O B I T U A R I E S For Whiteside County Illinois D JOHN DAIL , one of the pioneer residents of Whiteside county passed away at his home in this city at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning. ( 5 October 1926) Mr. Dail had been a resident of this county for 76 years, coming to the United States from Ireland when a small boy with his parents. Coming up the Mississippi river, the mother died at St. Louis, Mo. The father and three small boys continued their journey, landing at Fulton, Ill., from where they walked across country carrying their luggage, finally reaching the home of Mr. Dail's, grandparents in Portland township. Mr. Dail homesteaded a farm near that of his grandparents, still owning the tract of land at the time of his death. On Oct. 2, 1879 Mr. Dail was married to Florence Brown of Erie, who with four children survive. They are Clarence of Chicago, Mrs. Jay Houtsinger of Sterling, Dubert and Ellis, who reside on farms near Erie. Mr. and Mrs. Dail lived on the old homestead until about eight years ago when they moved to Erie. Mr. Dail was a high type citizen and was held in esteem by his neighbors in Portland and Erie. Funeral services will be held from the Sharon church in Portland township Thursday afternoon, Rev. J.C. Yemm of the Erie Methodist church conducting the rites. Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette October 5, 1926 - Tuesday MARGARET (HAWK) GENSLINGER DAIL , 88, of the Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison, died Sunday at the nursing home. There will be no funeral services. The Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, 404 Lincoln Way East, is in charge of arrangements. Interment of cremains will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. She was born June 15, 1915, in Erie, Ill., to John H. and Phoebe "Florence" Hawk. She married Anton J. Genslinger on Aug. 30, 1939, in Davenport. He died in 1956. She then married Donald D. Dail on Dec. 12, 1970, in Morrison. He died in 2001. She resided in Morrison until 1973 when she moved to Erie. She then moved to Resthave Nursing Home in 1995. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1933 graduate of Morrison High School. She attended Sterling Business College in Sterling, Ill. She was employed with the Morrison office of the former Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service for 15 years. Survivors include one son, John (Joyce) Genslinger of Palm Bay, Fla.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepsons, Max (Julia) Dail of Erie and Paul (Joyce) Dail of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; four step- grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Lois Schultz of Sterling. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands. Clinton Herald October 20, 2003 IDA E. (DIMMICK) DALLAM - Eighteen years ago Tuesday Mr T.M. Dallam married Miss Ida E. Dimick of Morrison, and on the 18th anniversary of their wedding brought her remains and buried them beside her father and mother in Grove Hill cemetery. Many of the citizens ofMorrison will remember the Dimick family, and Miss Ida Dimick so impressed herself upon her associates that a number of them have continued to correspond with her until near the time of her death. Friendships must be strong and characters noble to be thus perpetuated. The manifest grief at the grave was a similar indiation of earlier strong friendship. Mrs. Dallam was in the 40th year of her age, and was making large plans for usefulness and success. Their home was in Keokuk, Iowa. Being in poor health Mrs. Dallam went to visit Mrs. D.C. Butler, her own mothers sister in Naperville. Her illnes increased, and after a few weeks death came and she entered her "well earned rest". Twenty seven years ago she united with the Baptist church of Morrison during the psatorate of Rev. A.A. Russell. She leaves a husband and one daughter of twelve years old and many sorrowing friends. ** I could not find the grave of Ida E in the Grove Hill cemetery book - but I did find a Eva E. Dollam age 40 Lot 29 A. Risdience Napereville IL. Died 1 September 1895. CLARENCE OTIS DAY , 19, passed away Tuesday at 1:15 at the St. Francis Hospital, death resulting from a motorcycle accident in East Peoria. Born in Rock Falls, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ira Day, he was to be married on Thanksgiving Day, to Miss Genevieve Eads of 920 Logan Avenue, Dixon. Surviving are his parents, three sisters, Marilyn and Beverly at home, and Mrs. Evelyn Cox of Rock Falls. He was a member of the Tampico Church of Christ, and at the time of the accident was returning from Lincoln Ill., where he had enrolled in the Lincoln Bible Institute. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Tampico Church of Christ and burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Dixon Telegraph 12 September 1946 IRA O. DAY , 75, formerly of RR 2 Rock Falls, died early Friday morning at Rock Falls Colonial Acres. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Tampico Church of Christ with Rev. Clarke Devore, pastor, officiating, with Rev. Robert Jackson, pastor of the Fifth Ave. Church of Christ, Sterling, assisting. Burial will be in the Tampico Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to the Tampico Church of Christ. He was born May 12, 1903 in Whiteside County, the son of James D. and Laura Scott Day. He married Mary Harman on Jan. 24, 1923 at Lincoln, Ill., and moved to Whiteside County in 1939, where he farmed most of his life. He also worked for 15 years at Frantz Mfg. Co. in Sterling. He was a member of the Tampico Church of Christ and served several years on the church board. Survivors include his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Leo (Evelyn) Cox of Rock Falls, Mrs. Bobby (Marilyn) Fowler of Rockford, and Mrs. Dennis (Beverly) Ecton of Denver, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Florian of Peoria; one brother, William Day of Springfield; five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one brother, one sister, three grandsons and one great grandson. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 4, 1978 - Friday, page 4 THEODORE DELP - FINAL RITES TUESDAY FOR THEODORE DELP Jan.13, 1942 Theodore Delp was laid at rest in Riverside cemetery Tuesday afternoon following funeral rites at 3 o'clock in the Melvin funeral home. Rev. K. C. Bechtel, pastor of the Church of the Brethren, was in charge. "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Rock of Ages" were sung by Mrs. Galen Hauger and Henry Brubaker. Organ music for the service was played by Mrs. J. H. Linn. There were beautiful flowers silently expressing the high esteem in which Mr. Delp was held in this community. Mrs. Perna Wolf, Mrs. Margaret Wick, Mrs. Lois Wesner, Mrs. Kathryn Bennett and Mrs. Dora Yeager were in charge of the flowers. Casket bearers were Orrin Fowler, Clarence Harting, F. C. Holcomb, Thomas Hults, R. E. Coonrad and Mr. Reynolds. Pvt. Ralph Delp arrived home from Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind., in time for his father's funeral and will return Saturday. Mrs. A. J. Bracken of Sturtevant, Wis., sister of Mrs. Delp came to attend the rites, also Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burmeister of Woodstock, brother-in-law and sister of Mr. Delp. Mrs. Bracken is remaining with her sister for a few days. Funeral Services Tuesday; Burial in Riverside Cemetery Theodore Delp, 69, passed away suddenly at 3 p. m. Saturday while at work in the Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. Death was due to a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m. in the Melvin funeral home, in charge of Rev. K.C. Bechtel of the Church of the Brethren. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery. The body was taken to the late home, 1010 West Seventh street, where friends may call until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be returned to the funeral home for services. Mr. Delp was born Feb. 7, 1872, north of Sterling and resided in this community all his life. His widow and two children, Mrs. Elsie Johnson this city and Ralph of Ft. Benning, Ga., survive, also two brothers and six sisters. OBITUARY - Theodore Delp was born Feb. 7, 1871, on a farm near Penrose, Ill., the son lf John and Catherine Tombow Delp, and passed away Jan. 10, 1942, while at his work. He was united in marriage with Cora M. Moates, Dec. 24,1901 by Rev. P.R. Keitner of the Brethren church. To this union were born three children, a daughter passing away in infancy. Mr. Delp was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Coffee and Mrs. Elizabeth Grobe, also by three brothers and two sisters in infancy. Besides his widow and two children, Mrs. Elsie Johnson and Pvt Ralph Delp, he leaves two grandchildren, Korismae and Harold Welker, two brothers and five sisters, Pharis Delp and John Delp of Lake Benton, Minn., Miss Lydia Delp and Mrs. Henry Burmeister of Woodstock, Ill., Mrs. Henry Grobe of Dixon, Miss Catherine Delp of Lake Benton, Minn. and Mrs. Oliver Boyer of Sterling, besides several nieces and nephews and many friends. Mr. Delp had made his home in and around Sterling all his life. He had been employed at the Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for 30 years. Contributed by Sandi Smith SYBIL ESTELLA (BURGER) DEMPSEY , 94, rural Polo, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, March 13 in Dixon Hospital. She was born July 16, 1877 in Jordan Township in Whiteside County, the daughter of Abraham and Christina (Stary) Burger. She married Jan. 25, 1906 to Willis Burnon Dempsey, who passed away July 10, 1948. Mrs. Dempsey is survived by one son, Fern,Polo; four grandchildren, Robert, Richard, Mary, Carol and four-great grandchildren, and one brother, Irving Burger of Polo. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Benson-McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Philip Nystrand, pastor of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, officiating. Mrs. Craig McGuire was organist. Interment was in Fairmount Cemetery. Jay Wilson, Henry Doyle, Richard Person, Orville Blair, Russell Higley and Walter Schmidt were casket bearers. Contributed by Mike Hosler FLORY DENNIS - Services for Mrs. Flory Dennis, 86, of Erie, who had been a resident of the Grandview Nursing Home in Bettendorf, Iowa for the past few years and died Saturday will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Schilling Funereal Home. The Rev. Arthur Vail, minister of the Erie Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Mrs. Dennis was born Oct. 7, 1875, the daughter of John and Mary Feity** Courtright. She was reared and educated in Lee County and was a resident of Erie for 60 years. She was married to Robert W. Dennis in Erie on April 17, 1896. He passed away in 1931. Mrs. Dennis was a member of the Christian Church in Erie. Surviving are four sons: H. Ray Dennis, St. Petersburg beach, Fla; Robert, Erie; Edwin, Prophetstown and Clifton of Moline; three daughters: Mrs. Buell Young of Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Clarence Van Damme, Prophetstown; Mrs. Lester Burdsall of Bettendorf, and 29 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, three sons , three brothers and four sisters. The Daily Gazette February 1962 **Notes from Cyndie: Feity in incorrect. Her mother's maiden name was Seitz. Also Flory's maiden name is spelled Cortright. Contributed by Cyndie Dennis Greer RAY DENNIS , 83, Bradenton, Fla., formerly of Erie, died in Bradenton, Fla., Saturday. Funeral services and burial were in Bradenton. Dennis was born in Erie, Feb. 7, 1899, son of Robert E. and Flory Cortright Dennis. He was a postal clerk in the Erie Post Office. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Rae Jean) Compton; one son, Robert, both of Bradenton, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Buel (Irene) Young, Palm Harbor, Fla., and Mrs. Erma Van Damme, Propheststown, and brothers, Robert of East Moline, and Cliff, Moline. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 4, 1982 - Wednesday, page A4 ROBERT W. DENNIS - The funeral of Robert W. Dennis, aged 62 years, was held Monday afternoon from his home. Rev. C. W. Loughlin of the Methodist Church officiating assisted by Rev. S. L. Rodgers of the Christian Church. Selections were sung by Mrs. Bernice James and the pall-bearers were Frank Schaible, Frank Hubbart, Albert Miller, Will James, Will Bleitz and Payne Thompson, and burial was made in Erie cemetery. Mr. Dennis had been a resident of Erie 36 years, coming here from Gowrie, Iowa. He was married April 17, 1898 to Miss Flora Cortright of this city. He leaves to mourn, the widow, four sons, and three daughters, Ray Dennis of Greenville, S.C., Robert Dennis Jr. of Prophetstown, Edwin Dennis of Erie, Clifton Dennis of Moline, Miss Gladys Dennis of Davenport, and Misses Irene and Erma Dennis at home. Those who were here to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Perkins of Bradenton, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Cortright and daughter of Tampico, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cortright, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hough and Ira Hough of Dixon, and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schmall of Amboy. The Whiteside Sentinal September 1931 Contributed by Cyndie Dennis Greer VENEITA (MICKLE) DENNIS - 89, of Route 1, Prophetstown, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1995, at Prophet's Riverview Center. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will be at Fenton Cemetery, Fenton. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for the Prophetstown Ambulance Service or the Prophet's Riverview Center. Mrs. Dennis was born Jan. 4, 1906, in Fenton Township, the daughter of Charles and Ellen (Showalter) Mickle. She married John Edwin Dennis on Oct. 1, 1924 in Morrison. He died Jan. 26, 1982. She was a former member of the Fenton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce (Kenneth) Cooper of Fenton; one son, Don Dennis of Fenton; one daughter-in-law, Betty Dennis of Prophetstown, 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; and 13 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles Dennis in 1994; four great grandchildren; and eight brothers and sisters. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 24, 1995 - Friday, pg A2 ANN ELIZA (KING) DERBY died on Tuesday - Funeral Friday for Mrs. James M. Derby who passed away at her home in this city Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, following a short illness of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held from the Reynolds' Funeral Home Friday at 2:3O p. m., Rev. H. T. Chenoweth officiating. Burial will be made in Grove Hill. Ann Eliza Derby, or "Lide" as she was familiarly known, was born near Morrison, Ill., March 2, 1849. Her entire life has been spent in and near Morrison. Mr. Derby passed away at his home in this city July 28, 1924. Left to mourn a devoted and loving mother are four daughters, Olive, who is Mrs. F. M. Knox of Monrovia, Cal., Maude who is Mrs. A. C. Puddifoot of Morrison, Ill., Blanche, who is Mrs. A. B. Hawbecker of Jerome, Idaho, Myrtle, who is Mrs. F. C. Russell of Chicago; a son, Harry K. Derby, at home, and a nephew, Howard King, to whom she has always been a mother, his mother having passed away when he was a week old. There are also five grandchildren, James Arden Knox of Holliday, Tex., Bernard and Merton Knox of Monrovia, Cal., Helen M. Puddifoot of this city and Russell M. Puddifoot of Chicago. Mrs. Derby was one of a family of eight children, those surviving being Mrs. Rebecca Wood of this city, Mrs. Emeline Wilbur of Mt. Carroll, ill., Mrs. Puella Sawyer of Plainville, Kan., Oliver King of LeMars, Iowa, and Milton King of Amherst, Neb. She was of a generous and home-loving disposition and home was her sphere, from which radiated love and kindness for all her numerous friends. Contributed by Linda Criswell JAMES MELVIN DERBY : J. M. DERBY IS CALLED HOME Died At Home Monday Evening; Funeral Set For 2:30 Thursday Afternoon James Melvin Derby, an old and highly respected resident of Morrison, died at his home in this city at 11:15 o'clock Monday evening, the end coming peacefully after weeks of pain from an affliction of rheumatism. He had been in failing health for he past year and a half, and had been a great sufferer the past six weeks, during which time he had been confined to his bed. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Dr. H. J. Rendall officiating. Burial will be made in Grove Hill cemetery. Mr. Derby, son of Lydia and Harley Derby, was born near Sterlingville, Jefferson county, New York March 14, 1849. He came to Morrison in 1868 and has always resided in this section. He was united in marriage with Ann Eliza King September 22, 1870, who with the following four daughters and one son survive: Mrs. Olive Knox of Monrovia, Cal., Mrs. Maude Puddifoot of Morrison, Mrs. Blanche Hawbecker of Jerome, Idaho, Miss Myrtle I. Derby of Chicago and Harry K. Derby, who is at home. The deceased was a member of the Mystic Workers of this city. He had been an efficient employee of the Illinois Refrigerator Co. for a number of years. Previous to moving to Morrison in 1890 he had been engaged in farming near this city. Mr. Derby was a good citizen, and his large acquaintance of friends are grieved at his death, but take comfort in knowing that his sufferings are at an end. Contributed by Linda Criswell ALICE (DYKE) DEVER , 71, of Fulton, died Thursday at her home. There will be no funeral or visitation. The Fulton Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Cremation rites will be accorded. She was born March 2, 1933, in Fulton to John and Margaret Sikkema Dyke. She was educated in Fulton grade schools. She was employed with General Electric in Morrison, Ill., for 26 years. Survivors include three daughters, Tammy Workman of Fulton, Mrs. Peggy (Michael) Van Kampen of Fulton and Penny Bickford of Clinton; three sons, James A. (Mary) Dever of Rock Falls, Ill., Loren (Teresa) Dever of Bay City, Texas, and Lon Dever of Ashton, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Verna (John) Vinning of Clinton, Marge Neilsen of Clinton, Mrs. Jean (John) Smith of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Carol (Bob) Jenkin of Dallas, Mrs. Gail (John) Tompson of Austin, Texas, and Mrs. Ilene (Dick) Hardy of Cleveland; two brothers, Don (Thelma) Dyke of Janesville, Wis., and Jack (Marilyn) Dyke of Fulton. Clinton Herald 12 November 2004 LOIS (TAYLOR) DEVERS , 81, of 1401 1st Avenue in Rock Falls, died (July 24, 1987) Friday evening in her home. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Rev. Ruth M. Hansen, associate pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in her memory. Mrs. Devers was born on Sept. 27, 1905 in Princeton, the daughter of Oliver and Irma Petty Taylor. On Feb. 7, 1924 she was united in marraige to Earl Devers in Lyons, Iowa and he preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 1971. She had lived in this area most of her life. The couple had owned and operated a root beer stand in Rock Falls for many years prior to retirement. Survivors include two sons, Donald Devers and Earl Devers Jr., both of Rock Falls; one daughter, Mrs. David (Beverly) Pickering of Dixon, 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, one great great grandson; three brothers, Earl Taylor of Echo, Minn., Carroll Taylor and Oliver Taylor, both of Sterling; two sisters, Mrs. Mrytle Suloff and Mrs. Harold (Bernice) Halliday, both of Sterling, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paretns, her husband, two sons, Robert and Leonard, and two others sons in infancy Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 25, 1987 - Saturday, pg A2 ROBERT DEXTER , 23, Rock Falls war veteran died at 7:30 p.m. yesterday in Sterling Public Hospital after suffering burns on his face, body and arms shortly after noon yesterday in an accident at the Russell, Burdsall, & Ward Company in Rock Falls. Dexter was fatally injured at 12:55 p.m. when a small tractor he was operating apparently skidded on an oily floor, crashed into elevator doors and caught fire. He served in the Air Force during World War II and served for a year in England. In addition to his widow Jean, he is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Dextor; two brothers, Lyle and James; and a sister Betty Jean all of Rock Falls and Mrs. William Muntz Sterling and another sister. Funeral arrangements at Wheelock funeral home in Rock Falls. Dixon Evening Telegraph 30 August 1947 EARL DIEPHUIS , 92, rural Thomson, died Thursday October 2, 2003 at the Bluff Terrace Nursing Facility in Clinton. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Sneller of the First Reformed Church officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton. He was born Nov. 10, 1910, in Newton Township, Ill., to Jacob and Martha (Huizenga) Diephuis. On Jan. 26, 1933, he married Ruth Huizenga in Fulton. She died July 2, 2002. He was educated in rural Whiteside County schools. He was engaged in farming in the Garden Plain and Thomson areas his entire life. He also was a salesman for Pioneer Seed Corn for 25 years and for Atherton Service on Thomson. He was a member of First Reformed Church in Fulton, where he served as a deacon. He was also a member of the Carroll County Farm Bureau. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Marilyn (Russell) Muur of Fulton, Mrs. Ruth (Gene) Muur of Fulton, Mrs, Linda (Gary) Houzenga of Chadwick, Ill., and Mrs. Judy (Ronald) Housenga of Thomson; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Ben Diephuis of Fulton. He was preceded in death by his wife, a sister and two brothers. Memorials may be made to the First Reformed Church radio broadcast in Fulton. Clinton Herald October 4, 2003 JOSEPH B. DIEPHUIS , 88, formerly of 600 17th Ave., Fulton, died Saturday (13 August 1983) at the Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, where he had resided since 1978. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma Funeral Home, with the Glenn E. Hull, minister of the Clinton Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m at the funeral home. Joe Diephuis was born in Chicago on June 17, 1895, the son of Martin and Henrietta Bokholdt Diephuis. In 1927 he married Dorothy H. Meder in Wheaton. She preceded him on Aug. 16, 1978. He worked for the Northwestern Railroad for 14 years and worked 33 years at the Clinton Corn Processing Company retiring in 1960. He was a member of the Clinton Church of Christ and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are two sons, Eugene Diephuis, Thomson, and John W. Byers, Fulton; two grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Diephuis, Florida; one sister, Alice Jenkins, California. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 15, 1983 - Monday, pg A4 CHARLES AUGUSTUS DILLER - Another early friend has passed away, and we pause by his grave to add a tribute to his memory. Charles Diller was the son of Samuel Diller and Elizabeth Ringwalt, and was born in the city of Lancaster, Pa., April 28, 1818. The Dillers have been for generations among the most prominent families in that region. The late Roland Diller, as uncle of the departed, was for half a century the Solon of his community, leaving at his death a large and well-selected library; and another uncle, Solomon, represented his native county in the legislature, and is still enjoying life, far advanced in the eighties. Charles was married at Newville, Cumberland Co., Pa., in 1840, to Miss Ann E. Thompson, and thenceforth lived in the West. Here all his children, except the youngest, were born. In 1850, bidding adieu to the land of his fathers, he started with his family for Illinois, journeying by way of Pittsburg, the Ohio and the Mississippi, landing at Albany, in this county , and settling on the prairie in Jordan, one mile south of Wilson's mill. The situation is beautiful, and the toil of years has transformed the virgin land into the large and well-appointed farm. Failing bodily strength, required a cessation of labor, and since 1878 he resided in Sterling. For nearly thirty years Charles was one of Jordan's most useful citizens. In his own district he as a standing member of the board of directors, and grudged not time or money to advance the cause of sound instruction. Whether justice of the peace, assessor or trustee, his action was efficient and his conduct ever without reproach. You always knew where he stood. Deceit was foreign to his nature. An enlightened public spirit invariably led him forward in the path of duty. Of the old neighbors who knew his worth, few, besides Dr. Pennington are left to mom his loss. Joseph and Frances Wilson, James Wood, James Talbott and wife, Charles Crichton, John Adam Jacob, and others, have all been carried to their long home. In disposition, Charles Diller was one of the most retiring of men, and few learned to know him. It was only at his home, by his fireside, that the resources of his mind and heart were displayed to their best advantage. He was ever frank, generous, and cordial and enlightened friend of education, an honest man in every public trust, a careful reader, a close thinker, firm in his convictions, a simple and unassuming in his demeanor. The enforced idleness of his later years was very irksome to him, and to beguile the time, he indulged in mechanical diversions, showing a skill and ingenuity that would have done credit to a master in that department. Although in infirm health for years, the last sickness was only a week in duration. From the first he seemed to realize its. fatal tendency, expressed his submission to the divine will, and when the end came there was not a struggle. The death of the father is the first in the family. Besides the beloved partner of his life, five children survive: Laura, married to Hugh L. John; Thomas, principal of the First Ward school; Samuel, who is at home; Roland, in California, and William, managing the old farm. Rev. Mr. Fife, of the Presbyterian church, conducted the last sad rites, and earth was committed to earth in hope of a blessed resurrection. Contributed by Bob Mosher. DOROTHY (NEHRLING) DILLON , 77, of 710 W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, was pronounced dead on arrival at Community General Hospital Saturday afternoon (09 Feb 1980) following a car accident. Funeral mass was held Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Grace Episcopal Church of Sterling, with Rev. W. D. Willoughby, pastor of the church, Rev. Paul Goddard and Rev. John Heschle. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. Visitation was held Sunday evening at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to the Grace Episcopal Church of Sterling. Contrirbuted by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 11, 1980 - Monday, pg 4 JOHN DILLON - Well-known Sterling businessman John M. Dillon died Monday in a single-vehicle crash in the 5600 block of Edgewood Road, about two miles northwest of Grand Detour, in Ogle County. Dillon, 71, was declared dead at the scene, according to Ogle County Sheriff's deputies. Deputies and the Dixon Rural Fire Department were called to the scene at 11:11 a.m. Monday, and found a Pontiac van fully engulfed in flames. The sheriff's investigation determined the van was westbound on Edgewood Road when it left the roadway and struck a bridge abutment. Dillon worked on redeveloping Sterling's downtown prior to the development of Sterling Main Street. Dillon, the second cousin of former Northwestern Steel and Wire President Pete Dillon, was a one-time owner of Klocke's Sinnissippi Barbeque, a former Sterling landmark. "John's probably best known for the time that he owned Klocke's , but he's also known for his downtown redevelopment work and tireless volunteerism," said Ed Cox, president of Sterling Main Street. Dillon was involved with the Sterling Mural Society, and the immediate past president of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society. "He was also chairman of the Manahan Home committee, the home that Lincoln stayed at," said Terry Buckaloo, curator of the Dillon Home. Dillon was very enthusiastic and full of ideas, Buckaloo said. "He was very promotional about Sterling. He was just a really friendly guy," Buckaloo said. John M. Dillon, 71, of Sterling, died Monday, May 28, 2007, the result of an accident in rural Ogle County. Memorial Mass is at 10 a.m. Friday at Grace Episcopal Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Verna Fair officiating. Private burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. A gathering of friends and family is from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at McDonald-Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, Sterling. Further arrangements are being completed. STERLING - John Martin Dillon was born July 9, 1935, in Sterling, the son of John Bradley Dillon and Dorothy (Nehrling) Dillon. He attended Sterling schools and graduated from Sterling High School in 1953. John married Doris Woessner on Aug. 18, 1957, and they have three children, J.B. (Dawn) Dillon of Longmont, Colo., Drew (Nadia) Dillon and Sarah (John) Nitz, both of Sterling; and seven grandchildren, John and Peter Dillon, Jack, Abby and Dillon Nitz, and Diana and Eva Dillon. While in high school, John was a gifted athlete while competing in football and track. He was the NCIC champion in hurdles and a competitor at the state meet. In high school John also earned the rank of Eagle Scout. After high school, John attended the University of Colorado. With almost limitless energy, John had an active life and was president of Dillon Oil for 25 years, owned and operated the Friendship House restaurant; was president of the Sterling Chamber of Commerce; chairman and president of Rock Falls Savings and Loan for 25 years; president of the Sterling Rotary Club; chairman of United Way; founder of the Sterling Mural Society; past president of the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society; board member of Self Help and board member of Blackhawk Waterways; and served on the vestry of Grace Episcopal Church for 10 years. As a young man he studied and earned his private pilot's license. John also was an excellent artist and enjoyed gardening, architecture and history. He enjoyed meeting with special friends three mornings each week, calling them his "Cronies." In his younger years, he had wonderful times hunting with friends. His enthusiasm, hard work, dedication and encouragement will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. John is survived by his wife, Doris; their three children; seven grandchildren; and his sister, Elizabeth Ann. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Jane Ann. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society and Sterling Mural Society. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, 2007, at Grace Episcopal Church, Sterling, with the Rev Verna Fair officiating. Private burial of cremains will be at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. A gathering of friends and family will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday at McDonald-Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, 505 First Ave., Sterling. LUCRETIA (BLACKMAN) DILLON , 1006 E. 3rd St. Sterling, IL, wife of P. W. Dillon, chairman of the board at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., died February 06, 1998, at her home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. Mrs. Dillon was born December 23, 1881, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Dr. Orville B. Blackman and Sophia Lucretia Cress. She was educated in the Dixon Public Schools and St. Mary's Hall in Fairbault, MN. She was united in marriage with Paul Washington Dillon November 16, 1904 in Dixon, IL. Mrs. Dillon was a member of the First Presbyterian church, and the Women's organizations of the church. She was a contributing member of the Sterling-Rock Falls YWCA and Community General Hospital Women's Auxiliary. Surviving with Mr. Dillon are one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Jane (Dillon) Goddard, one son, W. Martin Dillon, both of Sterling, eight grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Preceding her in death were: a daughter, Crete (Dillon) Bowman on September 15, 1968; a grandson, Timothy Bowman, and one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Rowland Buckle Page (Nellie Gertrude (Blackman) Page, George and Cress Henry Blackman. The Daily Gazette December 21, 1970 THOMAS DILLON , 86-year-old Tampico resident, died on Tuesday ( 16 April 1957) in Perry Memorial Hospital at Princeton where he had been a patient for six weeks. Dillon was born in Ivesdale, Ill., Nov. 12, 1879, the son of Thomas and Ellen Dillon. Educated in Ivesdale, he moved to Tampico, 55 years ago and had been a long-time member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tampico. He was united in marriage to Louella Whalen, in 1893 in Decatur. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Leo Scully, Tampico, and a brother, John Dillon, Saduris, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two brother. Friends may call at the Parent Chapel, Tampico where the rosary will be recited by Rev. Sebastian Crow, OSB. Wednesday night at 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church and burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tampico. A requiem mass is planned for Monday at 9 a.m. when Rev. Burwell Beddoe, pastor of St. Andrew's Church, Rock Falls, will officiate. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 17, 1957 - Wednesday, pg 2 LAURA (EATON) DILLON , daughter of John and Naomi Eaton, was born March 15, 1869 at Kenney. She passed away in her home, 502 Fifth avenue, Rock Falls, on July 12, 1936 at the age of 68 years, three months and 27 days. She received her education in school at Kenney. On Nov. 23, 1883 she was united in marriage with Commodore Dillow. To this union nine children were born. Her husband, a son, Fred, and a daughter, Melissa, preceded her in death. Mrs. Dillon attended the Baptist Sunday school as a little girl and accepted Christ as her Savior, having been a member of the Baptist denomination for many years. Her membership was in the Baptist church at Amboy at the time of her death. She was a good and faithful mother, and was a patient sufferer for a long time. Surviving are seven children, six daughters and a son: Mesdames: Alice Smith and Bessie Bee of Aurora, Mae Burger, Goldie Henyenga and Edna Smith and Miss Mary all of Rock Falls, and Albert Dillow of Wapelia. There are 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral was held last Tuesday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the residence, and from the Amboy Baptist church, Rev. Harry E. Stuffer assisting the pastor, Rev. M.E. Corbett. Mesdames William Kidd and Gole Garrett sang “The Old Rugged Cross”. Casket attendants were Herman Oltman, John Moran, Loren Clevinger, John Knapp, Morton Edwards and Van Boze. Committal was in Prairie Repose cemetery in Amboy. Contributed by Georgi DiBartolo - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, 21 July 1936 JENNIE (SCOVILLE) DINGMAN , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Scovill, was born November 28, 1848, in Genesee township, Whiteside County and died May 17, 1922 at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 18 days. She leaves two children, Mrs. Winnie A. Ames and J. H. Calkins of this place; two grandchildren, Eva I. Fleming and Mrs. Bessie Belows, both of Chicago, also two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in charge of Rev. E Y Knapp of the M E. church with burial in Bethel cemetery (Carroll Co IL). KENNETH W. DINGMAN , 82, of Sterling died Tuesday Jan. 25, 2005 at his home after an extended illness. He was employed by the FOrmer Eureka Coatch Co. Rock Falls for several years and sears as a serviceman for 20 years retiring in 1984. Mr. Dingman was born March 2, 1922 in Elkhorn Twp. Carroll County, the son of James Orville and Pearl E. (Scheuling) Dingman. He served in the Army. He married Donna M. Johnson Dec. 1, 1951 in Sterling. He enjoyed restoring his model T Ford and doing puzzles. Survivors include his wife, daughter Pamela Greaves of Almaty Kazakhstan; two sons, James O. (Gloria) Dingman of Sterling and Kenneth S. (Julie) Dingman of Rock Falls; a sister Lorraine Haugh ofmilledgeville; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Burial at Oak Knoll RICHARD GEORGE DINGMAN - Funeral services for Dr. R.G. Dingman were held Friday morning at 10 o’clock at the Prophetstown Congressional church, conducted by Rev. I.C. Campbell. Selections were sung by Mrs. J.C. Burroughs and Mrs. George Sibley, accompanied on the organ by Mrs. K.N. Fenn. The pallbearers were Frank Cleaveland, C.W. Fadden, Ed Rodee, M.P. Brewer, Henry Taber and Charles Richardson. The body was taken to Galesburg where interment was made in Linwood cemetery. Richard George Dingman was born Sept. 12, 1865, near Stratford, Ontario, Canada. He came to the United States at the age of 18 years and lived with relatives at Annawan. He was graduated from the Toronto Veterinary college in 1894 and from that year until 1898 he lived in Geneseo and Buda, where he practiced. Mr. Dingman came to Prophetstown January 10, 1898, and has since resided here. He was united in marriage to Martha Wachs of Galesburg, June 27, 1901, at Galesburg. At an early age Dr. Dingman became a member of the United Brethren church of Annawan. During the past five years of his life he had been suffering with heart trouble. He continued to practice and was seemingly in his usual good health Tuesday when the end came. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons, Dr. R. Paul Dingman and Lyle Dingman, both of Prophetstown, Lyle, a student at Guelph Veterinary college in Canada and would have received his degree Wednesday from the Toronto university, had he not been called home by his father’s death. One brother, Edwin Dingman,, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Seegar, both of Stratford, Ontario, Canada survive him. Contributed by Georgi DiBartolo KATIE (JOHLFS) DIRKS - Sunday morning Mrs. Fred Dirks was called to her eternal rest at 11:30 o'clock following an illness since Christmas from strepecoccus infection and heart trouble, at her home one and one-half miles south of Coleta. The body was removed to the Trouth funeral home. Funeral rites will be Wednesday at 1:15 in the home and 2 o'clock in the West Jordan Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. P.C. Boysen. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery. Katie Johlfs was born September 21, 1887 in Genesee township where nearly all of her life was spent. She was married to Fred Dirks on December 17, 1908. Besides her husband she leaves one daughter, Mrs. Edward Berge, in the home. She is also survived by her mother, Mrs. John Mennega of Hopkins; three sisters, Mrs. George Woessner of Genesee township, Mrs. Edward Johnson and Mrs. Edna Wolber, Sterling; a half-brother Fred Mennega, Hopkins; a foster brother, Louis Mennega, Hopkins and a foster sister, Mrs. Elmer Habben, Hopkins. One sister died in infancy. Mrs. Dirks was a member of the West Jordan Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society. She will be missed. RONALD LEROY DIRKS , 24, son of Ron and Judy Dirks of 10311 Buell Road, Rock Falls, and Mrs. Judy V. Duncan of Jacksonville, Ark., was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident early this morning. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls and will be announced upon completion. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - HELEN MARIE (AKKERS) DOAN , 82 of Rocky Hill Road, Bronston, Ky., formerly of Morrison died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at her home. She was a beautician and owned a beauty shop until retiring. Mrs. Doan was born July 25, 1922, in Morrison, the daughter of Harry and Mary (Wilkens) Akker. She married Roscoe Tisdale. He preceded her in death. She then married James Doan.He preced her also. She was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church, Somerset KY. Survivors include a son, Michael Tisdale of Roswell, NM; a daughter, Christine (Terry) O'Bryan of Kidder KY, a brother Clifford (Virginia) Akker of Kalamazoo Mich; a sister Rena Husenvelt of Morrison; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Burial was at Family Plot Cemetery, Wayne County KY. CLARENCE W. DOBSON , youngest son of Frank and Ellen Dobson, was born at West Brooklyn May 28, 1904 and passed away January 22, 1938 at Rockford. He came with this parents at the age of three years to this community and had spent his life here. He was confirmed in the Rock Falls Lutheran church three years ago. For the past four months Mr. Dobson had been in Chicago and Rockford. He leaves to mourn his death his father, Frank H. Dobson of Rock Falls and five sisters and three brothers. There are Frank A., Mrs. Dora Oelig, Mrs. J. Vogel, Mr. Lou Johnson, Julian, Mrs Amy DePue, Earl and Mrs. Frank Russell, also 50 nephews and nieces. HIs mother preceded him in death four years ago. Funeral rites were held at 2:30 Sunday from the Wheelock funeral home in Rock Falls with Rev. Wilhelm Streng of the Rock Falls Lutheran church officiating. Many sorrowing relatives and friends attended. The pall bearers were friends who Mr. Dobson made in church. Fred Sandrock, Ernest Sandrock, Alfred Sandrock, Harold Plautz, Herman Plautz and Delbert Plautz. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oltman sang "The Old Rugged Cross"> Out of town relatives attending were: Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Dobson, Burlington Ia; Mr. and Mrs. Julian Dobson, Mrs. Dora Oellig adn Son, Russell, Mrs Julian Oellig, Mrs. AMy DePue and daughter Naida, Mrs. Lillian Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Schneider, Rockford; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dobson; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Young, Mr and Mrs. Robert Young, Mr. and Mrs. George Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey James, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Brogen, Clarence Young, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. D.J. Phalen, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Oellig, Dixon, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Walters, DeKalb. Sterling Daily Gazette January 27, 1938 DOROTHY M. (STRINGER) DOBBS , 25, and her four year old daughter, Tonya M. Dobbs, both of 504 E. 8th St. Rock Falls, drowned late Saturday in an accident on the Green River approximately 25 miles south of Rock Falls. Funeral services for Dottie Dobbs and her daughter, Tonya, will be Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home with James Marshang of the Rock Falls Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. Dottie Dobbs was born Oct. 12, 1950 in Illinois, the daughter of Floyd and Agnes Uhls Stringer. She is survived by her husband, Donald; one daughter, Connie Mitchell of Rock Falls; her mother, Mrs. Agnes Stringer of Rock Falls; three brothers, Lloyd of Aurora, Mrk and Robert Stringer both of Rock Falls; two sisters, Hazel and Tina Stringer, both of Rock Falls; and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. bill Wilson of Rock Falls. She was preceded by her father. Tonya Dobbs was born May 4, 1971 in Illinois, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy Stringer Dobbs. She is survived by her father, Donald; one sister, Connie Mitchell of Rock Falls; her grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Stringer of Rock Falls and her great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson of Rock Falls. Bureau County Coroner, Newton Lunduist, will be conducting an inquiry into their deaths. Daily Gazette 23 June 1975 AGNES (NEUBAUER) DOERING - Sorrowing relatives and friends filled the Second Avenue Lutheran church to capacity Tuesday aternoon as a final mark of esteem and love for Mrs. Herman (Agnes) Doering who passed away Saturday morning at the family home near Round Grove. The Rev. W.J. Voeltz, pastor of the church, took as his sermon theme the 23rd Psalm and further dwelt on the beautiful life of Mrs. Doering and spoke words of comfort to the family. The chancel of the church was filled with beautiful floral offering, silent tributes to the affection in which Mrs. Doering was held by her host of friends. Mrs. Charles Burr and Mrs. William Walters sang, "Come Ye Disconsolate" and "Let Me Go". Mrs. Carl Schueler accompanied at the organ. Pall Bearers were Cornelius Habben, Jacob Drewes, John Wenk, August Meins, Bernard Dirks and WIll Kraft. interment was in the Hopkins Cemetery. Those in charge of the flowers were Mrs. Henry Greutzmacher, Mrs. Wm. Hoffman, Mrs. Herman Boers and Mrs. W.J. Voeltz. Friends and relatives from a distance attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Doering, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Neubauer, Paul Neubauer, Ira Neubauer, Gust Neubauer, Mrs. Marie Otto and Albert Doering of Hubbard Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Peters and Mr. and mrs. Fred Doering of Eldora Iowa and Mrs. John Stelle, Helen Pierce and Mrs. Hattie Lukes of Chicago. MABLE PRISCELLA (KEEFER) DOERING - 47, passed away Sunday night (25 Sept. 1949) in the Jane Lamb Hospital, Clinton, Iowa, where she was taken last Monday. She had been in failing health for several years. Her body was taken to the Gardner Mortuary in Prophetstown, where friends may call at the chapel. Funeral services will be conducted at the Prophetstown Lutheran Church Wednesday at 2 p.m., the Rev. Carl A. Bengtson, officiating. The committal will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Doering was born April, 8 1902 in Sterling, daughter of William A. and Racy E. Thurn Keefer, here maiden name having been Mable Priscilla Keefer. She was married March 15, 1922 in St. John's Lutheran parsonage in Sterling to Herbert Doering of Morrison. The couple lived in Morrison three years, and in Sterling four years and later in the Prophetstown community. As a girl she attended schools in Moline, Sterling and Harmon and graduated from Brown's Business College, Sterling. She was a member of the OES, Galt Grange, Mothers Club, Riverside Club, the Lutheran Church and church organizations. Surviving are her parents; her husband; two sons, Herbert, Jr., and David in the home; two grandsons; four brothers, Ezra of Tampico; Roy and Elmer of Sterling and John of Elmhurst; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Wiegand, Mrs. Katharyn Worth and Mrs. Ethel Heide of Sterling, besides numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 26, 1949- Monday, pg 2 ROY M. DOHNER - Death came suddenly Sunday for Ray M. Dohner, well known Sterling resident, at his winter home in St. Petersburg, Fla. he had been in Florida since Jan. 3 for the winter months. He was born in Amboy, March 3, 1907, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dohner, and came to Sterling at the age of three. He operated a garage for many years on East Lincolnway. He was married to the former Ethel Landis, who survives him. He is also survived by four sisters and one brother, Mrs. Arthur (Gladys) Kraft of Galt; Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Behrens of Morrison; Mrs. Myra Bressler of Sterling; Mrs. Roy (Harriett) Morse of Delavan, Wis. and Glenn Dohner of Sterling, and a number of nephews and nieces, as well as a host of friends. His father passed away in 1950 and his mother in June of 1961. Funeral services will be announced after, pending arrival of the body from Florida. The Daily Gazette February 1962 Contributed by Cyndie Dennis Greer VERA L. (JANVRIN) BRAINERD DONALDSON , 85, of Route 1, died June 8, 1993, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Mount Carroll. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Moe, pastor of the United Methodist church of Milledgeville officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. There will be no visitation. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Donaldson was born Oct 6, 1907 in Sterling, the daughter of Earl and Anna Janvrin. She married Robert Donaldson on Nov. 22, 1968, in Rock Falls. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Milledgeville and the Order of Eastern Star in Rock Falls. She was a past member of the Rebekah Lodge of Rock Falls. She is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Brainerd Oncken of Milledgeville; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Brainerd; one daughter, Joanne Welp; and one son, Robert Brainerd. ** She is actually the daughter of Charles D. & Maude May (Bryson) Johnson. Earl and Anna Janvrin, her aunt & uncle raised her. Contributed by Margaret Mangers ANNICE CECELIA (SCOTT) DONICHY : The funeral of Mrs. D.A. Donichy, whose remains were shipped here from San Francisco Calif., was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the Presbyterian church. The services were conducted by Rev. Chester M. Irwin. Interment was made at Riverside. The pall bearers were Henry Phillips, James Stitzel, Miller Stittzel of Nelson, George and Henry Thome of Rock Falls and Charles Lease of Sterling. Annice Cecelia Scott was born at Como, Illinois, October 7th 1852, and died in San Francisco California March 15, 1927 at the age of 74 years 5 months and 8 days. Most of her life was lived in sterling or vicinity until three years ago when she moved to California to meaker her home with her daughter Blanche. She was married in 1870 to david Allison Donichy who preceded her in death April 4, 1924. To this union were born four children, three boys - Orange, Jesse and Mell all of whom also precededher in death, and one daughter, MRs. M.C. Bowers of San Francisco, California, who survives. Mrs. Donichy was a faithful member of the presbyterian church of Sterling. Contributed by Jean Portner JOAN B (BURKART) DORNER , 88, of Sterling died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003, at CGH Medical Center. Mrs. Dorner was born Dec. 1, 1914, in New Franken, Wis., the daughter of Valentine and Anna (Liebergen) Burkart. She attended Green Bay (Wis.) schools. She married Killian "Kelly" Dorner on Nov. 24, 1938, in New Franken, Wis. She was a member of St. Mary Church, Sterling, the Altar and Rosary Society and Rock Falls Women's Club. She enjoyed art and painting. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Lawrence (Donna) Dorner of Aurora, Cola., and Daniel (Cathie) Dorner of Sterling; a daughter, Marilyn (Gale) McBride of Sterling; a sister, Leone Dorner of Luxenberg, Wis.: a daughter-in-law, Donna Dorner of Paola, Kan.; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Family prayer service is at 9:50 am. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, followed by the Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. at St. Mary Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Thomas Brantman, celebrant, officiating. Private burial is at Calvary Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m., with the rosary recited at 7:30 p.m.. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to St. Mary Grade School and Church, Sterling. IDA D.(STURTEWAGEN) DOUBLER , 94, formerly of Erie, died Wednesday at Prophet's Riverview Good Samaritan Center, Prophetstown, Ill. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Erie. Burial will be in the Erie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday with a prayer service at 7:45 p.m. at the Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. She was born March 15, 1909, in Cornwell Township in Atkinson, Ill., to Julius and Elizabeth Notebloom Sturtewagen. She married Lawrence "Bus" Doubler on Nov. 23, 1933, in Atkinson. He died in 1996. She and her husband had farmed in the Fenton, Ill., area for more than 30 years. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society of the church. Survivors include daughters Mrs. Madeline (Anastacio) Huerta of Azipaco, Mexico, Mrs. Geraldine (Kent) Hargrave of Erie, Mrs. Darlene (Dave) Reisenbigler of Erie and Mrs. Marlene (Paul) Steinert of Erie; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Irene Schrader of Rock Falls, Ill. She was preceded in death by a great-grandchild, three brothers, two sisters and her husband. Memorials may be made to the Prophet's Riverview Center. Clinton Herald November 6, 2003 THOMAS DOW , an old citizen of Tampico and for many years one of the well known peculiar characters, died last Saturday night at the hospital at Watertown where he had been taken about a month ago from the county institution at Round Grove which had been his home fore the past year on account of his poor health and refusal to permit relatives to succor him. Death was due to pulmonary tuberculosis. The remains were brought here Tuesday morning and taken directly to the Yorktown cemetery were they were interred. Prayer was said at the grave by Rev. Potter. The deceased was born July 15, 1833, in NewYork state and came west to Yorktown with his parents when but a lad. For many years he resided near Yorktown until he moved to Tampico where he lived alone and conducted a machine shop. Financial losses and reverses early in life embittered him against mankind and gave him some peculiar traits and marked him as somewhat eccentric. The surviving relatives are six children as follows: Lincoln and Seward of Colorado, Chester of Texas, Mrs. Henry Davison of Colorado, Mrs. Liza Myers of North Dakota, and Mrs Fred France of Tampico. Also two brothers H.H. (Tip) Dow of California and Clay of Mississippi. Tampico Tornado 22 September 1911 contributed by L. Neimi ANN (McGAVA) DOYLE , 92, of Sterling died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004 at KSB Hospital. She was employed by Bell Tele. as an assistant to the president and also assisted her husband at Doyle Tax service. Mrs. Doyle was born in Ashton, Neb. the daughter of John and Mary (Szynski) mcGave. She married Wm. L. Doyle on July 3, 1939 in Sterling. He preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Mary Church, Sterling, and the church's Altar and Rosary Society, Rock River Country Club and volunteered as a pink lady at CGH Medical Center. Survivors include a daughter Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Chapin of Oshkosh, Wis.; a sister, Mary Hill of CA; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. She was preceded by 8 brothers and sisters. The funeral is a 11 am Friday at St. Mary's church with the Rev. Jesus Dominguez officiating. Burial at Calvary Cemetery. Sterling Daily Gazette contributed by Jan Roggy PATRICK A. DOYLE , 30, of 807 Sixth Ave., Rock Falls, died Sunday morning (25 Sep 1988) at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford from injuries sustained in an accident Saturday west of Rock Falls. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls with Rev. Dalmus Meeks, the pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls. A memorial has been established. He was born on March 15, 1958, in Dixon, the son of William H. and Arlene Munk Doyle. He attended Polo schools. He married Tammy Bass Oliver on April 25, 1986, in Sterling. He had been employed as a car salesman and mechanic at Gray's Auto Sales for the past three years. He is survived by his wife; his mother of Rock Falls; one son, Matthew Doyle of Sterling; two step-sons, Nathan and Billy Oliver of Dixon; one step-daughter, Toni Oliver of Dixon; five brothers, Robert of Beaver Falls, Wash., Paul of Sterling, George of Dixon, Ronnie of Pecatonica, and Jeff of Rock Falls; two sisters, Mrs. James (Cindy) Copeland of Nachusa, and Mrs. Claude (Sandra) Lancaster of Montello, Wisc.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and newphews. He was preceded in death by his father. Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 26, 1988 - Monday pg A6 DENNIS DRAKE , three miles from Zearing, Iowa died Thurs. July 7, 1892, 72y, 2m, 15d. Born at Carlisle, NY on April 22, 1820 and married Julia Drum on July 3, 1852. Removed to Whiteside Co in 1860. Moved to Story Co Iowa in spring of 1884. Ill for seven weeks. Leaves wife, daughter and many friends. Funeral took place from Christian church on July 7, A.W. Harned of M.E. church officiated Whiteside Sentinel - August 4, 1892 from the Zearing Enterprise JOHN DRAKE died Sat. sept. 24, 1892 at home of daughter in Clinton Iowa at 87y, 6m, 29d. Born in Trenton NJ on Feb. 25, 1805 & married at Trenton, Aug. 14, 1827 to Mrs. Mary Van Court. Moved to NY State and then Bowling Green Ohio and lived there until 1856 when they came to Ill., and settled in Carroll Co. IL. In 1865 came to Whiteside Co. Mt.Pleasant Twp. After his wife died a year or so ago went to Oregon to visit a son. Since last April lived with daughter Mrs. Mary A. Peck of Clinton Iowa. Four daughters and ? sons, of whom three daughters and 2 sons survive. Wm. B., of Myrtle Oregon, Mrs. John Drake, Mrs. Mary Peck of Clinton Iowa, Mattie J. Kelley of Owatonna MN; George H. Drake of Maringo Iowa, Mrs. R.B. Fleming of Baraboo, Wisconsin; and Mrs. E.J. Carr died in Clinton IA 1891. Buried at Grove Hill Cemetery. Whiteside Sentinel - September 29, 1892 MARY (BOYD) VAN COURT DRAKE , departed this life at noon August 4, 1891 at the ripe age of 92 years. The deceased was born in Lycoming county, PA October 16, 1799. She was first married to Samuel Van Court to which union was born two children, J.B. Van Court of Marshalltown Iowa, and Mrs. E.E. Thomas of Bowling Green, Ohio. After Mr. Van Court's death she was united in marriage to Mr. John Drake, August, 1826. To this union seven children were born; William B. Drake, Myrtle Creek, Oregon; Mrs. M.A. Peck, Morrison; Mrs. Wm. H. Kelly, Owatonna MN; Mrs. E.I Carr, deceased; G.H. Drake formerly of Sterling; and Mrs. R.B. Fleming of Baraboo, WI, one little girl dying when but a little more than a year old. The deceased, with her husband, moved to this State about 36 years ago, settling in Clyde. In March 1885 they moved to Mt. Pleasant, where they have since resided. She united with the Presbyterian church in early life and remained a faithful and consistent member to the time of her death. She was beloved by all who knew her, and will be missed. She traveled life's path with her husband for nearly 65 years. A long life of usefulness has been hers and when when her work was done, her master called her home. The services took place in the Presbyterian church in Morrison, Thursday August 6. As Rev. Mr. Skinner was absent, Rev. Mr. Rogers officiated. Her remains were interred in Grove Hill cemetery. ANTHONY M. DRURY , 59, of Imperial Beach, Calif., died Friday, March 31, 2000, at Sharp Chula Vista Hospital, Chula Vista, Calif. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with James D. Bosma, C.F.S.P. officiating. Burial will be at Lusk Memorial Cemetery, Albany. Mr. Drury was born Feb. 9, 1941, in Port Byron, the son of Finley P. and Isabel (Nelson) Drury. He graduated from high school in Marion, Ohio and was a 1962 graduate of Valparaiso Technical Institute, Valpraiso, Ind. He married Jane Jackson on June 29, 1963 in Earlham, Iowa. He later married Marcella Villalobos on Nov. 17, 1978, in Chicago. She survives. He was employed by Motorola, Quasar and then Matshushita in Franklin Park for 31 years, prior to his retirement in 1997. He enjoyed his family and operating his ham radio. Survivors include his mother of Clinton, Iowa; three daughters, Elizabeth Drury Trautmann of Madison, Wis., Susan (Rodney) Conley of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Jessica Drury of Berkeley, Calif.; a son, Christopher Drury of San Diego; and a brother, Richard (Myra) Drury of Ukiah, Calif. He was preceded in death by his father. Contributed by Barbara Nugent Sterling Daily Gazette Apr 7, 2000 MELVIN G. DRURY , 58, of 4030 Ward Road, Fulton, died Wednesday at his home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home with Pastor Michael McCloud of the First Baptist Church in Fulton officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Calvary Hill Cemetery in Fulton with graveside military honors. He was born Dec. 27, 1945, in Savanna, Ill., to Benjamin and Ida (Baker) Drury. He was educated in rural Miles schools. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by General Electric Co. in Morrison, Ill., as a molder in the plastic department, retiring in 2001. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Patricia (Jonathan) Troyer of Sandwich, Ill., a son, Kevin Carr of Clinton; three grandchildren; three brothers, Milton (Mary Lou) Drury of Miles, Kenneth (Debra) Drury of Miles and Marvin (June) Drury of Clinton. He was proceded in death by his parents, a sister and two brothers. Clinton Herald 24 Jun 2004 WILLIAM P. DRURY , 1511 East 15th St., Sterling, died early Friday morning (23 October 1970) in Community General Hospital after an extended illness. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday and 8 a.m. Monday until time of the service. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Melvin Funeral Home. The Rev. John F. Smith pastor of the Trinity United Methodist church of Sterling will officiate. Entombment will take place in Oak Knoll Memorial Park Mausoleum. Born May 29, 1895 in Hagerstown, Md., William P. Drury was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Drury. He was educated in the Hagerstown Public schools and was married to Cora E. McLucas, Sept. 2, 1920 in Hagerstown. He had resided in this area most of his married life and was a carpenter by trade and retired in 1960. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Carpenters Local 695, VFW Burt E. Brown Post 326 and the Trinity United Methodist Church of Sterling. Surviving besides his widow are one son, William R. Drury of Sterling, one daughter, Mrs. Jane L. Kilroy of Cedar Pines Park, Calif., three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Three brothers, one sister and parents preceded. Contributed by Barbara Nugent Sterling Daily Gazette, Friday, 23 October 1970, 2;2 ROBERT DRYNAN: Robert Drynan, Graveside services for Robert Lyle Drynan, 75 will be at 11 a.m. Friday at San Jacinto Valley Cemetery. He died Sunday of cancer at Hemet Valley Health Care Center. Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet is handling arrangements. Friends may call from noon to 5 p.m. tomorrow at the mortuary. Mr. Drynan, who was born (15 November 1912) in Sterling, Ill., lived in Hemet eight years. He was a draftsman for the Illinois Department of Highways for 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary, daughter Annette Miyagishima of Moreno Valley; granddaughter Leah Milyagishima of Moreno Valley, brother Donald of La Mirada; and several nieces and nephews. Riverside Press-Enterprise, Riverside CA 13 May 1992 Contributed by Margaret Mangers (Press Enterprise, Riverside CA) HELEN (SMITH) DUGGAN , 82, of Prophetstown died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2004, at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center. Mrs. Duggan was born Aug. 15, 1922 in Sterling, the daughter of Harry L. and Ethel M. (McCorkle) Smith. She married Harold G. Duggan on April 25, 1944 in Rock Falls. He died Jan. 9, 1997. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sterling, and Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5418. Survivors include a daughter, Maureen Jackson of Rock Falls; three sons, Dennis (Janet) Duggan Sr. of Warrens. Wis.. Jerry Meier of Colorado and Loren Meier of Oklahoma; two sisters, Carmen (John) Moreno of Sterling and Vera Travis of Hanover; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren. The funeral is at 1 p.m. Friday at Schilling Funeral Home Sterling. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery. Sterling. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Sterling Daily Gazette 11/10/04 contributed by Jan Roggy DANNY DUNNAGAN , 57, of Morrison, died Tuesday at Mercy Medical Center, Clinton. A private funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Morrison with the Rev. Gary Lawlor officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, Ill., with the family present from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. He was born May 20, 1946, in Danville, Ill., to Arvel Gist and Fern Charolette Talbert Dunagan. He married Mary Jo Musch on Nov. 8, 1980, in Morrison. He served in the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. He was a graduate of Bismarck Township High School in 1964, Southern Illinois University in 1968 and the University of Illinois Law School in 1975. He worked with the C. & E.I. Railroad in 1966 and later as a teacher at Carbondale High School in 1968. He served as an assistant state's attorney from 1975 to 1977 and practiced law in a private practice from 1977 to 1987, during which time he served as a public defender, and as an associate judge from 1987 to 1990. At the time of his death, he was serving as a circuit judge. He was a member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Morrison, the Morrison Lions Club, the Morrison Jaycees, the Illinois Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association. He also was active with girls softball, Little League and the United Way and had served on the Credit Union Board of Directors and the Preschool Board of Directors. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Dana and Stephanie Dunagan of Morrison; a son, Patrick Dunagan of Morrison; his mother of Danville; and a brother, A.G. (Dort) Dunagan of Danville. Clinton Herald December 12, 2003 MARGARET (LENHART) DUUCK , 88, formerly of Lyndon died Tuesday March 29, 2005. She was employed by General Electric Morrison retiring in 1988. Mrs. Duuck was born March 10, 1917 in Lyndon, the daughter of Forrest and Suzanne May (Brown) Lenhart. She married Henry Leon Duuck on May 16, 1938 in Clinton Iowa. He died june 21, 1974. Survivors include a sister-in-law Izabelle Queen; and many nieces and nephews. She wsa preced by a daughter Jacqwyne Lea Duuck; a son, Jacie Lee Duuck; two sisters, Lillian McDonald and Dorothy Shuman; and four brothers, George, Kenneth, Chauncey and Marion. Burial Lyndon Twp. Cemetery, no visitation. HENRY CLAY DUVALL : The entire community were shocked last Friday morning , Nov. 8th, when the news spread of the sudden passing of our oldest man, H. C. DuVall following a brief illness of but a few days' span. His sufferings were intense but relief came with the break of day at six o'clock. The tiny silver cord severed and his spirit craft sailed out across the main with his Master pilot at the helm to guide him into the Heavenly port and Eternal Home. A long active life finished here but transported into the mansion prepared for those who love and serve him. Henry Clay DuVall was the son of John and Sarah DuVall. He was born April 27, 1844 in Fayette county, Pa., but when a small child came with his parents to the state of Iowa where he grew to manhood- the home being at Moravia. On October 19, 1871 he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Spangler, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W. Spangler of Albany, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. DuVall reside in Moravia for twenty years. Five children were born to them, two sons and three daughters. The sons and one daughter preceded their father in death. The family came to Albany 39 years ago, where the home has since continued and where Mr. DuVall held the esteem and respect of all who knew him. He owned and operated a threshing machine in this vicinity for many years and only recently did he retire from the business. Since that he has busied himself in his little workshop at home doing general repair work at which he was a mechanic. Mr. DuVall was the lover of nature and he with the late Joseph C. Snyder built many bird houses- the fine martin house at the Snyder home is an example of their handiwork. Mr. DuVall was a great reader and a scholar of the old school. His memory was as bright with his 86 years as in former years, he enjoyed talking over earlier days and had many experiences which were most interesting, he was with the group on the first train to pass over the Davenport-Rock Island railway bridge. Mr. and Mrs. DuVall observed their 59th anniversary Oct. 19 of this year. Mr. DuVall kept thoroughly apace with current events, and read his daily news. Fraternally he identified himself to the Masonic order, having belonged to the Moravia Lodge for 65 years. He was also a member of the L. O. O. F. organization. When a young man he united with the Presbyterian church in Iowa and later transferred his membership to the Albany Presbyterian church from which the last rites were conducted Monday afternoon, Dec. 1st, at 2 o'clock with the Rev. George Griscel, pastor officiating, assisted by Rev. C. H. DuVall, pastor of the Methodist church. The choir consisting of Mrs. Lida Rastede, Mrs. S. B. Dimond, D. A. Bohannon, and W. C. Van Nest with Miss Olive Senior at the piano, rendered there favorite hymns of the decedent, "Lead Kindly Light", "Fade, Fade, Each Earthly Joy," and "I Would Not Live Always." The pallbearers were C. M. Hoover, F. E. Wilson, H. J. Ryder, W. B. Drury, J. E. Starbuck, and Charles Beeken while the honorary bearers were H. R. Senior, B. F. Phillips, C. S. Rowland, P. T. Harvey, L. L. Slocum, D. A. Bohannon, all of the Masonic order. Interment was in Oak Ridge cemetery. Surviving to mourn their loss are the widow, the two daughters, Mrs. John Huggins (Inez), Mrs. Ranovolo Snyder, both of Albany, two grandsons, Benjamin and Dean Snyder of Garden Plain township, also three little grandchildren, sons of Dean Snyder Relatives from out of town were Otha and Warren DuVall of Monrovia, Iowa, Roy and Harrison DuVall of Little Bear, Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Spangler and son Paul of Clinton, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Spangler of Morrison, Illinois, besides many friends from various other points. Contributed by Eliza Eads NANCY (SPANGLER) DUVALL - Albany's second oldest resident and one of the best known and most esteemed citizens of this town, was taken by death at 9:30 a. m. Monday at her residence following an extended illness. She was in her 86th year. The aged woman had been in failing health for some time, and her condition had been serious for about 10 days. The end was not unexpected. Heart trouble accentuated by old age, was given as the cause of her passing. Nancy, daughter of Samuel W. and Mary Merritt Spangler, was born on Nov. 17, 1851 at their farm home in Garden Plain township, near Albany, she being the second child of their family of nine sons and two daughters. She remained under the parental roof and grew to womanhood, attending the Cedar Creek school, and was a favorite of the community. On October 19, 1871 at the home of her parents, she became the bride of Henry C. DuVall of Monrovia, IA. The Rev. Z. D. Paddock of Albany performed the ceremony. Immediately following their marriage the young couple left for their new home near Monrovia, IA. where they resided for several years, and where their five children, namely Nellie, Inez, Ranovola, Albert, and Buren, were born. Nellie and Buren passed away in this home. Mrs. DuVall served faithfully and well throughout her entire life, always willing to aid in religious and social circles. She was a true Christian character, a member of the Presbyterian church and a worker in all the departments and a past worthy matron of the local chapter of Eastern Star. When advanced years brought frail health she still maintained deep interest in surrounding activities. Mrs. DuVall was of a quiet, unassuming nature, most gentle and kind, and a devoted wife and mother and a loyal friend. She admired the beautiful and was a lover of nature, enjoying nothing more than working with flowers and trees and making beautiful her home grounds. Since the death of Mr. DuVall on Nov. 28, 1930, her daughter, Mrs. Snyder has been a constant companion to her mother in the home where on Monday morning, May 24, following an illness which was serious for only a brief time, the Master that she had served long and well, called her to her eternal home. Following are survivors of her family: two daughters, Mr(s). John Huggins (Inez); and Mrs. Ranavola Snyder, both of Albany; two grandsons, Benin and Dean Snyder, and six great grandchildren, all of this community; five brothers, Edward M. Spangler, Ames, IA.; Lincoln Spangler, Clinton; Newton W. Spangler, Niwot, Colo.; Lawrence W. Spangler, Azusa, Calif.; Arthur Spangler, of Albany; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Bradley of Albany. The husband and three children, Nellie, Buren and Albert, her parents and four brothers, George W., Orlando, Albert and William Spangler, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at two p. m., Wednesday in the home in Albany, and at the Presbyterian church here at 2:30 p .m. with the Rev. J. Earl Corwin of Fulton officiating. Mrs. Linda Rastede and Mrs. Ella Lewis sang, "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Abide with Me." Miss Olive Senior accompanied them at the piano. Members of the Order of Eastern Star attended in a body. Pallbearers were A. H. Olds, J. A, Parker, L. L. Slocum, A. J. Huggins, Alvin Slaymaker and Harry Johnson. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery. Among those from a distance who were here for the services were Edward M. Spangler of Ames, IA., and Lincoln Spangler of Clinton. Source: Contributed by Eliza Eads BERNADINE (VANDERPLOEG) DURKEE , 88, of Rock Island, Ill., and formerly of Fulton died Friday at River Park Healthcare Center, Rock Island. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Fulton Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. The Rev. Stanley Bomgarden, pastor of the Fulton Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the service Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fulton Township Cemetery, Fulton. She was born Feb. 24, 1915, to John E. and Nellie Sikkema Vanderploeg. She married W. Sidney Durkee on Nov. 25, 1936, in Morrison. He died June 6, 1991. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and graduated from Fulton High School. She was a member of the Fulton Presbyterian Church and the church's Presbyterian Women's Association. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jonni Gallentine of Morrison, Ill., and Lynn Parker of Rock Island; a son, Sidney Lee (Julie) Durkee of Clinton; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Doris (John) Dykstra of Fulton and Rosemary Fanderclai of Fulton; and a sister-in-law, Cornelia Vanderploeg of Fulton. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, a son, a sister, and two brothers. Memorials can be made to the Fulton Presbyterian Church, Fulton. Clinton Herald December 20, 2003 CLAUS DYKE - The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fulton Chapel, Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home for Claus Dyke, 92, of Skokie, formerly of Fulton, who died Sunday in Old Orchid Mannor, Skokie. The Rev. Harold Ringenoldus will officiate. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Mr. Dyke was born Dec. 3, 1894 in Fulton to John and Caroline Deelsnyder Dyke. He married Grace Decker March 12, 1919 in Fulton. She died in 1955. He was employed as a tool and dye makeer with the Chiago and Northwestern RR, Clinton, until his transfer in 1935 to Maywood IL, where he worked until his retirement in 1959. Following his retirement hem oved to Rock Island until 1980 when he moved to Skokie. Mr. Dyke was a former member of First Reformed Church Fulton. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Corabelle Pistorio of Skokie IL; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a brother, Rencie of Morrison. CORNELIA (SCHAVER) DYKHUIZEN , age 93, of Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center-Prophetstown, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Funeral Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2004 at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with Rev. Ken Zuithoff, Pastor of Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitations were from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004 at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. A memorial has been established for the Morrison Christian Reformed Church. Cornelia was born February 19, 1911 in Fulton daughter of William J. and Kate (Jansen) Schaver. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Cornelia married Paul Dykhuizen on April 24, 1935 in Morrison; he died June 20, 1989. She farmed with her husband, Paul in the rural Prophetstown area until retiring in 1976 when they moved to Prophetstown. She was a member of the Morrison Christian Reformed Church, Morrison. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, sewing, and bird watching. Cornelia's family includes, one daughter, Mrs. Irma Dessing of Prophetstown; one son, Arlyn (Phyllis) Dykhuizen of Sterling; seven grandchildren, Dan (Susan) Dessing, Peggy (Mrs. Steve) Kuelper, Larry (Brenda) Dessing, Brian (Susan) Dykhuizen, Brent (Valerie) Dykhuizen, Bob (Sonia) Dykhuizen, Barry Dykhuizen; thirteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Harriet Haan of Lanark and Theresa (Mrs. Robert) Merema of Fulton; one brother, Dick Schaver of Fulton. Her husband, Paul; son-in-law, Ron Dessing; five sisters, Grace Zaagman, Jennie Bielema, Minnie Houzenga, Anna Tjepkema, and Pauline Westplate; and four brothers, John, Gabriel, Clarence and Henry Schaver precede Cornelia in death. Prairie Advocate December 8, 2004 RICHARD DYKHUIZEN , 52, of 623 W Lincolnway, Morrison, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, at his mother's home. He owned and operated the Brass Pantry and was employed by Mac's Body Shop and Young Enterprises, all in Morrison, and was employed by Douglas and Frye Motorcycles of Sterling, as a mechanic. Mr. Dykhuizen was born June 26, 1951, in Morrison, the son of Alvin G. and Dorothy L. (Bailey) Dykhuizen. He was a 1969 graduate of Morrison High School. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was an avid antique collector. Survivors include his mother of Morrison: two sisters, Nadine Morgan of Belleville and Lois (Art) Barnhart of Dixon; and two nieces. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Monday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Donald D. Barnes, minister of pastoral care at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, and the Rev. Kenneth Zuithoff, pastor of Bethel Reformed Church, Sterling, Co. officiating. Burial, with graveside military rites accorded by American Legion Post 328 an Veterans of Foreign Wars 8281 both in Morrison, is at Minta Cemetery Fulton. Visitation from 3-S p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials have been established to Ebenezer Reformed Church Morrison, and Hospice of the Rock River Valley Daily Gazette August 2, 2003 CHRISTIAN DZIUDZEK , 43, of Rock Falls died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at his home. He was employed by the Rock Island Court Services as a supervisor, Lutheran Social Services, Sterling, and then by Sensient Flavors, Amboy. Mr. Dziudzek was born May 18, 1961, in Sterling, the son of Heinz and renate (Knebel) Dziudzek. He was a 1979 graduate of Rock Falls High and a 1983 graduate of Sangamon Univ. SPringfield. He was a avid fisherman. Surviving are his parents of Rock Falls; a son, Riley Dziudzek of Sterling; and two nephews, Jason and Josh Dziudzek, both of Rock Falls. He ws preceded by a brother Frank Dziudzek. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Andrews Catholic Church Rock Falls. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery. 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