HARRISON MONROE IRVINE , Funeral services for Harrison Irvine, who died Thursday, (8 May 1930) will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home of his son, Frank Irvine, southeast of Prophetstown, and at 2 o'clock at the Leon Church. Rev. L. E. Winter of Durand will officiate. Burial will be in the Leon Cemetery. Harrison Monroe Irvine was born in Rochester, Ind., June 6, 1846. He was united in marriage Nov. 2, 1868; to Mary Jane Goodell, who preceded him in death Oct. 23, 1922. He is survived by one son, Frank Irvine of Prophetstown, The deceased had resided in this community ever since he was a child. May 12, 1930 - Monday, pg 8 Many Friends Pay Final Tribute To H. Irvine At Leon - Funeral Services Are Held Saturday -- Was Pioneer of Whiteside Co. Funeral services for Harrison Irvine were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Leon Church, conducted by Rev. L. E. Winter of Durand. Selections were sung by Mrs. H. H. Waite of Prophetstown, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Corlyn. Burial was in the Leon Cemetery. The pallbearers were Ernest Toppert Sr., John Winkler, Fred Croegart, Louis Zschiesche, Clifford Reynolds and Howard Matthews. Harrison Monroe Irvine was born June 6, 1846, in Rochester, Ind., where he spent his childhood, coming to Whiteside County in young manhood. As one of the pioneers of our county, with a team of oxen he helped to break the virgin soil on a farm near Tampico. He began life for himself without means, but being energetic, he met with decided success in his undertakings and was one of the prosperous farmers of this community. He was married November 2, 1868, to Mary Jane Goodell. The first year of their married life was spent in Rochester, but the remainder in the vicinity of Leon. To them were born one son, Frank D. Irvine of Leon. Mrs. Irvine preceded him in death eight years ago. Since her death he lived a quiet life in the old home, with the exception of one year which he spent at the home of his son, where they nursed him back to health after he returned from the Annawan hospital. For one so active he showed remarkable patience in his affliction, as he was never able to walk in any way after his right leg was amputated. As his health began to improve, he began to grow homesick and the longing to get back to his old home became too strong to be resisted and he was taken back Sept. 4, 1929, where the summons came while he lay sleeping, and he passed quietly away in the morning of May 8, 1930. During the many years that were his, he always lived an exemplary life and he will be sadly missed by his relatives and friends, to whom he was always ready to lend a helping hand in every time of need. He leaves to mourn his loss his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Irvine of Leon, one brother, Clint Irvine of Rochester, Ind., and many nieces and nephews, besides a host of friends.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois May 9, 1930 - Friday, pg 12

ROBERT A. IRWIN , 74, of 610 W. LeFevre Rd., Sterling, died Monday morning (1 April 1957 ) in Methodist Hospital, Madison, Wis., following a short illness. He was born July 19, 1882 in Carroll County, the son of David and Margaret Irwin and was district distributor for the Murphy Products Co., Burlington, Wis., for the past 15 years. Irwin was a member of the Methodist Church for many years. He is survived by his wife, Minnie, at home; two sons, William D. Irwin, Freeport; and Robert G. Irwin, Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. E. R. (Dorothy) Chitty, Rockford; and Mrs. R. E. (Margaret) Baarnhart, Cincinnati, Ohio; and eight grandchildren. His first wife, Grace E. Sisler, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. Rev. Paul Bloomquist, pastor of the Embuny Methodist Church of Freeport, will officiate and burial will be in Griggville, Cemetery.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 2, 1957 - Tuesday pg 2

C. ERIC ISENHART , 85, of Oregon, died Tuesday, April 18, 1995, at Highland Hospital, Belvidere. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, Savanna. Mr. Isgrig was born on Wednesday, March 30, 1910 in Savanna, the son of Charles and Emma (Erikson) Isgrig. He married Mary Hanneman in 1941 at Ft. Madison, Iowa. She died in 1962. He later married Doris L. Malpede on Feb. 15, 1969 in Chicago.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 17, 1995 - Wednesday, pg A2

GEORGE DELBERT ISENHART , age 81, of Savanna, Illinois, died Friday, November 1, 2008, at Big Meadows Nursing Facility, Savanna. Cremation Rites will be accorded. Private family burial will take place in Grand Detour Cemetery, Grand Detour, Illinois at a later date. George was born on August 20, 1927 in Sterling, Illinois, he was one of twenty-two children born to George D. and Mildred (Shook) Isenhart Sr. He was employed at Lawrence Brothers in Sterling, Illinois as a Janitor for forty-three years. George enjoyed sitting outside, playing his harmonica and waiving at cars as they drove by. He also loved taking long walks, fishing, swimming, and watching old westerns. But most of all he cherished spending time with his friends. George will be dearly missed by one sister, Carol (Dave) Hoge of Mount Carroll, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by twenty brothers and sisters.

OLIVE M. ISENHART , 77, died Monday, march 29, at Rock Falls Colonial Acres Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at Behrens Blair Funeral Home. The Rev. David Beebe officiated with burial at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Mrs. Austin Corzett was organist and Austin Corzett was soloist. Pallbearers were Nickolas DeGroot, Harry Insley, Robert Machnicki, Artemus Pullord, Alfred Waters and William Wake. Flowers were by Behrens Floral Shed
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 2, 1976 - Friday, page 4

OSCAR EARL ISENHART - Chadwick: Oscar Earl Isenhart, 63, passed away at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in his home 8 miles southwest of Chadwick. His body was found beneath a tractor. The verdict of an inquest conducted at 10 a.m. today in the Frank Funeral Home by Dr. Edmund Flexman, coroner, was that Mr. Isenhart died from a heart attack while at work on his farm. Funeral rites will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. (CST) in the funeral home and 2 p.m. (CST) in the Fair Haven Township in the farm home where he died. Mr. Isenhart was the son of Peter and Emma Isenhart. He was united in marriage with Margaret Louise Hartman Sept. 12, 1917, in Clinton, Ia. Surviving with the widow are six sons and five daughters, Harry and Paul of Huntley, Vernon of Birmingham, Mich., Norman of Chadwick, Herbert of Savanna, James at home, Mrs. Donald (Delia) Hussey of El Paso, Tex., Mrs. Warren (Harriett) French of Bradley, Mrs. Earl (Bessie) Roland of Mt. Carroll, Mrs. George (Esther) St. Ores of Savanna and Mary at home. Mr. Isenhart was a member of the Oak Park Christian Church, Savanna. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Blanche Apple, Mrs. Lula Immel, Mae Isenhart, Bert, Ferd and Roy Isenhart.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 24, 1953 - Monday, page 2

JAMES H. ISLEY , 52, of Winning Wheels Inc., Prophetstown, died Oct. 14, 1991, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Winning Wheels, Prophetstown. There will be no visitation. The Morrison Chapel of the Boxma-Renkes Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Isley was born April 9, 1939 in Galesburg, the son of John and Mary (Zummer) Isley. He was reared and educated in Park Ridge, Ill. He is survived by uncles, aunts, and cousins. He was preceded in death by one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 18, 1991 - Friday, page A2

HAROLD ITKEN , 83, of Sterling died Thursday, June 19, 2003, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home after an extended illness. He was born on Dec. 28, 1919, in Hopkins Township, northeast of Emerson, the son of John and Helene (Lauts) Itken. He attended the former North Star School, northwest of Emerson, for eight years. He then helped on the family farm until being drafted in September 1941 in the Army Air Forces attached to the medical corps. He was discharged in January 1946 as a staff sergeant. He married Helen Smith on Nov. 9, 1944, at her family farm near Milledgeville. Harold and Helen farmed in the Carroll County area around Milledgeville for 20 years, moving to Sterling in December 1965. He then workedfor Miles Window Co. and also Rock River Glass as an installer for 20 years. He enjoyed helping people out with their different projects. He was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Polo. Surviving are his wife, Helen; his three brothers, Lawrence (Dorothy) ltken of Sterling, John (Betty) ltken of Evans, Col.,and Lester (Lois) Itken of Clearwater, Fla.; one sister, Helen (Frank) Collins of Kewanee; and many nieces, nephews, other family atid friends. Funeral services will be at 10 am. Saturday, June 21, 2003, at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Polo. Burial with military rites will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2003, at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls, and from 9-10 am. Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, Polo, Rock Falls American Legion Post 902, the American
Daily Gazette 20 June 2003

HARRIETT MAY (GRIMES) ITNYRE , 97, died Thursday, August 25, 2005 at Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Mrs. Itnyre was born July 10, 1908 in Sterling, the daughter of Charles O. and Addie T. (Olds) Grimes, Sr. She married Ralph P. Itnyre on March 3, 1934 in Aurora. He preceded her in death on November 26, 1990. Survivors are a sister, Nellie (Mason) Deets of Sterling; a brother, Charles O. Grimes of Fulton; one grandson; one great-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, David Itnyre. Services will be held at 10 AM, Monday, August 29, 2005 at Brookville Grace United Methodist Church with Reverend Randy Hayes officiating. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be 6-8 PM, Sunday at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.

GLADYS IVERSON , age 89, of Sterling, died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2000 at her home. A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society and to Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Mrs. Iverson was born on Jan. 15, 1911 in Prophetstown, the daughter of Jakob and Mary (Messier) Wirth. She married Alvin Iverson in Sterling on Dec. 6, 1966. He survives. Gladys was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church of Sterling, enjoyed traveling and camping and spending 6 winters in Texas, 19 in Arizona, 6 in Florida and 1 in New Mexico. She also enjoyed making quilts and afghans and playing cards. Survivors include her husband, Alvin of Sterling; one son, Keith (Janet) Cassens of Sterling; two step daughters, Mrs. Verda Penhallow of Sterling and Mrs. Janet (Edmond) Orleans of Peoria AZ; two grandsons ,Keith Jr. (Debbie) Cassens of Sterling, Bradley (Cindy) Cassens of Sterling; one step grandson, Barry Penhallow of Sterling; one step-grandaughter, Mrs. Karen (Jeff) Hoover of Sterling; three great grandsons, Brandon and Chad Cassens of Sterling, Jason (Brande) cassens of Sterling; one great granddaughter, Hanah Cassens of Sterling and one great-great granddaughter, Jade Cassens of Sterling. She was preceded by her parents; her first husband, August Cassens in 1965; two sisters, Francis Wetzell and Lucille Glass; and four brothers, Edward, James, Kenneth and Harold Wirth.
Contributed by Cynthia Lane

DAVID IVES , an old and respected resident of this town, died at his home, 32 East Quincy street, Monday, July 22, 1889 in the 77th year of his age. Mr. Ives was a native and life long resident of North Adams. He was born Dec. 22, 1812, being one of a family of 10 children of Asabel and Lydia Ives. His grandfather came from Rhode Island and was one of the first settlers of the town. Mr. Ives first wife was Miss Sarah Prentice of WOrthington. Two daughters were born to them, one of whom is Mrs. Chester Sly of Morrison. The other was Mrs. Martin Card of the saem place, who deceased three years ago. Mr. Card lost his wife some 40 years ago, and afterwards married Miss Elvira Shipper of Coleraine, by whom he also had two daughters. They are Mrs. James Whitely and Miss Carrie Ives, both of this town. His wife died three years ago. Mr. Ives' vocation was farming, occupying for 50 years a homestead at the foot of the east mountain, familiarly known as the David Ives farm. He was industrious and practical, successful in his calling. He continued in the management of his farm until a year ago last November, when his strength failed. After being confined to his bed for a year he left the old home and removed to 32 East Quincy street, where the remainder of his days were passed in helplessness, though he retained his faculties to the last. His death was the result of old age and heart failure. Mr. Ives was a quiet and retiring man, and of late years had left his home but little, consequently the younger generation knew but little of him. But to the older residents he was well known, and he commanded the confidence and respect of the community in which he had so long lived and labored. He united with the Methodist church when young, and was ever faithful in the discharge of his duties as a christian man, though failing health deprived him of the privilege of participating in public worship during his last years. He was visited frequently before death by his pastor, whose calls and ministrations were a source of great consolation and the final hour found him prepared to lay down the burden of the body and pass joyfully to the reward eyond. The funeral was held from the house at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. J.P. Coyle officiating in the absence of Rev. Wm. W. Foster Jr.

DAVID G. IVINS , 71, of 2614 Pine St., Rock Falls, died early Friday morning (14 Sep 1990) at the VA Hospital in Iowa City, Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling, with the Rev. Edwin Burdell O'Neil, pastor of the Maranatha Baptist Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial with military graveside rites will be at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Ivins was born Aug. 17, 1919 in Walnut Ridge, Ark., the son of Fred and Pearl (Kissling) Ivins. He served in the United States Army during WW II. He married Mary M. Blansett on March 10, 1941, in Walnut Ridge. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for 17 years as a mobile equipment operator, retiring in 1983. Surviving are his wife, Mary; one son, David Ivins, New York, NY; four daughters, Rebecca Ivins, New York, NY; Liali Jo Thomas and Beverly K Clardie, both of Rock Falls; Robyn Ann Chapman, Sterling; five sisters, Viola Bellah, Walnut Ridge, Ark.; Ruby Aaron, Mayfield, Ky.; Roberta Clark, Wingo, Ky.; Katherine Worlow, North Little Rock, Ark.; Dixie Koczak, Kalamazoo, Mich; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marie Speller; and one granddaughter.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette September 15, 1990 - Saturday, pg A2

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