HERBERT RESTINE MALOTT , 73, passed away yesterday afternoon (June 2, 1940) at the home of his son, Herbert Malott, Jr. 427 S. West Avenue after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the Walker Mortuary, West Main Street, at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Aubrey P. White, pastor of First Baptist church, will conduct the services and interment will be made at Oakland Cemetery. Mr. Malott was born at Winchester, Ohio May 2, 1867. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Rowe January 22, 1890. The wife passed away nine years ago. Two daughters also preceded him in death, Rella and Mrs. Letha Michel. Surviving are two sons, Herbert, Jr., Freeport, and Lucion, Mt. Carmel, Ill. There are 13 grandchildren. For a period of fourteen years, Mr. Malott had been employed at the Illinois Central shops.
Contributred by Alice Horner

ESTHER H. (CHRISTENSEN) MacADAM , 68, 1401 S. Oak Ave. , former local schoolteacher, died Thursday, August 12, 1993 of cancer at her home. Born February 2, 1925 in Stanley , Wisconsin , she was a daughter of Chris and Rozella (Braton) Christensen. One June 26, 1949 she married Fred MacAdam in Freeport . In 1947, she graduated from Manchester ( Indiana ) College. She was a schoolteacher in Currier, Douglas, and Carl Sandburg schools. She was a lifetime member of the Church of the Brethren. Surviving are her husband, Fred; one son, Shan (Vicki) MacAdam of Freeport; one daughter, Lynne (Jini Kai) of Madison , Wisconsin ; two grandchildren. Also one brother, Herb Christensen of Evansville, Wisconsin; four sisters, Gladys Boettner, Lois Wellman, and Donna Nagel, all of Freeport, and Edna Willson of Mount Carroll; numerous nieces and nephews and longtime friend, Taitt Weigel of Freeport. Preceding her in death were three brothers and two sisters. Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Freeport Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Rodney Caldwell officiating. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial fund has been established for the Huntington Disease Society of America. Arrangements were completed by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ROBERT J. McCOOL - 76, of Freeport died Friday November 12, 1999. He was born December 26, 1922 in Freeport to Charles E. and Anna H. (Perdue) McCool. On April 27, 1946 he married Marilyn Murphy. She died July 21, 1995. He married Lucille Koppein February 18, 1997. He was educated in the Freeport Catholic school system and entered the University of Notre Dame at age 16. He studied engineering at Notre Dame and University of Illinois . He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served in Saipan and Iwo Jima . He was discharged in 1946. After his return to Freeport , he joined his family’s business, Metal Specialties Company, and served as its president until his retirement in 1989. His memberships included St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Kiwanis Golden K, Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Amvets. Surviving are his wife, one son, Robert “Rob” (Sharon) McCool of Geneva; three daughters, Beth (Robert) Branaugh of Madison, Anne Heine and Sally (Chuck) Luecke, both of Freeport; 10 grandchildren, Meg (Chris) Prestigiacomo, Tim and Kate Heine, Kristy and Mallory McCool, Adam and eric Branaugh, and Lucas, Justin, and Jessica Luecke; two stepdaughters, Sally (Frank) Atlass of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Suzanne (James) Kuhlemeier of Tonka Bay, Minnesota; four step-grandchildren, Sarah, Tuscany, Michael and Heide. Preceding him in death were his parents, first wife, one brother, Charles, and one sister, Suzanne. The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Dzielak officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Freeport . Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home where a Scripture service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friends also may call from 10 a.m. Monday to time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established for St. Thomas Church and Freeport Health Care Hospice.
Contributed by Alice Horner

WILMA (SCHRAG) McNESS , 85, of Freeport died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at Wagner Health Center in Evanston . Born July 26, 1913 in Waterloo , Iowa she was the daughter of William and Ethel (Nelson) Schrag. Her husband, Frederick P. McNess, preceded her in death. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin , and returned to college after her children were almost grown to work on her master’s and doctorate degrees, which she received from Northwestern University in Evanston . For 16 years, she was a professor at Rockford College where she taught a course in creative drama, her gift to the college for future teachers. For the New Orleans Exposition of 1984, she developed a children’s theater conference titled “The World of Rivers.” In addition, she wrote and helped direct a course, “All That I Am” for elementary school children and teachers. Filming was completed in the University of Michigan and was broadcast from Purdue University . She taught “Successful Selling” at Rockford College from 1953 to 1960, and then taught communications at Rutgers University Graduate School of Sales and Management, and presented seminars in reading, writing, and speaking to sales executives from Boston , Virginia , Minneapolis , Des Moines , New York , and Chicago over a period of five years. She had a great interest in the theater early on in her academic career, directing the Junior League of Rockford’s Children’s Theatre and creative dramatics and speech at Keith Country Day School in Rockford , both from 1952 to 1962. In Freeport she developed a children’s theater named Peter Pan Players which ran from 1940 to 1949, was president of Junior Amity Society, and was a member of Shakespeare society and Chapter BE of PEO. She also was associated with the Community Concert Association. The subject of oil portraits by Florence Furst Riner, the paintings have been exhibited at Freeport Art Center, where she had served as president of the board, and was instrumental in launching a number of museum projects, such as naming the 121 Club, which was a financial help to the museum. Other involvements include president of the Rockford College Library Board; president of Without Shoes Dance Company; Rockford Art Museum Board; professor emeritus of Rockford College ; and honorary member of Rockford Junior League. In addition, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Freeport and a life member of Freeport YWCA. Her hobbies included the piano, Irish harp, storytelling, music and creative drama, including dinner theater of Dylan Thomas’ “Under Milkwood” and her presentation of Donald Breed’s play, “Day of Decision” at the Freeport Art Center . On her birthday in 1998, a Kenneth Drake concert at Freeport Consistory Auditorium was performed in her honor. Surviving are two daughters, Portia M. Gunderson of Everett , Washington , and Fredericka M. (Thomas Jon) Rosengren of Evanston ; seven grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter. In addition to her husband, her parents died previously. Cremation rites were accorded and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. April 30 at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Carol Shaffer officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds have been established for Freeport Art Museum , Rockford College Library, and McNess Foundation, a Christian Charity and Retreat.
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CATHERINE GENEVIEVE (MILLER) MEINERT , 81, a resident of St. Joseph Home for the Aged died Sunday, March 1, 1998, at the care Facility. Daughter of John and Catherine (Carney) Miller, she was born June 12, 1916 at Dubuque, Iowa, and graduated in 1933 from St. Columbkille High School. She and Kenneth Lee Meinert were married July 8, 1940, in Dubuque. He died Sept. 22, 1991. She had worked for Structo Mfg. Co. and Newell Co., both of Freeport. Her memberships included St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. Surviving her are one son, Richard Lee Meinert of Sun Prairie, Wis.; two daughters, Judith Ann Cary of Madison, Wis., and Joann Davis of Freeport; nine grandchildren, Colleen McMahon, Kathleen, Maureen, Patrick and Michael Cary, Lori and Shannon Meinert, and Jennifer and James Davis; and a greatgranddaughter, Maeve McMahon. Also preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were two brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. John Cahill will be officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for St. Joseph Catholic Church and Aquin Central Catholic High School.
COntributed by Lori Meinert Freeport Journal-Standard Date: Mar 2, 1998

CHARLES R.H. MEINERT , 92, of Davis died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at his home. Born Sept. 22, 1916, at Rock City, he was the son of Frank and Maud (Bradley) Meinert. On April 22, 1935, Charles and Ruth I. Kuhlmeier were united in marriage at Dakota. She preceded him in death on Sept. 5, 1996. After graduating from Dakota High School in 1935, he farmed in the Ridott, Orangeville and Dakota areas. Mr. Meinert was a member of Davis Faith Community Church, Gideons International Bible Study and Faith Community Church Men’s Bible Study. He is survived by five daughters, Jaculyn Niesman of Rock City, Linda (Bill) Ives of Lake Tomahawk, Wis., Joyce (Bill) Kubatzke of Freeport, Charlotte (Vince) Nemeth of Rockford and Kay (Jim) Seaton of Brodhead, Wis.; two sons, Larry Meinert of Brodhead and Brad (Patty) Meinert of Davis; 15 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 29 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Marcette Becker of Pecatonica; one brother, Frank (Tootie) Meinert of Dakota; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth; three grandchildren; one son-in-law, Robert Niesman; two sisters, Margaret Solberger and Marjorie Homan; and three brothers, Clement, Lee and Jackson. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 5, to time of service at the church. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Davis Faith Community Church in Davis with Pastor Bob Kolb officiating. Burial will be at Dakota Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in his name for Monroe Hospice and Gideons International. Arrangements were made by Daughenbaugh Funeral Home.
The Journal Standard 03 June 2009

DENNIS MEINERT , 62, of Rockford died on Thursday, April 2, 2009, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 15, 1947, in Juda, Wis., to Samuel Jr. and Doris (Reuber) Meinert. Dennis relocated to German Valley, where he grew up. He graduated from Platteville University of Wisconsin in 1969 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Science and Math. Mr. Meinert taught at Milton Junior High School six years. He then moved to Rockford where he was a Quality Auditor for Textron. Dennis and Judy Boyer were united in marriage on July 15, 1966. He was involved in Cub Scouts, Special Olympics and TOPS. He loved NASCAR, Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, and was an avid fisherman and photographer. He accomplished traveling to 49 states in the U.S. and two foreign countries. Survivors include his wife, Judy; children Keith (Kristina) Meinert and Melissa (Tim) Parrott; brother, Gary Meinert; and numerous relatives and friends. A memorial service in his honor will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at New Milford United Methodist Church, 7102 Cindy Drive, New Milford, officiated by Pastor Megan Smick.
The Journal Standard 06 April 2009

HENRY MEINERT , 82, died Sunday morning at the home of his son, Roy Meinert. He was born Oct. 20, 1855 in Rock Grove Twp. the son of Mrs. and Mrs. Hermand Meinert, and was confirmed in St. Paul's church at Eppleyana (Epleyana) April 17, 1870. On Sept. 29, 1881 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Miller. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Vernon Keister of Davis, six sons, Ralph Meinert, of Davis, Walter and Roy Meinert of Rock City, Frank of Dakota, Samuel and Oscar of Juda Wisconisn, twenty nine grandchildren and eighteen grand-grandchildren. His wife, one daughter, two sisters and one brother preceded him. Services will be Tuesday afternoon from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Vernon Keister and at 2 p.m. from St. Paul's church at Epplyanna. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
Journal Standard 20 June 1938 Estate of Henry Meinert
The undersigned having been appointed Administrator with the will annexed of teh Estate of Henry Meinert, late of the County of Stephenson and State of IL, deceased, hereby gives notice that he will appear before the County Court at the Courthouse House in Freeport at the November Term on the first Monday in November next, at which time all persons having claims against said persons are notified and requested to attend for teh purpose of having the same adjusted.. Dated this 6th day of October 1938 (Frank Meinert Administrator) Journal Standard 13 October 1938

KENNETH LEE MEINERT , 77, of 206 N. Mernitz Ave., died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1991, at Freeport Memorial Hospital, after an extended illness. A graduate of Dakota High School and a 1937 graduate of the University of Dubuque, Iowa, he was employed by Newell Companies for 23 years, retiring in 1980. He served in the Illinois (should say Iowa-lm) National Guard in 1938. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. Born July 31, 1914, in Dakota, he was a son of Frank and Maude (Bradley) Meinert. He married Genevieve Miller on July 8, 1940, at Dubuque. Surviving are his wife; one son, Richard and wife Jane Meinert of Middleton Wis.; two daughters, Judy and husband, Shelley Cary of Madison, Wis., and Joann Davis of Freeport; 10 grandchildren, Colleen, Kathleen, Maureen, Patrick and Michael Cary, Lori and Shannon Meinert, Bill Randolph and Jennifer and James Davis; three sisters, Margaret Solberger and Marjorie Homan, both of Orangeville, and Marcette Becker of Dakota; two brothers, Charles of Davis and Frank of Dakota. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. James Weber will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where a scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorials have been established for St. Joseph Chruch and Freeport Catholic Schools.
Contributed by Lori Meinert Freeport Journal-Standard Date: 9/23/1991

LEE F. MEINERT , 94, of Davis, retired Rock City farmer, died Monday, June 29, 2009, at Manor Court in Freeport. Born Nov. 12, 1914, in Davis, he was the son of Albert and Sophia (Miller) Meinert. Lee and Dorothy J. Shippy were united in marriage on Dec. 9, 1939, in Davis. She preceded him in death on Feb. 13, 1999. He was a member of St. Paul Church of Epleyanna in rural Davis. Surviving are one daughter, Dixie (Dwane) De Haven of Rock City; one son, Merlin Meinert of Freeport; three granddaughters, Denise (Timothy) Kempel of Lena, Delene (Phil) Young of Oregon, and Danyel (Mark) Mashaw of Rock City; one grandson, Dana (Kathy) De Haven of Rock City; six great-grandsons, Skylar and Kolton Kempel, both of Lena, Bryant Suess and Conner Young, both of Oregon, Drew De Haven of Rock City and Mark Mashaw of Rock City; three great-granddaughters, Paxton Kempel of Lena, and Brittney and Chelsey Mashaw, both of Rock City; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Meinert of Davis, Iris Shippy and Helen Shippy of Beloit; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Leona Lohmeier and Alta Goeke; five brothers, Melvin, Lester, Earl and Claire Meinert, and one brother in infancy. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at St. Paul Church of Epleyanna in rural Davis with the Rev. Dick Thompson officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 6, 2009, at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota.
Journal Standard 04 July 2009

VIRGIL MEINERT , 92, of Brodhead, Wis., passed away on Sunday morning, June 7, 2009, at Collinwood Elderly Care Home in Brodhead. He was born Nov. 27, 1916, in Rock Grove Township, Stephenson County, the son of Will and Bertha (Zimmerman) Meinert. The Meinert family moved to Green County, Wis., in 1930. Virgil farmed with his parents until they moved to Brodhead in 1968. He was employed by the Greenwood Cemetery Association until his retirement. He was currently serving as a director of Spring Grove Mutual Insurance Company. Virgil is survived by his sister, Carol (Dale) Bennehoff of Rockford. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Elmer Lundeen. The funeral will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at the D.L. Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead with Pastor Eric Blachford of Beth Eden United Methodist Church of Rockford officiating. Burial will be at Union Cemetery in Oakley, Wis.
The Journal Standard 08 June 2009

LAVINA M. (SORN) MEYERS - 85, of Freeport passed away Tuesday evening, July 28, 2009, at FHN Memorial Hospital. She was born March 8, 1924, in Freeport, a daughter of Ralph and Elsie (Fluechtling) Sorn. Lavina married Harold J. Meyers on Aug. 19, 1945, in Freeport. She worked for Economy Insurance Company for 15 years before retiring in 1980. She was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Lavina is survived by her husband, Harold J. Meyers of Freeport; two sons, James (Judy) Meyers of Sun Prairie, Wis., and Larry Meyers of Freeport; one sister, Audrey Eades of Sterling; two grandsons, Jeffrey (Angie) Meyers of Elkhorn, Wis., and Matthew Meyers of Freeport; and three granddaughters, Jennifer Meyers of Sun Prairie, Melissa (Chris) Busker of Davis Junction and Stephanie Meyers of Shannon. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Viola Sabin and Lois Johnson. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with Pastor Stephen Precht officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Journal Standard July 30, 2009

FRANK MICHEL - Following an extended illness, Frank Michel, Sr., 77, passed away at his home, 1107 South Walnut Avenue, Freeport yesterday afternoon. (November 9, 1938). Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 9 o’clock Saturday morning with a requiem mass at St Joseph’s church at 9:30 o’clock. Rev. N. J. Berg will celebrate the mass and interment will be made in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mr. Michel was born in Hessen-Nassau, Germany, April 18, 1861. He came to the United States in 1882. He had been employed at the Illinois Central roundhouse for 36 years retiring seven years ago. Mr. Michel was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and was affiliated with the Holy Name and St. Plus societies. His marriage to Lena Schatzel took place in 1892. Surviving are his wife and the following children, Frank A. Michel, Tucson, Ariz,; Albert Michel, Mt. Carroll; Joseph H., Clem, and Anthony Michel, all of Freeport; Mrs. W. A. Streiff, Gulfport, Miss.; Mrs. D. R. Thompson, Freeport. There are also 19 grandchildren. A brother resides in Germany. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ROLAND E. MILLER , 83, of Lena died Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at his home. The son of Earl and Ida (Mayer) Miller-Denton, he was born January 9, 1917 in Freeport . He married Frances A. Burns August 31, 1940 in Freeport . They lived most of their married life in Orangeville and Lena . He had been employed for 45 years by Kraft Foods Company in Freeport and Chicago . He started with the company as an hourly worker and retired as chief engineer and director of engineering services. He was inducted into the Package Engineering Hall of Fame for developing individually wrapped sliced cheese, as well as 29 other patents related to the food industry. He shared his success with co-workers who played a role in these developments. He served on the Food Processing Institute Steering Committee and received worldwide recognition. In recent years while living in Lena he was a member of the Lena Village Board, where he was instrumental in updating the water and sewage facilities, and several buildings such as Lena Village Hall and the water tower. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena . He and his late wife, Fran, were active in Rock River Restorers Antique Car Club. During his spare time he also enjoyed playing cards, traveling, reading and many different kinds of music. Survivors include his daughter, Janet ( Wayne ) Jones of Loves Park; two granddaughters, Renee Marie Jones of Oglesby, and Michelle Ann Jones of Rockford ; and one sister, Gladys (Vincent) McGinnis of Orangeville. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lena . Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Freeport . Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport with scripture service beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friends also may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner

ROBERT GERALD MOORE - Born Dec. 14, 1931, he was the son of William Telford & Josephine (Ward) Moore. Graduated from Freeport High School in 1950. Enlisted in the US Air Force and graduated from Aviation Cadets as a fighter pilot during the Korean conflict. On March 7, 1954 he married Sally Hirst at Larsons Air Force base. He returned to Feeport in 1956 to be a partner with Moore and Wagner Standard Oil until 1966, when he returned to flying as an instructor for Hartzog aviation in Rockford, Il. He became corporate pilot for MTE Hydraulics in Rockford until he retired in 1992. Surviving is his wife of 52 years, one son, John (Trudy) Moore of Freeport, two daughters, Linda (Tom) Balbac of Warren, Il., Kathy (Greg) Drye of Lena, Il., Grandchildren, Amy(Pete)Sedivy, Savanna, Justin & Erin Drye of Lena, Daniel & Alex Moore of Freeport, Ellen & Andy Balbac of Warren, one great grandson Orion Sedivy of Savanna. His parents, Infant sister Peggy and two infant grandsons preceded him in death.
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SARAH ELLEN (YOUNG) MOORE - Memorial services for Mrs. Sarah Ellen "Sadie" Moore, 101, a former Freeport resident who resided with her son in Cedar Grove, N.J., and died there Thursday, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Embury United Methodist Church. the Rev. William H. Blomberg will officiate. Her body was cremated. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. As a small child, she lived in Rock City and attended schools there. In 1895, the family moved to Freeport. She graduated from Freeport High School, and taught in rural districts until marriage in 1907. She was a member of Embury United Methodist church, and the Women's society of Christian Service of the Church. Born Dec. 3, 1879, in Rock Run Township, she was the daughter of Robert and Louisa (Robey) Young. She married Arthur R,. Moore in 1907. He died July 3, 1948. Surviving are one son, Ward Moore of Cedar Grove, N.J.; tow grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a niece, Viola Borger of Freeport. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. A memorial fund has been established for Embury United Methodist Church.
Freeport Journal-Standard, Nov. 1981

PHILLIP CARMONY MOYER , who for the past four months was confined to his home with cancer of the stomach, died Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. During his illness Mr. Moyer suffered much but bore all patiently. For several years his health had not been good but only the past few months did the disease cause him much trouble. Death was indeed a welcome relief from his sufferings. Philip Carmony Moyer was born in Brush Valley, Pennsylvania, July 23, 1833. He was the oldest of seventeen children. When he became of age he came west and for a time lived at Rock Grove. On December 7, 1858 he was married to Amanda Gross, at Juda, Wisconsin. They moved onto the farm west of town where the family now resides. Here they have lived ever since except for one year spent at Ridott. Mr. Moyer was the son of Samuel Moyer, who lived for a time in this county. The deceased was baptized August 19, 1833, by Rev. Fisher. On March 22, 1850 he was confirmed by Rev. Jacob D. Zegring and joined the Reformed Church. Mr. Moyer was a faithful church member and held various offices in it.

ROBERT D. MOYER , 80, of Freeport died Wednesday, April 28, 2004, at Stephenson Nursing Center. He was born April 29, 1923, near Orangeville, the son of George D. Moyer and Anna E. (Bobb) Moyer. On Feb. 7, 1946, Robert and Carolyn Kaiser were married at St. John United Church of Christ in Freeport, of which he was a member. During World War II, Mr. Moyer served with an Army Bomb Disposal Unit in Central Europe. He was a member of the Amvets and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He worked at Kraft Cheese Co., and then was employed 38 years at W.T. Rawleigh Co. Mr. Moyer was formerly a member of the Freeport Eagles Club and Monroe Moose Lodge. Surviving him are his wife, Carolyn Moyer of Freeport; one son, Jeffrey R. Moyer (Ellie) of Monroe, Wis.; two daughters, Connie (Ed) Orde and Marsha (Larry) Boll, both of Freeport; five grandchildren, Kristin (Michael) Farringer, Lisa (Jason) Knox, Jessy Moyer-Simpson, Regan (Julie) Boll and Elizabeth Boll; two great-grandchildren, Adam Orde and Brittany Anne Knox; and three sisters, Helen Moyer of Barneveld, Wis., Beulah Waelti of Sarasota, Fla., and Elaine (Leon) Barron of Freeport. Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Clarence Moyer and Donald Moyer. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. Burial will be at chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
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ANTON HUBERT MUHR , 81, a resident of Freeport for 80 years, passed away at his home, 869 South Arcade Avenue yesterday following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock at the Walker Mortuary. West Main Street, with a requiem mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 9:30 o’clock. Rt. Rev. C. F. Conley will celebrate the mass and interment will be made in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home. Mr. Muhr was born at East Saint Louis, Illinois September 2, 1858, a son of Matthias and Regina Muhr. When he was six months old the family moved to Freeport and he had resided here since that time. He was united in marriage in 1885 to Caroline Wiemers, who passed away in 1902. In 1904 he was again married to Margaret Corrigan. The latter passed away in 1933. One son, John Muhr, also preceded him in death. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. C. W. Timmer, Freeport. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Josephine Rinderman, Freeport, and a brother, Henry Muhr, Elgin. Mr. Muhr had been an Illinois Central employee for 38 years, retiring on pension 11 years ago.
Contributed by Alice Horner