C.R. FLATT - As we go to press we learn of the death of Dr. Flatt, who resided south of here. Mr. Flatt had been dangerously ill for a short time and death came Wed. night. More explicit particulars will appear in next issue. (Unidentified newspaper Morristown, SD 15 Sep 1911) And from the next issue - We made brief announcement of the death of Dr. C. R. Flatt last week, as we went to press. Dr. Flatt was born in Illinois, entered the dental profession, practicing in Dwight. Compelled to give up his work he came to South Dakota in search of health. Taking up a claim south of Morristown where he resided for just one year. Recently his health seemed to be failing and on Friday last he suffered a severe hemorrhage. He passed away on Wednesday evening at 6:15. Tubercular consumption being the cause of his death. The deceased was in the 32nd year of his age, a member of the Masonic order and as a man and a neighbor was highly esteemed in the community. Neighbors, professional and business men and a delegation of members of the Masonic fraternity were present out of respect to the deceased, as the remains in charge of undertaker Braden of Lemmon, were removed from the home, after a brief prayer by Rev. F. A. Hassold, Presbyterian minister. Besides the widow, deceased is survived by his father and two brothers. Mrs. Flatt and mother Mrs. J. N. Farley, who had arrived a few days before in response to telegram, accompanied the remains to Fulton, Illinois, where interment will be had. They left on the Columbian Thursday evening. We regret that the community has lost a good neighbor and the state a good citizen, and extend our sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Dr. Flatt is Dead Word has been received by friends in Fulton announcing the death, of Dr. Flatt at Morristown, S.D. The doctor was a former resident of Fulton and his wife, who was Miss Pearl Bryning, was a native of that place. ***
Contributed by Yvonne Shultis from the Whiteside Sentinel Morrison, IL Sep 1911

BETTY (MIDDLETON) FLEMING , 70, of Prophetstown died Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison. She was employed by General Electric Co., Morrison, for 35 years, retiring in 1995, Mrs. Fleming was born March 15 1933, in Fergus Falls, Minn., the daughter of James and Alice(Copeland) Middleton. She married Frank Fleming on April 11, 1975, in Prophetstown. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Jeannie (John) Richmond of Prophetstown and Kathy (Dale) Beachy of Sterling, four sons, Stephen (Debra) Marweg of Morrison, Gerald (Cindy) Marweg of Gait and Pierce (Donna) Moore and Marty (Shelly) Moore, both of Prophetstown; three step-daughters, Lisa (Bill) Burrow of Philmont, N.Y, Sheila (Guy) Edge of Sterling and Angela (Tom) Willett of Rock Falls, 28 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a Sister, a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. The funeral is at 10 am. Saturday at Lyndon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Scott Porter, pastor of Abiding Word Christian Center, Sterling, officiating. Burial is at Lyndon Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today at Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown.
Daily Gazette 20 June 2003

FRANK C. FLEMING , 69, of Prophetstown, died Friday March 11, 2005 at his home. Mr. Fleming was born Sep. 18, 1935 in Geneseo, the son of Frank e. and Beatrice (Verschage) Fleming. He served and received an honorable discharge from the US Army. He married Betty Moore on April 11, 1975. She preceded him on Jun 18, 2003. He was a self-employed carpenter and retired in 1995 after 10 years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardeining, painting and going ot the riverboat. Survivors include three daughters, Lisa Burrows, Sheila Edge and Angela Willett; ; one sister Margaret Rafferty of PA. He was preced by his wife Betty; father Frank and a brother Bernard. Services Marcy 16 at McDonald Funeral Home Prophetstown with Rev. Scott Porter officiating. Burial in Lyndon Cemetery.

MRS. ED FLYNN , passed away at the family home, four miles northwest of Coleta at 4 o’clock Tuesday (03/15/1921) morning following a siege of illness from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Flynn suffered an attack of rheumatism and spinal meningitis developed. Mrs. Flynn was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Flannery of Fulton. She was 24 years of age. She was married to Mr. Flynn on March 17, 1920. Besides the husband the decedent is survived by a five months old son. Funeral services will be held in Fulton at 10 o’clock Thursday morning with burial in the cemetery of that city.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 15, 1921, page 2, column 1.

FRANCIS D. FLYNN , 83, of Sterling died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005. He was employed by Lawrence Bros., Sterling for 43 years. Mr. Flynn was born Sept. 21, 1921 in Sterling, the son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Douglas) Flynn. He was a 1940 graduate of Community Catholic High School, Sterling. He served in the Army during WW II. He was a member of St. Mary Church, Sterling, and a longtime St. Vincent DePaul, Sterling volunteer. Survivors include a brother, Thomas (Ruth) Flynn of Phoenix; five nephews, James Richards, Daniel Richards, Edward Richards, Martin Richards and Doug Richards; a niece, Laurel Gallagher; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Celebration of the mass of christian Burial is a 11 a.m. Tuesday at St Mary Church Sterling with the Rev. Donald Ahles, celebrant officiating. Burial with military honors is at Calvary Cemetery.

KATHERINE (FEENERTY) FLYNN - The funeral of Mrs. James Flynn who passed away at her home northwest of Sterling was held on Friday [08/22/1924] morning at 9:30 at St. Mary’s church in Morrison, Father Quigley officiating at burial in Calvary cemetery in this city. Six grandsons served as pall bearers. Katherine Feenerty was born July 25, 1859, at Glinst, county Galway, Ireland. She was married to Jas. Flynn, and to this union six children were born—Mrs. Henry Moms, of Sterling, James of South Bend, [St. Joseph County] Ind., Thomas of South Dakota, Michael of Coleta, Mrs. John Gaffey of Morrison and Mrs. Clarence McDonald of this city [Sterling]. She also leaves 29 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren to mourn her loss. Her husband passed away May 26, 1915. Mrs. Flynn was a life time member of the Catholic church and will be greatly missed from the family circle.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, August 25, 1924, page 10, column 2.

BEATRICE DAY (AHRENS) FOLSOM , 64, Sterling, IL, died Friday, October 6, 2006 at Swedish Memorial Hospital, Rockford. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established. Kay was born May 21, 1942 in Sterling, IL the daughter of Willis and Jean (Frankenfield) Ahrens. She graduated from Rock Falls High School, class of 1960. She married Thomas R. Folsom in Sterling in 2005. He preceded her later that year. Kay was a floral designer and had also worked as a bookkeeper at the former Ramada Inn in Rock Falls. Most recently she served as the coordinator for the PADS Shelter, Sterling. She is survived by aunts and cousins. Kay was also preceded by her father in 1992 and her mother in 1996.
Contribued by Debbie Thormahlen from - The Prophetstown Echo -October 10, 2006

GENE FOLSOM , of rural Morrison, passed away at home after a brief illness on Monday, March 14, 2005. Gene, the son of Francis and Marion Folsom was born in Sterling Nov. 13, 1951. Gene was a Scout in the U.S. Army until his ~ retirement in 1991. Post retirement he taught computer techniques at Sauk Valley Community College. He served on the teaching staff at St Anne's: as well as Thome ED School He also enjoyed seasonal work at Wal-Mart, delivering the Dispatch, gardening and outdoor activities. Gene is survived by his wife, Michele; three sons, Gene Jr. (Alecia) of South Carolina, Francis II (Telina) of North Carolina and Matthew Gill of Prophetstown; two, brothers Lee (Linda) Folsom of Rock Falls and Robert (Lorrie) Folsom of Prophetstown; and grandchildren, Aundrea and Francis Folsom III, both of North Carolina. His parents and infant sister, Eileen preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Coloma township Cemetery, Rock Falls.

LAWSON "RED" FOLSOM , 61, of 609 13th Ave., Sterling died Tuesday evening at CGH Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with Rev. Ray Rebuck and Rev. Scott Porter officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday with a Loyal Order if Moose service at 7:30 p.m. A memorial has been established. Mr. Folsom was born April 28, 1929, in Sterling, the some of Lawson J and Blanche E (Gallentine) Folsom. He married Lula B Fisher on April 28, 1974, at the Rock Falls United Methodist Church. He had been the owner and operator of Folsom's Bakery in Sterling from 1958-1968. From 1970-1982 he was employed as an advisor for bakery set-up for Super Valu stores in Illinois and Iowa. He was a member of the Sterling Loyal Order of Moose and had held many offices including past junior governor. He was a charter member of the Sinnissippi Rod and Gun Club, a Boy Scout leader and on the advisory committee for food services at Whiteside Area Vocational Center. He also had been a substitute teacher at Sauk Valley Community College. Surviving are his wife, one son, Jerry Folsom, Sterling; two daughter, Karen Helle and Rhonda Swarthout, both of Sterling; three brothers, Francis Folsom, Rock Falls; Herman Folsom, Brownsville, Texas, Merle Folsom, Peoria; two sisters Alice Dettman, Sterling; Mina Chapman, Winter Haven, Fla.; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother Raymond.
Contributed by Margaret (Wilson) Mangers

LULA B. (FISHER) FOLSOM , 68, of Sterling died Saturday, July 12, 2003, at CGH Medical Center. She was employed by Lundstrom Florist, Wilson Greenhouse, Morrison, and Swartley's Greenhouse, as a floral designer for many years. Mrs. Folsom was born June 30, 1935, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Herbert and Helen (Robinson) Fisher. She married Lawson J Folsom on April 28, 1974, at Rock Falls United Methodist Church. He died Aug. 28, 1990. She was a member of First Christian Church of Sterling, Loyal Order of Moose and Royal Neighbors of America. She enjoyed reading and was involved in many people's lives through floral design. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Karen (Darrell) Erickson of Rock Falls and Rhonda (Gail) Skinner of Sterling; a stepson. Jerry (Roxanne) Folsom of Rock Falls; four brothers, LeRoy "Buzz" Fisher and Robert (Margaret) Fisher, both of Sterling, William ` Wes" (Barb Fisher of Rock Falls and Donald Fisher of Chadwick, six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by several aunts and uncles. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m Wednesday at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. Jack Koehier officiating. Burial is at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling Visitation is from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Sterling Daily Gazette July 14, 2003

ROBERT FOLSOM , 48, of Prophetstown died Tuesday Oct. 4, 2005 at Loyola Univ. Med. Ctr in Maywood. He was employed by RC Smith Transportation in Morrison. Mr. Folsom was born March 21, 1957 in Sterling the son of Francis and Marion (Cox) Folsom. He married Lorie Olson on Oct. 7, 1978 in Sterling. Survivors include his wife; a son Jfee; a daughter Stacie Garrett, a brother Lee and three grandchildren. Graveside service is at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Coloma Twp. Cemetery Rock Falls.

THOMAS RAYMOND FOLSOM , 59, of Sterling, formerly of the Phoenix area, died March 20, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. He was an electrician. Mr. Folsom as born Sept. 19, 1945 in Sterling the son of MErle and Janet (Hoover) Folsom. He married Beatrice Kay Ahrens on Jan. 7, 2005 in Sterling. He was an avid reader and enjoyed nature. Survivors include his wife; a daughter Bonnie Stern; two sons Kelly and Mikel; his mother, Janet Noon; two sisters Kathleen Johnson and Elizabeth Dougherty; four brothers, John, Timothy, Kenneth and Gary; a grandson Michael Kinney of Alabama. He was preceded by a sister Linda.

ELEANOR (DUNCAN) FORDYCE , 81, of Rock Falls died Sep. 19, 2005 at CGH. She was born Jan. 21, 1924 in Oregon, the daughter of James G. and Elmyra J. (Taylor) Duncan. She married James Fordyce July 11, 1953 in Morrison. He died Jan. 14, 2005. Survivors include two sons, Patrick and Johnny; a daughter Linda Hemminger; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

JAMES R. FORDYCE , 83, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005 at Sterling Pavilion. He was employed by Good Year Warehouse, Rock Falls, for several years until retiring. Mr. Fordyce was born Feb. 27, 1921 in Dixon, the son of James and Rose (Miller) Fordyce. He married Eleanor Duncan Marschang on July 11, 1953. He served in the Army during WW II in the medical corps. Survivors inclue his wife, two stepsons, Patrick (Gloria) Marschang of Deer Grove and John L. Marschange of Freeport; a stepdaughter, Linda Annette Hemminger of Lyndon; seven stepgrandchildren. The funeral is at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls with the Rev. Cass Young, Harvest Time Bible Church officiating. Private burial is at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rock Falls.

BARTHOLOMEW A. FORSTER , 81, retired furniture dealer and funeral director died Saturday morning in Sterling Public hospital of burns suffered Friday night (30 June 1944) when he fell asleep while smoking a cigar in bed at his home, 901 East 2nd street, Sterling. Two daughters who made their home with him discovered the fire about 11 o’clock but were unable to quell the flames before Forster had suffered burns on his neck, chest, arms and hands. The Sterling fire department was called and confined the blaze to the bedroom. Mr. Forster was taken in the Woods ambulance to the hospital where he died about 6:00 a. m. He was born Aug. 17, 1862 in Vienna, Austria, and was married in Sterling in 1883 to Theresa R. Bartel who died last April 21. Mr. Forster had been in the furniture and undertaking business for 20 years before he retired four years ago. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Theresa Long and Miss Mildred Forster, both at home, and Mrs. Edward J. McGinn, Rock Falls, and two sons, Francis Forster, Sterling, and Leo J. Forster, Chicago. In addition to his wife, four sons preceded him in death. Funeral services were held this morning in Sacred Heart Catholic church of which he was a member. Rev. Michael Krug officiated. Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 3 July 1944

AURORA (OBERG) FOSS , 66, of 806 Ave. F, Sterling , died at 11:45 p.m. Monday in Community General Hospital after an extended illness. Visitation will start at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Behrens Mortuary. Holslander Rebekah Lodge will conduct a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday in Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Booker officiating. burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery , Rock Falls . Aurora E. Oberg was born Sept. 30, 1901 in Maimo , Sweden , the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Oberg. she came to the United States when a small girl and was reared and educated in Grand Lake , Minn. She was united in marriage with Lawrence Foss in Duluth , Minn. , in 1919. He preceded her in death Nov. 18, 1958. Surviving are three sons, Richard Foss of Mundelein, Lawrence Foss of auburn, Ind. , and M. Sgt. Donald Foss of Long Island , N.Y. and two daughters, Mrs. Sam ( Beverly ) Mylin of Janesville, Wis., and Mrs. Michael (Lois) McCormick of Sterling. She also leaves two brothers and two sisters, Ephram Oberg of Duluth , Minn. , George Oberg of Hillside, Mrs. Hildur Zelenka of Wilmington and Mrs. Florence Bormann of LaGrange. there are 16 grandchildren. Mrs. Foss was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two daughters. She was a member of Holtslander Rebekah Lodge and a past noble grand, Will Robinson Women’s Relief corps, Holly Camp of royal Neighbors, rock falls and Twin City Barracks Auxiliary 3083. ( Nov 13, 1967 Sterling Gazette) -- Services for Aurora E. Foss were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church , with the Rev. Wayne Booker officiating. Mrs. Emery McNeil was at the organ. Mary Lou Frank and Kay Shook sang “Beyond The Sunset” and “ Ivory Palaces .” Burial was in IOOF Cemetery in Rock Falls . Pallbearers were Richard Foss Jr., William Foss, George Oberg Jr., Wayne Borrann, Kenneth Bormann and Thomas Foss. Robinson Florist’s took charge of the flowers. Arrangements were made by Behren’s Mortuary.
Contributed by Margaet Mangers - Nov 17, 1967 Sterling Gazette

BRIAN D. FOWKES , 33, of Prophetstown died Sunday Sept. 18, 2005. He was employed by Tyson Foods, Joslin as an electrical tecnician for 12 years. Mr. Fowkes was born March 4, 1972 in Sterling, the son of Douglas Edward and Kathryn Ann (Hedstrom) Fowkes. He married Toni Coon on Dec. 12, 1992 in Sterling. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Andrew Michael and Ryan Douglas both of Prophetstown; his father, Douglas of Clinton Iowa, his mother of Sterling; two brothers, Chad and Cory, grandmother, Ruth Hedstrom and grandfather Donald Fowkes.

DANIEL FOWLER - At his home in Union Grove, Ill., on Saturday, June 3, 1893, Mr. Daniel Fowler, aged 63 years, 11 months and 16 days. Daniel Fowler was born at Hyde Park, Dutchess county, N.Y., June 17, 1829. He was married to Margaret Barringer, of Livingston, Columbia county, NY, October 18, 1852. Two children were born to them, Susan, deceased and Sarah, now residing in the state of Nebraska. He removed with his wife to Morrison in the year 1857, where he resided one winter. He then settled in Union Grove where he has since remained. He was a man of integrity of character and of strong firm convictions of right. These principles found exemplification in his life. Towards those whom he met and with whom he associated he was kind hearted and friendly. The sorrows that visited the neighborhood he shared, as he could, with sympathy and aid. He had a genial, hopeful disposition that led him to look beyond immediate difficulties and to resolutely contend against appearances foreboding results that would dishearten many. While the disease that carried him away was persistently tightening its grasp he would battle against it by driving to town and looking after the management of his affairs. In his home he was a kind husband and father, tender and loving. At the age of 20 years he professed his faith in Christ and united with the Baptist church at Hyde Park. After moving to Morrison he united with the Baptist church in which he was a member to the time of his death. Only little over 3 months ago a loved daughter preceded her father to the other land. This sorrow came as a heavy blow to the remaining family. Now the same messenger has called for another. Services were held at the residence by Rev. D. Rogers. The remains interred in Grove Hill Cemetery.

LEMUEL V. FOWLER who as chief cook and steward in the U.S. merchant marine was wounded in the invasion of France, was fond dead in his apartment over the Wagner grocery this morning at an early hour. The body was taken to the Wheelock funeral home where the inquest will be held later this afternoon after which the body will be taken to the Reynolds undertaking parlor, Morrison, where funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Grove Hill cemetery, Morrison. Mr. Fowler enlisted in the merchant marine February 15, 1944, and served until the invasion of France when a depth charge exploded at the same time a bomb was dropped by a German plane. The force of the explosion hurled him down a stairway. Although wounded he stuck to his post and spent several days cooking and caring for the wounded. He was hospitalized in Oxford, England then sent to the marine hospital, New York and later in Chicago, where it was discovered that several vertebrae were broken. Mr. Fowler was born in Morrison 53 years ago, May 9, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Fowler of Morrison. He was a cook by profession and spent many years in various parts of the country working at his trade. When the CCC was started he worked for the government for three years cooking prior to enlisting in the merchant marine. Mr. Fowler was married to Miss Ruth Inman of Grand Rapids, Minn., who preceded him in death October 10, 1935. He is survived by four children, Earl Fowler of Morrison, Kenneth and Ruth Fowler of Rock Falls, and Lt Irene Fowler ANC of Galesburg. also by the following brothers and sister, Leo Fowler of Rock Falls, (can’t read name) Fowler of Sterling, Clance Fowler of Detroit, Mich., Lillian, wife of John Curren of Detroit, Mich., Nina wife of Mrs.(should be Mr.) Howard Snyder of Morrison and Frank Fowler of Morrison. Two brothers, Joseph and Amos preceded him in death. Mr. Fowler’s health had been steadily growing worse since his discharge from the service.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the August 8, 1946 Sterling Gazette

DONNA (RAMAGE) FRANCIS , 46, of Brampton, Ontario Canada, formerly of Sterling died Sunday Oct. 30, 2005. She was born Aug. 17, 1959 in Sterling the daughter of Leslie and Darlene (Dahlberg) Ramage. She married Keith A. Francis on July 12, 2005. Survivors include her husband; a daughter Emily Johnson of Tampico; two sons, Matthew Johnson of Dixon and Toby Johnson of Prophetstown; four sisters, Brenda Polley and Janet Gallegos of Rock Falls, Lori Green of Sterling, and Midge Ramage of Tampico; three brothers, Robert Polley of Rock Falls, James Ramage of Ohio and dennis Levan of Dixon; a grandchild. She was preceded by her father and a brother Leslie. Services Saturday at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, burial at Oak Knoll.

HUBERT L. FRANCIS , 90, of 7908 Ogden Road, Lyndon, IL, died Thursday, January 26, 2006, at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison, IL. Hubert was born September 29, 1915 in Lyndon, IL, to Tommy P. and Jessie (Brewer) Francis. He was educated in the Lyndon grade school in Lyndon, IL and graduated from high school in San Bernadino, CA. Hubert married Marie A. Wierenga on February 22, 1938 in Clinton, IA. He was engaged in farming in the rural Lyndon, IL area, his entire life, and was also employed by the Eclipse Lawn Mower Company in Prophetstown, IL. Hubert was a member of the Lyndon United Methodist Church and had served as a trustee. He was a past board member of Lyndon High School, a member of Whiteside Rural Youth Program, and had served as a 4-H leader for Lyndon Loyal Leaders. Survivors include his wife, Marie; one daughter, Linda (Mrs. Larry) Vos of Prophetstown, IL; two sons, Ronald (Florence) Francis of Prophetstown, IL and Jerry (Debra) Francis of Lyndon, IL; ten grandchildren, Kari (Mrs. Matt) Smith, Teri (Mrs. Randy) Rosenow, Ronald Francis, Caron (Mrs. John) Wilson, Jolyn (Mrs. Brian) Cox, Courtney (Mrs. Ron) Bender, Lena (Mrs. Bill) Wilson, Aurelie Francis, Lisa (Mrs. Jerry) Stuart, and Lori Davis; seventeen great grandchildren; one sister, Bernice (Mrs. Warren) Buck of Seattle, WA; two nephews, Steven (Jeanette) Buck and Gerald (Maury) Buck both of Seattle, WA He was preceded in death by a son, Arman Francis. Burial Lyndon Cemetery.

KENNETH L. FRANCIS , 80, of Prophetstown died Saturday, August 26, 2006 at his home. Private graveside services will be held later this week at the Lyndon Township Cemetery, Lyndon. Visitation was held Wednesday at the Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown. A memorial fund has been established. Kenneth was born September 6, 1925 in Lyndon the son of Harry A. and Valllie May (Hahn) Francis. He married Dolores Eacker on February 24, 1957 in Mt. Carroll, IL. He farmed for many years and also worked for Smith Farm Supply. Ken was an Army veteran having been stationed in Korea and Japan. He was a quite, wonderful man who loved his family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He enjoyed flying his plane, watching sports, and inventing. Survivors include his wife; a daughter Crystal Slaunwhite, Sterling; sons, Kurt of Mesa, AZ, Kerry and his wife Teri, Missoula, Montana, five grandchildren; a brother and his wife Glen and Pat Francis, Lyndon.
Contributed by Debbie Thormahlen

GARRIE L. FRANK , 52, of Rock Falls died Monday Aug. 1, 2005 at his home. He was employed by Eagle Country Market for more than 20 years, managing the Rock Falls store until 1992. Mr. Frankw as born Sept. 15, 1952 in Sterling the son of Lee and maythel (Osborne) Frank. He was an avid New york yankees fan and enjoyed horses. Survivors include two daughters, tracey and Michelle; a son Brian; a brother Michael Lee and four grandchildren, Elija, Alexys, Anthony and Isaac.

HAROLD G. FRANK , 59, of Sterling, died Sunday at St. Clare Hospital in Baraboo, Wis. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling with the Rev. Philip Gronbach, pastor of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He was born Aug. 30, 1944, in Amboy, Ill., to Clarence and Eunice Steele Frank. He married Nancy L. McDearmon on Oct. 5, 1963, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling. He formerly owned and operated the Super Valu Store in Chadwick, Ill. For the last 10 years, he co-owned and operated Clover Hills Appliance Store in Sterling and Clinton. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Kim (Todd) Bryant of Tucson, Ariz; two sons, Kevin (Sheilisa) Frank of Roscoe, Ill., and Kalvin (Bille Jo) Frank of Milan, Ill.; his mother, Eunice Frank of Sterling; three sisters, Mrs. Barb (Kevin) Melberg of Rock Falls, Ill., Mrs. Lois (Don) Weissenburger of Batavia, Ill., and Mrs. Betty (Ben) Mena of Rockford, Ill.; five brothers, Clem (Cheryl) Frank of Bloomington, Ind., Doug (Mary) Frank of Portales, N.M., Roger (Teresa) Frank of Sterling, Bill (Rhonda) Frank of Galesburg, Ill., and Gary (Gina) Frank of Sterling; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.
Clinton Herald 16 October 2003

LINDA FRANK , Linda Irene, six day old twin of Leeta Eileen, one of the twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Frank of Prophetstown, died Monday evening in St. Francis hospital at Peoria, where she had been taken shortly after birth. Funeral seervices will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Helm funeral home in Prophetstown, the Rev. C. F. Chasteen, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. The committal will be in Riverside cemetery, Prophetstown. The baby was born March 8 in the Morrison community hospital.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 15, 1949 - Tuesday, pg. 2, col. 2

LOIS EUGENIA (BURKE)FRANK , 74, of rural Sterling died Aug. 27, 2005 at her home. She was born Aug. 6, 1931 at Chadwick, the daughter of Thomas Patrick adn Helen Catherine (Sauer) Burke. She attended St. Mary Grade School, Sterling and was a 1949 graduate of Catholic Community High School Sterling. She married Forrest Richard Frank on June 17, 1955 at St. Mary Church, Sterling. Lois worked for the former Tritz Implement Co. Sterling for 11 years. When her children were small, she worked part time at the former Burke Grocery Store in Sterling. After the closing of the store, she worked for ARA at Sauk Valley College and at Challand Jr. High School. Lois enjoyed painting pictures and making food for funeral dinners at St. Mary's. Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Lynn Sotelo and Gail Henson, both of Sterling; five grandchildren; three sisters Billie, Pattie and Betty. Memorial Mass will be celebrated Wednesday Aug. 31, 2005 at St. Mary's. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.

MARVIN EUGENE FRANK - The funeral services for Pfc. Marvin Eugene Frank son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Frank of Sterling who was killed in action at Luxemburg Germany Jan. 1, 1945 will be held at the Melvin Funeral home in Sterling at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon. The Rev. Clarence Semke pastor of the Union church at Sublette of which the deceased soldier was a member will officiate and burial will be at Oak Knoll Cemetery. Sterling post American Legion will be in charge of the service at the grave. Pfc. Frank was a member of Co A 95th Infantry. He enlisted Feb. 22, 1944 at Amboy and trained at Athens PA. He was sent to Germany in July 1944. He was awarded the Bronze Star Dec. 18, 1944 and was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. He attended grade school at Amboy and Lee Center High School. He was born Dec. 18, 1925 at Milledgeville the son of Marie and Chris Frank. Surviving are his parents, and his three brothers who also served in the Army. Clarence of Sterling, Howard of Rock Falls Lyle of Sterling - also one sister, Mrs. (Walter) Lucille Salzer of Mt. Carroll.

LARRY J. FRANSEN , 63, of Morrison, died Friday at Genesis Medical Center, west campus, Davenport. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. He was born Aug. 5, 1942, in Sterling, Ill., to William J. and Helen Schol Fransen (Hiis mother was Mary Ellen (Dickey) Fransen, she died when he was 3 years old.) He married Jane E. Brandt on Aug. 31, 1968, in Morrison. He graduated from Galt Grade School, Sterling High School and attended Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn. He was employed with General Electric, Morrison, for 35 years until retiring in 2000. He also was employed with United States Brass and Copper, Downers Grove, Ill. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Morrison, served as an ordained elder and second ward alderman with the Morrison City Council. He was a charter member and past president of the Morrison Kiwanis Club, served as president of the Morrison Junior Girls Softball League and founded the Morrison Girls Senior Softball League. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Julia Sotelo of Los Alamitos, Calif., Mrs. Janessa (Mark) Renkes of Fulton and Mrs. Laura (Jeff) Arthur of Plainfield, Ill.; eight grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Helen Fransen (stepmother ?) of Sterling; and one sister- and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Robert Kuba of Sterling. He was preceded in death by his father.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Death date: March 17, 2006 — Clinton Herald, Clinton, IA

MARY (DICKEY) FRANSEN , 24, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dickey of 708 fourth avenue, Rock Falls, and resident of 608 Thirteenth avenue, Sterling, died Monday about 8 a.m. in Wesley Memorial hospital at Chicago. Her parents were with her. They are accompanying the body here this afternoon to the Wheelock funeral home in Rock Falls. Mary Dickey was born June 19, 1920, at Harmon, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dickey. She was reared in Rock Falls and attended Merrill school. She was married to William J Fransen at Clinton, Ia., in May 1940. The couple came to Rock Falls and made their home until two years ago when they moved to Sterling, living at 608 Thirteenth avenue. One son, Larry J., age three years with his father survive her, as also do six brothers; AS1c Clarence Dickey, in the South Pacific, Raymond, Donald, Gail, James and Roger; and three sisters, Mrs. George (Eunice) Stroup; Mrs. Richard Goff and Miss Elaine Sue at home with her parents. Mrs. Fransen was a member of the Rock Falls Christian church. She was an affectionate and loving daughter, wife and sister and was esteemed by a large circle of friends who miss her greatly. Funeral arrangements had not been made this afternoon.
Contributed by MargaretMangers from the April 9, 1945 Sterling Gazette

WILLIAM J. FRANSEN , of Sterling died Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Jun 6, 2000 Daily Gazette

MARIE FREDERICK - Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Frederick, age 77, who passed away Wednesday morning were held Friday at 10 a.m. at the St. Catherine's Catholic Church. The Rev. Cletus Auger, officiated for services and burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Hilaire Castelein, Arnold Waite, Clarence Wagenecht, Elmer Oncken, Stanley Adams and Harry Clementz. The Hillcrest Greenhouse was in charge of floral arrangements.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 3, 1968 - Tuesday, pg 2

ANNA (BOUSUM) FREDERICKS , 56, Lyndon, died Sataurday at 12:30 p.m. in Lanark. At a coroner's inquest at the Frank Funeral Home, Lanark, Saturday evening, death was attributed to hanging. Services will be held at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Morrison, with the Rev. Earl Clark officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll, Sterling. Visitation will be in Tomlinson Funeral Home, Morrison, on Monday (today) from 7 to 9 p.m. Anna Flora Bousum was born Feb. 26, 1914, in Polo, the daughter of Carl and Roxanna Schaffer Bousum. She received her education in Polo and lived most of her life in White Pigeon and Coleta areas. She had lived in Lyndon for the past nine years. She married Harm Frederick, Feb. 4, 1931, in Cliton, Iowa. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Schryver, Lyndon; Mrs. Goldie Howell, Rock Falls; one son, Kenneth, Lyndon; one brother, Ray Bousum, Byron; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Bosley, Rockford; Mrs. Rebecca Rucker, Edgerton, Wis.; Mrs. George (Irene) Hulferts, Mrs. Ina Kuehlmier, both of Lanark; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded by her parents, five brothers, one sister and three grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 22, 1971 - Monday, pg 2

LARRY E. FREDRICKS , age 67, of Morrison died Saturday, July 16, 2005 at the VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Coleta United Methodist Church, Rev. Wesley Dickson officiated. Visitations were from 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Burial was at West Genesee Cemetery, Coleta with military funeral honors. A memorial has been established in his memory. Larry was born January 9, 1938 in Morrison, son of Goldie Fredricks. He attended the Clyde Township grade school and graduated from Morrison High School in Morrison. Larry married Dixie L. Becker on September 18, 1965 in Rock Falls. He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed with Northwest Steel & Wire in Sterling. He then was employed with H and H Farm Service in Milledgeville. He later drove truck for Buhrow Trucking in Coleta; he also owned and operated, along with his wife, the Coleta Convenience Store in Coleta. He was a member of the Coleta Sportsman Club, Coleta and a member of the Illinois Trappers Association. Larry will be deeply missed by his wife, Dixie; three daughters, Debbie Scheidecker of Riverside, CA, Diane (Mrs. Paul) Shipman of Milledgeville and Terri Fredricks of Leroy; two sons, Barry Fredricks of Fulton and Rick (Patricia) Fredricks of Morrison; eight grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. His mother, Goldie precedes Larry in death

CECIL J. FRITSCH - Tampico -- Cecil Joseph Fritsch, 64, was killed Thursday afternoon in Fairfield Township, in an auto accident. He was born Sept. 23, 1902, in Manlius, (Bureau Co IL) the son of Elmer and Anna Fritsch. He was educated in the Manlius school. He had been a resident of Tampico for 23 years. He married Mamie Hollis of Walnut in 1927. He married Mae T. Barth of Decatur, in 1961. He was a member of the First Methodist Church, Tampico. He was a former assessor of Tampico Township, former grocer, and had been semi-retired since 1965. He was substituting as a rural mailcarrier at the time of his death. He is survived by three sons, Eldon, Rock Falls; Major Billy Fritsch, currently a Marine pilot in Vietnam; Gary, Deer Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Donna) Roth, Belleville; Mrs. Ronald (Hyla) Crag, Rock Falls; one sister, Mrs. Leona Hayden, Tampico; 11 grandchildren and several nieces. He was preceded by his parents and one brother Harold. Funeral services are pending word from the son in Vietnam. The Rev. Roger Baumeister of the Methodist Church, Tampico, and the Rev. Orville Cole of the EUB Church, Red Oak, will officiate. Burial will be in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schmitt Chapel after 2 p.m. Saturday. Tampico - Double funeral services for Cecil Joseph Fritsch, 64, and his wife, Mae Fritsch, 57, of Tampico were held at Tampico First Methodist Church on Sunday at one o'clock. The Rev. Roger Baumeister of the Tampico Methodist Church and the Rev. Orville Cole, Red Oak EUB Church officiating. Kenneth Stabler of Tampico sang "Abide With Me" and Mrs. Owen Hurst of Walnut sang "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" accompanied by Mrs. David Hoover at the organ. The many floral tributes were cared for by Mrs. Virgil Peterson, Mrs. William Tornow, Mrs. Charles Hamblock and the Hillcrest Greenhouse. Interment was in Tampico Memorial Cemetery with Marvin Guither, Alvin Birkey, LaVern Johnson of Walnut, and Frank Thomas, Raymond Musche, Michael Donnelly, of Tampico serving as pallbearers. Tampico -- Mrs. Mae T. Fritsch, 57, Tampico, was killed in an auto accident that took the life of her husband also, in Fairfield Township, Thursday afternoon. She was born April 17, 1910, in Ohio, the daughter of William and Maude Parlier. She was educated in Ohio. She had lived in Tampico for six years. She married Albert Barth in 1925. She married Cecil J. Fritsch in 1961. She was a member of the EUB Church, Red Oak. She was also a member of World War II Mothers. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Genevieve) O'Malley, Sterling; Mrs. Charles (Alberta) Nusbaum, Dixon; Mrs. Lloyd (Arlene) Johnson, Deer Grove; one son, Eddie R. Barth, Walnut; one sister, Mrs. Ray Slover, Kewanee; 13 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are pending word of the son in Vietnam. The Rev. Roger Baumeister of the First Methodist Church, and the Rev. Orville Cole of the Red Oak EUB Church will officiate. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schmitt Chapel after 2 p.m. Saturday.
Contributed by Melva Taylor

COREY DOUGLAS FRITSCH Funeral rites for Corey Douglas Fritsch, two, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Pat Tornow) Fritsch, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Schmitt Chapel, with the Rev. Alan Waisanen of the Tampico Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the Schmitt Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Gary Douglas Fritsch was born Dec. 27, 1969 in Sterling. He is survived by his parents, two brothers, Tom and Rodney at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Tornow of Tampico; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Gordon Buchanan of Albion and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Emma Johnson of Rock Falls. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Cecil Fritsch; maternal great grandfather, Henry Johnson. An inquest is being held today to determine the cause of death. (The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois Octobeer 3, 1971 - Tuesday, pg. 2, col. 1 ) Services for Corey Douglas Fritsch were at the Schmitt Chapel in Tampico at 2 p.m. The Rev. Alan Waisanen of Tampico Baptist Church officiated. Organist Mrs. Arnold McCauley played special numbers "I'll Be A Sunbeam" and accompanied Miss Mary Peach as she sang "How Great Thou Art." Flowers were cared for by Mrs. John Joe Cooney and Mrs. Norden Scanlon. Interment was in Tampico Memorial Cemetery with James Henrekin, Ronald Keupker, George Hansen and Laverne Mickley serving as Casketbearers
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 5, 1972 - Thursday, pg. 2, col. 3

MARILYN ANN (PETERSON) FRITSCH , 61, OF 222 Martin Road, Rock Falls, died March 9, 1992, at KSB Hospital, Dixon. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. James Wener, pastor of the First Congregational Church, Rock Falls, officiating. Entombment will be at the Riverside Mausoleum. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the First Congregational Church, Rock Falls. Mrs. Fritsch was born Jan. 13, 1931, in Sterling, the daughter of Virgil and Fern (Carlson) Peterson. She married Elden Fritsch Aug. 5, 1950, in Tampico. She was the bookkeeper at the First Congreagational Church of Rock Falls. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Randy L. Fritsch of Rock Falls, and Gregg A. Fritsch of Edwardsville; four grandchildren; her father of Tampico; and one brother, LaVerne Peterson of Sterling. She was preceded in death by her mother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 11, 1992 - Wednesday, pg A2

EDITH (SHUCK) FRITZ , 74, of Sterling, died Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sterling Carter of 612 16th Ave, Sterling, following failing heath for several months. She was a teacher in the primary department os St. John's Lutheran Church Sunday School for 43 years and an active member of the Sterling Church since June 10, 1906. She was a member of the Social Circle and Harris Circle of the church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church with Dr. Alfred Grewe, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at Trouth Funeral Home until noon Monday when Mrs. fritz will be tahen to St. John Lutheran Church to lie in state until the hour of services. Edith Shuck was born Oct. 13, 1880 in Palymra Township, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Shuck. She was educated in Palymra and married Gus Fritz Feb. 28, 1906 in Dixon. Rev. Rutherford performed the ceremony and the couple immediately move to Sterling. Surviving are one son Daniel Fritz, of Elmhurst; three daughters, Mrs. Sterling (Mary) Carter, Mrs. Joseph (Mildred) Murphy of Grand Detour, and Mrs. Raymond (Myrtle) Fulfs, of Sterling; 14 grandchildren two great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Wilbur Bates, of Dixon; three brothers, Jacob, of Dixon; Richard, of Mapleton, Minn; and Clarence of Beloit, Wis.; in addition to many nices and nephews. she was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, who died Oct. 3, 1947, one sister, and four brothers.

MORE ON THE FUNERAL -- Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Fritz was held Monday afternoon from St. John Lutheran Church with Rev. Alfred Grewe, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. The body was taken from Trouth Funeral Home at noon yesterday to the church to lie in state until 2 p.m. the hour of the funeral. Mrs. Pearle Graehlling played the organ at the services while Phil Breiding sang "God will Take Care Of You." Pallbearers were Wayne Fritz, Art Fritz, William Shuck, Robert Shuck, Gene Bates, and Russell Shuck. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Theodore Behrends, Mrs. Ralph Thomas, Mrs. Nevin Loux, Mrs. Albert Breiding, and Swartley's Florists.

Gus A. FRITZ , 75, 716 Locust St. passaway at the public hosital at 1:45 Friday afternoon. Mr. Fritz entered the hospital Wed. evening suffering from a heart attack. The remains were taken to the Trouth undertaking parlor, and was removed to the family residence Saturday morning. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon Oct. 5, at 2:30 at the home and at 3 o'clock at St. John Lutheran Church Rev. Dr. Alfred Grewe officiating. Burial will be in Riverside. Mr. Fritz was born Sept. 16, 1872, in West Prussia, Germany. He Came here as a young man and settle in Sterling where he has since resided. He was married to Miss. Edith Anna Shuck at Dixon. She survives him as does one son and three daughters. They are daniel Fritz of Dixon ; Mrs Sterling Carter, Mrs. Joseph Murphy of Dixon, and Miss Myrtle Fritz of Sterling. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and two brothers William, of Oregon and Ferinand of Sterling. his parents two brothers, and three sisters preceded him in death.

JOYCE L. (ANDERSON) FRITZ , 72, of Sterling died Monday, June 16, 2003, after an illness. She was employed by Mercy Health Care as a certified nurses aide for several years. Mrs. Fritz was born April 27, 1931, in Princeton, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth (Kelly) Anderson. She married Marion Fritz on Oct. 19, 1949, in Walnut. He died Feb. 17, 1984. She was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, and Sterling Moose. She enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah K. (James) Kerns of Sterling; two sons, Marvin Fritz of St. Augustine, Fla., and Marion Fritz of Ashton; two brothers, the Rev. William Anderson of Pekin and David Anderson of Moline; three sisters, Lois Johnson of Princeton, Shirley Haas of Moline and Marilyn Nesbitt of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral is at 11 a.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, with the Rev. William Anderson officiating. Burial is at Walnut Cemetery
Daily Gazette 17 June 2003

ROBERT P. FROETER , 76, of Sterling died July 30, 2005 at CGH. He was employed by Engineered Roofing of Sterling as a roofer, retiring in 1986. He was born March 12, 1929 in Sterling the son of Edward Joseph and Marion (Ondeck) Froeter. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Bobbie J. Purvis in 1977. He was a member of Moose Lodge 726, American Legion Post 296, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 326 and the Knights of Columbus, all in Sterling. He enjoyed cooking for the knights of Columbus and working jigsaw puzzles. Survivors include his wife; five sons Kevin, Craig, Todd and Kory all of Sterling and Christopher of Evanston; a sister Eheila Crain of Springfield and nine granchildren, Carrie, Jennifer, Rebecca, Kathryn, Paul, Erin, Alex, Joseph and Ruby. He was preceded bya brother Richard. Services at McDonald Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul C. White pastor of Sacred heart Catholic Church officiating. Military honors will follow.

NETTIE (DOBERS) FULLER , 97, of Erie died May 24, 2005 at Prophets Riverview Good Samaritan Center. She was a bus driver for Erie Schools. Mrs. Fuller was born Jun 1, 1907 in Erie, the daughter of John and Katie Jane (Miller) Dobers. She amrried Richard Fuller in June 1930. He died March 11, 1992. Survivors include a daughter Barbara Fuller-Curry of Erie; a son Richard Jr. of Geneseo; six grandchildren adn nine great-grandchildren. The funeral is at Gibson Funeral Home in Erie, Saturday. Burial in Erie Cemetery.
Contributed by Jan Roggy