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Arvilla M. (Swanson) Anderson – Death Date: 05 Sep 1999
The Dispatch, September 7, 1999 - Arvilla M. Anderson, 88, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at Prophets Riverview Center, Prophetstown. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Prophetstown. Burial is in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church. A memorial fund has been established for the church. Gardner-Gibson and Son, Prophetstown, is handling arrangements. She was born Oct. 26, 1910, in Canby, Minn. She married Harold C. Anderson in 1936. He died in 1993. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and the Rev. Robert Vedell, Sacred Heart, Minn., Ruth and Gary Villarreal, Madison, Wis.; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Catherine, Bella Vista, Ark., Robert and Sharon, Prophetstown; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Johnson, Dixon, Ill.; and brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and June Swanson, Prophetstown.
Harold Anderson – Death Date: 1993

Conrad Bergman – Death Date - 1 Nov 1951
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Conrad Bergman, formerly of Dubuque, died unexpectedly Thursday, at Chicago, Ill., where he had lived 10 years. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday at the Egelhof funeral home. Services will be conducted there at 3:30 p.m. Saturday by the Rev Peter G.Koopman, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Bergman was born Oct 30, 1881, in Dubuque, a son of the late Henry and Julia Bergman. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs F.G. (Emilie) Bohn, Mrs Albert (Bertha) Lehnhardt, and Mrs Charles (Martha) Avery, all of Dubuque; two brothers, Herman Bergman, of Dubuque and Henry Bergman, of St Louis, Mo.; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded by one brother, George.
Friederike (Fischer) Bergmann – Death Date: 01 Feb 1932
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald; MRS. HENRY BERGMANN Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Bergmann were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church by the pastor, the Rev. Samuel Salzmann. Hymns were sung by William Voigts, his accompanist being Mrs. L. Kammueller. The body was laid to rest in St. John's cemetery. Herman Frantz, G.C. Hoch, Charles Dieterich, John Korn, D. Gritti and Henry Rust were the pallbearers. The funeral was held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. Lehnhardt, 2290 Woodworth Street.
Henry Louis Bergmann – Death Date 23 Feb 1932.
Dubuque Telegraph Herald- Was Last Survivor of Volunteer Fire Department - Many years of illness preceded the death of Henry Louis Bergmann, 82, Tuesday afternoon about 4:15 o'clock at the residence, 770 Lowell Street. Mr. Bergmann was born June 13, 1850 in Germany. He came to this country in 1886 (note: this can't be the correct date – could be 1866? has to be prior to 1873 at least - when he married Julia Baumann in Jo Daviess Co., IL), settling in Chicago where he was engaged in the sash and door business until the Chicago fire (note: this was in 1871). His shop was burned out at that time and he moved to Galena for a short time, coming later to Dubuque where he has been ever since. He continued in the carpentry business and was employed at the Dubuque Altar Manufacturing company prior to his illness. Mr. Bergmann was the last Dubuque resident of the old Volunteer Fire department. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran church. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Frank Bohn, Mrs. A. Lehnhardt and Mrs. Charles Avery, all of this city; and three sons, Henry of Chicago, Conrad and Herman, Dubuque. Mr. Bergmann's wife preceded him in death three weeks ago and a son George was accidentally killed in Canada, Nov 13 1931. The body is at the home of Mrs. A. Lehnhardt, Mr Bergmann's daughter, at 2290 Lowell Street, from where the funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock followed by a service at St. John's Lutheran church at 3:30 o'clock. Burial will be made in St. John's cemetery.
Arthur Raymond Bohn – Death Date: 27 Aug 1996
Dispatch, August 29, 1996 - Arthur R. Bohn, 93, formerly of Erie and Dubuque, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1996, at Iowa Masonic Nursing Home, Bettendorf. Services are noon Friday at Egelhof-Casper- Strueber Funeral Home, Dubuque. Private burial is in Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque. Visitation is 11 a.m. to service time. Mr. Bohn was born Aug. 10, 1903, in Dubuque, the son of Frank G. and Emily Bergman Bohn. He married Gwendolyn Jellison Nov. 30, 1925, in Epworth, Iowa. She died June 30, 1996. He worked in the office of Carr, Adams and Collier for 48 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of Masonic Temple, Mosaic Lodge 125 A.F. & A.M. for 52 years. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Jerrie and Allen Clewell, Moline, and Julie and Max Dail, Erie; grandchildren, Cynthia Thomason, Bellevue, Wash., Allen Clewell, Tulsa, Laurie Clewell, Moline, Todd Dail, Champaign, and Rebecca Dail, Erie; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Allan Bohn, Bellevue, Wash.

Charles Bohn – Death Date: 29 Jan 1946
Dubuque Telegraph Herald; Charles Bohn, 72, a former Dubuquer, who has lived at West Allis, Wis., for the last 48 years, died at his home Tuesday, according to word received by Dubuque relatives. Funeral sercices will be held at Milwaukee Friday morning. Burial will be in a Milwaukee cemetery. Mr Bohn was born in Dubuque Feb 9, 1873. Surviving are, his wife, one daughter, Mrs Walter (Vera) Luebke, Milwaukee; one son, Donald Bohn, Milwaukee; one brother Frank Bohn; one sister, Mrs John (Anna) Perleth, both of Dubuque, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son Dell Bohn.
Gwendolyn Marian (Jellison) Bohn – Death Date: 29 Jun 1996
Dispatch, July 3, 1996 - Gwendolyn J. Bohn, 87, formerly of 2540 Windsor Ave., Dubuque, Iowa, died Sunday, June 30, 1996, at Iowa Masonic Nursing Home, Bettendorf. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Wednesday at Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque. Visitation is noon to service time. Memorials may be made to the nursing home or Erie Public Library. Egelhof-Casper Funeral Home, Dubuque, is in charge of arrangements. The former Gwendolyn Jellison was born Aug. 13, 1908, in Dubuque. She married Arthur R. Bohn Nov. 30, 1925, in Epworth, Iowa. She was a former member of First Church Christ Scientist, 50-year member of Eastern Star, Oxus Caldron and was precinct committeewoman for the Republican Party. Survivors include the widower; daughters and sons-in-law, Jeraldine and Allen Clewell, Moline, and Julie and Max Dail, Erie; grandchildren, Cynthia C. Thomason, Bellevue, Wash., Allen R. Clewell, Tulsa, Okla., Laurie A. Clewell, Moline, Todd A. Dail, Champaign, and Rebecca Dail, Erie; two great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Clarice Jellison, Manitowoc, Wis.; and a brother-in-law, Allan Bohn, Bellevue, Wash.

John Bohn- Death Date: 13 Dec 1924
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - John Bohn in his 78th year, at his residence, 701 Groveland Place, Saturday, the 13th (of December, 1924) at 2:00PM, husband of Victoria Adams Bohn, father of Mrs. Rose Neumeister, Everett Washington: Charles Bohn, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Mrs. Anna Perleth and Frank Bohn, Dubuque. Funeral will be held from the residence to the Holy Ghost church Tuesday morning, December 16 at 9 o'clock. Burial in Mt. Calvary.
Rosina (Lorenz) Bohn – Death Date: 25 Aug 1906
Dubuque Telegraph Herald; DEATH OF ROSINA BOHN - Rosina Bohn who died Saturday afternoon at her home in Dubuque, at the age of 61 years, was born in Baden, Germany, and came to this country in 1871, coming direct to Dubuque and has lived here ever since. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and four children as follows: Charles of Milwaukee, WI, MRs. Charles Neumiester, Mrs. John Perleth and Frank of this city.
Victoria (Adams) Bohn – Death Date: 02 Apr 1930
Dubuque Telegraph Herald; Mrs. Victoria Adams Bohn, who had been ill for a long time, was summoned by death at St. Francis home last evening at 8 o'clock. The remains are at the Strueber chapel from where the funeral will be held Saturday morning to Holy Ghost church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be made in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Bohn was born in Germany, March 22, 1857 and had resided in this city for the past 50 years. She is survived by two sons, Charles Bohn, Milwaukee, and Frank Bohn, Dubuque: two daughters, Mrs. Rose Neumeister, Everett, Wash., and Mrs. John Perleth, Dubuque; a sister, Miss Pauline Adams, Dubuque: ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her husband and a sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Bohn was a devout Catholic and attended Holy Ghost Church. She was affiliated with the Third Order of St. Francis.

Charles Donald Dail – Death Date: 22 Aug 1943
Donald DeVere Dail – Death Date Sept 30 2001
The Dispatch - Donald D. ``Duke'' Dail, 89, Erie, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001, at home. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. Burial will be in Erie Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, with a masonic service at 5 p.m. Memorials may be made to Erie United Methodist Church, where he was a member, or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Mr. Dail was born March 8, 1912, in rural Erie, the son of Dubert and Emma Swanson Dail. He married Olive Eddy Dec. 27, 1941, in Fenton, Ill. She died May 23, 1970. He married Margaret Genslinger Dec. 12, 1970, in Morrison. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a farmer and had worked as a heavy-equipment operator in construction. Duke had been a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, was a 51-year member of Erie Masonic Lodge, and was active in the Antique Tractor Club. He had restored a two-cycle John Deere tractor. Survivors include his wife; sons and daughters-in-law, Max and Julia Dail, Erie, and Paul and Vicki Dail, Green Cove Springs, Fla.; grandchildren, Todd, Rebecca, Charles and Sue Ann; great-grandchildren, Sarah and Andrea; sisters, Florence Finnicum, Erie, and Peggy Koster, Sterling; and brothers, Roland Dail, Peoria, Ariz., and Robert Dail, North Highland, Calif. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles in 1948.
Dubert Devere Dail – Death Date: 09 May 1977
Emma Matilda (Swanson) Dail – Death Date: 25 Sep 1964
Olive Mae (Eddy) Dail – Death Date: 23 May 1970
Margaret Augusta (Hawk) Genslinger Dail – Death Date: Oct 19 2003
Dispatch, 20-Oct-2003 - Margaret A. Genslinger-Dail, 88, Morrison, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, at Resthave Nursing Home, Morrison. There will be no services or visitation. Burial is in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison. Margaret was born June 15, 1915. She married Anton Genslinger in 1939. He died in 1956. She then married Donald Dail in 1970. He died in 2001. Survivors include her son, John Genslinger, Palm Bay, Fla.; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two stepsons, four stepgranchildren, three stepgreat-granchildren, and a sister.
Joyce Ann (Abraham) Dail – Death Date: 06 Jun 2000
The Dispatch - Joyce Ann (Abraham) Dail, 61, North Highlands, Calif., formerly of East Moline, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000. Services are 11 a.m. Monday at New Life Community Church, 8101 Sunset Ave., Fair Oaks, Calif. Burial is in Mount Vernon Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Elk Grove, Calif., Funeral Chapel. Survivors include her husband, Robert; children and their spouses, Tammie and Ron Hutson, Vancouver, Wash., Bob and Teresa Dail, Galt, Calif., Brant and Kelly Dail, Roseville, Calif.; grandchildren, Steven Hutson, Vancouver, Jonathan Dail, Galt, and Branson Dail, Roseville; and sisters, Patty Sloan and Gloria Sparks, both of East Moline, and Shirley Deporter, Hampton.
Betty Louise (Wilson) Dail – Death Date: 14 Sep 2002
The Dispatch - Betty L. Dail, 78, Peoria, Ariz., formerly of Erie, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at home. Services are 1 p.m. Friday at Erie United Methodist Church. Burial is in Erie Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. The former Betty Wilson was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Erie, the daughter of Bert C. and Ada Sharer Wilson. She married Roland Dail June 22, 1947, in Erie. Survivors include her husband; daughters, Marsha Conner, Walnut Creek, Calif., and Elizabeth Gunderson, Peoria, Ariz.; sons, Tim Dail, Camp Verde, Ariz., and Mark Dail, Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren; and a brother, Allen Wilson, Erie.
Clarence O. Dail – Death Date: 28 Mar 1950
Ella (Jurgenson) Dail – Death Date: Jul 1965
Winnie M. Day Dail – Death Date: 1884
Ellis J. Dail – Death Date: 24 Aug 1955

Alta (Schelberger) Dail – Death Date: Sep 1978

John Arlyn Dail – Death Date: Jun 1981

Berneice V. (Beebe) Dail – Death Date: 09 May 1993

Jareld “Red” K. Dail – Death Date: Jun 1977

Kathryn F. (Melton) Dail- Death Date: 28 Feb 1991

Harl Orman Dail – Death Date: 13 Apr 1993

Darlene D. (Baker) Dail – Death Date: 16 Mar 1995
Dispatch, 18-Mar-1995 - Services for Darlene D. Dail, 68, Erie, are 10 a.m. Monday at Erie United Methodist Church, where she was a member. Burial is in Erie Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Gibson Funeral Home, Port Byron. A memorial fund has been established. Mrs. Dail died Thursday, March 16, 1995, at Illini Hospital, Silvis. The former Darlene Baker was born Sept. 28, 1926, in Sioux Pass, Mont., the daughter of Fred N. and Etta Marie Dotson Baker. She married H. Orman Dail Aug. 26, 1946, in Erie. He died April 13, 1993. Mrs. Dail was a former member of Denton Schreiner American Legion Auxiliary, Erie. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, David and Marsha Dail, Hillsdale, and Robbie and Kathy Dail, Erie; a daughter-in-law, Rita Dail Specht, Erie; eight grandsons; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; sisters, Minnie ``Tine'' Dashner, Great Falls, Mont., Mildred ``Sid'' Gust, Salem, Ore., and Billie Wildman, Cambridge; and brothers, Arlie ``Dude'' Baker, Portland, Ore., and George Baker, Clifton, Texas. A son, Roger Dail, died in 1989.

Nathaniel Dail – Death Date: 1872-1873

Nathaniel Dail (Jr.) – Death Date: 21 Jul 1922
Prophetstown Echo, Jul 26, 1922 – NATHANIEL DAIL CALLED BY DEATH – Old Resident of County Succumbs At Age of 83 Years – Was Veteran of Civil War. Nathaniel Dail passed away at the home of his brother, Robert Dail, last Friday afternoon at the age of 83 years, 4 months, and 3 days. He was one of the oldest residents of this section of the country, having made Whiteside county his home since boyhood. He was born in Edengosh, Ireland, April 3, 1839. He came with his parents to America in 1851. His mother died while they were making the journey to their new home and was buried at St. Louis. Father and son came to the farm in Portland township and built a cottage. Here they lived together until the death of the father about fifty years. Nathaniel then lived alone on the homestead, making his home in the small cottage until the structure was destroyed by fire a few weeks ago. With the death of Mr. Dail, the thinning ranks of the Civil War veterans lose another member, as he served with the Union army in that great struggle. Funeral services were held in the Robert Dail home at 1:30 o’clock on Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Sharon cemetery.

Robert Dail – Death Date: 25 Aug 1927
Prophetstown Echo, August 31, 1927 – ROBERT DAIL DIES – Walked From St. Louis to Portland in 1850. Robert Dail, 85 years of age, who walked with his father and brothers from St. Louis to Portland township in 1850, and has resided in the county and in that township since, died at 3 o’clock Thursday morning in his home of infirmities attributed to old age. Mr. Dail was the son of Nathaniel and Jane Dail, and was born in Ireland Jan 12, 1842. He came with his parents to the United States in 1850 by steamboat. They started up the Mississippi and when they reached St. Louis the mother died. Father and sons continued the trip here, walking. Mr. Dail married Elizabeth McNeill about 60 years ago. He was a veteran of the Civil war. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bertha VanAntwerp of Camanche, Ia., Mrs. Florence Thompson of Galesburg, and Mrs. Walter Reiger of Portland township; three sons, Robert of Rochelle, D. Tremaine, and William, both of Portland. Besides these there are two grandchildren, Mrs. R. B. Bowman and Miss Ella Thompson, both of Galesburg, and one great-grandchild, Dale Edward Bowman of Galesburg. Funeral services were held in the Sharon church in Portland township Friday with the Rev. J.C. Yemm of the Erie Methodist church officiating. Burial was made in Sharon cemetery.

Elizabeth Ann (McNeill) Dail – Death Date: 20 Dec 1923
Prophetstown Echo, Dec 26, 1923 – MRS. ROBERT DAIL – Elizabeth Ann McNeill, daughter of Jane and William McNeill, was born May 12, 1846, in Adingouch, Ireland. When five years of age she came to America with her parents and located in Whiteside county which place has since been her home. On July 4, 1867 she was married to Robert Dail of Portland township, and to this union seven children were born. One son, Derward DeVere, preceded the mother many years ago. The husband and six children are left to mourn her death. They are Tremaine, William and Mrs. Walter Reiger of Portland township, Mrs. C.D. VanAntwerp of Camanche, Ia., Mrs. E.W. Thompson of Oneida, and Robert L. of Rochelle. Besides these there are two grandchildren, Mrs. R. B. Bowman of Oneida, and Miss Ella Thompson of Havana, and one great grandchild, Dale Edward Bowman of Oneida. There are also two brothers, John of Colorado and William of Prophetstown, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Dail was a member of the W.R.C. of Prophetstown and was always interested in all of its activities. Many times in her recent illness their acts of kindness have been a comfort to her as well as to the family. The loss is felt keenest in the home and among those who best know how she ministered to those she loved in sacrificial service. She passed away peacefully at 9:45 on the evening of Dec. 20 at her home where for 57 years she has lived a most useful life. The family can never forget the faithfulness and loving care of the son and daughter who have always lived near here and were such a comfort to her in her last days.

Dubert Tremaine Dail – Death Date: 14 Jul 1933
Prophetstown Echo, July 19, 1933 – OPERATION WAS FATAL TO SPRING HILL MAN – Tremayne Dail, 65 of Spring Hill, died at the Sterling Public Hospital Friday afternoon following an emergency operation. He had been ill for a week and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance Friday morning. The deceased was a son of Robert and Elizabeth Ann Dail and was born in Portland township April 12, 1868. With the exception of a few years when he operated creamers at Walnt, Rickel and Lamoille his entire life was spent in Portland Township. He was united in marriage September 18, 1896, to Miss Laura M. Ferguson of Walnut. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge at Erie. He is survived by his wife, one brother, William Dail, and three sisters, Mrs. Walter Reiger, Erie, Mrs. E. W. Thompson of Oneida, and Mrs. C. D. Van Antwerp of Camance, Ia. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Sharon church and cemetery west of Spring Hill, conducted by Rev. H. O. Zimmerman, pastor of the Spring Hill and Loraine Evangelical churches. Mrs. John Barker and Mrs. Elmer Funderberg, acoompanied by Miss Ethlyn Redell, sang two selections, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and “In The Garden.” The pallbearers were George Rollo, Arthur Martin, Albert Ulrich, George Perkins, Louis Kennedy, and Leonard Arnett.

Erie Independent, July 20, 1933 – FUNERAL SERVICES FOR TREMAYNE DAIL – Held Monday Afternoon At Sharon Church; Burial In Sharon Cemetery. Funeral services for Tremayne Dail were held Monday afternoon at the Sharon church and were attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Rev. H. O. Zimmerman, pastor of the Spring Hill and Loraine Evangelical churches officiated. Two selections, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “In The Garden” were sung by Mrs. Elmer Funderburgh and Mrs. John Barker, with Miss Ethelyn Redell at the piano. Casket attendants were the following neighbors: Leonard Arnett, George Rollo, Arthur Martin, George Perkins, Albert Ulrich and Louis Kennedy. Interment was in the cemetery adjoining the church. Mr. Dail died Friday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the Sterling hospital shortly after an emergency operation which followed an illness of a week. Mr. Dail, aged 65, was the son of Robert and Elizabeth Ann McNeill Dail, early settlers of Portland township, and was born on the homestead in that township April 12, 1868. His entire life has been spent in Portland with the exception of a few years where he operated creameries in LaMoille, Walnut and Rickel. He married Miss Laura M. Ferguson of Walnut, Sept 18, 1896. They have lived on the farm at Spring Hill for 19 years. Surviving are the widow, three sisters, Mrs. C. D. VanAntwerp of Camanche, Ia., Mrs. E. W. Thompson of Oneida, and Mrs. Walter Reiger of Erie, and one brother, William Dail of Erie.

Laura M. (Ferguson) Dail-

William Robert Dail – Death Date: 27 May 1935
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR WILLIAM DAIL ON MAY 29 – Funeral services for William Dail were held Wednesday afternoon, May 29, at the Sharon church with Dr. Albertus Perry, pastor of the Erie Methodist church officiating. Two selections, “Sometimes We’ll Understand,” and “Beautiful Isle of Some Where,” were sung by Mrs. Elmer Funderburg and Mrs. Jack Barker with piano accompaniment by Miss Ethelyn Redell. Pallbearers were George Lickhard, Guy Sibley, Anton Ross, William Franks, Henry Sohrbeck, Arthur Martin. Interment was in the Sharon cemetery. William Dail, son of Robert and Elizabeth McNeill Dail, was born in Portland township, June 18, 1877, on the farm where he spent his entire life. He atteneded the Pleasant Ridge school near his home. On Nov 3, 1897, he married Miss Nora Reiger of Spring Hill, who survives. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Charles D. VanAntwerp of Camanche, Ia., Mrs. E. W. Thompson of Oneida and Mrs. Walter Reiger of Spring Hill. A brother, Tremayne, died in 1933, a brother, Robert in 1932, his father in 1927, and his mother in 1923. Among those from a distance attending the funeral were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Van Antwerp of Camanche, Ia., Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Thompson of Oneida, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowman and son and Mr. Bowman of galseburg, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dindinger of Moline, Mrs. Maude Reiger, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bennett and daughter, Elsie Beth, Mr. and Mrs. George Crosier, Fred Crosier and David Urich of Geneseo, Z. Carney of Morrison and a very large number of relatives and friends from Prophetstown, Erie and Newton.

Prophetstown Echo, May 29, 1935 – William Dail, Portland Farmer, Dies Monday. William Dail died at his home six and a half miles west of Prophetstown in Portland township Monday noon, suffering a stroke of paralysis while working on a machine in his barn. He was 57 years old and is survived by his wife. Funeral services will be held at the Sharon church at 2:30 this (Wednesday) afternoon.

John Dail – Death Date: Oct 5, 1926
Prophetstown Echo - On Tuesday morning, Oct. 5^th, John Dail, loved and respected friend and neighbor, and long time resident of Portland and Erie townships, passed from our midst to the home of the kind and faithful spirits. We were not quite ready to part with him but we are comforted to know that he had for many years endeavored to live a life, which in itself, is the best preparation for the time of departing. He had during the past months suffered a complete break down in health, though he seemed for many weeks to have made a wonderful recovery from a recent operation, and was able to walk about and greet his friends and enjoy their visits. He has had every possible care and attention by his good wife and family as well as professional care, so that even his last days among us were marked with a large degree of comfort, contentment, and blessedness. John Dail was the youngest of three sons, born to Nathaniel and Jane McNeill Dail. His birth occurred on Dec. 15^th, 1845, at Edingoosh, Ireland. His parents were of Protestant faith, and at an early age John Dail was baptized by the Rev. Andrew Johnson at Edingoosh. In the year 1850 Mr. Dail came with his parents and brothers to this country. They came partly because of the advantages of this new country and partly because it was thought that the health of the mother would be improved by the change. The journey was long and dangerous, and when the little family group arrived at St. Louis, by the way of the Mississippi river, Mrs. Dail passed to her heavenly home. The father, and the three sons, Nathaniel Jr., Robert and John, continued their journey up the Mississippi to Fulton, Ill., and from that place the father and sons walked over land to Portland township, to the home of Mrs. Dail’s parents. Land was homesteaded, and in that way the Dail homestead, so well known to all of us, was established. Our deceased brother spent all his life in this community. Thirteen years ago he left his farm in Portland township, and for about five years he lived on his farm in Erie township. Eight years ago he became a resident of Erie, and has been very happy in our midst until the end. On Oct 2^nd, 1879, he was married to Florence Rosette Brown of Portland. Last Saturday, Oct 2^nd marked the completion of 47 years of a happy journey together of these good people. God blessed this union with three sons, viz., Clarence O. of Evanston, Ill; Dubert D., and Ellis J. of this community, also one daughter, Mrs. Jesse Elizabeth Houtsinger, Sterling, Ill., all of whom with the mother survive Mr. Dail. There are also six grandchildren who found a very loving and enjoyable companion in their grandfather. An elder brother Mr. Robert Dail also survives his brother. Many years ago John Dail united with the United Brethren church. He was a thoughtful, kind, and honest man. His character has grown and ripened with the years; He was of a philosophical turn of mind, very interested in all the affairs of life, a lover of all good causes. Thus, this man, who might with some degree of correctness be called a pioneer, has finished his pilgrimage of 80 yrs, 9 months and 21 days, leaving us the memory of an industrious and good life. Funeral services were held Thursday from the Sharon church with burial in Sharon cemetery. Rev. J. C. Yemm, pastor of the Erie M.E. church, conducted the service. The music was rendered by Mesdames Feaster and Swederus with Miss Sussie Pierce, accompanist. The bearers were John James, Frank Schaible, B.L. Pfundstein, Roy Cocking, Chas Feaster, and Z.D. Carney. The remains were laid at rest in Sharon cemetery.

Prophetstown Echo - Oct 13, 1926; OLD RESIDENT BURIED - Funeral services for John Dail for 76 years a resident of Whiteside county, were held at the Sharon church Thursday afternoon. He was born in Ireland and came to the United States with his parents when he was just a boy. His mother died at St. Louis at the family was on the way up the Mississippi. The father and three sons continued the trip landing at Fulton from where they walked overland, carrying their baggage to the farm of Mr. Dail's grandparents in Portland. He was married Oct 2, 1879 to Florence Brown of Erie, who with four children survive. Mr. and Mrs. Dail lived on the old homestead until eight years ago when they moved to Erie.

Cora Violetta (Seger) Eddy- Death Date: 02 Sep 1932
Sept 4, 1932 – ERIE RESIDENT DIES AT WALNUT – Mrs. Cora Eddy Succumbs Friday Afternoon – Mrs. Cora V. Eddy, aged 70 years, died at 5 o’clock Friday afternoon in the home of her sister, Mrs. Harriet Nottingham in Walnut, where she had spent the last year. She was packing a suitcase preparatory to making a trip to Erie when stricken with a heart attack. A physician was summoned, but Mrs. Eddy passed away soon after he arrived. The funeral will be held at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the home of her son, Harry Eddy, in Newton township. Rev. Albertus Perry of the Methodist church officiating. Interment will be in the Erie Cemetery. Cora Seger was born March 13, 1862 in Erie, the eldest of 12 children in the family of Milton H. and Nancy Duncan Seger, early settlers of the township. She was married Dec 24, 1882 at Erie to Seth Eddy, who died in January 1926. All her life was spent in this vicinity with the exception of a few years in Missouri and on a farm near Cordova. Mrs. Eddy was a member of the Erie Methodist church and Royal Neighbor lodge. She is survived by two sons, Howard and Harry; five sisters, Mrs. Mary James, Mrs. Robert L. James, and Mrs. Charles Pfundstein of Erie, Mrs. Harriet Nottingham of Walnut, and Mrs. Ralph Bryant of Waupun, Wis.; four brothers, Frank D. and Clayton M. Seger of Erie, Walter Seger of Rock Island, and Dana Seger of Binghamton, N.Y., and five grandchildren. Two brothers, Russell and Ernest Seger, preceded her in death.

Sept 4, 1932 - Mrs. Cora V. Eddy Laid To Rest Sunday – Funeral services for Mrs. Cora V. Eddy were held Sunday afternoon at the home of her son Harry near Erie. Rev. Albertus Perry pastor of the Erie Methodist church officiated. Two hymns, “Come Unto Me,” and “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” were sung by Mrs. John James and Mrs. John Barker, with piano accompaniment by the latter. Casket attendants were the following nephews of the deceased: Melvin and Morris James, Robert and Kenneth James, Howard Pfundstein, and Roland Seger. Interment was in the Erie cemetery. Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Grace of Waupun, Wis.
Robert Q. Eddy – Death Date: 18 Dec 1994
Dispatch, Dec 20, 1994 - Services for Robert Q. Eddy, 74, Erie, are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Gibson Funeral Home, Erie. Burial is in Erie Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. Memorials may be made to Erie United Methodist Church. Mr. Eddy died Sunday, Dec. 18, 1994, at his daughter's home in St. Charles, Ill. He was born Dec. 29, 1919, in Erie, the son of Newell and Emma Sohrbeck Eddy. He married Bernice Slager July 20, 1940, in Clinton, Iowa. She died May 8, 1993. He was a contractor in the Erie area having built many homes in the area. He served in Patton's 3rd Army during World War II, having served in Northern France and Germany. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Beall, St. Charles; a son, Richard Eddy, Belleville, Ill.; and grandsons, Donald and Christopher Eddy, and Blake and Connor Beall.
Seth Eddy – Death Date: 22 Jan 1926
Erie Independent, Jan 29, 1926 – The funeral of Seth Eddy, who died last Friday morning, was held Sunday afternoon at his late home. Rev. J. C. Yemm, pastor of the M.E. church, conducted the service. The music was rendered by Mrs. Bernice James and Mrs. Sadie Miller. The bearers were six nephews of the deceased. The remains were laid at rest in the Erie cemetery. Turney & Slaymaker had charge of the arrangements. Seth Eddy, son of York and Louise Eddy, was born at Erie, Ill., Nov 27, 1856, his age being 69 years, 1 mo., 26 days. On Dec 25, 1882 he was married to Cora Seger and to them were born two sons, Howard and Harry, both of whom with the mother mourn the loss of this departed one. There are also five grandchildren. Mr. Eddy spent practically his whole life in this community, and engaged actively in farming. A number of years ago because of failing health he was compelled to relinquish many of his activities, but he has always had a keen interest in problems of farm and community. In the year 1911 he united with the Methodist Episcopal church. He was also a member of the Woodmen and Royal Neighbors. He also leaves the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Laura Pickering of California, Mrs. Lottie Meighan of Erie, Clarence of Canada, Lloyd of Tampico, Ill., Dana of Downers Grove, Ill., and Newell and Seward of Erie.

Jessie Elizabeth (Dail) Houtsinger – Death Date: Feb 1954
Jay W. Houtsinger – Death Date: 21 Sep 1930

Elizabeth Jane (Robothem) Jellison – Death Date: 27 May 1923
Dubuque Telegraph Herald; DEATH SUMMONS MRS. ELIZABETH JELLISON - Mrs. Elizabeth Jellison died at the home, 1073 Main Street, Sunday morning at 9:20 o'clock, following a lingering illness. She was born in Newry County, Armagh, Ireland, July 30, 1874, and came to this city with her parents when eight years old. She was married to George Jellison, October 15, 1898, who with two daughters, Geraldine and Gwendolyn, two sons, Clarence and Darell, her mother, Mrs. Margaret Robothem, all of this city, four sisters, Mrs. C.W. Johnson of Oelwein, Mrs. E.C. Ebner of Davenport, Mrs. Lee Golden, and Miss Ruth Robothem, both of this city, and three brothers, Fred, Joseph, and Charles, all of Dubuque, survive. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal church. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home to St. John's Episcopal church at 3:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in Linwood cemetery.
George Washington Jellison- Death Date: 26 Feb 1927
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald; George W. Jellison, Street Car Operator, is Called by Death. George W. Jellison, son of one of the pioneer residents of Key West and Dubuque, passed away at Finley Hospital Saturday morning following a short illness. Mr. Jellison at one time was in active charge of Union Park for the old Dubuque Electric company and recently operating short street car runs, has been in ill health for some time. His father, Jesse Jellison, for a number of years was a member of the Dubuque city council and was actively engaged in numerous building operations in the city. He was born in Dubuque, Feb 22, 1876. His employment with the Dubuque Electric company and later the Interstate Power company dates from 1901. He was a member of the Spanish American War Veterans association, Independent Order of Foresters and the Street Railway Employees association. He is survived by two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Arthur Hazeldine, Mrs. Arthur Bohn, Dubuque: Clarence of Omaha, Nebr., and Darrell at home. He is also survived by two sisters and four brothers: Mrs. Joseph Matous, Charles City, IA; Mrs. Joseph Maus, of this city; James, Frank, Jesse Jellison of this city and Joseph Jellison of Cleveland, Ohio; also his mother, Mrs. Margaret Jellison of this city. The funeral will be held from the residence, 2511 Jackson Street, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. G.B.Baumann, pastor of the Immanuel church, will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery

Charles Douglas Robothem – Death Date: 04 Jan 1899
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Charles Robothem, who had been ill for some time, died yesterday, at his residence 112 Alpine street. He is survived by his wife and ten children. Mr Robothem was born hear Bublin, Ireland, and came to Dubuque about 25 years ago. His parents were of English descent, his father being an Episcopalian minister of the old English church. Mr Robothem was educated in one of the finest colleges in England and was a very intelligent gentlemen. He had many friends who will regret his demise and sympathize with the bereaved family. He was buried in Linwood cemetery, Dubuque.

Charles Douglas Robothem – Death Date: 01 Nov 1945
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Charles Douglas Robothem, 65, known in the theatrical world as Charles D. Zaneta, of 1287 1/2 Iowa street, died at the University Hospital in Iowa City, Thursday morning. He had been in ill health for the last five years. The body is at the Didesch Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held at 9:30 Saturday morning. The Rev John E. Flockhart, rector of St Johns Episcopal Church, will officiate and burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Mr Robothem was born in Newry County, Ireland, on Feb 28, 1880, and came to this country about 63 years ago. He had been a resident of Dubuque for about 13 years. He performed at the Majestc theaterher during the Rosenthal management as a member of the Scott's Musical Company. He was a member of the Moose lodge of Pecatello, Idaho. Survivors are three sisters, Ruth Robothem and Mrs Lee (Emma) Golden, both of Dubuque, and Mrs. Marian Ebner of Independence, Iowa; also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Fred, in June of this year.
Fred R. Robothem – Death Date: 03 Jun 1945
Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Fred Robothem, 69, an employee of the A.Y. McDonald cpmpany for more than 43 years , of 1287 1/2 Iowa street, died at 12:30 Sunday morning in Finley Hospital after being seriously ill for three days. The body may be viewed at the Didesch funeral home, after 7 o'clock this(Monday) evening. Funeral will be from Didesch's to St Marys Church Wednsday morning. Burial in Mount Calvary cemetery. Born in County Armagh, Newry, Ireland Jan 30, 1876, a son of the late Charles D. and Margaret Maceman Robothem, he came to Dubuque 62 years ago. He was a member of St Alosysius society and was affiliated with the Machinist's union, local 2348. In May 1905, he was married to Josephine Glaser, who died in June 1930. Survivors are three sisters, Ruth, Dubuque; Mrs Emma Golden, Dubuque, and Mrs Mary Ebner, Independence; one brother, Charles, Dubuque, and several nieces and nephews.
Joseph Robothem – Death Date: 29 Mar 1928
Joseph Robothem died at Finley hospital Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock following a short illness.He was born in County Armagh, Ireland, 1 April, 43 years ago and came to this country as a child. For the past twelve years he operated a sign painting shop in this city. He resided at 825 Iowa street. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Hazel White Robothem; four sisters, Mrs Clarence Johnson, Oelwien, Ia; Mrs Marian Ebner, Mrs Lee Golden, Miss Ruth Roborhem, this city; two brothers, Fred and Charles, this city. He was amember of St Johns Episcopal church and Woodman of the World Camp #78 of Dubuque. The remains are lying in state at the Haudenshield funeral home, 2170 Central Ave., where the funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock to the St Johns Episcopal church at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery.
Margaret (Cameron / Carlan / McKenna / Macaman) Robothem – Death Date: 18 Aug 1925
Dubuque Telegraph-Herald - Mrs. Margaret Robothem died Tuesday evening (August 18 1925) at 11 o'clock at her home, 1671 Iowa Street. She had been ailing for four years. She was born in Belfast, Ireland, 69 years ago, and came to this country in 1873. She has made her home in Dubuque ever since. Mrs. Robothem was affiliated with St. John's Episcopal church. She is survived by three sons, Charles of Wisconsin, Fred of Dubuque, and Joseph of Osterdock, Iowa: and four daughters, Mrs. Edward Ebner, Mrs. Lee Golden, and Miss Ruth of this city, and Mrs. C.W. Johnson of Oelwein. Her husband and three children preceded her in death. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Ruth Robothem – Death Date: 03 Jul 1959
Ruth Robothem, formerly of 1287 1/2 Iowa street, died at 5 a.m. Friday at University Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at the Didesch funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev Robert Holtzhammer, pastor of St Johns Episcopal Church will officiate. Burial will be in Mt Calvary cemetery. She was born at Dubuque, daughter of the late Charles and Margaret McKenna Robothem, and has lived in Dubuque all her life. Surviving are one sister, Mrs Emma Golden, Aurora, Colorado, and nieces and nephews.

Peter Swanson – Death Date: 11 Jun 1933
Prophetstown Echo, June 14, 1933 – WAS LAST CHARTER MEMBER OF CHURCH – Peter Swanson, Who Died Sunday Evening, Helped Organize Church in 1880. Peter Swanson passed away at eight o’clock Sunday evening at his home at the age of 81 years. Mr. Swanson had not been in good health for several months. Funeral services will be held from the Lutheran church this afternoon (Wednesday) at two o’clock in charge of the pastor, Rev. F. J. Carlson. Burial at Riverside cemetery. At the service Rev. F. J. Carlson will sing a solo, “Jesu Thou My Joy and Comfort,” and a quartet composed of Helen and Ethel Anderson, Paul Ackeberg and Harold Anderson will sing “Jesus, Thy Name Hath Power to Bless” and “Unto Thee, Lord of All Creation.” These vocal numbers were requested by Mr. Swanson. The pallbearers are Frank Ackeberg, Peter Benson, Olof Crosell, August Larson, John A. Larson, and C. E. Crone. Mr. Swanson was born in Sweden August 13, 1851, and was 81 years, 9 months, and 28 days of age at his death. He came to the United States in 1871 and settled in Illinois. After being here seven years he returned to Sweden for a visit in 1878. Remaining there over winter he again sailed to America the following spring accompanied by Miss Ellen Erickson. He and Miss Erickson were married December 19, 1879, at the Methodist parsonage in this city. They started housekeeping in Lyndon where Mr. Swanson was employed in the paper mill. After working there three years they moved on to the Jabez Warner farm where they lived for eight years. Mr. Swanson was then in the employ of the C. B. & Q. Ry. (Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad/Railway) for seven years, working on the bridge crew. They then returned to farming and again lived on the Warn farm, the Havens farm in Hume and the Judge Ramsey farm. They were on the Warner farm 17 years in all. They moved to Prophetstown in 1918 and this city has been their home since. Mr. and Mrs. Swanson were parents of five children. Three sons, Earl G., Carl O., and John W., all of Prophetstown, one daughter, Mrs. Dubert Dail, Erie, and their mother survive. One daughter, Esther, died in 1917 in Chicago from an attack of scarlet fever. Deceased is also survived by two half-brothers John and Swan Pierson of Lancaster, Minn., and eight grandchildren. When Mr. Swanson was 15 years old and was engaged as a sheepherder in his native country he wrote a book giving his interpretation of the catechism. He was confirmed in Sweden at the same time as the young lady who became his wife. He was a charter member of the Lutheran church when organized here in 1880 and his death marks the passing of the last charter member of the local church. He held the offices of Sunday school teacher, organist, trustee, deacon, janitor, and for 21 years secretary of the society. Mr. and Mrs. Swanson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary December 19, 1929.
Elna (Ericson) Swanson – Death Date: 15 Jan 1950
Prophestown Echo, January 18, 1950 - RESIDENT MANY YEARS PASSES AWAY SUNDAY - Mrs. Ellen Swanson Dies at Age of 91 at Home of Daughter Near Erie. Another of Prophetstown's residents of many years was called Sunday in the death of Mrs. Ellen Swanson, 91, who passed away at 10:15 in the morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dubert Dail, near Erie. Mrs. Swanson had been in failing health for a number of years, leaving her home in Douglas St. in 1947 to live with her daughter. The body was brought to Gardner mortuary in this city and services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Lutheran Church here of which she was the last charter member. The Rev. Carl A. Bengtson was in charge of the service and Mrs. Everette Wilkinson and Mrs. Ronald Gibson sang, accompanies by Mrs. Dean Gardner, Mr and Mrs. Pierce Moore, Mr and Mrs. Donald Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Anton Gibson, assisted with the flowers and the casket bearers were six grandsons, Robert Finnicum and Donald and Roland Dail of Erie, Harold Anderson, Darvin Anderson and Arnold Swanson. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Erick Jonason, Elna Erickson was born at Kristianstad, Sweden, Dec 16, 1858, and was 91 years and 29 days of age at her death Jan 15, 1950. She came to the United States in the spring of 1879, and located at Lyndon, becoming the bride of Peter Swanson of Lyndon at the Prophetstown Methodist parsonage the following December 19. Mr. Swanson had come to America in 1873 and went back to Sweden in 1878 to spend Christmas, bringing his bride-to-be with him upon his return in 1879. The couple started housekeeping in Lyndon, where Mr. Swanson was employed in the paper mill, remaining there until the spring of 1883, when they moved to the Jabez Warner farm and this community has been Mrs. Swanson's home every since until three years ago when she went to make her home with her daughter. Mrs. Swanson was active in her church, serving as one of its first organists, and a Sunday School teacher for many years. She and Mr. Swanson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the church, Dec. 19, 1929, at which time both were in good health. They were the parents of five children of who two sons and one daugther survive their mother. They are Earl Swanson and Carl O. Swanson of Prophetstown, and Mrs. Dubert (Emma) Dail of Erie. One son, John, died March 13, 1948 and one daugther, Esther, passed away April 10, 1917. Mr. Swanson died June 11, 1933.
Earl G. Swanson – Death Date: 12 Jul 1964

Carl O. Swanson – Death Date: 06 Sep 1976

Hattie May (Anderson) Swanson – Death Date: 12 May 1955

Genevieve Ann Swanson – Death Date: 20 Oct 1927
Prophetstown Echo, Oct 26, 1927 – DIES IN HOSPITAL – Funeral Services Held Saturday for Genevieve Ann Swanson. Funeral services for little Genevieve Ann Swanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl O. Swanson, who died at the Sterling public hospital Thursday following an emergency operation for appendicitis, were held Saturday afternoon at the Lutheran church at 2 p.m. Joseph Lannquist of Rock Island officiated and burial was made in Riverside cemetery. Genevieve was born here April 24, 1923, and died at the age of four years, five months and 26 days. She was a girl of rare ability having started Sunday school at the age of two. Altho’ she could not read she was able to learn the Bible verses she received and could sing and play several hymns. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, Arvilla Marguerite and Dorothy Elaine, and one brother, Arnold Peter. The pallbearers were Lillie Edlund, Irene Gibson, June Gibson, and Alice Larson. Those who attended the funeral from out-of-town were Mrs. Urban Gunlock of Urbana, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Erickson, Arthur Erickson of Sterling, Charles A. Erickson and Miss Alice Erickson of Eldena, Mr. and Mrs. Swan Anderson, Miss Mary Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. George Oetzel, and Bernard Anderson of Tampico, Mr. and Mrs. John Edburg of New Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. Dubert Dail of Erie, and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Crosell of Chicago.

John William Swanson – Death Date: 13 Mar 1948
Prophetstown Echo, March 17, 1948 – JOHN SWANSON TAKEN BY DEATH SATURDAY – Ended Long Illness of Popular Farmer; Lived Whole Life at Prophetstown. Services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon for John W. Swanson, well-known Prophetstown farmer who passed away at 1:45 Saturday morning at his home 2 ½ miles south of this city. Mr. Swanson had been in poor health a number of months, his trouble stemming from a slight stroke suffered several years ago, and had been confined to his bed since December 12. The Rev. Carl O. Begtson of the Lutheran Church was in charge of the service at the Gardner chapel. Mr. Everett Wilkinson and Paul Ackeberg accompanied by Mr. Dean Gardner, sang two duets “Beautiful Savior” and “Sometime We’ll Understand” and the many beautiful flowers were in charge of Mrs. D. O. Bayles, Mrs. Arthur Ackeberg, and John Koresko. Interment was at Riverside cemetery, six of Mr. Swanson’s close friends, and neighbors for many years serving as casket bearers, Charles Raser, Arthur Ackeberg, Emil Faulk, Henry Nelson, D. O. Bayles, and Arthur Johnson. Mr. Swanson was 59 years, 3 months, and 8 days of age at his death. The son of Peter and Ellen Swanson, he was born at Prophetstown Dec 5, 1888, and lived in this vicinity all his life. He attended rural schools and the Prophetstown high school and on Dec 26, 1911, he married Miss Hannah Ross of Prophetstown at Morrison. They farmed at Sandytown four years, then what is now the Roth Prairie Lane Farm two years, and then moved to the Will Pritchard farm on the east side of the road known as Packer Street, south of Prophetstown, where they lived the past 30 years. For most of this time he has also operated the Mark Stowell farm. For three years, 1907 until 1909, he carried the rural mail route south of here. Mr. Swanson was active in the work of the Lutheran church, serving as treasurer for 11 years and singing in the choir. Always willing to help others in any way he could, he had the friendship and respect of all who knew him and the neighborhood which was his home for so long will miss him greatly. Mr. Swanson was a good farmer and an extensive feeder and was one of the first in his neighborhood to own a tractor. Besides his mother and widow, Mr. Swanson leaves a foster son, Darvin Anderson, and a nephew, Robert Ross, who were reared in his home, two brothers, Carl O. and Earl Swanson of Prophetstown, the latter of who made his home with Mr. Swanson for 30 years, and a sister, Mrs. Dubert Dail of Erie. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, who passed away in 1933, and one sister, Esther, who died in 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have been at the Swanson home the past seven weeks and have devoted all their time to Mr. Swanson’s care. Robert Ross and his uncle, Carl Ross, have been operating the farmers and will continue to do so. Those attending the funeral from a distance were his aged mother, Mrs. Ellen Swanson, Mrs. Dubert Dail and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finnicum of Erie, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Swanson of Albany, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Ross and sons Dana and Marshal of Fenton, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Holland and family of Erie, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs. Tena Meeks and Mrs. Anna Murray of Tampico, Ora Burgess of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Dail, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dail and Mrs. Bert Wilson of Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Blackert of Hooppole, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Blackert of Sterling, Mr. and Mrs. Fingel Ackeberg of Yorktown, Mrs. Axel Bostrom, a cousin of Vinton, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Gibson of Fremont, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. John Lovegren of Princeton, Mrs. Don Housenga of Fulton; Mrs. Minnie Dollmeyer, Charles Ericson, Mrs. Wesley Rutt, Mrs. Myron Willey, Mrs. Irving Haring, and Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Johnson of Dixon, (rest of guests illegible)

Johanna “Hannah” Marie (Ross) Swanson- Death Date: 05 Nov 1988
Esther Cecilia Swanson – Death Date: 10 Apr 1917
Prophetstown Echo, April 18, 1917 – MEMORIAL RITES FOR ESTHER SWANSON – Called While On Duty In Augustana Hospital. Sick About One Week. Funeral Services Held Sunday In Lutheran Church. The Floral Offerings Were Very Profuse. Memorial services were held Sunday afternoon, commencing at three o’clock, in the Swedish Lutheran church, for the late Miss Esther Cecilia Swanson, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swanson, who passed away on the 10^th day of April 1917, in Augustana hospital, which hospital she had entered for the purpose of graduating as a nurse. The services were opened with singing by the choir, which was followed by prayer by C. O. Carlson, of Augustana College, Rock Island, who spoke in the Swedish tongue. Miss Esther Nelson then sang beautifully, a solo, when her pastor, Rev. Alfred Nelson preached in the Swedish language, a sermon which he previously outlined in English, that the audience might all have an idea of what was being said. His sermon, judged by the outline, was full of admonition regarding the frailty of this life and the uncertainty of when the end would come to us, also how necessary that we all be prepared to meet the final Judge on the other shore. In the obituary notice, which he read, he paid the deceased the high compliment of being a worker in the cause which should be nearest and dearest to us, that of the Christian religion. Rev. Nelson had the pleasure of working with Miss Esther in the church and knew whereof he spoke when he said that she was ever conscientious and willing in the work of the Lord. When Rev. Mr. Nelson had finished reading the obituary, the choir rendered another selection which added to what he had already spoken of her as Christian. D.D. Supt of the Augustana hospital of Chicago was present and spoke for about half an hour regarding what the Christian religion should mean to all of us, and why it behooves all to get in the way of the Lord in our living. In his sermon he made it clear to his congregation that the whole object of life should be to so live that when the end came that it would not be death, but eternal life and happiness. The speaker, among other things, said he was of the opinion that when the resurrection day came that we would, as here on earth, be recognized in our bodies. He also plainly showed four different stages of our existence, in which we finally would enter our reward, and in all which to live was victory over death. His sermon was in the way of an appeal and was logical and argumentative from the beginning. Concluding his sermon, C.O. Larson read letters of condolence, and telegrams in which the deceased was paid the highest compliment as a lady of Christian character, devout in doing the work of ministering unto the sick and afflicted and in following the Great Example. In all the true Christian character was made resplendent with good deeds. The floral tributes were many and in their display completely hid from view the altar and were of nature’s most beautiful productions. Short services at the cemetery concluded the memorial tribute to one whom many had learned to love and honor for the live she had lived. The pallbearers were young men, friends of the deceased. The following is the obituary as read, and also a poem written by Miss Nelson, an especial favorite of Miss Swanson’s and whose esteem was appreciated by the writer. “Safe in the arms of Jesus, Safe on His gentle breast, There by His love o’er shaded, Sweetly my soul shall rest.” After over one wee’s suffering of scarlet fever, Esther Cecilia Swanson departed from this life in peace to the rest in store for the people of God. Esther, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swanson was born here in Prophetstown, Jan 29, 1895. The Christian baptism was administered to her March 17, the same year, and then became a child of God. On the 9^th of May 1909, she was confirmed here in our Lutheran church and to the confirmation vows has been faithful unto death. In 1912 she graduated from the Prophetstown High School with honor. The first of Oct. 1916 she entered the Augustana Hospital of Chicago as a nurse – where she now, the 10^th day of April was called home to rest in the heavenly Mansion above. At the age of 22 years, 2 months and 21 days. She leaves to mourn her departure, her parents: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Swanson, sister, Mrs. Emma Dail, and three brothers, Earl, Carl, and John with their families and near relatives and a large circle of friends. She was always loyal to her church, and took active part in all its branches of activity. She was a great worker in the Sunday School and for some time organist of the church and a very active member in the Luther League.
”AWAY”
I cannot say, and I will not say
That she is dead – she is just away.
With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand,
She has wandered into an unknown land,
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be, since she lingers there.
And you – O you who wildest years
For the old time step and the glad return
Think of her faring on, as dear in the love of There as the love of Here.
Mild and gentle as she was brave
When the sweetest love of her life she gave.
To simple things – Where the violets grew
Blue as the eyes they were likened to,
The touches of her hand have strayed
As reverently as her lips have prayed.
When the little brown thrush that harshly chirped
Was dear to her as the mocking bird.
Think of still as the same I say:
She is not dead – she is just away.

Ruth Elaine (Anderson) Villareal – Death Date: 28 Mar 2004

Florence Rose (Brown) Dail Wildman – Death Date: 11 Jan 1946
Prophetstown Echo, Wed., Jan 16, 1946 - Mrs. C.C. Wildman, 86, Dies Of Heart Attack - Mrs. C. C. Wildman died at her home in Erie at 9:45 Friday evening of a heart attack. The Rev. Lawrence Jones officiated at the funeral services held at the Erie Methodist church at 1:30 Monday afternoon. Burial was at the Sharon cemetery. Born in Erie township Jan 13, 1860, Florence Brown, daughter of Alex and Eliza Robinson Brown, married John Dail of Portland township Oct 2, 1879, farming a number of years near Spring Hill after which they retired to their home in Erie. Mr. Dail died Oct. 5, 1927. Mrs. Dail became the wife of C.C. Wildman of Prophetstown Dec 24, 1940. They resided in Erie, where Mrs. Wildman was a member of the Methodist church and the Eastern Star lodge. Surviving are her husband, three sons, Clarence of Chicago, Dubert, Erie, and Ellis, Hillsdale, one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Houtsinger of Sterling; a stepdaughter, Mrs. D.P. Humphreys of Portland, Ore.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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