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HANNAH (KEENE) BABCOCK
, 69, passed away early Thursday morning at her home west of Orangeville. Hannah Keene, the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (George) Keene, was born in Greene county Wisc., Jan. 5, 1871. She was married Feb. 1, 1890 to William Babcock at Lawrenceberg, Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Babcock celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Feb. 1, 1940. She was a member of the United Brethren church of McConnell.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Leah Scheider, Red Oak; Mrs. Ruby Brose, Lena; Mrs. Minnie Retzlaff, Freeport; Mrs. Vera Jordan, Winslor; six sons, Eber, Freeport; Thomas and Roy of McConnell; Howard, Lena; Will, Colorado; Walter, Orangeville; two brothers James Keen, Washington; Fred Keene, Idaho; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Howard, Nevada MO; Mrs. Lavina Paschel, Wichita Kan.; Mrs. Emma Dudley, Pennsylvania, and twenty-four grandchildren.
Funeral services willlll held Saturday at the house and at 1:30 at the United Brethren church of McConnell. Rev. E.C. Owens will officiate. Burial in Oneco Cemetery;
RUTH V. BABLER
, 86 of Monticello, Wis., died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. A daughter of Milton and Edith (Riemer) Klontz, she was born Set. 13, 1912 in McConnell. She graduated from Winslow High School. On June 27, 1935, she and Roy E. Babler were married in Springfield. She and her husband farmed in Orangeville, Red Oak and Rock City area until moving in 1948 to Monticello, where they farmed until retiring. She was a member of Zwingli United Church of Christ at Monticello, and was a former secretary for the Montesian Pioneers. Surviving are her husband; one son, Milton (Beverly) Babler of Monticello; one daughter, Carol (Larry) Strause of Monticello; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and her twin sister Esther Klontz of Monroe. Preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Hollis and Eldon Klontz. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Shriner-Neushwander-Hager Funeral Home, 825 19th Ave., in Monroe. Burial will be at Orangeville Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. Lawrence Balleine of Zwingli United Church of Christ.
LEONA THERESA BALLES
, 98, of Parkview Home died Wednesday at the home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Cahill officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Schwarz Funeral Home, where the rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Memorial funds have been established for St. Joseph Catholic Church and Parkview Home.
HAROLD O. BARBER
- was born at Rock Grove, Illinois, June 16, 1848, and died at his home in Milledgeville, Tuesday evening, February 27, 1900, aged 51 years, 8 months and 11 days, His boyhood years were spent on a farm. In 1870 he came to Carroll Co., where he has since resided, except four years spent near Rock Grove, Ill. Dec. 7th, 1870 Mrs. Barber was united in marriage to Miss Mary Allison, of this place. To them four children were born, Miss Cora, Frank Harry and Price, all of whom with the wife, survive him. For the first few years after his marriage Mr. Barber engaged in farming and November 2nd 1874, he moved to town where he has been prominent in business circles, being at the time of his death engaged in the hardware and implement business. Besides his wife and children he leaves three brothers and four sisters, all of whom were able to be present at the funeral services except two, Mrs. Amanda Williams, of Wyoming, Iowa and Mrs. Maggie Chambers, of Bennett, Nebraska. Those who were here were Mrs. Nancy J. Foster, of Rock City, Illinois; Wilson Barber, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Foster, Price, and Mary Barber, of Rock Grove, Illinois. Mr. Barber was a member of the Methodist church , of this place, having united Easter Sunday, 1891, under the pastorate of Rev. A. C. Gruber. In his church he was a devoted, active member, always ready to serve in any capacity where he was needed, either officially, as class leader or as teacher. He was always interested in the welfare of the church, and especially in the young people. In him the young people particularly had a warm friend, one whose interest in them was more than a passing one. His cheerful, encouraging talks to them and to those with whom he was thrown in contact in the work, will long be remembered and cherished. Mr. Barber was a member of the Masonic fraternity of this city, and also of the camp of the Modern Woodmen of America. Here, as in his church he was anxious and willing to do all in his power to promote the welfare of both lodges, At the school
election last spring, Mr. Barber was elected to a position on the school board of the town, and served faithfully the interests entrusted to him. Although serving in this capacity not quite a year his visits to the school and his friendly, encouraging talks to the teachers and pupils will make him long remembered with kindness. He was by nature friendly. Although with others he had his dark days, yet, withal he was a good-feeling man and one who thought very much of friendship, and like the companionship of warm, close friends. He was an industrious, hard working man and accomplished results with a rare degree of success. Although never a strong man physically, he had that strength of moral character which made him an inspiration and help to those who came to him in trouble. His cheerful nature which prompted always a cordial, hearty greeting for his friends and acquaintances, was an example worthy of imitation. Mr. Barber was taken sick, Sunday, February 18, although he attended church and Sabbath school as usual. The next day he was confined to his bed and although very sick he was not considered dangerous until Tuesday, the 27th, when he began to fail rapidly, until death came that evening, shortly after eleven o'clock. To the last he was conscious and knew that the end was near. As his family gathered around him to be near him during the last few moments he spoke to each personally, encouraging, advising, comforting them, and when at last the end came he closed his eyes in that last sleep, quietly and peacefully with a firm trust in the God who had been a comforter and counselor to him during his life. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock and were conducted by Rev. Davis and Baldwin, assisted by Rev. Teeter of the Progressive church. The beautiful floral offerings, from the school, the church, the Epworth League, both the lodges of which he was a member and his many friends testify to the high regard in which he was held by all. The Masonic fraternity, the M. W. of America,
teachers and the high school pupils attended in a body. The church was completely filled with the friends, and many were obliged to stand. This alone would show the love and friendship which was felt toward him. The funeral services at the grave were conducted by the Masons. The pall bearers were I. T. Olmsted, T. O. Wolfe, S. M. Kaisinger, S. H. Todd, Y. M. Cantrail, J. F. Greenawalt. The remains were laid in rest in the Bethel cemetery.
JACOB T. BAYMILLER
- Mrs. E. C. Hermsmeier, West Douglas Street, has received word from Indianapolis, Ind. of the death of her uncle, Jacob T. Baymiller, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Leslie Crockett. Funeral services will be held Monday in Indianapolis. Mrs. Hermsmeier and Mrs. Ernest Criddle will attend the funeral.
Mr. Baymiller was 80 years of age and was born in Freeport. For a period of 50 years he had been employed by the Brown Feed Store, which was located on South Galena Avenue where the Jenks Studio now is located. He resided here until a few years ago, then going to Indianapolis. His wife preceded him in death. Mr. Baymiller leaves four daughters, Mrs. Leslie Crockett, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. Martin Coughlin and Mrs. Fred Anschutz, of Milwaukee, Wisc.; and Mrs. Lawrence Billiou, of California.
CLARENCE BEST
- Davis Soldier Dies at Camp Sevier, S. C.
VERNON C. BEST
, 84, formerly of Orangeville, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Manor Court in Freeport.
Born Nov. 1924, in rural Davis, he was the son of Ezra and Anna Elizabeth (Schoch) Best.
He graduated from the three-year Davis High School in 1941 and from Freeport High School in 1942. He attended North Central College, Naperville, and graduated from Loyola Dental School of Chicago in 1947.
Vernon married Doris Evelyn Meinert in July 1947 at what is now the St. Paul Church of Epleyanna of Davis. He and Doris moved to Freeport Liberty Village in October 2004.
Upon his completion of dental school, they moved to Orangeville, where he practiced dentistry more than 40 years, and resided more than 55 years.
He served with the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, which included duty with a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M.A.S.H.) unit in Korea, attaining the rank of captain.
Dr. Best was a charter member of the American Association of Preventative Dentistry, charter member of the American Academy of Gnathological Orthopedics, and member of the U.S. Grant (two-term president), Illinois and American Dental Societies.
Vernon also served 12 years on Orangeville Community Unit 203 Board of Education, for 10 years on Jane Addams Regional Mental Health Board, and four years on Stephenson County Mental Health Board.
Dr. Best was a member of Orangeville Masonic and Odd Fellows Lodges. He was a member of Orangeville United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men, and since moving to Freeport, a member of Bethany United Church of Christ.
Vernon was a lifelong advocate for his progeny’s academic, cultural and athletic endeavors, and the welfare of his community. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, and golfing.
He is survived by two daughters and two sons: Caryl (John) Buford of Orangeville, Larry (Noreen) Best of Bluegrass, Iowa, LaVerne (Kathleen) of Orangeville and Lou Ann (Thomas) Talley of Albany, Ga.; five grandchildren, Heather (Jeff Oatley) Best, Alison Best, Kaitlyn Best, Eric Best and Daniel Talley.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. The funeral will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at Orangeville United Methodist Church with the Rev. James A. Kettzel officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Monday until time of service at the church.
AUGUSTA (BAKER) BOBB
74, wife of Oliver Bobb of Martintown WI, died about 2:30 Sunday afternoon in a hospital at Monroe Wisc. Mrs. Bobb, formerly Miss Augusta Baker, was born August 1, 1864 in Germany, and when about 3 years of age came with her parents to America. The family settled in Oneco Township, Stephenson County. On February 15, 1885, she was united in marriage with Oliver Bobb. They resided in the vicinity of Winslow and Orangeville, at Freeport, and for the past seven years at Martinstown. She is survived by her husband, three children, John Bobb, Monroe Wis., Mrs. Charles Hebel, Waukeshaw Wis., Minor Bobb of Milwaukee Wisc., three grandchildren, two brothers, John and William Baker of Winslow, and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Buss of Winslow. Services will be held at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon from the home and burial will be made in Basswood Cemetery.
AMELIA (BROGE) BORCHARDT
passed away this morning at 1:30 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Gus Uecker, at Lena, after a lingering illness. With her at the
time of her death was her daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth Irwin, of Freeport, who has been taking care of her for some time. She formerly resided in
Freeport with Mrs. Irwin. Mrs. Borchardt's maiden name was Amelia Broge and she was bora May 9, 1858. in Germany. She was married Oct. 6, 1879. to William
Borchardt. who passed away in Warren in 1928. Surviving are two sons and two daughters. Frank Broge. Kansas City, Mo., Otto, residing in Warren, Mrs. Irwin, Freeport. Mrs. Skerke. of Chicago. A sister. Mrs. Uecker. of Lena, a brother, William Broge. of Rockton. twelve
grandchildren and lour great-grandchildren are among the immediate family. Four children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the l
Gus Uecker home and at 2:30 at St. 13 Johns church. Rev. L. H, Beto officating. Interment will be made at Elmwood cemetery at Warren.
ALLEN BOYER
age 100, of Savanna, Illinois, died Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the Big Meadows Nursing Facility in Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the Law – Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service and inurnment will follow at a later date at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport, Illinois. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society in Allen’s name.
Allen was born December 7, 1908, in Lena, Illinois, the son of T. Arthur and Leah (Blair) Boyer. He attended school in the Lena area. Allen was married to Isabel Mammosser and they later divorced. Allen then married Wynnetta Thomasson on February 2, 1940, in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death on November 9, 1994.
Allen worked as a farmer most of his life. He also ran the Pleasant Valley Store and worked in the Stockton Country Store. He retired from Ackers Implement where he worked on farm equipment. Allen enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre, and also playing bingo.
Allen is survived by four sons, Clyde (Rosalind) Boyer of Savanna, Illinois, F. Eugene (Betty) Boyer of Mt. Carroll, Illinois, Milo Boyer of Stockton, Illinois, and Bud Boyer of Freeport, Illinois; two daughters, Janice (Bob Brinkmeier) Boyer of Freeport, and Joyce (Gene) Brinker of Warren, Illinois; seventeen grandchildren, thirty – one great grandchildren, and seven great – great grandchildren.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wynnetta; one son, Dale Boyer; one grandchild, and one great – grandchild, and three half sisters.
MARSHALL BRADLEY
- Services were held Tuesday afternoon for Marshall Bradley at teh Rock Grove Evangelical church, Rev. T.S.C. Suhr officiating and burial was held at the Frankeberger cemetery. Those present from a distance were: Mrs. Frank Bradley and daughter, Vivian, and son, Victor, of Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and Anna Mae Harbach, Misses Myrtle and Maude Aurand and Mrs. Joe Harbach, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keller of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Rosheizen and son, Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Zimmerman and son, Kenneth, of Brodhead, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Park Roderick, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ostrander of Twin Grove Wis., and other relatives and friends. The singers were Mrs. Will Meinert, of Juda Wis., and Henry Hugelshofer. The pallbearers were Walter and Kenneth Zimmerman, Ralph Keller, A.D. Rosheizen and son, Russell and Park Roderick.
FRED BRICK
- formerly of Lena, the father of Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Eacker of Lanark, died Sunday in St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, Wis. He had been residing in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Don Cecil of Monroe. He was born May 12, 1898, at Freeport, son of William and Kathryn (Pabst) Brick. He married Ruth Bailey who preceded him in death.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Mildred) Eacker of Lanark, Mrs. Duane (Maxine) Kaiser of Warren, and Mrs. Don (Alice) Cecil of Monroe, Wis.; seven grandchildren; a brother, Albert of Freeport; and two sisters, Mrs. James (Mabel) Melton of Freeport, and Mrs. Ralph (Bessie) Gutshall of Rockford.
Brick was a member of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church of Stockton. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Leamon Funeral Home at Lena. The Rev. Charles Fleck Jr. pastor of the church officiated. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery.
DR. BERNARD ERP BROCKHAUSEN
- passed away at his home, 497 South Benton avenue, early this morning after suffering from a lingering illness. Bernard Brockhausen was born in Detmold , Germany, Oct. 20, 1845, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Brockhausen. His early life was passed in his native land and at the age of sixteen he came to America, locating at Lansing, Iowa, where he resided for a number of years. In 1869 he graduated from the Humboldt Medical school in St. Louis. Immediately after his graduation he returned to Iowa, where he practiced medicine for thirty years. Decedent was united in marriage to Miss Louise Nicklaus, Elgin, Iowa, in 1874. After their marriage they settled in Lansing, Iowa, where Dr. Brockhausen resumed the practice of medicine. In 1900 they came to Freeport, where they have since resided. Dr. Brockhausen was very well known in this community. In addition to the practice of medicine Dr. Brockhausen found the time to devote to painting and taxidermy, in both of which arts he revealed unusual skill. Many fine specimens of his work were included in the valuable collection at his home. He was at one time president of the Germania society of Freeport. Dr. Brockhausen leaves to mourn his death, his wife and the following children: Carl E., of Chicago; Theodore and Bernard, Prosser, Wash.; Edward, Elgin. One child, a daughter, preceded her father in death. Funeral services will be held at the Wiese and Tempel funeral home, 431 South Adams avenue, Friday at 4 p.m. The body will be taken to Lansing, Iowa, for burial early Saturday morning. The Rev. Henry Schmitt will conduct the service. Friends are kindly requested to omit flowers.
ABRAHAM L. BRUBAKER
, passed away this morning at 3:15 at the home of his son Walter Brubaker, corner of S. West Avenue and Young’s Lane, death being caused by acute indigestion. He had been ill but a few days. Abraham Brubaker was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Brubaker and was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania on October 20, 1840. He came west at the age of twelve years and located on a farm one mile east of Freeport where his early childhood was spent. Later he engaged in farming.
On January 30, 1868 he was united in marriage to Mary E. Hime and they were the parents of one son, Walter Brubaker. Mrs. Brubaker died January 11, 1869. Mr. Brubaker was remarried on February 22, 1876 to Salina Reitzel of Sterling, and for twenty-five years they resided in Sterling. (Alice Horner’s note: (The Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900 gives their marriage date as February 23, 1876 in Whiteside County, Illinois.) A daughter, Emma, was born but passed away in January 1879 and his wife preceded him in death, dying in March 1917. Since then he has made his home with his son Walter Brubaker.
Mr. Brubaker was a member of the Mennonite Church. Besides his son, he is survived by three brothers, Benjamin, Daniel, and Rudolph Brubaker, and two sisters, Mrs. D. L. Ebersole and Mrs. J. S. Shoemaker, of Dakota. Five grandchildren, Lincoln, Clarence, David, and Walter Brubaker, Jr. and Mrs. Edward Luettig, Mrs. Herman Waller, and five great grandchildren are left to mourn his death.
Mr. Brubaker had chosen his own ministers, Rev. Aaron Good of Sterling and Rev. Simeon Graybill of Freeport to officiate at his funeral, which will be Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the home and at 2 o’clock from the Mennonite church, east of the city. Burial will take place in the little cemetery beside the church. He chose the text for his funeral sermon Job 5-26 and Second Timothy, Chapter 4, -6, 7 and also his pallbearers, who are 6 nephews, Clinton, Lester, Ralph, and John Brubaker, and Edwin and Arthur Shoemaker, and the funeral directory, William Pfile. To comply with his wish, friends will kindly omit flowers.
ANDREW J. BRUBAKER
, who conducted a confectionery store in this city for many years, died at twenty minutes past 8 o'clock this morning at the home of his brother, B. S. Brubaker, in Lancaster. Mrs. Brubaker had been ill for over a year with heart trouble. Yesterday noon he suffered a stroke of Paralysis and gradually grew worse until this morning his life ended.
Mr. Brubaker was identified with the business interests of this city the greater part of his life. He was a native of Pennsylvania, born near Mt. Joy, Lancaster County, on March 1, 1844. He was therefore sixty years old. Coming to this county with his parents in 1851 he lived on a farm till he was fifteen years of age, when he became an apprentice to a candy maker. After completing his apprenticeship he formed a partnership with his father under the firm name of R. K. Brubaker & Son and engage in the grocery and confectionery business. After three years he sold his interest and engaged in the wholesale tobacco business with W. A. Youngman, This latter partnership existed two and a half years, and then Mr. Brubaker went to Sioux City, Iowa and conducted a confectionery store till 1871. Returning to Freeport, he embarked in the ice business with his brother-in-law, J. R. Smith, and in 1879 the firm purchased of J. D. Diffenbaugh his fruit and candy business and conducted it until 1885, when the members of the firm divided the goods. Mr. Brubaker continued in his chosen occupation until 1897, when he closed out his stock and bought a fruit farm in Michigan. Several years ago he returned to Freeport and retired from active business.
He was married here in June, 1864. to Catherine Bollman, who died several years ago in Michigan. He leaves five sons, Charles, Fred and Jamin in California, Will in Canada and Chester in Mears, Michigan, and two daughters, Anna in Idaho and Mrs. Fred Haist in Michigan. He also leaves five brothers, Abraham of Sterling, B. S. of Lancaster, Jacob, Daniel and Rudolph of this city and two sisters; Mrs. Maria Ebersole and Mrs. J. S. Shoemaker of Lancaster. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 at the home of B. S. Brubaker and the remains will then be taken to Mears, Mich., for burial.
ANNA MALVINA BRUBAKER
- The young and happy couple, C. S. Brubaker and wife, who little more than a year ago started life's journey together, and moved to Story County, Iowa, were called upon to pass through a fiery ordeal in the bereavement of the darling Hattie Malvina, Feb. 10th, at five o'clock a.m. Mr. Brubaker was summoned on Feb. 3d, by his father, of near Winnesheik, Ill., to witness the departure of his sister, Ama Malvina, (Anna) of 20 summers, who died Feb. 6th. Hardly had the burden of sorrow passed from his heart when a telegram from his wife conveyed the sad intelligence of the sudden illness of their baby. Upon his arrival at Ames, Iowa, he was met by Mr. John Jackson and Elias Cockran, who brought him the painful news of the death of his loved one, which in the absence of Mr. B. was a burden almost intolerable to be borne by his wife. The remains were interred Feb. 12th, in the presence of a deeply affected and sympathizing congregation. the funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. H. Granby, formerly of Forreston, Ill. Disease Pneumonia.
ANNA (RICE) BRUBAKER
, wife of Hiram H. Brubaker, passed away Saturday night, following an extended illness. Mrs. Brubaker suffered a hip fracture last winter and had gradually failed since that time. Anne Rice was born at Martinsburg, Pa., Oct. 20, 1866, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rice. She came west with her mother in 1876 settling at Shannon. She was united in marriage to Hiram H. Brubaker April 21, 1896 at Mt. Carroll. They resided in Freeport about 37 years. Mrs. Brubaker attended the United Brethren Church. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children, Mervin, New York City; Clarence Brubaker, Minerva, wife of Robert Baker, and Elva, wife of John Dillon, all of Rapid City, S. D. Three children preceded Mrs. Brubaker in death.
BENJAMIN S. BRUBAKER
, one of the pioneer residents of Stephenson County, was summoned by death last night passing away at his home, about one mile north of Freeport on the Henderson Road, about 7:30 o'clock. Mr. Brubaker had been ailing about one week. He was almost eighty years old and had resided in Stephenson County the greater part of his life.
He was a native of Pennsylvania having been born in that state nearly 80 years ago. He came west with his parents when a small boy and had since resided in this county. He had been engaged in farming for a long time but retired from active labors some years ago. He was well and favorably known throughout the community.
Mr. Brubaker is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Elva Gingrich, Vancouver; Ralph Brubaker, at home; Mrs. Nora Clapp, Sarasota, Fla. Two brothers and two sisters also survive the being Daniel M. Brubaker, Lancaster; R. S. Brubaker, residing on the Cedarville Road, just north of Freeport; Mrs. Maria Ebersole, Lancaster; Mrs. J. S. Shoemaker, Dakota. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.
CHESTER A. BRUBAKER - Freeport relatives have been advised of the death of Chester A. Brubaker, 68, which took place at Mears, Mich. Funeral services will be conducted at teh Brokering Funeral home, Hart, Mich. Tuesday afternoon. Inerment will be made at Mears. Mr. Brubaker was born in Freeport 68 years ago, a son of the late Andrew J. and Kate Bollman Brubaker. As a young man he assisted his father in operating a confectionery store here. He was united in marriage to Laura Dreyer in 1895. About forty years ago the family move dto Mears where he conducted a general store and operated a fruit farm. He is survived by his widow and two children, Edward of Mears and Mrs. Muriel Brantley of Detroit. Two sisters, a brother and six grandchildren also survive. ELIZABETH BRUBAKER - On the 31st of July 1903, near Freeport, Ill., of old age, Sister Elizabeth Brubaker , widow of R. K. Brubaker, aged 81 Y., 10 M., 11 D. She leaves nine children (Abraham, John, Andrew, Jacob, Benjamin, Marie, Elizabeth, Daniel and Rudolph) to mourn the loss of a loving and devoted Christian mother. She united with the Mennonite church in her early years, and was ever a faithful servant of her Lord, walking humbly in the way of righteousness until she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus. Funeral services on the 2d of August at the Mennonite M.H., where a large concourse met to pay the last tribute of respect to one whom to know was to love. Services were conducted by Christian Good of Dale Enterprise, Va., assisted by Christian Snavely and William Kryder of Shannon, Ill. Text, Rev. 14:13. Herald of Truth, Vol. XL, No. 34, August 20, 1903 - Page 271 FLORENCE ELMIRA BRUBAKER , a former Freeport High School Latin teacher, died in her home in Oak Park Friday. Miss Brubaker a 1905 graduate of Freeport High School, graduated from Beloit College in 1909, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. White at Beloit, she was one of the original founders of a national social sorority, Delta Delta Delta. She had a master's degree from the University of Chicago, and also studied in Rome. During 1909 and 1910 she taught in Mt. Carrol, and in September of 1910 she started teaching Latin at Freeport High School until 1918. From 1918 to 1950 she was Latin teacher at Oak Park-River Forest Township High School where she was head of the Latin department there from 1943 to 1950. In 1950 she retired from teaching. Miss Brubaker was a member of Illinois Classical Association, and the Beloit Alumni Association, along with various other organizations. She was born in Freeport June 3, 1887, daughter of Charles E. and Alida (Clump) Brubaker. Surviving are an aunt, Mrs. Ada Blaisdell, Freeport; and two nephews Robert E. Davis of Freeport and Charles G. Davis of Wheaton. Services were held in Oak Park today at Postlewait Chapel and will be at 1:30 Tuesday at Walker Mortuary. Rev. Webster Hobb, pastor of First Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
HOWARD BRUBAKER
, 68, a lifelong resident of Freeport, passed away about 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon following an extended illness. (The date of death is May 30, 1939.) He resided at 11 South Howard Avenue.
A native of Freeport, he was born June 2, 1870, the son of Jacob and Violet Brubaker. He received his education here and for many years was employed by the Illinois Central railroad company as a machinist. Mr. Brubaker was an accomplished musician, being a member of various Freeport musical organizations for a number of years. He played trombone with the old Henney band and was a violinist with local orchestras. His marriage to Miss Louella Wagner took place Thanksgiving day, 1891. He is survived by his wife. One brother, Harry Brubaker, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at the Walker Mortuary Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock, Rev. Eugene R. Shannon, rector of Grace Episcopal church, officiating. Interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery.
HOWARD R. BRUBAKER
, 59, of Cave Creek, Ariz., formerly of Freeport died Wednesday evening at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Madison, Wis. For many years he was a chef at the Elks Club in Freeport. In 1978, he moved to Cave Creek and operated a restaurant there for two years. In 1980, he started working with the Navajo Indians on their reservation. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. For about 10 years he served in the Navy on the USS Baltimore and also in the Pacific campaigns from November 1943 to June 1944. He entered the service July 23, 1942 and was discharged July 17, 1952. He was a member of the Cave Creek American Legion Post. Born Jan. 3, 1924, in Freeport, he was the son of David and Mabel (Brick) Brubaker. He married LaVonne M. Swalve on May 1, 1950, in Nashua, Iowa. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Cindy (Thomas) Hansen of Dakota; one son, Michael of Arizona; mother, Mrs. Mabel (James) Melton of Freeport; one sister, Mrs. Lois (Paul) Burgett of Mount Carroll; two brothers, Ron of Mankato, Minn. and Ed with the Army in Texas; stepmother, Mrs. Alice Brubaker of Mankato, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one brother and his father. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Dakota United Methodist Church with the Rev. James French officiating. His body was cremated...no visitation. Local arrangements were completed by Daughenbaugh...of Dakota.
ISABELLE BRUBAKER
, a native of Freeport, died suddenly Tuesday, February 10, 1959 in her home in Woodland, California following a heart attack. The former Isabelle Siems was born in Freeport, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siems. She was married to Clarence Brubaker and they moved to California a number of years ago. (Alice Horner’s note: According to the California Death Index, 1940-1997, she was born April 24, 1892 and died February 10, 1959. According to the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900, she married Clarence Brubaker on November 14, 1917 in Stephenson County, Illinois.)
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Arthur and Orville and three grandchildren, all of Woodland; a sister, Mrs. John Cerroni of Ridott and a brother, Arthur Siems of Freeport. News of her death was received by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Waller, 534 W. Dewey Street. Service will be held in Woodland Friday afternoon with interment there.
JACOB S. BRUBAKER
, one of the pioneer residents of Freeport was claimed by death this morning. Mr. Brubaker passed away at 11:30 o'clock this morning at the home of his son, Howard J. Brubaker, South Howard Avenue, following an illness extending over the past two months. He had suffered from a complication of diseases. Mr. Brubaker followed the occupation of tinner and later by the Freeport Hardware company in Freeport. He was also engaged in business himself for a number of years, having a hardward store in the Stoskopf building, East Stephenson St. near where the Rohkar Bakery is located. He also for a time operated a small factory in East Freeport, on Taylor Avenus, where he manufactured washing machines, stove trucks and other articles of hardware. He retired from active business about ten years ago.
Jacob Brubaker was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, December 11, 1945. He came to Stephenson county with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Brubaker, in 1853. The family settled on a farm east of this city, where Jacob remained until he became a young man. He then moved to Freeport.
On July 4, 1863, he was united in marriage at Orangeville to Miss Violet H. Salladee. The wife died on December 3, 1903. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brubaker. One son, Howard J. Brubaker, survives, the other, Harry L. Brubaker, having passed away about five years ago. Four brothers and two sister are also left to mourn his loss. They are: Abram, Benjamin S., Daniel M. and Rudolph S. Brubaker, all of Freeport; Mrs. Maria Eversole, Freeport, and Mrs. Joseph Shoemaker, residing at Dakota.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
LaVONNE (SWALVE) BRUBAKER
, 56, of Cave Creek, Ariz., formerly of Freeport, died Friday at Cave Creek. She studied voice at Carthage College and was a graduate of Forreston High School. Prior to moving to Arizona, she directed the choir of Red Oak United Methodist Church.
Born Sep 4, 1926, in Freeport, she was the daughter of Martin and Marie (Pfeil) Swalve. She married Howard Brubaker in Iowa. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Cynthia (Tom) Hansen of Dakota, one son, Michael of Show Low, Ariz.; one brother, Shirl Swalve; and one sister, Mrs. Murrel (Ted) Buisker, both of Freeport; and two grandchildren. Cremation will be in Arizona. There will be no local service.
MARTN W. BRUBAKER
- Following a lingering illness Martin W. Brubaker, 71, passed away at his home 418 W. Dewey St. at 7:45 p.m. (26 July 1939). Furneral services will be conducted at the home at 2:30 Friday afternoon. Dr. D.L. McNary, pastor of First Presbyterian Church will conduct the services and interment will be at Oakland. R.J. Criddle will have charge of the funeral.
Mr. Brubaker was born in Lancaster Twp. Feb. 25, 1868, the son of Martin & Nancy Brubaker. He had spent his entire life in Stephenson County. He was employed for 22 years by the Freeport Hardware Co. and later was employed by the Seyfarth and Pash Hardware Co. He was united in marriage to Florence L. Hutchison in 1895. The wife survives as do these children - Clark H., Donald H., Frederick T. and Mary E. Brubaker. One daughter Gladys LaShelle preceded him in death. He also leaves 3 grandchildren, one brother and two sisters C.E. Brubaker, Mrs. Ada Blaisdell, Mrs. R.J. Criddle, all of Freeport.
RUDOLPH KILLHEFER BRUBAKER - December 30th, 1880, near Freefort, Stephenson Co., Ill., after a few weeks of severe suffering, Bro. Rudolph K. Brubaker , aged 63 years, 9 months, and 4 days. He was buried January 1st, 1881. Services by Christian Snavely in German and E. M. Shellenberger in English. Text: Philippians 1 : 21; and Rev. 14 : 13. He leaves a bereaved wife, Elizabeth, and nine children (Abraham, John, Andrew, Jacob, Benjamin, Marie, Elizabeth, Daniel and Rudolph) to mourn their loss, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. He bore his suffering with Christian resignation. He frequently said he counted his suffering but naught compared with what Christ Jesus suffered for him. His last moments were spent in prayer and praise to an almighty God for his great love. Herald of Truth - Volume XVIII, Number 2 - February, 1881
RUDOLPH S. BRUBAKER
, 71, a well known resident of Stephenson County, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hazel Packard, 124 North Whistler Avenue, at 3 o’clock this morning following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the Eichmeier & Becker funeral home, West Stephenson Street, at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon. Rev. Roy Crocker, pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, with which Mr. Brubaker had been affiliated for many years, will conduct the services and interment will be made at Grand View Cemetery. C. E. Brubaker will have charge of funeral services and six nephews will act as pallbearers.
Mr. Brubaker was the youngest son of the late R. K. and Elizabeth Brubaker and was born on the old Brubaker homestead, east of Freeport December 22, 1862. His marriage to Emma Shellenberger Mallory took place April 20, 1893. He is survived by the following children: Lester, Ray, and Floyd Brubaker, Mrs. Hazel Packard, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Ethel Addams, all of Freeport. There is also one brother, D. M. Brubaker, Lancaster Township. His wife preceded him in death having passed away April 21, 1930, while five brothers and a sister also preceded him. Mr. Brubaker resided just north of Freeport for many years, operating a dairy farm.
W. H. BRUBAKER
- After a lingering illness, borne with patience and Christian fortitude, and which confined him to his home for the past two months, William H. Brubaker, age 73 and a resident of Stephenson County for many years, passed away at his home 903 South Walnut avenue, at 4 o'clock Sunday morning.
Mr. Brubaker was born in Ogle County on September 11, 1854. When but a very small child, he with his parents moved to Stephenson County, the family settling on a farm in Lancaster township, where he continued to reside until twelve years ago when he moved to Freeport, since making his home here.
On February 14, 1878, he was united in marriage to Mary Belle McKibben, who passed away thirteen years ago. In August 1919, he was again married to Mrs. Alice Bamberger, who survives. The following children are also left to mourn his taking off: Mrs. O. H. Neiman, Freeport; Mrs. Walter H. Herbert, Ashland, Ore.; Harlen, Warren and Charles all of Lancaster. One brother, Charles S. Brubaker, lives at Hartford, Michigan. There are also eleven grandchildren.
He was a member of the Mennonite church of Lancaster and while still retaining his membership in that church upon taking up his residence in Freeport he became a regular and faithful attendant at the Second Presbyterian church and Sunday school.
He was at all times keenly interested in politics being a staunch republican and was elected assessor of Lancaster township for several successive terms. For many years, he served as a director and agent of the Lancaster Mutual Fire Insurance company and in 1901 was chosen secretary having served since that time.
Funeral services will be conducted from Kuehner's funeral chapel, South Galena Avenue, at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon followed by services at the Mennonite Church, Rev. Aaron Good, for the Mennonite church of Sterling, will conduct the services being assisted by Rev. Simon Graybill, of Lancaster, and Rev. Amos Niebrugge, of the Second Presbyterian Church, of Freeport.
Interment will be made in the Dakota Cemetery, C. D. Brubaker will have charge of the funeral arrangements.
WALTER H. BRUBAKER
, 81, 1709 S. West ave., retired Stephenson county farmer, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday in his home after a short illness. Mr. Brubaker was born in Lancaster township Jan. 4, 1869, son of Abraham and Mary Brubaker, H. Married Susie Pfile on March 25, 1891. Surviving are his widow; four sons, Lincoln, Walter, and David all of Freeport, and Clarence, Woodland, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. Laura Luettig and Mrs. Mabel Waller, both of Freeport, 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Walker mortuary, the Rev. Grant V. Graver, pastor of Trinity Evangelical United Brethren church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland cemetery.
WARREN BRUBAKER
, 85, of 1557 W. Stover Street, Freeport died Thursday afternoon, September 8, 1977 at Pine Crest Nursing Center, Mount Morris, after an extended illness. He farmed in Lancaster Township until retiring, and worked at Freeport Hardware for many years. He was secretary of Lancaster Township Mutual Fire Insurance Co. 32 years, succeeding his father. He was a member of Embury United Methodist Church and the Good Fellowship Class of the church.
He was born January 2, 1892 in Lancaster Township, the son of William H. and Mary Belle (McKibben) Brubaker. (Alice Horner’s note: The original obituary typo’ed the date as January 2, 1882, but the Social Security Death Index and the censuses verify the 1892 date.) He married Florence H. Hagemann December 8, 1915 in Freeport. Surviving are his widow; one son, the Rev. Dale L. Brubaker of Dixon; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, two sisters, and two brothers.
Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. William Blomberg, pastor of Embury United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for the American Cancer Society,
WESLEY H. BRUBAKER
, born February 17, 1908 in Rockford, Illinois, passed away Saturday December 7, 1996 at age 88. He graduated from high school in Freeport, Illinois, where he obtained a night time job with the U. S. Postal Service. All his money was spent for flying lessons, eventually obtaining the necessary licenses for himself and his aircraft. He soloed in a 1926 surplus “Jenny” powered by the famed OX5 engine out of WWI, obtained an Instructor license and for the next 10 years taught a number of local youngsters to fly who later became Captains on many of today’s airlines.
In 1938 he passed the Civil Service Exam for an Assistant Aeronautics Administrator with assignments in Houston and Ft. Worth/Dallas. During World War II he helped train Army Air Corps Cadets; other assignments took him to Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and eventually Alaska, where he retired as Chief of Flight Standards Division in the Alaskan Region of the Federal Aviation Administration after 42 years in federal service.
He was a member of Sheridan Avenue United Methodist Church, the Quiet Birdmen and OX5 Club of America. He is survived by his wife, Helen; one niece and three nephews. Service 2 p.m. Tuesday, Moore’s Eastlawn Chapel. Interment Floral Haven. Family requests donations made to American Heart Association, Moore’s Eastlawn 622-1155.
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