Washburn - Mary E. Tesch, 93, of MortonTerrace Health Care Center and formerly of Washburn, died at 10:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, at the Care Center. She was born June 7, 1913, in Washburn, the daughter of Charles B. and Bertha M. (Black) Robbins. She married Fred W. Tesch on May 17, 1958, in Washburn. He preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 2000. Surviving are one son, Doug (Mara) Robbins of Morton; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great grandchildren. Other close relatives in this area is a sister-in-law, Rachel Thorpe of Minonk, nieces, Barb (Roger) Petri of Minonk, Judy Davis, Rutland nephews; Ken (Karen) Baker, Minonk, Allen (Paula) Baker, Rutland; and Terry (Susan) Baker of Wenona. Her parents, one daughter, Marilyn Bond, one grandson, Troy, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Tesch graduated from Washburn High School. She owned and operated Mary's Cafe in Washburn for over 25 years. She was a member of the Washburn United Presbyterian Church and was a charter member of Washburn American Legion Auxiliary. Funeral Services were heldThursday at Calvert-Johnson-McKitrick Memorial Home in Washburn, with the Rev. Roy Backus officiating. Burial followed in Linn-Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Washburn. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the Harbor Light Hospice. She was a loving person that cared about everyone. She will be dearly missed by all. We loved her very much.
Roanoke - Margaret "Peg" Thierer, 77, died at 3:31 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke, where she was a resident. She was born Dec. 12, 1928, in Peoria, the daughter of Edgar and Dagmar Honett Wallace. She married Leroy Thierer on Feb. 16, 1947, in Benson. He died in 1975. Survivors include four daughters, Diane (Bob) Bachman, West Point, Ind., Janet (Jim) Stuart, Carrollton, Va., Kathy (Harvey) Fischer, Benson and Karen Burnett, Carthage, Texas; three sons, John (Betty) Thierer, Washburn and Robert Thierer and Richard Thierer, both of Peoria; two sisters, Anne (Fred) Leman, Libertyville, and Nancy (Roy) Masterson, glenview; one brother, Robert Wallace, Boca Raton, Fla; 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son and one sister. Thierer was a social worker for the Illinois Department of Public Aid. She was a member of the Roanoke United Methodist Church in Roanoke. Services will be Saturday at 1 p.m at the church with the Rev. Debbie Horvath officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the Church. Burial of ashes will be held at a later date in Roanoke Township Cemetery, Roanoke. Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home, Roanoke, is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
(b. January 17, 1840) Joseph Theena is dead. A sigh of regret came from every resident of Metamora when this melancholy news was passed around Thursday morning. Even though the coming of the grim reaper was expected for montsh, the pasing of this great and noble life has thrown a pall over the community and Metamora mourns as one man. From the Metamora Herald dated February 1, 1907, vol 54 - no.21: Prior to the removal of the body to St. Mary's Church for the final services a large concourse of friends gathered at the house to view the remains for the last time. There were no services at the house, but Mayor J. C. Irving, who was an almost lifetime friend of the deceased and who perhaps knew him better than any living man outside of the immediate family, spoke a few eloquent words of tribute, which touched a responsive chord in the hearts of all present as being the whole truth.
Joseph J.E. Thierer, 90, Washburn, died at 10:59 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 19, 2006) at Snyder Village Health Center, Metamora. He was born Oct. 12, 1916, in Greene Township, Woodford County, son of Fred and Hannah Weber Thierer. He married Lucille H. Asher on Aug. 2, 1940, in Washburn. She preceded him in death on June 20, 1990. Surviving are two sons, Fred (Sharon) Thierer, Cape Coral, Fla., and Joe (Sue) Thierer, West Peoria; eight grandchildren, Kim (Bill) Atkins, Carey (Dan) Mack, Chris Thierer, Michelle (Joe) Kahn, Jeff (Mindi) Thierer, Ashley Thierer, Allen Thierer and Joe Thierer; and seven great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Loraine Quiram and Fern Zimmerman, preceded him in death. He graduated from Washburn High School. Joe was a graduate of the apprentice course of Caterpillar Tractor Co., where he worked for 42 years, last working in 1976. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Washburn. He served on the village board, was a member of the Lions Club and served as a Democratic precinct committeeman for many years. He was involved in many baseball programs in Washburn. He managed and was general manager for the Washburn Grays town team, was instrumental in starting the Little League and the recreational programs; and he managed the Babe Ruth and Legion teams for many years. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church, Washburn. His funeral will be at 11 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Bryan Hopfensperger will officiate. Burial will follow in Linn-Mount Vernon Cemetery, Washburn. Memorials may be made to his church or to Washburn Rescue. Calvert-Johnson and McKitrick Memorial Home, Washburn, is in charge of arrangements.
Eureka - William D. "Bill" Tanton, 85, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, where he was a resident. He was born Aug. 28, 1921, in Peoria, the son of Glenwood and Cecelia Ward Tanton. He married Margaret Jean Pletcher on July 10, 1943. She died Oct. 23, 1991. He later married Bernetta Bickwell, who survives.
Other survivors include two sons, Richard (Leah) Tanton, Sterling, and Robert (Jenny) Tanton, Millersport, Ohio; one daughter, Carolyn (Norman) Miller, Brimfield; one brother Henry (Mary) Tanton, Eureka; one sister, Charlotte (Bill) Bash, Champaign; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Tanton graduated from Eureka High School in 1938 and also attended the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, where he was a member of Delta Phi. He joined the Air Corps in 1943 was the gunner in a B17 flying fortress plane in World War II. Tanton received the Purple Heart after suffering injuries while serving Europe.
He returned to the family farm near Cazenovia and taught vocational agriculture agriculture to WWII veterans in Washburn. Tanton served on the Metamora school board, was a member of the Metamora-Germantown Hills Rotary club, Woodford County Zoning Board of Appeals, Woodford County Farm Bureau, Metamora Rural Fire Protection District, chair of the Tri-County Riverfront Forum, served as a trustee for the Illinois Central College Foundation, was a deacon and elder at First Presbyterian Church in Peoria, was a member of the Shrine and assisted with the International Student Exchange, which helped individuals find host families in the area.
Crematon rites were accorded. Services were Sunday at Mason Funeral Home, Metamora. The Rev. Dr. Randall Saxon officiated. Visitation was held before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the AC Home of Eureka or to Rotary International.
The following obits contributed by Amy Robbins-Tjaden
Mrs. Heike Tjaden, one of the best known and one of the oldest residents in
Linn Township, passed away on August 2, at the homeplace west of Benson, where
she had resided continuously for fifty-five years. Mrs. Tjaden had been
suffering with sickness for a long time.
Funeral services were held August
4, at the Lutheran church west of Benson, withthe pastor, Rev. J. W. Hafermann
in charge. Burial was at the church cemetery. Elsena Schlachter was born in
Germany June 10, 1848, but when she was three years old the family came to
America and located at Peoria. Later they moved to the vicinity of Benson which
had since been the home. The husband died fourteen years ago. Eight children
survive the mother's death, they being the following: Mrs Fred Buettemeier, who
resides on the home place; Mrs H. J. Collmann, Mrs Jacob Abens and Mrs Herman
Poppinga, of Gilmore City, Iowa; Mrs Herman Claussen of Palmer, Iowa; Robert
Tjaden of Rockwell City, Iowa; Mrs Fred Heye Folkers of Delevan, Wis. There also
survives one brother, Robert Schlachter of Glenvil, Nebr. FIfty-eight
grandchildren and forty-eight great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs Tjaden was
not only highly esteemed but she was dearly beloved by all those who knew her.
She was a type of motherly woman who makes of the home the dearest spot in all
the world and in this respect she left a heritages (sic) of cherished memories
that will cling with her children for many and many a day.
George Tjaden, 72, Passes Away at his Home in Cazenovia
Body at Mason Funeral Home; Services Sat., 1:30 in Metamora Mennonite Church. George Tjaden, 72, native of Linn township, Woodford county and a resident of Cazenovia the last 19 years, died at his home there Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 11:30 a.m. He had been in failing health the last six months. The body was brought to the Mason funeral home in Metamora, where friends will be received after 7 p.m. today (Friday). Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 12 in the Metamora Mennonite church. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the services, which will be at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. LeRoy Kennel conducting the services. Interment will be in Glen Dale Cemetery, Washington. Deceased was a son of Charles [Tjade] and Mary Smith [Heimke Schmidt] Tjaden and was born in Linn township Oct. 8, 1881. He had spent the greater part of his life in farming. He was united in marriage with Addie Schoon in Washington, Ill. April 12, 1904. Survivors are his wife and the following brothers and sisters: Harm Tjaden of Benson, Ralph Tjaden of Lowpoint, Charles Tjaden of Chenoa, Clarence Tjaden of Peoria, Jack Tjaden of Cazenovia, Katie Brauer of Rockford, Annie Reddy of Peoria and Minnie Moreland of Los Angeles, Calif. Mr Tjaden had many friends and his death is mourned generally throughout this part of the county. He was a kindly, neighborly gentleman, with a friendly greeting for all and will be sadly missed in the community.
MINONK -- The memorial service of Kathryn G. Thayer, 92, of Modesto, Calif., a native of Minonk, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Minonk. The Rev. Daniel Gansch-Boythe will officiate. Colonial Chapel-Franklin & Downs, Modesto, Calif., was in charge of arrangements in California. Mrs. Thayer died Jan. 7, 2001, at English Oaks Convalescent Hospital, Modesto, Calif. She was born April 8, 1908, at Minonk, a daughter of Henry and Phoebe Barth Kettwich. She married George Thayer on Aug. 8, 1930. He died Dec. 25, 1977. Survivors include two sons, George Thayer and Dale Thayer, both of Modesto; two sisters, Ruth Timmerman, Minonk; and Minnie Harms, Minneapolis; a brother, Clarence Kettwich, Minonk; three grandsons; and three great-granddaughters.
The private family committal service of Violet M. Tjaden, 78, Hudson, was held Tuesday at East Lawn Memorial Gardens, Bloomington, the Rev. Carl H. Miller officiating. Brady Funeral Home, Bloomington, was in charge of arrangements. Mrs Tjaden, who was cremated, died at 5:29 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 1989 at Brokaw Hospital, Normal. She was born April 1, 1910, a daughter of Walter and Elsie Ruvenacht Kelsey. She married Louis Tjaden December 26, 1919, in Benson. He survives. Other survivors include one son, Don, Hudson; two brothers, Stanley Kelsey, Minonk, and Dr. E. E. Kelsey, DVM, El Paso; one sister, Mildred Platzek, Chugiak, Alaska; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. One brother preceded her in death. Mrs Tjaden was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Bloomington, to which memorials may be made.
MINONK -- Lucile Johanna Tolan, 84, Minonk, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday (July
15, 2007) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minonk. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Minonk, with the Rev. Daniel
Gansch-Boythe officiating. Burial will follow in Minonk Township Cemetery,
Minonk. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. prior to services Wednesday at
the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Minonk
Ambulance; Heritage Manor Volunteers; or St. Paul's United Church of Christ,
Minonk. Calvert & Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk, is in charge of
arrangements.
Lucile was born July 28, 1922, in Minonk, the daughter of John
and Gretke Harms Kettwich. She married Lyle E. Tolan on June 22, 1941, in
Minonk. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1988. Surviving are two daughters,
Linda (Norbert) Soltwedel, Shumway, and Lois (John) Freberg, Oneida; two sons,
Emerson (Betty) Tolan, Minonk, and James (Barbara) Tolan, Rochelle; seven
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, her parents, two sisters, one brother and one grandson. She was raised
and educated in Minonk. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her
family. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk. She
was a 4-H Leader for many years, and a member of the Woodford County Home
Extension.
Tena
Tarman
MINONK - Tena Tarman, 101, formerly of Decatur, died at 11:25 a.m. May 23, 2008, at Snyder Village in Metamora.
Her funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Minonk, with the Rev. Daniel Gansch-Boythe officiating. Burial will follow with military rites in Minonk Township Cemetery. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Calvert & Froelich Memorial Home, Minonk, is in charge of arrangements.
Tena was born Dec. 9, 1906, near Minonk, the daughter of John and Frederica Janssen Tarman. After graduating from Minonk High School, she received her nurse's degree from Brokaw Hospital and a bachelor of science degree from Millikin University, Decatur. She received a master's degree in education from the University of Illinois.
She served in the U.S. Army Nurses Corps 97th Evacuation Hospital from June 17, 1941, to Oct. 31, 1945, in France and Belgium. She was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for her meritorious service.
Tena was employed by the Decatur District 61 as a school nurse in junior high and elementary schools until retirement in 1972. She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Tena was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Minonk, the Minonk American Legion Post 142 and the School Nurses Association
Minonk - Curtis E. Turner, 18, died at 7:40 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, following a two-vehicle accident west of Flanagan. He was born Nov. 26, 1988, in Streator, the son of Donald Turner and Jennifer Klendworth. Survivors include his father and his mother, Jennifer (David) Lindsay, both of Minonk; three sisters, Amber Turner, Nicole Lindsay and Kim Turner, all of Minonk; maternal grandparents, Jack and Lois Klendworth, Minonk; paternal grandparents, Don and Evelyn Turner, Dana; stepgrandparents, Dave and Marianne Lindsay, Minonk; maternal great-grandparents, Velma "Granny" Klendworth, Minonk, and Margaret Woltzen, Long Point and several aunts, uncles, great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfathers and paternal grandparents. Turner was a senior at Fieldcrest High School, Minonk. He worked at Durre Brothers, Minonk.
Services were Tuesday at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, Minonk. The Rev. Craig Swenson officiated. Visitation was held before the service at the funeral home. Burial was in Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk. Memorials may be made to the Children's Hospital of OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, or to the National Wildlife Federation.
LAROSE - Maude Marie Tomblinson, 93, formerly of LaRose, died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2007, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka.
Maude was born April 18, 1914, in Noble, Ill., to David and Evelina (McLeave) Whirrell. She married Preston J. Tomblinson on Aug. 21, 1934, in Olney, Ill. He preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1988. Surviving are one son, Preston F. (Susan) Tomblinson of LaRose; one daughter, Judie (Ernest) Knecht of Eureka; one brother, Fred LeLand Whirrell of Hillsboro, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Her parents, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
She attended the Oak Grove Church of The Brethren in Lowpoint. For 10 years, she was a cook for Gaedes Nursing Home in West Salem, Ill.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2007, at Calvert-Johnson & McKitrick Memorial Home in Washburn. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the memorial home, with an hour visitation prior to the service. The Rev. Robert DeBolt will officiate. Burial will follow at Buckingham Cemetery in Lowpoint.
Memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Home, Eureka.
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