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Agnes Hartzler

Agnes Evelyn Hartzler, 98, died at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, at Maple Lawn, Eureka She was born Dec. 3, 1910, in Hopedale, the daughter of John and Lydia Litwiller Nafziger. She married Robert Hartzler on Feb. 1, 1942, in Hopedale. He died in March of 2002.

Survivors include three daughters, Alice (Jon) Kennell, Eureka, Ila (Neal) Stolzfus, Baton Rogue, La., and Priscilla (Charles) Hawkinson, Galesburg; one son, Stan (Shelia Hartzler, Archer City, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, six sisters and two grandchildren.

Hartzler attended Goshen (Ind.) College and Illinois State University, Normal. She was an elementary school teacher, beginning with a one-room class at Maple Grove in Morton and later taught at Groveland Grade School from 1955 until her retirement in 1968. Hartzler was of the Mennonite faith.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Maple Lawn with the Rev. Doug Hicks officiating. A private burial will be held in Hopedale Minnonite Cemetery, Hopedale. Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home, Morton, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Maple Lawn or to goshen college.

Helen Heppard

Helen B. Heppard, 91, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital in Dixon. She was born Sept. 19, 1915, in rural Woodford County, the daughter of Charles and Mabel Kline Wolfe. Survivors include one brother, Merton (Rose) Wolfe, LaMirada, Calif., and one sister, Marjorie Doyle, Bloomfield Hills, Mich. She was preceded in death by one brother. Heppard worked as a showroom manager for William Schuring Co., in Chicago, retiring in 1983. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial of cremains will be held at a later date in the Panther Creek Church of the Brethren Cemetery, rural Roanoke. Preston-Schilling Funeral Home, Dixon, is handling the arrangements.

Mrs. T. W. Hensley

Friday morning at 4 o'clock the death of Mrs. T. W. Hensley occurred after a long and painful illness. Mrs. Hensley has been a resident of this city for many years and was a member of the Old Settlers Association. Her funeral services were held at the Methodist church Sunday after which the remains were taken to the cemetery just northwest of Cruger for burial. The deceased leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss.

Robert N. "Bob" Hartzler

Robert N. "Bob" Hartzler, 69, Minonk, died at 6:24 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 14, 2007) at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. He was born June 9, 1937, in rural Minonk, the son of Roy and Martha Stutzman Hartzler. He married Mary Timmerman on May 18, 1958, in Minonk. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Gary (Connie) Hartzler, Tuscon, Ariz., and Todd (Cindy) Hartzler, Minonk; one daughter, Lisa (Jay) Junker, Minonk; three brothers, Ed Hartzler and Duane (Marcia) Hartzler, both of Minonk, and John (Joan) Hartzler, Phoenix, Ariz; three sisters, Leona Janssen, Roanoke, Helen Bachman, Pelzer, S.C. and Mary (John) Kirkton, Minonk; six grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers.

Hartzler served in the Navy. He was a self-employed building contractor and operated Hartzler construction in Minonk.

Services were Monday at the Minonk Presbyterian Church. His son, the Rev. Gary Hartzler, officiated. Visitation was held before the service at the church. Burial was in Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk. Calvert & Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to any charity.

Florence Hammer

Eureka - Florence "Flossie" Hammer, 78, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, where she was a resident. She was born Nov. 1, 1928, in Congerville, the daughter of Jacob and Anna Witzig Miller. She married Theodore Hammer on April 5, 1982, in Kissimmee, Fla. He died June 27, 1988. Survivors include two stepsons, Don Hammer, Anchor, and Wayne Hammer, Fairbury; one stepdaughter, Hulone Schieder, Freeport; two brothers, Walter (Betty) Miller, Goodfirld, and Jake (Marian) Miller, Carlock; two sisters, Ida (Chris) Schweigert, Tremont, and Ann Bullington, East Peoria; several stepgrandchildren; one sister-in-law, Lena Miller, Montgomery, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and four sisters. Hammer attended Congerville AC Church, Congerville. Services were yesterday at Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, Eureka. Visitation was held before the service at the funeral home. Burial was in Goodfield-Congerville AC Chruch Cemetery, rural Goodfirld. Memorials may be made to the AC Home of Eureka.

Ann Hangartner

Roanoke - Ann Hangartner, 104, died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke, where she was a resident. She was born Sept. 8, 1902, in Roanoke, the daughter of John and Hulda Steffen Beer. She married William Hangartner on March 7, 1924, in Metamora. He died June 16, 1974. Survivors include one daughter, Doris Irving, St. Charles; one son, Marvin (Gwen) Hangartner, Normal; one sister, Margaret Beer, Roanoke; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers. Hangartner was a member of the Roanoke AC Church, rural Roanoke. Services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the church with ministers of the church officiating. Visitation will be today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Kanpp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home, Roanoke, and Friday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the AC Home of Roanoke.

Last Rites for John Harms, Benson, Friday Died Tuesday Night at Pontiac Hospital

John A. Harms, 65, Benson farmer, died at the Pontiac hospital at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, Apr. 1, 1952. He had been afflicted with a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon (Friday, Apr.4). at St Peter's church, two miles west of Benson, with Rev. C.J. Gess officiating. Burial will be in Benson cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Norman, Henry DeFries, Ernest Garrels, Louis Woltzen, Lester Tjaden and Lloyd Wagner. Mr Harms was born at Minonk, on Sept. 29, 1886, a son of George and Etta Ewing Harms. He received his education in Rutland schools, then went to Benson, where he was engaged in farming for the remainder of his active life. He was united in marriage with [Frauke] Frances Poppinga at Benson, on Feb. 28, 1912, and they have continued to make their home in the Benson vicinity. He was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson. Mr Harms is survived by his widow, Mrs Frances Harms, two sons, Russell Harms of Wenona, and George Harms of Benson; and two daughters, Mrs Florence Mees of Mendota, and Mrs Frances Haas of El Paso. There are seven grandchildren, and he is also survived by a brother, Harm G. Harms of Rutland, and two sisters, Mrs Elsie Ireland of Vandalia, and Mrs Ollie Vinecore of Rutland. He was preceded in death by two sons, Harry and Eric Harms.

Mrs Henry Harms Lifelong Resident, Dies This Morning - Death Attributed to Lingering Illness and Complications

Mrs Henry G. Harms, 44, a lifelong resident of this area, died at 9:15 this morning at her home in Minonk. Cause of death was attributed to complications that followed a lingering illness. The Wilcox Funeral home is in charge of arrangements for the funeral, however as yet, they are incomplete. She will be buried in the Minonk cemetery and the Rev. S. L. Buchanan will officiate. The deceased was born Maude Adele Schneider, in Clayton township on August 30, 1897, the daughter of Henry and Margaret Schneider. In the spring of 1912 the family moved to a farm one-half mile east of Minonk, and it was here that she resided until her marriage to Henry G. Harms on December 24, 1922. To this union two children, a son, Adrian, and a daughter, Thora, ages 14 and 7 respectively, were born. Following their marriage the couple went to housekeeping on a farm five miles southeast of this city. They moved to Minonk in 1936. Approximately seven years ago Mrs Harms became blind, however, later her eyesight improved slightly and she was able to carry on her household tasks. In January of this year the illness that ended in her death began. Survivors in addition to her widower and children include her parents; three sisters, Mrs Louis Jochums of Minonk, Mrs Harm W. Harms of Benson, and Mrs Clair Woltzen of Dana, and one brother, Donald Schneider of this city. One sister, Mina, preceded her in death on February 14, 1923. The deceased was educated in the Minonk schools and was a follower of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Huntling, 86, Died in California; Was a Seggerman

Word has just been received of the death of Mrs. Margaret Huntling, 86, a native of Minonk, at her home in Los Angeles, Calif., on the fourth of July. Mrs. Huntling was the daughter of the late Jasper H. and Rixte Ludeman Seggerman. She was aged 86 years, 10 months and 27 days at the time of her passing. She was married to Burtus Huntling, in Minonk, in the 1880s. They had 13 children, of which 2 daughters and 8 sons survive. Her husband passed away about 40 years ago while they were visiting in this city. After their marriage the Huntlings moved to Kansas and Nebraska. It has been more than 40 years since they resided in Minonk, and while her children were all born and raised in Kansas and Nebraska, and are not generaly known here, she is survived by two sisters and two brothers who are well known in this city. They are: Mrs. H. M. Harms and Albert Seggerman, both of Minonk; Dick Seggerman, of Chicago; and Mrs. Ben Jenkinson of South Shore, So. Dak.

Mrs Arthur Harms Dies in Hospital on Saturday Morning - Funeral Held Tuesday Afternoon at Baptist Church

Mrs Arthur E. Harms, 42 year old well known and beloved resident of this city, passed away quite unexpectedly at 3:55 o'clock last Saturday morning in the Mennonite hospital in Bloomington, death being due to pulmonary embolism. She had entered the hospital Tuesday of last week, undergoing a major operation on last Wednesday. She was apparently recovering satisfactorily from the operation and was thought to have been on the road to recovery. Early Saturday morning, however, she grew worse and her passing came but a short time later. As Lena Adams, she was born September 15, 1897, near Marshfield, Pa., a daughter of Albert C. and Edna Stephens Adams. Her childhood was spent in Pennsylvania and New York, the family later coming to Illinois.

She was united in marriage with Arthur E. Harms, of Minonk, December 6, 1916, in this city. They lived on a farm near Panola for four years and then went to Aurora to live. Mr Harms was stricken with infantile paralysis in August, 21, and from then on she devoted herself unstintedly to caring for him with the utmost love and tenderness, always solicitous first of all for his comfort and well-being both day and night. In 1922, they moved to Chicago, returning to Minonk in 1930, where they have since resided with his parents, Mr and Mrs H. M. Harms, on West Fifth street. The deceased was an accomplished musician and she and her husband were called upon to sing at evangelistic meetings throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. They were also in constant demand in this community, where her beautiful soprano voice was prasied by all who heard her sing. She was a member of the Baptist church, and was quite active in the work of that congregation, being a member of the Missionary cosiety and teacher of the Fellowship Sunday school class. She possessed the very highest ideals and held to the highest standards of Christian living and never failed to use her influence toward their promotion, whenever the opportunity afforded.

Everywhere she went she won the love and admiration of all who knew her, by her beautiful Christian character and her sunny disposition. Her unfailing cheerfulness and radiant smile were an inspiration, bringing cheer into the lives of many, and it was with deep regret that her many friends throughout this community learned of her sudden passing.

Surviving are her grief-striken husband, Arthur E. Harms; her father, Albert C. Adams, Sr., of Phoenix, Ariz,; a sister, Mrs G. A. Youngstrom of Binghampton, N.Y.; a brother, C. Edward Adams of Binghampton, N.Y.; a half sister, Mrs Robert McLaughlin of Mont Rose, Pa.; and a half brother, Albert C. Adams, Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the First Baptist church, with Rev. S. L. Buchanan, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was in the Minonk cemetery. Pallbearers were: Vernon Smith, Jesse Underwood, Robert Goff, Martin Mehlberg, Clarence Smith and Gerald Harms. Flower bearers were: Mrs Joseph Tallyn, Miss Pauline Sullivan, Miss Lillian Mehlberg, Miss Mary Boyer, Mrs Jesse Underwood, Mrs Robert Goff, Mrs Vernon Smith and Mrs Louis Reese, and the members of the Fellowship quartet. Music was furnished by the Fellowship quartet of which her husband had been a member, Ira J. White filling the place of Mr Harms in the quartet. They sang "He Will Keep", "Rock of Ages", and "In the Sweet Bye and Bye".

Edd Harms, 69, Died at His Home Near Toluca

Edd Harms, 69, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday at his farm home three miles south of Toluca

His funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday at St John's Lutheran church in Toluca, with Rev. A. J. Lechner officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. He was a member of St John's church. Mrs Sophia Schulte and Mrs Blanche Schumacher sang several hymns accompanied by Mrs Alma Christ at the organ. Pallbearers were John Maack, Glen Rithmiller, Christ Korneman, C. A. Kiger, Ernest Winkel and Fred Garrels. He was born Feb. 28, 1890 near Benson, a son of Alje and Betke Vissering Harms. He married Ella deWeerth, Feb. 20, 1917, in Bartonville. He had farmed near Toluca for 39 years. Surviving are his wife; a son, Alfred, of Rutland; a daughter, Mrs Cornelia Schumacher of La Rose; two brothers, Folkert and Henry Ahrms of Minonk; three sisters, Mrs Foley deWeerth and Miss Elsie Harms of Peoria; Mrs Elizabeth Bruns of Holland, Ind.; five grandchildren.

Student of Benson High School Dies Tuesday at Noon - Eric John Harms Passes Away in St James Hospital in Pontiac

Eric John Harms, 15 year old sophomore in the Benson Community high school, passed away at noon Tuesday in St James hospital at Pontiac, following an appendix operation on last Friday. He was born August 13, 1926, in Benson, the son of Mr and Mrs John A. Harms, and had spent his lifetime in that community. He attended the Benson schools and was a sophomore in the high school at the time of his death. The deceased was a member of the Benson high school baseball team, and was a member of the newly formed basketball squad of the school. He was also quite active in the Benson chapter, Future Farmers of America. He was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson, and of the Sunday school and Luther League. He was a young man of sterling qualities and will be missed by old and young alike. Surviving to mourn his untimely passing, are his parents; two brothers, Russel Harms of Eureka, and Pvt. George Harms of Boulder City, Nev.; two sisters, Mrs Robert Mees of Stronghurst, and Miss Frances Harms, at home. A brother, Harry, preceded him in death in January, 1918. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon from St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson, with Rev. O.A. Braunschweig, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Benson cemetery.

Mrs John G. Harms, Benson, Passes Away - 51-Year Old Lady Died at Hospital

Mrs Mathilda Harms, 51, of Benson, died at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday evening, April 8, at the St James hospital in Pontiac. She had been ill for a long time, and death occurred following surgery earlier in the day. Her husband, John G. Harms of Benson, is seriously ill in the same hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon (Friday) from St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson, with the Rev C. J. Gess officiating. Burial will be in the Benson cemetery with Tallyn-Folkers Memorial Home of Minonk in charge. Mrs Harms was born Mathilda Hinrichs at Flanagan, on Oct. 6, 1900, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Wiechman Hinrichs. She was married to Mr Harms at Flanagan. She is survived by her husband and two children: Eldon Harms of Minonk, and Miss Marilyn Harms at home in Benson. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs Geo. Otto of Gridley, Mrs Eilert Henkel of Flanagan, and Mrs Ed Janssen of Minonk, and one brother, Herman Hinrichs of Ohio. She was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church at Benson.

H. W. Harms, 64, Lifelong Resident of Benson, Is Stricken While Helping With Oats Harvest; Funeral to be Next Saturday

Harm W. Harms, 64, of Benson, dropped dead at noon Wednesday, July 23, while helping with the oats harvest on his farm, east of Benson. Death was caused by a heart ailment for which he had been under a doctor's care for some time. This was learned at an inquiry conducted by Coroner C. E. Cryer of El Paso, who determined that an inquest would not be necessary.
The body was taken to the Tallyn-Folkers Memorial Home in Minonk, where friends may call after 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon (Friday, July 25). Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from St Paul's Lutheran church in Benson, with the Rev. Clarence Gess, pastor, officiating, and burial in Clayton township cemetery, Benson. Pallbearers are to be Adrian Harms, Jack Jochums, Shirley Zivney, Alfred Harms, Eldon Harms, Harold Shoemaker.
Mr Harms was born near Benson on Nov. 17, 1893, a son of Alje and Ketke (should be Betke) Vissering Harms. He was educated in rural schools and spent his whole life in Benson and vicinity. He was engaged in farming until 1952, when he retired and moved into Benson. He was a director of the Benson Farmers' Elevator and a member of St Paul's Lutheran church in Benson.
Mr Harms was united in marriage with Rachel Schneider, in Peoria, Dec. 25, 1920. She survives with a son and two daughters; Robert Harms of Benson; Mrs Ruth Hauptman, of Bloomington; and Mrs Florence Lawrence, also of Bloomington. There are three grandchildren, and he is also survived by three brothers and three sisters: Folkert Harms and Henry Harms, both of Minonk; Edd Harms of Toluca; Miss Elsie Harms and Mrs Foley Deewerth, both of Peoria, and Mrs Elizabeth Bruns of Holland, Ind. He was preceded in death by three brothers.

Mrs John Harms, 65, of Benson, Dies; Funeral Tomorrow

Mrs John A. Harms, 65, a resident of Benson and vicinity for the last 60 years, died at St Mary's hospital, Streator, at 3:30 Tuesday morning, Jan. 13. She was afflicted with a lingering illness, and had been in the hospital the last six weeks. Funeral services will be held from Benson Lutheran church tomorrow afternoon (Friday, Jan. 16) at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Clarence Gess, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Benson cemetery with the Tallyn-Folkers Memorial Home of Minonk, in charge. Pallbearers will be Wayne Norman, Henry Koch, Henry deFreese, Lloyd Wagner, Roy Schertz and Carl Vogel. Deceased was born Frances [Frauke] Poppinga, a daughter of Thomas and Gretchn Poppinga, in Germany, on April 28, 1889. She was brought to America at the age of 4 years, and the family settled near Benson. She was united in marriage with John A. Harms, at Benson, on Feb. 28, 1912. He died in April, 1952. She is survived by two sons, Russell Harms of Wenona, and George Harms of Benson; and two daughters, Mrs James Haas of El Paso, and Mrs Robert Mees of Kewanee. There are alsonine grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs Anna Atkins of Ardmore, Okla., and Mrs Oscar Stimpert of Streator. Her husband, two children and two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of St Paul's Lutheran church of Benson.

Harm M. Harms, 84, Died Last Night at Daughter's Home in New York; Funeral to be Here, Saturday

Harm M. Harms, 84, a lifelong resident of Minonk, died early last night (Wednesday, March 2) at the home of his daughter, Mrs Hilda Wood, at Brewster, N.Y. He had been ill for a long time, and had gone to New York to be with his daughter in November. Funeral services will be held from the Tallyn-Folkers Memorial HOme, in this city, at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, March 5, with the Rev. Charles Auerswald, pastor of the Minonk Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in the Minonk cemetery. Mr Harms was born in Minonk on May 7, 1870, a son of Menke and Jane Saathoff Harms. During his active life he was engaged in farming, and after retiring he became a real estate broker and was active in that business until his last illness. He was married to Helene Seggerman, at Minonk, on Jan. 6, 1895. She survives with a daughter, Mrs Hilda Wood, of Brewster, N. Y., and a son, Arthur Harms, at home. There is also one sister, Mrs Herman H. Smith of Paris, Ill.

Tjark R. Harms Died Suddenly This Morning - Funeral Will Be Sunday Afternoon

Tjark R. Harms, 59, died at his home in this city, on N. Maple avenue, at 7:30 o'clock this morning. He suffered a severe heart attack more than a year ago and had been going down gradually since that time. He was born on a farm in Minonk township, a son of Jon and Antje Rients Harms on Dec. 15, 1893. There he grew to manhood, working on his parents' farm. He was married to Miss Lilly Oltman of Benson, in St Peter's church of that village, on May 20, 1920. Surviving are the wife and three sons; Alfred G. Harms of Cisco, Eldon W. Harms of Benson, and Marvin Virgil Harms, who is serving in the U.S. Marines and is stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Also left to mourn his loss are the following brothers and sisters: Eilt Harm and Mrs Annie Kalkwarf of Flanagan; John Harms, Mrs Gertie Kettwich, Mrs Minnie Kettwich, Henry Harms and Mrs Marie Budde of Minonk, and George Harrms of Benson. Mr and Mrs Harms resided on a farm near Minonk until two years ago when they purchased the first of the newly built houses by the Minonk-Dana school, and moved to this city. He was a veteran of World War I and was an auctioneer, a member of St Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church of Minonk, and of the American Legion Post No. 142. He had served as president and member of the Minonk Community Board of Education. Funeral services will be held at the St Paul's church at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Paul Buchmueller, and burial will be made in the Minonk cemetery. Friends may call at the Tallyn-Folkers Memorial Home after 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. The Minonk Legion will conduct burial rites.

Peter Haas, Sr., 94, El Paso merchant for many years, died suddenly at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at his home

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St Mary's church in El Paso. Burial will be in St Joseph's cemetery. Peter Haas Sr. was born Feb. 17, 1848, on a farm in Worth township, Woodford county, son of John and Anna Mary Rosenberger Haas. He was the last surviving member of his family. He came to El Paso in 1868 and on Jan. 12, 1869, married Miss Anna Elizabeth Reising. They lived on the former Charles Bailey farm until moving to El Paso in 1886. In 1894, he expanded his farm implement business to include hardware and plumbing. His sons, Peter Jr., and Frank were taken into the firm in 1905, Mr Haas retiring in 1921. Survivors are the following children: Mrs. B. F. O'Neil, Goodland, Ind., Mrs A. P. Brown, Beaversville; Mrs Anna Krones, Peter L. Jr., Frank J., Mrs Clara Clark, Rolland and Mrs C. E. Barclay, all of El Paso. Thirty grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren also survive. His wife, one son, and one daughter preceded him in death. He was a charter member of the El Paso branch of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America and had kept his membership since 1874.

Virgil R. Hattan, 86, of Minonk, a lifelong farmer, died at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1993 at Lida Home, Minonk

His funeral was 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Minonk, the Rev. Gerald Kaskela officiating. Burial was in Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk. Mr Hattan was born July 12, 1907, in Linn Township, Woodford County, a son of Floyd and Rosa Redd Hattan. He married Frieda Ruestman Dec. 24, 1931, in Minonk. She died April 8, 1975. He married Alvina {Allvena] Tjaden July 12, 1979, in Minonk. She survives.
Other survivors include one daughter, Diana Kolb, Benson; one son, Donald Hattan, Washburn; one brother Vivian Hattan, LaRose; one sister, Carol Schwab, Roanoke; two stepdaughters, Marilyn Milashoski, Minonk, and Lorene Robbins, Verchanza [Vicenza], Italy; one stepson, Harold Tjaden, Minonk; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Three brothers, one sister, one step-granddaughter and two great-grandchildren preceded him in death. Mr Hattan had farmed in the Washburn area and was a member of the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau and Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service committeeman. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Arthur Harms, 77, died at 4:35 a.m. Wednesday at Dowling Park, Florida

His funeral will be at Folkers Memorial Home, Minonk, at 4 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. Harry Sanders officiating. Burial will be at Minonk Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral service. Mr. Harms was born on July 22, 1896, at Minonk, the son of H. M. and Halene Seggerman Harms. He married Lena S. Adams on Dec. 9, 1916. She died in 1936. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Hilda Wood, Dowling Park. Mr. Harms graduated from Minonk High School and attended Aurora College. He was a piano teacher and the director of music for Minonk Baptist Church for many years. He was a member of Bixler Memorial Church, Dowling Park.

Eldon Harms

MINONK -- Eldon W. Harms, 76, formerly of Minonk, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday (June 19, 2004) at ASTA Care Center, Toluca, where he had been a resident. Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pattonsburg Christian Church, Pattonsburg. Burial: Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk, the Rev. Tim Barber officiating. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. today at Calvert & Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk. Memorials: Pattonsburg Christian Church. Survivors: one daughter, Eldonna Harms, Washburn; one son, Ladd L. (Julie) Harms, Washburn; one brother, Alfred Harms, Champaign; and two grandchildren. . (view short bio)

Charles Hunzinger - contributed by Beth Franke McMahon

Charles Hunzinger, 103, Roanoke dies

Charles Hunzinger, 103, died at 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis Hospital Medical Center, Peoria. He had lived at the Apostolic Christian Home, Roanoke, for the past 1½ years. His funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Secor, the Rev. Thomas Diamond officiating. Burial will be in the Secor Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Duffy Funeral Service, Roanoke, and one hour prior to services at the church Saturday.
He was born in Roanoke Township March 24, 1873, a son of John and Magdalene Wurfzburger Hunzinger. He married Emma Miller Sept. 20, 1920 in Secor. She died in November 1966.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Rippel, Secor; a brother, Frank Hunzinger, Roanoke; a granddaughter and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, two brothers, five sisters and a grandson. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Secor. He farmed in the Secor area most of his life and had been a caretaker at Secor Cemetery.
On his 103rd birthday, Hunzinger told a Daily Pantagraph reporter that what he would like for his birthday was a "good looking nurse".
On his 100th birthday, he was asked how he managed to live to be a centenarian. He replied that "I hang onto the trees". Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Delores "Dee" Hickman - contributed by Sara Hemp

Delores "Dee" Hickman, 71, Greeley, Colo., died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, Colo. She was born Oct. 13, 1932, in El Paso, the third of five children born to Samuel Henry and the Rev. Ruby Irene (West) Whitten. She married John C. Hickman Sept. 2, 1950. He survives. She is also survived by two daughters, Brenda Hunter and friend John Stahley, and Debie Coleman, all of Greeley, Colo.; one son, Greg (Tina Ortega) Hickman, Loveland, Colo.; and seven grandchildren, John Coleman, Georgia, Nick Dinkel, Brianne, Amanda and Seth Hunter and Jeanette Hickman, all of Greeley, Colo., and Chris Hunter, Iowa. She graduated from Bushnell High School, where she participated in music and drama and later worked for a radio station. She returned to Bushnell for most of her class reunions. After her marriage, she and her husband lived in Troy, Ohio for 10 years, where she was active with the Troy Civic Theater. She loved gardening and being a homemaker and stay-at-home mom. She and her husband were members of the Church of God of Anderson, Ind. In August 1968, they moved to Greeley, Colo. She worked in the insurance industry and owned Dee Lee Insurance Agency in Eaton and Windsor. She loved gospel music and was a firm believer in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved reading, sewing for her grandchildren and cooking for family gatherings. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Interment was at the Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Colo. Memorials may be made to the Children\rquote s Hospital, Denver, Colo. Send to Stoddard Funeral Home, Greeley, Colo. 80631.

Mrs. Frank A. Hubbell Dies at Her Home in Wichita Kansas - Former El Paso Lady - contributed by Joyce Wylie

Last Saturday friends here received word of the death of Mrs. F.A. Hubbell in Wichita, Kan., the telegram stating that interment would be made in El Paso
on Monday afternoon. Alta Mae Cannon was born in Secor, Ill., April 9, 1873 to Mr. and Mrs. James Cannon then of that village, but later residents of El Paso. She was married to F.A. Hubbell, a harness dealer then of El Paso May 15, 1890. Some twenty-two years ago Mr. Hubbell sold his establishment here to Wm. Kridner and moved to Roanoke, going from there to Urbana and later to Wichita where Mr. Hubbell is engaged in the automobile trade. Some weeks ago Mrs. Hubbell became afflicted with some nervous trouble and went to the hospital for treatment. Not gaining much relief she returned to her home and was about the house as usual, until last Friday evening. January 14, she suddenly passed away from streptococcus angina her trouble having attacked her throat.
Mrs. Hubbell was the eldest of two daughters born to her parents, the other one being Mrs. C.A. Bongart, now a resident of Urbana. The parents have passed
away, their names being interred in our cemetery. The deceased will be remembered by the friends here as a bright, sprightly young lady, much given to
out of door activities. The bicycle had come into common use during the time she resided here and she and Mr. Hubbell were among our greatest enthusiasts. The
couple took long trips awheel, thinking nothing of pedaling to distant cities and return. The automobile company which Mr. Hubbell represents had just
arranged to send him to Australia on a two years’ business trip, his wife to accompany him, but her demise may now determine Mr. Hubbell to decline the
appointment.
The remains arrived here Monday afternoon from the south and short services were held from the Presbyterian church at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. Cryor officiating.
Interment was in the Cannon family lot in the city cemetery. Among those who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bongart, of
Urbana; Mrs. George Tawser, H.L. Tawser and Earl Massey, of Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Massey of Spring Bay.

Anna M. Hartter - contributed by Amy Robbins-Tjaden

EUREKA - Anna M. Hartter, 100, of 610 W. Cruger, formerly of 407 N. Main, died at 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, 1991, at Eureka Community Hospital. Born April 16, 1891, in Gridley to John and Katherine Kauffman Schurch, she married Samuel Hartter on Nov. 26, 1913, in Peoria. He died Oct. 4, 1976. Three sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are one son, Calvin of Eureka; two daughters, Mrs. Alf (Martha) Grusy of Eureka and Jane Hartter of East Peoria; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was a member of Eureka Apostolic Christian Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at her church, with church ministers officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 tonight at Otto- Argo Funeral Home, Eureka, and one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Roanoke Apostolic Church Cemetery. 

G. Elof Hylin

WENONA - G. Elof Hylin, 100, of Minonk, formerly of Wenona, died noon Thursday at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minonk. Her (should read 'his') funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethany Lutheran Church, Wenona, the Rev. Craig Swenson officiating. Burial will be in Wenona City Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service Monday at the church, with Masonic services at 1 p.m. Hurst Funeral home, Wenona, is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a sister, Erma Shattack of Alabama, nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Tilton Howard
Fairbury, Ill - March 26 - Tilton Howard, one of our esteemed citizens, died yesterday, aged 64 years. Mr. Howard was one of the old settlers in Illinois. His parents settle in Shawneetown in 1826 and afterward moved to Morgan County. In 1843 he moved to Woodford County, at Washburn, and lived there until after the war. Some of his children are living near this place. He sold his farm in Woodford and came to Fairbury. He was a member of the Baptist Church, and in the days of underground railroads was on the side of freedom. He leaves a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn his loss.

Alfred G. "Al" Harms - contributed by Amy Robbins-Tjaden
Alfred G. "Al" Harms, 85, of Champaign, passed away Aug. 19, 2006, following an extended recovery period from heart surgery.

Born on Oct. 4, 1920, in Minonk, he traveled the world extensively but always remained a proud resident of Central Illinois.

A member of "The Greatest Generation", he served as a naval aviator flying PBM Mariner aircraft throughout the Pacific during World War II.  After the war, he graduated from the University of Illinois and then farmed for many years near Monticello. He later served as a professor of agricultural economics at the University of Illinois, including multiple overseas assignments to India, Africa and South America.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tjark and Lilly Harms, and his brothers, Eldon and Marvin.  He is survived by his wife Ruth, daughter Marcia (George) Edwards, Austin, Texas; sons, Alfred (Gina) Jr., Sanford, Fla.; and Thomas (Maggie), Greeley, Colo.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many friends and relatives.

Interment in Minonk Township Cemetery will follow.