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BERNICE (HASTINGS) MAGEE - Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice M. Magee, 91, were conducted at 1:30 p.m. today in the Melvin Funeral Home by the Rev. Henry O. Moore, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Magee died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1971 in Colonial Acres Rest home, Rock Falls, following an extended illness. She was born March 6, 1879 in Bureau County, Ill., the daughter of Oliver P. and Deborah McNitt Hastings. She was educated in the Bureau County schools and was united in marriage to Charles Magee in Dixon, May 20, 1908. Mr. Magee preceded in death in 1950. For a number of years Mrs. Magee was employed at the Green River Ordinance Plant. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sterling. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John E. (Laurel) Wagenknecht of Sterling, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Preceding Mrs. Magee in death were her husband, two daughters, seven brothers and sisters and two grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 8, 1971 - Monday, pg 2

ELIZABETH (HUTCHINSON) MANNING - The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. A. V. Manning of Lyndon will occur Saturday [09/04/1915] aftrnoon at 2 o’clock at her late home in Lyndon, with burial in the Lyndon cemetery. Elizabeth Hutchinson was born on May 30, 1843 at Elkhart, Ind., and passed away at her late home in Lyndon on Sept. 2, 1915. She moved to Lyndon when she was about 9 years of age and made that place her home until called away by death. On Dec. 24, 1863 she was married to A. V. Manning, and to this union five children were born all of whom survive with her husband. The children are Mrs. W. P. Benson of this city, William Manning of Marceline, Mo., John Manning of Biark, S. D., Arthur Manning of Kokomo, Ind. and Rex Manning of this city. Also eight grand sons and two grand sons. In her passing Mrs. Manning leaves a legion of friends who were sorry to learn of her death. Mrs. Manning was a true christian woman, a loving mother, a true wife and noble companion.
(Memorial) - The funeral of Mrs. A. V. Manning was held from the late home in Lyndon Saturday [09/04/1915] afternoon. Rev. Jones of Sterling, paying fitting tribute to a beloved and good woman. The pall bearers were the four sons, William, John, Arthur and Rex. The profusion of floral offerings silently expressed love and devotion and Mrs. W. F. Millikan and Mrs. H. C. Austin sweetly sang, “Nearer My God to Thee” and “The City Four Square.” The funeral cortege consisting of kindred and friends drove to the Lyndon cemetery where the remains were tenderly consigned to earth. The Eastern Star order using part of the ritual as another link to their golden chain was severed. With the passing of Mrs. Elizabeth Manning many mourn that one who has lived and labored among them will be absent from her accustomed place in home, church and lodge, the home that was founded fifty-three years ago, the Congregational church that has known nearly as many years of loyal and active membership and the Rock River Chapter, O. E. S., of which she was a charter member. But her mission on earth is ended and we think of her as one of whom it is well to be gone and no golden epitaph is needed to keep in memory one so worthy. The life she lived, the home she made, the family she reared speak more eloquently than words and yet we fain would draw a halo round her beautous name. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Manning of Kokomo, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Benson and sons, Merrill and Keith of Sterling, Mrs. Mabel Rice of Rock Falls, William Manning of Marceline, Mo., John Manning of Clark, S. D., and Rex Manning of Sterling, Mr. and Mrs. Glazier of Hendricks, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Bert Vaughn and George Vaughn of Rock Island, Mrs. Frank Orr and family of Hillsdale, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Thorne, Mr. and Mrs. John Wetzel, Henry Grebner, Mr. and Mrs. K. W. [sic] Mr. and Mrs. Bittorf, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKensie, Mrs. C. H. Marcy, Mrs. Nevin Loux of Sterling.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - Sterling Daily Standard, September 3, 1915

FELIX H. MANNING , 59-years-old Sterling resident, died Friday night in Dixon Public Hospital following a lengthy illness. Before entering the hospital he had resided at 1112 w. 5th St., sterling, He was born July 27, 1897, in Lyons, Ia., the son of John and Mary Manning. He moved to Savanna as a child and attended schools there. He moved to Sterling 37 years ago and worked at the Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. for the past 25 years. Manning was united in marriage to Hazel Winkey in Sterling. He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Mary Manning, Savanna; one brother, Vincent Manning, Maquoketa, Ia., two sisters, Mrs. Eldon (Florence) Graham, savanna, and Mrs. Carl (Frances) Robertson, Elmhurst, in addition to a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Wilke, his father, and one brother, Sylvester. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Saturday, where funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Brace Johnson of the first Christian Church, Sterling, officiating. He will be assisted by Rev. Vernon Schertz of west Sterling Mennonite Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.
Funeral Notice --- Services for Felix H Manning, 59, 1112 W 12 St., who died Friday, were held Monday afternoon at the Allen Funeral Home. The rev. Brace Johnson, pastor of the first Christian Church, officiated, assisted by the rev. Vernon Schertz, pastor of the west Sterling Mennonite church. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Roscoe Eades played In The Garden and Beyond the Sunset. Pallbearers were Clifton wise Sr., Edward f. Kelly, Harry Wallis, Gilbert Gustafson, Harold Smith and Edwin Fransen. In charge of flowers were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oltman, Mrs. Seth Hill, Mrs. Neville French and Lundstrom florists.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the April 6 & April 9, 1957 Sterling Daily Gazette

HAZEL (BRYSON) MANNING - Funeral arrangements are complete at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling for Mrs. Hazel E. Manning, 85, formerly of 506 12th Ave., Sterling, who died Wednesday afternoon at Community General Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Allen Funeral Home with the rev. John L. Vickery, pastor of the First Christian Church of Sterling, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. Saturday until the hour of the services. Mrs. Manning was born Nov. 28, 1896 in Clyde Township, the daughter of Jesse and Anna L. (Kimbley) Bryson. She was united in marriage to Felix Manning who preceded her in death on April 5, 1957. She had been a member of the First Christian Church of Sterling and lived her entire life in the area. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, seven sisters, and three brothers.
Dated: Dec. 30, 1981 Contributed by Margaret (Wilson) Mangers

LUCY (WRIGHT) MANNING was born March 29, 1830, in Port Alleghany, McKean County, Pennsylvania, and died June 21, 1917, at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 23 days. On January 6, 1850, she was married to Squire D. Manning, who died October 1, 1909. To this union were born eight children, seven of whom are left to mourn her loss, and one son, Edwin Manning, died in 1911. She leaves fifteen grandchildren and twenty-eight great grand children. She has been a faithful member of the U. B. church at Otter Creek and Coleta for about forty years and there are many friends who will grieve over her loss.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, June 27, 1917,

KENNETH LEROY MARSH , 73, of Sterling died Sunday, April 5, 1998 at CGH Medical center. Son of Walter and Iva (Coon) Marsh, he was born April 7, 1924 in Shannon . He and Louise Beck were married April 19, 1944 in Dixon . He was a mason contractor 42 years, was the founder of Marsh Masonry and was a life member of Bricklayers Local 06. After retiring he worked at Lundstrom Florist. His memberships included St. John Lutheran Church , Sterling Rock Falls Elks Lodge 1218, Moose Lodge 726, Sterling , Kiwanis Club, Sterling Golden Ks, and Rock Falls Optimist Club, of which he was past president. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, Jeri (Gene) Froeliger of Sterling; three sons, Robert (Kathy) and Jeffrey Marsh, both of Sterling, and Scott (Kim) Marsh of Byron; four sisters, Doris Carpenter of Bolingbrook, Betty Hofmaster of Freeport, Joan Buscemi of Rockford, and Joyce (Frank) Jegerlehner of Janesville; three brothers, Earl, Vernon (Geraldine) and John (Lorna) Marsh, all of Freeport; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Froeliger, Kim Stark, Brett Froeliger, Karlene (Eric) Knisley, Tracy (Jeff) Eastman, Wendy (Lincoln) Lafayette, Trent, Erik, Jared, and Joshua Marsh; six great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be noon Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Sterling with the Rev. Steve Ohrtman officiating. Graveside service will be private. Friends may call from 10 a.m. Tuesday to time of service at the church. Arrangements were completed by Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling .
Contributed by Alice Horner

CHARLES J. MARSCHANG , 79, of 1512 Ave. J., Sterling, died Wednesday afternoon (27 January 1971) in Community General Hospital after a short illness. There will be visitation at the Grennan and Son Funeral Home Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral rites will be held Sataurday at 9 a.m. in the funeral home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary's Catholic Church. The burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Charles J. Marschang was born June 9, 1891, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marschang. He is survived by two sons, Herb of Tampa, Fla., and Don of Sterling; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois, one sister and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 28, 1971 - Thursday, pg 2

LOUISE (ORLOWSKI) MARSCHANG - Funeral services for Mrs. Charles J. (Louise) Marschang, 68, 608 Ave C., Sterling, who died unexpectedly at her home Wednesday, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheeran Church. Entombment will be at Riverside Cemetery. The deceased was born May 9, 1898 in Whiteside County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustove Orlowski. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Golden Age Club of the YWCA. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Herbert J., Tampa, Fla., and Donald E. Sterling; two brothers, Frank Orlowski, Emerson; and Fred Orlowski, Sterling. She was preceded in death by one sister. Friends may call at the Grennan and Son Funeral Home Thursday, until 5 o'clock, and from 7 to 9 p.m. in the evening.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, IllinoisJanuary 7, 1967 - Saturday, pg 2

ANNA MARIE (MANGERS) MATUSZEWICH , passed away at 12:45 p.m. (23 July 1945) in the family home at 405 12th Ave., following an illness of ten years. She had been bedfast with a complication of diseases since April of this year. Remains of Mrs. Matuszewich removed from the Melvin Funeral Home to the family home late this afternoon, where friends may call until 10 a.m. Tuesday, when they will be taken to the funeral home. Services will take place at Melvin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Earl French of the First Congregational Church. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery. Born Feb. 26, 1889 in Sterling. Mrs. Matuszewich had resided her entire lifetime in Sterling. Her maiden name was Anna Marie Mangers and she was the daughter of Henry and Harriet Mangers. On April 22, 1913 she was united in marriage to John Matuszewich. Besides her husband she leaves one son, John W who is serving with the U.S. Army Air Force in India, and Miss Alma at home. She also leaves one sister and two brothers; Mrs. F.H. Bailey of Washington DC; Charles Mangers of Inglewood, Calif.; and William Mangers. Her parents and one brother preceded her in death.
Contributed by Margaret (Wilson) Mangers

JOHN MATUSZEWICH , 1202 E. 20th St . , Sterling , was stricken this morning and was pronounced dead on arrival at Community general Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Melvin Funeral Home. (Dec 26, 1969 Sterling Gazette) Funeral services for John W. (Jack) Matuszewich, 1202 e. 20th St . , Sterling , who was pronounced dead on arrival at Community General Hospital Friday morning, (26 Dec 1969) will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Melvin Funeral Home. The Rev. Loyal M. Wilkinson, pastor of the First Congregational Church and Father Andrew of St. Bede’s college, LaSalle-Peru, nephew of the deceased, will officiate. Burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery . The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Born Aug 4, 1887 in Poland , John W. Matuszewich, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matuszewich. He had resided in this area since 1915. His wife Ann (Mangers), preceded him July 22, 1944. He was united in marriage to Louise Sharp July 2, 1949. Mr. Matuszwich was a retired Civil Service employe and for a number of years was janitor at the Sterling Post Office. Surviving besides his wife, Louise are one daughter, Mrs. Loren L. (Elma) Andreas of Sterling; one son, John Matuswich of Fulton ; two step-sons, Elwin Sharp and Paul Sharp of Sterling ; one step-daughter, Mrs. Frank Reiter of Rockford, one sister, Mrs. Martin Snyder of Oglesby and two brothers, Anthony Matuszewich of Oglesby, William Matuszewich of the State of Oregon. There are five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A son preceded in infancy, also four brothers and one sister. (Dec 27, 1969 Sterling Gazette) Funeral services for John W. Matuszewich were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Melvin Funeral Home by the rev. Loyal M. Wilkinson of the First Congregational Church and father Andrew of St. Bede’s College, LaSalle_Peru. Mrs. J. H. Linn was at the organ. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery . Pallbearers were Orris Peterson, Thomas R. Clark, John Overholser Sherman Virtue, Ross Beger and William LeFevre. Swartley florists took care of flowers.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Dec 31, 1969 Sterling Gazette

JOHN MATUSZEWICH , 79, of Lyndon, died Tuesday November 11, 2003 at his home. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Gibson and Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown, Ill. Burial will follow in the Lyndon Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. He was born May 9, 1924, in Sterling, Ill, to John and Anna Marie Mangers Matuszewich Sr. He married June Johnson Osteen in 1958 in Knoxville, Ill. The couple resided in Florida for many years until 1991 when they returned to the area. He was a veteran of World War II. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans Post 18 of Manatee County, Fla., and American Legion Post 402 in Fulton, Ill. He was a truck driver with Wellcraft Marine in Bradenton and Sarasota, Fla., for 17 years. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Val (Paul) Tiesman of Lyndon and Mrs. Terri (Keith) Reynolds of Fulton; two sons, Tim (Becky) Matuszewich of Anna, Ill., and Dave (Michell) Matuszewich of Fulton; 10 grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, one brother and one sister.
Clinton Herald 13 Nov 2003

ANNA MATSON - Mrs. Jay Dobson of Erie, accompanied her sisters, Mrs. John Jacobsen of Morrison and Mrs. Mino Kamphuis of Clinton Ia., to Galesburg Tuesday where they attended the funeral of their grandmother, Mrs. Anna Matson, 96. Their Mother Mary Matson went to Galesburg last Sunday. The committal rites were in the cemetery at Reo. Mrs. Matson who was 96 last March, resided in Erie with her son, the late Alfred Matson for around 22 years, and for the last five years had lived in Galesburg. Her husband, Nels Matson, passed away 22 years ago at the home of his son in Erie. Alfred Matson's death occurred three years ago in July. A son Nels and daughter Nellie also precede their mother in death. Surviving are six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillars

ALFRED MATSON , 63, of Erie, passed away this morning in a Moline hospital following an illness of several years. The body was removed to the Slaymaker funeral home in Erie. Arrangements for the funeral are not completed, but services will probably be held Monday. The deceased was born Dec. 26, 1877, in Sweden and came to America in 1881, settling in Rio, Ill. He was married there to Nancy Van Gilder on Jan. 19, 1901. They moved to Erie in 1914. Mr. Matson was employed as a section foreman for the C.B. and Q. until October 1933 when he was forced to give up his work because of ill health. Besides his widow he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Mino Kamphuis of Clinton, Ia, Mrs. John Jacobsen of Morrison and Mrs. Jay Dobson of Erie and one son, Melvin Matson of Galesburg, also his mother, Mrs. Anna Matson of Galesburg, 93 years old, and three grandchildren, his father and a sister, Nellie, and brother, Nels precede him in death.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillars - Daily Gazette, Sterling IL 20 July 1940, page 2

NELS P. MATSON passed away at the home of his son Alfred, in Erie, on Saturday evening. Mr. Matson was born in Sweden 78 years ago, and came to this country and settled a number of years ago. He has been feeble for some time with the infirmities of old age. The funeral service will be held Tuesday afternoon at the late home. Rev. Seth Baker of the Methodist church officiating. The remains will be taken to Rio for burial.
Contributed by Bonnie Pillars - Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling Illinois Monday, 22 March 1920,

PAUL JOHN McALLISTER , 72, mechanical engineer and former plant superintendent at Charter Wire Products Industry, Sterling, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday at his family home, 413 5th Ave., Rock Falls. The body will be taken from the Wheelock Funeral Home to the family home at 11 a.m. Wednesday where it will lie in state until 10 a.m. Friday. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Wheelock's with Rev. Norman Miller, pastor of the Rock Falls Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Rock Falls Odd Fellows Cemetery. Paul, as the deceased was known to his friends, was born Sept. 13, 1883, in Camanche, Ia., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. McAllister. He was united in marriage to Miss Vena Bogart, who survives on June 19, 1907, in Rock Falls. Mr. McAllister was employed at the Charter Wire Company for 55 years. He was past master of AF and AM Masonic Lodge, Rock Falls: past noble grand of the Rock Falls Advance Lodge of Odd Fellows: the First Watchman of the Shepherds of the White Shrine of Dixon, and a member of the Rock Falls Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow: a daughter, Mrs. Minerva Larson of Sterling: a sister, Mrs. Winnie Coward of Rock Falls, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Mrs. Charles Willett.
Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Tuesday, 10 Jan 1956
Services for Paulinus John (Paul) McAllister were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Wheelock Funeral Home, the Rev. Norman Miller, pastor of the Rock Falls Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in the Rock Falls Odd Fellows Cemetery. During the service the hymn "Nearer My God To Thee" was played by Mrs. Wayne Larson, organist. Pallbearers were Claire Bauder, E.A. Ashling, Clarence Hinds, Simon Chapman, George Thompson and Clyde Sathoff. In charge of flowers were Mrs. Fred Ziegler, Mrs. Clarence Hinds, Mrs. C.K. Heyward, Mrs. David Little, Mrs. E.A. Ashling and Mrs. Louise Gettle.
Contributed by Georgi DiBartolo - Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Saturday, 14 January 1956

VENA (BOGART) McALLISTER , 80, of 413 5th Ave., Rock Falls, passed away late Friday morning in her home. The body was taken to the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home where funeral arrangements are being completed and will be announced later.
Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Friday, 15 January 1965 Mrs. Paul (Vena) McAllister of 413 5th Ave., Rock Falls, died Friday morning in her home at the age of 80. Mrs. McAllister was born Dec. 16, 1884 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Henry and Amanda C. Brown Bogart. She lived her entire life in this area and was united in marriage to Paul J. McAllister who preceded her in death Jan 9, 1956. She was a member of the Rock Falls Methodist Church, a past matron of the Rock Falls Chapter of the OES, having served in 1924; a past officer of the White Shrine of Dixon; Rock Falls Woman's Club, Women's Relief Corps, and was active in other civic clubs. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Minerva) Larson, with whom she made her home, two sisters, Mrs. Sarah L. Needham of Prophetstown and Mrs. Ada Beales of Rock Falls; one granddaughter, Rita Paulette Larson of Rock Falls, several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. John (Velma) Keith and Robert Callighan of Sterling, Mrs. Harold (Fern) Wadsworth of Rock Falls and O. K. Willett of Dixon. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister, Mrs. Belle Callighan. Funeral services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph C. McMahan of Dixon officiating, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday.
Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Saturday, 16 January 1965
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home for Mrs. Vena McAllister of 413 5th Ave., Rock Falls, who died Friday. Rev. Joseph C. Mahon of Dixon officiated at the services with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Mrs. Wayne E. Larson was at the organ during the services. Pallbearers were John Hurdle, William Sowles, Ivan Larson, Robert Slick, Orville Harting and Everett Sefron. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Donald Smith and Mrs. William Smith, ladies of the Rock Falls O.E.S. and Lundstroms.
Contributed by Georgi DiBartelo - Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Tuesday 19 January 1965

DEBRA (McGUIRE) McCALLISTER , 48, of 5341 Holly Road, Fulton, formerly of Erie, died Saturday, May 31, 2003, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. She was employed by Harbor Crest Nursing Home, Fulton, for six years. Mrs. Mc Callister was born June 25, 1954, in Rock Island, the daughter of Roy E. and Jacquelyn A. (Porter) Mc Guire. She attended Rock Island schools. She married Lionel E. Mc Callister on Oct. 18,1980, in Rock Island. She enjoyed participating in and attending family activities. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Jacque Lyn Mc Callister of Fulton; four sons, Tom (Marcie) Lane of Stockton, Calif., Hank (Melinda) Lane of Jacksonville and Russel Mc Callister and Evan McCallister, both of Fulton; her parents of Rock Island; two sisters, Chris (Daniel) Malone of Cleveland and Mary Mc Guire of Moline; four brothers, Patrick (Karen) Mc Guire of East Moline, Mark (Diane) McGuire of Colona and Mike (Fonda) Mc Guire and Matthew (Jeanine) Mc Guire, both of Moline; and a granddaughter. The funeral is at 11 am. Thursday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma- Renkes Funeral Home, with the Rev. James R. Keenan, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fulton, officiating. Burial is at Fulton Township Cemetery
Daily Gazette June 3, 2003

JAMES McCORMICK , 77, of 704 W. 6th St. in Sterling, died (02 Aug 1987) early Sunday morning at Community General Hospital in Sterling. There will be a prayer service at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Grennan Funeral Home in Sterling, followed by a 10:30 a.m. Mass of the Resurrection in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. Robert Camacho officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home with Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Mr. McCormick was born on Sept. 16, 1909 in Sterling, the son of John and Minnie Buhrow McCormick. On July 19, 1941 he was united in marriage to Mary R. Greenway in Sterling. The deceased was employed at Frantz Manufacturing for a number of years, retiring in 1980, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sterling. Survivors include his wife, Mary; four sons, Terry and Steve, both of Sterling, Bob and Jim, both of Rock Falls; two daughters, Kathy McCormick of Sterling and Pat Duncan of Rock Falls; four brothers, Lawrence, Edwin and Richard, all of Sterling, and John of Mooreland City, N.C.; one sister, Mary Jane McCormick of San Francisco, Calif.; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son in infancy.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 3, 1987 - Monday, pg A2

JOHN R. McCORMICK , 79 of West Salem Twp. PA formerly of this area died AUg. 2, 2005 at St. Paul Homes. He was employed by Bessemer and Lake Erie RR, retiring as a superintendent. He as born Feb. 27, 1926 in Sterling, the son of Jack and Minnie B. McCormick. He was a graduate of Sterling High and attended Thiel College, Greenville PA. He servied in the Army during WW II in Japan, Germany and SOuth Korea. He married Elsie D. Deason May 20, 1948 in Tokyo. She died Aug. 11, 2002. Survivors include a brothe Lawrence of Sterling and caregiver, Bonnie Madura of Greenville PA. He was preceded by three brothers, James, Ed and Richard and a sister Mary.

MILDRED (FLYNN) McCORMICK , 90, formerly of Rock Falls, died Tuesday September 30, 2003 at Wyndcrest Nursing Home in Clinton. Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls with the Rev. Paul C. White officiating. Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:25 a.m. Friday at the church. The McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls is in charge of arrangements. She was born Oct. 1, 1912, in Coleta, Ill., to Michael and Amanada Martin Flynn. She married Paul T. McCormick. He died in 1985. She was a member of the St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Survivors include a son, Thomas (Debbie) McCormick of Camanche; two daughters, Nancy Strunk of Princeton, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Ann (Fred) Boher of Tucson, Ariz.; her brother, Robert (Lillian) Flynn of Herscher, Ill.; two sisters, Helen Hurley of Sterling, Ill., and Marilyn Beck of Rock Falls; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

PAUL T. McCORMICK , 81, of 615 E. 3rd St., Rock Falls, died suddenly Saturday (26 Oct 1985) afternoon at Community General Hospital in Sterling. Funeral services will be Tuesday beginning with prayer service at 12:30 p.m. at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral home in Sterling, followed by Mass of the Resurrection at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Rock Falls with Rev. L. Thomas Risley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Sterling. Visitation will be this evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Mr. McCormick was born on March 25, 1904 in Tampico, the son of Timonthy and Mary Doyle McCormick. On July 11, 1936 he was united in marriage to Mildred Flynn at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sterling. He was employed as head custodian at White Pines State Park from 1948-1952. He was then employed as security chief before retiring for General Service Administration at Green River Ordinance Plant in Amboy. The deceased was a member of the Sinnissippi Rod and Gun Club, a lifelong member of the NRA, a lifetime Democrat and former precinct committeeman and a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Rock Falls. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; one son, Tom McCormick of Kirksville, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Mary Ann) Roher and Mrs. Paul (Nancy) Sterunk, both of Princeton; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one daughter, Patricia Kay in infancy
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls Illinois Octobeer 28, 1985 - Monday, pg A4

SHERRY (BONNER) McDUFFY , 46, 30399 Priarie St., Rock Falls, died Tuesday evening (24 Sep. 1985) at Rush Presbyterain St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Berean Baptist Church in Rock Falls with Rev. Al Lynn, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home in Rock Falls. A memorial has been establsihed in her memory to the Berean Baptist Church. Mrs. McDuffy was born Sept. 1, 1939 in Centralia, the daughter of Lester and Dixie (Henson) Bonner. She was united in marriage to George McDuffy on Dec. 27, 1956 in Lee Center. She was a member of the Berean Baptist Church of Rock Falls. She is survived by her husband, George, her father, Lester Bonner, Rock Falls, her mother, Mrs. Darlene Bonner, Rock Falls; three sons, Douglas McDuffy, Sterling; Michael McDuffy, Rock Falls; and Scott McDuffy at home; one granddaughter, three sisters, Mrs. Norman (Linda) Day, Rock Falls; Mrs. Harry (Vickey) Hackbarth, Sterling; and Mrs. Gary (Debra) Baker, Elgin, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 25, 1985 - Wednesday, pg A4

BERT L. McFALLS , 63, Hardy, Ark., died suddenly Friday (22 Dec 1978) Funeral services were held today (Tuesday) 2 p.m. at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral Home. The Rev. Nathan E. Williams, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Sterling officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. A Memorial has been made to the Arkansas Sheriffs Boys and Girls Ranches. Bert McFalls was born Aug. 21, 1915 in White Pigeon, the son of Frank and Anna (Waterberry) McFalls. He was united in marriage to Ella Green July 12, 1969 in Chicago. Prior to his retirement he was a foreman for the International Harvester Company. Survivors include his widow, Ella; mother, Mrs. Anna McFalls, Sterling; four daughters, Mrs. Robert Borum, Mrs. Michael Naftzger, Mrs. Dale Platt, all of Rock Falls; Mrs. Glafiro Garzia, Sterling; one son, Darrell McFalls, Anaheim, Calif.; one stepson, Dan Green, Hammond, Ind.; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Donna Baldovin, Hazelcrest; Deona Green, Riverdale; Mrs. Patricia Krapil, Richton Park; Mrs. Norma Ward, Secor; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother Lester McFalls, Sterling; two sisters, Mrs. Blossom Eikenberry, Sterling; Mrs. Helen Pollard, Rockford. He was preceded in death by his father and one daughter in infancy. Pallbearers were Joe Arduini, Tony Drane, Alvin Eikenberry, Leon Eikenberry, Marvin Eikenberry, Hamilton Scot. Soloist for the service was Neil Brinkmeier and organist was Mrs. Wesley H. Koster. Flowers by Swartleys.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 26, 1978 - Tuesday pg 4

BERTHA MAE (HOLCOMB) McNINCH , 79, 232 Ave. F., Rock Falls, died (11 Oct. 1984) Thursday evening in Community General Hospital, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, Sterling, with the Rev. James F. Werner, pastor of the First Congregational Church, Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home on Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial has been established in her memory. Bertha McNinch was born Oct. 22, 1904 in Amboy, the daughter of Linus and Abbie Lair Holcomb. On March 5, 1932 she was married to Kenneth McNinch by the Rev. Corpe of the Rock Falls Congregational Church. The couple lived most of their married life in Rock Falls. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Rock Falls and the Women's Fellowship of the church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Yvonne) Parker, Evanston; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Holcomb, Rock Falls, and Richard Holcomb, Sterling; one sister, Mrs. Abbie Bonnell, LaGrange, Georgia. She was preceded by her parents, six sisters and four brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinoois October 12, 1984 - Friday, pg A4

DONALD G. McNINCH , 92, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, formerly of Rock Falls, died Tuesday May 4, 2004. at the nursing home. He was employed by Frantz Manufacturing Co. Sterling. Retiring in 1974. Mr. McNinch was born March 19, 1912 in Buda, the son of George and Myrna (McNinch) McNinch. He graduated from Rock Falls High School. He married Thelma L. Snyder on June 15, 1934 in Rock Falls. She died March 24, 1988. He was a member of First Congregational Chunch, Rock Falls, the church's Building Fund Committee and served as a deacon. He was an Eagle Scout and was active as a Boy Scout leader. He enjoyed fishing/hunting and traveling. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Sue (Craig) Doak of Morrison; a son. Robert K. (Chris) McNinch of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, James R. McNinch; and four brothers, James Mervin, Wilbur and Kenneth McNinch. Graveside service is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, with the Rev. Madeline Edwards, pastor of First Congregational Church. Rock Falls, officiating.

KENNETH McNINCH , 72, of Sterling died Wednesday Dec. 29, 2004, at Willow Wood Health Care Center, Rock Falls. He was employed by Frantz Bearing Division, Sterling, before retiring, and then by Self Help, Sterling. Mr. McNinch was born Oct. 8, 1932, in Sterling, the son of Kenneth P and Berta M. (Holcomb) McNinch. He married Sarah M. Knuppe on March 17, 1995. He was a member of Full Gospel Assembly, Sterling. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Lori (Terry) Reynolds of Sterling; a sister, Yvonne Parker of Sterling; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson. Graveside service is at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling, with the Rev. Brian Deseno officiating.

PHOEBE McNINCH , , 60, of rural Rock Falls, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at CGH Medical Center. She was employed by Dixon State School as a cottage supervisor for several years and by Wal-Mart, Rock Falls, in the jewelry department for two years. She was born June 28, 1944. in Sterling. the daughter of Charlie G. and Olive M. (DeLeary) McNinch. She was a 1962 graduate of Rock Falls Township High School and a 1963 graduate of Rock Falls Beauty I School. She was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, and enjoyed dancing and being with her family. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa (Tim) Stern of Rock Falls; her mother of Rock Falls; a sister, Peggy (Joe) Wittenauer of Tampico; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. The funeral is at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock FalIs, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks, pastor of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, officating. Burial is at Coloma Township Cemetery, Rock Falls, formerly 100F Cemetery.

RONALD WAYNE McNINCH , 61, of Richland, MO., died Tuesday, July 15, 2003, at Gen. Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He served in the Army for 20 years, retiring in 1981. Mr. McNinch was born June 24, 1942, in Sterling the son of James and Hannah (Fowler) McNinch. He married Barbara Lee Wall on May 29, 2001. He was awarded several honors while serving in the military. Survivors include his wife: a son, Robert Wayne (Karen) McNinch Jr. of Rock Falls: four daughters Sheila (Jeff) Wildt of Erie, Melissa M. McNinch of Johnson City, Tenn., Beth (Gary) Dye and Julia (Daniel) Olson. both of St. Robert, Mo.: a brother, Raymond McNinch of Rock Falls; two sisters, Linda McNinch and Karen Jurgeson. both not of the area: and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: a brother, Robert: and a sister, Kathy. The funeral is at 11 am. Friday at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service, Colonial Chapel, Richland, Mo
Daily Gazette 17 July 2003

D. MAXINE (LANE) MEISEL , 88, of 507 Galt Ave., Rock Falls, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999 at Coventry Village. Mass of the Resurrection will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Rock Falls, with Monsignor Thomas Dzielak, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. A memorial has been established. Mrs. Meisel was born Nov. 25, 1910, in Rock Falls, the daughter of Grover C. and Sarah (Levering) Lane. She married Richard P. Meisel on March 5, 1929 in Morrison. He died July 16, 1985. She cooked for St. Andrew School for 18 years. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, serving on the Altar and Rosary Society and a member of AARP. She was a member of the Rock River Women's Bowling Association and was recently inducted into the Bowlers' Hall of Fame. She was as card player and loved to fish. Survivors include a daughter, Sally Sue (Jerry) Johnson of Sterling; two sons, Richard M. (Jeannine) Meisel of Fairfield Glade, Genn., and J. Keith Meisel of Wayzata, Minn.; a sister, Dorothy Hunsberger of Rock Falls; a nephew; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 20, 1999 - Thursday, pg A2 col. 1

RICHARD P. MEISEL , 77, of 507 Galt Ave., ,Rock Falls, died unexpectedly Tuesday (16 July 1985) in Lebanon, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grennan Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. in St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Rock Falls with Rev. Raymond Kearney officiating. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2-9 p.m. Wake service at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Meisel was born Jan. 19, 1908 in Arlington, the son of William and Anna Klein Meisel. He worked at National Manufacturing Company in Sterling retiring in 1973 after 48 years of service. He married Maxine Lane on April 14, 1919 in Sacred Heart Rectory in Sterling. The deceased was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Maxine, two sons, Richard M. of Sterling, and J. Keith of Minneapolis, Minn.; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Sally) Johnson of Rock Falls, one brother, Gilbert of Denver, Colo., one sister, Mrs. Clair (Hazel) Sonneman of Canton; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A memorial has been established
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois July 19, 1985 - Friday, pg A6

WILLIAM G. METCALF , 90, died Friday, July 18, 2008 at Morrison Community Hospital. Bill was born December 4, 1917 in Bloomington, IL, the son of George S. and Myrtle A. (Pete) Metcalf. He married June E. Scott on October 25, 1938 in Lyons, IA. Bill was employed as a Tool and Die Maker for Drives, Inc, in Fulton until retiring in 1986. Survivors include his wife, June of Lyndon; two daughters, DeeDee (Joe) Szymanski of Dixon and Barb (Richard) Hadcock of Walnut; two sons, William Metcalf and Dennis (Jill) Metcalf, both of Lyndon; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Rev. Andy Ploenzke of the Prophetstown Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling.
Contributed by Debbie Thormahalen - The Prophetstown Echo July 29, 2008

HAZEL B. (FERGUSON) MORRIS , 88, of 701 Griswold Avenue, Sterling, died (17 September 1985) Tuesday morning at Community General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church in Sterling with Rev. Ray Rebuck and Rev. Romaina Tenney co-officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Melvin-Schilling Funeral home in Sterling. Hazel was born Jan. 6, 1897 in Sterling, the daughter of Rush and Ann LaDora Caldwell Wolf. She was united in marriage to Homer Ferguson and he preceded her in death in 1956. On Feb. 20, 1960 she married Charles Morris. The deceased was employed at Peerless Level Company in Sterling before retirement and had been a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Sterling. Surviving are her husband, Charles, two sons, Burton Ferguson of Sterling and Glen Roy Ferguson of Lyndon, one step-son Keith Morris of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Dorthea) Colberg and Mrs. Janet Mathews both of Sterling; four grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Ferguson, one son Wayne in 1927, her parents and two brothers. A memorial has been establsihed to the Trinity United Methodist Church of Sterling.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 18, 1985 - Wednesday pg A4