
[Taken from: The Dixon Telegraph, Wednesday, August 8, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 3-4 - Contributed by Pat Esterday]




SOPHIE B. WELSHHONS (nee Belman)
Silvis __ Sophie B. Welshhons, 82, of Silvis, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, at her home. She was employed by John Deere as a payroll clerk before retiring. Mrs. Welshhons was born July11, 1925, in Topeka , Kan. , the daughter of Ynes and Luisa (Hernandez) Belman. She married Harley Welshhons in 1966 in Silvis. He preceded her in death on Nov. 21, 2003. Survivors include a daughter, Rene Morris of East Moline; a son, Ron Welshhons of Silvis; a sister, Ester Perez of Moline; two brothers, Louis Belman of Silvis and David Belman of Dixon; and three grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Contreras; and two brothers, Julian and Jess Belman. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis. Burial is at St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Moline . Visitation is from 2 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Schroder Mortuary, Silvis.
[Taken from: The Dixon Telegraph, Friday, August 31, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 1-2 - Contributed by Pat Esterday]



Elnora Irene Abbott Lang

Elnora Irene Lang, 81, of Moline, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, at home. Services were Tuesday at Grace Community Church of the Nazarene, Colona, where she was a member. Burial was in Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline.
Family Funeral Services of Colona was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the church.
She was born July 14, 1920, in Rushville, the daughter of Howard and Addie Green Abbott. She married Burton Lang May 27, 1939, in Pleasant Plains, Iowa.
She was formerly employed at ARA Vending and Fresh Pak Candies, retiring in 1981. She enjoyed embroidering, quilting, cooking, and writing poetry.
Survivors (and spouses) include her daughters, Sandra (Amby) Canty of Davenport, Iowa, Nancy (Dennis) Chamberlain of Denver City, Texas, and Virginia (Jerry) Thomas of Pueblo West, Colo.; sons, David (Lea) Lang of Olathe, Kan., and Ed (Kathy) Heck of Vandalia, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Chamberlain of Roseville, Ruth Roberts of Bradley, and Dorothy Miller of Yuma, Ariz.; and son-in-law, Ron Davis of Amarillo, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Burton, in 1997, daughter, Barbara, in 2000, one grandchild, one great-grandchild, and a sister, Helen Cunningham. [The Rushville Times, Wednesday, September 5, 2001, page 15, column 2 - submitted by Sara Hemp]


GRANT J. FRANKS, 7_ , Hillsdale, died (22 Sep 1984) Saturday at the Veterans Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at the Dailey-Gibson Funeral Home, Port Byron. Burial will be in the Bethesday Cemetery, Hillsdale. Visitation today will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Hillsdale American Legion which he was a member. In 1963 he married Mary Lesher at Port Byron. He was the first Villalge Marshall of Hillsdale and was a carpenter. He served in the army during World War II. Surviving are his wife; one stepson, John Steven Lesser, Rock Island, step grandchildren and one brother, Charles, Geneseo. [Submitted by Melva L. Taylor]




F J Davis, an old and well known farmer of Rock Island County, Illinois, committed suicide by means of poison at his home in Carlin Cliff, a few miles above Rock Island, and his body was found in his vineyard.
The circumstances surrounding the case are such that it has created considerable of a sensation in the county. A week ago Davis was arrested and bound over in $1500. houds for forging the name of Deputy Sheriff Sharp Selvis, who operates a coal mine, has for years been supplying the Argillo Tile Works at Carlin Cliff with fuel. Of that institution Mylo Lee is president and to injure the business relationship between Mr. Lee and Mr. Selvis, whom he had a grudge against. Davis wrote the following note and mailed it in such a manner that it would fall into Mr. Lee's hands: "The business of the court keeps me here, but you still and we'll give Mr. Mylo Lee hell, you bet." Selvis soon traced the note to Davis and had him arrested. Public indignation against Davis was aroused, and in a fit of remorse he committed suicide. [Alton Democrat, November 20, 1885 - Submitted by Janice Rice]



NEVA M. SCHATTI, 57, 3905 Morton Drive, East Moline, died Saturday at Illini Hosptal in Silvis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Schroder Mortuary in Silvis with Rev. Byron Black of Erie Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery in Rock Island. Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today.

Neva Rosene was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Tampico. She was united in marriage to William Schatti on Jan. 12, 1956 in Tampico. He died in 1973. She worked in the office at Aertex Means Services in East Moline. She was a member of the American Business Women's Association and the Tampico Church.

Survivors include two daughters, Joni Schatti of East Moline and Betsy Schatti of Cantonment, Fla., one son, William L. Bollinbrook, one stepson, Dennis Schatti of Moline, two stepgrandchildren; and four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Beydler of Cantonment, Fla., Blanche Rosene of DeKalb, Etta Mae Tufte of Genoa and Mrs. Helen Rank of Wheeling. She was preceded in death by one sister.
[The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, April 22 1985 - Monday, pg A4 - Submitted by Melva Taylor]


SUSAN M. FULLER - 25, of 425 16th Ave., Apt. 2, Moline, died Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Anne's Catholic Church in East Moline. Burial will be in Hampton Cemetery in Hampton. Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight at the Sullivan Estherdahl Mortuary in East Moline. Eulogy will be given at 7:30 p.m.

She was born in Syrcuse, N.Y. and had been employed at Desaulniers Printing Company in Moline at the time of her death. Surviving are her mother, Elizabeth Fuller of East Moline; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fuller of Lyndon; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Polk of Moline and Annette at home; one brother, Thomas at home; two step-sisters, Polly Goggins of Rock Island and Diane Rangel of Sterling; one step-brother, John Goggins of Loguna Hills, Calif., her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle R. Fuller of Sterling and stepgrandmother, Betty Bullock of Cherry Valley, Ark.
[The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 18, 1985 - Thursday, pg A6 - Submitted by Melva L. Taylor]



LUELLA M. TATE, 75, of Hillsdale, died Monday at Moline Lutheran Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Dailey Gibson Runeral Home in Port Byron. Burial will be in the Bethesda Cemetery in Hillsdale. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Luella was born Aug. 3, 1909 in Oregon, the daughter of James and Mattie Jargens Reed. On Jan. 31, 1930 she married Dwight Tate in Sterling. He preceded her in death in Jan. 1976. Surviving are one son Jerry of Hillsdale; one daughter, Mrs. June Cole of Hillsdale; three grandchildren, one great grandchild and one brother Donald Reed of Hillsdale .[The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 23, 1985 - Tuesday, pg A4 - Contributed by Melva L. Taylor]



RAYMOND F. SCHORPP, 59, of 561 1st St., E., Lyndon, formerly of Andulusia, was pronounced dead on arrival at Community General Hospital Saturday afternoon. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Wheelan Funeral Home in Rock Island. Burial will be in the National Cemetery on Arsenal Island. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wheelan Funeral Home in Rock Island. Local arrangements were made by the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma Funeral Home.

Mr. Schorpp was born March 31, 1926 in Moline, the son of Max and Elsi (VanDeJuchte) Schorpp. He was educated in the Rock Island Elementary and High Schools and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Marines. He was united in marriage to Katherine L. Huyvaert in Rock Island on April 23, 1949. He was presently employed as a sales manager in commercial printing for York Graphics, Davenport, Iowa.

Mr. Schorpp had been an instructor in vocational printing at the high school in Edgington from 1968-71. He was director of printing workshops in the Dept. of Journalism at Mt. Marty College, Yankton, South Dakota from 1971-75. He was general manager of commercial printing with the Press and Dakota Newspaper in Yankton from 1975-83, and general manager of Commercial Printing Plant of Yankton from 1983-84.

Surviving are his wife, Kathy, Lyndon, one daughter, Mrs. Steven (Pamela) R. Doonan, Reynolds, two sons, Michael R., Morrison and David R., Witchita, Kansas, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
[The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 19, 1985 - Monday, pg A4 - Contributed by Melva L. Taylor]



FRANK D. ARMSTRONG
Savanna: - FRANK D. ARMSTRONG, 49, Savanna, died Sunday (April 18, 1982) in his home. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cordova Cemetery. The Rev. David McCoy, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Fulton, will officiate. Visitation is from 1 p.m. until time of services Thursday. Mr. Armstrong was born March 9, 1933 in Cordova, the son of Walter E. and Minnie (Banion) Armstrong. He attended Cordova Grade School and is a graduate of Mount Carroll High School He was united in marriage to Myrtle Schipper on Feb. 14, 1953 in Fulton. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Roger (Sally) VanKampen and Mrs. Gary (Mary) Johnson, both of Fulton, Mrs. Timothy (Patricia) Bush of Erie and Tammy and Amy Armstrong, both of Fulton; five grandchildren and four brothers, Raymond of Fenton, Harold of Savanna, Kenneth of Agnew and John of Mount Carroll. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
 [The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, April 19, 1982 - Monday, pg A4 - Contributed by Melva L. Taylor]


Howard John Lane
Newspaper: Chicago Tribune, Dec. 29, 1983
Submitters Name: Ida Maack Recu

Obit: Howard John Lane, late of Moline, Ill., beloved husband of Frances Larson Lane.
Service 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 1983, at Edgar Funeral Home, 10900 S. Cicero Ave.
Interment Oak Hill. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday. 423-1600 or 723-0876.


Rock Island, Sept. 19 – James Boyle committed suicide this morning by jumping from the rear deck of the ferry boat while crossing the Mississippi.
He was one of the pioneers of the city. The Quincy Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 20, 1881 [submitted by Debbie Gibson]


Charles D. Scudder, 58, died early this morning in his home, 2407 Twelfth Avenue, Moline, Il. following an illness of two weeks of maladies.Mr. Scudder was born in Industry, Il. March 19, 1868 to Jesse B. and Matilda Springer Scudder. He married Sarah Jane Russell Oct. 2, 1889, at Macomb, Il. Mr. Scudder had been employed at the John Deere Harvester company in East Moline.

Surviving him are the widow; four sons, Claybourne of Geneseo, Clair of Morrison, Paul of Los Angelos, Calif. and Harold of Moline; one daughter Twyla of Moline; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Rutledge and Mrs. Julia Duncan of Adair, Il. one brother, Dustin Scudder of Bardolf, Il. and five grandchildren.

(SIC) Death Date: Sept. 27, 1926
(SIC) Death Date: Sept. 27, 1926 Riverside Cemetery, Moline, Il.
(SIC) Parents are Jesse B. and Matilda Springer Scudder

Submitted by: Judy Hook src#09O


Frances Battles
January 4, 1877, Taken From the Henry Republican - Nancy Piper -2009
At Rock Island, Dec. 21, of consumption, Frances, daughter of Morris Battles 


Mrs. Otilla Dauber
June 2, 1881,  Taken From the Henry Republican - Nancy Piper -2009
At Rock Island, May 17 of typhoid fever, Otilla, 20 years 6 months 21 days, wife of Joseph Dauber, formerly of this city.


Mrs. Sarah Scudder

PORT BYRON- Mrs. Sarah Jane Scudder, 90, former Moline resident, died at 11 Wednesday night in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Twyla Hoskinson of 4234 W. Wrightwood Ave., in Chicago. Services will be at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon at Dailey Chapel, the Rev. Richard Barcus officiating.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Moline, Il.

She was born April 24, 1869 in Adair to Frank and Mary Ellen Grim Russell. She married Charles Scudder Oct. 2, 1889 at Macomb, Il.

Survivors are three sons, Harold of Cordova, Clay R. of Los Angelos, Calif.; the daughter, Twyla of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Derry of Moline, Il.
 and Mrs. Edythe Dierck of Moline; and 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 14 great great grandchildren.

(SIC) Death Date July 29, 1959

Submitted by: Judy Hook src#09O


J. F. Russell, a resident of Moline, Il. for seven years, who recently went to Canton, Ill., to make his home, died last evening in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert (Maude) Derry, of Canton. Remains will be brought to Moline Sunday evening and funeral services will be held at 2:30 Monday afternoon in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles D. Scudder, 1307 Fifteenth Street, Moline.

He is survived by three sons, Otis Russell of Moline, Jake of Rock Island and Ralph of Newport, R.I. and three daughters besides Mrs. Derry and Mrs. Scudder. They are Mrs. O.P. (Nora) McDonald of Adair, Ill., Mrs. George( Ina) Seamon and Mrs. E. (Edythe) Dierks of Moline, Il.

(SIC) (Joshua Franklin) Born: Dec. 13, 1848

Died: June 1, 1917. (SIC) son of James and Eva Neal Russell. Buried: in Riverside Cemetery, Moline, IL.

Submitted by: Judy Hook src#09O


Mrs. J. F. Russell died at the home of her daughter Mrs. George Seamans 1217 15th. St. Moline, IL., Saturday, May 5, aged 66 years 7 months and 17 days. Mary Ellen Grim daughter of Jacob and Sarah Reedy Grim, was born in Ohio and when four years old came to Illinois with her parents making the trip with a team and covered wagon. The family settled on a farm near Vermont, later moving to New Salem township where her parents died and she lived the greater part of her life. 

In 1868 she was married to J.F. Russell at Quincy, Ill., and for many years they resided in and near Adair. To this union were born thirteen children, namely, Jennie Scudder, Moline; William, deceased; Nora McDonald, Adair; Jacob, Moline; Maude Derry, Canton; Otis, Moline; Arthur, Industry; Edythe Dierks and Ina Seamons, Moline; Ralph in the U.S.Army, Perry, Anna Belle and Fred, deceased.

Mrs. Russell had been in very poor health for many years and since the death of her son, Perry, who it will be remembered by our readers died from burns caused by a gasoline stove explosion in Adair last November, had failed rapidly and had been in a Sanitarium for several weeks, but as she grew weaker she longed to go home, and was taken to the home of her daughter, Ina Seamans where she passed away as above stated.

Mrs. Russell united with the Wetzel Christian Church when a young lady and remained a faithful member until death came; which was peaceful and the pleasures, cares, and sorrows of her life were over.

Funeral services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ina Seamons. (SIC) ????

(SIC) Born: Sept. 19, 1850 Died: May 5, 1917,

(SIC) Buried in Riverside Cemetery Moline, IL.

Submitted by: Judy Hook src#09O


KENNETH H. WEBER

Sgt. Kenneth Weber Services On Wednesday

Erie: - Funeral services for Sgt. Kenneth H. Weber, USMC, were held at the First Baptist Church in Erie Wednesday afternoon. Sgt. Weber died in Marine Hospital at Camp Pendleton, Calif., on May 10, 1957 of injuries incurred in an auto mishap on May 4, 1957. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Weber of 202 7th St., Moline, who formerly lived in Erie.

The Rev. L. E. Ellison, pastor, officiated. Calvin Ellison sang accompanied by Mrs. L. E. Ellison at the organ. Pallbearers were Navy men from the Rock Island Arsenal. A naval escort from Camp Pendleton accompanied the body here.

The Mothers of World War II attended the services in a body. Burial was on the Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery.

The women of the Baptist Church served dinner to the family in the church dining room at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends attended the services from Prophetstown, Moline, Geneseo, East Moline, Rock Island, Polo, Hillsdale, Erie and surrounding towns.

[Daily Gazette May 17, 1957 - Friday, pg 6 -submitted by Melva L. Taylor ]


JOHN SMITH IS BURIED SUNDAY

The funeral party of John Smith of East Moline came to Erie Sunday afternoon where the services, were held at the Christian church at 2:30 and burial -was made in the Erie cemetery. Mr. Smith was a former resident of this community, having lived on a farm on East Sandridge. He was about 68 years old and passed away in a Moline hospital early Friday morning.

Tri-Village Review (Hillsdale, Illinois), Friday, Feb. 21, 1930 pg.3 - [C. Horton 0409]


JAMES SIMONSON BURIED FRIDAY
James W. Simonson, prominent Port Byron banker, who died suddenly Monday morning at Orlando, Fla., was buried Friday afternoon at Oak Grove cemetery.
Port Byron. Mr. Simonson, who was wall known by many Hillsdale residents, was one of Port Byron's leading community workers and had friends
over the entire northern part of Rock Island county.
Devore N. Simonson,  Rock Island attorney, accompanied the body 'back from Florida Wednesday night.
The funeral services were in charge of the Rev. F. I. Stevens. retired Methodist minister of Port Byron.
He was assisted by the Rev. D- C- Ellinwood, pastor of the Methodist church there. Almost impassable
roads was the only thing which prevented many Hillsdale people from attending the Friday services.
Work on the Devore Memorial library at Port Byron. provided through a gift by Mr. Simonson
and his late wife, has been started ....  after being halted as a tribune to  to the community leader.
Tri-Village Review (Hillsdale, Illinois), Friday, Feb. 21, 1930 pg.2 [C. Horton 0409]


SERVICES HELD FOR FORMER CORDOVA MAN

Funeral services were held here Sunday for James Green who was a former resident of Cordova.
The services were conducted by Rev. Alfred Ca?nell. Interment was in the Cordova cemetery. 
Tri-Village Review (Hillsdale, Illinois), Thurs., March 6, 1930, pg. 4 [C. Horton 0409]


Mrs. C. D. Butzer and Mrs. Mary Oliver attended the funeral Sunday of Mrs. Mary Neufeld, a cousin of  Mrs. Oliver. The day was spent at
a guest of Mrs. Oliver's sister, Mrs. George Jacobs of Rapid City. Mrs. Neufeld died at Moline Friday.
Tri-Village Review (Hillsdale, Illinois), Thurs. March 20, 1930, pg.5 [C. Horton 0409]


GEORGE BOARDMAN IS BURIED AT FAIRFIELD CEMETERY ON MONDAY

George Boardman, 68, and a resident of Coe Township for many years, was buried Monday in the Fairfield cemetery, following death
which came after a lengthy illness at his home. He came to Coe township in 1893. He is survived by his wife, five sons, and three sisters.
Funeral services were held from Fairfield Methodist church, with the Rev. D.C. Ellingwood  of Port Byron officiating.
Tri-Village Review (Hillsdale, Illinois), Thurs. March 27, 1930, pg.1 [C. Horton 0409]


Edw. Haley, sister Mary and Will Loftus went to Moline Monday to attend the funeral of Rev. Father Kelly, pastor of St. Mary's church
of Moline. Father Kelly had been ill for a number of weeks with heart trouble. He has been pastor of the same church in Moline for a
period of 32 years. He will be greatly missed by the people of his charge.

Tri-Village Review (Hillsdale, Illinois), Thurs. April 3, 1930, pg.5 [C. Horton 0409]


DECEASED WAS 70 YEARS OF AGE
The earthly remains of Mrs. Julia Ely, long a prominent figure in Cordova affairs, were laid in their final resting place in the Cordova cemetery, Thursday afternoon.  The funeral service, in charge of Rev. J. Woodhull, was held from the Cordova Baptist church.
Mrs. Ely has been in poor health off and on for the last few years, but had been exceptionally well the few day:, before her death.
Living in Cordova ever since she was two years old, and remaining there all her life, except for a few year Spent in California, she has made a host of friends in Cordova and surrounding towns who will miss her sorely. Always friendly to everyone, Mrs. Ely will be remembered as one of Cordova's best known residents.

Obituary
Mrs. Julia Ely was born in Princeton, New Jersey, January 17, 1860
and passed away at her home  in Cordova April 29th. at the age of 70 years, three months, and 12 days. She came to Cordova with her parents, Robert and Mary Welch, when she was two years old, and has lived there most of her  life. She was united in marriage to Horry Ely in February 1882. She was united with the Baptist church on April 6, 1902, and has lived a faithful Christian life to the end. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Harry Ely, and one son, William Robert Ely of Cordova, and a host of relatives and friends.
The pallbearers at the funeral were Gus Dorst, George Guinn,Tom Crawford, James Armstrong, James Quinn and Gus Kruckenberg. Members of the family wish to thank their neighbors and friends for their help and sympathy in this hour of sorrow.

Tri-Village Review (Hillsdale, Illinois), Thursday, May 1, 1930, pg1 [C. Horton 0409]


Col. E. J. Searle, prominent civil war veteran dead at Rock Island, IL
[Belleville News Democrat, Aug. 21, 1906 - C. Horton - 0409]


 

 

 

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