FORREST G. THACKABERRY -Kansas City, Mo., July 2., 24, army air corps observer, was killed when two army airplanes engaged in combat maneuvers, collided 1,500 feet above the ground here yesterday. Thackaberry was in a plane piloted by Capt. W. L. Campbell. The second plane, with Lieutenant William S Green at the controls, flew into the tail of the first. Campbell jumped to safety in a parachute, while Green, whose plane was not so badly damaged as the other, landed safely. The foregoing dispatch is similar in content to a message received Sunday evening buy Marcus R. Thackaberry, 601 West Third Street, and Mrs. Anna Emmons, 212 East Seventh Street, Rock Falls, uncle and aunt of Forrest G. Thackaberry, briefly announcing the news of his tragic death. Mr. and Mrs. Thackaberry and Mrs. Emmons went to Tampico last night to offer their services to Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Thackaberry of Tampico, parents of Forrest Thackaberry. Frank Thackaberry, brother of Forrest, reached Tampico from his home in Cleveland, Ohio, today and will leave this evening for Kansas City to bring back the body of his brother for burial in the family lot in the Tampico Cemetery. No funeral arrangements are definitely made, awaiting word from a sister of the deceased in Los Angeles, Cal., but it is thought that the services in Tampico will probably be on Thursday. Forrest G. Thackaberry finished his education at the University of Wisconsin with the class of 1927 and was engaged in civil engineering work at Kansas City, where he was married last September. His wife of less than a year survives him. He engaged in the air service reserve as a means of patriotic service and did most of his flying on Sundays when not engaged in his professional work as a civil engineer. It is understood that his plane lost a propeller in the collision in midair and he did not get away from the wreck with his parachute, Capt. Campbell calling to him to jump as he leaped from the wreck himself. The death of this promising young man comes as a great shock to his relatives here and his family and many friends in and near Tampico. (More: July 5, pg 10, July 7, pg 8)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois July 2, 1928 - Monday, pg 12

MARY AGNES (PURCELL) THACKABERRY - The body of Mrs. Mary Agnes Thackaberry arrived at the Dudley funeral chapel in Prophetstown, Wednesday morning, from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Sioux Falls. Committal services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Pleasant Ridge cemetery, west of Prophetstown. Rev. Father A. M. Weitekamp of St. Catherine's Catholic church officiated. The pallbearers were Mark Langdon and Frank Graham of Sterling; Frank Thackaberry of Thomas; and Louis Zschiesche, F. P. Dudley and Glenn Graham of Prophetstown. Mary Agnes Purcell Booth Thackaberry was born April 5, 1857, at Annawan, Illinois. Her parents were Nicholas and Johanna Gleason Purcell. She was married to Edwin Booth March 3, 1878, who died August 6, 1888. She was then married to Alec Thackaberry, who died October 13, 1935. She is survived by one son, Wayne Thackaberry of New York city; one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Donahue of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; one step-son, E. A. Thackaberry of Los Angeles, California; a sister, Mrs. Alice Berger of Lincoln, Nebraska, and eleven grandchildren. One step-son preceded her in death. The deceased was a resident of Thomas for a number of years. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Addie Dillon of Prophetstown. Relatives from a distance who attended burial services here, were Mrs. Katherine Donahue and daughters, Misses Mildred and Helen Donahue of Sioux Falls, Mrs. Alice Berger of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Wayne Thackaberry of New York.
Contributed by Melva Taylor from the Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois February 17, 1938 - Thursday

JURGEN "JERRY" THEDE ,99, 505 Ave F., Sterling, died Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at his home following a short illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Behrens Mortuary. The Rev. Wallace Norquist will officiate. Friends may call after 2 today until 9 p.m. Mr. Thede was born May 13, 1870, in Germany, the son of Jurgen and Kathering Thede. In 1908 he was united in marriage to Anna Prestin at Sterling and following her death he married Emma Onken in 1921. He was employed at Wahl Clipper Corp for 19 years, retiring in 1942. He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. His wives preceded him in death. For many years, the highlight of Mr. Thede's birthday observances were the greetings he received from the late U.S. Senator Everett Dirkson and Thomas Railsback, 19th District congressman
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 22, 1969 - Wednesday, pg 2

JUDITH K. (GOFF) THIELBAR , 64, of Sterling, was united with the Lord, Saturday, October 29, 2005 at her home after a short illness. Mrs. Thielbar was born April 30, 1941 in Sterling, the daughter of Richard and Dora (Dickey) Goff. She married Wayne L. Thielbar on January 10, 1961. She recently retired from Wal-Mart Supercenter and worked for General Electric for fifteen years. She loved her family dearly. Survivors include her husband of forty-five years, Wayne Thielbar; two children, Lisa (Barton) Hobbs of Brownsville, TX and Laurie (James) Alumbaugh of Sterling; eight grandchildren, Jessica Alumbaugh, Daniel Hobbs, David Alumbaugh, Gregory Hobbs, Sally Alumbaugh, Jennifer Hobbs, Ashley Hobbs, Kristen Alumbaugh; one great-grandson, Anthony; her mother, Dora Goff of Rock Falls; three sisters, Jerie (Kenny) Tadlock of Rock Falls, Jeanne (Ron) Jamason of Rochelle, Jody (Bob) Knapp of Sterling; two brothers Lonny Goff of Brownsville, TX and Lane (Betty) Goff of Harmon; fifteen nieces and nephews; and two great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Wayne Jr. and her father, Richard Goff. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at Harvest Time Bible Church, with Dalmus Meeks, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery.

WAYNE LEROY THIELBAR , 75, of Sterling, died Thursday, April 28, 2011, at his home, surrounded by his family. He worked in the construction business for many years. Wayne was born Dec. 17, 1935, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of D.Q. and Dorothea (Doty) Thielbar. He married Judith K. Goff on Jan. 10, 1961, in Dixon. She preceded him in death on Oct. 29, 2005. He married Mary Emily Johnson on Aug. 30, 2008. He was a member of Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls. Survivors include his wife, Mary Emily; one daughter, Laurie (James) Alumbaugh of Sterling; one sister, Dolly Brockman of Coleta; eight grandchildren, Jessica (John) Rabadan, Daniel Hobbs, David Alumbaugh, Gregory (Rebecca) Hobbs, Sally (Mark) Braem, Jennifer (Josue) Camacho, Ashley Hobbs and Kristin Alumbaugh; and 10 great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Hobbs; his son, Wayne L. Thielbar Jr.; and two sisters, Jean Williams and Ruth Jewell. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, with Dalmus Meeks officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

INEZ THOME - Funeral arrangements are complete at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls for Mrs. Inez M. Thome, 84, of 2102 French Street, Rock Falls who died Thursday evening late (December 30, 1982) at Rock Falls Colonial Acres. Funeral services for Mrs. Thome will be Monday 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Rev. David L. Beebe, pastor of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls officiating with burial in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Rock Falls. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial has been established to her memory. Mrs. Thome was born Feb 3, 1897 in Fort Wayne, Ind., the daughter of Julius and Laura Adams Monnot. She was united in marriage to Clyde Thome Dec. 3, 1924, and after his death was married to Lester Thome March 17, 1938 and he died in 1959. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Howard (Beverly) Richmond and Mrs. Thomas (Arvilla) Eaglin both of Rock Falls; two step daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Dorothy) Whaley of Prophetstown and Mrs. Sam (Beverly Joyce) Beattie of Rock Falls; one step son, Lawrence Thome of Dixon; five grandchildren; many step grand and step great grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents, two husbands, one child in infancy and four brothers and four sisters.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, Saturday, January 2, 1982, Page 4:1

JUNE V. (RICE) THOME , 92, of Rock Falls, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2003, at Coventry Village Nursing Home, Sterling. She was employed by the former Chester's Department Store and the former Bachman Fashion Shoe Store, both in Sterling, as a clerk. Mr. Thome was born June 4, 1911 in Sterling, the daughter of Fredrick and May (Tubbs) Rice. She was a graduate of West Des Moines (Iowa) High School. She married Anthony Thome on Aug. 1, 1929 in Nashua, Iowa. He died Dec. 28, 1989. She enjoyed reading and sewing. Survivors include two daughters, Susan (Rolland) Lindsay of Milledgeville and Diane Nuttal of North Glen, Colo.; a sister, Edith Manon of West Des Moines, Iowa; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons. The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. Burial is at Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (published picture of June Thome)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 19, 2003 - pg A5

MILDRED (LEE) THOME , 85, of W. 13th St. Rock Falls died Jan. 12, 2005 at CGH Medical Center. She was a cook at Tampico Grade School for 20 years. Mrs. Thome was born Nov. 9, 1919 in Tampico the daughter of Herbert and Sadie (Renner) Lee. She married Lawrence L. Thome on April 28, 1938 in Iowa. She was a member of Tampico United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; a son Larry, a daughter Jerria, a sister Geraldine Braggo, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial at Tampico Memorial Gardens.

RALPH G. THOME , 400 Highland View, Rock Falls, a well-known local contractor, died at his home late Friday (Feb. 14, 1986). He was 76. Funeral services will be Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Grennan Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl J. Zager of the Rock Falls Methodist Church officiating. A memorial has been established. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. He was born July 29, 1909 in Rock Falls, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George (Hattie Hallenbeck) Thome. He was a veteran of World War II and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose for over 37 years and a member of the Sterling Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, Leta, one daughter, Judy King of Rock Falls, one brother Frank of Stockton, two sisters including Mrs. Edna Cox of Hardy, Ark., and Elsie Blair of Polo and also two grandchildren, Kathy and Jay.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent Sterling Daily Gazete 15 Feb 1986

VIOLA (ALLEN) THOME , 60, widow of the late Lester Thome, died Sunday morning at Community General Hospital. Mrs. Thome was born Dec. 17, 1899, McLeansboro, Ill., the daughter of Frank and Luella Allen. She was united in marriage to Lester Thome, who preceded her in death May 27, 1956. She is survived by one son, Donald A. Thome, of Zionsville, Ind., two brothers, Rick Allen of Rt. 1, Rock Falls, with whom she had been making her home, and Milledge Allen, East St. Louis, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Marie Hall, San Diego, Calif; two grandchildren, Danny and Christopher Thome, both of Zionsville, Ind.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, husband and one brother, Chester. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home, with Rev. Ivan Obenshain, pastor of the Rock Falls Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Rock Falls. Friends may call at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home at any time.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois November 21, 1960 - Monday, page 2

ARNOLD TICHLER , 2, of 2722 Crosby Rd., Morrison, died Sunday evening at Morrison Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Ebenezer Reformed Church of Morrison, preceded by a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service in the church with Rev. Wayne Lemmen, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Morrison Chapel of the Bosma Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to the Ebenezer Reformed Church Choir. Mr. Tichler was born Feb. 15, 1913 in Morrison, the son of Dick and Kate Huizenga Tichler. He married Jennie Post on March 5, 1934 in Fulton. He was educated in the rural and city Morrison Schools. He farmed with his wife all his married life in rural Morrison. He was a member of Whiteside County Farm Bureau and a member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church and choir. Survivors include his wife, Jennie; one daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Karen) Zuidema of Morrison; one son, Harvey D. of Morrison; six grandchildren; two brothers, Jay and Willis, both of Morrison. He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent - Note: The house numbers were difficult to read on my copy, hope those are correct.

DELLA J. (BIELEMA) TICHLER , 82, of Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 16, 2008 at the center. Della was born on September 23, 1925 in Fulton, IL to Joseph II and Dorothy L. (Sterenberg) Bielema. She attended Fulton grade schools and high school in Fulton, IL. She married Williard Tichler on December 15, 1972 in Morrison, IL. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1989. Della was employed by the Clinton Garment Company as a seamstress in Clinton, IA for many years. She was a former member of the First Reformed Church in Fulton, IL; and a current member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, IL. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society and Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study. She also belonged to the Christian Women's Club in Clinton, IA. Della enjoyed cooking, baking, crafts and needlework. Survivors include one step daughter, Marla Stuart of Morrison, IL; two step sons, Philip (Mary Jo) Tichler of Morrison, IL, Duane Tichler of Knoxville, IA; ten step grandchildren; several step great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Bernadine Sanders of Morrison, IL, Coretta (Mrs. Bruce) Van Kooten of Morrison, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Williard; one sister, Karen Brands; one brother, Joel Bielema; one nephew, Rodney Van Kooten.

JENNIE (POST) TICHLER , 93, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, November 7, 2005, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Jennie was born August 2, 1912 in Waarfum, Gronigen – Netherlands, to Henry and Anna (Schol) Post. She was educated in the Fulton, IL grade schools. Jennie married Arnold Tichler on March 5, 1934 in Fulton, IL. He died May 5, 1985. She was employed at Fulton Corp., formerly Patent Novelty, in Fulton, IL. After her marriage, she farmed along with her husband in the rural Morrison, IL area, retiring in 1985. She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, where she was involved in the church choir, Ladies Aid, Lydian Society, and had served as pianist for the societies and the gospel team. She was a member of the Resthave Auxiliary and Whiteside County Farm Bureau. She enjoyed entertaining with humorous skits and readings at local organizations. Survivors include one daughter, Karen (Mrs. Harvey) Zuidema of Morrison, IL; six grandchildren, Carmen (Mrs. Kevin) Church, Kay (Mrs. Dan) Finch, LeeAnn (Mrs. Mark) Thies, Todd (Kim Given) Zuidema, Dean (Julie) Zuidema, and Myron Zuidema; nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; one son, Harvey (Pat) Tichler; and one sister, Flora Holesinger.

KENNETH J. TICHLER , 89, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Kenneth was born October 26, 1916, in Morrison, IL, to Clarence and Helen (Huizenga) Tichler. He was educated in the Delhi School of rural Whiteside County, IL. He married Eldora Douma on February 14, 1941 in Morrison. He engaged in farming for 31 years in the rural Morrison area. He then worked as a custodian for 10 years at Ebenezer Reformed Church, and also as a substitute rural mail carrier and later a fulltime rural mail carrier, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, where he served as an elder and deacon, taught Sunday school and catechism. He led worship services at the county jail for inmates and also at local nursing homes. He was a member of the Morrison Kiwanis Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes and Rollie Bollie. Survivors include his wife, Eldora; two daughters, Mary E. (Mrs. Bill) Meyer of Alto, MI; Charlotte (Mrs. Bill) Cox of Vail, AZ; one son, Richard (Kathleen) Tichler of Ft. Wayne, IN; five grandchildren, Dr. Christopher (Colleen) Cox, Daniel Cox, Lisa (Mrs. John) Valdez, Marcia (Mrs. Bryan) McCree Ryan Tichler; seven great grandchildren, Sydney Cox, Samantha, Matthew and Nicholas Valdez, Camille Barclay, Brian McCree Jr. and Jacob Peel. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Donald Tichler.

PHERNIE (EIZENGA) TICHLER , 94, of Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at the nursing home. Phernie was born March 5, 1914 in Garden Plain, IL, to Henry K. and Josie (Newendyke) Eizenga. She was educated in the rural Whiteside County Schools and at Northside Grade School in Morrison, IL. She married Paul Tichler on February 9, 1933 in Fulton, IL. He died June 3, 1965. She was employed at Rich's Toy Factory and as a custodian for Ebenezer Reformed Church both in Morrison, IL. She also cleaned over 100 homes in Morrison. Phernie was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church and the church's Lydian Society. Survivors include four daughters, Audrey (Mrs. Kenneth) Balk and Linda (Mrs. Vernon) Smith both of Fulton, IL; Joyce (Mrs. Phil) Wilkins of Morrison, IL; and Marcia (Mrs. Ron) Mildren of Clinton, IA; four sons, Warren (Roberta) Tichler of Fulton, IL; Vernon (Sherie) Tichler, Marvin (Mary) Tichler, and Larry (Diane) Tichler all of Morrison, IL; forty-one grandchildren; twelve step grandchildren; seventy-nine great grandchildren; fourteen step great grandchildren; twenty-three great great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Loretta Hook of Morrison, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; two daughters, Sharon Sterenberg and Paula Maxson; one son, Robert Tichler; one great grandsons, Jacob James Sterenberg; one sister, Agnes Jansma; and one brother, Marvin Eizenga.

HARRIET (HUBBARD) TILLSON , 96, formerly housemother of Chi Omega sorority at the University of Missouri for 10 years, died Tuesday (February 10, 1959 sic) in Silver Springs, Md. At the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ross J. Silkett She became chaperone at the Chi Omega house in 1926 when it was located on Hitt street and watched the progress of building the “new home” on Burnham place. Always interested in the welfare of “her girls”, she remained here until 1936. Mrs. Tillson was born in Sterling, Ill., on January 4, 1863. She was the former Miss Harriet Hubbard, a daughter of Mary and Ferdinand Hubbard. On December 21, 1898, she was married and moved with her husband to Rockford, Ill., where they resided for 20 years. Both were active in the Rockford Second Congregational church. Besides Mrs. Silkett, survivors included three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be Monday in Forest View abbey at Rockford.
Contributed by Robert Silkett Jr. - Note: the newspaper and date this obituary was run in the paper, is unknown. Based upon the Obituary’s content, specifically the amount of detail concerning Harriet Hubbard Tillson’s level of activity as a sorority housemother, I believe the obit to have come from the Columbia Missouri newspaper, as that is the site of the University of Missouri.

CAROLINE (WELLS) TOBEY Mrs. Caroline E. Tobey, 70 years of age, formerly a resident of Sterling, died at the home of her son, Ernest Tobey in Rock Island last evening. The remains will be brought to Como for burial Thursday [11/06/1913]. Mrs. Tobey was an aunt of Mrs. Frank Briggs. (The Sterling Daily Standard, November 4, 1913, page 5, column 4) The funeral arrangements for Mrs. Caroline Tobey have not been made and it is possible that the funeral will not occur until Friday [11/07/1913] or Saturday, the family waiting the arrival of her son, Marshal Tobey of Ft. Benton, Mont. Miss Carrie E. Wells was born on May 26, 1840 in Round Grove, and later resided for many years in Como. She was married to Charles Tobey on May 20, 1870, Mr. Tobey passing away on Jan. 1, 1899, and the following year, Mrs. Tobey moved to this city where she resided until a year ago, when she went to Rock Island and resided with her son, C. E. Tobey, 2200 Seventeenth street, where she died Monday [11/03/1913] evening at 8:15 o’clock, death being due to a complication of diseases, produced by old age. She is survived by two sons, C. E. Tobey of Rock Island, Marshal W. Tobey of Ft. Benton, Mont., and Mrs. Frank Jones of Rock Island. Seventy-two years of her life were spent in Whiteside county, Her friends are legion and sympathy is extended to the grief stricken relatives. (The Sterling Evening Gazette, November 5, 1913, page 1, column 7) Nov. 11.—Mrs. Caroline E. Tobey died at the home of her son, C. Ernest Tobey in Rock Island, Ill., Nov. 3, 1913, aged seventy-three years, five months and eight days. Her death was due to a general breaking down, brought on by continued ill health. Caroline E. Wells was born at Round Grove, Ill., May 26, 1840. She was married to Charles Tobey at Como, Ill., March 10, 1870. To this union three children were born: Marshall W. of Ft. Benton, Mont., Mrs. Frank Jones and C. Ernest, both of Rock Island, Ill. With her husband, the deceased moved to near Corning, Iowa, in 1877, where the family resided until 1896, when they returned to Round Grove, where they resided until the death of the husband and father in 1900, since which time she has resided at her home 508 Eighth avenue, Sterling, Ill., until the past year which has been passed at the homes of her children in Rock Island. The remains arrived here Saturday [11/08/1913] and were taken to the home of Mrs. S. E. Chiverton, where the funeral was held at 2:30 o’clock, Rev. W. T. Butcher of Prophetstown preaching an able funeral discourse. Mrs. W. F. Millikan, Mrs. F. A. Bell, P. C. Riley and F. A. Bell sang “Sun of My Soul” and “I Will Meet You in the Morning”. The numerous floral offerings were very beautiful. The pall bearers were four nephews of the deceased: Clark, Frank, Fred and Ted McDearmon, also Elmer and Ralph Allen. The remains were laid away in the family lot in the Lyndon cemetery. Among those who came to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tobey, Mrs. F. Jones of Rock Island, Marshall Tobey of Ft. Benton, Mont., Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDearmon of Como, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Besse of Portland, Mr. and Mrs.R. W. Besse, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKenzie and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Briggs, of Sterling. Ernest Tobey came to this place from Rock Island Friday to arrange for the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Caroline E. Tobey. Mrs. S. C Chiverton spent several days in Rock Island assisting in the care of Mrs. Tobey during her last illness. Caroline E. Wells was born in Round Grove, Ill., May 6, 1840. She was married to Charles Tobey at Como March 10, 1870. Three children were born to them: Marshall W., Fort Benton , Mont., Mrs. Frank Jones and C. Ernest both of Rock Island. With her husband the deceased moved to Corning, Ia., in 1877 where they resided until 1896 when they returned to Round Grove where they made their home until the death of the husband and father in 1900. Since his death the deceased has resided at her home 508 Eighth avenue, Sterling, until the past year which she has spent at the homes of her children in Rock Island. Mrs. Caroline E. Tobey died at the home of her son, C. Ernest Tobey in Rock Island, Nov. 3, 1913 at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 8 days. The funeral was held at 2;30 o’clock on Saturday [11/08/1913] at the home of Mrs. S. I. Chiverton. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. W. T. Butcher of Prophetstown. Mrs. W. F. Millikan, Mrs. F. A. Bell, P. C. Riley and F. A. Bell sang “Sun of My Soul:” and “I Will Meet You in the Morning.” The floral offerings were many and beautiful. Four nephews of the deceased acted as pall bearers, they were Fred, Clark, Frank and Ted McDearman [sic], and Elmer and Ralph Allen. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Lyndon cemetery. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tobey, Mrs. F. Jones of Rock Island, Marshall Tobey of Fort Benton, Mont., Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDearmon of Como, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Besse of Portland, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Besse, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur McKenzie and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Briggs of Sterling.
Contributed by Larry Reynolds - The Sterling Evening Express, November 11, 1913, page 8, column 2

A.S. TODD - As was briefly announced in Wednesday's Standard, A.S. Todd died at 12:10 o'clock Wednesday. The funeral was held at the residence 610 West Third St. Friday morning at 11 o'clock. The Rev. Theodore Crowl of the First Congregational church officiating, interment was at Riverside. A.S. Todd was born in Kilawog, Brown county NY April 21, 1843. He came west with his parents and settled on a farm three miels from Sterling where he grew to manhood. He received his education in the schools of this city and finished at the Dixon college. He moved to Sterling in 1873 where he went into the manufacturing business. He was burned out in 1877. He then moved his business to ROck Falls. He was married to Louise Cooliss of Glenn Falls NY in April 1873. She died in 1874. March 14, 1876 he was again married to Caroline M. Kennedy. She with three children survive him. They are: Mae Todd of Chicago; Henrietta and William of this city. He has two sisters who also survive. They are Ida H. Todd of Chicago and Mrs. E.M. Jennings of Los Angeles CA. He was stricken with paralysis June 6, 1896 and hs been in feeble health since that time. This obliged him to retire from business. January 28, he was stricken with apopletic stroke since which time he has gradually grown worse. Mr. Todd was known by nearly everyone in Sterling. For years he was amember of the Baptist church, his father in connection with Elder mason being one of the founders. Mr. Todd led the choir of the Baptist church for over twenty years. He then joined the Congregational church and was prominently identified with it for several years. He was a member of the Woodmen and also the Home Forum.

DONALD TORNOW - Funeral services for Donald Tornow, 21, fatally injured in an auto crash early Saturday (09 Aug 1951) morning will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Tampico Christian church with the Rev. Ellis Beeman officiating. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in charge of the flowers and the military funeral in the Tampico Memorial cemetery. He was born on Nov. 26, 1930, in Bureau county, son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Tornow who live near Yorktown. Surviving besides his parents are two sisters, Delores and Patty, and a brother, George, at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fred Tornow of Tampico; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, Rock Falls, and several aunts and uncles.
Contributed by Donald Tornow - Daily Gazette August 11, 1951 - Monday, pg 2 col 4

ALICE (HUMPHREY) TRACY - Relatives in the city received news Friday of the death of (Mrs) Charles Tracy, of Eads, Colorado, which occurred Sunday, January 17. Mrs. Tracy will be remembered as Miss Alice Humphrey, formerly of Morrison, a cousin of the Humphrey brothers of the city and vicinity.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Sterling Gazette, Sterling, IllinoisJanuary 23, 1926 - Saturday, pg. 7, col. 4

RAYMOND R. TRACY , 82, of 301 W. Main St., Morrison, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (14 Dec 1960) in Morrison Community Hospital where he had been a patient for eight days. He had been ailing for the last five years. The body was removed to the Reynolds Funeral Home where friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday.Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Methodist Church, preceded by a prayer service for the family in the church basement at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. J. H. Hagerty, Ingelside, Ill., former pastor here, will conduct the rites, assisted by the Rev. David Fouts, pastor of the Methodist Church. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established for the cancer society. He was born May 13, 1878, west of Milledgeville in Wysox Township, Carroll County, a son of Squire Leonard and Susa Cheeseman Tracy. He attended school in Carroll County and moved to Morrison with his parents when 13 years old, where he completed his education. He was retired, and had lived here for 69 years. He was married Feb. 13, 1945 in Fulton, to Mrs. Etta Body Matthew. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was active in church work, as well as in civic activities. Surviving are his wife, Etta; five stepchildren and a number of nephews and nieces. He was preceded by his parents, a brother, Forest; one sister, Mrs. Harold W. (Bessie G.) Beswick; one stepdaughter and one niece.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 14, 1960 - Wednesday, page 6

EARL TRAUGER of Racine, Wis., formerly of Morrison, passed away Wednesday inh Racine, where services will be held Friday. His nephew, Charles Woodson of Morrison, and a niece, Mrs. John O. Winston of Brussels, Belgium, who is visiting her brother, Charles, will attend the services. Survivors include his wife, the former Maude McAllister of Morrison, two daughters, Mrs. Harry Stirake of Racine, and Mrs. Paul Mitzner of Normal; two sisters, Mr. R. B. Sauer and Mrs. Palmer Woodson of Albuquerque, N.M., and six grandchildren.
Contributed by Barbara Nugent Sterling Daily Gazette, Friday, 8 July 1955, 2;2

CHESTER E. TRAVIS 79, of Fenton, Ill., died Sunday, May 14, 2006, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, Iowa. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will be in Fenton Cemetery. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Fenton United Methodist Church. Mr. Travis was born Oct. 2, 1926, in Clinton, the son of Chalmers and Clella Peterson Travis. He married Mildred Albers on Oct. 26, 1947, in Morrison. Chester served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the South Pacific Theater. He was employed by General Electric, Morrison, for 40 years, retiring in 1990. He was the past commander of the Morrison V.F.W. and had also been a member of the Morrison American Legion. Survivors include his wife; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol Stowe, Clinton, Patsy and Mark Mohr, Fulton, and Mary and Tim Kaster, Clinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Floy Travis, Fenton; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters and brother-in-law, Joy Ann Lackey, Erie, and Dorothy and Bruce Dobbins, Erie. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Russell Shepherd; and a brother, William Shepherd.

SUSAN (HESS) TROUTH , was born in Lancaster, Pa., November 8, 1858 and passed away in death at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar V. Ebersole, 705 East Fourth Street, Sterling, Ill. early Saturday morning April 15, 1933, aged 74 years 5 months and 7 days. She was one of the twelve children, nine boys and three girls of Michael and Mary Eshelman Hess who have been noted in this community for the length of their lives in certain individuals. The oldest of their children was taken by death at the age of forty and one brother died during the famous gold rush in Alaska in 1898, but until Eli's death on September 16, 1920 at the age of 71 years many many years had passed without a death in the family. Zach and Jerry as identical twins at the age of 88 years celebrated their anniversary of their birth on March 16. At the time they were believed to be the oldest surviving twin veterans of the Civil War and their sister, Mrs. Mary Stauffer of Penrose observed her 90th birthday anniversary recently. Susan came west with her parents when she was nine years of age and recieved most of her elementary education in the Jordan township schools. She was united in marriage to Jacob Trouth at the parsonage of the Lutheran Church in Dixon by Rev. Luther L. Lipe, pastor, on January 18, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Trouth for the first two years of their married life lived on a farm in Palmyra township, Lee County when they moved to Dixon, where they lived for thirty years at 116 Noble Ave. To them six children were born, four of whom survive their mother. Roy was a soldier in the World War and died overseas. His body was brought home for burial in the Dixon Cemetery and three months later his sister Lillian, wife of John Freed passed away in death. The surviving children of Mrs. Trouth are Anna, wife of Oscar V. Ebersole, Sterling, Stella, wife of John Hipple, Dixon, Bessie, wife of John Palmer, Dixon and George Trouth also of Dixon. Mr. Trouth, the father, was taken by death on August 21, 1929, the cause of his death being heart trouble. Besides the three daughters and one son, ten grandchildren survive their grandmother whom they loved dearly. Besides her brothers who are affectionaly known as "Uncle Zach" and "Uncle Jerry" her youngest brother, Theodore lives in Elgin,Ill and her sister, Mary, as Mrs. Mary Stauffer at Penrose. The following brothers preceded her in death, Benjamin Hess, Michael, Eli, Jacob, Ephriam and Emmanuel. Her only other sister, Emma, wife of Henry Mellinger, is dead. Mrs. Trouth was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Dixon and was a good and devout christian woman. She was one of simple tastes and habits and made the Word of God her only unfailing rule of faith and life. She loved flowers and always had a profusion of them in her garden. In her relationship in her home life she was always faithful to the degree of self-sacrifice. Since the death of her son and daughter so close in time in 1918, and her helpmate in 1929, she has not enjoyed good health. Two years ago in July she ceased to keep her home in Dixon, and went to live with her daughter in Sterling. Gradually her stength failed and she passed to the Home Eternal very peacefully. May her soul rest in Jesus in peace.
Contributed by Tom Hess

THEODORE J. TROUTH JR. met a tragic death in Rock river Sunday night about 8:30 o'clock while attempting to swim to shore from an overturned boat which threw him and his two companions, Robert Flock and Willis Burr into the rough waters. They were attempting to get to a place of safety during the storm, which broke suddenly and with a fury that whipped up white-capped waves five feet high or more. Mr. Trouth, an excellent swimmer shouted to his companions to hand onto the boat, saying he would swim to shore. They called back and forth four or five times and each assured the other that everything was all right. During the vivid flashes of lightning the men on the boat could see Mr. Trouth swimming toward the shore of a nearby island. However, when the full force of the storm struck, the rain fellin such torrents that the noise of the wind and thunder prevented furhter communication. It was with great difficulty that the two men on the boat were able to work their way down stream to the home of W.P. Benson near the Rock River country club, where assistance was secured and a search instituted for Mr. Trouth. His parents moved to Sterling when he wsa but ... years of age. He graduated from Central school and attended Sterling township high school, where he gained considerable fame as an athlete. He attended Carthage college for two years and then took a course in Brown's business college and a year later graduated from the Wersham college of embalming. Mr. Trouth and his father went into the furniture and undertaking business at 319 First Avenue. After a year and a half the elder ? withdrew from the business and R.A. Tuckerman, a brother-in-law of the junior Mr. Trouth entered the business for a period of a year. Mr. Trouth then took full charge and remained in that location for about three years. He remodeled the building at 369 Second avenue and opened one of the largest establishments in northern IL at that place and remained there for a period of 10 years. About two years ago he remodeled the home at 104 West Fourth street into one of the finest and most modern funeral homes in this part of the state. The deceased was a very popular young business man and his friends are legion, not only in this community, but in many other places where he made contacts in business. He was kind and generous and many and unfortunate was given assistance by him. He was a man who made and kept warm friendships. His home and cabin were open to his friends. One of his closest friends best typified him in the statement, "He was a darn good scout." Besides his wife he is survived by his parents....

IDA M. (RICK) TROYE , 1702 Griswold Ave., Sterling, passed away Friday afternoon at Colonial Acres Rest Home. Born Aug. 7, 1885 in Ustick Township, Illinois, she was the daughter of John and Christina Bristol Rick. Mrs. Troye had resided in this area her entire life and attended the Ustick Township and Morrison schools. She was united in marriage to George Troye, Aug. 23, 1945 at St. Louis Mo. and was employed by Community General Hospital for 17 years and retired in 1962. Was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist of Sterling. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Robert E. Troye of Sterling, William G. Troye of Reno, Nev., and Dan F. Troye of State Line, Calif.; one brother, George Rick of Morrison; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hiller and Mrs. Rose Gorzney of Morrison and Mrs. Andrew Vandenberg of Midland, Mich. There are 17 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her paretns and two brothers, John in 1938 and Harry in 1918. The body was moved to the Melvin Funeral Home where friends may call from 7 to 9 p..m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Melvin Funeral Home, a Christian Scientist reader will conduct services, burial will take place in Grove Hill Cemetery at Morrison.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 24, 1968, Saturday, pg. 2, col. 3

MARION S. TUNIS , 54, died Thursday (4 February 1971) unexpectedly at his home of apparent monoxide poisoning, while he was working on a truck in his garage. Services will be held Sunday in the Lyndon United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Preston Woods, officiating. Burial will be in Lyndon Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Gardner Funeral Chapel, Prophetstown, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. Marion Sanford Tunis was born Nov. 23, 1916 in Chillicothe. He received his education in Chillicothe schools. He had lived in Lyndon since a small boy with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, Sr. Mrs. Johnson is his first cousin. He served in WW II and was stationed in Laredo, Tex., where he met and married Consuelo S. Villarreal, Nov. 23, 1946. He was employed as a truck mechanic with the Collinson Brothers. Survivors include the widow, one son, Clem, Moline; three grandchildren; several cousins. He was preceded by his parents, one half brother and two half sisters
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 5, 1971 - Friday, pg 2

STEVEN MICHAEL TUTTERROW , 19, 2530 S. Main, Rockford, was fatally injured in an auto accident in Rockford late Friday afternoon (16 January 1976) . Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Monday at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral home with the Rev. David Beebe, pastor of the First Christian Church of Rock Falls, officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Steven was born in Sterling on Nov. 7, 1956, the son of Edward and Louise Tompkins Tutterrow. He is survived by his mother, Louise Tutterrow of Rock Falls; three brothers, Eddie of Sterling, Keith of Rockford; and David (Butch) of Lexington, N.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Tony (Phylis) Sullins of Lexington, N.C.; Karen of Rockford; Kathy and Kimmy, both at home in Rock Falls, and his maternal grandfather, Lawrence Tompkins of Rock Falls. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward on Sept. 25, 1972.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 17, 1976 - Saturday pg 4

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