Descendants of Valentine Hill

Wakenight, Dusing, Hill, & Strock Families

Descendants of Valentine Hill

First Generation

1. Valentine HILL was born in 1812 in Pennsylvania,^¹ died on Nov 17, 1882 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL^¹ at age 70, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.^¹

General Notes: 1850 Ogle County Census Mt Morris Twp. & Village Dated 11 Sep through 31 Oct 1850

18B 4 1 1 Hill Valentine 50 M Farmer PA
18B 5 1 1 Hill Elizabeth 18 F PA
18B 6 1 1 Hill David 17 M Farmer MD
18B 7 1 1 Hill Samuel 15 M MD x
18B 8 1 1 Hill Margaret 14 F MD
18B 9 1 1 Hill Jacob 12 M MD
18B 10 1 1 Hill Josiah 10 M MD
18B 11 1 1 Hill John 7 M MD

Ogle County Directory 4-1878
Hill, D.A. carpenter, Lanark (dont think this name fits here)
Hill, Jacob; farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Lanark
Hill, Jesse; farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Lanark
Hill, John; farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Lanark
Hill, Josiah; farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Lanark
Hill, Sam; farmer; sec. 7; P. O. Lanark
Hill, V.; retiered farmer; Lanark

• Census: #13186 pg 69, 1840, Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD. Hill, Talentine Males 0-5 1; 5-10 1; 10-15 1; 30-40 1
Females 0-5 2; 5-10 1; 10-15 1; 20-30 1

• Census: #442911 pg 18b, 1850, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.

• Census: #803215 pg 598, 1860, Oregon, Ogle, IL.

• Census: # 545690 pg 192, 1870, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL. Hill, Valentine 64 MD farmer
Jacob 28
Josiah 26
John 23
Steffie, Solomon 14
Frank 10

next door Hill, Samuel 30
Catherine 24 OH
John 5
Wiliiam 2

Valentine married Mary SWARTY, daughter of Unknown and Unknown. Mary was born in 1810 in Maryland.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 F i. Sarah Ann HILL was born on Dec 25, 1828 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD, died on Dec 12, 1906 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL at age 77, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 3 M ii. Samuel HILL was born in 1830 in Maryland,^¹ died in 1910^¹ at age 80, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.^¹

+ 4 F iii. Martha Ann HILL was born on Sep 16, 1830 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD, died on Oct 16, 1892 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 62, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 5 F iv. Elizabeth HILL ² was born in 1832 in Washington Co., Maryland, died on May 26, 1908 at age 76, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

+ 6 M v. David HILL was born on Dec 23, 1832 in Washington Co., Maryland,^³ died on Mar 21, 1901 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL^³ at age 68, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

+ 7 F vi. Margaret Ann HILL was born in 1837 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD, died on Dec 20, 1912 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa at age 75, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

8 M vii. Jacob HILL was born on Mar 6, 1838 in Washington Co., Maryland,^³ died on Jan 25, 1905^³ at age 66, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

9 M viii. Josiah HILL was born in 1840 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD.

Josiah married Living

10 M ix. John H. HILL was born on Dec 24, 1845 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD,^¹ died on Feb 12, 1921 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL^¹ at age 75, and was buried on Feb 15, 1921 in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.^¹ The cause of his death was chronic heart disease.

Death Notes: copy of death certificate

General Notes: Have copy of death certificate

John married Living

11 M x. Jesse HILL was born about 1849 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD.

• Census: #1254178 pg 620, 1880, Wysox Twp., Carroll, IL.

Jesse married Living

Second Generation

2. Sarah Ann HILL was born on Dec 25, 1828 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD, died on Dec 12, 1906 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL at age 77, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Death Notes: Dec 13 according to the obit.

General Notes: Ogle County Reporter 12-18-1901
Mrs Joseph Steffa of Rockvale, aged 78 years, died Friday morning. The funeral was held Saturday at the Silver Creek Church. Mrs. Lewis Fouch of this city is the daughter of the deceased.

Sarah married Joseph STEFFA, son of William STEFFA and Elizabeth OTEWALT, on Jun 13, 1844 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD.⁴ Joseph was born on Apr 3, 1827 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD,^⁴ died on Jul 26, 1898 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 71, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^⁵

Children from this marriage were:

+ 12 F i. Susan Ann STEFFA ⁴ was born in Dec 1847 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,^³ died on Jan 29, 1915 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL^³ at age 67, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

13 F ii. Anna Rebecca STEFFA ⁴ was born on Jun 4, 1851 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^³ died on Jul 7, 1854 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL^³ at age 3, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

+ 14 M iii. Josiah STEFFA ⁴ was born on Jul 23, 1853 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^³ died on Jun 11, 1936 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois^³ at age 82, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

+ 15 M iv. Samuel E. STEFFA was born on Oct 26, 1856 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died on Mar 10, 1923 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 66, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

16 M v. William Valentine STEFFA ⁴ was born on Oct 20, 1858 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL.

• move: by 1910. moved to NE

17 F vi. Margaret Elizabeth STEFFA was born on Oct 20, 1858, died on Dec 23, 1858 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 18 M vii. Nehemiah Lewis STEFFA ⁴ was born on Aug 28, 1862 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^³ died on Jun 8, 1930 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^³ at age 67, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

+ 19 F viii. Laura Amelia STEFFA was born on Aug 18, 1864 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died on May 30, 1939 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 74, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

20 M ix. Fredrick STEFFA was born on Sep 1, 1867 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died in 1944 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 77, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935
Steffa Fred J, resides 5439 Dale Ave. (LP)

Fred Steffa, retired farmer, died at 2:20 p.m. yesterday, after an illness of two weeks, at the home of his great-niece, Mrs. Susan Doyle, 1228 Elm Street.
He was born Sept. 1, 1867 in Rock Vale Twp, Ogle County. On Dec. 29, 1904, he married Iva Coy, who died in 1926. He farmed in the vicinity of Mount Morris for many years. When he retired he moved to Rockford about 20 years ago.
Surviving are two great-nieces, Mrs Doyle and Mrs. Charles Lizer, both of Rockford.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday afternoon in Rock Of Ages Funeral Home in Byron. Burial will be at Silver Creek cemetery near Leaf River.

There was no date except 1944 and no paper name, but I found this at the Oregon, Ogle Co., IL library in a book marked area obits.

• Obituary: 1944.

Fredrick married Iva Myrtle COY. Iva was born in 1886, died on Sep 9, 1928 in Winnebago Co., IL at age 42, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL. They had no children.

Marriage Notes: No children born to this couple

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Tuesday 9-11-1928
Mrs. Iva Steffa wife of Fred Steffa, 3439 Dale Ave, Loves Park died at 8 o'clock Sunday morning at St. Anthony Hospital. Mrs. Steffa was born July 29, 1886.
There are no children. The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at Loves Park, and burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery Ogle County.

3. Samuel HILL was born in 1830 in Maryland,^¹ died in 1910^¹ at age 80, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.^¹

• Census: #545690 pg 192, 1870, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

• Census: #1254178 pg 556b, 1880, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

Samuel married Catherine BLOUGH on Sep 13, 1864 in Carroll Co., Illinois. Catherine was born on Jan 7, 1845,^¹ died on Jul 26, 1893^¹ at age 48, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.^¹

General Notes: Lanark Paper
Hill---- Catherine Blough was born Jan. 7, 1845, died July 26,1893, aged 49 years, 6 months and 9 days.
She married Samuel Hill about thirty years ago. They have had seven children, John F. of Shannon, William W., Mrs. Mary Clara Wachtel, Mrs. Verna Viola Reasoner, Cora Ellen, and Maggie May. Harry T. has preceded his mother to the home of the soul. Sister Hill was a firm Christian, never forgetting the admonitions of her preacher father. She was a great hearted women and the sick of unfortunate were never neglected. She was an industrious woman and has lived a tireless active life. It was hard in her last sickness to believe the helpless human form lying on the bed was the strong industrious women of but yesterday. The funeral was held in the M. E. church, July 28, at 1 o'clock. The floral decorations were beautiful. Rev. Gardner, assisted by Rev. Hickman and Livengood conducted the services.

Children from this marriage were:

21 M i. John F. HILL was born in 1865 in Ohio.

22 M ii. William W. HILL was born in 1868 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

23 F iii. Mary Clara HILL was born in 1871 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

Mary married Living

24 F iv. Verna Viola HILL was born in 1873 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

Verna married Living

25 F v. Cora Ellen HILL was born in 1876 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

26 F vi. Maggie May HILL was born on Sep 1, 1878 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.^⁶

27 M vii. Harry Lawrence HILL was born on Sep 8, 1881 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL,^¹ died on Jan 7, 1890 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL^¹ at age 8, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.^{¹^,7} The cause of his death was malignant diptheria.

Birth Notes: Ill state index says date of birth is 9-8-1880

4. Martha Ann HILL was born on Sep 16, 1830 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD, died on Oct 16, 1892 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 62, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Martha married David STEFFA,⁴ son of William STEFFA and Elizabeth OTEWALT, on Jun 15, 1848 in Ogle Co., IL. David was born on Mar 18, 1823 in Washington Co., Maryland, died on Dec 15, 1900 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 77, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: 1850 Ogle County Census Brooklin Twp. Dated 31 Oct-1 Nov, 19-20 Nov 1850 by J. D. Steveson
103B 39 7 7 Steffa David 26 M Farmer MD
103B 40 7 7 Steffa Marth 18 F MD
103B 41 7 7 Steffa Jacob 1 M IL

Rockvale Township 1870 Census Ogle County, Illinois (Oregon Post Office)
3 9 15 16 Steffa David 49 M W Day Laborer MD x
3 10 15 16 Steffa Martha A 32 F W Keeps House MD x x
3 11 15 16 Steffa Andrew 11 M W IL x
3 12 15 16 Steffa Lewis T 5 M W IL
3 13 15 16 Steffa Oiver B 4 M W IL
3 14 15 16 Steffa Lottie M 2 F W IL

Ogle County Directory 4-1878
Steffa, David
Farmer; Sec. 17, P.O. Oregon; owns 2 1/2 acres, probable value $50; Mr S. was born March 18, 1823, in Washington Co., MD, and moved to Ogle Co., in 1844, and settled in Rockvale, where he now lives; Was married in 1847, to Martha A., daughter of Valentine Hill, of Lanark, Carroll Co., ILL; Mrs. S. was born about the year 1832, in Washington Co., MD; they have 10 children, named Jake, Barbara A., Nancy E., William, Andrew D., James F., Oliver B., Lottie M., John, and Mary E.; Mr S. is a Republican and member of The Church Of Disciples

• Employment: farmer owns 2 1/2 acres, Apr 1878, Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL.

• Religion: Apr 1848, Church Of Disciples.

• Political Party: Republican.

• Emigration: 1844, To Ogle Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

28 F i. Mary Effie STEFFA ⁸ was born in 1875.

29 M ii. Jacob E. STEFFA was born in 1847.

General Notes: pic of Guy Steffa states son of J.E. and M.C. he may fit here

living Kansas 1899

• moved: : Kansas.

Jacob married Minnie FOLSOM on Oct 4, 1875 in Ogle Co., IL. Minnie was born on Nov 22, 1854.

+ 30 F iii. Barbara Ann STEFFA was born on Jan 27, 1850 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL and died on Mar 26, 1924 in Centralia, Lewis Co., WA at age 74.

+ 31 M iv. William H. STEFFA ⁹ was born on Dec 21, 1854 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,^⁹ died on Jun 16, 1927 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 72, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

32 F v. Nancy Ellen STEFFA was born in 1855.

General Notes: Living NE. 1899

Nancy married Living

+ 33 M vi. Andrew David STEFFA was born on Sep 15, 1860 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL and died on Aug 29, 1929 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA at age 68.

34 M vii. Oliver Benjamin STEFFA was born in 1865, died on Oct 29, 1927 in Forresten, Stephenson Co., IL at age 62, and was buried in North Grove Evangelical Cem, Maryland Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

Oliver married Trena BROOKMEIER on Mar 29, 1900 in Carroll Co., Illinois.¹⁰ Trena was born on Feb 8, 1859, died on Jun 4, 1935 in Forresten, Stephenson Co., IL at age 76, and was buried in North Grove Evangelical Cem, Maryland Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

35 M viii. James Franklin STEFFA was born on Jul 21, 1865, died on Sep 5, 1932 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 67, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

36 F ix. Lottie May STEFFA was born on May 16, 1866, died on Apr 28, 1889 at age 22, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

37 M x. John Milton STEFFA was born in 1873 in Ogle Co., IL. and died on May 2, 1933 in Ft. Dodge, Webster Co., IA at age 60.

John married Lizzie Matilda MYERS on Feb 6, 1912 in Humbolt, IA. Lizzie was born on Feb 3, 1884 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL and died on Aug 18, 1953 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA at age 69.

38 M xi. Lewis STEFFA ⁸ was born in 1865.

5. Elizabeth HILL ² was born in 1832 in Washington Co., Maryland, died on May 26, 1908 at age 76, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

General Notes: BURIAL: Carroll Co. Cemeteries Fische # 6088182 Vol. 3
Santman, Cora May dau of J.S. and E. d. 18 Apr 1882, aged 1y 11m 2d
'' Elizabeth, wife of Elias 20 Nov 1834 - 26 May 1908 "Mother"
'' Elias 5 Oct 1819 - 18 Jan 1911 "Father"
Hoffman, Margaret dau. 1851 - 21 Mar 1932

• look for. husband in Ill marriage index (Elias Lautman)

Elizabeth married Elias SANTMAN ² on Oct 14, 1851 in Ogle Co., IL. ¹¹.^,12 Elias was born on Oct 5, 1819 in Maryland, died on Jan 18, 1911 at age 91, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

Marriage Notes: llinois Marriage Index has
Elizabeth Hill and Elias Lautman 10 Apr 1851 in Ogle co., Illinois
Ancestry submissions have Elias Santman

General Notes: CENSUS: 1860 Illinios, Ogle, Oregon Twp. # 803215 pg. 598
Hill, Valentine 46 PA
Elizabeth 28 PA
Margaret 9 IL
John 7 IL
Sours, Michael 25 Ger
Hill, Jacob 19 MD
Samuel 23 MD
John 15 MD
Thankusen, Elias 35 MD
1870 Illinois, Carroll, Rock Creek twp. image 7 of 28
Sausman, Elias 52 MD farmer
Elizabeth 39 MD
1880 Illinois, Carroll, Rock Creek twp. image 28 of 46
Santman, Elias 56 MD MD PA farmer
Lizzie 50 PA PA PA
Maggie 27 IL MD PA
1900 Illinois, Carroll, image 1 of 18
Santman, Elias 88 Oct 1811 M46 MD MD MD
Elizabeth 67 Jan 1833 2-2 MD PA PA
Margaret dau. 44 Aug 1855 Div 0-0 IL PA PA
1910 Illinois, Carroll, Rock crk twp. image 1 of 14
Hoffman, Margaret 53 Wd. IL MD MD washer woman
Santman, Elias 90 father Wd. MD MD PA
Hill, John 65 uncle Wd. MD PA PA carpenter

BURIAL: Carroll Co. Cemeteries Fische # 6088182 Vol. 3
Santman, Cora May dau of J.S. and E. d. 18 Apr 1882, aged 1y 11m 2d
'' Elizabeth, wife of Elias 20 Nov 1834 - 26 May 1908 "Mother"
'' Elias 5 Oct 1819 - 18 Jan 1911 "Father"
Hoffman, Margaret dau. 1851 - 21 Mar 1932

Children from this marriage were:

39 F i. Margaret SANTMAN ² was born in Aug 1852 in Ogle Co., IL., died on Mar 21, 1932 at age 79, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

General Notes: enumerated twice in 1880

CENSUS: 1870 Illinois, Carroll, Rock Creek image 25 of 28
Samsman, Margaret 18 IL domestic servant
living w/ Valentine Hill (her grandpa)
1900 Illinois, Carroll, image 1 of 18
Santman, Elias 88 Oct 1811 M46 MD MD MD
Elizabeth 67 Jan 1833 2-2 MD PA PA
Margaret dau. 44 Aug 1855 Div 0-0 IL PA PA
1910 Illinois, Carroll, Rock crk twp. image 1 of 14
Hoffman, Margaret 53 Wd. IL MD MD washer woman
Santman, Elias 90 father Wd. MD MD PA
Hill, John 65 uncle Wd. MD PA PA carpenter

BURIAL: Carroll Co. Cemeteries Fische # 6088182 Vol. 3
Santman, Cora May dau of J.S. and E. d. 18 Apr 1882, aged 1y 11m 2d
'' Elizabeth, wife of Elias 20 Nov 1834 - 26 May 1908 "Mother"
'' Elias 5 Oct 1819 - 18 Jan 1911 "Father"
Hoffman, Margaret dau. 1851 - 21 Mar 1932

Margaret married Living

+ 40 M ii. John F. SANTMAN ² was born in May 1854 in Ogle Co., IL., died after 1930 in Towner Co., North Dakota, and was buried in Teddy Twp Cemetery, Towner, North Dakota.^¹³

6. David HILL was born on Dec 23, 1832 in Washington Co., Maryland,^³ died on Mar 21, 1901 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL^³ at age 68, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

David married Mary A THOMAS on Jan 9, 1858 in Keedysville, Washington Co., Maryland. Mary was born on Mar 12, 1842 in Washington Co., Maryland, died on Mar 11, 1904 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 61, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 41 M i. Living

+ 42 F ii. Sarah E. HILL was born on Mar 13, 1858 in Maryland, died on Mar 23, 1876 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL at age 18, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 43 F iii. Susan HILL was born on May 15, 1862 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, died on Apr 24, 1940 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 77, and was buried in Oregon, Ogle, IL.

+ 44 F iv. Anna "Annie" Jeanette HILL was born on Feb 9, 1868 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL,^³ died on Jan 17, 1927 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL^³ at age 58, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

45 F v. Mary Elizbeth HILL was born on Jul 31, 1869 in Illinois and died on Mar 22, 1905 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 35.

+ 46 F vi. Margaret (Maggie) Louise HILL was born on Sep 26, 1880 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^¹⁴ died on Nov 6, 1918 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^¹⁴ at age 38, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..^¹

47 M vii. William Edward HILL was born on Jul 28, 1885 in Ogle Co., IL., died on Feb 15, 1954 in Moville, Woodbury Co., Iowa at age 68, and was buried on Feb 18, 1954 in Lawton, Woodbury Co. Iowa.

7. Margaret Ann HILL was born in 1837 in Sharpsburg, Washington Co., MD, died on Dec 20, 1912 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa at age 75, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

General Notes: Algona 12-1912
Margaret Hill was born near Sharpburg, MD., in 1837. In 1845 the family removed to Ogle County ILL. Here she was united in marriage to Solomon Steffa. After his death she was united in marriage to John C. Bowman at Mount Carroll, ILL., Sept. 15, 1863. In 1885 they moved to Grundy County, Iowa, and the following year came to Kossuth County, which has since been their home. She died at the home of her son J.W. Bowman, Dec. 20, 1912, after a painful illness. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, J.C. Bowman, Solomon Steffa of Lanark ILL, Frank Steffa of Sterling ILL, J.W. Bowman, W.J. Bowman, R.V. Bowman, and Mrs Jennie M. Allen all of Algona. The funeral services were held in the Baptist Church Tuesday morning at 10:30, and were conducted by Rev. Frank Day, pastor of the church.

• Cause Of Death: diabetes and obstruction of the esophagus.

Margaret married Solomon STEFFA,¹⁵ son of William STEFFA and Elizabeth OTEWALT, on Jan 16, 1853 in Ogle Co., IL. Solomon was born on Apr 28, 1829 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, died on Oct 17, 1854 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 25, and was buried in Ball Hill Cemetery.

Marriage Notes: Reference Number:48686

Children from this marriage were:

+ 48 M i. Solomon STEFFA Jr. ⁸ was born on Dec 23, 1854 in Ogle Co., IL.,^¹⁶ died on Nov 27, 1925 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL at age 70, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

+ 49 M ii. Frank Henry STEFFA was born on Mar 10, 1858 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, died on Jan 27, 1939 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.

Margaret next married John C. BOWMAN on Sep 15, 1863 in Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. John was born in Dec 1840 in Lower Mahaney, Northumberland, Penn, died on Jul 25, 1919 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 78, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Marriage Notes: have copy of marriage certificate

General Notes: Upper Des Moines Republican Paper 7-30-1919
John C. Bowman, on Friday of last week about noon, many friends were surprise to hear of the death of John Bowman, who has been well known in these parts for the last thirty years. At the time of his death, Mr. Bowman was 78 years of age. He was born in Northumberland Co. PA in 1841. He came to Algona about thirty years ago, and has been a resident of this locality since. About seven years ago his wife passed away and since that time he has made his home with his son Robert Bowman, in Algona.
On Saturday July 11th Mr. Bowman suffered from a severe hemorrhage of the brain which caused his death later. He is survived by four children, Josiah Bowman, William Bowman, and Mrs. Jennie Allan, and Robert Bowman all of whom reside in Algona. He has eleven grandchildren. Mrs. F. Moore, and Mrs. Polly Steinman are sisters of the deceased. Three brothers also survive, they being, George, of Sterling, Illinois, Adam of Texas and Will who resides in Algona.
Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and the remains were laid to rest in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Iowa.

• Religion: Lutheran.

• Census: #803215 pg 913, 1860, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.

• Census: #545690 pg 137b, 1870, Lima Twp Carroll Co., IL.

• Census: #1254178 pg 558b, 1880, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

• Census: #1022070 pg 50, 1895, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

• Census: pg121b, 1900, Irvington Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.

• Census: #1374422 pg 28, 1910, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 50 M i. Josiah W. BOWMAN was born in Dec 1864 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, died on Jun 26, 1930 at age 65, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

51 M ii. William Clarence BOWMAN ² was born in Dec 1866 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL,^² died on Oct 11, 1938^² at age 71, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

• Census: #1374422 pg 13, 1910, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

• Census: #1820498 pg 10, 1920, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

William married Living

+ 52 F iii. Jennie Margaret BOWMAN ² was born on Apr 21, 1870 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL,^² died on Jul 7, 1957 in Magregor, Clayton Co., Iowa^² at age 87, and was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Magregor, Clayton Co., Iw.^²

+ 53 M iv. Robert Valentine BOWMAN ² was born on Jun 16, 1875 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL,^² died on Jul 25, 1941 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa^² at age 66, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.^²

Third Generation

12. Susan Ann STEFFA ⁴ was born in Dec 1847 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,^³ died on Jan 29, 1915 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL^³ at age 67, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

Susan married Joseph Steffa. Joseph was born on May 12, 1842 and died on Nov 14, 1919 at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 54 F i. Sarah E. "Sally" STEFFA was born in 1866 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,^³ died in 1920 at age 54, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

+ 55 F ii. Elizabeth Mae "Lizzie" STEFFA was born on Mar 4, 1872 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died on Feb 3, 1931 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 58, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

56 F iii. Nancy A. STEFFA was born in 1882,^³ died in 1891 at age 9, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

Susan next married Living

14. Josiah STEFFA ⁴ was born on Jul 23, 1853 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^³ died on Jun 11, 1936 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois^³ at age 82, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

General Notes: Mt. Morris Township 1870 Census Ogle County, Illinois

3 16 16 16 Steffa Josiah 17 M W Farm Hand IL

The Byron Tribune - 6-19-1936
Josiah Steffa for many years a Resident of Byron, died on Thursday June 11, at East Moline at the age of 82 years. Mr. Steffa had been in failing health for a number of years.
He was born at Mount Morris and was the son of Joseph and Sarah Ann Steffa. While residing in Byron he was the janitor of the Byron Public School building many years and also custodian of the Community House several years. His wife, Eliza, and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. An adopted daughter, Mrs. Fred Himert, and four grandchildren of Byron; a brother, Fred, of Loves Park, and a sister, Mrs. Louis Fouch of Oregon, survive him.
Funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Himert on Saturday afternoon, the Rev. w. j. Hopkins, pastor of the United Church, officiated. Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery.

Josiah married Eliza Catherine PIKE on Oct 12, 1881 in Ogle Co., IL. Eliza was born on Aug 19, 1861 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jul 22, 1932 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 70, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: The Byron Express 7-29-1932
Mrs. Elizabeth Pike Steffa, wife of Josiah Steffa, passed away at her Byron home on Friday evening July 22, 1932, of an illness due to paralytic stroke suffered some months ago.
Mrs. Steffa had been a resident of Byron for forty years and was also a native of Ogle County. She was born at Mount Morris on August 19, 1861, a daughter of Mr. And Mrs. David W. Pike. She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Fred Himert, four brothers--- George, Melvin, William, and Arthur, and a sister, Mrs. Edith Lacy of Myersville, Mo. Another sister, Mrs. Ellen Rock of Navarre, Kansas, preceded her in death but two days.
Funeral services were held from the home on Sunday afternoon, and were in charge of Rev. L.M. Isaacs. Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 57 F i. Mary Irene STEFFA ¹⁷ was born on Sep 18, 1892 in Cook Co., Hospital, died in 1967 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

58 F ii. Bessie STEFFA was born on Jul 28, 1887, died on Feb 18, 1891 at age 3, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

59 F iii. Iva STEFFA was born in 1886, died on Sep 9, 1928 in Winnebago Co., IL at age 42, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

15. Samuel E. STEFFA was born on Oct 26, 1856 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died on Mar 10, 1923 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 66, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Tuesday 3-13-1923
Funeral services for Samuel Steffa, 316 1/2 South Winnebago Street, who died suddenly Saturday at the Emerson-Brantingham plant will be held this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Congregational Church in Byron, the Rev. Mr. Crickett and the Rev. Mr. Zackman officiating, and burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery south of Leaf River.
Mr. Steffa was born in Rockvale township, Ogle County, Oct 26, 1857, and came to Rockford about 15 years ago from Byron. He married Sarah Miller from Maryland, in 1881. She died in 1918.
Seven children were born to them, of who three preceded him. The surviving children are Floyd L. Steffa and Mrs. Charles P. Lizer, Rockford, with whom he had made his home with since his wife's death, and Mrs. Ralph H. Bachelder, Aurora, Ill. There are two step- children, Russel G. Miller, of Kings, and Mrs. William Ridgeway, Leaf River, Ill.; seven grandchildren and seven step- grandchildren, and six step- great- grandchildren.

Maybe adopted them, because their obits have the name of Steffa.

The Byron Express
Friday, March 16, 1923

SAMUEL E. STEFFA

Samuel E. Steffa, a former resident of Byron, died very suddenly at the Emerson-Brantingham plant in Rockford Saturday noon while he was eating his lunch. The death was due to apoplexy.
Mr. Steffa was born in Rockvale Township on October 26, 1856. He married Sarah Miller in 1881 and made their home in Byron until her death in 1918, when he went to Rockford and lived with a daughter, Mrs. Chas. P. Lizer. He is survived by three children, Floyd L. and Mrs. Lizer of Rockford, and Mrs. R. H. Bachelder of Aurora, and two step-children, Russell G. Steffa of Kings, and Mrs. Wm. Ridgeway of Leaf River, also by four brothers, Jesse I. of Byron, William and Luke of Rockvale, and Fred of Rockford, and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in the Byron Congregational Church on Monday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. C. C. Crickette. The burial was in the Silver Creek Cemetery, south of Leaf River on Monday afternoon. The arrangements were considerably interfered with by the storm.

Samuel married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 60 M i. Russell D. STEFFA was born on Oct 5, 1876 in Baltimore, MD, died on Feb 17, 1933 in Winnebago Co., IL at age 56, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

+ 61 F ii. Blanche Mary STEFFA was born on Feb 8, 1879 in Baltimore, MD, died on Aug 4, 1948 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 69, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

Samuel next married Sarah C. MILLER on Dec 15, 1881 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL. Sarah was born in Feb 1859 in Franklin Co., PA and died in 1918 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 59.

Children from this marriage were:

62 M i. Charles STEFFA died on Feb 11, 1881 and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

63 F ii. Bessie STEFFA was born on Jun 2, 1883, died on Feb 18, 1891 at age 7, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 64 F iii. Edith Maude STEFFA was born on Jun 17, 1885, died on May 3, 1951 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

65 F iv. Hazel STEFFA was born in Jan 1887.

• Living: 1948, Davenport, Iowa.

Hazel married Living

66 F v. Edna A. STEFFA was born on Jun 4, 1888, died on Sep 17, 1888, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

67 M vi. Josiah William "Jess" STEFFA was born on Nov 13, 1891 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Feb 13, 1973 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Dekalb, Dekalb Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Wednesday 2-14-1973
Josiah W. Steffa, 81, 2827 Custer Ave., died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1973, in River Bluff Nursing Home after a long illness. Born Nov. 13, 1891, in Byron, Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Steffa. Lived nine years in Rockford coming from Dekalb. Married to the former Alta M. Cook in Shabbona Nov. 30, 1916. Employed as supervisor by Dekalb Commercial Body Co., Dekalb, for 32 years. Express agent in Rockford, 1910-1917, and Camp Grant during World War 1. Member of the Masonic Lodge, Centerville, Iowa. Survivors include his widow Alta; several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews.
Services at 1 p.m. Thursday, in Fred C. Olsen Mortuary, 1001 2nd Ave., with the Rev. Robert B. Davis pastor of Third Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Dekalb. Friends may call at the mortuary from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.

• Soc Sec Num: 332-10-1141.

Josiah married Alta May COOK on Nov 30, 1916 in Shabbona, Dekalb Co., IL. Alta was born on Jul 22, 1894 in Elva, Dekalb Co., IL, died on Jun 19, 1985 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 90, and was buried in Fairview Memorial Gardens, Dekalb, Dekalb Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, 6-22-1985
STEFFA - Alta M. Stefta, 90, 4149 Safford Road, died 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, June, 19, 1985, In Highview Retirement Home after a short Illness. Born July 22, 1894, In Elva, daughter of Corwln and Ida Cook. Lived 20 years In Rockford. coming, from DeKalb. marrled Josiah Steffa In Shabbbna, Nov. 30, 1916. Housewife. Member Third Presbyterian Church, Harmony Circle, Order of Eastern Star. Survivors Include a nephew, Kenneth Lizer, Rockford; three nieces, Harriett Lundeen, Marion Holmes, and Helen Router, all in California.
Services 10 a.m. Saturday; June 22, In DELEHANTY FUNERAL HOME LTD., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, with the Rev. Murray Hanson, Third Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial In Falrvlew Memory Gardens, DeKalb. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church.

• Social Security Number: 318-14-0815.

+ 68 M vii. Floyd Lewis STEFFA was born in Oct 1893, died in 1955 at age 62, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

18. Nehemiah Lewis STEFFA ⁴ was born on Aug 28, 1862 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^³ died on Jun 8, 1930 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^³ at age 67, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

General Notes: CENSUS YEAR: 1910 STATE: IL COUNTY: Ogle TOWNSHIP: Rockvale MICROFILM#: T624-315 SUPV/DISTR: 4 ENUM/DISTR: 85 ENUMERATOR: Mrs. Carrie Blanchard ENUM/DATE-RANGE: April 15 to May 6, 1910 CENSUS-DAY: April 15, 1910
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STR AGE S-M #YRS # #CHILD BIRTH FATHER MOTHER YEAR NATUR- SPEAK TRADE OR GENERAL EMPL OUT OF #WKS CAN CAN ATTD OWN FREE FARM #FARM SURV DEAF TRANSCRIBER'S
PG# LN# ED SH# STREET NBM DW# FM# LAST NAME FIRST NAME RELATION SEX RACE LAST Wd-D MAR CHILD LIVING PLACE BIRTHPL BIRTHPL IMMI ALIZED ENG? PROFESSION INDUSTRY ACCT WORK UNEMPL READ WRITE SCH RENT MORT HOME SCH WAR BLIND DUMB REMARKS
(1) (2) (3) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (31) (32)

5B 73 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Nehemiah S. Head M W 47 M1 16 . . Illinois Maryland Maryland . . English Farmer General Farm Emp . . Yes Yes . O M F 96 . . . .
5B 74 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Elizabeth M. Wife F W 35 M1 16 7 7 Maryland Maryland Maryland . . English None . . . . Yes Yes . . . . . . . . .
5B 75 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Floyd M. Son M W 15 S . . . Illinois Illinois Maryland . . English Farm Laborer Home Farm W No O Yes Yes Yes . . . . . . . .
5B 76 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Alvin A. Son M W 13 S . . . Illinois Illinois Maryland . . English None . . . . Yes Yes Yes . . . . . . . .
5B 77 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Lelia I. Daughter F W 12 S . . . Illinois Illinois Maryland . . English None . . . . Yes Yes Yes . . . . . . . .
5B 78 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Geneva D. Daughter F W 9 S . . . Illinois Illinois Maryland . . English None . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . .
5B 79 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Orval Son M W 8 S . . . Illinois Illinois Maryland . . . None . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . .
5B 80 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Leta V. Daughter F W 6 S . . . Illinois Illinois Maryland . . . None . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . .
5B 81 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa Lawrence L. Son M W 4 S . . . Illinois Illinois Maryland . . . None . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5B 82 85 5B Lime Kiln . 110 111 Steffa William B. Brother M W 51 S . . . Illinois Maryland

Nehemiah married Elizabeth May "Bessie" GRUBER in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD. Elizabeth was born on May 1, 1877 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, died on Sep 24, 1944 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 67, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Mrs Elizabeth Steffa passed away at 12:30 p.m. at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford were she had been a patient since the preceding Wednesday.
She was born in Hagerstown, Maryland, May 1, 1877, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gruber, and came to Illinois at nine years of age. She was married to Nehemiah Steffa who preceded her in death fourteen years ago.
Surviving are seven children; Floyd and Alva of Rockford, Mrs Leta McNames of Byron, Lawrence serving with the Armed Forces in Australia, Mrs Leila Hays, Mrs Geneva Mammenga and Orville Steffa of Oregon, two brothers, Garfield and Elmer Gruber, a sister, Mrs. Minnie Sudbury of Pine Rock Township, and eleven grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Rev. J.E. Dale officiating, and burial was made in Silver Creek cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 69 M i. Alvin A. STEFFA was born on Nov 8, 1896 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^¹⁸ died on Dec 24, 1989 in Franklin Grove, Lee Co., IL^¹⁸ at age 93, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹⁸

70 F ii. Leila A. STEFFA was born in 1897 and died in Aug 1980 at age 83.

Leila married Living

Leila next married Living

+ 71 F iii. Geneva D. STEFFA ¹⁹ was born on Jun 28, 1900 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Oct 22, 1986 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 86, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

72 M iv. Orville STEFFA was born on Mar 15, 1902 in Illinois,^²⁰ died on Mar 16, 1979 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^²⁰ at age 77, and was buried in St. Mary's Church Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.^²¹

General Notes: paper the obit was copied on was hand written in the date as 3-16-1980 for death, but ss death index has 1979. 3-16-1980 would have been a Sunday and I know they just started running Dixon Paper on Sunday not that many years ago, and with him dying that day it would not have been in Sunday. so unless I see diffrent I am keeping it 1979. As soon as I get back to the Dixon Library I will look up on microfilm.

Dixon Telegraph 3-16-1980

Oregon-- Orville Steffa, 77, 406 S. Third St., died earlier today at Americana Health Care Center, Rockford, following a long illness.
Survivors include his widow, Mary; sisters, Mrs Geneva Mammenga and Leila Hayes, both of Oregon; and a brother Alvin, of Franklin Grove.
The funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday at the Farrell Funeral Home with the Rev. Anthony J. Becker, PhD., pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established.

Rockvale Height School built in 1897 showing Cyclone Cellar. Record found dating 1903-1923 list the following students at Rockvale Heights School: (has several others if interested contact me & picture) Lloyd, Alva, Delia, Floyd, Lelia, Leta, Lawrence, and Orville Steffa

• Soc Sec Num: 343-10-6472.

Orville married Living

+ 73 F v. Leta V. STEFFA was born on Jan 21, 1903 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Nov 9, 1951 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 48, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

74 M vi. Lawrence L. STEFFA was born on Oct 15, 1905, died on Feb 18, 1950 in Chicago, Cook, IL. at age 44, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Ogle County Reporter 2-23-1950
Lawrence L. Steffa, died on Feb. 18, 1950 in the Hines VA Hospital. Burial is in Silver Creek Cemetery. He was the son of Nehemiah and Elizabeth Steffa.
Survivors include siblings: Floyd, Alvin, Orville, Leta McNames, Lelia Hays, Geneva Mammenga. He was a WW 11 Vet.

Rockford Register Republic, 2-20-1950
Lawrence L. Steffa, 44, Oregon, died yesterday at Hines Veterans Hospital, where he had been a patient for the last seven months. He was the brother of Floyd Steffa, 407 North Johnston Ave.
A veteran of World War !, He served with the Army in the Pacific theater from 1943 to 1945. He was a life long resident of Ogle County.
Also surviving are two other brothers, Alvin and Orville, Oregon, and three sisters, Mrs. Leta McNames, Byron, and Mrs. Leila Hayes and Mrs. Geneva Mammenga, Oregon.
Arrangements are being completed at the Farrell Funeral Home in Oregon.

• Military Service: WW 2 Vet.

75 M vii. Floyd Maynard STEFFA was born in 1895, died in 1955 at age 60, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935 &1955
Steffa Flotd M (Edith I), works Rockford Drop Forge, resides 407 N. Johnston Ave.

Rockvale Height School built in 1897 showing Cyclone Cellar. Record found dating 1903-1923 list the following students at Rockvale Heights School: (has several others if interested contact me & picture) Lloyd, Alva, Delia, Floyd, Lelia, Leta, Lawrence, and Orville Steffa

Floyd married Living

19. Laura Amelia STEFFA was born on Aug 18, 1864 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died on May 30, 1939 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 74, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Laura married Lewis Napoleon FOUCH on Mar 17, 1881 in Oregon, Ogle, IL.²² Lewis was born on Dec 20, 1856 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Nov 8, 1935 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Marriage Notes: Ogle Co. Marriage Cert. # 5893

Children from this marriage were:

+ 76 M i. George Earl FOUCH was born on Apr 15, 1883 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died in May 1975 in Polo, Ogle, IL, at age 92, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..

77 F ii. Living

+ 78 F iii. Sarah Ellen FOUCH was born on Sep 22, 1885 in Ogle Co., IL..

79 M iv. William Roy FOUCH was born on Dec 18, 1889 in Ogle Co., IL., died on Jul 19, 1938 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 48, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

William married Margie Mae SPECHER on Oct 4, 1909. Margie was born on Oct 22, 1869 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, died in 1941 at age 72, and was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

30. Barbara Ann STEFFA was born on Jan 27, 1850 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL and died on Mar 26, 1924 in Centralia, Lewis Co., WA at age 74.

General Notes: Living Kansas in 1899

Barbara married Samuel STAPLES in Muntordsville, Hart Co., KY. Samuel was born on Aug 5, 1837 in Muntordsville, Hart Co., KY and died on Apr 21, 1923 in Centralia, Lewis Co., WA at age 85.

The child from this marriage was:

80 M i. Marion Franklin STAPLES was born on Jul 17, 1891 in Mertilla, KS and died on Jun 14, 1945 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA at age 53.

Marion married Josephine Dora COUNTER on Jun 7, 1922 in Centralia, Lewis Co., WA. Josephine was born on Jun 16, 1893 in Tekoa, Whitman Co., WA and died on Jan 14, 1977 in Seattle, WA at age 83.

31. William H. STEFFA ⁹ was born on Dec 21, 1854 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,^⁹ died on Jun 16, 1927 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 72, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: ===========================================================
CENSUS YEAR: 1910 STATE: IL COUNTY: Ogle TOWNSHIP: Rockvale MICROFILM#: T624-315 SUPV/DISTR: 4 ENUM/DISTR: 85 ENUMERATOR: Mrs. Carrie Blanchard ENUM/DATE-RANGE: April 15 to May 6, 1910 CENSUS-DAY: April 15, 1910
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STR AGE S-M #YRS # #CHILD BIRTH FATHER MOTHER YEAR NATUR- SPEAK TRADE OR GENERAL EMPL OUT OF #WKS CAN CAN ATTD OWN FREE FARM #FARM SURV DEAF TRANSCRIBER'S
PG# LN# ED SH# STREET NBM DW# FM# LAST NAME FIRST NAME RELATION SEX RACE LAST Wd-D MAR CHILD LIVING PLACE BIRTHPL BIRTHPL IMMI ALIZED ENG? PROFESSION INDUSTRY ACCT WORK UNEMPL READ WRITE SCH RENT MORT HOME SCH WAR BLIND DUMB REMARKS
(1) (2) (3) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (31) (32)

6B 56 85 6B Mt. Morris & Oregon Road North & South . 125 126 Steffa William H. Head M W 57 M2 20 . . Illinois Maryland Maryland . . English Own Income . . . . Yes Yes . O F H . . . . .
6B 57 85 6B Mt. Morris & Oregon Road North & South . 125 126 Steffa Mary H. Wife F W 69 M2 20 11 9 Illinois Eng.

William married Sarah E. HILL, daughter of David HILL and Mary A THOMAS, on Nov 11, 1875 in Franklin Grove, Lee Co., IL ⁹.^,23 Sarah was born on Mar 13, 1858 in Maryland, died on Mar 23, 1876 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL at age 18, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

The child from this marriage was:

81 U i. Infant STEFFA was born on Mar 23, 1876 in Illinois, died on Mar 23, 1876 in Illinois, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

William next married Mary Ann MALLORY on Sep 14, 1890 in Oregon, Ogle, IL.⁹ Mary was born on Oct 29, 1846 in Illinois and died on Feb 24, 1932 at age 85.

33. Andrew David STEFFA was born on Sep 15, 1860 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL and died on Aug 29, 1929 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA at age 68.

Birth Notes: LDS has date as 9-15-1862

General Notes: Living IA in 1899

Andrew married Caroline Augusta "Carrie" NAGEL on Jan 25, 1888 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA. Caroline was born on Feb 8, 1871 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Jul 29, 1944 in Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA at age 73.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 82 F i. Lanora May STEFFA was born on Nov 4, 1888 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Oct 22, 1933 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA at age 44.

83 F ii. Effie Irene STEFFA was born on May 21, 1891 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Apr 1, 1979 at age 87.

Effie married Living

Effie next married Living

+ 84 F iii. Bessie Eulala STEFFA was born on Mar 26, 1893 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Jan 20, 1966 at age 72.

85 M iv. Ray Merle STEFFA was born on Jan 17, 1895 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Jul 29, 1979^²⁴ at age 84.

Ray married Pearl HARDING. Pearl was born on Apr 7, 1902 and died in Dec 1974 at age 72.

Ray next married Living

86 F v. Helen STEFFA was born on Feb 6, 1897 and died in Jul 1978 at age 81.

+ 87 F vi. Neva Lucille STEFFA was born on Mar 28, 1905 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Jun 9, 1985 at age 80.

40. John F. SANTMAN ² was born in May 1854 in Ogle Co., IL., died after 1930 in Towner Co., North Dakota, and was buried in Teddy Twp Cemetery, Towner, North Dakota.^¹³

General Notes: CENSUS: 1880 Illinois, Carroll, Lanark image 16 of 46
Santman, John 25 IL ___ ___ farmer
Ellen 20 PA PA PA
Cora M. 1/12 Apr IL IL PA
1895 Iowa, Blackhawk, ancestry.com
Santman, John 40 IL
Ellen 35 PA
Jesse 11 IL
Roy J. 9 b. Blackhawk co.
Maggie C. 0 ''
1900 North Dakota, Towner ED 182 image 14 of 15
Stantman, John 46 May 1854 M18 IL VA MD farmer
Ellen 40 Dec 1859 2-2 PA PA PA
Jessie (dau) 17 May 1883 IL IL PA
Roy E. 14 Jan 1886 IA IL PA
1910 North Dakota, Towner, Teddy twp. image 1 of 5
Stantman, John 54 M1 32y IL VA MD own income
Ellen 52 4-2 IL unk US
1920 Iowa, Black Hawk, Waterloo ED 19 image 17 of 34
Santman, John 65 IL IL IL factory labor
Ellen 60 PA PA PA
? Scott, Helen ? gr. dau. 15 ND IA IL
1930 North Dakota, Towner, Teddy image 1 of 4
Santman, John 76 md at 25 IL VA MD farmer
Ellen 72 md at 18 PA PA PA

BURIAL: Teddy twp cemetery
Santman page 47 and 48

John married Ellen BLOUGH ² on Sep 19, 1877 in Carroll Co., Illinois.¹² Ellen was born in Dec 1859 in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania, died after 1930 in Towner Co., North Dakota, and was buried in Teddy Twp Cemetery, Towner, North Dakota.^¹³

Marriage Notes: Illinois statewide Index
John F. Santman and Ellen Blough 19 Sep 1877 Carroll Co.

General Notes: BURIAL: Teddy twp cemetery
Santman page 47 and 48

Children from this marriage were:

88 F i. Cora May SANTMAN ² was born on May 15, 1880 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, died on Apr 18, 1882 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL at age 1, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

General Notes: BURIAL: Carroll Co. Cemeteries Fische # 6088182 Vol. 3
Santman, Cora May dau of J.S. and E. d. 18 Apr 1882, aged 1y 11m 2d

Birth Illinois archives in Dekalb cert # 976

+ 89 F ii. Jessie SANTMAN ² was born on May 16, 1883 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL and died on Nov 14, 1918^²⁵ at age 35.

90 M iii. Roy SANTMAN ² was born in Jan 1886 in Black Hawk Co., Iowa.

General Notes: CENSUS: 1910 North Dakota, Towner, Teddy twp image 1 of 5
Santman, Roy 24 M1 4y IA IL IL farmer
Mae 21 2-2 Mich Can Mich
Vera 3 ND IA Mich
Earl 2 ''

91 F iv. Maggie C. SANTMAN ² was born in 1894 in Black Hawk Co., Iowa and died by 1900 at age 6.

41. Living

Living married someone.

His children were:

92 M i. Living

93 F ii. Living

42. Sarah E. HILL was born on Mar 13, 1858 in Maryland, died on Mar 23, 1876 in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL at age 18, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Sarah married William H. STEFFA,⁹ son of David STEFFA and Martha Ann HILL, on Nov 11, 1875 in Franklin Grove, Lee Co., IL ⁹.^,23 William was born on Dec 21, 1854 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,^⁹ died on Jun 16, 1927 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 72, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 31)

43. Susan HILL was born on May 15, 1862 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD, died on Apr 24, 1940 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 77, and was buried in Oregon, Ogle, IL.

General Notes: Called Aunt Toad by Nieces and Nephews

Susan married Living

Children from this marriage were:

94 F i. Living

Living married Living

+ 95 F ii. Hazel MOORE was born in 1904^³ and was buried in Pine Creek Brethren Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL..^¹

44. Anna "Annie" Jeanette HILL was born on Feb 9, 1868 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL,^³ died on Jan 17, 1927 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL^³ at age 58, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

• AKA: Annie.

Anna married Elmer SLIFER, son of Andrew SLIFER and Maria ROWE, on Jan 1, 1895 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.²⁶ Elmer was born on Feb 9, 1868 in Hagerstown, Washington Co., MD,^²⁷ died in 1946 in Ogle Co., IL.^³ at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

General Notes: Mt. Morris Township 1870 Census Ogle County, Illinois
29 33 210 210 Slifer Andrew 39 M W Farmer 1170 MD x
29 34 210 210 Slifer Maria 34 F W Keeps House MD
29 35 210 210 Slifer Elizabeth 12 F W MD x
29 36 210 210 Slifer Harriet 8 F W MD x
29 37 210 210 Slifer Melvin 6 M W MD x
29 38 210 210 Slifer Anna R 4 F W MD
29 39 210 210 Slifer Elmer 2 M W MD

Children from this marriage were:

96 F i. Mary SLIFER was born on Dec 7, 1895 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Apr 12, 1928 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 32, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 97 F ii. Sara Ella "Ellie" SLIFER was born on Dec 7, 1897 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^³ died in 1975 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL^³ at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

+ 98 F iii. Carrie Belle SLIFER was born on Sep 25, 1900 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,^³ died on Sep 24, 1980 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL^³ at age 79, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

+ 99 F iv. Martha Cecilia SLIFER was born on Nov 21, 1902 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,^³ died in Sep 1981 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^³ at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

+ 100 F v. Mabel Elenor SLIFER ²⁸ was born on Sep 17, 1904 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died in Feb 1976 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL at age 71, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

46. Margaret (Maggie) Louise HILL was born on Sep 26, 1880 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^¹⁴ died on Nov 6, 1918 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^¹⁴ at age 38, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..^¹

General Notes: Maggie died when the fle epidimic of 1918 hit. Ray was about 2 and Edna about 4. They then went to live with Annie Hill Slifer (Their mothers sister). They lived there until Ray was about 9, when Annie died. They then went to live with 2 of Annies daughters, all married by then. Ray went to live with Clifford and Carrie Snyder. Edna went to live with Clarence and Ellie McKim. Ray lived with the Snyders until he was about 11 years old, then went to live with Mable and Martin Schryvers in Dixon, IL area. Edna stayed with the McKim's until going to Chicago in her teens, then came back and lived with the Snyders.

Death certificate for Maggie H. Wakenight
Oregon, Ogle County, IL
date of death November 6, 1918
Female, white, married
husband not named but may have been Harry Wakenight, who was the informant
for the death certificate
date of birth September 26, 1880
age at death 38 years 1 month 11 days
occupation housewife
birthplace Rockvale, Ogle County, IL
father: David Hill, born in Maryland
mother: Mary A. Thomas, born in Maryland
cause of death: influenza
buried: Mount Morris

Margaret married Harry WAKENIGHT, son of John William WAKENIGHT and Susan Rebecca STROCK, on Jul 20, 1904 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.²⁹ Harry was born on Nov 5, 1873 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,^³ died on Jan 3, 1929 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^³⁰ at age 55, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..^{¹^,3}

Death Notes: I have obit in records

General Notes: Artical in the Dixon telegraph Dated 1-4-1929
Workman killed by falling tree on Lowden farm
Crushed by a falling tree on former Governor Frank O. Lowden's Sinnissippi farm.
Harry Wakenight, 52 yrs. old of Oregon, was instantly killed at 4:45 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
Floyd Wakenight, young son of victim, witnessed his father's death. Wakenight, who was clearing timber on the Lowden farm, stumbled as he rushed from the path of a falling tree. The heavy timber broke his neck.
Peter Weeberg of Oregon, Wakenight, and his son, Floyd composed a crew which has been at work on the Lowden farm timber this winter.
Wakenight was born at Mt. Morris 52 years ago. He resided in Oregon 15 years, in which time he has labored at various jobs. Surviving are the widow and five young children.

Mount Morris Past And Present Book
Wakenight, Harry M., laborer; born in Buffolo Twp., Nov. 5, 1875; unmarried

Children from this marriage were:

+ 101 M i. Floyd WAKENIGHT was born on Mar 15, 1905 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,^{²⁰^,31} died on May 7, 1961 in Hines VA Hospital^{²⁰^,31} at age 56, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.^³¹

+ 102 M ii. Merel H. WAKENIGHT Sr. was born on Oct 9, 1909 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^²⁰ died on Jan 16, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL^²⁰ at age 68, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.^³

+ 103 M iii. Leroy WAKENIGHT was born on Dec 20, 1911 in Illinois,^{¹⁸^,20} died on Feb 24, 1989 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL^²⁰ at age 77, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.^³

104 F iv. Baby Girl WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 11, 1913 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^³ died on Aug 12, 1913 in Ogle Co., IL.,^{³^,14} and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..

105 F v. Baby Girl WAKENIGHT was born on Aug 11, 1913 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^³ died on Aug 12, 1913 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^{³^,32} and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..

+ 106 F vi. Edna Margaret WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 17, 1914 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^{³^,33^,34^,35} died on Jun 24, 1994 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL^{³^,18} at age 80, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.^{¹⁸^,3^,36}

+ 107 M vii. Raymond WAKENIGHT was born on May 15, 1916 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^¹⁸ died on Oct 1, 2000 in Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL^¹⁸ at age 84, and was buried on Oct 5, 2000 in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.^³⁷

48. Solomon STEFFA Jr. ⁸ was born on Dec 23, 1854 in Ogle Co., IL.,^¹⁶ died on Nov 27, 1925 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL at age 70, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

General Notes: Listed Carroll County Farmers and Breeders 1908
Steffa, Sol (Sally Blough) Ch. Roy. Verna. Lanerk R1 Lima Sec 7 T240a Louis Weber (1862)

• Census: living with grandfather Valentine Hill, 1870.

• Census: #1254178 pg 557, 1880, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

Solomon married Sarah "Sallie" BLOUGH ⁸ on Sep 17, 1878 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL. Sarah was born on Aug 4, 1859 in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania, died on Jul 11, 1935 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

Marriage Notes: Reference Number:34051

General Notes: Lanark Paper, 7-4-1935
Sally, daughter of Phillip and Mary Blough, was born August 4, 1859, and departed this life at Lanark, July 11, 1985, reaching the age of 75 years, 11 months, and 7 days. She was married to Sol. Steffa, September 17, 1878. Mr. Steffa preceded her in death five years ago. Two children were born to them, Mrs. Verna Shelp and Roy Steffa, both of Lanark. Besides these, she leaves three sisters and one brother; Mrs. Jonas Forney, Mrs. James Morris, Mrs. Charles Davis, and Martin Blough, all of Morrill, Kansas, With her husband, she joined the Brethren Church in 1894, being baptized by Rev. Z. T. Livengood. She lived a long life in this neighborhood and bore her burdens with what patience and fortitude she was able.
The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon from the First Better Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. I. Ronk, assisted by Rev. Z. T. Livengood. Mrs. Verna Campbell and Mrs. Ida Gouker rendered several vocal selections. The casket bearers were Chas. Olmsted, H. A. Gossard, J. p. Royer, Lester Rahn, Wm. Brill and J. T. Eckman. Interment was in the Lanark Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

108 M i. Roy STEFFA ⁸ was born on Jun 1, 1880 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, died on Jan 6, 1954 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa at age 73, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

General Notes: Listed Prairie Farmers Reliable Directory, Carroll Co. 1908
Steffa, Roy Lanark R1 Lima Sec 7 T240a Louis Weber (1882)

Roy married Emma Jane LOPP.⁸ Emma was born on Apr 9, 1879 in Franklin Co., PA, died on Sep 19, 1922 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL at age 43, and was buried in Lanark Cemetery, Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL.

Marriage Notes: Reference Number:34066

109 F ii. Verna Viola STEFFA ⁸ was born on Jul 12, 1879 in Rock Creek Twp, Carroll Co., IL and died on Mar 9, 1969 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 89.

Verna married Living

Verna next married Preston SCHMUCKER. Preston was born on Feb 24, 1866 and died on Oct 12, 1923 at age 57.

49. Frank Henry STEFFA was born on Mar 10, 1858 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, died on Jan 27, 1939 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL. The cause of his death was Bulbar paralysis.

Death Notes: have copy of death certificate

General Notes: Have copy of death certificate

• Census: image 13 of 24, 1880, Ustick, Whiteside Co., IL.

• Census: image 6 of 24, 1900, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.

• Census: image 3 of 32, 1910, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.

Frank married Florence NELSON on Jun 17, 1879 in Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL. The marriage ended in divorce. Florence was born about 1863 in Salem, IL.

Frank next married Elizabeth BACHMAN on May 16, 1893 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL. Elizabeth was born on Feb 24, 1867 in Chadwich, Carroll Co., IL, died on Oct 24, 1922 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL at age 55, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

110 M i. Louis Robert STEFFA was born on Jul 7, 1894 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL and died on Jan 4, 1961 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 66.

General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935
Steffa Louis R, sec treas American Employees Assn Inc also public acct. 504 Mfrs Nat Bk Bldg, resides 530 N. 2nd.
1955 owns L R Associates accts 130 S. 2nd resides 214

Rockford Morning Star, Thursday 1-5-1961
Louis R. Steffa, 66, 3912 Barrington Place, founder of L. R. Steffa and Associates, Rockford accounting firm, Wednesday morning was found dead of an apparent heart attack in his parked car outside Rockford Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Steffa had undergone an electrocardiogram examination and had left the hospital before results of the test could be studied by his doctor. His body was discovered at about 1:45 p.m. by a hospital nurse, about 20 minutes after he had left the hospital.
Mr. Steffa was semi- retired but had remained a partner in the accounting firm which he founded in 1931 at 130 S. 2nd St., where the company is presently located. Other partners in the concern are H. LaVerne Donaldson and Graydon H. Anderson.
Donaldson said Wednesday Mr. Steffa had suffered a mild heart attack Tuesday but was able to drive to the hospital on Wednesday for an examination.
Mr. Steffa was born July 7,1894. He married the former Carol Hundley. She was visiting relatives in Iowa Wednesday when her husband was stricken.
He first worked as a supervisor for the George S. May Co., Chicago, and then became an employee of Seidman & Seidman, Chicago accounting firm.
Mr. Steffa formed an accounting partnership with Reuben Emerson in Rockford before establishing his own business in 1931,
He was a member of the Independant Accounting Association Of Illinois. He was a veteran of World Was 1.
Survivors include his widow; and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Nesbitt, Sterling.
Arrangements are being completed at the Fred C. Olsen Mortuary, 1001 2nd Ave.

Louis married Lucene Amanda WHITCOMB on Sep 22, 1915 in Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa. Lucene was born on Sep 20, 1895 in Northwood, Worth Co., Iowa.

General Notes: another sorce says name Carol Lucene Whitcomb

Louis next married Living

+ 111 F ii. Margaret Marie STEFFA was born on Jul 26, 1897 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL and died on Nov 1, 1982 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL at age 85.

50. Josiah W. BOWMAN was born in Dec 1864 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL, died on Jun 26, 1930 at age 65, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

• Census: #1374422 pg 12, 1910, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

• Census: #1820498 pg 26b, 1920, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

• Census: image 16 of 18, 1930, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Josiah married Cora LASHBROOK on Nov 6, 1906 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa. Cora was born on Jan 5, 1891 in Lotts Creek, IA and died on Sep 12, 1963 in Dickenson County, IA at age 72.

Children from this marriage were:

112 F i. Mable Bratrice BOWMAN was born on Aug 11, 1907 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Mable married Floyd Vance DOWD on Mar 20, 1941 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa. Floyd was born on Mar 30, 1901 in Spirit Lake, IA and died on Apr 8, 1964 at age 63.

+ 113 F ii. Enuice BOWMAN was born on Jan 30, 1910 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

114 M iii. Everett BOWMAN was born on Oct 8, 1914 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa and died on Dec 11, 1954 in Spirit Lake, IA at age 40.

Everett married Living

52. Jennie Margaret BOWMAN ² was born on Apr 21, 1870 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL,^² died on Jul 7, 1957 in Magregor, Clayton Co., Iowa^² at age 87, and was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Magregor, Clayton Co., Iw.^² The cause of her death was Pleuxal Embolism.

• Census: #1820498 pg 7b, 1920, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Jennie married Aaron Seymour ALLEN on Apr 14, 1892 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa. Aaron was born on Aug 8, 1866 in Poynette, Columbia Co., WI, died in Oct 1911 in Ft. Pierre, Stanley Co., SD at age 45, and was buried in Ft. Pierre, Stanley Co., SD.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 115 F i. Nellie Eva ALLEN was born on Mar 29, 1893 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Nov 15, 1963 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Olwein, Fayette Co., Iw.

+ 116 F ii. Mildred Isabell ALLEN was born on Jun 17, 1904 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI, died on Sep 23, 1996 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI at age 92, and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.

53. Robert Valentine BOWMAN ² was born on Jun 16, 1875 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL,^² died on Jul 25, 1941 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa^² at age 66, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.^²

• Census: pg 121b, 1900, Irvington Twp, Kossuth Co., IA.

• Census: #1374422 pg 28, 1910, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

• Census: #1820498 pg 26b, 1920, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Robert married Maria "Mary" Elizabeth EISENBARTH on Feb 27, 1894 in Kossuth Co., Iowa. Maria was born on Feb 19, 1865 in Beaver Dam, WI, died on May 11, 1937 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa at age 72, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

General Notes: Mrs. Robert Bowman died at her home in Algona Tuesday evening following a lingering illness.
Maria Eisenbarth was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, February 19, 1885. She was united in marriage to Robert Bowman in 1894 in Algona, and she and her husband have lived in and near Algona for the past forty five years. Beside her husband, she is survived by three sons, and three daughters; Frank of Clarion, Clarence and Earl of Algona, Mrs. Margaret Houdach of Algona, Mrs. Elsie Daggett of Clarion and Mrs. Hazel Hakle of Irvington. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters are also left to mourn. They are Frank and Isadore Eisenbarth of St. Benedict, Joe Eisenbarth of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Tony of Morgan, Minnesota, Mrs. Ann Huschka of St. Benedict and Mrs. Lizzie Johnson formerly of Algona.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at nine o"clock from St. Cerelias Church with the Rev. T. J. Davern officiating, and burial will be made in the Catholic cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 117 M i. Frank Walter BOWMAN was born on May 17, 1894 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Mar 13, 1962 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA at age 67, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA.

+ 118 M ii. Clarence BOWMAN was born on Oct 22, 1896 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa and died on Jan 12, 1966 at age 69.

119 F iii. Margaret BOWMAN was born on Oct 16, 1899 and died in Sep 1977 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa at age 77.

Margaret married Living

+ 120 M iv. Earl BOWMAN Sr. was born on Aug 19, 1903, died on Mar 26, 1988 at age 84, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

121 F v. Elsie BOWMAN was born on Oct 31, 1907 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa and died on Jul 17, 1993 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA at age 85.

Elsie married Living

122 F vi. Hazel BOWMAN was born on Apr 11, 1914, died in May 1994 in Nora Springs, IA at age 80, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Hazel married Jack HAHLE. Jack was born on Oct 5, 1897 and died in Sep 1973 in Nora Springs, IA at age 75.

Fourth Generation

54. Sarah E. "Sally" STEFFA was born in 1866 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,^³ died in 1920 at age 54, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

Sarah married David William NICHOLS on Mar 8, 1899 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois. David was born in Nov 1871 in Pennsylvania, died in 1952 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 81, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

123 F i. Living

Living married Living

124 M ii. Raymond W. NICHOLS was born in 1900, died in 1956 at age 56, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Raymond married Anna M. LUBBERS. Anna was born in 1907, died in 1971 at age 64, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

+ 125 M iii. Harry D. NICHOLS ¹⁸ was born on Jul 9, 1902 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^¹⁸ died on Dec 28, 1987 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL^¹⁸ at age 85, and was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.^¹⁸

+ 126 F iv. Jessie Viola NICHOLS was born on Oct 20, 1906 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jun 11, 1982 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 127 M v. Charles O. NICHOLS was born on Feb 4, 1909, died in 1967 at age 58, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Sarah next married Living

The child from this marriage was:

+ 128 F i. Alice Mae STEFFA was born on May 15, 1888 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died on Jul 18, 1953 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL at age 65, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

55. Elizabeth Mae "Lizzie" STEFFA was born on Mar 4, 1872 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died on Feb 3, 1931 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 58, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron Express, Friday 2-6-1931
Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer, wife of Henry W. Palmer, of Rockvale township, succumbed to a long illness at her home west of Byron, on Tuesday evening, Febuary 3, 1931. Mrs. Palmer was a native of Rockvale township, born on March 5, 1872. She was united in marriage to Mr. palmer at Mt. Morris, foury-three years ago. She is survived by her husband, five daughters, Mrs. William Saam, Mrs. Samuel Doyle, and Mrs. John Paul, all of Byron, Mrs. Maurice Johnson of Rockvalle and Mrs. William Moth, of Seward; three sons, Emery and John of Byron and Charles of Roswell, New Mexico; and twenty-six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home this (Friday) morning at ten o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. McCune, of Mt. Morris. Burial will be at Silver Creek cemetery south of Leaf River.

Elizabeth married Henry John PALMER Sr.,³⁸ son of Unknown and Unknown, on Apr 2, 1889 in Creston, Ogle Co., IL.³⁹ Henry was born on Aug 23, 1865 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,^¹⁸ died on Dec 17, 1943 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL^¹⁸ at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹⁸

General Notes: Mt. Morris Index 12-24-1943

Henry J. Palmer, a lifelong resident of the Silver Creek community northeast of Mount Morris, died early Friday morning, Dec. 17, at the home of his daughter, Mrs Susan Doyle in Rockford following a short illness.
Mr Palmer was born August 23, 1865 in Mount Morris township and at death was 78 years of age. His marriage to Elizabeth Steffa of Rockvale township occured April 2, 1889. Eight children were born to this union, two of which with their mother preceded Mr. Palmer in death.
Surviving besides Mrs. Doyle are three other daughters, Mrs Olia Johnson, Rockford; Mrs Bessie Saams, Kirkland, and Mrs Hattie Paul, Leaf River, and two sons; Emery, Rockford, and Henry Jr., Byron; also 30 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Rock Of Ages Funeral Home, Byron With burial in Silver Creek Cemetery.

Also in Rockford Morning Star, Saturday 12-18-1943

Children from this marriage were:

129 M i. Living

+ 130 F ii. Olia A. PALMER was born on Sep 22, 1889 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on May 20, 1962 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 72, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 131 F iii. Bessie Beulah PALMER was born on Mar 17, 1891 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jul 3, 1961 at age 70, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 132 F iv. Susie Dessie PALMER was born on Feb 21, 1893 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jun 6, 1966 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 133 M v. Emery Fredrick PALMER was born on May 20, 1896 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Sep 4, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 82, and was buried in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

+ 134 F vi. Lucinda Mae PALMER was born on Apr 26, 1898 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jan 30, 1934 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL at age 35, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

135 M vii. Charles Earl PALMER was born on Jul 31, 1900 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jan 4, 1933 in Roswell, NM at age 32, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

Charles married Glayds Flowers Mc CARTIN on Sep 2, 1926 in Illinois. Glayds was born on Dec 31, 1901 in Winnebago Co., IL, died on Feb 9, 1954 in Stillmanvalley, Ogle Co., IL at age 52, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

+ 136 M viii. Hank Alfred PALMER was born on Jun 16, 1902 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Apr 13, 1957 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 54, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 137 F ix. Hattie Belle PALMER was born on Jun 8, 1906 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Feb 7, 2002 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 95, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

57. Mary Irene STEFFA ¹⁷ was born on Sep 18, 1892 in Cook Co., Hospital, died in 1967 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Please know, Mary's adoption is recorded and memoralized in letters she wrote to the Children's home of Cook County...including one from them to Steffa's dated a month after her birth in 1892

please add to your website about my grandmother, Irene Steffa, born 09/18/1892 and recorded in Childrens home under register 1541 as her birth name, ALICE SMITH....
Mother on birth certificate is Minnie Smith nee: Wilson age 23, and father is Allen Smith....age 24....birth certificate confirms this was her 2nd birth.
Rev. Van Arnsdale wrote to my great grandparents, Josiah Steffa, on 12/01/1892 to advise them she had a brother, record # 1521, received 08/25/1892.....
A letter from Childrens home dated 12/11/1950 did reveal that the "older brother" was adopted by a H.J. Ford of Ladelle, SD and renamed William Earl Ford.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I know the clues are out there,

Rockford Morning Star
HIMERT-Mary Irene Himert, 74, Byron, died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 1967. In Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long Illness. Born Sept. I8, 1892, In Chicago, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Steffa. Lived 74 years In Byron, moving there from Chicago. Married to Fred Himert In Byron May 18, 1912. Employed as a packer by Quatity Metal Finishing Co., Byron, for 15 years: Member, of United Church of Byron, and of Eastern Star chapter of Byron, Royal Neighbors of America at Byron and Women's Fellowship of the church. Attended Byron public schools. Survivors include: her husband, Fred, Byron; two sons, Glenn, Lombard, and Steffa, Winnebago; two daughters, Mrs. Ellyn Rowley, Lakeland, Fla., and Mrs. A. Robert (Helen) Hewitt, Rockford; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17, In BAKENER-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, Byron, with the Rev. George Hartz, pastor of the United Church of Byron, officiating. Burial In Willwood Burial Park. No visitation.

Mary married Fred Earl HIMERT on May 18, 1912 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois. Fred was born on Mar 28, 1891 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Feb 13, 1973 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star Friday 2-16-1973
HIMERT - Fred E. Himert, 81, Byron, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1973, in his home. Born March 28, 1891 in Oregon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Himert. Lived 42 years In Byron, moving there from Stillman Valley. Married to the former Mary Steffa in Byron, May 18, 1912. Retired road maintenance worker for Ogle County Highway Department. Member of Byron Lodge 274 AF & AM. Attended Oregon High School. Survivors include: Two sons, Steffa, Winnebago, and Glen, Lombard; two daughters, Mrs. Ellyn Rowley, Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. A. Robert (Helen), Hewitt, Rockford; a brother, Donald, California; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Rock, Mount Morris, and Mrs. Clarence Lumsden, Oregon; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren. Services at 3 p.m. Friday In BAKENMER-MORRISON FUNERAL HOME with the Rev. George Hartz, pastor of the United Church ot Christ, officiating. Burial in Wiliwood Cemetery.

spelled Heimert on some obits and records, so watch for this.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 138 F i. Living

139 M ii. Glenn Wayne HIMERT was born on Sep 11, 1921 in Stillmanvalley, Ogle Co., IL and died on Nov 20, 1999 in Tampa, FL at age 78.

+ 140 M iii. Steffa "Skip" HIMERT .

+ 141 F iv. Helen Mae HIMERT was born on Nov 25, 1917 in Stillmanvalley, Ogle Co., IL, died on Nov 21, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 60, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

60. Russell D. STEFFA was born on Oct 5, 1876 in Baltimore, MD, died on Feb 17, 1933 in Winnebago Co., IL at age 56, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935
Steffa Cora B (wid R D), resides 347 Grand Ave. (LP)

Rockford Morning Star, Saturday 2-18-1933
Russell D. Steffa, 56, 347 Grand Ave., Loves Park, died Friday at 6:30 a.m. at his home after a lingering illness.
Mr. Steffa was born in Baltimore, Md., on Oct. 5, 1876 and came as a child to Illinois. For many years he lived in the vicinity of Oregon and Byron in Ogle county and came to Rockford to make his home in 1928.
He married Cora B. Frost on Dec. 30, 1908. She survives as does a daughter, Vidia Vivian. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Blanche Ridgeway of Leaf River, two half sisters and two half brothers.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Chapel. The Rev. H. M. Bannen will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

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(1) (2) (3) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) (26) (27) (28) (29) (30) (31) (32)

3B 55 85 3B Lambtail Road . 62 63 Steffa Russell D. Head M W 32 M1 1 . . Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Pennsylvania . . English Farmer General Farm Oa . . Yes Yes . R . F 50 . . . .
3B 56 85 3B Lambtail Road . 62 63 Steffa Cora B. Wife F W 34 M1 1 1 1 Illinois Ohio Ohio . . English None . . . . Yes Yes . . . . . . . . .
3B 57 85 3B Lambtail Road . 62 63 Steffa Vivian Daughter F W 2/12 S . . . Illinois

Russell married Cora Belle FROST on Dec 30, 1908. Cora was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

The child from this marriage was:

142 F i. Living

61. Blanche Mary STEFFA was born on Feb 8, 1879 in Baltimore, MD, died on Aug 4, 1948 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 69, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

Blanche married John William RIDGEWAY on Feb 21, 1893 in Beliot, WI. John was born on Jun 28, 1853, died on May 3, 1928 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL at age 74, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star Sat., 5-5-1928
JOHN W. RIDGEWAY DIES IN LIGHTSVILLE
Leaf River May 4. - John William Ridgeway, 74 years old, lifelong resident of this vicinity, died this morning at 3:30 o'clock at his home in Lightsville after several months of illness.
He was born at Egan June 28, 1853, and married Miss. Blanche Steffa Feb. 21, 1893. She survives him, with six children, Mrs. Laura Magin, Rockford, Mrs. Evelyn Rauch (spelled Raush in obit), Mt. Morris, Mrs. Enda Rauch (spelled Raush in obit), Leaf River, Mrs. Ruth Palmer, Leaf River, Roy Ridgeway, Collins, IA., and Louis Ridgeway, at home. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Eva Fritzel, Pompeys Piller, Mont., Mrs. Gressle Horny, also of Pompeys Piller, and Mrs. Hattie Pitts, Richmond, and a brother, J.K. Ridgeway, Thayer Mo.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Leaf River United Brethren Church, and burial will be in Roundhouse Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

143 M i. Roy William RIDGEWAY was born on Nov 18, 1893, died on Aug 2, 1964 in Collins, Story Co., IA. at age 70, and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Collins, IA..

Roy married Hazel D. COOPER. Hazel died on Nov 19, 1992 in Collins, Story Co., IA..

144 F ii. Mary Rosamond "Rosa" RIDGEWAY was born on Aug 29, 1895, died on Nov 11, 1904 at age 9, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Burned to death in house fire at age of 9

+ 145 F iii. Laura Elizabeth "Dollie" RIDGEWAY was born on Feb 24, 1898 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jan 16, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 79, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

146 F iv. Ruth Edith RIDGEWAY was born on Feb 14, 1901 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Oct 28, 1995 in Durand, Winnebago Co., IL at age 94, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Sunday 10-29-1995
DURAND — Ruth E. Palmer, 94. of Durand died at 2:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 1995, In Medina Manor Nursing Home after a short Illness. Born Feb. 14,1901 in Leaf River, daughter of William and Blanche Steffa Ridgeway. Lived six months in Durand, coming from Chadwick. Married to Homer Palmer in Oregon on May 22,1918. Member of St. James Lutheran Church in Forreston and very active in various church organizations. Graduate of Lightsville School. Survivors: two daughters, Loretta (Bill) Fry, Rockford, and LaVada (Chester) Robinson, Vallojo, Calif.; special grandson, Bob (Janice) Palmer, Durand; a sister, Lois (Donald) Sweet, Rockford; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents, her husband, four sons. Earl, Roy, Harry and Donald; a grandson, Gary Wayne Love; a great-grandson, Daniel Lee Palmer, a brother and five sisters.
Services at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at St. James Lutheran Church, Forreston, with the Rev. Dan Johnson, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church In Durand, officiating. Burial in Silver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. to time of services Monday. Memorials to St. James Church. Arrangements by MCCORKLE LTD. FUNERAL HOME, 101 Main St, Durand.

• Soc Sec Num: 340-72-5518.

Ruth married Homer PALMER on May 22, 1918. Homer was born on Sep 11, 1895 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on May 1, 1965 at age 69, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 147 F v. Edna Viola RIDGEWAY was born on Jan 21, 1904 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Aug 13, 1969 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 65, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 148 F vi. Evelyn Mae RIDGEWAY was born on May 5, 1907, died on Jan 28, 1973 in Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

149 F vii. Daisy RIDGEWAY was born on Feb 24, 1913.

+ 150 F viii. Living

64. Edith Maude STEFFA was born on Jun 17, 1885, died on May 3, 1951 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron Paper, 5-11-1951

Edith Maude Steffa was born at Lanark, Ill., June 17, 1885. Her parents were Samuel and Sarah Steffa. She passed away at St. Anthony hospital in Rockford, Thursday, May 3, 1951.
She grew up in Byron and made many friends there until they moved to Rockford.
On July 4, 1901, she married Charles Lizer in Byron, and to them were born Kenneth and Fay, and a pair of twins, who died at birth. They adopted one little girl, Beryl.
Edith was baptized in the Congregational Church of Byron, and later joined that church. She and her husband still kept their church letters there at the time of her death.
Her home was always open to neighbors and friends, or to those in need; she was a valued neighbor wherever she lived. She was a member of the Mystic Workers. Her home and her flowers were a great joy to her.
She is survived by her husband one son, Kenneth, and two grandchildren, Kenneth, Jr., and Stephen of Rockford. One sister, Hazel (Mrs. Ralph) Bachelder of Davenport; and one brother, Jesse Steffa, of DeKalb; nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The service in her memory was held in the United church of Byron, Saturday afternoon, May 6, at 2 o'clock. The burial was made in the Byron cemetery. The Rev. James H. Hagerty officiated.

Edith married Charles P LIZER on Jul 4, 1901 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois. Charles was born on Nov 13, 1878 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on May 11, 1952 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

• Marriage License: #9880: Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron Paper, 5-16-1952
Charles Lizer was born Nov. 13, 1878, at Leaf River, the son of William and Isabelle Lizer. He died May 11,1952.
Charles and Edith Maude Steffa were married July 4, 1901. They lived in Byron for a while and then moved to Rockford. To them were born Kenneth, Charles, Fay, and the twins. Beryl was adopted into the family.
He was a machinist by trade, having spent 33 years with the IngerBoll Milling Machine company in Rockford. The Lizers joined the Congregational church in Byron in July, 1901. She passed away on May 3, 1951 and her, husband followed her on May 11,1952. He is survived by his son Kenneth and two children, Kenneth Junior and Stephen, of Rockford; his sisters: Sarah, Mrs. Franklin Lutz of Byron and Mary, often called Molly Angel of Rockford; his two brothers: Daniel of Shirland and James of Pecatonica; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The service in his memory was held in the United Church of Byron, Tuesday afternoon, May 13, at 2 o'clock, with interment in the Byron cemetery. Mrs. Clifford Swanson of Rockford sang, accompanied by Mrs. Harold Yost of Byron. The message was given by the Rev. Clifford Swanson of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd of Rockford; the Rev. James H. Hagerty of the United Church of Byron conducted the service.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 151 M i. Kenneth C. LIZER was born on May 20, 1913 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois and died on Nov 1, 1997 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 84.

152 M ii. Living

153 U iii. Living

154 U iv. Living

155 F v. Living

68. Floyd Lewis STEFFA was born in Oct 1893, died in 1955 at age 62, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Floyd married Living

Children from this marriage were:

156 M i. Sherman L. STEFFA was born on Mar 12, 1925 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, died on Mar 15, 1979 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 54, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star- Fri. 3-16-1979
Steffa-- Sherman L. Steffa, 54, 4960 Harrison Ave., died at 8:35 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 1979, in St. Anthony Hospital after a long illness. Born March 12, 1925, in Rockford, son of Floyd and Frances Steffa. Lifelong resident of Rockford. Veteran of World War 11, serving with the Marines in the South Pacific. Re-enlisted in the Army, where he served until his retirement in 1964. Awarded the Bronze Star for gallantry during World War 11. Employed as a machinist by Cotta Transmission 12 years. Graduate of West High School, class of 1943. Member of the Navy Club. Survivors include two brothers, Fay and Ronald, both of Rockford; three sisters, Mrs. James (Shirley) Hornbeck, Mrs.Harris (Eileen) Hauch and Mrs. Roger (Beverly) Nichols, all of Rockford; several nieces and nephews; three aunts; and several cousins. Predeceased by a brother, Earl, and a sister, Mrs. Vivian Paeglow.
Services at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in Fred C. Olson Mortuary, 1001 2nd Ave., with the Rev. Arne Peterson, pastor of First Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Memorials may be made for the church or the American Cancer Society.

• Military: Marines WW 11 Vet.

• Social Security Number: 342-14-0864.

+ 157 M ii. Living

158 M iii. Living

159 F iv. Living

Living married Living

160 F v. Living

Living married Living

161 F vi. Living

Living married Living

162 M vii. Earl Lynn STEFFA was born on Nov 13, 1913, died on Mar 25, 1975 at age 61, and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Directory 1935
Steffa, Earl works elevator operator Mfrs Bk Bldg, resides 317 S. Winnebago.
1955 employed Barber-Colman house 2301 N. Court

• Social Security Number: 327-10-9054.

Earl married Living

163 F viii. Living

Living married Living

69. Alvin A. STEFFA was born on Nov 8, 1896 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^¹⁸ died on Dec 24, 1989 in Franklin Grove, Lee Co., IL^¹⁸ at age 93, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹⁸

General Notes: 1-4-1990 (paper not specified, but found at Oregon Library (Ogle Co. IL)

Oregon-- Alvin A. Steffa, 93, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 1989 in Franklin Grove Health Care Center after a short illness.
He was born Nov. 8, 1896 in Oregon to Nehiamia (sic) and Elizabeth (Gruber) Steffa.
He was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and one grandson.
Survivors include sons, Donald and Robert, both of Oregon, and Roger of Mount Morris; daughters, Florence Kump, of Mount Morris and Beverly Remour of Oregon; 15 grandchildren; 10 great -grandchildren.
Funeral was great -grandchildren in Farrell-holland Funeral Home, with the Rev. Frank Lay, pastor of St. Pauls Lutheran church, officiating. Burial is in Silver Creek cemetery, rural Leaf River.
A memorial has been established to the Oregon Ambulance Fund.

• Social Security Number: 344-03-5706.

Alvin married Marie Antoinette BEARD in 1919. Marie was born on Nov 8, 1901 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL and died on Mar 25, 1962 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 60.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 164 M i. Roger STEFFA was born on Nov 9, 1935 in Oregon, Ogle, IL and died on Feb 9, 1998 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 62.

165 M ii. Living

166 M iii. Living

Living married Living

167 F iv. Living

Living married Living

168 F v. Living

Living married Living

71. Geneva D. STEFFA ¹⁹ was born on Jun 28, 1900 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Oct 22, 1986 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 86, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rochelle News 10-21-1986

Funeral Services for Geneva Mammenga were conducted Monday from Farrell-Holland Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Lay, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was in Silver Creek Cemetery near Mount Morris.
The 86 year old Mrs. Mammenga died Saturday in White Pines Living center.
She was born June 28, 1900, in Oregon To Nehemia and Elizabeth Gruber Steffa. She was married Nov. 11, in Oregon to Frank Mammenga. He died in 1949.
Survivors include a son Gene Mammenga of St. Paul, Minn.; a brother, Alvin Steffa of Franklin Grove; two granddaughters and a great- granddaughter.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church in Oregon.

Geneva married Frank G. MAMMENGA ⁴⁰ on Nov 11, 1920 in Oregon, Ogle, IL. Frank was born on Jul 9, 1895 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^¹⁸ and died on Aug 9, 1949 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois (Living In Oregon)^¹⁸ at age 54. The cause of his death was Heart Attack.

Marriage Notes: 11-11-1921 according to obit

General Notes: Rochelle News 8-17-1949
Oregon Man dies at baseball game

Frank G. Mammenga, 54, of Oregon, brother of Mrs. Elsie Rasmussen, Rochelle, was overcome by a heart attack and died Aug. 9 while watching a baseball game at Wrigly Field, Chicago.
He had taken his son to the game and complained of suffering severe pains and was taken to the first aid station in the park, where he died at 2 p.m.
He was born at Oregon, July 9, 1895, and lived his entire life in Ogle County, Funeral services were held Friday at the Oregon Lutheran Church.

The child from this marriage was:

169 M i. Living

73. Leta V. STEFFA was born on Jan 21, 1903 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Nov 9, 1951 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 48, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockvale Height School built in 1897 showing Cyclone Cellar. Record found dating 1903-1923 list the following students at Rockvale Heights School: (has several others if interested contact me & picture) Lloyd, Alva, Delia, Floyd, Lelia, Leta, Lawrence, and Orville Steffa

Byron Paper, 11-16-1951
Leta Steffa was born on Jan. 21, 1903, daughter of Nehemiah and Bessie Gruber Steffa at Oregon. She passed away in her home in Byron, on Friday evening, Nov. 9, 1951 at the age of 48.
She was united in marriage to Roy McNames of Byron, on July 22, 1939.
She is survived by her husband, her five children Delores, Richard, Everett,Ralph, and Frances; three brothers: Orval and Alva of Oregon and Floyd of Rockford; two sisters Geneva Mammenga, and Lola (Mrs. Herbert Hayes), both of Oregon.
The services in her memory were held from the Bakener Funeral Home, Monday Nov. 12, with burial in the Byron Cemetery. The Rev. James H. Hagerty of the United Church officiated.

Leta married George "Roy" McNAMES,¹⁸ son of Unknown and Unknown, on Jul 22, 1939 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois. George was born in 1899 in Ogle Co., IL.,^⁴¹ died in 1958 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois^¹ at age 59, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

General Notes: no date or paper name for the obit, but I found it in the Oregon Library in a file drawer

Byron-- Services for Roy George Mc Names, 58, who died Wednesday in Rockford Memorial Hospital where he underwent surgery Monday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bakener-Morrison Funeral Home, Byron.
The Rev J. Merritt Goodheart, pastor of the United Church of Byron, will officiate. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. Friends may call in the funeral home from 7 to 9 Friday night.
Mr. Mc Names, a laborer, was born in Ogle county. He lived in Byron for 36 years, following the death of his first wife, Ella Bolthouse, he married Letta Steffa of Oregon, who died in November 1951.
Surviving are two daughters, Delores and Frances both at home; three sons, Richard, Everett, and Ralph, all at home; a brother, Walter, Byron; and two sisters, Mrs Charles Harmon and Mrs. Silas Stine, both of Byron

Children from this marriage were:

+ 170 M i. Richard Lee McNAMES was born on Sep 2, 1931 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Sep 11, 1986 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 55, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

171 F ii. Living

Living married Living

172 M iii. Living

173 M iv. Living

174 F v. Living

76. George Earl FOUCH was born on Apr 15, 1883 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died in May 1975 in Polo, Ogle, IL, at age 92, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..

• Soc Sec Num: 354-01-6671.

George married Luella Grace LOOKABAUGH on Jun 28, 1905 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL. Luella was born on Dec 8, 1882 in Adeline, Ogle Co., IL, died on Sep 22, 1968 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 85, and was buried in Plainview Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle, IL..

General Notes: 9-22-1968 Paper not specified but I found this at Oregon IL Library

Mount Morris-- Luella Grace Fouch, 85, died at Pine Creek Manor Sunday Evening following a long illness.
She was born Dec. 8, 1882 at Adeline, the daughter of Albert and Mary Davis Lookabaugh.
Mrs. Fouch was married to George Fouch June 28, 1906 at Mount Morris. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Adelbert (Geraldine) Sitler, of Mount Morris, Mrs. Rudolph (Mary) Jecklin, of Polo; five grandchildren; three great -grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. in the new Finch Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Griffith pastor of the Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Plainview cemetery.
Freinds may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 175 F i. Geraldine FOUCH was born on Sep 2, 1906 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL and died on Dec 20, 1993 in Joliet, IL at age 87.

+ 176 F ii. Living

78. Sarah Ellen FOUCH was born on Sep 22, 1885 in Ogle Co., IL..

Sarah married Leonard A. CASPERS on Feb 5, 1903 in Oregon, Ogle, IL. Leonard was born on Apr 8, 1876 in Dekalb, Dekalb Co., IL and died on Jan 22, 1943 at age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

177 F i. Living

Living married Living

178 M ii. Louis CASPERS was born on Jun 15, 1904 and died on May 10, 1988 in Rochelle, Ogle Co., IL at age 83.

Louis married Living

179 M iii. Lloyd CASPERS was born on Oct 28, 1905 and died on May 17, 1981 at age 75.

82. Lanora May STEFFA was born on Nov 4, 1888 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Oct 22, 1933 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA at age 44.

Lanora married Benjamin Jasper ARMSTRONG on Jan 25, 1909 in Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co, Iowa. Benjamin was born on Mar 14, 1880 in Wooston, Ohio and died on Jul 3, 1925 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA at age 45.

Children from this marriage were:

180 F i. Mary Florence ARMSTRONG was born on Oct 22, 1912 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA and died on Jul 2, 1978 in Ocean Park, Pacific Co, WA at age 65.

181 F ii. Alice Virginia ARMSTRONG ²⁴ was born on Apr 18, 1910 in Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co, Iowa^²⁴ and died on Jun 28, 1992 in Vancouver, Clark Co, WA^²⁴ at age 82.

84. Bessie Eulala STEFFA was born on Mar 26, 1893 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Jan 20, 1966 at age 72.

Bessie married Rudolph KIMM. Rudolph was born about 1889 and died on Jun 3, 1969 about age 80.

Children from this marriage were:

182 F i. Living

183 F ii. Living

87. Neva Lucille STEFFA was born on Mar 28, 1905 in Belle Plaine, Benton Co., IA and died on Jun 9, 1985 at age 80.

Neva married William JAHNKE. William was born on May 8, 1896 and died on Aug 30, 1984 at age 88.

Children from this marriage were:

184 F i. Living

185 M ii. Living

186 M iii. Charles Arthur JAHNKE ²⁴ was born on Jul 16, 1929^²⁴ and died on Jan 3, 1948^²⁴ at age 18.

Neva next married Paul RIEKE. Paul was born on May 9, 1896 in Van Horne, Iw and died on Aug 30, 1984 in Vinton, Benton County, Iowa at age 88.

89. Jessie SANTMAN ² was born on May 16, 1883 in Lanark, Carroll Co., IL and died on Nov 14, 1918^²⁵ at age 35.

Jessie married Willis Bigelow COE ² on Dec 18, 1901 in Ellison, Towner, North Dakota. Willis was born on Mar 22, 1873 in Boone Co., Iowa and died on Jul 28, 1913 in Boone Co., Iowa at age 40.

General Notes: CENSUS: 1910 North Dakota, Towner, Teddy twp. image 4 of 5
Coe, Willis B. 37 M1 8y IA OH IN farmer
Jessie 26 1-1 IL IL IL
Hellen 5 ND IA IL

The child from this marriage was:

187 F i. Helen E. COE ² was born on Oct 26, 1904 in Towner Co., North Dakota and died on Mar 21, 2001 in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana^⁴² at age 96.

General Notes: CENSUS: 1930 Montana, Flathead, Kalispell image 17 of 21
Coe, Helen E. 25 S ND IA IL school teacher
living as a lodger

DEATH: Montana Death Index at ancestry.com
Helen E. Coe d. 21 Mar 2001 at Flathead County, father: Willis Bigelow, mother: Jessie, age 96, single

SSDI: b. 26 Oct 1904, Last residence: Kalispell

• Marriage Bann: Did Not Marry.

95. Hazel MOORE was born in 1904^³ and was buried in Pine Creek Brethren Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL..^¹

Burial Notes: no death date maybe still living ?

Hazel married Leonard (Mike) COY, son of Frank COY and Lillian SMICE, on Nov 10, 1923 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL ¹⁸.^,43 Leonard was born on Feb 12, 1899 in Pine Rock Twp, Ogle Co., IL,^¹⁸ died in Jan 1980 in Rockford, (Swedish American Hospital), IL^¹⁸ at age 80, and was buried in Pine Creek Brethren Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL..^¹⁸

Death Notes: Lived in Oregon, Ogle Co., IL
I have obit in records

General Notes: Oregon-- Leonard (Mike) Coy, 80, 711 S. Third St., died unexpectantly Saturday morning in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, following an apparent heart attack. He was employed by Carnation Milk Co. There for many years, retiring in 1964.
He was born Feb. 12,1899, in Pine Rock Township, Ogle County, To Frank and Lillian (Smice) Coy. He was married to Hazel Moore Nov. 10, 1923, in Dixon.
Coy was preceded in death by two Granddaughters, one Grandson, and two Sisters.
Survivors include his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Blagg of Oregon; a Son, Walter of Oregon; four Grandchildren; and nine Great-Grandchildren.
The funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Farrell- Holland Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Wilson, pastor of the Four Square Gospel Church, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Creek Brethren Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established for the Oregon Ambulance Association.

note- passed to me, so not sure what paper will have to check Oregon, but the date was 1-1980

• Retirement: 1964, Carnation Milk Co.

• Occupation: Laborer: Carnation Milk Co.

Children from this marriage were:

188 F i. Living

Living married Living

189 M ii. Living

190 M iii. Living

97. Sara Ella "Ellie" SLIFER was born on Dec 7, 1897 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^³ died in 1975 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL^³ at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

Sara married Clarence "Shorty" McKIM. Clarence was born in 1898,^³ died in 1954^³ at age 56, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

General Notes: first name could be James

The child from this marriage was:

191 M i. Howard McKIM was born on Jun 30, 1920 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL,^³ died on Jun 9, 1944 in Normandy (During The Invation Of Normandy)^³ at age 23, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

General Notes: Mount Morris War Book
CPL HOWARD McKIM (has picture)
Howard McKim enlisted in the Army in Nov., 1941, less than 30 days before the Jap attack on Pearl Harbor. This was followed by three years of training with the 8th infantry of the 4th Division at Fort Benning, GA., and several other southern camps. He was sent overseas in southern, 1944. He was wounded in action in France on June 9 during the invasion of Normandy and he died as a result of the wounds invasion, invasion been awarded the Purple Heart and good Conduct Medal.
Howard was the only son on Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McKim and he was born in Rockvale Twp. on June 30, 1920. He attended the local grade school and the Mount Morris High School for two years before entering the employment of Charles Wishard, on his farm. He married Miss Arjes in June 1943

Howard married Living

98. Carrie Belle SLIFER was born on Sep 25, 1900 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,^³ died on Sep 24, 1980 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL^³ at age 79, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

General Notes: Mount Morris--- Mrs. Carrie B. Snyder, 79, of Rockford, formally of Mount Morris, died Wednesday at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford following a lengthy illness.
She and her husband owned and operated a truck farm on the north west side of Rockford since 1949.
Born Sep. 25, 1900, in Mount Morris, she was the daughter of Elmer and Anna (Hill) Slifer. She married Clifford A. Snyder July 4, 1926, in Oregon. He died May 18, 1976.
Surviving are one son Ray of Rockford; one daughter, Mrs. Mae (Orville) Towne of Winnebago; one sister, Mrs. Martha Franklin of Oregon; seven grandchildren; and two great -grandsons.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday at Finch Funeral Home in Mount Morris with the Rev. William E. Butler, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago, officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery in Mount Morris.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Carrie married Clifford A. SNYDER on Jul 4, 1926 in Oregon, Ogle, IL. Clifford was born in 1896,^³ died on May 18, 1976 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL^³ at age 80, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Friday 5-21-1976
Services for Clifford A. Snyder, 79, who operated a truck farm and conducted a door to door Clifford and egg business in Rockford since 1949, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Finch Funeral Home, Mount Morris.
Mr. Snyder died Tuesday afternoon in St. Anthony Hospital after a brief illness. He had operated his chicken and vegetable business at a a small acreage, 3132 Searles Ave., since 1949. He farmed around Oregon and Polo before coming to Rockford.
Survivors include his widow, Carrie; a son Ray, Rockford; a daughter, Mrs. Mae Towne, Winnebago, and seven grandchildren.

Children from this marriage were:

192 M i. Living

Living married Living

+ 193 F ii. May SNYDER was born on Nov 21, 1940 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL, died on Apr 5, 2005 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 64, and was buried in Highland Garden Of Memories, Belvidere, IL.

99. Martha Cecilia SLIFER was born on Nov 21, 1902 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,^³ died in Sep 1981 in Oregon, Ogle, IL^³ at age 78, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

• Social Security Number: 326-40-4213.

Martha married Joseph FRANKLIN on Jun 1, 1922 in Oregon, Ogle, IL. Joseph was born on Apr 22, 1896,^{³^,20} died in Aug 1971^³ at age 75, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^¹

• Soc Sec Num: 334-07-7186.

Children from this marriage were:

194 M i. Living

195 F ii. Living

Living married Living

196 M iii. Living

100. Mabel Elenor SLIFER ²⁸ was born on Sep 17, 1904 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died in Feb 1976 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL at age 71, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

• Social Security Number: 356-12-7804.

Mabel married Martin SCHRYVER. Martin was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

197 F i. Living

Living married Living

198 M ii. Living

101. Floyd WAKENIGHT was born on Mar 15, 1905 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL,^{²⁰^,31} died on May 7, 1961 in Hines VA Hospital^{²⁰^,31} at age 56, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.^³¹

Death Notes: I have obit in records

General Notes: FLOYD WAKENIGHT
Mt. Morris times 5-11-1961

Floyd Wakenight, son of Harry and Maggie Hill Wakenight, di
ed
May 7th at Hines V.A. hospital after a brief illness.
Surviving is his wife Ethel of Chana, three brothers,
Raymond of Chicago, Leroy of California, Merle of Rockford.
One sister, Mrs. Stanley Dusing of Dixon, a stepdaughter,
Mrs. Victor Mon of Mt. Morris and two grandchildren.
His parents and a half- brother, Roland preceded him in death,
Killed in Korea. Mr. Wakenight was employed at
Conover Cable in Oregon after serving three years in World War II.
Services will be held at the funeral home in Oregon today,
Thursday, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Wilbur Hopkins officiating.
Burial will be in the Washington Grove Cemetery.

article Dixon Telegraph 11-4-1942 p7 c8
Ogle Draft Board Sends Call Orders to 27 Selectees
Oregon, Nov 4-- Dr G. M. Abbott, chairman of the Ogle County local selective services board, No 1 today announced that orders to report for induction have been mailed to the following selectees;
Chana--Floyd Wakenight

• Military: : 3 Yrs In Ww 2.¹⁸

• Soc Sec Num: 358-18-8038.²⁰

• Occupation: : Conover Cable In Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.¹⁸

Floyd married Ethel Bell ANDREW.⁴⁴ Ethel was born on Jul 8, 1904,^²⁰ died in Dec 1975 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL^{³^,20} at age 71, and was buried in Washington Grove Cem., Pine Creek Twp. Ogle Co., IL.^³

Death Notes: I have obit in records

General Notes: After the death of her Husband Harry, Ethel married his oldest Son Floyd, and together they raised Pricilla and Roland.

Rochelle Leader 12-26-1975
Mrs. Ethel B. Wakenight,71, rural Mt. Morris, died Dec. 18 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. She was a former Oregon resident.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs Victor (Priscilla Mon, of Mt. Morris; two grandchildren; six great -grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs Blanche Schroeder and Mrs. Mildred Milliman, both of Oregon, Mrs Alice Dewey and Mrs. Elizabeth Hillison, both of Amboy, and Mrs Emma Draege, of Chana and one brother, John Andrew of Downey, Cali.
Funeral services were held Saturday in an Oregon funeral home, and burial was in Washington Grove Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for the Mt, Morris Ambulance Service.

• Soc Sec Num: 349-14-9740.²⁰

The child from this marriage was:

+ 199 F i. Living

102. Merel H. WAKENIGHT Sr. was born on Oct 9, 1909 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^²⁰ died on Jan 16, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL^²⁰ at age 68, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.^³

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Sunday 1-15-1978
Oregon- Merel H. Wakenight, 68, 327 Marquette Road, Rockford, a former Oregon resident, died Friday night in the Park Strathmoor Nursing Center, Rockford, following a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Clara; four sons, Kenneth, Cambia, Wis., Merel Jr., Rockford; James, Emince, Mo., and Kim, Rockford; a daughter Ruth Webb, Caledonia; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond, Galt, and Leroy, Dixon, and one sister, Edna Dusing, Dixon.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Farrell Funeral Home, Oregon. Burial will be in Daysville Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home.

• Soc Sec Num: 350-01-6076.²⁰

Merel married Clara V. GLASGOW. Clara was born in 1921, died on May 8, 1979 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 58, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.

Marriage Notes: need to get marriage date off gravestone. Can't read in picture.

General Notes: Rockford Directory 1955
Wakenight Clara Mrs. house 207 N. Avon

Rockford Register Star, Thursday 5-10-1979
Services for Clara V. Wakenight, 57, 1720 7th St., a former Oregon resident, who died Tuesday in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long illness will be at 11 a.m. in Farrell Funeral Home, Oregon. Burial will be in Daysville Cemetery.
Survivors include four sons, Merle, James, and Kim, all of Rockford, and Kenneth, Cambria, Wis.; a daughter Ruth Webb, Caledonia; 14 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Hightower, Mount Morris.
Friends mat call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Kidney Foundation.

Children from this marriage were:

200 F i. Ruth WAKENIGHT died on Jan 18, 1994.^⁴⁴

Ruth married Living

+ 201 M ii. Merle WAKENIGHT Jr. ⁴⁴ was born on Sep 18, 1940 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Jul 23, 1996 in Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois (Rockford Memorial Hospital) at age 55, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.

202 M iii. Living

203 M iv. Living

+ 204 M v. Living

103. Leroy WAKENIGHT was born on Dec 20, 1911 in Illinois,^{¹⁸^,20} died on Feb 24, 1989 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL^²⁰ at age 77, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.^³

General Notes: Adopted all but Lisa and Deb out. Unsure of the reason

obit in Dixon Telegraph 0n 2-25-1989 Page 3 Col. 3.
I did not copy the obit it just had the info about his birth and death just wanted to let you know it was there.

• Soc Sec Num: 351-01-4332.²⁰

• Occupation: carpenter, 1955.⁴⁵

• Living: 1949, Rural Dixon, Lee Co., IL.⁴⁵

• Living: 1955, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.⁴⁵

• Living: 1957, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.⁴⁵

Leroy married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 205 F i. Living

206 M ii. Living

207 M iii. Living

208 M iv. Living

+ 209 M v. Living

Leroy next married Lucille K. BEROGEN on Jul 19, 1947.⁴⁶ Lucille was born on Jul 10, 1925,^⁴⁷ died on Dec 29, 2002 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL^⁴⁸ at age 77, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.^⁴⁷

General Notes: In memory of Lucille K. Wakenight
Born July 10, 1925
Died December 29, 2002
Services 10:00 a. m. - January 4, 2003 at Jones Funeral Home
Officiating was Brother John Boss and Brother Bill Free
Interment was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dixon, Illinois
Pallbearers were Elder Baird, Jared Grimes, Josh Grimes, Elder Kelly, Bob Mowery, Jason Mowery

• Living: 1955, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.⁴⁵

• Living: 1957, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 1618 Factory.⁴⁵

Children from this marriage were:

+ 210 M i. Living

+ 211 F ii. Living

212 M iii. Living

213 M iv. Living

+ 214 F v. Living

+ 215 F vi. Living

106. Edna Margaret WAKENIGHT was born on Jun 17, 1914 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^{³^,33^,34^,35} died on Jun 24, 1994 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL^{³^,18} at age 80, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.^{¹⁸^,3^,36}

Death Notes: I have obit in records

General Notes: Edna had lived with Stanley Dusing to help him care fo
r the house and children.
One night awhile after Stanley's wife had passed away Stanley had asked Edna not to out on her date and stay with him instead. Soon after they were married and had my mother Margaret Dusing.

Edna's mother, Margaret (Maggie) Hill Wakenight, died in the flu epidemic of 1918. Ray was about 2, Edna about 4 . They then went to live with Annie Hill Slifer, Maggie's Sister. Lived there until Ray was about 9, when Annie died. They then went to live with 2 of her daughters, all married by then. Thier names were Martha ( Joseph) Slifer Franklin, Ellie (Clarence/ Shorty) Slifer McKim, Carrie (Clifford) Slifer Snyder, and Mabel (Martin) Slifer Schryver. Ray went to live with Clifford and Carrie Snyder, and Edna went to live with Clarence and Ellie McKim. Ray lived with the Snyder's until he was 11 years old, then went to live with Mable and Martin Schryver in the Dixon IL area. Edna stayed with the Mckim's until going to Chicago in her teens, then came back to live with the Snyder's. (Pauline Wakenight)

Edna M. Dusing, 80, of the Dixon Health Care Center,
Died Friday, June 24th, 1994. She retired from the Dietary
Dept. of the Dixon Developmental Center after 17 years.
She was born on June 17th, 1914 in Oregon to Harry and Margaret L.
(Hill) Wakenight. She married Stanley Dusing in 1952 in Dixon.
He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by two brothers.
She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Strow of Dixon; one
Stepson Eugene Dusing of Rockford; one brother, Raymond (Pauline)
Wakenight of Galt; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
And several step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel Hill
Funeral home with the Rev. James Berry, pastor of the Four Square Church,
Officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Memorial Park. Visitation will
be held Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until time of the services at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established

Social security death index
Edna DUSING
Birth Date: 17 Jun 1914
Death Date: 24 Jun 1994
Social Security Number: 343-22-6528
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Illinois

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 61021
Localities: Dixon, Lee, Illinois
Grand Detour, Lee, Illinois
Kingdom, Lee, Illinois
Lost Nation, Lee, Illinois
North Dixon, Lee, Illinois
Prairieville, Lee, Illinois
Swissville, Lee, Illinois
Walton, Lee, Illinois
Woodland Shores, Lee, Illinois

• Soc Sec Num: 343-22-6528.²⁰

• Occupation: sales clerk, 1951, Woolworth Co., Dixon, Lee Co., IL.⁴⁵

• Occupation: Dietary Aide, Between 1961 and 1967, Dixon Developmental Center, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.⁴⁵ worked here 17 yrs before retierment

• Religion: : Dixon, Lee Co., IL Asembely Of God Church.¹⁸ taught Sunday School for many years

• Living: Between 1951 and 1967, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 211 E. Fellows.⁴⁵

Edna married Stanley Webster DUSING, son of Thomas Stanley DUSING and Elmira Virginia BAKER, in 1951 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL ²¹.^,35 Stanley was born on Mar 9, 1883 in Myersville. Fredrick Co. MD,^⁴⁹ died on Nov 22, 1964 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL^{²⁰^,18^,49} at age 81, and was buried in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle Co., IL.^³

Death Notes: I have obit in records

General Notes: Stanley Dusing was one of thirty-four charter members of t
he
Improved Order of Red Men, Catoctin Tribe, No.139, of Wolfsville, MD instituted
June 2, 1902. It is a men's club like the Eagles or the Elks, Moose, Owls Club. There is a
Redmen's Club in Frederick as Chippewa Tribe but there are no indians there -
maybe it came from the little boy's cowboys and indian days and you know many
men never grow up

STANLEY WEBSTER DUSING
MT. MORRIS TIMES 10-14-1965

Stanley Webster Dusing, 81, of Dixon, father of Donald T. Dusing , Mt. Morris,
Died Sunday, Nov. 22nd in KSB Hospital, Dixon following a short illness.

He was born March 9th, 1883 in Myersville, MD. He was united in marriage with the former Blanche Green and moved to IL in 1917 where he farmed in the Mt. Morris area for many years .

To this union were born four sons, Waynard and Eugene of Rockford, Marlow of Dixon, and Donald of Mt. Morris, all of whom survived, and a daughter, Mabel who preceded him in death. His wife died in 1937.

Mr. Dusing moved to Dixon in 1943 and in 1951 was united in marriage to Edna Wakenight. To this union a daughter, Margaret, was born who also survives.

Survivors include his widow, four sons, one daughter, 15 grandchildren, and a number of great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Emmert Shepley of Fredrick MD., also survives.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 24th at Chapel Hill in Dixon and internment was made at Mt. Zion cemetery near Oregon.

Social security death index
Stanley DUSING
Birth Date: 9 Mar 1883
Death Date: Nov 1964
Social Security Number: 333-22-3851
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Illinois

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 61021
Localities: Dixon, Lee, Illinois
Grand Detour, Lee, Illinois
Kingdom, Lee, Illinois
Lost Nation, Lee, Illinois
North Dixon, Lee, Illinois
Prairieville, Lee, Illinois
Swissville, Lee, Illinois
Walton, Lee, Illinois
Woodland Shores, Lee, Illinois

• Soc Sec Num: 333-22-3851.²⁰

• Occupation: Farm laborer, 1900, Frederick Co., MD.⁵⁰

• Residence: 1900, Frederick Co., MD.⁵⁰

• Occupation: Farmer, 1910, Frederick Co., MD.⁵⁰

• Residence: 1910, Frederick Co., MD.⁵⁰

• Residence: Sep 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.⁵⁰

• Occupation: Farmer for Welty Green;, Sep 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.⁵⁰

• Description: Medium height, Medium build, dark brown eyes, dark brown hair, Sep 12, 1918, Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.⁵⁰

• Occupation: Farmer, 1920, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.⁵⁰

• Residence: Farmer, 1920, Ogle Co., IL..⁵⁰

• Residence: 1930, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.⁵⁰

• Occupation: farmer, 1930, Pine Creek Twp., Ogle, IL.⁵⁰

• Residence: RFD #3 (4 miles west of), Apr 27, 1942, Oregon, Ogle, IL.⁵⁰

• Residence: Farm Owner, Apr 27, 1942, Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois (RFD #3 4 miles west of).⁵⁰

• Residence: Nov 1964, Fellows Ave. Dixon, Lee Co., IL ⁵⁰.^,51

The child from this marriage was:

+ 216 F i. Margaret Susann DUSING was born on Oct 28, 1953 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,^⁵² died on Jul 16, 2005 in Rockford Memerial Hospital Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 51, and was buried on Jul 21, 2005 in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

107. Raymond WAKENIGHT was born on May 15, 1916 in Oregon, Ogle, IL,^¹⁸ died on Oct 1, 2000 in Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL^¹⁸ at age 84, and was buried on Oct 5, 2000 in Oak Knoll Memorial Park, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.^³⁷

Death Notes: I have obit in records

General Notes: Dixon Telegraph 1-21-1942 p4 c5
Wakenight- born to Mr. and Mrs. Wakenight at the Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Tuesday, a daughter

Obituary

Raymond "Ray" Wakenight, 84, of 308 Riverside Estates, Rockfalls, died Sunday, October 1, 2000 at his home. He had been employed as a crane operator for Nothwestren Steel & Wire for 25 years and at Saulk Valley Equipment Co.
Mr Wakenight was born May 15, 1916 in Oregon, IL, the son of Harry and Margaret Wakenight. He married Pauline Schutt on March 17, 1951 in Rockfalls. He was a member of the Sunshine Singers.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Doug (Debbie) Wakenight of Newport News VA, Bob Wakenight of Waterloo, WI; three daughters, Linda (Dan) Welker of Milledgeville, Ruthanne (Jack) Pyle of Cabot, AR, Sandy Saurbaugh of Chillicothe, 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Wakenight and Larry Schutt.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 5, 2000 at Schilling Funeral Home with Major Michael Fletcher of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial will be in Oak Knoll Memorial Park.

Note: I copied the obit word for word, but there are some children missing

• Occupation: crane operater, Between 1938 and 1946, North West Barb Wire Assembly, Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL.⁴⁵ for 25 years

• Occupation: merchant, 1949, Sauk Vallet Equipment Co. ¹⁸.^,45

• Residence: 808 Riverside Estates, time of death, Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL.¹⁸

• Living: Between 1938 and 1949, Dixon, Lee Co., IL 709 E. Graham.⁴⁵

Raymond married Ethel Elnora Marion JOHNSON in Mar 1938.⁴⁴ The marriage ended in divorce. Ethel was born about 1922 in Thompson IL,^⁴⁴ died in Jan 1996 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL about age 74, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.

• Marriage License: Mar 19, 1938, Clinton, IA.

• Divorced: Divorced.

General Notes: Posted: Sunday, January 7, 1996
Ethel Guinn
STERLING, Ill. - Services for Ethel M. Guinn, 74, will be 11 a.m. Monday at Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown.
There will be no visitation.
She had worked in Sterling as a nurse's aide for 25 years.
She was a member of the Ster-ling Church of Christ.
A memorial fund has been es-tablished.
Survivors include daughters, Valerie (Mrs. Elmer) Holloway, Rock Falls, Linda (Mrs. Dan) Welker, Milledgeville, and Grace (Mrs. Norman) Bayer, Yuma, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a son, Donald Wakenight; and a great-grandson.

Children from this marriage were:

217 F i. Lois May WAKENIGHT was born on Jul 24, 1938 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,^¹⁴ died on Jul 24, 1938 in Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL,^¹⁴ and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee, IL.^{³^,14}

Death Notes: lived abt 6 hrs

General Notes: Have copy of death certificate

Death certificate for Lois May Wakenight
died of premature birth on July 24, 1938
Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois
father: Raymond L. Wakenight, born in Oregon, IL
mother: Ethel Johnson, born in Thompson, IL
buried in Oakwood Cemetery

+ 218 M ii. Donald Eugene WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 21, 1940 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,^{⁵³^,54} died on Dec 16, 1993 in Prophetstown, Whitside Co., IL (In Sterling Hospital)^⁵⁵ at age 53, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.^¹⁸

+ 219 F iii. Living

220 F iv. Living

221 F v. Living

Raymond next married Living

Children from this marriage were:

222 M i. Living

+ 223 M ii. Living

111. Margaret Marie STEFFA was born on Jul 26, 1897 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL and died on Nov 1, 1982 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL at age 85.

Margaret married Charles S. NESBITT on May 19, 1925 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL. Charles was born on Nov 19, 1886 in Mt. Carroll, Carroll Co., IL and died on Mar 28, 1956 in Sterling, Whiteside Co., IL at age 69.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 224 F i. Living

225 M ii. Living

Living married Living

113. Enuice BOWMAN was born on Jan 30, 1910 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Enuice married Frank LOOMIS on Dec 2, 1933 in Humeston, IA. Frank was born on Aug 14, 1905 in Humbolt, IA.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 226 F i. Living

227 M ii. Living

115. Nellie Eva ALLEN was born on Mar 29, 1893 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Nov 15, 1963 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA at age 70, and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Olwein, Fayette Co., Iw.

Nellie married Leverett Erving SOPER on Nov 24, 1909 in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA. Leverett was born on Mar 31, 1882 in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA, died on Nov 10, 1961 in Lily, Laurel Co., KY at age 79, and was buried in Merrimac Cemetery, Lily, Laurel Co., KY.

Children from this marriage were:

228 M i. Leverett Erving SOPER Jr. was born on Jan 14, 1912 in Ft. Pierre, Stanley Co., SD, died on Dec 31, 1986 in Des Moines, Polk Co., IA at age 74, and was buried in Dumont, Butler Co., IA.

General Notes: Was never married

• Soc Sec Num: 483-03-3471.

+ 229 M ii. Orval Lewis SOPER was born on Apr 7, 1914 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Mar 5, 1974 in Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA at age 59, and was buried in Floral Hills Cemetery, Hazelton, Buchanan Co., IA.

Nellie next married Perry Leander NELSON on Dec 25, 1922 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA. Perry was born on Sep 5, 1879 in Sweden and died on Sep 22, 1946 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA at age 67.

116. Mildred Isabell ALLEN was born on Jun 17, 1904 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI, died on Sep 23, 1996 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI at age 92, and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.

Mildred married Lawrence A. BUTLER on Jul 31, 1926 in New Hampton, Chicasaw, IA. Lawrence was born on Mar 13, 1888 in Cresco, Howard Co., IA, died on May 9, 1938 at age 50, and was buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Magregor, Clayton Co., Iw.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 230 F i. Elsie Mildred BUTLER was born on Aug 11, 1927 in New Hampton, Chicasaw, IA, died on Nov 10, 1997 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI at age 70, and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.

Mildred next married William KEILY in 1940. William died in Nov 1949 in Lacrosse, Wis..

117. Frank Walter BOWMAN was born on May 17, 1894 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Mar 13, 1962 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA at age 67, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA.

General Notes: Frank Bowman Formerly of Algona, Dies
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bowman and the former's sister Mrs. Lloyd Houbach attended the funeral services, Friday March 16, at Clarion for the brother Frank Bowman 67, who died March 13 in the local hospital where he had been taken following a heart attack.
Mr. Bowman was born in Algona but for the past 40 years had lived at Clarion where for many years he was a conductor of the Chicago Great Western Railroad. He was a member of the Methodist Church, American Legion, V.F.W. and several trainsmen organizations. He is survived by his wife, two sons and two daughters. The brother Earl and three sisters, Mrs. Hauback and Mrs. Jack Hakle of Nora Springs and Mrs. Roy Daggett of Clarion. The brother Clarence has not been heard from in some time. Others who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Radig, Lone Rock; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Lallier, Ventura; Mr and Mrs. Earl Bowman Jr., Dodge Center, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Carlson of Wesley; and Mrs. Hannah Bowman.

• Military: WW 11, Abt 1917.

Frank married Edith Isabelle NORTHROP on Apr 23, 1921 in Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA. Edith was born on Apr 26, 1904 in Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA, died on Jun 25, 1970 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA at age 66, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 231 M i. Living

232 F ii. Virgina May BOWMAN was born on Feb 7, 1924, died on Dec 6, 1925 at age 1, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Eagle Grove, Wright Co., IA. The cause of her death was burns.

+ 233 F iii. Betty Ann BOWMAN was born on Dec 18, 1929 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA and died on Jan 9, 1990 in Waverly, IA at age 60.

234 M iv. Living

+ 235 F v. Living

118. Clarence BOWMAN was born on Oct 22, 1896 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa and died on Jan 12, 1966 at age 69.

• Military: WW 1, Abt 1917.

• Employment: Carpenter for H.R. Cowan.

Clarence married Henrietta "Hanna" JANSEN on Nov 11, 1919. Henrietta was born on Aug 10, 1898 in Germania (Now Lakota), IA.

Children from this marriage were:

236 F i. Marcella BOWMAN was born on Dec 8, 1921 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Oct 8, 1940 in Oakdale Sanitarium at age 18, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

+ 237 F ii. Living

+ 238 M iii. Living

+ 239 F iv. Living

120. Earl BOWMAN Sr. was born on Aug 19, 1903, died on Mar 26, 1988 at age 84, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Earl married Veda Evelyn ROBINSON on Dec 26, 1928 in Blue Earth, MN. Veda was born on Dec 2, 1912 in Bancroft, IA, died on Apr 21, 1986 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa at age 73, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Children from this marriage were:

240 M i. Lawrence BOWMAN was born on Sep 28, 1938 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Nov 6, 1980 in Orlando, Orange Co., FL at age 42, and was buried in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa.

Lawrence married Living

241 M ii. Living

242 F iii. Living

Living married Living

Fifth Generation

125. Harry D. NICHOLS ¹⁸ was born on Jul 9, 1902 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL,^¹⁸ died on Dec 28, 1987 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL^¹⁸ at age 85, and was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.^¹⁸

General Notes: Nov 30, 1987 no paper specified, but found in the Oregon IL Library

Leaf River-- Harry D. Nichols, 85, of Leaf River died Saturday Nov. 28 at his home of an apparent heart attack.
For many years he was a floor man at the foundry department of Kable Printing Co., Mount Morris.
The son of David and Sarah Nichols, he was born July 9, 1902 in Rockvale township, Ogle Co. on June 30, 1925 he married Anna L. Arens in Chicago.
Surviving are his widow; three daughters, Dorothy (Mrs. Leon) Grove and Barbara (Mrs. William Kump, both of Leaf River and Helen (Mrs. Albert) Book of Pecatonica; a sister, Nellie Miller of Freeport; nine grandchildren and nine great -grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Jr., two brothers and a sister.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Finch Funeral Home, Mount Morris, the Rev. Richard G. Bright, Chaplin of Pine Creek Manor, Mount Morris, will officiate. Burial will be in Lightsville Cemetery, rural Leaf River.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. at the funeral home until the time of the services.

Harry married Anna L. ARENS on Jun 30, 1925 in Chicago, Cook, IL. Anna was born in 1904, died in 1991^³ at age 87, and was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

243 M i. Harry D. NICHOLS Jr. was born in 1930, died in 1955 at age 25, and was buried in Lightsville Cemetery, Lightsville, Ogle Co., IL.^³

244 F ii. Living

Living married Living

245 F iii. Living

Living married Living

246 F iv. Living

Living married Living

126. Jessie Viola NICHOLS was born on Oct 20, 1906 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jun 11, 1982 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Husbands obit had David as a son, and wife has Kenneth Jr. (maybe middle name is David and that is what he went by.

Rockford Register Star, Tuesday 6-15-1982
Kretsinger- Jessie Viola Kretsinger, 75, Leaf River, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, June 11, 1982, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Oct. 20, 1906, in Ogle County, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Nichols. Lifelong in Leaf River area resident. Married to Kenneth Kretsinger in Rockford, Sept. 7, 1924; he preceded her in death. Member of Jerry Wickham Legion Auxilliary, Leaf River. Attended Mount Morris schools. Survivors include six sons, Millard, Anchorage, Ala., Robert, Richard, and Wayne, all of Leaf River, Kenneth, Egan, and Merritt, Rockford; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Kathleen) Zellers, Leaf River, and Mrs. Melvin (Kay) McGill, Polo; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; a brother, Harry, Leaf River; and a sister, Nellie Miller, Freeport. Also predeceased by a son.
Services at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, in Morrison Funeral Home, Byron, with the Rev. Burton Ankerberg officiating. Burial in Silver Creek Cemetery.

Jessie married Kenneth Lewis KRETSINGER on Sep 10, 1927 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Kenneth was born on Mar 8, 1906 in Egan, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL, died on May 12, 1948 in Adeline, Ogle Co., IL at age 42, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL. The cause of his death was Vehicle accident.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Thursday 5-13-1948
Adeline, Ill., May 12 - Kenneth Kretsinger, 42, Leaf River store operator, was killed almost instantly about 5 p.m. today when his car struck a gaurd rail of a bridge on state route 72 half a mile west of Adeline.
Harold Kaiser, state highway patrolman, and William C. Albright, Forreston chief of police, said Kretsinger apparently was attempting to pass another eastbound car, driven by Samuel Myers, 64, Forreston.
After striking the rail Kretsingers car rammed the bridge abutment and then swerved into the side of Myers' car, turning completely around. Myers was uninjured. The officers learned the victim was returning to Leaf River from Forreston at the time of the crash.
A native of Leaf River, Kretsinger is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Kretsinger; his widow, nine children, Millard, Richard, Robert, Kathleen, Kay, Wayne, Donald Gerald, and David; three brothers, Leslie, Leaf River; Virgil, Belvidere, and Boyd, Rockford, and four sisters, Mrs. Opal Frey, Mount Morris, and Mrs. Violet Cheek, Mrs. Olive Cain, and Mrs Bonnie Hartje, all of Leaf River.
The body was taken to DeGraff funeral home, Forreston, where an inquest will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Attendants at the funeral home said death probably was due to a fractured skull.

Husbands obit had David as a son, and wife has Kenneth Jr. (maybe middle name is David and that is what he went by.

• Graduation: Leaf River, IL High School, CLASS of 1925, Leaf River, IL High School.

Children from this marriage were:

247 M i. Donald Gerald KRETSINGER was born on Oct 6, 1947 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Nov 8, 1967 in Quang Nam, Province Of South Vietnam at age 20, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³ The cause of his death was Killed in line of duty.

General Notes: Found on website http://leafriver.homestead.com/Veterans.html

On October 6, 1947, Kenneth and Jessie (Nichols) Kretsinger became the parents to their last child, a son, Donald M. Kretsinger. Kenneth predeceased his son, then seven months old, in an automobile accident just outside Leaf River on May 12, 1948. Surviving Donnie are his mother, six brothers: Millard (Alaska); Robert, Richard, Wayne (Leaf River); Kenneth G. (Egan); Merritt (Rockford); and two sisters: Kathleen Zellers (Leaf River) and Kay McGill (Polo). Donnie is remembered by his family and friends as a typical American boy, loving, kind, and energetic. Shortly after his graduation from Leaf River High School in May 1966, he announced that he had joined the Marine Corps. During his training at Camp Pendleton, California, Donnie experienced
pride in his achievements and as a result, he gave the Marines his best. He graduated from Basic Training as an expert marksman with the 45 caliber pistol and the M-16 rifle. After Boot Camp, Donnie received I.T.R and B.I.S. advanced infantry training which consisted of learning skills in military weapons and basic chemical warfare. Donnie, along with two other Marines, received honorary membership to the Marines 300 Club (The highest honor from Boot Camp) for making 400 points (100 over the required 300) in physical fitness. Donnie volunteered for duty in Vietnam. His oldest brother, Millard, an Air Force career man with a family, was due for tour duty in Vietnam. Donnie notified Millard of his decision, relieving Millard of his obligation-- an unselfish act of love for a brother he hardly knew. While home on furlough, Donnie spent his last Thanksgiving with his family. He flew back to California where on January 5, 1967, Donnie embarked on the U.S.S. Walker to Vietnam. After six months in Nam, Donnie lost his rest and relaxation furlough due to illness which required hospitalization for two weeks. More fighting awaited him when he returned to the field. On September 4th, 1967, 195 brave men in M. Company marched into fierce battle. Only 19 men in the first platoon with 73 men in the entire company remained. Donnie received his first Purple Heart when shrapnel hit his leg, and his hands were burned from Napalm. He refused to leave. His letters shared his thoughts: "And if the good Lord is with me, I'll make it because the only way I'll go down is fighting." On September 21st, 1967, Donnie received a one week R & R. On the 28th, Donnie returned to the field with a new rank of Corporal and a new responsibity-- that of Squadron Leader of the 3rd Squad with three fire teams to lead. After that, his few letters counted the days until January 1968 when he would be home. Donnie was killed in action on November 8, 1967 in Quang Nam, Providence of South Vietnam.

STANDING AT THE WALL
Standing at the Wall
I find his name
Though its all I have
I miss him just the same
Brush back the tears
As the people gather round
And mourn with me
The name that I just found
Touch his name
And my heart breaks
I long to know him
And my hand shakes
Everyone's quiet
There's not a sound
Just the gulp in my throat
And my heart pounding loud
Thou there's a thousand names
There's just one I see
Donald M. Kretsinger
That one belongs to me
He died for me
And he died for you
This soldier, this hero
My Uncle I never knew
A young man
A brave man
A hero to this land
He died so young but
I don't understand
why ?
Walk to the Wall
Time stands still
Try to understand
But I never will
Walk to the Wall
Cry for one man
Walk to the Wall
Cry for them all !
Poem by Michelle Kretsinger (Donnies Niece)

Sgt. Ken Fields, gunner team Commander M Co. 3/5 " I arrived in Vietnam a month or two after he did, and looked up to him as an experienced, knowledgeable, effective and dangerous Marine. At the time of his death I was a gunner for the Platoon and had been on many patrols with his squad. On November 8, 1967, I was only a few feet from him when he was killed. In fact, my gun team was wiped out when the bobby trap exploded. Another rifleman was also wounded. I was the only one to stay in country, all the rest were evacuated to Japan. Krets was the only Marine killed. Many other Marines are alive today because of his leadership, as a loyal friend and comrade-in-arms. Donnie will be remembered by me and many others as long as we live, he was a valuable Marine to his company and a good friend to many".

Jack Swan point man 1st Squad 1st Platoon M Co. 3/5 " My squad leader was Bill Vandergriff he was a great friend of Donnie's. I was point man, 1st squad 1st platoon, my nickname was Swanie, Bill's was Van, and Donnie's was Krets. Donnie and I were both wounded September 4th, 1967 in operation "Swift" along with alot of the other 19 survivors from the 1st platoon. We refused to leave our company with what few men they had left. If my memory serves me correct we stayed in the field another twelve days till the operation ended. On the morning of November 8th, 1967 Donnie replaced Vandegriff as squad leader. Two hours later he was killed by a bobby trap. He felt no pain from the explosion. I lost a piece of my heart when Donnie died. About a hour later our company walked into a ambush and alot of other great Marines died that day. We survivors that knew him are honored to call him BROTHER".

Donald Kretsinger Remembered in Leaf River, Illinois
Donnie Kretsinger is remembered by many in my home town of Leaf River, IL... You can walk the streets of Leaf River and mention his name to someone there, and in some way or another can manage to think of something that Donnie did or an experience about him... I am one of those people ! I have always known the Kretsinger family and am related in two diiferent ways, the first relationship (the closest) is Donnie's brother Richard is my Uncle by marriage, and Kathleen, Donnie's sister married my cousin Robert Zellers.
I was born in 1961 so I can barely remember Donnie, but what I remember is very vivid.. I was pretty much scared of the Kretsinger Bros. because they always would get hold of me and do little awnry things to me... Like Donnie threatening cut off my ear with a small pocket knife, I know they were just playing around and having fun, trying to toughen us kids up, because I still have my ear...
I can remember when Donnie came home from Vietnam, then he went back and came home in a diiferent way...we were all in the back yard at my uncle's house when the Marines came to the door at Grandma Jessie's to tell her of Donnie's death... she knew something was wrong earlier than their appearance at the front door. My mother wouldn't let us kids go to the funeral, we stayed with friends the day of Donnie's funeral.
I have created a Leaf River Website for Donnie, please feel free to visit... Best Regards, David Lee Zellers

• Graduation: CLASS of 1966, Leaf River, IL High School.

248 M ii. Living

249 M iii. Living

250 M iv. Living

251 M v. Living

252 M vi. Living

253 M vii. Living

254 F viii. Living

Living married Living

255 F ix. Living

Living married Living

127. Charles O. NICHOLS was born on Feb 4, 1909, died in 1967 at age 58, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Charles married Vivian M. Vivian was born in 1907,^³ died in 1958 at age 51, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.^³

The child from this marriage was:

256 M i. Charles R. NICHOLS died on May 9, 1931 and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

128. Alice Mae STEFFA was born on May 15, 1888 in Rock Vale Twp., Ogle Co, IL, died on Jul 18, 1953 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL at age 65, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Alice married Martin Henry PALMER on Aug 2, 1906 in Ogle Co., IL. Martin was born on Jun 8, 1886 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died in Mar 1971 at age 84, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

257 M i. Living

258 M ii. Living

259 M iii. Charles R. PALMER was born on Sep 13, 1907 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died in 1934 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL at age 27, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

260 M iv. John PALMER was born on Nov 2, 1909 in Ogle Co., IL..

261 M v. George PALMER was born on Jan 30, 1912 in Ogle Co., IL., died in Aug 1997 at age 85, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

George married Helen HARDESTY on Nov 11, 1939 in Ogle Co., IL. Helen was born on Jun 8, 1918 in Ogle Co., IL..

262 F vi. Florence Elizabeth PALMER was born on Oct 26, 1913 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL and died on Nov 22, 2002 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 89.

Florence married Stanley E. LESIKOX on Sep 21, 1940 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Stanley was born about 1911 and died on Jul 4, 1979 about age 68.

263 F vii. Edna Mae PALMER was born on Dec 31, 1915 in Rockvale Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Dec 12, 2001 in Ogle Co., IL. at age 85, and was buried in Chapel Hills - Freeport, Stephenson Co, IL.

Edna married Everett DAVIS on Aug 31, 1935 in Polo, Ogle, IL. Everett was born about 1913 and died on Oct 1, 1959 in Stephenson Co, IL about age 46.

130. Olia A. PALMER was born on Sep 22, 1889 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on May 20, 1962 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 72, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Tuesday 5-22-1962
Mrs Olia A. Johnson, 72, Stillman Valley, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 1962, in Swedish American Hospital after a short illness. Born Sept. 27, 1889 in Byron Township, Ill., daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Palmer. Lived most of her life in Ogle County. Married to Maurice Johnson in Rockford, Jan. 30, 1908. Survivors include; four sons; Clifford, Seward, Ill., and Harley C., Gilbert G., Howard L. Johnson, all of Rockford; three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Swanson and Evelyn Lahre, both of Rockford, Mrs. Lenora Wilson, Stillman Valley; 22 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in BAKENER - MORRISON FUNERAL HOME, Byron, Ill., with the Rev. Walter Schlaretzki, pastor of Stillman Valley Congregational Church officiating. Burial in Silver Creek Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Olia married Morris (Maurice) JOHNSON on Jan 30, 1908 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Morris was born on May 4, 1885 in Stillmanvalley, Ogle Co., IL, died on Feb 12, 1968 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 82, and was buried in Stillmanvalley Cemetery, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Tuesday 2-12-1968
Maurice G. Johnson, 82, 4113 10th St., died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 1968 in St. Anthony's Hospital after a short illness. Born May 4, 1885 in Stillman Valley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Johnson. Lived 30 years in Rockford coming here from the Stillman Valley area. Married to the former Olia Palmer in Rockford, Jan. 3, 1908. He was a retired farmer. Attended Stillman Valley Schools. Survivors include: three sons, Clifford, Seward, and Harley and Gilbert, both of Rockford; three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Agnes) Swanson and Mrs. Eugene (Evelyn) Lahre, both of Rockford, and Mrs. Rolland (Lenore) Wilson, Stillman Valley; a sister, Mrs. Carrie Johnson, Byron; 20 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. One son preceded him in death.
Services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, in Bakener-Morrison Funeral Home, Byron, with the Rev. Dr. Walter Schiaretzki, pastor of Stillman Valley Congregational Church officiating. Burial in Stillman Valley Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday.

• Employment: Farmer.

Children from this marriage were:

264 M i. Living

265 M ii. Living

266 F iii. Living

Living married Living

267 F iv. Living

Living married Living

268 F v. Living

Living married Living

+ 269 M vi. Harley Chris JOHNSON was born on Nov 9, 1911 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jul 12, 1982 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 70, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

+ 270 M vii. Gilbert G. JOHNSON was born on Aug 15, 1915 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jun 27, 1982 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 66, and was buried in Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley, Winnebago Co., IL.

131. Bessie Beulah PALMER was born on Mar 17, 1891 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jul 3, 1961 at age 70, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron Paper, 7-7-1961
Mrs. Bessie Saam, 70, was found dead Tuesday afternoon in her home in Byron.
She was born March 17, 1891 in Mount Morris township the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Steffa Palmer.
She married William L. Saam Jan. 30, 1907 at Oregon, who preceded her in death in 1945.
She had lived all of her married life in and around Byron except for a few years near Fairdale,
Her survivors include one son, Delbert, Byron; six grandchildren, William, Ronald, Joyce, David, Vicki, and Dennis Saam; two great grandchildren, Connie and Kevin Saam; three sisters, Mrs. Olia Johnson, Stillman Valley, Mrs. Susie Doyle, rural Winnebago, and Mrs. Hattie Paul, Byron, and one brother, Emery Palmer, Rockford.
One sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Her funeral service will be today at the Bakener-Morrison funeral home, 2 p.m. with the Reverend Willis Thomas of the North Grove Christian , church officiating. Visitation will be Thursday night 7-9 p.m. Burial will be in the Byron cemetery
Ogle County Sheriff Ed Lang, who was called to the Saam home, reported that Mrs. Saam apparently took her own life by hanging. She was found in the basement of her home on North Lincoln street. The sheriff said Mrs. Saam had been despondent due to poor health.

Bessie married William E. SAAM on Jan 30, 1907. William was born on Oct 30, 1880 in Monroe Center, Ogle Co., IL, died on Aug 14, 1945 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 64, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron Paper, 8-24-1947
William E. Saam, 64, died Tuesday, Aug 14 of a heart attack, while working in a stone quarry north of Byron, where he made his home.
Mr Saam was born Oct. 30, 1880, near Monroe Center. He operated farms around Byron, untill he retired from farming last December and returned to Byron. He was married to Bessie Palmer in 1907.
Surviving are his widow; a son Delbert and two grandchildren; two brothers, Frank, Byron and George, Kirkland; and a niece, Mrs. Frank Macklin, Stillman Valley
Funeral services were held Friday, Aug 17 in the United Church at Byron. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 271 M i. Delbert L. SAAM was born on Apr 30, 1910 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jun 21, 1999 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 89, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

132. Susie Dessie PALMER was born on Feb 21, 1893 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jun 6, 1966 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 73, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star Tues. 6-7-1966
Mrs. Susie Dresen Doyle, 73, died Monday in the home of her daughter, Mrs Lillian Rowland, Rockford, after a long illness. She had lived in Rockford the last two years, coming here from the Byron area.
In addition to Mrs. Rowland, survivors are two other daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Sigler and Mrs. Ruth Tunnell: three sons, Clarence, Donald and Harley, all of Rockford; one brother, Elmer Palmer, Rockford, and a sister, Mrs. Hattie Paul, Byron.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bakener-Morrison Funeral Home, Byron, with burial in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River.

Susie married Samuel F. DOYLE, son of Unknown and Unknown, on Mar 16, 1912 in Milwaukie, WI. Samuel was born on Mar 7, 1881 in Milwaukie, WI, died in 1956 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 75, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rokford Directory 1935
Doyle Saml (Susie), lab, resides 1216 S. Main

Children from this marriage were:

+ 272 F i. Lillian M. DOYLE was born on Apr 22, 1917 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died in Aug 1986 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 69, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

273 M ii. Living

274 M iii. Donald DOYLE was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

• Living: 1986, Egan, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

275 M iv. Living

+ 276 F v. Elizabeth M. "Liz" DOYLE was born on Sep 9, 1914 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Aug 12, 2001 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 86, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

277 M vi. Charles C. DOYLE was born on Sep 23, 1928, died on Oct 3, 1951 at age 23, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

278 F vii. Edna Louise DOYLE was born in 1919, died in 1937 at age 18, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

+ 279 F viii. Ruth Alice DOYLE was born in 1925, died in 1970 at age 45, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

133. Emery Fredrick PALMER was born on May 20, 1896 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Sep 4, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 82, and was buried in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Wednesday 9-6-1978
PALMER — Emery F. Palmer, 83, 1607 Grant Ave., died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4, 1978, in his home, after a long illness. Born May 20. 1196, In Leaf River, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Palmer, Sr. Lived most of his life in Rockford, coming here from Leaf River. Married to Helen Baker in Freeport, Oct. 2, 1920. Employed by street department of the City of Rockford, retiring as assistant superintendent In 1953. Veteran of World War I, serving in France. Member of Court Street United Methodist Church. Survivors Include: his wife, Helen; a son, Emery F., Jr., Rockford; a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Domski, Rockford; a sister, Mrs. Hattie Paul, Byron; eight grandchildren, a great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, In LONG KLONTZ FUNERAL HOME, 428 Park Ave., with the Rev. Harold McElvaney, pastor of Court Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Emery married Helen M. BAKER on Oct 2, 1920 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL. Helen was born on Jul 26, 1900 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Feb 4, 1989 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 88, and was buried in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Sunday 2-5-1989
PALMER - Helen M. Palmer, 88, 6241 Lori Lynn Lane, died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday Feb. 4, 1989, in Saint Anthony Medical Center after a long illness. Born July 26, 1900, in Byron, daughter of Charles and Nettie Baker. Lived most of her life in Rockford. Married Emery Palmer in Freeport, Oct. 2, 1920. Member Court Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include son, Emery Jr. (Joan), Hardy, Ark., daughter, Hazel (John) Domski, Rockford; sister, Rosie Cantwell, Rockford; eight grandchildren, J. Craig (Barb) Domski, Ames Iowa, Steven (Sandi) Domski, Redondo Beach, Calif., Daniel (Michelene) Domski, Rockford, David Domski, Long Beach, Calif., Lori Domski (Jeff) Swanson, and Linda Domski (Todd) Schroeder, Rockford, and Emery F. (Kathy) Palmer 111, Phoenix, Ariz, and Pamela L. Palmer, Glendale Ariz., and 10 great- grandchildren.
Services at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in Gasparini & Oliver Funeral Home, 707 Marchesano Drive, with the Rev. Dr. Donald Thomas, pastor of Court Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 a.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Milestone Inc, 2662 Elmwood Road.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 280 M i. Living

+ 281 F ii. Living

134. Lucinda Mae PALMER was born on Apr 26, 1898 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Jan 30, 1934 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL at age 35, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

Lucinda married William F. MOTH on Oct 14, 1914. William was born on Apr 28, 1893 in Germany, died on Jul 4, 1985 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 92, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Friday 7-5-1985
William F. Moth, 92, 429 John St., Pecatonica, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, July 4, 1985 in Amerwood Health Care Center, Rockford, after a short illness. Born April 28, 1893, in Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Moth. Lived 48 years in Pecatonica, coming from Seward. Married the former Lucinda Palmer Oct. 14, 1914. She died Jan. 30, 1934. Then he married Mildred Winder Jan. 31, 1935. Owned and operated Moth and Palmer Garages in Seward and Pecatonica for 24 years from 1922 untill 1946. Later he farmed in rural Pecatonica, retiring in 1963. Member of A.W. Rawson Masonic Lodge No. 145 AF and A.W., Pecatonica; Member of St. Elmo Chapter 460 Order of Easter Star; Freeport Consistory; former member of Pecatonica Village Board; former member of Pecatonica School Board. Attended schools in Germany. Survivors include his wife, Mildred, Pecatonica; three sons, Palmer, Laguna Hills, Calif.; Charles and Robert, both of Pecatonica; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Emma Ferdinand and Anne Sherman, both of Winnebago and Lillian Julius, Freeport; a brother Bert, Loves Park, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
Services at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, in the Kenneth L Countryman Funeral Home, 529 Washington St., Pecatonica, with the Rev. Robert H. Hosto, pastor of First Congregational Church, officiating. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery. No visitation.

Children from this marriage were:

282 M i. Living

283 M ii. Living

+ 284 M iii. Robert L. "Ole" MOTH was born on Jan 30, 1921 in Seward, IL, died on Oct 5, 2002 in Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

136. Hank Alfred PALMER was born on Jun 16, 1902 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Apr 13, 1957 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 54, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron Tribune (Byron, IL), Friday 4-19-1957
Hank Alfred Palmer, 54, died suddenly at his home at 11:50 p.m. Saturday. He was born and resided his entire life at his farm home known as South Side farm, south of Byron. He is remembered by his many friends and neighbors as being a lover of music and outdoor life. His sudden passing has brought great shock and sorrow to the community.
He was united in marriage to Evalene Matthews in March 1931 in Mt. Morris. To this union were born five children.
Hank was born June 16, 1902, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Steffa Palmer. Surviving are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Holland Himes, Leaf River, Darlene and Dixie at home, two sons, Henry, Leaf River, and Robert at home. Four grandchildren Ronnie and Cindy Himes, Vicki and Terry Palmer; one brother, Emery, Rockford; four sisters, Mrs. Olia Johnson, Rockford; Mrs. Susie Doyle, Winnebago; Mrs. Bessie Saam, and Mrs. Hattie Paul, Byron. One sister, Lucy Moth, and one brother, Charlie proceeded him in death.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Bakener-Morrison funeral home with the Rev. Paul Larsen, pastor of the United church of Byron, officiating. Mrs. Harold Yost was organist. Pallbearers were Richard Donaldson, Robert Donaldson, Pat Riley, James Riley, Richard Leary and John Shultz. Flower bearers were Mrs. Leo Riley, Mrs. George Etnyre, Jr., Mrs. Earl Sherman and Mrs. Mary Jean Doyle.
Burial was in the Silver Creek cemetery south of Leaf River.

Hank married Evalene MATTHEWS in Mar 1931 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL. Evalene was born in 1913.

Children from this marriage were:

285 F i. Living

Living married Living

286 F ii. Living

287 F iii. Living

288 M iv. Living

289 M v. Living

137. Hattie Belle PALMER was born on Jun 8, 1906 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Feb 7, 2002 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 95, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron Paper, 2-14-2002
BYRON Hattie B. Paul, 95, died on Thursday. Feb. 7, 2002, at the Neighbors Nursing Home.
Born June. 8, 1906 in Byron. Hattie was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Steffa) Palmer. She lived in Byron most of her life and attended Byron schools.
She worked 22 years at National Lock, retiring in 1968. She was a member of the church of the Brethren in Mt. Morris and the Philip Cafagna American Legion Post #209 of Byron.
Survivors include two daughter, Marjorie Pepin of Byron and Charlotte (Louis) Mennenga of Leaf River; three grandchildren, Kristine Reed and Cindy Shrader, both of Rockford, and Sharon (Bill) Kaple off Bettendorf, Iowa; seven great grandchildren, Brenda Olson, Ronnie Levan, Michael Shrader, Melissa McAbeee, Bradon and Brent Reed, and, Kelli McCracken; seven great -great grandchildren, Bryce McAbee, Aspen and Lorinda Arbogast, Madeline and Allyssa Olson, and Dakota and Lexus Schrader; and special friend, Vera Carlson.
She was predeceased by her parents, four -sisters, three brothers, two grandsons, Eugene Winche and Bradley Pepin, and one great-great grandson, Kyle McAbee.
Family and friends gathered at a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Farrell-Holland-Gale funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St., Byron. Funeral services took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the funeral home with the Rev. Rod Wetzig, pastor of Congregational Christian Church of Stillman Valley, officiating.
Burial followed at Silver Creek Cemetery near Mt. Morris.

Hattie married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 290 F i. Living

291 F ii. Living

Living married Living

138. Living

Living married Galen Garrett ROWLEY. Galen was born on Feb 1, 1901 in Ravens Wood, WV and died on Dec 11, 1956 at age 55.

Children from this marriage were:

292 F i. Mary Gayle ROWLEY was born on Jun 18, 1946 in Charleston, WV and died on Nov 21, 2002 in Miami, FL at age 56.

293 F ii. Nancy Garrett ROWLEY was born on Oct 23, 1947 in Charleston, WV and died on Dec 17, 2002 in Tampa, FL at age 55.

140. Steffa "Skip" HIMERT .

Steffa married Nellie M. SHOEMAKER on Aug 10, 1937 in Oregon, Ogle, IL. Nellie was born in Mar 1918 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL, died on Aug 3, 1992 in Winnebago, Winnebago Co., IL at age 74, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star Thursday 8-6-1992
Winnebago ---- Nellie M. Heimert, 74, 215 S. Swift St., died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 1992, at home following a six- month illness. Born March 24, 1918, in Mount Morris, daughter of Harvey and Cecile Olsen Shoemaker. Lived many years in Winnebago community. Married Steffa "Skip" Heimert in Oregon, Aug. 10, 1937. Member United Methodist Church of Winnebago and church Women's Society, serving on administrative board and home bureau. Retired member of Teamster's Local 325. Graduated of Mount Morris High School, class of 1936. Survivors : husband, Skip; two sons, Mike and Jack Heimert, Rockford; seven daughters, Patricia (Howard) Brentner, Freeport, Barbara (Ray) Bjorklund, Phoenix Ariz., Margaret (Charles) Clauss, Chicago, Sandra (Sonny) Lapete, St. Petersburg, Fla., Ann (Paul) Orlandi, Rockford, Sharon (Kent) Franklin, Roscoe and Denise Collins, Rockford; eighteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Helen (Samuel) Vecchio, Rockford; brother Warren (Molly) Shoemaker,
La Palma Calif.; several cousins. Predeceased by son, Richard in 1977.
Services at 1 p.m. Friday Aug. 7, in Genandt Funeral Home, 601 Winnebago Road, Winnebago, with the Rev. Owen E. Miller, Pastor of the United Methodist Church of Winnebago, officiating. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials to Northern Illinois Hospice Association.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 294 M i. John Earl "Jack" HIMERT was born on Apr 12, 1942 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, died on Oct 27, 1997 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 55, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

295 M ii. Richard Harvey HIMERT was born on Sep 6, 1951, died on Sep 4, 1977 at age 25, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

296 M iii. Living

297 F iv. Living

Living married Living

298 F v. Living

Living married Living

299 F vi. Living

Living married Living

300 F vii. Living

Living married Living

301 F viii. Living

Living married Living

302 F ix. Living

Living married Living

303 F x. Living

Living married Living

141. Helen Mae HIMERT was born on Nov 25, 1917 in Stillmanvalley, Ogle Co., IL, died on Nov 21, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 60, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron Paper, 11-29-1978
ROCKFORD-Helen M. Hewitt,60, Rockford, died early Tuesday morning, Nov. 21, 1978, in Rockford Memorial Hospital, after a long illness.
Mrs. Hewitt, was born Nov. 25. 1917, in Stillman Valley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Himert. She had lived 35 years in Rockford. She married Robert Hewitt in Dubuque, Iowa on March 5. 1938.
Mrs. Hewitt was a retired sales correspondent for Barber-Colernan Co., Rockford, and a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Loves Park, and the Eastern Star, Loves Park. She was a graduate of Byron High School.
Survivors include her husband: two sons, Dr. Robert Hewitt, Champaign, and Gerald Hewitt. Rockford; two brothers, Steffa Himert, Winnebago, and Glenn Himert, Lombard; a sister. Mrs. Ellyn Rowley, Mainland, Fla.; and five grandchildren.
Services were Friday afternoon, Nov. 24, in Morrison Funeral Home, Byron, with the Rev. Peder Carlson, pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial was in Byron.

Helen married Robert Marshall HEWITT on Mar 5, 1938 in Dubuque, IA. Robert was born on Aug 10, 1915 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Apr 24, 1996 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 80, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Thursday 4-25-1996
A. Robert Hewitt, 80, of Rockford, died Tuesday, April 24, 1996, in Alma Nelson Manor after a short illness. Born Aug. 10 1915, in Byron, son of Arthur and Cornelia Mills Hewitt. Married Helen Himert on March 5, 1938, in Dubuque, Iowa; she died on Nov. 21, 1978. Lifelong resident of Byron and Rockford area. Member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Loves Park. Employed as a salesman by Heims Machine Supply prior to retirement. Veteran of World War 11, serving in the US Navy. "We will always remember him as a kind and gentle man who never had an unkind word for anybody." Survivors include two sons, Dr. Robert (Kay) Hewitt of Champaign and Jerry (Sandy) Hewitt of Rockford; five grandchildren, Victoria (Randy)Gordon of Morris, Elizabeth (Sam) Greco and Wendy (Chris) Heeren, both of Frankfort, Jennifer (Todd) Watermann of Elgin and Nichole Hewitt of Rockford; six great- grandchildren, Kate, Alexa, Robert, Sarah, Sam Jr., and Joseph; and sister, Louise Eickman of Byron.
Services at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Bethany Presbyterian Church, 5403 N. Second St., Loves Park, with the Rev. Peder Carlson officiating. Burial in Byron Cemetery, Byron. Visitation from 1 p.m. till service time Thursday. Arrangements by Farrell-Holland Funeral Home.

Children from this marriage were:

304 M i. Living

Living married Living

305 M ii. Living

Living married Living

145. Laura Elizabeth "Dollie" RIDGEWAY was born on Feb 24, 1898 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jan 16, 1978 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 79, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Wednesday 1-18-1978
Magin- Mrs. Laura Magin, 79, 862 Haskell Ave., died at 9:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 1978, in the home of a daughter at 2936 LaSalle Ave., after a long illness. Born Feb. 24, 1898, in Byron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ridgeway. Lived 63 years in Rockford, coming here from Leaf River. Married to Louis E. Magin Sr. in Belvidere in 1918. Survivors include four sons, Carroll, Thomas, Lyle, and George, all of Rockford; six daughters, Mrs. Don (Marlyn) Barickman, Mrs Roy (Janell) Mace, Mrs. Annetta Renstrom, and Mrs. David (Saramae) Parrott, Mrs. Ronald (Donna Lee) Swenson, and Mrs. Lothar (Joyce) Gronau, all of Rockford; 23 grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Homer (Ruth) Palmer, Ridott, and Mrs. Don (Lois) Sweet, Rockford, and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her husband, two sons, and a daughter.
Services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, in Elzie R. Ulrey Chapel Of The Chimes, 7000 W. State Street with the Rev. Albert Wagner, associate pastor of Court Street United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Freinds may call from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

some names may be a little mispelled the obit was not in very clear.

Laura married Louis MAGIN in 1918 in Belvidere, Boone Co., Illinois. Louis died on Feb 26, 1963 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

306 M i. Living

307 M ii. Living

308 M iii. Living

309 M iv. Living

310 F v. Living

Living married Living

311 F vi. Living

Living married Living

312 F vii. Living

Living married Living

313 F viii. Living

Living married Living

314 F ix. Living

Living married Living

315 F x. Living

Living married Living

147. Edna Viola RIDGEWAY was born on Jan 21, 1904 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Aug 13, 1969 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 65, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star 8-16-1969
Rauch-- Mrs. Edna V. Rauch, 65, Oregon, died at 10:45 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1969, in Warmolt's Clinic, after a short illness. Born Jan. 21, 1904, in Leaf River, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ridgeway. Lived four years in Oregon, coming here from the Byron area. Married to Herman Rauch in Rockford, March 1, 1922. Attended schools in Leaf River. Surviving include six sons, Herman Jr., Roy, Roger, all of Rockford; Donald, and James, of Oregon, and Ray , Kansas City, MO.; three daughters, Mrs. John Britsch, Seward, Mrs. Fred Helton, Rockford, and Mrs. Rudy Mammen Jr., Oregon; 24 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services at 2 p.m. Saturday in Bakener - Morrison Funeral Home, Byron, with Rev. Fredrick Hinchelwood, pastor of Bethany Methodist Church, officiating. Burial in Egan Cemetery.

Edna married Herman Harry RAUCH on Mar 1, 1922 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Herman was born on Apr 9, 1897, died on Apr 1, 1965 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 67, and was buried in Egan Cemetery, Leaf River Twp, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Brother to Fred

Rockford Morning Star 4-3-1965
Rauch---- Herman H. Rauch, 67, R. R. 2, Oregon, died at 6 a.m. Thursday April 1, 1965, in his home after a short illness. Born April 9, 1897 in Homwalt, Tenn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauch. Lived four years in the Byron area. Married to Edna Ridgeway in Rockford March 1, 1922. Employed as a farmer. Veteran of World War 1 serving in France and Germany. Charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mount Morris. Attended Tennessee schools. Survivors include: widow, Edna; six sons, Herman Jr., New Milford, Donald serving in the air force, Duluth, Minn, Roy and Roger, Rockford, Ray, Kansas City, Mo., James stationed with the Army at Ft. Riley, Kan.; three daughters, Mrs. John Britsch, Seward, Mrs. Fred Helton, Rockford, and Mrs. Rudy Mammen, Oregon; three brothers, Harry in California, Fred, Pecatonica, and Clark, Rockford; one sister, Mrs. Clifford Brown, Dixon; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services at 2 p.m. Sunday in Bakenser-Morrison Funeral Home, Byron, with the Rev. William Johnson pastor of the Bethany Methodist Church, Rockford, officiating. Burial in Egan Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

• Soc Sec Num: 329-12-8549.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 316 F i. Living

317 F ii. Arvilla Margaret RAUCH was born on Nov 11, 1925 and died on Feb 20, 2005 at age 79.

General Notes: 1 child, 2 grandchildren 3-23-2005

Arvilla married Fred HELTON on Feb 14, 1945. Fred died on Sep 5, 1998.

+ 318 M iii. Herman Harry RAUCH Jr. was born on Feb 28, 1927 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Nov 19, 1992 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Cremated.

319 M iv. Donald Eugene RAUCH was born on Jul 18, 1929 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Dec 7, 1998 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 69, and was buried in Cremated.

General Notes: Telegraph 12-9-1998
Oregon -- Donald E. Rauch, 69, of Oregon, died Monday, Dec. 7, 1998 in Hines, V.A. Hospital in Hines. He served in the U.S. Air Force for twenty years, retiring in 1968 and was then employed as a Sheriff's Deputy in Ogle County until 1984.
He was born on July 18, 1929 in Leaf River to Herman and Edna (Ridgeway) Rauch. He married Ruby Early on May 11, 1952 in Clovis, N.M. She preceded him in death on Dec. 22, 1991.
He was a Korean War Veteran and a member of Oregon VFW Post 8739
Survivors include two sons, Bill (Mari) Rauch of Las Vegas, Nev. and Dennis (Maria) Rauch of Oregon; one daughter, Diana (Marvin) Leopold of Cottontown, Tenn.; four grandchildren; four brothers, Roy of Rockford, Ray of Grand View, MO., Jim of Omaha, N.B. and Roger of Ashton and two sisters, Betty Britch of Seward and Arvella Helton of Loves Park.
Memorial Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Farrell-Holland Funeral Home in Oregon with Rev. Tracy Singleton, pastor of the Evangelical Free Church of Mount Morris, officiating. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded.
A memorial has been established.

320 M v. Ray Willis RAUCH was born on May 30, 1934 and died on Dec 26, 2003 at age 69.

General Notes: twin to Roy

Ray married Living

321 M vi. Living

Living married Living

322 F vii. Linda Lou RAUCH was born on Nov 24, 1938 and died on Sep 16, 1989 at age 50.

General Notes: 2 children

Linda married Rudy MAMMEN on Nov 14, 1959. Rudy died in May 1983.

+ 323 M viii. James Lee RAUCH ¹⁸ was born on Oct 19, 1940 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL and died on May 15, 2000 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 59.

324 M ix. Living

Living married Living

148. Evelyn Mae RIDGEWAY was born on May 5, 1907, died on Jan 28, 1973 in Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star (Monday 1-29-1973)
Rauch-Mrs. Evelyn May Rauch, 65, Rt. 2, Pecatonica, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 1973, in Americana Nursing Home, Rockford, after a long illness. Born May 5, 1907, in Leaf River, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ridgeway. Lived 30 years in Pecatonica, coming here from Byron. Married to Fred Rauch in Rockford, Oct. 1, 1925. Attended Leaf River and Lightsville Schools. Survivors include; her husband, Fred, Pecatonica; three daughters, Mrs. Reinhardt (Evelyn) Jacobson, and Mrs. Virgie Lameyer, both of Rockford, Mrs. George (Darlene) Stoker, Huntington Beach, Calif., and two sons, Lawrence, Dakota and Leroy, Rt. 2, Pecatonica; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandson; and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Magin, and Mrs. Lois Sweet, both of Rockford and Mrs. Ruth Palmer, Lena. Preceded in death by a daughter, a brother, and three sisters.
Services at 1:30p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in Kenneth L. Countryman Funeral Home, 529 Washington St., Pecatonica, with the Rev. Donald Turner, pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, Rockford, officiating. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7:30p.m. to 9p.m. Tuesday. A memorial fund in her name has been established for the American Cancer Society.

Evelyn married Fred Herman RAUCH on Oct 1, 1925. Fred was born on Aug 27, 1900 in Homwalt, died on Mar 23, 1983 in Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL at age 82, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: brother to Herman

Rockford Register Star (Friday 3-25-1983)
RAUCH --- Fred H. Rauch, 82, RR 2, Pecatonica, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 1983, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born Aug. 27, 1900, in Homwalt, Tenn., son of Herman and Margaret Burnett Rauch. Lived 40 years in Pecatonica, moving there from Byron. Married Evelyn Ridgeway in Rockford Oct. 1, 1925. Self employed as a farmer in Pecatonica, retiring in 1981. Survivors include two sons, Leroy, Pearl City, and Lawrence, Pecatonica; two daughters, Virgie Lameyer, Rockford and Darlene Stroker, Huntington Beach, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Clark, Rockford and Harry, Diamond Bar, Calif.; and a sister Anna Brown, Dixon. Predeceased by his wife, Evelyn, and two daughters, Violet Crowley and Evelyn Mae Jacobson.
Services at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in McCorkle Funeral Home, 203 W. 5th St., Pecatonica, with the Rev. Phillip R. Kellerman, pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, Rockford, officiating. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery. Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday in the funeral home.

• Employment: Farmer.

• Retiered: 1981.

Children from this marriage were:

325 M i. Living

326 M ii. Living

327 F iii. Living

Living married Living

328 F iv. Living

Living married Living

329 F v. Living

Living married Living

330 F vi. Living

Living married Living

150. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

331 F i. Living

Living married Living

332 F ii. Living

Living married Living

333 F iii. Living

334 M iv. Living

Living married Living

335 M v. Living

Living married Living

Living next married Donald P. SWEET. Donald was born on Mar 9, 1921 in Paw Paw, Lee Co., IL and died on Dec 18, 1998 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 77.

General Notes: Unsure of if these children are from Lois or another wife before.

Rockford Register Star (Sun 12-20-1998)
Donald P. Sweet Sr., 77, of Rockford. Died at 11:18 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 1998, in Rockford Memorial Hospital from a heart attack. Born Mar. 9, 1921, in Paw Paw, son of Clayton and Lillian (O'Rourke) Sweet. Lived 33 years in Rockford, coming from Earlville. Married Lois Ridgeway in Kahoka, Mo., on Dec. 20, 1948. Employed as a farmer. Also worked as a machinist for Barber Colman, jailor for Winnebago County jail, and bailiff for the courthouse, retiring in 1985. Survivors include wife, Lois; two sons, Lee (Verna) Sweet of Loves Park and Donald (Gloria) Jr., of Rockford; daughter, Donna (John) Espy of Rockford; three stepdaughters, Dollie (Lu) Prather of Woodlawn, Va., Mary (Ray) Stull and Frances England, both of Rockford; two stepsons, Richard (Joan) England of Lebanon, Mo., and Frank (El) England of Rockton; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Thelma (Arthur) Shaddick of Paw Paw and Evelyn Zeidenstien of Normal; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services at 10 a.m. Monday Dec. 21 in Ulrey Funeral Home, Chapel of the Chimes, 7000 W. State St., with the Rev. Wayne Brown officiating. Visitation from 2 to 4p.m. Sunday Dec. 20, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in care of the family.

151. Kenneth C. LIZER was born on May 20, 1913 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois and died on Nov 1, 1997 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 84.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Tuesday 11-4-1997
Kenneth C. Lizer, 84, of Rockford, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997, in Willows on Main after a long illness. Born May 20, 1913, in Byron, son of Charles P. and Edith M. Steffa Lizer. Married Maxine Diamond in Rockford on Oct. 5, 1940. Retired from Welders Supply Co. in 1982 after 42 years. Veteran of World War 11, serving in the U.S. Army. Member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, where he was very active with youth activities, Sunday School, Choir, and church council for many years. Former president of American Welding Society. Survivors include wife, Maxine; sons, Kenneth C. (Kathy) Lizer Jr. of Fort Wayne, Ind., Stephen C. (Linda) Lizer and Paul (Mary Kay) Lizer, both of Rockford; nine grandchildren, Julie, Scott, Michael, Sarah, Erin, Emily, Kristen, Garrett, and Betsy; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by infant son Terry David; and parents.
Services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, with Rev. James Bornzin officiating. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 4, in Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park. Memorials to Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd; or, Humane Society, Box 7722, Rockford, IL 61126

Kenneth married Living

Children from this marriage were:

336 M i. Living

Living married Living

337 M ii. Living

Living married Living

338 M iii. Living

Living married Living

339 M iv. Living

157. Living

Living married Shirley R. RACKEY. Shirley was born on Feb 10, 1920 in Ontario, Canada, died on Aug 11, 2003 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 83, and was buried in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Wednesday 8-13-2003
Rockford- Shirley R. Steffa, 83, of Rockford died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Feb. 10, 1920 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, to Jerry and Grace (McKay) Rackey. A Rockford resident since 1948, coming from Flint, Mich. Graduate of Central High School in Flint. Married Fay L. Steffa on July 12, 1947, in Flint. Memeber of Third Presbyterian Church. Shirley was active in the Women's Bowling League in Rockford. Member of the American Business Women's Association. She was a pink lady volunteer at Rockford Memorial Hospital for many years. Survivors include husband, Fay; daughters, Wendy Spielman and Polly Minnier, both of Rockford area; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents; and brother, Gerold Rackey.
Services at 11 a.m. Friday Aug. 15, in Fred C. Olsen Funeral Chapels Ltd., East Chapel, 1001 Second Ave., with the Rev. Dr. Murray Hanson officiating. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation from 10 to 10:45 a.m. before services Friday in East Chapel.

Children from this marriage were:

340 F i. Living

Living married Living

341 F ii. Living

Living married Living

164. Roger STEFFA was born on Nov 9, 1935 in Oregon, Ogle, IL and died on Feb 9, 1998 in Oregon, Ogle, IL at age 62.

General Notes: The Dixon Telegraph 2-10-1998

Oregon-- Roger W. Steffa, 62, of Oregon, died Monday, Feb 9, 1998 in Swedish American Hospital in Rockford. He had been employed by Woods Mfg., Oregon Foundry, Oregon Piano Factory, and Helle Hardwoods, prior to his retirement.
He was born on Nov. 9, 1935 in Oregon to Alvin and Marie (Beard) Steffa.
Survivors include four daughters, Becky Merritt of Mount Morris, Teresa (Eric) Grover of Chana, Donna (Doug) Harriett, and Cheyenne Ludwick, both of Oregon; one stepdaughter Michelle Goodrum of Oregon; one step- son Matthew Goodrum of Texas; two brothers Robert of Oregon, And Don (Jackie) of Mt. Olive; two sisters, Florence Kump and Bev Rumour, both of Mount Morris, and nine grandchildren.
There will be no funeral services. Cremation rights will be accorded. Visitation will take place Wed. form 6 to 8 p.m. in Farrall-Holland-Gale Funeral Home in Oregon. A memorial has been established.

• Social Security Number: 355-28-4443.

Roger married someone.

His children were:

342 F i. Living

Living married Living

343 F ii. Living

Living married Living

344 F iii. Living

Living married Living

345 F iv. Living

Living married Living

170. Richard Lee McNAMES was born on Sep 2, 1931 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Sep 11, 1986 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 55, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: CPL US ARMY KOREA

Rochelle News 9-16-1986

Byron-- Funeral services for Richard Lee McNames, 55, were held Monday at Morrison-Genadt Funeral Home with rev. W. Earl appleby, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating.
Burial was in Byron Cemetery. Mr. McNames died Thursday in his home after a brief illness.
He was born Sep. 2, 1931, in Byron to George "Roy" and Leta Steffa McNames. He married Evelyn Lameyer in Freeport on Dec. 12, 1959.
He was employed as a set -up man in welding in the assembly department of Kysor of Byron for 21 years.
He was a Army Veteran, serving in Germany from 1952 to 1954. He was also a member of Philip Cafagna American Legion Post 209 in Byron.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Richard Lee of Byron; a daughter Lindsey Delores Ann Jones of Rockford; a stepson Thomas James Lovell of Freeport; a grandson and two granddaughters; a sister, Donald (Frances) Huston ; two brothers, Everett and Ralph of Byron, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister 1986.

Richard married Evelyn LAMEYER on Dec 12, 1959 in Freeport, Stephenson, IL. Evelyn was born on Feb 9, 1926, died on Apr 12, 1997 at age 71, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Byron paper 4-22-1997
Rockton-- Evelyn T. McNames, 70, formally of Byron, died April 12, 1997, in her home following a long illness.
She was born Feb. 9, 1926. She married Richard Lee McNames in Freeport on Dec. 12, 1926. He died Sept. 11, 1986.
Mrs. McNames worked for Kysor Western Manufacturing in Byron in the welding assembly department for 20 years retiring in 1992.
Surviving include one son, Richard Lee McNames of Rockton; one daughter, Deloris Jones of Rockton; one brother, George (Lela) Lameyer of Rockford; and one granddaughter, Heather McNames of Rockford. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one sister, Edna.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 17 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St., Byron, with the Rev. Robert Chambers officiating. Burial will be in Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, in the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established.

Children from this marriage were:

346 M i. Richard Lee McNAMES Jr. died in Sep 1986.

347 F ii. Living

Living married Living

348 M iii. Living

175. Geraldine FOUCH was born on Sep 2, 1906 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL and died on Dec 20, 1993 in Joliet, IL at age 87.

Geraldine married Alelbert STILER in 1927. Alelbert was born on Aug 27, 1907 and died on Feb 15, 1989 in Cornell, WI at age 81.

Children from this marriage were:

349 M i. Living

350 F ii. Living

351 M iii. Living

176. Living

Living married Rudolph Andreas JECKLIN. Rudolph was born on Dec 23, 1912 in Brookville, Ogle County, IL, died on Sep 2, 1995 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL at age 82, and was buried in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

General Notes: have obit and marriage announcement

Dixon Telegraph
FOUCH- JECKLIN
Mr and Mrs George Fouch, 407 Clay Street, announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Beatrice to Rudolph Jecklin Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Jecklin of Polo. The Rev. William Kent read the service at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Rudolph 19, at the Little Brown Church in Nachua Iowa.
The couple was attended by Miss Katherine Brown of Oregon and Frederick Davis of Polo, intimate friends of the bridal couple.
The brides dress was an aqua blue gasma crepe and her bouquet sweet peas. The bridesmaid was dressed in navy blue print and gray accessories and carried a bouquet similar to the brides.
For traveling Mrs. Jecklin wore a light gray tailored suit and navy blue accessories.
After a short wedding trip to various places in Iowa, Mr and Mrs Jecklin will return to make their home on a farm at Paynes Point.
The bride graduated from Oregon High Scholl with the class of 1934. The groom recieved his education at the Polo grade and High Schools, and has been engaged in farming.

Dixon Telegraph 9-5-1995 p8 c3
Polo-- Rudolph A. Jecklin , 82, of 13292 West South County Line Road, died Saturday, Sep. 2, 1995 in KSB Hospital in Dixon. He was a retired farmer, farming in the Ogle County area most of his lifetime.
He was born Dec. 23, 1912 in Brookville to Rudolph R. and Menga (Conrad) Jecklin. He married Mary Fouch on Feb. 19, 1938 in the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa.
He was a member of the Ogle County Farm Bureau and a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Dixon.
He was preceded in death by one brother.
Surviving include his wife; two sons, Paul (Carol) of Savannah, GA. and Russell (Sheryl) of Rockford; two brothers, Conrad (Pauline) of Polo and Frederick (Mildred) of Mount Morris; four grandchildren and two great -grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Dixon with the Rev. Jeffrey V. Linman, pastor of The Immanuel Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel hill Memorial Park. Visitation was held Monday in the funeral home.
A memorial has been established in the Immanuel Lutheran Church radio ministry.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 352 M i. Living

+ 353 M ii. Living

193. May SNYDER was born on Nov 21, 1940 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL, died on Apr 5, 2005 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 64, and was buried in Highland Garden Of Memories, Belvidere, IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend
WINNEBAGO -- Mae Irene Towne, 64, of Winnebago died Tuesday morning, April 5, 2005, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Nov. 21, 1940, in Dixon, the daughter of Clifford and Carrie (Slifer) Snyder. She attended Rockford schools. Mae married Orville E. Towne on Jan. 23, 1965, in Rockford. She was a homemaker, and supplemented the family income as a Rockford Register Star newspaper carrier for more than 15 years. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and enjoyed watching her soaps, collecting Avon and caring for her animals. Surviving family: daughter, Susan (Irvin) Dunaway, and sons, Jerry (Cheryl Morgan) Towne and James "Jimmy" Towne, all of Winnebago; grandchildren, Keith (Heather Addotta) Dunaway and Kyle (Robin) Dunaway, both of Winnebago, Dawn (Jeremiah) Harms of Freeport and Brittany, Shawn and Jenna Towne, all of Loves Park; great-grandchildren, Ross and Haleigh Dunaway, both of Winnebago; brother, Ray (Sharon) Snyder of Rockford; and several nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband, Orville Towne, on April 19, 2003; son, David Wayne Towne; granddaughter, Marsha Dunaway.
Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago, with the Rev. Gary R. Turner, pastor of New Life Bible Church in Winnebago, officiating. Burial in Highland Garden of Memories in Belvidere. Visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established to the family.

May married Orville E. TOWNE on Jan 23, 1965 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Orville was born on Oct 4, 1930 and died on Apr 19, 2003 in Winnebago, Winnebago Co., IL at age 72.

• Social Security Number: 318-26-7876.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 354 F i. Living

355 M ii. Living

Living married Living

356 M iii. Living

357 M iv. Living

199. Living

Living married Victor Nelson MON. Victor was born on May 29, 1915 in Polo, Ogle, IL,^⁵⁶ and died on Jun 17, 1997 in Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL at age 82.

General Notes: Mount Morris War Book
T/3 Victor N. Mon
Victor Mon was inducted into the Army at Camp Grant ILL.,in April 1942, and was trained at Camp Forrest, Tenn., Ft. Lewis, Wash., and at Fitzsimmons General Hospital, Denver Colo. He served with the Medical Detachment of the 136th Infantry, and with the 22nd Station Hospital, located in Hawaii. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged in November, 1945, at Camp Grant Ill.
Victor is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mon, and was born at Polo, May 29, 1915. He married Mrs. Neva Wakenight in December, 1941 and they have a daughter Linda Lou. He is employed in the bindery at Kable plant.

• Occupation: bindery operator at Kable News: Mt. Morris, Ogle County, IL.⁵⁶

• Soc Sec Num: 357-10-7263.

Children from this marriage were:

358 F i. Living

359 M ii. Living

201. Merle WAKENIGHT Jr. ⁴⁴ was born on Sep 18, 1940 in Oregon, Ogle, IL, died on Jul 23, 1996 in Oregon, Ogle Co., Illinois (Rockford Memorial Hospital) at age 55, and was buried in Daysville Cemetery, Oregon, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: more children in obit than listed, but not sure if they are step children, adopted, or his.

Rockford Register Star, Wednesday 7-24-1996
OREGON—Merle Wakenight Jr, 55, died Tuesday July 23,1996, in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Sept 18,1940, in Oregon, the son of Merle and Clara Glasgow Wakenight Survivors include his sons, David (fiancee, Chandra Carpenter) Wakenight Gregory (Johanna) Wakenight, George Worley Jr., Thomas O'Dowd and Ronald (JoAnna) O'Dowd, and daughters, Denise (Gary) Lindeman and Joy (Dan) Miller,all of Rockford; 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two brothers Kim (Sherry) Wakenight of Rockford and James (Donna) Wakenight of Summersville, Mo. Predeceased by parents and a brother and a sister.
Services at 11a.m. Friday, July 26, In Farrell-Holland Funeral Horne, 110 S. Seventh St, Oregon. Burial In Daysville Cemetery. Visitation from 10 a.m. to service time Friday in the funeral home. Memorial fund is being established.

Merle married someone.

His children were:

360 M i. Living

361 M ii. Living

Living married Living

362 M iii. Living

204. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

363 F i. Jennifer Lynn WAKENIGHT was born on Nov 28, 1973 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, died on Dec 26, 1973 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, and was buried in Cedar Bluff Cemetery, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Republic, 12-27-1973
— Jennifer Lynn Wakenight, 28 days, 909 Furman St., died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1973, in Swedish American Hospital after a brief illness. Born Nov. 28, 1973 In Rockford, daughter of Kim and Sharon (Rogers) Wakenight. Survivors include: her parents, and one brother, Bradley, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rogers, Rockford; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Wakenight, Rockford, and one great-grandmother, Mrs. Lola Rogers, Evanston.
Graveside services at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, In Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Burial In Cedar Bluff Cemetery. Arrangements by SUNDBERG FUNERAL HOME, 215 N. 6th St. No visitation.

364 M ii. Living

205. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 365 F i. Living

366 M ii. Living

209. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

367 M i. Living

368 M ii. Living

210. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

369 F i. Living

370 M ii. Living

371 M iii. Living

372 F iv. Living

373 M v. Living

211. Living

Living married Living

Living next married Living

The child from this marriage was:

374 M i. Living

Living next married John C. WILLIAMSON. John was born on Jan 4, 1947^⁵⁷ and died on Feb 24, 1996^⁵⁷ at age 49.

The child from this marriage was:

375 M i. Living

214. Living

Living married Living

Living next married Living

Children from this marriage were:

376 M i. Living

377 F ii. Living

378 F iii. Living

379 M iv. Living

215. Living

Living married Living

The child from this marriage was:

380 M i. Living

Living next married Living

216. Margaret Susann DUSING was born on Oct 28, 1953 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,^⁵² died on Jul 16, 2005 in Rockford Memerial Hospital Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 51, and was buried on Jul 21, 2005 in Chapel Hill Memorial Park, Dixon, Lee Co., IL.

General Notes: Dixon, Margaret Susann Dusing Weitzel, 51, of Dixon was called home on Saturday July 16, 2005 at Rockford Memorial Hospital following a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on October 28, 1953 in Dixon to Stanley Webster and Edna Margaret Wakenight Dusing. She married Charles Junior Strow in 1973. In 1997 she married Lawrence Edward Weitzel in Iowa City, IA. He proceeded her in death on January 23, 1998. She is also Preceded in death by her parents, 3 half -brothers: Waynard, Marlow, and Donald Dusing and 1 half sister Mabel Dusing.
Margaret was a member of the Moose Club of Dixon, She enjoyed her cats, playing pool, Euchre, Riverboats, and being with her many friends and family. She was a very strong person and fought for almost three years, all the way untill the end, never wanting to give up on life. Telling us many times "I woke up today, so I am Thankful for that".
She leaves to mourn her passing 5 children: Sharon Lynn Strow of Rockford, Charles Junior Strow Jr., and Kevin Scott Strow both of Dixon, Trina Marie Weitzel and Travis Edward Weitzel both of Dixon. Grandchildren Kayla Lynn, Kymberlie Anne and Justyn Wayne Boyenga all of Dixon and Jazmine Maria Weitzel Strow of Dixon. A half- brother Eugene Edwood Dusing of Rockford, half -nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is also survived by her 3 special cats, Shadow, Snickers, and Sara Weitzel.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Dixon. Visitation will be from 12 noon until time of services. A memorial to the family has been established.

God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed your tired eyes,
He whispered to you "Peace be Thine" and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.

Love you very much mom, and don't worry we know you are always watching over us.

Margaret married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 381 F i. Living

382 M ii. Living

383 M iii. Living

Living married Living

Margaret next married Lawrence "Larry" Edward WEITZEL in Dec 1997 in Iowa.⁵² Lawrence was born on Mar 3, 1946 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,^{³^,21} died on Jan 23, 1998 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL^{³^,21} at age 51, and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Lee, IL.^{³^,21^,58}

General Notes: Dixon Telegraph 1-23-98
Lawrence "Larry" Weitzel, 51, of 814 Sproul St
Died Friday Jan. 23, 1998 in his home following
A long illness. He had worked as a cement finisher
Most recently for Omega Building Services.
He was born on March 3, 1946 in Dixon to
John and Anna (Feltes) Weitzel. He married Margaret Strow.
He had attended St. Annes Grade School and Dixon High School
He served in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam Conflict
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Travis Weitzel and one daughter
Trina Weitzel, both at home; two step-sons, Chuck and Kevin Strow,
Both of Dixon; one step-daughter, Sharon Boyenga of Dixon;
Four sisters, Joann (Loren) Munson of Dixon, Jennie (Charlos) Anderson
of Genoa, Colo., Nancy (Jack) Munson of Grand Detour and
Julia (Herman) Johnson of Harmon; three brothers, James (Molly)
Weitzel, William (Dixie) Weitzel and John (Sue) Weitzel
All of Dixon and three step-grandchildren Kayla, Kymberlie,
And Justyn Boyenga all of Dixon
Funeral services will be held Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Prayer services in Jones funeral home in Dixon followed by
A 10 a.m. mass of Christian burial in St. Patrick's Catholic Church
With Rev. John Strinini, Pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetary with Military Graveside Services
Provided by the Dixon Combined Veterans Group.
Vistitation will be held Sunday from 2-8 p.m. in the funeral home
With the family present from 6-8p.m. with a scripture service at 7p.m.
A memorial has been established to KSB Hospice.

We little knew that morning
that God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly
in death we do the same

It broke our hearts to lose you
but you did not go alone
For part of us went with you
the day God called you home

You left us tender memories
your love will be our guide
And though we cannot see you
you are always by our side

Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one
the chain will link again

Children from this marriage were:

384 F i. Living

+ 385 M ii. Living

218. Donald Eugene WAKENIGHT was born on Jan 21, 1940 in Dixon, Lee Co., IL,^{⁵³^,54} died on Dec 16, 1993 in Prophetstown, Whitside Co., IL (In Sterling Hospital)^⁵⁵ at age 53, and was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.^¹⁸

Death Notes: I have obit in records

General Notes: Dixon Telegraph 1-21-1942 p4 c5
Happy Birthday; Donald Wakenight, 2

Donald Wakenight
Donald E. Wakenight, 53, of Prophetstown, died Dec. 16, at CGH Medical Center.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Gardner Funeral Home, Prophetstown, burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-6 p.m. Sunday. A memorial fund has been established.
Wakenight was born Jan. 21, 1940, in Dixon, son of Raymond and Ethel (Johnson) Wakenight. He was a graduate of Rock Falls High School. On Jan. 19, 1940 (note wrong date), he married Rita Aldous in Sterling. He had been employed at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co., Sterling, where he worked in the conditioning yard of the 24" mill until retiring in January of this year.
Wakenight was a avid gardener, and enjoyed many other things that kept him busy.
He is survived by his wife; daughters, Sonya Alden of Rock Falls, Sheila Hendrix of Sterling, Donna Wakenight, Patty Ohnen, Jennifer Wakenight, and JoAnne Wakenight all of Prophetstown; sons, Donald J. and Raymond E. Wakenight, both of Prophetstown; a grandson; his mother, Ethel Quinn of Sterling; his father of Galt; and sisters, Linda Welker of Milledgeville. (note-Its cut of there)

• Soc Sec Num: 361-32-5477.²⁰

• Graduation: Rockfalls High School: Rockfalls, Whiteside Co., IL.¹⁸

Donald married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 386 F i. Living

+ 387 F ii. Living

388 F iii. Living

Living married Living

389 M iv. Living

390 M v. Living

391 F vi. Living

Living married Living

392 F vii. Living

393 F viii. Living

Living married Living

219. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 394 F i. Living

395 F ii. Living

Living married David Joe BERRY. David died on Jul 15, 1992 in Decator, IL^⁴⁴ and was buried in Maroa Cemetery, Maroa, IL.^⁴⁴

396 F iii. Living

Living married Living

+ 397 M iv. Living

223. Living

Living married Living

The child from this marriage was:

398 F i. Living

224. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

399 F i. Living

400 F ii. Living

Living married Living

226. Living

Living married Living

The child from this marriage was:

401 F i. Living

229. Orval Lewis SOPER was born on Apr 7, 1914 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Mar 5, 1974 in Waterloo, Blackhawk Co., IA at age 59, and was buried in Floral Hills Cemetery, Hazelton, Buchanan Co., IA.

• Cause Of Death: Cerabral Thrombosis/ Heart Disease.

Orval married someone.

His children were:

402 F i. Betty Ann SOPER was born on Nov 21, 1938 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA, died in Oct 1997 in Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ at age 58, and was buried in Mesa City Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ.

General Notes: 2 more marriages both unknown

Betty married Norman Dale OHL on Aug 4, 1957. The marriage ended in divorce. Norman was born in 1934 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA, died on Jul 9, 2000 in Tacoma, Pierce Co., WA at age 66, and was buried in Fairbank Cemetery, Fairbank, Fayette Co., IA.

Betty next married Living

403 F ii. Connie Lee SOPER was born on Nov 21, 1938 in Oelwein, Fayette Co., IA, died on Apr 23, 2002 in Milwaukie, WI at age 63, and was buried in Fontana Cemetery, Hazelton, Buchanan Co., IA.

General Notes: 2 Divorces both unknown

• Cause Of Death: Lung Cancer.

Connie married Living

Connie next married Living

230. Elsie Mildred BUTLER was born on Aug 11, 1927 in New Hampton, Chicasaw, IA, died on Nov 10, 1997 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI at age 70, and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.

Elsie married Bernard O FINGERSON on Aug 11, 1945. Bernard died on Apr 22, 1972 and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.

Children from this marriage were:

404 F i. Lorraine FINGERSON died on Dec 1, 1965 in Edmound, WI and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.

405 M ii. Keith FINGERSON died on Apr 13, 1996 in Florida.

406 M iii. Lawrence FINGERSON was born in 1968, died on Apr 27, 1993 in Kenosha, Kenosha Co., WI at age 25, and was buried in East Bethlehem Cemetery, Iowa Co., WI.

231. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 407 M i. Living

+ 408 M ii. Living

+ 409 M iii. Living

+ 410 F iv. Living

+ 411 F v. Living

233. Betty Ann BOWMAN was born on Dec 18, 1929 in Clarion, Wright Co., IA and died on Jan 9, 1990 in Waverly, IA at age 60. The cause of her death was Lung Cancer.

Betty married Living

Children from this marriage were:

412 M i. Living

Living married Living

413 F ii. Living

Living married Living

235. Living

Living married Living

The child from this marriage was:

414 M i. Living

237. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

+ 415 F i. Living

416 M ii. James L. CARLSON was born on Sep 20, 1952 in Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa, died on Jan 29, 1972 in Brush, Colorado at age 19, and was buried in Riverview Cemetery, Algona, Kossuth Co., Iowa. The cause of his death was head injuries from car accident.

General Notes: Iowan Dies In Colorado Crash
Brush, Colorado - (AP)
James L. Carlson, 19, of Wesley, IA died in a one car accident on Interstate 80 near Brush Saturday, The Colorado State Patrol said.
The Patrol said Carlson died of head injuries when the car he was driving left the highway, hit a gaurd rail and plunged into a concrete wall.
A passenger in the vehicle Steven H. Heyer 20 of Titonka, IA was hospitalized with possible internal injuries and a broken arm, the patrol said.

417 F iii. Living

238. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

418 M i. Living

419 M ii. Living

239. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

420 M i. Living

421 F ii. Living

422 F iii. Living

423 M iv. Living

Sixth Generation

269. Harley Chris JOHNSON was born on Nov 9, 1911 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jul 12, 1982 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 70, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Thursday 7-15-1982
JOHNSON - Harley Chris Johnson, 70, 3501 Arline Ave., died at 4:50 p.m. Monday, July 12, 1982, in his home after a sudden illness. Born Nov. 9, 1911, in Byron, son of, Morris and Olia Johnson. Lived 47 years in Rockford, coming from Byron, Married to the former Ada C. Sears in Rockford, May 16, 1935. Employed as grinder operator by Mechanics Universal Joint Division of Borg Warner Corp. for 27'/2 years, retiring 1972. Former member of United Auto Workers. Survivors include his wife, Ada; three sons, Richard C. and Marvin H. Johnson, both of Rockford, and Kenneth J., Davis; a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (JoAnn) Wilkins, Machesney Park, 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Lahre, Rockford, and Mrs. Lenora Nelson, Franksville, Wis.; several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother, Gilbert G. Johnson, June 27, 1982.
Services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15, in FRED C OLSON MORTUARY, 1001 2nd Ave. with the Rev. David Anderson, pastor of Morningside Covenant Church, officiating. Burial Willwood Burial Park.

Harley married Living

Children from this marriage were:

424 M i. Living

425 M ii. Living

426 M iii. Living

427 F iv. Living

Living married Living

270. Gilbert G. JOHNSON was born on Aug 15, 1915 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jun 27, 1982 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 66, and was buried in Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Tuesday 6-29-1982
JOHNSON- Gilbert G. Johnson, 66, 3214 Bildahl St., died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 1982, In Swedish-American Hospital after a short illness. Born Aug, 15. 1915, In Byron, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Johnson. Lived most ot his life In Rockford, coming from Byron, Married to the former Elizabeth Keep In Clinton, Iowa, Dec. 23, 1939; she died in Rockford, Oct. 20, 1964. Employed as header operator by Camcar Division of Textron Inc. 31 years, retiring May 1981. Survivors Include four daughters, Mrs. Beverly Richardson, Kirkland, Mrs. Marion Nelson, Rockford, and Mrs. Marjorie Shearer and Mrs. Marlene Shearer, both of Monroe Center: 10 grandchildren; a brother, Harley Johnson, Rockford; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Lahre, Rockford, and Mrs. Lenora Nelson, Franksville, Wis.; several nieces and nephews.
Services, at 1 p.m. Wednesday. June 30, in FRED C. OLSON MORTUARY, 1001 2nd Ave., with the Rev. David Anderson, pastor of Morningside Covenant Church, officiating. Burial in Cherry Valley Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

Gilbert married Elizabeth M. KEEP on Dec 23, 1939 in Clinton, IA. Elizabeth was born on May 2, 1914 in Cherry Valley, Winnebago Co., IL, died on Oct 20, 1964 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 50, and was buried in Cherry Valley Cemetery, Cherry Valley, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Morning Star, Thursday 10-22-1964
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Johnson, 50, 3214 Bildahl St., died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday Oct., 20, 1964, in St. Anthony's Hospital after a long illness. Born May 2, 1914, in Cherry Valley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keep, Cherry Valley. She came to Rockford 45 years ago from Cherry Valley. Married to Gilbert Johnson in Clinton, Iowa, Dec. 23, 1939. Survivors include; her husband, Gilbert; four daughters, Mrs. John Shearer, Monroe Center, Miss Beverly Marcedes Johnson, Miss Marion Elaine Johnson, and Miss Marlene Ellen Johnson, all of Rockford; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keep, Loves Park; one brother, Calvin Keep, Rockford; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Olsen and Mrs. Arvid Lungberg, both of Rockford.
Services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday Oct. 22 in FRED C. OLSEN MORTUARY, 1001 2nd Ave. with the Rev. Ellis Ryherd, pastor of Foursquare Gospel Church officiating. Burial in Cherry Valley Cemetery.

Children from this marriage were:

428 F i. Living

Living married Living

429 F ii. Living

Living married Living

430 F iii. Living

Living married Living

431 F iv. Living

Living married Living

271. Delbert L. SAAM was born on Apr 30, 1910 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Jun 21, 1999 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 89, and was buried in Byron Cemetery, Byron, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star 6-23-1999

Delbert L Saam, 89
Byron- Delbert L. Saam, 89, died Monday, June 21, 1999 in Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, after a sudden illness. Born April 30, 1910, in Byron, the son of William and Bessie Palmer Saam. Attended rural Byron schools. Married Lola Burd on Oct 14, 1932, in Springfield, Ill. Employed by Ingersol Milling Machine Co., Rockford for 32 years, retiring on July 29, 1975. After retiring he worked as a farm hand for Jerry Jackson in Byron and the former Morrison and Genandt Funeral Home. He was a lifelong Byron -area resident. Byron -area of the First Baptist Church, Byron.; Byron Grange which he joined in 1935, Ogle County Pamona Grange, Illinois State Grange, and national Grange. He was actively involved in the Boy Scouts Of America for 37 years. Member of the Rockford Moose Club since 1955 and Byron Senior Citizens Center.
Survivors include wife Lola; sons, William (Pamala) Saam of Barrington and Dennis Saam of Abilene, Texas, daughters, Joyce (Larry) Bennett of Chana and Vicki Grubbs of Abilene; 23 grandchildren and 13 great -grandchildren. Preceded by parents; sons Gordon on 6-27-1945, and Ronald on 9-7-1980, and three grandchildren.
Services at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 24, in First Baptist Church Of Byron, with the Rev. Randy Snider, pastor, officiating. Burial in Byron Cemetery. Visitation 6 to 8 p.m. Wed. June 23 in Farrell- Holland- Gale Funeral Home, 506 West Merchant St. Byron. Memorial fund established.

Delbert married Living

Children from this marriage were:

432 M i. Living

Living married Living

433 M ii. Living

Living married Living

434 M iii. Living

435 F iv. Living

Living married Living

436 F v. Living

Living married Living

437 M vi. Gordon SAAM died on Jun 27, 1945.

438 M vii. Ronald SAAM died on Sep 7, 1980.

272. Lillian M. DOYLE was born on Apr 22, 1917 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died in Aug 1986 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 69, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford- Visitation for Lillian M. Rowland, 69, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Morrison-Genandt Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rowland died Saturday at Rockford Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
She was born April 22, 1917, in Byron to Sam and Susie Palmer Doyle.
She was employed as a labratory technician by Valspar Paint Co., for 30 years, retiring in 1982.
Survivors include three sons, Roger of Rockford, Raymond of Davis and Robert Lee of Houston; three brothers, Clarence Doyle of Machesney Park, Donald Doyle of Egan, and Harley Doyle of Rockford; a sister, Elizabeth Sigler of Rockford; four grandchildren; Byron and Rhonda Rowland of Rockford and Daniel and Laura Rowland of Davis; a great- grandson, Joseph Rowland of Rockford,
She was proceeded in death by a brother; Charles and two sisters, Edna Doyle and Ruth Tunnell.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wed. at Morrison- Genandt Funeral Home with Rev. William Butler, pastor of Winnebago First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River.

Lillian married Living

Children from this marriage were:

439 M i. Living

440 M ii. Living

441 M iii. Living

276. Elizabeth M. "Liz" DOYLE was born on Sep 9, 1914 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois, died on Aug 12, 2001 in Byron, Ogle Co., Illinois at age 86, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Tuesday 8-14-2001
BYRON -Elizabeth M. "Liz" Sigler, 86, of Byron died Sunday, Aug. 12, 2001, in Neighbors Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 9, 1914, in Byron, daughter of Samuel E. and Susan D. Palmer Doyle. Graduate of Byron High School, Class of 1932. Liz married George Sigler on Dec. 2, 1933, in Oregon; he died in 1983. She was a member of Byron Area Senior Citizens and enjoyed going on trips with the group. She also was a member of Byron American Legion Auxiliary and loved to play bingo and cards. Survivors include daughter, Arlene (Harry) Sandager of Winnebago; son, Gary (Cindy) Sigler of Loves Park; grandchildren Brian (Sue) Sandager, Shelby (Steve) Butler, Kevin (Lisa) Sandager, Kerry (Lisa) Sandager, Michael Sigler, Scott (Sara) Sigler and Steve (Wendy) Sigler; 12 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchild; brothers Clarence (Dooley) Doyle and Harley (Mae) Doyle; and several nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by three sisters and two brothers.
Services at 10:30 a.m. Friday Aug. 17, in Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 506 W. Merchant St., Byron, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16. Burial in Silver Creek Cemetery, Mount Morris Township. Memorial fund established in her name.

• Social Security Number: 332-24-2334.

Elizabeth married George SIGLER on Dec 2, 1933 in Oregon, Ogle, IL. George was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 442 F i. Living

+ 443 M ii. Living

279. Ruth Alice DOYLE was born in 1925, died in 1970 at age 45, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

Ruth married Charles E. TUNNELL in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL. Charles was born on Jun 25, 1928 in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, died on Sep 28, 1989 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 61, and was buried in Silver Creek Cemetery, Leaf River, Ogle Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, 10-1-1989
Charles E. Tunnell, Sr. 61, 3701 Trilling Ave., died at 9:35 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 1989, in his residence after a sudden illness. Born June 25, 1928, in Kingsport, Tenn., son of Charles and Ruth Tunnell. Lived 36 years in Rockford, coming here from Kingsport. Married Ruth Alice Doyle in Rockford; she preceded him in death in 1970. Employed as a set-up man by National Lock Company several years, retiring in 1980. Veteran World War 11 and Korea, serving in the U.S. Army. Survivors include three sons, Scott, Craig, and Charles, Jr., all of Rockford; his mother, Ruth Tunnell, Kingsport, brother, Clifford, Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.
Services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 4, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, with the Rev. Jeffrey Marian, associate pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, officiating. Cremation to take place. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Children from this marriage were:

444 M i. Living

445 M ii. Living

446 M iii. Living

280. Living

Living married Living

Children from this marriage were:

447 M i. Living

448 F ii. Living

281. Living

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Children from this marriage were:

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284. Robert L. "Ole" MOTH was born on Jan 30, 1921 in Seward, IL, died on Oct 5, 2002 in Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL at age 81, and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Monday 10-7-2002
PECATONICA- Robert L. "Ole" Moth, 81, of Pecatonica died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Born Jan. 30,1921, in Seward. Son of William and Lucinda Palmer Moth. He lived the past 65 years in Pecatonica coming from Seward, Married Ruth Osborn on July 6,1945, in Pecatonica. He was self-employed co- owner of Moth and Palmer Garage in Pecatonica for 40 years, retiring in 1985. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as Sergeant in the European and Pacific Theatres. He was with the unit that liberated Czechoslovakia. He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Pecatonica. He was a retired 50 -year member of the Pecatonica Fire Department. Former member and president of the Winnebago County Fair Association. Member of the Eugene J. Barloga American Legion Post 197, Pecatonica. He loved to garden, fish, play cards and watch birds. He graduated from Pecatonica High School in 1940. Survivors include wife, Ruth Moth of Pecatonica; son, William (Luann) Moth of Pecatonica; two daughters, Jane Coogan of Rockford, and Susan (Brian) Sandager of Winnebago; six grandchildren, Andrew and Jill Moth of Pecatonica, Sarah (Chris) Wilder of Machesney Park, Angela (Daniel) James of Rockford, and Jennifer Sandager of Winnebago; one great-grandson, Taevian Coogan of Machesney Park; brother, Charles Moth of Pecatonica; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; brother, Palmer Moth; and stepmother, Mildred Moth.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in First Congregational United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Sandra Mineau, pastor, to officiate. Burial will be in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Kenneth L. Countryman Funeral Home, 529 Washington St., Pecatonica. In lieu of flowers, memorial fund established in his memory to First Congregational United Church of Christ Building Fund.

• Social Security Number: 343-28-9028.

Robert married Ruth OSBORN on Jul 6, 1945 in Pecatonica, Winnebago Co., IL. Ruth was born on May 19, 1921 and was buried in Twelve Mile Cem, Winnebago Co., IL.

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294. John Earl "Jack" HIMERT was born on Apr 12, 1942 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL, died on Oct 27, 1997 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 55, and was buried in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star, Wed. 10-29-1997
John E. "Jack" Heimert, 55, of Rockford, died at 11:29 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 1997, after a sudden illness. Born April 12, 1942, in Rockford, the son of Steffa "Skip" and Nellie M. Shoemaker Heimert. Married Patti Cassady in Rockford in 1970: They were married for 10 years. Employed as a mechanic by Don Carter Lanes. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed helping the junior bowlers. Graduate of Winnebago High School, class of 1959. Survivors include son, Daniel Heimert of Rockford; father, Skip Heimert of Winnebago; brother, Michael Heimert and his special friend, Hellen Peterson, both of Rockford; seven sisters, Pat (Howard) Brentner of Freeport, Barbara (Ray) Bjorklund of Phoenix, Margaret (Charles) Clauss of Chicago, Sandra (Sonny) Lapete of St. Petersburg, Fla., Ann (Paul) Orlandi of Rockford, Sharon (Kent) Franklin of Roscoe and Denise Collins of Winnebago; and numerous nephews and nieces. Predeceased by brother, Richard Heimert in 1977; and mother, Nellie Heimert in 1992.
Services at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Genandt Funeral Home, 602 S. Winnebago Road, Winnebago, with the Rev. Joseph A. Warner, pastor of United Methodist Church of Winnebago, officiating. Burial in Willwood Burial Park, Rockford, Visitation from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the funeral home. Memorial to be established by the family at a later date.

John married Living

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316. Living

Living married John F. BRITSCH. John was born on Dec 7, 1918 and died on May 24, 1996 at age 77.

Children from this marriage were:

461 M i. Eugene John BRITSCH was born on Apr 1, 1941 and died on Jan 14, 1996 at age 54.

General Notes: has 2 children, 4 grandchildren 3-23-2005

Eugene married Living

462 F ii. Phyllis Ann BRITSCH was born on Apr 12, 1943 and died on Apr 14, 1943.

General Notes: stillborn

463 F iii. Living

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318. Herman Harry RAUCH Jr. was born on Feb 28, 1927 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL, died on Nov 19, 1992 in Rockford, Winnebago Co., IL at age 65, and was buried in Cremated.

General Notes: The Dixon Telegraph Monday 11-23-1992
Rockford - Herman Rauch Jr., 65, of 843 Mattis Ave., died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1992 in Swedish American Hospital. He was a machinist for Camcar- RHP prior to his retirement in 1990.
He was born Feb. 28, 1927 in Leaf River to Herman and Edna (Ridgeway) Rauch.
He was preceded in death by one sister.
Survivors include his sons, Herman of Kansas City, MO. and Daniel of Rockford; daughters, Phyllis (Ronald) Jeneliunas, Sharon Kay Nading and Joan (Ernest) Elder, all of Rockford; Dixie Rauch of Boscobol, Wis., and Pamela (Melvin) Poole of Mucoday, Wis.; brothers, Donald of Oregon, Ray of Kansas City, MO., Roy of Rockford, James of Omaha, Neb. and Roger of Ashton; sisters, Betty (John) Britch of Seward and Arvilla (Fred) Helton of Rockford; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 3 p.m. today in Farrell-Holland Funeral Home in Oregon with the Rev. Harold Casto, pastor of Apostolic Mission Church in Rockford, officiating. Cremation rites were accorded. Visitation was from 1 p.m. to services today.

Herman married Living

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323. James Lee RAUCH ¹⁸ was born on Oct 19, 1940 in Leaf River Twp., Ogle Co., IL and died on May 15, 2000 in Omaha, Douglas Co., NE at age 59.

General Notes: Rockford Register Star 5-16-2000
Oregon---James L. Rauch, 59, of Omaha, Neb., former Oregon resident, died Monday, May 15, 2000, in Omaha. He was born Oct. 19, 1940, in Leaf River, the son of Herman and Edna Ridgeway Rauch. Graduate of Oregon High School, class of 1959. Former employee of Swift Packing Co., Rochelle. He had a dairy farm in the Daysville area, and raced trotters at the Ogle County fair. Survivors include son Timothy H. Rauch of Rockford; fiance Jan Beckstrom and children, Jodi, Jason (Courtney) and Justin; grandson Michael, all of Omaha; brothers, Ray of Rockford, Roy of Missouri, and Roger of Ashton; sisters, Betty Britsch of Seward and Arvella Helton of Loves Park. Predeceased by parents; brothers Herman Jr. and Donald; and sister; Linda Mammen
Memorial services at 6 p.m. Friday, May 19, in Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. Seventh St., with Pastor Michael Hoffman of Oregon Church Of God officiating. A memorial fund has been established.

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