Whiteside County Obituaries

Surnames beginning with "F"

HENRY FABER , 78, 924 16th Ave, Fulton, died Saturday (January 17, 1976) morning at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held Monday, 2 p.m. at the Bosma Funeral Home in Fulton. The Rev. Clarence Van Essen, pastor of the First Christian Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. A visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Bosma Funeral home. Mr. Faber was born in the Netherlands on Oct. 16, 1897, the son of John Faber and Alice Norman. He arrived in the U.S. at the age of 12. He married Effie Houzenga in Fulton on Dec. 12, 1933. He was a member of the First Christian Reformed Church and worked as a painter and decorator and was a retired employee of the Fulton Patent Novelty Company. He is survived by his wife, Effie, two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Alberta) Michaell, Clinton, Iowa and Mrs. William (Lois) Seamen of Park Forest, Ill., one son, Leonard of Fulton, 17 grandchildren, one sister and three brothers. He is preceded by one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 17, 1976 - Saturday pg 4

MARY MAE (WILLIAMS) FARGHER , , 60, 1209 Griswold Ave., Sterling, died (January 15, 1976) Thursday evening at Community General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at the Allen Funeral home in Sterling on Monday at 1:30 p.m. with Major Eugene Harris of the Salvation Army of Ft. Wayne, Ind., officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A memorial has been established in her name. Mrs. Fargher was born Dec. 25, 1915 in Lake Springs, Mo., the daughter of Lewis Allan and Nora Talbert Williams. She was united in marriage to Clarence W. Fargher on Sept. 24, 1935. She is a retired employee from the Dixon State School where she was a nurses aid. She retired three years ago. Mrs. Fargher is survived by her husband, Clarence, six sons, Charles Lewis of Dixon; Sgt. Clarence Jr. of Fountain, Colo.; Robert of Rock Falls; Joe Edd of Nampa, Idaho; Richard and Fred, both of Sterling; four daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Joyce) Gladhill of Rock Falls; Mrs. Danny (Ida) Dickson of Woodstock; Mrs. Harvey (Lula) Chupp of Tuscola, Rose at home; four brothers: --- Williams of Albuquerque, Flloyd Williams of Rolla; Leroy Williams of Rolla, Marvin Williams of Elgin, ----- Mrs. Garnet (Reba) ---- of Buffalo, Kans. Mrs (Wilma) McCaslin of Rolla, three half sisters: Mrs. (Arlent) Williams of Rolla, Mrs. Chris (Clara) Barth, Mo.; Mrs. John Farley of Rolla, Mo.; and --- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, her stepmother, Lola M ---- (Missing print)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 17, 1976 - Saturday pg 4

JASPER W. FARBER , 66, of RFD No. 3, Hill Drive, Rock Falls, died at his home Monday evening. Funeral services were held on Thrusday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home with the Rev. Ernest Carder, associate pastor of the Rock Falls United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Mrs. Wayne E Larson played the organ for the service. Pallbearers were John Behrens, Norman Roth, Robert T. Flynn, Gilbert Corey, Harold Wetzel and Dean Pierceson. Flowers by Lundstroms.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 6, 1976 - Friday, pg 4

JOHN D. FARWELL - Funeral services for John D. Farwell of Morrison, who died in the Morrison Community Hospital after being a patient there for 12 dsays, were held Thursday afternoon in the Methodist Church with the Rev. David Fouts, pastor, officiating. Interment was in Grove Hill Cemetery. Miss Clara Ackerman and Glenn Craddock sang two duets, "Lily of the Valley," and "God Be With You Til We Meet Again." They were accompanied by Mrs. Abe Renkes, organist, who also played a prelude and postlude of organ music. Pallbearers were Kennth Null, Elmer Entwhistle, Donald Hensler, Harry Linder, Jr., Wayne Fadden and Clare Chapin. Miss Myrtle Ewers and Mrs. Lois Basil arranged floral tributes. The Reynolds funeral home was in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois Marach 6, 1961 - Monday - pg 2, col 3

CLEDIA R. (LANCE) FASSLER - 63, of RR 3 Dixon died in Edgerton, Wis., on Sunday (July 21, 1985) after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday immediately following visitaton at 7 p.m. with Rev. Tommy Teter Hinz, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wis., officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling .Visitation will be at Chapel Hill Funeral Home today from 5-7. Cledia was born Feb. 16, 1920 in Franklin County, the daughter of Andrew J. and Mary E. Vaughn Lance. Surviving are Don Hinz of Dixon; two daughters, Marie Heilgeist of Polo and Sharon Smith of Princeton; two sons, Albert Thompson and Richard Thompson both of Dixon; two sisters, Minnie Jurechka of Dixon and Betty Wolber of Polo; two brothers, Aubrey Lance of Utica and Herman Lance of Dixon; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 23, 1985 - Tuesday, pg A4

ELIZABETH (WOOD) FERGUSON , a resident of the Erie vicinity for many years passed away suddenly Tuesday morning at her home in Ustick Township, about eight miles northwest of Morrison, while assisting her husband in preparing breakfast. She has been in ill health for some time, but was thought to be improved. Mrs. Ferguson lacked one day of being 77 years old. Elizabeth Wood, oldest daughter of Charles and Louisa James Wood, was born Dec. 1, 1866, and spent her girlhood in Newton Township. She attended the Cottle school. On October 21, 1890, she was married at Morrison to William Ferguson. They had resided on farms in Newton, Erie and Garden Plain townships until 24 years ago, when they purchased the farm where she resided at the time of her death. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson observed their golden wedding anniversary three years ago, October 21. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home, with the Rev. Mr. Albright officiating. Committal will be in the Erie Cemetery. Surviving are the widower, a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Spangler, and a son Charles, both residing on farms near their parents. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Bert Yopst of Albany, a brother, Jesse Wood of Fulton, six grandchildren and a great grandchild. A sister Sarah and two brothers, C. A. Wood and W. F. Wood preceded her in death several years and twin brothers died in infancy.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois December 1, 1943 - Wednesday, pg 10

ELIZABETH NEWTON FERGUSON - Word was received Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Newton Ferguson, 98, who died in Patterson, Ill. Surviving are eight children, including among whom are Ralph Newton, Rock Falls, and Charles Newton, formerly of Rock Falls, and also several grandchildren and great grandchildren in this area. Funeral services will be conducted at Mackey's Funeral Home, Roodhouse, Ill., on Saturday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the White Hall Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 12, 1964 - Thursday, pg 2

ELLEN (SCANLAN) FERGUSON , 61, of 210 N. Lime St., Albany died Sunday (17 November 1985) in her home. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Albany, preceded by prayers at 9:30 a.m. in the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma Funeral Home. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery with Rev. Father Ronald Jones officiating. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday with Scripture services at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Ellen was born on Jan. 7, 1924 in Limerick County, Ireland, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Bradish Scanlan. She married Wayne Ferguson in July 1957 in Riverside. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Ladies Auxiliary of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson farmed in the rural Albany area until retiring in 1981 and moving to Albany. Survivors include her husband, Wayne; one daughter, Anna Marie Ferguson of Hampton; and four sisters and two brothers all of Ireland and England. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 18 1985 - Monday, pg A4

ADLAI S. FINLEY 605 First Avenue, Rock Falls, died early Sunday in his home, and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Community General Hospital. Born July 5, 1892 at Deer Creek, Illinois, the son of George and Matilda Graham Finley, he resided in Rock Falls the past 46 years and for the past 20 years was engaged in the plumbing and heating business, retiring in 1964. He was united in marriage to Minnie Smith, Feb. 17, 1915 at Amboy, Illinois Mr. Finley was a member of Rock Falls Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his widow, one son, Lyle S. Finley of Rock Falls; one daughter, Mrs. Glen (Elsie) Bechdolt of Rock Falls; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. The body is at the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, the Rev. Donald C. Ward, pastor of the Rock Falls Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery. Rock Falls Masonic Lodge 936 A.F. and A.M. will conduct graveside services.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 17, 1965 - Monday, pg 2

GRACE E. (WUEBBEN)) FINLEY 613 4th Ave., Rock Falls, passed away at 8 p.m. Monday after an extended illness. Mrs. Finley was born Sept. 10, 1920 at Edgerton, Wis., the daughter of Rudolph K. and Gertrude Daniels Wuebben. Grace E. Wuebben was united in marriage to Lyle S. Finley Nov. 12, 1938 at Clinton, Iowa. She had been a resident of the Sterling-Rock Falls area since 1938. She was a member of St. Paul Luheran Church of Sterling, Rock Falls Chapter Order of Eastern Star and a member of the Hairdresser's Association. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Bruce (Ruth Ann) Eiler of Lincoln, Neb. and Wanda Finley at home, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Wuebben of Rock Falls; four brothers, Harry Wuebben of Polo, John Wuebben of Erie, Raymond Wuebben of Sterling and Robert Wuebben of Warren; two sisers, Mrs. James (Hilda) Lawson of Forreston and Mrs. Clarence L. (Jeanette) Bell of Rock Falls; one granddaughter, Janice Eileen Finley, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Melvin Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. At 11 a.m. Thursday, the body will be taken to St. Paul Lutheran Church to lie in state until the time of the service at 2 p.m., Rev. Warren C. Weeg, pastor of the church, will officiate. Burial will take place at Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent - Sterling Daily GazetteTuesday 26 May 1964 6:5

HELEN FLATTERY , 64, of 1109 E. 15th St., Sterling, died Wednesday (16 August 1978) at Community General Hospital following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held Friday witha 9:30 a.m. prayer service at the Grennan Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. David Engbarth officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday from 2-9 p.m. at the Grennan Funeral Home with the Rosary being recited at 7:30 p.m. She married Timothy Flattery on Jan. 20, 1942. She was an active member of the past presidents VFW Post 326, a member oof St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include two brothers, Raymond and Pat Hearsum, both of Evansville, Ind.; two sisters, Maude Foose of Grayville, Ill., and Ruth Gibbons of Ellensburg, Wa. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and two sisters. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, August 17, 1978 - Thursday, pg 4

HAZEL R. (BALDACCI) FLOSI , 84, 10871 Knief Rd., Rock Falls, died Wednesday at the Sterling Care Center. Prayer services 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Grennan Funeral Home with funeral mass following 1 p.m. at St. Andrews Catholic Church, with the Rev. Thomas Risley, officiating. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Grennan Funeral Home with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Mrs. Flosi was born June 2, 1905 in Chicago, the daughter of Salvitor and Ester Bartolomei Baldacci. She married Elario Flosi July 3, 1923 in Sterling and he died Oct. 26, 1983. She and her husband owned and operated a truck garden at the corner of McNeil Rd. and Rt. 30. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society within the Church. She is survived by a son, Leo and his wife Janet, Rockford; a daughter, Mrs. David (Olerie Jean) Portner, Rock Falls; two brothers, Al Clopsin, and John Clopsin, both of Chicago; four sisters, Ida Rastrelli, Clinton, Ia; Kate Enlow, Mary Boscarino, Rose Clopsin, all of Chicago; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, one brother, one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 19, 1989 - Thursday, pg A2

LILLIE (OVERHOLSER) FORBES , 96, died at the Whiteside County Nursing Home at 2 p.m. Monday [08/07/1972] after a short illness. Funeral rites will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Behrens Mortuary with the Rev. Jean Saltzman, pastor of Fourth Street Methodist Church, officiating. The burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Behrens Mortuary from 2 to 9 p.m. today. Lillie Blanche Overholser was born Aug. 24, 1873 in Sterling, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Overholser. She was educated in the Sterling Schools and had resided in Sterling most of her lifetime. She was a member of Fourth Street Methodist Church. Surviving are one sister and one brother, Mrs. W. A. (Mabel) Weeks of Sterling and the Rev. Martin Overholser of Schenectady, N. Y. A daughter Winifred Forbes died Aug. 17, 1962. Mrs. Forbes was preceded in death by six sisters and three brothers.
Contriubuted by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, August 8, 1972, page 2, column 1

MURRAY W. FORTH , 49, Moline, died Saturday eveinng in his home of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church in East Moline. Graveside services will be held approximately 12:15 p.m. in Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Friends may visit the Trimble Funeral Home in Moline Monday evening. A memorial has been established in his honor. Murray W. Forth was born April 22, 1922, the son of Fred and Mary Matznick Forth at Morrison. He was united in marriage to Wilma Patterson June 24, 1943 at Morrison. He graduated from Morrison High School and received his masters degree from the University of Illinois in 1953. He was a member of the First Presbyteran Church at E. Moline and served as a church elder. Survivors include his mother; his widow; two children, Tom with the U.S. Navy at Albuquerque, N.M., and Becky a freshman at the University of Illinois. He was preceded in death by his father.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling Illinois, January 31, 1972 Monday pg 2

WILLIAM J.FORTH - Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Fenton EUB Church for W. J. Forth, 79, who died Saturday afternoon (09 March 1957) at the Morrison Hospital where he had been a patient a few days. Rev. J. A Smith officiated and burial was in Fenton Cemetery. Mrs. Glenn Miller was organist and several elections were sung by Mrs. Edward Schroeder and Mrs. Omeer Reynolds. Pall bearers were nephews, Leland Forth, Donald Forth, Arthur Forth, Lyle Shanafelt, Merle Edlund, and Charles Woodson. Friends caring for the flowers were Mrs. Raymond Hogarth, Mrs. John Besse, Mrs. Wayne Bealer, Mrs. Edward Schroeder and Mrs Kenneth Burns. Mr. Forth was born June 18, 1877 at Fenton the son of John and Mary Hollowell Forth, and lived in Fenton all his life, taking an active part in church and civic affairs. Survivors include his widow; one daughter Mrs. Vivian Tigerman of Altadena, Calif., one granddaughter, Lynn; one sister, Mrs. Fred Hammer and two brothers Dan and Sidney. Relatives attended from Morgan, Minn., Crookston, Minn., Altadena, Calif., Clinton, Iowa; Moline, Geneseo, Rock Falls, Morrison, and many other towns.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 14, 1957 - Thursday, pg 2

FAYE (MOORE) FORTNER , 77, of Rock Falls, died Monday, May 28, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Fortner was born Aug. 4, 1929, in Blacksburg, S.C., the daughter of Andrew C. and Ruby (Stewart) Moore. She married Henry C. Fortner on June 9, 1948, in York, S.C. He died Oct. 27, 1994. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Sterling. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia (Jerry) Gray of Rock Falls, Teresa (Mike) Hulstrom of Sterling and Deborah (Paul) Schmidt of St. Louis; a son, Richard (David Caudill) Fortner of San Antonio; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sharon Baptist Church, Sharon, S.C. Arrangements were completed by Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.

DELIA (EADS) FOSTER , 64, of 5338 Holly Rd., Fulton, died Friday, Oct. 17, 1997, at Samaritan Hospital North, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Phillip Sneller, Pastor of the First Reformed Church, Fulton, officiating. Burial will be at Fulton Township Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for the First Reformed Church Radio Broadcast. Mrs. Foster was born Jan. 5, 1933, in Albany to Asa R. and Ruth (Bradley) Eads. She married Irvin Foster on Aug. 11, 1950, in Albany. She attended Albany Grade School and Fulton High School. She was employed at Nielsen's Clearing House, Clinton, Iowa, and General Electric, Morrison, for 25 years prior to retiring in 1988. She was a member of the First Reformed Church, Fulton, and the King's Daughters of the church. Survivors include her husband, Irvin, of Fulton; one daughter, Betty (Jerry) Ellis of Fulton; one son, Bradley Foster of Fulton; one sister, Carolyn (Dennis) Remrey of Clinton, Iowa; and three brothers, Ernest (Carol) Eads of Fulton, David Eads of Albany, and Gary (Elizabeth) Eads of LaPorte, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Paul Eads and Lawrence Eads.
Contributed by Liz Eads

HULEN E. FOSTER , 59, of Tampico, died suddenly Sunday morning at Community General Hospital. Visitation is from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls after which the body will be taken overland to the Ermert Funeral Home in Corning, Arkansas for visitation Thursday from 6-9 p.m. and funeral services on Friday. Burial will be in the Black Cemetery, Corning, Arkansas. A memorial has been established in his memory. Mr. Foster was born Aug. 11, 1922 in Brown Township, Arkansas, the son of Rubin and Lula (Edwards) Foster. He was united in marriage to Margaret Lucille Joslin on Oct. 13, 1947 in Monette, Arkansas. He was employed in the furnace department at Northwestern Steel and Wire at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Lucille; four sons, James, Robert and Rodney at home, and Robin of Thomson; four daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Margaret) Monshower, and Mrs. Bobby (Sandy) Lahre, both of Thomson, Ramona Foster of Rock Falls and Don Marie at home; eight grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor

MARGARET (LORAN) FOSTER , 82, of 1510 Ave. L, Sterling, died early Sunday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert J. (Virginia Tresenriter), after a short illness. There will be visitaton at the Grennan and Son Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Funeral rites will be conducted Tuesday morning with a 10:30 a.m. prayer service in the funeral home and 11 o'clock requiem mass in St. Mary's Catholic church. The Rev. Everett J. Hiller, officiated. Mrs. Foster was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society which will say a rosary at eight o'clock this evening. Mrs. Foster was born Sept. 13, 1888 in Sterling, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Loran. She is survived by one daughter and one son, Mrs. Robert J. (Virginia) Tresenriter of Sterling and James Foster of Lansing, Mich., and also by one sister and one brothers Mrs. Mary Puckett of Sterling and John Loran of Monroe Wash. There are eight grandchildren. Mrs. Foster was preceded in death by her husband James J. Foster, three grandchildren and four brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 15, 1971

ROBERT A. FOSTER , 81, of Morrison, died Monday at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison. The service will be preceded by a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service at the church. The Rev. Jeffrey N. McIlrath, pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Church, will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. He was born Dec. 8, 1922, in Albany, Ill., to John and Reka Borgman Foster. He married Hilda M. Pruis on Feb. 23, 1949, in Morrison. He attended Dublin and Slocum Street schools in rural Whiteside County, Ill. He and his wife were engaged in farming in rural Morrison. He retired in 1984. After retiring, they moved to Morrison. He was a member of Emmanuel Reformed Church. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Marcia (Stanley) Todd of Morrison, Mrs. Marlene (Raynord) Dorathy of Erie, Ill., Mrs. Rhonda (John) Woods of Morrison and Mrs. Sharon (Steve) McLain of Morrison; one son, Randy (Rita) Foster of Morrison; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Marie (Don) Deelsnyder of Fulton and Mrs. Kathryn (Dwayne) Pruis of Morrison; and one sister-in-law, Mary Foster of Fulton. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son-in-law and one brother.

TENA L. FOSTER , 81, of 916 12th Avenue, Fulton, IL, died Saturday, August 5, 2006, at Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, IL. Tena was born August 22, 1924 in Fulton, IL, to William and Winnie (Geerts) Foster. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Tena was employed as a waitress at the former Melody Restaurant in Fulton and then at General Electric in Morrison, IL for 23 years. She was a member of Trinity Reformed Church in Fulton. Survivors include two sisters, Wilma Foster and Genevieve (Mrs. Marvin) Huizenga both of Fulton, IL; one brother, Roland “Bud” (Elsie) Foster of Fulton, IL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Willard in infancy. INTERMENT: Fulton Township Cemetery – Fulton

CATHERINE (HURLESS) FRANKFOTHER was born in Holmes county, Ohio, Sept 12, 1833, and came to Whiteside county, Illinois, in 1855, she was converted at the primitive schoolhouse at Hazel Green the same year and joined the United Brethren church in which relation she remained to her death. She was married to Elias Frankfother Sept. 12, 1867, and died July 14, 1901, at the age of 67 years, 10 months and 2 days. She was the mother of seven children, Four boys and three girls, one of the daughters, Sarah having preceded her to the grave. Of a family of ten children she was the seventh to quit the flesh and cross to the beyond, leaving three brother, Abner of Humbolt, Neb., Martin, of Chicago and Parker of Bureau, Ill. The surviving children are Martin and James of Coleta, Mrs. Sue Ackerman of Clark, S. D., Cora Gipe of Otter Creek and George and John unmarried. Her husband and family are assured of the sympathy of the whole community. Mrs. Frankfother was faithful to her family, social and christian life, and died in bright prospects of a blessed resurrection. The children were all permitted to visit her in her last days, and all but one, Martin, who was taken sick, were present at the last sad rites of her remains. The funeral was held Monday Juy 15, 1901, in the grove just west of the house on the old reunion grounds, a most beautiful spot to assemble to pay the last sad rites to one we loved so well, The sermon was preached by Rev. E. E. Plumley, who took for his test 2 Co. 5-1. "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." He was assisted by Rev. Groff. The remains were laid to rest in the old Hazel Green cemetery, there to await the resurrection morn. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved family.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated scrapbook clipping

IVAN FRANKFOTHER died this afternoon at 1:20 o'clock in the Clinton hospital. He was attacked with appendicitis yesterday and hurried to the hospital at Clinton for an operation. It was impossible to save his life, for gangrene had set in and it was impossible for the surgeons to give him any assistance. The remains will be brought to this city this evening and taken overland to the home of his father in Genesee township. He was about twenty-one years of age, and one month ago today was married to Miss Seers [sic]. No arrangements for the funeral have been made. Mr. Frankfather was a splendid young man, highly respected by all who knew him and his death has cast a gloom over friends and relatives. (The Sterling Evening Gazette, February 1, 1913, page 1, column 2) Ivan Frankfather, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Frankfather of Coleta died at Mercy hospital in Clinton this afternoon about 1:30. Mr. Frankfather was 20 years of age and was married about a month ago to Miss Sears of Thomson. He was taken ill last Wednesday while visiting at the Sears home and was rushed to Mercy hosptial where he remianed until his death. Besides the parents and young wife he is survived by two brothers Elias, Jr. of Coleta and William of Clyde. (The Sterling Daily Standard, February 1, 1913, page 1, column 4) The funeral of Ivan Frankfather, who died at Mercy hospital in Clinton, was held today from the family home in Coleta at 1:30 o’clock and from the Liberal United Brethren church at 2 o’clock. The services were conducted by Rev. Barton, assisted by Rev. Marsh of the Methodist church and Rev. Lutz of the Radical church. During the services Mrs. R. E. Overholser, Mrs. H. Brown, William Deets and Wm. Heide sang several appropriate selections. The bier was surrounded by many beautiful floral offerings sent by friends. Ivan Frankfather, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Frankfather, was born in Coleta, March 20, 1893 and spent his whole lifetime in the village. He was united in marriage to Miss Audrey Sears of Thompson, Jan. 1, 1913. Some few days ago Mr. Frankfather was stricken with an acute case of appendicitis and was taken to Mercy hospital where he submitted to an operation. Following the operation pneumonia set in and his weakened condition led to his death. Mr. Frankfather was a young man liked by all and he lead a good Christian life, joining the Brethren church four years ago and afterwards taking an active part in the affairs of the church. His remains were borne to the grave by R. E. Overholser, Ben Bryson, Warren Brown, William Conaway, Fred Slick and Fred Overholser, all members of his Sunday school class. (The Sterling Daily Standard, February 3, 1913, page 1, column 3) Feb. 6. The funeral of Ivan frankfather was held Monday [02/03/1913] at one o’clock at his parents home and two o’clock at the Liberal U. B. church. Services conducted by Rev. Barton, assisted by Rev. Lutts and Rev. Marsh, Mesdames Emma Brown and Nellie Overholser, and William Deets and William Heide sang a number of selections. The following gentlemen were pall-bearers: Ralph and Fred Overholser, Winthrop Bryson, Fred Slick, Will Conaway and Warren Brown. The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Ivan Frankfather was born March 20, 1893 in Whiteside Co., Illinois and departed this life February 1, 1913 at the early age of 19 years, 10 months and 11 days. He was married to Miss Audrey Sears January 1st, 1913. Just four years ago, he confessed Jesus as his Savior. His parents after a conversation with the boy before he was to go on the operating table were assured that Ivan had renewed his covenant with the Savior of whom we are sure is ever ready to show mercy. He was a kind boy to his parents. He leaves a wife, two brothers, Elias and William and a mother and father besides other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his sudden departure. Gone but not forgotten. (The Sterling Evening Gazette, February 7, 1913, Part 2, page 1, column 3)

MARTIN F. FRANKFOTHER Sr., 75, passed away at the family home in Coleta at 9:30 o’clock Friday [12/08/1933] night after an illness of about a year. Mr. Frankfother had been bedfast for more than three months. He was on of the old time citizens of Genesee township. Besides the widow, Mr. Frankfother is survived by two sons, E. R. Frankfother of Coleta and William S. Frankfother of Rock Falls; two brothers, George A. Frankfother of Manning, Iowa, and John C. Frankfother of Sterling; and one sisters, Mrs. S. H. [Cora Belle] Gipe of Coleta. Funeral services will be held at 1:20 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Main Street United Brethren church. A former pastor, O. E. Foster of Bethany, will conduct the rites, assisted by Rev. C. W. Perkins, pastor of the Main Street church, and Rev. L. V. Harrell of the Grove Street church. Burial will be in the family lot at Bethel cemetery. Funeral rites for Martin F. Frankfother were held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon at the Main Street U. B. church, conducted by Rev. C. W. Perkins, pastor of the church, taking his scripture and sermon from Philippians. Misses Irene Boughman and Lettie Garwick sang two selections, “Asleep in Jesus” and “No Night There.” They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. A. H. Maxwell. The floral tributes were beautiful. The following friends of the deceased acted as casket bearers: F. R. Overholser, S. O. Crom, J. H. Snavely, L. E. Birdsall, W. G. Heide and R. E. Overholser. Interment was in the Bethel cemetery. The following friends from a distance were here to attend the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Young, Mrs. Earl Miller and Frank Fenton of Freeport.

OBITUARY: Martin F. Frankfother was born near Coleta, Ill., June 27, 1858 and died at his home in Coleta December 8, 1933, aged 75 years, five months and 11 days. He was married to Anna L. Fenton, October 30, 1880 and three sons were born to this union, one of whom preceded him in death. The deceased spent his entire life in the vicinity of Coleta, excepting seven years the family lived at Wessington, S. D. His occupation was that of a farmer, supporting his family by honest toil. About the year 1905 he accepted Jesus Christ and joined the United Brethren church, where he remained a faithful Christian until death. About one year ago, his physical health began to fail and during the last four months of his life he suffered much, but endured it all with a marked degree of Christian patience. His survivors are the widow, two sons, Elias of Coleta and William of Rock Falls; two brothers, one sister, 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds / The Sterling Daily Gazette, December 12, 1933, page 6, column 3.

MARTIN C. FRANKFOTHER Frankfother, 92, died Saturday, April 10, 2004, at Morrison Skilled Care. He owned his own building contractor business until he retired. Mr. Frankfother was born May 8, 1911, in Coleta, the son of Elias and Ora (Crom) Frankfother. He married Ruth Heide on March 10, 1928. He was a member of the Coleeta United Methodist Church. He had been involved in the construction of the original Emerald Hill Golf Club and Bowling Lanes and enjoyed golfing there. In addition to his construction business, Martin was the village of Coleta marshall, constable, deputy sheriff and was village clerk for 26 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and, along with Rothmer Bushman, started the Coleta Sportman’s Club, and also the Coleta Trout Pond, which is still thriving today. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, one son, Daniel (Joyce) Frankfother of Milledgeville, two daughter, Rose (George) Ritenour of Coleta nd Donald (Arnold) Chandler of Madison, Wis., seven grandchildren, Wendy (Scott) Gibson, Polly (Mark) Adams, Mark (Stacey) Chandler, Nancy (Scott) Bentley, Kevin (Maureen) Frankfother, Kayla (Howard) Talbot and Kent Frankfother, two stepgrandchildren, Julie (Darryl) Bouchard and Mark (Melinda) Fellner, 12 great-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two brothers, LaVerne and Burton Frankfother, and three sisters, Leota Farwell, Iola Flynn and Kathryn Cain. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004, at the Coleta United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Polly Klimson, pastor, officiating.
Contriubted by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, April 11, 2004, page A6, column 4
Might be buried at Oak Knoll.

RUTH (Heide) FRANKFOTHER , 96, died Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Morrison Hospital. She was the bookkeeper for many years in her husband Martin C. Frankfother’s construction business, and also served as the Coleta correspondent for the Daily Gazette for over 40 years. Mrs. Frankfother was born in Coleta, the daughter of William G. and Amanda (Howe) Heide, Sr. She married Martin C. Frankfother March 10, 1928 in Rock Falls. He died April 10, 2004. She was a life-long member of the Coleta United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. She enjoyed bowling, playing softball, golf, and was a member of the Coleta Household Science Club. Survivors are two daughters, Rose (George) Ritenour of Coleta, Donna (Arnold) Chandler of Madison, WI; a son, Daniel (Joyce) Frankfother of Milledgeville; two sisters, Lillian Langley of Sterling, Sarah Gettle of Coleta; a brother, Richard (Jeanine) Heide of Sterling; nine grandchildren, Wendy (Scott) Gibson, Polly (Mark) Adams, Mark (Stacey) Chandler, Nancy (Scott) Bentley, Kevin (Maureen) Frankfother, Kayla Talbot, Kent Frankfother, Julie (Darryl) Bouchard, Mark (Melinda) Fellner; 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four sisters, four brothers, and one great-grandchild. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 24, 2006 at Coleta United Methodist Church with Reverend Wesley Dickson officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park

WILLIAM SYLVESTER FRANKFOTHER , 81, RFD No. 2, McNeil Road died (4 January 1971) Monday afternoon in Community General Hospital. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling with Rev. Fred Anderson, pastor of the Rock Falls United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday. Mr. Frankfother was born Feb. 4, 1889 in Miller, S.D., the son of Martin and Anna Fenton Frankfother. He was united in marriage to Jennie V. Taylor, Dec. 31, 1908 after which the couple farmed in Whiteside County for many years, retiring 24 years ago. Survivors include his widow Jennie V.; seven daughters: Mrs. Clifford (Eleanor) Haring, Mrs. Louois (Vivian) Tegeler, and Mrs. Fern Bramm all of Sterling; Mrs. Eugene (Leta) Wolfe, Rock Falls; Mrs. Bette Bradley, Oak Lawn; Mrs. Melvin (Mary Lou) Meyer and Mrs. Jack (Daisy) Linker, Sterling; two sons: Wilbur S. and Duane E. both of Sterling; 28 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 5, 1971 - Tues. pg 2

ANNIE FRASER - Funeral services for Mrs. Annie F. Fraser, who died Sunday [09/06/1953], were held at the Wheelock Funeral Home at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Harry E. Shiffer, Rock Falls Christian Church, officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Pallbearers were R. E. Howe, N. H Ebersole, Harry Wade, and Lester Jacobs. Flowers were arranged by Mrs. Margaret Sumption and Mrs. Mary Drane. Mrs. Edgar Wolfe sang “Rock of Ages” and “In The Garden.” Mrs. Wayne Larson was the organist.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, September 11, 1953, page 2, column 2

FRED M.FRASER , of 806 East Sixth street passed away Monday [1018/1937] night, shortly before midnight. He had been in ailing health for about two years, and while he was quite ill during the past week or more his death came unexpectedly. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the late home. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Mr. Fraser was one of Sterling’s foremost musicians, being a trombone player of exceptional ability. He was also a well liked barber and was employed in various local shops for a period covering in the neighborhood of 25 years. He became affiliated with the old Keystone band in 1898, and moved to this city with his mother, Mrs. William P. Fraser, in 1899. With the exception of 10 years, between 1913 and 1923, when he and his wife resided in Cedar Rapids, he had spent all of his time in this city. In Cedar Rapids he played in a band under the direction of Prof. J. J. Schmitt, and also was a member of the El Kahir Temple Shrine band of 50 pieces in that city. He enlisted in the Sixth Illinois infantry and played with the band connected with that organization for nine years. He played with various local bands and was also called upon to play with bands in neighboring cities on special occasions. Music was not his only accomplishment as he was an expert rifle shot and won a great many medals and considerable recognition in this line. He was a fine man, of exemplary character and made and retained a very large circle of friends who will be sorry to learn of his passing. He was born on the old homestead southwest of Coleta on Nov. 30, 1869. His parents were Dr. and Mrs. William P. Fraser. He received his education in the Liberty rural school and the Coleta schools. He became an outstanding musician at an early age. He established a home for his mother here in 1899. In 1903 he was united in marriage with Miss Rose Giffrow of this city. Beside his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Franklin of Kansas City, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Estella Wick of this cityy. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. (The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 19, 1937, page 7, column 5) Fred M. Fraser of 906 East Sixth street passed away Monday night, Oct. 18, shortly before midnight. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the late home. Rev. M. R. Bailey of Rockford, officiated. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. The casket bearers were his associates in both the barber and musical profession. They were Pete Kier, Herman J. Folkers, Harry Haug, Ray Hoffman, C. R. Fell and Chloe Morris. Mrs. Claude Lee, accompanied by Mrs. Don Chamness sang two hymns, ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus,’ and ‘Face to Face.’ The ladies in charge of the beautiful floral offerings were Mrs. Vera Kier, Mrs. Stella Ohare, Mrs. Mabel Landis and Mrs. Sadie Chamberlain. Mr. Fraser was born on the old homestead southwest of Coleta on Nov. 30, 1869. His parents were Dr. and Mrs. William P. Fraser, pioneer residents of this section. He was educated in the Liberty rural school and the Coleta schools. At an early age his ability as a musician was recognized and encouraged and he became in later years one of the foremost musicians of this city. He established a home for his mother in Sterling in 1899. In 1905 he was united in marriage with Miss Rose Giffrow of this city. His wife, one daughter, Mrs. Jennie Franklin of Kansas City, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Estella Wick of this city survive. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. He was a member of the famous Keystone band and various other bands and musical organizations, and with the exception of 10 years between 1913 and 1923, when he and his wife resided in Cedar Rapids, he spent all of his time in this city. In Cedar Rapids he played under the direction of Prof. J. J. Schmitt, and also was a member of the El Kahir Temple Shrine band of 50 pieces in that city. He was a member of the Sixth Illinois infantry band for nine years. His services as a musician were always in demand. He followed the barber trade for many years. Mr. Fraser was a fine rifle shot and won many medals and trophies as a marksman. Mr. Fraser as a man of high ideals and strong character. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventists and was a firm believer in the doctrines of this religious denomination. He took a great deal of interest and comfort in his Bible. It was a source of help to him during the days of his illness. He had been ailing for about two years and on Oct. 3 of this year he entered the [line unreadable]. He remained there for a period of 10 days and then returned to his home here. He rapidly grew weaker until he passed away. He was unafraid of death and was willing and ready to go. His only regret was his departure from his beloved wife and daughter. His memory is a comfort to his loved ones in their hour of sorrow.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - (The Sterling Daily Gazette, October 26, 1937, page 3, column 5)

JOHN C. FRASER - Mrs. Albert Miller of this city received a sad message last evening that her brother, John C. Fraser of College View, Neb., passed away at 5:45 last evening, death being due to a serious epidemic prevailing throughout that section. John C. Fraser was well known in this section of the country where he spent the greater part of his life. He was a son of the late Dr. W. P. Fraser, and formerly lived in Genesee near Coleta. He was born in Genesee township on July 5, 1855 to Dr. and Mary Fraser. In 1875 he was united in marriage to Serena Linerode of Genesee. To this union four children were born, all of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn his death. The following are the children: Mrs. Ora Graham of New York City, Vern and Charles of Cedar Rapids, Floyd and Milford of Lincoln, Neb. Besides his children he leaves his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Fraser of this city, who is in her eighty-fourth year and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Albert Miller and Mrs. L. A. Wick of this city, Mrs. M. C. Linerode of Coleta, Fred of Cedar Rapids, and Ren of Lincoln. He is the first of six children to answer the call to eternal peace. His many friends in this section will be grieved to hear of his death and extend their sympathies to the grief stricken family. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet, althougth it is expected that he will be buried at College View.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, March 14, 1916, page 1, column 3

PLINY FRASER , 80, a native of Sterling, died in the Harms nursing home Sunday at 11:15 p.m. after a brief Illness. He was able to be on the street last week. The body was taken to the Wheelock funeral home. The funeral will be some time Wednesday afernoon, Rev. Dr. Alfred Grewe of St. John's Lutheran church officiating, but the details have not been arranged. Mr. Fraser was a well known resident of Sterling for many years and was employed in various factories at different times. He was a musician and played the fife and drum. Of late years he had been retired. He is survived by his widow. A brother preceded him in death about 10 years ago. He had lived in the Harms nursing home for some time.
Contibuted by Barbara Gehlsen Nugent - Sterling Daily Gazette Date: 22 Oct 1945

ROSE (GIFFROW) FRASER , 79, residing at 806 E. 6th Street, Sterling, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday (17 March 1953) in Community General Hospital. Mrs. Fraser had been in failing health for some time. The body was removed to the Trouth Funeral home where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, with Dr. Alfred L. Grewe, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time. Rose Giffrow was born Jan. 9, 1874, north of Sterling, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Giffrow. She was reared and educated in this vicinity and was married to Fred M. Fraser in Sterling. They farmed in New Mexico and Iowa for several years after their marriage, returning later to make their home in Sterling. Her husband died Oct. 18, 1937. She was a member of Holtslander Rebekah Lodge No. 70 of Sterling, and Sterling Chapter No. 3540 of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving are two brothers, Herman Giffrow of Sterling, and Robert Giffrow of St. Petersbug, Fla.; several nephews and nieces. She was preceded by her parents, husband, four brothers and two sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 17, 1953 - Tuesday, pg 2

DR. W.P. FRASER , At his home in Coleta, Whiteside County, Illinois THursday, July 2, 1896, Dr. W. P. Fraser, aged 68 years, Dr. W. P. Fraser, aged 68 years, 3 months and 28 days. Dr. W. P. Fraser was born in Wayne county, New York, March 4, 1828. His early boyhood days were spent in the easter States. On October 31, 1848, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary A Walrad, also of Wayne county, New York. To them was given a family of six children, all of whom are living; Lorenzo D., of Milledgeville, Elma J. Linerode, John C., Hattie C. Miller, of Coleta, Stella E. Wick, of Genesee, and Fred M., of Coleta. Shortly after his marriage Dr. Fraser came to Illinois and has resided in Whiteside county ever since, part of the time in Coleta and part at his farm southwest of there. SInce last fall he has been living at his home in Coleta where he died. After coming to the west he began the practice of medicine and at this he was particularly successful. He was well known throughout the surrounding country, because of his extensive practice and the many friends which he had tells more plainly than anything else the character of the man. Possessed of a quiet, firm but sympathetic nature he had those qualities which would always bring friends and as he went about his duties caring for the sick and afflicted he taught more by example than by precept, what a kind and loving disposition can do for those in need. In Dr. Fraser, his wide circle of friends have lost a man who ever had their interests nearest his heart. Any little word or deed that could be said or done to benefit a brother was given so cheerfully and gladly that it was indeed a comfort to confide in him. In his home he will be greatly missed. To his children he was everything a father could be, always ready to share alike their joys and sorrows, to five a word of sympathy and encouragement. In him they lose a kind, affectionate father, a wise counselor and a true friend. Mrs. Fraser, who still survives her husband, has the sympathy of all in her bereavement. Dr. Fraser's last sickness was of short duration. He was apparently in his usual good health on Tuesday, June 30, and was working in his garden when unluckily he was tripped by a low wire fence and fell upon the ground. For an hour of so he seemed as well as usual, but he soon began to show signs of illness and on Thursday, at 12:50 p.m., he died. Dr. Fraser leaves two brothers, George and James, of Sterling, and two sisters, one at Des Moines, Iowa, the other a resident of Oregon. The two brothers were in attendance at the funeral. The funeral service was held at the home, on Friday, July 3, at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Richardson, of the U.B. church officiating. A large number attended.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

MARY FREY , 80, Newton, Kan., formerly of Peoria, died Tuesday (August 14, 1984) morning in University Park Nursing Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Funeral sevices will be held on Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Science Ridge Mennonite Church, with the Rev. David O. Bell, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Science Ridge Mennonite Cemetery, Sterling. Friends may call at the church on Friday morning from 9 a.m. till the hour of services. Arrangements were completed by the Allen Funeral Home, Sterling. A memorial has been establisihed. Mary Frey was born on Sept. 28, 1903 in Sterling, the daughter of John K. and Sarah Karnhaus Frey. She received her B.S. at Goshen College, Goshen, Inc.; M.P.S. at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Colo., and did her Post Masters Study at the University of Chicago, Chicago, and Columbia University, New York, N.Y. She was a Registered Professional Nurse and graduated from the Mennonite Hospital and Sanitarium School of Nursing, LaJunta, Colo. on Aug. 8, 1928. She was a former Director of Nursing at the Methodist Hospital in Peoria, a member of the Bradley University Community Chorus, Amateur Musical Club, Woman's Guild of Peoria Symphony Orchestra. She taught registered nurses along with her administrative jobs. She attended the Quadrennial Congress of the International Council of Nurses when it met in 1953 in Petropolis, Brazil, and in 1965 in Frankfort Am Main, Germany. Also she was a member of the American Nurses Association and the National League for Nursing, both state and local level of each; the Menninger Foundation; the American Association of University Women, state and local; and the National Association of Parliamentarians. She had been the first vice president of the Illinois Nurses Association; Chairman of the Administrator's Section; Chairman of the Cook County Administrator's Section; member of the Board of Directors; member of the Illinois League for Nursing, president of the Western Illinois League for Nursing, member of the Board of Directors of the New York State League for Nursing; president of the Virginia League for Nursing; president of the Tidewater League for Nursing; member of the Kansas State Nurses Association. chairman of the Program Committee for District 16, Kansas Division, American Association of University Women, Hays Branch and vice-chairman 1973-75. Frey was appointed to the Colorado State Board of Nurses Examiners by the Governor of Colorado for a five year term, the New York Cancer Committee, the Advisory Board of the Marquis Biographical Library Society of Chicago. She served as delegate to the Convention of the American National Red Cross in Detroit, Michigan. She served as Oral Examiner for the State of Illinois Civil Service Commision. She served on the Executive Committee of the Southern Regional Council of State Leagues for Nursing (13 States). She is listed in Who's Who of American Women. She was the author of articles in professional journals and newspaper articles and was currently engaged in research and writing. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Orpha Jennings, Chicago.She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Anna, Sarah, and Martha; and four brothers, Aaron, John, Paul and Titus.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 15, 1984 - Wednesday, pg A4

EDWIN R. FRIDAY , 63, 1824 First Ave., Sterling, died (23 Sep 1984) Sunday morning in his home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. K. Dean Meyers, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Sterling, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening. A memorial has been established to the Leukemia Foundation in his memory. Edwin Friday was born on April 22, 1921 in Davis Junction, the son of Edward R. and Mildred F. Murray Friday. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a bomber pilot. On July 20, 1945 he was united in marriage to Dolores Gates in Romulus, Mich. After his military duty he was a general contractor for many years in the Sterling-Rock Falls area prior to his retirement. Surviving are his wife, Dolores; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Nancy Jo) Lewison, Clearwater, Fla.; and one half-sister, Mrs. Edward (Annabelle) Labinski, Detroit, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edward Friday and one half sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illiinois September 24, 1984 - Monday, pg A4

AMANDA (ZIEGLER-SIEGLER) FRY died Sunday morning about 6 o'clock at her home a mile and a half north of Emerson. She had been ill for the past year. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 11:30 o'clock at the late home and at 2:30 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church. Rev. E.C. Harris officiating. Burial will be in Riverside. Beside her husband John Fry, she leaves the following children; Arthur, at home, Mrs. Nellie Scott, Mrs. Bessie Scott and Mrs. Maude Johnson of Galt.
Contributed by Jean Portner

ANN DETWEILER (WISMER) FRY , died Saturday evening (August 8, 1903) at the home of her daughter Miss Martha Fry on Third street, after an illness of only a few day. Ann Wismer was born October 26, 1831, near Philadelphia, Pa. She was married to Joseph Fry October 10, 1853. In 1853 they moved to the west and settled in this vicinity where they resided until the time of their deaths. Six children were born to them,John, Matilda, Emily, Martha, Josephine, and Henry, all of whom survive their parents except Josephine who died in infancy. The husband passed to the beyond thirteen years ago last June, since which time Mrs. Fry has made her home with her daughter Martha where she received the most tender care from her children in her decliningyears. Nineteen years ago under the ministry of Rev. T.W. Grafton of the Christian church she made a public confession of her faith in her Saviour although she had been a devout believer since childhood. Of her truly may be said. Her children rise up and call her blessed. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Christian church in this city. The cortege moved at 2:30 o'clock from the residence on 3rd St. to the church, where a large company of sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect in the memory of the departe done. The Rev. W.E. Spicer, pastor of the Christian church, spoke words of comfort and cheer to the bereaved relatives and gave a glowing tribute to the life which had been lived with so much Christian grace and love and care for those about her. After the services the procession was formed again and moved slowly to the Riverside cemetery where the remains were laid to rest with great tnderness. Among those from away who attended the funeral were Henry Fry from Abingdon IL and a number of relatives from Malvern. Two daughters of Mrs. Fry were unable to be present on account of illness in their families. One lives in Canada and the other in Kansas.
Contributed by Jean Portner

ARTHUR SIGLER FRY , Route 3, Sterling, died early this morning at Colonial Acres Rest Home, Sterling, after an extended illness. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Melvin Funeral Home, the Rev. David Fouts, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling will officiate and burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery at Walnut. Arthur S. Fry was born Sept. 26, 1884 in Jordan Township, the son of John R. and Amanda E. Sigler Fry. He farmed in Hopkins Township his entire life. His wife Hazel A. Fry, preceded Dec. 26, 1960. He was a member of Rock River Lodge No. 612, A.F. and A.M. Eastern Star, Sterling Lodge and the Galt Grange. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. bessie Scott of Sterling and Mrs. Maude Boyd of Prophetstown.
Contributed by Jean Portner

HAZEL (BURTON) FRY , 63, Rt. 3, Sterling, passed away at 4 a.m. Monday while a patient in Illinois Research Hospital, Chicago, following an extended illness. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at Melvin Funeral Home, Rev. Ridell Kelsey pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating, assisted by Rev. Shiffer, pastor-emeritus of Rock Falls Christian Church. Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery. Mrs. Fry was born April 26, 1897 in Yorktown, a daughter of the late John and Minnie Mathis Burton. Mrs. Fry, a resident of the area since 1917, was a member of the Sterling Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois, and the First Methodist Church of Sterling and a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Hazel A. Burton was united in marriage to Arthur S. Fry Feb. 18, 1924 in Sterling. She is survived by her husband and a sister, Mrs. Leonard (Mildred) Franks of Deer Grove.
Contributed by Jean Portner

JOHN ROSENBERGER FRY , 81, a resident of north of Emerson for approximately 36 years, passed away at his home Friday evening about 6:30 o'clock. Funeral rites will be held Monday afternoon at Wheelock's funeral home in Rock Falls at 2 o'clock, with Rev. James Q. Moore of LaHarpe, Ill., officiating. Interment will be in the Riverside cemetery. He was born Oct. 19, 1858 in Palmyra township, Lee county, son of Jacob and barbara Rosenburger Fry. He was wed to Amanda E. Sigler, who preceded him in death several years ago. Surviving are a son, Arthur Fry, at home, three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Scott of south of Galt, Mrs. Bessie Scott of Galt, and Mrs. Maude Boyd of Tampico, a sister, Mrs. Ellen Stewart of Dixon, a half sister, Mrs. Robert Drane of Sterling, and two half brothers, George Frye of Rock Falls and Uriah Frye of Phoenix, Ariz. He was also preceded in death by twin children.
Contributed by Jean Portner

JOHN SPRINGER FRY : The remains of John Fry were brought from Malvern last sunday and interred in the Jordan Lutheran Church burying grounds. Mr. Fry was years old and about 26 years ago owned the farm now owned by H.L. John and lived there for sevreal years.
Contributed by Jean Portner

JOHN W. FRY : Miss Martha Fry of this city is in receipt of word of the death of her brother, John W. Fry, formerly of this city, who passed away a week ago at his home in Kalispell, Mont. The funeral was held at that place and burial was in the Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Fry was born Oct. 14, 1855, in Montgomery County, Pa. At the ate of one year he was brought to this city by his parents. He grew to manhood here. August 13, 1886 he wsa united in marriage with Miss Laura O'Hare and the couple resided in Rock Falls until 1910 when they moved to Elmo Mont. In 1925 they retired from the marm and moved to Kalispell, where they have since resided. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Floyd H. Fry of Missoula Mont. Louis E. Fry of Kalispell, Mont., and John L. Fry of Cut Bank, Mont., and one daughter, Mrs. Matilda Stanley of San Diego Calif., also two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Bear of Nebraska, and Miss Fry of this city.
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JOSEPH R. FRY : Death is always with us. Nearly everybody in town remembers to have seen Joseph Frey sitting on the corner of one of our main streets selling fish. Day before yesterday he was up town, and feeling ill he started home, and got home with difficulty. He seemed better soon after, and yesterday afternoon was taken with a severe spell, and at seven o'clock died from heart trouble and a rush of blood to the head. He was fifty-four years old and had been a citizen of this county for thirty-three years. During the war he was a member of Henshaw's Battery. The funeral will take place at his home on West 8th street, tomorrow, and burial will take place in the West Jordan cemetery. Mr Frey was a quiet, inoffensive citizen, and for years had been engaged in the fish business.

Another Notice:: Joseph Fry the man who has been seen for so long selling fish at the corner of 3rd street and First avenue, died yesterday afternoon, with a head trouble, after an illness of a few hours. He was about sixty years odld, and leaves a wife and two sons and two daughters. He was a member of the Christian church. Mr.Fry resided in Sterling for many years. He was a soldier in the late war, being a member of Henshaw's battery. The funeral will occur from his home on west 8th street on Friday.
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MARTHA FRY , passed away Thursday at the Methodist Old peoples home in Chicago where she had resided since Sept. 26, 1943. The body arrived here this afternoon at 12:30, and was removed to the Woods funeral home where it may be viewed by friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 at the funeral home, Rev. A.J. Tavenner, pastor of the Fourth Street Methodist church of which she was a member will officiate. Burial will be in Ricerside Cemetery. Miss Martha Fry was born April 16, 1861, in Jordan township, a daughter of Joseph R. and Ann D. Wismer Fry. She came to Sterling with her parents in the fall of 1862 and always resided here until going to the Methodist home. In 1903, she becme a chiropodist and practiced until 1939. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Emily Babcock of Ontario Canada, Mrs. O.S. Bare of Clearwater, Neb. and Miss Matilda Fry also of Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Josephine and two brothers, John and Henry Fry.
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NATHAN T. FRY , 50 of Thomson died Monday June 19, 2006 at his home. He was born on September 25, 1955 in Rock Island, IL the son of John T. and Betty (Foster) Fry. He served in the US Army as an MP from 1976-1982. He married Petra "Pete" Conrad May 23, 1980 in Sterling. Nathan was employed as a police officer having served the communities of Rock Falls, Fulton, Thomson and Savanna and also for the Illinois State Police Task Force. He was the owner and operator of E Z - Shade Tree Movers in Thomson and the Riverview Store and Tap in Thomson. He was an active member of Thomson Chamber of Commerce. He was an avid shotgun and archery deer hunter. Surviving is his wife, Petra; his daughters Morgan Fry and Jamie Fry both of Thomson; his mother Betty Fry of Sterling; his brothers Brian (Teresa) Fry of Andalusia, IL and Cameron (Andrea) Fry of Sterling; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father John T. Fry; his brother John Anthony Fry; his grandparents and a cousin Jeffrey Fry. Funeral services will be Friday June 23, 2006 at 10 AM in the McDonald Funeral Home 1002 12th Avenue in Rock Falls with the Reverend Ron Abbott officiating. Burial with militray rites will follow at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling.

TESSIE (PARKHURST) FRY , 97, of Prophets Riverview Center, formerly of Sterling, died Monday, Jan. 17, 2005 at the nursing home. Mrs. Fry was born Oct. 3, 1907 in Lyndon, the daughter of William and Josephine 9Poole) Parkhurst. She was a graduate of Lyndon High School and Browns' Business College. Sterling. She married Donald W. Fry on July 14, 1929, in Rock Falls. He died in 1969. Survivors include a daughter, Cheryl (Robert) Gipson of Port Byron; two stepgranchildren, three foster grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sister, Hazel Funderburg, Ruth Spotts and Eva Vincent; and a brother, Cecil Parkhurst. Graveside service is a 2 p.m. Thursday at Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. There is no visitation.


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