ELIZABETH JERUSHA (MALLORY) DANIELS , wife of H. B. Daniels (Henry Brown Daniels), of this city, died Sunday, June 18th, of consumption, aged 34 years. Mrs. Daniels was a member of the methodist church, and an earnest christian. Her maiden name was Lizzie J Mallory, she was married in March 1886. Her father and mother were at her bedside when she breathed her last, as was also her sister, Mrs. Harvey Cole (Nellie Jane Mallory. The funeral occured at her residence Monday, Rev. Couffer officiating and her remains were interred in Aurora cemetery, admidst a large circle of sorrowing friends.

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Elizabeth Jerusha Mallory was born in Stephenson Co 27 Dec 1856 to Jasper Benjamin Mallory and Ella Jane Luce. She married Henry Brown Daniels who was born 6 Apr 1848 in Rock Run Twp Stephenson Co. She left two young sons (shown in the photo with her), Henry Brown Daniels Jr b Oct 1887 Mott Twp Franklin Co IA and Jasper Mallory Daniels 23 Jan 1889 Hampton Franklin co IA. Henry Daniels moved to Elwood NE where he owned a 500 acre farm about 3 miles out of town. Lizzie's sons fled to Canada to avoid conscription in WWI. Henry fell or was pushed out a hospital window in Vancouver after learning of his wife's long infidelty. Jasper died of a heart attack on Pender Island BC 2 Jun 1961. His son Jasper Mallory Daniels Jr was a famous wooden ship builder in the Strait of Georgia and had two books written about his life, Sailing Back in Time and Salt on the Wind. He changed his name to Allen Farrell in 1955. He is written up in the encyclopedia of Canada.

ARTHUR MATTER DAUGHENBAUGH of Dakota died at 2:30 a.m. Monday in Freeport Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born March 1, 1904 at Ridott, son of Daniel and Jennie (Matter) Daughenbaugh. On Nov. 8, 1922, he married Gertrude Seaton at Rockford. She died April 2, 1953. He farmed in the Ridott area until 1956 when he retired. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy (Lois) Boos, and a son Stanley, both of Dakota; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Hall of Beloit, Wis., and Mrs. Harvey (Esta) DeGraff and three brothers, John, Earl and Glenn, all of Freeport. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements are being completed by the Daughenbaugh-Meyers Funeral Home at Dakota.

CHRISTINA K. (MUELLER) DAUGHENBAUGH , 100, a resident of Lena Continental Manor Nursing Home, Lena, died Wednesday, July 28. 1993, at the home. Born Nov. 7, 1892, at Waukegan, she was a daughter of Charles and Kathryn (Long) Mueller. On Dec. 23, 1915, she married Vallie F. Daughenbaugh at Ridott. He preceded her in death Dec. 7, 1959. A homemaker, she and her husband farmed near Ridott for many years, moving to Rock City upon retirement. She moved to Lena more than 30 years ago from Rock City and has been residing at the Manor since May 7, 1984. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lena. She sewed with the Piece Corps ladies of the church, sewing pieces of material together to be used for making quilts. Surviving are two daughters, Isabell (Marion S.) Wilson of Lena and Frances Buss, a resident of Lena Continental Manor, 10 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marie Hitchcock of Highland Park. Preceding her in death besides her husband were one daughter, Doris Heilman, two grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Carlson officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
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DALE EDWARD DAUGHENBAUGH , 801 West Pleasant street, received a message from the war department Saturday noon stating that her husband, Pfc. Dale E. Daughenbaugh had been killed in action in Germany on February 23. He was a member of the 4th Armored division, Third army and had moved overseas since January, 1945. Dale was inducted February 18, 1944 and received his basic training at Camp Stewart, Georgia. Later he was transferred to Fort Bliss, Texas, where he received advanced anti-aircraft training. Last October he was transferred to the infantry and trained at Camp Maxie, Texas. He was married November 11, 1943, to Miss Opal Long. Dale was 22 years old and the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Daughenbaugh, of Lancaster township. He was a graduate of Dakota Community high school and had been employed at the Microswitch factory prior to entering the service.
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DANIEL E. DAUGHENBAUGH - While the body of his daughter, Lettie Daughenbaugh was being taken to Ridott cemetery for burial, Daniel Daughenbaugh, died at his home in Ridott township, his death occuring yesterday afternoon. He had been ill with pneumonia for the past two weeks. Mr. Daughenbaugh's daughter died last Thursday and funeral services were held yesterday afternoon. It was during the funeral hour that the father passed away. Mr. Daughenbaugh was born in Dakota township and was 60 years of age. He was a farmer and had resided in Ridott township for serval years. Funeral services will be held from the late home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be made at Ridott.

Freeport Journal-Standard, Saturday, 14 February 1920 - Ridott, Feb. 11 - The funeral of Daniel E. Daughenbaugh was held Tuesday afternoon from the late home in North Ridott. Rev. Isaac Summers of the U.B. church delivered the sermon. The M. W. A. read the burial service at the cemetery. Mr. Daughenbaugh was born in Lancaster township, July 16, 1860 and passed away Feb. 7, 1920, aged 59 years, 7 months and twenty days. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. He leaves a wife and eight children. Two children preceded him in death. Marie died in infancy. Lettie preceded him only three days. The children still living are Mrs. Bertha Hall, of Iowa; Vally, of North Ridott; Mrs, Cora Canfield, of Davis; John and Earl, of Freeport; Glen, Arthur and Esta at home. The family wish to thank neighbors and friends for their kindness and their assistance during the recent illness of the father and the daughter, Lettie. They are also grateful for the beautiful flowers.

EARL HAROLD DAUGHENBAUGH - Funeral service for Earl H. Daughenbaugh, 83, of 628 E. Wyandotte St., who died Monday morning at his home following an apparent heart attack, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Ridott United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dennis K. McMillan, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery. Friends may call from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota and afterr noon Wednesday at the church. A Lancaster and Rock Run Township farmer, he was employed by W.T. Rawleigh Co. for about 20 years. He was a member of Ridott United Methodist Church. Born Nov. 5, 1897, in Ridott Township, Stephenson County, he was the son of Daniel and Jennie (Matter) Daughenbaugh. Hemarried Gertrude K. TerHark Dec. 3, 1919 in Ridott. She died July 7, 1971. Surviving are one sister, Esta DeGroff, a resident of Stephenson Nursing Center; and one brother, Glenn of Freeport. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Dale, in World War II, three brothers and four sisters.
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FLORENCE M. (BRAHMS) DAUGHENBAUGH 78, of 109 E. Jackson St., died at her home Sunday morning following an extended illness. She worked at the Sanitary Laundry for many years and was manager of Goodwill Industries in Freeport, retiring in 1972. Born March 23, 1900, in Freeport, she was the daughter of William and Carrie (Wirth) Brahms. She married John Daughenbaugh July 22, 1919, in Ridott. He preceded her in death May 30, 1971. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Streicker of Rockford, Mrs. Glen (Alice) Doubler of Orangeville and Mrs. Duane (Evelyn) Green of Freeport; two sons, Harold and Roger, both of Freeport; five grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Walter (Carrie) Ludwig of Freeport. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery.

GERTRUDE KATHERINE (TERHARK) DAUGHENBAUGH - Funeral service for Mrs. Earl (Gertrude) Daughenbaugh, 628 E. Wyandotte St., will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Ridott United Methodist Church. The Rev. Ray Smith, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery. She died shortly before noon Wednesday in her home following an extended illness. Friends may call at the Daughenbaugh-Myers Funeral Home, Dakota from noon Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and after Saturday noon at the church. A memorial fund has been established. Mrs. Daughenbaugh was a member of Ridott United Methodist Church. She was born Aug. 21, 1897, in Ridott, daughter of Thomas and Christina (Fransen) Ter Hark. On Dec. 3, 1919, she was married to Earl Daughenbaugh in Ridott. Survivors are her husband; and a brother, Henry of durand. She was preceded in death by a son, Dale, killed in World War II, three brothers and a sister.
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GERTRUDE (SEATON) DAUGHENBAUGH , 45, died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday at her home north of Ridott following an illness of several years. Gertrude Seaton was born May 22, 1907, at Pecatonica, the daughter of Melvin and Charlotte (Shaver) Seaton. She attended Pecatonica schools and was married to Arthur Daughenbaugh in 1922. She belonged to the Ridott Evangelical United Brethren Church. Surviving are her husband; one son, Stanley, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Leroy Boos of Ridott; three brothers, Ernie, Ben and Floyd Seaton, all of Rockford; a nephew, Melvin Daughenbaugh, who makes his home with the Daughenbaughs; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the family home and at 2 p.m. in the Ridott Evangelical United Brethren Church, Rev. F.E. Blimline, church pastor, will officiated and burial will be in Ridott Cemetery. Friends may call after this evening at the family home. Funeral arrangements were made at the Myers Funeral Home in Dakota.

GLENN FILMORE DAUGHENBAUGH , 90, of 911 S. Walnut Avenue, died Sunday morning, March 25, 1990, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. He had been a 32-year employee of Central Illinois Electric and Gas Co., retiring in 1966. He attended Brown's Business College, and was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Born on Dec. 17, 1899 in Ridott, he was the son of Daniel and Jennie (Matter) Daughenbaugh. He married Mildred E. Zopf on July 3, 1928 in Freeport. Surviving are his wife of Freeport; a son, David of Belvidere; granddaughter, Mrs. Denese (Dwight) Hagan, grandson, David Jr. and wife, Siobain, and two great-grandchildren, Nicole and Dustin Hagan, all of Belvidere, He was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Dakota, with the Rev. David Schoenknecht, pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery.
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HENRY DAUGHENBAUGH , 87, formerly a resident of Ridott passed away at his home in Burdette KS several days ago according to word received here by relatives. He was preceded by his wife. Two children reside at Burdette. Interment was in Burdette.

HOWARD DALE DAUGHENBAUGH , 81, of Freeport died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Stephenson County, the son of John and Florence (Brahms) Dauenbaugh. For 43 years, Harold worked in the shipping department at Furst McNess before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Freeport Aerie No. 679. Survivors include two sisters, Alice Doubler and Evelyn Green, both of Freeport; one niece, Debbie (Roger) Davis of Freeport; one nephew, Randy (Tina) Green of Freeport; and extended family, Robert and Evelyn Bouray of Freeport. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. The service, conducted by the Freeport Eagles Club, will be held ar 11 a.m. Tuesday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery. 81, of Freeport died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport. He was born Sept. 21, 1922, in Stephenson County, the son of John and Florence (Brahms) Dauenbaugh. For 43 years, Harold worked in the shipping department at Furst McNess before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Freeport Aerie No. 679.

Survivors include two sisters, Alice Doubler and Evelyn Green, both of Freeport; one niece, Debbie (Roger) Davis of Freeport; one nephew, Randy (Tina) Green of Freeport; and extended family, Robert and Evelyn Bouray of Freeport. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. The service, conducted by the Freeport Eagles Club, will be held ar 11 a.m. Tuesday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery.

JOHN SCHUMAN DAUGHENBAUGH , 104 E. Jackson St., died Monday afternoon in his home following an extended illness. Mr. Daughenbaugh was well known to many Freeporters through his operation of a concession stand in the Post Office for 34 years. He was blind, but never let his handicap bother him. Mr. Daughenbaugh retired in August 1969. Born July 1, 1895, in Ridott, he was the son of Daniel and Jennie (Matter) Daughenbaugh. On July 22, 1919, he married Florence Brahms in Ridott. Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Albert (Lillian) Streicker of Rockford, Mrs. Glenn (Alice) Doubler of Orangeville and Mrs. Duane (Evelyn) Green of Freeport; two sons, Roger and Harold, both of Freeport; five grandchildren; two brothers, Glen and Earl, both of Freeport; and a sister, Mrs. Harvey (Esta) DeGroff of Freeport. He was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m., Thursday in Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Burt Phelps, associate pastor of Berean Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery.
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LETTIE SUSAN DAUGHENBAUGH , aged 34 years, passed away this morning following a several days' illness with pneuminia. She was born at Dakota, July 20th, 1886. Two children, Melvin and Mildred Daughenbaugh, her parents and several brothers and sisters survive. Funeral services will be held at Ridott at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The service will be private because of the illness of her father.
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MELVIN MARVIN DAUGHENBAUGH , 62, of 904 W. Stephenson St. died early Saturday morning at Veterans Administration Hospital in Madison, Wis., following a long illness. He was a truck driver in the Ridott area and also was employed by the Freeport School District maintanance department. A veteran of World War II, he served with the Army from from Nov. 20, 1942 to Jan. 8, 1946 and was overseas in Central Europe for one and one-half years. He was born Aug. 20, 1917, in Ridott. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Mildred TerHark, and nephews, all in Jacksonville. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota with the Rev. Joe Davis, pastor of Dakota United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery.
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PATRICIA ANN (WEBER) DAUGHENBAUGH , 107 E. Washington st., died Monday night in Rockford Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. She was born Sept., 14, 1946, in Freeport, daughter of Edward and Iola (Dean) Weber. On Jan. 7, 1967, she was married to Roger R. Daughenbaugh in Freeport. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Mark, Russell and Michael, and a daughter, Lisa, all at home; and her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Shirley) Foltz and Mrs. Lyle (Bonnie) Raymond, and a brother, Charles, all of Freeport. She was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. The Rev. James Ebersole, pastor of Berean Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Ridott Cemetery.

ROGER RUSSELL DAUGHENBAUGH , 73, of Freeport died Monday, March 10, 2003, at Freeport Memorial Hospital. He was born May 25, 1929, in Freeport, son of John and Florence Brahms Daughenbaugh. On Jan. 7, 1967, Roger and Patricia Weber were married in Freeport. Patricia died March 25, 1974. During the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1953, he served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Eagles Club 679. Surviving are two sons, Russell Daughenbaugh and Michael Daughenbaugh, both of Freeport; one stepson, Mark (Karen) Swanson of Freeport; one daughter, Lisa Raymond of Indianapolis; one brother, Harold Daughenbaugh of Freeport; two sisters, Alice Dobler and Evelyn Green, both of Freeport; three grandchildren; and a niece and nephew, Debbie Young and Randy (Tina) Green. Preceding him in death were his parentsm wife, one sister, and three brother-in-law. The funeral and Eagles Club service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. Burial will be at Ridott Cemetery.

VALLIE FERN DAUGHENBAUGH , a retired Rock City farmer, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday in a Freeport hospital. He was born Feb. 24, 1891, in Ridott Township, the son of Daniel and Jennie Matter Daughenbaugh. He married Christina Mueller Dec. 23, 1915. Daughenbaugh was road commissioner of Rock Run Township for 10 years and served as township supervisor for two years. He was a member a member of the First Lutheran Church, Freeport. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Ervin Buss of Ridott, Mrs. Arthur Heilman of Freeport and Mrs. Marion Wilson of Lena; two sisters; Mrs. Warren Hall of Beloit, Wis., and Mrs. Harvey DeGroff of Pecatonica; four brothers, John, Earl and Glenn of Freeport, and Arthur of Dakota; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
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CHARLOTTE (WATSON) DAVIS , 45, a former resident of Freeport, died at Henrotin Hospital, Chicago, January 19, after an extended illness. Services were held in Chicago Jan. 21. Interment was made in Rose Hill Cemetery, Chicago. Charlotte Watson was born in Andover, Mass. March 15, 1903, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Watson. She graduated from Hanover High School and Brown’s Business College, Freeport. She was employed for some time in the offices of the Stover Manufacturing And Engine Company and later by the Bankers Mutual Life Insurance Company. Her marriage to Howard C. Davis of Chicago took place Dec. 15, 1935. Besides her husband she leaves one son, Copley William Davis of Chicago. Her father resides at South Bend, Ind. One sister survives, Mrs. Jessie W. Kuhns of Chicago. She also leaves her step-mother, Mrs. Eva Watson, Hanover, and three step-brothers, Edward R. Watson, South Bend; William S. Watson, Galveston, Tex., and Richard A. Watson, San Diego, Calif. Her mother preceded her in death.
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ESTRA THURSNELDA (DAUGHENBAUGH) DeGROFF , 74, a resident of the Stephenson Nursing Center, died Friday at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Ridott United Methodist Church. Born Sept. 7, 1906, in Ridott Township, she was the daughter of Daniel and Jennie (Matter) Daughenbaugh. She married Harvey DeGroff June 24, 1933, in Ridott. He died Jan. 17, 1980. Surviving is one brother, Glenn Daughenbaugh of Freeport, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters and four brothers. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Ridott United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dennis McMillian will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
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HENRY G. DeGROFF , 72, of 605 E, Wyandotte St. died Thursday evening at Freeport Memorial Hospital following a short illness. A Pecatonica area farmer until retirement in 1966, he then moved to Freeport and was employed by Freeport Memorial Hospital until 1970. He was a member of Ridott United Methodist Church and Modern Woodmen of America. Born April 12, 1907 in Blaine, Ill., he was the son of Frank W. and Edith (Goodwin) DeGroff. He married Esta Daughenbaugh June 24, 1933, in Ridott. Surviving is his widow. Funeral service will begin at 1:30 p.m/ Monday at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota with the Rev. Dennis K. McMillan, pastor of Ridott United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport.
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CHARLES E. DENTON , an old and highly honored resident of Stephenson County, answered the last roll call at 8:50 o’clock last evening when he passed out of this life at the family home, 5 Harlem Avenue. Death was caused by the infirmities of old age and pneumonia. Mr. Denton had been in failing health for the past five months and had been up and down since that time. Two weeks ago he suffered an attack of pneumonia and yesterday morning he was seized with a hemorrhage. The sickness taxed his waning strength and last evening he succumbed. Deceased was a son of Alva and Caroline Denton, who came to Stephenson Co. from New York State in the early days, when the greater portion of the county was a vast wilderness. He was born on a farm in Waddams Township, Dec. 16, 1838. He resided at home until the breaking out of the civil war when he responded to the call of Abraham Lincoln and joined Co. G, 15th regiment, Illinois Volunteer infantry, in the year 1861. He served faithfully in the northern army during the entire period of the war. He was wounded on one occasion and returned home on a furlough to recuperate. He again went back to the colors and served until hostilities ceased. During the war Mr. Denton took part in many battles, the most noteworthy one being the battle of Shiloh, where he was in the thickest of the fight. After the war Mr. Denton returned to Stephenson County and was united in marriage to Miss Henrietta Furry, Nov. 25 1868. to this union there were four children born, all of whom survive. Deceased was not affiliated with and church but had always adhered to the Methodist faith. Charley Denton was a man who was well known and universally liked by nearly every one who was acquainted with him. He was of a jovial disposition. After his marriage he resided on a farm near McConnell for a number of years, and was also in the mercantile business at McConnell, where he conducted a general store of a short while. He moved with his family to Freeport about thirty-nine years ago. Since residing in this city he worked at various occupations and for four years during the terms of Mr. Dittmar and Mr. Rawleigh as mayor of the city, he was connected with the local police force. He was a member of the G.A.R. and was always ready to assist at the death of a departed comrade. For the past three years he had lived a retired life.

He is survived by his wife, and the following children: Arthur L., Cora E., Wallace W., and Charles Roy Denton, all living in Freeport; also by two sisters, Mrs. Flora Solace and Mrs. Ada Van Matre of this city, and three grandchildren, Florence, Harriet and Leroy Denton. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late home. The Rev. W.C. Millikan will officiate at the home, and the G.A.R. will have charge at the grave. The place of burial will be announced later.
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CHARLES ROY DENTON , 54, a native of Freeport, passed away at his home, 549 east Stephenson Street, at 8 o’clock yesterday morning. Mr. Denton had been in ill health for the past year and for three weeks had been in a critical condition.

Funeral services will be held at the Wiese & Tempel funeral home, South Adams Avenue at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. E. P. Scharf, pastor of the First English Lutheran church, will conduct the services and interment will be made at Oakland. Friends may view the body at the home until Wednesday noon. Mr. Denton was born in Freeport Sept. 21, 1880, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Denton, pioneer settlers of this vicinity. He was educated in Freeport schools and for many years was employed as a street car motorman by the I.N.U. Mr. Denton was known as a special friend to children, looking after the little folks as they traveled to and from school each day. When the street car line was abandoned in Freeport he entered the employ of the Stover Engine and Manufacturing company, being employed as a moulder. Besides his widow, who formerly was Ida Mayer Miller, he is survived by the following children, Mrs. Florence Franzen, Chicago; Leroy Denton, Freeport; Harriet and Gladys Denton, at home. There is also one step-son Robert Miller, Freeport. A sister, Miss Cora Denton resides in Freeport, while three grandchildren also survive, Dorothy Franzen, Chicago; Charles Leroy and Shelia Glee Denton, Freeport.
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Photo is Henrietta Furray Denton, seated with grandchildren Florence (Franzen), son Charles Roy, Harriet (Hawkins) and LeRoy Denton

CHARLES L. "BUTCH" DENTON , 75, of Freeport died Monday November 7 2005, at his home. Son of Lee and Leola (Knodle) Denton, he was born Feb. 27, 1930, in Freeport. He worked for Freeport Fast Freight, Blue Chip Company and was a mechanic for the Freeport Country Club until his retirement. An avid race fan, he was a former owner of the Freeport Raceway where he was a flagman and race car driver. He presently owned a race car with his son, a part of the Denton Racing team. Surviving is his son, Kevin (Diana) Denton of Freeport; one daughter Lynda (Mark) Winstead of Roscoe; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and best friend Betty Haymond of Freeport; and his cat, Ming II. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepparents; two grandchildren and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at Walker Mortuary.
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HENRIETTA (FURRAY) DENTON , passed away yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Roy Denton, 809 E. Fir Street, after a short illness. Mrs. Denton suffered a stroke on the 8th of April, and her condition gradually became more serious. The end came peacefully yesterday afternoon. Henrietta Furray was born in Lewisburg County, Pa., January 6, 1847. When she was two years of age her parents came west and settled on a farm near McConnell. The early years of Mrs. Denton’s life were spent in that community. In 1870 (1868) she was united in marriage to Charles E. Denton of McConnell, and immediately after their marriage they settled on a farm near McConnell, where they lived for ten years. In 1880 they moved to Freeport, and Mrs. Denton had made her home in Freeport ever since. About fifteen years ago the husband passed away, and in recent years Mrs. Denton has made her home with a son, Roy, at 809 E. Fir Street. Mrs. Denton was a kind and loving mother, and a sincere Christian woman. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of McConnell for many years, and was active in its affairs. Since coming to Freeport Mrs. Denton has been attending the First Methodist Episcopal church of this city until her illness made it impossible for her to do so. For the past five years Mrs. Denton had been totally blind, but bore her affliction with great fortitude. Mrs. Denton was the possessor of a very pleasant disposition. She leaves a host of friends who shall deeply mourn her passing. Decedent is survived by two children, Roy Denton and Cora Denton, both of whom reside in Freeport. She also leaves four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may view the remains at the late home until Wednesday morning at ten o’clock. Funeral services will be conducted at the Wiese & Temple Funeral Church, 214 W. Main Street, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Ernest Wray O’Neal will officiate and interment will be made in the city cemetery.
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LEROY CHARLES DENTON , a lifelong resident of Freeport and a Former member of Freeport Fire Department, died in a local hospital Wednesday Afternoon following an extended illness. He lived at 738 W. Ordway St. He served as a member of the fire department from 1937 to 1955. Prior to that time he had been employed by the Kraft Cheese Co. Later he and his wife conducted square dances and gave lessons throughout this area. He was born in Freeport July 4, 1906, the son of Roy (Charles Roy) and Florence Wittbecker Denton and was educated in local schools. He was married to Ruth Fraisier of Leavenworth, Kan. Survivors include his wife; a son, Charles; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Fransen of Beloit, WI.; Mrs. Harriett Hawkins of Plymouth, WI., and Mrs. Gladys McGinnis of Orangeville; his stepmother, Mrs. Ida Denton of Freeport; and a stepbrother, Roland Miller of Orangeville. A daughter and his parents died previously. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Services will be in the Grace Episcopal Church at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with the Rev. Charles McHenry Pond, rector, officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at Walker Mortuary.
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KATHERINE (SCHLAMP) DICKMAN , 80, died in a local hospital early today. She lived in Silver Creek township for many years. The former Katherine Schlamp was born in Freeport Dec 23, 1871, the daughter of Michael and Katherine Schlamp. She was married to Henry Dickman, who died 15 years ago. They were engaged in truck gardening and farming in Silver Creek for many years prior to his death. Surviving are a son and a daughter, Leonard Dickman and Mrs. Katherine Underwood, Freeport route 1. There are six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother and three sisters died previously. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, the Mission society and the Gleaners Sunday school class. Services will be held in the Walker mortuary at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Dr. Edwin A. Arends will officiate. Interment will be made in City cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary."
Contributed by Vineta Lynch Shaw - Freeport Journal Standard on April 8, 1952, Tuesday, Page 16 Column3-4:

WILLIAM H. DICKOVER , 83, a resident of Rockford the last 10 years died noon Saturday at his home 2511 W. State St. after an illness of only one day. Services will be held at 9:30 Tuesday at the Burpee-Wood funeral home, burial will be in Cedarville IL. Mr. Dickover was born in Indiana Aug. 11, 1856 was a retired farmer. He leaves two daughters, Mrs. Elta Ferris and Mrs. Bertha Eichelberger, both of Rockford; four sons, Arthur A. of Seattle WA, Warren of Rockford, Martin of Freeport and Marvin of Red Oak; one sister Mrs. Ada Roberts of Freeport. His first wife died 31 years ago, his second wife formerly Miss Gusta Weick died Oct. 7, 1924.
Freeport Journal Standard 17 Apr. 1939.

ANTON DIEFENTHALER - Friends were shocked this morning to hear of the sudden death of Anton Diefenthaler, as he had been at his store yesterday. He passed away at 2 o’clock this morning at his home, 439 South State avenue following a heart attack. Taken ill Sunday, he had remained at home Monday and Tuesday but went to business Wednesday and Thursday. Anton Diefenthaler was the son or Mr. and Mrs. Philip Diefenthaler and was born April 30, 1873 at Hannibal , Missouri . He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Poffenberger in October 1900. She passed away in 1929. Surviving are two sons, Colin of New York City, and Hez of Freeport; his only daughter, Mrs. Sally Long, preceded him in death last April. His aged mother, who resides at 320 West Douglas Street ; three brothers, George, John and William Diefenthaler, and two sisters, Misses Minnie and Susan Diefenthaler, of this city, are among the immediate family. For many years Mr. Diefenthaler was an employee of the Winslow & Company shoe store. He acquired an interest in it while he was yet a clerk and after Edward Winslow’s death he and Clarence Folgate purchased the business and have operated it since, under the name of the Winslow Shoe company. Mr. Diefenthaler was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will not be announced until the arrival of Colin Diefenthaler from New York City. Note: A subsequent death announcement stated he was buried at Oakland Cemetery , Freeport .
Contributed by Alice Horner - January 24, 1941 Freeport Journal Standard

MARIAN (GRAM) DILDINE , 85, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Freeport, died today at the Scottsdale Nursing Home. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the date of her death as December 1984.) Educated at Northwestern University, Evanston, she graduated in 1922 and was a member of Alpha Phi, social sorority. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Freeport, and past president of Amity Society, Shakespeare Society and Chapter BE of PEO in Freeport. Also, she served on the boards of Parkview Home and Winnesheik Players. Born Oct. 8, 1899 in Menominee, Mich., she was the daughter of Clinton William and Mary (Bright) Gram. She married William Edwin Dildine on July 22, 1927 in Menominee. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Amaretta (Samuel R.) Barnhill of Golden, Colo.; one son, Richard G. of Garland, Texas; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorial service will be held at a later date. Her body was cremated. A memorial fund has been established for Parkview Home. Arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WILLIAM EDWARD DILDINE , 92, of Western Hills Health Care, Lakewood, Colo., formerly of Freeport, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 24, 1990 at Lutheran Medical Center, Wheatridge, Colo. He was former owner of the Eleroy Lumber Company of Eleroy. A graduate of the University of Colorado, he was a World War I veteran. He was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church; a member of the Public Building Commission of Stephenson County, during the jail and courthouse construction; a 32nd degree Mason; and a member of Tebala Shrine, Rockford. Born on Dec. 6, 1897 in Beloit, Wis., he was the son of William Nelson and Laura (Snyder) Dildine. On July 22, 1927 he married Marion Gram in Menominee, Wis ***"Transcriber's Note: This was probably in Menominee, Michigan." She died in December of 1984. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Amaretta (Samuel R.) Barnhill of Golden, Colo.; a son, Richard G. of Garland, Tex.; five grandchildren, and two great-grandsons. He was predeceased by a sister, in addition to his wife. His body was cremated and memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Douglas Baer, pastor, officiating. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established in his name for the Amity Society Child Care Center, 1052 W. Galena Ave., Freeport. Arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary.
Contributed by Alice Horner

FRANK DILLY , 79, a lifelong resident of Ridott Twp. passed away at his home at 8:30 this morning (May 18, 1938) following an extended illness. Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning with a requiem mass at St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock. Rev. N.J. Berg will celebrate the mass and interment will be made in St. Joseph Cemetery. Mr. Dilly was born in Ridott twp. Dec. 21, 1858. He had been engaged in farming all his life. His marriage to Mary Gastel took place Feb. 3, 1891. The wife passed away two years ago. Surviving are the following children - Mrs. Leo Lamm, Florence Twp.; Mrs. Charles Hodapp, Mrs. Brookman, Mrs. Walter Lamm, all of Freeport. Six brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Contributed by Christine Walters - Freeport Journal Standard 18 May 1938

GEORGE DILLY - At an inquest last evening, conducted at the Eichmeier and Becker Funeral Home by Dr. E.A. Diestelmeier, county coroner, a jury returned a verdict of a broken neck and possible chest injuries as the result of an overturning of an automobile in which George Dilly, 55, Ridott Township farmer, suffered fatal injuries yesterday afternoon. Testimony showed that Dilly left his home soon after noon and was enroute to Freeport along a side road seven miles east of the city and west of Ridott corners. As he approached a hilltop about quarter of a mile from US 20 it appeared that he probably lost control when the machine started to skid in loose gravel and, leaving the roadway, ran along the embankment which was about four feet high, gouging out the earth in several places and turning over more than once before it came to a stop on the left side about 150 ft from where it first left the road. V.S. Hostetter, manager of the National Cash Register Co. at Rockford testified that he passed along the road in the opposite direction from which the Dilly car was headed and that he stopped and approached the car and heard groand but saw no one. He called into the car saying he would go for help. Stopping at the Albert Clever farm nearby. Mrs Clever called the police. Deputy Sheriff Walter Engles went to the scene where Hostetter and Mrs. Clever had returned to.. Mr. Dilly had apparently stopped breathing a few minutes after their arrival. When the car was placed upright, Mrs. Dillys body was found clumped over the wheel. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 from the farm home in Ridott Twp. and at 2 p.m. from Zion Reformed Church, Freeport of which he was a member. Rev. C.M. Grahl, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Gund's Cemetery in Silver creek Twp. Mr. Dilly, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dilly was born Aug. 20, 1883 in Ridott Twp. and had een a resident of that community his entire lifetime. Dec. 9, 1906 he married Miss Lillian Long who survives with a son Raymond and a sister Mrs. Edwin Schmitt of Ridott.

JOHAN JACOB DILLY - Again has death swiftly thinned the ranks of the old settlers in our parts and torn a gap because of the death of Mr. John Jacob Dilly from the town of Ridott on Friday evening. Because of a shot-like stroke, he was called from his life. The deceased was born on the second of October 1810 in Wolfstein, Rhein Bayern. He migrated in the year 1837 to America and settled in the City of New York where he carried out the tailoring trade for seven years. In the year 1839 he was married there.

In 1844, which was a time when very few Germans were in this area, he came with his family to Freeport and again followed his trade for three years. Then he moved to the country, established himself in the town of Ridott on a beautiful piece of land, his future home, and carried out with success his farming. Five years ago he lost his true partner in life (wife) in death. For several years Mr. Dilly had been suffering from asthma. A few weeks ago he also contracted the grippe (flu) and was scarcely recovering from same when he was partially paralyzed by a stroke. A second stroke on last Friday toward evening brought him to his final resting place.

Six sons, one daughter along with twenty-four grandchildren mourn for the one fallen asleep. Moreover, also a large number of true proven friends are stricken with grief. The departed was an honest, upright man with genuine staunch loyalty, a good citizen and to his family, a truly loving caring father. That he himself, our unforgettable father, since the time of his arrival here until his death presented himself always as a true humble person and friend makes our memory of the deceased more valuable. He was not only one of the German pioneers of our area but also one of the oldest members and founders of the Reformed Church of Silver Creek. He had reached the age of 79 years, 4 months, 12 days. The funeral was shared with extraordinary interest and was held Monday afternoon. The Reverend Vannett of here performed the funeral oration. HE RESTS IN PEACE.
Contributed my Marilyn Dilly -
from a German language newspaper Stephenson Co. Illinois (clipping shows no date or name of newspaper. Est. week of Feb. 16, 1890) Translation by Lisa Kuhlmann

CARL BUSH DIPPELL , 90, of 1016 S. Carroll Ave. , Freeport , Illinois died Wednesday evening at Lena Continental Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as March 1985.) A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in architectural engineering, he traveled extensively throughout the country in connection with his work as an architectural engineer supervisor. Dippell was a member of Embury United Methodist Church and a veteran of World War I. Born in Freeport on March 30, 1894, he was the son of George W. and Clara (Fleming) Dippell. He married Cora Hall on November 11, 1926 in Memphis , Tenn. Surviving are his widow. He was preceded in death by an infant son and three brothers. Service will be held at 1:30 pm Monday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. William H. Blomberg, pastor of Embury United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.
Contributed by Alice Horner

GERRIET DIRKSEN , an old and highly esteemed resident of this city, died yesterday morning at half past 5 o’clock at his home, No. 133 State Street. Mr. Dirksen was born at Emden, Hanover, Germany on March 26, 1817 and was therefore eighty-five years old. The trade of silversmith was a family trade and he learned it from his father Sieffke Dirksen. He became one of the most thorough and artistic workmen in this line to be found anywhere and later in his shop on State Street turned out a style of filigree ware that was made nowhere else in the United States. He followed silversmithing all his life. He was married in Germany in 1846 to Antje Meyer.

Mr. and Mrs. Dirksen came to America in 1850. They lived for awhile in New York City and then moved to Ridott, this county. In 1865 they removed to this city. He was an industrious, honorable man. He leaves to mourn his demise his wife, two sons, Richard D. and John A. Dirksen of this city, and a brother and sister in Hamburg, Germany. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Second Presbyterian church. There will be no service at the home.
Contributed by Alice Horner, from Anne Woodhouse, exclusively for Genealogy Trails
From the Freeport Daily Bulletin of Monday, June 9, 1902
Dirksen Filigree

CAROLINE MATILDA (BAKER) DOANE was born in Freeport , Illinois May 28, 1838 . Here she lived till 1857. On Feb 23, 1857 she was married to Amos Doane. In 1857, they became pioneers and moved to Iowa taking up a household. When the dark days of the great civil war came Amos Doane was one of the brave men who went to the front leaving a wife no less brave than he to care for home and children. About 1882, Mr. & Mrs. Doane moved to Kansas where they only remained for about 2 years then returning to Iowa . From Iowa they moved to Vermillion in the spring of 1884 and have since that time lived here. Mr. Doane died the 8th of Dec 1903 . Mrs. Doane passing away Friday afternoon Feb 2, had she lived until next may she would have passed her 74th birthday anniversary. 7 children came to this home, 3 of whom died in infancy, 4 survive: Wilson C Doane, and Florence Christy, both of whom live in Canada . Mrs. G. H. Crippen and Wesley Doane of this city. Mrs. Doane was a member of the Methodist Church for over 40 years. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock internment at Bluff View. A great concourse of the sorrowing friends. The many beautiful sheaves of fragrant flowers all bore witness to the great worth and radiant Christian life of this handmade of the most high. In her own unassuming quiet way this mother in Israel radiated all the beauty of the life that is hidden in Christ the Lord. A sunshine in the shady place. The shadow of the great rock in a weary land. All this was she and more. Serene in sorrow unmoved by adversity, helpful to the needy, visiting the sick, cheering the downcast, and in all the more than 50 years of wifehood and motherhood a precious memory to those of her own family in the sacrificial life poured out in the price of some loving service. Life is ever lord over death and love can never lose its own. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.
Contributed by Selma Bonewald

IVA (KAHL) DREIBELBEIS of 806 S. Burchard Ave. died this morning at Freeport Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. (Note: Date of death was April 1977.) She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Armor Bearer’s Class of the church. Born Jan. 24, 1889 in Brookville, she was the daughter of Rufus and Luella (Lower) Kahl. She married Harry D. Dreibelbeis April 8, 1912. He preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth of Birmingham, Mich., and Robert of Weaverville, N. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Wade (Kathryn) Whitman of Tallahassee, Fla., and Karol Dreibelbeis of Freeport; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Roy (Ruth) Murray of Freeport; Mrs. Henry (Helen) Merkel and Mrs. Dorothy Winkler, both of Titusville, Fla., and Mrs. Jessie Shafer of Shannon; and two brothers Russell Kahl of Rockford and Miles Kahl of Elizabeth. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas L. Howard, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for Trinity United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EMMETT DUITSMAN , 90, of Freeport, died on April 25, 2003. Funeral services were held on April 29, 2003 at the Florence United Methodist Church in Florence Station with the Rev. Brian LeBaron officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport. The Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport was in charge of the arrangement.

Mr. Duitsman was born on May 9, 1912 near Forreston to Theodore and Mary (Daniels) Duitsman. He married Margaret Pontnack on November 23, 1946 in Durand. He was a lifelong Foreston-Florence Station area farmer. He actively farmed for 75 years. He was a member of Florence United Methodist Church where he served as a trustee as well as other church activities. He was a former member of the Freeport Eagles Club 679 and the Stephenson County Farm Bureau.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, LaVern Duitsman of Forreston; four daughters, LaVonne (Al) Oltman of Bryon, Donna Burner of Elgin, Dianne (Bruce) Freier of Freeport and Rita (Chuck) Pool of Freeport; 14 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; a sister, Ethel Rosenstiel of Shannon; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; a daughter, Shirley Seaworth; a brother, Edward; and a sister Lena Kampen.
Submitted by Donna Rife

KATHERINE DUPEE , 77 of 1402 LaCresta Drive, died Saturday, February 9, 1991 at her home, following a short illness. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, United Presbyterian Women's Association, member and past president of Freeport Garden Club, member and past president of Freeport Women's Club, vice-president of American Association of University Women, a member of the Stephenson County Historical Society, a former chairman of Freeport Memorial Hosptial Candy Stripers organization, and a member of the YWCA. She graduated from Freeport Senior High School, attended Rockford College for two years and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1936. She taught elementary school in Pecatonica and Freeport schools for nine years.

Born April 21, 1913 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Charles W. and Bertha (Flynn) France. She was married to John A. Dupee Jr. on December 26, 1960. He died Nov. 6, 1981. Surviving are one daughter, Dianne L. Cook of Emigrant, Montana; one son, A. Lee Owen of New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Hope (Shirl) Laughlin of Freeport, and Mrs. Alice Vance (Wagner) Collins of Bemidji, Minn.; five grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Bethel (James L.) Waring of Ottawa; one brother, Charles W. France of Freeport; and one nephew, James C. Waring of Westmont. She was preceded in death by one stepson, in addition to her husband.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Richard Harmison of the church officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Walker Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Alice Horner

Submitter's Note: She was Henney's switchboard operator in the late 1940s. Contributed by Alice Horner

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