FRANCIS MARIE (FARWELL) LAMPMAN , was born at Freeport, Ill., in 1837 (2 Feb 1837,) and was the youngest daughter of Isaac Farwell, there being five in the family, 2 sons and 3 daughters. At the time of her death her age was 64 years, 3 months and 29 days. She was married to Sylvester Lampman, at Arena, Wis., in 1858, and had resided there ever since. She leaves to mourn her death, 6 sons and 1 daughter. The cause of her lingering illness was cancer of the bowels, from which she was an intense sufferer for over two years. She endured her sickness with the most Christ-like patience, never a murmur or complaining word did she give. She was a true follower in the blessed faith of Jesus Christ from early childhood until the very last. She expired Friday, May 31st, and the funeral services were held at the Congregational church, on Monday afternoon, Rev. B. N. Meigs officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in the Arena cemetery followed by an unusually large assemblage of sorrowing friends.
Contributed by Mallory Smith
Francis was the d/o Isaac & Mahala (Daniels) Farwell. Isaac b c1804 - (died Stephenson Co 1846- Mahala Daniels b 1801 Addison Vt. Gustavas, Eldridge, Seth B were among Isaac's brothers who lived in Silver Creek very early. Both Gustavas and Isaac had sons named Luke Albert Farwell. Isaac's Luke moved to Arena Iowa Co WI and the parents followed shortly thereafter. The Farwells connect to a number of the pioneer families of Stephenson/Winnebago county area. Mahala Daniels brother Nelson had children in Stephenson Co. and later lived in Arena WI The youngest of the Daniel children, John Daniels Jr, married Candace Sarah Emery 3 Jul 18 44 Rockford. The Emerys settled on the Stephenson Co line (the county line divided their property in 1839). John Danils jr's home in Rock City built in 1855 is still standing. Candace and John had six children before John died of tb dec 1857. Henry Brown Daniels, son of John and Candace, married Elizabeth Jerusha Mallory, daughter of Jasper Benjamin Mallory and Ella Jane Luce. Jasper's family came to Stephenson Co as early as 1834 and made a permanent move in 1835. His parents were Dewitt Clinton Mallory and Eleanor Brown. Mahala Daniels, Nelson and John Jr were the children of John Daniels and Phebe Miller. Phebe Miller Daniels is buried in the Howard Union Cem between Durand and Pecontonica. John Jr is buried there, too.

MYRON A. LAWVER , last Civil War Veteran in Stephenson County passed away at 1:15 this morning at his home, 120 South Cherry following an illness of 13 weeks during which time he was confined to his bed. Mr. Lawver was 92 years of age last March 7. "Lon" as he was familiarly known among among his many friends in his native town of Lena was probably the last surviving soldier of the Union army confined in the notorious Andersonville Prison during the days of the Civil War. Mr. Lawvers death was attributed to his advanced years. Although confined to his bed for 3 months he frequently expressed the hope that he would be able to attend Memorial Day services the latter part of this month honoring departed civil war vets. Mr. Lawver never missed a Memorial service and during his residence in Freeport the last eight years he went each year to his former home in Lena to participate in the annual program. He was the last member and commander of the Wm. R. Goodard post, G.A.R., which was located at Lena, but which is now abandoned. But four other Civil War Veterans remain in Northwestern IL, they are - Capt. Wm. Wildey of Mt. Carroll was was 100 years old on April 18, 1939. Lewis Fablinger of Elizabeth, Jo Daviess County is 92 years old. Charles N. Wilmarth of Oregon, Ogle County will be 98 on June 17. George Trumbell of Stillman Valley is 93. A native of West Point Township, near Lena and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lawver was born on his fathers farm March 7, 1847. Except for the period he served for the Union forces he spent most of his life in and around Lena until he moved to Freeport 8 years ago. Mr. Lawver followed his father in answering Lincoln's call to arms. The elder Lawver had enlisted in 1861 in Co G 15th IL Vol. Inf. Injured when thrown from a horse during the battle of Shiloh he was sent home to recuperate. Upon the return of his father, Myron, then only 13 years of age felt the urge to follow his father's footsteps and subsequently enlisted in the same company. He was later transferred to Co B originally organized at Belvidere. Mr. Lawver was with the regiment which campaigned through KY, TN and GA. They were captured at Big Shanty GA, being greatly outnumbered by the Confederates. They were taken to Andersonville for three months. They were fed but once a day, cornbread with the cob all ground in and no salt to season the food. They received no meat but occassionally were given a few beans. They had to sleep on the ground with no covers and no fresh water was available. Following this Lawver returned home for a rest but later rejoined the northern forces at Raleigh NC, having arrived but a few days before Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant at Appomattox courthouse April 9, 1865, terminating the war. Mr. Lawver then accompanied his unit to Washington where many of the northern soldiers participated in the "Grand Review" held as a celebration for the victorious Union army. His regiment was then taken to Ft. Leavenworth KS where he was discharged Sept.16, 1865. Returning then to West Point he made his home for a number of years on the farm with his parents. He was married in 1874 to Miranda Galbraith a native of Stephenson Co who died in 1929. Following his marriage he engaged in the harness business at Lena for many years. Following his retirement he devoted much time to taking care of his truck garden and orchard, and later moved to Freeport to make his home with his daughter Miss Lulu Lawver on South Cherry Ave. Mr. Lawver had been in comparatively good health all his life until the past few months except for an ailment which dated back to his Andersonville Prison days. He is survived by one son and two daughters, Roy, Lulu and Mrs. Walter Bowen all of Freeport, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Military services will be Thursday from the Walker Mortuary. Burial will be made in the Lena Cemetery.

EUGENE A. LATTIG , 85, of 600 Kiwanis Court, a local businessman, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1992 at Freeport Manor Nursing Home. He joined his father in Lattig realtors in 1947, and was past president of the Board of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service. For five years, he served as Stephenson County  s first zoning administrator. He was past president of Freeport Rotary Club, past board member of the Freeport Country Club, and a member of Freeport Elks Lodge. For several years he served on the Police and Fire Commission. He attended the University of Illinois at Champaign. He was employed by Henney Motor Co. in Freeport and Superior Coach Co. in Evanston. He was a World War II veteran. Born in Freeport on April 14, 1907 he was a son of LeRoy and Nellie (Arledge) Lattig. He married Lucille G. Godber Oct. 6, 1949 in Freeport. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Robert G. (Mary) Lattig of Lakeland, Fla., and Don A. Lattig of Nashville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Cremation has been accorded. A private family memorial service will be held later. Friends may meet with the family at a special reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 6 in the Best Western Stephenson Hotel  s Brewster Room. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being made by Walker Mortuary.
Contributed by Alice Horner

CLARISSA (MIZNER) LECKINGTON , passed away at her old home two miles west of Lena at 10:00 o’clock am, Saturday, June 25th, 1921, at the age of 78 years and 13 days. She was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mizner and was born in Ashland Co, Ohio, June 12th, 1843. At the age of 4 years she came to Stephenson county and located with her parents on the old homestead west of Lena On September 22nd, 1862 she was united in marriage with Rudolph Leckington who passed away Feb 12th 1917. To this union were born five children, four of whom survive her. She united with the Amity Lutheran church, July 8th, 1899 and remained a member of the same to the end. She leaves to mourn her death two sons, Walter G, of Storm Lake, Ia; Hollis on the home place, two daughters Mrs. J. H. Krick of McClure, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. George L. Myers of Montrose, Colorado, all of whom were at her bedside at the time of death, also several brothers, one sister, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Amity Lutheran church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev B. F. Grenoble officiating. Interment was made in the Lena cemetery
Contributed by Robbyn Lowry

RUDOLPH LECKINGTON , who has been in poor health for the last three years, passed away at his home two miles west of Lena, at 1:15 o’clock p.m., Monday, February 12th, 1917, at the age of 77 years, 4 months, and 27 days. He was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Leckington and was born near Mifflintown, Juniata (sic) County, Pennsylvania September 15, 1839. In the spring of 1852, the family left Pennsylvania for Illinois, coming by canal and steamboat to Hennipin, IL. The trip required six weeks and within one hour after landing, the mother passed away, having taken the measles while on the trip. In August of the same year, they came to Stephenson County, locating west of Lena and in the spring of 1869, he located on the farm where he spent the remainder of his life. He was united in marriage to Clarissa Mizner, September 22, 1862. To this union were born five children, four of whom survive him. He united with the Amity Evangelical Lutheran church January 8th, 1890 and remained a member until the end. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife, two sons, W. G. of Storm Lake, Iowa; Hollis H. on the home place, two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Krick of McClure, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Geo. L. Myers of Montrose, Colorado, several brothers, seven grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. The funeral services took place Thursday afternoon at the Amity Lutheran Church, Rev. B. F. Grenoble, pastor of the church conducting the services. Interment followed at the family lot in Lena Cem.

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Rudolph Leckington, who was stricken with paralysis a week ago, died at his home west of Lena Monday afternoon, aged 77 years. The deceased was a well known figure in West Point township since the early days coming here with his parents from Juniata county, Pennsylvania, 1852 and settling in this vicinity which has ever since been his home. A man of sterling quality, his work was his bond. He was a member of the Lutheran church. He was a man of robust constitution, operating a big farm for years until declining years compelled him to give up active work. Several years ago he suffered a broken hip which incapacitated him from getting out as was his custom. To survive him are his widow, two sons, Walter Leckington, Storm Lake, Ia.; Hollis Leckington, West Point township; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Krick, and Mrs. Cora Myers. Three of his brothers Ephraim Leckington, Henry Leckington, and Wilmot Leckington are residents of Lena. Funeral arrangements are not completed but it will probably be held Wednesday afternoon. Interment will be made in the Lena cemetery.
Contributed by Robbyn Lowry

HENRY LEVERINGTON , 87, a pioneer farmer of this community, who had resided on the same farm West of Winslow for the past 46 years, passed away in a Freeport hospital about 9 o'clock Saturday evening (25 January 1941). Death was attributed to old age. Mr. Levington having been confined to his home for several years. Henry Leverington was born in England, December 23, 1853 the son of Henry and Sarah Fuller Leverington. When a child of two he came to the United States with his parents who settled in northwestern Illinois. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Keast at Warren (Jo Daviess County) on January 3, 1876, his wife preceding him in death. Five brothers and a daughter also preceded him. The deceased had been a member of the Masonic order for 53 years and was the only fifty year member of the Winslow lodge. Two brothers, Frank, residing in Colorado and Bert, a resident of Texas survive as do two daughters Mrs. Emma Van Matre of Winslow and Mrs. Bertha Mallon of Seattle WA; and a son Arthur Leverington of Winslow. Seven grandchildren and a great grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home and at 1:30 in Winslow Methodist Church. Interment will be the Winslow Cemetery with the Masons in charge of the burial service. (Freeport Journal Standard 27 January 1941).

SOL LEVY , 84, of 805 S. Stewart Ave., died Saturday evening, July 29, 1989 at the St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford. He was the owner and operator of Sol Levy, Inc. from 1933 until 1978. A charter member of the Greater Downtown Business Association, he served on the Board of Directors at the First National Bank of Freeport for many years. Active in Freeport Rotary, he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He also belonged to the Freeport Elks Lodge, the Freeport Country Club, Excelsior Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Bodies. Born on May 13, 1905 in Chicago, he was the son of Harry and Sarah (Cooper) Levy. He married Juel Mitchell on March 18, 1929. Surviving are his wife of Freeport; and one brother, Sam, of Chicago. He was preceeded in death by his sister, Pearl Levy Schapiro. Service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Walker Mortuary, with Rabbi Jeffrey Kahn of the Temple Beth-El, Rockford, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Mortuary. The family requests that all remembrances be directed to the memorial in his name for Temple Beth-El in Rockford.
Contributed by Alice Horner

GEORGE W. LILLEY , 86, a resident of Dakota for about 80 years died Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert E. (Vivian) Fate at Fargo N.D. according to a message received here this morning. Mr. Lilley had accompanied his daughter to North Dakota only last Thursday after having attended funeral services in Dakota on April 10 for his wife Mrs. Mary E. Lilley who had died April 6 at the home of another daughter Mrs. H.A. Havens at Albany N.Y. where both had been residing for the past two years. A message telling of Mr. Lilley's death was received by Dakota friends this morning and although no details were given it is believed his death was hastened by over-exertion in accompanying the boy of his wife here from N.Y. and the subsequent trip to N.D. Mr. Lilley's body is being brought back to Dakota where funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the Dakota Methodist Church Rev. Holloway of Stockton will officiate and burial will be in the Dakota cemetery. The Dakota Odd Fellows Lodge of which he was a member will have charge of the services. The body will be taken to the Myers funeral home. The three children who were here only ten days ago for their mother will be present to attend services for their father. They are Mrs. H.A. (Gertrude) Havens of Albany NY; Mrs. Robert E. (Vivian) Fate of Fargo ND and George E. Lilley of Amsterdam NY. George W. Lilley was born at Dannville PA Sept. 14, 1851 the son of Jacob A. and Hannah (Montague) Lilley and came to IL with his parents in 1856. They settled in Freeport where Mr. Lilley's father followed the trade of stone mason. When the family first arrived in Freeport his father could have bought all the land from the Pecatonica River to the site of the old Brewster Hotel for $100 the ground at that time was but a duck pond Mr. Lilley recalled. Mr. Lilley was united in marriage at Beloit Wisc. on May 8, 1872 with Mary E. Lapp daughter of Martin & Sarah J. Lapp. They spent most of their lives in Dakota until Mr. Lilley retired on May 7 three years ago on the eve of their 63rd anniversary. Had both lived until the 8th of next month they would have celebrated their 66th. About half a century ago Mr. Lilley who was a stone mason by trade served as school director in Dakota for a period of about nine years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal CHurch and the IOOF. (Journal Standard 19 April 1938)

CARL D. LOESCHER , 75, of 52 N. Mernitz Ave., founder and previous owner of Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning, died this morning, May 17, 1989, at Freeport Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. In 1956, he established Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. Previous to that he was in partnership as Hoffman and Loescher Sheet Metal. A 32nd Degree Mason, he was a member of Excelsior Masonic Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (AF & AM), Freeport Scottish Rite Bodies, Tebala Temple, Ancient Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, and High Twelve International, Freeport Club of which he was past president and chairman of the program. He was the recipient of the honorary De Molay Legion of Honor and the Scottish Rite Meritorious Service Award. Memberships also included Second Presbyterian Church. He was a former member of the Rotary Club. The son of Christian and Gertrude (Huff) Loescher, he was born in rural Dixon on July 5, 1913. He married Helen Finley on August 11, 1934 in Freeport. Surviving are his widow; three sons, David of Salem, Oregon, Stephen of Brookfield, Wis., and Dan of Rockford; a brother, Edgar of Dixon; three sisters, Pauline (Mrs. Elmer) Adee of Kirkland, Vina (Mrs. Bill) Shick of Redding, Calif., and Clara (Mrs. Martin) Marth of Wyndotte, Mich.; twelve grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, two brothers, and a son. Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Second Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Robert Webb will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home where a Masonic service will be conducted at 8 p.m.
Contributed by Alice Horner.

ADELA (WIEGLOW) LOHFF - 101, one of Stephenson County’s oldest residents, formerly of 821 W. Elk Street, died Wednesday morning at the Villas Of Shannon nursing home where she was a resident since October 1971. (Note: The burial date was January 26, 1979. She attended schools in Wisconsin and resided in Baraboo and Madison, Wis., until her marriage. Following marriage, they resided in Madison for a year when Mr. Lohff was on the staff of the Wisconsin State Journal and then moved to Freeport, where Mr. Lohff worked for the Freeport Bulletin and the Freeport Journal-Standard for 38 years. Mrs. Lohff was the subject of a feature article in the Milwaukee Journal in January 1970, which recalled her years of sewing. After receiving a dressmaking diploma, she and a number of other dressmakers were on the staff of Ringling Brothers Circus at their headquarters in Baraboo and learned to know members of the Ringling family. The story was later carried on the wire service. She was the last of her family. She was a 70-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and White Shrine, a charter member of the Scottish Rite Women’s Club, and a member of the Freeport Hobby Club and the Freeport Women’s Club prior to moving to the nursing home. Mrs Lohff was born December 20, 1877, in Merrimac, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Margaret (Garber) Wieglow. She married Henry A. Lohff on June 27, 1904. He preceded her in death in 1962, at the age of 91. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1954. Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Robert P. (Henrietta) Wurtzel. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Philip J. Anstedt, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

GEORGE WASHINGTON LOVELAND , one of Stephenson county's oldest and most respected citizens, died at the home of his son, Clarence L., at the corner of Washington and Adams Sts, at 1:30 o'clock, Sunday afternoon, Nov. 8th, after an illness of four months of diabetus; having been confined to his bed for the past month. Mr. Loveland was born in Madison County, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1825. His early life was spent on a farm. He came to this country in the spring of 1854, when a young man of 29 years, and since that time has been closely associated with the various interests that have served to build up Stephenson County's reputation as one of the most desirable of the state. He first located at what was called Nevada, where he established a general store and traded in all kinds of merchandise, including grain and provisions. Three years later he turned his attention to other matters, and became agent for the Northwestern railroad, and also officiated as postmaster.. The Northwestern company, in 1860, removed their station and office to Ridott, and gave Mr. Loveland a lot nearby, at the same time constituting him their agent at that station, where he also became postmaster. In 1864 he resigned the post office, but continued with the company for six years. Mr. Loveland leaves to mourn his loss two sons, George R. and Clarence L.; three brothers, Joel, of Illinois, N. Y., Frank, of Chicago, Albert of Chillicother, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. H. M. Grimes, of Batavia, Ill., who was at the bedside of her brother at his death. The funeral was held at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, Rev. J. D. McCautry officiating. The remains will be taken to Ridott for burial. Ex-Mayor Charles Neiman will have charge of the funeral arrangements in the city, and W. Lamb at the Ridott Centre school house, where additional services will be held. The pall-bearers at the grave were W. A. Kerr, J. F. Lease, W. Lamb, W K. McKilligan, G. Kurtz, and G. Cole. Mr. Loveland was quite well known to a number of Batavia citizens having been a frequent visitor, and will be remembered by all, was a whole-souled and genial acquaintance. He was an uncle of Willis and Charlie Grimes, Mrs. J. W. Jeffrey and Mrs. James Todd.
Contributed by Kim Torp from the Batavia Herald, 19 November 1896

HENRY EILERT & MARY (EILERT) LOWERY Diptheria Ravages:
Henry Eilert of Rock Run and his sister, Mrs. James Lowry die from it.
The dreaded disease of Diptheria is making havoc in some parts of the country and seems lately to have been gathering in too many victims. We have heard of Mr. Henry Eilert, who lived about three miles northeast of Dakota village, and his sister, Mrs. James Jowry, who lived in Dakota village. They both died from it on Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Lowry died about six o'clock in the morning, Mr. Eilert was a young man and single, aged about twenty-six years. Mrs. Lowry was about twenty-four years old and leaves a husband, but no children. It is seldom that we hear of diptheria taking away people of that age.
Contributed by Jean Lavin - (Freeport Daily Bulletin - October 25, 1882)

HAZEL (DeJONGH) LYNCH , 90, of 1319 S. Walnut Ave. , died Monday at Rockford Memorial Hospital . (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives this date as May 1984.) A bookkeeper, she was employed by the gas company, the Journal Standard, and Freeport Hardware, from which she retired as bookkeeper and manager. She and her husband organized many VFW clubs in the area including Post 8678, Freeport . She was very active in the Mosley Lowe Post 998. Born Oct. 1, 1893 in Freeport , she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Dellinger) DeJongh. She married John Frederick Lynch on March 15, 1922 in Freeport . He died Dec. 17, 1953. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth (Joseph) Lyons of Rockton and two grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Graveside service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Oakland Cemetery with the Rev. William H. Blomberg, pastor of Embury United Methodist Church, officiating. There will be no visitation. Arrangements were completed by Walker Mortuary.
Contributed by Alice Horner

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