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Stephenson County
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (SECHRIST) 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
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.
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
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