DONALD F. TOLLSTAM , 63, of 1217 First Ave., Fulton, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dennis Carr, pastor of Fulton Presbyterian Church, officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial has been established to Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Mr. Tollstam was born March 31, 1936, in Chicago, the son of Frank and Julia (Cosgrove) Tollstam. He was a 1953 graduate of Lane Tech High School, Chicago. He married Barbara Scorey. She preceded him in death. He later married Sharon Beckstrom on Sept. 26, 1964, in Escanaba, Mich. She survives. He was employed by Fulton Corp., Fulton, as a plant manager for several years, and later by Eaton Corp., Savanna. He was employed as an independent insurance agent in Fulton for 16 years. He was a member of Fulton Presbyterian Church, YMCA Tae-Kwan-Do Club, Clinton, Iowa, former member of Lion's Club, Fulton and Fulton Community Fund. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Kirsten (Terry) Smith of Bloomington and Maila (Jim Hand) Tollstam of Fulton; two sons, Donald Tollstam Jr of the Quad Cities and David Tollstam of Wauconda; and five grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 9, 1999 - Thursday pg A2

JENNIE I. (FRNKS) TOMCZAK , 64, Rock Falls Colonial Acres, Rock Falls, died Tuesday afternoon (15 August 1983) at Community General Hospital following a long illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home, Rock Falls. The Rev. Thomas Risley, pastor of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Rock Falls will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation is Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial has been established to Rock Falls Colonial Acres. Mrs. Tomczak was born March 18, 1919 in Erie, the daughter of Edward and Christina (Meyers) Franks. She married John J. Tomczak Sr., on Aug. 25, 1945 in Rock Falls. He preceded her in death on Nov. 28, 1972. She was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church and the Rock Falls American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. George (Judy) Bowers, Oregon; and Mrs. Rick (Rose) Matthews, Rock Falls; two sons, Mike and John Jr., both of Rock Falls; two granddaughters, two brothers, Perry Franks and Marion Franks, both of Rock Falls. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Paul. The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Ilinois
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 16, 1983 - Wednesday, pg A4

MAYBELLE K. (ADAMS) TURNEY , 1912 Ave. F., Sterling, passed away at 9:28 a.m. today (Monday 25 Sep 1961) in Community General Hospital after a lengthy illness. A memorial has been established for the Cancer Fund. Friends may call at the Melvin Funeral Home after 7 o'clock this Monday evening. At noon Tuesday the body will be taken to the First Presbyterian Church of Sterling and will lie in state until the funeral at 2 o'clock. The pastor, the Rev. Kenneth Mortonson, will officiate. Burial will take place in Oak Knoll Memorial Park Cemetery. Maybelle K. Adams was born April 8, 1913, in Erie, the daughter of Joseph and Mabel F. Burns Adams. She was united in marriage with Lowman E. Turney on Nov. 23, 1939 in Erie. Her early education was received in the Erie public and high schools and later she was graduated from the University of Illinois. Mrs. Turney had been a resident of Sterling the past 16 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sterling and the Sterling Lioness Cluib. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Mabel E. Adams of Sterling, her husband and one son and one daughter, Daniel E. and Mary Helen Turney of Sterling. Preceding Mrs. Turney in death were her father in 1950, a sister Helen in 1945 and a son in infancy.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette - Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 25, 1961 - Monday, pg. 2

SHIRLEY MARIE (SHANNON) TUSING , 84, of Albany, IL, died Thursday, February 1, 2007, at Mercy Medical Center North, Clinton, IA. Shirley was born December 2, 1922 in LeClaire, IA to William and Nellie (Twesel) Shannon. She was educated in Rock Island, IL schools. Shirley married Harry Glenn Bitler on June 5, 1942 in Rock Island. He died November 5, 1955. She later married Warren Tusing on January 17, 1957 in Fulton. He died April 2, 1988. She worked in the family business, the Tusing Service Station, for 30 years. She was a member of Albany United Methodist Church. She liked water painting, was an avid cook, and loved the outdoors. Survivors include three daughters, Kimberly Peppers of St. Louis, MO; Lori (Mrs. Curtis) Lisius and Deborah (Mrs. Robert) Schroeder both of Albany; one son, Ron Bitler of Albany; seven grandchildren, Brooke and Brittany Peppers, Kelsey Lisius, Amanda Deppe, Nathan (Melissa) Schroeder, Becky (Mrs. Marty) Gilday, Amy (Mrs. Josh) Mitchell; five great grandchildren, Kourtney Deppe, Alexis and Celina Gilday, Ali and Jack Allan Mitchell; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Bowen of Florida; two brothers, Wayne Shannon of Florida and Bob (Stella) Shannon of Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husbands; one granddaughter, Ashley Lisius; two sisters, Harriet Howard and Maressa Mason

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