Margerine E. "Marge" Decker, 88, Minonk, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday (July 10,
2006) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minonk.
Her funeral will be at 11
a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church,Minonk, with the Rev. Craig Swenson
officiating;Burial will follow in Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk;Visitation
will be from 5 to 8 p.m.Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Minonk and for
one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church; In lieu of flowers,
memorials maybe made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Minonk. Calvert &
FroelichMemorial Home, Minonk, is in charge of arrangements.
She was born
May 26, 1918, in Flanagan, the daughter of Tjark and Emma Koopman Rients; She
married Delmar W. Decker on Feb. 18, 1939, inFlanagan; He died Aug. 10,
1997.
Surviving is a son, Richard L.(Shirley) Decker, Minonk; a daughter,
Janice (Jack) Rogers, Lexington;a brother, Lester (Maureen) Rients, Streator;
two sisters, Velma Bates,Grand Ridge, and Florence Bates, Streator; and a
sister-in-law, MagRients, Somonauk; seven grandchildren, Kathy (Paul)
Betteridge,Washington; Vickie (Tony) Halitsky, Tempe, Ariz.; Brian
(Deanna)Decker, Dana; Eric (Merre) Rogers, El Paso; Cory (Sheila)
Rogers,Streator; Joette (Brad) Cole, Hudson; and Jay (Kim) Sullivan, Minonk;and
15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and
a grandson. Marge was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Minonk. She
owned and operated the Elegant Bridal Shop in Minonk for 40 years.
Eureka - Rlene Davis, 97, died at 2:55 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, at Maple Lawn in Eureka.
She was born May 24, 1909, in Fairmount, the daughter of Samuel and Ethell Ford Burgess. She married Roy Davis on Aug. 4, 1930, in Crown Point, Ind. He died May 1, 1989. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Phylis Davis, Eureka; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, one brother and one sister.
Davis was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Munster, Ind. Services were Friday at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schereville, Ind. The Rev. Lynda Hosek officiated. There was no visitation. Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral home, Eureka, was in charge of arrangements. Memorial may be made to Maple Lawn.
Secor - Mrs. Ophelia Davis, wife of Marion Davis, died of pneumonia of the lungs Tuesday night. She was 37 years of age. She leaves a found husband and 4 children to mourn her loss.
Reinke De Freese, Sr. - contributed by Amy Robbins-Tjaden
Beloved Resident Passes Away at his Home, Saturday -- Funeral on Monday
With the passing of Reinke de Freese, Sr., on Saturday morning at 1:45 o'clock, the community of Benson has again lost one of its pioneer residents.
Mr de Freese was born in Ochtelbur, East Frisia, Germany, on July 17, 1850. When he was about six years old his father died and a number of years later his mother, brothers and sister emigrated to America. This left the young boy in Germany without close relatives and it was but natural that he wished to join the family in their new home. When friends of the mother were going to come to America in 1866, Reinke was confirmed in his home church and immediately thereafter he came to join the family which was living on the farm north of Benson, now occupied by Harm de Freese. Here he lived until after the death of his mother.
In 1893, on August 22, he was united in marriage with Miss Hiskea Peters. The couple lived on the farm now occupied by their son, Louis, until the spring of 1926, when they moved to Benson.
This union was blessed with six children, who all mourn the loss of their father. They are Mrs Marie Folkerts, Mrs John Manninga, Harm, Reinke, Louis and Henry. He is also survived by his widow and four grandchildren.
Mr de Freese always enjoyed good health until old age began to approach. During the past two or three years he lost strength and seldom left the house although really not sick until the last week of his life. During that week his strength failed rapidly and when pneumonia attacked him there was no hope for a prolonged life. He reached the age of 83 years, three months and 11 days.
Rev. O.H. Behrens officiated at the funeral services on Monday afternoon at St Peter's church of Benson, of which he was a member for many years. The following acted as pallbearers: Dick Gerdes, Frank Gommels, Wm. Mennen, Harm Tjaden, Ralph Oltman, E. A. Woltzen. Burial was in the church cemetery. Many from Minonk attended the funeral.
George Daniel
Dobleskey 
- contribued by Sara
Hemp
RUSHVILLE - George Daniel Dobleskey, 91, of Rushville died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville. He was born Feb. 12, 1908, in Minonk, the son of Anthony and Eva Proboconnes Dobleskey. He married Nina Poole in 1950 in Rushville; she died in 1998. Mr. Dobleskey was employed for the U.S. Post Office in Rushville from 1953 until retiring in 1976. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II, serving from 1937-53. He attended First Presbyterian Church in Rushville and was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Survivors: a nephew, Tom Poole of Rushville; two nieces, Susan Poole of San Francisco and Thelma Dobbs of Clackamas, Ore.; a great-nephew; and a great-niece. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Robert Reynolds officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
Peoria Journal Star, September 1, 1999 George Dobleskey RUSHVILLE - George Daniel Dobleskey, 91, of Rushville died at 1:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.\par Born Feb. 12, 1908, in Minonk to Anthony and Eva Proboconnes Dobleskey, he married Nina Poole on May 14, 1950, in Rushville. She died May 28, 1998. He also was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Surviving are one nephew, Tom Poole of Rushville; and two nieces, Susan Poole of San Francisco and Thelma Dobbs of Clackamas, Ore. A World War II veteran, he served in the Air Force from Aug. 4, 1937 to March 17, 1953. He then worked for the U.S. Post Office in Rushville from March 17, 1953 until he retired Jan. 1, 1976. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4. He was a Roman Catholic and attended First Presbyterian Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Reynolds will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. A military service by his American Legion post will be at 8 tonight at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Schuyler County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Asa Danforth
Bloomington,
Ill, Nov 30 - Asa Danforth died at Washington, Ill, last night, aged 77. He was
one of the wealthiest land owners of Central Illinois, owning thousands of acres
in Woodford, Tazewell, and Iroquois Counties, and also in the Western States. He
had banking interest in a number of Illinois cities. One of his daughters is the
wife of Congressman Elect Snow, of the Ninth Illinois Congressional
District.
Henry
Dressler - contributed by Amy
Robbins-Tjaden
Henry Dressler, 75, died at 7 p.m. Saturday
at his home southwest of El Paso, from a stroke suffered two weeks ago.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
He was born Jan. 31, 1868,
near Primaseno, Germany, son of Henry and Katherine Krummel Dressler. He
came to America with his parents at the age of 4, coming to El Paso 49 years
ago. He was married to Elizabeth Crusius in February, 1894. They had
resided on the same farm about three and a half miles southwest of El Paso
since.
Four children survive: Jacob H. and George of El Paso
and twin daughters, Miss Edna at home, and Elsie Katherine, who died Sept. 15,
1912.
Three grandchildren, Eugene, Edson and Elsie Ann of El Paso
and three brothers, Louis of Parma, Mo., Fred of Weldon and Theodore of Farmer
City and one sister, Mrs H.C. Peterson of Cedar Falls, Ia., also survive.
Three sisters preceded him in death.
He was a member of Emanuel
Evangelical church in El Paso.
William Davison - contributed by Amy
Robbins-Tjaden
William Harrison "Harry" Davison, 78 years,
of Sandwich, IL, died Wednesday, April 9, 2003 at the Shabbona Healthcare Center
in Shabbona, IL.
Harry was born August 6, 1924 in Minonk , IL, the
son of the late Lester S. and Doris, nee Kerrick Davison.
He
served his country honorably with the U.S. Army-Air Corps during World War II.
Prior to his retirement in 1984 he was employed as a pilot for United Airlines.
He was a member of the Retired United Pilots Association (RUPA). He was an avid
golfer able to play the game from either side of the ball because of his being
"ambidextrous".
He is survived by his wife Helen, nee Beyer
Davison of Sandwich, IL; daughter Sue-Ellen Davison of LaSalle, IL and sister
Betty (S.S.) Woods of Pensacola, FL. His parents and brother John Davison
preceded him in death.
Visitation will take place on Monday, April
14, 2003 at the Burkhart Funeral Home, 606 E. Arnold St. in Sandwich, IL from 2
to 5 p.m. at which time Pastor Jenny Weber will conduct a funeral service. A
graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the
Davison Cemetery west of Minonk , IL.
Memorials may be directed to
the Alzheimer's Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL
60611.
Lena de Freese,
105, of Roanoke, dies
BENSON - Lena deFreese, 105, formerly of
rural route Benson, died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, at the Apostolic
Christian Home of Roanoke, where she was a resident.
Lena was born on June 9, 1901, in Roanoke, Ill., a daughter to John A. and Anna Gastman Woltzon. She married Harm deFreese on Feb. 19, 1924, in Benson Ill. He died on June 25, 1974.
Surviving are one daughter, Edna (John W.) Meils of Rutland; six grandchildren, Rene' (Duane) Dunham of Woodstock, Ga., Craig deFreese of Orlando, Fla., Scott (Janet) Meils of Toluca, Joe (Elaine) Meils of Conway, Ark., Elaine Meils of Bloomington and Mollie (Steve) Mann of Benson; eight great-grandchildren, Ted Dunham, Jordan Pohlman, Ashley Mann, Jessie Meils, Savannah Mann, Conner deFreese, Carrie deFreese and Austin Mann.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Harold deFreese; three brothers, Albert, Ben and John Woltzen; three sisters, Fannie Woltzen, Anna Oltman and Mary Oltman; and two infant grandchildren.
Lena was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Benson, where she taught Sunday School and was active in the Ladies Aid. Lena enjoyed gardening, baking, quilting and crocheting. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all that knew her.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke. The Rev. William Hecht will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Clayton Township Cemetery in Benson.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnsonharris.com.
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