EDWIN GRANT MALLORY - 15 Nov 1861 Stephenson Co IL d 20 Mar 1929 = 1 Jan 1885 Ida May Cotherman 18 May 1866 Green Co. Wisconsin d Monday 29 Jan 1962 home of Robert and Faerie (Mallory) Engle Chicago, Ill bur Oakland Cemetery, Freeport, Illinois (Reuben E Cotherman 20 Apr 1835 Hartley Twp, Union, PA Moved to Stephenson Co 1871. Operated a mill at Lost Lake retired and moved to Dakota IL 1907, 315 Center St. d 21 Mar 1915 Rockford IL bur Dakota Cem Stephenson Co IL = (1) Isabell Dennis d Mar 1864 (2) Matilda J Winkelbech 13 Nov 1843 Centre Co PA d 5 Jan 1916 Freeport IL bur Dakota Cem) (Daniel C Corderman = Catherine Frederick) (William Winkleblech = Lucy Ann___) Mallory, Grant II 297 History of Decatur Co IA (NOTE: 1920 census Union Jackson IA Grant Mallory 1870 IA)

.... I never knew Edwin Grant Mallory, but enjoyed knowing his wife, Aunt Ida, many years. The photo of her shows a woman of wit and wisdom and substance, exactly what she was. She had two daughters, Elsie, who married Herbert Coon and lived in Freeport, Illinois, and Faerie, who married Robert Engle and lived in Chicago. Ida lived with Elsie and Herb most of the time and with Faerie and Bob occasionally. During World War II, Ida took it on herself to write to all her young relatives in service and her letters sparkled and always carried a subtle challenge to do one’s best. One time I jumped off the train too soon and found myself two miles from Freeport at 2 am on a winter morning. I knocked on the Coon’s door at 4 am and Ida answered the door, and figuring that I was starving after my cold walk, fried six eggs and a pound of bacon to tide me over until breakfast. The Coons lived in a large three-story house which resembled Grand Central Station when all the family were there. When the Coons came to see us, we cranked up a lot of homemade ice cream and fried a lot of chicken. Bob and Faerie came with a 1932 LaSalle with poles over the seats for a sleeping platform. The Coons had five children: Dorothy was married to Dale Fair, her father’s partner in the appliance business. Ruth was a widow who remarried in the mid-forties and spent time in Kenya and Nigeria. Lois married Dr Elwood Kortemeier. She reminded me of Gilda Radner of Saturday Night Live—always a lot of fun. She asked Aunt Ida why she pulled the shades down in her bedroom before she turne off the light. Ida told her she didn’t want any peeping Toms to be disappointed. I avoided Herbie Jr because his life was closing the bars every night….”
Contributed by Mallory Smith - writen by Ernest James Bird
Edwin and Ida's daughter Faerie taught a the U of Chicago. Here husband Prof Robert Engle was a peer of Milton Freidman, the noble prize winner. Ernest Bird's daughter typed and edited the Noble Prize winning essay. (He's the writer below) Farie and Robert's son Rear Admiral Raymond Edwin Engle was on the Natilus when it went under the pole. Ernest Bird was the grandson of Josiah Willard Mallory, brother to Elizabeth and Edwin. Josiah Willard Mallory was named after Ella Jane Luce's adoptive father, Josiah Flint Willard. Ella was mother to Josiah, Elizabeth, Nellie, Edwin, Josephine (married Lincoln from Ridott), mary, Romanza, and Jasper. Josiah Flint Willard was the father of the great temperance author and lecturer Francis Elizabeth Charlotte Willard..President of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (World Pres.) Ella was adopted by the Willards about the time Charlotte was born and Ella was about 10. Ella's grandfather Zenas Lazell was President of the Mayflower Society.

ELSIE MALLORY - (Ella Jane Luce, daughter of Robert Luce and Sarah Lazell), wife of Jasper Mallory, of the town of Rock Run, three miles north of Ridott, died at her home at 10:30 Saturday night of old age and heart trouble. Mrs. Mallory was about 80 years of age (b 22 Jun 1827 Oneida Co NY.) She was married to Mr. Mallory 54 years ago (12 Feb 1853 Freeport) and has lived at Rock Run ever since. Besides her husband, Mrs. Mallory leaves seven children, viz: Mrs. Nellie Cole (Harvey Cole b 1850 Stephenson Co) of Aurora, Neb., Joseph of Iowa (Josiah Willard Mallory,) Grant (Edwin Grant) and Jasper of Freeport, and one brother and one sister. The funeral services were held and the home at 12:30 today and at the Methodist church half an hour later. Rev. Mr. Jones officiated. Interment was in Young’s cemetery. (Silver Springs)
Contributed by Mallory Smith - Freeport Daily Bulletin January 6, 1908 p 1, col. 4
Note: Ella’s mother Sarah Lazell, died 2 sep 1833 Carelton Oneida Ny, and father Robert Luce died 21 Aug 1838 Bristol Indiana. Ella was then adopted into the family of Josiah Flint Willard. Her adoptive sister, Francis Elizabeth Charlotte Willard, was the famous temperance author and lecturer and President of the Women’s World Christian Temperance Union, founder of the women’s temperance movement. Francis and Ella were visiting Freeport when Ella met Jasper. Sarah Lazell’s father, Zenas Lazell, was a president of the Mayflower Society. After her death, the state of Illinois donated a figure of Francis Willard to the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall, the only woman to receive that honor. Susan B Anthony, Booker T Washington, and the Evangelist Dwight Moody were all friends of Francis Willard. Susan B Anthony visited Francis on her death bed.

IDA MAE (COTHERMAN) MALLORY , a former resident of Freeport for many years, died Monday in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Robert Engle, Chicago. She suffered a stroke about a week ago. As a child she was a playmate of Jane Addams, founder of Chicago’s Hull House, when she visited her uncle in Cedarville, where Miss Addams then lived. The former Ida May Cotherman was born in Green Co Wisconsin, May 18, 1866, the daughter of Ruben and Mathilda Cotherman.

The family moved to a farm near Dakota when she was a child and for many years Cotherman’s Dam, now known as Lost Lake, was a well- known picnic site. Her marriage to Edwin Grant Mallory took place in Dakota Jan 1, 1885. He died in 1919. She moved from Freeport 12 years ago. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs Robert (Fairie) Engle, Chicago, and Mrs Elsie Coon now living in West Hollywood, Fla; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren.”

Contributed by Mallory Smith - Freeport Journal January 30, 1962

ISAAC NEWTON MALLORY , a survivor of the Civil War and a resident of Stephenson County since 1836, succumbed to the infirmities of old age on Sunday morning at eighteen minutes past 7 o'clock at his home, 128 American Street. Six of his seven children were at his bedside when death occurred. Mr. Mallory was born in Belmont County, Ohio, November 27, 1827, and when a year old moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. C. Mallory, to Vermilion County, Ill., where they resided until 1836 when in the fall they moved to Stephenson County locating in Lancaster Township, where he remained until his enlistment in the Union Army. As a member of Company B, 46th Infantry, Mr. Mallory saw active service. Disability caused by exposure in the line of duty as soldier resulted in his honorable discharge at Mound City, Ill. The deceased was a staunch Republican and several times was elected to office, serving upon the school board of Lancaster Township as well as holding township offices. He was a member of the Christian church. In 1855 (4 Nov 1852) , Mr. Mallory was married to Miss Miranda V. Webb, who passed away thirteen (22 May 1893) years ago last May. Four daughters and three sons survive his death, also thirty-two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The daughters and sons are: Mrs. Joseph Smart of Freeport, Mrs. Wesley Gochenour of De Kalb, Mrs. George Gregory of Freeport, Mrs. Louis Quintus of Garner, Iowa, D. M. Mallory of Grinnell, Iowa, Jasper J. Mallory of Freeport and James H. Mallory of Omaha, Neb. Rev. E. C. Lumsden of the Methodist church will officiate at the funeral services tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock at the home. The body will be buried in Young's Cemetery. The G.A.R. will attend in a body and the pallbearers will be selected from this order.
Contributed by Mallory Smith - Freeport Daily Bulletin, Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois; Monday, December 12, 1910; Page 1; Column 3:

JASPER BENJAMIN MALLORY for the last seventy-seven years a resident of this county, and who was one of the early pioneers and most highly respected citizens of the northern part of the county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Lincoln, in Rock Run township, last evening at 10 o’clock. Dissolution was due to pneumonia, from which the deceased has been suffering for the past week. Owing to his advanced age he could not withstand the strain. Mr. Mallory has lived in Rock Run township practically all his life and he died on the homestead where he first started his farming career, where he raised his family and where he retired from active life ten years ago. Mr. Mallory was a man of some prominence in the county and took an active interest in the development of the agricultural work. Decedent was born in Vermillion county, Ill. September 30, 1831. Five years later, he removed to this county with his parents (Dewitt Clinton Mallory and Eleanor Brown) and they settled in Rock Run towship, where they started farming. At the time of the death of his parents he carried on the work on the farm. In 1853, Mr. Mallory was united in marriage to Miss Ella J. Luce, who preceded him to the grave ten years ago. Mr. Mallory was a member of the Berlin Methodist Church. He was one of its most active members and connected with many of the religious societies of the county. The deceased is survived by six children: Grant (Edwin Grant) and Jasper of this city; Josiah W. (Willard) of Zimmerman, Minn; Mrs. Nellie Cole (Harvey), Aurora, Nebr., Mrs. Mary C Wolf (William) and Mrs. R. S. Gramley (Romanza Greeley), Dakota.. Seventeen grandchildren also survive . No definite arrangements have been made for the funeral . (Buried Silver Springs Cem)
Contribute by Mallory Smith - Freeport Journal Standard Thursday April 9, 1914 p.2, Col. 5
From Edna Ferris Mallory diary: “Apr. 9, 1914: Gene is just a year old now. He had his first haircut today. Frank Bailey came up here to do it. Baby was good, but lively. I made his cake with chickens and rabbits, as it is so near Easter. William runs and plays until he is so tired at night he cries. Uncle Jasper died last night. He had pneumonia again and couldn't rally.”

Note from Mallory Smith: The Mallorys were originally from Milford Ct. Jasper Mallory b 1784 and wife Harriet L Newton b 1791 moved to Belmont Co OH c 1805. Jasper Benjamin Mallory’s (subject of above obit) father, Dewitt Clinton Mallory b 20 Jan 1805, was their eldest child. About 1827 DWC Mallory and related’s, the Hathaways and Browns, (see bio of John Henry Brown and John Brown Jr Album and Portrait of Stephenson co IL 1888) moved to Paw Paw Grove Vermilion co IL. Dewitt Mallory and his brother-in- law John Brown Jr fought the Black Hawk War and removed to Stephenson co c 1835. The John Brown Sr lost his life when thrown from a “stallion” in Vermilion co about 1830. His widow, Jane Hurley Brown, died in Stephenson co c 1849. Harriet Newton was a direct decendant of the Puritan Leader Rev Thomas Hooker who founded Hartford Ct. Jasper Mallory’s father, Joseph (aka Jasper) Mallory married Susannah Pond. Susannah’s brother Cpt Charles Pond crossed the Delaware with Gen Washington and commanded the Patriot war ship, New Defense. He delivered Nathan Hale on his spy mission. Susannah Pond’s brother Cpt Peter Pond was co-founder of the NorthWest Company and discovered the Northwest Passage (Mythe). His maps were used by Lewis and Clark. The Northwest company eventually merged with the Hudson’s Bay Company.

JASPER JOSHIA MALLORY , 89, a lifelong resident of Stephenson county, passed away at his home, 614 West American Street, early today after an extended illness. Funeral services will be held at the Eichmeier and Becker funeral home, West Stephenson street at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rev. H.I. Newell, pastor of the Main Street Evangelical United Brethren church, ow which he was a member, with conduct the services and interment will be made at Oakland. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Mallory, he was born in Lancaster township Sept. 12, 1857. He was united in marriage June 7, 1900, to Amelia Fawver, who survives, as do the following children: Russell and Phillip, Freeport; Mrs. Charlotte Coleman, Chicago; Murrel, Detroit, Mich. Eight grandchildren survive. There is one sister, Belle Quintas, Garner, Ia. Mr. Mallory was a member of the Evergreen lodge of Masons. For many years he was engaged in farming, retiring several years ago.
Contributed by Mallory Smith - The Journal Standard - Freeport IL 16 Apr 1947

MIRANDA V. MALLORY , wife of I.N. Mallory, passed to her final reward at 10:30 o'clock last night at the family residence, 128 American street. Mrs. Mallory had been confined to her bed only a few days on account of a severe attack of pneumonia, but had been in feeble health ever since ten years ago when she sustained serious injuries in a railroad wreck at Waterloo, Iowa. The deceased, before her marriage, was Miss Miranda V. Webb, and was born in Sandusky, Ohio, January 1, 1835. With her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Joshua Webb, she came west in 1838. The family located in Rock Run township, being among the earliest settlers of that vicinity. In 1852 (4 Nov 1852) she was married to I.N. Mallory, and they resided in Rock Run and Lancaster towships until about seventeen years ago when they came to Freeport. The husband of the deceased, with eight of the twelve children that were born survive, as follows: Mrs. John Hoffman, D. M. Mallory, J.J. Mallory, Mrs. Geo W Gregory , and Miss Daisy R. Mallory, of this city; Mrs. Welsey Gouchenour, of Sycamore; Jas. H. Mallory, of Wakefield, Neb; Mrs. Louis Quintas, of Garner, Ia. Mrs. Mallory also leaves five brothers; O.P. Webb, of this city; Samuel M Webb, of Ridott; Thomas S, A. J. and H. H. Webb, in Iowa. Mrs. Mallory, prior to her coming to Freeport, had been a member of the Christian church, but after locating here she united with the First M.E. society (Methodist Episcopal.) She was a woman of noble character, beloved by many besides her immediate family and friends for her kind disposition, and her demise will occasion sincere regret wherever she was known. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 12:30 o'clock. Rev. J.W. Richards will officiate.
Contributed by Mallory Smith - Freeport Daily Democrat, Monday, May 23, 1898

MURREL N. MALLORY - SUN CITY--Memorial services will be held for Murrel N. Mallory, 67, who died Wednesday in Boswell Hospital, 2 p.m. Saturday in St. Christopher Episcopal Church here. Burial will be private. Mr. Mallory, of 10118 Desert Rock Drive, had been an appellate conferee 32 years with the Internal Revenue Service. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. Survivors include his wife Evelyn (Barrett,) Mrs. Joanne Troy, David and James; and a sister (Charlotte Vance (Mallory) Coleman.)
Contributed by Mallory Smith - The Arizona Republic 7 Jun 1974
Note: Murrel was born in Freeport c 1908 s/o Jasper Joshua Mallory and Amelia Fawver
Evelyn Barrett who married Murrel Mallory was daughter of William Barrett b 5 Jan 1873 La Crosse Co WI and Fredericka. William died in 1933 and was buried in Florence Twp. Evelyn's brother Stanley Irvine Phillip Barrett b 23 Sep 1898 Grant co WI was a linotype operator for the Freeport Journal Standard.
William Barrett (d 23 Jan 1933) and wife Frederick Ritzenhale (d 13 Jan 1947) (daughter of Jacob Ritzehale and Magalin Pfiffer) are buried in the Oakland Cem

SARAH BELL MALLORY - Died - In Rock Run, Sept. 17th, of Diptheria, Sarah Bell, sweet little daughter of Jasper and Ella J. Mallory, aged 4 years, 8 months, 24 days. The Savior takes such tender lambs And keeps them in his arms.
Contributed by Mallory Smith - Freeport Weekly Journal September 28, 1864 Wednesday page 3, column 6
Sarah and brother Charles are buried at Silver Springs

WILLIE MALLORY - There is great sorrow in the home of Isaac M. (N) Mallory, occasioned by the death of his youngest son, Willie, who passed away at 3:45 o'clock yesterday afternoon of typhoid pneumonia, aged nearly 19 years. (Sunday, June 15, 1890) Willie was a remarkably bright young man, with a disposition that was pleasant, courteous and obliging. Just about being ushered into manhood, it is sad that he should have been called at this untimely hour, and his demise is a cruel and unexpected blow to his parents and other relatives. The deceased was employed at Holbrook's restaurant until several months ago, when he accepted a position in T.O. Shaffer's C.O.D. grocery store, filling the same to satisfaction of his employer up to the time of his fatal illness, two weeks ago last Tuesday. Besides a mother and father to mourn for a dutiful and loving son; the following brothers and sisters are left to grieve over an affectionate brother's departure: Albert, of Gardner, Ia., James, of Wakefield, Neb.; DeWitt and Jasper, of this city; Mrs. Charles Quintas, of Gardner, Ia.; Mrs. Wesley Gochenaur, fo Freeport; Mrs. George Gregory and Mrs. John Hoffman, of Cedarville. The funeral will occur at 12:30 o'clock tomorrow, the remains to be interred in the cemetery at Young's school house (Silver Springs.) Rev. DeLoss M. Tompkins will officiate.
Contributed by Mallory Smith Freeport Daily Democrat Monday June 16, 1890 page 4, column 6

MILDRED MARCH , 97, of Rockford, formerly of Freeport, died Tuesday, November 20, 2001 at Wesley Willows Retirement Home in Rockford. She was born June 26, 1904 in Oregon, Illinois to Charles H. and Florence (Palmer) March. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1922. She was a secretary for the Henney Motor Company for 30 years. She then worked at W. E. Kautenberg Company until her retirement. She was a resident of Freeport until October, 1986. She then moved to Wesley Willows Retirement Home in Rockford. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, both of Rockford, 50-year member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 303, Capernum Shrine No. 4 and White Shrine of Jerusalem, all of Freeport, Wesley Willows Auxiliary and charter member of the Stephenson County Historical Society.

She is survived by numerous cousins from different generations. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Walker Mortuary. Rev. Eldon Schriver will officiate. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum in Freeport, Illinois. Friends may call at the time of the service on Saturday at Walker Mortuary.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HERBERT R. MARVIN - Following a ten-day illness of pneumonia, Herbert R. Marvin, 62, a lifelong resident of Freeport, passed away at a local hospital at 10 o’clock this morning. Funeral services will be conducted at Grace Episcopal church at 3:30 o’clock Monday afternoon. Rev. Eugene R. Shannon will conduct the services. Mr. Marvin was born in Freeport 62 years ago, the youngest son of the late Judge and Mrs. Matthew Marvin. He received his education here and had always made his home in Freeport. For many years he had been engaged in the insurance and real estate business with his brother, Matthew B. Marvin. He leaves two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Charles E. Atchley, Chicago; Mrs. Ralph M. Burt; and Matthew B. Marvin, Freeport. There are also several nieces and nephews. Mr. Marvin was a member of Freeport lodge, B. P. O., Elks, and was affiliated with Grace Episcopal Church.
Contributed by Alice Horner
(NOTE)Note: This obituary isn’t dated, and I couldn’t find him listed on the Illinois Statewide Death Index. Incredibly it doesn’t give his date of birth either but I found his World War I Draft Registration Card, which gives the date as July 27, 1874. If he was 62 when he died, his death date would have been around 1936. This obituary is on a scrapbook page with other obituaries from the mid-late 1930s.

CHRISTINE (ELSESSER) MATTER - "The not unexpected death of Mrs. D. J. Matter at the sanitarium at Concordia last Wednesday. Three weeks ago she was taken there to be operated upon for a tumor. The surgeon found not only a tumor, but that she was also nearly eaten up by an internal cancer. They proceeded no farther but informed Mr. Matter that his wife could live but a short time. She gradually failed from that time until death resulted. The husband and children were with her almost constantly during the time. She never let her family know that she did not expect to get well; but a day or two before she died the physician told her there was no hope for her recovery, and she replied quietly, "I know it." She told here sister in law, Mrs. Cameron, that she had felt her disease coming on for five years, but she did not tell her husband until two years ago. Mrs. Matter was born in Germany, May 17, 1850. Her parents cam to this country when she was one year old. Her maiden name was Christina Elsesser. She was married to David J. Matter in October 1867 at Freeport, Illinois. Mr. Matter came to Jewell county in 1870 and his wife followed in '71, when Jewell county was wild and unsettled. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Matter, three of whom are living. Ed and Frank are living in this county and Mrs. Lorena Haines, the only daughter, is here from her home in Dowagiac, Michigan. Mrs. Matter was an excellent women. Her services and whatever she had to give were always at the command of anyone who was sick or in need, and there are many people who have reason to remember her kindness and cheerful disposition. Her own husband and children though, know better than anyone else of her goodness of heart and of her unselfish life. The funeral services will be held at the Evangelical church of which Mrs. Matter has been a member from early womanhood. Brief services will be held at the house at 2 pm today, and from there the remains will be taken to the church." (May 27, 1904 paper)
Contributed by Roger Cramer

DAVID JAMES MATTER - was born in Jefferson county, Pennsylvania, April 29, 1842, and died at his home in Bellingham, Wash., May 2, 1919. He came to Freeport, Illinois with his parents in 1845. He was married to Christena Ellsessor, Oct. 27, 1867, at Freeport, Ill., to this union were born five children, three sons and two daughters. One son and one daughter proceeded him in death. Brother Matter was converted at the age of twelve and united with the Evangelical church and remained a member until the time of his death. He was a faithful standard bearer of the cross and faithful in every trust the church saw fit to give him. Brother Matter came to Jewell, Kansas, in September, 1870, and was early interested in the work of the church here. He became one of the pillars of the church and held many official positions. He was a member of the Kansas Conference as Lay delegate. He often expressed his confidence and satisfaction in trusting God, his last testimony to his family being that he was ready for the change into the better world beyond and that all was well, "so the Lord giveth his beloved sleep." His wife, passed on before him on May 27, l904. He was again united in marriage with Mary Rockey, April 4, 1910, who with the children..., one brother Jonathan of Freeport, Ill., Mrs. W. H. Cameron of Jewell, and nine grandchildren remain to mourn their loss. The who community feeds their loss yet we also feel that Brother Matter made good while here and made a place for himself and used every opportunity for doing what he could to make the world better."
Contributed by Roger Cramer

ESTRA MATTER - died at her home at 911 1/2 South Walnut avenue Thursday evening at 7:30 after a long illness. She was 72. The daughter of Jonathan and Diane Richards Matter, she was born Sept. 22, 1875, in Dakota township. Mrs. Matter was the last surviving member of her immediate family, her parents, an infant brother and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Stanford and Mrs. Jennie Daughenbaugh, having died previously. Her only child, a daughter, died in infancy. There are several nieces and nephews in Stephenson county. Funeral services will be at 1:30 Sunday at the Walker mortuary, Rev. H.I. Newell officiating. Burial will be in Afolkey cemetery.
The [Freeport] Journal-Standard, Friday, 20 February 1948 / Find A Grave - Dean McMakin

HANNAH (LENKER) MATTER - One by one the early settlers of Stephenson county are called away from earth, and in a few years there will be scarcely any of the genuine old-timers to tell the story of how Stephenson County was settled in the long ago. Today it becomes our duty to chronicle the death of Mrs. Isaac Matter, which event occurred on Sabbath afternoon, June 8, 1884, at 5:30 o'clock, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. P. W. Rockey, on Union street. The cause of death was principally old age. She was taken ill last Tuesday, and passed away quiet and peaceable, trusting in the Lord, to whom she had been devoted many years.

The deceased was a native of Dauphin County, PA., and in the year 1806, May 14, she was born. Her maiden name was Lenker. In 1826 she was united in marriage to Isaac Matter, at Millersburg, Pa., and in 1845 they moved with their children to Stephenson County, settling at Buckeye Center. Eighteen years ago the good husband and father passed to the world beyond. Fifty-seven years ago Mr. and Mrs. Matter joined the Evangelical association, and constantly attended that church. Mrs. Matter was well known all over this county, and her death will be sincerely regretted. She was a kind-hearted, sweet dispositioned lady, whose ambition in life was to do good and see her children and all others prosper. She was a strict church member, and her old friends will miss her very much. Those who survive her are: Joseph and William Matter, of Buckeye Center, Mrs. James Folgate, Buckeye Center; Mrs. P.W. Rockey, Freeport, Mrs. Chas. Plowman, Mrs. W.H. Cameron, Mrs. S.R. Worrick, and D.J. Matter, of Jewell City, Kansas.

The latter and Mrs. Cameron are in the city. The funeral takes place Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock from the house, Rev. S.A. Miller and H. Rohland to conduct the services. At the Center Services will also be conducted at the church. The remains will be laid to rest beside those of the family who have preceded her.
Contributed by Roger Cramer

HANNAH (MEYER) MATTER died at her home on Harlem avenue, Wednesday morning at 2:30 o'clock. Her maiden name was Hannah Meyer. She was the daughter of Peter and Katherine Enterline Meyer. She was born in Dauphin Co., PA, January 28, 1841, and came west with her parents to Ogle county in 1854. On July 3rd, 1862, she was married to William H. Matter and moved to a farm in Buckeye township. This summer Mr. and Mrs. Matter have celebrated their golden wedidng anniversary. Deceased joined the Evangelical Association in 1863 and was a faithful member there until the removal of the family to Freeport in 1894 when she united with the First methodist church of this city. She was a staunch supporter and faithful attendant of this church until ill health prevented her. On the 25th of February of this year she suffered a stroke of paralysis for several months she seemed to be regaining her wonted health and strength, but about two weeks ago her heart began to fail and since she has grown rapidly worse until her death this morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Matter were the parents of five children: Adda L. wife of C.A. Bolender, of Orangeville, died July 5, 1901; Emma I. Frank, wife of J.H. Frank, of Red Oak; Isaac N. who died at twelve years of age in 1882; Cora A. And Estella H., who are living at home. Six grandchildren also survive her. The funeral will be held from the family residence Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment will be in Oakland cemetery.
Contributed by Roger Cramer

HELEN LOUISE (NELSON) MATTER 90, of 1891 Pearl City Rd, died Sunday, July 2, 1995 at Stephenson Nursing Center. Daughter of A. F. and Emma (Neslund) Nelson, she was born August 29, 1904 in Davenport, IA. She and Dr. Foy Matter were married April 20, 1940 in Freeport. A 1927 graduate of the University of WI at Madison, she attended graduate school at Columbia University in New York. She was a physical education teacher at Aquin Central Catholic High School, and Freeport Junior and Senior High Schools 30 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of Park Hills Evangelical Free Church and Freeport County Club. She enjoyed playing golf as well as other sports.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mary Lou (Dale) Miner of Freeport and Julie Ann (Wendall) Winn of Charlottesville, Va.; eight grandchildren, Katie, Jeff, Amy Su, Todd, Micah and Joshua Miner and Ashley and Cory Winn. Two brothers preceded her in death. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Park Hills Evangelical Free Church with the Rev. Cliff Gilleland officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established for Park Hills Evangelical Free Church. Arrangements were completed by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home, Freeport.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ISAAC JACOB MATTER - Died, in the triumph of a living faith, July 23, 1866, Isaac Matter, of Stephenson Co., Illinois, aged 71 y., 10 m., and 4 days. His disease was gravel, from which he suffered much for a short time; but he bore his sufferings with Christian fortitude and resignation. Bro. M. embraced religion 38 years ago and united with the United Brethren Church. In 1833 he moved with his family to Jefferson co., Pa., where he united with the Evan. Asso'n, in which he lived a worthy and consistent life until his death. In 1845 he emigrated with his family to the west, and settled in Stephenson co., Ill., where he died. Bro. M. served in the Church of his choice two years as exhorter, and ten years as class leader. His house always was a welcome home for the servant of God. He was a kind and affectionate father, a respectable citizen, and a worthy, active, exemplary Church member. He leaves a widow and eleven children to mourn his departure. Four children preceded him. In his last will he remembered the Missionary Society. A large concourse attended his funeral.
Contributed by Roger Cramer

JONATHAN MATTER - A long and useful life was terminated at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon when Jonathan Matter, aged 97 years, a pioneer resident of Stephenson County, was called by death. Mr. Matter, who was one of the oldest citizens of Stephenson county, had been confined to a hospital for the past two weeks, suffering from an injury to one of his limbs. This ailment caused his death. Despite his advanced age his mind was clear and keen up until two days ago and he took an active interest especially in the affairs of his family.

He was well known throughout the entire county. The greater part of his life was spent in this county and he was known as a reputable and beloved citizen. Jonathan Matter was born in Lykins Valley, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1822. He was the oldest of twelve children and his father, Isaac Matter, moved to Stephenson county, with his family, in March, 1845. In those days, there were no railroads and the journey was made by steamboat on the Allegheny, Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Savanna, Ill. The river journey required seventeen days and nights. They passed through Freeport April 16, 1845, and located on government land, about nine miles due north, in Buckeye township.

Jonathan Matter remained in Buckeye township for some time, later moving to Iowa and then to Wisconsin. He then returned to Davis, Illinois where he spent the greater part of his long life. for the last nine years he had made his home with his son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel markel, 191 Lincoln avenue, this city. Mr. Matter was married April 27, 1846, to Lydia Mease. Two children were born to this union. They are Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Matter Best and Mrs. Elnora Matter Markel. His children survive as do fourteen grandchildren and sis great grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Lydia Cameron, resides at Jewel, Kansas. When he was about seventeen years of agethe preaching of the pioneer of the Evangelical Pennsylvania, he was and soon afterward became of the Evangelical association which he remained an active member for over eighty years. During these years he served every office of the church that is entrusted to a layman, serving with marked efficiency and diligence. He was a faithful and interested reader of the church periodicals among them being "The Christliche Botschafter" and later "The Evangelical Messenger." He had been a reader of the Freeport Journal and later of the Journal Standard since 1848.

Mr. Matter was a wonderfully gifted man, speaking both the English and German languages fluently. He possessed a clear and active mind and took a deep interest in the current events of the day during his entire lifetime. He was especially interested in the activities of his family and church. For the last nine years he had been an active member of the Oak Street Evangelical church. At the annual campmeeting of the association, held at Riverside park last year, he gave a wonderful testimony on "How God Has Kept Me." He had served as a trustee of the Davis Evangelical Calvary church for many years. Funeral services will be held from the Markel residence, 191 Lincoln avenue at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon and at 2:30 o'clock from the church at Davis. Rev. Philip Beuscher, pastor of the Oak Street Evangelical church, will conduct the services at the home and he will be assisted at the church by Rev. J. Brandfellner, pastor of the Davis church. The pallbearers for the services at the house will be: Philip Molter, Daniel Molter, John Scheffner, Harrison Capp, Orin Ritzman, George Woodring. Six of the grandchildren will act as pallbearers at the church services.
Contributed by Roger Cramer

JONATHAN MATTER The funeral of the late Jonathan Matter was held Wednesday morning from his late home near Afolkey, and was in charge of John A, Davis Post, of this city, of which organization the deceased was a member. The pall bearers were Cornelius Reed, R. Mitchell, Chas. Windecker, Fred C. Held, Henry Burrell and Israel Miller. Jonathan Matter was born May 8th, 1842, in Dauphin county, Pa. At the age of 12 he came with his parents from the state of Pennsylvania to Illinois. He experienced the saving grace of God in his heart when a youth, and united with the church of his choice and lived a consistant christian life until sorrow in his house in the town of Dakota, state of Illinois, after an illness of three weeks, suffering in Christian patience and a hope of eternal glory, for that world of bliss and endless life, at the age of 52 years, 2 months and 7 days, on July 15th, 1894.

On the 8th day of Oct. 1861, he enlisted in Captain Wm. Young's company (G), Forty-sixth Regiment of Illinois Infantry Volunteers, for the term of three years. On the 23d day of December, 1863, he re-enlisted as a veteran volunteer in Captain Samuel Buchanan's company G, 46th regiment, for three years or during the war.He was discharged from the service of the United States on the eleventh day of September, 1865, on account of bodily disability. During his army life of four years he served in the following engagements; Fort Donaldson, Feb.14 and 15, 1862; Shiloh, April 6 and 7, 1962; siege of Corinth in 1862; Hatchie, Oct. 5, 1862; siege of Vicksburg and Jackson, 1863; battle near Jackson, Miss., July 6 and 7, 1864.

Bro. Matter was united in holy wedlock while a soldier in the United States army, when at home on furlough, to Dianna Richard on Feb. 8, 1864. This union was blessed with four children; one in early infancy preceded him to the mansions on high. The deceased leaves a deeply sorrowing wife, three children, four grandchildren, an aged father and mother, four brothers, four sisters and many friends to mourn his departure. But we feel assured that the loss we sustain in him is his eternal gain. May the Lord is His grace and mercy be to the afflicted wife more than a husband and to the fatherless daughters more than a father, and grant them all a happy meeting in heaven. A Friend
Dean McMakin / Find A Grave / Freeport Daily Journal, Thursday, 19 July 1894

WILLIAM H. MATTER - The grim reaper, death, claimed another of Stephenson county's old residents last evening, the third within a week. William H. Matter, a citizen of Stephenson county since 1845, and of Freeport since 1894, passed away last evening at 7:40 o'clock at the family residence, 10 Harlem avenue. Uremic poison was the cause of his death. Though he had been ailing for the past year he had only been confined to his bed since Sunday morning. Few of his many friends here knew of his illness. This pioneer resident of Stephenson county was born in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, March 20th, 1836, and was in his 89th year when he was called. He was a son of Isaac and Hannah (Lemker) Matter. The Matter family came west April 16th, 1845, the trip to this section of the country being made by boat down the Ohio river from Pittsburgh to St. Louis, then up the Mississippi and Rock Rivers to this vicinity. They settled on a farm in Buckeye township. With all the family hard at work they were quite successful. When they first passed through Freeport there were no churches here, a few stores and houses making up the village. Only necessities could be purchased in the few stores there were. Household goods and cooking utensils were purchased at Galena or Chicago, both of which were "big" cities in these days. Mr. Matter made many trips to this city for provisions and his memories of the old town remained clear to his last days.

Mr. Matter was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Meyer, in this city, July 3rd, 1862. Five children were born to this union, two of whom survive. Mrs. Matter passed away August 7th, 1912. Following their marriage they settled on a tract of land in Buckeye, near the old Matter farm. They worked hard and through earnest endeavor became successful. A larger tract was purchased and at the time of Mr. Matter's retirement in 1894, he had accumulated a considerable fortune. Since his retirement he has lived in ease such as his labor earned him, in this city in a cozy home on Harlem avenue. When Mr. Matter first came to this vicinity he joined the little Zion Evangelical church in Buckeye township. He attended the services of that church continually until his removal to Freeport, and since then he has been a member of the First Methodist church. Mr. Matter throughout his long life was a consistent Christian. His devotion to his family and his friends was sincere and he was a highly respected citizen in the community where he so long made his home.

Surviving him are his two daughters, Cora A. and Estella H., both at home. His children who are deceased are as follows: Mrs. C.A. Bolendar, who died in 1901; Mrs. J.H. Frank, who died August 28th, 1914; Isaac N., who died in 1882. Besides his children the following brothers and sisters survive him: Jonathon Matter, of Freeport; D.J. Matter and Mrs. W.H. Cameron, of Jewell, Kansas. There are also six grandchildren surviving: William, Lorne, Lester, Margaret, Naomi and Carl Franks. Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. W.C. Millikan of the First M.E. church will officiate Interment will be made in Oakland cemetery. C.E. Brubaker is in charge of the arrangements. The pallbearers are as follows: J.W. Sanderson, H. Capp, J. Groff, Frank Furry, I.J. Kiplinger and C.A. Cadwell.

Another Obit
William H. Matter, one of the pioneers of Stephenson county passed away last evening at 7:30 o'clock at his home, 10 Harlem avenue. Death was cased by uraemic poisoning. Mr. Matter has been in failing health for the past year but was able to be up and around until last Sunday, when he was confined to his bed.

Deceased was the son of Isaac and Hannah Lemker Matter, who emigrated to Stephenson county when this county was first being opened up to settlers. Mr. Matter was born in Dauphin county, Pa., March 20, 1836. He came with his parents to Illinois in 1845, the family settling in Buckeye township, where they took up a piece of land. In coming west the Matter family traveled by steamer down the Ohio river to Cairo and then up the Mississippi river to Dubuque, thence overland by wagon to Buckeye township, passing through Freeport on April 16, 1845. At the time when Mr. Matter came to Stephenson county, Freeport was but a village, there were no churches, and but two stores, the stock of which was very limited, household goods, cooking utensils, and cloth all came by stage coach from Galena or Chicago, as there were no railroads entering Freeport at that time. It was a rare treat for the children to accompany their father to Chicago when he drove to the city with a wagon load of produce. Mr. Matter was united in marriage to Miss Hannah Meyer, July 3, 1862, in Freeport. After his marriage he settled on a tract of land in Buckeye township near the home of his parents, which he farmed successfully until 21 years ago when he retired from active work and moved to this city. There were five children born to this union, two of whom survive. Mrs. Matter passed away on August 7, 1912. Mr. Matter was an upright, christian gentleman, a good father and a kind and indulgent husband. He numbered his friends by the score and was known for miles around as being just and right in all his dealings. His death will be mourned by many of the older residents of this county with whom he was personally acquainted. He was raised in the Evangelical faith and was a member of Zion church, which his father helped to construct 60 years ago after moving to Freeport he became affiliated with the First Methodist Episcopal church of this city of which he has been a steadyfast member for 20 years.

He is survived by two daughters, Cora A. and Estella H., both residing at home, and the following brothers and sister: Jonathan Matter of Freeport, D.J. Matter and Mrs. W.H. Cameron of Jewell, Kansas. Also six grandchildren, William, Lorene, Lester, Margaret and Karl Franks. The deceased children are Mrs. C.A. Bolender, Mrs. J.H. Franks and Isaac N. Matter. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home. The Rev. William C. Millikan will officiate. The pallbearers will be J.W. Sanderson, H. Capp, J. Groff, Frank Furry, I.J. Kiplinger and C.A. Cadwell. Interment will be made at Oakland. C.E. Brubaker is in charge of the arrangements.
Contributed by Roger Cramer

HAROLD FREDERICK MAVES , 86, a resident of Parkview Home in Freeport, died there Wednesday, May 11, 1994. He was employed by Henney Motor Company from 1925 until he joined Union Loan and Savings in 1928 as a bookkeeper and teller. There he was elected a director in 1936, secretary and officer manager in 1937, and president and chairman of the board in 1956. He retired in 1973, but remained chairman of the board and consultant until 1980, when he was elected director emeritus. He also served on various committees of the Illinois Savings and Loan League and United States League of Savings Associations. In 1930 he became a member of Faith United Methodist Church. He was a 50-year member and past Master of Evergreen Masonic Lodge, a 50-year member of Scottish Rite Bodies Masonic Lodge, and was a Past Most Wise Master, Chapter Rose Croix of the Freeport Consistory.

He served two terms as director of Freeport Chamber of Commerce and served on various committees of the chamber. He was also a director of Freeport YMCA for one term and was a member of Stephenson County Sportsmans Club where he served as secretary and president of the club. Borchers and Maves Agency, a real estate business he operated with Henry W. Hamilton and later with Russell M. Borchers, is now owned by Ted. A. Seeley. He served as president and director of the Freeport Board of Realtors and was also an active member of the Freeport Board of Insurance Agents. Son of Henry J. and Mary (Schubert) Maves, he was born Feb. 16, 1908 in Freeport. Educated in the Freeport schools, he graduated from Freeport High School in 1925. He married Alma L. Rahn September 20, 1932 in Freeport.

Surviving are his wife of Freeport; one son, Dr. Dennis (Sandra) Maves of Freeport; two granddaughters, Lisa (fiancé Adam Szofran) Maves of Seattle, Wash., and Laurie (fiancé Troy Coon) Maves of Chicago. Preceding him in death were one brother, Stanley Maves, and two sisters, Lucile and Alice Maves. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip H. Burke, Jr. of Faith United Methodist Church and the Rev. Eldon Shriver assisting. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

BENJAMIN L. MAYER , 59, residing on a farm west of Lena, passed away at his home about 6 o'clock Monday evening. The son of J.G. & Susan (Chapin) Mayer he was born at South Wayne Wisc. June 27, 1881 and spent much of his lifetime in the vicinity of Lena. He was united in marriage Jan. 28, 1921 to Miss Verna Runkle of Freeport. He is survived by his widow, five children, Mildred, Dorothy, Robert, Benjamin Jr. and Allen Mayer and two sisters, Mrs. Esther Lloyd of Winslow and Miss Sadie Mayer of Lena, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death. (Freeport Journal 10 September 1940)

KATHERINE (LOTT) MAYER - W. C. Mayer received a telegram this morning from Dr. F. S. Whitman Superindentent of the Elgin asylum that his wife, Mrs. Kate Mayer expired suddenly this morning while making her toilet for the day and Mr. [Wellington] Mayer took the first train for Elgin. This sad and sudden ending of Mrs. Mayer's life was a great shock to her relatives and friends. They had every reason to hope that she would soon recover from her ailment and returned to her home in a short time. It is supposed that her heart was weak and the end came swiftly. The maiden name of the deceased was Miss Katherine Lott and she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lott. She was born in Freeport 35 years ago and nearly all the years of her life were spent here. She was married to W. C. Mayer some twelve years ago and for some time they have made their home with the lady's parents at Exchange and Walnut streets. Some months ago Mrs. Mayer had an illness which left her mind clouded and about two months ago it was thought best to take her to Elgin for treatment. She seemed to be getting better and her permanent recovery was looked for. Mrs. Mayer was a devoted wife and mother....She is survived by her husband, a son ten years old and her parents.
COntributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Daily Journal, Freeport, 21 May 1901]

MARTHA (VAUPEL) MAYER , Stephenson county's oldest resident , and grandmother of Mrs. Lloyd Hinders, 1005 LeRoy Ave., Rock Falls, passed away Friday in her home 751 W. Elk St. She would have been 104 years of age had she lived until June 17. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. Melvin W. Lang, pastor of Faith EUB Church, officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Freeport. Mrs. Mayer possessed a keen mind, enjoyed good health all the time and had never been in a hospital. She had a wide circle of friends who enjoyed visiting with her. Surviving are five children, 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren. The former Martha Vaupel was born in Hesen, Germany, June 17, 1857. She came to the United States at the age of 14 to live with her brother, John Vaupel, in Freeport. Eight years later she returned to Germany for nine months and then returned to Freeport. When her father died she and her brother brought their mother here to spend the remaining days of her life. Her marriage to Sam Mayer took place in 1882. For nearly 60 years they farmed in Florence Township, their land being near Krape Park. She had been active the greater part of her life, helping with farm work, doing her housework and in later years sewing and knitting in her home. She read a great deal both English and German books. However her favorite book was the Bible. For 85 years she was a member of Faith Evangelical United Brethren Church, and was an active church workere\ and faithful attendant. In addition to the grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, she is survived by a son and four daughters, Oscar; and Mrs. Will (Louetta) Nesemeyier, Mrs. Charles (Alma) Bokemeier, Mrs. Edward (Clara) Albert and Mrs. Chales (Ida) Denton, all of Freeport. One daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Ellen) Hoebel, died in 1956.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 3, 1961 - Monday, pg 2 col 3

MILDRED V. (BOEDEKER) McCULLOCH , 77, of 1511 W. Empire St., well-known Freeport resident, died Saturday morning at Rockford Memorial Hospital. (Note: The Social Security Death Index gives the date as March 1985.) For many years, she was social director of Freeport Memorial Hospital’s student nurses’ center. She was past president of the Church Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church, Freeport PTA, and King’s Daughters. Also, she was a past state officer of the PTA, a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and member of the White Shrine in Freeport. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a bookkeeper for M. L. Miller Sales, a Dodge dealer in Freeport. Born in Ansgar, Iowa on April 25, 1907, she was the daughter of William and Eliza Anna (Waggoner) Boedeker. On June 6, 1931 she married E. G. McCulloch in Freeport. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Joel F. of Cedarburg, Wis., and King of Rockville, Md.; one sister, Mrs. Dorothea (Ernest) Hirsbrunner of Aitkin, Minn.; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers.

Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Mortuary with Dr. Douglas Baer, pastor of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 today at the mortuary. A memorial fund has been established for the Boy Scouts of America.
Contributed by Alice Horner

EDITH (MEYERS) McKINLEY , 91, of St. Joseph Home, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1992 at the home. Schools she attended were White Oak, Forreston, Rosenstiel and Freeport High School. She attended Northern Illinois University and University of Illinois. She taught one year at Blanchard School, 28 years at Eder School, both in Stephenson County, then 18 years at Harlem School in Freeport. She was past vice president and program chairman of Freeport Teachers Association and past county chairman of the Illinois Education Associations, northwest division and served on its membership and finance committees. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School for several years. She was a member of Business and Professional Women’s Club of YWCA. She has worked on many Community Concert Association drives. She and her husband traveled, visiting all 50 states, Canada, Europe, Africa, South America, New Zealand and Australia. Born November 11, 1901 in Ogle County she was a daughter of William and Lillian (Horst) Meyers. She married Malcolm McKinley Sept. 4, 1934. He died January 24, 1967. Surviving are one sister, Dorothy (Willard) Schuler and one nephew, Charles (Linda) Schuler, both of Freeport. She was preceded in death by her husband. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Arthur R. Stees of First Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the mortuary. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ANNA (HUGHES) MEALEY , 73, Native of Lena Passes away. Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Anna Mealey, who passed away at her home in Dixon Tuesday. She was a sister to Mrs. Jennie Grant and Mrs. Mary Fay, both of Freeport. A brother, Charles Hughes, resides in Dubuque. Mrs. Mealey, whose maiden name was Anna Hughes, was born in Lena about 73 years ago. She was married to John Mealey, who passed away several years ago. Four daughters and a son survive. Funeral services were conducted at St. Mary's Catholic church at Dixon, Friday morning. Burial was made at Dixon.
Contributed by Julie Rosales

FLORA (BOEDEKER) MEISE , who made her home with her niece, Mrs. E. G. (Mildred) McCulloch, 1511 W. Empire St., died early this morning in Freeport Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient for two weeks. (Note: Her date of death was May 1967.) Mrs. Meise was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, a 50-year member of the Freeport Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, and the White Shrine. She was born Dec. 30, 1876, in Freeport, the daughter of Fred W. and Dorothea (Brokhausen) Boedeker. On Sept. 17, 1902 in Freeport, she was married to Edward F. Meise. He died July 1, 1940. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Paul (Louella) Schaefer of Los Angeles, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and a sister.

Funeral service will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at Walker Mortuary. Rev. C. H. Uthlaut, pastor of St. John UCC, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 4 p.m. Tuesday
Contributed by Alice Horner

DARRELL J. MELLOM , 80, of Punta Gorda, Fla., died Saturday, August 26, 1989 after a lengthy illness. Born in Blanchardville, Wis. On August 4, 1909, he was the son of Oscar and Frances (Darrow) Mellom. He married Edith Cantrill on December 14, 1929. A mason contractor in the Freeport area for 22 years and a member of the bricklayers international union for 50 years, Mr. Mellom was a member of Embury United Methodist Church, Evergreen Masonic Lodge, Tebala Shrine Temple and the Freeport Elks Club. He is survived by his wife of Punta Gorda, Fla.; a son, Darrell J. Jr. of Freeport; two daughters, Georgia Cregan of Salem, S. C. and Sara Heeble of Beloit, Wis.; a sister, Leota Hoffman of Freeport; twelve grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death b his parents, a son, David Carl, and a sister Vadis Borneman. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at Friendship Methodist Church in Punta Gorda, Fla. at a later date.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MABEL (LIEBER) MESSERSCHMIDT , 104, a resident of Freeport Manor Nursing Center, died Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at the nursing center. Born Nov. 26, 1892, in Freeport, she was the daughter of Fred and Anna (Johnson) Lieber. She married Frank S. Mogle June 19, 1915. He died Dec. 28, 1949. She married Samuel H. Messerschmidt on May 12, 1962. He died June 21, 1981.

She is survived by one stepson, the Rev. Lowell Messerschmidt of Stoughton, Wis.; six step-granddaughters; 16 step-great-grandchildren; and three nieces. She was preceded in death by her husbands, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be conducted 1:30 p.m. Friday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Eldon Schriver officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from noon Friday to time of service at the mortuary. A memorial fund has been established for Salvation Army.
Contributed by Alice Horner

HARPER MILLARD - Alpine, Texas -- Memorial service for Harper Millard, formerly of Freeport, will be Saturday, March 25, at the Geeslin Funeral Home, Alpine, Texas, with burial in Alpine Cemetery. He died Tuesday, March 21, 1989 at his home in Alpine after an extended illness.

A 1925 graduate of Morgan Park Military Academy in Morgan Park, Illinois, he also attended telegraphy school in Chicago. He worked two years for Postal Telegraph. Later, he worked on a ranch in South Dakota. In 1932, he graduated from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology with a degree in metallurgical engineering. He was a registered professional engineer in Illinois. From 1934 to 1943, he held sales and research positions with Jos. T. Ryerson & Sons in Chicago. Then from 1943 to 1972, he held research positions at Micro Switch in Freeport. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Morgan Park, Freeport Rifle Club and the National Rifle Association (NRA).

Born in Genesco on July 12, 1907, he was the son of the Rev. Dr. W. B. and Bertha (Talcott) Millard. He married Gladys L. Hamm in Rapid City, S. D. on June 26, 1935. Surviving are his widow; a son, William L. of Sacramento, Calif.; a daughter, Marilyn Reid of Champaign; three sisters, Mrs. Harry Vernon of Boise, Idaho, Mrs. John Turley of San Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Ben Sullivan of Sun City, Ariz.; and two grandchildren, Laura and John Reid, both of Champaign.

Contributed by Alice Horner

HENRY J. MILLER , 219 E. Empire St., died this morning at Kishwaukee Hospital, DeKalb, following a short illness. He farmed in the Ridott area until retiring and moving to Ridott in 1936 when he began doing carpenter work. He moved to Freeport in 1949. He was a member of the Park Hills Evangelical Free Church. Born Nov. 8, 1891, in Ridott, he was the son of Oltman F. and Elise (Martens) Miller. He married Minnie E. Brandt Sept. 15, 1915, in Freeport. Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Mark (Lucille) Dean of DeKalb and Mrs. Ralph (Lois) Shaffer of Jeffersonville, Ind.; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, one brother, George of Freeport; and two sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Bertha) Turner and Elizabeth Miller, both of Freeport. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Funeral services...Friday...Walker Mortuary. The Rev. Gerald Hagelin, pastor of the Park Hills Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery...
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - (Freeport Jl-Std, Wed. 20 Apr 1977, p12)

JAMES LEE MILLER , 34, of Apache Junction, Arizona , formerly of Freeport and Pearl City, died unexpectedly Thursday, September 15, 1994 at his parents’ home in Mesa , Arizona following a sudden illness. He was born March 22, 1960 in Freeport , son of James and Barbara (Nesemeier) Miller. He attended Pearl City High School and was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pearl City . An Army veteran, he served three years, attained the rank of Spec. 4th Class and was a recipient of various military and on-the-job awards. He and Glenda Procter were married January 16, 1993 in Mesa . Surviving are his wife; a stepson, Nick; his parents, three sisters, Deborah (Fred) Harris and Cathy (David) Deffenbach, both of Phoenix , Arizona , and Dawn (Leslie) Nicolosi of Rockford; and his maternal grandparents, Lynn and Luella Nesemeier of Freeport . His parental grandparents, LeRoy Miller and Ruth Becker, preceded him in death. Memorial services were held Tuesday at Mountain View Chapel Memorial Gardens in Mesa with the Rev. Rick Nease officiating. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

DOUGLAS L. MITCHELL , 77, a well know resident of Loran township, died about 12:30 o’clock this morning at his home in Pearl City following an illness of several months. He was born in Loran township May 3, 1861, the son of Francis Samuel and Mary Ann Mitchell. Except for a period of six years when he was a boy he has always lived in Loran township. He received his preliminary education in common school, later attending college at Dixon and Mt. Morris. For a period of nine years he engaged in teaching school and farmed. He was also engaged for some years in the creamery business at Pearl City. In 1898 he purchased a farm in Loran township and in 1909 he moved to Pearl City. In 1929 he constructed the house he resided in from that time until his death. Mr. Mitchell was interested in local affairs for many years. On April 3, 1890 he was united in marriage with Miss Alma Studebaker, of Loran township. He leaves his widow, one son, Leo D. Mitchell, one daughter, Mrs. Harold Liebenstein, both of Pearl City, one brother, Fred Mitchell, of Enoka, Minn., one sister, Mrs. W. H. Breyman, of Freeport, and six grandchildren. Two children, three brothers, and one sister preceded him in death. Friends may view the body at the Offenheiser Funeral Home in Pearl City until noon Sunday, and from noon Sunday until 2 o’clock at the Lutheran Church, of which he was a member. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran church here. Rev. H. E. Bernard will officiated and burial will be made in Highland Cemetery. The Masonic lodge, of which Mr. Mitchell was a member, will have charge of services at the grave.
Contributed by Alice Horner from the Freeport Journal Standard

SUSAN SARAH (KUNTZ) MITCHELL , 54, former resident of Freeport, died last night, April 8, 1937 in a Rockford hospital. (Alice Horner’s note: Her maiden name was Susan Sarah Kuntz, and her parents were James William and Clara (Haag) Kuntz. She was born April 4, 1882 according to the Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947, which makes her 55 when she died, not 54. Her first husband was Frank Rowell Lebkicher. She married Earl F. Mitchell sometime after January 1925, possibly quite a bit after then.) She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edward Liston, her mother, Mrs. James Kuntz, one sister, Mrs. Warren Dickover, all of Rockford; and one brother, Oscar Kuntz of Freeport. Funeral services will be held at Rockford at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon from the Ochaner and Klontz Funeral Home, corner of Jefferson and Church Streets. Burial will be made in Oakland Cemetery near Freeport.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois April 9, 1937

BETHAL MOONEY , of Whitewater, Wis., formerly of Freeport, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1993. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Whitewater. A 1916 graduate of Freeport High School, she was employed as executive secretary for Henney Motor Company of Freeport and Kraft Foods Company in Chicago.

She was born in Freeport, the daughter of Edwin Perry and Lillian (Race) Brown. (Social Security Death Index shows her date of birth as November 12, 1899.) She married Frank Mooney in Freeport on October 2, 1926. Surviving are two nieces, Mary Louise Larson of Rockford and Priscilla Sutton of Tucson, Ariz.; one nephew, Robert Donahue of Marage, Calif.; and two grandnieces, Patricia Lamb of Olathe, Kan., and Judy Lindgren of Onoka, Minn. Cremation was accorded. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MINA JUNE MOWERY , 1335 W. Stover St., Freeport, who was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the Martha Circle of the church, died Sunday morning in Freeport Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. (The Social Security Death Index gives the date as July 1974.) She was born June 26, 1904 in Lanark, daughter of Orr and Ida (Horner) Anderson. On Nov. 17, 1945 she was married to Charles Mowery in Freeport . He died December 22, 1970. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Orville (Pauline) Noller of Lena; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a brother, Walter Marsh, and a sister, Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Voss. Funeral service will be at 1:30p.m. in Walker Mortuary. The Rev. George Jacobs, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church , will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery .
Contributed by Alice Horner Funeral service will be at 1:30p.m. in Walker Mortuary. The Rev. George Jacobs, pastor of Faith United Methodist Church , will officiate. Burial will be in Lanark Cemetery .

ALBERT MYERS , son of Enoch and Nancy Musser Myers, was born near Worster Wayne county, Ohio, July 26, 1858, his parents having moved there a few years previous from Juniata county, Penn. When Albert P. Myers was about three years of age, his parents brought him to Jo Daviess county, Ill., settling on a farm near Nora, where he spent his boyhood days. He was married March 6, 1884, to Clara E. Lutz, of Winslow, Ill., daughter of Abram and Lydia Garver Lutz, also of Pennsylvania. On April 2, 1884, they moved onto a farm one-half miles west of the village of Waddams Grove where they have resided ever since. Mr. Myers passed to his reward January 1, 1924, aged 65 years, 5 months, 6 days, after an illness of several months' duration, caused by an infected tooth. Mr. and Mrs. Myers were blessed with six children. In June, 1891, the two oldest children, Lloyd A. and Nellie A., died of diphtheria. As he dearly loved his home and family it was a great shock to him and he greatly grieved for them. But instead of resenting and hardening his heart toward his Creator, it only brought him nearer to Jesus; he said it depended entirely on Him as to whether he should meet them again. He united with the Brethren church July 4, 1891, and ever after lived a clean, noble Christian life. Shortly after he united with the church he established a family altar and he never let any other duties interfere with his religious activities. He was elected to the Deacon's office Dec. 25, 1906, which he very acceptably filled. His seat in the sanctuary was seldom vacant, except when his health failed a few years ago. He was very active in church work and was interested in everything that advanced the cause and supported it by his means. He never judged harshly and often said he would rather judge on the side of mercy. His ancestors were Christians. On his father's side they were of the Dunkard faith, as far back as the beginning of that sect in Germany. On his mother's side they were staunch Mennonites. Being of a kind, genial, nature and disposition it was a pleasure to meet him and receive his hearty handshake, and through this he won many friends, especially among the young people, and was always interested in their welfare. Many were the times he welcomed them in his home. He was hospitable in the fullest sense; he and his good hearted companion extended their hospitality far and wide, and hundreds of people enjoyed their fellowship and ate with them at their bountiful table. He was talented in music and loved it in his home. He was not boastful and was ever ready and willing to ask forgiveness and pardon if he offended anyone. He was a friend of the temperance cause, never having tasted liquor, and was strongly opposed to soft drinks as he always advocated they led to strong drink. One of his greatest pleasures was to take his horse and buggy and ride out with his grandchildren, and by the expression on their faces they all enjoyed it. He leaves his faithful wife who tenderly cared for him through his long illness, three sons, Clark C., Elden C., Little L., and one daughter, Alice L., who will greatly miss his fatherly care and concern; also four grandchildren, a brother, J. T. Myers, of Lena, IL; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Kepner, Miss Jennie Myers, and Mrs. Lena Stouffer, all of Nora, Ill., and a number of nephews and nieces and many other relatives and friends will mourn his passing away. The following acted as pallbearers: Frank Kepner, Walter Myers, Avery Stouffer, Milton Lutz, Garver Master, George Yontzy. Funeral services were conducted in the Chelsea church by Elder J. E. Miller, of Elgin, Ill., assisted by Elder P. R. Keitner of Lena. He was laid to rest in Chelsea cemetery.
Contributed by Carol Parrish (July 26, 1858 - 1 January 1924)

DAISY BELL (MARKEL) MYERS , 101, one of Stephenson County's oldest residents, died Friday at the Stephenson Nursing Center. A lifelong resident of Stephenson County, she and her late husband Oscar, owned and operated Myers Boarding House at 756 W. Lincoln Blvd. from 1928 to 1946. In a Journal Standard story on the occasion of her 98th and 100th birthdays, Mrs. Myers was quoted as saying that at times, as many as 17 persons stayed at one time in the home. "I did my own cooking." she recalled. "I served just ordinary meat and potatoes like a farmer woman. I just put it out for the folks - I did the best I could." At a birthday party in honor of her 100th birthday she was asked how it felt to live 100 years and said, "They've been good" but added "But not another 100." She resided at the nursing center for the past six years. She was born Jan. 23, 1878, in Lancaster Township, the daughter of Samuel and Elnora (Motter) Markel. She married Oscar A. Myers Oct. 27, 1898, in Lancaster Township. He died in November 1954. Surviving are a brother, Ralph, of Chippewa Lake, Mich., and and several nieces and nephews. IN addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers. Private funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Orrell Ruth and the Rev. Paul Maitland officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. A memorial fund has been established for First United Methodist Church.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - March 30, 1979 clipping

ELDON MYERS , son of Albert and Clara Elizabeth Lutz Myer, was born near Waddams Grove, Ill., on Nov. 23, 1895. He was one of a family of six children, two of whom, and the parent (Albert) have preceded him in death. In 1907 he accepted Christ and was baptized into full fellowship with the Church of the Brethren. On April 18, 1921, he was married to Miss Ruth Martin. To their union were born four sons and four daughters. Some years after their marriage the family located in North Dakota. While there, the home was saddened by the death of a little son and a daughter. Later the family located in Chicago. About se____ [could it be seven?] years ago they moved to Polo, Ill., in which community they have since resided. Bro. Myers' home was again saddened about two years ago when his wife was called away by death. July 21, 1941, while enroute to Chicago to be at the bedside of his son, Robert, who had undergone surgery at Bethany Hospital, he was instantly killed in an automobile accident near Oregon, Ill. He leaves to mourn his departure three sons, three daughters, two brothers, one sister, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted in the Polo Church of the Brethren on July 24. Interment was made in the Chelsea cemetery, west of Lena, Ill. The undersigned, assisted by J.F. Burton of Lena, officiated. - H. Jess Baker, Polo, Ill.
COntributed by Carol Parrish

LITTLE L. MYERS , a retired Whapeton, ND farmer who was a native of Waddoms Grove Township, was killed Sept. 5 in an auto accident near Whapeton. He was born April 10, 1897, in Waddoms Grove Township, son of Albert and Clara (Lutz) Myers. Mr. Myers attended school at Waddams Grove and later attended Mount Morris College. He farmed in the Waddams Grove area until 1943, then moved to Barnesville, Minn., where he farmed until 1948 when he moved near Whapeton. Mr. Myers was married to Jessie B. Gillam at Ollie, Iowa, on Dec. 25, 1918. They had two children, Mrs. James M. (Pauline) Thorp of Milledgeville and Paul G. of Sacramento, California. His first wife died at Waddams Grove in March, 1930. On Dec.24, 1930, he married Louise LaBounty in Freeport. They had nine children, Irvin of Chicago, Gene of Fort Ord, Calif., Galen of Arthur, N.D., Mrs. James (Donna) Meyer or Wyndmere, N.D., Mrs. James (Carol) Lehman of Fargo, N.D., Ruth, Ernest, David and Linda at home. Surviving are his widow and 11 children; 15 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Arthur (Alice) Warner of Selma, Va.; and a brother, Clark of Tampa, Fla. He was precede in death by a brother and his first wife. Service and burial were held in Whapeton.
Contributed by Carol Parrish
Carol has information that Little Myers died 3 Sep 1954. This obit says 5 September?

LORENA (JOGERST) HUGHES MYERS , 83 of 905 S. Oak Ave., died Thursday afternoon at her home after an extended illness. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Born March 16, 1900, in Kent, she was the daughter of William F. and Otilda Mary (Mideke) Jogerst. She married Carl J. Meyers Jan. 21, 1939. He died Jan. 17, 1981.

Surviving are one son, LaVerne J. Hughes of Jefferson City, MO; one daughter, Evelyn H. Teuscher of Freeport; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Teafoe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home where the scripture will be read at 7:30 p.m. The family requests that all remembrances be directed to the memorial fund which has been established
Contributed by Julie Rosales

MAURICE L. MYERS , 84, of 737 E. Wyandotte St., died Tuesday, Feb. 25, at his home after a long illness. For 43 years, he was employed by Northwestern Telephone Co. In 1966 he retired as a purchasing agent. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Freeport's Excelsior Lodge, AF & AM, Pioneer Telephone Association and the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. The son of Clyde and Rose (Wolf) Myers, he was born in Ruthven, Iowa on July 20, 1901. He married Miriam Folgate. Surviving are his widow; two sons, Roger C. of Freeport and Larry A. of Rockford; seven grandchildren; and one great-granchild. He was preceded in death by one son, two brothers and one sister. Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Walker Mortuary. The Rev. Wallace Reifsteck, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. Friday at the mortuary until the time of service. Memorials have been established for St. John United Church of Christ and the Salvation Army.
Contributed by Dean McMakin - Find-a-Grave

MIRIAM AGNES (FOLGATE) MYERS , 82, of 737 E. Wyandotte St., died Thursday, April 28, 1994, in Freeport Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She retired in 1974 after 23 years of employment at Micro Switch. She previously woked at Northwestern Telephone Co., Burgess Battery and Roy's Fountain. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and the Freeport Women's Club. Daughter of William G. and Jennie E. (Mitchell) Folgate, she was born June 19, 1911, in Afolkey. She graduated from Orangeville High School in 1929. She married Maurice L. Myers in Dubuque, Iowa. He died Feb. 25, 1986. Surviving are two sons, Larry (Carol) Myers, of Rockton, and Roger C. (Wanda) Myers of Freeport; three grandsons, Barton A. (Laura) Myers of Lebanon, Ind.; Randall L. (Amy) Myers of Grayslake, Scott R. Myers of Rockford; four granddaughters, Heidi L. Myers, Rockton, Melinda J. Myers, Freeport, Donna (Gene) McAllister, San Diego, Calif., and Barbara (Richard) Simon, Gardnerville, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Robbie and Rachel McAllister, and Andrew and Ryan Myers. Also preceding her in death was one son, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John United Church of Christ with the Rev. Richard Barbour officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery.

ORVAL MYERS , one year and eight months' old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elden Myers, 1507 Fifth Avenue North, died at a local hospital Wednesday night after being seriously ill for the past three or four days. Besides his parents, Orval is survived by one brother, Junior, and three sisters, Marjorie, Doris and a baby sister not yet named. Funeral services will be held at the Pierce chapel at 10 o'clock Friday morning with Rev. J. Edw. Snyder officiating and the body will be taken to the family lot of Chelsea cemetery at Waddam's Grove, Illinois, for burial.
2nd OBITUARY: Rev. P.R. Keltner went to Chelsea, Sunday, to officiate at the funeral services of Orval Myers, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elden Myers of Grand Forks, N.D., who were formerly residents of this vicinity. The child was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Martin, 1602 South Highland avenue. Mr. Myers is spending a few days with Freeport relatives.
Contributed by Carol Parrish

RUTH (MARTIN) MYERS , 37, wife of Elden Myers, passed away Monday afternoon in a Dixon Hospital to which she was admitted for surgery on Aug. 6. She apparently was making a good recovery and her death yesterday came very unexpectedly. Mrs. Myers, formerly Miss Ruth Martin, was born at Lanark on Jan. 17, 1902, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Martin. When she was ten years of age the family moved to Freeport and decedent lived here until her marriage in1920. The couple has since operated a farm near Polo. Mrs. Myers is survived by her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Martin, of Freeport; six children, Doris, Violet, Marjorie, Robert; Ralph and Elden, Jr., all at home; two brothers, Emmert and Kenneth Martin, of Freeport. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Church of the Brethren. Funeral services will be held at 10:45 o'clock Thursday morning from the Bracken funeral home in Polo and at 11 o'clock from the Church of the Brethren. Rev. H. Jesse Baker will officiate and burial will be made in Chelsea cemetery.
Contributed by Carol Parrish - Obituary from Polo, Ill., Aug. 15 -