HAZEN S. CAPRON - Funeral services for the late Hazen S. Capron, of Champaign, Ill., were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Capron home, 818 West Church street, the officiating clergyman being Rev. A. Ray Cartlidge, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Champaign. Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hunter, Mr. and Rms. J. Hewitt Rosenstiel, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Capron Hunter, Mrs. Addison Bidwell and Miss Barbara Hunter, of Freeport, attended the services. Writing of Mr. Capron's life and services to the university and to Champaign, the Champaign News-Gazette said: "As an ever-willing and friendly counselor on business matters, he aided in the formation of a number of business establishment, large and small, in several instances helping them survive trying times in the nation's economy . As a close friend for many years of the late President David Kinley of the University of Illinois, who died earlier this year, Mr. Capron served several terms as treasurer of the university. He was for 20 years treasurer of the U. of I. Athletic association, and followed its doings and those of campus athletes with a keen interest. The many services, both big and little, that Mr. Capron was always ready to perform for the persons who entered the doors of the First National bank, gave him an acquaintanceship that extended into many parts of the United States, and even beyond its borders." There will be a service at Oakland cemetery, in Freeport, later this month, when the ashes are interred.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

EDWARD ALBERT CARBIENER - Official confirmation of the death of Private Edward Albert Carbiener, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carbiener of Florence township, who was killed in action on August 5th, was received yesterday afternoon, the young man's parents receiving a message from the war department announcing officially the death of their son. The sad message was received about 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It was reported about one month ago that Private Carbiener had been killed in action but the members of his family and his many friends had hopes that he had not been lost as there was no official confirmation of the death. At that time a young lady residing at Racine, Wisconsin, received a letter from "over there" in which it was stated that the young soldier had been killed. The letter was later sent to Freeport but the family did not give up hopes until the official notice was received. Private Carbiener was a member of Company A., 132nd infantry. He was with the Stephenson county quota for Camp Grant on September 12, 1917. He remained there until April 1918 when he was transferred to Camp Logan. After two weeks stay at the latter camp his regiment went to Camp Upton and from there they went "across." The young soldier had been up in front for several weeks and took part in the battle of July 4th with his regiment at which time other Freeport soldiers were killed. He had written his parents telling of that battle and of his "going over the top" his last letter being dated July 21st. Private Carbiener is the fourteenth Stephenson county soldier to lose his life in the service of his country and the county service flag now bears fifteen gold stars the names of Priv. Carbiener and Wilbur Rawleigh, the latter having passed away at the Great Lakes yesterday, having been added to the gold star list yesterday. Young Carbiener was a native of Stephenson county and was a well known young fellow. He willingly offered his services to the country and he has paid the supreme sacrifice for the cause of liberty. Edward Albert Carbiener was born in Florence township July 7, 1894 and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carbiener. He attended the rural schools and later engaged in farming with is father in Florence township. He was well-known and well liked throughout the community and his family has the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. His parents, two brothers and four sisters survive. They are William, Ida, Florence, Lillian and Mary Carbiener, all at home and John Carbiener, Jr., who is attending school at Knoxville, Ill.
Contributed by Karen Fyock dated September 28, 1918

DILLA MAE CAROTHERS - Services for Mrs. Dilla Carothers, 91, of Garner, who died Saturday [Feb 9th], 1980 at Concord Manor Nursing Home in Garner were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 12, at Zion United Methodist Church of Christ in Garner with Pastor Don Niederfrank as officiant. Mrs. Margaret Jass, organist, accompanied Mrs. Margarite Upmeyer and Mrs. Marcia Upmeyer who sang a duet. Ushers were Bernard Grieman and Jack Greiman. Casketbearers were Ronald Carothers, Eldon Pearson, Leonard Swanson, Dr. Robert Peters, Howard Greiman and Scott Arneson. Burial was in Concord Twnp. Cemetery in Garner. The Cataldo Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Dilla Mae Carothers, the daughter of Chas. and Jennie [Mallory} Quintus was born 6 Oct, 1888, on a farm south of Garner. She attended the rural schools of Ell Townp. Dec 11, 1907, she was married to James Carothers in Garner. She owned and operated the Care-Others Nursing Home in Garner for many years. During her working life she was involved in the nursing care of many people in Garner. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and was also a charter member of the Woman's Guild. She is survived by her children, Mrs. Velva Niederfrank, Charles and his wife Adeline, of Lake Mills, 5 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and a half sister, Mrs. Leo [Ruth] O'Riley of Alexander, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, James in 1938, a daughter, Mrs. Verna Veeder in 1972, her parents, a twin sister Della Rae Quintus and a brother, Roy, in infancy.
Contributed by Mallory Smith From the "Garner Leader" no date

MICHAEL J. CASSIDY , 88, of Freeport died Thursday at Provena St. Joseph Center. He was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Freeport, the son of John L. and Katherine (Ryan) Cassidy. He lived on West Avenue in Freeport for 38 years and his home was well-known for the stone dog in the front yard. The dog statue was made by his grandfather and was a replica of the family dog who met an early demise. He began vacationing in Minnesota in 1950 and fished on Lake Kabetogama (“the Lake”) for 54 years, until a boating accident in 2004, which left him with severe injuries. He was known and loved by everyone at the lake, fisherman and fish alike. Not only did he take his mother on the fishing trips for many of those 54 years, he also brought his nieces and nephews once they reached “fishing age.” Without a doubt those trips to Lake Kabetogama bring back their most treasured memories. Because of his love for fishing, his family nicknamed him “Uncle Pike”. Mr. Cassidy was employed by Emmert Drug Company for 46 years. He worked in and then managed the camera department. Following his retirement from Emmert’s in 1987, Mike worked part time at Ron Russell Menswear for several years. He was a member of the Freeport Zoning Commission and served for 15 years on the Freeport Zoning Board of Appeals. He was elected to the Board of the Freeport Park District in 1967 and served as a Park Commissioner for 36 years, until 2003. He was president of the Park District Board seven times. He was elected to the Board of the Illinois Association of Park Districts in 1969 and served until 1973. In 1973 he was elected President of the Board. He was recognized as “Outstanding Commissioner “and was awarded an Honorary Life membership in recognition of loyal and valuable service to the Association. In 1988, he received “The Allan A. Weisberg Commissioner of the Year Award” in recognition of his outstanding service to the association. Mike served as an appointed officer of the Illinois Association of Park Districts for almost 30 years. The Illinois Association of Park Districts established the “Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award” and awarded it to the first recipient in 2001. Mike was a past president and former board member of Northwest Association of Park Districts. He was elected to the Board of St. Vincent-St. Joseph Homes and St. Francis School and served from 1981-1995. He was Chairman of the Board of Governors from 1993-1995. He was on the Freeport Library Board 2003-2004. Mike became a member of Rotary in 1947. In 2005, he received the “Rotary Image Award” for his display of the honorable characteristics of a Rotarian. In 2006, he received the “Community Image Award,” presented by the Rotary in recognition of his lifetime commitment and service to the community of Freeport. In 1995, he received the Northwest Illinois Audubon Society Land Stewardship Award. He was one of the founding fathers of the Jane Addamsland Park Foundation, served on its Board of Directors beginning in 1972 and continued to serve until his accident. He was also a member of the Jane Addamsland Trail Commission. Mike was a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd and 4th degree. He was a charter member of Freeport Jaycees, former board member of the Community Chest And former vice president of JETS senior Board. He was also on the Advisory Commission for the University of Illinois Department of Leisure Studies for six years. Mr. Cassidy is survived by three nephews, Pat (Debra) Cassidy, Tim (Barb) Cassidy and Mike (Sandy) Cassidy; two nieces, Karen (Gary) Gardner and Colleen (Mark Shands) Cassidy; three great grandnieces and three great grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Eugene Cassidy.
Contributed by Alice Horner - The Journal Standard 29 May 2010

LUTHER BAIN CAZEL , died at Camp Grant, Oct. 6. The Spanish influenza claimed another Stephenson county service man when Private Bain Cazel, of this city, passed away at Camp Grant at 12:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. His death resulted from pneumonia, following an attack of the Spanish influenza. He had been ill for several days, being one of the many victims claimed by the disease at Cap Gran. The young man had been in the service only since September 4th and although he served his country bur a brief time his death will be recorded as one of the many offered in the service of the country. the death of Private Cazel brings the honor roll of Stephenson county up to a total of twenty, this number of men from this county having given their lives in the service of their country since the entrance of America into the world war. His death occurred just a little more than a month after he had entered the service. He left Freeport with a Stephenson county draft contingent in September and had been a member of Company G, 5th Training Regiment. Luther Bain Cazel was born near Olney, Illinois, and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cazel. He was 26 years of age and came to Freeport with his parents when a small boy He was educated in this city and during his lifetime he had many friends, who will be grieved to learn of his death. "Bing" as he was familiarly known to his many friends, was a generous, jovial and cheerful young fellow and he made friends wherever he went. He was an industrious and conscientious young man and his family has the sympathy of the entire community. "Bing" Cazel gained considerable fame as a semi-pro baseball player, having been a pitcher of rare ability. He pitched for various local semi-pro teams and was accounted a good player and will be well remembered by the baseball fans of the city. He was employed for some time by the Illinois Central railroad company and was well known and well liked by his fellow employees................
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook clipping

LAMETTA (BEAM) CANTRILL CHILTON , one of the pioneer settlers in Oneco township died early Sunday morning at the residence of her son James M. Chilton just east of Orangeville, Mrs. Chilton had not been in good health for a number of years and much of her time was spent in bed. She had been as well as usual up to that Friday morning. About 10 o'clock she got out of bed and in some way fell, striking a small chair. In that fall, she fractured several ribs and internal injuries along with old age hastened the end which came Sunday morning. Grandmother Chilton was well known all over Oneco township and her death is mourned by many. Mrs. Chilton had been very unfortunate all her life in the way of falls, in all seventeen bones were fractured at different times. Mrs. Lametta Chilton, daughter of Adam and Sarah Beam, was born in Highland county, Ohio, November 2, 1818, and was aged at the time of her death 89 years 10 months and 11 days. She was one of eight children having four sisters and three brothers, all of whom have preceded her to the spirit land. She was married first to Joshua Cantrill about 1838. To this union seven children were born, six of whom died, leaving one son, Asa Cantrill, who resides at Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Cantrill emigrated from Ohio to Indiana, remaining there a short time. In the year 1850 they took up their residence in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and in 1852 they moved to Oneco township. In 1857 Mrs. Cantrill was married to Duke Chilton and to this union one son was born, James M., with whom she made her home and was cared for until death. Mr. Chilton died March 9, 1881. Mrs. Chilton was a church member for 65 years and after her marriage to Mr. Chilton both joined the U.B. (United Brethren) Church in Oneco. She was a devoted and faithful member and contributed freely to her church and to charitable institutions. She was a constant suffer since April 7, 1903, at that time having fallen and sustained a fractured hip. She was an invalid for nearly six years and confined to her bed nearly all the time Dec. 8, 1907. Sister Chilton was a reader of the Religious Telescope for years. She is survived by two sons, seventeen grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren. It was on Sunday morning, Sept. 13, that her loving Master whom she had served for many years said unto her: "Servant of God, well done." Thy glorious warfar's past; The battle's fought, the race is won, And thou art crowned at last." The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock from her late home, services being held at the house. The interment took place at Eldorado. The services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Boggess, presiding elder, assisted by the writer A.W. Voudersmith."
Contributed by Linda Fry Freeport Weekly Standard - - Friday - - September 25, 1908, page 7, Col. 6
Joshua Cantrill and Lametta Beam had 7 children, but information is known about only three of them: Joel Thomas, Rebecca, and Asa O.

SAMUEL CLAIR - Samuel Clair was born in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. He married Elizabeth Musselman, daughter of David and Elizabeth/Susan Bradley Musselman, September 7, 1843 in Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania. They had daughter, Mary Magdalene Clair Dreyer (Edward Wolfgang Revello Dreyer), on March 19, 1845, in Lancaster Co., Pa. The family moved to Freeport, Stephenson Co., Illinois when Mary was 5 years old. Elizabeth died between 1850 and 1854 and Samuel remarried December 17, 1854, to Mary Kaufman. They had daughters, Anna Margaret Clair Weaver (George C.) and Francis Flora Clair Nichol (Thomas Scott).
Contributed by Kathy Olden Berman

MRS. CARLYLE J. CLASSEN , 29. a former resident of Orangeville and Cedarvllle, passed away about 12:20 o'clock Monday morning in a Chicago hospital, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Classen was born at Orangeville. April 30. 1910. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jason Frankeberger. former residents of Rock Grove township, now residing near Orangeville. Her marriage to Carlyle J. Classen, of Chicago, took place on. Oct. 20. 1934. She is survived by her husband. her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jason and one brother. Russell Frankeberger.of Dakota. Funeral services will be held from in Rock Grove St. Paul's Lutheran church at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be made in the Rock Grove Union cemetery.
Freeport Journal 09 January 1940

SUSAN (BOYD) CLEMENT , 88, widow of William Element, passed away at 6:45 this morning in a local hospital, after a lingering illness. She had been a patient at the hospital more than two years and had been in ill health five years. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the Walker mortuary, West Main street. Rev. W. Ridley Parson, rector of Grace Episcopal church, will conduct the services and interment will be made at Oakland. She was born at Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 22, 1857, Her marriage to William Clement took place in 1892. The husband passed away Jan 16, 1915. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Howard L. Rice, two grandchildren and also by two great-grandchildren. There is also one sister, Mrs. Edward Lindbaugh, Hagerstown, Md.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Jan. 9, 1946 pencil date

DARLENE L. (MEYER) CLOUSER , 77, of 2592 Stephenson Circle, died Tuesday, at University Hospital in Madison, Wis. Before retiring, she was employed in Freeport by Carson Piere Scott & Company, Block & Kuhl Company and Weise's Department Store. A past worthy high priestess, she was a member of Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. Born Jan. 17, 1915, at Pearl City, she was the daughter of Walter and Anna (Kampmeier) Meyer. She married Leon C. Clouser in 1933. Surviving are her husband; one son, Leon C. (Patricia) Clouser Jr. of Lombard; four grandsons, Kevin of Streamwood, Shawn of Chicago, and Tim and Chris both of Lombard. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of Christ. The Rev. Richard Harmison will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Schwarz Funeral Home where a White Shrine service will be held at 7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Freeport Journal Standard, p4, Wed. 6 Jan 1993]

AMY F. COLEMAN , 101, formerly of Rock City, died Friday, May 8, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Center, Freeport. Born June 30, 1907 in Stephenson County she was the daughter of Fred and Cora (McCauley) Kramer. She married Eden L. Coleman March 16, 1935 at Davis. He preceded her in death March 7, 1987. A 1924 graduate of Freeport High School, Amy then attended DeKalb Teachers College for one year to earn a Teachers Certificate. She taught school for ten years at Center Hill and Eggert Schools. A homemaker, she and her late husband farmed in the Dakota and Rock City areas for many years. Amy was a lifelong member of the Rock Grove United Methodist Church. Besides playing the piano, she enjoyed gardening, baking cookies, knitting, and playing cards and board games with her grandchildren. Her family was her pride and joy. Survivors include three children, her daughter, Carolyn (Melvin) Holste of Rock City, two sons, Jack A. (Ruth) Coleman of Joliet and Dennis (Linda) Coleman of Freeport. There are ten grandchildren, Jason Coleman, Scott (Kathy) Coleman, Tom (Lydia) Coleman, Bill (Meg) Coleman, Timothy Coleman, Todd (Marybeth) Coleman, Tyler (Julie) Coleman, Brian (Kathy) Holste, Steve (Kim) Holste and Amy McKee. There are 18 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Service will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna rural Davis. Reverend Dick Thompson and Reverend Bruce Janes will co-officiate. Burial will be in Rock Grove Union Cemetery, Rock Grove. Visitation will be from 5 p.m until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 115 S. West St., Dakota.
Walker Mortuary May 2009

NATE COLLIER , Word has been received here of the death of Nate Collier, River Vale, N. J., a nationally known cartoonist, humorist and poet. Collier, a native of Orangeville, spent much of his youth in Pearl City. He left the Stephenson County community permanently 42 years ago but kept in close touch with his hometown in the ensuing years. He contributed humorous articles to the Pearl City News right up until his death. He died Feb. 16, in New Jersey at the age of 77. Collier's cartoons have appeared in the Saturday Evening Post, Life and old Judge magazine, Colliers and the London Opinion, to name just a few of the publications. At one time he drew animated figures for several movie cartoons, including the Katzenjammer Kids, Happy Hooligan, Krazy Kat, Silk Hat Harry and Mutt and Jeff. However he termed the animating profession "tedious" and turned to other fields after four years in business. Collier had his first cartoon published in the old Freeport Standard in 1905. His long and varied newspaper career then found him employed on such newspapers as the Duluth, Minn., News Tribune, the Chicago Journal, Kokomo, Ind., Dispatch, Sandusky, Ohio, Star Journal and he once drew several cartoons for Hearst newspapers. Collier also worked with Will Rogers for a time. He illustrated Roger's book, "Illiterate Digest," and a number of Roger's newspaper articles. Collier told friends he was especially proud of his illustrations for the American humorist. For the past 38 years, Collier had been a free lance cartoonist and writer of humorous articles and poetry. He did most of his work at his home in New Jersey, In recent years, he drew editorial cartoons exclusively. His formula for success as an editorial cartoonist was to "Draw one thing and call it something else." He was born Nov. 14, 1883, in a log cabin near Orangeville, the son of James Riley and Laura Bobb Collier. Of the event Collier later commented, "I heard that Abe Lincoln was born in a log cabin so I did my best to come as close to that as possible." He and his parents moved to Pearl City in 1888 where his father worked as a cooper and a photographer. He attended art schools in Indianapolis, Ind., and Kalamazoo, Mich., before launching his cartoonist's career in 1905. Collier married Elma Snetcher of Pearl City who died in 1922. He later married Florence Crane of Ohio. She also preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, Theron of Harrington Park, N. J., and Thurlo of River Vale, N.J. and one grandson. Service and burial were held in New Jersey.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated clipping

LOUISE PATRICIA CONTER , 93, of Freeport died Friday, February 26, 2010 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was born to Paul and Harriet (Smith) Roth on March 17, 1916 in Philadelphia, Pa.. Since she was born on St. Patrick’s Day, she was always called “Pat”. Pat married the love of her life, James. F. Conter, on August 7, 1937. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2009, after 72 wonderful years of marriage. Pat was a retired secretary from the Montgomery Ward Corporate Offices in Chicago, Assistant Registrar, Admission Officer and Secretary to the College Board at Highland College. Pat was a member of the Home Garden Club and several bridge clubs. She was also a member of Blackhawk Needleworkers. Pat enjoyed sharing humorous stories from these groups. How she cherished these friends! Pat enjoyed giving her exquisite needle work to her family and friends. Pat was also a crossword enthusiast. She was an active member of St. John’s United Church of Christ. Pat was an avid reader and learner. Her interest in and love of others only ended with her death. She was a truly elegant lady, and she will be missed. Survivors include a son, Stephen J. Conter, of Freeport; sister-in-law, Mildred Roth of Spencer, In.; nieces and nephews: Evamae Nye of Phoenix, Az. , Clara Earl of Baton Rouge, La. , Louis(Bobbie) Conter of Alexandria Va., Melvin(Sherry) Conter of Freeoprt, Margaret(John) Blum of Freeport, and Kenneth (Ruth Ann) Conter of Freeport. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, son Gregory Conter, and her brother Robert Roth. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation or service.
Source: Walker Mortuary

MARGARET (MILLER) CORBETT , 85, of Bloomington died Thursday (Nov. 12, 2009) at Martin Health Center. She was born April 26, 1924 in Freeport, Il. to Harry and Matilda Burma Miller. On Sept. 13, 1947, she married Richard Corbett in Freeport. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, Gary (Patsy) Corbett of Orlando, Florida; four grandchildren, Katie (Bruce) Erickson, Bethany (Adam) Stone, Rick Corbett and Meghan (Gerry) Cano and three great-grandchildren, Molly and Corbett Erickson and Gabriel Cano. She also was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.

MYRA COX , 85, of 300 N. Park Blvd., died Thursday August 8, 1991 at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was a graduate of Brown’s Business College and attended Park Hills Evangelical Free Church. Born October 27, 1905, in New Diggings, Wisconsin, he was a daughter of Aaron and Annie (March) Raisbeck. She married George Dox on August 29, 1933. He died in 1949. Surviving are two sons, Ronald G. and wife, Duane, of Cedarville and Dr. Wendell A. and wife, Marsha, of Freeport; one sister, Ruth Raisbeck of Freeport; and three grandchildren, Geoffrey Cox of Florida, and Bradley and Steven Cox, both of Freeport. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, in addition to her husband. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Walker Mortuary. The Rev. Clifford L. Gilleland of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church will officiate. Burial will be in Cedarville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. A memorial has been established
Contributed by Alice Horner

KENNETH CROWE , 1164 W. Pleasant Street, died in a local hospital Saturday, December 6, 1958 after a several weeks illness. He was born in Rock City May 6, 1918 the son of William and Mabel (Mellenbrandt) Crowe. His marriage to Veronica Smith took place June 22, 1940 in Freeport. For the past 18 years he had been employed by Micro Switch and had also been active in the Freeport Industrial Management Club. He was a member of the Holy Name SOcieyt of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Judith and Mary Constance, both at home; his mother, who lives in Freeport; and two sister, Mrs. Donald Straub of Freeport and mrs. Wilbur Balsiger of Kent. Service will be in the Schwarz Funeral Home at 9 a.m. Wednesday with a Requiem Mass in St. Thomas Church at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Arthur J. O’Neill, pastor, will officiate. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois December 8, 1958

GRETCHEN CUMMINGS , 66, passed away at a local hospital early Sunday after a brief illness. She was taken ill at her home, 503 West American street, Saturday night and was removed to the hospital for emergency surgery. Gretchen Otto, daughter of the late Charles J. and Theresa Hamm Otto, was born in Freeport, Jan. 26, 1878. She was educated in Freeport schools and had always made her home here. For the past few years she had been employed at the BUrgess Battery company plant and had performed her usual duties there Saturday. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Fred Southwick, Mrs. G. R. Kneff, both of Freeport. There is one niece, Mrs. H. A. Lichtenberger. She was a person of pleasing disposition and was esteemed by many friends. Funeral services will be held at the Schwarz funeral home, South Galena avenue, at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with a requiem mass at St. Joseph's church at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. N. J. Berg will celebrate the mass and interment will be made in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Freeport Journal Standard clipping - pencil date Jan. 21, 1945