JACQUELINE BIELEMA , 67, of 816 15th Ave., Fulton, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Jake Ritzema, interim pastor of First Christian Reformed Church, Fulton, officiating. Burial will be at Fulton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to First Christian Reformed Church, Fulton. Mrs. Bielema was born Oct. 9, 1932, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Tina Van Vuren Graham. As a young child, she was adoped and raised by Edward and Dorothy (Wilkens) Brondyke. She was a 1951 graduate of Fulton High School. She married Kenneth L. Bielema on Oct 26, 1951, in Fulton. He survives. She was a member of First Christian Reformed Church, Fulton, and its Dorcas and Rebecca societies. She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and family. Survivors include five sons, Dan Bielema, Russ (Sandy) Bielema, Steven Bielema and Jon (Deb) Bielema, all of Fulton and Tom Bielema of Kenosha, Wis.; a sister, Diane Byers of Coshocton, Ohio; three brothers, Frank (Jane) Graham of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Harry Graham of Mobile, Alabame, and Ron (Jean) Folkens of Berwyn; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, William Dykstra and Carlyle Graham. (Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Tuesday 4 Apr 2000, H2;3)

SERVICES for Jacqueline S BIELEMA will be 10:30am Wednesday at the Fulton Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fulton Township Cemetery. Mrs. Bielema died Sunday 02 April 2000 at Mercy Medical Center-North Campus, Clinton IA. She married Kenneth BIELEMA in 1951 in Fulton IL. Memorials may be made to Firstt Christian Reformed Church in Fulton IL. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; sons: Dan, Russ, Steven, and Jon (all of Fulton IL), Tom of Kenosha, Wisconsin; and 12 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister: Diane BYERS of Coshocton OH; and brothers: Frank GRAHAM of Mtn Home ID; Harry GRAHAM of Mobile, Alabama; and Ron FOLKENS of Berwyn.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent - Found in the Quad-City Times of Davenport, Iowa - 04 April 2000 Fulton IL

JAY J. BIELEMA , 84, of Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton, died Friday at the nursing home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Fulton Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Bonestroo, pastor of Spring Valley Reformed Church, Fulton, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Fulton Township Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Kenneth Miller, Charles "Chuck" Miller, Gene Pessman, Vernon Pessman, Ronald Pessman, Jim Pessman, LaVerne Pessman, Robert Wiebenga, Arnold Wiebenga and Harlan Wiebenga. He was born Nov. 5, 1919, in Fulton to John J. and Grace Vander Schaaf Bielema. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools.He was a veteran of World War II. He was a farmer in the Fulton area.He was a member of the Spring Valley Reformed Church. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Mary (Corneil) Pessman of Fulton; and many nieces and nephews.
Clinton Herald February 4, 2004

MARGUERETE (RENKES) BIELEMA , 45, 2099 W.Wall St., Morrison, died at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Morrison Community Hospital. She had been ill since August 1959. The body was taken to the Reynolds Funeral Home where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted at the Ebenezer Reformed Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. preceded by a prayeer service at 1:45 p.m. in the basement of the church for members of the family. The Rev. Bert Van Soest, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will be in the Grove Hill cemetery. Marguerite Renkes was born July 2, 1915 in Morrison, the daughter of Ren and Grace Wierenga Renkes. She was educated in the Morrison schools. She was married July 9, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Reuben Bielema. She was a member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church and was active in a number of organizations in the church. Survivors are her husband, one son Dale, at home; her mother, Mrs. Grace Renkes, Morrison; five brothers, Everett, Tampico; Jay, Lexington, Ky.; George, Warren and Harvey all of Morrison; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Jane, her father and one sister, Janet.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor from The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 30, 1961 - pg 2, col 3

STANLEY BIELEMA , 80, of 1200 8th Avenue, Fulton, IL, died Thursday, January 25, 2007 at his home. Stan was born June 18, 1926 in Fulton, IL, to Clarence and Anna (Balk) Bielema. He was educated in the rural Carroll County grade schools and was a graduate of Thomson High School in Thomson, IL. He attended Central Christian College in Pella, IA. Stan married Marjorie Juist on May 11, 1948 in Fulton. He first farmed for several years. Later he owned and operated Bielema Oil Company in Fulton for many years. Most recently, he owned and operated Blackboard Maintenance Company in Fulton until retiring. Stan was a former member of Spring Valley Reformed Church - rural Fulton, the church's Men's Brotherhood and had served as an elder and deacon. He currently was a member of Trinity Reformed Church in Fulton, the church's Men's Brotherhood and had served as an elder. He was a member of Fulton Kiwanis Club. He was secretary of the Fulton Fire Department and had served as a trustee for 35 years. He also served as trustee and Fulton Township Supervisor for many years. He was a past member of the board of directors of the Riverbend School District, Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton Township Cemetery, Words of Hope Ministry, and Camp Manitoqua Christian Day Camp in Frankfort, IL. He was a thirty year charter member of Fulton Country Club. He enjoyed golfing, fishing with his grandchildren, and many happy hours of playing cards with friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; two daughters, Connie (Mrs. Rick) Van Heukelom of Grand Haven, MI and Lori (Mrs. Robert) VanZuiden of Morrison, IL; five grandchildren, Amy Van Heukelom; Kim (Mrs. Dave) McDonough; Nathan, Ryan, and Krista VanZuiden; two sisters, Ruth (Mrs. Bob) Venema of Fulton and Esther (Mrs. Dick) Ebbers of Morrison; one brother, Kenneth Bielema of Fulton.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent Bosma-Renkes Obituaries

ADALIZA (HURD) BOOTH - At her home in Prophetstown, on Monday October 22, 1894, Mrs. Wm. A. Booth, aged 62 years, 11 months and 16 days. Adaliza Hurd was born in Vermont , Nov. 6, 1831 and came to Portland township, Whiteside county Ill., with her parents in 1838. She was married June 17, 1850, to William A. Booth, who with five children mourn the loss of wife and mother. For six months her health has been poor but she was only confined to her bed for three weeks preceeding her death. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, internment taking place in the Leon cemetery.

ASHLEY BOOTH - The subject of this brief sketch was born in Freetown, Mass. 17 Jan. 1806, and died in Portland, Whiteside Co., Ill. on August 22, 1885, aged 79 years and seven months. His parents moved to New York State where he resided with them until 1836. In 1833 Mr. Booth came to Illinois, first making a claim near where the village of Portland is now located, and in 1837 brought his family to his new home, living for a time in a rail cabin covered with boughs of trees. In 1844 he owned a farm at Woodward's Bluff in Prophetstown township, upon which he resided until 1878, a period of 34 years except for a couple years which he spent in the Pike's Peak gold diggings. Since 1878 he has been a resident of Portland. He was twice married, in 1830 to Miss Mary Foy, who died in 1872, and subsequently to Mrs. Fanny Winters, who still survives him. He was a spiritualist in belief and died firm to the knowledge of that principle, being ready and willing to join the loved ones gone before, and who were manifest around him. Short services over the remains were held at the residence of the deceased, after which they were taken to the Leon Cemetery for interment. Rev. A. B. Meder delivering the funeral discourse in the Leon Church.

ELDON H. BOOTH - died Wednesday morning (22 July 1959) at his home in the Leon Community. The body was taken to the Gardner Funeral Chapel, where friends may call. Funeral services will be conducted at the Leon Methodist Church Friday at 2 p.m. The Rev. Henry Holverson, pastor of the Tampico Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Leon Cemetery. Mr. Booth was born June 26, 1869 in Leon Township, the son of William A. and Ann Adaliza Hurd Booth. He was educated in the Woodward Bluff school. He was married to Viola Sollar at Geneseo on Dec. 5, 1896. He was a member of the Leon Methodist Church. He spent his entire lifetime in the Leon community. Survivors are two grandsons, Donald Booth, Clinton, Ia.; Raymond Booth, Clinton, Ia.; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, one son Raymond, who died in 1952, his parents, two brothers and three sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 22, 1959 - Wednesday, pg 2

PHEBE AURELIA (FULLER) BOOTH - On Saturday morning the remains of Mrs. Aurelia Booth arrived in this place (Prophetstown) from Shannon, accompanied by her daughter, Mrs. S. N. (Addie) Langdon and other relatives. Mrs. Langdon went to Shannon with the intention of bringing her mother to Prophetstown to care for her, but before she arrived the mother had taken a turn for the worse and passed away about twenty minutes previous to her arrival. Aurelia Fuller Booth was born Dec 13, 1823 in Western Oneida Co., N.Y. and died in Shannon Jan 12, 1911. Mrs. Booth was married Feb 13, 1843, and lived in Cattaraugus Co. N.Y. until Jan 1866, when she with the family moved to Whiteside Co., settling about five miles south of Prophetstown where they lived until Dec 15 1886, when she moved to Shannon. Her husband preceded her in death in 1881. Mrs. Booth was the mother of seven children, two of whom died in childhood, one, Edward Fuller Booth, died Aug 6, 1888. Those who survive her of the children are Howard of Erie, Alfred of Morrison, Wesley of Chicago and Mrs. S. N. (Addie A.) Langdon of Prophetstown. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Mrs. Booth was brought up in a Christian home and early in her life expoused the cause of religion and was steadfast adherent to the cause all her life. She never was so happy as when in the work of her Master. Thirteen years previous to her death she was stricken with paralysis while teaching her Sunday School class. She had been a sufferer for several years previous to her death but died in peace. The funeral was held in the M.E. Church, Prophetstown, Sunday at 1:30 o'clock. Rev. F. P. McNamera conducting the service. After the service here, the remains were taken to Sandytown for burial. The pall bearers were Charles Sibley, Truman Sibley, William McNeill, Wesley Graham, Samuel Chapin and Robert Besse, all of them old neighbors and early friends of Mrs. Booth. Those in attendance from out of town were, W. W. Booth of Chicago, A.D. Booth and wife of Morrison, I.D Woodford and wife of Morrison, H.A. Booth of Erie, and Miss Jennie Booth of Shannon.

VIOLA (SOLLARS) BOOTH - died at her home in Leon, after a brief illness, Saturday, January 7. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Sollars. The deceased was but a little more than twenty years of age. She leaves a husband and infant son, father, mother, two brother and one sister. The funeral was held in the Leon church last Monday being conducted by Rev. Seger of New Bedford.

WILLIAM BOOTH - The residence of Wm. Booth, near Sandytown schoolhouse, in the township of Portland, has been one of sorrow during the past few days. On Friday evening, Dec 9, as Mr. Booth was about to feed a young horse, the animal struck him with its fore feet, felling him to the floor, and not being satisfied with this, continued to strike until it had broken his upper and lower jaws, fractured several of his ribs and driven one of the broken ribs through the left side into the lung. When found he was in an insensible condition and remained so for some length of time. Drs. Mosher, of this place, and Anthony, of Sterling, consulted on Saturday, the day following the accident, and seem to think that there is barely a hope for recovery. (Whiteside Sentinel 15 December 1881 Website of Lucinda Murdock)

Wm. Booth, the party spoken of in the last issue of the Sentinel, who was so badly mutilated by a horse, died at his farm residence in Sandytown on Friday, Dec 16th at 7:30 pm. Mr. Booth was nearly 68 years of age at the time of his death, and leaves behind him five brothers, five children, and a loving and ever affectionate wife, to mourn his seemingly untimely death. The funeral was held on Saturday, Dec 17th, and was attended by his many friends and neighbors, who can only speak kind words for their companion for upwards of twenty years. Mr. Booth was born in the township of Caroline, in Tompkins County, N.Y. in 1809, and was married to Miss Aurelia Fuller in the year 1842. In 1866 they removed to this state and located on the farm he occupied at the time of his death. The services were conducted by the Rev. R. Linee, pastor of the Erie M.E. Church. Bolen Lodge No. 412 assisted by Prophetstown Lodge No. 293, A.F & A.M. conducted the ceremony at the gravesite at Sandytown Cemetery. Mr. Booth was, since Monday of Last week, conscious of all that had taken place and realized that his days were numbered and that he would soon be called away. Still he expressed a desire to go and felt that it was for the best.

BARBARA (PETERSON) BOUND - 91, of Prophets Riverview Center, Prophetstown, died Thursday, April 17, 2003, at the nursing home. Mrs. Bound was born Sept. 13, 1911, near Sheffield, the daughter of Lewis and Vera (Draper) Peterson. She married Orson Bound on Dec. 12, 1931, in Mineral. She volunteered at Prophets Riverview Center for many years and assisted on the drive to the established Winning Wheels, Prophetstown. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Prophetstown, and Prophetstown Historical Society. Survivors include a sister, Vera "Babe" Lawrence of Prophetstown; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Darrell; six brothers; and two sisters. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Monday at Prophetstown United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sandy Harbour, pastor, officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements were completed by Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 19, 2003 - pg A5

EARL J. BOUND - Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Gardner Funeral Chapel for Earl J. Bound, 74, who died Saturday at his home at 308 Park Ave., Prophetstown. The Rev. Dean Lundstrom will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Bound was a retired farmer. Earl J. Bound was born March 28, 1897, in Prophetstown Township, the son of Luther J. Bound and Elizabeth Beechel Bound. He received his education in the Prairie View School. He married Evangeline McGrady, of Prophetstown, May 28, 1924. Survivors include the widow; one son Richard, Prophetstown; one daughter, Mrs Kent (Ardith) Pobanz, Ballwin, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hecht, Prophetstown; four grandchildren. He was preceded by one brother, Orson. Friends may visit at the Gardner Chapel Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Prophets Riverview Nursing Center.
Contributed by Melva Taylor

ELIZABETH (BEECHEL) BOUND - The body was removed to the Gardner Mortuary where friends may call. Funeral services will be in Gardner Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. C. F. Chasteen, Methodist minister officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Elizabeth June Beechel was born August 16, 1872, at Hooppole, the daughter of Lewis and Catherine Oberle Beechel, and received her education in Hooppole schools. She married Luther J. Bound in Prophetstown on Nov. 17, 1895. She had lived in this community all her life. Surviving are two sons, Earl and Orson and one daughter, Mrs. Hugo (Ida) Hecht, all of Prophetstown; one brother, three sisters, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1937, one brother, several sisters and one grandson.
Contributed by Melva Taylor

EMMA (COX) BOUND , passed away at her home in Leon on December 2, 1932 at the age of 85 years. About three weeks ago she suffered a paralytic stroke which was the cause of her death. She was born in Niles, Michigan, August 31, 1847. At the age of 5 years she came with her parents, Luther and Sarah Lane Cox to the prairies of Illinois where they erected their log cabin in the land they purchased from the government, and this farm has always been their home with the exception of three years during which time she lived at Yorktown. She was united in marriage to Jerome Bound and to them was born one son, L. J. Bound. For several years owing to the infirmities and old age, and poor eyesight, she has been confined to her home, but uncomplainingly has born it all with patience. She is the last one of the early pioneers of this community. She was tenderly cared for by her nieces, Dollie and Priscilla Cox, whom she had cared for in childhood after the death of their mother. Of a family of seven children, she is survived by one brother, S. M. Cox, with whom she made her home, one son - L. J. Bound of Woodward's Bluff, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren and many friends.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Prophetstown Echo, Prophetstown, Illinois December 7, 1932

ORSON SYLVESTER BOUND , 64, farmer, passed away early Thursday morning at his home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Olson officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Orson Sylvester Bound was born June 1, 1905, in Prophetstown, the son of Luther J. and Elizabeth Beechel Bound. He attended the rural Prophetstown schools and served on the board and building committees when Centerville School was built. He married Barbara Peterson of Prophetstown in Princeton, Dec. 12, 1931. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. He is survived by the widow; one son, Darrell, and one brother Earl and one sister, Mrs. Ida Hecht, all of Prophetstown; also one niece and one nephew. Friends may call at the Gardner Funeral Chapel from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the Heart Fund.
Contributed by Melva Taylor

JACOB J. BRACKEMYER , 85, of Morrison, died Dec. 3, 2004, at Mercy Medical North, Clinton, Iowa. Services are 1:30 p.m. Monday at Bosma-Renkes, Morrison. There is no visitation. Burial of cremains is in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. He was born Dec. 10, 1918, in Morrison. He married Dorothy May Meyer Aug. 3, 1938. Surviving are his wife; children, Malinda Galloway, Garrett, both Morrison, Steven, Rochelle, Ill.; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Lena Barsema, Fulton, June Vanderlaan, Clinton; brother, Richard, Morrison.

JACOB BRACKEMEYER , 81, Morrison, died at noon Tuesday at Morrison Community Hospital after being ill the past two weeks. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Ebenezer Reformed Church, preceded by a family prayer service at 2:45 p.m. The Rev. Harry Buis will officiate and burial wil be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit at the Tomlinson Funeral Home Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Jacob Brackemyer was born May 30, 1892 in Garden Plain Township, the son of Henry and Roelvina Holesinger Brackemyer. He attended Prairie Center School. He married Anna Bush on May 27, 1915 in Morrison and the couple farmed in the Morrison area until moving to Morrison in 1945. He was employed in Stralows Hardware for 23 years. He was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church and served as elder and deacon for a number of years. Survivors include his widow, two sons, Roy and Donald, both of Fulton; two daughters, Mrs. Orin (Jessie) Vander Eide and Mrs. Joe (Irma) Tiesman, both of Morrison; one sister, Mrs. Louis Shipma and one brother, Richard Brackemyer, both of Morrison; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Contriubted by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, IL June 27, 1973 - Wednesday, pg 2

RICHARD H. BRACKEMEYER , 84, Morrison, retired farmer died Sunday afternoon (16 Sep 1973) at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Reformed Church, preceded by a 1:45 p.m. prayer service. The Rev. Harry Buis will officaite and burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday at the Reynolds Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial has been established in his name. He was born March 21, 1889 at Garden Plain, the son of Henry and Ravine Holsinger Brackemyer. He was reared and educated in Garden Plain. On June 1909, he married Rika Brilstra at Morrison. They farmed until moving to Morrison in 1942. He was a member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church. Survivors include five sons, Henry, Sterling; Raymond, Davenport; Jacob J. and Richard Jr., both of Morrison; and Robert of Clinton, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Milton (Lena) Barsema, Fulton; Mrs. Bert (Jane) Vanderlaar, Clinton, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Louis Shipma, Morrison; 20 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, three brothers, one sister, one great-grandchild and two grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 17, 1973 - Monday, pg 2

RUTH (MONTAGUE) BRACKEMYER , 84, of Wyndcrest Nursing Home, Clinton, Iowa, formerly of Fulton, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at the nursing horne. She was employed by Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton. as the housekeeping supervisor, retiring in 1986. Mrs. Brackemyer was born May 8,1920, in Fenton, the daughter of William and Mamie (Anspach) Montague. She married Donald J. Brackemyer on April lO, 1940, in Morrison. He died Nov. 15, 1999 Survivors include a daughter, Janice Sheetz of Rockford; two sons, Arlyn Brackemyer of River Falls, Wis.. and Dean (Marcia) Brackemyer of Fulton; a sister, Wilma (Glenn) Tucker, of Michigan; two brothers, Donald (Darlene) Montague of Dixon and Joe (Lois) Montague of Warren; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Green; and two brothers in infancy. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Friday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma­ Renkes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bruce Wilterdink, interim pastor of Trinity Reformed Church officiating. Burial is at Grove Hill Cemetery,

BERTHA (FREDERICKS) BREWER , 74, 2201 East 18th Place, Sterling was pronounced dead on arrival at Community General Hospital Saturday night. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call fron 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday. At 11:30 am Wednesday the body will be taken to St Paul 's Lutherean Church to lie in state until the time of the service at 1:30 pm . the Rev. Warren C. Weeg, pastor of the Church will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cem. A memorial has been established to St Paul Lutheran Church. Mrs Brewer was born Oct. 11 1901 in Clyde Twp., the daughter of John and Gesine Dirks Fredericks. She resided in this area her entire life and was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church. She was organist at the church for a number of years and a house mother at the WMCA for 10 years. She was a member of the Sterling Womans Club Her husband, Leonard Brewer preceded May 16, 1951. Surviving are one brother John H. Fredericks of Canton OH and two grandchildren David Brewer and Christine Brewer of Delaware OH She was preceded by a daughter Verla Mae Brewer in 1947 and a son Marvin in Sept 27 1961. (His headstone says 28 Sept)

LEONARD ISAAC BREWER , 46, of 912 1/2 West Seventh Street, Sterling died suddenly of a heart attack at 8 p.m. Wednesday (16 May 1951) at the Bend Clinic in Dixon. The body was brought to the Melvin Funeral Home and late this afternoon will be taken to the Brewer Home where friends may call after 7 pm this Thursday. Funeral rites will be held Saturday afternoon with a prayer service for the family at 2 o' clock in the home and the main service at 2:30 pm in St Paul Lutheran Church. The Rev C.A. Kalkwarf will officiate and interment will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Mr Brewer was born September 8, 1904 at Cowden IL. the son of William and Iva Brewer. He was united in marriage with Bertha Fredricks on July 21, 1923 in the parsoaage of the West Jordon Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Bertha Brewer and one son Marvin of Troy Ohio also one sister Mrs. Darwim Moore of Vernon IL. his father William Brewer of Vernon and four brothers: Tom of Vernon, Bert of Decatur, Clyde of Mt Carroll and Harlan of Rock Falls. A daughter Verla Mae preceded him in death in 1947. Mr Brewer had been a resident of Sterling for 31 years. He was employed for the past year by the Prince Castle Manufacturing Division and proir to that time was employed six years by the Borden Co. He was secretary of the Modern Woodman Camp 12 fo Sterling for 13 years and was a member of the St Paul Lutheran Church since 1933.

KENT BRITT , 71, of Rock Falls died Tuesday, April 11, 2000 after an extended illness. He worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. in Sterling as an inspector in the east plant 25 inch mill and as the nailroom supervisor prior to retiring. Mr. Britt was born April 19, 1928 in Evanston to Edwin and Margaret (Quilter) Britt. He married Jean McGava Sept. 6, 1969. She preceded him in death Dec. 29, 1998. Survivors include his daughter, Bobbi Sparrow (Britt) of Glendale, Ariz.; three stepdaughters, Ann Ruth of Sterling, Susan Case of Joliet and Jody Seip of Des Moines, Iowa; two stepsons, Lon VanGilder of Sterling and John Unger of Clinton, Iowa; one brother, Dave Britt of Sterling; three grandchildren; and five step-grandchildren. He was a veteran of WW II having served in the Army. He was a member of the Sterling American Legion. Graveside services with military rites will be at 9:30 a.m. Firday at Calvary Cemetery in Sterling, with Monsignor Thomas Bales, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the McDonald Funeral Home and Crematory in Rock Falls.

HOMER W. BROWN , 81, of 109 S. Church St. Albany, IL, died Wednesday, May 17, 2006, peacefully at his home. He was born in Timewell, IL on November 20, 1924 to E.A. "Bill" and Rose (Hultz) Bowen. While stationed at the Ottumwa Naval Air Station, Ottumwa, IA, he met and married the love of his life, Juanita June Crawley on June 25, 1944. Mr. Bowen served in the World War II before his discharge from the US Navy in December of 1945. He returned to Golden, IL, where he farmed briefly before moving his family to Kingston Mines, IL to begin a career as a truck transport driver for FS Services. In 1954, he became a part of the original group of drivers in the Farm Supply terminal in Albany, IL where he lived until his death. While in Albany, he became active in Scouting, served as President of the Albany Grade School Board and was an active member of the Masonic Lodge. With his wife as the Worthy Matron, he served as the Worthy Patron of the Eastern Star. He spent his life enjoying camping, boating, and various outdoor activities with his wife and children. He spent years following his children and later his grandchildren through the various sports and activities. Upon his retirement he and his wife became "snowbirds" on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and spent their summers in Northern Minnesota and Arkansas enjoying their grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, his dear beloved great aunt, Helen Hoy; one daughter, Shirley Weidlein of Hermantown, MN; three sons, Gary (Marguerite) Bowen and Randy (Marlene) Bowen both Hermantown, MN, and Rick (Tammy) of Stuttgart, AR; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Mary (Dale) Eiken of AZ; Doris (Jim) Miles of Quincy, IL and Alice (John) Green of Eldridge, IA. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Bob.

HELEN E. (WIEBENGA) BRUINS , 73, of Peru, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 4, 2007 at Liberty Village Retirement Community, Peru, IL. Helen was born October 22, 1934 in Fulton, IL, to John K. and Janet G. (Kettler) Wiebenga. She was educated in the Fulton Christian Grade School and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Helen married Norman D. Bruins on April 9, 1954 in Fulton, IL. He died January 7, 2006. She was employed at the Morrison High School Cafeteria. Helen was a member of Morrison Christian Reformed Church and the church's Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include one daughter, Rebecca (Mrs. Trent) Jacobs of Cedar Rapids, IA; two sons, John (Bonnie) Bruins of Coleta, IL and Brad (Josanne) Bruins of Peru, IL; eleven grandchildren, Ian (Lisa) Bruins, Seth Bruins, Audra (Mrs. Gabe) Fairchild, Philip, Paul, Alexandria and Elisheva Bruins, Joseph, Rachael, Mara, and Emily Jacobs; two great grandchildren, Ava and Ruby Bruins; one sister, Barbara Prins of Kentwood, MI; one brother, David (Barbara) Wiebenga of Byron Center, MI; and one brother-in-law, Doug (Glenda) Kloet of Kenosha, WI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norm; one son, Thomas Bruins, two sisters, Mildred Kloet and Carol Wiebenga.

NORMAN D. BRUINS , 75, of 200 Ash Avenue, Morrison, IL, died Saturday, January 7, 2006 at his home. Norm was born December 9, 1930 in Morrison to John J. and Zada R. (Humphrey) Bruins. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a Morrison High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He married Helen E. Wiebenga on April 9, 1954 in Fulton, IL. Norm was first employed as a mechanic and later service manager for the former Don Norberry Chevrolet Dealership of Morrison. He was later employed as service manager for McEleney Motors in Clinton, IA for 22 years, retiring in 1993. Norm was a member of Morrison Christian Reformed Church where he served as deacon and elder. He had also served as bookkeeper for the church from 1992 to 2004. Norm served as Supervisor for both Union Grove and Mt. Pleasant Townships. He was known as a gifted handyman and appreciated the company of his family. Survivors include his wife, Helen; one daughter, Rebecca (Mrs. Trent) Jacobs of Cedar Rapids, IA; two sons, John (Bonnie) Bruins of Coleta, IL and Brad (Josanne) Bruins of Peru, IL; ten grandchildren, Ian (Lisa) Bruins, Seth Bruins, Audra (Gabe) Fairchild, Philip Bruins, Paul Bruins, and Alexandria Bruins; Joseph Jacobs, Rachael Jacobs, Mara Jacobs, and Emily Jacobs; one great grandchild, Ava Bruins; one sister, Mrs. Eleanor Douglas of Morrison, IL. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Bruins; two sisters, Verdella Bruins and Shirley Bruins; one brother, Albert Bruins.

SHIRLEY ANN BRUINS , 39, passed away Wednesday morning at his home in Morrison, following an illness of two years. She was born Aug. 25, 1927, the daughter of John and Zada Humphrey Bruins, Morrison. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Zada Bruins, Morrison, two brothers, Albert, Sterling , and Norman , Morrison; one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Eleanor) Douglas, Fulton. She was preceded by her father and one sister, Verdella Bruins. Services will be conducted Friday a 2 p.m., at the Reynolds Funeral Home, Morrison, with the Rev. E. J. Blair officiating. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery , Morrison. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Jun 7, 1967 Sterling Gazette

CHARLOTTE BRUNS , Funeral services are pending at Schmitt Chapel for Chloette Bruns, 19, of Tampico who was killled in a one car accient 1 1/2 miles north of Tampico early today (10 May 1974) . Chloette Burns was born in Sterling, March 29, 1955, the daughter of Maurice and Jean Miller Bruns. She had lived in Tampico eight years and graduated from Tampico High School in 1972. She was employed at Kmart in Sterling. Surviving are her parents, four brothers and two sisters, Gary, Maurice Jr., Rickey, Quinn, Donna and Debbie; also her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Chloe Hazel. Preceding in death were her paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
May 14 - Saturday Rites Set For Chloette Bruns - Tampico: - Funeral services for Chloette Bruns will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Schmitt Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Harmon of the Tampico First United Methodist Church, officiating. Friends may visit the chapel on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette May 10, 1974 - Friday, pg 2

GLENN H. BRUNS , 83, of Shannon died Saturday Jan. 1, 2005 at FHN Hospital, Freeport. He was born July 27, 1921 in Rock Falls, the son of Arthur and Hazel (Spencer) Bruns. He was a 1941 graduate of Rock Falls High School. Glenn married Dorothy Broeker on July 3, 1942 in Marysville MO. He served in the US Army during WW II in the 192nd Quartermasters Corps. He was a member of Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418 and t. John's Lutheran Church, Lena. He enjoyed living long enough to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved to fish and play cards with his family. He was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Shannon; three daughters, Judy Witt of Boston, Glenda (Roger) Sneek of SHannon and Jill (Dennis) Williams of Cedarville; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Burial at Coloma Twp. Cemetery, Rock Falls.

MARY G. (JOHNSON) BRUNS , 40, wife of George Carl Bruns of Hopkins Township died June 3, 1913 after a short illness. Mrs. Bruns had been in ill health for several years but was taken suddenly ill. Funeral services were held at the residence and at the West Jordan Lutheran church in both English and German. Interment was at the West Jordan Cemetery. Mary Marie was the daughter of Henry B. and Meta (Eilers) Johnson of Genesee Township. She was born November 17, 1872, and resided in Genesee Township until her marriage on Dec. 29, 1892. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Martha (Carl) Hinrichs of Hopkins Township, three sons: Carl Oltmanns, Henry Oltmanns, and George Oltmanns, who reside at home; her father and mother; and the following brothers and sisters: William H. Johnson of Paulina, Iowa, Mrs. “Reka” Fred Oltmanns of Hopkins Twp. Mrs. Anna (Thaddeus) Davis, Mrs. Hanna (Emanuel aka Christ) Wolber of Emerson, Mrs. Lizzie (Bernard) Fulfs of Genesee Twp., Henry F. Johnson of Mt. Pleasant Twp., Bernard Johnson of Genesee Twp., and Charles F. “Carl” Johnson of Genesee Twp.; also one grandchild, Alice Hinrichs. Mrs. Mary Bruns had been a lifelong member of the West Jordan Lutheran church and has been a sincere, conscientious Christian. Her home life was one of unusual sweetness and purity and her death is one that will bring sincere regret to a large circle of sorrowing friends and relatives as well as the immediate members of the family.
Contributed by Barry Johnson

NELLIE (WOLBER) BRUNS , age 74, RR1, Milledgeville, died Monday morning (16 March 1970) at Community General Hospital as a result of burns received Thursday in a fire in her home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 1:30 p.m. in West Jordon Lutheran Church with Dr. Alfred Grewe officiating. Burial will in Oak Knoll Park. Friends may call from 2-9 p.m. at Behrens Mortuary Tuesday. A memorial has been established. Nellie Wolber was born Aug. 29, 1895 at Genesee Township, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Wolber. She attended Salem School. On Jan. 16, 1919 she was united in marriage to Carl Bruns, in the West Jordan Church. Mrs. Bruns was a life long member of the West Jordon Lutheran Church and a member of the Ladies Aid. She is survived by her husband Carl; one son, Mervin, RR1, Milledgeville; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Leone) Reed, RR3, Sterling; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, James Wolber and Roy Wolber, both of Sterling. One sister and one brother preceded her in death.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 16, 1970 - Monday, pg 2

ANNA (REED) BURDSALL , 95, died in Fulton at the Harbor Crest home Thursday morning (24 October 1974) . She had been a resident of the home for three years. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the Congregational Church in Prophetstown with the Rev. Daniel Boxwell officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gardner Funeral Home in Prophetstown. A memorial has been established for the Congregational Church. Anna D. Burdsall was born June 16, 1879 in Hume Township, the daughter of William H. and Susan Cornelia Adams Reed. She lived in the Prophetstown area and was a member of the Congregational Church in Prophetstown. She married Walter W. Burdsall in Prophetstown on Feb. 8, 1899. They farmed in the Prophetstown area until 1913 when they moved into Prophetstown. Survivors include two sons, Howard R. Burdsall of Prophetstown and Lester W. Burdsall of New Port Richey, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Verna M. Johnson of Prophetstown; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents, her husband, two brothers, two sisters, two half-sisters, one half-brother and two grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 24, 1974 - Thursday, pg. 9

BELA BURDSALL , aged 65 years, died at 2:30 o’clock this morning in his home following an illness of two weeks. His death was caused from a cerebral hemorrhage. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the late home, Rev. I. C. Campbell of the Congregational church officiating. Interment will be made in Riverside cemetery. Bela Sheridan Burdsall was born June 30, 1867 in Hopkins township, Whiteside county. His parents were Charles and Elizabeth Pond Burdsall. His entire life was spent in this community. He was united in marriage to Miss Kate Dorathy of Portland township October 10, 1895 in Morrison. Besides his widow Mr. Burdsall leaves two sons, William H and Elwood R., three grandchildren and one brother, Milton Burdsall, all of Prophetstown. One sister, Mrs. Ella Austen lives in Stevensville, Montana ( January 17, 1933 Sterling Gazette)

Funeral services for Bela Burdsall, 65, who died Tuesday, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the late residence in this city. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends. Rev., I C. Campbell of the Congregational church, conducted the rites, and spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family. Mrs. Park Thede sang two hymns, “Beautiful I’sle of Somewhere”, and “In The Sweet Bye and Bye.” Burial was made in Riverside cemetery. Those attending the casket were: William Manning of Lyndon and C. C. Reynolds, Ross Kiner, H.B. McGrady, A. S. Greene and Roy Arnett. Those from a distance who attended the services were: Sterling – Mr. and Mrs. George Bleitz; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Janvrin, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Sathoff and Mrs. Laura Bryson; rock Falls – Mr. and Mrs. Fred Glafka and son, Eugene; Mendota - Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fritz; Morrison – Mr. and Mrs. Willard Humphrey; Lyndon- Mr. and Mrs. William Manning
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - from the January 20, 1933 Sterling Gazette

ELWOOD R. BURDSALL , 62, died Monday morning (Januray 14, 1963) at his home in Prophetstown. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Gardner Funeral Chapel. Friends may come Tuesday evening at the Chapel. Rev Nelson Chasteen of the First Congregational Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery. He was born Aug 5, 1900 in Prophetstown and resided there all his life. He is the son of Bela and Kate Dorathy Burdsall. He was educated in Prophetstown and married Tillie Frankenfield of Prophetstown in Morrison, Sept. 24, 1924. Surviving are his mother, wife and one daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Annabelle) Fresnel, Manus, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, William

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Gardner Funeral Chapel for Elwood R Burdsall, 61, who passed away Monday morning. The Rev. Nelson c. Chasteen officiated for the services held at the Gardner Funeral Chapel and burial was in the Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. L M Dingman was at the chapel organ. Pallbearers were Ronald We burg, Eldon Blair, Art Egert, Wallace Lawrence, Ronald Knickers and A J Johnson. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Wallace Lawrence, Mrs. Ronald We burg and Mrs. Ella Follows.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the January 15 & 18, 1963 Sterling Daily Gazette

KATE (DORATHY) BURDSALL , 87, died this morning in Morrison community Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Gardner Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday afternoon. The complete obituary will follow later.

2nd Notice
Mrs. Kate Burdsall, 87, died Wednesday morning (December 23, 1964) in Morrison Community Hospital. Mrs. Burdsall was born Oct. 3, 1877, in Portland Township, the daughter of William and Clementine (Toms) Dorathy. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors. On Oct. 10, 1895 she married Bela Burdsall in Prophetstown. Surviving are one brother, Bruce Dorathy, Prophetstown; one sister, Mrs. Addie Saathoff, Sterling; three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, town sons and one sister. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Gardner Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William Henzlik of the Methodist Church officiating. burial will be in the riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday morning

3rd Notice
Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Burdsall, who passed away on Wednesday, were held at the Gardner Chapel on Saturday, Dec. 26, with the Rev. William Henzlik officiating. burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Vernon Dorathy, Richard Dorathy, Dean Dorathy, Gene R Dorathy, Chester Holland, and William Moews. Flowers were care for by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sutphine, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lawrence, and Hillcrest Greenhouse. Organist was Mrs. Cal Schmeman.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the December 23-24-28, 1964 Sterling Daily Gazette

TILLIE BURDSALL , 61, of Prophetstown, passed away Friday at her home in Prophetstown. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Gardner Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Preston Wood officiating, with burial in Riverside Cemetery , Prophetstown. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening, (tonight). Tillie a. Burdsall was born Sept. 17, 1905 in Lorraine township, the daughter of John and Anna Frankenfield. She was educated in Portland Schools and lived in Prophetstown area all her life. She married Elwood R. Burdsall of Prophetstown Sept. 24, 1924 in Morrison. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Anna Belle) Presnell of Manlius; one brother, Henry Frankenfield of Prophetstown and two grandchildren.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Feb 11, 1967 Sterling Gazette

WILLIAM HENRY BURDSALL , 61, died Tuesday afternoon (27 August 1957) at his home in Prophetstown following an extended illness.The body was removed to the Gardner Chapel where funeral rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. (CST) Friday by Rev. Leonard Lowe. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. William Henry Burdsall was born April 29, 1896 in Prophetstown the son of Bela and Kate Burdsall. He was reared in Prophetstown area and attended Portland and Prophetstown schools. He was a member of the Methodist church, Prophetstown Masonic Lodge, Moline Consistory and American Legion. He was united in marriage to Bessie Rhodes of Prophetstown, Nov. 26, 918 in Morrison. Surviving are his wife; his mother; two daughters, Mrs. Clayton Bower and Mrs. Frank Moews, both of Prophetstown; a brother, Elwood Burdsall, also of Prophetstown; and six grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the August 28, 1957 Sterling Daily Gazette

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