DAVID G. ELY , one of the oldest and most highly respected farmers in this county was found dead in his bed this morning [ died 06/20/1900]. Mr. Ely had been in seemingly good health for a man of his age and was in this city Tuesday. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made. His son, George Ely of this city, who is in Nebraska on business, has been telegraphed for and the arrangements for the funeral will probably not be made until his return. David G. Ely was born September 20, 1811, in Oneida county, N. Y. He was the fifth of ten children. At the age of fifteen he learned the shoemaker’s trade and later that of carpenter and joiner, working with his father at that trade until he was twenty-six years of age. He was married to Miss Alvira Wallace in Oneida county, N. Y., February 17, 1936. She died in 1873. He was again married to Mrs. Mary Miner in 1876. She with three children by his first wife survive him. They are George Ely of this city, Mrs. E. J. Jones of Oshkosh, Wis., and Mrs. Charles Rawson of Rock Falls. Mrs. Ely has been in poor health for several months and it is feared that the shock of Mr. Ely’s sudden demise may prove fatal. Mr. Ely resided in New York until 1855 when he moved to Oshkosh, Wis., where he resided three years after which he came to this county, locating in Hume township where he has since resided with the exception of three years in Coloma township. He was an extensive stock raiser and farmer. Mr. Ely was one of the best known and popular men in Whiteside county. Although of a retiring disposition he was opened hearted and was thoroughly alive in the good of the community. He took a great interest in public affairs. He was a kind husband and father and an ideal neighbor. (The Sterling Daily Standard, May 21, 1900, page 1, column 3)

Coroner Baird of Morrison was summoned to this city Thursday and in the afternoon was driven to Hume where an inquest was held over the remains of David G. Ely, who died suddenly Wednesday [06/20/1900] night. The coroner’s verdict was that death was caused by heart disease, resulting in apoplexy. The funeral will probably be held Sunday [06/24/1900] afternoon in the Rock Falls Methodist church. The Rev. W. H. Pierce of Rock Falls will be the officiating clergyman.
Contriubted by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Standard, May 22, 1900, page 1, column 5

CHRIS EMO , 64, of Erie, passed away (4 May 1969) early Sunday morning at his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Schilling Funeral home, the Rev. Dale Erickson of the Christian Church officiating, with burial in Erie Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and until time of services. A memorial has been established for the Heart Fund. Chris Emo was born June 21, 1904 in Prophetstown, the son of Christopher and Mary Riordon Emo. He married LaVera Miller on Feb. 17, 1931 in Erie. He was a retired drill press operator from the John Deere Harvester Works of East Moline. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Darrell Howard of Hillsdale Mrs. David Willman of Erie; one son, Robert at home; five grandchildren and one brother, William Emo of Canton. He was preceded by one daughter, one sister and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - 64, of Erie, passed away (4 May 1969) early Sunday morning at his home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Schilling Funeral home, the Rev. Dale Erickson of the Christian Church officiating, with burial in Erie Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and until time of services. A memorial has been established for the Heart Fund. Chris Emo was born June 21, 1904 in Prophetstown, the son of Christopher and Mary Riordon Emo. He married LaVera Miller on Feb. 17, 1931 in Erie. He was a retired drill press operator from the John Deere Harvester Works of East Moline. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Darrell Howard of Hillsdale Mrs. David Willman of Erie; one son, Robert at home; five grandchildren and one brother, William Emo of Canton. He was preceded by one daughter, one sister and one brother.

HERMAN R. ENFIELD , 76, passed away at 2:45 a.m. this morning (Monday Aug. 17, 1970) at Community Hospital , Morrison following an illness of two weeks. He was a horse trainer. Funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Tomlinson Funeral Home, Morrison. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Adair Sunny Hill Cemetery , Adair , Iowa , with the Rev. E. J. Blair officiating. Mr. Enfield was born March 23, 1894, in Green County, Iowa the son of Theodore and Sophia Tassell Enfield. He received his education in Phoenix , Ariz. He married Mary Bechtol Aug. 19. 1942 in Bethany , MO. They lived in Minnesota and Iowa before moving to Morrison 15 years ago. He was a member of the United Methodist Church . He is survived by the widow. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Aug 17, 1970 Sterling Gazette

RAY ALLEN ENGELKING , 70, 603 7th Ave. Rock Falls , died Tuesday evening at Community General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Russo of St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetary. Friends may call at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday. Ray Engleking was born on July 20, 1913 in Savanna, the son of Frank P. and Louise Siewert Engleking. On Sept. 14, 1935 he was united in marriage to the former Ida DePasquale at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sterling . They lived most of their married life in the rural Albany area where he worked in construction and was a commercial fisherman for many years until his retirement and returned to Rock Falls in 1972. He was a past Scout Master and past Scout Committeeman; and past Democratic Precinct Committeeman. Surviving are his wife, Ida; one son, Allen, Fort Washington , Md; one daughter, Sylvia Pairadee, Sterling four grandchildren; two brothers, Frank, Aurora and Harry, Savanna. Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls , 3 Aug 1983

HAROLD ENGLE , RR 2, Polo was killed (17 September 1975) by a train Wednesday night. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Brown-Seidel Funeral Home in Polo with the Rev. A. J. Tetzlaff officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Sterling. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. The family will not be present. Memorials may be made to the High School Girls Baseball Team. Harold Engle was born May 30, 1896 in Sterling, the son of Harmon and Lydia Engle. He married Iva Good Garman on April 21, 1951 in Washington, Ill. He was a World War I veteran, a member of the American Legion and of the VGW Lodge of Polo. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his widow; one son, Lloyd of Freeport; three daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Audrey) Davis of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. John (Marceline) Gilroy of Polo and Mrs. Frances Tuttle of Los Angeles, Calif.; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illiinois September 19, 1975 - Friday

ARTHUR J. ENTWHISTLE , 83, Morrison, a retired farmer, died Sunday afternoon at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Reynolds Funeral Home with burial in Grove Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Monday. A memorial has been established in his name. A. J. Entwhistle was born Jan 2, 1891 in Ustick township, the son of John J. and Orena Goff Entwhistle. He was reared and educated in Ustick and graduated from Morrison High School. On Feb 7, 1912 he was united in marriage to Leta Mattson. The couple farmed in Ustick before moving to Morrison 25 years ago and then to Union Grove. He was vice-president of Garden Plain Mutual Insurance Co., had been Union Grove Township auditor and had been active in Community activities. Survivors include his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Crossland, Bowen; one son, Wayne, RR 1, Morrison; eight grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Earl (Leta) Hodge, Silvis. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter and two sisters
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette, Monday, January 14, 1974

ALICE L. ENTWHISTLE , 96, a resident of the Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Canton, and formerly of Morrison, Ill., died Thursday at the nursing home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home in Morrison. The Rev. Julie Bunt will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Interment will be at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. She was born Sept. 12, 1907, in Morrison to George Washington and Caroline (Steiner) Entwhistle. She was employed as a high school science and math teacher in Canton and Belvidere, Ill., most recently from 1952 to 1968, when she retired. She was a member of the Alpha-Delta-Kappa Teachers Sorority, the YWCA and the Church of the Brethren in Canton. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Judy (Kenneth) Reinhart of Morrison; two nephews, George E. Entwhistle of Iowa City and James J. Entwhistle of West Liberty; five great-nephews; two great-nieces; and one great-great-niece. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
Clinton Herald 10 January 2004

ALMA (GEHLSON) ENTWHISTLE , age 84, of rural Morrison, Illinois, died Thursday, October 12, 2006 at Coventry Living Center, Sterling, Illinois. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at the Spring Valley Reformed Church, Fulton, Illinois with Reverend Scott Bonestroo officiating. Burial will be in the Cottonwood Community Cemetery, rural Morrison, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of the Funeral Service at the Church. Memorials may be made in Alma’s name and left to the Spring Valley Reformed Church Sunday School or the Self-Help Organization, Sterling, Illinois. Alma was born the daughter of Chris and Mary (Kennedy) Gehlsen on July 9, 1922, rural Morrison. She attended country schools in the Morrison area. Alma graduated from Morrison High School with the Class of 1940. She also graduated from the Sterling Business College. On August 9, 1941, she married J. Wayne Entwhistle in Sterling, Illinois. Alma worked as a secretary for General Electric in Morrison for 27 years. She also owned and operated Entwhistle’s Dolls and Hobby Shop. She enjoyed doll making, ceramics and quilting. She was a member of the Spring Valley Reformed Church, Fulton. Alma will be dearly missed by her husband, J. Wayne Entwhistle of Morrison; three sons, Eldon (Marshann) Entwhistle of Princeton, Illinois, Gehl (Dianne) Entwhistle of Elmhurst, Illinois and Brent Entwhistle of Morrison; two grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer Entwhistle; a brother, Lyle Gehlsen of Morrison; and a sister, Sarah (Guy) Johnston of Springfield, Illinois. Alma is preceded in death by both parents.

BARBARA ELLEN ENTWHISTLE , the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Entwhistle of Ustick, died Thursday afternoon, Sep 21, 1905 aged about four years. She had been sick but a few days with an attack of cholera infantum. Mr. and Mrs. Entwhistle are nearly heartbroken over the death of their only child. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Cottonwood church, Rev. Cary F. Moore officiating.
Barbara Entwhistle - Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Sept 28, 1905, page 5

CAROLINE (STEINER) ENTWHISTLE , 89, 404 E. Wall St., Morrison, died Sunday at 10:40 p.m. at the Morrison Community Hospital. She had been ill for the past four and one half years with a heart condition. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Reynolds Funeral Home, where arrangements were completed. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home and the Methodist Church, tuesday at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. David Fouts, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Cottonwood cemetery. Caroline Steiner was born Oct. 26, 1869 in Orrville, Ohio, the daughter of Ulrich and Barbara Shumaker Steiner. She came to the Ustick area when a young child and was educated in the Gridley school and attended Fullerton College. She spent her entire lifetime in Whiteside county with the exception of the years from 1912-20 when they lived in Kimball, S.D. She was married to George W. Entwhistle at the home of her parents in Ustick township on Jan. 14, 1897. She was a member of the Methodist Church and was active in the Gleaner's Sunday school class, the Woman's Society of Christian Service and the Naomi circle of the church. Survivors are three children, Alice Entwhistle, Belvidere; Elmer, 517 E. Wall St; Wilson, 408 E. Wall St; three grandchildren, Judy, Edward and Jane Entwhistle; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Miller, Eureka; and one brother, Moses Steiner, Fairfield, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, who died April 23, 1947, three children, Verle, Ellen and George, her parents and six brothers, Urias, Samuel, Menno, John, David and Aaron Steiner.

Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Entwhistle of Morrison, who died Sunday evening at the Morrison Community Hospital, will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church. The Rev. David Fouts, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery west of Morrison. Friends may call at the Reynolds Funeral Home where the body reposes. Among her survivors are three grandchildren, Miss Judy Entwhistle, daughter of the Wilson Entwhistles, and Edward and James Entwhistle, sons of the Elmer Entwhistles. (13 January 1959 Gazette)
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Monday January 12, 1959

ELETA (MATTSON) ENTWHISTLE , 89, of the Resthave Nursing Home, died Sunday noon at the home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Renkes-Reynolds Funeral Home in Morrison. The Rev. Alvin Hook, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Resthave Nursing Home. Eleta Mattson was born May 20, 1891 in Morrison, the daughter of Peter and Melissa Lockhart Mattson. She was united in marriage to Arthur J. Entwhistle on Feb 7, 1912 in Morrison. He preceded her in death on Jan 13, 1974. The couple farmed in Ustick township and had moved to Morrison 30 years ago. She had resided in Union Grove for the past four years. She was a member of several neighborhood clubs. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Crossland of Carthage, Ill.; one son, Wayne Entwhistle of Morrison; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Monday, Nov 3, 1980

ELLEN (LAWTON) ENTWHISTLE , a highly esteemed resident of the town of Ustick for the past forty-one years passed away Friday morning (24 Mar 1911) at an early hour. She had been ill for the past four weeks as the result of a stroke of paralysis she sustained. Mrs. Entwhistle's maiden name was Ellen Lawton and she was born in Columbia county, N.Y. June 13, 1835, and was married to Mr. James W. Entwhistle in Jo Daviess county, Jan. 4, 1855. In 1870 he purchased a farm of 120 acres in Ustick and later added another 120 acres. The husband and five children survive the mother. The children are John J. and George W., well known farmers of this section, and Mrs. John Odlin, Mrs. William Abbot of Chicago, and Hannah, who is at home. Mrs. Entwhistle was a kind and loving wife and mother and was highly esteemed by all in the community where she lived on the same farm so many years. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at the Cottonwood church with Rev. K. J. McAulay in charge, and the interment will be in the Cottonwood cemetery.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent - Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Saturday 25 Mar 1911

GEORGE W. ENTWHISTLE , The final chapter in the life of George W. Entwhistle was written at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday when he passed away at the family home in Morrison, 17 North Genesee street, at the age of 76. Mr. Entwhistle was a lifelong resident of Whiteside county and was engaged in farming in Ustick township for many years before moving to Morrison in 1942. Born Sept 27, 1870, son of James W. and Ellen Lawton Entwhistle, he was reared and educated in the Ustick school and was married Jan 14, 1897 Ustick to Carrie Steiner. Mr. Entwhistle was a member of the Methodist church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Elmbal, S.D. He served for many years as school director and township trustee. The survivors include the widow; also one daughter, Alice; two sons, Elmer and Wilson; three grandchildren, Judy, Edward and Jimmy. Preceding in death were two daughters, Verle and Ellen, and two sons, George and Edward; four sisters, Mrs. John D. (Margaret) Odlin and Mrs. W. L. (Carrie) Abbott, Miss Hannah Entwhistle and Miss Nellie Entwhistle; and three brothers, John, James and Ellsworth. The body was moved to the Reynolds funeral home from where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette, Thursday, April 24, 1947

HANNAH ENTWHISTLE , an esteemed resident of Whiteside county for over 60 years, passed away ... Thursday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. D. Odlin in Union Grove township. Miss Entwhistle was born in Elizabeth, Jo Daviess Co., Ill., March 14, 1867, coming with her parents to Whiteside County in 1871, where she has since resided, living during the lifetime of her parents in Ustick and since their demise spending most of her time with her sister, Mrs. Odlin of Union Grove. She is survived by two brothers, John and George Entwhistle of Ustick, and two sisters, Mrs. W. L. Abbott of Chicago and Mrs. John D. Odlin of Union Grove, besides a number of nephews and nieces. She will be missed also by a large circle of old friends. Funeral arrangements were waiting news from relatives at this writing, but the services will be held either Saturday or Sunday.

Funeral Notice - The funeral services of Miss Hannah Entwhistle, who passed away Thursday morning, will be held at the home of her sister, Mrs. J. Odlin, of Union Grove, Sunday at two o'clock. Interment will be in Grove Hill cemetery (September 26, 1915 Sterling Gazette)
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Friday, Sep. 25, 1925

JAMES W. ENTWHISTLE , The death of James W. Entwhistle, one of the old and well known residents of this county, occurred on Thursday evening at 9:30 at his home in Ustick. Mr. Entwhistle was eighty-six years of age, and a few weeks ago was taken with an attack of pneumonia. He practically recovered from this attack, but for some time had been gradually failing. The funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 at the home with interment in Cottonwood cemetery. James W. Entwhistle was born in Philadelphia, August 30, 1831 and was a little less than five years of age when with his parents he came to Illinois and settled at Galena, JoDaviess county. Mr. Entwhistle was reared in JoDaviess county, where he resided until 1871, when he moved to Whiteside county and purchased a farm. He was married to Miss Ellen Lawton at Elizabeth, JoDaviess county, Jan 4, 1855, and to this union the following children were born: Mrs. Margaret Odlin, Union Grove; J. J. Entwhistle, Ustick; Mrs. Caroline Abbot, Chicago; Hannah Entwhistle, at home; George W. Entwhistle, Kimball, S.D., Nellie, who died in infancy, and Elmer Ellsworth, who died at the age of two years. Mrs. Entwhistle died six years ago. Mr Entwhistle had made his home in Ustick since coming to this county in 1871, where he was the owner of a valuable farm of two hundred and forty acres. He was always prominent in the affairs of his community and served for a number of years as school trustee. He was a man of high character, holding the respect and esteem of a large number of friends, who will be grieved to hear of his passing.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Saturday, Jan 5, 1918, page 2

JOHN J. ENTWHISTLE , 89, former Ustick supervisor, passed away Monday afternoon at the farm home in Ustick township following an illness of one week. Rites will be conducted at the Reynolds funeral home in Morrison at 2 p.m. Wednesday and committal will be in the Cottonwood cemetery. Mr. Entwhistle was born in Jo Daviess county, March 20, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Entwhistle. He was reared there and in Whiteside county. He married Orena M. Goff on Feb 20, 1879 and she passed away Oct 1, 1940. Besides serving his township for 16 years as supervisor, he held other offices in the township. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Myron Dillenbeck, Morrison, Mrs. Earl C. Hodge, Rock Falls, and Mrs. Charles P. Dodge, Holcomb; one son, Arthur Entwhistle, Morrison, one brother, George; one sister, Mrs. William Abbott; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ellsworth, and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Odin, Miss Nellie Entwhistle and Miss Hannah Entwhistle.

Funeral Notice: Funeral services for John Entwhistle, 89, who died at his home in Ustick township Monday afternoon after a week's illness following a stroke, were held Wednesdeay in the Reynolds funeral home at 2 p.m. He had been in failing health for almost two years. The Rev. C. H. Becker, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiated and burial was in the family plot in Cottonwood cemetery. Friends who served as casket bearers are Peter Aggen, Louis A. Abbott, John Brackemeyer, Ward Gridley, Christ Rick and Sam A. Patterson. The floral tributes were taken care of by Mrs. Peter Aggen and Mrs. L. A. Abbott. Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. Dorothy Knauff and Miss Josephine Abbot of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Abbott of Downers Grove, Mrs. Eva Goff and Mr. and Mrs. Lottie of Spencer, Ia., Roy Jamison of Clinton, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jaris of Kings, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Dodge of Holcomb, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hodge and son Robert and Mrs. Rosalie Kelly of Rock Falls. (08 Apr 1946 Sterling Gazette)
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette, Apr 16, 1946, page 12

ORENA (GOFF) ENTWHISTLE , 85, a resident of Ustick township her entire life, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Myron Dillenbeck of Morrison, who had been caring for her during her recent illness. Orena Goff was born in Ustick township on October 14, 1855, the daughter of Franklin B. and Mary Goff. She was married on February 20, 1879 to John J. Entwhistle, who survives. The couple resided on a farm in Ustick township since their marriage. Besides the widower she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. G. P. Dodge of Gibson City, Ill., Mrs. Myron Dillenbeck of Morrison and Mrs. Earl Hodge of Davenport, Ia., one son, Arthur Entwhistle of Ustick, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday from the Reynolds funeral home in Morrison, Rev. C. H. Becker, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Cottonwood cemetery.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary , Wednesday, Oct 2, 1940, page 10

JAMES V. ERICKSON , stillborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald V. Erickson, RR 1, Rock Falls, died (17 Apr 1982) Saturday morning in Community General Hospital. Graveside services were held Monday morning at Calvary Cemetery, Dr. H. C. Hatton, pastor of Church of the Nazarene, officiated. He is survived by his parents; one sister, Jessica; one brother, Brent; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Alice Erickson of Homestead, Florida, and his maternal grandparents, James and Elaine Lancaster of Sterling. Funeral arrangements were completed by the Grennan Funeral Home, Sterling.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, April 19, 1982 - Monday, pg A4

EDDIE EVANS , 64, formerly of Sterling. died suddenly Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, in LakeStation. Ind. Memorial services were held on Thursday, Dec 9, 2004. at 1 p.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home Rock Falls. The Rev. Dalmus Meeks. pastor of Harvest Time Bible Church, officiated. There was no visitation. Mr. Evans was born on May 5, 1940 in Vienna. the son of Herschel W. and Doris'(Worrell) Evans. He married Delores Harboldt on Feb. 21, 1979, in Las Vegas. He was employed as a truck driver for over 35 years with General Cartage of Rock Falls. Standard Forwarding of East Moline and at the time of his death for Anderson Trucking of St. Cloud. Minn. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1959-1962. Eddie enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and made friends with everyone he met. He was generous and helpful to his family, children and grandchil­dren. always lending a hand and offering encouragement. Surviving are his wife and companion, Delores of Sandstone, Minn.; his stepchildren, Rhonda­Star Harboldt of Hinckley, Minn., and Robert Harboldt of Gordon, Wis.; his sisters, Nellie (Earl) Harden of Port Orange. Fla., and Julia (David) Thomas of Cordova; his brothers Frank (Mary) Evans of Rock Falls and Joe Evans of Las Vegas; brother-in-law, Dean (Linda) Olson of Hinckley, Minn.; sister-in-law, Jackie (Robert) Uranich of LaSalle; grandchil­dren. Eric Druen of Phoenix. Alicia Smeade of the state of Oregon. Trisha Brewer of Morris. Pvt. Corey Harboldt of Gordon, Wis.. and Eva Harboldt of Clinton. Iowa; six great-grand­ children; and many beloved niece and nephews. He was preceded in death by his, parents and a niece, Nancy.

JAMES H. EVANS , was born at Shaefferstown, Pa., June 25, 1852, died march 1, 1917. His early life was spent in Pa. He was married to Anna L. Snavely at Sterling, Ill., Feb. 8, 1877. To this union one child, Roy C. Evans, was born. Beside his wife and son he leaves the following sisters and brother, Mrs. Kate Light, Mrs. Henry Bender, Mrs. Geo. Yeagley, Mrs. Levi Brindle and John L. Evans, all residing in Pa. Funeral services were held at his late home three miles north of Sterling Monday afternoon at 2:30, March 5, 1917, Rev. E. C. Harris, of St. John’s Lutheran church, officiating, with burial in Riverside cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 6, 1917, page 6, column 1

LAURA EVANS - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Evans, of 409 W. 6th St., Sterling, were conducted at 1:30 p.m.Saturday in the Melvin Funeral Home, with the Rev. Theodore Hilgendorf, pastor of the Savior Lutheran Chukrch officiating. Mrs. J. H. Linn was the organist for the services. Burial was in Our Savior Lutheran Cemetery in Hopkins Township. The pallbears were Leonard Gern, Glenne Jacob, Albert Grove, Max Martin, Donald Hinz and Jacob Hein. Floral tributes were handled by Mrs. Leonard Gern and Miss Sandy Crosley
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor from The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 3, 1961 - Tuesday, pg 2 col 3

EDNA (LEFEVRE) EWBANK , 90, 17307 Polo Rd. Sterling, died (15 Sep 1984) Saturday morning at Pinecrest Nusing home, Mt. Morris. Private funeral services were held on Sunday at the Melvin Schilling Funeral Home with the Rev. Melvin Hough, pastor of the First Congregational Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Edna Ewbank was born on July 17, 1894 in Sterling, the daughter of Ezra and Emma Snavely LeFevre. On Oct. 12, 1916 she married Thomas Ewbank. He preceded her in 1966. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, Sterling, and a member of the DAR. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. William (Janet) Hendricks, Sterling, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband and one son, Arden Ewbank.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 17, 1984 - Monday, pg A4