Freeport and Rochelle Obituaries Dozens Die in January 1990
In Freeport Belinda Nesemeyer 93 died at Freeport Manor Nursing Center after a long farming life in Stephenson County. John Case 66 of Rochelle died at Swedish American Hospital Rockford, a WWII veteran and former truck driver. Etta Moser 84 of Amboy area died at KSB Hospital after a long illness. Ashton Edna Swegle 78 died in Rochelle Community Hospital. Mae L. Smith 96, Beloit, formerly of Ashton and Avon Township, died in Meadows Park Nursing Home Clinton. Funeral details list church affiliations, survivors, and visitation schedules for each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Belinda M. Nesemeyer
Becker School Rd
Freeport Manor
Stephenson County
Carroll County
Henry
Elsie (Gross) Dammann
Elmer Nesemeyer
Florence United Methodist Church
Stephenson County Home Extension Service
American Legion Auxiliary
Floyd
Paul
Baileyville
Lester
Anna) Bonebright
Merrill
Mary Jane) Theviot
Elgin
Reynolds
Ruth) Baker
Dixon
Fred Dammann
Beloit
Wis
Emil
Lizzie) Koester
Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home
West Galena
Chapel Hill Cemetery
Rochelle
John A. Case
Sunnymeade
Rockford
Paw Paw
Chester R
Edna V. (Kenney) Case
Joan P. Kelly
Oregon
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
VFW
James
Iona
Jack
Julie) Santers
Redding
Clifford
Phyllis) Ackerson
Kentucky
Lyons Clubs
Simes Funeral Home
Francis P. Kennedy
St. Patrick’s Church
Chapel Hill Memorial Park
American Cancer Society
Etta I. Moser
Mapleside Manor
Hemlock Ave
KSB Hospital
Wares Hardware Store
Bureau County
William S
Margaret (Hardensen) Remsburg
Charles ‘‘Chick
Morris Moser
Ashton
Edna M. Swegle
Rochelle Community Hospital
Amboy
Henry C
Lydia R. (Buttsfield) Bothe
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Allen
Gale
Carol) Dunn
Tulsa
Okla
Helen
Bertha Kurz
Kenneth
Doris) Farrer
Lyons Club-Simes
Bruce Hanson
Ashton Cemetery
Mae L. Smith
Ninth St
Meadows Park
Clinton
Avon
Franklin Grove
Joseph
Sarah
Hull) Ling
Samuel A. Smith
Avon Community Church
Avon Willing Workers
Maurice
Willa) Hussey
William
Lorraine) Kietch
Harold
Marian) Breithaupt
Vera Blank
Rosman
Uehling
Kinzer Cranston Road
Cards of thanks for Edgar C. Loescher family notice
The family of Edgar C. Loescher expresses gratitude to relatives and friends. Special thanks to Rich Schilling Mark Groves Pastor Luebke and to VFW American Legion 40 and 8 and auxiliaries for help. The wife and children and grandchildren appreciate the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar C. Loescher
Rich Schilling
Mark Groves
Luebke
VFW
American Legion
Dixon Rural Fire Responds To Two Incidents In City
Lily Monday at 517 Kent Road reported no transport at 3 47 p.m. by Dixon Rural Fire Department. Tuesday at 11 41 p.m. Richard Smith of 1910 Wildcat Road was taken to KSB Hospital by Dixon Rural Fire Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Road
Dixon Rural Fire Department
Richard Smith
Wildcat Road
KSB Hospital
Hospital Admissions and Births Report
On Tuesday Amber Blackburn and Dixon were admitted. Frances McCullough Amboy Phyllis Clary Murray Ky were discharged. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Bausman of Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber Blackburn
Dixon
Frances McCullough
Amboy
Phyllis Clary
Murray
Brian Bausman
Oregon
In memoriam James Morrissey
In memory of my father James Morrissey who passed away January 17 1987. Sadly missed, your son Joe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrissey
Joe
Gratitude From Eckhardt Family After Hank's Passing
The Eckhardt family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for support during Hank's long illness and grieving period. They acknowledge visitation and service attendance telephone and condolence calls as a comfort during a difficult time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Henry Eckhardt
KSB nurse earns lactation educator title after course
Jeannie Shiaras, a part time obstetrics nurse at KSB Hospital, completed a five day UCLA Extension course in lactation education in LaCrosse Wisconsin. She now teaches breastfeeding techniques to new mothers and plans instructor training for other obstetrical staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiaras
KSB
Surgeon General
American Academy of Pediatrics
Thankful family remembers Butchie Bonnewell Jr in sorrow
From the family of Boyd Butch Bonnewell Jr. heartfelt thanks extend to relatives friends and neighbors for prayers help and kindness during the time of sorrow. Special appreciation goes to KSB Hospital Medical Arts Clinic In Home Nursing Sterling Care Center Dixon’s medical team St Paul’s Lutheran Church and community members for prayers services pallbearers and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Butch’’ Bonnewell Jr
Butchie
KSB Hospital
Medical Arts
Sterling Care Center
Dixon’s
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Preston Schilling
Paul Holmer
Hunt
Nelson
VFW
Butch
DeAnn
Ralph
Donna Johnson
Dorothy
Herman Reubin
Donna
Jarlie
Muriel
Art Johnson
Lee County board eyed firm to study waste recycling
Board member Ed Conroy proposed hiring an engineering firm to study Lee County waste and determine what portion could be recycled instead of entering the Dixon Landfill. The story also notes the Illinois Supreme Court ruling that IDOT acted properly in not condemning land near Rochelle businessman Del Patzner's property for an overpass, denying monetary damages for claimed shadowing and loss of air light and view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee County
Telegraph
Ed Conroy
Dixon
Illinois Supreme Court Today
Illinois Department of Transportation
Rochelle
del Patzer
IDOT
Patzner
James Dixon
Supreme Court
High Court
Rochelle Police arrest two on DUI charges in Rochelle
Ismael Rivera Guevara 30 of 801 First Ave was arrested Sunday for driving under the influence and improper lane usage. He posted 100 bond and his license was held. court set for 2 p.m. Feb. 9. Susan M Stone 29 of Franklin Grove was arrested Saturday at 1 47 a m for DUI and improper lane usage. She posted 100 bond and license was held. court date 1 p.m. Feb. 9. Both were released by Rochelle Police Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ismael Rivera Guevara
First Ave
Rochelle
Susan M. Stone
Franklin Grove
Two Vehicle Crashes Prompt Dixon Police Warnings
Dixon Police investigated multiple incidents on Monday and Sunday. A 27 year old man and a 16 year old boy collided near River Street and Galena Avenue after a blocked view led to a left turn. Magnafici was cited for failing to yield. A second crash on Galena Avenue caused minor damage with no injuries. Deputies ticketed Ackland for not notifying police and failing to stop at a stop sign after a one car crash. A car deer collision near Amboy killed the deer. Taylor, 24, Sublette, was involved with no injuries. Another accident at Elm and North Streets involved Erisman, 18, Franklin Grove, and Schaneberg, 39, Franklin Grove, with over $250 damage to both cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon
River Street
Galena Avenue
Brian Magnafici
Everett St
Michael Bushman
Polo
Bushman
Magnafici
Bushman Auto
Bush
Clell Weidman
Second Street
Gary Egert
Forest Drive
Egert
Weidman
E Lee County
Ackland
Wolverine Road
Palmyra Road
Lee County Sheriff’s
Green River Bridge
Amboy
Jennifer Taylor
Sublette
Lee County
Rochelle Hospital Admits and Discharges Tuesday
Rochelle hospital admitted Geneva Bell Lenilda Rising Millard Furman Hermilo Torres Mary Wood Tammy McClain Rochelle. Discharged Donna Mitchell Rochelle Tina Welton DeKalb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Bell
Lenilda Rising
Millard Furman
Hermilo Torres
Mary Wood
Tammy McClain
Rochelle
Donna Mitchell
Tina Welton
DeKalb
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Belinda Nesemeyer
John Case
Etta Moser
Richard D
Barstow
Calif
Roger A
Lake Wylie
S.C
Preston-Schilling Funeral Home
Darrell Sample
First United Methodist Church
Gary Steder
Jennifer Hummel
Kevin Tomman Jr
Edna Swegle
Mae Smith
Statte
Tame Lily
Eller & Willey Block CO
Dixon, Ill
By Lori Fagan
Red Wings
Galena Ave
Child Find
The
Ilinois State
LEE County Special Education Association
Tewart
PLAZA
North Center
Dixon, IL
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