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MARY FRANCIS (NUZUM) WARSINSKEY , 85, formerly of Moundsville, W.Va., died Saturday June 7, 2003, at Coventry Village Nursing Home, Sterling. She was employed as a bookkeeper for several years. Mrs. Warsinskey was born Sept. 25, 1917, in Moundsville. W.Va.,the daughter of Lawrence and Frances (Dunlap) Nuzum. She married Leo Warsinskey in 1935. He died in 1993 Survivors include a sister. Alice Knight of Moundsville. W.Va.: a sister-in-law, Elsie Nuzum of Wheeling, W.Va.; two grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Burial of cremains is at Halcyon Hills Memorial Park, Wheeling, W.Va. Arrangements were completed by McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, Rock Falls.
Daily Gazette June 10, 2003

MYRTLE (WINKLER) WASHBURNE - Funeral services for Mrs. Vernon Washburn, who died ( 7 Aug 1962) suddenly Tuesday morning in her home, 609 W. 15th St., Sterling, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Melvin Funeral Home. The Rev. Loyal M. Wilkinson, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Sterling, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m Wednesday and on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Mrs. Washburne was born July 7, 1896 in New Bedford, the daughter of John T. and Hannah Noon Winkler. She was educated in the public schools at Prophetstown and entered the nurses training at Sterling Public Hospital School of Nursing in 1922, and graduated in 1926. She furthered her education by taking post graduate training at Detroit, Mich. From 1928 to 1936 she was operating room supervisor at Sterling Public Hospital. Myrtle V. Winkler was united in marriage to Vernon Washburne, Jan. 18, 1936 in Paw Paw, by the Rev. L. E. Winter. Mrs. Washburne was a member of the First Congregational Church of Sterling. Surviving besides her husband are two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Martha) Matthews of Prophetstown, Miss Dorothy Winkler of Sterling; three brothers, Harold Winkler of Deer Grove, Ralph and Ray Winkler of Prophetstown. There are several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 8, 1962 - Wednesday, pg 6 col 2

JACK E. WATSON , 71, of Bayfield Col., formerly of Dixon and Sterling, died Sunday, July 27, 2003, at Mercy Medical Center, Durango, Col. He was employed by Ball Aerospace, Niwot, Cob., retiring in 1994. Mr. Watson was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Sterling, the son of Jack and Anna Watson. He was a graduate of Sterling High School where he excelled in track and cross-country. He served in the Air Force as a medic during the Korean War. He married Pat Nolan in 1956 in Dixon He was an active supporter of the humane societies in Niwot, Cob. He enjoyed the Outdoors and spending time with his family Survivors include his wife; two daughters; Julie Jacques of San Diego and Becky Moyers of Bayfield Col: two Sons, Jeff Watson of Durango, Col., and Sam Watson of Greenwood Village, Col.; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Evans and Virginia Watson.
Daily Gazette July 30, 2003

LUELLA H. WATT , age 93, of Sterling died Friday, July 4, 2003, at her niece's home in Morrison. For the past year, she made her home with Arlene and Dennis Burkholder in Morrison. Miss Watt was born June 18, 1910, in Morrison, the daughter of Robert John and Grace (Jurken) Watt. After high school she attended Brown's Business College and worked as a secretary/bookkeeper at Simpson-Poleson Lumber Company in Sterling for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison. Survivors include two nephews, Jim (Sue) Rick of Covington, md., and Eugene (Bernice) Watt of Monona, Iowa: and three nieces, Arlene (Dennis) Burkholder of Morrison, Dorothy Ann (George) Watson of Columbia, S.C., and Marilyn Martin of Charlotte, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents: two brothers, Jim Watt and Harry Watt: and one sister, Margaret Rick. A private family graveside service will take place at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, with the Rev. James Camp of the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, officiating. A memorial has been established to the First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, and to Hospice of the Rock River Valley. Arrangements were completed by the Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, Sterling.
Daily Gazette July 5, 2003

MARGARET Y. BROWNING WATT - At the home of her son Robert Watt in Union Grove Twp, Friday afternoon, February 25, 1898, MRs. Margaret Y. Watt aged 88 years, 2 months and 10 days. She was born in Renfrewshire, Scotland, December 15, 1809 and in 1834 she was married to George Browning, one daughter being born to this union who became the wife of Robert Easdale and was lost at sea while on a journey to Scotland. After the death of Mr. Browning his widow became the wife of John Watt in 1849, who died in 1894 at the age of 94 years. To them were given two children, Robert and Mary Wylie whose life was that of a ministering angel to her aged parents. In 1867 Mr. Watt and family removed to the United States and established a home in Union Grove. Industry was one of the strongly marked characteristics of Mrs. Watt's life, Solomon's description of a virtuous woman fitting her well. At an early age her religious character manifested itself, and as a confession of her christian faith she united with the Established church of Beith. On coming to this country she identified herself with the Presbyterian church of Morrison and through all these years has walked in consistent christian fellowship with this people. She was attacked with paralysis about three months ago and has gradually weakened until death came to her as a welcome release. The funeral service were held from the home Sunday February 27, the service conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.W. Skinner, with interment in Grove Hill Cemetery.

MARY WYLIE WATT - At the residence of her parents in Union Grove, on Monday, Dec. 15, 1890, Mary Wylie Watt, aged 37 years 4 months and 17 days. Mary Wylie Watt was born in Ayrshire Scotland July 28, 1853. With her parents she came in November 1867 to the city of MOrrison in the vicinity of which she has resided ever since. On profession of her faith in Christ, she united with teh Presbyterian church of this city when she was about 17 years of age, and has lived a very humble and consistent life ever since. She was of an unassuming and modest disposition, ever willing to assist her aged parents in all the duties of every day life. She was indeed, a living example of a true follower of Jesus to all who came in contact with heer. It was her daily custom to read a portion of God's word in which she took great comfort and delight. >She leaves behind, to mourn her loss her aged parents whose journey in this world is nearly over and who are looking forward to meeting her where "death cannot part", her lonely and sorrowing brother, who was particularly attached to her, two nieces and also numerous relatives and friends in Scotland.
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A few weeks ago the Sentinel gave an account of the gathering at the home of Mr. John Watt, who lives a short distance southwest from this city in Union Grove township, to celebrate the ninetieth anniversary of his birth. Surrounded by his family and friends the occasion was one of great pleasure, and this esteemed citizen who so honorably has walked the paths of life for nearly a century received the congratulations of all that his advanced years were so full of vigor, and that he and his aged wife were so happily surrounded and were passing their declining years in such content. The household comprised the parents and a son and daughter, who, with a loyalty pleasing to contemplate in this age when children seem to sunder home ties so easily, remained to cae for their parents and conducted the farm and household duties. Far was it from the thought at the time of this anniversary that within so short a period a terrible tragedy would be enacted in this peaceful abode, which would take its fairest inmate from life and cause the greatest anguish in many hearts. Yest such is the sad fact. Our citizens were startled last Monday afternoon ( Dec. 15, 1890) by the announcement of a murder and suicide which occurred at the home of Mr. Watt. At first there were many rumors but no definite facts could be learned until the representative of the Sentinel repaired to the place where the tragedy occurred. Robert Robertson, a widower of this city, had been a frequent visitor to the home of Mr. Watt during the past two years, and had been paying attention to Miss Mary Watt. His proposals for the hand of Miss Watt were refused and his attentions to her were discouraged by the lady, but he was very persistent and his calls were more frequent, and often times he offered her gifts. On Monday afternoon he again drove out to Mr. Watt's and found no on in the house but Miss Watt and her aged mother. Mr. Robertson and Miss Watt went into the bedroom off the parlor where they conversed for some time, the mother remaining in the dining room. Miss Watt was seated on a lounge, and while no one was present or heard the conversation, it is supposed that Mr. Robertson again proposed marriage and again being refused, he drew a revolver and fired, the ball penetrating her head on the left temple. She fell to the floor face downward, where she was found by her brother a few minutes afterward. Mr. Robertson seeing that his work was complete in its effect, turned the weapon upon himself, sending a bullet crashing through his brain, killing himself instantly, and falling in a sitting posture wthin a foot of his victim. Mrs. Watt hearing the reports of the revolver, went out and asked her son Robert, who was engaged in sawing wood, if he had heard any shots. He replied that he heard a noise and did not think any shooting had been done, but if so it was away from the house. Mrs. Watt returned to the house, rapped upon the door of the bedroom and called to her daughter, but receiving no reply, she again went and called her son and asked him to come in, informaing him that she had called to her daughter, but received no response. Robert then entered the house and opened the door of the bedroom, when a terrible spectacle met his gaze. There lay his sister upon her face, the blood oozing from her temple, while Robertson was near her with his head against the bed. He picked up his sister and gently laid her upon the lounge, where she breathed a few times and her spirit fled. He then mounted a horse and quickly came to this city for the physicians. Drs. Seger and Gray drove rapidly to Mr. Watt's, but seeing that both were dead, returned to town at once. Coroner Donaldson with the following jury repaired to the place and held and inquest; Dr. A.E. Kennedy, Miles Shirk, Ed.J. Conger, R.K. Tucker, W.P. McAllister and Wm. Duffin. The virdict was in accordance with the above facts. Miss Watt was born in Scotland, July 28, 1853 and was therefore aged 37 years 4 mts and 17 days. She came to this country with her parents about 20 years ago. She was of a prepossessing appearance, modest and retiring in her manner, of kind disposition and was nobly devoting her life to the care of her aged father and mother and in the household duties of the home. Her death will leave a vacancy that cannot be filled. The premeditated deed of the muderer has ended a life that was ... she lived and will rendere desolate the hearts that now mourn her loss. It is sad to realize that a life so nobly performing its duties should be so suddenly terminated. Robert Robertson was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and was between 65 and 70 years old. In 1842 came with his father, mother and brother James direct to Whiteside county and since that time resided in Mt. Pleasant Twp, and lived upon his farm about one mile east of this city, until shortly before the death of his wife which occurred Dec. 4, 1887, when he removed to Morrison where he has since resided. He was in possession of a fine competency. In his business relations he was considered honorable and upright, although it is said he was of an exceedingly jealous disposition and was very arbitrary in his opinions. He was the father of 11 children, 7 of whom died about 20 years ago with scalet fever in the short duration of two months. Two sons and two daughters survive him. He had been for many years a member of the Presbyterian church of this city, was sedate and quiet in his manner, and no one could ever have suspected that he would commit such a terrible crime. It is but charitable to presume that he wsa not in his right mind when he committed the infamour deed. Those who are so sadly bowed down with grief by reason of this great calamity have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. Funeral services of Robert Robertson were held yesterday morning at his late residence in this city, Rev. J. W. Skinner officiating, after which the remains were interred in Grove Hill Cemetery. Funeral services for Mary Watt occurred yesterday afternoon at two p.m. in the Presbyterian church of this city. Rev. J.W. Skinner, officiating. The remains were interred in Grove Hill Cemetery.

MARGARET L. WEBER , 92, Sterling, died Thursday at CGH Medical Center. Services were 11:30 a.m. today at the Grennan Funeral Home with Rev. Francis McDonnell, pastor of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be later today in the Greenwood Cemetery in Michigan City, Ind. She is survived by a cousin, Mrs. Lawrence Mangan of Rock Falls.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 21, 1989 - Friday, pg A2

MINNA (LANGE) WEBER , 82, of 112 E. Miller Rd., Sterling, died (30 Oct 1976) early Saturday morning at Community General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home with Rev. Donald D. Pritz, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Mrs. Weber was born on Feb. 12, 1894 in Miles, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Amelia Clausen Lange. She married Peter N. Weber, Sept. 20, 1921, and they lived their entire married life in this area. He preceded her in death on Aug. 11, 1965. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth R. (Darleen) Rahn of Sterling; two grandchildren, Tamra Lee Rahn of Urbana and Marcia Marie Rahn of Sterling; one sister, Mrs. Mamie Hensen of Perry, Iowa; one nephew, Franklin Schnoor of Sterling and several other nieces and nephews not of this area. She was preceded in death by her husband, three sisters, and two brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois - October 30, 1976, Saturday, pg 4

FLORENCE M. (GERDES) WEBSTER , 99, of Stephenson Nursing Center, Freeport, died Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 at the nursing home. Mrs. Webster was born Jan. 21, 1905 in Prophetstown the daughter of August and Tena (Meyer) Gerdes. She married Kenneth O. Webster on Jan. 28, 1928, in Milledgeville. He died on Nov. 27, 1974. Survivors include six sons, Richard (Marlene) Webster of Davis, Edwin (Cynthia) Webster and Charles (Judy) Webster, both of Freeport, Carl (Shirley) Webster of Rockford, James (Sue) Webster of Ashboro NC and Clyde (Rita) Webster of Cherry Valley; five daughters, Mabel (James) Gift and Wilma (Donald) Nath both of Freeport, PHyllis (Veryln) Vietmeyer of Daytona Beach, Fla., Betty (Richard) Brubaker of German Valley and Norma Jean Webster of Stephenson Nursing Center; a sister Elsie Pilgrim of Milledgeville; two brothers George (Elvira) Gerdes of Lanark and Robert (Jean) Gerdes of Tampico; 32 grandchildren; 66 great-granchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preced by a son, six sisters, four brothers and two grandsons. The funeral is at 10:30 Monday at Dakota Community Presbyterian Church with L. Timothy Kidd, pastor, officiating. Burial is at Oakland Cemetery in Freeport.

JOANNA (CRANE) WEEKS - At her home in this city, Sunday, October 17, 1897, Mrs. Walter C. Weeks, aged 63 years and 13 days. Joanna L. Crane was born at Elizaeth, NY Oct. 4, 1834, and was the fifth child of a family of seven. But one remains, Mrs. Jennie Welden of Russell Gulch Coloado. With her mother she moved from her eastern home, settling in Rock Island county, in the year 1858. Four years later in May 1862 she was joined in marriage iwth Walter C. Weeks at Mt. Carroll IL. Four sons were born - Harry, now at DeKalb, Arthur, Walter and Charles of this city. In 1865 she, with her husband and eldest son, removed to Carondelet MO wher Mr. Weeks was employed as ship carpenter and where in 1873, in the month of November, he died. Left thus alone, she came in December of 1878 to Morrison IL where she has resided continuously until the day of her death. For a full three months she has been ailing from a gastric disease and from the first steadily declined until the morning of the seventeenth inst at 9 o'clock, when she quietly passed away. Mrs. Weeks was one of the silent home-bodies, toiling hard and struggling against odds. She was of the sturdy Presbyterian faith and sat in communion in her early years and preserved a quiet, persistent faith in God to the last. The citizens and friends, appreciating the circumstances of this, the death of the mother and the last strong home-bond, join with these boys in sorrowing with them over the irreparable loss they now sustain and pray that the mothers' God may be to them not only a comfort in their grief, but likewise their guide through the perilous pathway of this world.

CHARLES G. WEST of 112 N. Jackson street (Morrison), passed away at 3:30 p.m. Thursday morning at the Jane Lamb hospital at Clinton, where he had been apatient the past four months and been ailing for some time. He was born April 25, 1863 in Clyde township, the son of Benjamin and Mary West, pioneer residents of Whiteside county. His early life was spent on the farm in Clyde. At the age of 20 he went to Colorado and mined in the vicinity of Denver. He later returned to Morrison and farmed for a time north of town, following which he was a member of the firm of West and Heiss and operated meat market at Sterling for a number of years. He returned to Morrison and operated a livery business for 12 years. He also was in the real estate business for a time, and until three years ago, had an auto sales room on West Main street. Because of ill health he retired and had since looked after his farming interests. He was united in marriage June 24, 1902 to Miss Pearl Hiddleson of Morrison. She and two sons survive, Joshua, a salesman for the Eclipse Lawn Mower company of Prophetstown, with territory in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and Charles Jr. at home, and two brothers, William of Woodburn, Oregon, and Benjamin W. of Los Gatos, Calif. and one sister, Miss Jennie West, also of Los Gatos. Two brothers Thomas of Denver and Henry of Arizona, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Taylor of Whitewater Wisc. preceded him in death. The funeral arrangements have not been made pending word from relatives at a distance.
Sterling Daily Gazette June 25, 1931

ELMER WESTENFELT : Funeral services for Elmer Westenfelt were held at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning in Fay's Chapel, the Rev. Jones Earl Corwin pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. The Rev. Mr. Corwin adn MRs. Corwin sang, "In the Garden" and MRs. Corwin sang "Rock of Ages". In the afternoon the remains with the members of the family went to West Chicago, where services were held at 1:30 o'clock on Sunday afternoon in the German Lutheran church. Burial was also in West Chicago. Those who served as pallbearers both here and in West Chicago, wer Jacob DeWeerdt, Rafield Migawa, Bernard Tegeler, Lauren Hurlbut, and Clifford Bastian of Fulton, and Sherman Bull of Morrison. Mr. Westenfelt passed away suddenly February 28, after a bried illness which was not considered serious. He was born March 14, 1912, in West Chicago, Ill., and about nine years ago the family came to Fulton where they have since resided. He is survived by his father, H.J> Westenfelt, his stepmother, one brother, Henry of Chicago, a half-brother, Vernon, and a half-sister, Wanda of Fulton. A stepsiser Emily Strem, also mourns his passing. His mother preceded him in death
Odell Library Obituary Collection Obituary dated 4 Marcy 1935

AGNES (HANSON) WHEELOCK
Died June 23, 1934
NOTICE: Mrs. Cecil Wheelock died at her home in Hume township at 10:30 this forenoon shortly after arriving home from Jane Lamb Hospital where she was taken May 29th. Mrs. Wheelock is survived by her husband, three sons and two daughters. She had been under observation at the hospital but it was not deemed advisable to operate.
NOTICE: Tampico - Funeral services for Mrs. Cecil Wheelock who passed away suddenly Wednesday morning, will be held at the home at two o'clock Friday afternoon with Rev. A.E. Simester of Prophetstown officiating. Burial will be in the Tampico cemetery.
OBIT: The sudden death of Mrs. Cecil Wheelock, which occurred at 10:30 o'clock this morning at her home, five miles northwest of Tampico, is a shock to her family and many friends in Tampico and in this community. A blood clot was the immediate cause of her death. Mrs. Wheelock suffered a nervous breakdown about a month ago and for the past three weeks received treatment in the Jane Lamb hospital, Clinton, Iowa. She was brought home from the hospital this morning and fainted before she could be removed from the car. Before her marriage, Mrs. Wheelock was Agnes Hanson. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Hanson of this city. Besides her husband and parents she leaves five children and two brothers. The children are Keith, Bernadine, Gladys, Wayne and Arthur. Her brothers are Leland Hanson and Franklin Hanson of this vicinity. She is the daughter-in-law of L.A. Wheelock of Rock Falls. Arrangements for the funeral have not been made.
OBIT: Tampico - Funeral services for Mrs. Cecil Wheelock who passed away suddenly Wednesday morning were held at the home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Rev. A.E. Simister, pastor of the Prophetstown Methodist church, conducted the services. Two favorite selections, "When I Get to the End of the Day,' and "A Perfect Day' were sung by Mrs. R.P. Loudenburg, accompanied by Mrs. N.E. Denison. There was a large assemblage of relatives, neighbors and friends who came to pay final tribute to a loved one. The many beautiful floral offerings were mute evidence of sympathy and esteem. Friends acting as pallbearers were Burr Merrill of New Bedford, Bert Lyon, John Kerber and Herman Harmson of Prophetstown, L.E. Chapin of Tampico adn Aaron Gaulrapp of Rock Falls. Among the out of town relatives and friends persent for the services were Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Lunn and family of North Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lee of Western Springs, Mrs. Emma Stier and son of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Wheelock, Mrs. Hattie Denison, Paul Denison and Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Wheelock and family of Rock Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Lewis, Lowel Armstrong and John Whitver of Walnut, Mr. Wilbur Van DeMark and daughters of Freeport, Mrs. Cora McMillan of LaMoille, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fluck of Nelson, Mrs. Naomi Stultz of Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. L.S. Hanson and Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Hanson of Sterling.

SAMUEL ELBERT WHEELOCK , 68, veteran operator of a furniture store and funeral home in Rock Falls died at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning of a heart attack just before his automobile crashed into a power pole in Minot N.D. He went to Minot 10 days ago to look after farm property which he owned. Minot police say he apparently tried to halt his machine before he died because the car smashed into a pole near a curb. Although his health had been poor, Mr. Wheelock had continued to take an active part in his business and in civic affairs here. Born Dec. 1, 1875 on a farm near Tampico, he operated a furniture and undertaking business at Manilus Ill., before coming to Rock Falls in 1913. In that year he established his furniture store on 1st Avenue and 2nd Street and his funeral home at 805 1st Avenue. In 1937 his two sons Jay Loomis and Elbert K. Wheelock joined him in operaton of the funeral home, which became known as S.E. Wheelock and Son. In addition to his personal business interest he also was an organizer and director of the National Bank of Sterling, past President and director of the Sterling-Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce and a member of the order of Eastern Star, Sterling Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, the Sterling Commandry, Knights, Templar, and the Rock River Country Club. Surviving are his widow, the former Minna Loomis, whom he married August 14, 1901 at Manilus; his two sons; one of whom, Elbert is pharmacists mate, 2nd class, with the Navy in the South Pacific; a sister, Cora McMillen Sterling; and two brothers, Clifford E. Wheelock, Waukegan and Jay Wheelock of Boulder Colo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Wheelock funeral home, with burial in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery Prophetstown. The Rev. A.E. Simester, retired pastor of the Rock Falls Methodist Church will officiate.
Dixon Evening Telegraph 26 October 1944

KATERHINE WHITMORE , a former resident of Fulton, passed away Wednesday evening at the Caroline Mark Home in Mt. Carroll, where she spent the last sixteen years of her life. In February, Miss Whitmore had an attack of the "flu" from which she never completly recovered, although she was able to be up and about the Home. Her death was quite unexpected and came as a shock to her friends. She was seventy-eight years of age at the time of her passing. Before going to Mt. Carroll, Miss Whitmore resided in Fulton in the home of her nephew, F. W. Dana, president of the Patent Novelty Company. Funeral service's were held at the Caroline Mark Home at two o'clock this afternoon. Burial will take place in the family lot in the cemetery at Ottawa, Ill,, J. M. Fay of Fulton in charge.
Morrison Library Collection

EVA ROBERTS (SMITH) PAGE WILGER : Mrs. Mat Wilger, who resides on East Seventh street, Rock Falls, passed away Sunday morning at 3:45 following an illness of about a week, death being due to pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Mrs. Wilger’s sister and father are now in California and word has been sent to them of the death of their sister and daughter, and a telegram has been received stating that they had started Sunday morning for Rock Falls. Awaiting their arrival no arrangements have as yet been made for the funeral. A complete obituary will be published later.
2nd Notice: Mrs. Matt Wilger, of Rock Falls, passed way Sunday morning at 3:45 o’clock at her home. She had been ill with influenza and pneumonia and had been very low for the past few days. She was the daughter of Nelson Smith of Rock Falls, and was preceeded in death by her mother, who died two months ago. She is survived by her father and two sisters who are spending the winter at Los Angeles, Calif. They have been notified of her death. Funeral arrangements are pending their arrival here. Mrs. Wilger was well known in the Twin Cities and her death is a shock to her many friends. She was employed as a clerk at the Wyne-Deaver store prior to her illness.
Contributed by Diane Patterson

FRANK WINNINGER - Local theater goers will learn with sadness of the death of Frank Winninger, 58, at his home in Wausau, Wis. Sunday. He had been in ill health the last few years. Mr. Winninger on his visits to Sterling became known to a large part of the public and with his family and his troupe was cordially received, being himself a most likeable man. He was born in Austria and came with his parents and brother to America in 1881, settling on a Wisconsin farm. When quite young Frank and his brothers, Charles, Adolph and John and a sister, Mrs. Leon C. Miller, formed a stock company and gave tent shows in the central west. The family made its mark in the entertainment world. Mr. Winninger is survived by his brothers and a sister and children, Dawn, 19, and Frank, Jr., 17.
Contributed by Georgi DiBartolo - Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Monday, 22 January 1934

MARY J. WITHROW , aged 79 years, 11 months and 11 days, died at 7 o'clock Wednesday morning after an illness of several months duration at the home of her sister Mrs. Jerome Marshall. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home. The Rev. W.J. Caldwell, pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery. Miss Withrow spent her childhood days with relatives, as her mother died when she was 10 years old. she lived with her aunt, Mrs. Ann Callverb of Washington Ia., and at 16 years she being a natural milliner, she began work as hat trimmer for Mrs. Sedell of Washington, Iowa, and was associated with her for 24 years some of which were spent at Spirit Lake. In 1888 she underwent a serious operation at Chicago, after which she made her home with Mrs. Marshall, on a farm south of Albany. After a year's rest she, with her sister, began the dressmaking business. For the next five years she was in the business at Adel, Iowa, and Cordova Ill. She returned to her sister's home at Albany, 1894, and started a milliner and dressmaking business and served the public in and around Albany, the rest of her life. She was also in the undertaking business as Mr. Marshall's assistant, and in this life "Aunt Mollie" endeared herself to everyone, having said so many times. "She did not have an enemy int he world". Those who worked with her during her life service are: Alta (Cool) Marshall, Minttie Ong, Nora (Mahoney) Jones, Miss Josephine Hanks, Blanche (Slocum) Koch, Mabel (Snyder) Slocumb, Miss Nan Robinson, Miss Nellie Robinson, Hattie Smith Whitacker, Mildred (Foster) Hugunin, Orvilla (Dreneen) Dailey, Mae (Slocum) Smalt, Inex (Duvall) Huggins, Freda (Jenks) Creech, Florence (Ewing) Wray, ALice (Paddock) Drury, Mary (Beardsworth) Fletcher, Kate (Van Nest) Mosher, Miss Kathryn Fox, Mrs. Harry Newcomer and Mrs. Arthur Spangler. Miss Withrow was a member of Social chapter 87, Order of Eastern Star, serving as worthy matron for three years and filling the other stations for 24 years, when Mr. Marshall sold his furniture and undertaking business, she then became Jay M. Fay's assistant at Albany and a licensed embalmer. She had been a representative for J.R. Bather's florist for years, and had been deputy registrar and treasurer of Court of Honor. Just a few facts of a wonderful life "gone but not forgotten".
Odell Public Library Obituary Collection. Morrison IL

OTIS D. WITHROW , 76, of Erie, died ( 17 Feb. 1971) Wednesday afternoon in Morrison Community Hospital. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Schilling Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ernest Lautt officiating. Burial will be in Sharon Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday afternoon and until time of services. Mr. Withrow was born May 28, 1894, in Geneseo, the son of George and Florence Fuller Withrow. He married Erma Brooks, Feb. 24, 1916, in Geneseo. She preceded him in death. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Oneida. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Harold Brooks, Erie; one brother, John, Redwood City, Calif., and three nephews.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 18, 1971 - Thursday, pg 2

CHARLES R. WOLF - PROPHETSTOWN – Funeral services for Charlie F. Wolf, 72, who passed away Wednesday, were held at the Gardner Funeral Chapel Friday, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Richard Sprague officiated for the services and burial was in Evergreen Memory Garden in Kewanee. Mrs. Lyle Dingman served as organist for the services. Serving as pallbearers were Harold Gerdes, Harold Erdmann, Ernest Verhulst, Claude Richardson, Arvid Goembel and Joe Spencer Greenwood. The Hillcrest Greenhouse was in charge of the floral tributes.
Contributed by Georgi DiBartolo - Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois, Saturday, 16 January 1965

EARL F. WOLF , 88, of Sterling died September 24, 2005 in Green Cove Springs, FL. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of service. Mr. Wolf was born in Sterling on February 14, 1917, the son of Fred and Rena Wolf. He married Irene Bressler. He served in the army during WWII and earned a Bronze Star. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling and a member of the American Legion Post #902 Rock Falls. Survivors include his wife of 68 years; a son, Earl (Carolyn) Wolf, Jr. of Wichita, KS; a daughter, Diane E. (Robert) Frost of Boca Raton, FL; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were four sisters and one brother. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM, Monday, October 10, 2005 at the ScHilling Funeral Home. Visitation will be 9:30-11 at the Funeral Home. A memorial has been established at the First United Methodist Church.

FLORENCE G. (HUGGINS) WOLF , 92 of Sterling died Friday July 28, 2006 at Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home, Sterling. She was born on February 26, 1914 in Marian, IA the daughter of Stephen and Gertude (Settle) Huggins. She married Hermon Wolf April 12, 1934 in Morrison, IL. He died June 28, 1984. Surviving are her nieces Nancy Jackson of Rock Falls, Betty Fredricks of FL, Janet Phillips of Morrison and Vicki Ratliff of Clinton, IA; her nephews Bob Huggins, Pat Huggins, Tom Huggins and Butch Huggins all of West Liberty, IA; great nephews Steve Jackson, Rodney Fredericks, Ron Fredericks, Damien Huycke, Jade Salzman; great nieces Kelly Cowen, Marriah Huycke and Heather Huycke; and several great great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be Monday July 31, 2006 at 1 PM in the McDonald-Allen-Grennan Funeral Home, 505 1st Avenue, Sterling with the Reverend Wesley Dickson officiating. Burial will follow at the Minta Cemetery, Garden Plain. There will be no visitation

JOHN J. WOLF , 79, 405 East 4th St., Sterling, died (5 Feb 1976) Thursday morning at Community General Hospital. Friends may call at the Melvin Schilling Funeral home, Sterling from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm. Friday. Masonic services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday evening. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Donald D. Pritz, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church of Sterling, will officiate. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Cemetery, Sterling. John Wolf was born Feb. 24, 1896 in Jordan Township, the son of Jacob and Mary Fritz Wolf. He was united in marriage to Hazel V. Clark on June 8, 1921 in Sterling. He farmed in this area for a number of years. He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge No. 345 A.F. and A.M. of Milledgeville, a 50 year member of Sterling Commandry No. 57, Modern Woodmen of Sterling, O.E.S. of Sterling and Jordan Grange No. 1880. He is survived by his widow, several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, seven sisters and four brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 6, 1976 - Friday, pg 4

MIRIAM (SLOTHOWER) WOLF , age 77, of 217 Avenue B., Rock Falls, died (4 Oct. 1984) Thursday evening in Community General Hospital in Sterling, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Wolf will be held Monday morning at 10:30 a.m. at the Wheelock Allen Funeral Home in Rock Falls with Rev. Charles E. Steinke, pastor St. John's Lutheran Church of Sterling officiating ,with burial in I.O.O.F Cemetery in Rock Falls. Friends may call at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mrs. Wolf was born on May 14, 1907 in Dixon, the daughter of Rufus and Edith Martin Slothower. She was united in marriage to Darhal A. Wolf on Oct. 9, 1937 in DeWitt, Iowa. The couple lived most of their married life in Rock Falls. Survivors include her husband, Darhal; one sister, Miss Marjorie Dee Slothower of Madison, Wis., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by her parents, two sisters and five brothers.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois October 5, 1984 - Friday, pg A4

LELIA S. WOLFERSPERGER , of 404 W. 3rd St., a lifelong Sterling resident, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in Colonial Acres Rest Home, following an extended illness. Friends may call at the Melvin Funeral Home after seven o'clock this Thursday evening. Funeral rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Melvin's by the Rev. Kenneth A. Mortonson, minister of the First Presbyterian Church of Sterling. The burial will take place in Riverside Cemetery. Miss Wolfersperger was born in Sterling Aug. 24, 1883, the daughter of A. A. and Anna Hendricks Wolfersperger. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Sterling and a graduate of Vassar College. Surviving in one brother, John J. Wolfersperger of Milwaukee, Wis., and a nephew, John J. Wolfersperger Jr., in California.
Contributed by Melva Taylor from The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois June 23, 1960 - Thursday, pg 2 col 3

JOHN BROWN WOOD , son of Mason B. and Mary Wood, pioneer settlers of Newton township, Whiteside county, Illinois, was born in Cheshire, Mass., Feb. 29, 1852 and died at his home in Albany, Ill., Aug. 16, 1932, aged 79 years, 5 months and 18 days. Mr. Wood came west with his father's family when he was thirteen years of age, the home being made in Section 28 just south of the Clarence Eggleston farm in Newton. He lived in Newton, with the exception of a few years spent near Marengo,Iowa, until 1901 when he moved west to Lewiston, Montana. After the death of his wife he lived among his children, being with his son John in California for a time previous to his return to Whiteside eight years ago, when after a year spent in the home of his brother the late A.D. Wood he bought a lot and erected the little house where he made his home until death claimed him. He was married Jan. 8, 1874, in the Jesse Blean home, to Miss Elinor Blean and to them were born two sons, John and Edgar, and three daughters, Mary, Kate and Emily, all of whom have passed on before, there remaining of his immediate family but sevengrandchildren, Edgar and Vida Thompson, children of John and Mary Thompson deceased, Elinor and David, children of Edgar and Ida Wood and Dorothy Dell and Kenneth Downing children of his daughter Kate.
It seemed an irony of fate that all of his family should be taken from him within five years, except John who was killed eight years ago, and he left alone for so many years to suffer their loss. Although a buoyant spirit and great cheerfulness at all times those who knew him knew of his anguish of heart in being so bereft. Aside from the grandchildren his loss is mourned by one sister, Mrs. Carrie Valentine of Puyallup, Wash., and a number of nieces and nephews including Mrs. Lida Rastede and son Glenn of Albany, also by many friends and neighbors whose kindness and ministry to him in his long illness was greatly appreciated. "John Wood" as he was familiarly known was a great lover of music and the grand old hymns were gret favorites of his and as long as he was able to play his beloved violin was a great solace to him. While he followed farming most of his life he was a handy man with tools and did a great deal of carpenter work. A number of buildings in this vicinity show his handiwork among them the Newton Town Hall. He united with the Newton Presbyterian church in 1891 and was a regular attendant of the Albany Presbyterian church as long as he was able to go.

LUCY ANN (BAKER) WOOD - The body of the late Mrs. Lucy Ann (Baker) Wood reached Sterling this morning shortly after 8 o'clock and at 10:30 o'clock it was taken from the Woods undertaking parlor to Riverside cemetery where short services were conducted by Rev. Wm. Merton Jones pastor of the Congregational church of Sterling. Mrs. Wood and her husband James Wood lived in Sterling over a quarter of a century ago, and were well known Sterling people. Twenty five years ago they went to CA where they lived up to the time of his death which was in 1902. He was brought to Sterling and buried here. Mrs. Wood then went to Union Iowa and lived with her daughter Mrs. E. A. Gregory and family. Later she went to Long Beach CA where she lived until she died. She was taken very ill about two weeks ago and died last Friday Nov. 3, 1916. The cause of her death was heart trouble and old age. She leaves her daughter, Mrs. (Mary Ann) Gregory of Iowa, a brother A. (Andrew) Baker of Eldora Iowa and a grandaughter Mrs. C.E. Lawrence of Union Iowa. Several of the relatives came to the burial from Iowa.

REBECCA J (KING) WOOD , one of Whiteside county's oldest native born residents, passed away in her 84th year in the home of her son, Frank M. Wood, on north Orange street, at 9 a, m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1936. Mrs. Wood suffered an illness two years ago from which she never fully recovered. Although everything possible had been done for her comfort she slept quietly and peacefully away to her eternal rest. Funeral services will be held in the Carney Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev Albertus Perry officiating. Rebecca J. King was the daughter of Samuel and Ruth King. She was born in Clyde township May 24, 1853, where the greater part of her life was spent with the exception of two years in Nebraska following her marriage to Joseph Wood, March 30, 1880. To this union, two children were born, Eva May, who passed away in May, 1896, in her 12th year and Frank M. Wood of this city, who with his two daughters, Mrs. Clark Rhymer and Mrs. Wilbur Conrady, survive. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Puella Sawyer of Plainville, Kan., and Mrs. Emeline Wilbur of Mt. Carroll, Ill., and one brother, Milton King, of Amherst, Neb. Mr. Wood passed away on March 31, 1919. Mrs. Wood was of a home-loving disposition and her chief interests were centered in her family and home. She was kind and generous, ever thoughtful of others, and always saw the good in every one. She will be greatly missed not only in the home but by a host of relatives and friends for whom she always had a hospitable welcome.
2nd Obit
Rebecca Jane Wood Died This Morning At Age Of 83 Years Mrs. Rebecca Jane Wood died at her home in Morrison at 9 o'clock his morning, after an extended illness. She was 83 years of age, and although she had been ill for some time, her death was unexpected. Mrs. Wood was born in Clyde township on May 5, 1853, and she was the daughter of Samuel and Ruth King. She lived in Whiteside county all of her life. On March 30, 1880, she was united in marriage to Joseph Wood, who preceded her in death on March 31, 1919. Two children were born to them, a son, Frank M. Wood, of Morrison, who survives her, and a daughter, Eva Mae Wood, who preceded her in death. In addition to her son, Mrs. Wood is survived by two grand daughters, Mrs. Clark Rhymer and Mrs. William Conrady, both of Morrison; two sisters, Mrs. Puella King Sawyer of Plainsville, Kan., and Mrs. Emeline King Wilbur of Mt. Carroll, Ill.; and one brother, Milton King of Amherst, Neb. Three brothers and a sister died previously.
Contributed by Linda Criswell

BERT C. WOODYATT , 104 6th Ave., Sterling, passed away at his residence Tuesday noon. Death came following a lengthy illness. The body was removed to the Melvin Funeral Home, where friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight. Funeral rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, with the Rev. David b. Maxton, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. He was born June 24, 1891, in Sterling, a son of John and Elizabeth Joynt Woodyatt. He was married to Eva Bryson in 1912 and she died in 1918. later he was married to Lula Archer in 1920 in Clinton, Ia. Mr woodyatt was employed as a chef most of his life and for 25 years served in this capacity at the Sterling elks Club, until a few years ago when illness forced him to retire. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Lula Woodyatt; five sons, Lyle, Dixon; LeRoy and William of Sterling; Robert, Chicago, and Dean, at home; four daughters, Mrs Donald Locke, Ferndale, Mich.; Mrs. Gordan Penhollow, Amboy;Mrs. Royal Klitz, Elizabeth, Ill., and Mrs. Robert Knight, Moline; two brothers, John F Woodyatt and Harry Woodyatt, both of Sterling; one sister, Mrs. Harold Swartley, Sterling, and 19 grandchildren. His parents, a half-brother and two half sisters preceded him in death,.
Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Bert C Woodyatt were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Melvin Funeral home, with the Rev. David Maxton, pastor of the First Pressbyterian Church, officiating. Mrs. J. H. Linn was at the organ and Gerald Pontsler sang abide With Me and Lead Kindly Light. burial was in Oak Knoll Memorial Park. the pallbearers were Emmet P. Watts, Donald Reynolds, Phillip McAndrews, Chester Mylin, L. R. Harrison and Irvin Burns. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Henry Bos, Miss Helen Jones, Mrs. Paul Huizenga and Lundstroms.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers from the Sterling daily Gazette March 27 & 30, 1957

EVA (BRYSON) WOODYATT , passed away at her home, 304 7th Ave., Sunday morning at 12:30 o’clock. The funeral services were held from the home Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. Calloway officiated. Interment was made at Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Woodyatt had been ill for over a year with tuberculosis. Her maiden name was Eva Bryson. She was born in Sterling, July 7, 1882. Her father and mother were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bryson, of Prophetstown. She attended the Rock Falls Schools and early in life became a member of the Christian Church. She was married in February of 1909 to Ross Russell, one child, Beulah, was born to this union. Her second marriage was to Bert Woodyatt on Dec. 9, 1912, Two children were born to this union, Lyly and LeRoy. Besides her husband and children, she leaves her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Earl Janvrin; and Mrs. Charles Mangers of Sterling.
Sterling Daily Gazette Sept. 3, 1918 - Contributed by Margaret Mangers

LESLIE WOODYATT , 71, of 1307 E. LeFevre in Sterling died Thursday in his home. Private graveside services were held today at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling. The Blair Funeral Home in Sterling was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Woodyatt was born on May 18, 1916 in Sterling the son of Bert and Eva Russell Woodyatt. He was a window washer and a volunteer fireman with the Sterling Fire Department. Survivors include one son, Ted of Sterling; one step-daughter, Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Lester of Sterling; five grandchildren, one great grandson; three brothers, Lyle of Dixon, William of Sterling and Dean of California; also four sisters, Juanita Lock of Florida, Dorothy Penhollow of Amboy, Jean Bearsley of Savanna and Joanne Knight of East Moline. He was preceded in death by one brother, one son and his wife.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Apr 25, 1987 Daily Gazette

LORETTA (CEARLOCK) WOODYATT , 63, 1412 4th St., Sterling, died Wednesday (15 August 1984) morning in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Lester, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at the Allen Funeral home, Sterling, with the Rev. Clark J. Moushon, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 6 to 9 p.m. A memorial has been established in her memory. Loretta Woodyatt was born on Dec. 28, 1920 in Vandalia, the daughter of Harold G. and Emma M. Cearlock Reynolds. She had been a bookkeeper at Rock River Ready Mix for 13 years, retiring in September of 1983 due to ill health. She was a member of the Ladies of the Moose. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Shirley) Lester, Sterling; one son, Ted, Sterling; five grandchildren; two brothers, Edward and Donald, both of Dixon; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Chokas, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Lloyd (Beverly) Whitlock, Rock Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Roger, two daughters in infancy, two grandchildren in infancy, two brothers and one sister.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois August 15, 1984 - Wednesday, pg A4

ROGER L. WOODYATT , 23, of Sterling , was killed Friday evening ( 1 Aug. 1969) on the Rock Island Blacktop, three miles west of Dixon when a care he was driving went out of control and struck a utility pole. According to state police, the Woodyatt auto was westbound on the blacktop road when it came around a slight curve and overturned. The car then struck a utility pole. roger Woodyatt was taken from the scene of the accident by an ambulance and was pronounced dead on arrival at Dixon Public Hospital . The accident which occurred at 9:40 p.m. also resulted in injury of Ted Woodyatt and a passenger in the car. the younger Woodyatt received only minor injuries and was taken to Dixon Public where he was treated and released. Roger Woodyatt was the son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Woodyatt of Sterling . Funeral arrangements have been completed at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling . (Aug 2, 1969 Sterling Gazette) Roger L. Woodyatt, 23, was dead on arrival at Dixon Public Hospital Friday night after being injured in an auto accident on the Rock Island Blacktop, about 3 miles west of Dixon. Funeral services well be 2 p.m. Monday at the Allen Funeral Home, Sterling , with the Rev. David Fouts, the pastor of the First United Methodist Church, officiating with burial in Oak Knoll. Friends may call at the Allen Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Mr. Woodyatt was born in Sterling on Sept. 19, 1945, the son of LeRoy M. and Loretta Reynolds Woodyatt. He worked at Sears for several years, then Peter Pan Bakeries. Later he purchased the Sterling Window Cleaning Co., from his father. He was united in marriage to the former Jill Treacy on Aug 31, 1963, who survives along with two sons. Devin, 4, and Keston, both at home; his parents, LeRoy Woodyatt and Mrs. Loretta Woodyatt, both of Sterling; one sister, Mrs. Don (Shirley) Lester, Sterling; on brother, Ted, Sterling; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Reynolds, Vandalia; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Polly Woodyatt, Sterling; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded by one daughter, Tanya (she died July 1967). ( Aug 2, 1969 Sterling Gazette) Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Allen Funeral Home in Sterling for Roger L. Woodyatt, 2021 E. 7th St. , Sterling , who was fatally injured in a car accident on Friday night. The Rev. David Fouts, the pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Sterling, officiated with burial in Oak Knoll Mrs. Roscoe Eades was at the organ during the services. Pallbearers were Richard Hammett, Donald Lester, Don Reynolds, Eddie Ruth, James Treacy and John Treacy. Flowers were cared for by David Kilburn.
Contributed by Margaret Mangers - Aug 5, 1969 Sterling Gazette

ELINORE WUEBBEN , 69, of Warren, died Tuesday at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at the Bartell Funeral Home, Warren with the Rev. Walt Lundsford of Lena United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Warren. Visitation will be 4-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Wuebben was born Aug. 31, 1921 in Rock Falls, the daughter of Frank and Margaret (Ewert) McBride. She married Robert Wuebben Oct 21, 1943 in Rochelle. She had been employed at Swiss Colony, Monroe, Wis., Savanna Ordinance Chapel, Savanna, and most recently at Heritage Seed Co., Warren. She was an active volunteer. She is survived by her husband; two sons, Richard of Monroe, Wis. and Bruce of Elroy; two daughters, Linda Katzenberger of Gratiot, Wis. and Diane Embry of Warren; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Francis and William, both of Sterling, and Roger of Florida; one sister, Mrs. Anne Hay of Rock Falls.
Barbara Nugent - Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Thursday Feb 28, 1991

RUDOLPH K. WUEBBEN , 83, 1906 Pine St., Rock Falls, died Monday evening in Community General Hospital. Mr. Wuebben was born July 4, 1884, in Rissim, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geike Wuebben, and came to the United States as a young man. He farmed his entire life. He is survived by his widow, Gertrude; four sons, Harry of Polo, John of Erie, Raymond of Sterling and robert of Warren; two daughters, mrs. James (Hilda) Lawson of Forreston and mrs. Clarence (Jeanette) Bell of Rock Falls; two brothers, John of Emden and Geike Jr. of Mount Carroll; 21 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Mrs. Lyle (Grace) Finley, two sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dee Speer of *Maranatha Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home after 7 p.m. on Wednesday
Funeral Notice:Funeral services were held at 1:30 Thursday, at the Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home for Rudolph K. Wuebben, 1906 Pine St., Rock Falls, who died Monday. The Rev. Dee Speer, pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church, officiated at the services, with burial in Oak Knoll. Mrs. Wayne E. Larson was at the organ during the services with Mrs. Faye Speer and Miss Gayle Speer singing "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Abide with Me." (Sterling Gazette 1 March 1986)
Contributed by Barbara Nugent from the Sterling Daily Gazette Obituary, Tuesday, February 27, 1968 page 2
***The location of the church where Rev. Speer was pastor different in each article, I used Maranatha, in the obituary article is was Yeowardville.

AUGUST J WYCKSTANDT 79, of Sterling died Monday, March 25, 2002 at CGH Medical Center. He farmed in the Lyndon and Morrison area for 15 years, was employed by Workmans Trucking for four years and then by Northwestern Steel & Wire Co., Sterling, as a truck driver for 21 years, retiring in 1986. Mr Myckstandt was born Dec 7, 1922, in Joslin, the son of Alfonse and Leone (Buysse) Wyckstandt. He married Marjorie Farrell on Oct 24 1945, at St Catherine Church, Prophetstown. He was a member of St Mary Church, Sterling. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Faye (Tim) Henson of Sterling, Rita (Arlyn) Madsen of Lyndon, and Beverly (Larry) Mills of Rock Falls; a son, Gene (Cindy) Wyckstandt of Lyndon; a brother, Emil Wyckstandt of Rock Falls; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Wyckstandt and Morris Wyckstandt. Funeral Liturgy service is at 3 PM Thursday at St Mary Church, Sterling, with the Rev. Uriel Lopez officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitation is from 12:30 - 2:30 PM Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home, Rock Falls. In Lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established.
Daily Gazette 24 March 2002

ANNA KATHERINE (GORZNEY) WYMAN , 66, 407 E. Wall St., died (27 Apr 1961) suddenly at her home at 4:45 p.m. Thursday. Death was due to a heart attack. he body was removed to the Reynolds Funeral Home where friends may call after 7 p.m. this evening. The rosary will be recited in the funeral home Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in the St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Rev. Francis F. Kennedy, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in the Grove Hill cemetery. Anna Katherine Gorzney was born Feb. 17, 1895, in Morrison, the daughter of Walter and Agnes Grussey Gorzney. She was married to Otto Wyman in Morrison on Aug. 1, 1911. They resided in Morrison until 1917 when they bought a farm one quarter mile south of Morrison. They farmed there until 1952, when they retired and moved into town to live. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society of the Church and the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Agnes) White, Aurora; Miss Mary Wyman, Elgin; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five brothers, Frank L., Joe A., both of Morrison; Gregory , Calamus, Iowa; John, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Arthur, Malvern; five sisters, Mrs. Frances Alexander, Mrs. Grant (Glayds) Elliott, Pompano Beach, Fla., Mrs. Emil (Helen) Pluess, Glen Ellyn; Mrs. Bernard (Florence) Johnson, Wheaton; Mrs. Roy (Margaret) Wright, Aurora; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Clarence, and one sister, Rose in childhood.
Contributed by Melva Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois April 28, 1961 - Friday, pg 8 col 2

LEWIS GROVER "DODE" WYNN - The several remaining old friends of Lewis Grover "Dode" Wynn, 71, a former Sterling Township High School athletic star, will be sorry to learn of his passing in a St. Petersburg, Fla., hospital on Saturday, where he had been confined but nine days for treatment. Private funeral services are being held in st. Petersburg, at the Palms Memorial Funeral Home, 649 2nd Ave. S, after which the body will be creamated and the ashes will be brought here for burial in the family lot in Riverside Cemetery. There will be no local ceremony, and the date of arrival of the ashes is not known. "Dode" Wynn was a son of the late Lewis Wynn, inventor of the Black Silk Stove Polish, which company was operated by the lte L.K. Wynn, an uncle of the deceased, in the building on Avenue A, at the rear of the Sterling Public Library, now occupied by Culligan Water Conditioner, Ma-Mar Electric and Crescent Electric Supply Co. "dode" was an all-around athlete, starring in football, basketball and track. He was a member of the first athletic team of SHS awarded an athletic sweater. He was captain of the 1910-11 basketball team of SHS that was the ranking second team in the Middle West, an honor gained at a tournament held at Madison, Wis. His teammates were Clarence Hill, George "Giggs" Senneff, John Real, "Dutch" Reiger, Charles "Bully" Wilger, and Harry Real of 10th Street, a sub. The coach wsa F. Staley. The team was one of the best in the history of SHS up until that time. Surviving are his wife, Florence Pearl Wynn, St. Petersburg; a daughter, Mrs. George J. Schroth and two grandchildren, Sandra Ann and Walter Synn Schroth, all of Wausau, Wisc. The deceased was a Mason and a member of the Shrine. He visited here occassionally during the past several years.
The Sterling Gazette November 25, 1963 written by Harry E. Kidd