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

ELIZABETH (SITES) McCOOL , 82 widow of the late Joseph McCool, passed away at a local hospital last night. She resided ay 607 S. Galena avenue. Funeral services will be held at the Schwarz funeral home, South Galena avenue, at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Dr. Ralph M. Pierce, pastor of Embury Methodist church , will conduct the services and interment will be made in Winslow cemetery. Elizabeth Stites, daughter of George and Caroline Graves Stites, was born on a farm in Waddams township April 23, 1859. Her grandparent, Hubbard and Cynthia Robey Graves were pioneer settlers of that township, having come to Stephenson county from New York in 1835. She spent her girlhood at Cadiz, Wis. She was married there May 21, 1903, to Joseph McCool, Freeport. When a girl she united with the Methodist church, transferring her membership to Embury church in 1903, when she came here to make her home. Her husband preceded her in death in 1928. A sister, Eleanor, also preceded her in death. She leaves a sister and a brother, Carrie and Rolland H. Stites, both of Winslow. Two nephews and two nieces also survive, Marrill Stites, Winslow; Marjorie S. Dietmeier, Freeport; Marian S. Armstrong, Winslow; Robert Stites Freeport.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - February 20, 1942 handwritten date on clipping

ELLEN (HUBER) McCOOL , 78 years old, lifelong resident of Stephenson County and widow of James B. McCool, former sheriff, passed away this morning at St. Joseph’s home for the Aged, East Jefferson Street, where she had resided since June 3, 1938. She had been in ill health for a long time with arthritis, and this, with complications, caused her taking off. She had been bedfast most of the time since she entered St. Joseph’s. Funeral services will be held in St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, North Harlem Avenue, Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock, the pastor, Rev. A. S. McIsaac, celebrating the funeral mass. The body will be interred in Grand View cemetery north of Freeport, beside that of her husband. Friends may call at the Eichmeier and Becker Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited there Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Ellen Huber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Huber, was born in the place known as Blumenthal, in Harlem Township June 17, 1861. She ws united in marriage to James B. McCool on June 3, 1884, and most of her life since then was passed in Freeport. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. McCool, two of whom, with their father, preceded her in death. A daughter, Luella Viola, passed away August 23, 1894, a son, Charles Edward, on May 13, 1935. The husband died July 17, 1934. Surviving are two sons, Elmer A. McCool, 1219 West Lincoln Boulevard, and Harvey L. McCool, 49 South West Avenue. Mrs. McCool enjoyed a wide acquaintance, not only in Freeport but throughout the country, and she was held in esteem by everyone who knew her.
Contributed by Alice Horner Freeport Journal 16 Oct. 1939

JOSEPH McCOOL - Funeral services for the late Joseph McCool will be conducted from the late home, 611 South Galena avenue, at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Rev. W. L. Collin, pastor of Embury church will conduct the services and burial will be made at Winslow. A. R. Moore will have charge of the funeral arrangements and the following will act as pallbearers, Merrill and Robert Stites, Myron Alberstett, Charles, Elmer and Harvey McCool.
Cotnributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Clipping

MARILYN A. (MURPHY) McCOOL , 69, of 3206 W. Stephenson Street, died Friday, July 21, 1995 at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Daughter of Robert and Bernice (Brennan) Murphy, she was born February 1, 1926 in Rockford. She graduated from Muldoon High School, Rockford, with the class of 1943, and attended Rosary College. She and Robert J. McCool were married April 27, 1946 in Rockford. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Freeport. Surviving family members include her husband; one son, Robert C. (Sharon) McCool of Geneva; three daughters, Anne (Dan) Heine and Sally (Chuck) Luecke, both of Freeport, and Beth (Robert) Branaugh of Madison, Wis.; her sister, Barbara Campbell of Springfield; and 10 grandchildren, Meg (Chris) Prestigiacomo, Tim and Kate Heine, Kristy and Mallory McCool, Adam and Eric Branaugh, and Lucas, Justin, and Jessica Luecke. One brother preceded her in death. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with the Rev. P. William McDonnell officiating. Burail will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport, where a Scripture service will begin at 7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established for the church building fund.
Contributed by Alice Horner

NAOMI R. (NAIL) McCOOL , 91, of the Parkview Home, died Friday, December 30, 1994 at the home. She was employed as an admitting clerk for the Freeport Memorial Hospital. She also worked with the Amity Society, the Freeport Public Library, and both the Economy Insurance and the Crum & Forster Insurance companies. A member of the Embury United Methodist Church for over 60 eyars, she was past president of the Embury Guild, the Luncheon Group, the Semper Fidelis Class and a former choir member. She was past president of Scottish Rite Woman’s Club, the Garden Club, and the Freeport Needlework Guild. She was past Deputy Commissioner of the Freeport Girl Scout Council. For over 40 years she served as secretary/treasurer of the Grandview Cemetery Association. She was a past Stephenson County representative for Camp Grant in Rockford. She was also a member of the League of Women Voters and the past chairman of their membership committee. Born April 17, 1903, in Marshfield, Indiana, she was the daughter of Williams and Daisy (Nolan) Nail. She married E. A. McCool in 1938, and he preceded her in death in 1968. Surviving are one daughter, Marilyn (Kent B.) Hampton of Findlay, Ohio; one son, Dixon (Betty) McCool of North Scituate, Rhode Island; three grandchildren, Kent F. (Marilyn) Hampton of Houston, Texas; April (Richard) Lehman of Findlay; Erica (David) Bert of North Scituate; and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Walker Mortuary with the Rev. Stephen Aram of the Embury United Methodist Church officiating. Burail will be in the Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Walker Mortuary. A memorial fund has been established for the Embury Methodist Church.
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

VIRGINIA (EULER) McCORMICK - Funeral services for Mrs. Virginia (Ginger) McCormick, 46, of 907 Brookside, InterCity area, who died Sunday at her home, were held at 11 a.m. today at the Kepley Hinton Funeral Chapel in Raytown. Mrs. McCormick died [30 Aug 1959] after a five-year illness. She previously had operated Ginger's Beauty Salon in Maywood for 15 years. She was born at Freeport, Ill, and had lived here since 1917. She was a member of the Baptist Church and the Independence Garden Club. Surviving are her husband, Ted L. McCormick, of the home; her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Conrad Euler, Boynton Beach, Fla., and a sister, Mrs. Delores Swinney, Miami, Fla. The Rev. William E. King, pastor of the Maywood Church, was in charge of the service and the Rev. John Constanz of the Raytown church, sang "In the Garden" and "The Lord's Prayer." Pallbearers were Robert Bauch, John Ragan, William Mullin, Eugene Webster, John Moroso and Ben Planzer. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Independent Examiner, Wed. 2 Sep 1959]

EMERSON "MAC" G. McCULLOCH , 96, of Freeport, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at Parkview Home, Freeport. Born July 3, 1906 in Freeport, he was the son of George H. and Anna (Fischer) McCulloch. He married Mildred Boedeker June 6, 1931 and she died March 13, 1985. He married Alice (Kampmeier) Rutledge December 7, 1985. He was associated with several automobile agencies including Zimmerman Chevrolet, Bryden, American Motors, Donahue Motors, Dorman & McCulloch and eventually owned and operated McCulloch Motor Company. He was a member since 1942 and past president of Freeport Rotary, Excelsior Masonic Lodge, Tebala Shrine, over 50 years with Boy Scouts of America and past president of the U. S. Grant Council. Church was a big part of his life. He joined Embury United Methodist Church when he was 16 and taught Sunday school there for many years. When he was married he joined St. John United Church of Christ. For awhile he joined First Presbyterian Church where for five years he was superintendent of Sunday school. He then returned to St. John United Church of Christ. For over 50 years people remember Mac and "Ho Ho Ho" playing Santa Claus at for children and at nursing homes in the area. He is survived by his wife, Alice, of Freeport; his son Joel (Kaye) McCulloch; daughter-in-law Marcia McCulloch; three granddaughters, one grandson, and a great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, two brothers, Howard and Roger McCulloch.
Contributed by Alice Horner

MILDRED V. (BOEDECKER) 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

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.
Contributed by Alice Horner

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

FRANK L. MEINERT , 80, of Dakota, died Friday, May 14, 2010, at Rockford Memorial Hospital in Rockford. Born July 5, 1929, in Stephenson County, he was the son of Frank and Maude (Bradley) Meinert. He was a graduate of Dakota High School in 1947. On April 3, 1949, at Irish Grove he and Marguerite "Tootie" Keehnen were united in marriage. Frank was a life long farmer in the Dakota area and later was a rural letter carrier at Dakota and Rock City. He was a member of Afolkey Bethel United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, attending many baseball and softball games in the local area. He enjoyed time with his family especially his great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of Dakota; two daughters, Peggy (LeRoy) Lincoln of Dakota and Pamela (Dennis) Jansen of Davis; one son, Mick (Pam) Meinert of Cable, Wis; eight grandchildren, Lonnie (Stephanie) Lincoln, Lori Stewart, Lana (Dan) Moyer, Christopher (Michele) Meinert, Stacy (Frank) Fetzer, Phillip Jansen, Rebecca (Michael) Wise, Brian Jansen; seven great grandchildren, Alyssa Stewart, Frankie Fetzer, Emily Fetzer, Hailey Jansen, Braedyn Jansen, Lucas Lincoln, Dallas Moyer; one sister, Marcette Becker of Rockford; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters Margaret Solberger and Marjorie Homan; brothers Kenneth "Lee", Charles and Clement. Visitation will be Monday at 4 until 8 p.m. at Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Dakota. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Afolkey Bethel United Methodist Church in Afolkey, with the Rev. Cheon Eui Oh officiating. Burial will be at the Dakota Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in his name for Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Frank's family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, light a candle, or share a caring heart in his honor at www.daughenbaughfh.com.
Contributed by Lori Meinert Freeport Journal-Standard Date: May 17, 2010

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

ALBERT CONRAD MEYER - Vicinity friends mourn the passing of Albert C. Meyer whose demise occurred at the Deaconess hospital, Freeport where he had been a courageous patient for the past fourteen weeks--suffering with a malignant illness. Everything possible had been done for him both here and at the Mayo clinic several years ago. Mr. Meyer had been subjected to a long illness, suffering intense pain, and the angel of death came rather as a messenger of peace last Saturday morning, April 7th, at 2 a.m. He had reached the age of 63 years and 4 days. All associates recognized him as a man of integrity who enjoyed the friendship and trust of all with whom he came in contact. The departed Albert Conrad Meyer was born near Loran, in Jefferson Twp. on April 3, 1882, the son of Henry and Mary Asche Meyer, and spent the greater part of his life in this community. He was baptized by Rev. Kappeli, of Salem Reformed church on April 18, 1882 and was received into full membership of that church by confirmation on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1897, the Rev. S. Romeis officiating. In the course of time Mr. Meyer served his church in the office of Deacon and trustee at various intervals and was a constant attendant at church services. On January 11, 1905 Mr. Meyer was married to Martha Louise Becker [Baker] also of Loran and the greater part of their married life they spent on their farm home south of Loran. In the spring of 1936 they moved to Kent, due to the declining health of Mrs. Meyer and shortly after to their home in Pearl City. Two sons came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer, Melvin and Orlo. Deep sorrow entered the family home in...1937, when on January 20 Melvin Meyer their son, was called home and in July of the same year the wife and mother followed in death. On November 16, 1940 Mr. Meyer was married to Mrs. Bertha Mae Crosby, who with the one lone son, Orlo M. in the navy at San Diego, Calif., one little grand-daughter Coleen Kay, daughter of Melvin and Olga Meyer, two daughters-in-law, Olga and Dawn Meyer, mourn the loss of a loving husband, father and grandfather; also one brother, Walter of Freeport, two sisters Mrs. A. M. Garnhart and Mrs. Henry Gerke of Pearl City, other relatives and a host of friends. (Pearl City News, Thurs. 12 Apr 1945, p4) Courtesy Burdette Walters served as pall bearers: Robert Cornell, Orlo Meyer, Ray Brinkmeier, Arthur and Earl Guentner and Charles Krugjohn. Mrs. F. H. Schroer and Mrs. M. W. Hooker sang in the home and singers at the church were Mrs. Lawrence Busch, Mrs. Fred Butts, Mrs. Henry Woken, William Althof and Fred Kempel. Caring for the many beautiful floral tributes...were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kuhlmeyer, Mr. and Mrs. William Heimerdinger, Mr. and Mrs. Irvie Olthoff and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schuman.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - ( Pearl City News\i0 , Thurs. 1 Feb 1940)}

ANNA K. (KAMPMEIER) MEYER , 905 S. Park Blvd., died this morning at St. Joseph's Home for the Aged where she had resided for the past five months. She was a member of the Salem Reformed Church. Born May 27, 1883, in the Province of Westphalia, Germany, she was the daughter of Fred and Charlotte (Witte) Kampmeier. She came to this country at the age of seven. She was married to Walter Meyer on Dec 29, 1904, at Loran. He died Sept. 8, 1956. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Leon (Darlene) Clouser of Freeport; one grandson; four great-grandsons; one sister, Mrs. Dick (Lillian) Kempel of Pearl City; and one brother, Lloyd R. Kampmeier of Freeport. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. The Rev. Phillip Arnstedt, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call...Friday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for St. Joseph's Home.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Freeport Journal-Standard, Thurs. 10 Feb 1977]
WALTER MEYER , 72, 905 South Park Blvd., Freeport, was fatally injured Saturday morning when he fell from a ladder on a tree near his home. An autopsy revealed Mr. Meyer died of severe internal hemorrhages caused by fractured ribs. He was sawing limbs from the tree when he fell. Mr. Meyer was found by his wife, Anna, lying fact downward on the ground, the saw alongside. The ladder was still standing against the tree. Mrs. Ferne Kuhlemeyer, a neighbor, said she was on her porch shortly before Mrs. Meyers screamed and saw no one on the ladder or in the tree. The deceased told a neighbor from whom he borrowed a saw with which to work, that he frequently became dizzy when climbing a ladder. He was said to have been doctoring for heart trouble. Mr. Meyer was born June 14, 1884, in Loran, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer. He married Anna Kampmeier in Loran Dec 29, 1904. They lived in Freeport 40 years. While a resident of Pearl City he was in the dray business. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are a daughter, Mrs. Leon Clouser, Freeport; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Garnhart and Mrs. Tillie Gerke, both of Pearl City, and a grandson, Leon Clouser Jr....Services were held Tuesday afternoon in Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Fred Young, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Pearl City News, p1, 13 Sep 1956]

CHARLES H. MEYER , a retired farmer, formerly a resident of Florence township, died at his home, 336 North Galena avenue, this morning at 3 o'clock. His death was due to tuberculosis after a lingering illness. For the past six weeks his condition has been critical and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Meyers has been a resident of this city for the past six years. Up to a short time ago Mr. Meyers had been in California in hopes of benefiting his health. Mr. Meyers was a native of Florence township and was born there October 1, 1856. He resided on the farm until six years ago, when he retired. On May 23, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss Louise Janssen, who survives him. Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, as follows: Mrs. Mabel Schroeder [Schrader], Bert Meyers and Miss Elsie at home. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Pheil [Edward Pfeil], of Florence township; Mrs. William Geiger, of Baileyville; Henry Meyers, of Pearl City, and a half-brother, Fred Stephen [Steffen], of Florence township. Deceased was a member of St. John's church. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon...at the late home. Burial will be in the city cemetery. [The] pallbearers: John Bruce, Harry McKibbon, Earnest Schmertman, Herman Balies, John Trunck, and George Carter.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - (Freeport Evening Standard, Mon. 11 Apr 1910, p1)

HENRY HERMAN MEYER - Passing of Henry Meyer. Pearl City, Ill., March 21--Once again with sadness do we chronicle the death of a pioneer citizen...that of Henry Meyers [Meyer] who passed away at his home Friday evening, March 7th 1930, after several weeks of illness. Mr. Meyers was a man of genial nature, always well met and kindly, and he merited the esteem and respect of all who knew him. His too, was a Christian life...and very ably filled an executive office in the Lutheran church of this place for a number of years...Henry Herman Meyers was born in Sargadis [Saugerties], N. Y., on April 10, 1854, was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran church of Freeport. On March 28, 1875, he married Mary Sophia Asher [Asche]. They enjoyed married life together for 55 years. This union was blessed with six children, Emma Brinkmeier of Freeport, Matilda Gerke of Pearl City, Mrs. Anna Guenther [Guentner] of Pearl City, Albert Meyers of Loran, Walter Meyers of Freeport, and Mrs. Nellie Garnhart of Pearl City. Mr. Meyers passed to the great and better home...at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 27 days. Mr. Meyers is survived by his widow, his six children, twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, one brother, Fred Stephon [Steffen], two sisters, Mary Pfeil of Freeport, Ill., and Mrs. Sophia Geiger of Monroe, Wis., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the late home then from the Lutheran church, Rev. Mr. Schroer officiating. Six grandsons served as pallbearers. Interment was made in Highland cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - (Freeport Jl- Std, Fri. 21 Mar 1930, p4 c3)
[Fred Steffen, Sophie Geiger & Mary Pheil were Henry Meyer's half-brother and sisters.vgb]

LOUISE (JANSSEN) MEYER , 68, Former Freeport Resident, Expires in California A telegram to Herman Janssen, 332 West Galena avenue, this morning announced the death of his sister, Mrs. Louise Meyer, of this city, which occurred yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock at Los Angeles, Calif., where she was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Schroeder [Schrader], death being caused by a heart attack. Mrs. Meyer was 68 years of age. Efforts have been made to locate Mrs. Clifford Dyslin, 111½ South Carroll avenue, another daughter, who is out of the city on a visit. Mrs. Meyers [Meyer] is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dyslin and Mrs. Schroeder [Schrader], one son, Bert, living in California, and by three grandchildren. Harold Schroeder [Schrader], June and Morris Dyslin, of this city. Two brothers are also left to mourn their sister’s death, Herman Janssen and Louis Janssen, living in Mobridge, N. D. No arrangements have been made concerning the funeral. [LATER] The funeral of the late Mrs. Louise Meyers [Meyer], who passed away recently in Los Angeles, Calif., will be held from the Walker Mortuary at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning. The remains are expected to arrive in Freeport at 6:30 o’clock this evening. (Freeport Journal- Standard, Wed. 8 Jul 1925, p2) Funeral services were held in Freeport Wednesday for the late Mrs. Louise Meyer, a sister-in-law of H. H. Meyer of this place. A number of the relatives from here were in attendance.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - (Pearl City News, Thurs. 16 Jul 1925)

MARTHA LOUISE (BAKER) MEYER - Friends were grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Albert Meyer, esteemed resident of this community, who passed away Saturday morning, July 17th at St. Francis hospital, Freeport following a three year illness which developed into an infection of the blood. Medical skill was of no avail confirming the diagnosis of the doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and a skilled physician in California. Though up and about she gradually declined and ten days after she entered the hospital she was summoned to her eternal rest....Martha Louise Meyer, daughter of Frank Baker and his wife Emma (nee Knoll) was born in Loran, Ill., January 5, 1887. Having been baptized in infancy, she was received into full membership of Salem Reformed Church by confirmation on March 11, 1900, remaining a constant and faithful member of her church, and of the Ladies Aid, until the Master called her Home. She had attained the age of 50 years, 5 months and 12 days. Having grown to young womanhood, she was married to Albert Meyer on January 11, 1905. This union was blessed with two sons, Melvin, who in the prime of life was taken from the midst of the family by death in January of this year, and Orlo of Milledgeville, who with the father survived to mourn the loss of a devoted companion; also one daughter-in-law, Olga and one grandchild, Coleen Kay, three sisters, Mrs. Anna Gleseman, Freeport; Mrs. Emma Snapp, Mrs. Louise Flickinger of Loran and two brothers, Chas. Baker, Shannon; and Albert Baker, Loran, besides other relatives and friends. With the exception of a few years the deceased lived in the vicinity of Loran. Because of the declining health of Mrs. Meyer, the family left their farm home a year ago last March, and for a short while lived at Kent after which they established their home in Pearl City. Funeral services were held from the late home Tuesday afternoon...then from St. John’s Lutheran Church at Pearl City, Rev. E. F. Franz of the Salem Reformed church, Loran, officiating assisted by Rev. Armin Tendick of Monticello, Iowa....Pall bearers were William Liebenstein, Wallie Woker, George Neebel, Wallace Carter, Oscar Koch, and Oran Glenn. Burial was made in Highland cemetery, Pearl City. [Followed by card of thanks signed by Albert, Orlo and Mrs. Olga Meyer.] (Pearl City News, Thurs. 22 Jul 1937, p4) served as pall bearers: Robert Cornell, Orlo Meyer, Ray Brinkmeier, Arthur and Earl Guentner and Charles Krugjohn. Mrs. F. H. Schroer and Mrs. M. W. Hooker sang in the home and singers at the church were Mrs. Lawrence Busch, Mrs. Fred Butts, Mrs. Henry Woken, William Althof and Fred Kempel. Caring for the many beautiful floral tributes...were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kuhlmeyer, Mr. and Mrs. William Heimerdinger, Mr. and Mrs. Irvie Olthoff and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schuman.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - (Pearl City News, Thurs. 22 Jul 1937

MELVIN MEYER - The entire community which shared in the hope that Melvin Meyer might be restored to health, were deeply grieved to learn of his demise which occurred Tuesday in Uplands, California where he had gone in a heroic quest for improvement. Mr. Meyer had not been well for a year or more, and last summer he made the trip to Rochester, Minnesota, where he went through the Mayo clinic. Specialists there confirmed the analysis of his local physician—a streptococcic infection in the blood stream had set in with little or no hope of ultimate recovery. Everything known to human mind was done for him and thinking perhaps California’s sunny clime might be of benefit, Melvin, his wife and daughter Colleen [Coleen] and his father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meyer left Freeport last Friday night for that place. At Kansas City where a four hour wait was scheduled the attention of a physician was necessary. They continued their westward journey and had been in Uplands a day when Death overtook him instead of Life for which he and his friends and relatives so earnestly hoped. A telegram to his pastor, Rev. F. H. Schroer was received here Wednesday morning. Mr. Meyer was born Sept. 25, 1907 in Loran township and passing away Jan. 19, 1937 had reached the age of 29 years. His wife (Olga Mielke), a daughter Colleen Kay a year and a half old, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Meyer, and one brother Orlo survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home at 1:30 p.m. and the Lutheran Church at 2, with the Rev. F. H. Schroer officiating. Burial...Highland cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - (Pearl City News, Thurs. 21 Jan 1937)

WINSTON F. MEYER , 48, a lifelong resident of Stephenson county, died in a local hospital Sunday at 1 p.m. after a brief illness. For the past several years he had lived at the Y. M. C. A. He was taken ill suddenly on Sunday and died a few hours after being taken to the hospital. For nine years he was an employee of the Burgess Battery company and prior to that time operated a radio repair shop in Freeport. He was president of the Y Cribbage league. Mr. Meyer was born in Silver Creek township Oct. 5, 1903, the son of Allie and Florence (Frisbie) Meyer. He was educated in the schools of this area. Two brothers and a sister survive, Edward, Los Alamos, N. M., Lewis Meyer and Mrs. George (Mary) Brown, Freeport. His parents died previously. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic church, the Holy Name society of that parish and the Knights of Columbus. Services will be held at the Schwarz Funeral home at 9 a.m. Wednesday with a requiem mass at St. Joseph's Church at 9:30, Rev. N. J. Berg will celebrate the mass and interment will be made in St. Joseph's cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

ANNA MEYERS - Stephenson County's oldest resident, Miss Anna Meyers, died at the age of 103 Thursday night in Parkview HOme where she resided. Miss Meyers taught school for 35 years in area town, including Pearl City, Cedarville, and Davis and also in Winnebago county, She graduated from the former State Normal School at DeKalf. Miss Meyers was a subject of a Journal - Standard newspaper feature Jan. 24, 1968, on her 100th birthday. When interviewed when she was 100 years old MIss Meyers attrivuted her long life to a long lived family, since she recalled that one of her grandfathers in Germany lived to be 103. During her long life she survived many illnesses and surgery, including a cataract removal, fractured hip and shingles. She was born Jan. 25, 1868, at Florence Station, daughter of John and Talea (Mennen) Meyers. She had resided at Parkview HOme since 1961. A sister, Miss Alice Meyers, also a resident at the home, is her only survivor. She was preceded in death by seven sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Burke-tubbs Funeral Home. Burial will be in city Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - dated Feb. 5, 1971

DORA MEYERS , 70, a native of Ogle County, died at 9 a.m. today in the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Sunbom, 415 N. Nursery Avenue, after a long illness. She lived in Dubuque and came here last Sunday. The former Dora Davids was born in Forreston November 17, 1882, the daughter of Hiram and Martha Davids and was educated in schools of that area. Her marriage to Jacob Meyers took place in 1905. (Alice Horner’s note: I show the wedding date as February 25, 1902.) Her husband died previously. Three sons and a daughter survive: Arthur of Urbana, Robert of Chicago, Malden of Tombstone Arizona, Fern of Salt Lake City, Utah. The sister also survives. Funeral arrangements are being made in the Walker Mortuary.
Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois July 11, 1953

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

LESTER J. MEYERS , 1612 Meadowbrook Lane, died Friday afternoon, December 3, 1971 in St. Anthony Hospital, Rockford, following heart surgery. Mr. Meyers, president of LMP Builders, Inc., which built many homes in Sunset Acres of Prairie Vu Subdivision, Freeport, was a member of First United Methodist Church, McConnell American Legion, Elks Club, Fraternal Order Of Eagles, Evergreen Masonic Lodge, Freeport Consistory, Tebala Shrine of Rockford, Shrine Cub, High Twelve Club, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. A Navy veteran of World War II, he was awarded the Silver Star. Born October 27, 1920 in Ridott, he was the son of Chris and Harriet (Gregory) Meyers. On February 22, 1941 he married Carol M. Wells in Dubuque, Iowa. Surviving are his widow; a son, Lester John Jr., of Lebanon, Connecticut; two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Nancy) Jacobs of Freeport and Lisa, at home; three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. William (Bernice) Hood of Torrance, California, Mrs. Adolph (Alice) Froelich of Long Beach, California, and Mrs. Francis, Ruby) Thompson of Aberdeen, Maryland; and two brothers, Russell of Ridott and Paul of Playa Del Rey, California. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Walker Mortuary. The Rev. David Tracy, pastor of First United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Evergreen Lodge will conduct Masonic rites at 8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary, where friends may call after 2 p.m Sunday. A memorial fund has been established.
Contributed by Alice Horner - ­­Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois December 4, 1971

PETER MEYERS , 88 years old, former resident of JoDaviess county and later of Lena, Ill., died Saturday in a hospital at New Hampton, Ia. He had been a resident of Ionia, Ia., for several years. Surviving are his widow, the former Elizabeth Feils, of Lena, eight daughters and two sons.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Pencil date - Jan. 22, 1944

SUSANNE MEYERS ,87, widow of Joseph Meyers and a lifelong resident of Stephenson county, passed away early today at her home, 821 South James avenue. She was born at Waddams Grove Feb. 28, 1858, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Reiland. She was united in marriage to Joseph Meyers, at Lena, Feb. 9, 1883. The husband, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Catherine Shinstine, Freeport. Funeral services will be held at the Eichmeier & Becker funeral home at 9 o'clock Monday morning with a requiem mass at St. Joseph's Catholic church, of which she was a member, at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. N. J. Berg will celebrate the mass and interment will be made in St. Joseph's cemetery. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 o'clock Sunday night. Friends may call at the funeral home starting tomorrow afternoon.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Pencil date - Jan 17, 1946

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

ALICE (KNISS) MOORE , of Lanark, died at the Villas of Shannon nursing home early today. She was born in Stephenson Co. Jan. 3, 1919, to Albert and Anna (Steffen) Kniss. She married Robert L. Moore in Lanark Oct. 3, 1947. She was a member of Trinity Luth. Church and the Lanark Woman's Club. Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Mrs. David (Gloria) Saxby of Polo, one son, Roger, at home, and one sister, Mrs. James (Pearle) Grindey of Lanark. Her parents and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral...Wed. at the Trinity Luth. Church with the Rev. Paul Buettner officiating. Burial...
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - Lanark Cemetery (1977 clipping courtesy Joan Cotherman)

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.
Contributed by John Moore - Find-A-Grave

ROBERT L. MOORE , 78, of Lanark, a retired farmer, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1992, at Big Meadows Retirement Center, Savanna. He farmed near Shannon most of his life and was a member of Trinity Luth. Church of Lanark. Born at Milledgeville on Aug. 12, 1914, he was a son of Frank and Olive (Miatke) Moore. He married Alice Ann Kniss on Oct. 3, 1947. She died March 14, 1977. Surviving are one daughter, Gloria Vosecky of Marseilles; one son, Roger of Lanark; one sister, Margaret (Robert) Schryver of Milledgeville; and one brother, Donald (Dottie) of Tampa, Fla. One brother died previously. Funeral...Thurs. in Trinity Luth. Church, with the Rev. Milton L. Whitney officiating. Burial...Lanark Cemetery...
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - (Freeport Journal-Standard, Wed. 2 Sep 1992, p4)

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)
MEMORIAL SERVICE: Mrs. Sadie Moore was 101 years old
A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Nov. 22, by Dr. George G.W Pennington in the Unitarian Church, Montclair, for Mrs. Sadie E. Moore of Cedar Grove who died Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Countryside Nursing Home in Wayne. Mrs. Moore was 101 years old. Born Dec. 3, 1879 in Rock city, Ill., Mrs. Moore lived most of her life in Freeport, Ill., before moving to Cedar Grove 12 years ago. A former teacher in a one-room school house, Mrs. Moore gave up teaching when she married. In a 1979 interview the Times, on the occasion of her 100th birthday, Mrs. Moore recalled being paid $18 a month at her first teaching job. "I'd drive to school in a horse-drawn buggy," Mrs. Moore had recalled. "The children would put the horse and carriage in the barn and it would stay there the whole day while I taught. During the interview, Mrs. Moore noted that she liked to see things change and had experienced no culture shock over the rapid advances in technology over the 100 years of her life. She had added however, that modern-day people were different form those who lived in the beginning of the century. "When you go into a new place, people won't welcome you like they used to," she had stated. "They used to be friendlier." Predeceased by her husband, Arthur, she is survived by her son, Ward and his wife, Viola, of Cedar Grove with whom she had lived for the last dozen years; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Randy & Toni Campbell - Obituary from the Verona-Cedar Grove (New Jersey) Times, Nov or Dec 1981.
Centenarian Memorial

THOMAS MOORE - Funeral services for Thomas Moore were held Sunday at 1:30 at the Burington funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the United Brethren church, of which he was a member. Mr. Moore ws born Sept. 26, 1858 in Pennsylvania. At the age of nine he moved to Oneco, where he lived in the same home for 71 years. On Aug. 2, 1887 he married Elsie Smith. He is survived by two sons, William A. of Beloit Wis. and Melvin at home; one daughter, Mrs. Frank Shaffer of Beloit; two sisters, Mrs. J.T. Miller, Orangeville and Mrs. Charles Kempthorne, Nampa Idaho; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and one child, and a sister.
Freeport Journal Standard 30 January 1939

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