GENE FRANK WINCHELL - Funeral services for Gene, five-year-old twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Winchell of near Princeton, were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Tampico Church of Christ with Rev. Leslie M. Matson, pastor of the Christian church of Princeton in charge. Two hymns, 'Safe in the Arms of Jesus' and 'Little Jewels,' were sweetly sung by Mrs. Ivan Exner and Miss Marjorie McKenzie. Mrs. R. F. Woods accompanied at the piano. Burial was in the Tampico Memorial Cemetery. Beautiful floral offerings expressed the heartfelt sympathy of relatives and friends. Gene Frank, son of Harold and Berna Winchell, was born in Tampico, Oct. 1, 1932, and passed away at the home of his parents near Princeton Monday evening, Feb. 14, following a short illness of pneumonia. He was five years, four months and 14 days of age. The child had been sickly since birth, during which time he had the best of medical care and the loving attention of his parents. He was always a patient and good little son in spite of his illness. Besides his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Dean, a younger brother, Vernon, his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Winchell of Tampico, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dronenberg. The latter are wintering in Florida and were unable to be here for the services. Among the relatives present from out of town were Mrs. J. E. Hurbul and son James, Miss Irene Winchell and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Winchell of Galesburg, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis and Mr. and Mrs. George Dronenberg of Pontiac, and Mrs. Harold Umphress and daughter Carol Jean of Bureau.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois February 17, 1938 - Thursday, pg 11

HOWARD RAYMOND WINCHELL , elder son and second child of Foster E. and Minnie E. Winchell, was born on a farm near Tampico, Feb. 8, 1904, and departed this life on Sept. 18, 1941 in Chicago, at the age of 37 years, seven months and 10 days. His boyhood was spent in Tampico where he attended grade and high school. At the age of 17 he professed faith in his Lord and joined the Christian church. He never wavered from his belief and lived a true Christian life, despite his long suffering and intense pain, to the end. On Feb. 15, 1925 he was united in marriage to Miss Bessie Kraft of Sterling. Soon afterward they moved to Rockford, where they resided a short time, then moving to Chicago, where they have since resided. One son, Howard Wayne, was born to this union. In his latter years he was employed by the Oak Park Motor Sales and there, as everywhere he went, he had many friends. His employer, Mr. Perry, and his fellow employees know him as a fine example of manhood. He leaves to mourn his departure, his ever devoted wife Bessie, a son, Howard Wayne, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Winchell; a brother, Lawrence of Chicago, and a sister, Gladys Winchell of Peoria. Besides these near relatives he leaves a host of friends whom he merited with his unselfishness and his interest in his family and acquaintances. At his death one need not ask where he will spend his eternal life, for he is going from this world of pain to a place where there is no suffering. Funeral services were held Sept. 20 at the Kampp chapel, Chicago, with Rev. F. F. Bosworth officiating. A male quartet sang, "Going Home," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Safely and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling." There were many beautiful floral tributes. The pallbearers were friends and fellow workers: Harry Morgan, Wm. Riston, Jeffry Garrot, Otto Saffron, Harry Simpson, L. F. Feehan. Interment was at Arlington. Friends and relatives from this vicinity attending funeral services were: M. R. Thackaberry, Mrs. E. H. Kraft, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wells, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Darnell, Miss Margaret Thackaberry, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kraft and Mrs. Cecil Seeley, Mrs. W. G. Winchell, Mrs. James Hurbel and daughter Beverly of Galesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Kenney of Rockford.
Another Obituary:
Howard Winchell, 37, of Chicago, passed away at his home at 3:45 last Thursday morning following a long illness. He had been bedfast for six months. Mr. Winchell was a native of Tampico having moved to Chicago with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Winchell when a boy. Until illness prevented he was employed as a departmental manager of the Buick-Oak Park Co. He is survived by his wife, the former Bessie Kraft of Sterling, to whom he was married in 1925; one son Howard Jr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Winchell of Chicago, a brother Lawrence of Chicago, and one sister, Gladys Winchell, at teacher in Peoria. Funeral services were held Saturday in Chicago.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois September 27, 1941 - Saturday, pg 4

JACOB WINCHELL , one of the early settlers of this vicinity died at his home in Galesburg Wednesday morning. About three weeks ago in company with his son Nathan and Miss Lulu Griffin, a grandchild, he left here for New Mexico where he had recently purchased a ranch. He was taken sick at Galesburg. He came to Illinois in 1856 from New York state and was married in 1859 to Miss Sarah Lane. He was a charter member of Yorktown Lodge A.F. & A.M. Four sons, Louis (sic Lewis) of Tampico, Will and Nathan of Galesburg and Foster of Mendon, Mo., and one daughter, Mrs. Marvin (sic Marwan) Griffin survive.

April 7, 1905 Tampico Tornado
The remains of Jacob J. Winchell arrived here accompanied by relatives from Galesburg. The body was taken to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Marwan) Griffin, where a short service was held. Later a cortege formed and the remains were taken to the Yorktown Christian Church where the funeral services were held, Rev. S. V. William officiating. Interment was in the Yorktown Cemetery. A large concourse of friends was present at the funeral. In the obituary of last week, the name of the bereaved widow was omitted from the list of surviving relatives (her name was Sarah nee Lane Winchell).

March 31: Was About the House This Morning And Is Stricken Down Without Warning
After but a short illness from the effects of an attack of dropsy and as a result of a sudden relapse late this forenoon, Jacob J. Winchell, one of the oldest residents of Illinois, passed away peacefully about 11:30 o'clock at the family residence, 659 East Grove street. Mr. Winchell has been more or less in ill health throughout the winter and had sold his home on North Broad street for the purpose of moving to New Mexico for the betterment of his condition. For the past few months he had been residing with his son upon a farm in Whiteside county and returned about a month ago to Galesburg and stored his household goods temporarily in the new home on Grove street. He was taken sick about three weeks ago and in the last few days had shown some improvement. He was up and around this morning for a little while and then retired again, shortly after which he was seized with the final attack. The immediate relatives of the family, together with his nurse, were present at the time of his passing. The deceased was born in Ulster county, New York, Jan, 21, 1835, where the earlier part of his life was spent upon the farm of his father. There he received his education in the district school. In the early '50s' he moved with his father to Whiteside county, Illinois, and lived upon a farm. In 1857 he came west to Henry county and in 1859 was married to Miss Sarah A. Lane, remaining in Henry county until 1864, when he moved back to Whiteside county. For the past few years he has been upon the retired list, having been required to give up farming, which he had made a life study. Three years ago he came to this city and purchased property on North Broad street, living in Galesburg since that time. He was a man respected by all who knew him and was foremost in every movement for the betterment of the educational system. He was a number of years a member of the school board of Whiteside county. He was a charter member of the Yorktown Lodge of the A.F. & A.M. and a church worker. He leaves as his survivors, besides his wife, five children, Mrs. Lorence Griffen (sic Mrs. Marwan Griffin) and Lewis Winchell of Tampico, W. G. and Nathan J. Winchell of this city and Foster Winchell of Menden, Mo. He also leaves an adopted daughter, Miss Jennie May of this city, whom he had reared from childhood. As yet no funeral arrangements have been made, but will be announced later.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - Scrapbook possebly a Galesburg paper
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LEWIS BENJAMIN WINCHELL - Funeral services were held at two o'clock Thursday afternoon in the Church of Christ for Lewis B. Winchell, well known resident of Tampico for many years, who passed away Monday evening after a short illness. A short prayer service was held at the home preceding the service at the church. Rev. G. D. Lamb, pastor of the church, conducted the service and used as his text the 15th verse of Psalms 116, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His Saints." In his message of comfort, Rev. Lamb paid a tribute to the splendid character and Christian life of Mr. Winchell and of the years of faithful service he had given to the church in which he had held many responsible offices. Rev. F. V. Kearns of Walnut, a former pastor of the local church also paid a tribute to Mr. Winchell, in which he spoke of his faithfulness to duty and his friendship for all. Mrs. G. D. Lamb, Mrs. A. A. Yarde and Miss Marjorie McKenzie sang two favorite hymns, "Where the Gates Swing Outward Never" and "Ivory Palaces." They were accompanied by Mrs. Neva Denison. There were many beautiful flowers expressing the love and esteem in which he was held. Members of the Yorktown Lodge No. 655 A.F. & A.M., the Tampico Volunteer Fire Department, and the Morning Star chapter O.E.S., of which he was a member, attended the services in a body. Masons were also present from Sterling, Prophetstown, Walnut and Hooppole. The auditorium of the church and also the seats in the basement were filled with sorrowing relatives and friends come to pay their last respects. A public address system made it possible for all to hear the service. Burial was in the Yorktown Cemetery where the Masons conducted the service at the grave with Richard Proctor of Sterling acting as master and Jack Roberts of Sterling as chaplain. Prayer and benediction were by Rev. Lamb, R. F. Nelson, C. E. McKenzie, W. N. Smith, Harry Chapin, R. F. Woods and E. W. Vickrey, members of the local Masonic order, served as pallbearers. The firemen acted as a guard of honor. Among those from out of town who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hurbul, son James and daughters Betty and Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Gullstrand and daughter Lois, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Winchell and son Forrest, Miss Donna Winchell of Galesburg; Mr. and Mrs. F. E Winchell and son Howard, and Mrs. Alvin Winchell, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Winchell and sons Dean and Vernon, Princeton; Miss Gladys Winchell, Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rusk of Webster City, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Burns, Mrs. Vernon Burns, Mrs. Mae Klick, Manchester, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gustafson and family, Walnut; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lane, Davenport, Iowa; Donald Winchell, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. John Needham, Sterling; Miss Ida Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Lane, Mrs. Mary Naftzger and son Ralph, and Kenneth Woodworth, Leon; and many friends from Sterling, Prophetstown, Walnut and Rock Falls.
Obituary:
Lewis B. Winchell, second son of Jacob and Sarah Winchell, was born in Prophetstown township, July 2, 1872, and passed away November 14, 1938, being 66 years, 4 months and 13 days of age. "Lew" as everyone called him who knew him, lived on the farm with his parents southwest of Tampico until he was 15. He then went away to school, first in Sterling and then to Davenport, Iowa, where he graduated from business college. After graduating he became employed by the Rock Island Railroad. While there he was married to Miss Daisy Sommers on Oct. 28, 1893. To this union were born four children: Athol, Alvin, Ruby and Vera. While the children were all small, Mrs. Winchell passed away. Mr. Winchell and the family then moved to Tampico where he was employed by J. R. Howlett in his hardware store until the death of Mr. Howlett. On Feb. 28, 1906 he was united in marriage to Miss Addie Rusk of Tampico. To this union were born two children, Vesta and Harold. Vesta lived only a few years. Mr. Winchell united with the Yorktown Christian church during a revival in the winter of 1900 where he was a faithful member. At that time he was farming in that vicinity. Later he moved to Canada near Winnipeg where he lived for several years, returning to Tampico at the time of the death of his mother. Tampico had been his home since. For many years he had been employed in the R. E. McKenzie hardware store. He was a prominent member of the Masonic lodge, holding the office of worshipful master at the time of his death. He was highly devoted to his church and was elected Bible school superintendent in 1924 which position he held until his death. He was also an elder of the church and chairman of the board for many years. He was secretary of the Tampico Volunteer Fire Department and a past patron of Morning Star Chapter O.E.S. Lew's sickness was only of short duration, a little over two weeks, when he passed away with a severe attack of heart trouble. His decease comes as a great shock to his loving family and a great host of friends. The position he occupied in the McKenzie hardware store brought him in touch with a great many people whom he always greeted with a smile. Those left to mourn the loss of Mr. Winchell are his widow, Addie; a son Harold of Princeton; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Hurbul and Mrs. Vera Gullstrand, both of Galesburg; a daughter-in-law Mrs. Irene Winchell, wife of Alvin of Chicago; eleven grandchildren; two brothers, William of Galesburg and Foster of Chicago; and a brother-in-law, Clarence Rusk of Webster City, Iowa
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor Tampico Tornado, Tampico Illinois November 1938 -
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NATHAN J. WINCHELL , formerly of Tampico, where he was born and raised passed away Friday night at his home in Akron, Ohio. The message notifying his brother, L. B. Winchell of Tampico, did not give further details, but as Mr. Winchell was known to have heart trouble, it is presumed his death was due to heart attack. Mr. Winchell was 53 years of age and he left Tampico 24 years ago. He is survived by his wife and three brothers, L. B. Winchell of Tampico, Foster Winchell, who recently moved from Akron to Chicago, and William Winchell of Galesburg. A sister, Mrs. Marvin Griffen (sic Marwan Griffin), preceded him in death four years ago at her home in Michigan. The brothers were called to Akron by news of Mr. Winchell's death and it is presumed that burial will be in that city, no word having been received concerning funeral arrangements. Many old friends of Mr. Winchell, in Tampico, will be deeply grieved by the news of his death.
November 20 1919
Funeral services for Nathan Winchell who passed away last Friday night at his home in Akron, Ohio, were held Tuesday at Akron, and were in charge of the Masonic order, according to word received here by his brother, L. B. Winchell.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois November 18, 1929

SARAH WINCHELL , an aged citizen of Tampico and an old settler of this vicinity, died very suddenly at her home in the eastern part of town early Saturday morning, June 19. Death was due to a stroke which came very suddenly about midnight. She resided all alone in her home and about midnight was taken sick. She was able to arise, dress and then sat up thinking she would get better. About two o'clock she became worse and stepped to the door and called for help from her neighbor east, Miss Carrie Peterson who heard her cries through an open bedroom window and responded quickly. Miss Peterson got her back onto the bed, loosened her clothes and called a physician after which she became unconscious and died at 4 o'clock. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at ten o'clock at the Christian church, Elder Miles Brownrigg, the pastor in charge. The remains will be interred in the cemetery at Yorktown in the family lot by the grave of her husband. Sarah Anne Lane was born in Niles, Mich., March 10, 1841 and came west at the age of ten, first residing in Henry county southwest of Tampico. She was married Dec. 18, 1859 near Yorktown, to Jacob J. Winchell and shortly after their marriage they moved to the farm in Whiteside county southwest of Tampico where they resided for a number of years and raised a good family, labored hard and acquired a good farm. They lived there until 1901 when they moved to Galesburg where they spent four years until the latter part of 1904 at which time they moved back to the farm. Shortly after the death of her husband she moved to Tampico and this place has been her home ever since. Mrs. Winchell was a good woman and all of her friends and neighbors speak of her in the highest terms. She and her husband joined the Christian church at Yorktown under the pastorate of Eld. S. S. Bartlett and she endeavored throughout her life to live a consistent life and to follow the principles laid down by her maker. Five children all of whom survive their good mother are: Florence Griffin of Bailey, Mich.; William G. of Galesburg, Lewis B. of Canada; Nathan J. of California, and Foster E. of Sterling, also one adopted daughter Jennie May Brown.
The Tampico Tornado, Tampico, Illinois June 24, 1915 - Thursday

The death of Mrs. Sarah Winchell took place Saturday morning at 4 o'clock. The death was due to a stroke of apoplexy which she suffered that morning. The lady was the wife of Jacob Winchell of that city. She was a little over seventy years of age. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church. The pastor of the church will have charge of the service. Mrs. Winchell is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Charles Brown of Rock Falls. She was well known here, as she visited in Rock Falls many times.
The Sterling Daily Gazette, Sterling, Illinois - June 21, 1915 - Monday, pg 2

Funeral Is Postponed
The funeral of Mrs. J. J. Winchell of Tampico, mother of Foster Winchell of this city, will be held Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock in the Tampico Christian church, instead of tomorrow as was first announced. The postponement was due to the fact that a son from California is on the way and will not arrive until Thursday.
June 22, 1915 - Tuesday pg 7

Yesterday at the Christian church in Tampico was held the funeral of Mrs. Sarah A. Winchell, one of the pioneer residents of that community. The burial took place in the family lot in the Yorktown cemetery. Death followed a few hour's illness from a stroke. Mrs. Winchell lived alone and was taken ill about midnight. She was able to get up and dress and thought she would feel better. About 2 o'clock, however, she became worse and going to the door called to the neighbors. They responded and a physician was called. She soon became unconscious and passed away about 4 o'clock. Sarah Anne Lane was born in Niles, Mich., March 10, 1841, and came west at the age of ten, first residing in Henry county southwest of Tampico. She was married Dec. 18, 1859 near Yorktown to Jacob J. Winchell and shortly after their marriage they moved to the farm in Whiteside county southwest of Tampico where they resided for a number of years and raised a good family, labored hard and acquired a good farm. They lived there until 1901 when they moved to Galesburg where they spent four years until the latter part of 1904 at which time they moved back to the farm. Shortly after the death of her husband she moved to Tampico which place has been her home ever since. Five children were born, all of whom survive as follows: Florence Griffin of Bailey, Mich.; William G. of Galesburg; Lewis B. of Canada; Nathan J. of California; and Foster E. of Sterling, also one adopted daughter, Jennie May Brown.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor June 25, 1915 - Friday pg 5
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FAY WOLENS , 88, 1502 Locust St., Sterling, died Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Sterling Care Center. Graveside services were held Friday at noon at Westlawn Cemetery in Chicago. Rabbi Robert Marx of the Sollo Temple in Highland Park officiated. Mrs. Wolens was born Dec. 21, 1891 in Brolstok, Russia. She was united in marriage to Samuel Wolens on June 12, 1915 in Chicago. She was president of Wolens Trouser Co., and was a member of the Hertamid Synagogue in Chicago. She is survived by one son, Jerome Wolens of Sterling; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Marian) Revzan of Steerling; five grandchildren; one great grandchild and one brother, Jack Shapiro of Skokie. She was preceded in death by her husband, one sister and one brother.
Contributed by Melva L. Taylor - The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois February 11, 1980 - Monday, pg 4

MRS. (LEATHERWOOD) BERT WOODWARD , 74, died suddenly Wednesday evening in the Morrison Community Hospital, where she was taken earlier in the evening. She had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Gardner Funeral Chapel, the Rev. William Nicoll, pastor of the Prophetstown Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Lyndon Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel this evening. Mrs. Woodward was born in Lyndon on March 21, 1886, the daughter of Levi K. and Mary Anne Hendricks Leatherman. She was reared and educated in the Lyndon area. She was married to David H. (Bert) Woodward of Prophetstown in Chicago on Sept. 1, 1906. Survivors are her husband, one son, Donald Woodward, Prophetstown; one grandson, David B. Woodward, Fort Wayne, Ind.; and one brother, Roy Leatherman, Port Byron. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Mrs. C. E. Kniskern and Mrs. Walter Holland.
Contributed by Mevla L. Taylor The Daily Gazette, Sterling-Rock Falls, Illinois September 15, 1960 - Thursday, pg 3