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MRS. JOHN F. (MCCUNE) RADIS , 202 Sixth Avenue, Sterling, sister of Miss Clara McCune, passed away at 10 a.m. Wednesday (19 November 1952 ) in Community General Hospital. She had been hospitalized the past six weeks following the fracture of her hip in a fall. The body rests at the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral rites will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sataurday in the Melvin funeral home by the Rev. Lee Davis of the Sterling Christian church. The burial will be in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Radis was born Mar. 5, 1865, in St. Thomas, Pa., the daughter of Elizabeth Tibey and George McCune. She was a member of the Sterling Christian church and of the Rebekah Lodge,. Surviving are the husband, John F. Radis, and sister, Miss Clara McCune, also several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Radis was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters..
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 19, 1952 - Wednesday, pg 2

EMMA (SCOTT) RANEY passed away shortly after midnight, at 12:30 o'clock Sunday morning (24 October 1926) , at the home of her mother, Mrs. Alice Scott Williams, 111 Seventh Avenue, where she had been taking medical treatments since her health broke down three years ago. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Church of the Brethren, Rev. P. T. Keltner, a former pastor of the Brethren church and an old friend of the family, will be here from Freeport to conduct the services. Emma Scott was born Sept. 11, 1887, at Oakland, Ill She was the only chld of Dr. and Mrs. E. D. Scott. Her father preceded here in death 34 years ago. She came to Sterling when a child and attended the grade schools and township high school here, completing her academic training at Oberlin college, Oberlin, Ohio., where she was graduated with the class of 1909. She taught in the Erie high school after her graduation in in 1912 was united in marriage to E. L. Raney, superintendent of schools at Matherville, near Rock Island. Beside her husband, she is survived by three children, Vesta Scott Raney, aged seven years, Sue Alice Raney, aged four, and Edwin Scott Raney, aged two years. Mrs. Raney was a member of the Congregational Church. She had many friends in this community, as well as in Erie and Matherville, who held her in high esteem because of her character and abilities and who will extend their sympathy to the bereaved mother, husband and children.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois October 25, 1926 - Monday, pg 10

DAVID M. RANGEL , 19, 110 Washington St., died early Saturday (06 August 1983) at Illini Hospital, Sylvis, the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services were held on Monday at the United Methodist Church, Prophetstown, and the Rev. Bruce Janes, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. A memorial has been established in his memroy. David Rangel was born on Feb. 8, 1964 in East St. Louis, the son of Ernest and Carole Redell Rangel. He was educated in Prophetstown schools and was employed with Sterling Multi-Products, Prophetstown. Surviving are his mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gardner; one sister, Laurie Gisher, Prophetstown; one half sister, Bunny Daugherty, St. Louis, Mo.; three brothers, Allen and Steven Rangel, both of Prophetstown, and Brian Gisher, Ft. Leonardwood, Mo.; one half brother, Ernest Rangel Jr., Bettendorf, Iowa. Preceding him in death was his father.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 8, 1983 - Monday, pg A4

CHARLES PATRICK REILEY , was born April 6, 1885, at Minonk, Ill., and died April 14, 1942 at the family home 306 sixth avenue, Rock Falls, after a lingering illness of four months. He moved to Prophetstown with his parents at the age of ten and was educated in country schools. He was married to Nina B. Halligan November 28, 1907 at St. Mary's church in Tampico. They resided on the home place until 1927, when they moved to Rock Falls where they have lived since. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church Friday morning at 9 O'Clock with Father Charles Rieglesberger the celebrant. Committal was in St. Mary's cemetery in Tampico. Pall bearers were Joseph Droste, Warren Imler, Leo Jackley Glen Goss, William Roach, and Ben Oatman. Mr. Reiley was employed at the Russell Burdsall and Ward plant in Rock Falls for 14 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nina Reiley, and one daughter Vivien, wife of Francis E. Clayton of Sterling two sons, John and Hubert of Rock Falls, also one grandchild. Michael Terrance Reiley, one brother Frank Reiley of Propetstown and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Clegg of Tampico. There are three half-sisters, Mrs. Katie Swift of Sioux City, Iowa Mrs. Elizabeth Warren of Peoria, and Mrs. Margaret Britt of Tampico. Two daughters, Kathleen and Florence, preceded him in death also his parents a brother Joseph and a half-brother, William Degnan. Those attending the funeral services from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Halligan and daughter. Mrs. Joseph Fennessey, Mrs. P.J. Amabro and Miss Ella Gavin of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hagerty, Mrs. Theresa Scheffler and Clarence Titzell of Belmond, IA; Mrs. Ronald Miller of East Moline and Henry L. Reynolds of Polo, besides a number of relatives and friends from nearby cities.
Contributed by Stormy Reiley

EDMUND A. REILEY , apparently dropped dead early this morning while on his way from his home to the business section of the town where he daily met a car which took him to his employment at the John Deere Company at Moline. The body was found at 5:15 am partly on the north side of the Route 78 pavement just west of the Methodist church, by Raymond Foy who was on his way to his employment at the Green River ordinance plant. Foy returned to town and notified Officer Ralph Sibley who upon examination found that the man was dead. He notified Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reiley, parents of Edmund and also Coroner C.M. Frye of Sterling, who will conduct an inquest at the Dudley mortuary at Prophetstown at 4pm today. While Mr. Reiley has been employed steadily at Moline he has been receiving medical treatment from a Prophetstown physician. His parents said that he left home about 4:45am There were no marks on the body with the exception of a few abrasions on the face which apparently were caused when he fell, as he was lying on his face. Funeral arrangements are awaiting word from his brother Sgt. Keith Reiley at Camp Forrest, Tennessee.
Contributed by Stormy Reiley

HUBERT C. REILEY , 67, of 502 W. 12th in Rock Falls, died Sunday morning at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Visitation will be Tuesday, anytime after 2 p.m. with rosary recited at 8:30 p.m. Funeral prayer services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Grennan Funeral Home in Sterling with Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Risley officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Mr. Reiley was born on Sept 23, 1919 in Prophetstown, the son of Charles and Nina Halligan Reiley. On June 14, 1941 he married Virginia M. Wallace in Rock Falls. The deceased was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army and was retired from RB&W. He was a member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, the Rock Falls Optimists, The Rock Falls Legion and the Moose Club. Survivors are his wife, Virginia; two sons, Dennis of Sterling and Kevin of Rockford; one brother, John of Rock Falls; one sister, Mrs. Vivian Clayton of Sterling; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent Sterling Daily Gazette 21 Sep 1987

JOSEPH BERNARD REILEY , aged 54, died suddenly shortly before 6 yesterday afternoon while he and his wife and a son were preparing to tow his stalled car home from the John Sippel timber, two miles northeast of Prophetstown. Mr. Reiley was busy in the timber most of yesterday, cutting timber and burning brush. When he was ready to go home he was unable to start his car, so he walked in. Then he and his wife and son, in a truck, started back to get the stalled car. As they were preparing to tow it in Mr. Reiley fell to the ground dead. a physician ascribed the death to heart failure, but an inquest was to be held today in accordance with state law. Mr. Reiley was born in Minonk, Ill., August 22, 1878, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Reiley. He spent all his life in this state. He farmed until four years ago, when he moved to Prophetstown. He married Miss Maude Howlett in St. Catherine's Catholic church in 1900. she survives, as do three sons, Bernard, James and Gerald, and two daughters, Mildred and Catherine, all at home; a sister, Mrs. Jennie Clegg of Tampico; two brothers, Charles of Rock Falls and Frank of Prophetstown, and three half-sisters, Mrs. T.E. Britt of Tampico, Mrs. Kate Swift of Perry, Mo., and Mrs. Lizzie Warren of Peoria. Funeral services are to be held in St. Catherine's church at 9 Saturday morning. The Rev. David Murphy is to officiate and burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic cemetery at Tampico.
Contributed by Stormy Reiley

MAUDE MAE (HOWLETT) REILEY passed away at her home at 306 Park Avenue., at 5:35 o'clock Monday afternoon after an illness of several years' duration. Th body was removed to the Dudley mortuary and was returned to the home Tuesday evening. The Rosary will be recited at the home at 8 Wednesday evening and funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. A.M. Thursday with burial at St. Mary's cemetery at Tampico. Maude Mae Howlett, daughter of Oliver and Betty Newell Howlett, was born in Fairfield township, Bureau county, Ill., Oct., 10,1882, and passed away at the age of 55 years, 4 months and 12 days, March 14, 1938. She was married Dec. 31, 1900, to Joseph Reiley of Prophetstown at St. Mary's church in Tampico. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Reiley lived on a farm east of Prophetstown until 1929, when they moved to the home on Park Ave. Seven children were born to this union, five of whom survive and live at home. They are James, Bernard, Gerald, Mildred, and Catherine. One son and one daughter died in infancy. Mrs. Reiley is also survived by her father, Oliver Howlett, Livelong, Sask; one brother, Floyd E. Howlett, Sheffield, Ill., six half brothers and four half sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sept. 28, 1932, son and daughter, one half brother and one half sister, who all died in infancy, and her mother who died in 1884.
Contributed by Stormy Reiley

NELLIE (HOLCOMB) REILEY , of 703 Ave D, Rock Falls, died Wednesday evening in Community General Hospital at the age of 77 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Riley was born January 29, 1889 in Amboy, the daughter of the late Charlie and Julia (Van Buren) Holcomb. She was united in marriage to Walter Wiley in september of 1910. The couple lived in Rock Falls for many years. She was a lifetime member of the Rock Falls Congregational Church; the Friendly Class, the Rebekah Lodge, Royal Neighbors of AMerican and the Woman's Relief Corps. Mrs. Riley is survived by four daughters; Mrs. Margaret Grimes of Rock Falls, Mrs. Glen (Marie) Zentz of Harman, Mrs. William (Lillie) Kent of Amboy and MRs. Francis (Madalyn) McFadden of Rock Falls; three sons, Fred of Rock Falls; Charlie of Houston Texas and Ray of Morrison, 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband, Walter Riley Oct. 17, 1946; one sister and a brother. Funeral services Saturday 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock funeral home with Rev. Donald Proctor, pastor of the Rock Falls Congregational Church officiating, with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rock Falls.
Contributed by Sheila Smith

ANDREW J. REIMER , 46, OF 18020 Bunker Hill Rd., Morrison, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997, at his home. Family prayer services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, Morrison, with 11 a.m. funeral services at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison, with Father Leo Bartel, pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Morrison, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with an 8 p.m. Rosary by the Knights of Columbus and an 8:30 p.m. Vigil Service. A memorial has been established. Mr. Reimer was born April 9, 1951, in Tuscola, the son of Daniel J. and Margaret K (Emmerich) Reimer, Sr. He married Lynn Jacobs on May 27, 19972, in Oregon. He was a 1969 graduate of Oregon High School and attended Rock Valley College, Rockford. He served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Commonwealth Edison Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant, Cordova. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, coached Morrison Little League, Senior League baseball, and Morrision Jr. Tackle for seven years, former Grand Knight of St. Mary Council 3916 Knights of Columbus, 4th degree member of Father Boland Assembly Knight of Columbus, a private pilot, and member of Twin City Air Club. Survivors include his wife, Lynn of Morrison; three sons, Jason (Kimberly) Reimer of Oklahoma City, Okla, and Matthew Reimer and Kevin Reimer both of Morrison; one granddaughter, Savannah Reimer; his mother, Margaret Reimer of Oregon; two sisters, Rebecca (Gary) Bolthouse and Margaret (Diane) Linscott botoh of Oregon; and one brother, Daniel (Grace) Reimer Jr. of Oregon. He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Reimer Sr.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette June 26, 1997 - Thursday, pg A2

EDWARD REMMERS - Funeral services for Edward Remmers of Morrison who died Thursday evening were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at Tomlinson's Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Rev. Theo Dierks officiated and burial was in Grove Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Carl Popkins, Fred Beveroth, Edward Wagenecht, Albert Stralow, Carl Curtis and Rensi Dyke. Friends in charge of floral tributes were Mrs. Edward Wagenecht, Mrs. Herman Schroeder and Mrs. Clarence Schroeder
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 22, 1949 - Monday, pg 2

BESSIE (THOMPSON) RENFROE , 88, Prophetstown, died early Saturday (6 Dec 1975) at Morrison Community Hospital where she had been a patient for four weeks. Funeral services will be held at the McKoon Funeral Home in Newman, Ga., Tuesday. Burial will be in Southside Cemetery, Moreland, Ga. She was born Dec. 25, 1886 in Grantville, Ga., daughter of Franklin Jessamon Caldwell Thompson. She married Walter Renfroe Dec 16, 1902. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Swanson of Prophetstown, with whom she made her home, Mrs. Ruby Madoris of Giffin, Ga., and Mrs. Ethel Strang of Billingham, Wash.; 13 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren, and one brother, Grady Thompson of Newman, Ga.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 6, 1975 - Saturday, pg 6

EVA RENSLOW , passed away Tuesday morning June 11 at about 7:30 am at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Paith. Death was due to heart trouble, from which, with other complications she had been a sufferer for the past year or more. Several months ago she was taken to the home of her daughter to be cared for, but in spite of all that loving care and medical skill could do, she rapidly failed until the end came. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Baptist church at 2:30. Rev. Meyer conducting the same.
Tampico Tornado June 13, 1929

LUCILLE RENSLOW - Funeral arrangements are complete for Lucille Renslow, 87, a former resident of the Tampico area, who died Thursday evening in Willow Garden Nursing Home, Marion. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Monday, May 9, 1 p.m. at the Tampico Memorial Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Allen-Schmitto-Garland Funeral Chapel is in charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Renslow is survived by her husband, Clarence, two sons, one brother and seven sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois May 6, 1977 - Friday, pg 6

RUTH LILLIAN (GIESE) ROHDE - 85, of Rock Falls, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. She farmed with her husband south of Rock Falls and was employed by the Whiteside County AASCS office, retiring in 1978. Mrs. Rohde was born Dec. 23, 1914 in Tampico to Ehler and Tena (Jacobsen) Giese. She married Reinhold Rohde on Dec. 23, 1935 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1998. She was also preceded in death by one daughter in infancy and one brother. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, was a past 4-H Club Leader, was a member of the Whiteside county Homemakers Extension for 50 plus years, was a member of the Whiteside County Farm Bureau, the Rock Falls Woman's Club and was a FHA Chapter Mother. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth (Gail) Rogers and Carol Planthaber of Morrison and Shirley (Edmund) Downey of Rock Falls; one son, Robert (Linda) Rohde of Rock Falls; two sisters, Florence Rosene and Sylvia Day of Rock Falls; two brothers, Francis Giese of Silvis and Edward (Georgia) Giese of Camanche, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Henrietta Milner officiating. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory in Rock Falls. A memorial has been established to the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rock Falls.
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FRED RICHARDSON - Word has been received here of the death November 17th of Fred H. Richardson, at his old home at Loraine, O. Mr. Richardson was well acquainted in this vicinity, having been engaged in business in Lyndon, Sterling and Tampico, at which place he served as post master for several terms, and made his home for several years. He leaves his widow, one son Carl, one daughter, Mary, and a host of friends and former associates who extend their sympathy to the family.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois November 21, 1913

FRAINIE (BURGESS) RICHARDSON - Funeral services for Mrs. Eldo Richardson, 67, Streator, former Prophetstown resident, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Winter Rowd Funeral Home, Streator. The former Frainie Burgess, daughter of Ed and Lillie Burgess, died Saturday evening after an extended illness. She had also lived at Deer Grove. Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Darlene) Seigman, Magnolia, two brothers and five sisters, including Mrs. Robert (Bernice) Rose, Prophetstown.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 15, 1973 - Monday, pg

OCTAVIA RICHARDSON , 85, of 10013 LeRoy Ave., Rock Falls, died Oct. 31, 1992, at Sterling Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home, Beckley, W. Va. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. She married Geter G. Richardson. She is survived by one son, Fayette Richardson of Rock Falls; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 2, 1992 - Monday, pg 2

RALPH L. RIESSELMAN JR. , 70, of Sterling, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at his home. Ralph was born Feb. 17, 1939, in Prairie du Chien, Wis., the son of Ralph and Cora (Mapson) Riesselman. He married Nancy B. Hinrichs on Aug. 31, 1963, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling. Ralph owned and operated Husky Construction Co., for more than 32 years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling. Ralph enjoyed “opening” the Red Apple Restaurant in Sterling each morning, having the coffee ready for all the early risers, and his time spent at Wilco Rental in Sterling. Ralph was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. Surviving are his wife, Nancy; his sisters, Shirley (Lyle) Gregory of Milledgeville and Delpha (Ernie) Terrell of East Moline; three brothers, Blaine (Linda) Riesselman of Rock Falls, and Gregory (Bess) Riesselman and Lance Riesselman, both of Lincoln; two sisters-in-law, Betty Mapson of Sterling and Ruby Riesselman of Peoria; many nieces, nephews, and friends; and his special little dog, “Amy.” He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Gordon Riesselman and Bobby Mapson. The funeral was held Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Judi Huseth officiating. Burial was at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation was held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 102 12th Ave., Rock Falls.
Contributed by Barry Johnson - 17 Feb 1939 18 Oct 2009 married Nancy Hinrichs 31 Aug 1963

FLORENCE (GOODENOUGH) RIETVELD , 45, was found dead in her car at 9 p.m Sunday ( 30 March 1952) following what is believed to have been a heart attack. Her body was found in her car on West South Street shortly after she left a local bowling alley accompanied by Mrs. Arlene Verdick. Mrs. Rietveld had let Mrs. Verdick out at her home and drove off. Police theorized she apparently struck a parked car owned by Victor Dykema. She was found about a block from the accident scene. The body was taken to the Reynolds Funeral Home where an inquest was scheduled for Monday at 1:30 by Coroner John T. Meyer. Services will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. R. B. Heydinger, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate and burial will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery. She was born on Jan. 12, 1906 in Union Grove Township, the daughter of Arthur L. and Hulda Bull Goodenough. She was educated in the Prairie Center School, Morrison High School, DeKalb Teachers College and attended the University of Illinois for two years. She later taught school for two years. She was married on Aug. 26, 1930, in Rockford. She came to Morrison with her husband about two years ago after living in Rockford, Oak Park, Omaha, Neb., California, and St. Louis. Mrs. Rietveld was well known in golfing circles and was women's state champion for a year in Nebraska. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and was a leader of a Brownie troop. Survivors include her husband; father, A. L. Goodenough; a brother George Goodenough; all of Morrison; sister Mrs. Charles A. (Maude) DeTurk, Seattle, Wash.; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her mother; and two brothers, Carl and Elmer Goodenough.
Contriuted by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois March 31, 1952 - Monday, pg 2

WILLIAM RIGGS - At his home in Morrison, on Friday, Jan. 12, 1894, of congestion of the lungs William Riggs, aged 58 years. William Riggs was a native of Glenville, New York, but came to the west many years ago, and engaged in farming in Clyde Township, Whiteside Co. About 12 years ago Mr. Riggs moved with his family to Morrison, where he had to some extent been engaged in business up to a few days from the time of his death. The deceased has many friends in Milledgeville, who mourn to hear of his untimely death. His departure takes from a once happy home, a loving husband and father. The funeral services were held at his late residence at two o'clock, Monday afternoon, in the presence of many relatives and friends. The Free Masons were out in a body and paid their last tribute of respect to their departed brother. Interment took place in Grove Hill Cemetery.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping

ELAINE (SIEX) ROGERS , 49, 2006 21st Ave., Sterling, died Tuesday morning (19 August 1983) in Community General Hospital following a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling with the Rev. John L. Vickrey, pastor of the First Christian Church of Sterling officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial has been established in her memory. Elaine Rogers was born on June 10, 1934 in Dixon, the daughter of Lawrence and Violet Wallin Siex. On Dec. 23, 1956 she was united in marriage to Forrest Rogers in Sterling. She was employed in the Sales Department at Frantz Manufacturing Company in Sterling for seven years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Sterling. Surviving are her husband, Forrest; two sons, Brian, Carbondale and Barry, Charleston; her mother, Mrs. Russell (Violet) Short, Sterling; and one brother, David Siex, Sterling. Preceding her in death was her father.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 23, 1983 - Tuesday, pg A6

GALON ROGERS - Killed By An Automobile
Galon Rogers Killed and Frank Braitch Has Legs Broken on West Third Street This A.M.
Were Thrown Out of Car
Owned by Frank Lee of Hume, Who Was Giving Friends Pleasure Ride - Wet Pavement Cause Galon Rogers was instantly killed and Frank Braitch received a fracture of both legs below the knee this morning at 10:30 o'clock, the result of an automobile owned and driven by Frank Lee of Hume Township, skidding on the wet pavement on West Third Street in front of the residence of A. A. Wolfersperger west of Avenue G. Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Braitch and Charles Sipples were sitting in the rear seat of the auto, and when the rear end of the machine collided with the curb, the three men were thrown from the auto. Mr. Sipples received only a slight bruise on the right leg. Mr. Rogers was thrown head first out of the machine and the left side of his head struck the curb directly in front of Judge Wolfersperger's residence, and it is believed that Mr. Braitch's injuries were due to his legs striking the iron hitching post at the same place. Mr. Lee did not know that the fatal accident had occurred, or that the three men had been thrown from the auto until he had gone a block from the place where it occurred. He turned north on Avenue I from Third Street and returned to the scene of the accident. Just as he got back, Mr. Rogers breathed his last. Mr. Braitch was taken hurriedly to the Whiteside Hospital where it was found that both legs were broken. The body of Mr. Rogers was taken to the morgue at F. H. Geyer's undertaking parlors. The coroner, C. M. Frye, and State's Attorney Ludens and the chief of police were summoned immediately, and the three officers began an immediate investigation of the cause of the accident. Mr. Lee was in Rock Falls this morning and while in that city picked up Messrs. Frank Braitch, Galon Rogers, Charles Sipples and Robert Draton and gave them a ride, it being the intention of the party to make the round of the two bridges. Going west on Third Street, Mr. Lee intended to turn south on Avenue G to cross the Avenue G bridge. His speedometer, Mr. Lee says, registered between fifteen and twenty miles an hour, and he realized that it was impossible to make the turn, and he continued west, started to slow down, and proposed to turn north on Avenue H and return and cross the bridge. The sprinkling wagon had preceded him, and he had scarcely passed Avenue G when the wheels began skidding, and the next instant the auto had slid to the curb. The rear wheels struck the curb with a hard compact, the iron fellloes scraping the edge off the top of the curb. As the compact was made, it jarred the rear end of the machine to such an extent that all three of the men on the rear seat were thrown out of the machine, with the above mentioned results. Mr. Lee stated that he did not feel the jar but slowed down as rapidly as possible, and of course in guiding the machine ran to the south curb before he got it under control, and he drove almost a block and a half to Avenue H before he discovered that an accident had occurred, and he did not realize the awful seriousness of it until he returned and found one of the members of his party drawing his last breath and the other in agony as a result of a fracture of both legs below the knees. Mr. Lee ordered that the wounded man be taken to the hospital and word was sent as soon as possible to the officials. After the arrival of the coroner, the body was ordered taken to F. H. Geyer's undertaking parlors in Rock Falls. Mr. Lee is a well known farmer of Hume Township and purchased the machine on June 10 last, it being an E.M.F car, thirty horse power. Mr. Lee has been considered a careful driver. When seen today, he denied a rumor that he had taken a drink of any kind, and added that he had not touched any liquor since he came into possession of the car. The impact with the curb resulted in only a light damage to the car. Three spokes in the rear wheel were splintered and the front axle was sprained. A hood over a puncture was torn off. The death of Mr. Rogers was instantaneous, the skull being fractured, the force being on the left side of the head. Auto drivers state that the speed was hardly sufficient to have caused the accident, but the speed of fifteen to twenty miles an hour over a wet pavement would easily cause the wheels to skid and the machine to become unmanageable. Galon Rogers formerly resided in Tampico, and some time ago purchased the bakery of A. Bauder in Rock Falls, which recently ceased operations, and of late has been tending bar at James Graham's saloon, residing over the saloon occupied by Mr. Graham. Frank Braitch, the wounded member of the party, also tended bar for Mr. Graham, as well as Mr. Draton, who occupied the seat with Mr. Lee. Charles Sipples resides in Tampico, but has been in this city for some time working insurance business. Coroner Frye when seen today stated that he could not tell when the inquest would be held, but it would probably be late this evening or tomorrow. The delay is due to the fact that it will be impossible to take the testimony of Frank Braitch until he recovers from the effects of the anaesthetic, which was given prior to reducing the fractures. Mr. Braitch is about twenty-nine years old, is married and is a son of Fran Braitch of this city. Galon Rogers was forty five years of age, and formerly resided in Tampico. He is survived by his wife and two children. The accident was witnessed by William Appenzeller, driver for A. F. Moore's laundry. Peter Burbach, deliveryman for N. Gaulrapp, and Bert Goshert, chauffeur for E. f. Lawrence, and these gentlemen bear out the statements made by Mr. Lee, except as to the speed. Mr. Goshert states that they were going rapidly, and Mr. Burbach states that he had no way to tell how fast they were going, but was of the opinion that it must have been close to a mile a minute, and Mr. Appenzeller states that the machine was traveling very fast.
No Funeral Arrangements Yet
The arrangements for the funeral services over the remains of Galon Rogers have not been made and is probably that they will not be made until late this evening. The body will be taken to his home after the inquest has been held, which will probably be held this evening or Sunday.
June 13, 1910 - Monday, pg 5 - GALON ROGERS INQUEST The Jury Rendered an Open Verdict: That He Came to His Death By Being Thrown From An Auto The inquest over the body of Galon Rogers, who was killed by being thrown out of an auto Saturday was held in the undertaking rooms of F. H. Geyer Saturday at 4 o'clock. The family was represented by State's Attorney J. J. Ludens. A large number of witnesses were heard. The verdict of this jury was that Galon Rogers came to his death by being thrown from an automobile Saturday forenoon, June 11, driven by Frank Lee. The verdict was an open one. It censured no one, neither did it remove the blame from any one. Several of the witnesses testified that the machine was going at a fast speed, yet no one could determine just how fast it was going. Frank Lee said that he took one glass of beer in the morning. The jury was composed of the following men: John Hirschburg, foreman; Ora Bond, Delos Olds, John Britt, George Jenkins and E. E. Horner.
June 13, 1910 - Monday, pg 5
Funeral of Galon Rogers - Body Taken Sunday to Tampico - Funeral This Afternoon at 2 O'clock at the Home Farm The body of Galon Rogers was taken to Tampico Sunday forenoon, starting about 9:30 o'clock, by Undertaker F. H. Geyer. It was followed by Mrs. Rogers and their two children. They went direct to the home of Roy Darnell one mile east of Tampico at the farm of the late Galon Rogers, and the funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Rogers lately moved from this farm and it was thought fitting to take him to this old home farm. A large number of his friends from this city went down this forenoon to attend the last services. The father of the deceased and a brother, Jared from Plano, came yesterday and went down also to attend the funeral. Mr. Rogers was well thought of by a large circle of friends. He was a jovial good hearted man; one who would do harm to no one. He was a loving family man, and he thought a great deal of his family. He was a very kind husband and father. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters and one son. The son is about eighteen years of age, while the youngest daughter is about sixteen years of age. The oldest daughter is the wife of Ed Dempsey, engineer on the Rock Island passenger. Mr. Rogers formerly resided in this city and was a good machinist. He later moved to Tampico where he has been for many years up to last fall when he returned to this city and in the spring traded for the bakery which he run for a few months and quit. (Burial: Tampico Cemetery)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Evening Gazette, Sterling, Illinois June 11, 1910 - Saturday, pg 1

IDA (BROWN) ROGERS , formerly of Sterling, died early Sunday morning in the home of her son, Merle Rogers, 10024 S., Lafayette, Chicago. Funeral rites will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Melvin Funeral home with the Rev. C. A. Chamberlin of First Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers was born June 27, 1869, in Tampico, daughter of Ellery and Katherine Brown. She was united in marriage with Galen W. Rogers at Tampico in 1891. He preceded her in death in 1910. Surviving with the son are several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one daughter. - Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Monday, 5 March 1956
Mrs. Ida M. Rogers Funeral Conducted Services for Mrs. M. Rogers, former Sterling resident who died Sunday in Chicago, were held today in the Melvin Funeral Home The Rev. C. A Chamberlin, pastor of the First Methodist Church, officiated and burial was in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were William King, Edgar Breed, Louis Geiger, Jack Rinehart and James and Richard Seeley. Mrs. J. H. Linn played several organ selections and Mrs. Charles Gasso was in charge of the flowers.
Contributed by Georgi DiBartelo - Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Tuesday, 6 March 1956

ELIZABETH M. (HOUCH) ROMAN , 85, passed away Friday afternoon (31 May 1968) in the home of her son, Wayne, in rural Prophetstown, after an extended illness. Funeral services have been set for Monday, 1:30 p.m. in the Gardner Funeral Chapel of Prophetstown, with the Rev. A. Dean Lundstrom officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery of Prophestown. Friends may call at the Gardner Chapel on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Elizabeth Roman was born on March 27, 1883, in Hooppole, the daughter of Phillip and Rosina (Kurfiss) Houch. She was educated in the Hooppole schools. She married Gust Roman on Feb. 1910 in Hooppole and lived the past 57 years in the Prophetstown area. Her survivors include two sons, Harley and Wayne Roman; one daughter Macy Roman, all of Prophetstown; one brother Michael Hock, of Hoopole; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois June 1, 1968 - Sataurday, pg 2

PAUL H. ROMAN - Funeral services for Paul H. Roman, 66, will be conducted Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Catherine Catholic Church in Prophetstown. The Rev. Thomas Neville, pastor of the church will officiate. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Annawan. The rosary will be recited this afternoon at 4 and this evening at 8 in the Gardner Funeral Chapel. Mr. Roman, a Prophetstown resident for the past 40 years, passed away at the Eveningside Nursing home, Tuesday.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 22, 1960 - Thursday, page 2

ROY WILLIAM RUBY , 82, of the Whiteside County Nursing home died Thursday morning at the nursing home. Funeral services were held at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home Saturday at 2 p.m., with Rev. Luther Cooperrider, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Roy W. Ruby was born Nov. 10, 1890 in DeKalb, the son of Claude and Mahilda Ruby. He was united in marriage to Ruth M. Schultz of Sterling. He was a member of the Eagles Club in Aurora, until 1955. Survivors include his widow, one daughter, Mrs. Harriet M Bailey, Torrance, Calif.; two sons, R. L. Ruby, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Gerald Ruby in the U.S. Air Force in Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.; and one sister, Mrs. S. J. (Irene) Meyers, DeKalb. He was preceded in death by one son and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 24, 1973 - Saturday, pg 2

EDWARD M. RYAN - Prayer services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home and mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church for Edward M. Ryan of 907 1st Ave., Rock Falls. The Rev. William F. Myers conducted the services with burial in the IOOF Cemetery. Mrs. Roscoe Eades was at the organ at the funeral home. Mrs. Robert Fecht was the organist at the church with Frank Klock singing "The Lord's Prayer" and "Ave Maria." Pallbearers were Robert T. Flynn, Earl Eichelberger, Paul J. McCormick, Terrance McDonnell, John R. Roman and Arthur Van De Mark. Flowers were cared for by Lyle Dirks.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor June 26, 1972 - Monday, pg 2

MARY RYAN at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. A. Manning, Friday, February 10, 1905. The deceased was born in Ireland, September 15, 1821, being at the time of her death 83 years, 4 months and 25 days. She had made her home with her daughter for the past nine years. For the past four weeks she had been sick and she peacefully passed away on the date above mentioned. She was a kind and loving mother and the two children, Mrs. Manning and P. C. Ryan of Sterling will ever revere her memory. Besides her two children she leaves nine grandchildren and one brother, Thomas Kane of Fenton, Whiteside county, The body accompanied by the relatives was taken to Fulton on the early passenger Monday morning where the funeral services were conducted and the interment was made. Mrs. Ryan before coming where the funeral services were conducted and the interment was made. Mrs. Ryan before coming to Milledgeville had been for many years a resident of Whiteside county. Those from a distance who were called here by her death were Mr. and Mrs. Marrow of Rock Island, Thomas Kane of Fenton and P. C. Ryan of Sterling.
Contributed by Karen Fyock - Undated Scrapbook Clipping.

GERTRUDE (BENSON) RYRHOLM , 70, 1604 18th Avenue, Sterling, died late Thursday evening (16 Sep 1971) in the Sterling Colonial Acres Rest Home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Warren Weeg, pastor of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Sterling officiating, with burial in Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m Friday. Mrs. Ryrholm was born August 25, 1901 in Chicago, the daughter of Emil T. and Charlotte Aronson Benson. She was united in marriage to J. Norman Ryrholm Feb. 8, 1924 in Waukegan. The couple lived in the Chicago area until four years ago when they moved to Sterling to make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Janet) Metzler. Mrs. Ryrhom is survived by her daugher, Mrs. Clarence (Janet) Metzler, Sterling; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Wilson, Sullivan; four grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents, her husband J. Norman Nov. 21, 1969 and six brothers and sisters.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 17, 1971 - Friday, pg 2