CARL TACKETT 63, 3500 South River Road, Sioux City, Iowa, a former Sterling resident, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1985 following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Nelson-Bergey Morningside Chapel, Pastor Carl L. Hartman, pastor of Seventh Day Adventist church, officiated. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Tackett was born Oct. 31, 1921 in Johnson County, Kentucky. He was united in marriage to Marjorie M. Arfman on May 1, 1943 in South Sioux City, Nebraska. He was reared in Piketon, Ohio and served in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed at the Sioux City Airbase and served in the European Theater of operations. He served during World War II from August 1942 to October, 1946. The couple lived in Sterling from 1964 until returning to Sioux City in 1973. He was employed by Armour and Company for 32 years before retiring in 1979. He was a member of Local 1142 United Foods and Commercial Workers International and the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He was also a member of Monahan Post 64 of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, three sons, Douglas, Sterling; Ronald and Roger, both of Rockford; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Sharon) Anderson, Sioux City, Iowa and Mrs. Arturo (Carla Rae) Valdivia, Sterling; two brothers, Eugene, Rock Falls, and Raymond, Piketon, Ohio; two sisters, Eileen Mustard, Louisville .......(can't read)
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois Spetember 3, 1985 - Tuesday, pg A4

DUELLA (COVELL) TATE - Prophetstown, died Saturday (Oct 27, 1984) evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lyle Frank, rural Tampico. Private services were held on Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Gardner Chapel, Prophetstown, with the Rev. Bruce Janes, Pastor of the United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Duella Tate was born in Henry County, the daughter of Roy and Matilda Houch Covell and educated in Hooppole Schools. She was united in marriage to Harry Tate of Mt. Vernon. They lived in Hooppole a few years prior to moving to Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death in 1977. She had resided in Prophetstown the past two years. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Dean (Evelyn) Sibbel, Sterling, and Mrs. Lyle (Helen) Frank, Tampico; one brother, Harold Covell, Morrison. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, one son and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 29, 1984 - Monday, pg A4

AUDREY M. (WELLS) TEGELER-JORDAN , 85, of 803 S. Bluff, Albany, IL, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Audrey was born March 31, 1921, in LeClaire, IA, to Alfred J. and Mabel (Gilbert) Wells. She graduated from Fulton High School and attended Central Bible College in Zion, IL for two years. In 1940 she married Maurice Tegeler in Fulton, IL. He died May 8, 1944. She then married Alvin Jordan on August 8, 1970, in Moline, IL. She was employed by the Dixon Chamber of Commerce and the YMCA in Dixon, IL. She later worked for the Village of Albany as the Treasurer. She was a charter member of the Albany Tri-Township Heritage Historical Society. Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Karen Marie (Mrs. Gary) Tegeler Callahan-Altman of Papillion, NE; one son, Donald Maurice (Nancy) Tegeler of Spring Grove, IL; one step daughter Belinda Haigwood of Fulton, IL; one step son, Stephen (Beth) Jordan of Albany, IL; four grandchildren, Tomas (Sheryl) Callahan Jr., William (Carmen) Callahan, Stacy (Ron) Bedford, Donald (Susan) Tegeler Jr.; six step grandchildren, Jacob (Stephanie) Jordan, Amber Jordan, Travis Jordan, Jeffery Haigwood, Ashley Haigwood, William Haigwood; ten great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one sister, Shirley Stewart of Moline, IL; one brother, Alfred L. (Dorothy) Wells of St. Cloud, FL. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Maurice Tegeler; one sister, Veva Wade.

CATHERINE EDNA (RUS) TEGELER , 79, of Chadwick, IL, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at her home. Catherine was born December 9, 1925 in Garden Plain, IL, to Ren and Nellie (Klimstra) Rus. She was educated in Mount Hope school in Garden Plain, IL. Catherine married Marvin Tegeler on December 29, 1944 at Newton Reformed Church in rural Erie, IL. As a young lady, she taught Sunday School and Cathechism, was a member of the church choir and played piano at Newton Reformed Church. She was a current member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, IL. Catherine and her husband farmed for 25 years in the Argo Fay and Chadwick, IL areas and then moved into Chadwick where they lived for 31 years. She loved gardening and flowers and was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Marvin; one daughter, Cheryl (Mrs. Roger) Dykema of Morrison; one son, Eugene (Marrieann) Tegeler of Lake Forrest, IL; two grandchildren, Jason Dykema of Dixon, IL and Wesley Dykema of Morrison; two brothers, Clarence (Adeline) Rus of Albany, IL and LeRoy (Ann) Rus of Fulton, IL. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Rus.

ANDREW G. TEMPLE , 82, 1921 Forrest St., Fulton, died today at Harbor Crest Nursing Home in Fulton. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral home. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to the Fulton Community Christian Schools or the First Christian Reformed Church. He was born Aug. 31, 1906 in Ustick Township, the son of George and Jennie Prins Temple. Mr. Temple was employed by Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 30 years in the store department, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks, and the First Christian Reformed Church of Fulton. He is survived by one sister, Marie Temple, of Fulton, and one brother, Dave Temple of Fulton. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 3, 1989 - pg A2

HIDDE and CORNELIA (FIET) TEMPLE - He and his wife, Cornelia, were both killed when lightning hit their house south of Fulton. They left 6 orphans behind. They are buried in the unmarked "Dutch Immigrants" section of the Fulton Township Cemetery. They were married September 8, 1869, by the Rev. Josiah Leonard.
Source: Kent Kooi at Find-A-Grave

LOUIS L. TEMPLE , 90, retired farmer, passed away at Resthave Home, Morrison, Wednesday morning (17 December 1969) at 5:40 a.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Emmanual Reformed Church. A 1:45 prayer service will precede the service. The Rev. LeRoy Koopman will officiate. Burial will be in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. He was born Jan. 8, 1879, in Fulton, the son of Louis and Grace Hoek Temple. He attended schools in Fulton. He married Alice DeGroot Dec. 7, 1899 in Fulton. They farmed in the Garden Plain area for nine years, then in Union Grove Township until their retirement in 1942, at which time they moved to Morrison. He was a member of the Emmanuel Reformed Church. Survivors include two sons, Peter, Sacramento, Calif.; Loyal, Morrison; one daughter, Mrs. Louis ( Jenny) Buikema, Morrison; six grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his wife, parents, one daughter in infancy, four brothers and five sisters. Friends may call at the Reynolds Funeral Home, Morrison, after 3 p.m. Friday. A memorial has been established.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois December 18, 1969 - Thursday,

MARGARET LUCILLE (FRANCE) TEMPLE , 77, of Sterling, passed away Sunday evening (12 January 1969) in the Sterling Community General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Schmitt Chapel, Tampico, the Rev. Fred N. Anderson of the Rock Falls United Methodist Church officiating, with burial in Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. A memorial has been established. Margaret Temple was born Aug. 17, 1891 in Tampico vicinity, the daughter of Fred and Lydia France. She was educated in the Tampico schools. She married Edwin T. Temple and lived in Tampico most all of her life. She was a member of the United Methodist Chnurch, the American Legion auxiliary and the OES. She is survived by two sons, Raymond of Towanda; Donald of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Edythe) Swingley of Shannon; Mrs. Carl (Betty) Stutzke of Sterling; Mrs. Milton (Marilyn) Loudenburg of Sparks, Nev.; 17 grandchildren and one brother, J. A. France of Dixon. She was preceded by her parents, husband in 1953 and one sister, Kathleen Dotts.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Sterling Gazette January 13, 1969 - Monday, pg 2

RETTA (MARING) TEMPLE , 72, of Albany, IL, died Monday, June 4, 2007, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, IA. Retta was born February 10, 1935 in Fulton, IL, to William and Kate (Wiebenga) Maring. She was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a 1952 graduate of Fulton High School. She attended Blackhawk College in Moline, IL. Retta married Allen D. Temple on October 16, 1952 in Morrison, IL. She owned and operated Hairmart and also the Side Door Antiques/Village Greenery both in Albany. She later was employed by Tri-County Social Services as an outreach worker. She was a member of Albany United Methodist Church. She enjoyed antiquing and attending the sporting activities of her grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Julie (Mrs. David) Millsap of Mt. Carroll, IL; three sons, William (Cathy) Temple of Erie, IL; Charles (Mona) Temple of Rapid City, IL; and Andrew Temple of Erie, IL; nine grandchildren, Craig Millsap, Scott and Mark Temple; Sara (Mrs. Joshua) Downs; Eric and Melissa Temple; Jerry, Mathew, and Marty Temple; one stepsister, Mrs. Ella Davis of Rock Island, IL; one stepbrother, Stanley (Gaye) Bush of Corpus Christi, TX. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Michael Millsap; four brothers, John, Clyde, William, and Leonard Maring; and one stepbrother, Gerald Bush.

CORNELIUS E. TENBOER , 76, of 910 14th Ave., Fulton, died Friday morning in Mercy Hospital, Clinton, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma Funeral Home with the Rev. Rodger Dalman, pastor of the First Reformed Church of Fulton, officiating. Burial will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Visitation is from 3-5 p.m and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Ten Boer was born Dec. 20,1905 in Morrison, the son of Jacob Ten Boer and Jennie Vogel. He was united in marriage to Margaret Voss on July 22, 1933 in Morrison. She preceded him in death on April 27, 1969. He was a member of the First Reformed Church of Fulton and was a deacon of the church. He was employed by Whiteside Farm Services in Morrison, retiring 11 years ago. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Jane) Brondyke of F:ulton; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William (Harriet) Ottens and Mrs. Josephine Smith, both of Morrison; one brother, James Ten Boer of Moline and two step-brothers, Jay Poel of Freemont, Michigan and Herman Poel of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother and wife
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois, April 9, 1982 - Friday pg A6

WAYNE TENBOER 70, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, December 27, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Whitey was born May 25, 1934, in Morrison, IL, to Henry and Tena (Vos) Tenboer. He was educated in the Prairie Center Grade School of rural Whiteside County, and graduated from Morrison High School. He served in the U.S. Army. He married Ruth E. Prins on March 5, 1954 in Fulton, IL. Whitey engaged in farming in the rural Morrison area for 46 years. He also drove a school bus for R.C. Smith Transportation for 42 years. He was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, and had served as a youth group leader. He enjoyed collecting John Deere and school bus memorabilia. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; one daughter, Cynthia (Mrs. Chris) Zemko of Elgin, IL; three sons, Loren (Connie) Tenboer and Kelvin (Sara) Tenboer, both of Morrison, Alan (Sally) Tenboer of Racine, WI; nine grandchildren, Tyler Zemko; Katie and Kerrie Tenboer; Andrew, Kelly, Kayla and Anthony Tenboer; Kyle and Kayleigh Tenboer; two sisters, Joyce (Mrs. Arnold) Tiesman of Fulton, IL and Barbara (Mrs. Irvin) Prins of Morrison, IL; one brother, Kenneth (Vivian) Tenboer of Morrison, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.

MARGUERITTE TERRY , 77, 1105 Central Ave., Highland Park, formerly of Erie died Monday in a hospital in Highaldn Park. Cremation was held and burial will be in Erie Cemetery at a later date. Terry was born on Nov. 24, 1905 in Erie, the daughter of Ralph and Harriet Bahevell Terry. She had been employed at Walgrens for 40 years. She is survived by a sister, Lenora Terry of Highland Park.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois January 11, 1983 - Tuesday, pg A4

ELEANOR (HOLESINGER) TERVELT , 86, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at Four Seasons Living Center in Morrison. Eleanor was born July 7, 1921, in Clinton, IA, to Ralph and Mary (Bonneur) Holesinger. She was educated in the Whiteside County schools of rural Fulton and Morrison, IL. She married Marvin C. Tervelt on February 21, 1940 in Morrison. She was employed as a cook for various area restaurants and clubs. She was also employed as a cook at the Morrison High School cafeteria, and then owned and operated Eleanor's Dining Room in Morrison for several years. After retirement, she and her husband did janitorial work at local banks in Morrison. She was a member of Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison, IL. Eleanor will be sorely missed by a loving husband. Survivors include her husband, Marvin; one daughter Larinda Tervelt of Atlanta, GA; three sons, Richard (Bonnie) Tervelt of Burlington, NC, Ronald (Carole) Tervelt of Clayton, CA, and Larry (Debra) Tervelt of Loves Park, IL; eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, two sisters, Adeline (Mrs. Wilbur) Port of Sterling, IL, and Ramona (Mrs. Roland) Van Zuiden of Morrison, IL; one brother, Vernon (Mary) Holesinger of Mt. Carroll, IL She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Marvin and Gerald Holesinger

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

JUDITH (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.

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

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.

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

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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