DEAN E. RICHARDSON
Dean E. Richardson Passes Away Today At Peoria Hospital
Funeral Rites Are Sunday Afternoon From Late Home
Dean E. Richardson, 50, passed away Thursday at 7:15 a.m. in the Peoria Hospital to which he was admitted last Friday. He had been ill for the last year and seriously so for the last three months. The body was taken to Tampico by the Parent Mortuary, but will be brought to his late residence, 212 Eleventh Avenue, this afternoon. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the residence, Rev. George Gable of Apple River officiating. Committal will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rock Falls. Mr. Richardson was born Jan. 24, 1891, at Ellsworth, son of Thomas and Lina Carlisle Richardson. At the age of 20 he came to Annawan, in 1911, and had lived besides that place at Tampico and Sterling. He was in the employ of George Mathis of Hooppole and was manager of the Ford Agency in Tampico for seven years. He married Miss Florence Hiller in Hooppole in 1922, and she passed away three months later. On Nov. 24, 1926, he married Miss Velma Hunter of Tampico at Dixon. A daughter was born to the couple, but she died in infancy. Besides his widow, Mr. Richardson is survived by one brother, Cecil Richardson of Rock Falls. There also is left a cousin, Mrs. Henry Krinjob of Geneseo, who was reared in his family and was almost like a sister. His father died Aug. 11, 1939, and his mother passed away in 1931. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Presbyterian Church at LeRoy, Ill. Mr. Richardson was a man of pleasing manner and well liked by a host of friends who mourn his passing and sympathize with his widow and brother.
The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois July 31, 1941 - pg 6

The funeral of the late Dean E. Richardson, held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from the Trouth Funeral Home, was largely attended, and there was a wealth of beautiful floral tributes. Rev. George Gable, Methodist pastor at Apple River, and an old family friend, officiated at the services, and he and his daughter, Mrs. Jack Ogilvie of Freeport, sang two hymns, "Ivory Palaces" and "Goodnight Here and Good Morning There." Mrs. George Gable was the pianist. The organ music was played by Mrs. H. W. Wiles, organist of St. John's Lutheran Church. Casket attendants were all former fellow workers with Mr. Richardson. They were William Surratt, Buel Chitty and Charles H. Chapman of Sterling and Holger Pedersen, Hubert Darby and Wayne Aldrich of Tampico. Ladies in charge of the flowers were Mrs. Amanda Shank of Tampico, Mrs. Walter Hager, Mrs. Harvey Riser, Mrs. Clifford Engstrom, Mrs. Della Smith, Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. Raymond Stroup. The committal was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rock Falls.
August 1, 1941 - pg 4

Funeral services for the late Dean E. Richardson of Sterling were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the Trouth Funeral Home. The services were attended by a large number of relatives and friends, including many from Tampico where he was formerly in business. There were many beautiful flowers. Rev. George Gable, pastor of the Methodist Church at Apple River and a close friend of the family, delivered a message of comfort. He and his daughter, Mrs. Jack Ogilvie of Freeport, accompanied by Mrs. Gable, sang two hymns, "Ivory Palaces" and "Goodnight Here and Good Morning There." The organ music was played by Mrs. H. W. Wiles, organist of St. John's Lutheran Church of Sterling. Casket bearers were former fellow workers with Mr. Richardson. They were William Surratt, Buel Chitty and Charles H. Chapman of Sterling, and Olger Pedersen, Hubert Darby and Wayne Aldrich of Tampico. Ladies in charge of the flowers were Mrs. Amanda Shank of Tampico, Mrs. Walter Hager, Mrs. Harvey Riser, Mrs. Clifford Engstrom, Mrs. Delia Smith, Mrs. Harry Smith and Mrs. Raymond Stroup. Burial was in the I.O.O.F Cemetery, Rock Falls. Dean E. Richardson was born January 24, 1891 at Ellsworth, Ill., son of Thomas and Lina Carlisle Richardson. In 1911, at the age of 20, he came to Annawan and later lived in Tampico and Sterling. He was in the employ of George Mathis of Hooppole and was manager of the Ford Agency in Tampico for seven years. He married Miss Florence Hiller in Hooppole in 1922, and she passed away three months later. On Nov. 24, 1926, he married Miss Velma Hunter of Tampico at Dixon. A daughter born to the couple died in infancy. Mr. Richardson passed away last Thursday morning at 7:15 in a Peoria hospital where he had been taken the week before. He had been in ill health for the past year. Besides his widow, Mr. Richardson is survived by one brother, Cecil Richardson of Rock Falls. Also a cousin, Mrs. Henry Krinjob of Geneseo, who was reared in his family and was like a sister. His father preceded him in death August 11, 1939, and his mother passed away in 1931. Mr. Richardson was a member of the Presbyterian Church at LeRoy, Ill. He was a man of pleasing manner and well liked by a host of friends who mourn his passing and extend their sympathy to his widow and brother.
The Tampico Tornado, Tampico, Illinois August 7, 1941 - Thursday

VELMA L. (Hunter) RICHARDSON
Former Resident Dead
Mrs. Velma Richardson, Sterling, a native of Tampico, passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon shortly after being admitted to Home Hospital. Services were held this Wednesday afternoon in the Melvin Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd O. Coleman, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Velma was born in Tampico Township, March 29, 1905, the daughter of William W. and Cora Griffin Hunter. She attended Tampico grade school and was a graduate of Tampico High School. Her husband, Dean E. Richardson, passed away Aug. 1, 1941. Since his death, she had owned and operated the coffee shop in the Miami Hotel, Sterling, for 10 years, Colonial Grill for 12 years, had cooked at Colonial Acres Rest Home and for the past five years was employed by Wetzel's Food Mart. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Sterling. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Cora Hunter, Sterling; one sister, Mrs. Harry (Esther) Whitver, Burlington, Ia.; a brother, Donald L. Hunter of Toledo, Ohio; and a number of nieces and nephews. One daughter, her father and two brothers preceded her in death. A memorial was established to the Heart Fund.
The Tampico Tornado, Tampico, Illinois December 1, 1966 - Thursday

Funeral Services for Mrs. Richardson
Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Richardson were held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Melvin Funeral Home, the Rev. Lloyd O. Coleman, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated, and burial took place in Tampico Memorial Cemetery at Tampico, Illinois. Mrs. J. H. Linn was the organist. Pallbearers were Donald G. Reynolds, Vincent Eberhardt, John Eberhardt, Jack Plamback, Harold P. Hawkins and Richard Card. In charge of flowers were Mrs. Berwyn F. Jackson, Mrs. Harold Hawkins, Mrs. James Allen, Mrs. William Howard, Mrs. Clarence Capp and Mrs. William Friel.

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VELMA L. HUNTER & DEAN E RICHARDSON MARRIED
Popular Young People Married Last Week
Miss Velma L. Hunter and Mr. Dean E. Richardson were Married Last Week
The wedding of two of Tampico's popular young people was solemnized last week Wednesday afternoon, November 24, when Miss Velma Hunter became the bride of Mr. Dean E. Richardson. The couple motored to Dixon and at 3:30 were quietly married at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church by the pastor Rev. Carlson, who read the impressing ring ceremony. The bride was handsomely attired in a beige colored canton crepe gown with trimmings of embroidery and buttons. The groom wore the conventional dark suit. They were unattended. Immediately after the ceremony they took the train for Chicago, where they spent Thanksgiving at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. Willard Hunter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson returned Thursday evening to Dixon, where they remained over night on account of the foggy weather which made driving very unsafe, returning Friday morning to Tampico, where they will be at home to their friends. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Cora M. Hunter of this place, and is a young lady of pleasing personality and accomplishments. She has been active in the religious and social life of this community and is a general favorite in the circles in which she moves. For the past year she has filled the position of bookkeeper at the Ford Garage with perfect satisfaction. Her universal good nature and friendly disposition have made her hosts of friends who extend best wishes for along and happy wedded life. The groom is one of Tampico's prominent and wide awake business men who has for several years been manager of the Ford Garage of this place, where by his courteous treatment and square dealings he has made innumerable friends. For the past year he has served as a member of the City Council with satisfaction to all and to his credit. Always ready and willing to support any worthy project for the welfare of the community and to do his share in making any needed improvements, he is held in the highest esteem by all with whom he has any dealings. The Tornado joins with the many friends of the newly weds in extending best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Richardson on their journey through life.
Tampico Tornado, Tampico, Illinois November 27, 1926

VELMA HUNTER & DEAN RICHARDSON MARRIED
Popular Young Tampico Couple Wed Wednesday
Miss Velma Hunter And Dean Richardson Married In Dixon.
Tampico, Ill., Nov 27 - (Special) - The friends of Dean Richardson and Miss Velma Hunter were somewhat surprised when they stole a march on them Wednesday afternoon, motoring to Dixon, where they were quietly married at the First Methodist parsonage at 3:30 o'clock. Rev. Carlson performed the marriage ceremony. The bride looked very charming in a beige color canton crepe grown with accessories to match. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Cora Hunter and is a favorite in the social circle in which she moves. She is a lady of pleasing personality and can count her friends by the score. She has been employed for the past three years as bookkeeper at the Ford garage, of which Mr. Richardson has been manager for the past five years, recently taking stock in a newly organized firm known as the Tampico Motor company, of which he is still in charge as manager. He is a hustling young business man and has many friends who wish both the bride and groom a long and happy wedded life. They took the evening train after the ceremony for Chicago where they spent a short honeymoon at the home of the bride's brother, Willard Hunter, in Chicago. They arrived home Friday morning and will be at home at the home of the bride's mother for the present.
The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois November 27, 1926 - Saturday, pg 6

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DONALD HUNTER WEDS MISS GENNALEE BROWN
Take Their Vows at Crown Point
Donald L. Hunter, son of Mrs. Cora Hunter of Tampico, and Miss Gennalee Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Brown of Walnut, were united in marriage Saturday at Crown Point, Indiana. The ceremony was performed at the Christian Church parsonage by Rev. J. D. Bowles. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sergeant of Walnut were their attendants. The bride wore a dress of silver metallic over crepe and had dark accessories. Her attendant's dress was mahogany crepe with accessories to match. The newlyweds left for Chicago where they stayed until Sunday evening when they came to Tampico. Mrs. Hunter is the teacher of the Church school. Mr. Hunter is employed by Richard Harms. They will make their home in Tampico in the upper apartment of his mother's house. Their many friends extend congratulations.
The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois 19 Oct 1937

The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 12, 1955 - Saturday, pg 2
Divorce - Donald L Hunter vs. Jennalee S. Hunter
Jennalee S. Hunter was granted a divorce from Donald L. Hunter by Judge L.L. Winn, this morning in Sterling City Court.

The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 16, 1956 - Monday
JENNALEE HUNTER & PAUL W. SIBLEY WED
Mrs. Jennalee Hunter, Paul W. Sibley Wed On Saturday Evening
Saturday evening in the First Methodist Church of Sterling, Mrs. Jennalee Hunter and Paul W. Sibling, both of Sterling were united in marriage, the Rev. C. A. Chamberlin officiated at the 7:30 o'clock ceremony.
Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. James Douglas, Sterling, sister and brother-in-law of the bridegroom.
The bride was attired in a two piece navy blue suit with white accessories, with white feathered carnations. Her matron wore a two piece charcoal suit with white accessories with white feathered carnations.
Mrs. Sibley, daughter of Mrs. Josey Brown and the late Marcus Brown of Walnut received her education in the Walnut schools and graduated from Teachers College, DeKalb, Ill. She is fourth grade teacher at Montmorency Community Consolidated School.
Mr. Sibley, son of Freeman L. Sibley and the late Anna N. Sibley of Erie, received his education in the Prophetstown schools and is employed at Parrish Alford Fence and Machine Co.
Immediately following the ceremony, the couple departed on a wedding trip through Wisconsin and upon their return will reside at 1711 E. 5th St., Sterling, Ill.

The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois January 10, 1996 - pg A2
JENNALEE HUNTER
Sterling: - Jennalee Hunter, 84, formerly of 1711 East 5th St., Sterling, died Monday, Jan. 8, 1996, at Sterling Pavilion following an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Allen-Melvin Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Karen Schilling of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery Mausoleum, Sterling. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Hunter was born Jan. 25, 1911, in Walnut, the daughter of Marcus and Josie (Eperson) Brown. She was a school teacher for 33 years, teaching at Montmorency Schools for over 20 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling Survivors include one son, Donald (Mary Jo) Hunter of Sterling; one daughter, Janice (Richard) Card of Sterling; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, Clarel (Grace) Brown of Walnut; two sisters, Phyllis (Walter) Frank of Walnut, and Ava Larease (Walter) Politowiz of Denver, Colo. and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Mason Brown.

Donald L Hunter born 8 Feb 1916 Bailey, Muskegon County, Michigan, died 18 Mar 1988 Toledo, Ohio; married 2nd 8 Oct 1966 Toledo, Marjorie Kathryn Bucher. Buried Restlawn Park, Toledo.