** R ** HARRY J. RADEMAKER , 603 S. Harlem Avenue, who was employed as an electrician by the Illinois Central Railroad before retiring after 45 years of service, died Saturday morning, July 7, 1973 in his home. He was a member of Silver Creek Reformed Church of German Valley. Born November 8, 1893 in Stephenson County, he was the son of John and Dora (Fosha) Rademaker. He married Lulu A. Diestelmeier October 20, 1921 in Rockford. Surviving are his widow; and two brothers, Elmer of Freeport and Clarence of Dixon. He was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Silver Creek Reformed Church. Douglas Stolk of the church will officiate. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Freeport. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Walker Mortuary and after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. A memorial fund has been established for the church. Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois July 9, 1973 EDNA LENA (EULER) GORTON RAMSEY , 60, R.R.I, Caledonia, died Tuesday [June 6] in Rockford. She was born Feb. 10, 1907 [in Lancaster Twp, Stephenson Co, IL]. Survivors include her husband, Glenn; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Bonne, Barrington; and Mrs. Sue Crull, Ottawa; a son, Wallace, R.R. I, Caledonia, and two randchildren. Funeral rites will be conducted by the Rev. Clare Hewitt of Poplar Grove Community Methodist Church...Thursday in Buck-Wheeler Funeral Home. Interment will be in Livingston Cemetery [Manchester Twp, Boone Co, IL]. Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Belvidere Daily Republican, Wed. 7 Jun 1967] ERNEST RAYHORN - Funeral services for Ernest Rayhorn, farmer residing near Eleroy who died some time Thursday night, will be held at 1:30 pm Monday at the Walker mortuary in Freeport. The Rev. Edwin A. Arends, pastor of St. John's Evangelical church will officiate, and burial will be in Oakland cemetery. Mr. Rayhorn, who is believed to have died of a heart attack, was found dead early this morning by his wife. The son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rayhorn, he was born near Winslow April 21, 1877. His marriage to the former Laura Strohecker took place May 30, 1906. Surviving are the widow; a son, Merle Rayhorn, of Erin Township; four brothers, Stanley of Lena, John of McConnell, Edward of DesMoines IA, and Earl of Omaha NE; and five sisters Mrs. Josephine Yule and Mrs. Robert Stanley of San Diego; Miss Mary Rayhorn of Lena, Mrs. Galen Clair of Kent, and Mrs. Minnie Van Epps of Elgin. Rockford-Register Republic 28 Feb. 1942 Saturday GEORGE RAYHORN , 89, died at his home at Waddams Grove at 9 pm Tuesday. The son of John and Mary Ann Rayhorn, he was born in Pennsylvanis and came to IL at the age of 17. His marriage to Miss Luella Gaylord took place Oct. 6, 1870. Surviving are 10 children, E.M. Rayhorn, DesMoines IA; Mary at home; John McDonnell; Ernest, Eleroy; Mrs. Lavinia Van Etts, Elgin; Mrs. Joseph Yule and Mrs. Robert Stanley, both of San Diego; Earl K. Omaha Ne; Mrs. Galen Clair, Kent and Stanley, Pearl City. Mrs. Rayborn died Feb. 6, 1933. Rockford Register-Republic April 2, 1936 STANLEY HAROLD RAYHORN , 74, a retired farmer, died Tuesday in his home after a short illness. Survivors include his widow Edna; a son, Eugene, Justus; a daughter, Mrs. Eldred Hulbert, McConnell; a sister, Mrs. Galen Clair, Lena; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services will be at 1:30 pm Thursday in Bartell Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lena Burial Park. Friends may call after 2 pm today in the funeral home. Morning Star, Rockford Wed. April 25, 1973 PATRICK REEDY - Blust Fire Kills Fireman - Patrick Reedy Dies of Pneumonia Caused by Exposure Too Cold and Smoke - His Age Against Him - Deceased a Soldier in War of Rebellion Patrick Reedy, a member of the Third ward company of the Freeport fire department, died this morning a few minutes before 9 o'clock after an illness since last Sunday morning of pneumonia. His illness was due to his exposure all last Saturday night and early Sunday morning, while engaged with the other members of the fire department in fighting the conflagration in the White Front dry goods store. The exposure to the intense cold and the handling of water all night in fighting the fire taxed the vigor of Mr. Reedy's constitution, and as he is a man sixty-two years of age, he found that he could not remain at his post after 8 o'clock Sunday morning; so he was conveyed to his home in the police ambulance a very sick man. Being thoroughly chilled during that night of strenuous labor which knew no cessation Mr. Reedy was completely, exhausted, and when he was taken to his home his condition was most susceptible to the desperate battle to ward off the inroads of pneumonia. The attending physician began a dreaded disease, but the physical condition of Mr. Reedy was such as to arouse the most disquieting fears. His age was very much against a rallying of his physical powers, and since being taken home Mr. Reedy had not been able to take even the smallest particle of nourishment. His lungs appeared to be in a very abnormal condition which was occasioned by the fire and smoke. Last night the attending physician and Rev. Father Leydon gave up all hope of his recovery, although the latter expected he would possibly survive until tomorrow, and even at 6 o'clock this morning he thought that he would live until noon at least. Mr. Reedy was a native of Limerick, Ireland, where he was born December 24, 1846. When a child two years of age he came to this country with his parents and settled in this county in Erin township. Mr. Reedy grew to manhood on the farm. During his boyhood days he snatched a few months of schooling each year from the district school. His father died when he was a lad ten years of age, and he worked for the neighboring farmers at a small salary. By the time that he reached sixteen years of age he had secured a position in Freeport, and was earning $60 a month. Being fired with a patriotic zeal at the outbreak of the civil war he was among the first to offer his services to his country, and enlisted in the 65th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He served until the close of the war, when he was in the 2nd brigade, 3rd division, 23rd corps, army of the Tennessee. He was honorably discharged July 26, 1865, in Chicago. After returning to Freeport Mr. Reedy engaged in the express business for a number of years,and also operated a threshing business. Mr. Reedy was united in marriage Nov. 26, 1868, to Miss Mary O'Connor at New Dublin. After his marriage he moved to Union county, S. D., where he remained for a period of six years, and then returned to this county. During his residence in South Dakota he acquired quite a large tract of land, and after his father-in-law died he purchased the homestead, and afterwards added eighty acres to it. He was much devoted to the raising of blooded stock, but in March, 1893, he left the farm and came to this city to reside... purchasing a residence at 217 Benton street. Mr. Reedy was a staunch democrat in politics and took an active interest in the local councils of the party. During his official career in Freeport he was connected with the fire department two years under the administration of former Mayor Younger and has been a member of the department under Mayor Dittmar for the past four years. Mr Reedy was a man of many admirable qualities, and had a host of friends in this county. He was a devout member of St. Mary's church and of John A. Davis post, Grand Army of the Republic. The untimely death of Mr. Reedy is keenly felt by all of his friends and his associates in the Freeport fire department. Much sympathy is expressed for the bereaved widow, who is deeply grieved over the death of her husband. Contributed by Karen Fyock -- February 5, 1909 clipping JOHN F. REETER a retired Dakota area farmer, died Saturday night, November 24, 1973 in Lena Continental Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of the Freeport Church of the Brethren. Born September 17, 1881 in Dakota Township, he was the son of William and Amelia (Gronewald) Reeter. On June 4, 1924 he married Laura Stoner in Lanark. She died May 6, 1964. Surviving are two sons, Harold and Donald, both of Dakota; 14 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A grandson, a brother, and four sisters preceded him in death. Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Dakota. The Rev. David Frain, pastor of Dakota United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery, near Rock City. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard Freeport, Illinois November 26, 1973 LAURA (STONER) REETER died this morning, May 6, 1964 in a Freeport nursing home after a long illness. She had been a patient in the home 11 months. The former Laura Mae Stoner was born June 27, 1888 in Hagerstown, Maryland, daughter of Daniel and Annie (Rice) Stoner. She married John Reeter June 4, 1924 in Lanark. Mrs. Reeter lived in Dakota 40 years. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren, Freeport. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Harold and Donald, both of Dakota; 12 grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Catherine Bloyer, Lanark. Five brothers, three sisters and her parents preceded her in death. Services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Myers Funeral Home, where visitation will begin at noon Thursday. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery, near Rock City. Rev. Foster Stater of Mount Morris Church of the Brethren will officiate. Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard Freeport, Illinois May 6, 1964 AUGUSTA REINEKE , 85, resident of Freeport for more than half a century, passed away at a local hospital early today, May 2, 1940, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted at the Walker Mortuary, West Main Street, at 3:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Eugene R. Shannon, rector of Grace Episcopal Church will conduct the services and interment will be made at Oakland Cemetery. Augusta Scheunemann was born in Germany May 17, 1854. She was united in marriage to Joseph Reineke, who passed away a number of years ago. Five children preceded the mother in death. Mrs. Belva Reineke Hall, who died several years ago, was a daughter. Surviving are two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Rickey Mueller of Racine, Wisconsin, Mrs. Sophia Hoffman of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Fred Scheunemann of Racine Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois Thursday, May 2, 1940 AGNES RENDER - Mrs. F. Arthur Render, a native of Dakota Township, died June 18, 1959 in Largo, Florida after a heart attack. The former Agnes Moellenberndt was born in Dakota February 11, 1884, the daughter of Henry and Jane Moellenberndt. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Render and Mrs. Alice Black; and a sister, Miss Beulah Moellenberndt of Freeport. (Alice Horner’s note: I don’t know if Mrs. Ruth Render’s name is a typo, and Miss Ruth Render is really meant. It’s possible I suppose that she could have married someone also named Render.) She was a member of the Highpoint Evangelical United Brethren Church in Largo, Florida. Funeral services were held Saturday June 20, in Clearwater, Florida. Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois Tuesday, July 7, 1959 FRANK MICHAEL RHODE - of 717 S. High Ave.., a lifelong resident of Freeport, died in a local hospital early today. He was born in Freeport June 19, 1910, the son of John and Joanna Freibus Rohde. He was educated in local schools and his marriage to Leona Bushelle took place June 28, 1941. For a number of years he was employed by the Henney Buggy Co. and later by Micro Switch. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Frank and Lawrence; three daughters, Mary Frances, Eleanor, and Carolyn, all at home; two brothers, John and Joseph of Freeport; four sisters, Mrs. G. M. (Anna) O'Connell, Mrs. W. (Josephine) Kussner and Mrs. M. (Marie) Groff all of Freeport; and Mrs. Albert (Hildegard) Lamm of Hayward, Calif. His parents, two brothers and two sisters died previously. Funeral arrangements are being made at the Schwarz Funeral Home. Contributed by Karen Fyock - October 27, 1959 clipping HENRY A. RICKSMEIER , was born December 11, 1871, on a farm in Stevenson county, near Freeport, Ill., and passed away at his home, after a prolonged illness, at 6:30 last Thursday morning [May 17]. Mr. Ricksmeier was a son of Heinrich and Sophie Ricksmeier and came to Iowa with his parents who located on a farm north of Ackley. He was then nine years old and with his parents became affiliated with St. John's Evangelical Church, in which faith he was confirmed March 29, 1885, by the Rev. C. F. Off. He was united in marriage June 11, 1896, with Miss Minnie Bartling. They made their home on a farm north of Ackley, except for a short period of time when lived Minnesota, until they moved to Ackley March 9, 1916, and here they resided until death separated them. As one of the oldest members of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, he did his part in making possible the building of the present sanctuary. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Andrew Sessler; by two half sisters, Mrs. August Thielke and Mrs. Sophie Burkle; one half brother, August Steffen, and by one son who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife; by one daughter, Mrs. Simon Eichmeier; by one son Harry W. by three sisters: Mrs. John Sailer, Mrs. Christ Raisch; and Mrs. Lou Warnecke; one half sister, Mrs. Fred Nolte; five Grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at St John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, Rev. F. C. Kroll officiating. Burial occurred in Oakwood Cemetery. Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Ackley World-Journal, Iowa, 24 May 1945] HENRY RICKSMEIER , aged 67 years, died at the home of his son about five miles northeast of this city last Saturday, Feb. 4th, [1911] after an illness lasting about a week. He was born in Kalldorf, [Lippe-Detmold], Germany, on the first day of June, 1843, and came to America when he was twenty-five years old. He took up his residence in [Stephenson Co.] Illinois, where a year after he was married to Miss Sophia Stephen [Mrs. Sophia (Eichmeier) Steffen]. They came to Iowa in 1882 and moved onto the farm which is now owned by his son, Henry, and later took up their residence in Ackley, in 1898. His wife died about two years ago. He remained a resident of Ackley until last fall, when he went to reside with his son. He is survived by one son, Henry, at whose home he died, four daughters, one stepson and three stepdaughters, the daughters are: Mrs. Minnie Raisch, Mrs. L. [Lydia] Warneke, Mrs. Mary Sailer, and Mrs. Winnie [Alvina] Sessler. Funeral services were held Tuesday of this week at the residence of the son, Henry, north of town at 12 o'clock, after which the remains were brought to this city and services held in the Evangelical St. John's church, of which he has been a member ever since coming to Iowa. Rev. Meinzer conducted the services and interment was made in the Ackley cemetery. Contributed by Virginia Gortman Bonne -- (Courtesy Bernice Coordes) CHARLOTTE (KLENTZ) RINEHART , of 754 W. Avon Street, widow of George Rinehart, died in a local hospital early today, May 31, 1957 after a brief illness. She was born in Reeseville, Wisconsin December 22, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klentz Sr. Her marriage to George Rinehart took place December 13, 1905. (Alice Horner’s note: Her husband’s obituary gives this date as December 13, 1904.) Survivors include three son, Clarence of Omega, Wisconsin; Harold of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and George Jr. of Freeport; and two daughters, Mrs. Peter (Ruth) Graybon of Creston and Mrs. Chester (Evelyn) Homan of Freeport; five brothers, four sisters, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband died previously. She was a member of Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church. Service will be in the Walker Mortuary at 1:30 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Carl M. Grahl, pastor of Zion E&R Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 4 p.m. Saturday. Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois May 31, 1957 GEORGE A. RINEHART , 754 West Avon Street, passed away at 6 o’clock p.m. yesterday, July 24, 1923 at St. Francis Hospital, appendicitis being the cause of his death. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Lottie Klentz Rinehart, and four children, Clarence, Ruth, Harold, and Evelyn, all at home. He is also survived by his father and mother, Dewick and Laura Rinhart of Gay’s Mill, Wisconsin and three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Gillett, Chetek, Wisconsin, Mrs. Maggie Saas, Stacyville, Iowa, and Miss Celia Rinehart at home at Gay’s Mill, Wisconsin. George Andrew Rinehart was born in Crawford County, Wisconsin on December 20, 1881 and was reared on his father’s farm. Later he farmed in various localities, and came to Freeport about five years ago. Since coming here he had been employed by the Stover Manufacturing Company until his last illness. He was united in marriage to Miss Lottie Klentz on December 13, 1904 at Charles City, Iowa, and five children were born to this union, one of whom, a boy, passed away in infancy. (Alice Horner’s note: George A. Rinehart’s wife Charlotte Rinehart’s obituary gives their wedding date as December 13, 1905.) Mr. Rinehart attended the English Reformed Church. His passing will be mourned by a host of friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at the late home, 754 West Avon Street, Rev. A. J. Michael, pastor of the English Reformed Church, officiating. Interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery. Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois July 25, 1923 CHARLES RUMMELHAGEN - a former Freeport police officer, died in a hospital at Beloit, Wis., Monday night after an extended illness. He was born in Freeport in 1878, the son of Charles and Elizabeth Rummelhagen. He was married to Edna Knipfel. She died a number of years ago. A son, Lloyd, was killed in a motor accident a few years ago. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ben (Sophia) Dorman of Freeport and a brother John, of Lena. He was a member of Freeport Police Department several years, later worked for Fairbanks, Morse & co. and at one time was employed by the Arcade Mfg. Co. He moved to Beloit 23 years ago, and was employed there by Fairbanks, Morse & Co. Service will be in the Burke-Tubbs Funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. C. H. Uthlaut, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, will conduct the service. Interment will be in City Cemetery. Contributed by Karen Fyock - October 27, 1959 clipping DALE RAY RUNTE - Oscar H. Runte, residing at the Y.M.C.A., has received a message from the war department informing him that his son, Pfc. Dale Ray Runte, 23, who was wounded in the back and head by shrapnel while fighting on Luzon on April 3, died on May 2 (1945).The last letter received by his father, in which he told of his wounds, was dated April 28. He was entitled under his point service rating to return home and receive his discharge from service. Pfc. Runte entered service Feb. 10, 1943, and after induction at Camp Grant went to Camp Pittsburg, Calif., and went overseas with the 145th infantry of the 37th division in midsummer of 1943, to the southwest Pacific area. He had been awarded the Combat Infantryman badge. Before entering service he had been in business with his brother, Donald, operating the Dixie Sandwich Shop, South Galena avenue, and later was engaged in farm work near Freeport. Pfc. Dale R. Runte was born Aug. 2, 1921 [Error: 9 Sep 1921], near Freeport and had resided in this community his entire lifetime. He was a member of the 1st Baptist church. Surviving are his father; 5 brothers, Donald, a twin brother, seaman, 2nd class in the Seabees and stationed in Rhode Island; Lloyd, petty officer, 1st class, stationed at San Diego, Calif., now home on leave; Harold, who recently received his medical discharge from the air corps; and Gene and Earl, all of Freeport. A sister. Ardath [Ardith] Runte of Detroit, also survives. His mother preceded him in death 13 years ago. Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Freeport Jl- Std, Mon. 21 May 1945, p1] DONALD J. RUNTE , 61, 1220 Hillcrest Dr., Freeport, died Jan. 17 (1983_ in Belvidere of an apparent heart attack. He was a civil construction truck driver and a member of First Baptist Church where he served as a bus driver. He was a member of the Ambassadors Sunday school class. A WW II veteran, he was also a member of the American Legion. Born Sept 9, 1921, in Freeport...son of Oscar and Edna (Pfile) [Pfeil] Runte. He married Virginia (Babcock) Reedy June 28 1975, in Rockton. Surviving are his widow; 1 son, Roger, Pecatonica; 2 daughters, Mrs. Juanita (Gene) Stahl, Rockford, and Mrs. Carol (Joel) Craft, Idaho Falls, Id; 1 sister, Mrs. Ardith (Carlton) Kloster, Winnebago; 3 brothers, I. Eugene Runte, rural Freeport; Harold Runte, Fort Pierce, Fl,; and Earl Runte, Phoenix, AZ; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. Service was Jan. 20 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Theodore Phillips officiating. Burial...Chapel Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been established for First Baptist Church. Contributed by Virginia Gorton bonne - [Freeport Journal Standard, Mon. 17 Jan 1983] I. EUGENE RUNTE , 87, of Freeport, died Saturday June 9, 2001, at Stephenson Nursing Center. He was born Oct. 1, 1913 in Freeport to Oscar and Edna (Pfile) Runte. He married Gladys C. Cram April 8, 1938. She died July 24, 1982. He married Betty Schmitt Aug. 27, 1983. He was a life-time farmer in the Freeport area. He was a member of Cedarville Baptist Church. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School and supporting his church. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Gerald (Patricia) Runte and Lee (Diane) Runte, both of Freeport; Carl Runte of Great Barrington, Mass.; one sister, Ardith Kloster of Winnebago; one brother, Earl (Mary Ann) Runte of Phoenix; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Linda (David) Lindstrom of Lena and Jean (James) Johnson of Durand; seven step granddaughters; and eight step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David; four brothers, Lloyd, Harold, Dale and Don; and one grandson. The Funeral will be...Tuesday at Cedarville Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene McIntosh officiating. Burial will be at Crane Grove Cemetery...Friends may call...Monday at Walker Mortuary. Memorials have been established for Cedarville Baptist Church and Stephenson Nursing Center. Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [June 2001 clipping] OSCAR H. RUNTE , a resident of the local YMCA, died Friday afternoon in a Freeport hospital, following a long illness. Born Jan. 1, 1886, in Ogle Co., he was the son of Simon and Helen Runte. He married Edna Pheil [Pfeil] Jan 8, 1913, and she preceded him in death. Runte was a farmer in Silver Creek Twp. until 1943 when he retired. Survivors include 5 sons, Eugene of Freeport; Lloyd and Harold of Fort Pierce, Fla.; Donald of Ridott, Earl of Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Carlton [Ardith] Kloster of Winnebago; a sister, Florence of Freeport and a brother, Arthur of Harlingen, Tex. A son preceded him in death. Service will be held Monday...1st Baptist Church with Dr. J. Fred Young, pastor, officiating. Burial...Oakland Cemetery... Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Freeport Journal-Standard, Sat. 13 Apr 1963, p4] IDA (ROCKOW) RUTTER , 53, wife of Lloyd Rutter, 827 South Float Avenue, passed away about 10 o’clock Friday night, February 16, 1940 in a Freeport hospital to which she was admitted about 7 o’clock. Mrs. Rutter, formerly Miss Ida Emilie Rockow, was born near Buena Vista on September 7, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Rockow. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Rutter, and five children, Mrs. William Modica, Mrs. C. B. Thompson, Willard and Dawn Rutter, and Miss Betty Rutter, all of Freeport, five grandchildren, five sisters. One sister preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon from the Walker Mortuary. Rev. Edwin A. Arends will officiate and burial will be made in Oakland Cemetery. Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois Saturday, February 17, 1940 LLOYD L. RUTTER , 73, a retired carpenter, died in a local nursing home Sunday, July 11, 1954 after a prolonged illness. He had been living in the New York Hotel, East Main Street. He was born in Cedarville November 11, 1880, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rutter and was educated in local area schools. He was married to Edith Rackow, who died in 1940. (Alice Horner’s note: Her obituary, in the February 17, 1940 Freeport Journal Standard, calls her Mrs. Ida Emilie Rutter and spells her maiden name Rockow. So I think Ida Emilie Rockow is probably the correct maiden name. I don’t know whether she was ever nicknamed Edith.) One daughter also died previously. Most of his life was spent in Freeport. He followed the occupation of a carpenter until his retirement a few years ago. He served as a secretary of the Carpenters Union for a number of years and was a member of Freeport Aerie of Eagles. Survivors include two sons and two daughters, Willard J. of Maple Park; Dawn L, of Mount Morris; Mrs. Carl B. (Bernice) Thompson and Mrs. Robert G. (Betty) Sunbom, both of Freeport. Two sisters and a brother also survive, Mrs. John Hildebrandt of Freeport and Mrs. Philip Mattern of Oelwein, Iowa; Clarence Rutter, living in California. Funeral service will be in the Walker Mortuary at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. N. A. Wiens, pastor of First Baptist Church, will officiate. Interment will be made in Oakland Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary. Contributed by Alice Horner - Freeport Journal Standard, Freeport, Illinois Monday, July 12, 1954 WILLIAM RUTTER , one of the oldest and most highly respected residents of Cedarville, died suddenly of heart disease at his home in that place Saturday night. Mr. Rutter had been in his customary good health and never complained of being the least bit unwell; working at his blacksmith shop all day. In the evening he ate supper with his family and read a short time afterwards. Before retiring he played with his children for a short time and was in unusually good spirits and health apparently. shortly before 10 o'clock he went to his room to prepare for the night's rest and proceeded to undress. While doing so he complained of pains in the region of his heart. A few minutes afterwards he fell to the floor dead. His wife quickly ran to his assistance, but assistance was of no avail; the grim angle of death had summoned him for a victim. The deceased was one of the best known men in Cedarville and highly respected by all who were acquainted with him. He has conducted a blacksmith shop at Cedarville for a number of years and has always been honorable and prompt in his business transactions. In his social life he was likewise. He was a loving husband and a kind father, and no one will miss him more deeply than his loving wife and children. He was fifty years of age. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Deane, of Dakota, a number of years ago. His wife and five children survive him. He leaves five brothers and three sisters to mourn his sudden death. Their names are Dave Rutter, the confectioner, Ben, Scott, Ike and John Rutter; Mrs. Wm. Vore, of Cedarville, Mrs. John Wirth, of Dakota and Mrs. Durling, of Freeport. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock on Monday from the house and were largely attended. His remains found their last resting place in the cemetery near Cedarville. Owing to the deceased having complained of heart trouble and received medical treatment for the disease, Coroner Stearns thought it would be unnecessary to hole an inquest over his body. Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated clipping (Married 18 May 1892)