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CHARLES DALE RASER - Funeral services for Charles Dale Raser, age 53, who passed away Monday noon (07 Aug 1967) at his home were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Prophetstown Methodist Church. The Rev. Preston Woods officiated for the services and burial was at the Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. Serving as organist during the service was Vincent Olmstead. Pallbearers were Milan Fotzler, Ward Pritchard, Forest Pritchard, Ronald Oncken, Arlyn Ackerman and Errol Frank. In charge of the lovely floral tributes were the wives of the pallbearers. A memorial fund in the late Charles Dale Raser's name has also been established for the Prophet Riverview Center.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 10, 1967 - Thursday, pg 2

CARL RASMUSSEN , 76, Tampico, died Tuesday afternoon (21 June 1966) at the Community General Hospital, Sterling, where he had been ill for five weeks. Funeral services will be held at Thursday at Schmitt Funeral Chapel, Tampico, at 2 p.m. Rev. Roger Gaumeister, of Tampico Methodist Church officiating with burial in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 2 p.m. today. A memorial has been established for the Heart Fund. Carl Rasmussen was born Jan. 8, 1890, the son of Thomas and Leona Rasmussen. He was educated in the Bureau County Schools. He married Cecille Breed Feb. 12, 1913 in Sterling. He lived in and around Tampico all his life. He was a member of the Sterling Moose Lodge, and has been on Tampico Farmers Elevator Board for 33 years. He farmed in Whiteside and Bureau Counties until retiring in 1941. He is survived by his widow in Tampico; two sons, Thomas, Milledgeville, Howard, Tampico; six grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Stacey Anderson, Sterling; one brother, N. C. Rasmussen, Indiana; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents; one brother and four sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette June 22, 1966 - Wednesday, pg 2

MRS. EDWARD RASMUSSEN , Funeral services for Mrs. Edward Rasmussen were held Sunday afternoon in the Reynolds Funeral Home at 2 o'clock with the Rev. Robert Stone, Jr. of the Bethesda Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in the Fulton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Brown, Bruce Helsinger, Terry Helsinger, Ronald Bushman, Raymond Bass and Harold Hansen. Mrs. Richard Beswick and Mrs. Scott Robertson were in charge of the floral tributes. Mrs. Douglas Cassens was the organist.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 3, 1970 - Thursday, pg 2

KATHERINE (KELLEY) RASMUSSEN , 84, 315 W. 4th St., Sterling, died Friday afternoon 27 September 1974 at her home. Visitation will be at Grennan Funeeral Home on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. with the family present. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday. Prayer service will be at 9 a.m. at the funeral home and Mass of the Resurrection will be at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sterling. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Tampico. Katherine L. Kelley was born June 30, 1890 in Tampico, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kelley. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Sterling and the Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Rasmussen of Bena, Minn., and Vernon L. Rasmussen of Morris; one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Hess of Rock Falls; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded by four sisters, two brothers and one son.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Progress September 28, 1974 - Saturday, pg. 2

SENA (NIELSEN) RASMUSSEN , 90, died Thursday evening (12 November 1970) after an extended illness in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Holger Pedersen. Friends may call at the Schmitt Chapel after 2 p.m. Saturday. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Schmitt Chapel by the Rev. Raymond Good, pastor of the Tampico United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the Tampico United Methodist Church. Mrs. Rasmussen was born April 10, 1880 in Klim, Denmark, the daughter of Jens and Dorthea Hansen Nielsen. She received her education in Denmark and came to the United States at the age of 18. She was united in marriage with Jens Rasmussen March 5, 1902 at Sugar Grove, Ill. Mrs. Rasmussen had resided in the Tampico vicinity about 65 years. She was a member of the Tampico United Methodist Church and the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Holger (Bernice) Pedersen and a son J. Chris Rasmussen, both of Tampico; a granddaughter, Mrs. Clarence Bollivar of Deer Grove and three great-granddaughters. Mrs. Rasmussen was preceded in death by her husband in 1926, one grandson Richard Rasmussen, two sisters and two brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 13, 1970 - Friday, pg 2

VERNON RASMUSSEN , 67, 901 Civic Plaza, Rock Falls, died Tuesday morning (9 August 1983) at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Walter Kokkonen officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at the Behrens-Blair Funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Vernon Rasmussen was born on May 11, 1916 in Hooper, Neb., the son of James H. and Bertha Smith Rasmussen. He was reared and educated in Dodge County, Neb. He was formerly employed at the County Court House in Morrison. He was a veteran of WWII and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving are one brother, Clarence, Cooper, Neb., and one sister, Mrs. Roy (Marcella) Grover, Treemont, Neb. Preceding him were five brothers and seven sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 15, 1983 - Monday, pg A4

ALFRED PRICE REED - One of the most highly respected citizens of this vicinity departed this life when Alfred Price Reed of Emerson passed away about 2:30 o'clock, Thursday morning, April 19, 1945. He was a man of keen insight, spiritual discernment and zeal, wide appreciation, and unusual ability. His character was upright beyond question. At once with the devotion to duty and his work he enjoyed life to the fullest extent. Though in years he was approaching the ripe age of 85 he was ever young in spirit and alert in every way to the contemporary scene. Until his passing he retained the mental vigor and interest in living which were so vivid throughout his life. Mr. Reed was born in Mercersburg, Pa., on August 13, 1860, the son of Franklin and Elizabeth Keefer Reed. When he was a small child his family moved west and settled on a farm one mile north of Emerson where he spent his youth. As a young man he clerked in the pharmacy owned by his uncle, Harry Keefer, the father of the late Dr. Frank Keefer. He atttended school at Emerson and studied at Carthage college for two years. He afterwards taught school in Galt, Emerson and Woosung. About 1881 Mr. Reed and his brother, Walter, purchased the Emerson store from Jerry Carolus. In a short time his brother had to seek another climate because of ill health and his interest was bought out by another brother, B.F. (Frank) Reed. The firm was known as "reed Brothers" until the death of the later in 1909. About 20 years ago Mr. Reed took as his partner Walter Heilener and this relationship continued until 1936 when Mr. Heilener bought out Mr. Reed's interest and Mr. Reed retired. From 1912 to 1939 Mr. Reed was also postmaster at Emerson. On January 1, 1899, Mr. Reed was united in marriage with Harriet Johnson and the couple enjoyed a happy wedded life through the years. To their union two children were born; Jessie E. Reed of Chicago and Maurice J. Reed of New York city. Both of these together with his widow survive him. For many years Mr. Reed was an active member of the Emerson Lutheran church. He served as superintendent of the Sunday school and on the council of the church for many years. After the dissolution of this congregation he became a member of St. John's Lutheran church of Sterling, uniting on February 12, 1933. He continued to be active in the work and support of the church and served on the council at St. John's from October 1933, until January,1940. He was always interested in and zealous for the work of the church and in every possible way witnessed to his faith. He was well read in religious matters, and had an unusual perception of things spiritual. He was active in seeking to interest others in the church and took part in every special effort of visitation to this end and in addition took personal cases of his own volition to labor for in the interests of their spiritual needs...........He suffered a Heart attack in Chicago where he had gone to have treatments for an eye trouble. After spending seven weeks in the hospital he returned ot his home where he had been resting. He suffered another attack a few days ago and passed away during the night on the 19th. He was 84 years, seven months, and six days old.His many friends and admirers will miss his presence but cherish his attractive personality. Short prayer services will be held at the Trouth funeral chapel Saturday preceding the funeral at 3 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church. Rev. Albert H Keck, Jr. will officiate.

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Buried at Riverside Cemetery. Pallbearers wer James, Lester and Charles Deets, Walter Heilench, John Wolber and Charles Johnson. In charge of the flowers were Mrs. Charles Deets, Mrs. Walter Heilener, Mrs. Lester Deets, Mrs. Nevin Loux, Mrs Charles Johnson, Mrs Irwin Wolber and Miss Kathryn Deets. Mrs. H.W. Wiles played the organ music.

ANNA REED - 89, formerly of 505 W. 7th, Rock Falls, died at the Lehey Nursing Home in Warren, early Saturday morning (24 October 1970) . Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Major Vioelt Hasney of the Salvation Army officiating, with burial in IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m Modnay. Mrs. Reed was born October 13, 1881, in Dixon. She was united in marriage to Eli Reed. She is survived by two sons, William Boucher, Dixon, and Fayne Reed, Harmon, and several grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette October 26, 1970 - Monday, pg 2

ELLA MAE (CAPP) GIFFROW REED , 49, died tuesday at 5:40 p.m. at her home northwest of Sterling following severalyears illness. The body wsa removed to the Trouth funeral home. A service for the family will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home and the funeral will be at 2:30 Thursday from St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. Albert H. Keck Jr., pastor, officiating. The committal will be in Riverside. Mrs. Reed was born Ella Mae Capp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Capp, Sr., in Sac county, Iowa Aug. 26, 1892. She was brought to Sterling when ayoung child and was reared and educated here. In 1913 she ws married to Ernest Giffrow. Of their union were born Mrs. Glenn (Lois) Dohneer of Sterling and LaVere Giffrow of Rock Falls. There are left also seven stepchildren; Mrs. Mildred Schmitt, Mrs. Lola Connell, Mrs. Marian Reecher, Mrs. Evelyn Reecher, Mrs. Marie Fults, Clarence and Donald Reed. On March 2, 1932, she was married to Ferguson Reed who was killed in a tractor accident Oct. 1. Mrs. Reed was a member of St. John's Lutheran church and an active member of the Social Circle of that church up to the time of her illness.

EMMA (CAROLUS) REED , wife of the late John N. Reed, died at 7:50 o’clock Sunday [01/15/1933] evening in her home at the age of 74 years, September 21, 1932. A year ago last April she suffered a stroke of paralysis and had never been well since. On Tuesday of last week she suffered another stroke from which she did not regain consciousness. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:15 o’clock in the Melvin funeral home and 2:30 o’clock in St. John’s Lutheran church, Dr. E. C. Harris officiating. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery. The body will remain at the Melvin funeral home until the funeral. Emma Carolus was born in Marion, Pa., and came west with her parents at the age of six years. She had since that time made her home in Whiteside county. Three daughters survive. They are Mrs. John Chryst of Polo and Mrs. William Veach and Mrs. Glen Wendle of this city. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Alice Williams, and three brothers, Dr. W. B. Carolus, Dr. I. B. Carolus and Dr. W. I. Carolus, and two grandchildren, Reed and Evelyn Wendle. Her husband died November 3, 1932.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Daily Gazette, January 16, 1933, page 10, column 2

FERGUSON M. REED , 63, prominent Sterling township farmer, was fatally injured in a tragic accident about a half mile west of his home, northeast of this city, Wednesday about 5:15 p.m. For some unknown reason the tractor he was driving, pulling a silo filler, left the narrow road in the hollow just a few rods west of the Clarence Meiners farm and droped down 15 to 20 feet into the ditch. He was found crushed beneath a rear wheel of the tractor, as Nelson Munz, Henry Bruns and Jack Pemberton, who had been working with him at the George Bruns farm, drove along the road. The body was removed to the Trouth funeral home where Coroner C.M. Frye will conduct the inquest at 4 this afternoon. Funeral services will be Friday at 3 p.m. at the Trouth funeral home and at 3:15 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran church of which he was an active member. Rev. A.H. Keck will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mr. Reed had left the Bruns farm about 15 minutes before his body was discovered. The road is narrow at the point between two hills where the accident occurred. The wheels of the tractor had to travel but a short distance to the edge of the road. There were no eye-witnesses to the accident and just what happened will never be known. Mr. Reed was born Nov. 1, 1878 in Path Valley Pa., and came to Sterling when about 21 years of age. He was employed in a local factory for a few years after coming west. He was married to Laura R. Weaver May 30, 1905. She passed away Nov. 25, 1931. In 1907 he and his wife moved to the present farm. There were a few buildings on the place when he purchased it and by dilligence and hard work many improvements and new buildings were made to make it an up-to-date farm. His second marriage was to Mrs. Ella Giffrow. Besides his widow he is survived by seven children. Mildred, wife of Walter Schmitt; Lola, wife of Harry Fulfs; Marian, wife of Clarence Reecher; Evelyn, wife of Lester Reecher; Donald Reed and Clarence at home; two step-children Lavere Giffrow and Mrs. Glenn Dohner. There are nine grandchildren. One Sister, Mrs. Jerry ALlen and four brothers, A.C. Reed of this city, Howard of Nelson, George of Moline and John of Coldwater MI.

GEORGE EVERETT REED - Funeral services were conducted by the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls for George Everett Reed, 67, of RFD No. 3, Greenwood , Ind on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Dr. H.C. Hatton, pastor of the First Nazarene Church of Sterling officiating. Burial was in Oak Knoll Memorial Park . Mrs. Wayne E. Larson played the organ for the service, while David Shank sangPallbearers were; Donald Non, Nick Konduris, Chris Bender, Robert Young, Marion Young, and Donald Hook. Flowers were cared for by Behrens.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Dec 26, 1974 Sterling Gazette

ROBERT REED , 80, of Fresno, Calif., formerly of the Sterling-Rock Falls area, died Saturday, May 11, 1996, at home following an extended illness. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Lisle Funeral Home, Fresno, Calif. A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society, 4930 :E. Yale, Fresno, Calif. 93703. Mr. Reed was born Aug. 14, 1915, in Nelson township, the son of Howard L. and Rebecca W (Miller) Reed. He married Marion J. Bailey on May 19, 1942. She died Jan. 10, 1995. He attended Nelson Grade School and was a 1933 graduate of Rock Falls High School. He served in World War II. He was employed in the wine, liquor and tobacco department for the government. Survivors include two sons, Michael L. (Maria) Reed of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Robert R. (Linda) Reed II of Fresno, Calif.; one daughter, Deborah Leigh of California; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Kathryn A. Schoaf of Nelson and Maryellen R. Busker of Rock Falls; one sister-in-law, Betty (Ted) Cornell of California; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Miller L. Reed.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 16, 1996 - Thrusday, pg A2

RUSSELL R. REED , 93, died Thursday, June 26, 2008. He farmed for many years in Hopkins Township. Russell was born September 11, 1914 in Stainsleigh Alberta, Canada the son of Charles F. and Etta (Royer) Reed. He married Evelyn Price on March 9, 1939 in Sterling. She preceded him in death on August 5, 1995. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church of Sterling. Survivors include two sons, Lyle Reed of Sterling and Donald (Bonnie) Reed of Morrison; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by one sister, one brother, one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be private with the Reverend Frank Berman, Interim Pastor, of Wesley United Methodist Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 2-4 PM Sunday, June 29, 2008 at the Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling.

DONALD A.REEDY , 69, of Albany, IL, died Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at KSB Hospital in Dixon, IL. Don was born May 29, 1938 in Morrison, IL, to Archie F. and Phyllis R. (Slaymaker) Reedy. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a graduate of Erie High School in Erie, IL. He also was a graduate of the American Institute of Commerce and the Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago, IL. He was the former owner of the Schilling-Reedy Funeral Home in Erie, IL and the Reedy Funeral Home in Albany, IL, and was a co-owner of the Querhammer Funeral Home in Crystal Lake, IL. Don was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Albany, the Knights of Columbus-Fulton/Albany Council #9972, Erie Lodge #667 A.F. & A.M., Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Moline, IL, Tebala Shrine of Rockford, IL, Minerva Chapter #6 Order of Eastern Star of Prophetstown, IL, Illinois Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, and Federated Funeral Directors of America. Survivors include three daughters, Lynne M. (Keith) Sondgeroth of Byron, IL, Joellen E. (Steve) Roos of Cedar Park, TX, and Karen D. (David) Rice of Monument, CO; his A.F.S. son, Dirk (Patricia) DeBruyn of Ramsel, Belgium; seven grandchildren, Nicholas (Brianne) Sieberg, Megan Sieberg, Joshua (Elizabeth) Roos, Jacob Roos, Rachel, Morgan, and Jonathan Rice; one great grandson, Landen C. Sieberg; two sisters, Janice A. (Richard) Brandenburg of Albany, IL and Mary J. (Greg) Betts of Clinton, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents.

PHYLLIS R. (SLAYMAKER) REEDY , 92, of Wyndcrest Nursing Home, Clinton, IA, formerly of Albany, IL, died Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at the nursing home. Phyllis was born November 24, 1914, in Newton Township, to George L. and Hattie (Tucker) Slaymaker. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools and graduated from Erie Community High School. She married Archie F. Reedy on October 3, 1936 in Ladd, IL. He died January 26, 1993. Phyllis had worked as a waitress and cook at the restaurants in Albany. She was a member of the former Presbyterian Church in Newton Township. She was a member of the Albany United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 20 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Friendly Circle and the Joy Circle. Phyllis had served as a delegate to the UMC Northwest Conference in DeKalb, IL, and was named as an honorary deacon for the United Methodist Church for her many years of service. Survivors include two daughters, Janice (Mrs. Richard) Brandenburg of Albany, IL and Mary (Mrs. Greg) Betts of Clinton, IA; one son, Donald Reedy of Albany, IL; nine grandchildren, Teresa Orr, Michael (Jennifer) Betts, Brad (Renae) Betts, Douglas (Cindy) Brandenburg, Kimberly (Paul) Rovane, Jeanne (Randy) Moreland, Lynne (Keith) Sondgeroth, Joellen (Steve) Roos, Karen (David) Rice; twenty-one great grandchildren; one brother, Delbert Slaymaker of Erie, IL; her AFS family, Dirk and Patricia DeBruyn of Belgium. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie.

STANLEY F. REESER , 87, of Sterling , died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007, at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home. He was employed by Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling , for more than 40 years, retiring in 1981. Mr. Reeser was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Mendota, the son of Edgar and Marietta ( Florida ) Reeser. He served in the Navy. He married Lucille Pulford on May 9, 1939, in Sterling . Survivors include his wife and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. The funeral is at 11 a.m. today at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls , with the Rev. Andrew Ploenzke of First Congregational Church, Rock Falls , officiating. Burial is at Oak Knoll Memorial Park , Sterling . Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Parkinson Association.
The Dixon Telegraph, Saturday, August 4, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 3-4

ARLENE M. RENNECKER , 82, of 12929 Albany Road, Albany, IL, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Arlene was born December 5, 1923, in Hopkins Township, Whiteside County, IL. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County schools. She married Kenneth W. "K.W." Rennecker on July 23, 1941 in Fulton, IL. He died on June 17, 1993. Arlene was employed by the General Electric Company in Morrison, IL. Following her retirement, she worked at Julie's Café in Albany, IL. Her hobbies and interests included baking, tending her flowers and collecting owls. She enjoyed her two cats and visits to the boat. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Ann (Mrs. Dutch) Letcher and Cheri (Mrs. Chuck) Dornbush, both of Albany, IL; one son, Rusty (Emalie) Rennecker of Morrison, IL; five grandchildren, Chad Letcher, Andy (Kim) Dornbush, Amy Dornbush, Jason and Reesa Rennecker; three great grandchildren, Kali Letcher, Brittany Lohberg and Blake Dornbush; one sister, Viola (Mrs. Robert) Parkinson of Morrison, IL; one brother, Donald (Martha) Dauen of Clinton, IA; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Lawrence and Shirley Swanson, both of Albany, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, K.W.; one daughter in infancy; one granddaughter in infancy; two sisters.

ASA RENNER , son of James and Lena Renner, was born Nov. 2, 1892, on the old homestead 3˝ miles southeast of Tampico and died Feb. 8, 1929, age 36 years, 3 months and 6 days. His father passed to the beyond about ten years ago, and the mother in October of last year. There remain to mourn his death, his brother and sisters, Guy Renner, Mrs. Nellie Trainor, Mrs. Grace Connelly, Lawrence Renner, William Renner, Clarence Renner, Mrs. Sadie Lee, Lourde Renner and Mrs. Mae Cantrell; their husbands, wives and children and other kindred and a large circle of friends. Never robust in health, Asa was taken seriously ill January 15, from which illness he did not rally, but grew weaker until he passed away. On account of his limited powers, physically and mentally, his 36 years were lived in a narrow grove, and hence his biography does not cover a large space.

DIANA RENNER , 30, of 1869 52nd St., Fennville, Mich., formerly of Rock Falls, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 1995, due to injuries received from a lion attack on a farm in Allegan, Mich. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Tampico Memorial Cemetery, Tampico, with the Rev. Linda Hood, Pastor of the Tampico First United Methodist Church, officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Garland Funeral Home, Tampico. A memorial has been established. Diana was born May 19, 1965 in Sterling, the daughter of Charles E. and Judith M. (Emmert) Renner. She was a 1983 graduate of Hall Township High School, Spring Valley. She was a cheerleader and active in sports. Survivors include her mother, Judy Emmert of Dixon; her father and step-mother, Charles (Sue) Renner of Sterling; two daughters, Sara Renner and Jasmin Elmore both at home; one son, Aaron Renner at home; one sister, Toni Shaw of Ice Town, Ky.; three half brothers, Wess Shaw of Sterling, Frank C. Shaw of Dixon, and Clint Renner of Sterling; one half sister, Jennifer Renner of Sterling; maternal grandmother, Marie Emmert of Sterling, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, maternal grandfather and one nephew.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 1, 1995 - Wednesday, pg A2

FRED RENNER , 64, 312 S. East St., Kewanee, died Tuesday (18 Jun 1957) at his home. The body was brought to the Parent Funeral Home where friends may call Thursday evening. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home Friday at 2 p.m. (CST), Mr. Amick, of the Kewanee Salvation Army, officiating. Burial will be in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Renner was born March 18, 1893, the son of Frank and Mary Welch Renner. He was reared and educated in the Tampico community. He was married to Goldi Whetstone at Prophetstown on July 29, 1927. He was a member of the Salvation Army. Survivors are his widow, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Marie Peters, Rockford; two grandchildren, Virgil Peters and Adella Peters, Rockford; two brothers, Glenn Renner, Walnut; Harry Renner, Moline; two sisters, Mrs. Iver (Florence) Johnson, Moline; Mrs. Bertha Wallis, Walnut, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John and one sister in infancy.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illiniois June 20, 1957 - Thursday, pg 2

GUY RENNER , 80, died Sunday Morning in Manhattan Beach Calif., at the home of his son. He was born Dec. 21, 1884, the son of Mr. and Mrs. ames A. Renner in Tampico, and attended the Deer Grove School. He married Anna Schmit in Tampico. He was an area farmer and worked on the HY and T Railroad until retiring in 1850. Surviving are three sons, LeRoy, Atkinson; John, Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Lester, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; four sisters, Mrs. Herbert Lee, Tampico; Mrs. [Burl] Cantrell, Xenia; Mrs. Clarence White, Indiana and Mrs. Nellie Trainer, Angola, Ind.; one brother, Lourde, Sterling. He was preceded in death by his wife and four brothers. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wilson Funeral Home in Annawan.
Sterling Gazette Monday March 29, 1965

JAMES A. RENNER - The funeral services of the late James A. RENNER were held Monday afternoon at three o'clock, at the Tampico Methodist church, following a brief service at the home. The services were in charge of Rev. II. C. Brown, pastor of the Tampico Methodist church and interment was made in the Tampico cemetery. Appropriate hymns were rendered by a quartette, composed of Mesdames J. H. Hellier and R. N. Hellier and Mesrs, E. W. Meredith and J. H. Hellier, Miss Kathleen France, accompanist. The pall-bearers were Messra, Ed. Cunningham, Ed. Devine, Ed. Swanson, James Conroy, Addie Flock and William Foley. Honorary pall-bearers, Messrs, J. B. Fullerton, Fred W. Smith, Barney McGrady, James Leshy, H. A. Woods and, S. M. Harrington veterans of the Civil War and members of the G. A. R. There were a number of beautiful floral offerings and the large attendance gave proof of the esteem and respect in which the deceased was held by all with whom he came in contact. James Austin Renner was born April 11, 1847, in Greenville township, Bureau county, where he resided until he became a young man and then moved north into Whiteside county east of Tampico, where he has made his home for more than half a century. He was married March 26, 1884, to Lena Peterson and eleven children blessed this union. Mr Renner served his country during the war in Company E. 148 Illinois Volunteer Infantry, receiving an honorable discharge at the close of that conflict. Practically all his life was spent in Hahnaman township east of Tampico where he accumulated land holdings, raised a large family and was noted for his big-hearted generosity and kindness to his neighbors who with his relatives will mourn his passing. He is survived by the widow, six sons and four daughters as follows: Guy, of Stanley, Wisconsin; William, Clarence, Lawrence, Asa and Lourde, all residing east of here, and Mrs. Nellie Trainor, of Durand, Ill.; Mrs. Grace Connelly, of Fairfield; Mrs. Sadie Lee, of Hume, and Mae at home. Three sisters, Mrs. Robert Collins, of this place; Mrs. Charles Buxton, of Deer Grove and Mrs. Milton Swope, of Clarion, Iowa. Two brothers, Frank and John also survive.
Wednesday, September 4, 1918 Sterling Gazette

JOHN R. RENNER , son of William and Elmina Renner, was born in Green County, Pa., Feb. 17, 1842. He was on of a family of twelve children, nine boys and three girls. Mr. Renner enlisted as a soldier of the Civil War, and became a member of Company K 112th, Illinois. For three years he served in the War, six months of which was spent in the Confederate Prison at Andersonville, as a prisoner of war, When Mr. Renner and his comrades were forced to surrender, they were started on the march, not knowing just where they were being taken. While on the march they were issued two ears of raw corn for a day's ration. In this prison men in great numbers died from thirst, hunger and exposure, even with these experiences that might make some men bitter toward those of the opposing army, Mr. Renner returned home with a feeling of respect and even love for his fellow men, and was ever ready to help any man who was in need. A better friend no man ever had. When he returned from serving his country as a soldier, he engaged in farming, breaking prairie with a team of oxen. He was one of the early pioneers of this community and naturally passed through many of the hard and trying experiences through which these early settlers passed. For many, many years he was a resident of this community and during these years formed many fast friendships which continued through the years. He was also known as Supervisor of Hahnaman Township. Practically all his life he had made his home with his brother, Frank Renner in Hahnaman Township, three miles east of Tampico, Illinois. He had been in poor health for some time, and was finally taken to the Dixon Hospital at Dixon, Illinois, where he passed away February 18, 1925. At the age of 83 years. He was but an infant when he came with his parents to the middle west and bore his part of the hardships then common to all. His education was received in the short winter months, and hard work was his portion. He worked two weeks at one time for ten yards of coarse blue drilling, such being the low wage paid at that time. This early life laid the foundation for the wonderful physical strength which enabled him to survive the horrors of Andersonville and then to live to a ripe old age honored and respected by all.

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Civil War Veteran Laid At Rest Funeral services of the late John R. RENNER were held at the late home and from there to the Tampico Methodist Episcopal church where a very large number of relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respects to him. Services were conducted by the Rev. L. A. Woodrow, pastor of the Methodist church, assisted by Rev. Charles Lewis, pastor of the local Baptist church, on Friday afternoon, Feb. 20, 1925. Several appropriate and beautiful hymns were sung by Mrs. G. V. Clum and Mes. Margaret Scott. The remains were accorded full military honors by the American Legion who attended in a body with color bearers, guard of Honor and uniformed men in line. As the casket, draped with the old flag he served so well, passed out of the church between ranks of uniformed men, the firing squad stood at "present arms" and the others at salute, afterwards falling in and acting as an escort to the Tampico Cemetery where the impressive military funeral service was conducted by Chaplain T. A. Pierce. After the last words were said, the firing squad saluted the dead with three volleys, and then stood at "present arms" while the mellow notes of a bugle sounding "Taps" came floating on the air from a distance, a fitting close to the laying away of a veteran of the great Civil War. Interment was in the Tampico Cemetery. Those who are left to mourn this loss are one brother, Mr. Frank Renner of Tampico, Ill., and two sisters, Mrs. Milton Swope of Clarion, Iowa, and Mrs. Susan Buxton of Deer Grove, Ill.

LAWRENCE JAMES RENNER , 63, 201˝ 7th Ave., Rock Falls, died Friday in Community General Hospital. He had been ill for some time. The body was removed to the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Chapel in Rock Falls where friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, Rev. Harry E. Shiffer, pastor of the Rock Falls Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Rock Falls Odd Fellows Cemetery. Lawrence J. Renner was born Oct. 16, 1894, in Deer Grove, the son of the late James and Lena Renner. He was employed in the assembly department at the Rock Falls Works of International Harvester Co. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; one son, James Renner of Rock Falls; three step-sons, Sherman Crump of Rock Falls, Lyle Crump of Bluffton, Ind., and Donald Crump of Sterling; one step daughter, Mrs. Howard (Juanita) Davenport of Hattiesburg, Miss., Guy A. Renner of Hooppole, William Renner of Yankton, S. D., and Lourde Renner of Sterling; four sisters, Mrs nellie Trainor of Anglola, Ind., Mrs. Grace White of Mishawaka, Ind., Mrs. Sadie Lee of Tampico and Mrs. Mae Cantrell of Xenia, Ill.; 16 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister

MARY ELLEN (WELCH) RENNER , 73, of two miles east of Tampico, passed away Thursday at 6 p.m. at the home. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Tampico Methodist church with the Rev. L. B. Beals officiating. Burial will be in the Tampico Memorial cemetery. Mary Ellen Welch, daughter of Charles and Ellen Welch, was born on Sept. 22, 1864 at Valigo, Calif. She was married to Frank Renner on Dec. 12, 1883. Surviving are the husband, four sons, Glenn of Walnut, John of Hanahman, Fred of Sterling, and Harry of Sherrard, and two daughters, Mrs. Iver Johnson of Moline, and Mrs. Lee Wallis of Walnut. A daughter died in infancy.
The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois October 26, 1937 - Tuesday, pg 8, col. 1 Mrs. Frank W. Renner, the eldest child of Charles W. Welch and Ellen Cronin, was born at Valego, Calif., on Sept. 22, 1864 and passed away at Deer Grove, Ill., Oct. 21, 1937, at the age of 73 years, 29 days. As a small child, she moved with her parents from Valego, Calif., to Tampico, where she resided until her marriage to Frank W. Renner on Dec. 21, 1883. They then moved to a farm three miles east of Tampico where they resided until March 1, 1936, when they moved to Deer Grove. To this union were born seven children: Nettie, who passed away in infancy, and the following who, besides her husband, survive her: Glenn of Walnut, John of Hahnaman, Fred of Sterling, Harry of Sherrard; Mrs. Florence Johnson of Moline; Mrs. Bertha Wallis of Walnut; and her brother, Will of Elmira; also 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Mrs. Renner was a member of the Tampico Methodist church.
Contributed by Melva Taylor The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois October 26, 1937 - Tuesday, pg 8, col. 1

RONALD L. RENNER , 40, 1213 32st Ave., Rock Falls who died Wednesday, (7 March 1957) services were held Saturday. A prayer service for the family was held in the Allen Funeral Home followed by services in the Rock Falls Lutheran Church with the Rev. Donald Comnick officiating. Burial was in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. The Rock Falls American Legion post conducted complete military rites with many of the Legion posts in District 13 participating. More than 450 persons were in attendance. Mrs. CLyde Nelson and Mrs. Herman Oltman sang The Old Rugged Cross, and Jesus Keep Me Nar the Cross, with Mrs. Wayne Larson at the organ. Pallbearers were Arthur Paver, Hamilton Scott, Albert Milledge, Hollen Atchley, LeRoy Lancaster and Edwin Schueler. Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth Wike, Lee Wolfe, Edward Love, Marion Genkinger, LeRoy Nelson and Charles Davis. In charge of flowers were Mrs. Dwight Blackert, Mrs.Sievio Tintori, Mrs. Robert Hildebrand, Mrs. John Olson, Mrs. Edward Love, Mrs. Earl Harrison, Mrs. Bernice Fritz, Mrs. Robert Tuft, Mrs. Kenneth Wike, Mrs. Lee Cutter and Lundstrum florists. Robert Dietz and Clarence Hasselman served as ushers in the church
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 11, 1957 - Monday, pg 2

WILLIAM HENRY RENNER , son of James and Lena Renner was born March 24, 1888, in Deer Grove, Illinois, and died at his home in Yankton, [S. D.], September 27, 1963, at the age of 75. He was one of 11 children, five having preceded him in death. On April 7, 1920, he was married to Arlie Cecil Coolidge at Bonaparte, Iowa. To this union one daughter was born, Virginia Ann, Mrs. Robert Shoemaker. He came to Yankton in 1927 and worked as a clerk for Keith Eide, who operated the hotel at that time. He was also in the used car business for several years. Left to mourn his passing are the widow and daughter, three grandchildren, Susan Rae, William Howard and Barbara Ann Shoemaker, four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Trainer of Angola, Indiana, Mrs. Grace White of Mishawaka, Indiana, Mrs. Mae Cantrell of Xenia, Illinois, and Mrs. Sadie Lee of Tampico, Illinois, two brothers, Guy Renner of Hooppole, Ill., and Lourde Renner of Sterling, Ill. Funeral service were held at the Schenk-Murphy Chapel Monday, September 30, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. James Munck of Christ Episcopal church officiating. Mr. Renner had been in ill health for many years. He was buried in the Yankton cemetery. Active pallbearers were Wally Flint, Sid Gurney, Bob Steinbach, Len Reaney, Charles Larson and George Thompson. Honorary pallbearers were Oswald Schelske, Elmer Flynn, Dr. F. W. Haas, Harley Forbes, Vit Kocer and Dave Nymark.

RAY WALTER REPASS , 85, of Rock Falls , died Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007, at CGH Medical Center . Ray was born March 9, 1922, in Burkes Garden, Va., the son of William Henry and India Caldonia (Edwards) Repass. On March 30, 1951, he married Mary Louise ( Hamilton ) Repass in North Tazwell and moved to Rock Falls in 1955. She preceded him in death on Dec. 9, 2004. Ray was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II. He was awarded a Combat Infantry Badge and his second Purple Heart after being wounded on Normandy Beach . He later was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for bravery. He retired from Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling , in 1984. Ray was a founding member of Rock Falls Evangelical Congregational Church and was part of the building process. Ray also was a member of the Rock Falls American Legion. He was a devoted husband and father who loved horses, horse tradin’, farming and antique hunting. He is survived by two sons, Andy (Ellen) Repass of Rock Falls and Tommy (Robyn) Repass of Puyallup, Wash.; and four grandchildren, Corrina, Alan, Emily and Olivia. Ray was preceded in death by his wife; his daughters, Dreema and Karen; seven brothers; and six sisters. A celebration of his life will be at Rock Falls Evangelical Congregational Church with the Rev. Dennis Buss officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rock Falls Evangelical Congregational Church, 1602 13th. Ave., Rock Falls , IL . 61071. Cremation rites have been accorded. McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, Rock Falls , is in charge of arrangements.
The Dixon Telegraph, Friday, August 24, 2007, Page A2 – Col. 1-2

GRACE B. (RHODES) RIPPEY , of 703 1/2 106h Ave., Rock Falls, died early Wednesday morning (19 Jan 1966) at Community General Hospital at the age of 34. Mrs. Ribby was born in Ramsey, Ill., Nov. 26, 1931, the daughter of Louie and Jennie Hicks Rhodes. She had been employed at the General Electric Co. at Morrison. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Moreland; one daughter, Joy; three sons, Robert, Mike and Pat, at home; three sisters, Beatrice Scott, Mrs. Leonard (Corky) Cheshire, both of Rock Falls and Mrs. James (Blanche) Slifer of Sterling; three brothers, Ora (Dusty) Rhodes of Rock Falls, William Rhodes of Como and Darrell Rhodes with the Armed Forces overseas; one stepbrother and three stepsisters; several nieces and nephews; aunts, uncles and cousins; also her grandfather, Charles Rhodes of Ramsey. She was preceded by her father and two brothers. Funeral services will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home with the Rev. Harry W. Lutz of the Assembly of God Church with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 19, 1966 - Wednesday

WILLIE P. RIPPEY , 83, of RR 2, Morrison, died early Monday (21 December 1970) at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at the Wheelock Allen Funeral home Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. H. C. Hatton, pastor of the First Nazarene Church of Sterling officiating. Burial in IOOF Cemetery in Rock Falls. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home, Rock Falls. Mr. Rippy was born May 28, 1887, in Sumner County, Tenn., the son of Jerry and Mary Maggart Rippy. A member of Faith Assembly Church of Sterling, he was retired from NWS & W where he was a guard. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Alice) Adolph, Chadwick; Mrs. Robert (Iva) Kramer, Morrison; Mrs. Jim (Agnes) Adcock, Galesburg; and Mrs. Robert (Glenda) Sharp, Rock Falls; four sons, Harold, Rock Falls; Raymond, Huntley, Ill.; George, Lanark; and Robert, Rockford; 27 grandchildren and 60 great grandchildren. He was preceded by is wife, Edna, who died Aug. 11, 1967, one daughter, Ferne in infancy; two brothers and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 21, 1970 - Monday, pg 2

KING JOSEPH RODRIQUEZ - Funeral services for King Joseph Rodriquez will be held Friday morning with an 8:30 prayer service in the Grennan and Son Funeral Home and Mass of the Resurrection at nine o'clock in St. Mary's church. The burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. There is visitation at the Grennan and Son Funeral Home Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday. King Joseph Rodriquez died early Monday morning (12 November 1973) in a mobile home fire in Columbia, S.C. He is survived by his wife Patricia and daughter Amy Lynn; his mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Cervantes; three sisters, Angie and Irene Rodriquez and Rosemary Moreno and nine brothers, Moses, Rodriquez and George, Robert, Eddie, Oscar, Manuel, Ralph, Jerry and John Cervantes.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling GazetteNovember 14, 1973 - Wednesday, pg 2

DONNA (FRITSCH) ROTH , 36, Propohetstown, died Wednesday evening in Memorial Hospital, Belleville, where she had been admitted Monday. Services will be held Friday evening in Belleville after which the body will be brought to the Gardner Funeral Chapel, Prophetstown, where services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Visitation will be at Gardner Chapel from 9 a.m. Saturday until time of service. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Roth was born August , 1934, in Walnut, the daughter of Cecil and Maymie Hollis Fritsch. She received her education in Tampico schools. She was married to Henry Roth, Chicago, Nov. 25, 1955. Mrs. Roth was a member of the Illini Parent Association and the Peace Lutheran Church, Belleville. Survivors are her husband; one son, Jerry, two daughters, Merrillee and Jodee all at home; her mother in Albion; three brothers, Lt. Col. Billy Fritsch, Coral Bay, S.C.; Eldon Fritsch, Rock Falls; Jerry Fritsch, Deer Grove; one sister, Mrs. Ronald (Nyla) Croy, Rock Falls. She was preceded by her father.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 18, 1971 - Thursday, pg 2

MARIE C. (WOLZFELT) ROTH , 83, of 312 E. 10th St., Rock Falls, died Friday afternoon (24 March 1972) in Rock Falls Colonial Acres Rest Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Rock Falls Immanuel Lutheran Chnurch, with the Rev. E. A. Henrichs officiating, and burial in IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Mrs. Roth was born on April 6, 1888 in Bureau County, the daughter of Christian and Anna Kneireim Volland. She was united in marriage on Feb. 5, 1908 to John T. Wolzfelt and he preceded her on Nov. 17, 1949. On Jan. 8, 1951, she was united in marriage to Herbert Roth Sr. who preceded her on Jan. 6, 1961. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith and was a member of the Rock Falls Immanuel Lutheran Church and a member of the Friendly Neighbor Club for many years. She is survived by one son, John M. Wolzfelt of Rock Falls; one daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Doris) Carroll of Rock Falls with whom she had made her home; four step-sons, Bennie Roth of Hobart, Ind., Herbert and Carl Roth, both of Rock Falls; and Melvin Roth of Lombard; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ed (Romilda) O'Connell of LaSalle; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and six step grandchildren. She was preceded by both husbands, two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Edrie) Johnson and Mrs. Lorenzo (Rose) Wescott; two brothers; one sister and one granddaughter.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 25, 1972 - Saturday

PAULINE (COFFEE) ROUSCH , 54, RR 1, Prophetstown, died early this morning in Moline Public Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday in the Gardner Chapel and afterwards the body will be taken to LaGrange, Ky., for further services and burial. Visitation will be on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in her memory. Pauline Roush was born on May 9, 1928 in Salyersville, Ky., the daughter of Richard and Geneva Holbrook Coffee. She was educated in Kentucky. In 1945 she married Archie Mitchell of Carlyle, Ky. He preceded her in death in 1967. On Apr. 4, 1977, she married Layton Roush of Muscatine, Iowa, in Wise, Va. They moved to the Prophetstown community in 1981 where she was employed as nurses aide at the Prophets Riverview Center. Surviving are her husband; mother, Geneva Coffee, Salyersville, Ky., one daughter, Mrs. Dwight (Kathy) Amery, Prophetstown; one son, Richard Mitchell, Kentucky; three stepdaughters, Dixie Tompkins and Jean Sultzberger, both of Muscatine and Linda Dolquist, Cherokee, Ark; three stepsons, Dean Roush, moulton, Mo., Richard Roush, Moscow, Iowa, and Jerry Roush, Prescott, Ariz.; one sister, Patty Patrick, Salyersville, Ky.; three brothers, Curtis Coffee and Eddie Coffee, Slayersville and Willard Coffee, Plains City, Ohio and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and first husband.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette February 24, 1983 - Thursday, pg A4

CARRIE (BOOTH) ROWLAND , 91, of Albany died Wednesday afternoon in the Clinton Manor Nursing home, where she had been a patient for six weeks. Funeral services were held at 1 this Saturday afternoon in the Fay Funeral Home, Fulton, with Rev. Ed Stach, pastor of the Albany Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Kingsbury Cemetery in Newton Township. The former Carrie Booth was born Oct. 18, 1874 in Newton Township, the daughter of Edward and Phebe Gainer Booth. She was married to Clyde G. Rowland, Dec. 25, 1895 in Newton Township, They farmed many years in Whiteside County before moving to Albany. Mr. Rowland died Nov. 12, 1956. Surviving include two daughters, Mrs. O. R. Drury of Albany and Mrs. Frank Traver of Clinton, Iowa; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son, a daughter and 10 brothers and sisters also preceded her in death.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 22, 1966, Saturday, pg 2

GERTRUDE ROWLAND , 83, a former resident of Oak Park and Prophetstown, died Monday morning (07 December 1970) in Houston, Tex. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Raymond Good, pastor of the Tampico United Methodist Church, will officiate. Mrs. Rowland was preceded in death by her husband Bert and one son. Surviving are one granddaughter, two great grandchildren, a sister Mrs. Helen Heydon of Naperville and several cousins.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 9, 1970 - Wednesday, pg 2

ROBERT R. ROWLAND , son of Gertrude Rowland, passed away in Houston, Tex., April 27. Burial was in Tampico Memorial Cemetery, April 30. Rowland was born in Prophetstown April 19, 1911. He leaves his mother Gertrude Rowland, and daughter, Linda and two grandchildren, Chris and Robin, all of Houston, Tex.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette May 16, 1968 - Thursday, pg 2

GLADYS (HAMBLOCK) RUHL , 62, of Naperville, formerly of Tampico, died May 1, 1973 in Germany while visiting her son and family. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Peter's and St. Paul's Catholic Church, Naperville. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Cemetery, Tampico. Surviving are her husband Francis A. Ruhl and two sons and one daughter, Capt. James F. Ruhl in Germany, Stephen J. Ruhl of Naperville and Mrs. Dave Stephenson of Milwaukee, Wis. She also leaves one brother and one sister, Charles Hamblack of Tampico and Mrs. Lawrence A. King of Sterling. There are three grandchildren in Germany. Her parents, Joseaph A. and Elia Buechel Hamblock, preceded in death.
Contributred by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 7, 1973 - Monday, pg 2

JUANA RUIZ , of 1205 W. 18th St., Rock Falls, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday (17 March 1971) in Community General Hospital. There will be visitation at the Grennan and Son Funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Funeral rites will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. in the funeral home and 9:30 a.m. in St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Rock Falls. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A rosary will be said at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Ruiz was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Rock Falls. She was preceded by her husband Santiago Ruiz and three sons. Surviving are one daughter and one son, Mrs. Lupe Aguilar and Ben Ruiz of Rock Falls, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 18, 1971 - Thursday, pg 2

LEONA (ANDERSON) RUSHTON , 58, 412 2nd Ave., Rock Falls, died Tuesday evening (29 March 1977) at Community General Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home with the Rev. E. A. Henrichs, pastor of the Rock Falls Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Leona A. Rushton was born Feb. 28, 1919 in Fairfield Township, the daughter of Stacy L. and Emma E. Rassmussen Anderson. She attended local schools and was united in marriage to Mylis E. Rushton, Nov. 11, 1939 at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The couple lived their entire married life in Rock Falls. Mrs. Rushton was employed at Sterling Steel Ball Plant until her retirement due to ill health. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Anderson, Sterling and one sister, Mrs. Merle (Lola Mae) Marx, Sterling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mylis, and one brother in infancy.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 30, 1977 - Wednesday, pg 4

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