JOHN ANDREWS - At his residence in this city, on Monday, Nov. 24, 1890, Mr. John Andrews, aged 89 years, 9 months, and 17 days. John Andrews was born in Monaghan county, Ireland, Feb. 7, 1801, and was married to Miss Martha Mitchell, now his surviving widow, on Dec. 17, 1829. In 1854 he emigrated with his family to this country, and spent the summer in Alleghany City, Pa. In the fall of the same year he came to this county where he has since resided. He was the father of ten children, eight of whom are still living. He was an upright and strictly conscientious man: as husband, father and neighbor, it would have been difficult to excel him. The main effort of his life was to render unfeigned love to his Maker and to regard the rights of his fellowman as he would have his own regarded. In the year 1856, when in the prime of his mental vigor, he had his attention called to the fourth commandment of the decalogue, and after long and careful study with earnest prayer, though it subjected him to inconvenience, reproach and sometimes even to scorn. He commenced the observance of the seventh day of the week [Saturday] as the Sabbath, which he has strictly observed for the past thirty three years. The fragrance of his life will live along in the memories of those who knew him best. On Monday last he went up town on some errand, and while returning across the railroad track was caught by the morning freight going west. He had crossed the track when the engine struck him, or rather pushed him off the side of the road, and was making efforts to get up when a neighbor saw him, and fearing he might fall under the train went quickly to his rescue. Through the kindness of friends he was taken to him home on Wall street where everything was done for him that love and kindness could do. He thanked the friends for the help and attention shown him, told his wife if she would look in his coat pocket she would find some mail, told the friends how to fix him so he would rest easily. He was conscious to the last. His wedded life lacked but twenty-three days of being sixty-one years. The accident, which caused his death, happened about ten o'clock a.m. and he peacefully fell asleep at two o'clock p.m. the same day. Theafflicted wife and family have the sympathy of all who knew them. The funeral services will be held this afternoon at two o'clock in the Baptist church, Elder G. B. Starr of Chicago, officiating. The remains will be interred in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Christine Tranel

MARTHA (MITCHELL) ANDREWS - At the residence of her son, R. F. Andrews, in Onarga, Ill., on Saturday, November 4, 1893, Mrs. Martha Andrews, aged 81 years, 7 months and 17 days. Martha Mitchell was born March 17, 1812 in Monaghan county, Ireland. She was married in 1829 to John Andrews and to this union were born ten children seven of whom survive--five sons and two daughters. She came with her husband to America in May, 1854, locating in Allegheny City, Pa., and came to Illinois, settling in Clyde township, the same year. Here they lived until 1880 when they moved to this city, where she continued to make her home until 1890 when her husband was seriously injured by being struck by an engine on the Carlton crossing, which resulted in his death. Since then she has resided with her children in Iowa and Illinois. The remains were brought to this city last Monday morning and interred in Grove Hill cemetery beside her husband. Funeral services were held at Onarga on Sunday
Contributed by Christine Tranel - The Whiteside Sentinel" Morrison, Illinois, Thursday Morning, November 9, 1893

ANDREA (COX) ANDRUNAITES , 83, of Colona, Ill., and formerly of Erie, Ill., died Monday at Illini Hospital, Silvis, Ill. Services will be noon Wednesday at the Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. She was born Feb. 24, 1920, in Erie to Clay and Florence Quade Cox. She married Frank "Pete" Andrunaites on Sept. 17, 1942, in Rock Island, Ill. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Helen (Ed) Rebenar of East Moline, Ill.; a son, Charles of Colona; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Vivian Snyder of Rock Falls, Ill., Jeanne Kay of East Moline and Mrs. Ava (Walter) Biggs, Sacramento, Calif.; brothers, Roy C. (Arvilla) Cox of Erie, Ross (Elizabeth) Cox of Hartford, Ala., and Mrs. Anne (Jim) Johnson of Erie. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister.

LIZZIE (COCHRAN) ANGUISH - At her home in this city, on Thursday morning, March 19, 1891, Mrs. J.a. Anguish, aged 30 years, 8 months and 17 days. Lizzie Cochran was the daughter of Mrs. Catharine Cochran of this city, and was born in Dunwich, Upper Canada, July 2, 1860. The family removed to Morrison at an early date in its history, so that Mrs. Anguish's life of thirty years has been almost entirely spent in this community. Ten years ago she was united in marriage with James A. Anguish. A beautiful new home had but recently been taken possession of on east Grove street, but the days of enjoyment of its pleasant surroundings were only few. The gentle and patient disposition which characterized Mrs. Anguish in all her relations in life, as friend, daughter, sister and wife, endeared her to all who were privileged with her friendship. And her death brings a deep sorrow to many. An uncomplaining sufferer for several years she was possessed with a conviction for sometime that the end was not far distant. The sudden summons has therefore fallen upon them with the paralyzing weight of an unexpected bereavement. The large concourse of friends that attended the funeral services evidenced the high esteem in which Mrs. Anguish was held. Rev. J.W. Skinner officiated, the remains were interred in Grove Hill.

CAHRLES JACOB ANSPACH - Mrs. Herman Giffrow and John Anspach, both of Sterling, received word Sunday of the death of their brother, Charles Jacob Anspach, who died of a heart attack in Milwaukee on Sunday, Nov. 9. 1952. Funeral rites are scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Milwaukee and buriel will be in Dubuque, Ia. Mr. Anspach was born and reared south of Rock Falls and was well known in this area.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 11, 1952 - Tuesday, pg 2

JOSEPH ANSPACH , 69, of Rock Palls died Friday, Jan. 14. 2005, after an illness. Joseph was born Feb. 1, 1935, in Iuka, the son of John and Effie (Williamson) Anspach. He married Kathryn (Ehrke) Jones on Aug. 9, 1991 in Rock Falls. Joseph was employed at the Parish-Alford Plant 4 of Northwestern Steel and Wire, Rock Falls, for 34 years before retiring. He was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the Army. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. Joseph was a member of American Legion Post 902. Rock Falls. Surviving is his wife. Kathy; two daughters, Kimberly (Greg) Manzano of Rock Falls and Julie (Marc) McCombs of Chadwick; two sons, Gary (Tammy) Anspach of Burlington Iowa, and Timothy Anspach of Rock Falls; stepson, David (Sue) Jones Jr. of RockFalls; two sis­ters, Helen (Eugene) Hodge of Centralia and Alma Faye Courson of Salem; two brothers, Charles (Donna) Anspach and Glen (Cindy) Anspach, both of Salem; four grandchildren, Jenna, Emme, Joey and Khryssy Anspach; and six step-grand children, Logan McCombs, Korbyn McCombs, Hailey Manzano, Vicki, Zach and Abbi Jones. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 2005. at McDonald Funeral Home. Rock Falls. with the Rev. Larry Thomson, pastor of Rock Falls United Methodist Church. officiating. Burial. with military honors will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

RONALD L. & RUBY (HORTON) ANSPACH , 94, of Coventry Village, Sterling, died Thursday Oct. 27, 2005 at the home. He was employed by Northwestern Steel & Wire for 42 years, retiring Aug. 1, 1975. He then worked at Bollman Motors for many years. Ronald dearly loved his dog Buster. He was born on Sept. 12, 1911 in Morrion the son of Harvey & Grace (Parnham) Anspach. He married Ruby M. Horton on Oct. 6, 1961. He was preceded by his parents, both wives, a son and a grandson. Private services were Oct. 31, 2005, burial at Oak Knoll. Ruby was born on July 29, 1921 in Aberdeen MS the daughter of George W. & Pearl (Honeycutt) Blair. She died on Sept. 2, 1994 after a long battle with cancer. She was preceded by her parents, her first husband and 4 brothers. They were both members of the Church of Christ in Sterling, enjoyed camping, cards, gardening and spending time with family.

LESTER E. APPLE , 79, of Willow Wood Nursing Center, Rock Falls, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005, at the center. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling for more than 30 years before retiring. Mr. Apple was born Sept. 2, 1925, in Anna, son of John and Flora Apple. He served as a paratrooper in World War II. He married L Bernice (Hooppaw) Miller on April 4, 1982 in Rock Falls. Survivors include his wife; three stepdaughters, Linda (Tom) Lyon of Appleton, Wis. and Clyda (Bill) Jablonsky and Sylvia (Ron) Harrison, both of RockFalls; a stepson, Harrell "Butch" (Ruby) Miller of Sterling; a sister, Ina Shipman of Rock Falls; a brother, James Apple of Sterling; nine stepgrandchildren; and six step-great­ grandchildren. Graveside service with military honors is at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Sterling with the Rev. Jason Borton officiating.

JUDITH (ALBRECHT) APPLE , 70, of rural Chadwick, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at her home. She was a teacher in the Morrison Unit District, Retiring after 35 years. Mrs. Apple was born Aug. 2, 1937, the daughter of Glen and Mary Albrecht. She married Robert Apple on Dec. 23, 1966 in Rock Falls. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sterling, and enjoyed raising, showing and racing horses as well as painting on canvas. Survivors include her husband, two sister, Peg Sisk of Savana, and Sandry Albrecht of Dallas; a brother, Don Albrecht of Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Albrecht. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Paul Lipinski, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Hospice of the Rock River Valley.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 18, 2007 - Tuesday, pg A2

RUSSELL B. ARCHIBALD - Funeral services for Russell B. Archibald, 1705 Ave. F., Sterling, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Melvin Funeral Home. The Rev. Nathan Williams, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sterling, will officiate and burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery. There will be visitation from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Community General Hospital. Russell B. Archibald died March 14 while on vacation in Dunedin, FL. He was born Jan. 1, 1895 in Macon, MO., the son of John B. and Sherman Henry Archibald. He was educated in the Iowa schools. For the past 14 years he had been terminal manager of Freeport Fast Freight in Sterling. He retired Dec. 1, 1971. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sterling, past member of the Motor City Traffic Club of Detroit, past member of the Chicago Transportation Club, past member of the Tri-City Traffic and Transportation Club and member of the BPOE 556 of Moline and Shrine Club of Moline. Survivors include one son, Carl Archibald of Milwaukee, WI., one sister, Mrs. John Vickroy of Detroit, MI., on brother, Cleo Archibald of Leesburg, FL and one grandson. He was preceded in death by parents and one sister.
Contributed by JoAnne Anderson

SARAH (BRENAN) AREY - The funeral of Mrs. Richard Arey will be held Tuesday [02/10/1914] afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home on Burlington terrace. The services will be in charge of Rev. Ed. W. Murray, pastor of the Congregational church. The interment will be in the Rock Falls cemetery (I.O.O.F.) in the family lot by the side of her husband who died a few years ago. Sarah Brennan was born in New York City, April, 1841. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Brennan. When very young she came west and lived for a number of years with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jenkins living east of this city. In the year 1857 Miss Brennan was married to Stephen Wells, son of the late Mrs. Samuel Emmons of East Coloma. Two children were born to them, Emma and William. In the beginning of the Civil war, Mr. Wells enlisted in one of the Illinois companies and did valiant work as a soldier. He was taken ill in a hospital in Texas during the fighting campaign and died.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds from the Sterling Evening Gazette, February 10, 1914

IVY A. ARIANS , 92, of Sterling, died Tuesday at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The Rev. Susan Davenport, pastor of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. She was born Oct. 7, 1911, in Prophetstown, Ill., to Cornelius and Anna Stuart Zuidema. She married Fred W. Arians on Aug. 24, 1932, in Springfield, Ill. He died in 1992. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County, Ill., schools in Spring Valley and Ustick Township. She and her husband farmed in Fenton and Hopkins Township. They moved to Sterling in 1968 after retiring from farming. She was a member of the Bethesda Lutheran Church, Morrison. Survivors include one son, Harley (Nancy) Arians of South Beloit, Ill.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Carol Arians of Morrison; 12 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lavisa Boss of Jenison, Mich., and Mrs. Grace (Arnold) Hartman of Fulton, Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, one sister and three brothers.

CLARA (REGLIN) ARMSTRONG - Funeral services will be conducted Monday (2 Oct 1970) at 1:30 p.m. in the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls for Mrs Warren B. (Clara) Armstrong, formerly of Rock Falls. Mrs. Armstrong died Thursday evening at Prophet's Riverview-Good Samaritan Center in Prophetstown at the age of 83. The Rev. Nathan Williams, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Sterling will officiate, with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday afternoon and evening. Clara Armstrong was born July 10, 1887, the daughter of Carl and Anna May (March) Reglin in Minonk. She was a member of the Sterling Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Warren, Prophetstown; two daughters, Mrs Violet Reynolds, Sant Monica, Calif., and Mrs George (Lily) Llyod, Sterling; one sister, Mrs. Emilie King, Memphis, Tenn.; one brother, Emil Reglin, Dixon; seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one son, two brothers and two sisters.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers (2 October was on a Friday so not sure what the correct date is on this)

MYRTLE (SCHIPPER) ARMSTRONG , 66 of 416 17th Ave Fulton, died Tuesday April 30 2002 at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. She was employed by General Electric Morrison for 32 years retiring in 1991. Mrs Armstrong was born March 26 1936 in Fulton, the daughter of Martin H & Jennie J (Schaner) Schipper. She attended Fulton schools. She married Frank D Armstrong on Feb 14 1953 in Fulton. He died April 18 1982. She was a member of GEM Club, 55 Alive Club, Mini Muffins Club, Gala Girls Club and enjoyed bowling and traveling with her friends. Survivors include five daughters, Sally (Roger) VanKampen and Mary (Gary) Johnson both of Fulton, Patty (Tim) Bush of Erie, Tammy (Rob) Laird of Sugar Land TX and Amy (Roy) Shinkle of Lake Park GA; a son, Mark (Jennifer) Stagg of New Braunfels TX; two sisters, Lois (ALlen) Dykstra of Boulder City NV and Evelyn Griffin of Yorktown IN, two brothers, ALvin (Lottie) Schipper of Fulton adn Harold (Dolly) Schipper of Mason City IA; a special friend, Roger L Wood of Fulton; 16 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five Great grandchildren and a step great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a great grandaughter. Gosma Renkes Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Burial at Fulton Township Cemetery.

RAYMOND W. ARMSTRONG , 82, of Morrison, died Tuesday (24 February 2004) at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island, Ill. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Fenton (Ill.) United Methodist Church. The service will be preceded by a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service at the church. The Rev. Bradford Wilson, pastor of the Fenton United Methodist Church, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Pallbearers will be Scott Zuidema, Craig Zuidema, Jonathan Armstrong, David Armstrong, Joseph Armstrong, Matthew Armstrong, Susan Zuidema, Jennifer Melcher and Katie Armstrong. He was born Oct. 18, 1921, in Cordova, Ill., to Walter and Minnie Banion Armstrong. He married Reva P. Glazier on Aug. 4, 1944, in Fenton. He was educated in the rural Rock Island, Ill., and Whiteside County, Ill., grade schools and graduated from Erie (Ill.) High School in 1940. He was employed with United Aircraft, Inc., Wichita, Kan.; Stinson Aircraft, Wayne, Mich.; and George Evans Corp., Moline, Ill. He also was engaged in farming in the Fenton area for 60 years. He was a member of the Fenton United Methodist Church and served on the church's administrative board. He served on the board and was a member of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau. He served as secretary of the Fenton Elevator Board and was a member and past president of the Fenton School Board. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Carol Schroeder of Fulton, Ill.; two sons, Dale (Carol) Armstrong of Morrison and Mark (Beth) Armstrong of Erie; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, John (Judy) Armstrong of Thomson, Ill. He was preceded in death by a sister and four brothers. Memorials may be made to the Fenton United Methodist Church.

CARL ARNDT , 61, of Prophetstown died at 7:30 last night in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Gene Johnston, 1149 13th Ave., Moline, after a long illness. He had been staying with his daughter for the last five weeks. He was born July 3, 1895, in Portland Township, the son of Frederick and Bertha Kleff Arndt. He married Henrietta Camphous Oct. 28, 1916, in Morrison. The couple farmed in Portland until 1936, when they moved to Prophetstown. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Johnston of Moline; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Schroeder, and a brother, John, both of Moline. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, William, and an infant daughter. The body was taken to the Garner Mortuary in Prophetstown, where services will be at 2 Thursday afternoon. The Rev. William Dupree, Congregational pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery in Portland.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers

HENRIETTA (KAMPHIUS) ARNDT , 87, formerly of Prophetstown, ILL., died Saturday at the Oak Glen Home, Coal Valley, ILL.The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gardner Chapel, Prophetstown with Rev. Steven Wood, associate pastor of First Baptist Church, Moline, officiating. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery, rural Prophetstown. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Gardner Chapel. She was born March 7, 1898, in Fulton to Joseph and Jeanette Flikkema Kamphuis. She married Carl Arndt Oct. 28, 1916, in Morrison. They farmed in the Spring Hill Community until moving to Prophetstown in 1935. Mes. Arndt moved to Moline in 1957 after the death of her husband. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Gene (Dorothy) Johnston of Moline; three grandsons and a great-granddaughter. She is preceded in death by her husband, 10 brothers and sisters.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillers

CHLOE (JOYCE) AUSTIN , 90, of 404 W. Wall St., Morrison, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at her home after an illness of several months. The body was removed to the Reynolds Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. the Rev. Roland T. Kamm, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Austin was born Nov. 15, 1865 at Syracuse, N.Y., the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ammidon Joyce. She was reared and educated in New York and was married to Walter LeRoy Austin on Feb. 24, 1886 in New York. They came to a farm in Lyndon Township in 1890 and moved to Morrison to make their home in 1917. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a past matron of Rock River Chapter 360 OES of Lyndon, a member of the White Shrine of Morrison the Reading Circle and the Household Science Club. Survivors are three sons, Rex H. Austin, Harold C. Austin,Clarence L. Austin, all of Morrison; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Myers, Galt, and Lulu Austin, Morrison; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Jan. 6, 1944; her parents and one brother, Charles H. Joyce.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 20, 1956 - Friday, page 2

FLOYD AUSTIN - The body of Floyd Austin, son of Isaac Austin of Lyndon township, who was drowned at Lyndon ferry on Sunday March 22, was found last Friday afternoon near an island in Rock River above Prophetstown. It was discovered by two young men who were in a boat fishing. The body had been in the water nearly ten weeks, and no doubt had been snagged and becoming loosened, floated down the stream. The young men who discovered the body, towed it into shallow water and fastened it to the shore, after which they notified the parents and also sent a telephone message to Coroner Donaldson who immediately went to Prophetstown and held an inquest. The jury were enabled to identify the body by those who knew him, also by the fther, by means of the clothing and watch. His watch stopped at ten minutes before seven. Sad as the matter is, the father expressed great satisfaction in being able to secure the body and give it a christian burial, which took place at the Lyndon cemetery the same evening. The young men who found the body are entitled to a reward of $25.

HOMER ELWOOD AUSTIN - At Port Byron Ill. on Sunday May 5, 1895, Homer Wlwood Austin, aged 19 years, 8 months and 7 days. Homer E. Austin was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Austin of Unionville, and was born in Mt. Pleasant township August 28, 1876. He was not a very rugged young man and always resided with his father. About four weeks ago he had a severe attack of bilious colic from which he recovered, but his stomach was apparently weak. A week ago last Monday he accompanied Mr. J.N. Jackson to Port Byron to assist in drilling a well, and enjoyed his work, which was easy. Last Saturday morning Mr. Jackson came home, leaving Homer at Port Byron. He ate a very hearty dinner and seemed very cheerful and as well as ever. At half past one o'clock he was suddenly taken ill with colic and although everything was done for him by physician and others, he lingered in great pain until Sunday morning at seven o'clock when death came to his relief. Sunday afternoon Charles F. McKee and J.N. Jackson went to Port Byron, returning Monday with the body. The funeral was held at the home of Mr. Austin in Unionville. interment taking place at Grove Hill cemetery.

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