LYDIA (MATTER) CAMERON was born in Jefferson Co., PA, Dec 5, 1839. She married Wm. H. Cameron, Dec. 23, 1873, in stephenson Co., IL. Two daughters, Mary Catherine and Myrtle Pearl preceded her in death, as also her husband, Wm. H. Cameron, about two weeks ago, March 31st. Three grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends mourn her departure. Mother Cameron was converted in childhood and joined the Evangelical church. She has been a member of the local church for more than fifty years. Her Christian life was greatly admired by all who knew her exemplary in every way. As long as physical strength permitted she was an active leader in Sunday school, Women's Missionary Society and other organizations of the church. Even until the last she was an interested attendant at all the services of the church. A week ago Sunday she worshipped with us here. Quietly and unnoticed she slipped away in the early hours of Sunday, April 13, and now is at home with her Lord. E.L.S.
Contributed by Roger Cramer

WILLIAM HENRY CAMERON was the third of eight children born to Samuel and Amelia Cameron. He was born December 31, 1839, in Douphin County, PA, and died at his home in Jewell, KS, March 31, 1924 age 84 yrs and 3 mths. In the year 1873 he was united in marriage to Lydia J. Matter. This union was a happy one counting through more than fifty years. To them were born two daughters, Mary Catherine and Myrtle Pearl, both of whom preceded him to the Glory Land. In 1869 he moved from Pennsylvania to Stephenson Co., IL and in 1870 he came with a company of pioneers to Jewell Co., KS of which company S.R. Worick, John Hoffer and A.J. Wise remain. He homesteaded the farm adjoining Jewell on the east which never passed from his possession. He organized and taught the first school in Jewell County in his cabin on the homestead and some are present today who were of the student body of that school. He held official positions to which he was chosen by his community with credit to himself and entire satisfaction to his constituency. In early days he was influential in bringing Evangelical ministers to Jewell although he himself was a member of another church. He opened the first regular prayer meeting held in the community in his father's home in 1870, and when the Evangelical church was organized sometime after he became a charter member and at the time of his death he and his sister, Mrs. Amelia B. Bottorf, were the only remaining charter members. Curing the more than 50 years of history of the Evangelical church in the community, he has held the office of Classleader, Exhorter, Chorister, Sunday school teacher, served on many important committees in the church, and upon each of the three building committees that supervised the building of the three church buildings that have served this congregation, and until the last few years has served continually on the board of trustees of the church. He was always of a reserved and quiet disposition, but was always in his place in church, probably not hearing everything that was being said in his later years, yet this did not keep him away from the church services. Thus he was lending inspiration by his presence to every service. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, one sister, Amelia B. Bottorf, three grandchildren, Neale Cameron Evans, of Guide Rock, NE, Mildred Irene Evans, of Emporia, KS, and Myrtle Agnes Evans, of Independence, KS, and a large company of other relatives and friends.
Contributed by Roger Cramer

CLARENCE M. CAMPBELL 63, of Stephenson Nursing Center , formerly of Durand, died Monday February 15, 1993 at Freeport Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Self-employed as a mechanic in St. Joseph, Missouri, he retired in 1979 to Durand, moving to Freeport in 1989. An army veteran, he served during the Korean War. Born January 18, 1930 in Stockton , he was a son of Harry M. and Pearl (Crouse) Campbell. Surviving are four sons, Michael (Pamela) Campbell of Shannon, Russell Campbell of Durand, Kenneth (Brenda) Campbell of Durand, and Clarence Melvin “Steven” Campbell Jr. of Ridott; and four daughters, Melanie (Larry) Sheetz of Orangeville, Bonnie Campbell of Monroe , Wisconsin , Deb (Tim) Lisk of Hazel Green, Wisconsin , and Cheryl Blanchard of Elizabeth . Also, one brother, Leotis (Delores) Campbell of Rock Grove; three sisters, Ruth Campbell of Durand, Mable (Dick) Louthain of Rockford, and Lona (Robert) Gravenstein of Freeport; 27 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two sons, two daughters, two grandsons, and two brothers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McCorkle Funeral Home in Durand. Cremation rites are to be accorded. A memorial fund has been established for Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport .
Contributed by Alice Horner

CORA BELLE (DAUGHENBAUGH) CANFIELD , 50, wife of Marvin Canfield, passed away about 3:15 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the family home near Durand. Her death followed a lingering illness. Mrs. Canfield, former Cora Daughenbaugh, was born in Ridott township, Stephenson county, on May 6, 1893, the daughter of Daniel and Jennie Daughenbaugh. Her marriage to Marvin Canfield took place on Dec. 20, 1911. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Canfield, three children, Staff Sergeant Merle E. Canfield, who, the family had been advised only recently, has been missing over Italy since Nov. 10, Mrs. Pearl Cole of Rockford, and Miss Marjorie Irene Canfield, at home, and the following brothers and sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hall, of Beloit, Wis., Mrs. Esta DeGroff, of Pecatonica, Vallie and Arthur Daughenbaugh, of Ridott, and John, Earl and Glen Daughenbaugh, of Freeport. One daughter, Dorothy, died Dec. 19, 1921. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the home near Durand and at 2 o'clock at the Ridott United Brethren church. Rev. Milo Murphy, pastor, will officiate and burial will be made in the Ridott cemetery.

HENRY R. CAUDLE , 102, a resident of Freeport Manor Nursing Center, died Wednesday, June 14, 1995 at the center. A 45-year employee of the Illinois Central Railroad, he retired in 1951 as a locomotive inspector. His memberships included Embury United Methodist Church, Excelsior Masonic, Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Freeport. Born Nov. 24, 1892, in Marion County, Illinois, he was a son of William and Nellie (Woolsey) Caudle. His wife, the former Florence E. Powell, whom he married Oct. 28, 1916, died Sept. 13, 1984. Surviving family members include one son, Edward M. (Willadean) Caudle of Dakota; one daughter, Evelyn (Melvin) Thomas of Freeport; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert, one brother and one sister. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Stephen Aram of Embury United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Walker Mortuary where a Masonic service will be conducted by the Excelsior Masonic Lodge at 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for Embury United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Alice Horner exclusively for Genealogy Trails

CLARENCE W. CHAPMAN , 92, of 606 Kiwanis Court, a longtime Freeport businessman and civic participant, died Monday night at St. Clare Hospital in Monroe, Wis. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the date as April 1980.) Chapman organized Freeport Securities Co. in 1915 and served as president until the time of his death. He was one of the organizers of the Freeport Insurance Co., where he served as director and vice president. In civic affairs he was one of the first members of the Freeport Rotary Club and the oldest member at the time of his death. He was a past director and trustee of the Freeport YMCA and trustee of the YWCA. A World War I veteran, he was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Excelsior Masonic Lodge, Freeport Consistory, Freeport Commandery, Tebala Shrine of Rockford, and the Elks Club. Born July 3, 1887 in Freeport, he was the son of Samuel W. and Minerva (Trexler) Chapman. He married Isabel L. Gugger in 1923. She died in 1961. Surviving are two sons, Robert P. and Jack W.; and one daughter, Marilyn C. Laux, all of Freeport; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Douglas Bear, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial funds have been established for First Presbyterian Church and the Heart Fund.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ANDREW H. CHRISTENSEN , 67, of Kent died Monday, September 30, 1986 at Rockford Memorial Hospital . He was the owner of Christensen’s Motor Service in Kent . A 32-degree mason, he was a member of Pearl City Masonic Lodge and the Pearl City Lions Club. Also, he was a World War II veteran, member and past commander of the Pearl City American legion and member of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society. The son of Chris and Roszella (Braton) Christensen, he was born September 8, 1919 in Barnesville , Minnesota . He married Mary “Peggy” J. Laidlaw on December 23, 1944 in London , England . Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Brenda Christensen of Kent ; a son, Gary S. of Omaha , Nebraska ; three foster daughters, Mrs. Janice (Terry) Scheider of Lena, Mrs. Jeannell (Don) Paul and Maylene Miller, both of Rockford; his mother, Roszella Christensen of Freeport; two brothers, Herbert of Evansville, Wisconsin and Melvin of Monroe, Wisconsin; six sisters, Mrs. Esther (Fred) MacAdam, Mrs. Lois (Stanley) Wellman and Mrs. Gladys (Henry) Boettner, all of Freeport, Edna Wilson of Florida, Evelyn Layton of Kent, and Mrs. Donna (Dayle) Nagel of Stockton; two grandchildren; and three foster-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Walker Mortuary. The Rev. Milton L. Whitney, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church , Pearl City , will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery . Friends may call Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the mortuary where a Masonic service will be held by the Pearl City Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

N. TYNDALE COBB , 85, formerly of Freeport, and grandson of Gen. Smith D. Atkins, owner of the Freeport Journal Standard following the Civil War, died August 7, 1984 in Winter Park, Fla. Service was held August 10, 1984 in Winter Park, Fla. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, Fla. He attended school in Freeport for several years until the family moved south. Cobb was active in Florida politics and owned several businesses prior to retirement. He was born Dec. 16, 1898 in Sanford, N. C., the son of N. T. and Eleanor Hope Cobb. On December 1, 1978 he married Vivian Weir Talbott. Among the survivors are his widow; stepdaughter, Mrs. James Nix Bier, Charlotte, N. C.; three step grandsons; and a nephew in Freeport. Memorials have been established for the American Cancer Society and All Saints Episcopal Church, Winter Park. Arrangements were completed by Cox-Parker Funeral Home, Winter Park.
Contributed by Alice Horner
**Note from Ellie Maynard - Tyn Cobb was her Great Uncle: The obituary only has listed his second wife, Vivian. His first wife was Pattie Cobb, the love of his life. He was survived by my aunt, Sue Newell (his sister's daughter), my mother (his niece) Eleanor Hope Newell Maynard and her 7 children, all of whom Tyn Cobb loved dearly, arranged for college finances and left his estate to. He married Vivian towards the end of his life.

CARLYLE E. CONFER , prominent Lena businessman and civic leader, died this morning in Freeport Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Lena Feb. 23, 1903, son of Farmer Daniel and Sarah (Bitz) Confer. He married Lois Rayhorn July 8, 1926, in Freeport. Mr. Confer was a Lena grocer for 35 years and then operated a grocery business in Lanark for five years. Since 1957 he was vice president of Confer Chevrolet in Lena. Mr. Confer was vice president of Lena State Bank; board member of Jane Addamsland Park Foundation; board member of Stephenson County Mental Health Association; secretary of Lena Masonic Lodge; past president of Stephenson County Association for the Handicapped; and past West Point Township supervisor. He was also a member of Freeport Consistory and Eastern Star; past district deputy of Masonic Lodge of Northern Illinois; past master of Lena Masonic Lodge; past president of Lena Lions Club; and former member of Lena Village Board, Fire Department and School Board. He was also a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Lena. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Donna) Lobdell of Lena and Miss Janice Confer of Lena; a son Jack of Lena; a nephew, Clyde Scholtz of Lena, who was reared by the family; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His parents and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Leamon Funeral Home, Lena. The Rev. Dean Reninger, pastor of Good Shepherd Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lena Burial Park, with Masonic services. A memorial fund for the Stephenson County Association for the Handicapped has been established. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday.
Contributed by Alice Horner exclusively for Genealogy Trails

HERBERT COON , 69. Born Dec 21, 1884 in Caroll County, Illinois, died June 21, 1964 in Freeport. Son of Robert E and Martha Coon. Maried Elsie Mallory September 12, 1907. Leaves widow, three daughters and two sons: Mrs Dale (Dorothy) Fair, Mrs. Elwood (Lois) Kortmeier, Robert E Coon of Freeport, Herbert E Coon of Freeport, Mrs. Sam (Ruth) Albert living in Puerto Rico, and several grandchildren.”
Contributed by Mallory Smith - Freeport Journal Standard Monday, June 21, 1954
Married to Elsie Mallory 31 Jan 1886 Rock Run, Stephenson Co, Ill Living in West Hollywood Fla in 1962 d 14 Jan 1969 = 12 Sep 1907/8 Freeport Herbert Coon 21 Dec 1884 Caroll Co. Illinois d 21 Jun 1954 Freeport, Illinois (Robert E Coon c 1857 = Martha c 1864

RALPH J. CORNELIUS , 1231 East A street, retired business man and one of Ontario's earliest pioneers, died yesterday at Mercy hospital, San Diego, where he had recently undergone major surgery. He was 73 years of age. A native of Freeport, Ill., Mr. Cornelius came to Ontario when a lad of 10 years in 1886. He was among the first students to enroll in the original Chaffey college, being graduated with the class of 1895, and that year played on the football team which defeated Stanford university. Mr. Cornelius retired a year ago after having served for 31 years as a plumbing contractor. He was a member of the Ontario Rotary club. Surviving the pioneer are his widow, Anne; two daughters, Marion, Mrs. Tack Spoor, Berkeley, and Jean, Mrs. Al. Worrell, Pasadena; a son, Paul, San Mateo; a brother Charles, Ontario, and two grandchildren. With arrangements in charge of the J. B. Draper company, funeral services for Mr. Cornelius will be conducted Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Christ Church, Episcopal. The Rev. Robert Crane will officiate. Entombment will follow at Bellevue mausoleum. The Daily Report, Ontario, California January 9, 1950

STEELE A. CORNELIUS , 87, passed away last night at a local hospital, to which he was taken on Saturday after suffering a fractured hip at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto E. Landgraf, 619 South Harvey Ave., Freeport, where he had made his home for the past several years. (The date of death would have been January 20, 1941.) Funeral services will be held at the Echmeier & Becker funeral home, West Stephenson Street, at 2:30 o’clock Thursday afternoon. Rev. C. J. Schuth, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran church, will conduct the services and interment will be made at Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Mr. Cornelius was born at Williamsburg, Pa. Oct. 9, 1853. At the age of 4 he moved to Polo, where he resided until 1911, when he moved to Freeport. For a number of years he was employed by the Stephens Motor company. He retired from active labor 15 years ago. His wife passed away seven years ago. The following children survive: Ray S. Cornelius, Mrs. Otto E. Landgraf, Freeport; Ross L. Cornelius, La Moille, Ill.; Mrs. Ray Howe, Darlington, Wis.; and Mrs. Charles L. Ayres, Spirit Lake, Ia.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ELIZABETH (KIESTER) COTHERMAN , 88, died early today (Sept. 25, 1947) at the home of her daughter, MRs. J.J. Scheffner, 825 South Galena avenue, with whom she had been living for the past four years. Elizabeth Keister was born March 16, 1879, in Rock Grove Township, Stephenson county, and married Wilmott T. Cotherman Jan. 30, 1879 at Twin Grove, Wis. She lived in White S.D. for 30 years until the death of her husband in May 1939. A son, Charles and a daughter Mrs. J.W. Stemm also died previously. Survivors include two daughter, Mrs. J.J. (Grace) Scheffner, Freeport, and Mrs. F.A. (Mary) Slamp, Delavan Wis., and a son, Robert H. Cotherman, Minneapolis, one sister, MRs. Martha Bennehoff, of Orangeville and a brother, John S. Keister of Dakota. Funeral services will be held at a.m. tomorrow at Walker mortuary after which the bady will be taken to Whie S.D. for services and burial in Fairview cemetery.
Contributed by Al Morgan / Freeport Journal Standard Thursday Sept. 25, 1945 p. 22

WILMOTT TAYLOR COTHERMAN died at 1:20 Monday afternoon (29 May 1939) at Brookings hospital (White, South Dakota). He was operated on for hernia Saturday May 20, and came through nicely and the incision was healing satisfactorily. His strength, however, did not return and aged body gave up the struggle. At the time of his death he had reached the age of 80 years, 2 months and 7 days. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon from the Methodist church after a prayer service at the home, with the Rev. H.H. Arms officiating.Rev. G.A. Doolittle of garden city sang two solos and he and Mrs. I. Schouweiler sang a duet. Mrs. N. Schouweiler was pianist. Pallbearers were Harold Barg, John Thoelke, Norm Schouweiler, E.A> King, Jay Kellogg and Harrison Moore. Interment was made a Fairview cemetery on one of the most perfect days that this season can bring. Wilmott Taylor Cotherman was born March 22, 1859 in Monroe Wisc. where his father operated a flour mill. WHen he was 12 years old the family m oved to Rock Run Twp. Stephenson County, Il. where he lived with the family until 1879 when he was married to Elizabeth Catherine Kiester on Jan. 30, 1879. He followed the profession of teaching in the public schools of Stephenson and Ogle acounties, Illinois, for more than 20 years, most of the time operating a farm in addition to school work.

In 1903 they moved to Ridott, Stephenson County, IL where Mr. Cotherman was in charge of a grain elevator for the H.A> Hillmer Co. for two years. Then he farmed three years near Dakota IL and then moved to Dakota and bought grain for the H.A> Hillmer Co. again for five years. In 1913 they came to White S.D. where he operated the E.A. Brown Co. elevator for a num er of years and also worked at the carpenter trade in which he was skilled. He was active and busy until the infirmities of age forbade. Five childen were born to Mr. and Mrs. Cotherman; Mrs. J.W> Stemm of Leal N>D.; Mrs. J.J. Sheffner of Freeport IL; Mrs. F.A. Slamp of White, Robert Cotherman of Minneapolis, Minn and Charles Cotherman who died August 22, 1931. Besides his wife and four children, eleven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. and mrs. Dick (as he was always called) Cotherman celebrated their golden wedding January 30, 1929 and this year their 60th anniversary was made the occasion of an observance at the Methodist church last january. Mr. Cotherman became a member of the Methodist denomination at the age of 18 and was active in church work all his life, serving in many official capacities and living a life in full accord with Christian teaching. His record of public service also is one of usefulness and efficiency. He served on the White board of education and was mayor of the city from 1921 - 1925. His interest in the affairs of the community and state was keen. He always stood unafraid for all that wa upright and honorable, and of hte integrity of his character no one harbored the slightest doubt.
Contributed by Al Morgan

FRANCIS LEE CROFFOOT , 86, of Pearl City, died Thursday, March 5, 1992 in Freeport Memorial Hospital , following a short illness. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Pearl City Masonic Lodge. Born in Carroll County in June 25, 1905, he was the son of Frank and Elizabeth ( Moore ) Croffoot. He married Blanche Krise in Stockton on August 26, 1978. Surviving are his wife, Blanche; one daughter, Sharon (Chuck) Knoup of Pearl City; four grandchildren, Mrs. Sherrie (Rick) Wanner of Louisville, Colorado, Kirk (Kathy) Knoup, Todd Knoup, and Tricia Knoup, all of Pearl City; one great-grandson, Tyler Lee Knoup of Pearl City; 13 stepchildren, and several step-grandchildren. Preceding him death were his parents; seven brothers, Orville, Glen, Lawrence, Earl, Roy, and two that died in infancy; and three wives, Hazel Dietrich, Marie Harmon and Flossie Liphart. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pearl City , with the Rev. Milton L. Whitney officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery , Pearl City . Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Offenheiser-Schwarz Funeral Home, where there will be a Masonic service at 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been established in his name
Contributed by Alice Horner

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