CORDELIA ELIZA EADS
- The death angel entered the home of Eads Brothers Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock, Dec. 30th, 1929 and bore with it in its upward flight the spirit of their beloved mother, Mrs. Cordelia, Eliza Eads. Her passing occured at the home six miles south of Albany after an illness of four weeks, following a period of gradually declining health. She was born Feb. 23, 1850, at New Hudson, New York, and passed her girlhood at that place. She was married to Henry Eads at Allegheny, NY, Dec. 20th 1883. They came to Illinois March 1, 1893, their home having been in the vicinity of Albany ever since, a period of 36 years. Mrs. Eads was the mother of eight children, four sons and four daughters, namely, George Fleming of Canedaga, NY, Floyd W., Clayton A., and Asa R. Eads all of Albany; Mrs. Sarah Phearsdorff of Allegheny, NY; Mrs. Alice Reedy; Mrs. Millie Anglese; Mrs. Florence Gale all of Albany. Also 25 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, also a brother Alman Wright of Allegheny, NY; two sisters, Mrs. Loretta Courtwright of Allegheny and Mrs. Luella McElheney of Oleon, NY. The husband and father preceded her in death Feb. 13, 1927 and a daughter Marcie in infancy. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon with services at the home at 1:30 and at the Methodist church in Albany at 2:30. Rev. C. H. Duvall in charge. Mrs. S. B. Dimond, Mrs. Edgar Daw, F. E. Wilson, and W. C. Van Nest sang, "Deautiful Isle of Some Where," "Rock of Ages" and Going Down the Valley", accompanied by Mrs. C. C. Ewing at the piano. The flower laden casket was carried by the following friends: Harvey Rennecker, John Lo?us, Andrew Dolan, William Hurley, Edward Coffey and William Coffey. She was tenderly laid to rest beside her husband in the family lot in Oak Ridge. The writer knew Mrs. Eads for a period of twenty years. Her home life was beautiful. No wife or mother could be more kind, more dutiful or more obliging than she; nor no friend or neighbor more faithful and true. The love and respect her husband and children lavished upon her was a wonder and an education to all. In fact all who knew Mrs. Eads loved her. Her gentle spirit has found a haven of rest and quiet and peace. Her beautiful memory shall ever cherish. Relatives and friends from out-of-town attending the funeral were- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eads; Mr. and Mrs. Lee McGowan; Mr. and Mrs. Art Eads and son; Mrs. Jos. Gorgney; Lee Whorley and Del Daniels of Morrison; Mrs. Millard Turner of Savannah; Fred Eads of union Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Claire Meekans of Winfield; Miss Bertha Dillon; Mrs. Ed Sands; Mrs. Jesse Dillon Wreath of hillsdale; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mace of Lyons; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Robinson of hampton; Mr. and Mrs. James Pollard of Thomson and Mrs. Sarah Phearsdorff and son of Allegheny, NY.

DAVID ROBERT EADS , 59, of 302 N. Bluff Street, Albany, IL, died Tuesday, December 21, 1999, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. David was born August 30, 1940, in Albany, IL, to Asa R. and Ruth (Bradley) Eads. He was educated in the Albany Grade School and attended Fulton High School. He was employed by the former Bennett Box Company in Clinton, IA, Stave Woodmill in Fulton, IL, and most recently employed at Self Help Enterprises in Sterling, IL, for many years. He attended the Fulton Baptist Church in Fulton, IL. A memorial to Self Help Enterprises, Inc, in Sterling, IL has been established. Survivors include one sister, Carolyn (Mrs. Dennis) Remrey of Clinton,IA; two brothers, Ernest (Carol) Eads of Fulton, IL, and Gary (Elizabeth) Eads of LaPorte, TX; one brother-in-law Irvin Foster of Fulton, IL; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Delia Foster and two brothers, Lawrence and Paul Eads.
Contributed by Liz Eads

FRANK W.EADS , 94, Prophetstown, died early Sunday morning (15 Jun 1972) at Morrison Community Hospital after being in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Lyndon Congregational Church, with Rev. Daniel Boxwell officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may visit the Gardner Chapel, Prophetstown, Monday from 7-9 p.m. A memorial has been established in his memory. Frank W. Eades was born June 28, 1877, at Garden Plain, the son of John Hardin and Phoebe Jordan Eades. He was educated in Garden Plain. He married Nellie Mae Allen of Lyndon on Dec. 21, 1904, at Lyndon. They farmed for 40 years north of Lyndon and moved to Prophetstown in 1947. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge of Prophetstown and a member of the Lyndon Congregational Church. Survivors included two daughters, Mrs. Claude (Mildren) Weberg, Prophetstown, and Mrs. Frank (Marian) Hiland, Lyndon, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, three brothers, and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois June 16, 1972 - Monday, pg 2

GEORGE WESLEY EADS , the son of Charles Eads, died at the home of his parents, one mile north of Cottonwood, Sunday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock at the age of twenty years The name of Abbott is an old and familiar one in Whiteside county, for from its very earliest history representatives. His death was caused by tuberculosis, from which he had been suffering for the past two years. He was born May 28th, 1895. The funeral services were held at the parents' home this afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. T. B. Marlin of the Baptist church in this city officiated. Interment took place in the Fenton cemetery.
Contributed by Liz Eads

LAWRENCE WAYNE EADS , 53, of 302 N. Bluff St., Albany, died Monday, Sept. 16, 1996, at Samaritan Hospital North, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Fulton, with Pastor Dwayne R. La Fleur officiating. Burial will be at Lusk Memorial Cemetery, Albany. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for the Fulton Baptist Church, Fulton. Mr. Eads was born July 29, 1943, in Albany, the son of Asa R. and Ruth (Bradley) Eads. He attended the Albany grade schools and Fulton High School. He served in the U. S. Army in Germany during Vietnam. He was employed at Climax, Clinton, Iowa, and Fulton Corporation, Fulton. He attended Fulton Baptist Church. Survivors include two sisters, Delia (Irvin) Foster of Fulton, and Carolyn (Dennis) Remrey of Clinton, Iowa; and four brothers, Ernest (Carol) Eads of Fulton, Paul Eads and David Eads of Albany, and Gary (Elizabeth) Eads of LaPorte, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Contributed by Liz Eads

NELLIE MAY (ALLEN) EADS , 88, died Sunday at 3:30 a.m. at Morrison Community Hospital. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be in the Lyndon Congregational Church at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. William Dupree will officiate and burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. A memorial has been established in her honor. Friends may visit at Gardner's Chapel Monday evening from 7-9. Mrs. Eads was born May 16, 1883 at Lyndon and had lived in Prophetstown since 1947. She was the daughter of John C. and Ann (Carter) Allen and was educated at Lyndon. She was a member of the Lyndon Congregational Church. She was married to Frank Eads of Garden Plain in Lyndon Dec. 21, 1904 and the couple lived in Lyndon and Prophetstown area all their married life. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Claude (Mildred) Weburg, Prophetstown; Mrs. Frank (Marian) Hiland, Lyndon; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Rapp, Prophetstown and three grandchildren. Her parents and four sisters preceded her in death.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - June 14, 1971 - Monday, pg 2

PAUL RAYMOND EADS , 60, of 302 N. Bluff Street, Albany, IL, died Wednesday, December 25, 1996, at Samaritan Hospital North, Clinton, IA. Paul was born May 6, 1936, in Albany, IL to Asa R. and Ruth (Bradley) Eads. He attended the Albany Grade School and the Fulton High School. He was self employed as a carpenter in New Jersey and most recently in the Quad Cities area. He was a member of the Albany United Methodist Church, Albany, IL, and the Carpenter's Union, Clinton, IA. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Air Force. A memorial to the Albany United Methodist Church, Albany, IL. has been established. Survivors include two sisters: Delia (Mrs Irvin) Foster of Fulton, IL and Carolyn (Mrs. Dennis) Remrey, of Clinton, IA; three brothers: Ernest (Carol) Eads of Fulton, IL, David Eads of Albany, IL, and Gary (Elizabeth) Eads of LaPorte, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother: Lawrence Eads.
Contributed by Liz Eads

RUTH (BRADLEY) EADS , 69, 302 North Bluff, Albany, died Sunday at the Savanna City Hospital, Savanna. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bosma Funeral Home, Fulton Chapel. Burial will be in the Lusk Memorial Cemetery, Albany. The Rev. David McCoy, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Fulton will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bosma Funeral Home, Fulton. A memorial has been established to the WDLM Radio Ministry. Born on June 16, 1913 in Garden Plain, the daughter of A. Ernest and Mary Spangler Bradley she married Asa Eads on Mar. 14, 1929 in Clinton. He preceded her in death on May 11, 1968. She was a member of the Albany United Methodist Church and lived in Albany most of her life. Surviving are two daughters, Mr. Irvin (Delia) Foster, Fulton and Mrs. Dennis (Carolyn) Remrey, Clinton; five sons, Ernest, Fulton, Paul, David, and Lawrence, all of Albany and Gary, Houston, Tex.; and nine grandchildren. Preceding were her parents, husband and one sister.
Daily Gazette December 13, 1982 - Contributed by Liz Eads

SARAH (CASS) EADS , who had been ill for some time, passed away at about 7:30 o'clock Friday evening, aged 87 years, 7 months and 17 days. The funeral services will be held at the house at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon and at two o'clock at the Brick church in Ustick. Rev. John Nice officiating. Burial will be made in the Mennonite cemetery adjoining the church. She was a daughter of Sally Scott and Jehiel Cass, and was born in Alcot (s/b ASCOT) Canada, May 20, 1838. She was married December 22, 1854, to William Eads, at Sterling, and was the mother of eight sons, four of whom are living, as follows: Henry L. and Arthur of Albany, Charles W. of Unionville, and Albert at home. Her husband died a number of years ago. One brother and three sisters also survive her, namely Geo. Cass of Cottonwood, Mrs. Razena Twombly of Morrison, Mrs. Mary Daniels of Cottonwood, and Mrs. Stella Tosher of Portland, Ore.
SARAH EADS 2nd Obit - Octogenerian dies in Morrison
Mrs. Sarah Eads passed away at her home north of the city Friday evening, aged nearly 88 years,the date of her birth being May 20, 1828. Her illness was of short duration, and rest from a long life journey came quietly as the shades of evening. Mrs. Eads was one of the early rsidents of this vicinity, her husband, William Eads, having preceded her in death many years ago. The greater part of her life, which has been one of quiet ministry to kindred and friends, has been spent in the old home, from which will be missed a good mother and a faithful friend and neighbor. She leaves of her own kindred, four sons, Henry and Arthur Eads of Albany, Charles of Unionville, and Bert in the home. Also one brother, George Cass of this vicinity, and three sisters, Mrs. Stella Tozier of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Mary Daniels of Cottonwood and Mrs. Rosina Twombley of this city. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 at the home and at 2:00 o'clock at the Brick church north of the c! ity, conducted by Revs. McCullough and Nice. Interment will be in the cemetery in that locality.
Whiteside Sentinel 10 January 1921 Pg 1 - Contributed by Liz Eads

VICTOR MERLIN EADS - Services for Victor M. Eads, 80 of 19210 Creamery Road, will be at 10. a.m. Wednesday at Morrison Chapel of Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Morrison American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visitation is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today. Mr. Eads died Sunday, Sept 22, 1996, at his home. He worked for Chicago Northwestern Railroad and Alldritt's Quarry; was Clyde Township Road Commissioner for many years; and worked for Whiteside County Highway Department until retirement. He was born March 30, 1916, in Albany. He married Nellie Lindstrom in 1947 in Morrison. During World War II, he served in the Army. A memorial fund has been established. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Vicki Carroll, Fulton; a stepdaughter, Ellen Turner, Fulton; a son, Lawrence, Morrison; stepsons, Richard Lindstrom, Thompson, and Robert Cook, Morrison; 22 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Merema, Morrison.

WILLIAM EADS was born in Madison, Ind., Sept. 6, 1832. Died Feb. 13, 1907, at the age of 74 years, 3 months, and 7 days. When about 5 years of age he came to Illinois with his parents, who settled in this county. In Dec. 1853, he married Miss Sarah H. Carr (sic), who with six children, survives him. The children are Henry, Charles, Albert, Arthur, Edgar, and Alonson. Two died in infancy. The funeral services were held Saturday at 11 o'clock at the Mennonite church in Ustick, Rev. John Nice officiating. Burial was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Contributed by Liz Eads **(Take note that the obit says birth is Sep 6 but if you calculate the date of birth by the Death certificate it comes out to Nov 6. The 1900 Census states his birth as Sep 1832. Other sources state his birth is in June. What do we want to believe? Martha Byrnes has information that his birthdate was 6 Sep 1831 From "Genealogical Record of the Descendants of Thomas Scott, born 1744...edited by C.S. Scott, Phoenix, Arizona, published 1902) Just another mystery..

BERNICE (COY) EAGLIN , 82, of Sterling died Sunday June 19, 2005 at Willow Wood Health Care Center, Rock Falls. Mrs. Eaglin was born May 3, 1923 in Rock Falls, the daughter of George H. and Ella (Gash) Coy Sr. She was a member of 1st Church of the Nazarene, Sterling. Survivors are a son Eugene, a brother George H. Coy Jr, a sister Darlene Rhoades; three grandchildren, Derek Eaglin, Eugenia Connors and Bambi Garnder. She was preceded by two brothers Willard and Walter Coy; a sister catherine Coy; and special friend Ellery Price. The funeral is Tuesday at the Nazarene Church, burial at Coloma Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 23, 1977 - Monday, pg 4

JAMES A. EDDINGER , 71, of 700 W. 7th St., Rock Falls, died early Saturday morning in KSB Hospital, Dixon, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home in Rock Falls, with Rev. Melvin Chasteen, pastor of the First Southern Baptist Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Rock Falls. Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established. Mr. Eddinger was born Aug. 18, 1916 in Scott County in Winchester, the son of George and Lottie L. Hoots Eddinger. He married Hilda R. Throne Oct. 25, 1947 in Winchester. He was a nail machine repairman at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co for 30 years, retiring in 1979. He attended the First Southern Baptist Church of Rock Falls and was a member of the Steel Workers union. He is survived by his wife; five sons, Robert Eddinger, Rock Falls, Ronald Eddinger, Rockford, and Charles, William and Donald Eddinger by a previous marriage, residing in Winchester; four daughters, Mrs. Joyce Davis by a previous marriage residing in Winchester, Mrs. Maxine Knowles and Debra Eddinger, both of Rock Falls; and Mrs. Edward (Shirley) Kobbeman, Yuma, Ariz.; 22 grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Eileen Orris and Mrs. Vivian Newton, both of Wood River. He was preceded by one son and three brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois June 6, 1988 - Monday, page A2

JOHN W. EDBERG - Funeral services for John W. Edberg, 68, who died Sunday morning (24 Feb 1952) in his home in Portland Township, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Prophetstown Methodist Church, with Rev. C. F. Chasteen officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers were Melvin Moore, Leter Lindahl, Ernest Sawyer, LeRoy C. Johnson, John L. Johnson and Leonard Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Bayles, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Moews and Mr. and Mrs. Eli Upton assisted with flowers. Mrs. V. R. Olmstead played the organ and Lloyd Wildman sang.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 27, 1952 - Wednesday, pg 2

LOUIS EDEUS , 95, of Rock Falls died May 15, 2002 at Willow Wood Nursing Home, Rock Falls. He was employed by National Mfg. Sterling for 45 years, retiring as a punch press operator in 1972. Mr. Edeus was born April 8, 1907 in Sterling, the son of Albert and Gesine (Seibel) Edeus. He married E. Louise Robinson on Oct. 25, 1935 in Sterling. She died Oct. 9, 2000. He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling. He did woodworking for 20 years after his retirement. Earlier in life he enjoyed fishing and duck hunting. Survivors include two sons, Martin (Lila) Edeus and Keith (Marsha) Edeus, both of Rock Falls; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He wa spreceded in death by his brothers and sisters and a grandchild. The funeral is at 10 am Saturday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Philip Gronbach, pasator, officiating. Burial is at IOOF Cemetery Rock Falls. A memorial has been established to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sterling.
Contributed by Cynthia Lane

MARGARET EDWARDS - A requiem high mass was said in Sacred Heart Church for the late Mrs. Margaret Edwards at 9 o'clock this morning. Rev. Fr. Ambrose Weitekamp of St. Ann's Church, Prophetstown, was the celebrant in place of Rev. Fr. M. B. Krug, pastor, who was ill. At the masses in Sacred Heart Church Sunday morning, Father Krug paid a splendid tribute to the memory of Mrs. Edwards, who, he said, was one woman out of a hundred. The casket attendants were Percy Clutterham, Norman Clutterham, Gus Williams, Harry Joseph and Roy Piers. Committal was in Calvary Cemetery. Out-of-town attendants were Roger Dixon of Seattle, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith and daughters of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith of Momence. The Smith brothers and Roger Dixon are nephews.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette October 7, 1940 - Monday pg 3

TOM EDWARDS , age 48, of Morrison, Illinois, previously of Mt. Carroll, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at CGH Hospital, Sterling. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22, at Frank-Law-Jones Funeral Home, Mt. Carroll. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Visitation will be held from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 21 at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established in Tom’s memory. Tom was born October 9, 1960 in Savanna, the son of William and Betty (Chapman) Edwards. He is a graduate of the Mt. Carroll High School with the Class of 1979. After High School, Tom went to Alaska to work. He returned to the Mt. Carroll area where he became a Milk Hauler. On December 9, 1992, Tom married Nancy Gorzney in Mt. Carroll. He hauled milk for himself and later worked for his brother. He always dreamed of returning and retiring to Alaska. Tom was a loving father and husband. His children loved to hear his "stories" about life. Whenever friends or family visited, Tom was quick to offer them food and wanted them to be comfortable and stay for a while. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Nancy of Morrison; two sons, Tom Edwards, Jr. And Tyler Edwards, both of Morrison; five daughters, Toshua (Johnny) Rodgers of Mississippi, Alicia (Geoff) Strahl of Alaska, Aimee Marruffo of Clinton, Iowa, Anna Edwards and Michelle Edwards, both of Morrison; four grandchildren, Matthew, Nathan, Blake and Kaitlyn; four brothers, Billy Edwards of Mt. Carroll, Terry (Penny) Edwards of Thomson, Gary Edwards of Mt. Carroll and Rick (Alice) Edwards of Stockton; five sisters, Deb (Dave) Davenport of Savanna, Nancy (David) Williams of Freeport, Peggy (Bill) Shaw of Savanna, Beatrice Griffin of Freeport and Barbara (James) Foley of Savanna; and a brother in-law, John Bork of Savanna. Tom is preceded in death by both parents and a sister, Joyce.
Contributed by Lori Gilbert

MAUDE EDWARDSON , 91, of Civic Plaza 1, Rock Falls, died Saturday morning in the Sterling Care Center, following an extended illness. Funeral services are pending at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls and will be announced upon completion.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent - Sterling Daily Gazette Feb 15, 1986
Notes: (Husband: Martin Edwardson. SSDI: Birth date: 14 May 1894, died 15 Feb 1986.)

EDWARD T. EGAN , 82, a retired farmer of Deer Grove, died at his home on Monday. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Grennan Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tampico. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Tampico. Visitation will be from 2 until 9 p.m Tuesday at the funeral home, with the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Edw. T. Egan was born Feb. 11, 1892 in Hamilton Township in Lee County, the son of Michael and Ellen Ford Egan. He was married to the former Blanche Scully who preceded him in death. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Council 662 in Sterling. He is survived by one son, Roland Egan of Deer Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Genevieve) Devine of Harmon and Mrs. Leo (Helen) Miller of Sterling; one sister, Sister Mary Sara Egan of Evanston; one brotheer, James Egan of Salt Lake City, Utah; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 13, 1975 - Monday, pg 6

JOHN LEROY EGAN , one and one-half day old twin, son of Mr.and Mrs. Leo Egan, passed away at the Princeton Hospital Monday evening. Short funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Parent Funeral Home in Tampico. Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tampico. The infant is survived by his parents, his twin brother, James Francis, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Peach and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Egan.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 13, 1947 - Thursday, pg 20

JOHN I. EGAN , 86, a well-known, prominent farmer and lifelong resident of Hahnaman Township, passed away Saturday evening at 9:05 in the Perry Memorial Hospital, Princeton, after a brief illness. Mr. Egan was born on Aug. 23, 1878 in Hahnaman Township, the son of Michael and Ellen Ford Egan. He was united in matrimony with Emma Mary Welch in st. Brendans' Church, Chicago, by Rev. L. X. DuFour on Feb. 21, 1906. He served as a member of his local school board for many years and was very active in community affairs. Surviving are one son and one daughter, Vincent E. of Ohio, Ill., and Mrs. Florence Sharp of Rockford, three grandchildren, Ann Egan of Ohio, Ill., and John and Mary Sharp of Rockford. He also leaves one sister, Sister Mary Sara of Chicago and three brothers, William of Tampico, Edward of Deer Grove and Paul J. of New Jersey. Preceding Mr. Egan in death were his wife, three sons, Roland, Thomas and Charles, his parents, five brothers and one sister. The body of Mr. Egan reposes at the Ross Funeral Home in Walnut and may be viewed Monday after 3 p.m. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home by Rev. Ambrose Weitekamp. The funeral will be held in St. Mary's Church Tampico, at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. (Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 17, 1965 - Monday, pg 2

THOMAS A. EGAN , aged 44 years, a World War veteran, passed away suddenly at 11:30 o'clock Thursday morning in the Burlington Depot at Deer Grove. Coroner C. M. Frye conducted the inquest Thursday, the verdict of the jury being that "he came to his death by an acute attack of myocarditis." Martin Swanberger was one of the witnesses at the inquest. The members of the jury were: Jerry Keefe, Paul Dawson, John Kolb, Rudolph Haase, Paul Wagenknect, Jack Coney and Carl Hof. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tampico, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Rev. Father T. O. McGuire will officiate. Mr. Egan had spent practically all of his life in Tampico. For a short time he had been staying with a brother, Edward Egan, at Hahnaman. The remains were removed to the Parent Funeral Parlor in Tampico. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Michael Egan, and seven brothers, Richard, William and James of Tampico, Rev. Father T. V. Egan of Gilman, Joseph, Frank, John and Edward of Hahnaman, and a sister Sarah, who is a nun, at Wauwatosa, Wis.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois September 2, 1932 - Friday, pg 2

TIM A ESSLINGER , 24, Sterling, died Tuesday morning in an auto accident in Sterling. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown, the Rev. L. F. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Leon Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Memorial may be made t othe First Lutheran Church or the Heart Fund. He was born July 20, 1952 in Sterling, son of Mel and Phyllis (Weber) Esslinger, who now live in Prophetstown. He was educated in Prophetstown and Lyndon schools and moved to Sterling in 1972. He is survived by parents, one sister, Deedee; one brother, Gary, both at home; and his paternal grandmother. He is preceded in death by a brother. He was employed as a fork-lift operator by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. and was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois June 28, 1977 - Tuesday, pg 4